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Christmas aroha in Mangawhai u by Andy Bryenton
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p Te toka tumoana — despite the crashing waves, the rock stands tall. That’s the motto of resilience behind Te Whai Community Trust’s Christmas aroha basket outreach
Te Whai Community Trust in Mangawhai has for many years tackled the ‘Christmas blues’ head-on, spreading some cheer and community spirit by disbursing aroha baskets to the elderly and disadvantaged. These packages contain food to ensure that every citizen can enjoy a holiday feast, and presents for children who may otherwise find nothing under the tree. With Covid putting additional strain on those most vulnerable in our community, this year’s call by the Te Whai Community Trust is for Mangawhai to rally and donate generously, helping locals help locals. “This year has been a whirlwind for many. Our Christmas aroha baskets are prepared to help families cope, and includes our seniors who can be experiencing loneliness during this time,” says Te Whai Community Trust project manager Kiri Eriwata. “As Mangawhai’s population is increasing drastically, Te Whai recognises the need to increase social services to the area.” That has seen the trust establish a new community house base in 2020, and expand their range of services to
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encompass the wellbeing of additional groups in Mangawhai. “We now coordinate counselling, anxiety groups, budget advice, employment support, a families wellbeing programme, Te Whai Sages Senior and Whanau support, our regular aroha baskets, and workshops such as support for meth users (to get rehabilitated).” Amidst all of this, the Christmas aroha baskets are a prime goal to end the year on a high point. Kiri and the team have set up collection points for nonperishable foods, Christmas treats and children’s gifts at Miniwhais Childcare, Kakariki Health Store, Mangawhai Beach School, Tomarata School, Mangawhai Kindergarten, the Mangawhai Museum, Before6 Childcare, Mangawhai Heads Four Square, St John Village Op Shop and the Mangawhai Opportunity Factory Shop. Mangawhai Vitality Centre has gone further. They are offering free 10-minute massages or adjustments on Wednesday, December 9 from 4pm– 7pm, in exchange for donations of food and gifts towards the Christmas aroha baskets. ¢
Our Christmas aroha baskets are prepared to help families cope
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Santa’s here to party
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u by Andy Bryenton
Flight details are confirmed for Red Sleigh One out of the North Pole; our investigations show that Santa will be touching down in Mangawhai on December 13 for a gigantic parade and concert. The team at the Mangawhai Activity Zone has been in contact with Santa to stage a repeat of his triumphant Christmas appearance in 2019. This time they’ve brought along some more musical friends to wrap up the parade action with a festive jam for the whole family. MAZ spokesperson John Phillis has been instrumental in getting Mangawhai on the ‘nice list’ for a visit from Saint Nick. He assures townsfolk that not only will the big man in red be present; he’ll also be taking requests for presents. “This is the third year that Santa has made the special trip down to be with all the good kids of the region. He is looking forward to meeting all the children after the parade and having photos taken with him to remember his visit. “Don’t forget to thank him for coming all the way south at a busy time of year! His public relations elves told us that Mangawhai is one of his favourite
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stopovers, as the sunshine makes a great contrast to the snow at the North Pole this time of year.” Santa will be joined by a cavalcade of decorated floats from local businesses and clubs, schools and teams, all of which will be judged to find a festive winner by Mayor Jason Smith and local MP WillowJean Prime. It’s all go, at 10am. After the colourful parade wends its way past the Wood Street shops and over the hill past the new fire station, the party will kick off at the MAZ. From 4pm the parks and skate bowls will ring with festive cheer as seven big acts, and singalong carols take the stage. Expect some holiday hits and more with the best of the best talent from the Mangawhai Beach School together with their kapa haka group, the return of Santa’s Little Helpers trained by Maura and Peter Flower, the Mangawhai Choral Singers led by
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p Thanks to Bayleys Mangawhai, the Mangawhai Business Association and the MAZ, Santa is on his way to Mangawhai this December 13
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Tales of a farrier u by Ann van Engelen
Born in the Netherlands, Frans Jansen has been in the farrier business, working with horses and their owners for more than 25 years and has now written a book on his experiences.
p Frans works with horse and ponies of all types and breeds
p Born in Holland, Frans says the landscape of Kaipara and the locations he goes to for work are the best office a man can have
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“For many years I have been writing down funny and interesting things that seem to happen around me, either about horses or men, but most of the time they go hand in hand,” says Frans. “It is amazing how many things happen in ordinary life. Of Horses and Men is a book of true tales from a rural New Zealand farrier and is set to be on sale December 1. There are 278 pages, 95,000 words and 13 chapters, but I could not tell you how many stories there are in the book. I recently gave a client a copy as I worked on his horse and he looked at the cover and said that he didn’t think farriers could write a book. “I told him this one could. One of the stories is when I worked on his pony, and it stuck his whole nose in the molasses and then wiped it on my singlet. The conversation put a smile on his face as he remembered the incident. Another I shared with him was when that same pony escaped and galloped down the road where she met a mob of cattle being shifted. It got a fright and came galloping back home. I didn’t write about that story, but I should have, it was certainly a tale to remember.”
Frans has had a variety of careers in his lifetime but says he enjoys his work with horses the most. “I have been a cabinet maker, milked cows for a long time. I was also a surveyor when I was living in Holland, but this is by far the best job I have ever had. I get to work in the beautiful countryside — it is the best office a man can have. I love the farms and the Kaipara area — it is my home. “Writing the book is something I needed to do. It was another life challenge for me. I hope to make a lot of people happy by showing them our rural life and all the things that happen when you are around horses. I hope townies will enjoy it too. My life as a farrier is very interesting. I get to meet wonderful people and horses. I do a lot of socialising, have lunch in some of the most idyllic places, and I do enough physical work, so I don’t have to go to the gym. To top it all off, people pay me and want me back next time their horses’ feet need tending to. What else could I possibly want?” Of Horses and Men will be available at Tony’s Stationery shop in Maungaturoto and on Trademe from December 1. ¢
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Hospice volunteers honoured u by Andy Bryenton
Volunteers who give their time and expertise to the operation and maintenance of Dargaville’s Hospice were honoured last week with a special Christmas lunch, catered free of charge by the town’s Rapid Relief Team. It was an occasion to reflect on the good work Hospice volunteers do in the community, from home visits to the day to day work of maintaining this vital service, and fundraising through the Hospice Shop charity. Dargaville’s Lighthouse Function Centre was packed almost to capacity. Volunteers from all aspects of the charitable organisation met to commemorate another year of caring, and present long service medals to those who have given a decade or more of their time to the cause. “Today is a day to say thank you to all of our volunteers in their many roles,” said Hospice Kaipara spokespeople Sharyn and Annette, taking the stage in front of a room of festively decorated tables. “No matter what you do in this organisation, you are helping to provide for an excellent level of care.” A traditional seasonal roast was prepared and served by members of the local Rapid Relief Team, an organisation who, like the hospice volunteers themselves, is dedicated to helping the community. Part of an international movement, which assists
in natural disasters, emergencies and refugee crises, to name but a few, the Dargaville RRT put their culinary skills to great use, showing mutual support for their fellow community workers. After a hearty meal, including classic Kiwi pavlova for dessert, a cake was cut to commemorate another year of dedication and care for locals and their families facing terminal illness. Even this impressive, marzipaniced specimen was crafted for the occasion by a volunteer, and the baker, Linda, was pleased to join Sharyn and Annette when it was time to officially carve. It’s been a busy year for Hospice with the official opening of the new Kowhai Room at Dargaville Hospital providing greater opportunities for families to be beside their loved ones in their final hours, and on the other hand interruptions to their important second-hand shop fundraising efforts due to Covid lockdowns. Praise and appreciation were given to all those who have helped the cause during 2020 and helped create a positive outlook for the new year to come. ¢
It’s been a busy year for Hospice with the official opening of the new Kowhai Room
p Helping hands helping each other — Hospice Kaipara volunteers were gifted a special ‘thank you’ meal by Dargaville’s Rapid Relief Team
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A fiesta for summer u by Liz Clark
With the heat of early summer on its way, adding the colourful flair of zinnias brings a flush of brilliance to the garden. Native to the scrub and dry grassland areas stretching from the southwestern United States to some parts of South America, the zinnia’s centre of diversity is found in Mexico. The plant’s genus was named in honour of German master botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. Today, there are more than 100 cultivars available to gardeners, since selective breeding began in the 19th century. Zinnias are grown as annuals from seed during the long, hot summer months in Kaipara. With a vast range of colours and shapes, zinnias are a great way to attract bees and other pollinating insects to the garden. The plants can be grown in containers, pots and for a mass display, as well as for cut flowers. Heights range from dwarf varieties, growing to 30cm, to taller plants growing to a height of more than one metre. With the warmer temperatures, now is the time to sow zinnias for the coming season. Sow in trays with a good-quality seed raising mix or directly into a wellprepared bed with plenty of compost and good drainage, following the instructions on the seed packet for best results. Seedlings can also be obtained from your nearest garden centre or nursery if you want to
bring earlier colour. Traditionally, vegetable gardens have always been separated from the flower garden. However, with the advent of companion planting coming into vogue in recent years, zinnias are an ideal and beneficial plant to add in to bring both colour and pollinating insects. Pair with brassicas, such as broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower or with tomato plants. Zinnias will help to attract unwanted insect pests, such as aphids, away from the crop, saving the need to spray in many cases. While these plants require little watering during summer; it is still wise to monitor the moisture level in the soil. If the first 10cm of the soil layer is moist, there is no need to water; if it is dry then water the plants. Gardeners should also be on the lookout for powdery mildew. Remove any diseased or weak plants and spray with an appropriate fungicide. Deadhead any spent blooms to encourage your zinnias to produce a flush of new flowers. Be bold and cut some flowers from your plants to take indoors and enjoy for up to two weeks. Varieties to look out for are Thumbelina, Queen Lime, Zahara Double Raspberry Ripple and Candy Stripe.
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Bringing back the glamour
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u by Ann van Engelen
Encouraging people who have any type of cancer by helping build confidence is something the team at Look Good Feel Better is passionate about. Recently a group of ladies met at a host house in Mangawhai. They were pampered and taught how to make themselves feel better, thanks to local lady, Wendy, for opening her home for the day. “Look Good Feel Better was initiated 29 years ago in the United States. New Zealand was one of the first four countries to join the initiative,” says general manager Clare O’Higgins. “The USA cosmetic industry recognised that giving women with cancer the tips, tools and techniques to feel normal — it boosted their confidence. Our free programme is for any person, with any cancer. We teach things including how to redraw sparse eyebrows, camouflage the impact of treatment, how to choose, wear and care for a wig. “Many people continue working while undergoing treatment and want to look as normal as possible. Some desire to go to the school gate and pick up their child without people staring. To us, if today you are able to feel normal, today is a good day.” It is thanks to the kindness of people that pop up events can happen. “Robyn Warin has been our Northland volunteer coordinator for many years.
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She brings people together. Travel can be extremely tiring, but when guests sit together, it may be the first time they meet with someone nearby with the sickness. They get to form friendships with others who understand what they are going through. “Wendy’s home in Mangawhai is a beautiful setting, and everyone had a wonderful day. The class gave the ladies a non-medical day. We want people to take things away that they can do tomorrow. If they discover how to do a face or hand massage, they can show their family and friends. We also teach how to tie a T-shirt as headwear. Our website shows all that by video. That’s what we do. It is all about tips, tools and techniques for any part of treatment or diagnosis. “We are honoured having someone as beautiful as Robin driving people to get to their class. People are so appreciative of the support. It is about people getting together outside the hospital environment and taking away knowledge for you, the individual, not you the patient.” If you would like to join the Look Good Feel Better community or online class please visit our website to register lgfb.co.nz. ¢
Look Good Feel Better was initiated 29 years ago in the United States
p It is thanks to volunteers and hosts like Wendy opening their homes up that the events can be held in various areas
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A community effort u by Ann van Engelen
The Mangawhai Community Garden was an idea founded by a group of friends who gather together and grow vegetables and fruit to ensure the community has access to fresh food. “Around 2009, several young mothers were finding times tough for having enough food in the house over the expensive Christmas season,” says volunteer Patricia Harvey. “Joan Farrell came up with the idea of having a community garden where everyone could grow food. Joan approached the local councillor, and the mayor about this need and they offered the use of some council-owned land next to Rose Madsen Cottage at the Domain in Moir Street. “Joan got everyone on board to get it started. A local nurseryman Ray Holland brought along his tractor and rotary hoe and dug up two mediumsized plots. Ted Tuffy built the fence, the local compost supplier donated compost and the old bath from the Rose Madsen Cottage was utilised for the worm farm.”
The existing neglected fruit trees were pruned back and the Domain Society, adjacent to the gardens, allowed piping of water from their tanks to the newly installed taps. “A shed was made available to store the garden implements. Frames had to be built for the climbing beans, and locals brought along horse and donkey manure, hay for the compost
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Joan Farrell came up with the idea
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and mulch. People donated garden tools and grew trays of seedlings, and like-minded volunteers came along to do the gardening. This was the beginnings of a great community
asset. Joan’s vision of getting likeminded people together, to grow produce for the community, while at the same time sharing gardening knowledge and socialising began. Every Friday, rain or shine, volunteers start arriving from 8am. Attendance is on the understanding that it is not compulsory — it is a ‘come if you feel like it’ policy. “The volunteers do whatever they like, whether it be digging, weeding, feeding, har vesting, watering or composting. “The har vest is collected and distributed to people in the Mangawhai area.” The Te Whai Community Trust recently leased the Rose Madsen Cottage. “The gardens will also be collaborating with Te Whai in providing fresh produce for their aroha
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p Volunteers at the Mangawhai Community Garden join together every Friday morning to tend the vegetables
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Joan and Ted to this day are there every Friday morning welcoming the volunteers with a smile and a cheery word
baskets and any surplus is placed in the community stand outside BeforeSix Childcare. “Rabbits were becoming a major problem around the gardens. The volunteers would arrive to find the rabbits had feasted on the plants to the point that they couldn’t be saved. It was very disheartening. With successful funding, three raised garden beds were installed. “Over the last year, the massive project of fencing began. Female volunteers did all the digging of holes, bracing and cementing of posts to begin with. It was strenuous work, but it gave us bragging rights. The blokes were so impressed, they jumped in and helped, and now the gardens are almost completely fenced. The results speak for themselves, showing a huge increase in production. With funding
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from organisations like the Mangawhai Club, Mangawhai Oppor tunity Factory, Mangawhai Charitable Trust, Mangawhai Memo and Tara Iti, we have turned vacant land into a flourishing garden with herbs, veggies and fruit trees. “Joan and Ted to this day are there every Friday morning welcoming the volunteers with a smile and a cheery word. Morning tea is quite a social gathering with lemon drink and biscuits or amazing home baking provided. We have lots of banter and reminiscing around the table of volunteers like the late Bob Newman and his lovely dog Honey, and the late Moyra Henderson. “We talk about how Bill Butterfield was the tomato king, Idwal was the expert broad bean man, Judy Butterfield was the compost guru and Ted Tuffy right up to the present day is the king
of beans, pumpkins and courgettes. Volunteers come and go, some have been coming from the start, some have a break and then come again. That is the beauty of it. “Mangawhai just had the Mangawhai Garden Ramble, the biggest annual fundraiser for the Mangawhai Kindergarten. “This year the community gardens were in the ramble, the last time they participated was about 10 years ago. We had the gardens looking shipshape, and the feedback from the public was so positive and inspiring. “People were amazed at how far the gardens have come. Sustainable Kaipara had composting demonstrations, and Te Whai Community Trust put on refreshments. “Participating in the ramble was so good, as a lot of the locals came to
have a look and see for themselves the progress that has been made. They found out exactly what happens with the produce. Hopefully, the outcome will be more volunteers turning up on Fridays. “We would especially like younger people to come along, even if they don’t know much about gardening but want to learn. “The knowledge of the present volunteers will help get them going and hopefully start them on a lifetime enjoyment of gardening. Growing something yourself from seed or cutting, nurturing it till harvest and then eating it is so satisfying. We all learn from each other, enjoy the company and help the community. At the end of the day, if people are inspired to start their own vegetable gardens at home, it is a win-win situation.” ¢
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GOLD CARD No longer kids’ stuff u by Andy Bryenton
This Christmas the console wars are big news again, with the most recent conflict in a nearly three-decade-long stoush erupting between Sony’s Playstation and Microsoft’s Xbox. The difference in 2020 is that it’s not just teenage boys who want to find one of these under the tree.
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A survey this year by the American Association for Retired Persons (equivalent to our Grey Power) took a peek at how older folks were dealing with the isolation and boredom of Covid-related lockdowns. The survey, which included 3,737 people aged 50 or older, found that 47 per cent of respondents reported playing video games every day. The average respondent spent five hours every week playing video games on tablets, phones, game consoles or computers. Drilling down into why the older generation has embraced what has been seen as a toy for teens for many years revealed that this statistic should not be too much of a surprise. The AARP concluded that there might be as many as 50 million American retirees who are into games, ranging from online scrabble through to immerse simulations like Forza Motorsport. Is it any real surprise that the reallife hot rodders of the 1960s are now enjoying virtual races around the track at Bathurst or Silverstone against their friends? Many studies have proven that playing games boosts neural function and can stave off the preconditions for senile dementia. According to Dr Anne McLaughlin, an engineering psychologist and professor at North Carolina State University, older adult experiences may be enriched, depending on the
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Students taking part in Level 2 Technology at Otamatea High School have completed their musical instrument projects for the year. “The belief of the Technology Department at our school is to raise the expectations of students,” says Head of Technology, Martin North. “Our Level 2 Technology course is centred around musical instruments. The students choose and research what piece they want to make within a specified budget. “They design, make a model and build a working piece. “This year a wide range of instruments were made including a didgeridoo, toere drum, electric guitar, ashiko drum, electric ukulele and djembe drum. It is interesting as it brings physics, maths and other subjects together. An example is the drums. The students calculate the angles and use pi to make the shell, so it incorporates a range of knowledge and skills from other subject areas. An example is the drums have a lot of angles and pi to work out, so it incorporates a range of knowledge. The didgeridoo was also a great instrument choice. “Our music teacher, Adam Blake, helps us figure out how to make the instruments work. The course requires a lot of research, and I enjoy the process of coming up with solutions with the class. “We make a model with inexpensive material to work out if our maths is right and the correct manufacturing processes. Then we use the more expensive timber to create the final product. “Our new laser cutter was used for the scratch plates for the guitars and to engrave designs. It has taken their finished work to the next level. I have
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been doing this for a few years now. The first year Maunu School was doing djembe drumming. We went along, and our students engaged a contract to make the school more drums. One of the students was a hunter and used his goat skins for the rawhide.” “There is some stunning work produced, and we are really proud of the students. “It is all about raising expectations and pushing them to expect a little bit more from themselves. This course is a great opportunity to apply their knowledge from a whole range of subjects in a practical project. At the end of the yearlong project they plug their electric instruments in, and they work. “This year they researched what wood quality guitars are made from, and they chose ash and maple. “ We used recycled rimu from the old stud work here at the school. That added extra sentiment as they are taking part of the school with them as their final project. One of our female students made an electric ukulele and used rimu for the pickups with detailed engraving using the new laser machine. “Our students are extremely talented, and it is amazing to see what we have going on. The engineering site is making pulse jet engines and 200cc grass carts and 50cc offroad motorbikes. “For us, it is all about raising expectations. We love seeing the pride and satisfaction when you raise the bar, and the students keep reaching it with the work they produce.” ¢
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