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“We are looking forward to the event, and I have coordinated with the Mangawhai Factory Shop to source clothing, and we have some beautiful labelled items for our fashion show. The shop is so community supportive that I thought that after the show we can make the items available for sale, and the funds could return to the Mangawhai Factory Shop to support their community work.
Mangawhai local Jeanne Jury is hosting a High Tea, Bubbles and Fashion Show to support the Cancer Society Daffodil Day appeal, set for Wednesday, September 21, from 1pm at the Mangawhai Club.
“We have gorgeous outfits ranging from beach wear to mother-of-the bride and groom outfits. We have had so many laughs as they are stepping out of their comfort zone for the day. There will be delicious delicacies to enjoy with the high tea, and you can opt for bubbles, house wine or beer if you prefer.”
“Howard and I are eternally grateful for the help Hospice and the Cancer Society give, and we know other people are“Wetoo.are looking forward to the day, and we hope people will encourage friends and family members to come along for a lovely high tea and bubbles and support our Daffodil Day event. I have coerced lots of people to be
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“We have gorgeous outfits ranging from beach wear to mother-of-the bride and groom outfits”
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“My personal experience was when my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1986. She was in Hāwera and survived, and from then on, she would encourage others to beat the disease.
“Unfortunately, she died of brain cancer at 88 years old. My husband Howard’s dad also died of brain cancer
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High tea and fashion
p Models Nina, Sarah, Ashley and Anna showing off some of the outfits for the fundraiser
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Tickets are $25 a person, and can be purchased directly from the Mangawhai Club, 219 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
“The high tea was proposed to be held during Daffodil Day week. However, due to stricter liquor licensing requirements, we had to postpone,” says Jeanne.
“The Cancer Society does amazing work, and our local communities are so encouraging with these fundraisers. Last week, the local preschool also had its daffodil day. It is nice to know that children are learning, at a young age, the importance of the Cancer Society.
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p Te Whai Community Trust long-term staff member Kiri Eriwata was recently promoted to general manager
“I was a musician and performed for many years and went on to teach songwriting at the University of Auckland, so I come from a different angle as well. In that position, I was able to get my songwriters to connect to their community and help them understand there wouldn’t be a music industry without them, and I was the channel between the two.
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“We are one of the fastest-growing communities in New Zealand, and I am loving seeing how Te Whai has grown. We
have a passionate board with amazing skill sets that are adamant we don’t want to be the service at the bottom of the cliff, but rather have solutions in advance.”Co-chairperson Sue Poynter says: “We strongly believe communities should take on the responsibility to look after their own because a community is only as strong as its most vulnerable members.
Te Whai Community Trust has appointed its projects manager Kiri Eriwata as general manager of the organisation.
“I feel my job now at Te Whai Trust is the same. I am the channel for people to get the help they need. The trust has grown to seven staff members,
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“In 2019, I was their first employee working four hours a week, which didn’t last very long, and my hours increased rapidly. Our first programme, Te Whai Sages, was senior support, and we worked alongside Age Concern as a lot of seniors were experiencing isolation and“Fromloneliness.there, it grew to Te Whai Sages and whānau support to more services. In 2020 Mary-Anne Boyd came from the strengthening families angle. Over the last eighteen months, we worked alongside each other, and now she is a consultant for us and helps our muchneeded secure funding.
“Part of their vision was to empower the most vulnerable community members by forming a collective that could bring the necessary social services into the Initially,area.”Te Whai Community Trust provided Aroha Food Baskets and referred the clients to relevant outside organisations for help.
“The trust was formed in 2015 by a group of professional women who were concerned about the lack of social services available in the Mangawhai area,” says Kiri.
Would you let Accountantangiveyou a filling? Then why would you trust anyone else with your loved ones farewell? Talk to the experts Call 09 437 5799 Whangarei or 09 439 8048 Dargaville www.morrisandmorris.co.nz “We are one of the fastest-growing communities in New Zealand, and I am loving seeing how Te Whai has grown”
In our area, we have many problems with youth, tamariki and our seniors needing support. We are now focussing on prioritising certain sustainable development goals, such as good health and wellbeing, reduced inequality and creating sustainable communities.
and I ensure that we have a sound structure and are not taking on too many“Ourcommitments.goalistocontinue doing the things that we have in place well to meet the needs of our community.
“We want our people to be able to access the support they need right here in our area, and we have amazing staff to help them.” ¢
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Keeping up to date with your vaccinations is really important, even if you’ve already had COVID-19.
A booster will provide extra protection from a previous vaccination and help your immunity be stronger and last longer. And, by staying as healthy as you can, you help reduce pressure on our communities, businesses and the health sector.
If you’ve had COVID-19, you can get your booster three months after you tested positive. Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. Check your eligibility at Covid19.govt.nz or call 0800 28 29 26.
Keeping up to date with your vaccinations is one of the most important things you can do to help protect yourself, your whānau and your community.
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For more information, to suggest an idea for new art or craft, or to join one of the existing sessions, can contact Colin at ancowhg2@gmail.com or check out the Bream Bay Combined Arts Group Inc Facebook page. ¢
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p Margaretha Wilson and Anne Coutts holding up a fibre group combined wall hanging featuring things to be seen from the Art Cottage
“At present, we are in the process of putting together an exhibition at
“We are proud of what we have been able to achieve, and there is always a happy atmosphere. It is nice to see people helping each other. We are seeing some fantastic work as a result.
“This year has been a very busy year, and we have appointed a new secretary
the clubrooms on October 23. This will include a variety of the club members’ work, which will be on sale. Nonmembers can take part by hiring a space for a very reasonable fee.
The painters gather each Tuesday and Thursday, with the fibre group meeting every Wednesday, where felting, spinning, weaving, and several other fibre-related crafts are enjoyed.
p Colin Coutts working on his unfinished Nordic Dragon Ship
“This exhibition will be a one-day event, and will be held at the Art Cottage in Lakeside Business Park, and will be signposted from the Ruakākā Shopping Centre from 10am to 4pm.”
“At present, we want to get a photographic group started, so if anyone has the skills and would like to share them with others — we would love to hear from them. As Bream Bay Combined Arts Group continues to grow, we are very excited to be planning future events such as our annual Anniversary Weekend exhibition this coming January.
The Bream Bay Combined Arts Group has had a positive year so far, facilitating the opportunity for artists to get together, display their work and pass on their creative skills.
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and treasurer. Pottery is our strongest sector, and we have four separate pottery groups that meet each week, with one taking place each Tuesday evening. There is a lot of interest in pottery, and the group is turning out some very clever work.”
“My wife Anne and I moved to the area some eight years ago, and when we first moved here, we met with a lady at a local art gallery,” says organiser Colin Coutts.
Artists join forces
“We found a wide range of local artists, including potters, painters, needleworkers and woodturners. We got them together, organised a combined exhibition, and established the Bream Bay Combined Art Group.
“People enjoy coming along and being able to try different forms of art, and our membership has had good steady growth, with 46 paid up members.
“We also have fun together putting all the problems of the world right, and we are always willing to look at expanding our range of art varieties.
Bounce back into spring
If you’re feeling that urge to get out into the garden now it’s warming up, take advantage of the energy surge before winter’s hibernation hangover catches up again.
Once the weeding is complete, prepare your planting beds with
hole to the top with the rest of the soil. There’s no need to disturb the roots by teasing them out. They will find their own way into the ground beyond the planting hole. Add a deep 20cm layer of mulch, avoiding the trunk, to conserve moisture during the dry period.
generous additions of compost, if possible, and other organic matter before your plants go in. Set up climbing frames for beans, peas, sweet peas or passionfruit vines. Ensure grape vines are tied and the wires are secured. Avoid using insecticides while your fruit trees are flowering to prevent bees and other beneficial insects from being affected.
Plant trees and shrubs by digging a square hole, place manure in the bottom, a generous layer of compost and soil mix, and then firm down. Take the plant out of the pot or polybag and place it directly on top, then fill the
First up, clear out the weeds. For the tougher types with large taproots, use a grubbing tool to hook them out.
Sow annuals, vegetables and herb seeds into seed trays using a good quality seed raising mix rather than soil out of the garden. Your seed potatoes should also be planted now. Look for planting guides and more information online, or talk to your local nursery for ideas and advice.
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Yes, it’s planting time. Get out the tools, sharpen the spades, secateurs and pruning tools if you haven’t already. Open up the shed and get out all those old pots and seed trays you’ve thrown in there because you’re going to need Headthem.offto the local landscape suppliers and stock up on compost, potting mix and seed-raising mix if you’re running low on supplies. There’s nothing worse than getting all enthusiastic about planting seeds, repotting plants or planting trees and shrubs only to find the only thing you
Alternatively, you could use a cut-andpaste weedkiller that won’t affect vegetation other than the target plant.
have is mud or old soil to use. Plan first, then get out into the garden.
“I came up with the name The Liniment Club because I wanted to encompass all sports, and in nearly every sport, when you walk past the changing rooms, you get that incredible smell of liniment. To me, it binds all sports together.”
To-Sail Programme because I have heard great things about the success they are having. Children are gaining confidence sailing and the team helping are in their 60s and 70s, and I think that is awesome.“Thenights are great because they give people an outlet to enjoy themselves without having to worry about anything else. The next speaker we have lined up is Tony Orton from Offshore Fishing Adventures. I am sure he will have a lot of great stories to tell.
The events will be monthly or bi-monthly, depending on guest speaker availability.
Dr. Rachel Moss, the specialist gynaecologist, can see you to make a thorough gynaecological assessment and discuss options for treatment.
“I grew up in Waikato, and then we moved north, and I played rugby myself for Northland,” says organiser Craig Jepson.
“At the last meeting, Graham spoke on the evolution of rugby as he has been involved in the game for many years. He answered questions and was veryGrahaminformative.”has had a long and distinguished rugby playing career, including captaining the All Blacks from 1976–1982. “This month, we chose to support the Mangawhai Rotary Learn-
The brainchild of Mangawhai resident Craig Jepson, the club was formed to bring quality guest speakers to the area and provide a relaxing night out while raising funds for local charities, initiatives and organisations.
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“After coming through two years of Covid, I thought it would be nice to have a night where people can come for free and have a relaxing evening and enjoy themselves. For our first meeting in June, we had Eric Rush come and speak about his rugby career, and we raised $700 for Mangawhai Junior Golf.
The emphasis at the clinic is on making sure women have as much information as possible about their own health on which to base their decisions as to the type of treatment that is best for them.
Many of the common problems can be treated with simple minor procedures done either at the clinic or at Kensington Hospital.
A GP referral can be helpful but is not essential.
The second Liniment Club gathering was held recently at the Mangawhai Golf Club with former All Black captain Graham Mourie speaking, while the club raised funds for the Mangawhai Rotary Learn-To-Sail Programme.
“I love the Mangawhai area and owned a local land development business for around 20 years. I am the chair of the Mangawhai Charitable Recreation Trust, and we have done things like creating more than three kilometres of the cycle track up the river and along Molesworth Drive.
“The evenings are free to attend. People can pre-purchase a meal from the club for dinner and enjoy time together before the presentation. I am keen to find more speakers, including top female sportswomen to speak in the future. If anyone has suggestions or for more information, email me at craigjepo@ gmail.com or phone 021 412 522.” ¢
A sporting influence
p Dennis Elmsly, president of Mangawhai Rotary, which sponsors Mangawhai Rotary Children Learn to Sail, Colin Jackson and Graham Carberry — Commodore of Rotary Children’s Learn to Sail with Graham Mourie and sailing tutor Jeannette Reid receiving the evening’s donation jar
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“If you have a coronary or neurological episode, you are closer to Auckland Hospital than an Aucklander. For anyone to oppose the location of a rescue helicopter service is beyond me. It must be somewhere, and if that causes inconvenience for some people, at times, I feel that is a small price to pay for having a life-saving air
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Northland Rescue Helicopter relocation to Onerahi Airport — from a minority of the community, I must say.
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“Town or country, the Northland Rescue Helicopters are there for us all,” says“TheyColin.don’t discriminate. They save lives and get people to safety day in, day out. The pilots and paramedics provide us with amazing levels of care. I have been really disappointed to observe some opposition to the
“The Northland Rescue Helicopter service has been nothing but transparent about the need to move to Onerahi because it has outgrown its Kensington base, can’t find a more suitable location, and its lease is coming to an end. Furthermore, taking off and
p Colin Hannah, Federated Farmers Northland president is encouraging Northlanders to support the Northland Rescue Helicopter
“To me, all of my farming colleagues and many of our urban friends throughout the north, having a rescue helicopter service based at an airport and in close proximity to the largest hospital in Northland is nothing but common sense and the best solution for us
“Our rescue helicopters are critical to the wellbeing of Northlanders and anyone travelling in the region. They get to us and get us to hospital quicker than ambulances, and that is often the difference between life and death.
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“I know many people who have been helped by our choppers, and they are forever grateful. Survival is often down to getting help to the injured or ill in the ‘golden hour’. It means our fellow Northlanders have the same critical medical care as those living in Whangārei.
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The quad bike is 40 this year, and it’s come a long way since its introduction way back in the era of denim on denim and big moustaches. However, it was a torturous path through some hit-andmiss ideas which led to the quad layout becoming so successful.
Suzuki came to the Kiwi backcountry to develop a new project in the early 1980s, an attempt to make a safer, more stable off-road bike. They avoided the German idea of treads, added one more wheel, then put the resulting machine through its paces. Thus the QaudRunner LT125 was born, and the rest is history.
quad bikes would handle many decades later. Steering with handlebars but driven by tracks like those of a Panzer, the machine had neither the nippy speed of a bike nor the oomph of a battle tank. Also, the name was impossible to pronounce.Thingswere quiet for a time until an unassuming Japanese auto engineer from Honda, Osamu Takeuchi, was given a very open-ended design brief by his bosses. ‘Make us something that uses a motorcycle engine but will sell well in winter’, they told him and he obliged.
It all began back in 1893 with a brand that’s still around today. Royal Enfield created a quadricycle, or four-wheeled motorbike, back when Queen Victoria was still in charge and gentlemen dressed like Sherlock Holmes. It was meant to replace light horse-drawn buggies of the kind the Amish people of Pennsylvania still utilise, but it never took off, and Enfield went back to bikes.
During the second world war, bikes were popular for speeding messages to the front, sidecar-mounted machine guns were a strategic asset, and the king of the battlefield was the tank. Combining all the worst properties of all three, the German Sonderkraftfahrzeug was an odd attempt to solve the problem
p During the years, many tried to come up with a way to make a motorcycle work in truly rugged terrain; the Germans did not really nail it during the 1940s
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Honda dealers in the US sold them as fast as they could get them, mainly for recreation, although farmers in other parts of the world where the mud was a winter problem took note. Some of those farmers were New Zealanders.
Honda’s chief Soichiro was perhaps expecting a snowmobile, but instead he got the ATC90, a balloon-wheeled trike with a seven-horsepower engine and a tiny price tag of $600 at the time.
Henry Ford famously replaced the horse as a means of on-road transport by introducing the affordable Model T. Still, it wasn’t until 1982 that the farmer found a better way to tackle tough terrain.
Other companies, seeing the utility and practicality of the basic idea, all put their own spin on the quad concept. They developed memorable names of their own, engaging in a war of horsepower and safety, grip and torque that has greatly benefitted the Kiwi farmer. Cheers to 40 great years, quad bikes! Who knows how they will evolve next? ¢
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• Are all nuts and bolts tight and undamaged?
Handy safety gear — durable sneakers or steel capped boots, safety glasses, mask, gloves, long pants or chaps and earmuffs. Claiming hearing loss might be a tempting excuse to ignore unwanted demands; it's no fun long term.
• Does the throttle lock and function work?
• Do you need to adjust the wood chipper brakes?
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see what maintenance, replacements or repair work needs to be done by answering some basic questions.
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• Do chainsaw links need to be tightened and oiled?
Hop into your safety gear, prepare for the job, and consider applying sunscreen and a hat. Clear any obstacles, debris, scrap, toys or rubbish from the work area and make sure you are a safe distance
Outdoor maintenance safety
Some of you may be itching to get on your tools and machines for some spring yard work, but check that they are safe and usable first.
• Do spark plugs or air filters need replacing?
Resolve the issues and do your regular rituals. After all the safety and maintenance checks, ensure you have the right safety gear.
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With the pull of the trigger or the start of the motor, the noise of whinging children or nagging partners will cease. Once complete, clean up your gear and relax.
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p David Mason has worked alongside several well-known composers, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Creating beautiful sound
“I helped the technician at university, and he hired me. We would bring in performers, recording engineers and anyone who wanted to do a recording studio thing. Once I did it as a job, I realised it was incredibly stressful and decided to complete my honours.
“My parents have a large block of land in Waipū, and we spend a lot of time at the estuary,” says David.
“My interest in music began at Bream Bay College. They have a very cool music department and performing arts centre. One of our assignments was to compose a piece of music using very basic synthesisers on the computer.”
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“In 2019, still insecure about my music, I submitted my orchestral work titled Zephyr to the 2020 annual Todd Corporation Young Composers Award put on by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Young composers apply to get the NZSO to play their work, and surprisingly, my work was accepted.
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“I majored in composition but still didn’t really know what I wanted to do. Other friends had a rich knowledge of classical music, but Bream Bay College had mainly focussed on rock
“I was listening to a soundtrack called FTL — Faster Than Light by American composer Ben Prunty. His music became an online sensation at the time, and when I got the assignment, I thought it would be cool to do something similar. That was the start of my music composition.
band, and I followed in his footsteps and played tenor horn, but not very well.
“I flew to Wellington for the week to sit with the orchestra and was mentored by internationally acclaimed composer John
“That led to my initial composition assignment, and I competed at Rock Quest a few times. It is a live, original music event for young musicians around
“Ekimmaras was inspired by video games and a fantasy novel series called The Witcher”
“My family has always been musical. We lived in Australia for four years, and while we were in Australia, my older brother played trombone in a brass
“When we returned to New Zealand, I joined Whangarei Youth Music and played the flute. My mum played as well, and we played a lot of film music, like Star Wars, as a part of the concert band.
’n’ roll, so I was out of my depth and felt quiteDaviddemotivated.”thenpursued the audio technician and production side of music.
David says his interest in video games helped his project.
Up-and-coming musical composer David Mason recently added his childhood love of the Waipū estuary to his orchestral work.
Aotearoa. Eventually, I went to Auckland University and was torn between doing a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Japanese or doing a law degree. I chose the BA but had no idea what I was doing, and some friends suggested I change to a BA in Music, so I did.
“As a Māori composer, I also worked on a piece for the APO in collaboration with the Pacifica Arts Centre alongside Cook Islands’ Māori groups, which are putting on a story of creation and how existence happened. That concert is very exciting and is coming up in October.“Myother world is video game music. I work with Black Salt Games based in Christchurch, and they are developing a video game called Dredge. It is a cosmic horror game about a fisherman, and I am doing the music and sound design. There are different islands, environments and
“I have had so many people that I am thankful for, especially my parents, my brother and university mentors. I was lucky to work with composers including Leonie Holmes and Eve de Castro-Robinson — they are phenomenal.“Thisisa dream job. I am looking forward to marrying my video work with my orchestral work and bringing my Māori heritage as I find my own identity and style.
“Recently Dredge got announced by Sony and American video game and entertainment company IGN, which is crazy as they have 10 million followers. The publisher has asked me for a live recording session to promote the release of the game.
“I chose a Māori name to acknowledge my heritage, and the fantastical side works with my previous pieces. It is the meeting of all my works and heritage in one piece. That piece toured in Wellington and Christchurch.
p The orchestra playing at the 2019 Todd Corporation Young Composer’s Award
“The idea uses an orchestra to represent a location that has a connection to me. I chose the estuary because my family walk there and swim. I enjoy watching the birds, including oystercatchers and fairy terns. It is a personal soundscape and includes some of my heritage.
“My most recent project is for the NZSO’s annual Young Composer Residency to compose a 10-minute piece. Called Wāhi Ngaro, it represents the Waipū Estuary. Wāhi Ngaro means hidden realm, world of gods and spirits, divine intervention and heavens. I wrote it for the NZSO National Youth Orchestra and wanted to include taonga puoro — musical instruments.
“I submitted my piece to the 2020 SOUNZ Composer sessions, and the recording was released last week. The Waltz of the 13th Colossus was more simple and created for Kiwi Capers, an APO school concert.
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“I composed Ekimmara and The Waltz of the 13th Colossus. Ekimmaras was inspired by video games and a fantasy novel series called The Witcher. Ekimmaras is a type of vampire creature and I liked the creatures coming out at night. At the end of the piece, dawn breaks, and they go back to their“Thedwelling.events were concerts geared for children where the APO provided the opportunity for 11–15-year-olds to play alongside adult orchestra members.
“Since then, I did Amorphous, which was part of my master’s degree, and was also submitted for the Todd Corporation
A practitioner suggested I base my work around the different elements representing bird calls, animals and New Zealand nature.
“I provide the musical score and notes to the orchestra and then attend the rehearsal and work alongside the conductor, suggesting where to go louder or softer. For Wāhi Ngaro, I had the privilege to work alongside maestro Fabian Russell.
“I am excited to be putting Waipū on the map through my music. It is such a unique place to bring forward musically and give back to the community. I hope to write music for some of the Waipū events in the future to support the work of others.”
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p As a young child, David experienced the use of many musical instruments, including the bagpipes
“This is a dream job. I am looking forward to marrying my video work with my orchestral work and bringing my Māori heritage as I find my own identity and style”
Psathas. It was amazing to show people my work, and it then got the attention of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. I was commissioned for its annual Young Composers Residency for two orchestra works and one chamber work.
p David with his parents, Grant and Wai, at the 2020 Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Summer School Finale Concert at the Auckland Town Hall, where David’s work Ekimmaras premiered
New Zealand birds such as the tūī and morepork, kākāpō and pūkeko.
Young Composers Awards in 2020. I transformed a murky weird piece for the programme and won the grand prize thatDavidyear.”is now 26 years old and has written six orchestral pieces so far.
p David receiving the 2020 Todd Corporation Young Composer's Award from Mike Todd
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“People who attended reported that they appreciated having all the services in the same place at the same time, making it more straightforward to access what they needed.
“Local sports groups, including Pee Wee Soccer and Swim Evolution, were represented and provided opportunities to learn about their clubs as was Mangawhai Osteopathy, which provides services from birth.
“The Ministry of Education vision, hearing technicians and dental service, Plunket and Te Hā Oranga, met with local families and successfully assessed, booked appointments and provided advice.
“This will allow better outcomes and support for whānau. We are thrilled with how much support we have had from the local“Wearea.are all looking forward to the next one, which we will start organising soon.” ¢
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Northern Helping Hands hosted its first Preschoolers Expo alongside Te Mahau — Ministry of Education in the Wellsford area recently.
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One of the organisers of the event, Amanda Klopper, from Te Mahau, said: “A large part of the success of this event was the opportunity for the agencies, educational facilities, and organisations to network.
“One parent said: ‘It was so good to tick everything off my to-do list in one spot — the children loved it too!’ Not only were government agencies and support organisations, such as Parent Port North and Homebuilders Family Support Services, present, local schools and early childhood educators were available to discuss their facilities as well.
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