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Valuing life’s memories Kirsty Joy Halliday believes using her photography talent to capture memories for people to cherish is an important part of her life. During her lifetime, she has suffered personal grief, and as a member of the Heartfelt organisation, she often helps parents of terminally ill children to record precious moments together. Kirsty says she loves seeing the end result of her work, such as capturing children like Fynn adventuring out in nature. She delights in the look of appreciation on her clients’ faces when she hands them their photographs to treasure forever. continued on page 8…
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Return of the Daring u by Andy Bryenton
More than 158 years have passed since the trading ship Daring loosed her mooring ropes and sailed forth from Mangawhai, the home port where she was built. This week, after an unprecedented voyage through time, she returned.
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p Not on the tide, but on wheels — the Daring sailed in at dawn with the help of a specialist team from Boat Haulage Ltd
“She’s coming back full circle, back to where she was built, from our kauri trees, our pohutukawa, and with the work of local people,” said Jim Wintle, one of the driving forces of the project to return the Daring to her home as a museum piece and maritime archaeological landmark. “It’s great to see the ‘old lady’ come home.” The Daring ran aground on Muriwai beach and was lost to history for one and a half centuries until storms exposed its superstructure, remarkably preserved by the undersand environment. Inside the ship were artefacts similarly encapsulated;
Historic Village groups were there to welcome their new charge. After a karakia and appropriate thanks to Maori deities of the ocean and the storms Tangaroa and Tawhirimatea, a lone piper played a song of welcome. Heavy-duty construction cranes were deployed to lift the Daring into her new cradle, a steel-engineered bracing that will preserve her structure, while the museum’s three-year plan to construct a permanent display building comes to fruition. “It’s a great day for Mangawhai,” said Mr Wintle, “Three years ago, this ship was found on Muriwai beach. Today we acknowledge the people who have
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“She’s coming back full circle, back to where she was built, from our kauri trees, our pohutukawa, and with the work of local people
a sailor’s shoe, a silk scarf, bottles and pipes, rope and tools. An immense rescue effort was enacted, culminating in the night-time movement of the Daring up from Auckland, carefully cradled in a special truck. Boat Haulage Ltd, which not so long ago was engaged moving stateof-the-art America’s Cup vessels, took to the highway with the preserved hull of the Daring on the night of May 3, arriving precisely at dawn on May 4. The crew behind the move say that the only tight points on the nearly 200-kilometre voyage were the one-lane bridge in Hakaru and road works around Mangawhai Central. A crowd of print and screen media, local dignitaries, and members of the Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai
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made it possible to bring her home.” This long list includes the maritime archaeologists and excavator operators, guards who prevented looting on the dig site, restorators, transport teams, fundraising donors, academic and charitable institutions and many more. However, special note was made of the people of Mangawhai, who have been so enthusiastic about the return of this local taonga. In the fullness of time, the Daring will be presented in a custom-made, climate-controlled building, providing a snapshot of maritime history that will be unique to the Kaipara. While this big move by road closes one chapter in the Daring’s story, there is much more yet to come for this grand ‘old lady’ of the seas. ¢
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Sand mining questions raised
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u by Andy Bryenton
Hearings are underway in the matter of three resource consent applications for seabed sand mining off the Mangawhai and Pakiri coast, with opponents of operators McCallum Bros and Kaipara Limited mustering ecological and procedural arguments to strongly oppose new consents. Local iwi, groups such as Friends of Pakiri, the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society and the Stop Sand Mining group are outraged at what many see as ongoing ‘environmental vandalism’. With sonic imaging of ‘gouges and trenches’ metres deep in the seafloor and mounting scientific evidence that removing up to 1,500 tonnes of sand each week is exacerbating coastal erosion and threatening marine and shorebird habitats. Three hearings are underway, spanning both close-shore and deeper water sand extraction. Those opposing the renewal of the resource consents, which expired in late 2020, will push for an end to the mining activity, which exploits a non-renewable resource laid down by geological forces in prehuman-colonisation times. “When I first got involved with this issue, it was apparent that the nearshore application should be easily struck down,” says environmental advocate and Mangawhai community leader Ken Rayward. “Now, with mounting evidence, it’s possible that all three will be denied.” Ken and his fellow Save Our Sand activists say that this evidence is no longer limited to ecological arguments. Questions are being asked about the accuracy of reporting of sand harvest volumes by the current operators, and opponents say that they have GPS mapping evidence of the sand dredges working in areas they have no consent
p Protestors against sand mining took to the beach earlier this year to form a giant human SOS symbol; in this case, standing for ‘Save Our Sand’
to mine. It includes Auckland-permitted dredges operating in Kaipara waters ‘consistently’, and also straying too close to shore. Then there is the fact that mining continues during the hearings with no current resource consent. It has done so since the last quarter of 2020, under a continuance that’s also being queried by the consortium of concerned coastal residents. While quality sand is necessary for the building trade, other less environmentally damaging sources are readily available in New Zealand.
Friends of Pakiri, Stop Sand Mining and the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society will join others in presenting a unified case this week and next, before resource consent commissioners deliberate on an outcome. Mr Rayward
says that with serious questions to be raised around the operational practices of the companies seeking renewed consents, added to known environmental risks, it’s possible that an end to sand mining is possible. ¢
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A colourful arrangement
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u by Ann van Engelen
Based at Waipu Cove, Liz French from Cove Flowers prides herself on creating floral arrangements with thought and care to suit every occasion. “My husband and I lived here in the early 1980s when he worked at the oil refinery. We returned eight years ago and brought 10 acres with native bush on the land,” says Liz. “We lived in Brisbane in the early 1990s, and I did a floristry course. With young children, I wasn’t able to work in the industry in a retail sense, so I put it on hold. When we returned to New Zealand, I saw the opportunity for a florist in Waipu as no one was selling flowers at that point. I contacted the Flower Shed in Whangarei and asked for work experience to help me get started. “The owner was very supportive and enabled me to complete my floristry certificate through Primary Industries. I worked for her until I started my own business working from home. “I love working with flowers as they are beautiful works of art in themselves. They allow creativity on a very personal level with their own message. They provide joy, comfort and love when they are given in time of sadness. When celebrating the birth
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of a baby, an anniversary or another happy occasion, they add to the joy. “Flowers tell people you are thinking of them no matter the occasion. They cover all scenarios and provide natural decoration to any space. I custom make each arrangement to suit the reason the flowers are being sent.” One of Liz’s favourite flowers is the peony. “I love peonies as they are amazing flowers starting as a tight ball and turning to a full bloom. I love freesias for their delicateness and fragrance, while king proteas are striking and create a real presence. You certainly can’t beat roses for their beauty, and hydrangeas add colour and depth. “Wreaths are also a great way to display flowers. They are traditional for Anzac Day, and this year, I made a large variety for schools, businesses and clubs. I tie in with each group’s colours to show honour and respect. I enjoy creating something striking to enhance the moment of remembrance. It is a real privilege and is very special to be involved in this way.
p Liz French believes every floral arrangement she makes at Cove Flowers should have something to represent the person sending or receiving the display to make it special
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“I work from home, and people contact me. I don’t always know people that order from me, but I always think about the occasion and ask if there is anything specific they may like to make it extra meaningful for the person receiving the flowers.
“We love living in Waipu. It is a very special place, and being able to grow some of the foliage and flowers that I need is a bonus. I also believe in supporting local growers whenever I can, which makes the experience that bit more special.” ¢
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Stellar delight for the garden u by Liz Clark
Named after the Greek word for star because of their star-like shaped flowers, asters are a colourful statement for the garden and pots. Asters have a vast range of vibrant colours spanning across the spectrum, including blue, pink, red and purple. They vary in size ranging from dwarf types growing to 25cm in height up to the tall cultivars reaching 75cm or more. These plants thrive in the cooler months of late summer and autumn into early winter. Asters grow in similar soil conditions to petunias, roses, marigolds and cosmos. Plant your asters as companions for these other bright flowering species to bring maximum colour. Provide a free-draining growing medium with plenty of organic matter for optimum growth. The plants thrive in full sun, brightening up any garden on a dull day. The dwarf varieties are perfect for decorative pots, while the taller ones can be used for bright cut flower arrangements in the home. If starting from seed, use a highquality seed raising mix and sow in pots or trays. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination. The seedlings will be ready to transplant once they’re big enough to handle. Ensure the planting area is well prepared before transplanting. Space the seedlings out 15–20cm apart and mulch well to prevent the soil from drying out.
The mulch will also help to suppress weeds while the young plants establish. Protect with slug and snail bait or use sawdust as an alternative deterrent if you are concerned about young children and pets. Water your plants at the base to prevent any fungal diseases from attacking the leaves and stems. Asters have a long flowering period lasting from summer to late autumn and early winter. Deadhead any spent flowers to prolong the blooming period. The plants can also be incorporated into a vegetable garden to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. Your asters will also benefit from a regular feed of fertiliser to keep them blooming and the leaves and root system resilient and healthy. Cultivars to consider are Albanian, a white flowering variety growing 80– 100cm. This variety flowers March/ April onwards. Another to look for is Helen Ballard, a tall-growing plant with showy large double red-purple flowers. Suitable for pots due to its clumping habit and cut flowers. Other cultivars to look for are the dwarf mix varieties available as seed or cut flower mixes that can be obtained online or from your local nursery.
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Movies at the chapel u by Ann van Engelen
Mangawhai Movies in the old church building above the Mangawhai Historic Village has provided community entertainment since 2019. “The movies are held in the old church building that began its life as the Beach School in 1886,” says Mangawhai Historic Village trustee John Villis. “It remained in use until the 1950s when the new Mangawhai Beach School opened. It was then donated to the Anglican Church, and parishioners renovated the building. It was dedicated by Bishop Simpkin and renamed the Chapel of Christ the King. “In December 2012, the new Anglican church replaced it, and the building was deconsecrated and donated to Mangawhai Historic Village in 2017. It was then restored to its original condition and now overlooks other historic buildings near the Mangawhai Museum as part of the Mangawhai Community Park. “We were looking for ways to generate income for the Mangawhai Historic Village Trust, and we thought it would be nice to show movies in the old building. Locals and holidaymakers have welcomed having a theatre in the area. “We have a great movie selection committee and volunteers who take it in turns to be the projectionist. We have had some great movies and encourage
p Moviegoers at the Bonnie and Clyde theme night saw a variety of characters turn up
people to come along together on Saturday nights. During winter, we are changing the schedule to 4pm for the comfort of the audience. It is a good opportunity for family and friends to do something different together before going out to dinner. “Once the DVDs and royalties for showing the films are paid, the remaining proceeds from ticket sales are the main source of funds for the restoration and renovation of the historic buildings. The historic building
makes the experience really nice, especially with the heat pump and great cushioning on the seats. The theatre seats 50 people comfortably. “We also hold themed nights which have included Bonnie and Clyde, Grease and Rocky Horror Picture Show. These have been well supported by suitably attired locals dressing in character, and the nights have been great fun. The next theme night will be the classic movie Sting on Saturday, May 22 at 7pm.“
The Sting is a US film produced in 1973. It is an intricate comedy about a small-time crook and a veteran con man set in September 1936. “Movie tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children, and you can also buy ice creams before the movie. The building is also available for meetings, exhibitions and other community functions. “To check the latest movies, visit the Mangawhai Movies Facebook page.” ¢
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Kirsty, her husband Richard and their two children, enjoy living near family in Ruakaka, and they appreciate being able to get out in nature and make the most of the surrounding area
Valuing life’s memories u by Ann van Engelen
Based in Bream Bay, Kirsty Joy Halliday uses her photography skills to capture irreplaceable memories for families that come across her path. “I use the local beach and forest as a playground to help capture precious moments for my clients and also have a studio in Whangarei,” says Kirsty. Kirsty spent her childhood in Wellington and finished her schooling in Nelson. She then worked on the ski lifts at Mt Ruapehu, where she met her husband, Richard. “Richard was interested in mining, so we joined his brother in Western Australia. “While we were there, I had a miscarriage, and we consequently moved to Brisbane as I needed to be closer to family in New Zealand while I dealt with my grief. We lived in Australia for seven years. “Five years ago, my dad passed away suddenly, and we returned to help my mum move from Wellington to Whangarei. We then moved to Ruakaka as Richard’s family is here. This is the first place I have moved to that felt like home straight away.
“I got my first camera when my first son was born eight years ago. I loved taking photos of him and manipulating them on photoshop. It was a short time after I did a family shoot with my dad that he unexpectedly died. Those photos were the only professional images I had of him, my son and I together.
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I am self-taught and continue to learn. I like to bring emotion to photos
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“I have also suffered multiple miscarriages. “Dad passing away made me realise how important photos are, and I wanted to make it possible for
other people to be able to have their memories captured to cherish forever.” Kirsty then joined an organisation called Heartfelt. “Heartfelt is an organisation of volunteer photographers who are available every hour of every day to hospitals across New Zealand and Australia when babies pass away. We capture professional images of parents with their baby. We also get called out to terminally ill children through Starship and other nationwide hospitals. Having lost babies myself, it is a way I can give back with the skill I have been blessed with. “I have won lots of awards now for portraiture across Australasia and internationally, including the International Portrait Awards, The Rise International Photography Awards and the prestigious NZ Iris Awards. “I am self-taught and continue to learn. I like to bring emotion to photos and show a story, not just a happy
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Coming up with fresh ideas and working with each person’s personality while capturing the things that are important to each person is essential to Kirsty
Kirsty, won an award for this moving self-portrait representing her losses
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A variety of clothing is available in Kirsty’s photography closet for clients to utilise, including foxes, bears and rabbits for children to explore the local forest and beaches in when getting family portraits taken
It is a grief that no one knows unless you have been through it
snap. One of my images at the Iris Awards is a self-portrait with a single tear rolling down my cheek with an opaque pregnant belly. I did this to show I have suffered loss, and it was part of my healing. It won silver, and to me, it was honouring my babies as well as all the mums that have babies in their hearts but not in their arms. “It is a grief that no one knows unless you have been through it. They call it the lonely grief because you are the one who had the baby inside you, but a baby will always be a baby to the mother. People need to know it is OK to talk about the loss. “For Heartfelt, my base coverage is from Wellsford to Kaitaia. We have three photographers in the Whangarei area. We get a call about every six weeks, which is too much but not enough. A lot of families are missing out on the opportunity as they may not be told about Heartfelt. I tell people even if they don’t want photos at the time to
please do it. Even if you take them away and can’t look at them for 10 years, you still have the photos rather than missing that opportunity. We are trying to get the word out as we can, as it is such an amazing organisation, and our services are free.” Kirsty also specialises in family, wedding, boudoir and maternity portraiture. “In winter, families are hesitant to have outdoor images, so I teamed up with Wolf and the Wildling clothing and purchased costumes for children to dress up in. These include bears, wolves, foxes and bunny rabbits. “I find children relax out in nature, and you get amazing photos of their personalities. They love dressing up and going to the forest or beach. They run around roaring at each other and jump out from behind trees making memories themselves. I love the feeling I get when I hand over the images and see how special they are to the family.
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It makes me want to do it again the next day. With boudoir photography, the ladies are brave enough to show their vulnerability and, in return, build confidence within themselves. Often when they see the finished product, they can’t believe how beautiful they look. It is seeing the joy on their faces that makes me happy. “In March, I helped with a wedding for my friend and well-known community member Hollie McIntyre. Hollie has terminal breast cancer and is an absolute inspiration to the community. She is known to pass on funds raised for her to other charities. In February, she was given two weeks to live, but her wedding day has given her an extra oomph, and she has fought on. She got to marry the love of her life, Andrew Welsh. “That is another example of why I enjoy doing what I do. It is telling the story and getting their version out there, so they have beautiful professional
photographs as a memory of their special memories and milestones. “I exert all of my energy in a photo shoot to help make my clients relax and have fun. I enjoy photographing on Ruakaka beach and the surrounding forests and farms. “I do a lot of maternity photography and occasionally get the mum to have a swim at the end of the shoot. It is a cleansing feeling when you are pregnant, and the ocean encases you in a beautiful way. We are lucky to have everything here on our doorstep, and I love when the sun is setting over the hills. “I have two children, study psychology and have an office job on the side. “You have to fit it all in while you can. It helps to know everyone is on their own journey, and I love knowing my photography can help bring joy to them, and that is reward enough for me.” ¢
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Wheat to grind and bread to make
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u by Liz Clark
In the early days of the settlement at Waipu, the want for a mill to grind the wheat was foremost in the minds of the Nova Scotians. In September 1859, a correspondent from an Auckland newspaper took the long trip from the city to the Waipu settlement. At the time, the church doubled as a schoolhouse, the visitor describing Waipu as a small collection of houses and flat fern country. The main crop being grown at the time was wheat. However, the correspondent noted: ‘they are obliged to convey to Auckland to be ground to flour, as they have no grist mill of their own as yet.’
Breadalbane along with his wife and nine children. Roderick, according to historical sources, had been a miller in his place of birth. He was also an accomplished furniture maker and spinning wheel craftsman. In 1866, a ‘rambling reporter’ touring Northland paid a brief visit to the Waipu settlement. They wrote: ‘Each settler seems to make it a point to produce everything he possibly can to supply his own wants. Thus, enough grain is grown to supply themselves
The mill was well utilised by its local farmers and those beyond the Waipu boundaries By April 1860, the issue of a grist mill for the Waipu settlement had been raised by a member of parliament. He suggested a grant of £200 was made to finish the mill. However, after much debate in the parliamentary chambers, the motion of a government contribution was defeated. In the same year, the mill was erected, at the community’s expense, on Millbrook Road leading off State Highway One. Roderick Fraser was the miller. He had arrived from Nova Scotia in December 1858 on the vessel
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with flour, and they have a mill to grind it, the miller receiving one-tenth of what he grinds as his pay for the work he does.’ The mill was well utilised by its local farmers and those beyond the Waipu boundaries. Wheat was also being transported from Whangarei by ship down the coast to be ground into flour. By 1881, however, a reporter in the area had noted farming was almost at a standstill. He had visited the mill and found it was being utilised for another purpose. ‘I called at the
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p While no images of the first mill in Waipu survive; a second similar water-powered mill built in 1895 and used for paint manufacture was photographed
grist mill and found the miller utilising his water power in working a lathe. He was turning table legs — a very happy thought.’
Eventually, the mill went out of use; a cairn and plaque now mark the spot where once the wheat and corn were ground. ¢
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Raising awareness for charity u by Ann van Engelen
Samuel Plummer walked 10 kilometres carrying 10 kilograms of water across Mangawhai last Saturday to raise awareness of the Charity Water campaign to supply clean water across the world. “I attend Kingsway College, and as part of my social studies class, we were tasked with finding a cause to raise money for. In my research, I couldn’t believe people have a need to simply have clean water,” says 14-yearold Samuel. “Mum and I watched a video by the founder of Charity Water, and I discovered it was real. Charity Water is an organisation that provides wells for clean water to a lot of third world countries. It is a much bigger thing than I thought, and it is very sad as people get seriously sick from drinking dirty water. “I realised not everyone has a home, freshwater or a roof over their heads. I wanted to do something sacrificial rather than just have a sausage sizzle to earn money. I decided to represent the ladies and children who carry dirty water for miles and often end up getting sick and at times die, so I carried water myself.” Sam phoned local businesses to sponsor him, and Aotearoa Surf School manager Che’ Burnett matched the
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sponsorship dollar for dollar, raising $1,200 in total. “I was really nervous about phoning the businesses to ask for money but started with people I knew. Che’ supported me as part of the Surfing for Good programme he runs as it all ties in with looking after the world we live in. I am really thankful to everybody who sponsored me. “I walked from opposite The Dune restaurant in Mangawhai to the heads beach and back to the Heads Four Square carrying 10 litres of water, which is equivalent to 10 kilograms. As soon as I put the water containers on my shoulders, I could feel the weight go straight to my ankles. “It was heavier than I imagined, and going up and down all the hills was incredibly painful. Thinking of all the people who are suffering and need this support badly made me keep going — I had to finish for them. “A group of people stopped to find out what I was doing and they gave me $50. That was really encouraging. You
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p Samuel Plummer with Che’ Burnett after he completed his walk raising awareness for Charity Water
can see where the wells are being built or donate at charitywater.org.” Che’ Burnett says he was impressed with Sam’s initiative. “His challenge has raised awareness of the difficulties the world faces
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Feijoa Cake u by Jessica Keesing
If you’re anything like me, as soon as the feijoa season is in full swing, I want those bad boys coming out of my ears. So when I have had a bountiful amount arrive in my life, aside from eating them straight (they have to be a little unripe for me), I decided I wanted to make a cake, and it did not disappoint. Nice and simple, it does require a fair bit of fruit though, and at the end of scooping them, you’re a bit of a sticky mess. At one point, the recipe makes me doubt everything because it doesn’t look like it’s going to come together. However, low and behold, it produces a lovely moist cake. So go collect those feijoas and give it a try. INGREDIENTS 125g softened butter ¾ cups sugar 2 eggs 1½ cups mashed feijoa 1 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp hot milk 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder
METHOD Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a 20-inch pan with baking paper on the bottom and spray the sides with baking spray. Scoop out the flesh of the feijoas and mash, making sure to leave some lumpy goodness. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed feijoas and mix lightly, so the lumps of feijoas don’t get broken down too much. Heat milk until piping hot, then mix in baking soda. Once combined and nice and fluffy, add to the feijoa mix. Sift flour and baking soda into mixture and fold until combined. Pour into the cake tin, and pop into the oven for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
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Students get creative u by Ann van Engelen
High Schools across Whangarei and Kaipara districts are invited to take up the challenge to create a short film showcasing the importance of not being distracted while driving. The initiative is through Northland Road Safety Trust, in partnership with Students Against Dangerous Driving. Students will be competing for a first prize of $3,000, second prize $1,500 and third prize of $500. The competition closes on Friday, May 21. “We are calling senior students to come up with a film no longer than five minutes long showcasing the
The toolkit is research-based, evidencedriven intervention that models its approach on principles designed to break harmful habits. “It makes you think about things like your cell phone usage and when you use it. We want to bring the topic to the forefront and support it through the competition in all scenarios, including high school students.”
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We are calling senior students to come up with a film no longer than five minutes long
importance of not being distracted while driving a vehicle,” says Road Safety Education Programmes manager Ashley Johnston. “The competition is to support the Drive in the Moment e-learning toolkit, which is a road safety initiative. It discourages driving distractions such as cell phone use behind the wheel.
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p Ashley Johnston, the Road Safety Education Programmes manager, is encouraging high school students to join the short film competition highlighting driver distraction
pattern that you set around not using your cellphone. We want students to come up with films no longer than five minutes long showing the dangers of driving while distracted. “A lot of cell phone use is unrecorded, and the toolkit helps drivers recognise their personal risk, and there are ways to better self-manage cell phone use.
“We are hoping students and teachers at high schools will get on board as it is important to get the message out there to the younger generation as well. This is the first competition we are running, and I am hoping to see some fantastic short films. I hope they will go to the toolkit online and learn as well.” ¢
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