The Weekend Lifestyler, January 27th 2023

A haberdashery treasure chest

When Lucy Smith was a young girl, her mother and grandmother were often at the sewing machine. In recent years, her nana Joan gifted Lucy her sewing machine, and that was the day Lucy decided she would focus on

making her own clothes rather than purchasing fast fashion. Through the experience, Joan’s Fine Fabric, an online store for high-quality materials and haberdashery items, was born.

A sandsational inspiration

u by Ann van Engelen

In 2020 Dennis Emsley read an article about the sandcastle competition held on the Orewa beach, and the idea to hold a similar event at Mangawhai was born.

“It struck me that if Orewa and its many businesses could benefit from such an event, why couldn’t Mangawhai and our own real estate business The REAL Team, so I decided to dig deeper into sand creations,” said Dennis.

“It turns out that there are hundreds of such competitions held annually around the world, and the Orewa model was based on the Christchurch New Brighton beach event that started in March 1982.

“I reached out to Hellen@orewabeach. co.nz, who was absolutely fantastic and shared lots of information on how their event was run. Then I checked Google,

building sand sculptures because mixed with water, it creates a great bond.

“That year, we also helped to create a new Rotary club in Mangawhai, and we decided to join forces to create Sandsational, which would become an annual fundraising event to raise funds for local charities. The 2022 event was a joint venture and a great success, having added other attractions to make it a funfilled family day out. The 2023 event on Sunday, February 5, is shaping up to be our biggest ever.

“Prizes on the day are donated by The REAL Team Real Estate, Raincloud Water Delivery, Mangawhai Four Square,

and discovered the wonderful world of sand sculpture all over the world. At the time, I found a samurai sand sculpture created by Toshihiko Hosaka that I nicknamed SAM, short for samurai and also Sand Art Mangawhai. It took him nearly three days to build from only sand and water. He won first prize at the world tournament in Taiwan in May 2017.

“In 2021, Marlene and I held the very first sandcastle competition on the surf beach at Mangawhai Heads. Almost gale-force winds quickly turned it into a bit of a disaster, but we learnt from that very first experience. I also learnt that the sand there contains a high percentage of silica which is great for

Tara Iti, The Vet Centre, New World and Bunnings Mangawhai, and we thank all these local businesses for their ongoing support.”

Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated by Mangawhai Rotary to local branches of St John and the Mental Health Foundation of NZ. Sand sculpture tickets, limited to 100, are $10 each. Fancy-dressed dog and owner, limited to 20, are $5 each, and the Drop-the-Golf Ball Raffle is $5 each.

“Tickets will be on sale outside the New World and Bunnings Mangawhai stores from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. The event is on Sunday, February 5, from 10am and 4pm with thousands of dollars to be won.” ¢

p Children enjoy modelling in some of the sand creations they help build

Photo credit: Nina Gastreich — NinaG Photographynz

“It turns out that there are hundreds of such competitions held annually around the world”

mission to help

u by Ann van Engelen

Dave Bell joined the Waipū Lions Club after an invitation from a farming friend 17 years ago, and is an

today, along with his wife Jo.

“Later in life, I bought a farm in the Waipū hills and had become reclusive because I was disillusioned with the world,” says Dave.

“A neighbouring farmer dragged me to a Lions meeting, and I have been a member ever since. I thoroughly love it. We are a great bunch of older guys and have younger people coming along too, which is very encouraging.

“I eventually sold the land and became a townie again. My wife Jo and I find Lions keeps us occupied along with our other community involvements. We do a lot of the cooking at events selling

mixing it with water and fertiliser. It is the green spray you see at new road works and subdivisions.

things like chips, hotdogs and mussel fritters to raise money for the club.

At present, one of Dave’s projects is collecting old newspapers to create funds for initiatives the club supports, such as sending youth on the R Tucker Thompson and Spirit of New Zealand voyages.

“We also began the collecting of aluminium cans initiative for Kidney Kids and placed a cage at the local RSA. We collect wine bottle tops and neck sleeves as well. The neck sleeves are worth more than the tops.

“Erosion Control in Dairy Flat collected the first bundles of newspapers this week, and we made $280. The next lot will give us $600. The company reuses the papers to spread grass seed, by

“The money we make for this goes to the Waipū Lions Trust Account, and I am hoping most of it will be spent on helping send youth on The Spirit of New Zealand and R Tucker Thompson voyage experiences. They learn to sail, navigate, gain discipline and other life skills. People who have completed the experience tell us it is absolutely life-changing, and some have ended up joining the navy, army or air force from that.

If people can save their newspapers, they can be dropped in to us at 13 Inverness Lane, Waipū. Please do not give us cardboard, glossy inserts, shoes or clothes — we just want newspaper. We also hope farmers can save us their used baling twine for us to tie our paper bundles.

“Newspaper collections are a permanent initiative, and it is thanks to an elderly neighbour that we can store the papers. We are looking for suitable

integral club member

p The incoming Waipū Lions Club president Graham Goodall with Claire Lunevich and Ron Dixon, helping Erosion Control operations officer Troy with the first newspaper collection

Bootcamp builds confidence

u by Ann van Engelen

Rachel Sinclair is using her personal training experience to help community members get fit this year and began her bootcamp at Mangawhai on Wednesday.

“I grew up in Auckland and was in the police force for eight years until I had my first child,” says Rachel.

“At the time, there were no employment options for mums having children, so I left the police. I have always had an interest in exercise and ran marathons and things, so I decided to do a diploma in Fitness Centre Training at AUT.”

Rachel became a personal trainer knowing the career path would allow her to work around her family commitments.

“In June this year, we will have been here in Mangawhai for two years, and we love it. When we first got here, I set up my exercise studio, and it is going very

well. A few years ago, I did bootcamp with friends and really enjoyed the experience and decided to offer clients workouts in different areas, including things like stair climbs.

“Bootcamps are a bit different and include warm-ups, stretches and drills like sprints, stair climbs and hill work if people can handle it. They are more affordable for people at $10, so I thought I would start one here in Mangawhai at Lincoln Road Reserve on Wednesdays from 5.30pm–6.30pm.

“To me, it is important to motivate everyone to get moving, and it is most important to teach people the correct techniques for each exercise. If there

is enough interest, I will try a Monday and maybe an early morning each week so people can exercise together before work.

“I always encourage attendees to work to their level, not feel they have to keep up with the group. The thought of bootcamp scares some people but it’s not like what you see on TV. No one gets their butt kicked, and I don’t make people handle things that they shouldn’t.

“My main focus is people learning to do things correctly, get their body moving, having fun and building fitness. If someone wants pushing, I can do that. Even walking is good for

our mental health, and you get to meet other like-minded people as well. People can phone me on 021 208 2494 for more information.

“I love seeing people get results, and exercise is good for our mental health too, especially after all the Covid stuff we have been through. It’s encouraging seeing people get a bit of a buzz from accomplishing a task and exercising for their own health because you use it or lose it.

“We are very much beach people, and living in Mangawhai feels like we are on a long summer holiday, and it is still a bit hard to believe that we actually live here.” ¢

p Rachel Sinclair began her bootcamp fitness classes this week at Lincoln Road Reserve in Mangawhai

p Rachel enjoys seeing other people gain confidence and strength through exercising

Celebrating local success Romance and intrigue

Waipū based author Jo Dawson’s school teacher encouraged her to write.

An ongoing journey

Kaiwaka School deputy principal Michelle Dempsey celebrated achieving her Master of Education Practice with Merit.

“It has taken four and a half years to complete my Master’s, and the learning has been immeasurable,” says Michelle. “My principal, Sharlene McCormick, had

completed her Master of Education a few years ago and understood the pressures of being a mum, working and studying. She was supportive and offered assistance along the way. My next goal is to be fluent in te reo Māori, something I have been working on for a number of years.” ¢

“I lived in the USA for a while, and when I was away, a story popped into my head,’ said Jo. “When I returned

home from overseas, I began writing it. Journeys of the Heart is set in the USA because it is a prairie romance story similar to Little House on the Prairie. It is a bit of a love story with me losing myself in a simpler time.” ¢

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p Michelle Dempsey, the deputy principal of Kaiwaka School achieved her Master of Education Practice with Merit

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p Working from home, Jo Dawson spends approximately six hours a day on her books

Hot little delights

u by Liz Clark

They’re not everyone’s favourite thing to grow in the garden; still, if you love to spice up your meals, chillies hit the spot.

Chillies are usually grown as an annual outdoors. However, these are perennial and will last several years if kept in a pot and sheltered from frost and low temperatures.

The sun-loving, South American native can be grown from seed, available at the local garden centre or even the supermarket if you’re not particular about the variety. No chilli is the same; they range from very mild to red hot.

If growing from seed, use individual small pots filled with a good-quality seed-raising mix to sow them into. The seeds need warm temperatures to germinate, usually October–February depending on the region. Plant to the

recommended depth and keep them moist but not wet.

The seeds germinate between 7 and 14 days; the warmer the temperature, the faster the germination period. Once emerged, provide good light and keep watered. Be careful not to overwater, or the seedlings will die from dampening off. Transplant once they reach five centimetres high.

Chillies thrive in deep, organic-rich soil. Prepare your planting area by adding compost and sheep pellets and gently fork in. Plant in rows and space at 30cm between each plant. Ensure plenty of snail and slug bait is laid. Use non-toxic bait if there are young children or pets around. Harvest chillies 90 days

from transplant. Cut them off the plant rather than pulling; otherwise, it will tear the fruit. Use straight away or store in the fridge or a dry, dark cupboard.

Unless you’re planning to grow commercially or have a lot of chilli-loving neighbours, a mix of five or six varieties should provide sufficient peppers for the pot with still a few to spare. Chilli types include Anaheim, Cayenne, Habanero (red or mix), Jalapeno, Serrano and Wildfire. A tip for those that have never tried chillies before and find things a little too hot. Drink milk to take away the burning sensation — water will make it worse.

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A florist’s touch

u by Ann van Engelen

Originally from Lithuania, Andra Girininkiene arrived in New Zealand in 2012 to start a new life, and she now has a flower cart in Mangawhai and a flower and gift shop at Waipū Cove.

“When I moved to New Zealand I left everything behind to start a new life,” says Andra.

“I have been around flowers my whole life because my grandparents used to grow flowers when I was little, and I loved helping and going to the markets with them. Last year I made and sold flowers to support Ukraine and was delighted with the amount of community support I received.

“Flowers are very enjoyable, and to me, they are like fashion, but they don’t compete with the flower next to it. Working in floristry is an art, and you have many happy moments, but also sad

moments at times too, but it is nice to do what you love.

“I trained as a florist in Europe and also did accountancy and economics, but with flowers, there is so much variation in why people buy them. My friends offered for me to park a flower cart on their property at 11 Wharfedale Crescent in Mangawhai, and it was a great success.

“I have another at Waipū. My business grew, and on December 24, I opened my Flowers and Treasures shop at 442 Cove Road, Waipū. I built everything inside myself and sell products such as flowers, homewares, locally made candles and

make-up, and silk tops and dresses from Italy.

“I love sourcing my blooms locally when possible to support our local growers. It is easier to deal with suppliers nearby, and it also means the flowers last longer as they are fresher.”

Andra creates a wide range of bouquets, including French and New Zealand rustic and has two flower carts and now her store selling flowers and gifts.

“Being able to create the style of floral arrangement that people ask for is beautiful too, and it means every bunch is different. Flowers and Treasures is

open from Thursday to Sunday from 9am–5pm, and I do a lot of online flower orders. It is sad that I do have flowers stolen from the carts, but it is my passion to have them available for people to buy.

“With my art, one day I can be creating wedding or birthday flowers, and the next it may be a funeral — every order is for something special. People can also follow my Andra’s Flowers Facebook page.

“I am loving New Zealand, and being in this area, people are very supportive and friendly. It is a great place to be.” ¢

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Girininkiene trained

florist

Europe

now offers her flowers in Mangawhai

p Andra stocks many gift ideas at her new shop, Flowers and Treasures at Waipū Cove

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Four exhibit art together

u by Ann van Engelen

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reflecting the visions of the individual artists.

The event brings together current and past winners of the Kaipara Art Awards, showcasing a wide range of talent and styles.

Geoff won the 2D Painting Award at the recent 2022 Kaipara Art Awards after winning the Judge’s Award in 2021 with his distinctive landscapes. Rachel took third place in the 2D — Other Media Award with her sensitive watercolour and ink landscape depictions. Sheryl is also a past winner from the Kaipara Art Awards.

“In this exhibition, my work explores the way in which the landscape resonates with me, both emotionally and personally. I express this through an emphasis on colour, form and movement,” says Geoff.

Mary-Anne’s vision in the exhibition is to explore heritage artefacts. She explores the changes they reflect in everyday life and the joy that flowers and colour can bring. They are depicted in acrylic and collage mixed media.

Rachel’s recent body of work looks deep into the realm of landscapes but not in the traditional form.

“I work towards finding a balance in the unexpected, with the expected, to create a harmonious whole,” she said.

“This often creates an obscure or imaginative realm but at the same time a

vision we can understand or relate to. Perhaps even sparking a memory of a place visited or a moment in time. I developed my love of watercolour through play, experimentation, and, with the addition of illustrated detailing, I developed my own style.”

In 2022 Sheryl Jury did a threemonth intensive life drawing and painting programme at Studio Escalier in France. The school is located in a medieval town north of Bordeaux and south of the Loire Valley, about two hours by train from Paris.

“As they are nudes, the works I did there won’t be on display at the upcoming exhibition at the gallery,” she says.

“Rather, I bring watercolour and pastel landscape pictures from my travels both in France and, towards the end of 2022, in Tasmania. I capture snippets of scenes that have caught my eye and imagination. They are painted in pastel and watercolour, portraying the natural beauty of nature with pockets of mystery and history.”

The show is on daily 10am to 3pm until midday Wednesday, February 1. The Mangawhai Artists Gallery is at 45 Moir Street, in the village at Mangawhai, next to the Library Hall and opposite Bennetts. ¢

Four Visions,

exhibition by Geoff Ruthe, Mary-Anne Boyd, Rachel Moore and Sheryl Jury, is on at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery,

p Sheryl Jury, Mary-Anne Boyd, Rachel Moore and Geoff Ruthe are displaying their works together at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery

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Cycling for life

u by Ann van Engelen

Kaiwaka Nathan whānau descendant Joesephine Nathan is representing local whānau and communities in the Ride for Talei, Smear your Mea campaign, encouraging men and women to have cervical and prostate cancer checks from February 14–21.

“My whānau are from Te Pounga Marae, which is on Nathan Road in Kaiwaka,” says Joesephine.

“My connection to Kaiwaka is through my great-grandmother Naiti Phillips, my great-grandfather Paraone Netana was born and raised in Kaihu. They settled in Kaiwaka on ancestral land, and built Te Pounga marae and the beautiful church on Nathan Road.

“I am the granddaughter of Len and Lorna Nathan née Pomare. My father, Gus was born and raised in Kaiwaka, and then the whānau relocated to Poutō.

“The Smear your Mea campaign is based on the late Talei Morrison’s personal journey with Cervical Cancer and the need to help raise awareness about getting your cervical test. I went to Queen Victoria boarding school with her. She was a very highly educated woman and prominent in kapa haka, but left her check-up too late.”

The Ride for Talei was an idea of Te Ururoa Flavell, who was very close to Talei and was with her throughout her journey until she passed away.

“This is the second ride, as we rode from Rotorua to Poneke, Wellington, for Te Matatini, the

The Ride for Talei was an idea of Te Ururoa Flavell

national kapa haka festival in 2019. Now we are making the trip back to Tamaki — Auckland.

“Whānau and friends of Talei who are cycling have been in training for months to help prepare. There are 17 riders and 12 support crew with a police escort. We will ride

800km from Wellington to the 2023 Te Matatini at Eden Park in Auckland. It is eight days of cycling, with the longest ride being 168km from Taupo to Kirikiriroa — Hamilton.

“The Tamaki providers will continue offering free smears throughout the duration of the kapa haka festival, Te Matatini, from February 22–25. People can follow us on the Smear your Mea Facebook page.

“I am doing it for Talei and our whānau because we have lost so many whānau from all types of cancer. Cancer doesn’t care who you are, it can knock on anyone’s door, so please get checked.

“I organise the annual Poutō Lighthouse Challenge for the same reason. I want people to get cancer checks because, at the end of the day, we are the guardians of our bodies, and have to look after ourselves. Be the best you can be, because our creator made us to be — Mauri Ora.” ¢

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p Joesephine Nathan is representing her whānau and local communities in the Ride for Talei, raising awareness of the importance of cancer checks

A haberdashery treasure chest

u by Ann van Engelen

Lucy Smith grew up in Whangārei and moved back to the Waipū area from Auckland with her family late last year, bringing her grandmother Joan’s love of fabric with her.

“Moving here was coming home for me,” said Lucy.

“We wanted to be near the beach and have more space and time with our family. I lived on a farm when I was young, and my husband Rupert and I brought an old villa that we are doing up next to a dairy farm, and it is very wonderful — we love it here. In the first

few weeks we kept saying to each other — ‘this is really good’.

“I grew up in a sewing family, and my mum made all our clothes when I was a child, but I didn’t begin sewing until I inherited my nana Joan’s sewing machine a few years ago. When I received it, I decided that I wouldn’t buy clothes but make my own and have been doing it for three years now.”

With the decision to make her own clothing, Lucy wanted to use high-quality, fun fabrics to suit her personality.

“It was hard to find what I liked, so I bought 12 rolls of beautiful fabrics from Europe and decided to start my own online fabric store, Joan’s Fine Fabric to help other people as well. I call the business Joan’s Fine Fabric, after

“We decided to bring in all the things you need to sew with, such as patterns, threads, buttons and good-quality zips.

nana, and my selection of material and haberdashery items has been growing ever since. I chose linen from Europe because they are well known for their quality, and they have a strong history of weaving linen there. There are specialist mills that make proper linen, and they have a wonderful selection of prints and other hard-to-source items such as Gutermann thread, which is the number one thread in the world.

“Making my clothes means I get to test all my products. The big test is when you have taken 12 hours to make something and then see how it wears when it is complete. The good thing about sewing is you can make items just for you that fit your personality and style. It is a really beautiful hobby to have, and you get to connect with other sewers. There is also a big community on Instagram where people share their skills and what they are making.

“The first thing I made was a dress for myself when I had just had a baby, and didn’t fit, or like anything I had. I pulled a frock out of my wardrobe and copied it. I think I learned that from

“The first thing I made was a dress for myself when I had just had a baby”

p Lucy now makes all her own clothing on her nana Joan’s sewing machine from the materials she imports from Europe

watching my mum make things over the years.

“My nana Joan was very creative at making things. She worked in a haberdashery shop in her younger years and also did a bit of sewing and was an amazing knitter too.”

Lucy says learning to sew is relatively simple.

“Once, you could only buy complicated patterns and go into a shop to look at them. Now there are a lot of designers who create beginners’ patterns, sew along videos and YouTube tutorials online, which is super cool.

“You can get less complicated sewing machines now as well, but I think the best machines are the old ones. Nana Joan’s machine is really cool — you don’t have to buy a big flash thing. The main skill you need is being able to sew in a straight line.

“It can take a bit of time to make an outfit, it’s not a quick project, but it is a good antidote for fast fashion. When you

invest time and effort into something, you end up wearing it a lot more.

“The most memorable item I made was a pair of jeans that fit me perfectly. They have rivets, proper jeans buttons and all the top stitching. I could never find jeans to fit me properly. They were always too long or gaping in the back. I found some really good quality denim and am very excited because they will last me for many years.

“When I am sourcing my fabrics, I choose a range of styles and colours because everyone is a bit different. I go for things I love, and then I find patterns that I think people would like, along with different colours others may love. I also research what people like on Instagram too.

“Being European fabric, I source materials that have a high eco credential and things that are handmade or hand dyed. They are kind of made the oldfashioned way. They dye and weave them, and the linens are put through a

special treatment and tumbled to soften them up at the mill.

“The laundered linen means it doesn’t crease or need ironing. You can take the items out of the wash and hang them on a hanger to dry. Over time they soften further. Some are made in places like Lithuania in Eastern Europe, and others are from the famous Italian brand Liberty Tana Lawn. It is a cotton that almost feels like silk.”

Liberty Tana Lawn fabric is known to be beautiful and robust, resulting in quilts and garments that are heirlooms passed on from generation to generation.

“Cotton is really popular in the world but takes more water to produce. Linen needs less water and has less of an environmental impact to grow.

“I also sell Tencel, which is made in a closed-loop production process, so there is no waste from it.

“It is made from wood pulp, and they turn it into a beautiful durable fabric. Rupert and I love that we moved home

and are able to go to the beach and do things like purchase local products to support the community. We enjoy the goat’s cheese from Belle Chèvre Creamery next door, buy our veggies from Left Fields, and we love the coffee at the roastery.

“The rural delivery couriers are amazing and very reliable, and being here, I am able to have my own work room and room to grow. I love supplying local people with my products and will have a stall at the Waipũ Street Market on Sunday, January 29. People can also follow me on the Joan’s Sewing Room Facebook page for ideas or check joans.co.nz for more information on my products.

“There are so many beautiful things about this area, and I am loving being able to provide my online service. It was a leap of faith, but it is going really well, and I am enjoying meeting other sewing lovers out there in the local area and beyond.”

“The most memorable item I made was a pair of jeans that fit me perfectly. They have rivets, proper jeans buttons and all the top stitching”

p The linen materials that Lucy chooses come from Italy and places such as Lithuania in Eastern Europe

p Choosing a large variety of sewing needs such as buttons is another part of Lucy’s journey to help other sewers access fun, quality products

p Rupert, Lucy and Beatrix are loving living in the country, where they are able to enjoy beach life and supporting their local community

p Lucy takes pride in her nana Joan’s sewing machine and encourages other people to learn to make their own clothes

u by Ann van Engelen

“Events At The Cove has been an established brand for summer concerts for four years now, with Dave and Debbie supporting local artists at their beautiful property overlooking Bream Bay,” says Glenn.

The concerts include Classics at the Cove, Jazz at the Cove and Opera at the Cove.

“This year is especially busy with concerts locked in, including Jazz on a Summers Day this weekend, the David Bowie tribute show on February 11, and the very exciting Rock n Rods on Sunday, February 5.

“My wife Kellie and I met Dave and Debbie when we moved from Auckland three years ago. Even before our escape from the big city lights to our slice of

heaven, we wanted to do more than just live here. Having grown up in a small rural area in Christchurch, the importance of being involved in your community was instilled in me from an early age.

“As soon as we moved here, I became involved in the Art n Tartan show by offering to consult in a technical capacity on lighting and production. This has been my career path since my early 20s. Art n Tartan is a huge success due to the passion and hard work of so many talented locals.

“Kellie and I then met Dave and Debbie and have been working with them to empty their wine cellar and help with the events they host. We plan to grow the venue and facilities into one that will host much larger events

At the old church just up from the Mangawhai Museum To book go to www.mangawhaimovies.com

more frequently. The focus is not on making money.

“Our vision is to improve the already professionally run premises so that it remains financially viable. We want locals to be able to book weddings and special birthday celebrations for up to 120 people as we continue hosting big band concerts for up to 1,200 guests and use the 10-acre paddock for campers.

“The permanent stage and stage cover is 10m wide by 8m deep, plus we have additional sections. We have marquees, tables, chairs, and gazebos for hire, a giant outdoor cinema screen for movie nights, PA system and an outdoor lighting system, smoke and all the bells and whistles to make the site

look fabulous at night. All backed by a crew of seasoned professionals to set it all up and operate it.

“Being in the entertainment industry for 40-something years, I have done some pretty crazy things in the world and had some wonderful experiences, such as touring with Sir Paul McCartney. I worked as a lighting technician with the biggest lighting production company in the world before returning to New Zealand and working for Oceania and then starting my own company Luminaire Systems.

“To be a part of establishing something for the community is a pleasure. People can find upcoming events we have in store by going to Tahamoana Angora Goat Farm on eventfinda.co.nz.” ¢

Waipū residents Dave Brown and Debbie Walters-Brown along with Glenn Border and Kellie Stevenson Border from Borderline Events have joined forces to bring a variety of entertainers to Tahamoana Farm.

p Dave Brown and Debbie Walters-Brown, along with Glenn Border at Tahamoana Goat Farm p The couples delight in providing facilities and management for quality entertainment

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