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An olive adventure Chris and Linda Smith are the owners of Olives on the Hill, an award-winning olive grove located near Mangawhai Heads. The couple's adventure into the world of olives began when they saw the property of overgrown olive trees that were in desperate need of love and care. What was once waist-high weeds and dead branches has since become a dream come true for the family. Olives on the Hill has not only become a destination point for visitors but is now a multiple silver award-winning business through the olives and variety of oils the family produce. See story on page 10 …

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The society has maintained that a proposal to substantially extend the sand take between Pakiri and Mangawhai for the Auckland construction industry poses a major threat of ‘reverse erosion’ affecting the beach and sand dunes on the shoreline. There are two applications in progress for sand mining permits, from Kaipara Earthmoving and Aucklandbased McCullum Brothers. The society said that prior to the Covid emergency it was expecting McCullum Brothers to apply in May to take an annual 1.9 million cubic metres of sand, then understood to be limited to the 25-metre mark off the coast. However, it believed a provision included mining back to the 10-metre mark. “Removing this amount directly threatens reverse erosion of the coast with the very real chance of eventually seeing the sandspit and dune slide back into the sea. No estuary, no boat access, no mooring — just open sea,” said society spokesman Ken Rayward at that time.

However, now society president Doug Lloyd says because of the delay caused by Covid-19, “we are still waiting to hear what is happening with the permit process” with August expected to provide some certainty. “We will, of course, be opposing the mining operations in our submissions.” The society has consulted marine engineers to make its case and planned to fight the extension to the Environment Court. McCallum Brothers were granted permits from the Environment Court in 2006 to extract up to 76,000 cubic metres of sand every year for 14 years, after the initial application was denied by Auckland Regional Council, due in part to strong opposition from local groups over erosion on the coastline. The court ruled in favour of further mining. Another opponent in submissions is expected to be the incorporated society Kiwis Against Seabed Mining. It says Pakiri and Mangawhai have been compromised by nearly 80 years of nearshore suction dredging, in waters from 5–20 metres deep. ¢

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Tip submissions are still open u by Paul Campbell

The Auckland Council is still receiving submissions against the proposed landfill for Auckland rubbish in the Dome Valley catchment for the Kaipara Harbour, until July 31. The extended deadline followed criticism of its call for on-line submissions only during the Covid-19 level four to level two lockdowns. Hearings will begin on November 9 at the Warkworth Town Hall. Protest movement Fight the Tip, and Ngati Whatua are seeking further submissions from the community aimed at preserving the harbour quality for future generations. “The hikoi from the north to Auckland on July 17 was all about making sure the threat to the Kaipara from the possible breach of the tip was eliminated. Moreover, that the resource was there for our children and their grandchildren,” said Fight the Tip liaison officer, Makaera Miru. “It’s all about hope for the future and leaving this resource in better shape

and condition than we received it. It’s possible, leachate from the dump could leach out and harm the wellbeing of our community.” His sentiments have been echoed by Ngati Whatua’s Dame Naida Glavish, who says the wellbeing of her grandchildren was “on the line. These are my greats, and I don’t want them inheriting the pollution and the abuse of the environment from Tamaki Makaurau,” she said. Fight the Tip has also foreshadowed up to 450 trucks and light vehicles a day traversing SH 1 in the notoriously accident-prone Dome Valley to service the landfill. Some 500 people from Mangawhai to Baylys Beach and further afield joined the march with buses to Auckland supplemented by private transport. ¢

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The opportunity of a lifetime

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Like many small Kiwi towns, Mangawhai hosts an opportunity shop full of treasures donated from other people’s lives. They’re strangers, usually; locals who anonymously hand over used clothes, pre-loved appliances, items of replaced furniture. None of them expects to get cash back for their donation — what they do get back is astounding. The dividend that returns to those who give is a better place to live. That’s because, for the past two and a half years of its existence, the Mangawhai Community Opportunity Shop Trust has given back more than $300,000 to good works in the Mangawhai area. It’s direct philanthropy; instant karma, if you will. What leaves your garage one week could become a park bench for the elderly to enjoy the view the next, or uniforms for the kids’ soccer team. This approach to home-sourcing community upgrades was underscored last week. A reception was held to honour the volunteers who make this operation work, and the grateful recipients of the latest disbursement from the Opportunity Factory. There are 36 volunteers not counting trust members — the eldest celebrates 90

years this year. All are dedicated to the principle that what goes around, comes around. “The whole idea of this night is for our volunteers to get to know those who benefit from their labour. I want to thank all of our volunteers for working hard during Covid-19 level two and beyond, with the community in mind. Moreover, because the word community is the most important one in our name. Community generosity, community volunteers, community buyers and community grants recipients,” said the trust’s president in his address on the night. This round of grants recipients was well into the double digits. It included everything from the local toy library to the Hakaru Pony Club, local netball and soccer athletes, Te Whai Community Trust, Mangawhai Artists and surf life savers, among many more. In an expression of gratitude, volunteers went home with a seedling pot containing the herbs thyme and mint. Each was accompanied by a small card, reading: ‘Thank you for your thyme, we appreciate your commit-mint.’ ¢

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Art with light u by Ann van Engelen

In a studio set on a hill in Maungaturoto the many talents of Britt Sansom come to life through her art, jewellery, natural therapies and healing crystals.

p Britt Sansom creates jewellery and art pieces at her studio in Maungaturoto using crystals and other natural elements

p Britt believes that healing crystals retain positive energy for the treatment of people and this is an important aspect to her Reiki therapy

“I live with my husband, Graham and am also a holistic therapist and Reiki Master. I create one-off pieces of dichroic kiln fused glass jewellery in my studio where my iridescent glass work is created,” says Britt. “Dichroic glass was created for the aerospace industry made from microlayers of gold, silver, silica and crystal oxides. The light passes through the glass but is also reflected. The play of light together with the vibrant colours change with the different refractions of light. That makes it an exciting medium to work with. “Dichroic glass contains elements and energy of the earth and can help with our wellbeing through the crystalline structure. I make pendants and earrings, with each individual piece unique. “I was born in London and trained at Liverpool and Manchester Art Colleges. I later trained in holistic therapies and reiki, which I find is an invaluable energy source for wellbeing. I use crystals as a healing tool as crystals retain information and positive energy. “We moved to New Zealand in 2014 and fell in love with the colours of the landscapes.

“In addition to textural landscapes and seascapes, I now use crystals in my geode style resin wall art along with precious metals. “The geodes are an analogy of our quest to find the hidden qualities within us all. The use of resin and crystals led me to make orgonite pyramids using copper, crystals, other metals and resin. “These help reduce the effects of electromagnetic fields, which are found in devices such as computers. “It is rewarding for me to know that my creations are not just ornamental. They have a health benefit with the crystalline structure and healing energy. “I feel it is my contribution to wellbeing through my artwork. I spend my leisure time kayaking, drumming, cooking homegrown organic food, walking my dog, and collecting sand, shells and driftwood for artwork. Kaipara is a very inspiring place, and the area is beautiful. “It is a wonderful community with a lot of artists who remain in constant contact. There is lots of sharing of produce and food and helping each other out. Maungaturoto is a wonderful place to live.” ¢

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Experiences of a cadet commander

u by Ann van Engelen

Anastasia Tinsel gained an interest in cadets as a way to involve her son in a positive activity and is now in her third year heading the Mangawhai Cadet Unit. “My husband and I moved here six years ago, after growing up in Waitakere. Our children were quite young, and I needed something valuable to get my son into that he could use later in life. He was always interested in the army,” says Anastasia. “I heard about cadets needing help, and they already knew me from St John. I made enquiries and went through all the leadership training and loved it. I already had an interest in the armed forces and had applied for the air force when I was in high school. I was accepted but thought dating was more important because I didn’t realise that you could have a family life as well as be in the air force. “I have always been involved in helping the community. When we moved here, I saw a sign looking for volunteers outside the ambulance

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station. I thought they meant cleaning, but I ended up on the ambulance and doing St John Cadets. “We teach youth leadership, life skills and about pushing personal boundaries. It is important young people are taught to make decisions themselves when the safety net is not there. They need an understanding of their actions by being taught leadership and problem-solving. “When I star ted, we were down to five cadets, and we have now built up to around 16. We do various activities including a theory session on firearm safety, physical training such as runs, a confidence course and theory sessions on the structure of the military. “We work closely with the RSA. Cadets are given key facts from history, such as New Zealand’s key involvement in the first and second world wars,

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as well as what Remembrance and Anzac Day is about. Next year, we plan to attend more National Skills competitions again. “I have seen amazing changes in youth that come along. My son has found his spot here because of the discipline and structure. He can concentrate on what is needed in what time span. We also see other cadets get out there and push their personal boundaries. They know they can do it

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p Clockwise from top left: The azalea makes a perfect candidate for the traditional Japanese art of bonsai. Early western plant collectors risked bandits and predators to collect some of the rhododendron cultivars we know today. Azaleas come in several types, the main ones being Indica, Kurume and Mollis. With more than 10,000 hybrid cultivars available colour choice will never be a problem for rhododendron lovers

A flourish of grandeur u by Liz Clark

Winter is never dull when you have rhododendrons and azaleas bringing forth new bursts of colour with spectacular blooms to take away the gardener’s blues. Both rhododendrons and azaleas come from the same family group and prefer acidic growing conditions of pH4.5–6. The rhododendron is an evergreen shrub growing from 50cm up to a height of four metres. Most modern hybrids grow to two metres or less. A rhododendron’s growth is influenced by soil and climate conditions. With 900 known species and more than 10,000 hybrids, there’s a vast range of fragrant and non-fragrant flower forms and colour choice. Rhododendron, in the original Greek, translates to tree rose. With their trusses of trumpet-shaped blooms and stunning colours, a single specimen shrub can bring a flourish of grandeur to

any garden. Due to its toxicity to stock, if choosing for a rural setting, ensure your rhododendron is planted well out of reach with strong, secure fencing. While they prefer semi-shade conditions, there’s no need to wait to plant other trees to provide them. Rhododendrons thrive if their root ball is kept moist. Their feeder roots are very shallow, usually around 10cm below the soil surface. Heavy mulching with pine needles, bark or straw, as well as drip-feed

watering will ensure your plant thrives. As they need free-draining soil conditions, if planting in clay, create a raised mound and add plenty of organic matter. Varieties to try out are Bumble Bee, Cherry Custard, Patty Bee, Horizon Monarch and Impeditum. The smaller azalea has been grown in traditional Japanese gardens for centuries; it’s also ideal for containers and bonsai. Azaleas come in several types, the main ones being Indica, Kurume and Mollis. Indicas are the best known

The rhododendron is an evergreen shrub

of the evergreen azaleas flowering from late winter to early summer. Growing between 50cm to 1.2 metres high, they have small leaves and large flowers. The Kurume types are evergreen with small leaves and single or semi-double flowers that bloom in spring. They thrive in shady conditions varying from 60cm to one metre in height. The deciduous Mollis flowers in spring, thriving in full sun and grows to up to 1.2 metres tall. Like the rhododendron, azaleas require moist growing conditions. If used for containers or bonsai, ensure they have plenty of compost and mulch to prevent drying out during summer. ¢

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The variable is location u by Andy Bryenton

Statistics from the real estate market show that house prices are fairly stable across the country in the ‘winter of post-Covid’, with the average nationwide asking price for a residential property climbing to just under three quarters of a million dollars. That’s more than 10 per cent higher than this time last year and goes some way toward quelling feats that the coronavirus scare could spark instability with long-lasting effects. With interest rates still at noteworthy lows, both for borrowing and for returns on term investments, this means two things. Firstly, that property has not lost a whit of its attraction to the Kiwi investor and homeowner. Secondly, with political appetite for New Zealand’s perennial legislative ‘boogeyman’, a capital gains tax, at an all time-low, it may be a fine time to bank on bricks, mortar and soil. That same round of statistics proves that Auckland has swung into a perceived ‘buyers market’, with extra stock on the books in a city where the average house price is nudging the

mid-$900,000 mark. However, at the same time, one can look at our own area and note flags such as a rental housing shortage and a very busy building trades sector. While it’s certainly true that most homeowners buy and sell in the same market, the variable is location. With areas like the Hawke’s Bay and Coromandel experiencing record-high prices and demand, it’s worth looking at the reasons why. They make for a rosy picture when considering the Kaipara. Firstly, Hawke’s Bay and Coromandel locations are clear Auckland alternatives. The demographic is shifting toward the older end of the spectrum in these places as people sell up in the city and experience the capital windfall of those locational variables. The question becomes;

p Banking on the year-on-year trend for land and property to increase in value looks appealing right now, Covid–19 notwithstanding

‘what have they got that we don’t?’ Those who live here would be quick to answer that we have all the colour, character and ease of access these current boom locations enjoy. More so, in fact, with Auckland only two hours’ drive from many points in the Kaipara. Mangawhai

has the same classic holiday cachet as Whangamata, and all points north have more sunshine than heading south. As Aucklanders sell, they will have to buy in the same market. The question is, whether they will leverage a locational advantage by picking to become our neighbours. ¢

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Done right, the maths works out perfectly, and the second purchase of a cityside home comes around quicker than expected. Others may very well reach a point where they can partially commute or work remotely, and choose to live permanently where they already have property well on the way to freehold. Land banking, or investing to realise a capital gain as the demand for housing continues to grow, is also a clever long term strategy, in these times when fiat currency interest rates are low. The key to success in this endeavour is to work with a property professional who knows the area and the local rental market. Good tenants and a good property manager are equally important as an agent who will secure you a property with good future prospects and minimal ongoing maintenance costs.

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p Chris and Linda Smith began their adventure at Olives on the Hill in Mangawhai in 2012 and have since become silver award winners for their olive products

An olive adventure u by Ann van Engelen

Nestled in the foothills of the Brynderwyns, on the outskirts of Mangawhai Heads sits the picturesque olive grove, Olives on the Hill, owned by Chris and Linda Smith. “As stories about olive growers go, we are fairly typical. We didn’t know much about olive growing when we purchased the grove. We embarked on the adventure with a steep learning curve ahead of us,” says Linda. “On New Year’s Day 2012, we took a bicycle tour around the beautiful Mangawhai Heads area, taking in a couple of vineyards and olive groves. At the end of King Road, we passed a dilapidated looking sign that said: ‘Olive Block for Sale’. “The trees looked neglected with waist-high weeds, so many dead branches and very tall canopies. We thought there was huge potential and with a little dreaming, we decided we can learn about olives, so let’s do this.”

Since that day, the Smiths have built a house, settled into the Mangawhai community and have learnt much about olive growing and extra virgin olive oil production.

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“We have made some fairly major changes to the trees too. The chainsaw pruning, which we thought was very drastic, is now an annual necessity. We are working to a plan

to bring the height of the trees down to a manageable size whilst still maintaining production levels. “We are also proud to be the northern grove of the Olives NZ Focus Grove Project. It is aimed at meeting the increasing demand for New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil.” More information can be found at olivesnz.org.nz/events. “This year’s harvest was the biggest so far. The trees are looking significantly healthier, and the crop has continued to increase year on year. The goal is a sustainable crop each year without the on and off years, which is typical of many olive groves around New Zealand. We grow Ascolano, Frantoio and Leccino olives. Frantoio olives are

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p Olives on the Hill are the northern grove of the Olives NZ Focus Grove Project, which is aimed at meeting the increasing demand for New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil

p Chris and Linda have re-established the olive grove to be in a healthy state and have brought the trees up to a high producing standard

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Last year, we received three silver medals in the Olive NZ National Awards, so our hard work is certainly paying off. traditionally native to Tuscany and have an oil content between 21 and 23 per cent. Frantoio is also an Italian word meaning olive mill or olive oil press and factory. You take olives to a frantoio to get them pressed into oil. They are grown for their oil, which is fragrant, and spicy and savoury tasting. “The olives ripen late in the season and are usually harvested at different colours for the oil. “There are many different names for Frantoio olives throughout the various regions of Italy. It is known as Paragon in Australasia, with Correggiola often used as a synonym for Frantoio olives. In Tuscany, Correggiola is a slightly different cultivar that ripens a bit later. Frantoio’s fruity flavour with

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its delicious peppery kick is ideal for pastas, stir-frying or seasoning a steak before grilling. “Ascolano is a rare variety worldwide and even more so in New Zealand. The balmy temperatures of the north with the refreshing sea breeze blowing inland from the Pacific Ocean creates the perfect climate for Ascolano. “Our Ascolano oil has a distinctive tropical flavour with medium intensity, a well-balanced fruitiness and a delicious peppery finish. “Drizzle over linguini, bruschetta, tomatoes and mozzarella, grilled fish, steamed vegetables or serve with your favourite bread. Ascolano is light, and its mild peppery finish is nice as a dressing on salads.”

The Leccino olive is one of the primary olive cultivars used in the production of Italian olive oil. It is one of the primary olive cultivars found in olive groves and is believed to have originated in Tuscany, and it is now grown all over the world. “Leccino has a soft buttery flavour, is ideal for baking or drizzling over ice cream. “All the oils can be used for all manner of cooking — it is all down to your own personal taste. We make chocolate brownies with our oil, served with a nice dollop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream and a generous pour of Leccino on top. “Our oils are certified as extra virgin by Olives NZ. Buyers should look for

the red sticker on any oil advertised as extra virgin to be assured of the authenticity. It is important that olives are pressed within 24 hours of harvesting. Otherwise, the oil will start to deteriorate and will not be classed as extra virgin. “Last year, we received three silver medals in the Olive NZ National Awards, so our hard work is certainly paying off. “You can find Chris every Saturday morning at the Mangawhai Tavern Market where you can taste the Olives on the Hill olive oil. “Moreover, you can get in touch through our website or Facebook page to visit the grove and taste the delicious olive oils.” ¢

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WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT WINTER

• MEANT TO BE VANESSA MASON OWNER

Meant to be Is a beautiful boutique shop which sells home decor, baby products, clothing, ladies accessories, gifts etc. I try to stock things that are a little bit different to the usual.

Phone 09 431 4820 meant2be@outlook.co.nz Shop 9, 41 Moir Street, Mangawhai Village 0505

The joy of discovery u by Andy Bryenton

Science keeps on tackling the hard questions. In their quest to explain the human condition with all its foibles, psychologists have unravelled the chemistry and mentality of why retail therapy works. It turns out that it’s not the expense, rarity, value or even size of what you buy that releases endorphins, those ‘feel-good’ chemicals, into your brain. It’s the joy of the unexpected. Researchers in both the UK and in California have confirmed that there’s a circuit in our brains, which delights in finding something desirable where it’s not expected. It’s the chase, they say, not the catch. With that in mind, here are five top Kaipara shops where you’ll find surprises galore, for some winter-season retail therapy close to home that delivers all the serotonin of an overseas shopping jaunt. Snazzi Gifts, Dargaville: a deceptively petite storefront on the town’s main road leads to a gigantic, extended shop full of gift ideas you won’t want to give away. There’s a man cave section for the blokes, delicious scents, gems, jewellery, artworks, collectables and more. So stop by and be dazzled by literally thousands of choices Meant To Be, Mangawhai: From the cute to the comfortable, the classic to • Art Supplies • NZ Gifts • Health & Beauty • Brewing & Distilling Supplies • Fair Trade Tanna Coffee • Harney & Sons Tea • Homeware & Kitchen • Eco Cleaning Products • Hardware • Fishing • Pet Care • Stationery • Party & Costumes and so much more!

p There’s more in-store closer to home than you may expect — check out some of our top picks for shops full of surprises

the cutting edge, there’s a cornucopia of surprises at this local store for yourself, your home and your loved ones, if they’re super lucky! You’ll discover beloved characters from your childhood right next to endless ideas to change up your look and your decor right now, all under one convenient roof. Dreams, Maungaturoto: Through the imposing double doors, you’ll find a space that’s jam-packed with surprises. Covering everything from artistic flourishes for the home and table to gifts to send to family and friends around the world for a taste of New Zealand. Stunningly presented, this is one local store that brings a whole street’s worth of cosmopolitan charm.

Home and Hobbies, Mangawhai: Freshly reopened and packed with things to do, to learn, to taste and to experience, this shop isn’t just about being surprised by the range and scope of things to buy, but also about surprising yourself by unlocking your hidden talents. Take a look, and take the plunge into something new! Maungaturoto Second Hand: The town’s ubiquitous treasure cave of retro, antique, practical and quirky goods, curated by a team who also brew excellent coffee. Ever-changing, never boring, always interesting, this is the quintessential emporium of retail surprises, where you never know what you’ll have to take home. ¢

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WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT WINTER Enjoy winter with the unpronounceables u by Andy Bryenton

First came Hygge, a concept out of Denmark. Then all the rage was Koselig, the Norwegian equivalent. Now, if you haven’t heard of these folk trends, they are neither flat-pack furniture, kinds of exotic cuisine or obscure Scandinavian liquors to while away the colder months. They’re philosophies about winter, and they are catching on worldwide, despite their hard-to-pronounce names. Hygge (pronounced more like hooge) is Denmark’s answer to ice and snow, cold days and dark mornings which would put our own merely damp winters to shame. Psychologists discovered that people from this sea-bound land north of Germany don’t suffer from seasonal affective disorder of SAD anywhere nearly as badly as those from Western Europe, America and New Zealand. You know SAD; the feeling of gloom and tiredness that sets in during the last stretch of winter’s rains and chills. It makes people insular, moody, miserly and depressed, which is bad for your health! Hygge turns this on its head, and Danes look forward to the ice-locked days of winter. The only time you can really savour a hot soup, a roaring fire, the quiet solitude of winter scenery, and curling up with a good book, the cat or dog, a favourite blanket and some comfort

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food. There’s a whole cuisine of Hygge, Hygge-centric book clubs, suggestions for binge-watching television picks and more. While Hygge is about the personal joys of winter, from shopping for new warm outfits to quiet weekends by the fireside, Koselig is the Norwegian, more social version. It trades in weighted blankets and ‘soup for one’ for indoor activities with friends. It uses winter as a time to beat cabin fever by gathering for indoor activities like movie nights, board games, fondue parties, wine tastings and even old-fashioned parlour games. It must work, because Norway has been in the top three happiest nations on earth in surveys taken in 2017, 2018 and 2019. “Embracing this idea of leaning into the winter and finding positive ways to enjoy it can lead us to feel less alone, more positive, and closer to those who we care about,” says behavioural psychologist Jennifer Silvershein. “When summer arrives,

Embracing this idea of leaning into the winter

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p Winter got you down? Take a look online at Hygge and Koselig ideas, which keep icy northern nations smiling through the snow

there is an endless pressure to go out and socialise, so enabling winter to lead you toward authentic, deep, close relationships and connection seems perfect.” ¢

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p Christina prides herself with presenting her clients with the best possible memories through her photographs

Creatively enhancing memories u by Ann van Engelen

Christina Schmidt left Germany 20 years ago and has called Mangawhai home for two years after discovering the seaside town while travelling the world. “I was drawn to photography at a very young age. My fiance Steven and I left Germany together and travelled the world and eventually found our way to New Zealand,” says Christina. “I focussed on travel photography and backpacked in Australia as a teenager and studied two degrees there — visual communication and advertising photography. I love photography of all types, including food, architecture and commercial advertising. “I discovered you could spend a lot of time outside and came up with the brand Wild Spirit because I travelled. Here in New Zealand, I love the opportunity nature and scenery

provide, then wedding photography opened up, and that got me out of the studio environment. “We ended up in Mangawhai because we love the beauty here. The

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We ended up in Mangawhai because we love the beauty here

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community is stunning, and we are really drawn to the beaches and the openness of the area. It is a great

place to be in touch with nature, and it is a good place for our daughter Marlee to grow up. “At present, I am focussing on people, including wedding, engagement, family and baby photography and am loving it. I enjoy the connection of working with people and wedding days are always really happy days. There is no better workplace than being surrounded by happiness and joy, and you get to have wedding cake too. I have enjoyed lots of wedding cake. “People are no longer wanting big weddings, and I am involved in a lot of elopements. They are fun to photograph. We organise amazing

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p Christina Schmidt has travelled the world since she was a teenager following her photography career

p Wedding, elopements, family and engagement photos are just some of the work Christina does through Wild Spirit Wedding photography

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The best time to photograph a newborn baby is when they are under two weeks of age

locations for couples to have their special ceremony at and celebrate their private moments. It is important for me to find somewhere beautiful to document their vows and present them with memories later. “Maternity and baby shoots keep the connection going. It is special to get to document these events, especially when it is someone whose wedding you photographed earlier. “The best time to photograph a newborn baby is when they are under two weeks of age. That is when they are still very sleepy and naturally curl up into very cute poses. Once they are older than two weeks, they

are a bit harder to settle. I suggest people contact me during pregnancy to arrange a tentative booking date and get in touch when they are home with baby. I photograph in my home studio or in the convenience of the family home. “Family sessions can take place at any location and are not limited to a certain number of people. Clients can choose a favourite place and turn it into a fun family excursion. The best time to shoot is either early in the morning or a few hours before sunset. “The best way for people to relax before a photography shoot is to create

a happy atmosphere and encourage them to be themselves. I like to let them have fun and don’t make anything too serious so I can document who they really are. It is important for them to be themselves and not do something they normally wouldn’t do. “To me, it is really important to present the best memories through photos that I can. “They are moments captured, and it is how people travel back in time and jumpstart those happy memories again. “All moments deserve to be documented in a very beautiful yet unique way. People can follow me on Wild Spirit Wedding on Instagram or my

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website wildspiritwedding.com. I have no regrets following my dream — it has been an amazing lifestyle. “Now I constantly explore with Marlee in the baby carrier. The local neighbourhoods are wonderful to explore for new locations for people to be photographed in. “I never tire of taking beautiful photos and get really excited for the next wedding season to come around. “Kaipara landscapes are very special for my work — I love the coast and the ocean. “The landscape has so much to offer when you are capturing those special life moments.” ¢

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BOOK REVIEW

u by Andy Bryenton

The road from a spark of inspiration to a completed novel can be one of unexpected twists and turns. Often, characters make their own decisions and research into history and context reveals new motivations and ideas that join the tapestry. In the case of Joanna Orwin’s latest novel, Shifting Currents, the spark came while researching a previous work, Collision.

Children’s author Joan Joass has combined a bit of oldfashioned New Zealand humour with a colourful family tale about the joys of life at the beach in her new book.

Currents of history unfold

“I hope I’ve written an engaging human-interest stor y that is underpinned by some insight into the period when Maori were initially still very much in control and Pakeha were dependent on their help and cooperation,” says Joanna. “My friend Neville’s family history covered a fascinating period when the landscape of the Kaipara was being rapidly transformed from kauri forest to farmland and local Maori power was waning as the chiefs willingly sold off block after block of land to the colonial government.” In Shifting Currents, Joanna explores what it would have been

like for a respectable woman of those times to be saddled with the shame of having an illegitimate child. How would she react to finding that one of her few female neighbours in such a remote place had a shared past with her, and could potentially uncover her secret? By basing her work in a realistic, immersive and methodically researched vision of 1850s–80s Kaipara, the author opens a window on our shared ancestry. Joanna is a prolific writer whose canon of works spans award-winning books for children, nonfiction and other novels. This latest novel for adults has been eight years in the making. ¢

Holiday classic for children

The Longdrop could be a story about any one of the famed and fabled makeshift WC’s of summers past. However, this one, according to one of the author’s children, was situated in Whakapirau. The book itself, published by Oratia and completed in the breezy, poetic rhyming style of many a Kiwi child’s classic, features words by Joan and lively colourful illustrations by Bob Darroch. He captures with his caricature style the feeling of sand between your toes and ice cream dripping under the summer sun. While there’s definite humour in the subject of dad’s attempted but ill-fated long drop toilet project, it never descends into the scatological. Instead, well-meaning dad and his handyman exploits get a deserved send-up as he manages to detonate the small but vital shed, creating campground chaos. The author’s daughter writes that while her mum doesn’t live in the

Kaipara today, back then “it was literally our second home. We had our bach there for years, and Whakapirau was where the long drop was blown up!” The attention to detail in Darroch’s illustrations brings the story to life alongside Joass’ rhyming narrative. While young readers will enjoy the action, parents may very well enjoy this book for the nostalgia value of looking back to summers from the past. ¢

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p The Rainbow Warrior in port at Amsterdam during the Greenpeace North Atlantic campaign against sealing and whaling

p The Rainbow Warrior crew on board the vessel while in port in 1982

A tall-standing legacy u by Liz Clark

On the summit of Mt Wesley alongside the Dargaville Museum are two masts standing in silent testament to the final fateful journey the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior — sunk by two bombs on July 10 1985. This month marks 35 years since that horrific event that sparked off a police investigation and the exposing of the French government’s Operation Satanic, which led to an international scandal. However, while the bombing made international headlines, the story behind the Rainbow Warrior’s background and the journey she made in 1985 is rarely told. Constructed in 1955, in Aberdeen Scotland, the vessel began life as a British fishing trawler christened with the name Sir William Hardy. She was

purchased in 1977 by Greenpeace for £37,000 and underwent a four-month refit. It was relaunched on May 2 1978 as the Rainbow Warrior — the name taken from the book Warriors of the Rainbow. Between 1978 and 1981 the vessel was used in campaigns in the North Atlantic. Later, in 1981, she sailed to the USA and underwent a refit. In 1985, the masts were added so she could utilise sail as a way to save fuel during her voyages. In the same year, Greenpeace began its Pacific campaign against nuclear testing.

A year previously, in 1984, Marshall Islands senator Jeton Anjain had approached Greenpeace and asked for its help to evacuate 300 people from the Rongelap Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The atoll had become contaminated after a nuclear test in 1954, by the US on Bikini Atoll. In May 1985, the Rainbow Warrior arrived at the atoll and spent 11 days relocating the people and their houses to the islets of Mejato and Ebeye on nearby Kwajalein Atoll.

The vessel sailed on to Vanuatu and then on to Auckland where it would remain until it left for Moruroa Atoll leading a flotilla to protest against the French nuclear testing. She never left Auckland after being bombed by French agents. Later she was scuttled at Matauri Bay where the vessel remains as an artificial reef for marine life and divers to explore. Her two masts remain onshore overlooking Dargaville — a silent reminder of the voyages taken and the events of 1985. ¢

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We’re a Whangarei based Repiling Specialist servicing Northland to Auckland. We provide repiling solutions to a diverse range of residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team use the latest equipment and H5 treated timber piles to achieve secure and strong foundations that last.

BIG AND SMALL — WE DO IT ALL Total Repile is a team of repiling specialists dedicated to helping you bring your property back to life. If your foundation needs replacing or if you’re after better views, we’ve got you covered. We pride ourselves on our high level of service and personable approach to all aspects of our family owned and operated business. We aim to exceed expectations ensuring our customers are always satisfied and confident in the work we do.

Homes, Baches, Sheds & Barns, Churches, Marae, Community Halls, Heritage Buildings

If you are planning to renovate, it is important to start with a firm and level foundation before undertaking any works. Failing to do so could be costly.

House Repiling House Lifting Onsite House Moving

Chris Cox piled@totalrepile.co.nz 022 406 1646