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When Alison Digweed accepted a teaching position at Bream Bay College, she never realised learning the technique of making soap would turn into a personal interest. Originating from England, she is now enjoying life on a lifestyle block in Waipū, where she comes up with new ideas and includes products supplied by local businesses and growers for her product. Alison appreciates everything the area has to offer and is looking forward to creating bars of soap to represent the different regions across the country. continued on page 12 …
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Our local Vintage adds Christmas winner sentiment u by Ann van Engelen
Glenys Wech learned to sew as a young girl and has turned her interest to creating products from recyclable materials such as vintage woollen blankets and fabrics.
p The Weekend Lifestyler’s Christmas Shop and Win competition gathered in bushels of entries as readers flocked to local shops to support their friends and neighbours in business. However, there could be only one big winner on the day. When the lucky ticket was drawn, it was Petra Kovacova who received a $500 holiday bonus. After filling out a ticket at Molesworth Street Four Square in Mangawhai, the lucky winner will now have $500 to spend there, a perfect recipe for a great Christmas dinner or holiday barbecue. Congratulations to the Four Square team and Petra, and thanks to all who got involved with our big push to shop locally in 2021.
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p Glenys Wech has refined the art of turning vintage woollen blankets into retro cushion covers as a way to upcycle the material
“My partner Grant and I moved to Mangawhai three years ago from Warkworth,” says Glenys. “I come from a family of sewers and made most of my children’s clothes. I had a bit of a break, but once you are a sewer, you are always a sewer, and I soon returned to the craft. “I started making wheat bags, which became very popular as I designed one that sits over your shoulders. Another style wraps around your back and ties at the waist. “My sister then encouraged me to recycle old woollen blankets. I started making cushions, and my passion
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Glenys says with some vintage blankets they are too nice to cut. “I have kept some and passed some on. I also make old jeans into bags and use different things like embroidery to add a bit of bling. I add tags and labels for my designs to finish off each item professionally. “I think if something looks nice, you are going to want to buy it. I appreciate colour, and every item is made with love. People have been sending my creations overseas, especially the cushion covers, as a nice light retro Kiwiana gift. “Sewing is a creative outlet and relaxing to me. Keeping with vintage and
Sewing is a creative outlet and relaxing to me evolved from there. They are really funky with different designs and motifs. “I scroll through websites for ideas and create pieces that inspire me. I like to use all my bits and pieces, so I added toys to my collection, and I donate all my offcuts to daycares for children to use. “To me, repurposing old things like blankets, jeans and fabrics give them new life. With the blankets, people walk by my stand at the markets and often see a blanket pattern they had as a child. “I am always looking to buy good used blankets to recycle. It doesn’t matter if they have holes or stains as I can cut around the imperfections.”
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retro designs also gives other people ideas of what they can do with their unused items. “People can follow my Cre8tions — by Glenys Facebook page. It shows the markets I go to and what I make. “I like that I can inspire others to recycle. Often people have blankets from family who have passed away, and it is special that they can be made into things like a toy for a grandchild or a memory pillow. “There is beauty in creating from recyclable materials and being able to give something old a new purpose that makes it extra special.” ¢
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p Glenys’ retro cushions and toys have become popular with their bright designs and colour combinations
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When Corina Hibberd moved to Kaiwaka last July, she brought her laser cutting and engraving talent with her. “When I was 15 years old, I was offered the opportunity to become a photolithographer, the traditional method of preparing work ready for print,” says Corina. “I later did my big OE and travelled to America, Australia and England. A twoyear plan turned into eight, and when I returned home, the industry had turned to computer technology. “I stayed in my trade for another 15 years and in 2005 did a teaching degree. I taught for seven years before deciding
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exciting. I am able to customise and design pieces for individual tastes. At the end of the day, I don’t say I can’t do something until I try. “I make clocks and wooden decorative art and also transfer photographs onto wood for people as keepsakes. They are really popular. All I need is a reasonable quality photo emailed to me, and I engrave it on to wood. “For my dad’s 80th birthday, I transferred a photo of him with his brothers. As a couple of his brothers
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p Corina Hibberd has spent many years honing her skills to create pieces of wooden art, including clocks, ornaments and personalised plaques
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Key changes in tax system u by Corinne Smith
We are in December already, and to be honest, it feels quite surreal, as the year has gone by so quickly. Covid and lockdowns have consumed us all and changed the way we live and do business. Christmas and holidays are around the corner, and time for reflection. For many business owners, this may be a very busy time for you and your organisation. You may be preparing for your peak season, hiring and training extra staff, planning big events or tying off those loose ends so that you can enjoy a break. Whatever it is you’re encountering in your business at the moment, pat yourself on your back. Being a business owner takes a dedicated individual, integrity and ambition! You are all amazing! It is important to reflect on your progress in 2020 despite any challenges thrown in the mix, stop to take a look
around and praise yourself for your incredible efforts. I want to share a few key changes in the tax system this year for everyone to be aware of, leading us into the 2022 year. New Tax Rates from April 1 2021 The government has introduced a new higher tax rate for any earnings over $180,000 of 39%, so the tax rates are now as follows: Up to $14,000 is taxed at 10.5% Over $14,000 and up to $48,000 is taxed at 17.5% Over $48,000 and up to $70,000 is taxed at 30% Over $70,000 and up to $180,000 is taxed at 33% Remaining income more than $180,000 is taxed at 39% — this is the change
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Exhibiting birds and bonsai u by Ann van Engelen
Presented by artist Joanna Bagley and bonsai artist Adrian Bird, A Bird’s Eye View is on show at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery until midday Wednesday, December 15. “A Bird’s Eye View is a unique exhibition where each artist draws from nature for their inspiration,” says Mangawhai Artists Inc chair Belinda Vernon. “It is literally out of this world. Joanna and Adrian each take an aspect of nature and apply their creativity, skill and vision to create something individual, unique and intriguing. Joanna presents a mix of 2D and 3D work, with much of it inspired by native flora and fauna. After graduating with a degree in fine arts, she lived overseas for seven years, including in Korea and Japan.” She studied under a master potter in the north of Japan, where she learned Japanese style ceramics and culture. “I liken it to a bird’s eye perspective, not knowing what birds actually see but knowing it’s very different from what a human eye sees,” says Joanna. “My favourite bird is the kingfisher or kōtare. When one crosses my path, it is a positive omen — a message that my life is on the right track. “Juxtaposing hard geometric shapes with the curvy organic lines of nature appeals to me. It is also a dialogue between the man-made and natural. These days those lines are becoming quite literally and figuratively blurred.”
As an artist, designer and musician, Adrian has practised the art of bonsai for 25 years. He uses his art and skill to showcase the elegance of nature in microcosm, encapsulating in miniature the characteristics of something much larger. The ancient art of creating miniature living masterpieces to mirror giant specimens is fascinating and very different from the usual exhibition at the gallery. “I became interested in bonsai at a young age. It is the ultimate culmination of sculpture, horticulture and art,” he says. “The art of bonsai teaches us that the smallest, least obvious things in life are often the most beautiful and awe-inspiring. I travelled the world in pursuit of the finest bonsai gardens and galleries, including Japan, Europe, the US and Indonesia. “After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in painting and graphic design, I worked as a graphic designer for 10 years in Auckland before opening the specialist bonsai and plant store Bioattic on Auckland’s Ponsonby Road. “I quickly ran out of space to display my bonsai trees, so I made the move
p Joanna Bagley and Adrian Bird with their exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery
north just outside Mangawhai to set up a larger scale bonsai garden. It is currently under development, but when complete, I will offer workshops and classes teaching the art of bonsai, offering beginner through to advanced courses.” A Bird’s Eye View is open daily from 10am to 3pm until Wednesday, December 15, closing at midday, at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai. Consistent with the red traffic light rules where My Vaccine Pass is not used, the current gallery access policy requires members and visitors to scan or sign in, wear a mask and maintain one-metre social distancing, with a limit of 25 in the gallery. ¢
p Joanna’s exhibit shows her mix of 2D and 3D work that includes her Piwakawaka, while Adrian has several bonsai on display
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Making the cut u by Liz Clark
As the year draws to a close, the mad rush of Christmas shopping and end-of-year preparations for the family meal wouldn’t be complete without some flowers on the table. I’ve always loved the idea of having a cutting garden. We all have the usual ornamental trees and shrubs planted here and there or displayed in a decorative pot or two. Garden trends during the past few years have moved away from the starkness of architectural plants — more than a few yucca plants have received the chop. One of the most glorious to display in a vase is the hydrangea. These can be easily grown in a large pot or planted in groups around the garden. One bloom alone makes up for a complete floral arrangement. Using a few simple jars
set out on the table with a hydrangea bloom in each makes for an elegant touch. Try varieties such as Raspberry Crush, Bridal Bouquet, Fuji Waterfall and Blue Diamond. Roses can never be ignored. They make a timeless touch to the home on their own as a single bloom or massed into a favourite vase with various colours. You can never have enough roses. With so many forms to choose from, the sky is the limit where favourites go. Choose plants with long stems and a strong, upright growing habit. Some of my favourites are Double Delight, Deep
Secret, Blackberry Nip, Friesia, Candalla, Charles de Mills and Iceberg. You can never have enough lilies. Now is the season for the many cultivars and forms available to bloom. Calla is a firm favourite of mine. It comes up year after year the colour range is vast. Some of my picks are Lady Marmalade, Landed Eagle, Candyfloss and Swan Lake. Also, try out the oriental and Asiatic lily species and others in this vast family of flowering plants. Then we come to the fragrant sweet pea — a must-have for a cutting garden. These need support, such as netting on
a frame or other structure in a sunny location. Sweet peas can be grown throughout the year. However, always check the information on the seed packet before sowing to make the right choice for this part of the growing season. Gladioli are another cannot-miss flower to add to the garden. The corms can be sown from spring to the end of December. For ongoing blooms, plant corms weekly to keep the flower supply for the vase. Add in dahlias, lavender, hellebores, rudbeckia, snapdragons, cosmos, zinnias and many more. Look online or talk to your local nursery. ¢
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Vannessa Joyce began making dog treats for her show dogs and recently turned her talent into a small business. “My parents owned the Knead the Dough bakery at Marsden Cove many years ago,” says Vannessa. “I relocated back here last year because I love Northland and had lived in Waikato for 14 years. I worked in a kennel and cattery for four years and showed dogs for 27 years. “I had baking experience, and while working at the kennels, I decided to make my own dog treats. There were so many options available at the shops, but not all were healthy choices.
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chicken, green tripe, beef heart, lamb’s fry and lamb heart. “It is time-consuming as each strip is prepared and cut by hand. I also invested in a commercial dehydrating machine.” Nessie Jays Howl n Good Dog Treats are all-natural with no preservatives, colours, salts, sugar or flour added. “Some companies add flour as a filler, which is gluten, and isn’t that great for the animals as some can have a negative reaction. At times, commercial products have been bleached, which is really bad,
Green tripe is different to the tripe we get as humans “Some commercial dog treats contain things like wheat, salt, sugar, colours, preservatives, bleach and glue, which can be harmful to pets. “When we were settled after our move home, I decided to see how well my dog treats would sell at the local markets, and I have been pleasantly surprised. “I get all my ingredients from Miller’s butchery in Waipū and Ruakākā. It is great being able to support another local business. We make dehydrated roast
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and too much salt and sugar can have a negative reaction in animals as well. “Green tripe is different to the tripe we get as humans. Green tripe hasn’t been treated to get it white and is said to be good for dogs’ tummies and digestion. “The different offals have vitamins and minerals that are good for them. With my treats, the dogs are getting the natural meats without the nasty additives. “Some people don’t give their dogs treats, but these are like a
p Vannessa Joyce has turned her bakery experience and love of dogs into a career, making healthy dog treats
healthy addition to their diet. They are great for training as an incentive and reward for listening. To start with, I recommend only giving them a small piece. “I attend the Mangawhai Community School Market, Waipū Boutique Market, One Tree Point Artisan School Market and Marsden Cove Market.
“We love meeting people and their dogs. I have dogs myself and compete in conformation shows, and have many champions. “It is important to me that what I am providing for the dog-loving community is a healthy option. Making dog treats makes me happy, and having customers’ dogs liking my treats is a true reward.” ¢
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The artful glass u by Ann van Engelen
Karen Southey moved to Kaipara four years ago, and leaving the corporate world behind, she turned her glass jewellery making hobby into a business. “My husband and I moved north to get away from the busy city life,” says Karen. “I began making jewellery about 15 years ago after attending a jewellery party where we each made a pair of earrings. I really enjoyed it and decided to start making my own jewellery. “Over time, I worked with pearls and then bead weaving where you sew seed beads together. When we moved, I decided it was a good opportunity to go full-time with my jewellery. I began studying jewellery online and saw that you can make glass beads. I found a
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decorate it with coloured dots to make different patterns. Working with glass is addictive as the possibilities are endless. I love the way it reflects and that you can see through it. “I love its movement when hot and how it sets. For my bubble flowers, I make a base with a colour such as light blue before adding four flowers in. “My vintage glass earrings are made from old broken bottles. I keep them plain because glass has different shrinkage rates, and if you mix incompatible glasses together, they can break.
p Karen Southey makes glass beads for her jewellery on a daily basis
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weekend course, and my bead making began. It has been a really nice journey.” Karen buys glass rods, which are like a pencil, and uses a gas torch for the flame. “I coat the mandrel I am working on with clay as a bead release so that the glass doesn’t stick. When glass is melted, it is like honey to work with, and I have to continually roll it while it is hot to keep it on centre. “The rods stretch and shape when heated and pulled. It firms up when it comes out of the flame, and then I
“I tumble edge them to make them look like they have rolled around the bottom of the ocean for a while. I also make my own earring hooks.” To make her birds, Karen stretches the glass rod and adds blobs of glass to make the tail and head. “I stretch the tail from a base bead and add a dob of glass for its head and then add the wings and beak to complete it. “Sometimes, the colours don’t come out of the kiln how I think they will as
p Karen makes various glass beads for her jewellery designs, including birds, flowers and hearts
the colour can change. Blue is the most consistent colour. “I experiment on a daily basis, and turning my hobby into a career was a good decision. I love being in Northland. I enjoy seeing people’s reactions to my creations. Sometimes people are in disbelief when they learn I make
my beads. I sell at the Dargaville, Waipū Boutique and Mangawhai Tavern markets. “My work has gone from Kaitaia down to Invercargill. For people sending pieces overseas, it is nice to know they are giving a little piece of New Zealand to a loved one.” ¢
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Rice paper rolls u by Jessica Keesing
If you’re into something, a little different, here’s the thing for you. They’re not much on their own, but once you put them in the dipping sauce, it’s a taste sensation. If you don’t want to put all the ingredients into a rice paper wrapper, this just as a salad, works a treat. You can use any meat you want or make them vegetarian. INGREDIENTS 500g chicken thigh/prawn/pork ½ cucumber cut into battens 1 capsicum cut into battens 1 carrot cut into battens Mint Basil Rice paper skins 1 packet vermicelli noodles 2 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 cloves garlic 1 onion 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp whole peppercorns 1 chilli Dipping sauce: ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup fish sauce ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tsp chilli and garlic paste 1 tsp sesame oil
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METHOD In a pot, add coriander and peppercorns and toast until aromatic. Once aromatic, add chicken broth, onion, soy, chilli and garlic and allow to simmer until flavours have combined. Once combined, add the chicken and allow to poach until cooked through. While the chicken is poaching, prepare capsicum, cucumber, pick mint and basil leaves and prepare vermicelli noodles following the instructions on the packet. Set aside. Combine all dipping sauce ingredients and set aside. Once the chicken has poached, pull apart and start the assembling process. Dip the rice paper roll into water (make sure you don’t make it completely sodden, otherwise it will be hard to roll), add vermicelli noodles, chicken, cucumber, capsicum and then the mint and basil leaves, then roll. Then enjoy. The sauce is easy enough to tweak where you need to, I like it a bit tart and salty; however, do whatever works for you. ¢
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p Alison Digweed creates her soap collection by hand for the New Zealand Soap Collective and includes locally sourced products such as ancient kauri wood shavings
The soap artisan u by Ann van Engelen
Moving to New Zealand from England was an adventure Alison Digweed took on a Kiwi music teacher’s recommendation sixteen years ago. Born in London, Alison’s colleague told her that if she liked Wales, she would love New Zealand. “My family moved out of London when I was seven to Milton Keynes, which was built to take the growth overflow from the city,” says Alison. “I left school without any qualifications and was a horse groomer. Later, I worked for the post office and I returned to school when I was 27, and completed Year 11, 12 and 13.
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horticulture, and I progressed from there. I won an award to work with AgResearch, and we completed a scientific paper looking at slugs and nematodes, which are roundworms in the soil. “I did a post-grad course and won an award to have the year out to complete a Master’s study. Part way through my Master’s, I secured a job at Bream Bay College as I wanted to get back to living by the sea, like I did in the UK.
business partner. He took me back to basics, and we branded the company New Zealand Soap Collective. “Our distinctive point of difference is that we collaborate with locally-based artisans. They supply us with wonderful ingredients, allowing us to produce what are very unique regionally-themed high-quality, 100 per cent natural, plantbased, handcrafted New Zealand soaps. “It is these interesting ingredient combinations that we refer to as being
Our soaps are cold-pressed and 100 per cent plant-based with no animal products or chemicals added “I was then accepted into university to study Equine and Animal Science, and I did a one-year top-up in Wales to become a secondary school teacher. I was teaching for just over a year when my colleague told me if I liked Wales, I would love New Zealand.” Alison decided to research New Zealand and found a position advertised in Te Kauwhata teaching science. “I moved, and they said with a surname like Digweed, I could teach
“I love it here. We live on a lifestyle block in Waipū and have three horses, two dogs and two cats.” As part of her lessons, Alison had to teach her Year 7 students the science of making soap. “My colleagues and I practised making soap for a long time before teaching the students. I thought I could build a business creating soap and was given the help of a business mentor. Ron is a branding expert and now my
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a little bit us and a little bit you. This reinforces the special collaborative contribution that many have made to provide something quite special. “We launched in November 2020 with a Bream Bay regional selection followed by a wider Northland regional range. We plan to roll out regionally-themed soaps throughout New Zealand. “The Northland range includes Northland grown products such as lavender, avocado and spearmint. We
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p Ross and Alison have various designs depicting each region across the country their products represent
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p The soap blocks are cut and left to cure for up to six weeks ensuring each bar is hardened extending its lifespan
We were determined to create something that would be truly unique to the whole world, and our world’s oldest soap using kauri shavings did that have a luxury and an everyday selection to give everyone the opportunity to experience our soap.” Other ingredients include products from McLeod’s Brewery, honey from Waipū, and coffee grinds from a local cafe for the Waipū range. “One day, we visited the Woodturners Kauri Gallery in Dargaville, and they asked if we could do anything with the kauri wood shavings. “I experimented and the shavings became an exfoliant, and we developed quite possibly the world’s oldest soap. It has four different fragrances, and the shavings have been carbon dated. They are from a 3,860-year-old swamp kauri. “As well as being a nice ingredient, we are pleased to be able to put the shavings from an ancient kauri to good use. It is a lovely soap and makes a great gift. It is really nice to have in museums and heritage establishments. “We have also developed a range of soap for businesses such as the gardener’s soap for planthouse.com. It has really nice fragrances such as aniseed and orange.
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“Early on, we engaged the philosophy to help community organisations financially or with soap gift packs. For example, we gave the profit from soap sales at Land and Sea cafe at Marsden Cove to the local Coastguard. We also give to retirement homes and Women’s Refuge. “I find the system of making soap relaxing and meditative. Whether it is labelling or mixing, it is all natural ingredients, and the fragrance is lovely. Our soaps are cold-pressed and 100 per cent plant-based with no animal products or chemicals added, and we use biodegradable packaging. “The secret to a good soap is a nice hard bar. I make up the oil first and then add the lye, which is very technical and needs a well-aerated room. I combine the two and then add the fragrance and colour. “You want a good lather, and that comes from salt and sugar. The sugar helps moisturise, and salt makes it harden. Once combined, I pour the soap into a mould, and it is left for two days before being cut and left.
“I leave the bars for up to six weeks to cure. This also allows excess water to come out of the bar. “Having Ron as my partner works really well with his business sense. I make the soap, get the orders and come up with new recipes. We have our range in places like the Waipū Museum, the Pipi Gallery in Mangawhai and The Kauri Museum in Matakohe. “The fact that it is for New Zealand makes me feel proud that we contribute to the local communities with Kiwi made products. The pictures on the label change for each region, and include things like the kauri tree and Bream Bay beach. “They make ideal tourist gifts to send people nationally or overseas. To come up with ideas, I explore different fragrances together and look at other sites to continually upskill in soap making. “When I first started my horticulture class, the students had to come up with a business proposition and had to make money. Those first-year students are still on the soap making journey with me.
“They saw the first soaps I made, and now I have shown them how we have expanded and designed our business website and New Zealand Soap Collective Facebook page. I encourage them to follow through with ideas they may get to build their confidence. “I believe passing on knowledge and experience helps others to have initiative to make whatever they want out of their life. ”We have been in business for nearly two years and are loving it. I followed a pathway that opened up, and it developed into something that I enjoy and is a way to give back to people. “Our soaps have already proven to be a perfect reminder of a visit to the area, an ideal gift for friends here or overseas. They are also something people can pamper themselves with. “We were determined to create something that would be truly unique to the whole world, and our world’s oldest soap using kauri shavings did that. “All of our soaps are made in small batches the good old-fashioned way right here in Waipū, and we are proud of that.” ¢
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p Steve Couchman, Northland Rescue Helicopter service senior pilot
p Steve Dickson, Police Senior Sergeant
Urging summer safety u by Ann van Engelen
The Northland Rescue Helicopter Service and other emergency service personnel are asking Northlanders to look out for each other and stay safe this summer. “Our message to Northlanders and visitors to the region is to look out for each other and be safe,” says senior rescue helicopter pilot Steve Couchman. “With the service already busier than ever and setting record flight numbers, we expect a full-on end to the year.” The rescue choppers completed 1,115 flights in 2020 compared to 953 for 2019, and this year, they
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have already surpassed the 2020 flight tally. “All first responders and volunteers in the region work really hard to look out for our community and know we are in for an even busier time with Covid restrictions easing.” St John is asking everyone to take care as they travel and to look out for whānau, friends and neighbours who live alone or are lonely. “Ambulance officers are typically kept busy during summer with an influx of travellers heading north to enjoy the warm weather and beaches,” says Northland District Operations manager Tony Devanny. “This year, we anticipate it will be even busier. At this time of year, we see many car crashes that could have been avoided by driving to the conditions, taking regular breaks and not being distracted. “It is also important to take care in and on the water and do not swim alone as we respond to numerous water incidents over the summer. If you are planning to go away on holiday, familiarise yourselves with the location and know the exact address, in case you need to call for help. “Travel with a St John first aid kit, and if you use prescription medication,
ensure you stock up before going away. We ask motorists to watch out for emergency vehicles travelling under lights and sirens and pull over to let them pass. “Please respect our ambulance officers as they go about their critical work. Assaults on paramedics increase over the holiday period. It is never OK to assault our staff who are simply there to help.” Police Senior Sergeant Steve Dickson says, “If you are on the roads, make sure you are well-rested, not affected by alcohol or drugs, don’t speed, and ensure everyone is wearing a seatbelt.” Fire and Emergency NZ’s Northland community risk manager, Mitchell Brown, is asking people to take extra safety precautions this summer.
“This wildfire season, our campaign focusses on making sure those at risk are preparing their properties for wildfire and getting everyone to check the local fire danger before they light,” he says. “If you live rurally or semi-rurally, help defend your home and property by keeping grass short around your home and other buildings. Clear dead leaves and debris from gutters and around decks. “If you are not ready, the risk is always extreme. Before you light, check the local fire danger. If the fire danger is Very High or Extreme, do not have a fire or do any activity or work that emits sparks or heat. “Learn more about how you can be prepared at checkitsalright.nz. You can also check the local fire danger and fire season status on metservice.com.” ¢
p Northland emergency services personnel urge Northlanders and visitors to the region to look out for each other during the summer period and beyond
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Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Malice (5) 4 Countryside dawn call (4-1-6-3) 11 Frighten (5) 14 Perfume (5) 15 Unmoved by feeling (11) 16 Embrocation (8) 19 Deprive of by deceit (7) 20 Form (5) 21 Sure thing (9) 24 Orderly and neat (9) 26 Dull (6) 27 Seldom seen (6) 31 Kingdom (5) 32 Parcel out (8) 34 Deviation from normal (10) 38 Says from memory (7) 39 Provisions (6) 40 Small and dainty (6) 41 Everyday horse (4) 42 Chuckled (7) 45 Step marks (10) 50 Wrinkled (7) 54 Abyss (4) 55 Captured (6) 56 Small wave (6) 57 Sugar (7) 60 Wishful thinker (10) 61 Chief support (8) 62 Lure (5) 65 Extremely dirty (6) 66 Be at (6) 67 Set up or found (9)
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