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The sport of clay
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Otamatea High School clay target team travelled to Kaitāia last week as part of the Northland Secondary School Clay Target Competition.
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“It is an annual competition run in association with Sport Northland, Fish and Game and NZ Clay Target Association,” says parent support Phil Cotching. “Around 10 Northland schools regularly compete with teams of five students at a time, scoring for both individual and team places on competition days. The results of each event count towards an overall score for the year’s event. “There are five competition days spread throughout the year, and students travel to different clay target clubs to compete. These range from
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“They are lucky enough to have Richard Westlake, the New Zealand skeet team representative, on board as a coach. He has a purpose-built clay target facility on his farm near Maungatūroto that provides an excellent and close place for the students to have their weekly practices. “As the students progress in the sport, the competition really heats up, with the top shooters only missing a few targets all day. The key to success being good technique, concentration and consistency. “To their credit, the Otamatea lads are nearing this level in only their second
As the students progress in the sport, the competition really heats up Kaitāia in the Far North to Mangapai near Whangārei. “It can make for a big day as registration and safety briefings start at 9am, and depending on the location, can mean an early start with the travel. “Students compete mostly in DTL, which means down-the-line clay targets, but there is also a section for skeet. “Otamatea High School put a team of keen students and parent helpers together for last year’s competition. They were all juniors aged under 16 years old at the time and were new to the sport, but they took to it well.
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season, so they are knuckling down with more regular practices and fine-tuning of technique. “As Otamatea is a relatively small school, they can only field one team but they are all super keen and have posted some good scores this year already on competition days. “They hope to grow the team with more junior members later this year to keep the momentum going and develop some talent.” Scores from each clay target shooting competition day can be found on the Sport Northland website. Go to sporty.co.nz/ secondaryschoolclaytargetshooting. ¢
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The closely fought 2022 Northpower EPro8 Challenge finals saw Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School and Whangārei Heads School crowned champions. Whangārei Heads won the Year 7–8 title, while St Francis took out the Year 5–6 contest. Saint Francis Xavier students, who come from areas such as Kaipara, Mangawhai and Ruakākā. Both teams successfully built a sound system from a coil, magnets and a cardboard cone. Whangārei Heads also created a tracking spotlight, and St Francis built part of an electric drum kit. Second and third place in the Year 7–8 event went to Mahurangi College and Kamo Intermediate, while Hurupaki Primary was second in the Year 5–6 competition and Kaurihohore School was third. Ruakākā School Year 5–6 placed fifth in the event. “I was impressed with the calibre of the finalists,” says Northpower Community Outreach facilitator Arriane Christie. “The finals were watched by around 100 teachers and parents, and they were treated to a great contest after 18 schools had previously competed in the semi-finals. I want to congratulate all the students that participated in the EPro8 Challenge, from the school’s internal events to the grand finals, and especially the finalists. It is a huge achievement that they can all be very proud of. “All of the teams displayed great teamwork, dedication, excitement and
drive, and it was a real thrill to see young people enjoying themselves while learning. “Northpower can see that sponsoring this event provides a real benefit to students and schools. It gives students a great opportunity to get involved with and learn about science, technology, engineering and maths in a practical way.” EPro8 convenor Andrew Thiele was also enthused about the calibre of the students competing. “Kamo Intermediate School hosted the event very well, and we appreciated their efforts,” he says. “Because so many schools had run internal events in the lead up to the competition, the students and teachers were really engaged and even better prepared than in previous years. “You could see that the extra practice had really helped, but this couldn’t have happened without the ongoing support of Northpower. There was very little margin between the teams, and that made for an exciting finish in the finals. There was a really positive energy in the room. “EPro8 is all about giving students opportunities, and we are hopeful some schools in the next year will be able to
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experienced during 2021,” says Northland Inc Destination general manager, Tania Burt. “After what has been a difficult time for our visitor industry, we are pleased to collaborate with Air New Zealand once again. “This time to deliver a tool which provides value to consumers planning a trip to Tai Tokerau Northland while supporting our operators to showcase their offering.
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Jason Dawson, Air New Zealand Regional Affairs manager, says that the airline was excited to partner with Northland Inc to help their customers get the most out of their Northland experience. “Northland has a lot to offer visitors. With Trip Starter, travellers can select their favourite activities, save the curated list of trip picks, and share a link or PDF to their social channels to inspire their friends and family.” The Northland Air New Zealand Trip Starter tool is now live on the Air New Zealand website, accessible via the Whangarei and Bay of Islands destination pages and directly through tripstarter. airnewzealand.co.nz/northland. ¢
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Nature-inspired jewellery
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Kimi Bolten-Stewart was a school teacher who wanted a career change, so she turned her hobby of making sustainable feather and leaf jewellery into a thriving business. “I lived at Whangaroa Harbour and made bead jewellery and always gave it away for gifts,” says Kimi. “I am a teacher and careers adviser and found that I wanted a change of profession. A few people told me to focus on my jewellery as I was regularly at the Packhouse Market in Kerikeri. “I continued to work as a sports teacher at Whangaroa until I moved to Kaiwaka recently to be closer to my father and children. I absolutely love it here. The sunset and the sunrises are stunning, and I am enjoying doing photography while out walking the river and going to the beaches. “Creating a business from a passionate hobby and redirecting my career pathway has been a great move. I mostly make earrings and sell my photographs. My photography includes birds, and I have a selection of photos with an old wooden dinghy on the water. “All my feathers for my jewellery are sustainably and ethically sourced from native and exotic species. One of my suppliers is a Māori enterprise. My fittings are stainless steel and, at times, sterling silver. “I use recycled rubber for the backs of my designs and paint them with acrylic
paint. I don’t use any machines at all. I cut and paint everything by hand. People love the detail and designs. At present, I make mostly earrings and will add more necklaces and anklets during summer. “I have always been passionate about recycling feathers because I love birds and feel a real affinity with them and nature. I select a combination of colour coordinated feathers to match each pair of earrings and often use more than one feather. “My three ranges include recycled rubber and feathers, feathers only and painted leaves. I also have a mix of leaves, including the silver fern, kauri and pōhutukawa. My second most popular item is my resin painted kauri leaves. “With my photography, I have a selection of photos with an old wooden dinghy on the water and birds, such as one of a kingfisher resting on the end of the boat. “I went to my first Mangawhai Tavern Market last weekend and hope to alternate with the Mangawhai Community Market at the school so I can meet people. “I will also be at the Sunday Waipū Boutique Market once a month, and I am
p Kimi Bolten-Stewart turns leaves and sustainably collected bird feathers of all types into collectable earrings and jewellery
p Kimi often uses recycled rubber for the backing of her jewellery pieces before adding specially selected feathers
also at the Waipū Street Market. People can follow me on my Kimi’s Kollectic Jewellery Facebook page. I have met
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Gardens never sleep u by Liz Clark
Winter is on its chilly way, and it’s time to put away the tools and pack up for the season — right? While the not-so-keen might be leaving the garden to do its own thing until next spring, those wanting winter produce will be getting on with the job. Usually, the vegetable list that comes to mind is a relatively narrow one, or it used to be. Gone are the days of cabbages, turnips and a few other restrictive vegetable crops — there’s a lot more than can be grown beyond root crops and brassicas. Now is the time to get the soil preparation done if you haven’t already. Raised beds are ideal for keeping the soil temperature a few degrees warmer than planting directly into the ground. For clay-based soils, getting the soil raised by adding compost and organic matter will improve your plants’ chances of survival. It will encourage earthworm activity and avoid the poor drainage issues associated with clay. There’s still plenty of opportunity for starting vegetable seeds in trays or pots if you’re planning to have some of the smaller carrot varieties, cool weather lettuce and herbs available from seed suppliers. If you’re in an area where frosts are prevalent, use a cloche to protect your seedlings from damage. Slugs and snails will also be out in force at this time of the year, so use an appropriate bait to protect the plants. Earlier, I mentioned carrots could be planted in pots. Use a 30cm deep container with good quality soil or potting mix. Sprinkle a small amount of carrot seed on the surface, then gently cover. Do several pots the same to give a constant supply. Mesclun lettuce will grow happily in a pot on the doorstep or the deck. Plant one or two seeds into each pot and cover. Ensure the emerging seedlings are protected from slugs and snails. You can also plant mini cauliflower, dill, lavender, basil, sage, chives and edible flower varieties to keep the supply going through winter. In the garden, once all the soil preparation is done — it’s planting time. Plant cool-season broccoli, kale, cabbage, mizuna, onions, leeks, winter peas and celery. There’s more, of course; use an online planting guide for more information. ¢
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Kaiwaka library refreshed
May 20 2022
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The Kaiwaka Library is currently receiving an external fresh coat of paint to give the building protection and a new lease of life before winter. “The team from Coast to Coast Painters sanded down the whole outside and want the completed project to be a good example for the township due to the building’s history,” says librarian Wendy Howard. “Many years ago, it was the site of the local post office. I have many people older than me come and tell stories of how they used to visit the post office when they were little children around 60 years ago. “Being on the corner of the main highway, the library is a nice central
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selection for children and teenagers going through to adults. “We stock fiction and non-fiction as well as large print for those who struggle to see the smaller type. “I enjoy being the librarian, and I enjoy buying books for others to read. I have always been a big book person. I try to cater for everyone’s reading interests and manage to read about 90 books a year myself. “We have a large diversity of people who come. Sometimes a library visit is a person’s only social outing for the
I enjoy being the librarian, and I enjoy buying books for others to read. I have always been a big book person location with good parking and the public toilets next door. We are across the road from the Four Square, Eutopia Cafe and the Dutch cheese shop. “People who are stopping in Kaiwaka can use the new underpass and walking bridges to get to us or to Eutopia cafe and the cheese shop. The new bridges opened on March 26, and they are a nice addition to the township. “Our range of books starts with titles suitable for toddlers and young children until they graduate to reading by themselves and then we have a huge
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week. I am the same, and I love chatting to people — the library is where I do my socialising. “It is fun seeing the very young children come in. They have no social filters when they are little, and come out with all sorts of comments. It is nice to have homeschooling mums having time with their children too. While the children are choosing books or having quiet reading time, the mums can have a chat with other people. “I am also a Justice of the Peace, and I put the sign in the window when I am in and post on the Kaiwaka Library
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p David Just discovered through abstract painting he can achieve pleasing works of art
p David is looking forward to showing people at his art taster workshop next week how simple it can be to paint
Workshops encourage creativity u by Ann van Engelen
There are three Saturdays left during May and June to try your hand at abstract art, drawing or printmaking alongside Mangawhai artists who are hosting a series of taster workshops. With limited places, the classes designed to encourage people aged 18 and above will be hosted at the Mangawhai Artists Workspace behind the Mangawhai Artists Gallery in Moir Street, Mangawhai. “We are keen to get more people involved in our vibrant, creative Mangawhai art community, so we set up the Saturday workshops for people to give it a go,” says Marion Bilton, one of the learning coordinators from Mangawhai Artists. The upcoming workshops are abstract art with David Just on May 28, drawing with Jean Fountain on June 11, and collagraphic
printmaking with Nicola Everett on June 18. “I have been in the building industry for 40 odd years producing studio vinyls and special finishes on commercial jobs,” says David. “I began doing a white base with a dark colour over it so you could see through it. I then started painting on glass, and I met a guy in our car club doing acrylic pours, and that interested me. “I wanted some for my place and thought I could do it myself. I progressed to watching videos to learn the different techniques and gained a lot of experience seeing what each thing would do differently for my own pictures.
“I couldn’t paint to save myself until I discovered that abstract has no rules. That opened the door for me to do my own thing, although I didn’t know what my own thing was or what I wanted. “As soon as I put something on a canvas, I learned what I didn’t want. You learn a lot of skills by making mistakes and fixing them. I filled my place up with art and did a couple of exhibitions, and Mangawhai Artists Gallery approached me to do some tutoring. “I am looking forward to showing people how to put a picture over the top of a pleasant background and how to get it in the right order. It can seem daunting, but once you start and manipulate
the paint to do what you want, it is fun and creative. Every picture will be different. “I am looking forward to showing people how easy art is with prime colours, a brush and pallet knife — it is a neat experience. It is only paint, splatter it on there, and there you go.” The classes are largely funded by a Creative Communities Scheme grant from Creative New Zealand — there is a fee of $10 payable by the student. If this is a barrier to participation, a donor will pay the fee. To secure one of the limited workshop spaces or for more details, go to mangawhaiartists.co.nz. ¢
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The Zonta Club of Mangawhai is inviting people to save the date for the annual Zonta Charity Ball Dinner and Auction coming up on Saturday, July 2, at the Hakaru Hall. “Zonta Mangawhai is a service club that works towards empowering women and girls in our community, nationally and internationally and we meet monthly at the Mangawhai Golf Club,” says Zonta’s Service chair Alison Dunlop. “Zonta International is a global organisation of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.
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“We are excited to be able to host the upcoming ball again and are always grateful for the support we receive from the community. We have hosted the ball for a number of years now, and it is a very popular event. “The funds raised from the night go towards two awards that we have — The Spirit of Adventure and The Second Chance Scholarship. “For the Spirit of Adventure, we sponsor young ladies to go on the ship as a leadership experience. The Second Chance Scholarship allows a woman to further her studies which may have been curtailed due to family or life events. It is a step up and helps them to continue their studies and get back into their vocation. “We have seen many grateful individuals. The girls who go on the Spirit of Adventure develop and grow remarkably from when we first interview them to returning from the experience. “This year, the theme of the ball is Mardi Gras with the tagline ‘Masks and bling is a Mardi Gras thing’. On the night, people dress up and enjoy an evening of good food, good company and great music. ALL TOP
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“The Auckland cover band the Renegades are coming with their wide range of music. It will be great to see everyone get into the spirit of the night. It is always a lively, energetic evening, and when people leave, they always ask when the next ball will be. “Local community members and businesses donate fantastic prizes for the auction including travel, and a nine-course degustation dinner for eight people. The dinner attracts a lot of banter as people come back annually
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A wage for waking u by Amy Fifita
Before the popularity of alarm clocks, you could pay a knockerupper to rouse you out of bed and off to work in the morning. The legitimate profession was primarily popular in England and Ireland, but the idea minorly travelled across the globe. An extensive range of occupations, needing to be punctual for their jobs would use knocker-uppers. Initially, knocking on client doors changed and varied by person, using peashooters, sticks or telephone calls to wake clients. The original method changed because the sound woke up neighbouring houses that hadn’t paid for the service. Workers needed them because lateness could result in income loss or dismissal. Factory-based businesses required employees to be there at set times, or they could receive docked pay. It wasn’t restricted to shift work. Highly educated professionals such as doctors and lawyers would pay for the service. Knocker-uppers were known to stay awake all night or used some form of alarm to rouse themselves. Being a lowimpact job, the profession was taken up by police and the elderly and not restricted to gender or age. The era of knocker-uppers ended when alarm clocks became affordable,
more reliable and accessible. However, there were accounts of the role still existing in England until the 1970s. In New York, the idea was adapted by a 23-year-old businesswoman of Service Please Incorporated, offering the human alarm clock service. She would wake herself using an alarm clock and proceed to telephone her clients. A 1927 New Zealand newspaper mentions a night-watchman who would wake guests at the boarding houses. Visitors would write their wake up time on slates for him to know when to summon them. It would be easy to presume that society did not have alarm clocks. However, the water alarm clock, sounding daily at dusk and dawn, was invented in 427 BC by the Greek philosopher Plato. It was followed by fellow Greek, Ctesibius, who designed a water alarm clock that could be set by the owner. In an age reliant on technology to wake us, would we have hired these respected workers to get us to work on time? ¢
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p Marta got inspiration for her business name Pinenut Bakery from the pine nut grove next door to her home
The Polish baker u by Ann van Engelen
Marta Dobrowolska-Mendak arrived from Poland with her husband Jarek in 2014 for a work opportunity and now, based in Ruakākā, she enjoys sharing her baked delicacies through Pinenut Bakery. “Our first trip was in 2008 when Jarek came to New Zealand on an international exchange with his workplace,” says Marta. “It was a real adventure, and in 2014 he was offered a two-year role based in Auckland, and we came back and have been here for eight years now. It is lovely here — the weather is
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“In Poland our cuisine is full of sourdough bread, it is a big part of our diet. We have bakeries every 20 metres down the streets and sandwiches are a big part of our diet and we also use the bread with a dip or as a side. “We have bread with everything, including using it to finish off soups and gravy on the plate after dinner because
there is a real science to working with the dough. “It is basically flour, water and salt with a long fermentation process. I started with a sourdough starter, which is now three years old. You look after it like a child or a pet. There were lots of lessons to learn with the seasons, humidity and temperature changes.
In the beginning, we sold our products by word of mouth and then went to the Waipū Street Market opposite to Poland. It has two months of a hot, dry summer, and then the rest of the year is cold, windy and rainy indoor weather. “We have three young children, and they are a big reason that we want to stay here instead of returning to Europe. Jarek works in finance, and another opportunity came up and moved to Ruakākā. I started making bread when our youngest started kindergarten.
with the much colder temperatures, our diet contains more fat. We eat sandwiches for breakfast and morning tea and don’t toast the bread. “I found it difficult to find bread I liked here in New Zealand and had to change our diet. I could get sourdough in some places in Auckland, but when we moved here, we missed it again so we decided to bake our own. It took us a long time to get the recipe right as
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“The conditions around long fermentation need to be accurate as it has to be really bubbly. We eventually got to the point of consistent bread quality and started sharing what we made with our neighbours and friends. “People loved it, and we started getting feedback that the bread is beautiful with a lovely crust, and they didn’t need to toast it all the time. I used to work in the recruitment industry,
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p Marta creates a variety of Polish style sourdough breads and buns for her family and customers
p As a member of the Waipū Rural Roving Market, Marta enjoys taking her products to different locations each month
p Based in Ruakākā, Marta Dobrowolska-Mendak began making sourdough bread for her family because she couldn’t source the bread they were used to
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My baking day starts in the afternoon as the dough needs to be folded every 15 minutes. You keep the starter warm and not overheated, and it ferments for three hours before I shape it
and when our third child was ready for kindergarten, I missed doing something for myself. “Living in rural Ruakākā, I thought it would be nice to work for myself and at my own pace, so we decided to try and sell the bread. I came up with the name Pinenut Bakery because a property next door to us is planted with pine nut trees, and that is the first thing that came to my mind. “In the beginning, we sold our products by word of mouth and then went to the Waipū Street Market and the monthly Waipū Rural Roving Market. “We invested in a big oven and mixing machine last year, and the business has grown. I started with bread and added baguettes as the next step. The bread isn’t actually sour, it is called sourdough because of the fermentation process, and I have a lot more to explore. “The good thing with sourdough is it won’t mould as it is salt, water and flour. There is no yeast as it has a natural
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fermentation and takes 12–16 hours to grow the starter. “My baking day starts in the afternoon as the dough needs to be folded every 15 minutes. You keep the starter warm and not overheated, and it ferments for three hours before I shape it. “The final proofing can take three hours before baking, so ultimately it is a two-day process per loaf, so people can’t order it the day before as I bake to order. “The natural fermentation helps produce protein, minerals and vitamins, and the starter is a colony of healthy, good bacteria that is known to be good for your stomach. “I bake in the late evening because the sourdough needs to cool down for at least six hours once it is baked. I pack the products in the morning without the risk of losing the delicious crust, which can happen when you put it warm in a bag. “A loaf of bread can easily last four days before it starts drying out if stored correctly. Many people freeze their
bread and are happy how it regains its freshness once thawed. “People then asked me to make traditional Polish baking, which is sweet bread and breads with filling. I also experiment with filled buns and big pretzels that are popular with children. “My unsold bread and baguettes are made into croutons and crisps, which I infuse with rosemary oil, salt and garlic. My bread is at the Logan MacLean store in Waipū and the Land and Sea Cafe in Marsden Cove, and Frenchie’s Kitchen also use my bread. “I also supply restaurants like Aqua at the Hundertwasser Museum in Whangārei. Word of mouth makes a big difference in a small community, and that is one of the keys to success. “Running a business here is so easy compared to our homeland. I can do what I enjoy and don’t have to worry about business complications as we did in Poland. “Getting council certification here was an easy process compared to
there. I was nervous, as with every test, but it was straightforward with a lot of common sense and solutions available if you had a problem. “Going to the markets has certainly made me feel involved in the community, and I have got to know lots of people. I have connected with other producers at the Rural Roving Market Waipū, which is on the first Friday of every month, and it is like having workmates and connecting with your peers. “The location changes every month and is advertised on the Rural Roving Market — Waipū or Pinenut Bakery Facebook page. I also have my pinenutbakery.co.nz website and deliver from Langs Beach to One Tree Point three times weekly. “We are so pleased that we moved to New Zealand and found this area — we love it here. In Poland, we lived near the mountains but the air quality was very different. We love living here, in the countryside and near the beaches — it is a totally different world.” ¢
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Magic slice u by Deb Wright
This is the easiest slice on earth to make; the hardest thing to do is to crush the biscuit crumbs. INGREDIENTS 1 packet of Super Wine biscuits (250g) or any plain biscuits you may have in your cupboard 175g melted butter 1 cup chocolate chips milk or dark chocolate 1 cup desiccated coconut — can be shredded but I don’t tend to have that in the pantry very often 1 cup of sultanas or any other dried fruit you prefer 1 cup slivered almonds 1 can sweetened condensed milk
METHOD Crush biscuit into crumbs and add melted butter — mix well. Line a slice tin with baking paper and tip in the biscuit mixture. Push to the edges and flatten. Scatter over, in layers, the chocolate chips, coconut, dried fruit and almonds — then pour over the can of condensed milk. Bake at 180C for 25–35 minutes or until golden, then let it cool in the tin. Enjoy. ¢
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u by Ann van Engelen
Friends Jo Samuel, Jules Palmer and Jo Moselen established A Graceful Undertaking to offer personalised service with sustainable solutions after realising there was a need for a more empathetic funeral service. “We have been friends for more than three decades and found we had spent significant time supporting family and friends when someone was dying or had died,” says Jo Samuel. “We realised what we wanted was often not achievable, and we had a conversation about providing funeral services ourselves. A big motivation was we weren’t the only ones that wanted more personalised options when it came to death and dying. “During the time we were in discussions, Jo’s mother died, and then my mother died. We were getting older
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death onwards for our clients. We do things as naturally as possible with as little intervention as possible. We have found worldwide, people are reclaiming death just like women are reclaiming birth. “Death is a natural part of our life, and important to understand and stay connected to it as that makes a big difference to how we grieve and the grieving process. “Years ago, when people died, they would be laid out and dressed at home, and the men would personally make the casket. It was all a part of the process.
We do things as naturally as possible with as little intervention as possible
and had to decide whether we were going to talk about starting a business and do it or forever wonder if our idea would have been possible. “We felt everything about death had become disconnected for those losing a loved one. Funerals had become way too dictated on how things should run. “We have reached an age where our maturity, common sense and intuition is a major asset to the work that we do. Five years ago, we set up A Graceful Undertaking and started our journey to get to where we are today. “We are proud to Kiwi owned and offer services with everything from
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“At A Graceful Undertaking, we approach the families we work with the same way we would want to be cared for when losing a loved one. “We don’t assume control. We let the family stay in control but we are there with our professional advice and resources. One of our mottos is there is no normal when it comes to funerals. “No one else’s normal is relevant. We give people the freedom to use their creativity and have control of what they want and don’t want to happen. It is important to us that people know that what they want is fine and anything is acceptable.
p The team at A Graceful Undertaking Jo Samuel, Jules Palmer and Jo Moselen, started the business five years ago to offer personalised funeral solutions
“We have information on our website graceful.co.nz, and we have an open day this Saturday, May 21, from 10am–2pm. We invite people to come and meet the team, and find out more about our contemporary approach and options.
“We have a beautiful rural setting at 7 Dickson Road, Glenbervie, Whangārei. Come and take a look around the premises and enjoy an open conversation about anything to do with death.” ¢
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Welcoming women in dairy
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Dairy Women’s Network is welcoming new dairy families moving into the Northland area following the start of the sector’s new season beginning June 1.
Is it really a price freeze? u by Jane Gray
Supermarkets are ‘freezing’ prices apparently to help struggling Kiwi families. True relief or public relations spin?
p Dairy Women’s Network is connecting people in every region across New Zealand
“If you are one of them, you will be finding your feet in a new community while taking care of those just moved tasks and the farm,” says Dairy Women’s Network CEO Jules Benton. “Dairy Women’s Network is here to connect people in every region across New Zealand and make you feel at home wherever you land in the country. “The network is a true kiwi organisation of impact. We focus on creating occasions for dairy farmers, team members and industry professionals to come together, share knowledge and form strong connections. “Through workshops, expos, and webinars, we provide those in the dairy sector opportunities to learn knowledge and soft skills from experts, build great workplaces for New Zealand’s most talented
workforce and be world-leading in onfarm animal care. “We exist to support women in the dairy industry, and our workshops and webinars are developed by women who understand life as a farmer or professional, wife and mother. “We recognise the value of sharing knowledge amongst our members. Inclusivity is one of our biggest values, and we welcome everyone at all our events. “Workshop topics range from onfarm skills such as herd reproduction, calf rearing, shed hygiene and mastitis management to personal development such as creating a positive culture on your farm and human resources. “We also cover business-focussed topics, such as payroll and farm accommodation. We make sure that all our workshops are delivered in a fun and interactive style and a supportive learning environment is created.
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Progressive Enterprises announced a ‘freeze’ on the prices of more than 500 items. While they branded these as essentials, the list included cotton buds, potato chips, many varieties of herbs and spices, lollies and wine. I don’t know about you but what would help me would be the staples, like meat, fruit, vegetables, bread and dairy products. Surprise, surprise, rivals Foodstuffs hit back with a rollback of prices to 2021 levels on a shorter list of items, but making deeper cost cuts. Once again, the list was light on fresh meat, fish and vegetables. The cost of living is so high, and reading that companies like this (which are the only major places we can get groceries) made a $430 million annual excess profit is vexing. To make that sort of profit, they pay their frontline staff and suppliers amounts which, in my opinion, are very low when weighed against executive salaries and dividends to shareholders. Progressive is Australian-owned, so those profits don’t even stay in New Zealand. When buying groceries in Australia, you are not paying GST on fresh fruit and vegetables. In fact, most fresh products that are Australian produced don’t attract GST. So the government over there got something right. If you were to ask any farmer across the country what they are paid at the gate, it bears no relevance to what is charged at the till. More competition would be ideal — the duopoly needs to go. ¢
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May 20 2022
THE WEEKEND LIFESTYLER
Make your garden better Blowers from $345
Chainsaws from $319
125B
120 Mark II 38.2 cc - 1.4kW - 14" Bar - 3/8" LP Chain - 4.85 kg
28.0 cc - 0.8 kW - 76 m/s - 4.26 kg
TRADE-IN
Chainsaws Wanted Dead or Alive!
Receive a $200 Trade-In for your old saw when you upgrade to a new Husqvarna 400-Series Chainsaw^. ^
Trade-in offer valid 01/05/22- 31/07/22 while stocks last. Available with models: 435e II, 440e II, 445e II, 450e II, 455R, 460.
$
889
435e II
40.9 cc - 1.6 kW - 16" Bar - .325" Pixel Chain - 4.4 kg
BONUS
1,019
1,149
$
$
440e II
445e II
40.9 cc - 1.8kW - 16" Bar - .325" Pixel Chain - 4.4 kg
45.7 cc - 2.1 kW - 18" Bar - .325" Pixel Chain - 5.1 kg
In-store voucher valued up to $300 §
Purchase an eligible chainsaw and receive a bonus voucher valued up to $300 to spend in-store on Husqvarna products, parts and accessories! §
Terms erms and Conditions: In-store Bonus Voucher offer valid 01/05/22-31/07/22 while stocks last. $200 Voucher: 565AT, 550XP II | $250 Voucher: 562XP, 572XP | $300 Voucher: 390XP, 3120XP. BONUS $200 VOUCHER
565 AT
70.6 cc - 3.7 kW - 20” Bar - 3/8” Chain - 6.5 kg
1,799
$
BONUS $200 VOUCHER
550 XP® XP II
50.1 cc - 3.0 kW - 18” Bar - .325” Pixel Chain - 5.3 kg
1,859
$
BONUS $250 VOUCHER
562 XP®
59.8 cc - 3.5kW - 20” Bar - 3/8” Chain - 6.1 kg
2,129
$
Your local authorised Husqvarna Dealer:
Kaiwaka
Kaiwaka Motorcycles Ltd
09 431 2127
Mangawhai
Mangawhai Small Engines
09 431 5270
Warkworth
Rodney Honda
09 945 3989 husqvarna.com