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Youth perform Shakespeare
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Students from schools across Northland entered the Tai Tokerau Regional Shakespeare Festival recently, with 30 students set to compete at the nationals in Wellington. “Shakespeare in the Park was a wonderful day, with five Northland schools competing and presenting a variety of scenes from Shakespeare plays,” says Tai Tokerau regional festival coordinator, Debi Walters-Brown. “It was a shame for students who couldn’t perform due to the Covid restrictions as Northland students all tend to punch above their weight on stage.” Based in Waipū, Debi is the head of drama at Tauraroa Area School, runs musical events like Classics at the Cove
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excellent — the calibre was really high. Our adjudicators were the father and daughter team Stuart and Laurel Devenie. They are well known across the country for their professionalism. “Stuart has performed on stage around New Zealand for three decades and also adjudicates and runs student courses and workshops. He has performed in more shows than I can remember. “Laurel started directing when she was at Whangārei Girls High School and kicked off the Company of Giants
Scenes in the fundraiser are excerpts from the best comedies and tragedies
at her property, and helps with the Waipu Art N Tartan. “The festival was held outdoors for the first time in nearly 20 years and was a huge success. As well as the beautiful costumes and colours of the plays, the Hātea River was on display as the festival was held on the grass banks next to the Riverbank Centre, home to Whangārei Theatre Company. “The audience of around 100 people loved the outside atmosphere. Fifty performers joined the audience in between plays. Vying for a place in the national competition in Wellington, the students that performed were
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in Whangārei for students to meet and perform outside of school. She is currently on Shortland Street and has taught around New Zealand. “Stuart and Laurel selected a 15-minute piece and a five-minute scene from Tararua School from Romeo and Juliet to attend the Shakespeare Festival Awards in Wellington on Queen’s Birthday weekend. “A position then opened up to send Whangārei Boys’ High School. We are bursting with pride and excitement. “People need to know how great these youth are at acting. They have done an awesome job and are excited
p Youth from schools around Northland performed an array of Shakespeare characters and scenes from his plays at the recent Tai Tokerau Regional Shakespeare Festival
to be going to Wellington. They need to raise the airfares and accommodation for the four-day intensive training and performance opportunity.” The fundraiser production is Shakespeare performance scenes where tragedy and comedy collide. “Scenes in the fundraiser are excerpts from the best comedies and tragedies in Shakespeare with scenes from The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet and King Lear. There is an audience limit of 100.” The shows are on Saturday, May 7 at 5pm and 7pm at 116 Bank Street Whangārei. The matinee is on Sunday, May 8 at 1pm. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for students, available through eventfinda.co.nz. ¢
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Enthusiasts create club u by Ann van Engelen
A group of Kaipara artists have formed the Art Club Kaipara to give people across the district the opportunity to join together and create. “We are all-inclusive and at present gather on a monthly basis at a different place each time,” says art club member Beth Stone. “We came up with the idea during the Covid restrictions. People who were not vaccinated couldn’t get access to certain places due to the rules. From there, we wanted to create a place for people from all walks of life to come, including religious and non-religious people, vaxxed and unvaxxed. “We realised that people wanted company and a bit of help when they were stuck with an artwork. Mindful of indoor gathering guidance, our first meeting was at Home and Hobbies in
Mangawhai, and the next was at Valley Vista Eco Retreat. The club gives the opportunity for ongoing support and companionship with people of like minds. It is also a place to show others what you are working on. “It is a friendly, supportive little group that we envisage will grow in the future. We don’t name anything to a town as such because it is open to anyone in the Kaipara District. “People bring along the art or craft project they are working on, and we have fun together. If anyone is stuck for ideas or has a problem with their work, we can all help work things out. People bring whatever they are working on.
“One lady is doing collage and another makes decoupage pieces. We had a Chilean man come who came and cooked for us, and one of the ladies sketched him while he was there. We have bits and pieces that people donate, so if someone wants to try something new, they are welcome to look through what we have. “We welcome crafts as well as art, as there is almost no practical difference between the two. People can try something new and experiment with various mixed media and get tuition. “We aim to hold children’s classes and themed adult workshops in the future. It
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Ballroom dancer Lisa Christmas is using her years of experience to help others to be confident on the dance floor in Mangawhai. “I have had the honour of learning from leading New Zealand and Australian coaches throughout my competitive career,” says Lisa. “I am a dog lover and very keen gardener and propagate roses. I accidentally found ballroom dancing in my 30s and loved it. It encapsulated my love of music and the beauty of dance, which stemmed from a history of ballet from the age of seven. “I would listen to my mother’s music collection, including Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and musicals such as Cabaret. In
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and have taught medallists, social and competitive dancers since. “I am committed to the development and excellence of our dance genre and intend to start a weekly social ballroom class. This includes lessons on social foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha-cha and rumba, which is partner dancing. “Dancing includes people from all ages and walks of life and is a great community to be part of. I have the community hall in Fagan Place booked for Thursdays from 7–8pm for ballroom lessons starting May 5.
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my pre-teens, I heard the Rolling Stones, the Troggs and Simon and Garfunkel coming from my older sister’s bedroom. Joe Cocker and Van Morrison were the first albums I purchased. “I am a regular adjudicator in the greater Auckland region and am an active teacher of dance in the Waikato and Auckland regions. The majority of my competitive career saw my partner Doug Pouwhare, and I graded Level five, Masters one and Level four Adult. “We competed nationally and internationally and were New Zealand representatives to the South Pacific Championships. I began teaching after we finished our competition career
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A prickly affair u by Liz Clark
At one stage or another during a gardener’s journey, picking up the odd cactus plant or two from friends or the local nursery is part of the course. Love or loathe them. These droughtadapted plants have more than 1,500 named species in various shapes and sizes, with or without the spines they’re usually associated with. Growing in habitats from ranging deserts to mountainous regions and even in trees, they’re found throughout the North and South American continents. Cacti have been grown in New Zealand homes and gardens since the 19th century — the most popular among them being the zygocactus or chain cactus, as it’s more commonly known. Its segmented spineless stems make it an ideal house plant, especially for those not keen on getting
their fingers pricked or who have young children at home. Long-lived and easy to grow, chain cactus flowers during late wintertime. The blooms vary in shades of pink, pinky white, red, purple, orange and cerise. Zygocactus need plenty of light for good growth and long dark nights to induce flowering. Don’t allow the plant to completely dry out, or it will reduce the chances of it flowering. Occasional liquid feeding with a low nitrogen fertiliser is all it requires to thrive. Avoid overwatering, or your beloved plant will end up rotting. These cacti can also be
grown in trees in frost-free sheltered situations or planted in hanging baskets. Propagation is a simple process. Break off a stem and set it aside for 24 hours to allow the broken edge to seal itself. Use a good-quality, potting mix and push vertically into a small pot. Leave indoors in a warm, dry spot for a few months to give time for the roots to form. Transplant to a slightly larger pot once the root ball is fully formed. It’s an ideal botanical to start children off with growing indoor plants. For a decorative effect, mass plant different species of small low-growing
cacti in terracotta pots to give a dramatic accent to a courtyard garden or entranceway. Use a specialised cactus potting mix for your plants. Unless you have a very large garden and don’t mind the spines, avoid planting large species such as prickly pear cactus. Dry gardens should be built up with a sandy soil medium, well above the base surface layer. Avoid areas with poor drainage or too much shade. Some cacti species are rare and difficult to obtain, whereas others are more common. More information about cacti species available in New Zealand can be found via the Cactus and Succulent Society of NZ (Auckland Branch) Facebook page. ¢
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p Marsden Lions’ Gladys Rowsell presenting Northland Rescue Helicopter’s pilot Gerhard Pistorius with funds raised at a previous tournament
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p The Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Club will again be supported with funds raised at the Marsden Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament
Tournament assists charities u by Ann van Engelen
The annual Marsden Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament is set for Friday, May 13, with teams of all ages and golfing ability, ready to take to the course in support of local charities. “We raise funds for Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Club, the Northland Rescue Helicopters, St John Bream Bay and Ruakākā Volunteer Fire Brigade through our emergency services tournament,” says Marsden Lions’ Gladys Rowsell. “This year, we have 72 players signed up. It is thanks to Waipū Golf Club, Ocean View Cafe, Marsden Print, and the business sponsors for each hole that the day is such a success. It is an amazing show of community support for these vital services that communities rely on, and every player gets a prize. “It is a shotgun ambrose day with auctions and raffles. It is a fun day for
the community, and all profits raised go to the four emergency services.” A shotgun start is a golf tournament format in which all groups of players tee off simultaneously from different holes. “Most people believe in the survival of things, and there are a lot of organisations that rely on the money raised by their communities. To us, at Marsden Lions Club, it is essential to support these charities, so we have them available to our communities. “On average, we raise around $10,000 profit, which we split between the charities. The funds are really
appreciated by those who receive them. St John and the rescue chopper have a team playing, as do sponsors such as Tara Iti and other businesses, including people who have never played before.” Paul Ahlers, Northland Emergency Services Trust chair, says he is grateful for the ongoing support of the Marsden Lions Club. “They support Northland Rescue Helicopter and other worthy causes year in and year out, and that makes a real difference in our community. “I think you will find all of the worthy causes benefitting from this fundraiser are becoming busier every year, and
it really is the Kiwi way to roll up your sleeves and help out each other. I also would like to acknowledge all of the volunteers that help out on the day with this fundraising golf tournament. “In 2021, Nor thland Rescue Helicopter recorded an all-time record of 1,289 missions — up from 1,115 in 2020 and 953 in 2019. By May 1, 2022, flight numbers had already reached 412. “I am certainly looking forward to getting out on Waipū Golf Course and seeing some familiar faces, talking about the work we do and finding out about other people’s stories.” ¢
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Helping conservation work u by Ann van Engelen
This week, the Royal New Zealand Air Force is giving practical help to the Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare Collective at the Brynderwyn Ranges. The collective has more than 30 community-led conservation projects and aims to restore biodiversity in the Brynderwyn Ranges and environs. The group works across a high-value area spanning more than 22,374 hectares, which is home to three threatened and 11 regionally significant plant species, and 10 threatened and five regionally significant fauna. “The project has grown significantly over the past year,” says local Coastal South constituency representative Councillor Rick Stolwerk. “It is great to see all the long-standing volunteers getting a boost and some
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potentially be incorporated into the Te Araroa Trail. This passes over the Wairahi Conservation Estate, and they will also install a bait station network in the adjoining Department of Conservation Reserve. “The air force’s help will enable the team to complete the project within five working days and meet major milestones in conservation and recreational plans in the area. This would otherwise take many months to complete.” The work will open an important alternative track to the public, moving walkers off the public roadside to enjoy the natural landscape and seascape of
The project has grown significantly over the past year muscle power in the form of support from the air force to tackle and expand the mahi in the area. “On Monday, approximately 25 air force staff arrived to join the volunteers of Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare. They are working to progress important conservation efforts that benefit the local community. “The team is working with the Wairahi Tracks Charitable Trust and Mangawhai Trackies. The groups are well known in the area, having cut in many walking tracks that the public enjoys. “This week’s focus is cutting in a new section of walking trail that will
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the area by travelling via a connected network of tracks. “A high number of indigenous plants, the native Hochstetter’s frog, and longfin eel also inhabit this area. Its diverse forest habitat attracts kākā, tomtit, bellbird, New Zealand pigeon, fernbird populations, and red-crowned kākāriki are also occasional visitors from the Hen and Chicken Islands off the Bream Bay Coast.” More than 40 kiwi were released in the Piroa/Brynderwyn HVA from 2012 and are now successfully breeding and beginning to expand their range throughout the area.
p Volunteer Peter Hunt checking a trap in the high-value area of the Piroa-Brynderwyn hills
“The NRC has supported more than 20 biosecurity environment fund projects since 2010. This has seen work undertaken to control various introduced pests and weeds, with growing interest from the community to do more. “Significant effort has been made to reduce the number of pests in the area during the past two years alone. This includes the removal of thousands
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p Often found with her dog Annie, Glennis Browne never imagined that she would one day become an author of novels based on history
Author follows history u by Ann van Engelen
Historical novel author Glennis Browne was born in Dunedin, the daughter of a farmer, and is now based in One Tree Point. “We moved to Canterbury when I was young, and I lived there until I married my husband Trevor,” says Glennis. “After training as a primary school teacher in Christchurch, we moved to New Plymouth, where I taught. We later returned to Canterbury, where we had our two sons and owned a celery farm and other businesses.
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historical novels based on the 1850s, focussing on questions my research revealed about spiritual beliefs and my family history. “I discovered over the years certain religious attitudes were formed on Calvinistic beliefs throughout Wales. Calvinism is based on the belief of a guy who broke away from the
family names. I discovered a great-greatgreat-grandfather who was a Calvinist evangelist for 50 years in Wales. “My great-great-grandfather was a curator of the church. I had lots of questions about attitudes, and through my ancestry research, a cousin in Germany contacted me. He is a skilled researcher, having found articles in
I was brought up Christian, and some of these creeds came through my family “In 1990, we sold the farm as it was no longer cost-effective due to the market changes. We then moved to Kerikeri, and I began researching my family tree and attended bible college in Whangārei to learn more about Christianity. “That is when I started general writing. We moved to Australia in 2009 to spend time with family because our grandchildren had arrived. “I then started researching my family history seriously and began writing
Anglican church and took on their own beliefs. “I was brought up Christian, and some of these creeds came through my family. In the early 2000s, Trevor and I visited the places in England that we discovered in my family tree. “We ended up in Wales travelling to a tiny village called Nevern where we visited the cemetery in the old stone church, which was built in Viking times. Amongst the gravestones were my
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magazines and newspapers about my family. “He sent me copies of what he had found, and I discovered that some family members had kept a lot of history quiet. “The title of the series is Journeys of the Fortune Seekers. The first book follows the characters Dan and Charlotte as they venture out into the big wide world, facing repercussions from their decisions and attitudes.
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p Glennis has written three historical novels based on the life of her family and is currently working on book number four
p Glennis and her husband Trevor travelled around New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom researching her family history
p Walking the local beaches is one of Glennis’s favourite ways to relax
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My mum used to say Dad’s parents never talked about his family, and we always wondered why. Now I realise my grandad was ashamed of the family history and kept it from the later generations “Dan was 18 years old and lived in Wales, and his dad banished him from the family home and Calvinistic community. “Charlotte lived in England and was 17 years old, and her problems began with Charles Darwin’s teaching. “Darwin believed cousins shouldn’t marry, and Charlotte’s problem is what to do in the 1850s if you are pregnant with your cousin’s baby? Your child would be classed as a bastard back then, and you would be known as a loose woman. “What was she to do? In the later books, we discover gold mining, bankruptcy, pioneering and life in the Australian back blocks, and the struggles of being an early settler come to life. “It was helpful that Trevor and I toured Australia in our caravan, visiting many places in the outback of Australia where my family lived. “We visited places my family lived, such as Echuca and Coalville, and I was able to gather a lot of information. “The series, Journeys of the Fortune Seekers, is about the plight of early
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settlers in Australia struggling to make a living gold mining, living very bittersweet lives. “The second book, Power and Authority, deals with the masculine world and the difficulties of women in the temperance movement. It affected families and the journey they took with their children while dealing with alcohol abuse. “The third, called Temperance, is based in New Zealand at the turn of the century in the 1900s with my greatgrandparents. It also deals with family life and lots of children living remotely and alcohol abuse. The stories are reallife circumstances faced by my family after they settled in the gold mining and coal fields of Central Otago before growing fruit near Alexandra. “My fourth book, Secrets, deals with secrets on my dad’s side of the family discovered in my cousin’s findings in newspapers such as the Truth. “This book was in process when Covid happened, and I am just now able to get
writing again. I aim to publish it by the end of the year. “My mum used to say Dad’s parents never talked about his family, and we always wondered why. Now I realise my grandad was ashamed of the family history and kept it from the later generations. “I have found I absolutely love writing. Even though I trained as a teacher, it didn’t mean I could write. I had so much to learn. A cousin, who is an English teacher, now proofreads for me, and that is a wonderful help being a self-publisher. “It is enlightening to discover something new such as Charles Darwin’s beliefs. He expounded on cousins not marrying because he was sure the problems between him and his wife were family issues. “She was a cousin, and health issues came through in their children. He believed the gene pool was too close, and family traits can get worse if you marry cousins. It makes sense.
“I love exploring the issues and putting them in books that make the readers think as they are entertained. I like helping consider why their parents think as they do, and it actually goes back to the 1850s. “I intend to carry on writing the story of my journey as I learn about myself and my family. Glennis Browne Fiction Author is my Facebook page. I also blog about mental health. “I enjoy gardening, walking the beaches and going to Two Birds Cafe in Ruakākā. We have four hens and our dog Annie. We love One Tree Point. Trevor found Queensland too hot, and we didn’t know where to go. “We found this area through a friend who lived nearby, and we came here for a visit and loved it. “The beaches are beautiful and within walking distance for us, the community is extremely friendly and supportive — it was a great choice. We are looking forward to the growth that is happening here.” ¢
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Graduate on her way to Colorado Waipū resident Tanika Rutson is a recent International Travel College (ITC) graduate who has recently been accepted for a position at Cloud Camp in Colorado to continue her vocation. “I will be heading over to Colorado in early May,” says Tanika. “My position at Camp Cloud will be as a ranger, and I will be taking guests on hikes, informing them on the history of the area, and I will also be taking guests on a mule ride as well as teaching them other activities such as archery. “I decided to study with ITC because I liked the fact that the course provided a diverse and interesting range of tourism studies, which benefitted me greatly because I was unsure of
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“By studying this, I was a lot calmer and not so nervous for the job interview as I knew what questions would likely be asked ahead of time. ITC also gave me the qualifications needed for this job. “One of my career goals in travel and tourism is to work on a cruise ship. However, I think my ultimate goal is to own a cruise ship company. “I also want to work in all different parts of the industry to get a full understanding
One of my career goals in travel and tourism is to work on a cruise ship what job within the tourism industry I wanted to pursue. “They also had a campus within driving distance of my home in Waipū, and the course hours allowed me to continue working — these were also huge selling points for me. “The people from ITC were such an amazing help when it came to getting this job as they got me in contact with the agency to apply for it. By studying at ITC I was given the resources and ability to practise all stages of an interview process.
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