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The joyful donut Kelly and Regan Bradburn spent nine years in Australia, enjoying the outdoors lifestyle as they pursued their careers. Upon returning to New Zealand, they settled in One Tree Point to build their family life. Originally a qualified veterinary nurse, Kelly decided to change careers once they started their family and found a special joy in making donuts. She loves nothing more than seeing and hearing how people have come to love her creations through her business Donut Joy, which she began three months ago.
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p Toa Henderson, Tama Nahona, Destiny Paikea, Jayden Mainland and Dane Phillips all placed at the recent Rotorua Agrodome Shears competition
Toa has been honing his skills since returning to the competitive circuit when he returned from Australia in 2017. “My grandfather and father were shearers, and I went into it straight into it as a career from school because I really enjoy everything about it,” says Toa. “Being the youngest, I was the keenest to follow in dad’s footsteps and am the only one left doing it. “I Lived in Australia helping my dad with his business and returned to New Zealand nearly five years ago because I felt it was time to come home to my mum’s family here. “I like to encourage people wanting to get into shearing to go for it. We don’t have as many shearers in the country now due to the reduction in
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Destiny was runner-up in the senior woolhandling final. ”I competed in 11 open finals last season, from Kaikohe to Gore and realised there wasn’t going to be a lot of opportunities this summer. “We had 36 of the season’s 59 scheduled competitions cancelled, and more may follow, due to Covid restrictions. Rotorua was a close one for us to travel to, and it was well worth the effort of getting there as it was a close competition. “Competing is a great way to learn from watching the older competitors work as well.” Toa was formerly a top lower-grades shearer and has now won eight open finals since his return from Australia.
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“Digger Balme from King Country and myself each shore the 20-sheep final in 17min 29sec.” Toa had the better-quality points, including conceding just 16 penalty marks on the shearing board. He took the win by 4.55 points from Te Kuiti shearer Jack Fagan and Digger. “Tama shore the 12-sheep senior final in 14 minutes, beating Jayden by three seconds and just 0.317 points. Destiny did great, too, in her section. “It is a great lifestyle, and I will carry on competing and try and aim to compete in the Golden Shears.” ¢
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p Dawn and Nigel say they appreciate the views from the hilltops they cycle to from Ruakākā
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Exploring the Ruakākā to the Mangawhai area by bicycle has become a regular event for a group of keen cyclists. “We get together with a group of up to 20 people in Mangawhai to ride and thought since we live in Ruakākā, we could start a group here,” says coorganiser Dawn Murphy. “My husband Nigel and I often ride with our friend Liz Davies. It is nice to get off the main highways and explore the local areas. “Liz is an exceptional rider and did the tour of Aotearoa, which is around 3,000km. I used to be a road cyclist but am uncomfortable riding on the busy main roads now. It is a real shame there
isn’t a cycle path around One Tree Point as it is a 20km ride. “Anyone is welcome to join us, but they need to be reasonably fit as we cycle around places like the Waipū Caves Loop, which is 26km. We don’t encourage children as they won’t be able to keep up with us, and we climb 500 metres in two hours.” Dawn says electric bikes are OK, but you still need the fitness to use the gears and be comfortable long distance. “Off the beaten track is completely different to road cycling and we may
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I want to discuss two topics of relevance as we head into another Covid-challenging time. The first is the short-term absence payment that employers and employees can access and then a few words on happy customers and tips to retain those even through the coming Covid storm.
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Art for Art’s sake is the debut exhibition for watercolour artist Femke Koome opening at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery this Friday, February 11. Exploring a semiabstract journey into New Zealand’s breath- taking land and seascapes, Femke interpret s her joy in Aotearoa’s beauty into lasting artistic impressions. “The viewer will have their own experience of a painting that elicits a visual and emotional reaction to what they see before them,” says Femke. “It does not require a deeper meaning p Femke Koome has had a passion for art since she was a child and is now — it really is art for p Landscapes, clouds, sunsets and hues are often found in Femke’s paintings focussing on her career as an artist art’s sake.” Femke has drawn and painted “I love the broad aerial views and “I capture walks along the estuary, “I remember the Tongariro Crossing, from an early age and, in her early coastal walks and the experiences observing tidal effects changing the tussock grasses, the raw beauty of 20s, settled on watercolour as her of meandering along the windswept sand, rock, and vegetation, the cloud the volcanic scree, and the glorious view happy medium. beaches of Mangawhai. formations that sweep across the sea to Ngāuruhoe vividly.” After successful careers in music “When I am in Mangawhai, any time of and land.” The exhibition, Art for Art’s Sake, and health, she now dedicates her day or tide, I am struck with inspirational There are two mixed media paintings runs daily from 10am to 3pm daily, time to her growing family and her awe that I have to put on paper. on show, inspired by a recent holiday from Friday, February 11 until midday artistic career. “I imagine the birds in the dunes to the Central Plateau, in homage on Wednesday, February 23 2022. “I take a thematic approach to picking between the windswept grasses to the majesty of Tongariro National The Mangawhai Artists Gallery is my work. The sweeping vistas of the as if I am one of them, glimpsing the Park. Femke used ink against the located at 45 Moir Street, next coastlines surrounding Auckland and sparkling views through the coastal translucency of watercolour to draw out to the Library Hall, in Mangawhai Northland inspire me. ground cover. Village. ¢ the ruggedness of the landscape.
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No green-eyed monsters these u by Liz Clark
When mentioning the term hedging, it’s not uncommon to envisage those towering walls of green needing an army of gardeners to keep them in shape. However, in more contemporary times, hedging plants span a much broader range than the traditional classic English country garden species I grew up with during the 1970s. Then, the huge box hedge my parents had growing was the bane of my father’s life. He was forever keeping it clipped and trimmed so the neighbours wouldn’t complain. All that aside, hedging plants now come in all shapes, colours and sizes, including New Zealand natives. They can be used in versatile ways for privacy, windbreaks, garden rooms or an eye-catching effect in small and large gardens. The main points to consider are location, prevailing winds, soil conditions and proximity to neighbouring properties.
Starting with border hedging, New Zealand natives are taking the lead in many new subdivisions and rural developments. Eugenia Ventenati (Lily Pilly) is a fast-growing colourful shrub growing four metres in height and three metres in width. Tolerant of most climatic conditions and soil types, as long as drainage is provided, this variety is ideal for coastal situations. Care is required when the plants are young, including regular watering during the summer months. Once established, regular trims two to three times a year will keep them in good shape. Pittosporum is another wellestablished species used for screening in new garden sites. Its cultivars come in various heights and colouration, and
these should be taken into account when planting in an urban setting. They require full sun and well-drained soil to thrive. Others to consider are corokia, pōhutukawa, akeake and mānuka. Exotic species also used as an alternative to natives include feijoas, olives, camellias, conifers, citrus and many more. If height isn’t a requirement, there are numerous low-growing species to use as alternatives including natives for street frontages, designer gardens, pool and entertainment areas. A great one to try out is using dwarf Buxus as an outer border surrounding a row of hydrangeas. Check out Buxus Green Gem or
Buxus microphylla Koreana for the borders and Bridal Veil hydrangeas for a standout statement. If you’re after attracting the bees, use lavender varieties such as Hidcote, Blue Mountain, Munstead Dwarf and Major. Other species suitable for low-growing hedges are corokia, hebe, purple fringe flower, horopito, rosemary and many more. Talk to your local garden centre about your requirements for your site or look online for further information. ¢
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Linda Reilly turned her passion for candles into a hobby to pass the hours away after having shoulder surgery. “My husband Anthony, myself and our daughter Katelyn moved to Kaipara a year ago from Kaukapakapa,” says Linda. “We moved here for a better lifestyle. We have an orchard, sheep, chickens, cattle, guinea fowl and dogs. The guinea fowl are great as they forage and eat unwanted bugs.” The Reillys immigrated from Ireland in 2005. “Anthony’s sister had moved to New Zealand and kept asking us to come. It was a big decision to make as Katelyn was only four, and I come from a large family. “At the time, Ireland wasn’t doing well financially. It had gone from the Celtic Tiger to an era of financial fear — people couldn’t pay their mortgages and were struggling. “We decided to come and start a new life and haven’t regretted it one bit. “Last October, I had surgery and was off work. I have always had a passion for candles, so I explored making my own to keep myself occupied. “I did an online course in Introduction to Essential Oils and watched lots of YouTube videos. My second name is Rose, so I called my brand LRose Candles. “Katelyn helped design my labels, Instagram and Facebook pages, and we decided to sell them at the Paparoa markets on Saturdays.
“There is something warming about candles. I find them very relaxing. They give rooms a special ambience — some fragrances bring back happy memories. “If you enjoy crafting, candle making is very therapeutic. It is a lovely hobby, even if it is for your own use. “We use recycled jars and soy wax, which is eco-friendly. The wax is melted at a certain temperature, and you keep the temperature in check as you add the fragrance. It is then left to cool before slowly pouring it into the vessels. “There are also different wick sizes. p Linda Reilly has spent many hours perfecting her craft of candle making If the wick is too small, it will burn too slow, and you won’t have a nice flame. “We like to remind people that wax has memory, “You can add seashells and crystals to make them meaning that if your candle doesn’t burn to the edges, special. I have used shells, and they look lovely, it will begin to tunnel and won’t burn evenly the next especially if you dye the candle wax blue. time. It is also suggested to leave a tiny bit of wax at “There is a lot of trial and error to get it right. Just like the bottom for safety. cheese, the longer you leave them to cure, the better “You should never leave a candle near a flammable the candle is. source such as curtains and never leave candles “The first burn is the most important — the candle unattended. I recommend keeping them out of drafts wax must pool to the edge on the initial burn. and away from children and animals.” ¢
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p Kelly Bradburn decided to make donuts her career to bring people joy after many years as a vet nurse
p Each donut is weighed and hand-rolled. Once cooked and cooled Kelly ensures each donut is crammed full with the filling
The joyful donut u by Ann van Engelen
Based in One Tree Point, Kelly Bradburn has become known as the donut lady after changing her career from veterinary nursing to allow for family time. “I am a veterinary nurse by trade, and my husband Regan is a marine cabinetry installer. He works on some very nice yachts in Whangārei,” says Kelly. “Regan has been in the business for a good 20 years. He has also done kitchen cabinetry and did a building apprenticeship too. “I was born in Hokianga, and my family moved to Whangārei during my
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“I became a vet nurse as I have always loved animals. As a child, I wanted to be a veterinarian. I decided to become a nurse because I wanted to care for the animals after they had their operations rather than make the big medical decisions. “I loved helping pets that came in sick get better or improve in health. There was so much joy seeing the owners
the cost of human health care, not animal healthcare. “If we didn’t have human healthcare subsidies, we would have a better understanding of animal care costs. “The equipment and drugs are expensive, so is the cost of getting a vet qualification. Vets need to know more than doctors as animals and birds can’t tell you what is going on.
For me, you can’t go past the classic jam and cream donut — it is always a favourite
last couple of years at primary school. Regan moved there when he was four years old with his family from Paeroa. “Regan and I relocated to Australia together when we were both 21 for a change of scenery. It was a great experience, and we made some amazing friends. We both learned to surf while we were there and camped all-yearround, enjoying the outdoor lifestyle Australia has to offer. Before we knew it, we had been on the Sunshine Coast for nine years.
relieved and happy that we were able to help their pet. “As staff, when an animal doesn’t make it, you feel it. It is awful for everyone concerned. You actually feel every loss, and you feel sad for the owners. At times, it is the right decision to put an animal out of pain. Other times, we do all we can to save them but are unsuccessful. “People often don’t understand the cost of vet bills. I tell them the reason is because the government subsidises
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”A vet and his staff want nothing more than to ensure an animal gets the best of care to survive, and they always want a happy outcome.” Upon returning to New Zealand, Kelly took a career shift. “When we returned from Australia, we wanted to start our family and moved to Taranaki. New Plymouth was amazing. We loved the beaches, mountains and countryside but it was too cold for us — so we returned to Whangārei. We then came to One Tree Point and having had
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p Kelly says she gets excited creating special donuts for occasions such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day
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p Kelly finalises each donut with a variety of toppings and decorations to add to the delight of the receiver
I am making heart-shaped ones for Valentine’s Day, and they are really special. I am offering a special pack of four, including two mini donuts
our children I needed a job that worked around our family life at home. “One day, I saw some donut pictures on social media and thought they looked really tasty. I started reading success stories, and because I love hosting parties and giving people good food, I decided to have a go. It just happened that my father-in-law loves donuts — so I experimented on him.” Kelly says it took a lot of trial and error, but for her, the process of making donuts is simple — it is the end result that excites her. “I finally began my business three months ago and love hearing how many people are enjoying my products. It brings me joy knowing people are filling their bellies with my creations. “My cooking is about what people love, and I get inspiration from places like social media, cookbooks and magazines. I love thinking about possible flavour combinations like coffee and chocolate or raspberry and white chocolate. “The technical term for them is doughnut rather than donut as it is a nut made from dough, but I don’t
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have the hole in mine. I make brioche whole donuts, and they are full of the good stuff. “For me, you can’t go past the classic jam and cream donut — it is always a favourite. “My preparation starts with making the dough so they can rise in the fridge overnight. I then get up early and weigh each donut and hand roll each one before leaving them to rise.” The donuts are then cooked, cooled and filled. “I believe in using a lot of filling. I make a big cavity in the centre and fill it right up with the cream I am using. My absolute favourites are the Nutella and the jam and cream. Most are covered in a cinnamon-sugar mix or icing sugar. “Brioche is the type of dough I use. It has yeast in it and is left to rise overnight to give it extra flavour. It is also fried, not baked. Unfortunately, I am unable to make gluten-free at this stage. “It took a lot of trial and error to perfect my recipes. Some are from choosing bits and pieces from other recipes and adapting them to my liking.
“When experimenting, I had some not rising, and then I discovered that at times the weather can affect them too, especially if it is humid. “I had to also learn to cook donuts in oil, which is not easy if you haven’t done it before. There have definitely been a lot of failures, including flavour mixes. Some flavour combinations just didn’t work at all. “I love making special orders for various occasions. At present, I am considering my Easter range, and at Christmas, I had a Do It Yourself kit for families to have fun at home. “The kits came with marshmallows, buttercream, decorations and fillings in the sets. Children loved them. “I am making heart-shaped ones for Valentine’s Day, and they are really special. I am offering a special pack of four, including two mini donuts. I think it is lovely when people send them to their grandparents, parents or friends as a happy treat. “I am a one-man-band and cook in my council-registered kitchen. I do everything from design to creation and
delivery. At present, I deliver from One Tree Point and Ruakākā to Waipū. “I sell online through my Donut Joy Facebook or Instagram pages. I am always happy to send little personal notes when needed, whether it is a thank you or an I love and appreciate you message. “On days when I shouldn’t be in the kitchen, I find myself still getting my ingredients out to try new combinations. Hubby is my number one taste tester, and my neighbours are pretty good at it too. “My father-in-law is still a classic long donut from the bakery kind of guy. If I have leftover dough, I make him a special long donut with sugar and cream, but he does eat the others because he says he will never say no to a good donut. “There is no real way to keep a donut fresh — they are best eaten the day you purchase them. I get so much delight knowing that people enjoy my donuts. There is nothing nicer than seeing my creations make other people so happy.” ¢
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PUZZLE TIME
Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 With whiskers (7) 4 Military disguising (10) 9 Gather (7) 13 Building cover (4) 14 Garden figures (6) 15 Meal course (6) 16 Trip while walking (7) 19 Study of the mechanics or fluid (10) 20 Alone (8) 21 Established custom (5) 24 Window shade (6) 25 Film, book that follows another (6) 27 Copy (9) 32 Taking for granted (8) 33 Concealed (6) 34 Injurious (7) 38 Aura of power, mystery (8) 39 Fair-haired woman (6) 40 Loyal (4) 41 Male relation (5) 42 Performing (5) 45 Charge with as many offences as possible (5,3,4,2) 52 Dissolves (5) 55 Snake (5) 56 Verifiable truth (4) 57 Compelled (6) 58 Work of art (8) 61 Bringing up (7) 62 Make known (6)
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