The Weekend Lifestyler, October 22nd, 2021 by Integrity Community Media

October 22 2021

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From Bluebell with love P5

Expression through felting Creating wall hangings, sculptures and fashion accessories out of felt has become a passion for Colin and Anne Coutts. After discovering the craft several years ago, the pair have continued to refine their craft and now pass their skills on to others through the Bream Bay Community Art Group. Blending colours and adding items such as feathers and silk to their designs is all part of the creative process. continued on page 10 …

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p Marsden Yacht and Boat Club fishing convenor Scott Johnston hopes to see people of all ages join the fishing photography competition

“This is an idea to allow people to compete whether they keep the fish they catch or return it to the ocean,” says fishing convenor Scott Johnston. “Once the fish is caught, you measure it on the Ministry of Fisheries measurement chart and take a photo. The photos are then sent to me with proof of the date caught.” If you don’t have a measuring chart, it can be collected from Scott. “As part of the entry, you receive Marsden Yacht and Boat club membership for a year. You can go fishing anywhere and no skullduggery

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fresh ideas. He is also a good sailor himself and teaches beginners. “The club has great social functions, and we have a lot of boaties out here that get out on the water when they can. The fishing competition is a way to turn our attention to our boaties. “We have great sponsors such as Marsden Marine Supplies for the kingfish and Cogan Custom Homes for trevally. Trigg Construction is supporting the snapper catches, One Tree Point Takeaway sponsors the kahawai, and Marsden Cove Dental Clinic is providing prizes for the under-16 snapper.

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is required — be honest with your catch dates. “If you don’t want to keep your catch, you can place it back in the sea to live its life happily. Keeping it to enjoy for a meal is fine too. “The fisheries have insisted there is no auction or sales of fish — this is purely for personal gain and satisfaction. All age groups can join, and we will have great trophies for the prize-giving evening. “We hope to encourage more young people to be involved in the club. Recently, we voted 16-year-old Brendan Pol as vice commodore. Although he is still in school, his age does not undermine his competence. “His family is a big part of the sailing club and he is switched on and brings

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“I myself joined the club as a way to meet people. I married a Kiwi who was on her overseas experience in London, and she brought me back to New Zealand. I enjoy that we are able to have great meals and attend functions at the club. At times we organise a band for entertainment and get food trucks on-site and we have the best view in the world. “I am living a good life and encourage other locals and people who have moved here from overseas to come along, meet the locals and see the boats. “There are so many opportunities such as learning to sail. If you haven’t experienced being on the water in a little sailing boat, I highly recommend it.” For more information, visit the Marsden Yacht and Boat Club website. ¢

Surf lifesavers acknowledged

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Local surf lifesavers were acknowledged for their commitment to helping keep people safe on the beaches across the country at the recent Surf Lifesaving National Awards of Excellence. “Waipū Cove Surf Lifesaving members Laurie Bell, Ian Godfrey and Dave Woodman received 50 Year Support Medals acknowledging their 50 years of service to surf lifesaving,” says Surf Lifesaving chief executive Paul Dalton “Laurie Bell joined the club in 1966 at the age of 14 and gained his bronze medallion November 3, 1973. He has remained an active member or active reserve member for some 36 years. “Laurie and his wife Maureen have both personally, and through their business Fashion Accessories been club sponsors, financial supporters for projects, organised club days and social functions for more than 30 years. “Ian Godfrey joined the club in 1971, also at 14 years old and obtained his surf bronze medallion on March 17, 1973. “He has held various roles, and as club house director, he was the lease negotiator for the club, securing the land lease from DOC for the ongoing activities of the club. “He also initiated and project managed the clubhouse extensions

and alterations between 1995 to the opening in 2000. He has been on the club management committee for 44 of his 50 years. “Ian has recently completed a threeyear project recording the club’s history dating back to 1928 for the club’s 90th celebration in October. For some 50 years, Ian has actively patrolled every year and regularly accumulates more than 60 hours per season, not counting his administrative hours on the club’s board. “The national award for Surf Official of the Year went to Tania Ahrens from the Ruakākā Club. “Tania has been a long time surf official for Ruakaka SLSP and has helped out at SLS Kariaotahi for a few seasons due to a shortage in numbers. She has officiated at various regional competitions and is a standout official in the arena with a can-do attitude. Her extensive knowledge of the rule book, which is highly valued. “Mangawhai Heads, Waipū Cove and Ruakākā surf lifesaving clubs are three very busy clubs. They are all iconic and

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p Tania Ahrens from the Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Club receiving the national award from Michelle Newton, representing the SLS Northern Region

p Laurie Bell was presented with the 50 Year Support Medal for 50 years of service to surf lifesaving

p Ian Godfrey, pictured with his wife Sue, also received a 50 Year Support Medal

p Dave Woodman was also awarded the 50 Year Support Medal

very popular areas, and this leads to very busy beaches. “They do a lot of ‘heavy lifting’ over summer, as the population of Auckland shifts north for their holidays. Northland overall has a high drowning rate as a result of out-of-town visitors unfamiliar

with the beaches and their risks, so it is vital these clubs are there to keep the public safe. “The passionate volunteers who run these clubs do a great job, and as can be seen from the 50 Year Badges, they embody our mantra of ‘In it for Life’.” ¢

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Keeping families occupied u by Ann van Engelen

Beth Stone and Barry Wallace took ownership of the Home and Hobbies store in Mangawhai in 2018. “We still have our AirBnB at Valley Vista in Kaiwaka. This store came up for sale and was originally Bizarre World and was similar to a $2 shop,” says Beth. “We decided it was a nice idea to have another business and brought it. We gradually changed course and the products we kept. We went into a higher price range of items and changed the name to Home and Hobbies. “We wanted to make the name more orientated to what we are now supplying. We have brought in homewares and hobby items such as material, art and craft supplies. We stock projects people can do at home and also sell knitting yarns, hardware and haberdashery. “We moved to a smaller store to be more compact in July last year. It is a lovely, new, bright premises and very tidy. We like that it is happy and bright looking for our customers. “We have enjoyed choosing the various giftware, and at present, we have beautiful coloured butterflies, make-up purses and toilet bags. I have had a lot of fun coming up with displays such as

the current Halloween display in the windows for children to enjoy. “They can come and get their Halloween projects or things to do at home such as build-yourown plastic farms and dinosaurs, puzzles and Chinese chequers. “It is important that people can do crafty things, and I open

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the store for contactless pick-ups during level three from 10am–2pm so people can order and collect. If they come to the door, I find what they want, and they pay through EFTPOS. When we are in level two, we change to normal hours. “I enjoy that we are helping people get what they need locally

here in Mangawhai, so they don’t have to travel far. They don’t have to go to other stores outside of our town. “I work on the basis that the people we are able to help tell their friends we are open. Especially when children are home from school, they can have access to items to keep themselves and their children busy. “We have been doing the homebrew section, and it is well stocked. People have been really happy, and it is becoming quite a hobby. They have been coming and getting their supplies to make their own craft beers. “Cheese making has also made a comeback. Our cheese kits mean we can make our own Italian, vegan and other types of cheese right here at home, and it too, is really interesting. “Mangawhai is a great little area. It is good to see the township going ahead. Things like the new roundabout look great, and I think it should work really well. It is nice to see people supporting local when they can and getting out and about again.” ¢

p Beth Stone enjoys having various art, craft, brewing and other supplies to the local community

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From Bluebell with love

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Laureen and Rob Medcalfe have lived in Mangawhai since 1977, when they relocated an old cottage from Browns Bay Auckland to their 10-acre block in Devich Road. “We had always wanted a block of land and moved to Mangawhai because my aunt lived here,” says Laureen. “My mum taught me to bake when I was young. I love the way food brings people together and gives them joy. “I was catering and decided to bake Christmas Cakes for the village market and loved it. I now offer a variety of vintage baking such as neenish tarts, apple pies and other delicacies. “My cousin gave me an old retro caravan, and Rob and our son dragged it down the drive and put it in place at the top of our driveway on Devich Road. I decided to turn it into a shop. “Since my gran was known as Nellie Bluebell Shephard, I named the caravan Bluebell. She is fenced off with two miniature ponies in the paddock behind. People pull in and collect their orders contactless when need be. “It was so much fun setting her up. It was always a dream to have her there. I pick flowers and produce from the garden and bake in my registered kitchen, and we opened last week. “There are so many people who helped make my new venture happen, including artists Nicola Everett and

Janine Broughan, who painted the outside with bluebells for me. “I collected things like an old coffee perk and lace tablecloth for decorating over time. Bluebell has brought many family memories back as we all chat about Nellie Bluebell stories. Growing up, we all lived on one property in different houses as our family had a big market garden in Birkdale, Auckland. “As youngsters, we would go to gran’s house and have a cup of tea and toast with her in the mornings. She taught us things like pouring tea into a saucer to cool down before drinking it. She had incredible energy, passion and drive. “I am very passionate about making bread as well, including vegan. I have started with a small menu for Bluebell and have a bigger range at the Mangawhai Community Market at the school and look forward to changing the menu regularly. “Even though we have lockdowns, you have to think outside the square and come up with different ways to be positive and make people smile. People order on Tuesday through my Laureen Medcalfe Facebook page for Wednesday collection.

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Spring and summer wouldn’t be complete without a profusion of marigolds to bring glory to the garden. Not only are they colourful, but marigolds provide an ideal deterrent to keep unwanted insect pests away from the vegetable garden. The idea of companion planting has been around for a long time. The planting of one species next to another benefits both. For instance, one plant may deter pests, while the other fixes nitrogen in the soil. Marigolds shouldn’t be confused with Calendula, which is also known as the pot marigold. Calendula is used for culinary purposes, whereas marigolds are used for decorative and companion planting.

Marigolds grow to around 20cm high and flower within six to eight weeks from planting. Mass planted, they provide a spectacular display with flowering lasting up to six months. These hardy plants are available in several shades on the colour spectrum — so yellow isn’t the only option. Seeds can be germinated in trays using a high-quality seed raising mix from your local garden centre. Germination usually occurs between five to seven days. Marigold seedlings can be transplanted into the garden when they reach five centimetres in height. Choose a warm, sunny location that receives at

least six to eight hours of sunlight during the day. While these plants can grow in many different situations, the plants will benefit from a well-prepared bed, with organic matter and compost added. Good drainage as well is another benefit that will help to grow robust, healthy plants. Place the marigolds near plants susceptible to aphids and other unwanted sap-sucking insects. The plants attract hoverflies that prey on these pests. Avoid planting out in the heat of the day; the best time is early in the morning or very late in the afternoon.

It will prevent the tender plants from being burned by the sun’s heat. Ensure the seedlings are well watered before transplant. Each hole should be about twice the depth and width of the plants’ root ball. Lay down slug and snail bait to prevent the marigolds from being eaten. Marigold cultivars are numerous — choose your varieties to suit your colour choice. Some available types are African Ivory, Bonanza Bright Yellow, Coco Deep Orange, Durango Bolero, Fireball, Flamenco, Strawberry Blond and White Gold Mini F1. These can be found online or at your local garden centre. ¢

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PRIDE IN OUR BUSINESS Keep it local for a cracker Christmas u by Andy Bryenton

We may have little choice but to enjoy a real Kiwi Christmas, but what better place to be ‘stuck’ for the festive season than a subtropical paradise in summer? While there are high hopes that the government’s vaccination drive will see 90% of New Zealanders protected as best they can against Covid-19 by the holidays, there’s also a chance to smash another record this festive season. That’s because 2020, a year that remains infamous in the memory of most, also delivered one of the best retail seasons for local businesses ever. Add that to bumper local tourism, and there’s a recipe for a very jolly Yuletide indeed. Make no mistake, after punishing lockdowns, local retailers and hospitality workers need a boost. An open border with Auckland and a dedication among locals to keep their gift-sourcing circle small this November and December could provide that nudge in the right direction, proving for a second year in a row the point that the best things in life are right here.

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Additionally, we’re already over the critical threshold for buying gifts online, at least from overseas. As container ships pile up and the United States mainly declares defeat on many fronts, supply chains are stretched. It’s not unknown for goods to take three weeks to reach New Zealand’s shores from warehouses in the USA, China or Europe, and longer still to forward them on by post, even within our borders. Why risk being late for the big day when you can browse locally and be sure of a good result? Our top tip for this year? Why give the same gifts as everyone else? In a world of cheap fabrication, one-off items by artists and craftspeople are singular and very desirable. Pick a locally made gift that even the richest and most powerful celebrities and royals can’t have, as it’s handmade to be unique. ¢

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A successful season of bringing coveted NZ and Australian fashion & style to Mangawhai and beyond. Despite the challenges of a pandemic, store owner Lyndal Bowen is delighted by the response to her long-held dream. She is forever grateful to those who have supported Dimity during lockdown, enjoying click & collect and free local delivery. The care and encouragement between Mangawhai retailers also makes her proud to be in the heart of a growing community. In appreciation, Dimity offers 10% off all new season ranges throughout Labour Weekend. For the brands you love, latest trends and collections, come and see Julie, Dawn and Lyndal! Unit 4/6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai, 0505 09 431 3114 | lyndal@dimity.co.nz

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p Once the design is in place and the fleece is wet it is rolled in bubble wrap to work the fibres together

p Anne spends many hours working the felt to create the various works of art from the fibre

Expression through felting u by Ann van Engelen

Colin and Anne Coutts moved from Urquharts Bay to One Tree Point in 2013, where they have become involved in the local art community. “Once we settled, we decided to meet other artists as we were interested in art and felting,” says Colin. “We met with a lady at a local art gallery and found the area had a wide range of artists including potters, painters, needleworkers and woodturners. We got them together and organised a combined exhibition and established the Bream Bay Combined Art Group.” The group continues to grow and is planning its next exhibition for this coming January during anniversary weekend. “We became involved in felting when Anne and I were travelling through Otorohanga and visited an art exhibition. I saw a lady with a felting display. I hadn’t seen it before and was inspired. I brought a wall hanging and told Anne I would learn to make felt one day. “A few years later, I borrowed some felting books from the library to learn, but

it was quite difficult. We went on holiday down south, and when buying wool and fleece, I told the lady that I couldn’t find anyone up here to teach me. “A few weeks later, a well-known, world-renowned local felter in the area called and offered to mentor me. She

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It is good to keep your hands doing something, and felting is very soothing

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was brilliant and helped me for a few years. Every project she did, she noted details of which fleece she used such as Romney, Merino or Corriedale and the designs and patterns.

“We set up our garage as a studio, and Anne also does carding, sewing and pottery while I concentrate on felting. “To begin felting, you start with modest projects and move on to more difficult works. I always make a full-size pattern on heavy brown paper first. My biggest piece is two metres long and 900mm high. “Felting is made using wool, hot soapy water and agitation, net curtain, bubble wrap and PVC pipe for binding the fleece together. Depending on what you are making depends on the fleece you use. I use Romney for the back of a wall hanging as other things attach to it well. “You put bubble wrap down and put three layers of fleece on it. I then put a piece of net curtain over top and spray with the hot water and dish liquid mix. Using a round solid sponge in a plastic

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p Different mediums and textures can be added together to create unique works of art

p Colin Coutts became intrigued with felt after seeing a display of work at a market in Otorohanga

p Using prefelt, Colin designed and made a tartan cloak for a Art N Tartan Wearable Art Award

p Colin and Anne also make felted statues such as this one representing their pet dog

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There are different types of felting, including Nuno, which is felting on silk and makes very nice decorative scarves

bag, you push the solution through the layers of wool using circular motions until it is soaked through. “You then roll the fleece and bubble wrap around the PVC pipe and hold it in place with rubber bands. You then roll the pipe in various directions, which agitates the fibres and knits them together more.” The fibres tangle and get tighter and harder, eventually creating felt. “You keep an eye on the progress. If you stop before it is totally hard this is prefelt and is softer. You use it to add feathers and things, and when they are pieced together, they become a work of art. “For the Waipū Art N Tartan Wearable Art one year I made a tartan cloak with prefelts laying the colours in strips to create the tartan. These pieces can take up to 380 hours to finish. Another Art N Tartan costume had silk intertwined

in the fleece, so when the spotlights hit it — it lit up. “There are different types of felting, including Nuno, which is felting on silk and makes very nice decorative scarves. Needle felting uses a pattern and sharp needle with little barbs that pick up the fibres putting it into the fine detail. It is a dry process. It is surprising what you can make into a sculpture with needles. “Romney is the main sheep up north and has 19–32 microns in the fibres, while Merino has 16–22 microns and some are 11. Romney is slower to felt as it is coarse, while Merino felts in half the time. “You need to watch and not miss joining the wool at the right time — otherwise, it gets too matted. You do a pinch test, and if you can pick up some fibres, it is still prefelt, but when you can’t pinch it, it is felt.

“Many countries claim the process as their own. Asian countries, Egypt, Denmark and the UK all have different stories to prove that is where it came from. The UK say in the 800–1000 AD, wealthy people wore a leather jerkin, shoes and hat, but the run of the mill folk wore felted. It was like second-class. “It came about with a guy walking from one village to another with new wooden shoes. He got blisters, so he stopped and stuffed sheep fleece that was tangled on the fence into his shoes. When he got to the village, he had socks on as the sweat and walking felted the wool. “Around 1500 AD, they started doing decorative work in the big churches, palaces and castles, and it went from a utility to artistic. “China says they were the first with decorative panels telling stories, as did

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Egypt. In Mongolia, they still use felt to cover their yurts that they live in. “It has a long history, and I love the design side and tutoring on it, and spreading the skill and craft. It is great to see the look on peoples’ faces when they make something from scratch. “Sometimes, it is a sculpture or wall hanging, shoes or hats. I tutored a girl for two days to make a hat, and she loved it. To make shoes, you work it until it is as hard as it can be. “We started offering lessons 18 months ago, and the students are now turning out fabulous work. Anne and I are presently building up our stock for the upcoming planned exhibition. “It is good to keep your hands doing something, and felting is very soothing — you get really engrossed in it. It is a very fulfilling artform. Whatever you put into it, you get out of it.” ¢

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The value of market u by Ann van Engelen

Mike Hynes and Vanessa Willems came up with the idea of establishing a market at the Mangawhai Tavern four years ago. “We are celebrating three years this weekend but won’t be open again until after Labour Weekend,” says Vanessa. “We wanted a market where people could come, meet with friends and family and enjoy time together. We wanted a destination for people to have an enjoyable shopping experience without having to rush. “We were the first market in New Zealand to set up in the garden bar of an iconic tavern. We put a post on social media and were very surprised with the number of talented people living in the area who didn’t know where to sell their products. As Mike and I had been involved in markets for two years prior, we wanted a creative touch where people could exhibit their wares and hold a good level of stalls. We focussed on the local area first, and seventy per cent of our vendors are from Warkworth north. “We think it is important for people to know the personal side of the vendors. All the stalls are beautiful, with each having a story to tell. We have everything from homemade jams to bread, pastries, crystals and glass jewellery, fresh fish, health and beauty, clothing, homewares and photography — to name a few.”

There are 75 sites, and Vanessa says it feels big because of the colourfulness, variety and happy atmosphere. “Hosting it at the tavern means people can have a drink or lunch and have time out. Sometimes, people are there for two to three hours catching up together. We are back every Saturday from 8.30am–1pm from next week, after Labour Weekend. “Our other exciting news is that we have gained approval from Auckland Council to host a Warkworth Country Market on the last Sunday of each month from 10am–2pm. This will happen when we are back in level one. “It has been 18 months of planning and will be held at the Warkworth A&P showground. It will have more than 200 stalls, plus food trucks, pony rides and other activities so people can experience the country market feel. “There are so many talented people making incredible products but don’t know how to sell them. We are pleased our markets can help them do just that. We have an online stall booking system for our 300 vendors who have become part of our market family.

p The market has a large variety of stallholders and has become a weekly destination for many people

“We work with Plastic Free Mangawhai and Sustainable Kaipara and use compostable coffee cups, plates and other items, which go to South Auckland once a month to help grow vegetables and things on the farms there. “We won the Junction Excellence in Marketing, Sustainability Socially

Conscious and People’s Choice Small Business this year. That is really special as it includes all of our vendors. “We love it — it is a life that you choose and very hard but rewarding work. We have been blessed to open in this community, and the support we receive is amazing.” ¢

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With summer coming up and with thinking about planting all the fun varieties of tomatoes, I thought it would be fitting to give you my go-to sauce that I make with the copious amounts of tomatoes that we get through the summer season. It isn’t tomato sauce in the sense of squirting on your snags, but to add to a stew, a lasagna sauce for spaghetti bolognese, or anything else that you would like to use it for to be honest. There is a little bit of prep for this. Once everything is cooked and blitzed, you do need to add the sauce to some sterilised jars. All I do is boil some water in a big pot, and have the jars, lids and rings and pluck them out once I’m in the canning process. I’ve stored sauces for a couple of years, I would suggest leaving it for those lovely winter nights, and you’re looking for a quick and simple dinner. INGREDIENTS 20–30 tomatoes (depending on size) 1 onion 2 tsp fennel seeds 1 bulb of garlic Salt and pepper

METHOD Preheat the oven to 130°C. Cut the tomatoes in half or leave whole depending on the size, quarter onion and cut the very top off the bulb of the garlic to make it easier to squeeze out the cooked garlic once done. Sprinkle over fennel seeds and salt and pepper. Bake for two to three hours, making sure the tomatoes don’t dry out, and the garlic doesn’t burn and go crispy as you want it to be nice and juicy for blitzing. Either pop into a food processor or use a blending stick to blitz to the sauce consistency you want.

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p Kath Manning, with her daughters Laura and Taylor trialling the beach wheels at Waipū Cove recently

p Kath taking Taylor for a swim to test the beach wheels’ capability in water

Enabling beach access u by Ann van Engelen

Two beach wheelchairs are now available for use at Waipū Cove, enabling wheelchair users access to the sand and the sea. “We decided it was time to make our club more accessible for wheelchair users of all ages and built ramps in doorways and things like that,” says Waipū Surf Lifesaving Club captain Kath Manning.

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The beach wheels were part of the plan and were funded by Sport Northland, Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa grant and can be booked through Camp Waipū Cove. “The Bream Bay Sports Trust has also provided funding for us to develop this initiative and train our team. “One of our lifeguards thought we should have more access to our little nippers programme, which is for 4–13-year-olds. Little nippers is a junior surf programme and teaches water safety, water confidence, learning to read the beach safely and knowing the beach environment. “It gears them toward being a lifeguard when they turn 14. The surf sports side of it teaches them to use rescue boards and other things. “Although a wheelchair user can’t be a lifeguard — they can certainly be patrol support. This is an award that is super beneficial to our patrols. They have a blue uniform and help by observing from lookout platforms to spot people

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for all people with limited mobility or wheelchair users so they can get on the sand and in the water. The Waipū Cove Reserve board, along with Camp Waipū Cove, have created concrete paths from the surf lifesaving club to the boat ramp to make access easier too.

“They also have made one of the camp cabins wheelchair friendly. The beach wheels will be free to borrow over summer for all ability use while surf lifeguards are on patrol. “They are not self-propelled, so someone to assist, but are easy to push on the sand and fun to use in the water. “Even the uneven terrain of the beach can make getting onto the beach a challenge for some. We want people to be able to interact with their family for picnics and get into the water when conditions permit. We are all excited to be able to help people. “Although we have a two-hour limit to allow others to have a chance to use the wheels, it is a case by case timeframe. Whether it is just to get on the sand, to go for a five-kilometre walk on the beach or a quick swim, we are open to individual circumstances. “We hope to see our beach wheels getting a lot of use between the flags at Waipū Cove.” ¢

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