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An international taste Jennifer and David Rodrigue are growing their herd of Anglo Nubian goats at Belle Chevre Creamery, which they started from their love of goats they discovered during their world travels. Based in Waipū, the Rodrigue’s are members of the monthly Roving Market and delight in being able to explain to people where their cheese products come from. Jennifer and David both love the fact that the goats brighten up the paddocks on their continued on page 12 … property with their looks and personalities.

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The I Have a Dream charity CEO Chris Twiss says he is thankful to have mentors and volunteers who generously support the programme designed to improve career and life outcomes for local youth. “Volunteer hours gifted from Northlanders throughout Te Tai Tokerau to I Have A Dream are invaluable to the cause,” says Chris. “The charity remains committed to helping young people achieve learning and life success. I Have a Dream is a much stronger organisation with this local support and guidance.

Retired Mangawhai resident and IHAD mentor Dave Cotty became involved with the programme in 2019. “I learnt about IHAD after reading an Alan Duff book,” says Dave. “I did some research and started making a monthly donation. Then out of the blue, I got a thank you call from IHAD chairperson Scott Gilmour. I was amazed

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“Our volunteers make all the difference to our dreamers, and we are so thankful for the commitment, humility and expertise they bring to the programme because IHAD is here to stay. We see the positive impact of that daily and hear it from the students, their parents, teachers and principals, our navigators, and, of course, the volunteers doing the mahi.” Mr Twiss says he is keen to bring even more Northlanders on board to help out and share their expertise and life experiences.

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p Students are supported toward their dream careers through I Had A Dream volunteers and mentors

someone as senior as him, would call me over such a small donation.” Dave became a mentor after six months of volunteering. “After I spoke to Scott, I went to a meeting with the navigators, and I have never seen so much enthusiasm. I was blown away. “Once a week during the school term I drive to Totara Grove, and help out where I can and am also mentoring a young Māori lad at Tikipunga High. He is 13 years old and wants to become an architect.

“We have already connected with Auckland University, and I plan to do everything I can to make his dream a possibility.” I Have a Dream has a variety of mentoring and volunteering opportunities. “Our organisation is committed to increasing our impact in Northland, so we really want to hear from people who want to make a difference to the lives of the tamariki and rangatahi,” says Mr Twiss. “All I see with IHAD is the ability to create immense opportunities for our Whangārei and Northland youth. The mentoring programme has

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“Being told that your cancer is incurable is devastating,” says Catrin Devonald, CEO of Sweet Louise. “Feelings of fear and shock are compounded by a lack of understanding of their disease. New Zealanders have a good understanding of primary breast cancer thanks to good information and publicity, but I don’t believe that is the case for incurable, stage four breast cancer. Sweet Louise provides emotional and practical support to help

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Sweet Louise also organises outings or treat days stop her living life to the full for more than 10 years. I couldn’t be more proud of Sweet Louise, honouring Louise’s legacy and making a huge difference for so many brave wāhine living with incurable breast cancer.” Gathering friends and whānau together for a cuppa this October or November is a chance to bring hope, companionship and support to the lives of New Zealanders facing a diagnosis of incurable breast cancer. A Sweet October tea party could be a simple morning tea, a fancy high tea, or a workplace or sports club event.

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Kaiwaka School has had many projects going on this year with the swimming pool refurbished, Tiger Turf laid on the courts and new sports equipment purchased. “The students and staff were very pleased to return to school after lockdown,” says principal Sharlene Tornquist. “Thanks to the School Investment Package given to all schools by the Ministry of Education, our new turf court is completed. Tiger Turf staff spent term two and three getting the court ready. Griffiths and Associates Project Management oversaw the project working closely with myself and the school board. The children love having the turf as they can now play basketball

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managing self, relating to others, participating and contributing. “We also purchased 20 new basketballs, and the Parent and Teachers Association and Kaipara Basketball Association gave us funds towards purchasing two new Basketballs hoops. In the future, we will no doubt have some wonderful experienced players coming through for Basketball New Zealand.” The school pool was also refreshed, ready for the upcoming swimming season.

The area is helping the students to increase their ability to play basketball and other sports and other games on the softer surface. Several have commented that it doesn’t hurt as much if you fall on it, which is exactly why it is such a good product to invest in. “The area is helping the students to increase their ability to play basketball and other sports. They are able to practise the key competencies of

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“Our pool has been newly painted inside and out and is now ready to be filled with water. New grates have also been made to cover the filters. The students usually start swimming toward the end of term four as the sun heats the pool. “Lessons take place every day and will continue into term one next year.

p Kaiwaka school children enjoy being able to practice basketball on the new turf

Kirsty from Northland Watersafe will visit the school next term to teach a series of safe practices in the water with each classroom. “We feel it is important for our children to know how to swim, and over summer, the school board will again sell a limited number of keys to the community to keep the pool open. “Having the time to practise taught skills during the holidays helps to build confidence in the water. “It is also a great opportunity for families to have fun together in the water. Unfortunately, we have cancelled

the Kaiwaka School 150-year Reunion due to the uncertainty around the lockdown levels. “The reunion committee has decided to continue with the purchase of a commemoration seat using the donations for people who have registered and business sponsorships. A booklet written by Bill Leslie will also be circulated. “It has been a very busy year in many ways, and I am pleased with how well our whānau have progressed and look forward to exciting things in the future.” ¢

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Sunshine on a stalk u by Liz Clark

A Northland summer is never the same without some freshly picked tomatoes grown in the garden — now is the time to start planting. Tomatoes require several things to thrive and fruit well during the growing season. Firstly a good-quality, nutrientrich growing bed full of organic matter such as compost and sheep pellets is a must. If clay soil is an issue, build up a raised bed and plant on top of the clay rather than spending many backbreaking hours attempting to dig it over. The next is some support in the form of support stakes or netting. Tomatoes tend to have a climbing habit. Place your support system into the planting area before placing any seedlings. Choose a warm, sunny site where the plants will gain the maximum benefit from sunlight. Seedlings should be planted either early morning or late afternoon to avoid being scorched by exposure to full sun. It’s essential that tomatoes are never planted in the same place year after year. Changing planting locations will

prevent viral wilt and other unwanted diseases from affecting the plants. Provide a deep mulch to conserve moisture throughout the drier months. Regular watering and feeding is an essential part of keeping the plants thriving. It will ensure a long fruiting season and healthy tomatoes for the table. To encourage larger and better quality fruit, the laterals should be nipped off as the plants grow. The laterals are the side shoots that grow out from the side of the stem. Place slug and snail bait around the young tomato plants to protect them from being destroyed by these voracious pests. For the control of insect pests, either choose an appropriate insecticide or use companion planting. Ideal companion plants to ward off aphids and other pests are basil, garlic and parsley.

These plants help deter unwanted pests and improve the flavour of the tomato’s fruit. Avoid planting tomatoes with potatoes, members of the brassica family and fennel. Keeping in mind not everyone has a large garden or may be confined to a small courtyard setting, there are now tomatoes that have been developed for containers. Patio tomatoes are an easy alternative for smaller areas. They grow well in pots. Ensure any plants in a container setting are well-watered and provided with a rich growing medium. Regular monthly feeding with an appropriate fertiliser will keep the plant in good condition. Some of the varieties to watch out for are Black Krim, Grosse Lisse, San Marzano, Topsy Tom F1, Chocolate Sprinkles, Yellow Pear, Roma and Dwarf Soprano.

Friendship on the lawn

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The One Tree Point Bowling Club is celebrating its 60th jubilee with a tournament planned for April next year. “We had our opening day last Saturday, and everyone had a great time,” says club secretary Michael Perry. “We also host housie every second Tuesday with the next being on September 28 from 12.30pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. “On Friday nights, starting October 1, we will commence social bowls and catch up together, with bowls provided for newcomers of all ages. We really want younger people to enjoy a game with us, particularly as we prepare for our diamond jubilee.” The club also has business house bowls for teams of three, with a team entry being $120 covering six nights of competitions starting the first Friday in February. “We encourage people to come along and start practising now. Businesses and family groups can enter. The team with the most wins claims the championship trophy. “The camaraderie of the sport is the best part of it. We are also starting twilight bowls, start time 2pm, on Sunday, October 3, with daylight saving having begun. The club also has a fully licensed bar, which will be available. “I have only played bowls since 2018 and really enjoy it. I was approached to play in a business house team. I had been carrying around my father-in-law’s

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bowls for 22 years and decided it was a good time to use them. “He bought them in 1962, and I never knew bowls had evolved. It was certainly a good laugh. Modern-day bowls have the same bias system, but you can get them to go a lot straighter without going really wide like in the old days. “One of the players told me never get rid of the set as they make a wonderful doorstop, and that is exactly what they became. “Anyone can learn to play, and it is a great form of exercise. I have just had a right knee replacement, and that has improved my game a lot. “Bowling is about moving around, visiting other clubs and other players visiting your club. We travel to other clubs including Mamaranui, Maungatapere, Dargaville and beyond. We are all a Northland community that is bound together. “There is a lot of friendly and serious rivalry, but you are not playing for a gold watch. “If you win a tournament, you claim a sponsored token prize. “Ladies enjoy the sport as much as men. New Zealand grew up, and we moved from the ‘never the twain shall meet’ attitude to mixed teams with all age levels and player experience joining together.

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p People of all ages join together at the One Tree Point Bowling Club to play in the various matches

“It is affordable, and everyone brings their lunch. “We play the first game with 10 ends before morning tea and then carry on with breaks throughout the day. Lawn bowls are perfect for socialising.

“Everyone has a great time and we can arrange transport if someone can’t drive.” For more information, call Michael on 021 148 2987 or email secretaryotpb@ gmail.com. ¢

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p There are 20 Anglo Nubian adult goats in the Belle Chevre herd and some 14 kids from this season

An international taste u by Ann van Engelen

David and Jennifer Rodrigue immigrated from California to Waipū in 2002 with backpacks on their backs and their four-year-old son. “We left America and started travelling the world in 2000 with the intent of coming to New Zealand and finding a small piece of land to create a lifestyle,” says Jennifer. “We lived in suburban One Tree Point for 14 years for our son’s schooling and sports. When he turned 18, we found this 40-acre property with sea views five minutes from Waipū township. “In 1980, the owner of Chez Panisse restaurant California, Alice Waters, introduced goat cheese to her restaurant. I found I liked the cheese, and it created an interest in goats as we travelled and we enjoyed the meat too. “When we came here, we found the products hard to find. The cheese we did find was imported, expensive and full of preservatives, so when we bought this property, we acquired a couple of does in milk that Christmas. “I learned to milk by hand on YouTube and later purchased a milking machine. We then registered with MPI under

the Animal Products Act for two Risk Management Programmes, Farm Dairy and Cheese Production, to legally sell our products. “We now have 20 Anglo Nubians at Belle Chevre Creamery and around

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16 kids born this season. Belle Chevre means beautiful goat in French. Anglo Nubians have long floppy ears and the Roman type nose. “Anglo Nubian have lovely personalities and are pretty in the paddocks. Goats are good to have because they are easy on the environment. They use less water and feed compared to cows, yet they produce a comparable amount of milk of their size.

“They also leave small scattered droppings that need no further composting before being used on the garden.” David and Jennifer sell the bucks and keep the does to grow the herd or replace the older girls. “Anglo Nubians are known for producing milk with high-quality milk fat content. We test our milk to ensure we are getting what we expect and recently introduced a new buck to improve our herd. “This is our third season, and this year, we staggered our mating, so we have milk to match our peak cheese production and demand. The milking season runs from when they kid around August. We can continue milking until three months before they next kid. “The lactose and structure are different in goat’s milk compared to cows. It is said the fat molecule is the same size as human milk, has more vitamins and minerals and less lactose

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p The goats are known for their floppy ears, Roman type nose and fun personalities

p Jennifer Rodrigue discovered her love of goat cheese in the early 1980s and now produces her own speciality varieties

p Jennifer has a three-hour time frame to process the goat’s milk and begins immediately after each milking

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This year at the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association Champion of Cheese Awards Competition, our feta got a bronze than cows. That is why it is popular in baby formula. “Goats are naturally A2 milk producers, and people who cannot tolerate cow’s milk can usually have goats without an issue. “I like the science of cheese making. It is very interesting as you make different cheeses from the same ingredients. It is not hard, especially with quality fresh milk and small batch production. “For our cheeses, we want a fine flavour rather than a goaty tasting product. It is all about what the animals eat. “Our herd has pasture, hay, probiotics and a New Zealand made non-GMO feed on the stand as a grain treat. This incorporates all the vitamins and minerals they need. “I never use palm kernel extract or soy, which is often added to animal feed as a protein booster. “I don’t want it myself or it coming through my milk, and we don’t let the

buck run with the girls either, so his odour doesn’t transfer to them. When milking is complete, Jennifer takes the milk directly to the processing room. “I am required to process the milk within three hours of the beginning of the milking session. “We heat the milk gently from 33 degrees to 63 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. We feel this doesn’t damage the milk structure or enzymes but kills bacteria, which could be harmful. “It is then cooled quickly to 30 degrees Celsius. Depending on what cheese I am making, we inoculate the milk with the right culture and stir it through. We add a vegetarian coagulant rennet, and it is left for an hour.” The rennet forms the curd. “I cut and separate the curd from the whey by stirring and heating it depending on if I need it moist or drier. My Chevre cheese is soft and made into 125g logs. We don’t cut or separate the curd and

whey for this. We bag and hang it to drip for one day. It is then salted and refrigerated until needed. “I also roll it in toasted walnuts, oregano, and garlic salt and drizzle it with honey. It is very popular. Another fun cheese is Manaia Ma meaning white Manaia. It is moulded into a pyramid shape like the Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland. “We use the same mould and culture as Camembert, but it has a different mouth feel. It starts off black as I ash the cheese, and then the white mould grows over top. “It is the French style of the cheese known as Valencay, and once purchased, it can continue ageing at home. “Cheese has a shelf life and is best stored in the fridge at four degrees or below. Most vacuumed products have a month best by date but our feta is in brine, and we use olive oil from local producer Olives on the Hill for our marinated goat’s cheese.

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“This year at the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association Champion of Cheese Awards Competition, our feta got a bronze, and the marinated goat cheese got a gold and was first runner-up for champion goat cheese. In 2020 we gained three silver and three gold medals. “We are also a part of the newly formed monthly Roving Market. The market is hosted at different farms each month to show people where the products come from. “It is quite an event that people love. We take a pen of goat kids for people to play with and see. We also have our cheeses at Millers Meats in Waipū. We have Halloumi for barbecues and feta for salads too. “We love New Zealand and are now citizens with an affinity to Switzerland through our travels. Each of our goats wears a name tag and a Swiss bell with a different sound, which makes the paddock very melodic.” ¢

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p Anne-Marie Abel has been managing the Ruakākā Beach Holiday Park for fourteen years and enjoys interacting with new and old guests at the campground

p Ruakākā beachgoers can enjoy a range of activities, including swimming, walking, kayaking and fishing

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The Ruakākā Beach Holiday Park has been in operation since 1923, with Anne-Marie Abel managing the property for the last 14 years. “My husband Mike and I came here with four children, and they have all grown up here,” says Anne-Marie. “The land is owned by the Department of Conservation and has a gazetted Board of Governance. My family used to come here when I was young, but it is quite different to what I remember. “Originally, campers came across the walking bridge or drove their car. Now it is different with hills between each camp area. When they developed it back in the 1950s they had no idea how good a job they did for the future. “To me, it is the people’s land, and we have families return every summer and people who live in caravans or camper vans stay on-site for winter.

“We have different school and group events such as cross country and fun days for children.” Set on 14.5 hectares of land, Ruakākā Holiday Park is one of the largest campsites in New Zealand. Being DOC land — pets are not allowed on-site. “I love it here; you have the best of both worlds. Half of the campground is surrounded by the tidal estuary and is safe for swimming and kayaking, or you can walk to the surf club. “The Ruakākā surf club patrols the beach from Labour Weekend until Easter on the weekends and daily during peak period. “I enjoy meeting different people and having families return annually.

You see the children growing, new additions and grandparents as well, as it is often a central location for them to meet together. “We are not-for-profit, and all the money goes back into the campground. I am constantly looking at how to improve the camp. In 2019 we entered the Westpac Excellence Awards to get outside feedback and were very encouraged and surprised to win the Excellence in Business Small Business Award. “I get so much joy seeing children come for school activities and families arrive for their holidays. “It is such a great environment for children with so many different things

to do. Sometimes there are new additions to the family, and often a few generations stay together and make special memories. “We are already booked up for Christmas until mid-January. When we are full, I always believe the other campgrounds are too, as we have 250 sites with 950 cabins. “You can see the Hen and Chicks and Mt Manaia. We have a dairy backing on to the camp, a cafe by the surf club, the Ruakākā township and Waipū a 10-minute drive away. “Marsden Cove Marina has a boat ramp, and people love coming here to go fishing. I love what I do at this amazing location — it is the best.” ¢

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With daylight saving starting this Sunday, September 26, people are reminded that the six-monthly test of Northland’s tsunami siren network will be taking place in Northland’s coastal communities. The network of more than 200 outdoor tsunami sirens in coastal communities, from Te Hapua in the north to Mangawhai in the south and Ruawai in the west, is checked twice a year, coinciding with the start and finish of daylight saving. “It is important to continue to test the siren network so that any faults can be identified and repaired,” says Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group spokesperson Victoria Harwood. “The tsunami risk to Northland’s coastline and the rest of the country remains as it always has been, and we need to be certain that this alerting technology is ready to go if it’s needed. “The sirens sound twice. Firstly at 10am for 10 minutes, and then at 10.30am for 30 seconds, and will be monitored for any faults.” Indoor sirens will be tested at the same time as the outdoor network. Test alerts will be sent to users of the Red Cross Hazard app, which can be downloaded for free. “People should also be aware of the risk of local source tsunami, those generated on or close to the coast,

which could arrive ahead of any official warning. Everyone who spends time on the coast needs to know the natural warning signs of a tsunami. A strong earthquake that is hard to stand up in or one that lasts longer than a minute, or out-of-the-ordinary sea behaviour, such as sudden rise or fall and unusual noise.” Northland’s outdoor tsunami sirens are funded and owned by the region’s three district councils, Far North, Whangārei and Kaipara, and are operated in a partnership with Northpower and Top Energy electricity networks. “Earlier this year, the region’s four councils agreed through their Long Term Plan processes to support the replacement of the current sirens with a new option.” In the future, these will provide greater reach, meaning fewer sirens would be required, and voice instruction functionality, allowing specific messages about the tsunami threat and the required actions can be provided in addition to a siren sound. To hear Northland’s outdoor and indoor tsunami sirens online, visit nrc. govt.nz/tsunamisirens. ¢

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OPINION

Personal choice u by Jane Gray

Why is it that anytime something goes wrong in life, we have to find someone else to blame? I would love to say that society is responsible for some of the poor life choices I have made, but really the only person I can blame is myself. I was old enough to know better. Personal choice is important, but personal choice does not give us the right to hurt others. As an adult, it is very hard not to know what is right or wrong, but it seems easy to rationalise right and wrong when you are blaming others for your poor decisions. Like those that think breaching the borders while in lockdown is justified when in actual fact, it’s extremely selfish. Those that choose to drink and drive know it's illegal, not to mention the fact that you put everyone else on the road in danger if you do. Nevertheless, what the hey, some people do it anyway. I would suggest that a number of those caught blame something or someone for the reason they are behind the wheel, but at some point, it was a personal decision.

Stealing also comes to mind. How does anyone justify that? If you can't afford it, then you just can't have it. If stealing is your only option to survive, then talk to someone; there are so many places to get support no matter your circumstances. Sometimes people make really bad choices, and rather than take responsibility for that choice; they feel the need to blame others like their parents, the government, the health system or their education. How about just taking it on the chin and saying, ‘Yes, I stuffed up, and how do I learn from that’. We are hearing a lot about losing our civil rights because of lockdowns. My opinion on that is I would rather lockdown than get sick. I am more concerned about the changes that are going on that we are not aware of or don’t want, and the government does at any rate. Personal choice is precious; be careful how you use it, especially in our current political climate.

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Oreo chocolate tart u by Jessica Keesing

Looking for a simple dessert that doesn’t take a lot of effort at all? Well, look no future. This decadent chocolate tart hits all the right buttons. The creamy texture of the tart, the crunch of the Oreo base. Just delightful and if you don’t melt the chocolate entirely, some hunks of chocolate through it for a lovely texture. Honestly, it’s a good ‘un! Ingredients 2 packets Oreos 40g melted butter 1 cup cream 60g butter cubed 1½ blocks of Whitaker’s milk chocolate finely chopped (or dark chocolate or white)

Method Blitz Oreos until they’re a fine crumb, melt butter, and combine crumb and butter until the crumb is totally wet. Press into a greased 13cm x 36cm rectangular tart tin. Refrigerate. Finely chop the chocolate and put in a heatproof bowl. Over a low to medium heat, melt butter in cream until cream is hot. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for a minute, then combine until nice and smooth. Although if you leave some chunks, it’s a nice little surprise when you go through the softness of the ganache. Pour over the base and let set for at least two hours. If not overnight.

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u by Ann van Engelen

Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade senior fire officer Des Hansen and station officer Matt Riley will receive their Gold Stars acknowledging 25 years of service in the near future. Other brigade members have also been acknowledged for their various hours of service. “Des began his firefighting career at Cambridge and was in Mahurangi East before transferring to Wellsford nine years ago,” says Matt. “I am a builder and do aluminium cladding, and Des works in forestry. I have done all 25 years at Wellsford. “When I was at high school, a friend was killed in a car accident, and I will never forget that. When I was given the opportunity to help others in those situations and join the brigade — I jumped at it. “I believe people always start off as a good firefighter. You do the basic firefighter course and gain the skills such as apparatus, first aid and hose work. You then progress to pump operating, animal rescues and vehicle extraction. “We help save people or comfort those in a hopeless situation. We are not always in control of the outcome, but we do our best to improve it. Being

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able to help is a lot better than sitting on the couch. “The more experienced fire officers pass on their knowledge to teach the younger to do their job effectively and safely. Des adds a lot of value to our team being in forestry. He runs chainsaw courses and has a lot of knowledge when cleaning up fallen trees after a storm. “It is really important to have the support of your friends and family. They often fill the gap for you when the alarm goes off. “It is nice to be acknowledged for the long service, but it is also about the team doing the job together. Our team will attend an awards ceremony when we can. “On the night that was meant to be the awards, my family surprised me at home. My daughter wore my fire brigade hat, and they presented me with a small pounamu adze and a home-made gold star. It was so special. “The brigade is one big family, and we work closely with our neighbouring brigades for the greater good of our

We help save people or comfort those in a hopeless situation

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p Wellsford station officer Matt Riley will receive his Gold Star recognising his 25 years of service in the near future

p Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade senior fire officer Des Hansen is a Gold Star recipient for his 25 years in the emergency services

communities. We are here to do a job that gives the best outcome for everybody. “For everyone getting honours this year, whether it is a certificate or a gold star, it is all relevant, and we can be equally proud of what we do. “Volunteering is dropping off for many community organisations, which

I think is sad, as when you volunteer, you realise there is more to life than your little bubble. “Volunteers create a stronger community, and I encourage anyone who can to help to do so, even in St John, Meals on Wheels or the community garden, because you will enjoy it.” ¢

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“Although we have reduced our open hours to 10am–2pm due to the impact of Auckland being in lockdown, it has been so wonderful to see our locals visit and show their community support in both the museum and the gifts store. “I have loved the first three months here as manager. Of course, Covid lockdown and different levels have absolutely thrown a spanner in the works. “However, I have kept very busy with a lot of current events and the daily running of the museum adapting and having new initiatives coming into play. “The volunteers really make the work week for me. They are devoted and truly lovely, caring people with amazing skills and life experiences. “There is always a lot of laughs to be had, and I feel so very lucky to be part of

it all. With the days warming up and the evenings becoming longer, I am excited about what else we can achieve here at the museum, our Christmas Market with local stallholders is on December 5, and that will be a fun family day out. “Our Christmas Market also celebrates the museum’s birthday. We have a number of exciting family-friendly things planned, and there are still a couple of stalls spaces available. “Personally, I cannot wait for another summer by the beach with my daughter as she finishes year three at the wonderful Mangawhai Beach School. I am loving all that this beautiful community offers.” To book for the school holiday programme, dinner and auction, the Christmas Market or for more information call 09 431 4645. ¢

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PUZZLE TIME Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Shoe ties (5) 4 Totally honest (8,2,1,3) 11 Construct (5) 14 Ill-defined (5) 15 Met halfway (11) 16 One associated by blood or marriage (8) 19 Direction indicator (7) 20 Ruff (5) 21 Farm animals (9) 24 Overpower with emotion (9) 26 Insect’s antenna (6) 27 Heavy gun (6) 31 Blunts (5) 32 Antlered animal (8) 34 Temperature scale (10) 38 Soldiers on horseback (7) 39 Breed of sheep (6) 40 Exotic flower (6) 41 Excursion (4) 42 Adjudicator (7) 45 Exercises involving physical agility, flexibility, and coordination (10) 50 Ticked by (7) 54 Not diluted (4) 55 Boxer’s shorts (6) 56 Rolled document (6) 57 Young baby (7) 60 Beneficial, gainful (10) 61 Female underwear (8) 62 Slight colouring (5)

65 Arctic plain (6) 66 More! (6) 67 Boxing category (9) 72 Trio (9) 73 Porcelain (5) 74 Introductory music (7) 79 Mounted bullfighter (8) 80 Tearing into (anag) (11) 81 Cautionary light (5) 82 Passé (5) 83 Financially secure (11,3) 84 Combine (5) DOWN 2 S American river (6) 3 Kit out (5) 5 Utensil (4) 6 Garb (7) 7 Slough (anag) (6) 8 Double (4) 9 Sample for medical testing (8) 10 Incidents (6) 11 Sweet opaque gelatinous dessert (10) 12 Eye part (4) 13 Underground cell (7) 17 Consumers (5) 18 Job-seeker’s documents (10) 22 Main (5) 23 Disreputable (8) 25 Small township (7) 26 Irate (7) 28 Change genetically (6) 29 Motif (6)

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