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People of all ages and nationalities are welcome to join Te Uri o Hau hapū of Ngāti Whātua kapa haka group where they will discover the art form and importance of Māori action songs and dance. As a vehicle for the revitalisation and retention of te reo, and historical stories, the group is an opportunity to embrace Māori culture and discover how the roopū works together as a team while preparing for performances and learning the history of the local area continued on page 8… through song.
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In what was described by patrons as a “brilliant day” and “an example of the community coming together”, students from Mangawhai Beach School welcomed in the season with a spirited performance, while underground a feast was nestled amid hot rocks ready to sustain the multitudes. Special thanks go out from the Te Whai team to all those who pitched in with food, expertise, time and good cheer to embrace the spirit of Matariki.
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the possible resurgence of te reo Māori language classes, and a youth programme for young men to parallel that which already operates for young women in the area. “We have 66 services on our list, coordinating organisations who can help people in Mangawhai,” said Te Whai Community Trust spokesperson Sue Poynter, highlighting the central role of the now-expanded board and all of Te Whai’s volunteers.
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The feast and celebration herald some new beginnings for the trust, which recently held its AGM at the adjacent Mangawhai Domain sports centre. There, two new members were added to the board, even as the coordinator of the very successful Sages component of the trust’s work, Julie Wintle, signalled her retirement. New programmes are also being instigated. “We have much more knowledge now than we had 20 years ago,” said one of the trust’s community initiative facilitators, Kiri Eriwata, speaking on the subject of these new plans. They include an expansion of the trust’s driver training programme,
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The largest item on the agenda for the next year is also in line with Matariki traditions; this is an auspicious time of year to plan new building projects. With the stated aim to expand their premises beyond the boundaries of their wellappreciated but physically diminutive base, the groundwork of securing stable funding has already begun. The invitation to volunteer and join the team, in a number of capacities and roles, is also out there as the seasons change. Perhaps Matariki might be the right time to get in touch at tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz and give some of your time or expertise to the community cause. ¢
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Kaipara residents across the district are being invited to make a date with the Northpower Trust to hear what the company has planned and how the business is going. Northpower also owns and operates the Northpower Fibre ultra-fast broadband network, which covers Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto, Paparoa, Ruawai and Dargaville. The company’s annual general meeting will be held in Dargaville on July 28. It will be preceded by lunch at 12.15pm, giving its electricity and fibre customers a chance to meet the company trustees and staff. Trust chairman Erc Angelo says meetings hosted in Dargaville are always well attended. “Considering Northpower was founded in Dargaville 91 years ago, it is always special coming back here to let people know what the trust has been up to and hear from us just how the business is going.” The company dates back to 1920, when the Northern Wairoa Hydro Electric Power Board was formed. The main predecessor organisation was the North Auckland Electric Power Board, which first began operating at the dawn of electric power generation and supply, beginning fledgling operations in 1929. The trading name Northpower was adopted in May 1990. Kaipara is strongly represented on the trust and includes Te Kopuru farmer Chris Biddles
p The Northpower Trust Board from left to right: Phil Heatley, Bill Rossiter, Sheena McKenzie, Erc Angelo, Irene Durham, Chris Biddles, Paul Yovich
as a trustee alongside deputy chair and businesswoman Sheena McKenzie. “We take pride in being able to represent Northpower’s electricity consumers in Kaipara and enjoy connecting with them and hearing from them at our AGM,” says Ms McKenzie. “The AGM will be an opportunity to also acknowledge the immense service
the late Richard Drake gave to the trust over 24 years and to the district and dozens of organisations since 1965. It is a privilege to hold this role after the impact Richard had. We are extremely grateful to have been able to work alongside him. He was a true leader of our community.”
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Barbecue and butchery skills u by Ann van Engelen
Cameron Miller at Miller’s Meats Bream Bay and Waipū is hosting a Butchery and BBQ Workshop with Jeff Putt, also known as the BBQ Butcher NZ. “It is a way for people to learn basic butchery skills and try their hand at Carrara Wagyu beef, Ebony Angus beef, poultry and lamb,” says Cameron. “The ticket includes the workshop, BBQ food, and a goody bag with lots of treats, including meat and a butcher’s knife. Your entry is well worth the investment. There are only 25 tickets available for the workshop.” The workshop will be at Porthouse Bar & Eatery, 163 Port Marsden Highway, Ru a k ā k ā wi th tickets available at bbqbutchernz.co.nz. “It is a chance for people to discover how to prepare high-quality BBQ meat cuts and learn a bit of butchery skills. On the day, we will have Wagyu beef, which is some of the nicest meat in the world. We will deconstruct a lamb leg and learn other things. “I enjoy my low and slow barbecuing and cooking on the coals. It is all about the preparation, seasoning and how to cook it as well. Jeff teaches a great variety of stuff that people will enjoy. “There is already a lot of interest as Jeff is well known for his Butcher BBQ Workshops. We want to get people
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interested in barbecuing high-end products as it really is a scene and knowing how to enjoy a really nice steak is a part of that.” Jeff Putt has been a butcher for some 20 years and started sharing his interest in barbecuing during the first Covid lockdown. “I am a meat trader and import Australian Carraro Wagyu into New Zealand, and I was a bit bored during lockdown. I was trying to find a different way to market my product. “My wife helped me make my BBQButcherNZ YouTube channel to show people how to prepare and barbecue meat. People later asked if I would do a workshop, and the idea grew from there. “Everyone gets to play butcher as I teach how to cut the different cuts and prepare various meats. I can change the course up for whatever people want, whether it be hunting, bbq or general interest. “I have a pitmaster who looks after all the barbecues, and we go through what marinades and rubs we use and how to cook it. After each tasting, such
p Jeff Putt began showing people how to prepare meat on YouTube as a way to break his boredom during last year’s Covid lockdown
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p Jeff enjoys helping people in small towns to upskill when it comes to marinating and preparing their barbecue food
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Kaipara-based organisation Linking Hands received extra support recently with donations of first aid equipment and training from St John and funding from the Chenery Memorial Trust. “Building health resilience in communities is one of St John’s strategic aims as the organisation plays an increasing role in meeting the broader health needs of New Zealanders,” said St John community engagement manager, Jane Stearns. “In the Mid-North District, from Dargaville through to Otamatea and Bream Bay, St John is supporting the charity Linking Hands, which transports residents from communities south of Whangārei to and from vital health appointments. “Four St John area committees, including Otamatea, Northern Wairoa, Bream Bay, and Whangārei, have teamed up to sponsor each driver from Linking Hands with first aid training and a first aid kit for their vehicles. “Linking Hands plays an important role in helping people to reach medical appointments at hospitals and health clinics that they otherwise would not be able to get to, for reasons including limited mobility or financial constraints. “Our area committees, which are always looking for ways to support the health and wellbeing of its communities, saw a need in helping Linking Hands by equipping their volunteers with the skills and capability to respond in an emergency. “It’s been a pleasure for our area committees and Linking Hands to work together on such a meaningful initiative,” Ms Stearns said. Linking Hands member Jayne King said the organisation was appreciative of the support they received from St John and its area committees.
p St John also provided first aid training for Linking Hands’ volunteer drivers. From left: Caroline Davis, St John Whangārei Area Committee chair; Greg Lawson; Warren Dixon; Bruce Hunt; Ashleigh Ashford, St John Northern Wairoa Area Committee chair; Jeff Goodwin; Bruce Lydiard and Rex Roberts
“There have been many local organisations like St John that have supported us through donations, and we truly are so grateful. Linking Hands has grown into a community service which is quite unique,” Mrs King said. “That is because of other community organisations supporting us. There are also all the amazing volunteer drivers that have come on board over the years. Without these awesome folk who so willingly give their time, we would not exist.” Mrs King said the organisation was also grateful for the financial
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Beauty from the African cape u by Liz Clark
Since the 18th century, the amaryllis has been cultivated and taken to new heights by floriculturists worldwide. A native of South Africa, the amaryllis grows from bulbs. They are ideal for growing indoors in pots, producing a profusion of stunning blooms in many colours. Few can say no to having amaryllis growing in the living room. Not only are they attractive, but they are easy to grow. First of all, obtain your amaryllis bulbs from reputable growers rather than buying them cheaply on sale at a large retailer. A robust and healthy bulb is an essential requirement for good flower production. Weak, diseased bulbs will only bring disappointment rather than a beautiful flowering plant. Once you’ve obtained your bulbs, choose pots that have some weight to them. It will prevent tipping over once the plant becomes top-heavy with blooms. Pots should be at least 15–20cm in diameter. Use high-quality potting or bulb mix rather than soil from the garden. These mixes will provide the correct drainage for the bulb, whereas garden soil will remain soggy and result in the bulb rotting. Plant the bulb with the pointed end upright and pack the potting mix around it. Ensure one-third of the bulb is showing above the soil line. Place the pot in indirect sunlight and
water sparingly until the new growth reaches five centimetres. From that point onwards, water regularly. The pot should be turned from time to time to encourage the flower stalk to grow straight. The plants should be kept out of direct sunlight to prolong the flowering period. Amaryllis bulbs can take six to eight weeks before flowering. It’s important to note some cultivars will produce leaves first before the flower is produced. Snip off any spent blooms. When all of the flowers have finished, cut the stalks down to a few centimetres above the bulb. Always leave any leaves on the plant. These provide the bulb with the nutrients and energy needed for the following year. After flowering has finished and the leaves have died back, allow the soil to dry out for at least 10 weeks during winter. It will induce a stress period for the plant and ensure successful flowering for the growing season. In spring, repot the bulbs with a new potting mix. Taking a look at some of the available cultivars, consider Alfresco, Pink Rascal, Alaska, Picotee, Monte Carlo and Splash. Look online for availability from a specialist grower.
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u by Ann van Engelen
The Kaiwaka Historical Society began in the 1980s as a way to collect historical photographs and documents of the town. “We had done a few things for our local rugby club including annual booklets. In 1990, Jennie Reynolds and I produced a book called The Photographic History of Kaiwaka,” says secretary Lindsey Hargreaves. “We were offered old photographs from people in the community. It was before computers and scanning, and the book was our official project. “Jennie and I sorted them, took photographs and documented each image. We then created a mock book for placement and typed the comments of where people were. We ended up with a 100-page book. “It was because there are museums at Matakohe, Wellsford and Mangawhai we didn’t want to repeat what we already have in the area. So we sourced a fireproof cabinet and stored the photos and documents at the local library. “We collected lots of information, and we have stories such as how Oneriri Road used to be a track, and the road wasn’t formed until 1937, just before the second world war. “Families had lived out the Oneriri since the 1860s, and everything was transported by water, including the wool
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from the sheep farms. People would also catch the train at Helensville to go to Auckland after getting there by ferry.” Lindsey also helped Roger Smith with Kaiwaka’s 150th celebrations in 2009. “Roger’s book, Stories tall, stories short, documents Kaiwaka from 1959– 2009. It is excellent, and he has covered more since, including history. We also worked together on a World War One and Two project collecting information on soldiers from our area. “The Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall has the first world war and second world war honours boards inside, and we put the soldiers’ names on the front doors of the building to acknowledge them. “It shows those who went to war that were born, lived, went to school or worked in Kaiwaka. There were 60 from each war from our area. “I have used the Kaiwaka Bugle publication, as a way to keep information. In a recent publication I printed a photograph of an Eastern United junior rugby team that was taken 60 years ago. “A number of the people in it are still alive, and some families had not seen the photo before. The images are
The images are great for conversation
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p Lindsey Hargreaves and Jennie Reynolds from the Kaiwaka Historical Society are calling for new group members
great for conversation and bring back memories. We are getting more new people in our communities, and it is good for them to see what happened here many years ago and to see how people are connected to each other. The day will come when I can’t run the Bugle anymore. We now use the Kaiwaka
Historical Society Facebook page to collect old photographs, but are looking at restarting the group again and are keen to have new people help us. “If anyone wants to be involved in revamping the Kaiwaka Historical Society, they can call me on 09 431 2045.” ¢
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Te Uri o Hau hapū of Ngāti Whātua kapa haka group is currently preparing for the inaugural Ngāti Whātua festival that is planned for later this year
Keeping culture alive u by Ann van Engelen | Photos Josie Gritten
The Te Uri o Hau hapū of Ngāti Whātua kapa haka group encompasses a wide area of Kaipara with the boundary from Pouto to Wellsford. “My dad was Samoan, and kapa haka kept the te reo language on my tongue,” says trustee Reno Skipper. “As an adult, I learned te reo, and I found it was easier as it wasn’t completely foreign due to my earlier experience. It was like the seed that was planted when I was young grew roots as I learned the language.” “Roopū means group, and when you join a kapa haka, it starts you on your Māori journey to reclaim some of the customs that we lost. People can then learn mau rākau, which is Māori martial arts, weaving and living by the Māori calendar. “The good thing about being in a roopū is you don’t need to be a great singer, as you are singing in a group. “At present, we are one of four regions preparing for the inaugural Ngāti Whātua festival on October 16. We invite people from this area to join us and have also
widened our net to whānau who live outside the region. It is interesting how many people are happy to make a long hike home so they can stay connected to their roots. “We are very inclusive and aim to improve our te reo, our tikanga, which
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The roopū is hopefully a stepping stone for our non-Māori whānau
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is customs and our ties with each marae and the wider community.” Reno says kapa haka is the perfect vehicle to keep important stories that are handed down through the generations alive.
“This includes the history and whakapapa in an age where people are living longer. The exercise is also good as we are getting more instances of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s. Being involved in kapa haka helps to charge the connections of the brain as you are moving and exercising. “It helps with memory, and you sing in a fun and interactive environment. Most importantly, it celebrates being Māori as that is what makes us unique in Aotearoa. “Our group is all-inclusive with tamariki, parents, grandparents and great-grandparents joining us. We love seeing people from different backgrounds come together. “The roopū is hopefully a stepping stone for our non-Māori whānau to become comfortable in a Māori setting. With a change in New Zealand history, we need to be more aware of our localised
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Children of all ages are able to learn the art of kapa haka and gain confidence in their performance skills
Being part of a roopū enables members to tell the historic stories that have been passed down through the generations
People are able to learn about Māori customs that may have been forgotten during the years
Kapa haka is known to help with memory retention as the exercise helps charge the connections to the brain
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Being part of a roopū isn’t just about the performance, because there can be months, or sometimes years of practise before you stand together and become a whānau.
community. Like the Māori proverb, ‘Anō te pai te āhuareka o te noho o ngā teina me ngā tuakana i runga i te whakaaro kotahi’ says, ‘It is great to have old and young striving to accomplish the same vision’. “Our aim is not to be the flashiest kapa haka group in the country but to build capacity. As long as we are improving, that is a win. We love seeing the delight on little children’s faces. At our last practise, we had one whānau with four generations join us. “The great-grandmother is a matriarch of Northern Kaipara kapa haka. Realistically it is like people who play rugby — it is passed down to the next generation. The leader of our group Kamira Henderson is from that whānau. We are just helpers, and she is doing a great job. “The messages in the songs are about what our ancestors did before
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us, and we are learning that we come from greatness and should be emulating that greatness. The songs are composed by people from Ngāti Whātua about our history. “One song is about Te Hana and her swimming from Pouto over to Oraporo, the Port Albert coast and the struggles she had to overcome. Two men battled over her. If we didn’t sing these songs, we wouldn’t know the history. “The females wear the piupiu and bodice, and the men wear maro, which is similar to a loincloth. The tohe puhu haka is the iconic haka of Ngāti Whātua about setting up a citadel composed by Tāoho. “He is saying that after the battle of Moremonui, which happened at Maunganui, the enemy would not come into the Kaipara. “Like setting up a fort, the people are the posts representing the warriors of
the area. It means you are not going to get past me — we are impenetrable. “When it comes to performing, everyone has their individual mana, yet the group has a collective mana that is amplified because of the number of people. That is what you can see on people’s faces when they are growing. They are gathering energy from everyone around them too. “Being part of a roopū isn’t just about the performance, because there can be months, or sometimes years of practise before you stand together and become a whānau. “You become so used to the people who are on your side that you think with them. You don’t talk during a performance, but you know that if you move a little bit, the team will move a little bit too. Everyone is connected. People are welcome to join us every second Wednesday at Te Hana Te Ao
Marama from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Our next is July 21. We also have our Te Uri o Hau kapa haka Facebook page for information. “Joe and Huia Pihema established the Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whātua in Auckland at Ōrākei, South Kaipara, Northern Kaipara and the Te Roroa group is from Waipoua Forest and into Dargaville. “Joe and Huia have been extremely supportive. It was inspiring to see 80 people attend the first practise. We also have people learning via the Facebook page as they live too far away to attend, but they are planning to come for the October 16 performance with us when the four different groups will perform at Ōrākei. “Bringing the opportunity to our community is a privilege, and we look forward to welcoming new people who may like to join us.” ¢
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Preserving Albertland’s history u by Ann van Engelen
As a granddaughter of Albertlander, photographer Harold Marsh, Lyn Johnston can often be found helping at the Albertland Heritage Museum in Wellsford. “I live in the farmhouse my grandfather built in 1909,” says Lyn. “It was a small square building that has been added on to over the years with the original bones still here. What was his darkroom is now the bathroom. “I moved here in the year 2000 to look after my elderly mum and got involved in the museum. I work with Peter Marsh my cousin on the archives and enjoy doing the textile exhibitions. “The Albertland Museum was set up to coincide with the Albertlanders centennial celebrations at Port Albert. My aunt helped start collecting pieces of history, and a committee raised funds to build the museum to protect the artefacts and collections where it stands today. “The Albertlanders came from Great Britain and were part of the last big organised immigration scheme to come to New Zealand. The scheme was to celebrate the 150th anniversary of expulsions of non-conformist Anglican ministers from all over the UK.” “Men arrived with various trades and were granted 40 acres of land for each adult and 20 acres per child. The families settled as far as Kaiwaka, Mangawhai, Paparoa and Matakohe.
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“Reverend Edwin Stanley Brookes senior was one settler. He was a lace maker and had no idea about farming. He loved it here and sent letters home about their new life. He brought the framework and stained glass windows for Minniesdale Chapel that still stands today. “His mum and dad came out years later and brought the letters back with them. They are now preserved in the museum archives and are treasures that tell of the life and love people had for each other.” At present, The Way We Were exhibition is on at the museum. “The Way We Were, displays 60 years of fashion from the 1920s to the 1970s. We have fashion accessories from the 1920s while the 1930s and 1940s are represented by local resident Julie Cotton’s gorgeous historic collection. “This includes high-class fashion, honeymoon outfits and a flour sack dress from the 1940s.” Ladies used flour sacks during the depression to make dresses and clothes. “Eventually, patterns were printed on the sacks for the ladies. The display shows the real nuts and bolts of the depression years. I have loaned my
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p Lyn Johnston is an active volunteer at the Albertland Museum based in Wellsford and has part of her historic collection on display in the Way We Were exhibition alongside other private collector’s items
mum’s second world war Sweetheart jewellery that my dad gave her when he served in the Pacific Islands. “Sweetheart jewelry was made by the men from airplane perspex, metal or coins.” The museum foyer is a tribute to the 60s mini skirt era. There are old hats, hair dryers and curlers, and dressing table sets and male accessories. I love
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The power of solar u by Ann van Engelen
Ella Te Huia and the team at Solartive are passionate about helping people harness the power of the sun and live a life off the grid. “I grew up in Nelson and had been coming north for 10 years and moved permanently six years ago,” says Ella. “My background is in energy efficiency, and I worked in Australia for 18 years. When I returned to New Zealand, I was surprised how far behind we were in the energy game. At the time, we didn’t have compulsory double glazing or insulation rules, and there was no solar, so I set up an energy efficiency business in Auckland. “I eventually sold my shares in the business and moved to Whangārei. Five years ago, there was a revival in solar, and people got more interested in it. I found there was a real need for information as people didn’t understand how solar works. “I set up Solartive to help people in rural communities who live off-grid or with battery solar systems. I make it very easy to understand solar and have installed more than 300 systems in homes in the last year. “I listen to their needs and go through the various options. Once solar is installed, you don’t have to pay
for another power bill as you generate your own power rather than relying on a retailer. “Technology has come a long way now, and we can store more, generate more from the solar panels, and the price of solar has come down in recent years by up to 40 per cent. “We have high power prices in Northland, and on average, they increase up to 10 per cent annually. I enjoy installing solar as it also means if there is a power cut in the area you are still connected to power. “Northland has one of the biggest uptakes in solar throughout the country. People building new homes are now looking at the off-grid option. Why be connected to a grid when you have better solar technology now. “My happy workplace moments are when I see young families who have had generators for years switch to solar power. They no longer have to fill up their petrol tank or maintain the system as solar lasts up to 25 years. “There are so many positives, but seeing young families in rural
p Ella Te Huia started Solartive to help people understand how easy it is to have solar energy installed on rural properties to live off-grid
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Lemon poppy seed loaf u by Jessica Keesing
I know, I know, this about the ten millionth lemon recipe; however, you know the saying. This one isn’t super lemony at all, and in my opinion, could afford to be a touch more so. It’s a pretty simple loaf; the hardest part is hunting down those darn poppy seeds unless you actually have them in your pantry. I was a bit silly and didn’t realise they lived with all the spices! Who would have thought? Not me, that’s for certain. INGREDIENTS 1½ cups flour ½ cup sugar 113g softened butter Zest of one lemon 2 tbsp lemon juice (I used a whole lemon) ¹⁄³ cup milk + tbsp vinegar (or buttermilk if you have it) 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda 2 tbsp poppy seeds Icing 1 cup icing sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 1–2 tbsp milk
METHOD Preheat oven to 180°C and line a loaf tin with baking paper. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Add lemon juice, zest and vanilla extract, and combine. In a separate bowl, add all dry ingredients together. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, combine, then add half of the milk/buttermilk to the butter mixture and combine. Repeat until all ingredients are incorporated. Then add poppy seeds and mix until just combined. Pour into loaf tin, and bake for 30 minutes and check with a skewer and if it comes out clean, remove from oven. You want a nice golden brown top. Allow to completely cool and icing with icing mixture. The icing can be as thick or as thin as you want as well, depending on what you like.
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Ashlee and Adam Radovan have lived in Mangawhai for seven years now, with a stint living in Rarotonga during that time. “I own Earth Mama NZ, which is an eco-friendly online store,” says Ashlee. “Adam is a builder by trade and came up with the idea of creating small wooden kitchens for our daughter Luna to have environmentally friendly activities as I come from an early childhood teaching background. “The two companies go hand in hand with caring for the environment. Earth Mama was originally established in 2015 by my sister-in-law, who was passionate about reducing the toxins from plastic baby bottles going into little ones. “She wanted to make safer alternatives available, and Earth Mama quickly grew as a popular online hub for plastic-free education and inspiration. “I jumped at the chance to buy the company to spread knowledge about wellness on all levels encompassing the mind, body and spirit as we take care of the beautiful planet that we live on. “To me, everything is connected, and by making better choices for ourselves, we are ultimately making better choices for our environment. “I started on my own self-healing journey after struggling with infertility for a number of years, along with other health issues from long term stress and anxiety. I was determined to heal
my body naturally from the inside out to restore balance and wellness — with the hope of conceiving and feeling my best again. “As I looked at our lives, I questioned products and lifestyle choices and became more aware of the toxins in our day-to-day lives. We made an effort to limit our exposure to these. From the food we were eating and how we stored it, products we used on our skin and in our household for cleaning, to mindset, stress and workload. “Yoga was a significant part of my healing journey, and I trained as a Hatha Yoga instructor purely because I wanted to know more about yoga as a self-healing tool. “We settled back in Mangawhai in July 2019 after two years in Rarotonga with our gorgeous girl Luna Rose. We now have baby Daisy, who is five months old. Adam has expanded the Tiny Wooden Wonders to include things such as BBQs, workbenches and sandpits. “Our day-to-day products now play a huge role in our life. We believe if we are looking after ourselves and being eco-friendly, we are also looking after the environment. “The Earthmama.nz website has all of our products on it. The mud kitchens are
p Ashlee and Adam Radovan came up with the idea to make eco-friendly children’s toys made from wood for their daughter Luna Rose
p Adam creates several toys including the mud kitchen to allow children to enjoy outdoor fun and exploration
about getting children outside in nature and being hands-on while being messy and creative. “We love living in Mangawhai and being close to the beach with the rural
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Quirky and traditional u by Ann van Engelen
Cartoonist and artist Andy Griffiths settled in Kaiwaka after moving to New Zealand from the United Kingdom in 2004. “I have always loved comics and cartoons. My dad brought me some Marvel comics when I was six years old, and I would spend hours drawing cartoons,” says Andy. “I started in television animation in the early 1990s in South Wales for a company called Siriol. That was my big break in the industry, and I later worked for Warner Brothers doing feature films such as Space Jam One. “Space Jam was my biggest project at that point. Warner Brothers had just opened a studio in London, and it was very exciting. When I moved here, the opportunities were not as many, so I worked freelance as a cartoonist and built up an international clientele.
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you throw it in the bin. Art is something you are either compelled to do or not. I didn’t choose art; it chose me and is something I have always done. It is the joy of creating something that didn’t exist before. “My lessons online are free, and I will soon offer one on one zoom courses as well. I am presently working on my next exhibition coming up at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery on August 26. “Teaching others is a joy because as you get older, you realise that once you are gone, all that knowledge can be gone too. “When you teach, you know you are leaving a legacy by passing on your knowledge as you help people learn something new.” ¢
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