Hibiscus Matters issue 69

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1 September 2010

Waiwera to Silverdale including Whangaparaoa Peninsula and Orewa

Community dental health clinic first step in Government scheme An agreement between Silverdale School and Waitemata District Health Board signed on August 9 has paved the way for a new community oral health clinic – the only one of its type in Rodney.

Final sign off for the proposed clinic by the Health Board and Ministry of Health is scheduled to take place this month.

The proposed clinic is part of a national, $13 million dollar scheme that will replace existing school dental clinics with a combination of community clinics and mobile services by the end of 2012.

Under the scheme, the Rodney region will be serviced by the Silverdale ‘fixed’ clinic as well as five mobile units (a mix of one-chair diagnostic and two-chair full treatment units) that will travel between schools. The diagnostic units will see children at their schools and do checks and preventative work such as fissure sealants, cleaning and x-rays.

Full treatment units carry out more in-depth procedures, such as fillings.

Waitemata District Health Board dental manager Belinda Tafua says Silverdale School was chosen because Government’s criteria for the clinic continued page 2

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Council income below forecast The failure of Rodney Properties to meet its sales targets and the lack of progress on some key capital works projects were the main features of the Rodney District Council financial report to the end of June.

Gains on property sales are below budget by $11.4 million.

Revenue from NZTA subsidies for new capital expenditure was also substantially lower than expected, down by $17 million, due to projects, such as Penlink, not yet proceeding.

On the other side of the balance sheet, vested assets, such as roads, water and wastewater infrastructure built by developers, was $8.9 million higher than forecast and development contributions, financial contributions and income from third parties for infrastructure projects was up by $3.6 million. continued page 2

Inside this issue Mayoral debate page 7

Local folk page 8 From left, Waitemata DHB oral health project manager Rod Harvey, Silverdale Primary School principal Viv Collins and the school’s Board chair Alison Gilchrist.

Ageing feature pages 12 to 15

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included that it be open for 80 percent of the year and this was not possible in other locations. The clinic will be owned and maintained by the Health Board, not the Ministry of Education, which is responsible for existing school clinics.

Services on the Hibiscus Coast will centre on the two-chair Silverdale clinic, staffed by two dental therapists and one dental assistant. Together with a mobile diagnostic unit, this will cater for around 4000 children up to Year 8 from Silverdale, Red Beach and Orewa. A full treatment mobile unit will serve Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

A clinic in Glenfield Intermediate School on the North Shore, due for completion by the end of this year, will be the closest for Rodney families whose children require more complex procedures involving ‘conscious sedation’ (using nitrous oxide).

Currently Rodney families have to travel to Greenlane, Auckland for these procedures.

Mrs Tafua says the Health Board will soon begin working with Rodney schools to discuss the future of their

Council’s actual income for the year was just over $182 million (92 percent below the budget forecast of $198 million) and expenditure was on budget at $153 million.

When the figures were presented to Council’s meeting last month, Cr Suzanne Weld said she was concerned about the over spend on roading and streetscape projects.

“A large number of these projects have been over-spent and I’d like to know why and where is the money is going to come from?” she asked.

Examples of projects overspent included the area-wide pavement treatment programme – Orewa Boulevard $412,000 (over spent by 397 percent), assets management general $373,000 (301 percent over), forward planning and design $165,000 (184

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on-site clinics.

“Many existing clinics in NZ are 40 or 50 years old and no longer support modern dentistry,” Mrs Tafua says.

“Lack of funding has seen many of them get very rundown.”

The new facilities will feature the latest equipment and eventually introduce digital radiography in place of x-rays.

The Health Board says the clinics may also be open some evenings and Saturdays to provide flexibility for families.

“There will be fewer clinics, but more staffed dental chairs, and therefore greater access to care. School dental clinics are only open for an average of 60 days per year, with therapists moving on to other schools as they finish working through the rolls.”

Mrs Tafua says that the plans being put in place in Rodney reflect information gathered during a consultation process that took place in 2008.

The Health Board hopes construction of the clinic at Silverdale School can start before Christmas and be completed around March/April next year.

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percent over), traffic management projects $104,000 (98 percent over) and Alpurt B2 – Orewa calming $1.1 million (15 percent over). A number of the projects behind schedule were linked to Penlink.

Cr Weld was also concerned about the “huge number” of projects listed to be carried forward. Altogether, Council agreed to carry forward $19.5 million worth of projects (see story page 6).

Chief executive Rodger Kerr-Newell said that the carry forward could be viewed as a saving because it was borrowing that Council did not have to make.

“Most of it is coming from a couple of large projects – the Roads of National Significance, which is out of our hands, the Silverdale Park & Ride ($8.9 million budgeted) and Penlink,” he said.

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BRIEFS Where next for Hibiscus Family Centre?  Roundabout work begins The Hibiscus Coast Family Centre’s attempt to obtain land from Rodney District Council, which began more than three years ago, took another turn last month when negotiations on a potential site in Whangaparaoa Road fell through.

The site is part of Whangaparaoa made on certain properties to alert the Coast have pushed forward this College and negotiations for its Rodney Properties Ltd to issues that concept – a one stop shop for social services – are probably more important purchase have been underway between need dealing with prior to any sale. the Ministry of Education and Rodney Cr Kirikiri says he will be proposing now than ever.”

District Council for more than a year. that Council lease the Link Crescent Cr Kirikiri says he is lobbying hard to A Council spokesperson says the site to the Family Centre at this obtain a positive result at the meeting option was discarded due to cost. month’s Infrastructure & Environment on September 2.

Family Centre spokesperson Michael Attention has now turned back to committee meeting. the site originally identified for the “Rather naively I believe that there is Sinclair says the committee’s primary Family Centre, at 20 Link Crescent enough support to get this over the start concern is to secure a piece of land prior (opposite the Warehouse). This site line,” Cr Kirikiri says. “At this stage I to the transition to Auckland Council. is currently on Council’s ‘for sale’ list, don’t perceive there to be any obstacles “We are optimistic that this can be but Councillor John Kirikiri says he to removing this site from the for sale achieved,” Mr Sinclair says. made sure an expression of the Family list, however my crystal ball has been The Family Centre will be a multi-use Centre’s interest in the site was noted wrong on many occasions during this community facility where people of all when the land was turned over to term of Council. This has been a long ages can come for advice and support.

Rodney Properties Ltd for sale. time coming and frankly the original Services will include Citizens Advice These expressions of interest were reasons that many organisations on Bureau, Parent Aid and Teenadders.

Work on Hibiscus Coast Highway, designed to slow vehicle speeds through Orewa Boulevard, has begun. The work involves installing pedestrian crossings, roundabouts and median islands at the intersection of Riverside Road and Hibiscus Coast Highway.

Rodney District Council anticipates that the work will be complete by late November. Interruption to the flow of traffic can be expected. The second stage will be similar work at the intersection of Florence Ave and Hibiscus Coast Highway, expected to begin towards the end of this month.

Industrial property sells

The latest Rodney District Councilowned property to be sold is the former Council works yard at 49 Tavern Road, Silverdale. The 9637sqm property went up for tender last month.

Opposition to Kensington Park plan change strengthens Neighbours of Kensington Park say community opposition to the park’s plans to increase the intensity of its development is gathering strength.

Rodney District Council notified the plan change last month, and residents are expecting a huge response in the form of submissions against the proposal.

Debbie Connors, whose boundary adjoins the development in Orewa, says consultation with Kensington Park was good, but she was shocked when shown computer generated images of how the development could look from her home.

“We were looking straight out at a concrete jungle, right on our boundary, and our view was destroyed,” Mrs Connors says. “Many of our neighbours have been shown these images too, and are horrified.”

Mrs Connors says she will be only one of many residents making submissions against the plan change that seeks to rezone the 16-hectare site, currently zoned medium and high-density residential, as Special Zone 31 under the District Plan.

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The rezoning will alter the permitted number of dwellings and heights within the site, allowing buildings of five storeys (20 metres) to be built in certain areas. Currently heights are limited to three-storeys (nine metres) under the District Plan in residential zones.

The proposal includes the introduction of a ‘mixed use’ area of 1400m2 to accommodate shops, cafes and restaurants, healthcare and welfare services, and a retirement village.

At a Council meeting in July, consultant planner David Wren said staff had a number of concerns about the plan change, which they hoped could be resolved prior to notification. These included the extent and effects of the tallest buildings, the lack of design guidelines and the environmental impact, which has not been fully assessed.

Council staff say they asked Kensington Park to work with them in relation to these concerns, but instead the company sought notification of the plan change in its current form.

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Vote now or forever hold your peace

The latest figures from the Election Office make sobering reading. Nearly 3000 people in Rodney who are eligible to vote are not registered, with the greatest percentage of these in the 30–39 age bracket. Apathy always raises its ugly head at local body election time – in 2007 just 45 percent of eligible voters cast a vote. However the Hibiscus Coast’s inclusion in Auckland Council and the establishment of Hibiscus & Bays Local Board gives this area the opportunity for a new start, and making it work requires community support.

Come November 1, the Hibiscus Coast will be a small fish in a very big pool, including largely urbanised areas of the North Shore and Albany. Effective representation on the Hibiscus Coast division of the Local Board, and at the Council table, will be required for the community’s voice to be heard.

All the mayoral candidates have promised to give real power to the Local Boards, so we can expect the four members chosen from the 13 candidates to have an impact where it counts. Many Local Board candidates are well known in the community for their work in various fields, including Leanne Smith of Destination Orewa Beach, John Drury of Orewa Ratepayers & Residents Association and Jennifer Kipfer, formerly of Orewa Community College. This means their views on issues are, in many cases, already known, which should make voting choices easier.

All five existing Hibiscus Coast Councillors are also standing, either for the Albany Ward, or Local Board, (and, in the case of John Kirikiri, for both) and, despite any politicing that goes on between now and the election on October 9, they will stand or fall on the reputation they have established as Councillors.

The candidates will be out and about this month giving ample opportunities for voters to formulate an opinion on who deserves their vote. Voting papers, which will be sent out on September 17, contain information on each candidate for mayor, Council, Local Board and District Health Board. It will be a large amount of material to digest, but will help in making an informed choice.

This community is often accused of apathy, yet it includes many who have strong views about how they would like to see the Coast develop, how rates are spent and what the priorities for the future should be. There are no excuses for taking a back seat. Get out there on October 9 and have your say.

Feedback

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Funding priorities questioned I have no doubt that other readers of Hibiscus Matters will be wondering where the logic of public funding lies when two articles appearing on the front page (HM August 18) highlight completely opposite scenarios. On the one hand there is a worthwhile programme doing its best to offer a

constructive alternative to schoolyard bullying but threatened with closure for the lack of a measly $3000. On the other is an arts body wondering just how to use up a surplus of $277,000.

One could only hope that common sense would prevail and that our money, yours and mine accrued from

property rates, would be used sensibly but, frankly, I’m not holding my breath. The “system” doesn’t appear to work that way. Perhaps what is needed is for the basketballers to portray the game as a form of aerial ballet to qualify for a grant!

Alan Thomas, Orewa

Local people have donated money to buy extra plants and so we resent the actions of those who think it is funny to destroy what gives pleasure to so many. It would be better for you to

instead spend time doing something for the community, not destroying the good work.

L Sampson, Silverdale For more letters www.localmatters.co.nz

Vandals on film To the person or persons who have been removing flowers from our planter boxes in Silverdale – be aware that security cameras are being installed to watch for people like you.

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The bad timing award this month goes to the ACT party, who sent Local Matters an email inviting journalists to a Rodney Hide media conference.

The email was received 15 minutes before the commencement of the conference, which took place in Bowen House, Wellington.

Chick chat

Wentworth Primary recently hatched chicks at the school, including a breed that has feathers down its legs. On seeing one of these chicks, a young student immediately identified it as a male. “He has hairy legs, just like my dad,” the student said.

Too wet for wetland

Ironically, progress on the wetland at Stanmore Bay has been hampered in recent months – because it has been too wet. Rodney District Council contractors have been unable to work on the site, as it’s too wet for tractors to operate.

What to do?

A Hibiscus Coast landlord recently told us of a problem they discovered when their tenant vacated the property in the dead of night with rent owing. The owner was clearing out the garage and found a substantial amount of marijuana plants. Police were contacted, but advised the concerned resident that they were too busy to deal with the matter at that time. Unsure what disposal method to use, the resident is now in a quandary. Burning is obviously out of the question…

Something tasty

The Waikato District Council has wound-up in the Environment Court after it refused consent for the establishment and operation of a dog boarding kennel and greyhound breeding and training facility.

Nothing particularly unusual about that, except maybe the name of the facility could take a little digesting – Gray Cuisine Ltd.

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Interim link saves pathway Capital works projects rolled over Construction of the cycle and walkway linking Silverdale North and Orewa is well underway, but final completion is likely to be several years away.

This is because the section of the Properties. There is also around 1km pathway that goes through Millwater of existing pathways in the scheme. in Silverdale North is to be constructed Mr Bilton says Council has completed by developer WFH Properties as part all but 1.9km of its share of the route, of its Arran Hill precinct, which they and all construction work should be say may be about seven years away complete by April next year. from development.

Construction is due to be completed Council’s senior parks and coastal this month on the section between capital works engineer Peter Bilton says Jelas Rd and Moffat Road on the in the meantime WFH Properties has southern side of the estuary, and the agreed to grant an easement allowing only portion still to be completed on Council to build an interim cycleway the northern side is the Orewa College over its land. section, including a bridge across the The interim link will be 2.2m wide and tributary to connect to the existing connect the Council built cycleway on path through Western Reserve. both sides of Orewa Estuary. It will However, agreement is still to be go through the Millwater Estate from reached with the Ministry of Education the Waru Nui Court bridge to WFH to enable completion of this section.

Properties’ road bridge, near land set “Negotiations are in progress with the aside for Metro Park.

Ministry of Education for acquisition The shared 7.5km cycle/walkway of a piece of riparian land at the back around Orewa Estuary consists of two of the college playing fields for the separate sections, one to the north cycleway, and access over the college of the estuary and the other on the property so that construction can southern bank. start,” Mr Bilton says.

Around 3.9km of the cycleway, one Council approached nearby residents of Rodney District Council’s legacy last month regarding the installation projects, is Council’s responsibility, of overhead lighting along the route with 2.5km to be built by WFH that will be controlled by timers.

Rat scare on Tiritiri

The Department of Conservation acted quickly after a member of the public reported seeing ‘a rat-like animal’ on Tiritiri Matangi Island last month. Around 150 traps were set up and a rat detection dog sent to the island. Nothing has been found to date, and DOC advises that the traps are being pulled in. However, DOC advises people to remain vigilant for further possible sightings, as well as ensuring they check all boats and gear before heading to Tititiri.

Just over 20 percent of Rodney’s budgeted capital works projects from 2009/10 have not been completed and will be carried forward to the next financial year.

The figure covers 60 individual projects with a total value of $19.5 million. This compares to $15.2 million in the previous year, $21.1 million at the end of 2007/08 and $30.2 million at the end of 2006/07.

A report to Council said the projects had been delayed for a variety of reasons, but did not elaborate.

Of the total carry forward, roading projects represented about $16.6 million and about 85 percent of the value.

The six largest projects were: Silverdale Park & Ride ($8.6 million); Whangaparaoa access and other Penlink-related projects ($1.6 m); Warkworth western collector ($1.7m); Whangaparaoa access ($1.3m); Silverdale parkway ($0.9m) and Warkworth intersection ($0.9m).

Council hopes to complete some of these projects prior to the Auckland Council amalgamation.

Walking the fenceline with SOSSI Shakespear Open Sanctuary pest proof fence construction continues at the Army Bay boat ramp. The concrete block wall (pictured) to deter or withstand collision from backing boat trailers is complete. Pipe sleeves were embedded in the wall in order to mount the fence posts. Posts have now been fitted and pest proof mesh attached. Concrete blocks make up the first metre from ground, with mesh and hood atop to standard height. Tenders for the automated gates to allow park visitor vehicles in and keep pests closed last month and appointment of a contractor is underway. The window for construction of the gates is scheduled between Labour Weekend and the December school holidays, when ground conditions are suitable and before the park gets too busy for summer. Park access will not be impeded by gate construction.

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Hibiscus Mayoral Debate Hibiscus Matters will talk to mayoral candidates about their views on local issues and publish the responses each month leading up to election day in October. For more information on the mayoral race and Auckland Council’s progress, visit our website www.localmatters.co.nz

Rodney District Council is in the process of selling around $100 million worth of land, much of which was purchased for public amenities, such as town centre connectivity or road realignment. What are your views on this, and will the sales continue under your mayoralty?

John Banks: I have no desire to start selling off our assets, however, I would imagine these current sales will have been completed by the time the new Council comes into effect. What the Rodney District Council is doing is the same as several other local authorities around the region. All over greater Auckland there are commitments being made to sell assets and to begin projects and, while the sales may be lawful, they are surely questionable – given the councils are going to be out of existence in a matter of weeks. While I believe strongly in local powers, it would be most unfortunate if decisions were being made now, by the exiting Councils, that could be in any way be interpreted as foreclosing future choices for local people.

Len Brown: I believe land sales need to be undertaken with appropriate community consultation and have regard to the best use of that land in the future. There will be some ongoing sales of various council properties, some of which are already underway, and I will be working through these issues with your Local Board. The supercity amalgamation will provide us with efficiencies that will help keep debt and rate increases under control. Public ownership of public assets is always a big issue.

I believe in retaining public ownership of our major public assets – I won’t privatise our water company, airport shares, elderly housing or Ports of Auckland.

Colin Craig: The primary reason for the current sale of council land was to reduce the high level of ratepayer debt. The problem with debt is that it reduces choice and financial capability in the long term. Rodney is not alone in having a debt problem.

The debt per ratepayer in the Auckland region is now 230 percent higher than the NZ average, and rising. My position is that the cycle of increasing rates, increasing user charges and increasing debt needs to be broken. I am opposed to the policies of the existing mayors and their big spending, big borrowing ways. In recessionary times we all watch the budget and manage our resources closely. Council is no different and a vote for me is a vote for prudent financial management. I would like to see the retention of strategic property, however the legacy of debt has left many properties in jeopardy. The immediate priority is to break the cycle of rates, indirect charge and debt increases and return to financial sustainability so we don’t end up selling all the ‘family silver’.

Andrew Williams: I am not in favour of the sale by the future Auckland Council of any public land, in Rodney or anywhere in the new city. One thing we are not making any more of is land, unless we start reclaiming our coastline, and that

expensive option is not likely to happen. What public land we have needs to be carefully guarded for this generation and future generations to provide more open public space, roading expansions, strategic town centre links etc. If elected I will be a scrupulous watchdog for the ratepayers’ interests, and a staunch guardian of land and property. Having spent the last three years as Mayor acquiring additional reserves and parks, and six years before that on council and community board doing likewise, I am not about to turn around and sell off strategically important assets required for the future growth of our city and region.

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Tom Mayne’s strengths as an advocate, honed through years in personnel and industrial relations at Air NZ, have been put to good use locally in his roles as vice president of Greypower and chair of Age Concern. His interest in politics also stood him in good stead as he drafted dozens of submissions to Rodney District Council on behalf of the Maygrove Residents Association. In May he received a Community Services Award from Council. He spoke to Terry Moore about the rewards of getting involved.

I have always been politically inclined, and keep up with the local and international news. It’s instinctive for me and is especially vital now that I’m 82, to keep the mind active. I am very concerned about Rodney being taken over by Auckland – it is one of the worst things ever to happen in local government. The legislation that put Auckland Council in place was broad based, and has given the Government a lot of space to manoeuvre. The members of the board of inquiry that was set up did as they were told

by Rodney Hide, so predictably the outcome was 100 percent what the Government wanted. I can see what is going to happen, because of people’s need to have someone accessible to deal with their problems; the local board will take up the position that the Council has today and Auckland Council will be like the Auckland Regional Council was – a distant body that does the big picture stuff, and won’t have much to do with the community on a day to day basis. It might take a couple of elections for the Local Board to get established in that role, but I believe it will, in time, be as important as Council is now. A lot will depend on where the board is based and how much money it gets, but I understand there may be a double rating system with rates paid to the Auckland Council and further rates, as there were with the ARC, paid to the Local Board.

My involvement with Greypower began in 1992. Jill Jeffs, who was a Councillor and also Greypower president suggested I join and when she stood down as president in 1995 I took it on. It’s one of those roles that not a lot of people stick up their hands for.

I stepped back to vice president when I started working with Age Concern.

We use advocacy to keep Government honest, especially on issues such as superannuation, which is the number one issue for this age group. In fact, the reason Greypower started in 1986 was because of Roger Douglas’ super tax. I am a firm believer in a

contributory superannuation scheme based on Labour politician Arnold Nordmeyer’s vision. This was that the worker should contribute four percent of their salary, and the employer an equal amount. It’s the best way to go because paying superannuation out of tax is too much of a charity, and successive governments can fiddle with it at will, which I don’t like. With a contributory scheme, it’s your money and that means that Government has less control. I am watching the current debate over superannuation with interest, and hope they’ll come up with a scheme that is fair.

Most of my time these days is taken up as chair of Age Concern. My role is mainly administrative, but I go into the office in Orewa every day and keep my eye on what is going on, as well as talking things over with chief executive Catherine Smith. Policy direction is also an important part of my role. I was invited to join Age Concern while I was still president of Greypower and have overseen some big changes in the organisation. It has a firm focus on welfare and one thing I heartily approve of is the drop-in policy at its office.

Anyone can come in and sit down for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat – and a great many people do. It gives us a face, so you can see who we are and what we do for the community. When I joined in 2002 few people knew about Age Concern, but our membership and staff have grown in recent years. The hospital shuttle service, which we took over in 2006, is seen out and about and has really raised our profile. The shuttle service has just been audited by the Waitemata District Health Board.

They were very thorough and went through the books, the vans, drivers’ licences – every aspect of the operation.

Their report will make interesting reading.

When my wife and I moved into the Maygrove subdivision in Orewa in 1988, there were only 61 houses here – there are now more than 600.

We moved here from Mt Roskill

in Auckland just before I retired, because we didn’t fancy staying in the city. I started Maygrove Residents Association around 20 years ago in response to an issue we were having at the time with the developers of the subdivision, Hoppers. Soon our main focus became the Council, and we made dozens of submissions on issues such as parks and reserves and rates.

I was used to the submissions process because of my work in personnel at Air NZ, where I frequently represented the company in labour court, or at conciliation hearings. I remember in the early days I turned up at an Air NZ hearing ill prepared and was given a stern message that this was not acceptable, by the conciliator.

Since then I have always done my homework. The first thing to do when making submissions is to be clear about what you are advocating for and the direction you want the decision to go in. I then collect all the things that are in favour of that position. To be fully prepared, it’s also important to imagine yourself on the opposing side – put all the possible opposition arguments together and be devil’s advocate. ‘Know your enemy’ is what it boils down to. Also remember you never ever get everything you want – even small gains are worth it.

When I first came to New Zealand from England in 1948, I was a junior officer in the Union Steamship Company. I got married in 1952 and drifted into a job with Wilson’s Cement. This took me away from home a lot, on

board the Herekino, the last coalburning steamship carrying cement up the coast from Portland Cement Works in Whangarei to Auckland.

We would go continuously up and down the coast carrying nearly 400 tons of cement. By the time that ship was taken out of service, I was second officer and moved onto a diesel ship. I looked for work ashore, as we had two children by then and they hardly ever saw me. I started work with National Airways Corporation (NAC), at first as a refueller. When NAC merged with Air NZ, I moved into personnel and industrial relations which mostly involved debating with unions. I had a natural bent for that type of work, having spent a period on the executive of the Engineering Union when I was with NAC and handled crew as an officer with the Steamship Company.

I did a lot of personal grievance work for Air NZ, which required careful handling, and stayed with the company for 31 years, retiring in 1990.

One thing you cannot do in retirement is let your mind go stale. It’s vital to take an interest and get involved. I read a lot and write articles, keep records and stay mentally active. I cannot imagine anything worse than sitting around doing nothing in a retirement home.

I’m a keen gardener and it can take an hour to two hours a day to keep my section tidy. Most of all I like to get out and take an active part in what’s going on. If you want something done, you have to do it yourself. You have to make things happen.

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Aiming to nail the competition Building apprentice Rei Waugh has already proved his worth to boss Tony Clark, who is not surprised the young builder has made it to the regional final of the Apprentice of the Year competition.

Rei, who lives in Whangaparaoa, is one of the Northland finalists.

A total of 155 apprentices from around the country entered the competition this year.

Rei says on leaving Orewa College he considered engineering as a career, following in his father’s footsteps, but chose building because he prefers working with wood.

He has been with Tony, who runs a small building company on the Coast, since 2006. Tony describes Rei as one of the best apprentices he has had in his 25 years in the trade.

“It’s all about attitude,” Tony says.

“He’s a hard worker, reliable and a natural problem solver. Those are all key skills in building.”

Tony says Rei has taken a lead role in the job he is currently working on, the restoration of a villa in Manly, and is Apprentice Rei Waugh (left) with local builder Tony Clark. also learning joinery skills.

In order to make the regional final, Rei plays basketball with the local All Rei underwent an interview by a Stars team and says the regional prize judging panel made up of members of a place on the Outward Bound of the Registered Master Builders, the Leadership Programme would be Building and Construction Industry brilliant.

Training Organisation, the Registered The regional winners will be Master Builders Federation and the announced at the end of this month.

Department of Building and Housing. National finalists face a practical test Judges also came to inspect his and further interview and the winner workmanship at the site in Manly. will be announced on October 21.

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Brush the outer edges of a flour tortilla lightly with olive or canola oil. Sprinkle the remaining surface with grated cheese and several of the following (chopped into pea-sized pieces): red onions, olives, tomatoes, capsicum, mushrooms, avocado and/ or cooked chicken or other meats. Don’t use too much filling – less is often better than too much.

Sprinkle these on evenly, add a little salsa if you like, then sprinkle a little more cheese on top.

Heat the tortilla flat in a heavy frypan, grill it 5–8cm from the heat, or bake it at 180°C for 5–8 minutes. However you cook it, the quesadilla is ready to be cut in wedges and eaten as soon as the tortilla has browned and crisped, the cheese has melted, and any other toppings have heated through. Cut into wedges using a heavy knife while still hot.

To make thin, cheese-filled, crisp tortilla ‘sandwiches’, lightly oil two flour tortillas. With the oiled side out, put grated cheese (and any extra flavourings suggested for flat quesadillas) between them. Cut into quarters before cooking, for easier turning and handling. A sandwich press is the perfect way to cook these, but you can also pan fry or grill them, turning once to brown both sides, or bake (without turning) at 180°C for 5–8 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.

Cut into smaller wedges soon after cooking, and eat while still warm and fairly crisp. Eat quesadillas just as they are, or use them as dippers, especially for guacamole and salsa.

Variation: You may find it easier to spread filling on only half a tortilla, which is to be cooked in a pan or under a grill. As soon as the tortilla has been heated enough to become flexible, flip the unfilled side over the filled side.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of The NZ Bread Book: Kim Fraser, Manly; Ruth Carter, Orewa; Gaylene Chambers, Gulf Harbour; Pauline Merchant and Sharon Church of Stanmore Bay.

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Hatching plans at Wentworth Primary Council funds The simple act of hatching eggs has been a powerful teaching tool for children at Wentworth Primary School, providing a rich source of lessons in science, maths, English and statistics.

Teacher Chris Donovan says Year 3 to 6 students became involved from the moment the 42 eggs and incubator arrived from a chicken farm in July.

“We posed questions such as ‘do the eggs get bigger, or heavier as the chicks grow’, and ‘how permeable is the shell’,” Chris says.

The students measured and weighed the eggs and, as most are from urban backgrounds, were fascinated to discover that eggs get lighter as the chick grows, shrinking the yolk and increasing the amount of air inside.

Around 50 percent of the eggs hatched last month and the chicks were looked after under a heat lamp for three weeks before being returned to the farm and From left, Toby Romninger, Leila Akers and Kelvin Kambasha with three chicks hatched at Wentworth Primary School. life as free range hens.

“The children learned that not all the about the whole process. How the eggs class. It has been a very positive and chicks survive, as well as writing stories get fertilised has also been discussed in hands-on learning experience.”

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Elderly drivers in Rodney need not miss out on refresher driving courses, despite the fact that the NZ Transport Agency no longer funds the popular Safe with Age programme.

Government funding for Safe with Age was withdrawn last year, although Age Concern figures indicate the courses, which encouraged drivers to recognise the effect of age-related conditions on their driving, as well as providing coping strategies, were in demand.

Around 4000 people attended Safe with Age courses around the country in 2008-09.

Rodney District Council has agreed to fund a replacement programme, called Senior Drivers, which is administered

by Age Concern Rodney. The refresher courses are free and do not include a test. Info: contact Catherine Smith of Age Concern, ph 426 0916.

Octogenarian trains for Lake Taupo challenge There’s no keeping 80-year-old Russ Hilder of Red Beach off his bike.

Russ, who took up cycling at the age of 70, first competed in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge two years ago, and completed it in seven hours.

He is taking part in the gruelling 160km event again this year and in recent weeks the fit octogenarian has got back in the saddle, taking part in the spin classes that Rocket Bikes in Whangaparaoa run through the winter

to assist local cyclists with training.

Russ says he enjoys the classes, because they enable him to train with a group of keen cyclists.

The spin classes, run twice a week, are a low key, economical training option with cyclists bringing their own bikes and wind trainers to set up in the shop, and a Carmichael Training Systems DVD on a wide screen to keep the motivation high and the wheels turning. The cost is $4 per session.

Participants include teenage track cyclist Hannah Beazley, multisporters and endurance cyclists.

Rocket Bikes workshop manager Gavin Stuckey says the classes will run for another two months, then the cyclists will take to the road in the final month before major cycling events take place, from November onwards.

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Ageing, as Maurice Chevalier once said, is not so bad when you consider the alternative. In fact, if you live on the Hibiscus Coast access to all kinds of services, community groups and activities certainly paves the way for an enjoyable retirement. In this feature we look at staying fit and healthy as well as socially active and financially secure, into old age.

Dancers toe the line in Hibiscus Coast Village festival More than 90 senior line dancers took to the floor en masse at Hibiscus Coast Village in Red Beach last month.

The dancers, dressed in country-style line dancing classes and the festival is a costumes, were there to take part in good opportunity to share experiences the annual Line Dancing Festival. and have fun.

They came from seven retirement The dancers choose which routines villages throughout Auckland. to learn prior to the festival so that all Organiser Pauline Gapper says involved can dance together, led by Hibiscus Coast Village has hosted the compere Jean Holt. event for the past three years, because Julia Bull from Maygrove Village it is the only village with a big enough echoed the views of many at the dance floor. festival when she said she started line Pauline has lived in the village for dancing because she loves the music, 19 years, and has been line dancing the rhythm and the fun. for more than a decade, including “It helps keep your body and brain teaching others. active, but mostly I do it because I love She says most retirement villages offer the music.�

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Building bones Osteoporosis is a condition that results in loss of bone mass and weakening of the bones, increasing the risk of fractures, such as a broken hip, crushed vertebra (spine), or fractured wrist. Osteopenia is the early stage, with mild changes in bone density. In NZ it is estimated one in four woman and one in eight men over the age of 50 have osteoporosis.

Bone cells go through a cycle of removal, and replacement by new bone cells.

Adults reach their peak bone mass by the late teens or early 20s, but by the mid30s the cells that build bones are less efficient and bone mass is gradually lost.

Bone loss that is greater than the normal rate can lead to osteoporosis. Some people have a greater risk of developing osteoporosis than others. For example, women are at greater risk after menopause, because their estrogen levels fall significantly and the rate of bone loss is accelerated.

Lack of physical activity, and particularly weight-bearing resistance-training, is one important determinant of bone loss. For example, patients confined to bed lose as much as one percent of their trabecular bone per week. Studies have shown that athletes have a higher bone mineral density than non-athletes.

Research clearly illustrates, that a critical time to develop bone mineral density (BMD) is before puberty and in early puberty. Making sure young children exercise regularly is key. There are obvious concerns with the sedentary, computer aided recreational activities of our youth, and as a result, poor bone health maybe a silent epidemic in 50 years time.

Regardless of age, weight bearing exercises are directly linked to bone health. A recent review of research found three main factors are important when it comes to the impact of exercise. Exercise that puts a significant strain on the body (ie gymnastics, dance and weight lifting/pump classes), exercises that have a higher strain rate (such as jumping activities), and those that have a higher strain frequency (such as running) all appear to increase bone density. The research also noted that exercise at least three times per week can help prevent bone loss.

If you have broken a bone due to osteoporosis, physiotherapy can help manage the pain of the fracture. Your physiotherapist will also plan a treatment programme to help you regain strength, mobility and function and get you back to regular daily activities. If you have poor balance, physiotherapists can prescribe a personally tailored exercise programme.

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Planning is crucial for a stress-free retirement

Local lawyer Dennis Gates says in order to retire secure in your own home with a few dollars to spend on travel and the grandkids, it’s important to tie up any legal issues in advance. Here is his advice: To ensure that the latter years of life changes your family and spouse may are as stress free as possible suitable face additional unnecessary stress. and sensible planning needs to be In similar fashion, having an done well in advance. Things such as appropriate and valid Will gives a Will, enduring Powers of Attorney certainty and eases the path for those and perhaps a Trust are the principal you leave behind. Unexpected results means of managing one’s affairs. can arise from the absence of a Will.

The most powerful tool is the enduring For example, a former spouse, but one Power of Attorney. That allows your to whom you are legally still married, nominated attorney to act on your may claim on your estate. It is not behalf if you lose your intellectual unknown for couples to be separated capacity. The power can include the for many years but not divorced. In ability to sign a Will on your behalf. that situation a grieving partner may If a retirement village is a possibility, have to contend with the former then a Will and enduring Powers of spouse for the assets of the deceased.

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To move, or not to move: that is the question

Whether or not to move from a family home into a retirement village is an issue that weighs on many people’s minds as they reach their sixties. Hibiscus Matters spoke to a group of residents at Evelyn Page retirement village about the pros and cons.

Evelyn Page residents Brian and Marjorie Cripsey say the decision to move into a retirement village was not an easy one.

“It took us around two years to finally decide,” Brian says. “In the end we thought it would be better to do it before I fell off the roof.”

Most of the residents of Evelyn Page village that Hibiscus Matters spoke to say that increasingly difficult home maintenance was a major factor in the decision to move from the family home into the village.

Although none had problems with security in their former homes, residents say living in the village allows you to simply lock the door, and travel overseas with no worries.

Another issue is companionship. Mary Holt is one of around half a dozen widows and widowers who live in the village. She says making new friends has been far easier at Evelyn Page than it was in the wider community.

“There is lots going on, and plenty of opportunities to meet people,” Mary says. “Everyone is welcoming, and has made me feel part of the group.”

Jean and Alan Tong say in order to make

the most of all the social activities on offer, people should consider moving to a village while they still in their sixties.

“The earlier you can move, the better,” Jean says. “You adjust more easily, plus, if one of you is unwell, or dies, you will have a circle of friends around you to fall back on.”

Gregg and Robyn Larsen say it is good to make the decision yourselves, before the kids make it for you.

“The family all thought we were crazy, but now they can see it was the best option,” Gregg says.

The residents also say that a good solicitor is vital in the process of selling the family home and checking the village’s agreement.

Nola and Ian Seaton say although the village is a community in itself, they are still involved with plenty of things outside the village.

“Most of the townhouse residents are still active in the outside community,” Nola says. “As long as you can still drive, it’s easy, but as time goes on, you tend to spend more time in the village.”

For many of the residents, having a hospital and dementia unit on site was a big drawcard.

Residents at Evelyn Page in Orewa say life in a retirement village takes adjustment, but is a positive move.

“If you or your wife need care, it’s just across the road,” Brian says. “Visiting people only entails a short walk.”

The bar is also popular, and residents can gather in the communal areas for meals, birthdays and other social activities. Recently a large group watched the rugby test on the village’s big screen, after ordering $200 worth of fish and chips from a local chippie.

Brian says the transition to a smaller home can be challenging. For most it

has meant moving to a unit less than a third the size of their former homes.

“You have to sell or give away lots of furniture and things, but you don’t miss them once they’re gone.”

The upside is less housework, and more time to enjoy yourself. The communal parts of the village also become part of the home.

“We have a cinema, pool, spa and bowling green, so a smaller home is not an issue.”

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Rodney Health Link is an independent “No matter what happens, we want to organisation that liaises with the maintain a strong voice for Rodney,” Waitemata District Health Board and Mr Smith says. community health groups on a range He says the Health Link’s priorities for of health issues. Part of its brief is to the next few years in Rodney are to promote better health services for the persuade the Health Board to provide region. support for the Rodney Surgical Centre Rodney Health Link chair Bill Smith in Warkworth, so that more minor says currently the health links are based operations can happen there. Rodney on the local authority boundaries, so Health Link will also support the new changes may be in the wind. hospital planned for Silverdale and push He says there will be discussions with for better after hours care in the region. the other health links, in Waitakere Rodney Health Link is also facilitating and North Shore, and the Health meetings to give the community an Board, to decide what may happen opportunity to talk with candidates after the change in governance. standing for election to the Health He says it is unlikely there will be Board. The meeting takes place on new health links formed, but some September 15 at St John’s Church Hall, Centreway Road, Orewa. reorganisation may be called for.

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Tania Adams of Manly Care Chemist gives Margaret Hansen of Gulf Harbour a clean bill of health.

Checks focus on women’s vital health statistics

A series of free health checks in Manly and Orewa last month aimed to encourage women to keep tabs on important aspects of their health.

The checks, held at Care Chemists in all common and leave women open Manly and Orewa, were for women to a whole range of health issues. only and included blood pressure, Maintaining a healthy weight, taking BMI and waist measurements. A regular exercise, stopping smoking, wallet card was provided so that the reducing the amount of alcohol that women could keep track of these vital is consumed and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables can all contribute statistics in future. towards a longer, healthier life. Women Manly Care Chemist owner Tania should not feel guilty about taking Adams says the pharmacy advises time to visit their GP or pharmacist if women to pay more attention to their they have a health concern. It is better wellbeing as studies confirm they are to be safe than sorry.” more likely to suffer from the ill effects of conditions such as high blood Tania says the women’s health checks picked up several issues that needed pressure and obesity than men. further investigation. She says last year The majority of stroke deaths continue the health checks focused on men and to be female (more than 62 percent) picked up a number that needed urgent and this increases post-menopause. follow up from a GP because of high, “Women often forget their own health or extremely low, blood pressure. needs or treat them as low priority,” Both Manly Care Chemist and Orewa Tania says. “Raised levels of stress, a Care Chemist will offer free men’s poor diet and not enough exercise are health checks on September 13.

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Joel Grainger and Frances Ash play lead characters Tony Brockhurst and Polly Browne in the Centrestage production of The Boyfriend.

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Taking a lead role in The Boyfriend at Centrestage Theatre is an exciting opportunity for 16-year-old Joel Grainger of Orewa, and one he says he is relishing.

The Kristen School student says energy and fun, with catchy music. singing is his passion, and he also enjoys The Boyfriend was first performed 50 dancing – both of which are required years ago in London and is set in the in the role of Tony Brockhurst.

French Riviera in the heady days of the Joel took part in Centrestage 1920s. It is a comic pastiche of shows of performances as a youngster, but this the period, such as Rodgers and Hart, is his first show for many years, and and features spectacular dance numbers his first lead. such as The Charleston. Sandy Wilson’s “I am learning a lot from watching music captures the era and includes more experienced cast members,” Joel some of the most well known tunes in says. “My goal is to be a performer British Musical Theatre.

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Fashion funds refurbishment Fashion will put its best foot forward this month, with local stores showing their collections to raise funds for Hibiscus Hospice.

A night of catwalk fashion and fun is being held to fund the refurbishment of Whangaparaoa Hospice Shop.

The fashion show, to be held on September 15 at Whangaparaoa College auditorium, includes spring and summer designs from Charisma, Chocolates for Breakfast, Orewa Menswear and North Beach.

Last year’s fashion parade was a sellout and raised $12,000 for hospice.

Hibiscus Hospice operations manager Alister Hitchiner says the popularity of the Whangaparaoa shop has meant a lot of wear and tear on the fittings.

“We also learned a lot with the opening of the new shop in Orewa, which has gone very well,” Alister says. “The idea is to make the Whangaparaoa shop more attractive, more comfortable for shoppers and volunteers and address any safety issues.”

The upgrade will include updating the fittings and shelving as well as laying things out to make better use of space.

Alister says at this stage it is hoped the shop can be kept open throughout the fit out.

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From November 1, Hibiscus Coast residents will be able to use their library card at any of the 55 libraries and four mobile libraries in the new Auckland Council region. The amalgamation makes this the largest group of libraries in Australasia, giving access to around 3.5 million items, including CDs, DVDs, language collections and audio books as well as on-line information and databases. As is the case currently, there will be no joining or membership fees for residents of the Auckland region. Loan periods for some items will increase from one to two weeks and there will be no charges on overdue items borrowed by children or teens.

For more events on the Coast see our website www.localmatters.co.nz

Silverdale Hall & Street Market every Saturday 8.00am till 1.00pm

Flowers, fruit, vege, shrubs, plants, free range eggs, baking, jams, pickles, honey, olive oil, chocolates, nuts, socks, books, clothing, paua, crystal, silver & PS jewellery, cards, antiques, pet blankets, waterfilters, knitted baby clothes, wood products, crafts & psychic readings.

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Manly firefighter Craig Booth offers a “patient” a helping hand in a scenario at the Fire Field Camp in Army Bay. Photo, Andi Jackson

Camp provides top notch training for firefighters

Anyone in Whangaparaoa who needed a fire crew on the weekend of August 14 and 15 would have been spoilt for choice, as 10 crews were on hand, taking part in a Fire Field Camp at Army Bay. The camp at the naval base was role as volunteer firefighters. organised by the Auckland District Sub Shane says the idea was to test your Association of the fire service. It brought skills and learn from each other. He together 10 fire crews, including crews says no night time scenarios were held from Manly and Silverdale, to take part at the camp, in case it caused concern in a weekend of training involving 10 for neighbouring residents. realistic scenarios.

An instructor oversaw each scenario, Firefighter Shane Clayden, who was which was followed by a full debrief. the officer in charge of the Manly crew, says the scenarios, which Shane says it is rare for so many fire included a light plane crashing into a crews to come together for training. helicopter, a quad bike flipping down “The last camp was held six years ago, a steep bank and a marine rescue, were but the organisers want to make it an all things the crew has faced in their annual or bi-annual event in future.”

Wrestling coach heads for Commonwealth Games

Johan Van Dyk, coach of the local North City Silverbacks Olympic Wrestling Club has been appointed to the Commonwealth Games Officiating Panel that will control the bouts at the games in India in October. Johan, who is South African by birth, began wrestling at the age of four, started coaching at 19 and was officiating at tournaments in his early 20s.

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A major fundraiser for the Tamaki Sports Academy is the free metal collection service it offers.

We will pick up any old metal – whiteware such as fridges, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines – roofing iron, metal piping, venetion blinds, computers, batteries, car panels, cars, metal shelving, filing cabinets, machinery, lawnmowers, engines and so on.

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AVONDALE COLLEGE REUNION 2224 October. All events to be held at the school. Contact Avis 09 828 5560 or 027 458 2211 Or www.avcol.org.nz ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meet Fri 7.30pm, Orewa Community Centre (behind Estuary Arts Centre) Ph John 027 646 2995.

CROQUET HAVE A GO DAYS Aug 22, 29, Orewa Croquet Club Hatton Rd. Enjoy golf and association croquet.

Fun, friendly club, coaching available.

Ph Janet 426 8686, Keith 959 0228. dancing lessons for children – From 5 years. After school activity.

Exercise to music. Teaching basic steps of waltz & cha-cha. At Silverdale Hall. Ph P 426 8989.

Dry Pine Cones For Sale$10 per Bag. Fundraising For Air Training Corp.

No.5 Squadron, Rodney District. Ph Blair 027 248 4121/Claire 027 488 5443. Great for starting those home fires.

Fathers day fun, Sunday Sept 5.

"Gone fishing" Celebrate our Dads & men with fun, games, fishing stories & chocolate fish! Join us for a cooked breakfast (by donation) from 9am.

Orewa Community Church, 235 HBC H/ Way. Entrance Amorino Dr. Red Beach.

FOR $4 PLAY 40 GAMES OF HOUSIE (House pays $20 min.) at Bowls Orewa every Friday 1pm. Plus: Treasure chest, Snowball, Superhouse and Jackpots.

Ph. Brian 426 6236 or Sylvia 426 3198.

Gambling HelplinE – professional counsellors available 24 hrs to help those suffering from gambling problems or affected by another’s gambling.

Immediate free, confidential support ph 0800 654 655 anytime.

H.U.M.S – group of local singles aged between early 40s to late 50s who meet for varied activities eg: quiz nights, ten pin bowling, dinner etc. Ph Cher 426 0884 / 021 276 9996.

Hibiscus Coast Boat Club, October 2/3. Stanmore Bay, monthly Fishing Contest. Anybody can enter, only $8 adults, $4 juniors. Lots of prizes. October 3, Public Open day and mini boat show.

Openfrommidday,StanmoreBayReserve.

Details www.hibiscuscoastboatclub.com or Ph Tony 424 0952.

HBC Raiders Junior Tag Mixed Boys & Girls, Years 1-8. Registration Sept 13, 15, 20, 22, 4pm. Raiders League Clubrooms.

Teams or individuals welcome. Linda 027 680 2819 or Kerry 027 841 1120 or email lindy.louc@xtra.co.nz

Liquor Law Reform Now Rebeecca Williams (Director Alcohol Healthwatch) “Why (and how) we must change the binge-drinking culture” 7.30pm Tues Sept 14. Whangaparaoa College Auditorium. Gold coin donation.

Learn to dance – Fun, social classes in ballroom & Latin. For beginner adults, 7.30pm every Thurs at Silverdale Hall.

Ph 426 8989.

P MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLASS monthly, Fridays. Whangaparaoa Hall 10am–2.30pm Ph Val 424 0476 Monday Nighta start back on the 27th September 6pm Orewa Surf Club reserve. Open to all ages and abilities runners and walkers. www. themondaynighta.com Contact Laraine 021 073 0989.

Orewa Bridge Club. Bridge lessons begin Thurs Sept 7, 7–9pm. 10 week course. Ph Bill 426 4428 or Richard 427 9987..

PHOTOS TO DVD For any occasion. Your precious photos. Your choice of music.

Custom-made for you. Ph Tanya 428 3373/027 757 4053, go_inc@xtra.co.nz.

Stall Holders required for Stanmore Bay School Gala, Limited space available.Sun Nov 28. 10am–2pm.

Enquires pta@stanmore.school.nz or Lisa 021 111 3055.

The Estuary Arts Centre invite you, to be part of the following Exhibition “COLLABORATIVE WORKS”. Oct 28–Nov 21. Email info@estuaryarts.org or ph 426 5570 with contact details and medium.

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Vacancies now in After School Care 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Can collect from three local schools. Afternoon tea provided. WINZ subsidies available. Ph Tessa 426 3598.

Whangaparaoa Tennis Club Have a go day. Wed Sept 8, 9.30am. New members and beginners welcome. Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile.

Whangaparaoa Lions Club fun and fellowship, whilst supporting your local community. Business meetings 2nd Tues 7pm, Socials 4th Tues 6.30pm of month, Stanmore Bay Community Hall. Alister Mc Kinnon, ph 424 8039 John Kingdon ph 428 3301.

WOMENS OUTDOOR PURSUITS Weekend courses Sept 3-5 and Nov 1214. Wednesday course 20 Oct to 17 Nov. See www.wops.co.nz or ph 478 7194.

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ADEPT ELECTRICAL & SECURITY SERVICE friendly/reliable service at reasonable rates. Commercial and residential. New quality alarms. CCTV. Security Licensed Installer (COA). All electrical work including in/outdoor lighting, data/home audio cabling, TV and phone outlets. Ph Alan 021 242 3378 or 424 5039.

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TUITION Art lessons, private tutoring at Red door studios, HBC hwy Orewa, any levels in oils and acrylics, contact Sue Law 027 295 2897.

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Repairs & servicing of all major brands of:

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GARDEN CARE – All work done. including lawns. Ph Ian 09 420 5107.

Hibiscus Handyman Services Experienced reliable mature owner operator. General home repairs. Tree cutting and hedges (and removal).

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LAWNS & GARDENS - Hedge Trimming.

Tree Pruning & Felling. Section Cleanups.

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PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps.

Competitive prices & quality service. 25 years exp. Ph 426 2253.

POST BUILD HOUSE CLEAN? Let me make your new home spic & span to move into. Ph Mazz 427 6380. (keep this ad for reference) Rubbish REMOVAL Discover how easy it is to dispose of stuff for the tip. Moving house? Clean up? Friendly affordable service. Free quotes. Ph 426 5219.

TANK WATER TESTING High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear Lab test results provided with recommendations. Ph TWT 422 9345.

The Inspectors Experts in Watertightness Comprehensive Property Inspection Reports done to NZS4306:2005. Buying or Selling?

Have confidence in your decision with a pre-purchase or pre-listing Property Inspection Report. Call Grant Tibbits for a friendly no-obligation chat 027 2939 808 or email nspex@xtra.co.nz Waterblasting & Chemical House Washing. Local owner operator. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253.

WILLOUGHBY 2010 upholstery, Carpet & window cleaning, Est 35 years. Ph 426 4317 or 0274 113 133.

Window Cleaning 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates.

Ph David 426 2253.

Are you tired & stressed? Get a relaxation massage today. Visit www. ddma.co.nz for details.

CLINICAL MASSAGE – Professional, experienced, affordable. Deep Tissue, Sports, Mums-2-B. Ph Luci 09 421 0196.

FEET AND HANDS – Pedicure, Foot spa, Foot Massage and free manicure.

Mobile service $30, or two for $50. Ph Leslie 424 0676 or 027 271 6676.

022 677 2919 - CLEANING • Gutters • Houses • Windows - inside and outside plus frames Local operator - Phone Gary

PICTURE FRAMING

Manly Care Chemist DOES S/HE KEEP YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT?

New instore: 'ANTISNOR' • Accupressure finger ring • Aid snoring, sinus, insomnia and restless sleep • apply 30 mins before sleep • four sizes available • Over 180,000 satisfied customers • $69.99.

Come and visit for more information - we are happy to help you.

Manly Care Chemist, 53B Rawhiti Rd Manly, Whangaparaoa.

Phone 424 7708.

Ready to make a change? Often we know the answers we are just blocked. Through experience & Spirit Guidance Brigid can assist you with moving forward. For Readings, Self Hypnosis, Small Biz Mentoring, Brigid can assist. www.makingachange.co.nz Ph 426 8361.

TAI CHI, YOGA, RELAXATION weekly classes, gorgeous new venue, professional teachers. BE Studio, 5 Link Cres. Arkles Bay Ph 428 2931.

WHAT! Women Having Adventures Together!

For adventuresome women! New itinerary is out now. Indoor rock climbing, 2 overnight tramps, tree adventures, mountain biking and kayaking. To find out more, ph Debbie 428 5181.

HYPNOTHERAPY HYPNOSIS for stress, anxiety, phobia, depression. Stop smoking specialist.

Bill Parker NZAPH, 424 7610.

READINGS ASTROLOGER PAM PAWINSKI is available for personal consultations regarding relationships, vocation, health and future. Ph 426 7559.

FRAMELESS FRAMES Plexiglas, safe & attractive, available in clear, colours any size or shape, plus glazing. Orewa Picture Framing, Shop “E”, Cammish Ln, Tamariki Plaza, Orewa. Ph 427 8124.

Clairvoyant/ Medium Beryl Clarke genuine accurate messages from spirit.

For confidential appointment Phone 428 3887

HIBISCUS PICTURE FRAMING Rugby jerseys, medals, photo's, original art, prints, kids’ art, signed memorabilia etc. Readymades & mirrors. Ph 426 6916 (closed Mon)

WEIGHT CONTROL

OREWA PICTURE FRAMING 35yrs exp, Professional Framers GCF, You Name It! We Frame It”. All at your One-Stop Picture Framing and Accessory Shop.

Shop “E”, Cammish Lane, Tamariki Plaza, Orewa. Ph 427 8124.

A1 WEIGHT CONTROL, Personalised Weight Control Programmes.

Scientifically & medically approved, 100% money back guarantee. Ph Vicki 426 2253.

DRESSMAKING

Photography

SYLWESTER'S TAILORING and dress making, alterations, wetsuit repairs, household items. Over 40 years exp.

Fast & affordable. Ph 426 7559.

Photo RESTORATION

EDITING & DVD COPYING

of old damaged or faded photos, slides or negatives. Also digital manipulation and Photoshop tuition.

Hibiscus Photography Ph 424 8409

EDITING & DVD COPYING. Old 8mm film, slides and videos copied to DVD. Phone Te Totara Video 09 422 5710.

Hibiscusmatters 1 September 2010| 23 Beauty

pets & ANimals

BJAYS NAILS Whangaparaoa

English Bulldogs (Male and Female, A KC Registered) needs re homing to a good pet caring family (for free), contact: benson.richard000@ gmail.com TOY DOG LOVING day care or sleepovers!! Phone Cheryl 424 8804.

Technician with 22 yrs exp.

Acrylic Nails • Manicures Eyebrow & Eyelash tinting.

Phone 428 3887/0274 750 999

BODALISHOUS $25 Spraytanz for that special occasion. Ph 0274 429 703.

FOR SALE ACUPUNCTURE & BEAUTY THERAPY PHONE 424 8537

HAIRDRESSING @Alannas We believe looking amazing shouldn't cost the earth!! Keep watching these ads for fantastic deals in every issue!!! Free consultations! Ring and book NOW!!! Ph 426 7122. @Alannas Tara's Winter Special, Wash, Cut & Blowave $35 every Monday and Tuesday. 1/2 Head Foils, Wash Cut Blowave $99!! Ph 426 7122. @Alannas Vanda Mens cuts $20, Buzz cuts $15, New clients 1 Colour, Wash, Cut, Blowave, FREE Eyebrow Wax and Eyelash Tint $99!! Ph 426 7122.

HAIRDRESSER ~ A CARING HOME SERVICE. Excellent pensioner rates. I come to you. Ph Inga 426 0985.

2 KUTE 4 KOOTIES Ph 021 125 1707. $10 - $15. Kids Cuts!

WANTED

CASH PAID

• Shed & Garage clear outs • Tools & Machinery • Cars, motorcycles, boats, caravans All things considered.

Ph or txt 021 161 5139 Delivery people needed

to distribute The Hibiscus Matters Newspaper and other flyers and Magazines on Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Orewa and Silverdale.

Phone Mark (09) 427 6506 or 027 277 3088 email mark@ontargetnz.com

Houses wanted to rent with the option to purchase, in your area now.

Ph or txt Craig 021 272 8043.

HOUSES WANTED for removal – Cash paid. Phone 021 501 366.

TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’s, 45’s Ph Mike 428 1587.

WORK WANTED MATURE WOMAN available for babysitting week nights and weekends.

Ref available. Ph Heather 424 5221 or 021 262 4711.

OPPORTUNITY Home Ownership Opportunity Tired of paying off somebody elses mortgage? Then consider Renting2Buy. We seek professional family/couples in your area now who wish to escape the rent trap! Contact Leanne for details 021 244 5497.

Free classifieds not in this issue will appear in the following issue. Classifieds for Sept 15 need to be received by SEPTEMBER 4.

BLACK CORD FOR JADE PENDANTS HBC Souvenir Shop, Silverdale. Ph 426 6125.

P NZ JADE PENDANTS from $10. Made locally. HBC Souvenir Shop, Silverdale.

Ph 426 6125.

P Bromeliads various colours and sizes, P from $5 each. Ph 426 6870.

Rat trapping boxes, protects pets and birds from traps and baits. From HBC Branch Forest and Bird, $35 non members, $30 members. Pauline Smith 426 4244.

P Shoes - new - under half price.

Top brands in store now. Take 2 Recycled. Boutique, next to Lotto Shop, Orewa. Ph 427 6255.

P BILLBERGIA in flower, $4 each. Ph 426 6870.

BEDROOM SUITE Matching Set, White/Gold edging. Single bedhead & base, 8 Drawer mirrored dressing table, 4 drawer chest, beside table plus extra bedhead for 2nd bed $250 the lot. 421 1812 / 0272 665 010.

Foosball table Great condition, hardly used. $80. Ph 428 4428 after 6pm FORD "Telstar” 1995 Good condition; alloy wheels, ABS brakes.

Central locking, radioCD Panasonic.

EFI Engine. Power Steering. Working Retractable Electric Side Power Mirrors and windows. WOF valid till 2011 and Rego valid to October Ph 021 118 4481.

MOUNTAIN BIKE Al Carter Professional (British) 21 speed Shimano STI 26 inch wheels. Good condition. No rust. Flat back tyre.$38. Ph 424 5321.

Pink, trundler bed, one innersprung mattress and foam mattress. Trundler comes up as high as the single bed $90. Martina Cole and Marian Keyes novels all just $4 each. Ph 428 2406.

Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Rash Shirt (Child’s XL) Probably suits about 10-12 year old. $25. Great condition. Ph 426 0608 evenings.

SOFAS x2 2 seaters. Good cond. Ph 426 4317/ 0274 113 133.

Thule roof Rack and Kayak carrier $100. Ph 426 2325.

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what’s on Hibiscus Coast September 2010

2–26 Rodney Art Awards exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa. Works by local artists entered in the 10th Rodney Art Awards, ‘Riches of Rodney’.

4 Eaves Bush Appreciation Group workday, meeting 9am at 22 Hillcrest Road, Orewa. Weeding mainly the wild ginger in the Reserve. Some tools will be supplied but bring your own gloves and spade if you prefer. There will be a cup of tea and get together at 10.30am. Info: Don Turner 426 4761 or Ian Maly 421 0503.

4 & 18 The Stars of Tiritiri Matangi, departs Gulf Harbour 5.50pm, return 10.30pm. Join the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi and the Astronomical Society for an evening of wildlife watching and star gazing on Tiritiri Matangi. Sold out quickly last year. Cost $66, plus $5 for the guided tour. Info and bookings: ph 360 Discovery, 0800 360 3472 or online www.360discovery.co.nz 5 Carlo Curley organ concert, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Waiora Rd, Stanmore Bay, 2.30pm. Programme may include works

by J S Bach, Handel, Elgar and Beethoven. Door sales only, $15.

5 Tour of the Rodney Art Awards, Estuary Arts, Orewa, 2pm. With Jane Jensen. Free entry, all welcome.

5 Health Wellbeing and Awareness Fair, Dairy Flat Hall, Postman Rd, Dairy Flat, 10am to 3.30pm. Gifts for Dad, readings, Reiki, home baking, lots to do and see. Info: www.makingachange.co.nz 14 Alcohol Reform - Community Meeting with Rebecca Williams, Director of Alcohol Health Watch and local community leaders.

“Why (and how) NZ must change its binge-drinking culture”, Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Stanmore Bay, 7.30 pm. Organised by St Stephen’s Church, Whangaparaoa.

15 Hospice Annual Fashion Show, Whangaparaoa College Auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Whangaparaoa, 6.30pm. Tickets $25 from Hibiscus House, 2a John Dee Crescent, Red Beach, ph 421 9180 or visit www. hchospice.org.nz (see story p19) 15 Meet candidates standing for election to the Waitemata District Health Board, St Johns Church Hall, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa, 7pm. All candidates will be invited to attend. Facilitated by Rodney Health Link.

17 & 18 Tour the Rodney Art Awards at Estuary Arts, Orewa, with local artist Jo Bain, 10am to 2pm. Look at the artworks with an artist and be inspired to paint or learn how to recreate that technique in a fun workshop after lunch. $20 per head. Info: ph Jo Bain, 424 1190 or 021 049 7091.

18–October 2, The Boyfriend at Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Light entertainment at its best. Info and tickets: ph Centrestage, 426 7282 or www.iticket.co.nz (see story p18) 19 Ducky Derby Festival, Western Reserve carpark, in front of the Youth Centre, Orewa, 11am–3pm. Entertainment, food stalls, sausage sizzle, bouncy castles, face painting, horse and cart rides, quick fire raffles and the ducky derby race at 2pm with fantastic prizes to be won. Tickets $10 from Hibiscus Coast Kindergarten and from the gates on the day.

25 & 26 Peninsula Clubs Art, Crafts and Embroidery Exhibition, Peninsula Club, 441 Whangaparaoa Rd, Sat 1pm–4pm and Sun, 10am–3.30pm. Exhibits in painting, china painting, patchwork, embroidery, woodwork, photography and other arts and crafts.

Visitors can also view an apartment and/or unit in the village. Free admission.

October 9 Local body elections. Have your say on the shape of local government in the Albany Ward and Hibiscus Coast division of the Local Board.

9 Sharks Shared Vision Rodney Touch Tournament, Victor Eaves Park. Orewa. All welcome as players or supporters. Entries must be received by October 7. Info: ph 09 477 2630 or email shona.miers@ equip.net.nz

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High hopes for Silverdale’s junior teams New fun run targets youth Three of Silverdale United Rugby Club’s junior teams are through to the semi-final of the North Harbour Junior Rep Tournament, after playing well in the first two knockout rounds last month.

The Club’s junior grades, for eight to 12-year-old players, are J1 to J4.

Although Silverdale J3 were knocked out in the second round by East Coast Bays, Silverdale J1, J2 and J4 went through to the semi-final.

In the second round, Silverdale J2

beat Northcote J2 decisively 31-5, and Silverdale J4 won equally convincingly against Takapuna J4, 28-0.

Junior rugby director Simon Sheehan says this is a great start to a tournament.

“Traditionally Silverdale has done well

in this tournament, and we have no less expectations this year,” Simon says.

The tournament is run by North Harbour Rugby Union every year at the end of the season, and is a chance for young players to win trophies.

The semi-finals were on August 28.

The Silverdale juniors are making good progress in the North Harbour Junior Rep Tournament. Pictured is North Shore J1 (green and white strip) playing Silverdale J1 at Silverdale on August 21. Silverdale J1 lost this game, 27-19, but still progressed to the semifinals, due to Massey Club forfeiting a game. Photos, Jason Searle

Looking out for you

Young runners and walkers can mark a new event in their diary with the introduction of the Run Kids Series – part of which takes place in Orewa.

The series is open to any runners and walkers aged seven to 16. The first race, at Victor Eaves Park, Orewa, takes place on September 5, followed by races in Onewa Domain, Takapuna on September 19 and Waiatarua Reserve, Remuera on October 17.

The Run Kids courses all utilise public parks and organiser Mark Lewis of independent sports organisation Nimrod Sports, says the idea is to provide a family day out, with spot prizes and activities to entertain the children after the race.

Participants can sign up for a single race, or the whole series. Each race has a 2km course for seven to 11-yearolds, while 12 to 16-year olds can do 4km (two laps).

Participants compete with others in their own age group with the opportunity to win trophies and prizes.

Mark says Nimrod Sports already has plans for expanding the Run Kids series to six events next year, taking in East, West and South Auckland venues.

Info and online entry: www.runkids. co.nz. Entries close September 4.

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