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Llew Smart has a passion for rugby that has seen him coach and referee the sport since his schooling years. Recently officiating his 100th premier game, Llew says there is nothing better than a wellplayed match with encouraging supporters on the sidelines. He believes the officials who help him, including the sideline managers, are who make his job more enjoyable. With a passion for seeing the sport continue, he encourages retired players and people with a passion for the sport to consider becoming referees.
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The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service Inc is excited to announce that it is preparing for its 60th Reunion, set to take place on Saturday, April 8 2023.
“The club also recently acquired a Rescue Water Craft thanks to the assistance of fundraising from our local community. We appreciate the help very much we receive very much as the craft will add to the club’s lifesaving“Withcapacity.theaddition of the RWC to its arsenal, MHVLS will be able to effect safer and quicker responses to situations such as boating incidents on the Mangawhai Bar or to incidents further along the coast such as Te Ārai or forestry beaches.
“The club offers a range of opportunities to the wider community, including Junior Surf, Rookie Lifeguard Programme, Surf Lifeguard Training, First Aid Qualifications, along with a 24-7 Search and Rescue Team.
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The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service has more than 50 lifeguards who volunteer on weekends during the surf life saving season
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“More often than not, after-hour call-outs are to vessels in distress. The club has moved with the times since 1963. In 2012, the clubhouse underwent renovations to add value to the complex and provide modern facilities for its members. The club has an active lifeguard base of more than 50 lifeguards, who volunteer weekends and public holidays during the surf life saving season. Our membership continues to grow to meet the needs of the Mangawhai community.
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“To register your interest to attend the 60th anniversary, please email admin@ mangawhaisurfclub.org.nz.”
“We were one of the first clubs to introduce the inshore rescue boat”
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“We have some amazing things planned and would like to extend a warm welcome to members past and present,” says club public relations officer Tony Baker. “The MHVLS was established in 1963, and the clubhouse was built in 1969 to provide a base for the Volunteer Lifeguard Service. With a borrowed reel from Waipū Cove SLSC, a small group of volunteers started to patrol the Mangawhai beach every weekend over“Wesummer.were one of the first clubs to introduce the inshore rescue boat in 1975. Since then, the IRB has become an essential piece of rescue equipment, and MHVLS prides itself on having experienced drivers who regularly respond to rescues.
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“Next year, the Year 7s are looking forward to repeating what we did this year, and they are looking to improve on their placings, and we will add some Year 6s to our team.
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The Wellsford gymnastics team took first place, along with many other placings at the North Shore
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Wellsford’s champion gymnasts
“I have been coaching gymnastics for 40 years, and both of my children competed. It is such a great sport for anyone who isn’t very sporty. Our goal is to get first and second overall in 2023 to make it our fourth year in a row. It certainly isn’t easy for a small rural school to clean up, and our team has made our school proud.”
Primary Schools Gymnastics Competition last week
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“That was an impressive achievement for their first trampoline attempt as it is really hard to do so well, especially when you don’t have a trampoline to practise“Brookeon.Hare was the only girl in our team, and she placed third on the high bar, and was in the top ten, which is fantastic considering she was competing against 70 other girls.
“These guys are so dedicated. Every lunchtime, I tell them I will be in the gym if they want to practise their routines, but there is no pressure — yet every single day, they come and train. It is so good that they were rewarded for their hard work because they had felt ripped off by Covid cancelling comps last year.
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For the third competition in a row, the Wellsford School boys’ gymnastics team took the winning place at the annual North Shore Primary Schools Gymnastics Competition last week. “We are the only school to achieve winning the overall trophy three years in a row for the boys,” says coach Jo “ForBrocherie.ourlittle country school, that was a fantastic achievement as we compete against the big public and private schools at these competitions. There were around 250 competitors all up, and for our Year 7 and 8 boys to gain first place is Therehuge.”aretop three places on each apparatus, plus overall and team placings. Levi Dixon took champion — first overall spot, first on the high bar and first on the parallel bars. While Brayden Wedgwood secured third overall and placed second equal on the parallel bar, with teammate Cayden Hamilton — there was no third place. “All of our team students came away with certificates and medals. It was nice hearing our school get called out so “Harleyoften. Wade came third on high bar and third on floor. Alex Stolpmann decided to compete in the trampoline section and came sixth, with Neo Hamilton coming fourth overall. Our team didn’t have a trampoline, so they came and practised on our home tramp a few times just prior to the event.
The Wellsford boys’ team receiving the trophy for best team overall
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“We focus on elegance and quality and it takes us about eight hours to make 10 candles. We are really excited for what we have accomplished and our prices are competitive based on our“Theyresearch.aregreat gifts, and people are getting them for Father’s Day as our One Million scent is really suited for guys, and we are told it smells like a million dollars. We are also selling them at the Red Door Gallery in Waipū for $35, and there is a special online price of $30.
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p Austin Mickell, Kate Cotching and Robin Gillespie are pleased with the school business venture, High Society Candles have a lot of fun making them, and it brings us together outside of school”
High society business u by Ann van Engelen Year 13 Otamatea High School students Austin Mickell, Robin Gillespie and Kate Cotching are creating environmentally friendly candles as part of their level three business studies and assessment.
“We offer door-to-door delivery to people in Mangawhai, Maungatũroto and Waipū. We can be reached on the High Society Facebook page, or people can call 021 187 7197.” ¢
“We have to sell a product throughout the year, and we decided to make candles because Robin had the experience already,” says Austin. The trio call their business High Society Candles. “We started the project last year as part of our assessment. We had decided not to do a food-related product because we wanted something that we had more control of, that we could have in stock and not have lines of customers waiting at markets to purchase. “We also wanted an environmentally friendly product as opposed to what some of our competitors use. Our candles are as sustainable as possible and we support local businesses when we can and we have included Maori concepts through the kaitiakitanga to care for our Kaitiakitangaresources.”means guardianship and protection. It is a way of managing the environment based on the Māori world“Highview.Society candles are non-GMO and have no pesticides. The wax is non-toxic and burns cleaner than other types of candle wax, emitting zero soot particles. They also burn slower than wax, like soy, by almost 15 per cent, meaning you’ll receive a candle that burns for longer even though it has the same“Wevolume.havea lot of fun making them, and it brings us together outside of school. Our customer feedback has been really positive, and that motivates us to carry on. The business is giving us an experience of what it would be like to study commerce in the future. “Each candle has wooden wicks, and they have approximately 50 hours of burn time. It is important with the first burn to cut the wick to about a quarter of an inch high and let it burn until the whole top wax melts. “You don’t often see wooden wicks. They look like a bit of cardboard, but they are more sustainable than cotton“Beforewicks.your next burn, trim the wood wick to a quarter inch again before relighting because if the wick is too long, it may not absorb the wax and burn properly.
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The Waipū Highland Pipe Band is hosting an afternoon of Scottish tunes on Sunday, September 11, at Waipū Celtic Barn from 4pm.
The Waipū Highland Pipe Band was established around 1947 p Bream Bay College student Emer Lea will be singing at the concert
“We will have a range of old favourite Scottish tunes with singers and a few dancers performing as well,” says band pipe major Margo Finlayson. The cost is $20 at the door, and the event will run until around 5.30pm.
“We have a lot of fun playing together and recently brought a few of our players out of retirement to bring the band back to life. We welcome people who would like to learn to play the pipes or drums to come along and have a chat. I have played since I was 12 years old, and a lot of us used to play in the Northland Caledonian Pipe Band in Whangārei and compete as well. A couple of our members still play in the North Cal band, and we often join together for events.”
Margo says being a pipe band member is about being a part of a community.
“Our pipe band has a very big history and originated in about 1947. We play at a lot of local parades and community events.
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“We love getting together and having a good time while providing a bit of Scottish heritage to the different audiences we play. “We decided to do the September 11 concert because a lot of our parades have been cancelled over the last few years, but we have still been practising. We need to replace a few band items and get a few kilts, and this is a great way to raise the funds. “Listening to the bagpipes is very atmospheric, and hearing us play together is quite an experience. We’ll be in our uniform, and we are looking forward to the day. Bream Bay College students Logan Dobson and Emer Lea will be joining us. Logan plays, and Emer sings. We also have some top pipers in the band. Bain Macgregor is the pipe major of the North Caledonian Pipe Band, and Stuart Finlayson was a pipe major of the Auckland Pipe Band. These guys are very good and have years of experience.“Wewould love to see members from the local communities come along and have a nice afternoon together. If anyone is interested in learning bagpipes, they can contact the band on the Waipū Highland Pipe Band Facebook page.” ¢ p
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With the new season kicking in, spring bulbs will be popping up from the autumn planting after a long rest period. There’s a must-have for next season’s planting — Muscari or grape hyacinths.
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Native to Eurasia, grape hyacinths are a family of bulbous perennial plants that produce spikes of dense, mainly blue urn-shaped flowers. However, they also come in shades of yellow, pink, white and pale blue. The height varies from 15–20cm, which makes them perfect for containers, pots, borders and woodland plantings. There are approximately 42 accepted species, but only a few varieties are available from nurseries in New Zealand. Muscari bulbs are planted in autumn, preferably in rich, moist soil or compost. They thrive in sunny and shaded areas and are an excellent source of nectar for beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies. During autumn, plant new bulbs in small clusters in a trench 10cm deep and cover over. The plants put on a better display if they are planted in groups rather than individually. For planting in pots, place the bulbs around the edges, then work inwards. Use a good-quality bulb mix. It will keep your plants in good condition when they come up in spring. During the summer, ensure your grape hyacinths are kept watered. Apply a layer of mulch to keep the soil moisture in and prevent any drying out. Your bulbs can be divided later after flowering and the leaves have died back. Deadhead any spent flowers to prevent any seeds from developing. Muscari can be invasive if left to their own devices. Unless you want a naturalised area, remove the bulbs after they have died back. They can be stored or planted elsewhere, ready for the next growingWhileseason.pests and diseases can sometimes be an issue, this genus is rarely bothered by thrips or other garden nasties. Use slug and snail bait during periods of rain to prevent the leaves and blooms from being damaged.
“With teaching, we do a lot of school plays and things, so that is what I am used to. To get the placing was a bonus for everything I had done, and for me, a highlight was meeting all the fabulous people backstage and talking to people about sewing for hours on end.
“To me, meeting the other sewers was the gold prize. The person who came first made a dress like a paua shell — it was stunning and very beautifully made.
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“I am proud of myself for entering a competition. It was a nice feeling knowing that I did everything myself. I really encourage people to get into sewing because it is good for mental health and wellbeing. “If you are unwell or get bored, you can chip away at your creation knowing that the end result is something you did yourself, and that is a great feeling.”
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Taking her inspiration from the 1950s, she titled her entry Lamour Cha, Cha, Cha. “I am a teacher, and work at Kids First in Waipū,” says Kathy. “I began sewing around five years ago at the Apple Basket in Kaiwaka, doing crafts when my daughter was born. “I was self-taught and made lots of mistakes, to begin with. Entering a competition was on my bucket list for a long time. I think it is one of those things that you get to a point in life of wondering if you are good enough to enter a competition. “I would go through phases of thinking, what if I enter and everyone else is better than me, but the thought of entering kept coming back, so I decided to do it for me.
u by Ann van Engelen Waipū resident Kathy Troost was rewarded for her dedication to sewing by category at Bernina Northland Fashion Awards last week.
“I found the material at The Fabric shop in Otara, Auckland, after looking for some time. I needed something that was striking and had an onstage presence, and they were fabulous in cost as well. I chose the pink to contrast underneath to give it “Theredefinition.wereabout 50 entries, and it was quite nerve-wracking as I modelled it myself and had never done anything like that before.” Kathy says she is usually backstage or helping out with organising events, rather than being in the limelight.
“I started the project last year by making the muslin pattern first for the initial fitting. It is a fitted, strapless dress, and I needed to get it perfect, so it stays in place.
“I used a Lamour pattern, which was a very complex design, and took me about 30 hours to make. I had to teach myself how to construct the bodice because it had boning in it, and it was fairly involved.
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During winter, we receive less vitamin D from sunlight. Lack of it can create feelings of hopelessness and dread and even other adverse effects. It is favourable to find a solution to boost vitaminVitamindeficiency.Dshould be used with vitamin K2 found in leafy greens, egg yolk and cheese. Vitamin D increases calcium absorption into your blood and soft tissue, whereas Vitamin K2 will direct the calcium to your bones. Other sources of vitamin D are in seafood like oysters, tuna and shrimp — a good excuse to host a social barbecue, perhaps? For sweet tooths, dark chocolate and cocoa are the answer. It can increase your body’s intake of the desired vitamin and might be a good way to schmooze up to your significant other. Pump up your endorphins and yourself with exercise. You could shed the winter weight, give your mind a natural buzz and enjoy the outdoors or implement that treadmill you may or may not have hidden under your bed. Don’t stress about having an intensive exercise regime; endorphins can flow with an idyllic walk. Still, by all means, sign up for a high-intensity interval training course if that is more your style. It is more than preparing for your summer bikini-bod. Not only is it good for your physical health, but it is also linked to your mental wellbeing and hormones that aid you in relaxing. Fancy a party? Extroverts will love an excuse to socialise. Get out and connect with friends and family or meet new people. It is a chance to be outdoors so everyone can get some rays of vitamin D — all the better forGoodeveryone.news, introverts, you may dread the idea of a crowded party, but like exercises, do it at your own pace. You could visit a family member or a friend for a more manageable approach. It counts as being sociable. Let your mental and physical health blossom with the season, and enjoy the oncoming warmth of heat and being surrounded by your clique. Indulge in a little vitamin D, and remember, chocolate is the answer. ¢
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There are nods to the original classic Mustang in the styling of the Mach E and some clever new technology. The old pony car could never suggest the best local cafes using voice activation, and the panoramic roof of the Mach E mimics the wide-open sky feel of a convertible without the hassles. Iconic touches like three-bar tail lights and a dual-cowl grille hint at the lineage behind the name. The biggest blessing comes from the original Mustang’s godfather. Shelby made the most legendary versions of the petrol-powered p Early next year, we are likely to see the first Mach E Mustangs on the road here in New Zealand
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Then the critics drove it, and were“Theimpressed.Mach-E is one of the most exciting vehicles Ford has ever introduced, and it will be amazing on New Zealand roads,” said Ford New Zealand managing director. Simon Rutherford. He wasn’t joking. With one horse on the grille and a whopping 382 driving all four wheels at once, the Mach E has the get-up and go to rival its V8 cousin. Purists may sniff at the lack of animalistic petrol roar and tyreStill,smoke.ifthe pure metrics of acceleration, speed and handling are all that matters, then the electric pony car delivers the goods. Despite the high driving position, many test drivers and critics have said that you still get that muscle-car feel, looking out over a long and sculpted bonnet and feeling a wave of torque. pony car. At this year’s SEMA event in Las Vegas they unveiled a Mach E in full Shelby tune, wearing the classic white and blue livery of the brand. With their vote of confidence, those who say the Mach E is ‘not a real Mustang’ may well be silenced. If not, Ford challenges them to take a test drive and try to disagree with the future. ¢
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The players in school matches down to under 13s don’t have as much knowledge, but to me, it is like their test match and big event. I try to make every fixture enjoyable for everyone.
“Each game has its own challenges. The high-level games I ref, up to Rep B rugby, are cleaner and more structured.
A referee’s journey u by Ann van Engelen Kaipara-based police officer and Northland rugby referee Llew Smart controlled his 100th premier game recently, adding his experience to his many years of interest in the sport.
“It is always nice to see parents or grandparents on the sidelines encouraging the teams. I have seen a drop in sports numbers, sadly, which I think is because of video games and social media. Still, everyone wants to have an audience so they can play the best they can, whatever sport they“Whenchoose.you have good sideliners, it gives the players, especially in junior rugby, a good opportunity for positive feedback. Boys and girls are playing, and they don’t have a lot of hang-ups — they just want to have fun on the field. “At times, we have to tell people to calm down. I then offer them the “Rugby is loved by a wide range of people and caters for everyone’s skill level”
“I moved to Kaipara from Whangārei 16 years ago for my work as a policeman,” says Llew. “Being a policeman in the local community is great — there is a lot of variety every day. “I played rugby for 20 years and coached for eight before giving refereeing a go. I refereed for four years during high school in Hawke’s Bay while playing in the school team to help me learn the rules and to help the younger players as Llewwell.”played lock, number eight, and flanker before moving to propping the scrum in his final year of 1st XV. “I played all my premier and senior rugby as a prop or hooker. I gave up for a while and returned to refereeing and coaching when I moved here and had more time. Being older, I couldn’t handle the game so much. It means I can keep my hand in the sport and give back to the game I enjoy.
“I see my role as facilitating a good match, and I hope that the players and spectators enjoy watching it as well. “At times, people on the sideline don’t agree with our decisions as refs, and that comes from their perspective. Our perspective is different as we have more knowledge and are in a better position, being closer to the game than people on the“Spectatorssidelines. often see things from their teams’ point of view but I am always impartial to teams, and my perspective and view are to look at the big picture. Even when I have to referee teams I have been involved with, I am impartial — I don’t have a choice.
p Officials Jaco Cronje, Nathan Chestnut and Jackson Brierly with Llew
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“Having the other match officials helping out at games is also pleasing because refs and officials are very much a team. The referee has two assistant referees and a touch judge. They look for things that I may miss and help out with offsides, line-outs, scrums and foul play
“Thedecisions.moreexperience the assistant ref has, the more information we have for better game control. Having communication gear nowadays helps because we get real-time information allowing us to manage the game better, and we can talk to players in a positive way without punishing them.
Brierly is a young up-andcoming ref based in Wellsford that I have been training, and he is doing amazingly well. He came in about five years ago, and he is getting really good
“Past players have an understanding of the game and know what teams are trying to achieve, but anyone with a passion for rugby will make a good referee. If you are interested, rangerowersyoutallestandlevel.peoplerefereeadmin@northlandrugby.co.nz.contact“Rugbyislovedbyawiderangeofandcatersforeveryone’sskillItisagreatsportforcomraderymateships.Youmaynotbetheorfittestbutthereisaplaceforonateambecausewehavethefrontandbacks,andthereisahugeofskillsetsneeded.” p Spending time on the water is one of Llew’s pastimesp Llew with officials Stephen Ball and Larissa Woolergon on the job last weekend
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“Another memorable game for me was the premiership final last year where Mid Northern took on Western Sharks. It was the pinnacle final and it was extremely competitive, for the whole 80Inminutes.”agreat result for Kaipara, the Western Sharks took the match out with a 10–7 victory over Mid Northern. “It was a close score, and a really enjoyable game with that level of pressure and intensity for the duration of the whole match.
“Another memorable game for me was the premiership final last year where Mid Northern took on Western Sharks. It was the pinnacle final and it was extremely competitive, for the whole 80 minutes” opportunity to have me help train them for the job if they believe they can do it better because every sport is always short of refs and officials! “I also tell them where they can go to look up the rules because they can make more knowledgeable and informed judgements if they have a better understanding of the rules. We also have a lot of initiatives, and as officials, we don’t confront people because the clubs now provide sideline managers to do that for us.”
p Llew remains impartial to teams he is refereeing and sees his role as facilitating a good match for players and spectators to enjoy p Llew with John Filia and Colin Gerrard before a match
“It took me a few years to reach the 100th premier game. I have controlled/ assisted more than 500 games in total, and I wouldn’t change a thing. It is great to see the players advancing in skill as the years pass while the younger players come through the ranks.
“We see their rugby improve as they understand what we are looking for, and that knowledge helps them in their“Jacksongame.
“Havingfeedback.more referees would help keep the game going as we often have to ref two to three games a week. People who have played but can’t play anymore are welcome to join us.
Llew, the man in charge of the whistle, says sideline managers have made a huge difference to the game, but the initiative is still a work in progress. “We talk about passion all the time, and spectators need to realise that negativity can affect the match officials and players’ self-esteem and confidence, and that is not OK. We don’t want people ruining games because of their opinion of what is happening to their“Everyoneteam. can have a bad day and make a bad decision, but that shouldn’t affect their future. If we make a wrong decision, we have to stick by it, circumstances dependent, but I firmly own it and apologise. “No one will be harder on myself than me. I then hopefully don’t make that mistake again and tell others of my mistake on the “Refereeingrule.my 100th premier game was between the Northland Development team and the Counties Development team. It was a great game with good structure, which is what both teams were trying to achieve, and the skill level was fantastic, with Counties winning the match.
“I really appreciate my clients, who have continued to support my business over the years. I am grateful to each and every person who has come to me. I look forward to meeting new clients in the future as well, whether that is at a wedding, on the beach or in the studio.”
“I went along hoping for the best but prepared for the worst. I hadn’t let myself get excited, so I was totally surprised to win my category, and then realised I had to get up on stage.
“The New Zealand Wedding Industry Award is for everyone working in the wedding industry around the country, including caterers, celebrants and venue operators. You are nominated by your clients, and the judges choose the“Thefinalists.criteria are based on the client experience, your personality and how you run your business as a whole, rather than your skill.
“I opened my studio in Whangārei in March last year to focus on women’s empowerment — a mix of glamour and boudoir photography. Ladies who have been through a hard time or have experienced violence of any type and want to claim their bodies back, come and have special photos taken.
p Kirsty Halliday at the recent Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand
p Clients go to Kirsty Joy Photography for a variety of photo sessions, including wedding, family portraits and female empowerment images
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14 September 2 2022 THE WEEKEND LIFESTYLER overgoodbyespersonalisedDeliveringfor70years. Thank Northland,you for the trust you place in us. 09 437 morrisandmorris.co.nzoffice@morrisandmorris.co.nz5799 VOTE 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS Standing for office? Plan your promotion campaign with us Kaipara District; Northland Regional Council; Whangarei District Auckland Regional Council, Rodney Ward Get in contact with John today john.pickworth@integrity.nz • 027 525 8189 Reach the voters across Northland with Kaipara Lifestyler, The Weekend Lifestyler and Northern Farming Lifestyles At the old church just up from the Mangawhai Museum To book go www.mangawhaimovies.comto Adults $12 Under 15s $5 PARALLEL MOTHERS Saturday 10 Sep 4pm 2021 | Drama/Comedy2h| M HIVE Saturday 03 Sep 4pm 2021 | 1hDrama/Narrative24m| M Photography talent u by Ann van Engelen Bream Bay photographer Kirsty Halliday took out the 2022 Outstanding Photographer at the Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand on August 20, adding to her award portfolio. “I feel honoured to have won, and am I thankful to all my amazing clients who have helped make this happen and supported me along the way,” saysThisKirsty.year, Kirsty Joy Photography also won the Northland Business Excellence Award Micro Business category and Silver and Bronze at the NZ Iris awards, and several awards at the International Portrait Masters Awards.
“I do wedding, family, maternity and newborn portraits as well because I couldn’t tailor my focus into one thing. I love all subjects.
“I have been involved in photography in New Zealand since 2017, but had been photographing for a few years prior in Australia. I first became interested in a photography career when I had a photoshoot with my dad just prior to him passing“Thoseaway.special photos sparked my passion to give others that gift as well. I also joined Heart Felt as a way to give back to others. Heart Felt is an organisation of volunteer photographers in New Zealand and Australia who give gift photos to parents of babies who have passed away as well as family portraits for terminally ill children.
“I have tailored my psychology studies with my photography, and I take images for these women in a new light, seeing themselves through my lens. We have created a loving and safe environment for them to be proud of themselves and help them to love the image of themselves again.
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