The Weekend Lifestyler, July 14th 2023 by Integrity Community Media

July 14 2023

A thriving legacy P3

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Memories of a lifeguard Gordon Finlayson is one of the Mangawhai Volunteer Lifeguard Service’s longest-serving members, with 53 years of commitment under his belt. He says with the support of his wife, Noue, he has been able to dedicate himself to his passion. He is retiring in

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the near future and says that he wouldn’t change his time at the club for anything in the world. Having seen many rescue scenarios, Gordon encourages other people to join the surf lifesaving family to help keep beachgoers safe. continued on page 12 …

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Extending vital assistance u by Amy Fifita

Te Whai Community House has launched the Heartland Rural Services in Mangawhai this week, addressing the growth in the area.

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“I am delighted to welcome Heartlands Rural Services to Te Whai,” says Te Whai Community Health general manager Kiri Eriwata. “There are so many passionate and caring people who go above and beyond. We have over 45 community volunteers at Te Whai; that’s not including our volunteer board of trustees. I have got to know these wonderful people, and I feel very lucky to be a part of this community. “My first initiation to Mangawhai was in 2017 when I supported a kaupapa of doing a Parihaka kiriata (documentary). It was the story of ngā uri o Parihaka (children descending from Parihaka) who were following the footsteps of their

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followed by a presentation before we were accepted. “It means we have more sustainability and connection with government services that wouldn’t otherwise have a presence in Mangawhai. It also means that we were funded to have an extra cabin space to provide important services for the people of Mangawhai. “People can be seen kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) with agencies and organisations right here instead of trying to find transport out of Mangawhai for appointments. “Travel is not an option for many, and there are still no regular buses north or south from here. This situation

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ancestors that were held captive, mostly in the South Island from 1881 onwards. “As the documentary kaitiaki, that was the journey of my own ancestors. We felt warmly welcomed to Mangawhai, and upon meeting local hapū at the showing, we decided this was going to be the place for us to settle. We now look over the sacred mountain Pukekaroro from our rural home and feel deeply connected to this place.” Kiri says that Heartlands aligns with the TWCH vision and mission in the area. “We have recently received level two accreditation, which meant that we could put in a proposal, a tender through the Ministry of Social Development. It was quite a long application process,

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emphasises the significance of securing sustainable funding for more services in Mangawhai. “It will enable service users to connect with departments such as Work and Income New Zealand, Inland Revenue and other government ministries, as well as access technology and support filling out forms. We have employed two new Heartlands administrators to support service users from our new Heartlands whare due at the end of August. “Although Mangawhai seems to be a place to create a more balanced work and family lifestyle, it is hard not to get deeply involved in the community. I love that the most about it.” ¢

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p Kathryn and Glenn Clark were part of the team that spent 30 months restoring the wetland area at the Langs Beach Scenic Reserve

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p Trackies in the early stages of the foundation project of the Wairahi Tracks Trust working on the wetland area at the entrance of the reserve

A thriving legacy u by Amy Fifita

Glenn and Kathryn Clark permanently moved to Langs Beach in 2020 and have immersed themselves in the local Trackies project to help the scenic reserve flourish. “We are originally from Auckland and had a holiday home here which we have been going to regularly since the 70s,” says Glenn. “We permanently moved here when Kathryn retired, and I was cutting back on work. The Trackies started as an informal arrangement and began with a group of locals who decided they wanted to create tracks in the Langs Beach Scenic Reserve. “Eventually, doing it led to the formation of the Wairahi Track Charitable Trust, and the people who regularly work on it are named trackies. A great way to encourage children is having planting days which also generates community involvement. The trust’s efforts to open up the reserve to the public has created

a great community spirit, and that is not something we traditionally had because there are no cafes or halls to gather at. It is making a difference. “We are also involved in the Waipū Waters Project, bait station programmes, and we take part in the annual Kiwi Call event that KiwiCoast organise. The ultimate reward would be to hear the kiwi call here, and Kathryn would love to see the wetland birds here.” Last year, Kathr yn won the Conservation Trust’s Trapper of the Year award for her pest control efforts. “I’m in the reserve almost every day and prefer to clear traps that have fresh kills. It is an amazing opportunity to notice how much has changed. My volunteer work gets me out in the

environment, and it is positive work that is also great exercise. “We always had an interest in tramping. We went trekking during our overseas holidays in places like Nepal, but it wasn’t a dedicated hobby, although passion for it has built up as we became more involved in the reserve. “Trackies create a great platform for members of the community to socialise. The main reason they were working on the reserve was because it was covered in weeds. The bush was smothered in wild ginger, climbing asparagus, blackberries and pampas.

“We have recently noticed the return of North Island tomtits, and for the last two years, we have monitored two ruru (morepork) nesting their chicks. It is fantastic watching the understory and seedlings coming through instead of it being wiped out by possum grazing. “I have been gathering seeds and propagating plants from the reserve to replant in the wetland area near the road. It is satisfying watching them grow and seeing them thrive in the reserve. Our children and grandchildren also love Langs Beach, and it feels like we are beginning a legacy for them.” ¢

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The significance of te reo u by Amy Fifita

Mangawhai resident Caren Davis has devoted years of her life to learning Māori as a way to reclaim the traditional language of her family.

p Caren Davis began learning te reo Māori to reclaim the language for her family

“After spending 15 years in Tāmaki Makaurau, my husband, Jonny and I were drawn back to the north to live in Mangawhai,” says Caren. “I never knew that my grandmother was Māori until I was 10 years old or spoke te reo Māori until I was in my late20s. I had never heard her speak it. I decided to go and learn the language through total immersion and reclaimed it for my whānau. “My grandmother was brought up in Whirinaki, in the Hokianga. She was one of five girls, and her parents died young, so she was brought up

by my great-grandparents. She took on a lot of responsibility, and part of that was to communicate on her grandparents’ behalf. “She needed the opportunity to make a living to support her whānau, hence the need to learn English. She moved to a city, which was common for families to do in the 30s and 40s. She was living in poor conditions in a nīkau hut with dirt floors. “A few years before my nana passed away, I had the privilege and joy of having a conversation with her in Māori with her. I felt āio — a great sense

of calm and state of being. People should learn in whatever way they can, and if you find yourself learning a dialect that is not from your area, then do that. I learnt the Waikato-Tainui dialect and had the opportunity to learn the Te Tai Tokerau one when I moved back to Northland. It will be something I will be learning for the rest of my life.” Caren says she is doing her best to pass on the knowledge she has learnt to her and Jonny’s children, Matariki and Hui.

“I want my tamariki to know that I stood up for what I believe in and brought my human story to a council meeting. Hui wanted to come with me to say a karakia to help set good intentions for all within the room. “Humans are nuanced and multifaceted. We need to sit down and talk so we can be heard and listen to everybody. Recognising the humanity in each other is a good place to start, and I adore that councillor Mark Vincent did a karakia in his reflection time. “Kaipara is dear to me, and I want to see it thriving.” ¢

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p Mangawhai Surf Lifesaving husband and wife team Billy and Vanessa Fulton have been nominated for awards at the upcoming Surf Lifesaving Northern Region 2023 Toyota Financial Services Awards of Excellence

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p Mary Farmer has also been nominated at the upcoming awards for her service to the community

Nominations for commitment u by Ann van Engelen

Mangawhai surf lifesaver Vanessa Fulton has been selected as a finalist in the Outstanding Contribution to Junior Surf category for the Surf Lifesaving Northern Region 2023 Toyota Financial Services Awards of Excellence. “Vanessa is our junior lifesaving coordinator and will be attending the event along with her husband Billy Fulton, who was nominated for Junior Surf Coach of the Year, and Mary Farmer who was nominated for Instructor of the Year,” says Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Club administrator Vickie Matich. “The Awards of Excellence take place on Saturday, August 5, at Under the Dome in the Auckland Museum. A special mention must go to Alex Tidyman, Gordon Finlayson and Jess Costello, who were also nominated by Mangawhai Surf Club.”

Vanessa and Billy moved to Mangawhai around 2014 and joined the club soon after. “The nominations could go to so many wonderful people in our community doing great things, but it’s nice to be recognised,” says Vanessa. “We have three little girls and joined the club with our girls when we got here because Billy had done junior surf and nippers growing up. “Somehow along the line, we put our hand up to volunteer and help out, and now we are where we are at being involved in junior surf and love it.

“Billy is head coach of the junior surf programme, and I help him. We are both lifeguards, but he is very active. Mary is now our chief instructor, and she looks after things like upskilling inflatable rescue boat drivers and many other things. She is a very busy lady and very deserving to be nominated as well — we love working alongside her at the club. “Billy and I enjoy seeing all the little faces doing amazing things in the water at junior surf. We get so many little children come to us scared and nervous of the water, and seeing them gain confidence, overcome those fears and

get out there is what keeps us coming back every year. “Once you join surf lifesaving, you are in it for life, and I am sure we wouldn’t have it any other way. The Junior Surf Programme is for 4 to 13-year-olds, and we put them through the programme and at 14, they can sit their lifeguard award. “The teenagers are amazing at their job. I come out to the beach often and would trust them with my life out there, and that’s incredible, especially at a beach like Mangawhai. The drowning statistics are so bad in New Zealand we want to do all we can do to help keep others safe.” ¢

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Glorious gardenias u by Liz Clark

If there was one thing that this writer always wanted to add to the plant collection, it was a gardenia. Eventually, I did get one, but lacking any knowledge at the time planted the unfortunate gardenia in the wrong place, wrong soil and nutrients. Of course, the once healthy shrub withered and died. I tried again later, but despite trying all the right things, it was an epic failure. Still, a glorious gardenia is always on the must-have list for the garden. What makes the gardenia so alluring is its wonderful fragrant scent from its attractive white blooms and deepgreen tropical-looking leaves. They are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania. Gardenias are notoriously temperamental plants that require very specific conditions to ensure robust growth. The slightest variation in temperature, nutritional needs, humidity or soil pH can make

a significant difference between a live healthy plant or a dead one. Site selection should be in a warm sheltered spot in full sun to semi-shade. Some shade is beneficial in the hotter summer months. It will help prevent the leaves from scorching and flower buds dropping off. The best times for gardenias are in the morning and late afternoon sunlight. Avoid dark and damp shaded areas when siting your plants. Like many fussy plants, they do not like wet feet or heavy clay soil. It is far wiser to build up a raised bed well above the ground to avoid this problem. Check the soil pH before planting. It should be between five and six for optimum growing conditions; the same applies to gardenias grown in containers and indoors. Indoor plants should be given

at least eight hours of filtered sunlight daily near a window. Watering is crucial, especially in the summer months. Mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool. The soil should be kept moist, not soaking wet, and never allowed to dry out. Gardenias are heavy feeders, especially requiring large amounts of iron and other minerals. An old gardener’s tip is to bury an old tin can near your gardenia to provide it with the necessary iron. Lastly, watch out for pests like the red spider mite in summer. These tiny sapsuckers can destroy a valuable plant within days. Use a suitable spray to keep them at bay. Available cultivars include August Beauty, Crown Jewels, Four Seasons, Fragrant Star, Professor Pucci and Radicans. ¢

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MANGAWHAI Capturing the spirit of a town

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Mangawhai can be described as many things; idyllic, fast-growing, community-minded and scenic are just four examples. However, the spirit of the town is embodied by an engine of good-hearted rebellion. Rather than being an abstract concept in the hearts of locals, the Spirit of Mangawhai was the name of the sand-moving barge which first set sail in 1991 on a mission to keep the harbour clean and healthy. Back then, the jewel of the Kaipara’s east coast was ailing, with sand piling up to turn the harbour into a neglected backwater. Townsfolk, and local flora and fauna alike were stricken by the state of affairs, but the authorities were adamant that nothing could be done. It was a message that ignited a steely resolve in the people of the then-tiny coastal town. Clandestine plans for what would become the Big Dig were born. “It was so exciting. The whole population, less than 2,000 people at the time, got behind it,” said local historian Bev Ross, who wrote a book about the massive effort of people and machine-power, called They Dared the Impossible. “Many of us were retirees, except for the earthmover drivers, who were called

in from all around the region. Meanwhile, Jim Wintle was the diplomat, working from his office to raise a phenomenal sum of money, battle the bureaucrats and encourage the diggers.” Ingenuity and grit were the hallmarks of the dig, which happened 32 years ago, on February 11. It was in this environment of can-do camaraderie that the first Spirit of Mangawhai sand barge was constructed. It first hit the water in August of 1991 as the flagship of the newly formed Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society. In the tradition of the Big Dig, the Spirit of Mangawhai was modified extensively by locals to fulfil its new role of keeping the freshly cut northern harbour entrance open, redistributing sand in a way which benefited the harbour ecology. Since that time, the harbour has remained open, providing a living, tidally changing backdrop to a story of unprecedented progress. The original Spirit was replaced by a much bigger barge, the Thomas

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WELLSFORD A well of opportunity u by Amy Fifita

Wellsford is often a solace for drivers on long trips needing fuel or a meal; it also holds many adventures and idyllic places to relax. Immerse yourself in a haven of history at the Albertland Heritage Museum. The inexpensive entry fee provides an opportunity to explore the area’s local history. The museum immortalises the early settlers who established the township. It has a dedicated volunteer base that keeps the past alive with stories of what times were like in the 1800s

The museum is located at 15 Port Albert Road in Wellsford and awaits travellers to delve into the stories of the area. It is open from Wednesday to Saturday between 11am and 3pm and from 1pm to 3pm on Sundays. Enjoy the artistic masterpieces at the Old Wellsford Library (OWL) Community Hub. It is a creative

For people with genealogical roots in the area, the museum has databanks to explore your family tree and pivotal moments that led the area to what it is today. It is a treasure trove of tales starting with the voyage of Matilda Wattenbach and Hanover that brought the first settlers to New Zealand. For people with genealogical roots in the area, the museum has databanks to explore your family tree. The museum also has a large collection of photographs illustrating its humble history.

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WELLSFORD At the fall of the hammer

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Since the 1860s, Wellsford has remained as one of the reminders of the arrival and establishment of townships by those from the Albertland settlement scheme. While the township celebrates 150 years of existence this year, the weekly sale of cattle and other stock at the Wellsford saleyards has continued to be a reminder of that enduring legacy. It is still a place for local farmers to gather, discuss the state of farming and look over the available animals on offer. Little has changed since the early days when cattle, sheep, pigs and horses were taken to the yards by their owners and auctioned off to the highest bidder. The early years of the Albertlanders were spent breaking in the land for farming and producing meat, wool and other products for self-sufficiency. While stock sales were held regularly at nearby Hakaru in the 1870s, little is mentioned of any of the same being held in the Wellsford area. In 1881 a visiting correspondent took time to visit the still-developing settlement and surrounding farms. He wrote: ‘The first buildings seen are the stores and public school — the latter a neat-looking erection, standing on a level site, the public cricket ground, joining the school land, which is a large allotment. Very considerably does the country and soil vary at Wellsford,

the land being undulatory, hilly and broken, with small patches comparatively level. ‘Much of the land is only fit for sheep and will never pay to crop. For the most part, the clearings now in grass have been, at one time, forest land. An excellent quality of butter and cheese is obtained off some of the farms, while fruit, in abundance, is also grown in the orchards. ‘As in other northern districts, it has been found out at Wellsford that a little diversity in farming is the most profitable. A small flock of sheep, a few cattle, and an orchard are, as a rule, the main sources of livelihood in the north, unless, indeed, a person goes in for an extensive dairy, when sheep may not be desirable stock to keep.’ As years passed, the township p Keen-eyed farmers look over the cattle at one of the many Wellsford spring sales in the early 1900s eventually had its own saleyards. By 1900, stock sale reports were a year. While the fortunes in farming have Drainage regular item in local newspapers. That risen and fallen, the regular weekly Earthworks year the sales were run by Mr G Pook, sales and the local farmers’ chats, have who reported good prices on store cattle continued to this day. ¢ REGISTERED DRAINLAYER and a yarding of 600 sheep in June that

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p Gordon’s wife, Noue has been an integral part of his time at the club, allowing him to focus on his passion

Memories of a lifeguard u by Ann van Engelen

Gordon Finlayson of Mangawhai is retiring from the Mangawhai Volunteer Lifeguard Service after 54 years of commitment to ensuring people are safe when visiting the beach. As club chairman Gordon was recently nominated for the Sport Northland 2023 Volunteer Awards alongside team member Jess Costello. “To get a nomination and recognised for our work is definitely an honour,” says Gordon. “I joined the club on January 31 1967, when I was 16 years old, and have seen a lot of changes to the area. It took

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swim. Thankfully we followed them, and by the time we got to them, they were in trouble. We had to send someone to get the others on patrol to help and our team managed to get them all ashore, which was a good result.” Gordon says when he had children he took a minor break to focus on his family. “When you have kids, you get busy, but I was still involved a bit until I decided

but they wouldn’t let me do a driver’s course because I was wearing glasses. “In those days, the rules were the rules, so I did my crewman’s certificate and came back and taught the young kids how to operate and use an IRB. In the 1980s, we introduced the sea rider from England. It is a five-metre vessel with pontoons that we use for boat flips on the bar. It’s still operating under

My passion is surf lifesaving. You learn so much, including first aid and how to use all the equipment Happy Cash, Arnie Leeder senior, myself and Arnie Leeder junior three hours to get here from Auckland on the dirt roads in our old V8. “In the 1970s, a few more joined us, and I was treasurer for most of the time from 1972 to 1982 because I worked in the bank. We received a couple of awards through the years, including Rescue of the Year for saving a bible class group. We had closed the beach as it wasn’t safe, so they went up further to

to get back to the club. There is a great comradery in surf lifesaving, and the people you deal with are a breed of their own, all working to the same tune. You can visit other clubs, and they’ll be doing the same thing, although differently. “Our Mangawhai club is very strong in surfing, and we were one of the first clubs in New Zealand to introduce inflatable rescue boats. We went to Australia in 1977 on the first tour for IRBs and sat our exams at Bondi Beach,

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Maritime New Zealand because there’s no coastguard at Mangawhai, and we need it. “Around 2006, three of us were called back to take control of the club, and I have been chairman most of that time. This is my last year as I’m retiring soon due to health issues, but if anyone wants to know anything, they can always ask me. “At the moment, we have 280 junior surf members, and it’s an absolute

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p Gordon was a part of the Mangawhai team which introduced one of the first inflatable rescue boats into the country

p Gordon cutting the cake at the club’s prize-giving in April celebrating the club’s 60-year reunion

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p Having helped teach other team members the ropes of surf lifesaving over the years, Gordon says Mangawhai has a strong club

I would love more community members to volunteer because getting people to help between the ages of 16–25 is very difficult as they often have other commitments delight seeing all the kids having fun at the beach on Sunday mornings. Working with Jess Costello and the team is amazing, and along with our committee, they do an excellent job. You can’t fault them. “Everyone works together well and does their job without question or anyone interfering, which makes life very easy. Jess is a good example of someone who started as a junior and went on to become our instructor. She has been absolutely instrumental in getting the club up and running and more people involved. “She and her assistant Mary Farmer ensure the lifeguards are trained correctly, as they have to do a test every year. The examiners continually comment that Mangawhai has an excellent record for exam results because they are so well-versed. “I would love more community members to volunteer because getting people to help between the ages of 16– 25 is very difficult as they often have other commitments. People have work

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and sport, get married or distracted with their friends, but surf lifesaving is a great organisation to join. “Our club is blessed to be getting past members returning and renewing their qualifications to help us. I qualified in 1978 for the six-man rescue and resuscitation. In those days, you had to know every position in the six-man team, so we started working toward the exam three years before. It was at Takapuna Beach, and we had a lot of fun. “We got to know our patrol and everyone else very well, and we got on with everyone. We used to patrol and then hang out at the club because we didn’t want to go anywhere else on the dirt roads. “There have been some challenging rescues over the years. A very memorable one was a boy and girl who got into trouble. I was swimming to the guy and could smell something funny. As I got to him, he was being violently ill, and that’s what I was smelling, and I needed another guy to help get him to the beach.

“We put him in a fireman’s carry to get him to the surf club to get water into him but didn’t realise the girl had panicked and grabbed him. She completely ripped his back with her fingernails, and I had dropped him on the sand and really hurt him. “The worst was a boat overturning on the bar, and we didn’t have a tube or IRB. We ran over the rocks with a reel and belt and swam out, attached it to the boat and pulled the vessel out of the surf. Thankfully it was in one piece, but on one occasion, we ran out in bare feet, and the barnacles on the rocks tore our feet, but the rescue was successful. “That was a good few years ago, and the bar still needs caution when crossing as it is one of the most dangerous bars in New Zealand if you don’t know it. “My passion is surf lifesaving. You learn so much, including first aid and how to use all the equipment. We have had a multitude of scenarios, including heart attacks and near drownings, but we haven’t lost anyone yet, which is

marvellous. We did come close once when a guy had an epileptic fit in the water, but we revived him, and the rescue chopper took him to hospital. No one wants to see such events happen, though. “I have enjoyed every moment of my time and have made some very good friends along the way through other clubs, especially our main body, the Northern Region. Even the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving management is absolutely magnificent and very easy to deal with, making life as easy as possible. “My wife Noue and my daughter Kendall have supported me through the years with my interest. Although Noue isn’t involved, she attends the events and fully lets me do my thing. “I have a lot of memories from my years, and the future looks bright for our club, and I am sure with everyone working together, they will make it a great club for years to come. I am 71 years old now and wouldn’t change the last 53 years for the world.” ¢

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