The Weekend Lifestyler, November 4th, 2022

A matter of trying

Micaela and Jason van den Berg decided to make Northland home last year.

an artist, Micaela has

connecting with other artists

herself.

Children encourage study

u by Ann van Engelen

“Ēhara tāku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini — My success is not mine alone but belongs to a collective,” says Gemma.

“I attained a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning from Mindlab. I decided to pursue a career in education after coaching a team of energetic five-year-olds while in seventh form.

“Children are just the best people around, they are so fun and so funny and tell the best stories, everyday something happens to make me smile.

“I am thankful to my village for walking this pathway of learning with me and

epilepsy, needs support with feeding and mobility and requires full supervision. Caleb has a real love for people and life. He loves unconditionally, and this is a gift he has given our family.

“He is determined and strong and makes people smile just by being himself. Many weekends and late nights were spent attending classes and completing studies, so my husband Bevan and carers held down the fort at home. I couldn’t have achieved it without my support crew.

credit them for my success. I work fulltime as deputy principal, and our school principal Shirley Winters encourages and supports making extra study possible.

“I have been at One Tree Point School for 16 years. I had been to the school for sports and decided that if a job ever came up, I would go for it. Everyone knows each child’s name, their families and they go the extra mile to care for each other.”

Gemma has three children — 11-yearold Caleb, Jayden, nine, and Aria, seven.

“We are a little busier than the average family as Caleb has a rare neuro-genetic condition called Angelman Syndrome, which affects all areas of life. He is non-verbal, has sleep difficulties and

“The way that children think and learn is so different to how it was when I trained. As a teacher, I am also a learner and love finding new ways to engage students. Mindlab offered me innovative ways to engage students, and my class looked forward to finding out what I learned.

“Mindlab opened the doors to handson learning opportunities and explored ways to engage children digitally through animation, coding and video making to express themselves. I did it for the tamariki and am inspired by my own children and past and present students.

“I teach the most enthusiastic children, who inspired me to undertake my study. I have my dream job in my dream school. It is not just a workplace — it is part of my whānau. There is no other job I would rather do.” ¢

Correction

One Tree Point School deputy principal Whaea Gemma Bradburn is celebrating receiving her Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborate Learning, upskilling to encourage her students in their education.

p Whaea Gemma helping students Indy-Lee Toovey, Elena Macarthy and Isla Bennett to explore through hands-on learning

Annual ramble returns

u by Ann van Engelen

The Mangawhai Garden Ramble is set for its return for 2022 with a range of new gardens

Kindergarten fundraiser next weekend, Saturday, 12 and Sunday, 13 November.

“Being the 20th Mangawhai Garden Ramble, this is a milestone year for us,” says Mangawhai Kindergarten head teacher Miranda Manwaring.

“The Kindergarten was built by the community almost 40 years ago. The garden ramble was established in 2003 by a group of mums, Kindy staff and volunteers to raise funds for the kindergarten to help provide quality facilities, resources and equipment to our youngest community members free of charge.

“I have been at the Kindy for 13 years and head teacher for five. The garden ramble is our community event and has helped us to keep a positive environment for all these years. The money raised

gives us the ability to do anything extra that our government funding doesn’t allow for. We have 20 years’ worth of community finance invested into our facilities for our tamariki now.

“We have always had a very dedicated team of teachers, and I love that we have an amazing large education space to share. It’s not just a job to us — we love improving our educational space.

“Every year, we are humbled by the community’s contribution and generosity. It is a huge job for our gardeners who open their homes up for us, and we really appreciate the work they do to prepare. I go on the ramble myself and it amazes me, because you

wouldn’t realise that these places exist. I have also met some lovely community members I possibly wouldn’t have met otherwise.

“We have a group of volunteers running the event now as John Dickie, our past coordinator, moved to India this year. We are so grateful for all the work John has done over the years. He had great foresight and recruited Barbara, Wendy and Jenny to continue the event. He also secured sponsorship in advance with The Real Team real estate and Wyatts Landscaping Supplies.

“People have incredible creative imaginations for their garden designs — it amazes me. Each year the

selection of gardens varies in size, style and age, with several featuring special attractions such as ponds, water features, artwork and historic buildings. This year, we have 17 fabulous gardens to tour, including a night garden experience.

“We are looking forward to welcoming lots of new and old faces for a great family day out. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased from Bammas Surf, Mangawhai Books and Gifts or Wyatt Landscape Supplies Mangawhai. Cash sales — correct change is appreciated if possible as the vendors are selling on behalf. Online sales can be made at mangawhaigardenramble.org/ tickets/online.” ¢

p Adeline Tonks has learned how to water the Kindergarten garden that Mangawhai Garden Ramble funds helped establish

p Teacher Chris Grafton with his son Arthur enjoying time together checking on the vegetables they are growing

p Miranda Manwaring with Lola Klink, Sadie Englefield and Frankie Kirner in the Kindergarten garden

Fun with Rotary

u by Ann van Engelen

Mangawhai photographer Nina Gastreich says she became a member of the Rotary Satellite Club of Maungatūroto — Mangawhai after experiencing the community initiatives of the organisation first-hand and encourages others to join.

“I became a Rotary Club member after I photographed the Sandsational sculpture event in February and then the youth Learn to Sail project,” says Nina.

“I observed what a great club it is and how a few people can make little things happen quickly, and I thought how much more could a larger group accomplish by working together. It is a great place for the whole family to be involved as we work on a variety of projects to help the community.

together. One project in progress is building bus shelters for children to be out of the weather while they wait for the school bus.

“It is nice to have the younger generation involved too. They contribute with ideas like how we could improve the children’s playground at Mangawhai Heads, next to the medical centre.

“The Rotary Club in Mangawhai was established 16 months ago. It has since grown to more than 20 communityminded members who all help raise funds and implement projects to help improve Mangawhai in a variety of ways.

“You don’t have to be involved in every project, which is nice. There are two monthly meetings and various subcommittees. People exchange ideas about what we can be involved in or help with, and we plan projects

“We don’t have boring things happening, there is something for everyone, and with summer coming, we have just started the children’s Learn to Sail season again.

“Mangawhai Rotary is a growing club with very invested people doing amazing things. I encourage others to come along to the upcoming information evening on Tuesday, November 8, starting at 7pm at the Mangawhai Golf Club on Molesworth Drive.

“I would love to see more people join us and help make more fun things happen. Collectively we can make small things big with a little help from

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p Nina Gastreich joined the Rotary Satellite Club of Maungatūroto — Mangawhai after she was commissioned to take photos of community events for the club through NinaG Photography

p Nina with her son Aiden

“The Rotary Club in Mangawhai was established 16 months ago”

A photographic passion

u by Ann van Engelen

One Tree Point’s Graham Render is joining with the Bream Bay Combined Arts Group to share his passion and knowledge on how to

“I am an engineer but have been a hobby photographer for many years,” says Graham.

“When I was young, someone brought me a camera, and over the years, I have upskilled myself and am passionate about photography. Being an engineer, I like straight lines, angles, balance and symmetry. My speciality is landscapes and street photography too.

“I love photography, and there are a lot of people wanting to learn to use a camera more effectively, so I thought I’d join with Colin Coutts and others and help them upskill. We don’t want people to be frightened or embarrassed, and

people don’t have to know what they are doing to come along. We will be teaching cellphone photography as well. If you don’t have any equipment, that is fine, we will advise you on what you may want to invest in. All they need to be is high school age upwards and a member of the group for the same reason, to be able to learn, take part and have fun.

“I love going out on local expeditions, whether that takes us to the beach, the streets or someone’s yard. Even watching other artists’ work is a really good project we can do because the art group covers a wide variety of topics such as pottery, felting and painting.”

Bream Bay Combined Arts Group is open to anyone, including people from Whangārei and Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and beyond.

“I am very excited for people to try something new and get to meet others with a similar passion. We want to encourage people because although photography can be technical, it doesn’t have to be. To me, it is an art form that allows me to spend time with the type of subjects that I like, particularly landscapes, which are interesting.

“The diverse genres pull at my heartstrings. You can’t explain it — you

see things that are absolutely beautiful. It is a bit like when you paint a portrait. You get to know the person first and become one with your subject.

“You know what you like, and when you see your work on the wall, it gives you a real buzz, but when someone else says ‘that’s a great work’, it gives you a bigger buzz. It’s like baking a cake. You want everyone eating it to enjoy it — that is what photography is to me. I want to inspire others.

“Our first meeting is set for 7pm, Wednesday, November 9, at the Art Cottage on Lakeside Park Road, located off 458 Marsden Point Road.” ¢

p Graham Render has been a photographer since he was young and is looking forward to sharing his skills with others interested in using their camera well

p Graham says photography is like baking a cake — you want others to enjoy your work

Fruit of temptation

u by Liz Clark

There’s nothing more satisfying than gathering apples from your own trees, and you don’t need an orchard or a huge garden.

Choosing an apple tree to suit your needs is a matter of taste — dessert or cooking apples. Make a choice that will supply your requirements for the kitchen or a snack during the day. On occasion, garden centres have grafted trees that are self-fertile and have three or even four varieties of apple fruiting on the branches. Some varieties will need a pollinator that flowers at the same time to ensure the fruit is formed.

Ideally, winter is the best time to plant apples and other pipfruit trees, so they have time to establish their root systems before spring growth comes on. However, fruit trees can be bought yearround and if cared for, can be planted any time of the year. Choose a sunny site sheltered from strong prevailing winds

to plant your fruit trees. Ensure the soil is free-draining so the roots won’t rot from being submerged in constantly wet ground. If drainage is an issue, plant the tree above the ground and stake it to prevent wind damage.

Dig a square hole twice the width and depth of the planting bag. Fill with sheep pellets, compost and goodquality soil halfway in the hole. Before planting the tree, soak it well with water to reduce transplant shock.

Remove it from the planting bag without disturbing the roots, then place it in the hole. Fill the hole with the balance of the soil. Firm the soil gently around the base of the tree and then stake firmly. Ensure the tree is mulched during the summer and keep regularly

watered and fertilised. Good care after planting will ensure a healthy, robust fruit tree.

Pruning is best done on a dry day during the summer after fruiting has finished. Remove any inward-facing branches and weak or diseased growth. Shape your tree for aesthetics and keep an open growing habit to assist with air circulation.

Use clean, sterilised loppers when pruning your trees. Treat the cut areas with an appropriate wound paste. For pests such as codling moths, use an insecticide of your choice. However, avoid spraying during flowering to avoid killing beneficial insects.

Visit your local garden centre or look online for more information. ¢

Creating new enterprise

u by Ann van Engelen

David and Carol Kite are preparing to open their new business endeavour Buffalos Roast House at Mangawhai Heads, to share their culinary skills with others.

“Carol and I moved to Mangawhai permanently three years ago. We were based in Auckland, owned a holiday home here for 10 years and rented holiday homes prior because we loved the area,” says David.

“We both worked in the corporate world, and wanted to slow down and enjoy life more. Carol ran call centres, and I was involved in the television industry. Upon arriving in the township, Carol opened Inspire By Design, a women’s clothing shop based in Mangawhai Heads. It has been an amazing journey.

“I have always enjoyed cooking and am pretty good at BBQ and roasts and dreamed of owning an eatery.”

David and Carol’s friends encouraged them to follow his dream of offering his meal ideas to people.

“We are members of the local golf club and business association and received very positive feedback about the idea, so we decided to give it a go and open Buffalos Roast House.

“The old Barfoot and Thompson real estate premises became available two months ago, and we began renovating the space and are currently installing the new commercial kitchen. Carol decided to sell Inspire By Design because we need all of our energy to make Buffalos a success.

“The new owners for Inspire took over on Monday. They are fabulous, and worked for us in the shop originally.

“Buffalos is going to be a traditional roast meal shop with salads and desserts. There will be specials ranging from gourmet meats, including 28-dayold prime rib and smoked brisket. We will trial anything people ask for because we want to meet the needs of the community and holidaymakers. People love to be able to pick up a ready meal.”

There will be some in-store dining available, along with free WiFi and cell phone charging bays.

“We want to ensure people can stay in touch with each other, especially teenagers with their parents. The free WiFi will help with this as well. In time

we hope to sponsor the local Waterwise programme at the surf life saving club because we are fully aware of the importance of children being wise around water.

“Our packaging is all compostable and sustainable, and we will be offering our catering services for events such as births, deaths, marriages and large

gatherings of people. They will be able to put their order in to be ready at the set time.

“We don’t like the word ready roasts, as we think our idea is more than that. We plan to open Buffalos Roast House by the second week of December and hope it meets the needs of everyone in our community.” ¢

p David and Carol Kite are preparing to open Buffalos Roast House in early December, with Jo Bland and Jen Kent, the new owners of Inspire By Design clothing store

“We don’t like the word ready roasts, as we think our idea is more than that”

VISIT US

SUPPORTING MEN’S HEALTH In a better shed space

u by Andy Bryenton

Men’s Sheds are a phenomenon

Supported by an overarching body, Menz Shed New Zealand, the movement has been compared in a tongue-in-cheek fashion to everything from scouting to sports clubs. It brings together gents who wish to share and use their practical skills while making new friends.

While there’s a lot to be said for the good works these collective workshops produce, such as children’s toys, restored furniture, planter boxes and traps for possums and pests, there’s another aspect to the Menz Shed underpinning the importance of its existence. It’s a place promoting men’s health, practically through looking out for ‘shed mates’, and subtly by providing a space for better mental health. Mangawhai got its own venue in November of 2016 — the Mangawhai Shed.

“I was listening to Mike King talking about New Zealand’s abhorrent suicide rates, and I had to take action,” says Mangawhai Shed founder and current chair Stephen Mackay. “I had just moved into a new property with a large cow shed, and after restoration, it was a

pretty good workspace. One day a week, I opened it up to the local community.”

“That was the beginning of something that morphed into our new building at the Domain. It’s been a challenge, but one thing we were very clear about when we were building this was that we wanted to support other groups. When each

irreplaceable, and they want to pass them on.

“They are hungry for the opportunity to make a difference,” he says.

So, on the surface, a shed is simply a place filled with tools and equipment, where blokes can meet up for a cup of tea and a chat while working on a bit of community assistance, and making clever things. It’s also a support network, and a space to find purpose.

supports the other in the community, things only get better for everyone.”

Stephen says the team of men who frequent the shed support each other and are always keen to volunteer on civic projects. He says the skills some of the men have built up during the years in the trades and professions are

The Menz Shed New Zealand website pokes gentle fun at the notion that it’s also a great place to get out from underfoot of married partners who are finding it hard to adjust to retirement. It also notes that women in this demographic are ardent supporters of the sheds.

This Movember, as we promote better health for men, it’s worth showing some support for a homegrown concept, which is quietly improving the quality of life and comradeship of men in local towns.

p Mangawhai

Shed chair Stephen Mackay is proud of the community works his fellow ‘shed men’ have accomplished but equally appreciative of what they have done for each other

“So, on the surface, a shed is simply a place filled with tools and equipment”

A matter of trying

u by Ann van Engelen

“I am from Cape Town in South Africa and came to New Zealand about seven years ago,” says Micaela.

“My husband Jason, our daughter Rowan and my mother Cinzia moved from Auckland to Northland last year. We have no extended family here, and moving north is the best move we have ever made.

my time was studying art. When I went to uni, I got a fine arts degree, and then I studied teaching so I could teach art because it is the basis of almost everything I do.

called my mural Sunrise, and the community got together and helped me make it happen.

“We are grateful to be here and love all the little towns that we have discovered. I have had opportunities that I would never have had had we not decided to move countries and towns.

“I have enjoyed art since I was first able to hold a pencil. My mother always gave me things to draw with, like used fax paper, and encouraged me to be creative. Mum saw how much I loved art at school, so she sent me to a specialised high school, and a third of

“Jason is an IT security engineer, so we are chalk and cheese, but it works for us. Rowan enjoys the privilege that comes with having a very arty mum, but she is more of an actor personality. She enjoys talking to people and is quite sporty.

“Since moving to New Zealand, I started an art class and completed a mural for the first time in my life. I was chosen to do the mural on the Dargaville Library through the Keep New Zealand Beautiful initiative.

“You send in your design, and they select 10 winners. The winners are then sponsored to complete their design. I

“I was also involved in the Whale Tails exhibition in Auckland last year, also as part of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, and I had been wanting to do a mural for ages but had never found the right wall or the time.

“My Kaipara Art Awards piece, I Am My Mother’s Savage Daughter, is of a girl running through a forest. The title is inspired by the song of the same name.

It is a song about inherent female power, our wildness and untamed nature. It is about women speaking up and out without shame or vanity.

“I tried to convey this in the illustration, her face hidden behind a tree to show she could be any woman and all women. I love this concept

Micaela van den Berg won first place in the 2D Other Mediums category at the Kaipara Art Awards in Mangawhai last weekend with her Indian ink drawing titled I Am My Mother’s Savage Daughter.

“There is a concept that you need expensive material, but art is literally whatever you want it to be”

p The experience of entering the Kaipara Art Awards has given Micaela the courage to enter the upcoming Dargaville Wearable Arts competition

and have it as a theme in a lot of my other works.

“My illustration is drawn with black Indian ink and fine liner pen. It is a simplistic drawing of an image that appeared in my head. That is how I often get my inspiration.

“Working with Indian ink is very messy and not used so much anymore because it is such an old medium. I like it because it allows you to see what ink does when it is not in a pen, and you can use as much or as little as you like. It is a very moving sort of medium and creates new possibilities.

“I love it because I make beautiful washes, and, at times, I use different coloured inks, and I am always surprised at how it comes out. To me, art is a natural human expression. It is about being a human and enjoying the natural creativity that is in all of us. I entered the Kaipara Art Awards on a whim because in spite of studying art, I did not have a good experience and was not considered a good artist.

“I work in a range of mediums, including painting and sculpture. There is a concept that you need expensive material, but art is literally whatever you want it to be. When I was young, mum started me with using ballpoint pens because we lived in the country and didn’t have a lot of resources. Ballpoint pens were the easiest thing to get hold of.

“Even now, I don’t use expensive materials — I use things that are easily accessible. Ballpoint pens are one of the best things to start art with because they teach you not to be scared to make a mark.”

Micaela says using a pencil creates the thinking that you can erase mistakes, which can limit your learning.

“With a pen, you just go for it because you know you can’t erase it, so you push yourself to go further than if you used a pencil.

“I enjoy making lanterns and things out of paper mache and tissue paper, as well as using environmentally friendly

materials. I am very wary of what I use, and use things I can throw into my compost, like cardboard and cane as well.

“I love doing what brings me joy and have done pottery as a teaching exercise and enjoy building things from scratch with whatever I find at the time.

“I had a serious health issue for a few years and had to take a step back from my art. I didn’t know if I would ever do it again. Now I look at myself and my work differently, rather than take it for granted, and I am not so precious about what I do.

“Jason has always supported me in everything I do, and I entered just to be a part of the event. I have decided to enter the Dargaville Wearable Art Awards to see how well I can do.

“I now encourage people to enter competitions they come across throughout their life for the experience and encouragement you gain. There are moments, people and situations that tell you not to enter, that you are

not good enough, but ignore all the naysayers, negative people and your own brain.

“You have as much right and passion as everyone else that enters, and it gives you the experience of being involved in something bigger than yourself. Entering awards helps you become a part of a community of artists when you show your work.

“Competing not only encourages you, but it encourages others as well. We are creative creatures, and wherever we make a mark, paint, a stroke on a page or work with clay and other mediums, we are doing something that has been done for thousands of years.

“Art connects us with other human beings, and why not invest a part of yourself and enjoy the opportunity?

The artists who entered the Kaipara Art Awards all did really well, and although I couldn’t make the awards night, I hope to see them again, and I look forward to meeting people on our varying artistic journeys.”

“I tried to convey this in the illustration, her face hidden behind a tree to show she could be any woman and all women. I love this concept and have it as a theme in a lot of my other works”

p Micaela and her daughter Rowan with the Whale Tail Micaela entered into the Auckland Keep New Zealand Beautiful exhibition

p The mural Micaela designed and painted on the Dargaville Library wall as part of the Keep New Zealand Beautiful initiative

p Micaela says working with Indian ink gives her the ability to experiment as it is a very moving sort of medium

Students gain experience

u by Ann van Engelen

Four Rodney College students say they were inspired by attending various

“We had Alex Manuell who plays for Northland U17 Boys’ Basketball, compete in the HoopNations tournament in Tauranga on Labour Weekend,” says principal’s assistant Jo Warahi.

“HoopNations is New Zealand’s premier basketball event showcasing some of the nation’s top basketball talent, comprising more than 200 teams over four days. The team had an outstanding tournament, eventually losing a closely contested final to come away with a silver medal.

“We also had Isbe Kuinikoro play for Fiji in the 2022 Pasifika Netball Cup Tournament held in Auckland on October 15, where they came second, and she was awarded the Most Valued Player award. It is great to see the students get back into sport and to be rewarded for their efforts. We love seeing our students train hard and achieve amazing results in all areas.”

The tournament included teams from the South Pacific, including Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands and Niue.

“The teams participated in different grades from under 14 to the under

18, and I was part of the under 16 Fiji Auckland team,” says Isbe.

“I travelled twice weekly to training in Auckland prior and we were fortunate to have former Silver Ferns player Vilimaina Davu help coach our team, boosting our preparations leading up to the competition.

“The team members were made up of Fijian students living in the greater Auckland area. We lost to Tonga and Samoa and won against Northland Pasifika, Niue and the Cook Islands. The experience and exposure to such tournaments were my winning moments.

“I thank my parents for their support and God for blessing me with my talent, and hope this will be a stepping stone to bigger and greater tournaments in the near future.”

Two of the college’s senior leaders Samantha Hunia, cultural leader, and Natalie Pearson, social action leader, attended the On Being Bold — Dreaming Big seminar in Wellington.

“We were honoured to be chosen to attend Dreaming Big,” says Natalie. “The event is designed to inspire and

encourage Year 13 female students to be brave and bold in seeking, taking opportunities and dealing with challenges.

“We had the privilege of meeting truly strong women in the business world, from CEOs, judges, board chairs to directors, including Antonia Watson, CEO of ANZ, Sophie Moloney, CEO of Sky NZ, and prime minister Ardern. These amazing ladies shared their stories and how they got to where they are.

“They gave us insight and tools for our own goals, and hope for what we thought was impossible. Being exposed to a world that seemed out of our reach, and being told the stories from people I had admired from a distance, was truly eye-opening.

“It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. The motivation that I received will help me transition from school to my next step toward my dream.”

Phone: 027 963 5396

p Rodney College students Samantha Hunia and Natalie Pearson attended the On Being Bold — Dreaming Big seminar

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2 Uneven, 3 Scout, 5 Owns, 6 Knitter, 7 Happen, 8 Onset, 9 Hideous, 10 Ramp, 11 Abused, 12 Macaw, 13 Vertigo, 14 Incisor, 18 Collection, 23 Strip, 24 Delight, 26 Chatted, 27 Mastiff, 29 Chateau, 30 Enable, 31 Cycle, 32 Legato, 34 Ache, 36 Perry, 38 Passé, 40 Digs, 45 Duped, 46 Abridge, 47 Eyes, 48 Extent, 49 Ledge, 50 Osmosis, 52 Inundation, 53 Trailer, 54 Rhesus, 55 Ideally, 56 Asset, 57 Fuss, 62 Raven, 67 Octopus, 68 Canasta, 70 Minaret, 72 Inexact, 73 Resign, 74 Screed, 75 Beacon, 76 Ebony, 78 Pluto, 80 Singe, 82 Deli, 83 Echo.

Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down.

More than one solution may be possible.