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Acknowledging the importance of the Māori New Year, Waipū Primary School students and teachers celebrated Matariki with several activities during the week.
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“We have clans instead of houses, we divided the children into eight groups of clans, and they did various activities,” says principal Julie Turner. “Each activity lasted for around 25 minutes and included things like listening to Matariki stories, participating in Matariki-inspired yoga and planting in the gardens. One group completely weeded the garden, one put compost on, the compost in and the next planted the plants making the garden lovely. “They made Matariki stars and kites and played a game in the hall. There was a whole range of activities, including Whaea Tracey Kirvan, our te reo teacher who teaches all three schools in the area.
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“So far, the year has been difficult with Covid hitting staff at the beginning of the year, and it was important to respect people’s privacy during that time. We were looking forward to a better second term but were hit with the nasty flu, and now we are looking forward to a good term three and spring while getting back to normal. “We do have wonderful relievers who are retired teachers and return to help out when necessary. “Last week saw our speech night, and it was nice to have Mayor Sheryl Mai as one of the judges. Next term will be exciting for the students with all the things we have going on.
We have celebrated Matariki in the past as part of our school culture, but this one was extra special “The day began in the morning coming together for a karakia-prayer and old storytelling. The students did some artwork and fun activities that connected with Māori culture games and artwork. The children played rākau games, and we had a shared hotdog lunch, which was lovely. “We have celebrated Matariki in the past as part of our school culture, but this one was extra special, being the first public holiday. The significance of Matariki has really grown, and we also joined the festival at Bream Bay College.
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“At the Bream Bay festival, our junior and senior kapa haka groups performed throughout the course of the festival. It was a great fundraising opportunity for the various schools selling food. “A substantial amount of time goes into training for kapa haka with our students attending weekly sessions and coming up to a festival, more time is invested. The children did brilliantly at the festival and throughout the year. “Performing in front of a large audience gives them the confidence to get on stage, and all the schools did really well.” ¢
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p Waipū Cove Surf Life Saving Club members Tim and Kath Manning with their daughter Laura at the Toyota Services Northern Region Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence
p Angela Stolwerk took a Distinguished Service Award
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p Ian Godfrey with his wife Sue — Ian received a life membership to Surf Life Saving Northern Region
Surf life savers acknowledged u by Ann van Engelen
The Waipū Cove Surf Life Saving Club attended the Toyota Services Northern Region Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence held at the Aotea Centre in Auckland last Saturday. “Waipū Cove SLSC had finalists in four categories — Innovation of the Year for its Beach Wheels initiative, Volunteer of the Year, Patrol Support of the Year and Rookie Lifeguard of the Year,” says club captain Kath Manning. “We were also in the top three line-up for Club of the Year, with Omaha winning that honour.” Club member Ian Godfrey received a life membership to Surf Life Saving Northern Region. Angela Stolwerk took a Distinguished Service Award, Kath and Tim Manning received Service Awards, Whangārei Heads also received three life memberships and a service award. “I am proud of all our team. Ian has been a surf life saver for 52 years now.
The surf life saving slogan is ‘in it for life’, and he is certainly living that out. Angela has also had a huge commitment to surf life saving for over 35 years.” Laura Manning won the Quiksilver Rookie Lifeguard of the Year for the region. “I joined surf life saving when I was four years old, and I am 13 now. I like doing it with my friends and helping the community. “I surf as well, and we also use the knee boards for rescuing people. They are more buoyant and fast, with lots of handles on them for people to grab a hold of. “As rookies, we are not allowed to do rescues — we support the qualified
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p Hayley, at times, turns dresses into skirts to give items a new lease of life
Restyling old garments u by Ann van Engelen
Bream Bay College student Hayley Griffiths has turned her passion for repurposing unwanted clothing into a thriving business at Coastal Clothing NZ. “I grew up in rural Waipū and went to Waipū Primary School and then moved on to Bream Bay College,” says Hayley. “Last summer, I cleaned out my wardrobe, had a few pieces I didn’t wear anymore and redesigned them instead of throwing them away. I then began selling some of my creations and came up with the name Coastal Clothing NZ. “My idea became really successful. There are a bunch of challenges promoting your business and I took business studies at school. I am doing the Young Enterprise programme too, which is really awesome. I am enjoying meeting other entrepreneurs, and I was up for an award at the midwinter celebration dinner. “At the awards, I had the opportunity to pitch my business idea to other Northland entrepreneurs, which was a
great experience. I am now aiming for the Taniwha Tank Awards Night and hope to take out an award there. “I learned basic sewing skills by taking fabrics up to year 10 at school but didn’t continue because there were so many subjects to choose from and wish I did now. Sewing didn’t work out with my timetable.
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“I looked on Pinterest and created it into a skirt, and people are still asking for that design. I research ideas and often find people requesting items giving me an indication of what my customers want. “I love recycling and reducing space in the landfill, knowing people can enjoy something that others are done
What doesn’t sell, I am going to donate back to people in need. To me, that is local supporting local “People often give me their unused clothes, and I repurpose them into something new, like a dress into a skirt. The first item I recreated was a shirt that I loved the pattern of, but wasn’t something people would buy.
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with as a more sustainable fashion. At the moment, I just work with women’s clothing, because according to market research, that sells best. “I am CoastalclothingNZ on all platforms such as Facebook, and I
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Midwinter joy for the heart u by Liz Clark
In gardens nationwide, the telltale splash of yellow jonquils foretelling the coming of spring will be in full, glorious display. A member of the Narcissus family, jonquils flower from midwinter to spring, then die back in summer, ready for the next flowering the following winter. Smaller than daffodils, the flowers range from yellow to white and are scented. The stems display at least two to three blooms on each. The leaves are tube-like with rounded tips and are different from other daffodil varieties. Jonquils are one the easiest bulbs to grow, especially for anyone new to gardening. They’re easy care once established; usually, a matter of plant, nurture then allowed to increase at the
base of deciduous trees or wild corners of the garden. They’re also perfect for planting in tubs around courtyards and smaller gardens for some winter colour. It also means a ready source of cut flowers to brighten the interior and bring some colourful cheer for a few days in a vase. When planting in the garden during autumn, choose a warm, sunny site for your new bulbs. Good drainage is essential for successful bulb growth; it will prevent them from rotting after planting. Jonquils can be planted in most soil types, preferably pH6–6.5, which is slightly acidic. Add in aged
compost and manure for robust, vigorous growth before planting. Plant the bulbs, with the pointed side upwards at 10–15cm deep, spaced at 15cm apart, then cover. Add blood and bone or a commercially sold bulb fertiliser, available at local garden stores. Water well and then mulch carefully with a layer of pea straw or bark chips. After flowering, allow the leaves to die back without pruning: these are needed for the following year’s growth. Once established, jonquils will provide colour every winter and can naturalise if left undisturbed for several years. It is
advisable to lift the bulbs every three to four years and divide the clumps, then replant. For planting in tubs, choose six or seven healthy bulbs and plant in good quality, free-draining potting mix. The container needs to be a minimum diameter of 400mm to accommodate the bulbs. For cut flowers, avoid mixing the jonquils with other flowers as they have a latex-like sap, which affects other blooms. Change the water daily and add a drop of bleach and a small amount of sugar to prolong the blooms. For more information, visit your local nursery or search online. ¢
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Zivana Pauling has been interested in art since she was a young child and now enjoys helping other people learn to paint at her Van Gogh and Vino events. “I was one of those horse-mad people as a child and was obsessed with drawing horses on my school books whenever I could,” says Zivana. “I had a break from art when I was at university, and revisited it when I was on my OE. I eventually took it up again doing portrait commissions and selling my art. I enjoy the detailed work of pet portraits, which I do with pastel pencils, and hyper-realism, but I love the loose style where I can get a bit more creative. “I like working with mixed media and different mediums to see how they react together through various techniques. It is
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gap and decided to bring it to Ruakākā and started doing the events at the Land and Sea cafe at One Tree Point.” Zivana also offers Van Gogh events in Whangārei at Dickens Inn and Roost twice a month. “My classes are beginner-friendly with step-by-step painting instructions given over a couple of hours. Everyone paints the same scene and you can have a glass of wine, and catch up with people in a different kind of way. You can also buy snacks from the bar. “It is a nice midweek thing that breaks the week up quite nicely and is
p Zivana Pauling is teaching art in beginner steps through her Van Gogh and Vino classes
I noticed there was a gap in the Whangārei area for art lessons, so I decided to create the events for people to come along and learn from me fun being able to push the envelope a bit and get creative without having to make a piece look real. It is nice to interpret life differently through art. “Van Gogh and Vino began in the USA and was adopted by New Zealand as a way to help people learn to paint. I noticed there was a gap in the Whangārei area for art lessons, so I decided to create the events for people to come along and learn from me. “I wanted to expand from doing it for myself and my studio alone and I saw the
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something enjoyable to do in the winter as well. My next event in Ruakākā is on Wednesday, July 20, and we are painting Cape Brett. “People are loving the classes. It is awesome to see them do what they thought they couldn’t do. Some students haven’t picked up a paintbrush since primary school, and they are walking out with something they love. People can go to Van Gogh & Vino NZ on Facebook and @Zivanaart on Instagram for more information.” ¢
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Masters of Metal & wood Making the classics rock u by Andy Bryenton
Old steel is big business in the world of classic and custom cars, with a nostalgic and creative following turning yesterday’s transport into rolling works of art. There’s a divide between those who see their classics as an investment to be tucked away and those who believe that they are the curators of a rolling, living ‘museum’ taking design and history to the streets. However, all agree that preserving the vehicles of yesteryear is worthwhile and brings joy to those who
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Masters of Metal & wood Carving a rich heritage u by Andy Bryenton
Humankind discovered very early that wood could be shaped into tools, but shortly after came the realisation that wood could transform two-dimensional art into the semblance of reality. Egyptian children of the dynastic era played with wooden toys depicting charioteers, boatmen and wild animals. Similar carvings accompanied the mummified dead on their journey to the afterlife. However, the oldest surviving wood carving suggests that people made art with wood before the ice age. The Shigir Idol is 11,500 years old and was found in a peat bog in Russia. The nature of wood means that it eventually decays away, so such a find indicates that the concept of wooden art may be as old as cave painting, simply less durable. Carving is painstaking and can render incredible detail, making the process of creation which lends itself to the devotional art of religion and faith. From tiny and intricately carved icons depicting saints and angels to the ornate and evocative ritual masks of West Africa, wood carving has helped people envision other worlds. Similarities also abound; though worlds apart, the Māori and Norse cultures both carved meaningful, evocative prow and stern pieces for their oceangoing vessels and erected carved posts depicting supernatural beings, ancestors and gods near their dwellings. The role of a master carver was one of
great respect in cultures as varied as ancient China, the indigenous Pacific Northwest and the Pacific Islands. Of all these examples, one of the most fascinating is the tradition from our own country. Māori wood carvings depict a style utterly unique in the world, and the way these intricate, aesthetically striking works encode history and ancestry is enlightening. The use of wood carving to provide a pictorial record to support oratory is both an artistic and technical accomplishment. Today, this form of carving is enjoying a renaissance, as more people learn the skills required to carry on the tradition. It’s the same worldwide, as many other cultures seek to preserve their wood carving heritage. Locally, the region has many students and masters of the craft, and many civic buildings, marae and art galleries boast examples of wood carving masterpieces. One luminary of wood carving is the late Kerry Strongman, who worked in swamp kauri, producing striking, large pieces which gained him international acclaim. From marae to embassies and even the front office of this newspaper, Kerry’s art continues to inspire and delight to this day. ¢
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SCHOOL’S OUT Fun family fortnight u by Amy Fifita
Make these school holidays memorable by spending time with your loved ones creating exciting and quality memories. Drop your canine companion off at one of Klipped’s two locations in Whangārei and Kamo, so that you can take your family somewhere yonder. The team prides itself on a vibrant atmosphere. Head off to Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary, home to three species of big cats under threat in the wild. Experience these majestic felines’ rarity and personalities on a special tour with a unique perspective. Botanica Whangārei is a maze of native ferns, cacti and a scenic conservatory including subtropical flora. It is free for your family to explore. Be fascinated by Whangārei’s Clapham’s National Clock Museum, enjoy the timepieces and be entertained by the new Rolling Ball Clock kinetic sculpture.
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Boarding (long or short term) Grooming
Pet food (biscuits, raw, treats) Pet supplies
Share a meal at Ruakākā with various eateries to relish. Two Birds Cafe is an excellent venue for breakfast or lunch. It offers children’s, breakfast and lunch menus and a large selection of hot and cold beverages. If you want to enjoy a great beverage with lunch or dinner, visit Porthouse Bar and Eatery. There’s a range of children’s meals, snacks, shared platters, hearty meals and sweet delights on offer. Have a day of rejuvenation with a massage or beauty therapy day at Ruakākā’s Naturalis. The team will spoil your fancies at the salon or pamper yourself with a Lolly Bag — a selection of products that can be applied at home. Celebrate history at Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society with
After a quick bite for lunch or a hearty dinner? The Porthouse has it all – a fresh, wholesome menu loaded with kiwi favourites.
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stories to share about maritime, birdlife, Māori culture and much more from this seaside town. Enhance the mind at Mangawhai Books and Gifts with something to read or a game to p The Rolling Ball Clock kinetic sculpture beside Clapham’s Clock Museum in Whangārei play with your family. If you feel creative, it has a multitude to set up and tidy after your child’s of art supplies to choose from for magical soirée. Head south to Auckland to experience you to make beauty come alive on a canvas. winter on the slopes at Snow Planet. Engage in your children’s imagination It is advised to book in advance to in home comfort with Kids Dream revel in the snow-packed environment. Parties. You can arrange a do-it- Equipment can be hired on-site and has yourself kit or leave it to the experts activities for all ages to enjoy. ¢
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p Rebecca Johnstone harvests the plant she needs for her Mauri Essence Skin & Hair products from the bush near her home with her son Falcon
Thankful for nature u by Ann van Engelen
Rebecca Johnstone believes in positive affirmations, and living off-grid has taken an idea to create natural hair products and face cream and is seeing spectacular results. “My products are a natural plantbased serum,” says Rebecca. “It is crazy how it started. My partner Tahi and I are high school sweethearts and have been together since we were 16. We have five children and live offgrid near the Waipū Caves and love it. We chose this lifestyle because Tahi’s boss presented the opportunity to us
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successful business and kept repeating positive affirmations around that.” Rebecca has 15 years of hairdressing experience and now stays home to care for her family. “We live in the forest, and I do a lot of walking, and out of the blue, the thought came that I should try and make a curl cream product for myself. I focussed on
plants in New Zealand that he was trying to find. “One plant in his background is an epiphyte and is abundant on our land. I decided to mix it with tea tree oil and see what happened. I infused the two plants, and it was an epic fail, because tea tree oil is very strong, and it didn’t smell good.
I am a believer in the law of attraction and manifestation and always give thanks for the things we don’t have
as he works on the property, and it is amazing. “I am a believer in the law of attraction and manifestation and always give thanks for the things we don’t have. I really believe that what you believe in will come true. I don’t worry about the details — I just keep believing. “I wanted a successful business, and they say what you think is what you get. Every day, I thanked the universe for my
that and then started getting ideas, and being of Māori descent, I wondered what was used many years ago. “Kawakawa and tea tree are the number one most-used plants, but to me, that wasn’t very original as everyone does kawakawa. I googled tea tree and a random article came up of a guy who was trying to make a fragrance from New Zealand native plants, and he had a list of scented
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“My affirmations kept me going and I used the plant by itself. What I saw was when the plant was infused with the fresh water, it began turning into a pearl essence colour and you saw the finer chemical separating it like veins. “I started recording it and thought I was on to something, and even then, I had to fight negative thoughts of it succeeding. I thanked the universe for my success and developments, and
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p After researching label and packaging requirements, Rebecca began her business venture
p Rebecca loves everything about nature and living off-grid in the bush near Waipū Caves
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p Particular measures and time frames are used for the plant to extract the nutrients needed for Rebecca’s serum
I came up with the Mauri Essence label because mauri is the Māori word for essence or life source. The name came from a story I heard, The Blanket of Promise when it was completed and on my hair, I loved it straight away. “I still didn’t know much about the plant, so I researched more and found our culture used it in certain things but not how I used it. I was at a pause, figuring out where to next when an article came up regarding the finer chemical make-up of the plant. I knew one of them, like carotenoids and down the names like vitamin E and tocotrienols and researched each item individually. “They used this plant for everything in the old days — it absorbs things and grows from the mist and rain, and it has very good nutrients. When I finished making the cream, I took before and after photos and put it on my face. In two days, you could see the lines on my face beginning to disappear, and then I had 15 people of all ages with different hair and skin types try it.” Once Rebecca got the feedback she was after she began packaging
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her products and started her business calling it Mauri Essence Skin & Hair. “I am in the process of patenting my formulas and have a lot of questions that I can’t answer yet. The hair cream has shea butter and apricot kernel oil in it that is infused over a period of time. The serum is infused with fresh water, and goes through different processes while sitting for a period of time. “I came up with the Mauri Essence label because mauri is the Māori word for essence or life source. The name came from a story I asked an aunty to share with me that I had heard about that nanny told her as a little girl called The Blanket of Promise. It relates to the plant as well. “It talks about sky father Ranginui and mother earth Papatūānuku, and after their great separation, Ranginui had promised that he would look over Papatūānuku forever. The mist that we see today is a manifestation
of the mauri essence that they share between one another, and my plant is made up of the rain and the mist. “I told her I asked for the story because of my idea, and for her, it was special because nanny had told her that one day the story would make sense to her and my asking about the mist story was just that. “In the old days, the plant I found was used for many things. My skin is looking really good, and it is nice to know it also helps behind the skin, and it is spectacular. It is the processing that takes the longest while I wait for the goodies to come out. “I checked with all the correct industry departments to ensure I knew what I was doing and am in the midst of patenting my product. The labelling also took a bit of research, and my website lists all the information on the benefits of the active plant compounds. Some of it is really neat stuff.
“What I really want people to realise is that in life, the whole positive thinking and really believing what you put your mind to can manifest. If you keep thinking positive and trying things will work. What you think and what you feel is what you attract into your life. “I sell online at Facebook or m a u r i e s s e n c e s k i n a n d h a i r. c o m and upload my videos on Tekpf, my TikTok account. Tekpf stands for my children Taegen, Estelle, Kruz, Phoenix and Falcon. “We absolutely love living in Waipū amongst the trees and bush. It is another level of living in nature. What can you say when you wake up in the morning surrounded by trees and tūī singing. “Harvesting the plant and making it is something very special to me. I do everything with love and give thanks to nature as I harvest. I hope people try my product and love it and that it benefits them in a huge way.” ¢
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Poolside at Marsden Cove Poolside is a new business recently opened in Marsden Cove. “The Poolside shop is a bright and wellstocked space, which has a full range of spa and swimming pool chemicals to service customers’ pools,” says owner Brent Coutts. “My wife Vanessa and I moved to the area recently from Auckland, and last Christmas saw a real need for a pool shop. We wanted to save people having to drive out of the area for their pool needs and supplies. I built a commercial building in Marsden City, the industrial area of
“This meter analyses customers’ water samples and prints out a suggested dosage and type of chemical to be used to keep their pools in pristine condition. “There is no guesswork, and no need to have a chemistry degree to understand how to sanitise your pool. “Our team also offer a full valet service, and in severe cases, a Green Pool Rescue Service to return long-forgotten pools to their former glory.
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Poolside is offering free water testing to every customer and uses a really cool little electronic tester called a spin meter
Marsden Cove, and it made sense to open the shop here. “We have a lot of industry experience, and the brands behind us have incredible experience to help us set the business up.” Brent has been in the bathroom industry for around 35 years, and a team member has been in the spa polo industry for 20 years. “Poolside is offering free water testing to every customer and uses a really cool little electronic tester called a spin meter.
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“Alongside the BioGuard chemicals, Poolside also has a range of Davey water pumps, filtration and Microlene water treatment systems for the agricultural industry, as well as access to sump and fire fighting pumps for industrial uses. “But wait, there’s more. We also sell spa pools and swim spas, and we have a range of 15 spa pools in stock right now. Two working spa pools are on display in the shop, and we have some awesome opening specials.
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p Based in Marsden Cove, the team at Poolside have many years of industry experience
“A swim spa pool is arriving shortly and will be complemented with aluminium pergola and sun umbrellas at a later date.” This new business needs your support. The business owners identified a need for this type of service business in the local area, are locals themselves, and have a passion for servicing customers to a high standard.
“The shop is open now, but an official opening is scheduled for July 30, where coffee carts and a sausage sizzle will be available all day. Come on in, or check out our Facebook page. We are running a competition until July 30 to get as many likes and shares as we can and are offering four $250 petrol vouchers as prizes.” ¢
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We have experience in spa pool manufacturing, servicing and installations, as well as an in-depth knowledge of water chemistry and a strong desire to help our customers maintain their swimming and spa pools in pristine condition for year-round enjoyment.
We have a new shop in Marsden Cove which will service the whole of the Bream Bay area right from Mangawhai to Whangarei and as far west as the Kaipara Harbour. Our shop is open 6 days a week and is staffed by energetic and knowledgeable staff, and if we can’t answer your question, we’ll find a solution for you in consultation with one of our trusted supply partners.
We’re associated with the highly regarded brands of Bioguard and Poolside for water chemistry, and Davey for water pumps and filtration equipment. Both these supply partners have expressed a strong desire to support the development of our business and we feel privileged to have their support. We have a bright and well stocked shop to cater for all your water and chemistry needs, as well as a full valet and water treatment service and a maintenance division to service your pumping and filtration equipment.
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