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It could be more than 10 years before Stage 2 of the Silverdale Park ‘n’ Ride is built, unless ratepayers are prepared to reach further into their pockets. Demand for Park ‘n’ Ride spaces, pictured, already exceeds supply.

The rubber hit the road this month, as Auckland Council budget cuts impact further on Hibiscus Coast transport projects.

Orange light for Coast transport projects as budget cuts continueAt an Auckland Council Budget Committee meeting on November 5, proposals were incorporated into the draft Long Term Plan that include transport priorities, parks and open spaces, and rates. The upshot is that few local transport capital projects are

likely to take place within the next decade, unless ratepayers are prepared to pay additional taxes or tolls; making increasing traffic congestion a major concern.The draft Long Term Plan (LTP) outlines Council’s proposed spending

for 2015–25 and Crs Wayne Walker and John Watson say it makes bleak reading especially for Hibiscus Coast commuters.As revealed in Hibiscus Matters (November 5), Penlink has been

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deleted from the budget until 2026 at the earliest. Some months ago, Auckland Transport advised that if this happened, other network improvements around Silverdale would be considered. However, the current proposal is to defer this work, with a $75 million package of improvements for Silverdale and Whangaparaoa pushed out beyond 2025.That package includes the widening of Whangaparaoa Rd (from Red Beach to the highway), improvements to intersections such as Hibiscus Coast Highway/Wainui Rd and Hibiscus Coast Highway/Silverdale Street, and extending Curley Ave to connect Silverdale Village more directly with East Coast Rd. The latter project had been earmarked to begin in 2016.Park ‘n’ Ride pushed backAlso deferred beyond 2025 is $5.7m for Stage 2 of the Silverdale Park ‘n’ Ride, which includes construction of the busway station, an additional 400 parking spaces and stormwater pond. This stage of the project is currently being appealed in the Environment Court, but Auckland Transport had expected it to be completed by May 2016, depending on the outcome of the appeal.The current 100 spaces are already insufficient for demand, and the lack of a busway station could have an impact on the proposed improvements to local bus services that were consulted on earlier this year and include using the Park ‘n’ Ride as a network hub. The new bus services should begin operating next year.Crs Watson and Walker were among a handful who voted against the proposed transport budget, describing the deferral of so many projects as “a major blow for the Hibiscus Coast”.“This situation is totally unacceptable for a fast growing area like the Hibiscus Coast, and runs contrary to Council’s public transport focus,” Cr Watson says. “We’ll continue to push for all these projects as they’re desperately needed now.”He says he hopes that some projects,

at least, can be completed with significant developer contributions and through greater economies in existing transport budgets, even it means staging them. “We want to get things moving, irrespective.”Cr Walker says an example could be finding a way to extend the Park ‘n’ Ride spaces to 500, while accepting that the busway station buildings could come later.If ratepayers accept a proposal for alternative transport funding, such as motorway tolling, or increased rates and fuel taxes, the $75 million package for Silverdale and Whangaparaoa, and Stage 2 of the Park ‘n’ Ride would be put back into the 10-year plan.Those decisions will be made as a result of public consultation on the LTP.However, Cr Watson points out that motorway tolling will also hit Coast commuters hard in the pocket.The LTP is to be released for public consultation next January. Crs Walker and Watson say that at this time they will be holding community meetings, offering guidance and encouraging members of the public to make their views felt through the submission process.

Sale of assets an alternativeThere may also be less money available to purchase open spaces and parks for community use over the next 10 years. The Budget Committee approved a proposal to reduce the contributions paid by developers for buying parks and reserves from $7000 per section to $5000. Should the community baulk at this, an alternative that will be included in the draft for public consultation is to increase the current sales targets for “non strategic” Council-owned property, from $30 million to $50 million per annum. The proposal is to spend the extra income generated from sales on purchasing open space/parks and reserves, although Cr Watson says he is not confident that is where the money would actually go.

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Costs for cafés and restaurants with tables on the footpath may climb steeply under a new Auckland Council proposal.

Commuters are boarding the Gulf Harbour ferry in increasing numbers since additional sailings were added around three months ago.From July 28, ferry sailings from Gulf Harbour to and from Auckland city, operated by 360 Discovery, increased from four per day (two in each direction) to 12 per day.Auckland Transport figures released last week show that in the period August–October, this has brought about a 70 percent increase in patronage compared

with the same period last year – with passenger numbers going from 16,000 to more than 27,000.The additional sailings that have been most successful have been the 2.45pm service from Auckland, with 2075 passengers, and the 10.45am from Gulf Harbour, with 1900 passengers, over the past three months.The morning sailings have experienced an average increase in patronage of 25 percent per month, with afternoon sailings up by the same number as

those commuters return.Fairway Bay developer Top Harbour made a significant investment to bring about the improved ferry service and chief executive Sean Pan is understandably delighted with the figures, saying it demonstrates that connectivity to Auckland city is important for peninsula residents.The company has made a two-year funding commitment to the ferry service, with key performance indicators to hit along the way. The first was to

achieve an increase of 8000 passengers in the first year – this has already been surpassed in the first quarter.Mr Penn says that dealing with ongoing growth will be the next challenge, with issues such as connecting bus services, parking and vessel capacity upgrades to consider.An Auckland Transport spokesperson says that over Christmas and New Year the ferry timetable will be slightly reduced, going from six sailings each way to four sailings each way.

Mozaik Caffe owner Ron Judd, foreground, says a Council proposal to impose a cost for outdoor space is “just another charge sucking businesses dry”.

Orewa businesses facing street trading costsCouncil is proposing to levy a standard fee of $360 for a licence to use footpath space, coupled with a new rental charge based on how many square metres the tables and chairs occupy.Cafés and restaurants in Orewa are among the most affected by the proposal, which is part of Council’s Long Term Plan budget process, because while fees applied in other parts of Auckland, no street trading fees were levied by the former Rodney District Council. In addition, the proposed rental is based on a tiered structure and land values in Orewa mean businesses there will pay more. The proposal is to charge $85 per sqm in Orewa, while other areas on the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney will pay $20 per sqm.In Orewa a business that occupies 10sqm of footpath will pay a total charge of $1210 per annum.Councillors on the Budget Committee voted to amend the proposal so that for businesses facing a substantial increase, a cap of $500 per year over the next three years will apply.Destination Orewa Beach operations manager Hellen Wilkins says the proposal flies in the face of priorities in the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board plan to improve economic growth and visitor numbers.“Levies at the level proposed could

prove detrimental to some hospitality businesses in Orewa and that is not something we would like to see,” Mrs Wilkins says. “Orewa has experienced significant growth and second to visiting the beach, the hospitality hub is a key attraction for locals and visitors.”She says while it is appropriate to charge for the use of public space, the proposed fee is set at an unrealistic level, particularly for small businesses.“Orewa hospitality businesses have been fortunate until now in that they have been able to generate additional revenues from outdoor spaces with no rental involved for use of these spaces,” she says. “It will not be an easy adjustment especially with other cost increases such as liquor licensing costs and land rates.”“The average proposed levy of more than $1000 is preposterous when charged in lump sums over the year, although the proposal of an initial maximum $500 fee will certainly help business owners in the interim.”Ron Judd, who owns Mozaik Caffes in Orewa and Silverdale, says some businesses may opt to have fewer tables outside, while others will charge patrons more – something he tries to avoid.“They are killing the summer beachside dining atmosphere which has been building on Orewa Boulevard,” he says.

“We already pay to have our rubbish removed and for street cleaning in general rates. Licensing charges and fees are already over the top and now here’s another one.”He says while his businesses are doing well, high overheads and increasing competition means in 99 percent of cafes, the owners are just surviving.“The more you make, the more they take,” he says. “I’ve been in the trade for 10 years and it just gets harder and harder.”Council’s bylaws and compliance manager, Max Wilde, agrees that the proposed fees will be “a big mindset shift” for Hibiscus Coast and Rodney businesses.

He says the philosophy behind charging a rental for use of the footpath, on top of a licensing fee, is that the area is constructed and maintained by rates and the businesses are using that asset to make money. Therefore, the owner of the asset should expect some return.The proposed street trading fees are also based on recovering the costs of delivering licensing services and keeping the public spaces clean.He says the charge of $85 per sqm is vastly discounted and that businesses will be paying far more than that to lease their indoor space.He says Council will be actively seeking submissions on the proposals alongside the Long Term Plan process, with public consultation beginning in late January.

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Penlink not the answerIt was great to see (HM November 5) that the Penlink pushers are busy thinking up new reasons as to why we are desperate to have this white elephant built. It was news to me, and probably the residents of Stanmore Bay, that there are now a mass of drivers leaving the city daily to get to their lovely beach and Penlink is the only answer. Does this mean that the original purpose of Penlink – to get drivers into the city seven minutes quicker – is no longer a priority? With over $31 million of ratepayers’ money already spent on this project, is it possible to tell us who owns the land along the proposed route of this folly, or is it like the original voting figures, ‘commercially sensitive’? I’ll bet it is – embarrassingly sensitive is probably nearer the mark. Once the latest 2000 houses under construction at Gulf Harbour are built I intend to go into business selling coffee, choc ices and newspapers to the drivers stuck at the Plaza traffic lights – this should sustain them until they join the next tailback at Greville Road. Hands up all those who think Penlink would solve this soon to be completed masterpiece of planning!Mac Hine, WhangaparaoaEditor’s note: The majority of the land on the Penlink route is in Auckland Council/Auckland Transport ownership.For more feedback on the story in Hibiscus Matters’ November 5 edition, revealing a summary of Auckland Transport’s business case for the project, visit www.localmatters.co.nz

Kids playing soccer at Manly Park is not unusual, however when our staff member spotted these boys bouncing around there recently she wondered if the protective headgear had been taken a step too far. It turned out to be a birthday party with Bubble Soccer the name of the game.

Perhaps a comment on land banking in the area? The addition to this sign has given passers by a few wry smiles.

Cricket winStanmore Bay School won the trophy for the 4th time in 5 years at the Hibiscus Coast school cricket tournament at Victor Eaves Park on November 4. There were 27 teams from 12 schools competing. We had to bowl, field, and bat with all our skill to win. Travis Higgins was given the best batter award, and Ryan Kirkpatrick won the bowling medal. We would like to thank Hibiscus Coast Cricket club for organising this day, and Dynamic Sports for sponsoring the prizes.Travis Higgins (age 10) and Ryan Kirkpatrick (age 9)

Hall charges ludicrousI see the Council wants to hike the Orewa Community Hall hire charge to $600 a day (HM November 5). For what? The only charges should be to cover maintenance, cleaning, power and water. What else? Those charges are preposterous. Halls were provided years ago for community activities. They were not supposed to be profit-making. In any case, they are not owned by the Council they are owned by ratepayers. The oversight and operation of the Hall should be delegated to the Local Board. We don’t need community facility staff based in Auckland deciding how much to charge. It would be far less were they not employed. This illustrates precisely what’s wrong with the not so super city. Too many cooks. Bring back the Rodney District Council!John Clements, Orewa

“The best ten days of my life so far happened on the Spirit of Adventure. I boarded the ship knowing no one or absolutely anything about sailing, but left with lifelong friends and an experience of a lifetime. The Spirit of Adventure for me was a way of leaving all my worries of exams and school behind and to sail from Napier, up the East Cape and back to Auckland. The moments I got to experience were amazing – lying on the bow sprit with dolphins jumping in the waves underneath you, looking up at the starry night sky while sitting around a campfire with the other trainees and sailing into Auckland at sunset while at the top of the highest sail on the ship. The life skills acquired from 10 days at sea with random people from all over New Zealand are amazing. I came home with great self-confidence, communication skills and self-belief that I didn’t think I had. The goals I have set when signing up for the trip have definitely been fulfilled. These were to give everything a go, have a great time and to come home with a huge grin. Best 10 days of my life so far.”

Who says retirement isn’t fun? This happy group of people belong to the Orewa Probus Club’s Walking Group, who walk every Wednesday, rain, hail or shine. They met through Probus but now consider themselves good friends. The walking starts at 8.30am when they head for the beach and while they walk they solve the problems of the world. John Key needs to join them to hear some of the innovative solutions expressed – or perhaps not! Afterwards a table is booked at Olivers for a coffee, which for some is the highlight of the morning. Glynne Cockerton and Evan Orsborn

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Is it a bird, is it a plane, is it Santa Claus? If you see or hear something buzzing above you during the Orewa New World Santa Parade on November 22, the chances are it will be a quadcopter filming the procession along Hibiscus Coast Highway from above for Hibiscus Matters.

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The flying camera will be carefully guided by Craig Powell from Majorlook Productions, who has recently added the DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter to his film production kit. While it might seem like an excuse to play with an expensive toy, Craig takes flying the quadcopter very seriously and practises every day. It also comes in handy that Craig has had 90 hours of real flying time in small planes.“It ties together my two passions, cinematography and flying, plus it’s one way of getting back in the air cheaply,” Craig says.During his practice sessions Craig has discovered the hard way to avoid trees, after precariously retrieving his quadcopter from six metres up a Totara tree, resulting in a new motor and

circuit board. But there is one thing he can’t control which is the weather, and if the wind and rain are too strong on the day he’ll be switching to the good old hand held camera.Craig has already used his quadcopter to film an aerial view of the Kowhai Festival in Warkworth for our sister paper Mahurangi Matters. Watch it at localmatters.co.nz

Hibiscus Matters is taking part in the Santa Parade for the first time this year, so look out for our cute red Mini Cooper and pick up some lollies from the team. Our online coverage will include quadcopter aerial footage, picture galleries and live coverage on social media and our website localmatters.co.nz – so come and say ‘merry Christmas’.


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Gulf Harbour School students are the latest to benefit from the Hibiscus Coast Community House’s Breakfast Club programme.Only a handful took advantage of free breakfast when the service began at Gulf Harbour School on November 10, but Community House chair Carol Laidlaw says she expects numbers to eventually be similar to Stanmore Bay School, at around 30 students regularly having breakfast at school.The service is provided three days a week at Gulf Harbour and Whangaparaoa Schools and twice a week at Stanmore Bay. It is funded by the Community House, with no cost to schools or parents.The Breakfast Club has been running

at Whangaparaoa School for seven months and was extended to Stanmore Bay School in July.Carol says all children are welcome at the Breakfast Club, with cereal, fruit, toast with spreads and Milo available. Parents need to advise schools of any allergies in writing.Carol says parents eventually take over the running of the breakfast service from Community House volunteers.Donations for the Breakfast Clubs can be dropped into the Community House on Western Reserve, at 214-216 Hibiscus Coast Highway (behind Estuary Arts Centre) or mailed to Hibiscus Coast Community House, PO Box 310-130, Red Beach, Auckland 0931.

Support for Local Matters’ Buy Local Give Local campaign continues to grow, with local radio station Times FM now on board.

Times FM is now firmly behind the Christmas Buy Local Give Local campaign. Pictured with one of the donation boxes is breakfast host Lance Dunne.

Local media work together for Buy Local Give LocalThe project asks local residents to purchase a gift voucher, minimum value $10, from a local business while out doing their Christmas shopping, and drop it into one of our donation boxes.The vouchers can be for anything that would help a struggling family – fuel, groceries, toys, clothes and so on.On the Hibiscus Coast, the vouchers are divided equally between the Hibiscus Coast Community House and Orewa Baptist Church – both organisations distribute them to local families in need along with their Christmas food parcels.Times FM Breakfast host Lance Dunne says the whole team is thrilled to have been asked to help promote Buy Local Give Local this year.“It’s a great idea that supports both local businesses and local families, so the more our local media can push the message together, the better,” he says.The Plaza shopping centre in Whangaparaoa is also supporting the

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To maintain the trust of the community, elected representatives have to provide strong representation, listen well and give service to help others. They are also obliged to communicate the facts, no matter how bleak, honestly. Unfortunately I am not the bearer of good news.Now that Auckland’s overall rates bill is set to rise by, on average, 3.5 percent every year for the next 10 years, and the Mayor has concurrently designed the next 10 years spending budget, what does this really mean for residents living on the Hibiscus Coast?Under the former Rodney District Council, rates were projected to be in double figures by now so maybe that’s one good thing about being part of the Super City.However, it seems there have to be extensive trade-offs between what we could have had and what we will get.Earlier this year Auckland Council forced the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board (your local voice into Council) to “defer” $1.7 million of local projects as part of the Mayor’s drive to keep rate increases, on average, at 2.5 percent. These deferrals were in fact cuts as they do not reappear within any of the next 10-year project lists – and yet the rate increase is up at 3.5 percent?Locally we lost money for building better seawalls, improving boat ramp launching facilities, building new walkways and for upgrading our shabbiest toilets.Since then the Auckland Council has approved the Mayor’s 10-year plan which, in an effort to save more money, excludes many of our district’s most important projects. Finishing the Silverdale Park ‘n’ Ride is suspended, Penlink is not starting (as reported in Hibiscus Matters), the widening of Whangaparaoa Road has been excluded, as have traffic improvements for Silverdale. The maintenance levels in parks are to be reduced, some street gardens are being removed, hot-water weed control is banished, and 20 percent of shrubberies in local parks are to be removed. Let’s not forget about our town centres not being adequately maintained. The only major items likely to receive funding within the next 10 years on the Hibiscus Coast are Stillwater’s hall, which needs to be finished, the new Metropark sports field at Silverdale, the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre needs some work, and the Stoney Homestead in Millwater will be completed becoming a community centre.I believe the desired savings could have been made by Auckland Council showing stronger leadership and looking into its own $3 billion and 12,000 people strong organisation to find them.By saving $100 million internally or, putting it into perspective, making a modest 3.3 percent saving, all Aucklanders, including all of us living on the Hibiscus Coast, would not be facing such a bleak 10 years ahead.This quote does come to mind; “The best example of leadership is leadership by example”.

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Stop means stopRed light runners have been put on notice by a Police operation that began on November 6 and continues throughout the month. Four of the five highest-risk intersections for red-light running are in Rodney – including two at Dairy Flat: the Green Rd/Dairy Flat Highway and Postman Rd/Dairy Flat Highway intersections. On average there are five injury or fatal crashes at each of these locations every year. Police will target intersections throughout November and have a zero tolerance approach to red light runners and those who do not stop at stop signs.

Volunteers clean up OrewaBusiness organisation Destination Orewa Beach will hold its annual town centre clean up on November 30. Only 20 volunteers are needed, and pre-registration to assist is essential. The clean up, which involves sweeping, weeding, clearing up tree debris and rubbish, and spraying cobblestones and weeds, takes place from 8am–midday. All safety gear is provided, as well as a free sausage sizzle and I Love Orewa cap. If you would like to help, contact Destination Orewa Beach, phone 426 2638.


Mad Butcher’s block comes downThe scaffolding is up and demolition of the Mad Butcher’s Block in Moana Ave, Orewa is underway . The heavy work of actually knocking down the walls began last week. The building, now owned by Foodstuffs, is being demolished as part of the refurbishment of Orewa New World. It is thought to be one of the earliest retail blocks built in Orewa. Hibiscus Matters is placing photographs of the demolition, as it happens, on our Facebook page.

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A house moving company made short work of jacking up the former Orewa i-SITE building and placing it on a truck.

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Contractors Craig Walker Building Removals began work on November 10, jacking up the wooden building.A truck with a remote controlled hydraulic ‘push pull’ extension was slowly and carefully manoeuvred under the building, and the supports removed to lower the building onto the truck.There were no issues with the removal, which was a simple operation by the standards of the team, who are used to removing far larger buildings. A young palm tree that was in the way was unceremoniously removed in a few seconds by chainsaw.After a short time parked in the Western Reserve carpark the former i-SITE was transported across Hibiscus Coast Highway to the Council-owned campground in the early hours of November 11, where it was a tight squeeze to get it in the driveway.The move cost a total of $23,500 – $13,980 in removal costs and the rest for building and resource consents, structural engineer, arborist and architectural components.The building will be refurbished to provide a dining room for campers.Orewa Holiday Park manager Karen Brownlie says the project has involved a lot of creativity, with furnishings being made of recycled materials. A ship’s wheel will hang in pride of place in the centre of the building to go with a beach theme.

In its new location at Orewa Holiday Park, the building has a sea view and provides a much needed dining room.

She says she hopes to make the building available free for use by community groups in the campground’s off-season.The i-SITE was closed last June by ATEED who said the service was running at a financial loss. Some of its services providing local and national travel information shifted to the Citizens Advice Bureau offices in Orewa.


localfolkSilverdale School’s vision statement, ‘Learn to Journey – Journey to Learn’ is on the wall of principal Viv Collins’ office, along with a great many books, reflecting her belief in the power of education. Viv retires at the end of this term – something she says will be an enormous wrench. However, as she explained to Terry Moore, the best time to leave is when things are going well.

Viv Collins – School principal

When the school moved from the industrial side of Silverdale to this site in 2006 there were 139 on the roll and just six teachers – and eight years later we have a roll of 540 and a total of 32 teachers. The school will continue to grow along with the Millwater community. In the last two years there has been expediential growth and trying to keep ahead in terms of the buildings required has been a challenge.

I was appointed as Deputy Principal in 2003 and when the Principal left a year later, I won the position. One of the things I will take away with me from my time here is the experience of designing and planning a school. We spent a year consulting with the community and working with the students to find out what they would like to see in the design of a ‘new’ school that nevertheless had a heritage of 140 years on its former site. Construction began in 2006 and it was completed in November that same year. One of the challenges and delights of the last 10 years has been building an environment that’s appropriate for our children and our teaching philosophy. The shift from being a school serving a rural community, to a more urbanised one, has been going on for some years. We still have a country flavour at our Country Show Day, but there are less rural families enrolled now. The roll growth is going to continue and will be one of the challenges for the incoming Principal. I once said I would retire when the building programme was complete, but it soon became clear that if I waited until then, I would be leaving as a doddery old person!

One of the things that gives me a great deal of pride is that sense of community that has developed in and around the school – its inclusive nature, with the whole school embracing the notion of being an Enviroschool and the introduction of Building Learning Power, which is about equipping children for 21st Century learning. Part of this is about bringing in electronic devices – all our Year 7 and 8s have a device provided by the school. That principle of equity is key, so that everyone gets the same opportunity. I often talk about ‘the Silverdale family’ and we try to encourage the way that the older students look after the younger ones and have a responsible attitude. Many of our students get involved with community action – a

good example is the senior students working with the kindergarten, helping the young ones in their lunch time – it’s a vital aspect that sets our school apart.

Over the years, there have been shifts in teaching, including in the political scene – the introduction of National Standards is a good example, but we always had a series of standards of our own, so when National Standards came in, we carried on pretty much as we had been. In many cases, our standards were higher! I think teachers find the accountability requirements high – we were always accountable but there is a lot more paperwork now. What hasn’t changed is the joy of teaching; the capacity to provide opportunities for children, and witnessing the change in students that keeps you coming back, day after day. The biggest change is that children come to school knowing a lot about computers. The core ‘three Rs’ remain very important: more so in many ways. When you have a power cut, or your system fails, you need to be able to revert back to pen and paper and computation. I hope that things such as spelling homework remain a core part of our school’s fabric, but I will not be influencing that process.

The value of any school is the relationship you build with your students, staff and the community and if you get those wrong, you’re in trouble. I think I’ve been very lucky in that regard. We have a fantastic group of parents who support us and those interactions will be among the things that I will miss significantly. I will also miss the interaction with staff, although I have threatened to come back every now and then and do some relieving work. I won’t miss the long evening meetings – they are inevitable and essential, to fit in with the community, but they can be tiring and make it a very long day. In the school holidays you generally work around six days out of 10, because accounts still need to be paid and it’s a catch up time when there are not a lot of interruptions. You get two weeks at Christmas if you’re lucky, because you have to get the annual reports off to the Ministry. Teachers make a commitment that goes well beyond the normal school week, but while it is demanding of your time, you get the wonderful sense of joy that comes from seeing that children are learning. It is so rewarding – it’s one of

the best jobs in the world. When young people come up to you later in life and say ‘hello’ and they have grown up and may be working or having families, it’s lovely. I will miss it, quite savagely. You never lose the reason why you became a teacher – it is all about the children and what you can do for them.

I asked myself ‘when is a good time to leave?’ and the answer is, ‘when things are going well’. I made the decision in July, which gave the board plenty of time to get organised for next year. I am getting a number of plans tied up that re-establish activities that I used to be involved with: I want to play more golf, spend more time with my four grandchildren and I will pick up on some of the craft activities – things like painting and designing garments – those things that you put to one side when you’re so busy. I will also be building a beautiful garden for our Gulf Harbour home. We already grow our own vegetables, but the patch will get bigger – a superannuitant’s ‘super garden’. Renovations are also part of the plan. In fact, I think I am going to be busier next year than I have been previously, but a different kind of busyness. I’ve still got lots of energy and enthusiasm. I’ve never taken a nana nap in my life, and I don’t want to start

just because I’m retiring. Another thing that I would love to do in retirement is to write children’s books. In a way it would be coming full circle – I started with being immersed in books and children’s development and then moved into teaching – now I’ll be back to being immersed in books and able to read whenever I feel like it. I have a Kindle, but there is nothing like reading a good book the ‘old fashioned’ way.

I wanted to keep my departure low key and just slide out, but it isn’t going to be like that. My last official day is December 18, but informally I’ll be here until the end of January because there is building happening over the Christmas holidays that I’ll need to keep an eye on. I can remember when I was being interviewed at the end of High School about why I wanted to go teaching and was asked whether it was the vacations or the vocation that appealed – I said the latter, and meant it! I have always known that teaching was where I wanted to be and apart from the odd time at 6am, I’ve had no doubts that I made the right choice. And I am also certain that I am doing the right thing by retiring at a time when I still want to be coming to school.


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Whangaparaoa Kindergarten, pictured, stole the show with their rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star at the 22nd Kaipara Festival held at Mahurangi College on Saturday November 1. The annual festival is a non-competitive event, which showcases the talents of tamariki or youth from kindergartens to secondary schools. Thirteen schools from the former Rodney District participated this year, including Orewa College and Whangaparaoa School. Kamatua Richard Nahi spoke briefly about the history and aims of the festival, and how the event had grown since first being staged at Kaipara College in 1992. Next year’s festival will be held at Rodney College.

The fastest way to turn back time, it appears, is to open a time capsule – which is exactly what happened last week as Whangaparaoa Kindergarten celebrated its 20-year anniversary.

Kindy parties like it’s 1994

The kindergarten opened in 1994, and a time capsule was buried in the grounds the following year by Rodney Mayor Doug Armstrong.Whangaparaoa Kindergarten head teacher Wendy Downey has worked there since 2002 and remembers when the time capsule was dug up in 2004 on the facility’s 10th birthday. It was also resurrected in 2009 simply because the plaque alongside it made some of the children really curious.Last week Wendy, teacher Jo Bain and some of the children spent two hours digging up the capsule – the children dug with great enthusiasm, expecting buried treasure.The contents may not be gold or diamonds, but they do provide a snapshot of days gone by, including a detailed, hand written workbook by the committee of 1995, children’s drawings, photographs, a cassette tape of children’s songs and toys from the

era including a mobile phone.Wendy says although the kindergarten’s founding teachers would have no problem recognising the facility 20 years later, many improvements have been made especially to the outdoor environment which now includes a vegetable garden, orchard and colourful murals on the fence.Formal celebrations of the 20th anniversary, held on November 14 and attended by Rodney MP Mark Mitchell, past teachers and students, included the re-internment of the time capsule. Items to represent 2014 were added, including songs sung by the children, downloaded onto a memory stick, photos, toys and a copy of Hibiscus Matters.The celebrations also included a powhiri, a blessing of the kindergarten’s new murals and a Kapa Haka performance by the children.

Hands of time: From left, Hibiscus Parata, head teacher Wendy Downey and Abby Buckley with the time capsule and one of the artworks it contained.


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Val Cuthbert’s art studio in Stanmore Bay is just one of more than a dozen that are open to the public this weekend.

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Organiser Kim Boyd says the trail, which includes 15 studios and galleries, gives people a chance to go behind the scenes, see artists at work and talk with them about their creative processes.“There are a number of very successful art trails around the country, which we looked at for inspiration and ideas such as the Coromandel, Mangawhai and Kapiti arts trails,” Kim says. “When artists open up the doors to their galleries and studios and invite the public in, it starts a dialogue about the art making process and raises awareness of what our local artists are doing.”In some cases, such as at Val Cuthbert’s printmaking studio in Stanmore Bay (see below) people will also have the opportunity to make an art piece themselves.Many studios will also have work available for sale.Kim says if the trail is a success, she hopes that a committee of artists will take on the organisational role and enable it to grow into an annual event, raising the profile of the arts on the Coast.Art Trail Maps are available from local libraries, as well as Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa and many local shops. The map and information is also online at www.estuaryarts.org and on Facebook – look for Hibiscus Art Studio Trail.A passion for printmaking One artist featured on the trail is printmaker Val Cuthbert of Stanmore Bay who will work alongside Bev Head and Sarah Philipson in her studio on November 22 and 23.

Val says her studio has been a real haven since it was built last year – previously her printing press, inks and materials, and workspace were all crammed into her garage.The art of printmaking is a combination of creative, scientific and technical. Starting with a drawing, the work is etched onto metal, or even limestone or Perspex, using a mix of copper sulphate and salt. Val points out that this is a far more environmentally friendly option than Nitric Acid, which was commonly used for etching.Val’s colourful studio is stacked with prints, with birds and plants among the common themes. She made a life changing decision, after school teaching for 30 years, to focus on her art and enjoys talking with people about any and all aspects of printmaking, so she is looking forward to the open studio day.

New Gala gains community supportGiving the Principal a thorough dunking in cold water, pictured, and riding around the school field aboard a giant buzzy bee were among the highlights for families who attended Gulf Harbour School’s first ever gala, on November 1. The gala focused on low-tech games and entertainment and a wide variety of stalls. Dunk the Teacher was the most popular game, with a large crowd gathering especially when Principal John Petrie was available to dunk. The Aisha Belly Dance Studio, Pacific Cheerleaders, Peaches and Pickles and Whangaparaoa College bands provided live performances. The gala raised around $20,000 to upgrade playground equipment, shade cover and gardens. More photos www.localmatters.co.nz


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When Fonterra first introduced free milk to local Primary schools at the start of this year, the children had to learn how to fold the 200ml cartons, once they had slurped down the contents, so they can be recycled.

Young children love to explore, and a new programme at Shakespear Regional Park will give them guidance and motivation with a range of fun activities. Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society (SOSSI) launched its Junior Ranger programme last month, and already the first young rangers, including Shawna and Zach Barton, pictured, have joined in. The programme consists of a booklet filled with fun and educational, conservation themed activities some of which include a scavenger hunt, bird spotting, fence checking, plant identification and an opportunity to express ideas for the Sanctuary. The booklet can be completed in a day and is aimed at Primary School age children. When the activities are completed, participants receive a Junior Ranger badge. The booklet can be downloaded from www.sossi.org.nz

Silverdale School teacher Mark Ralston, a fast folder of Fonterra milk packs, gives, from left, Javhan Eka (Yr 1), Niamh Platts-Mills (Yr 4), Ryan Brentnall (Yr 6) and Nikayla Middleton (Yr 8), a run for their money in the great fold off.

Fastest folders facing off

The packs are shipped to Thailand, where they are turned into roof tiles.Recently Fonterra turned the art of pack folding into a competition between schools – the regional winner will receive a year’s supply of Anchor milk for their family and there will be a national ‘fold off ’ at the end of the year to find New Zealand’s fastest milk pack folder.After a series of heats to find four

syndicate winners, Silverdale School held a Great Fold Off on November 3 to find the school’s fastest folder.Competition was fierce but Year 6 student Ryan Brentnall proved to have the quickest hands, reducing the pack to a simple square in just 7.2 seconds. A video clip of Ryan folding the carton will be submitted to the competition to put him in the running for the regional final.

New principal appointedCameron Lockie, currently Principal of Kaipara Flats School, has been appointed as Principal of Silverdale School starting next term. This follows the retirement of Viv Collins at the end of this year (see Local Folk, p9).


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Clearing weeds and rubbish are among the regular tasks undertaken by volunteers in Eave’s Bush in Orewa. However, recently, on November 1, they had their work cut out for them, discovering piles of rubbish dumped by the public in part of the bush.Volunteer Laurie Rands says it’s been a good two years since they cleared the area of bush that runs alongside Old North Road, down to Hibiscus Coast Highway but she was still shocked to see the amount of rubbish there.“People are obviously dumping things here on a regular basis,” she says.

Volunteers filled more than 20 bags of rubbish and also removed six car tyres, a child’s bike and scooter, several car engine parts, three sheets of glass panels as well as loads of concrete blocks and plastic containers.Laurie says removing it all for Council to collect was a satisfying task for the 14 volunteers.The Eaves Bush Appreciation Group meet every first Saturday of the month, rain or shine and works from 9am–midday with a break for morning tea. All are welcome. Info: phone Laurie on 426 3122.

Friends of Okura Bush, which formed a year ago to protect and enhance Okura Bush, has made great inroads in pest eradication.

Okura pest control ongoingIn September alone, 79 rats, 40 mice and 36 possums were trapped; rats trapped this year total more than 600. The group’s trapping lines have been extended to the estuary at Stillwater, and a total of 340 rat traps and 30 stoat boxes containing DOC 200 traps are in place. A small number of mousetraps have also been laid out in boxes, but more are needed along with the funds to buy them.Liaison has been established with a group in Auckland University’s Department of Statistics who are developing a programme called CatchIt. The GPS locations of all the walkway traps have been entered into this programme, enabling the group to monitor catch rates in each trap and area.Friends of Okura Bush has also had meetings with local Forest and Bird

members who have undertaken to clear the traps on the Stillwater end of the track.Around 116ha of bush extends inland from Okura Estuary. It is owned by DOC, and is widely used by the public for tramping, particularly on the walkway that leads through the bush to Karepiro Bay and historic Dacre Cottage.Stoats, rats and possums are having a major impact on bird life in this piece of bush and Kauri dieback is also present.Although the numbers of pests trapped is a cause for celebration, it shows the scale of the problem in Okura Bush and more volunteers are always needed. If you can help, email [email protected] visit www.okurabush.org.net or find Friends of Okura Bush on Facebook.

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Students from Kingsway School came away with five awards for the Auckland region in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Awards. More than 1000 Auckland students took part in the programme, which involves setting up small businesses. Kingsway’s Re:Fresh company, which produced a range of water bottles, pictured, took North Auckland Company of the Year, the High Growth Potential Award and Excellence in Sustainability. Re:Fresh chief executive Mitchell Bradley won the Male Entrepreneur of the Year and Ben Howell Most Inspiring Teacher of the Year. The team now goes forward to the national final in Wellington in December.


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New views at Shakespear It is spring-time at the Shakespear Open Sanctuary and suddenly at every turn there seem to be chicks or ducklings or birds doing their courting displays and rituals, oblivious to all else. The pretty little Dotterels are already pacing anxiously along the beaches and protecting their patches, so please stay clear of them. It is especially satisfying to report that the Pateke (brown teal) which bred last year have again produced a large brood, keeping their ducklings hidden until almost at the fledging stage of having flight feathers. These native dabbling ducks are rather plain but have a distinguishing white-eye ring. In the 1880s they were still found in large numbers throughout NZ, needing only to watch out for harriers. Then the introduction of other predators (especially cats, stoats and rats), excessive shooting and draining of wetlands led to a sudden and disastrous collapse of numbers. Ten years ago there were only about 1000 left, until a captive breeding program started a recovery in their numbers. They feed at night and tend to stay out of sight during the day, so if you want to see them you’ll probably need an early start at the duck-pond.Endangered species of a different kind include many of our indigenous butterflies. Some are already found in the Sanctuary, including the common blue, long tailed blue and copper butterflies, but we’re hoping to be able to encourage other species such as the attractive Red Admiral and its close relative the Yellow Admiral. Both have become uncommon because of the introduction of parasitic wasps and the decline of their food sources. Unfortunately they breed on nettles and favour the hazardous native onga-onga, which trampers quickly learn to recognise and avoid, but there are smaller and less aggressive native nettles which we’re currently trying to source.While many readers will have helped at annual planting-out days, volunteering at SOSSI actually goes on all year round. The regular day is every Tuesday (8.30am

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at the Park Office), where you never quite know what you’ll be doing – nursery work, track maintenance, making trap boxes or farm gates and even helping with sheep. We’re also running Sunday at Shakespear for everyone on each third Sunday of the month (except December) with a barbecue lunch provided (10am at the Park Office). Finally there are a range of jobs that can be done in your own time, but in particular weeks, such as servicing trap lines or monitoring the pest-proof fence. There is something for everyone so if you’d like to help out in some capacity see our website (above) for more details.Finally our track maintenance team has just completed an upgrade of the Okoromai Bay track and added a lookout seat with this spectacular view of Te Haruhi Bay, pictured. This is a beautiful and peaceful spot and well worth a visit. To find it look for the white-banded posts, either heading west across the grass behind the Park Office or south from the ‘picture-frame’ parking area.


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Spending time at the fruit and vegetable market each morning, sourcing fresh produce for Grand Fruit and Veggie has been a real treat for Naitik Trivedi.Grand Fruit and Veggie is a family business and this family, originally from Mumbai, India, are all vegetarian.“You’d think that getting up at 2am most mornings to get to the market would be difficult, but once I’m there and in amongst all the produce, I’m in my element,” Naitik says. “We taste everything before we buy it – it’s important for quality control, but it’s fun as well of course.”Naitik’s mother-in-law, Pragna Joshi, says she is excited that the family, along with their customers, now has access to the very freshest produce.As well as a full range of fruit and vegetables, Grand Fruit and Veggie also stocks the Nutra Foods range of nuts and dried fruit and Naitik plans to bring in bulk bins of things like flour, nuts, spices and seeds.A walk-in chiller keeps the leafy and root vegetables in optimum condition.Naitik, Pragna and their extended family, which includes business and commerce graduates Dhaval Patel and Hardy Parikh, also own the Grand Superette.

A fresh food philosophy and friendly service are the cornerstones of Pauline Mulqueeney’s new café in Orewa, called simply Pauline’s Place.The prettily decorated café at 308 Hibiscus Coast Highway is a quiet retreat – somewhere to pop into for a coffee and end up staying an hour. “It’s not filled with loud music, so you can enjoy a conversation – it’s laid back,” Pauline says.It’s a family-friendly place to bring the kids for an affordable platter, designed just for them. Pauline’s own family are an important feature of her café – a photo of her parents features on one wall, and daughter Sam is helping out making coffee and smoothies.Cooking for people has been a passion for Pauline since childhood when she loved catering for family occasions. It’s a skill that has been passed down the generations – Pauline’s late mother was a cook who once worked at Anne’s Pantry, a popular Auckland home bakery in its day.At one time, Pauline worked as a shorthand typist at the NZ Herald, but it was the years she spent running a Gold Coast boarding house for the Pat Cash Tennis Academy, that expanded her recipe repertoire and cemented her love of food. She says the boarding house restaurant developed an

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extremely good name for high quality food as a result of her efforts.“We catered to visiting tennis teams, so I learned to trust my instincts and listen to feedback,” she says. “Making the most of fresh, seasonal produce is what I enjoy best.”Pauline’s Place specialises in a range of platters, and everything is made to order with no cabinet food. Produce is sourced from local suppliers wherever possible. Bread is bought in from the Bread Basket Bakery in Orewa and everything else is made on site. Organic Karajoz coffee and quality teas, smoothies and ice cream sodas are among the drinks on offer.As Christmas approaches, Pauline will introduce a platter of festive fare and also plans to bring in a high tea for pensioners, once a fortnight on pension day.“We love the beachy, casual atmosphere on the Hibiscus Coast and the food we have here fits perfectly with that.”

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Both businesses are located in Grand Drive, Orewa – an area that is growing rapidly with large numbers of new homes being constructed on nearby subdivisions.The Grand Drive shops, located next to the Caltex Petrol Station, have ample parking right outside, for the ultimate in customer convenience.“People can pull up here after getting their petrol and get personalised service, great prices and excellent quality fruit and vegetables,” Naitik says. “The fact that we bring in the produce direct means it’s not handled by a big chain of people before it gets to the customer, and means we can compete with any big store on price. Being the neighbourhood fruit and veggie store also means we can respond to feedback from customers and provide personal service.”Naitik has plans to introduce a delivery service, which will include combined deliveries to local retirement villages.


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Markets celebrate twilight timeTo make the most of those long summer twilight hours, The Plaza Whangaparaoa and Destination Orewa Beach have combined to bring a new series of outdoor markets to the Hibiscus Coast. They begin at The Plaza this weekend, on November 21, and run monthly with five held in Whangaparaoa and two in Orewa. The Whangaparaoa market will fill the Town Square (opposite the library). In Orewa the venue, still to be confirmed, will be either Moana Reserve or Orewa Square.The 4pm–9pm timing of the markets is to create a family friendly, stroll and enjoy-type atmosphere and should also have spin offs for surrounding businesses. Plaza manager Anne Murphy says the idea was to draw the markets in the two locations together with a coastal theme, although each will have its own character. Organiser Rebecca Carr says she expects around 30 stalls in total to feature at the markets, although there is room for more. The Twilight On the Coast markets will run from November to March. For details of times and dates, see ad p17.

Rebecca Carr has her hands full with her family of four children as well as an online business, a craft outlet and a job at The Social Collective to manage.However, she says she didn’t hesitate when she was asked to organise the Twilight on the Coast markets as well as having a stall there to sell her crafts.She says she didn’t know there was a crafty bone in her body until she had her daughter and all of a sudden had to make some girly clothes.With her creative side well and truly unleashed, she says she “went nuts for a year”, learning to paint, teaching herself to crochet via YouTube as well as sewing.A back injury lead to the addition of Wicket Wheat Bags to the mix.

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“I threw myself into craft and I love it,” she says. “The children all help and we source as many materials locally as we can. There’s always something new to make and learn.”

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If you have a teenager, or pre-teen, in your family you probably already know that a local franchise of the highly popular KiwiYo recently opened in The Plaza, Whangaparaoa.Owners Dilip Balachandran and his wife Swarna were big fans of the brand and jumped at the chance to own their own KiwiYo.Swarna works in Takapuna as a business analyst and says she was a regular customer of KiwiYo there. She says what she loves is that the soft serve yoghurt is one of the healthiest treats around, being gluten free and low fat as well as delicious. Fresh fruit toppings – the fruit is sourced locally from Stanmore Bay Fruit & Vege – oatmeal, nuts and grains give it breakfast potential and this is an area that Swarna and Dilip plan to expand on.Of course the 36 varieties of lollies and range of toppings that include popping candy, nuts and sherbet are also a winner. The yoghurt flavours are changed every week, but favourites such as mango, vanilla and chocolate are always available.Dilip, who combines full time work as a psychiatric nurse with running the business, says that a big part of the bright, colourful and modern image of KiwiYo is its connection with customers via social media. The KiwiYo app can be downloaded on Google Play or iPhone and includes the menu, competitions and special deals.

Dilip Balachandran, Swarnalatha CV and daughter Aarcha

The day to day running of the Whangaparaoa KiwiYo is left in the capable hands of Assistant Manager Ruth Bell. Swarna says that the quality of the applicants for staff really stood out. “We had a tough time shortlisting 20 from more than 60 local applicants,” she says. “The team we have here are all hard working all-rounders and pick everything up quickly. We believe it reflects the pedigree of this region!”The KiwiYo brand has had a rapid rise into the hearts and minds of NZ families, having been created just three years ago. The first store opened in Mission Bay, Auckland in 2011.Dilip and Swarna say they have many plans to provide sponsorship at local schools and engage with the community. The store is open until 9pm which Dilip says is because they want to bring nightlife for young people to the area. They are looking forward to the Twilight on the Coast markets.“Customers and staff are finding this a fun place to be,” Dilip says. “I like the noble thought that providing sweet food brings happiness to people.”


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Gutter Kitties is a non-profi t organisation whose primary aim is to rescue and re-home abandoned cats and kittens. A Charitable Trust, who run a no-kill shelter, and focus their efforts to the communities street and colony cats. The cats housed in the communal shelter in Stanmore Bay are timid, anxious and/or undersocialised. Gutter Kitties work with them until they gain confi dence and trust in humans, they are then moved into foster homes where they learn the wonderful ways of having a home and human companionship, and prepared for adoption.

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The builders of a pontoon boat with several innovative features, say that their prototype, designed and built in Silverdale, drew a lot of interest at the recent Tauranga Boat Show.It’s a style of boat that is popular for exploring areas such as estuaries, lakes and sheltered harbours, its design makes it very stable supported by two pontoons – effectively making it a catamaran.Fusion Marine’s version was designed and built by members of the Bettany family who own the business. The family have been in boating for around 50 years.Stuart Bettany says the layout of the 7.6m (25’) prototype includes plenty of interior space. “All of the space on board is usable, with a big saloon, galley with sink and toilet,” he says.He says up to 10 people could travel on the boat for day trips – and overnight, there is space for two.

Although it’s built for comfort, a smooth ride and easy boating, it’s also capable of 20 knots of boat speed.The front door folds down, so you can walk straight off the boat onto the shore, without getting your feet wet. The side doors provide access onto jetties and are wide enough for a wheelchair. Other innovations include a hinged hard top to reduce wind buffeting when towing.Each boat is custom built of infused fibreglass to each customer’s requirements. The price starts at around $60,000 but would be up to $130,000 “if you add all the bells and whistles”.Pontoon Boats appeal to a wide range of boaties and Stuart says they could be the next trend.“Standard speed boats are good for a lot of users, but this is for exploring, fishing and sightseeing, a weekender or partying,” he says.Info: www.fusionmarine.co.nz

Name that boatOne of the most exciting things about taking delivery of a new boat is coming up with a name for the vessel. Once you’ve done that, it’s important to get the name signwritten onto the boat before it is launched. Karen Browne of Sign Solutions says that many people don’t know that it’s a legal requirement for boats to be named. An Auckland bylaw requires boaties to display the name or number of their boat on each side of the vessel with a minimum height of 90mm. Sign Solutions can put boat names onto powerboats at their Silverdale site or at your berth. Alternatively they can supply boaties with the sign and instructions regarding application.

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No doubt there are many Hibiscus Coast boaties whose lifejackets have seen better days.A chance to trade that rough and ready old lifejacket for the latest Hutchwilco model is being offered by Coastguard NZ at two local boat ramps this season. Coastguard says that “a generous trade-in discount” will be offered on the new lifejackets. All jackets traded in will be assessed and those that still meet the safety standards will be re-distributed to at-risk communities.Coastguard vans, with Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade emblazoned on the side began visiting Auckland boat ramps this month and will visit more than 40 over the summer period.The scheme also enables boaties to have face-to-face discussions with Coastguard about boating safety.Coastguard NZ chief executive, Patrick Holmes, says the initiative, which is based on a successful campaign in New South Wales, is a great way for Coastguard to get out and talk to boaties. “Our team will be on hand to provide advice and we hope as many people as possible take the opportunity to upgrade their old lifejackets,” he says.The latest change in the Auckland lifejacket bylaw is also likely to be a topic of lively discussion.Coastguard says that a primary aim

More than 140 old lifejackets were traded for new ones at the launch of Coastguard’s Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade at Half Moon Bay Marina.

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of the Old4New Lifejacket project is to break down the perception that all lifejackets are big, bulky and uncomfortable, and promote awareness of modern, functional jackets that can be worn in comfort for the duration of a typical day out in a boat.

Trade in locationsCoastguard’s Old4New Lifejacket van will be at:Stanmore Bay boat ramp, Sunday November 30, 6.30am–9.30am and 3pm–5.30pm.Gulf Harbour boat ramp, Saturday December 20, 6.30am–9.30am and 3pm–5.30pmA full schedule of ramp visits can be downloaded from coastguard.org.nz


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Learning the ropesThis month I want to talk about training. Every activity we undertake involves learning the ropes and to this end most sporting organisations put a lot of effort into giving the necessary tuition to ensure all participants develop the skills needed to get the maximum enjoyment with the maximum safety.In boating activities, skill and safety are all important. Experience is everything and one of the best ways to tap into this is to join a boating club, either sail or power, and to participate in their learning programme.Manly Sailing Club, with its headquarters on Manly Beach (Laurence St), has a comprehensive Learn to Sail school, run by experienced yachties who are keen to share their knowledge and are fully qualified to do so. To find out more contact Brian Ross-Murphy, phone 424 1026 or [email protected] Harbour Yacht Club, based at the Gulf Harbour Marina, also runs sailing classes – contact Commodore John Weston, 424 2118. John has had vast experience of sailing tuition and is keen to help.Stanmore Bay Boating Club members who would like additional training can take part in courses run by Coastguard Hibiscus, which has a base next door to the clubrooms.Coastguard is probably the most important ‘on the water’ training organisation in the country, represented on the Coast by Coastguard Hibiscus. They have numerous courses available for boaties, including Dayskipper, Coastal Skipper, Sea Kayak,Vhf Radio, and many more, all geared to safer and more proficient boating. Full information is available at coastguard.co.nz or phone 09 303 3403.You can also become a member of this great organisation and benefit from their many services, not the least of which is their rescue service.Kayaking, surfing, wind surfing, stand up paddle boarding and kite boarding courses are also available locally and are a great starting point for those thinking of taking up a new water sport this summer.Also worthy of consideration is the Waterwise programme run in many of the schools in the area. The programme introduces your children to many water activities with a strong emphasis on water safety and prudent behaviour. Your child’s school can give you further information on this elective. It is also a great way to share your skills with your children, so please give thought to helping run this important activity.Lastly, I am really enjoying the feedback generated by this column – if you have any input please contact me at the email address above, or phone 424 2984. Happy Boating.

Hibiscus Matters welcomes John McArthur to our Boating column. John was 28 before he took an interest in boating, crewing on his boss’ yacht. Five years later he built himself a sailing dinghy – one of several boats he was to construct over the years. He is a past commodore of Pt Chevalier Sailing Club and former Club Captain of Manly Sailing Club. He has raced trailer yachts, a Tracker, Spiral and a Phase 2, and has also introduced many youngsters to the sport. John has lived on the Coast since 1996 and belongs to Weiti Boating Club. He enjoys racing the Tracker with his son-in-law. “One thing I love about boating is you don’t have to retire, you just get a crew that’s younger than you,” he says.


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The Christmas break and summer holidays can be seen as a time bomb for many people’s health and fitness regimes. The kids are on holiday, routine goes out the window, Christmas Day is generally an eating extravaganza, socialising is inevitably around nibbles and drinks and who doesn’t get a box of those tasty chocolates that you can’t just have one of? We are on the cusp of end of year functions and the crazy busy social calendars. Now you haven’t worked hard all year to go and throw it out the window now, so put a few strategies in place to ensure your fitness and waistline survive. Here are my top five tips:Plan: A little planning and preparation will save you a whole lot of extra work come January when it’s all over and back to work. Exercise in the morning. You will find fewer excuses and be glad you have done it for the day. Time: The biggest excuse for not exercising is not enough time. The holidays really are a great time to make some time to look after yourself or making the time to try out new activities you may have been thinking about. Gyms are quieter – it’s the best time to go all year. Stand up paddle boarding is a great workout, the beach and bush walks New Zealand-wide are for any fitness level, back yard cricket or some outdoor swing ball can certainly get the heart rate up. Water: Make sure you keep your water intake up. Warmer summer days make it easier to get your water quota in. It’s easy to pick and eat more without realising it, so have a glass of water handy and have a sip before you mindlessly snack away – it will keep your hands full too. If you’re drinking more alcohol than normal, try alternating and have some soda water with lemon and lime over ice – so refreshing and sugar free.Eat: Kiwis love a summer barbecue. Meat, chicken or fish and salads/vegetables are a perfect basis for your meals. Fill your plates up with these first and go easy on the breads and starches. If you have some delicious family Christmas traditions you can’t pass up on, enjoy them in moderation, and don’t let it spread out over the week. Just remember – the food will always be there.The next day: Whatever you may be doing, enjoy your days with friends and family. Enjoy the things that are special at this time of the year. If you eat and/or drink too much, best thing you can do for your waistline is get out and burn it off. If you need a quick and efficient work out plan, check out my article in July’s Hibiscus Matters, this should help you survive the holidays with your waistline intact.

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Free hearing help at handThat’s because a condition that affects the middle ear called Otosclerosis meant she had not been able to hear those sounds, even with the highest powered hearing aids available, for many years.A cochlear implant in 1994 changed all that.“I’ve got used to listening to music again and relentlessly play hits of the 1960s and 70s,” Maxine says.It was a major turning point, which included gaining a NZQA Diploma in hearing therapy.Maxine now runs Life Unlimited hearing clinics for people aged 16 and over, which are free of charge, thanks to Ministry of Health funding. The one-hour appointments include a hearing evaluation and independent advice and information on a range of hearing issues.She says it’s helpful for people who may have begun to notice things like difficulty hearing people speak, and want to identify the problem, as well as people who already have a hearing aid but are still having problems with

their hearing.The service has been available monthly at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Orewa for around three months. Appointments are essential, and can be made by free phoning 0800 008 011. Info: www.lifeunlimited.net.nz

The Hibiscus Coast Baby Photo Competition at Manly Care Chemist celebrated its 10th anniversary with 60 of the region’s babies participating, raising $1642 for the Hibiscus Coast Parents Centre. Winners, based on public votes, were announced on November 1. The photo of Caitlin O’Malley was the overall winner followed by John Green and Novalee Boyd. Manly Care Chemist owner and competition organiser Tania Adams, says its great to see interest continuing in the competition, a decade on. “Not only are the cutest kids participating with their parents, but grandparents, friends, neighbours and shoppers in general were all voting for their favourites,” she says.

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Ex-Whangaparaoa College student Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has taken her introduction to playing netball at international level in her stride.

Fast introduction to NZ AMichaela is a member of the NZ A team, effectively ‘understudies’ to the Silver Ferns (HM November 5), who won their game against England earlier this month.NZ A beat England 71–60 in a hard fought match played at Epsom Girls’ Grammar School in Auckland, on November 2. The winning margin is similar to the Silver Ferns’ versus England second game – final score, 52–38. However, the fact that NZ A played five ‘quarters’ had an impact on the goal difference: after four quarters, NZ A was ahead by only one goal.Michaela says it was obvious that NZ A was equal to the task but that the game called on all her fitness.“My lungs were burning – it was crazy fast and the coach kept calling out

‘ball speed’,” she says. “I think in the end we wanted it more, and to be fair England were pretty tired after playing the Silver Ferns two days before.”Michaela was also part of a team put together at short notice to play against the Silver Ferns as part of the warm up to the recent Fast 5 Netball World Series competition in Auckland.It was the experienced defender’s first ever Fast 5 game, but this caused her only a momentary sense of alarm.“Just before the starting whistle blew I realised how hard it was going to be with no Wings, but once we got going it was fine,” she says.Michaela is also a member of the U21 national development squad which began its regular 6am training sessions last week at Millenium Stadium.

Knock knock not appreciatedA campaign to discourage door-to-door sales people launched by Consumer NZ this month has been endorsed by Age Concern NZ. Consumer launched its Do Not Knock sticker campaign because of complaints about door-to-door sellers. By displaying a Do Not Knock sticker, you send a clear message to salespeople that they are not welcome. up or paid.” Age Concern advises older people to place a Do Not Knock sticker on their gate, letterbox or front door if they do not wish to be approached by door-to-door sales people. Consumer is distributing the stickers free of charge. They can be obtained from Citizens Advice Bureaux, or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Do Not Knock, Consumer NZ, Private Bag 6996, Wellington 6141. Info: www.consumer.org.nz/donotknock


Buy a gift voucher of any denomination over $10 from any local store and drop it in to a collection box located at: Hibiscus Matters, Orewa Beds R Us, The Silverdale Centre Flooring Xtra, Silverdale Eddie Law, Whangaparaoa Manly Care Chemist, Manly

Readers – this is what you do:

OR, post it to: BUY LOCAL – GIVE LOCAL Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, 18 Tamariki Plaza, Cammish Lane, Orewa, 0931OR, donations towards the Christmas fund can be deposited online or at any ANZ branch using the following account details: Buy Local - Give Local 06 0541 0339306 00. Please use the reference: HibiscusBusiness owners and managers – this is what you do:Encourage customers to support the Christmas voucher appeal. The names of all the businesses where vouchers have been purchased will be published in Hibiscus Matters and on our website at www.localmatters.co.nzAll vouchers collected will be given to Hibiscus Coast Community House and Orewa Baptist Church for distribution to families in need.

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with Ruth Olsen, Silverdale & Districts Historical Society, [email protected]

History

A road less travelledWatching the rush hour traffic on Whangaparaoa Road and following the on/off saga of Penlink it is hard to visualise the Peninsula back in the early 20th Century. In the 1920s the main road through Albany and the East Coast Road were still little more than clay tracks. The late Edith Hopper commented that their first journey from Auckland to Whangaparaoa in winter 1927 took six hours. The clay was wet and sticky and every few miles they had to stop the car and gather ti-tree to make fascines to lay across the road.The regular transport service at this time was still by launch which ran twice weekly in winter and thrice weekly in summer. There were two wharves at Arkles Bay and one at Little Manly. The mail was delivered by launch on an irregular basis, depending on the tides, to Silverdale although by the late 1920s a struggling motorised mail service had started up from Silverdale to Auckland.The Hoppers ran the Post Office/store which was on the corner of Homestead and Whangaparaoa Roads and Mrs Hopper in her pony and trap took the mail from Whangaparaoa to Silverdale returning with incoming mail and provisions for the store.One day a stranger arrived at the store evidently expecting a welcome. He was Mr Murdoch, a Cabinet Minister who had arrived to run a political meeting. Whangaparaoa was then in the Marsden electorate and Mr Murdoch had posted his notice in Whangarei eight days previously but this would not reach the Peninsula until the next launch. There were only three telephones on the whole Peninsula so a frantic effort was made to gather enough people for a meeting. The upshot of this was an improvement in the road mail service.The launch service eventually gave way to motorised road transport but launch days had provided great social occasions when the whole population turned out and the local farmers brought their produce to the wharf. They came with horse drawn sledges, conventional carts and their own home built contraptions including one with solid wooden wheels. Lighting for night journeys was equally diverse from gig lamps, tilly lamps, and hurricane lamps to a candle stuck in a Bell Tea tin.Over the years road transport improved from a specially adapted long wheel base Chevolet with room for freight and passengers and which could be converted to a traveling store in holiday time, to a bus service operated by Tate Motors and general goods transport by Neville Brothers.

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The first troops head off to warMajor-General Alexander Godley, Commandant of the NZ Military Force in 1910, reorganised the country’s military along regional lines in 1911, with each region having its own Territorial Force.The Auckland Mounted Rifles unit of the NZ Expeditionary Force (NZEF) was raised on March 17, 1911, made up of the 3rd (Auckland) Squadron, 4th (Waikato) Squadron and the 11th (North Auckland) Squadron. It was this unit that many of the local Wade men belonged to. As farmers and bushmen they were used to working with horses and were a natural fit for mounted regiments. After regular training camps, which were mandatory for young men from 1911, they were ready for mobilisation by August 1914 and departed from Queen’s Wharf, Auckland along with the Auckland Infantry Battalion on September 22, 1914. The majority were on board the Waimana and the rest on The Star of India with the horses shared between the two transports. Rumours of German ships in the area saw them return to Auckland until a sufficient Naval escort could be assembled and they finally left for Wellington on October 10, 1914 where they joined the rest of the NZEF. From there they sailed in convoy for 13 days to Hobart, Tasmania and then to Albany, Perth, Australia. King George Sound provided a protected harbour and bunkering facilities for coal and water, so was the logical gathering point. While their transports were being replenished, the men were exercised with route marches. There was no shore leave, however many of them managed to buy souvenirs and take photos to send home to loved ones. A popular one was a series of photos in a little cover, which opened concertina fashion, to display the Albany town and countryside.With ships provisioned, and horses and men exercised, the convoy of 54 ships containing 40,000 men and 17,000 horses, left Albany between October 30 and November 1. The local population gave them a rousing send off. The next port of call was Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) then Aden and finally Egypt, where they disembarked at Alexandria on December 5, 1914.

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Gifts from your kitchenCooking in preparation for Christmas is not only about making the special treats that your family loves to eat, but also making festive food as gifts. The recipes in Cooking for Christmas (Hyndman Publishing) were created with this in mind. A few slices of these biscotti, which are one of my daughter Kirsten’s favourites, in a little bag tied with ribbon, are a welcome gift.

Kirsten’s Christmas BiscottiFor a 9cm x 23cm loaf3 eggs½ tsp salt½ cup sugar¼ tsp almond essence½ tsp vanilla essencefinely grated rind of 1 orange1 cup flour1½ cups raw almonds or 1 cup raw almonds plus ½ cup pistachio nuts1½ cups red glace cherriesPreheat oven to 180°C. Beat the eggs, salt, sugar and essences until light and fluffy, then add the finely grated orange rind. Mix the flour, almonds and cherries together, then fold them into the egg mixture. Turn the mixture into a loaf tin (approx 9cm x 23cm x 8cm) lined with buttered baking paper, making sure that the top is evenly flattened.Bake at 180°C for 45–50 minutes, or until loaf is lightly browned and the centre springs back when pressed.When cool, remove from tin, wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, then cut into about 40 thin slices with a sharp, serrated knife.Bake slices on a lined oven tray at 125–150°C for about 30 minutes, until the slices colour slightly. Cool on racks. Store in airtight containers until required.Note: If you want a multi-coloured loaf, use cherries of mixed colours. If you use unblanched almonds, they will be more noticeable in the loaf.

Hibiscus Matters has one copy of Simon and Alison Holst’s Cooking for Christmas (Hyndman Publishing) to give away. To be in to win, write your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to, Cooking for Christmas, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Entries close December 5. CONGRATULATIONS to Judy Abercrombie of Red Beach, winner of NZ Barbecue Cookbook (Hyndman Publishing)

Kelly Mortensen Visual Windows LtdYour company specialises in: Residential & commercial window cleaningWhat are the essential skills and experience that you bring to this trade/service? After more than 10 years working on the Hibiscus Coast, I pride myself on attention to detail and a friendly, can-do attitude. No job is too big or small.What is it about this job that gets you out of bed in the morning and keeps you motivated? I love meeting people from all walks of life as well as working in the outdoors. There are some real challenges with those hard-to-reach windows, but that is also one of the things I enjoy most about the job. Tell us about your favourite aspect of the job, and/or the key piece of equipment in your toolbox and why you would not be without it. I have a head for heights, so I like doing windows that are high and difficult to reach. I get a lot of job satisfaction from making sure that my clients are happy.Customers can count on you because? I am honest and reliable and go that extra mile.

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Clinton & Jayne Cowley Margay Property ManagementYour company specialises in: Residential & Holiday Home Property ManagementWhat are the essential skills and experience that you bring to this trade/service? We have a great team! We are an independent Property Management Company, offering a professional quality service focused on the management of residential rentals and holiday homes. Having been locally owned and managed on the Hibiscus Coast for over 15 years, we have extensive experience, skills and local knowledge of the property market. We value our reputation for integrity and excellent results. and specialise in outstanding service!What is it about this job that keeps you motivated? Each day is different and filled with a variety of challenges - there is nothing we haven’t seen! We have the flexibility and creativity necessary to offer clients personalised service. Tell us about your favourite aspect of the job. We meet people from all walks of life. We love getting positive feedback, as our aim is to remove the stress from owning an investment property. We pride ourselves on the fact that we keep our clients and regularly get referrals from them. Customers can count on you because? We have local knowledge and deliver on our promises. Clients know that their investment properties are in good hands and are being professionally managed to a very high standard. Clients trust our judgement and and they can be sure we always go the extra mile!

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A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Same day service 09 423 9660 or 021 168 7349.AT YOUR REqUEST your local cleaning team is ready to deliver our 5 star shine in your home for weekly cleaning, spring or moving cleans. For a FREE quote call Yvonne 09 475 9716.BAY APPLIANCE REPAIRS Repairs to all major brands of Laundry and Kitchen Appliances small appliances and powers tools. All work guaranteed EWRB registered. Ph 09 947 0333/022 600 9919.BUILDER 40 YRS+ ExP SEMI RETIRED available for property maintenance, decks, fences etc. No job too small. Good rates. Ph Rob 021 1672155 or 426 2960.GARDEN MAKEOvER & MAINTENANCE Greenspace Landscapes. Contact Jeremy @greenspace.net.nz ph 0210 273 2626.HEAT PUMP CLEANING SPECIALISTS We clean all types of heat pumps, can change hrv, dvs filters. Call Neil 0800 225 327, www.heatpumpclean.co.nzPEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253.PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING. All aspects of stopping. Skim coat specialist. 25 yrs exp. Karl 0210 42 42 96 or 428 7127.PLASTERING, SOLID, GIB STOPPING, Painting/repair work. Small jobs. Trade Cert. Keith 424 8841 or 022 682 4760.TANK WATER TESTING Find out what bad-bugs are in your drinking water. We collect, test and report. Ph Simon at 09 422 9345 or [email protected] & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253.WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 www.purewaterservices.co.nz

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LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm. Vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts and much more • Orewa Craft Market & Bazaar, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square. Held fortnightly. Info: Annamaria, ph 021 145 0640 • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark. Sundays, 8am– 12.30pm. Locally grown produce, home-made preserves and soaps, plants, bread, fish • Puhoi Farmers’ market, 8.30am -12.30pm, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month. Info: Phillippa, ph 422 0009 • Hobbs Wharf Market, Fairway Bay, Gulf Harbour, every Sunday from 10am–2pm.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meet Fri 7.30pm, Orewa Community House (behind Estuary Arts Centre) Ph John 027 646 2995, 0800AA WORKS.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND the Kumeu Vintage Brass Band invite you to their Variety Concert, “Music and Voice” Sat 22 Nov 2pm–4pm, Performing Arts Centre, Massey High School, 274 Don Buck Rd, Massey. Guest Artists: Classical singers, Barbershop Quartet. Tickets: Adults $15 - Children $5. Pre-paid & door sales. Ph Lois 817 8114 or 021 1711 836.BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN (BPW) Hibiscus Coast $2000 Tertiary Student Award – 2015. Open to a present or past female Rodney resident. Application Forms & Criteria available ph 426 0407 or email [email protected] Applications close Dec 31 2014.THE HIBISCUS COAST GREY POWER ASSOCIATION warmly invites all those over 50 to our last meeting for the year on Friday, Nov 28, beginning, 1.30pm, St John’s Catholic Church hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Come and hear a presentation on fire safety in the home from the Fire Service, a delightful choir and a great afternoon tea while making new friends.

HATE IRONING? I can do it for you. Pick up/drop off avail. Ph Leanne 021 0272 8984.

CONSTELLATION COMMUNITIES TRUST LTD has funds available to be distributed

for authorised purpose. A grant application form can be

obtained from venues that operate Constellation Communities Trust Limited gaming machines, or by

writing to Constellation Communities Trust Limited or by downloading

from Constellation’s website www.constellationtrust.org.nz

All completed application forms and supporting documents must

be posted directly to Constellation Communities Trust Limited, PO Box

31557, Milford, Auckland. All grant applications are considered

in accordance with Constellation’s grant policy and authorised purpose

statement. Both of these documents are published on Constellation’s website.

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ASSISTANT MANAGERS for a leading Indian restaurant group based at Auckland with

restaurants at Ponsonby, Howick, Orewa, Browns Bay & Takapuna. We are seeking motivated persons who

can independently manage shifts and assist the restaurant manager

in running the restaurants. Relevant qualification and at least two years

experience in the hospitality industry is essential. Knowledge of Indian food preferred. Must be willing to

work during weekends. Email CV to [email protected]

DELIvERY PEOPLE URGENTLY NEEDED

to distribute Hibiscus Matters & flyers for all areas of Orewa & Stanmore Bay. Ph Julie Murray 021 333 233 or

em: [email protected]

MASSIvE ON-SITE

AUCTION Complete Shop Closure

Account: MM & MG Bagnall Ltd. In Liquidation

Formerly: Guthrie Bowron SilverdaleDulux & Assorted Paints – Hardware

– Wallpaper – Soft Furnishings – New Furniture – Shop Fittings – Lundia Shelving – Office Furniture

– Computers – Carpet Samples – Plus much, much more

TO BE HELD: 19 ANVIL ROAD, SILVERDALE (OFF FOUNDRY ROAD,

SILVERDALE)DATE: THURSDAY NOvEMBER 20,

2014, 10.30AMVIEWING: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER

19, 2014, 10AM–3PM AND FROM 9AM ON AUCTION DAY

Terms: Cash, Eftpos or credit card; to be collected by Friday November 21AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This well-known, popular store has closed

down and all stock and fittings must be sold. All items have been moved

to the auction site.All enquiries to the auctioneers:

Northland Auctions Limited. Ph Brad Jackson 021 334 805 or 021 942 729

Details on website: www.northlandauctions.co.nz

PART TIME ExPERIENCED CAREGIvERS

Reliable with full driving license for an easy going 33 year old man with

disabilities in Gulf Harbour area. Interviews, followed by police checks

will be undertaken. Ph 021 762 958 or email Cv to [email protected]

Guitar Lessons 1-0-1All styles/All ages

Reg Keyworth • Ph 424 8959It’s time to really play!

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SeniorNet for Seniors Computer courses & workshops

available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm

www.seniornet-hbc.org.nz

COMMUITY NOTICES


15–24 Maygrove Residents’ Association Spring clean-up of Maygrove Lake. Volunteers needed 9am to 1pm daily. Please bring rakes, weed-eaters, pruning gear, drink. The lake needs clearing to prevent summer algal bloom.

21 Twilight market, The Plaza town square, Whangaparaoa (opposite library), 5pm–9pm. Stalls selling food, crafts and more. Creative gift ideas. Entertainment for the children. The first of a series of Twilight markets. (see feature, pgs 16–17)

22 New World Orewa Santa Parade – a celebration of Christmas on the Coast for the whole family, with floats from local organisations and businesses, starts 12.30pm. Parade starts from Alice Ave, travels down Hibiscus Coast Highway and ends at the surf club car park. Best vantage points are roadside between Florence Avenue and the Orewa Surf Club. Road closure from noon. (see story p5)

22 & 23 A trail of art studios from Puhoi to Whangaparaoa, open to the public this weekend. Meet the artists and learn more about their art. Works for sale. Art Trail Maps are available from local libraries, as well as Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa and many local shops. The map and information is also online at www.estuaryarts.org and on Facebook – look for Hibiscus Art Studio Trail. (see story p11)

25 Professor John Reynolds, Brain Research lecture in layman’s terms re disorders, Parkinson’s disease and strokes. Orewa Rotary House, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale, 6pm. Tickets $20 includes meal. All welcome. To book, phone Rue, 424 8073.

27 An invitation to NGOs and the public to learn about Waitemata DHB’s CARE Project and how you can be involved, St John Ambulance meeting room, 36 Silverdale St, Silverdale, 8.45am–10.30am. The project aims to help keep older adults healthier so they can stay at home longer (ie delay placement in Aged Residential Care). The pilot involves general practices on the Hibiscus Coast. Booking essential by November 21 to: [email protected], phone 426 0116, or http://healthlinknorth.org.nz/events

29 Monster Christmas Garage Sale, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Rd, Orewa, 9am–1pm. Raising funds for Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union in Vanuatu.

30 Creative Dance group presents Brave, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa, 3pm. A colourful and energetic showcase of the year’s work, with songs and performances to delight all ages.

1–24 Houses decorated for Christmas at Pioneer Village, Silverdale, open 10am–3pm every day except Tuesdays.

6 Creative Dance group presents Brave, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa, 3pm and 7pm. A colourful and energetic showcase of the year’s work, with songs and performances to delight all ages.

6 & 7 Hibiscus Coast Singers Christmas Concert, Christmas in Song and Story, St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Stanmore Bay Road, Stanmore Bay. Saturday, 7.30pm and Sunday, 2.30pm. Tickets: $20 adult, under-12 free, available from Orewa Menswear, choir members or phone 424 5711.

13 Warkworth Brass Band plays Christmas music at Pioneer Village, Silverdale, 1pm–2pm, Devonshire teas available.

14 Carol service in the historic Chapel at the Pioneer Village, Silverdale, 7pm. All welcome.

14 Pioneer Dance Club Christmas Party, Silverdale Hall, Silverdale Street, 5pm start. Exciting floor shows, spot prizes, raffles. All welcome. Info ph 427 5542.

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I would like to give a shout out in Coast Gem to the Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre. It’s where my daughter, and all her friends, started playing and loving the game – as so many others on the Coast have done. The junior tournaments and skills training that take place there are awesome and there is always the sound of laughter, as well as competition, coming from the courts.

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A ROUNDUP OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICTBadmintonThe Hibiscus Leisure Badminton Club meets on Mondays and Fridays, at the Leisure Centre in Stanmore Bay, from 9am to 11am. New players, men and women, are welcome to come along and have a go. Games are organised in doubles and players are asked to wear non-marking shoes. A fun way to keep fit.

CroquetResults of the Orewa Croquet Club Opening Doubles Competition were: Association – Winners, Pixie Jones-Meredew and Chris Smith; runners-up, Carol Pugh and Janet Shepherd. The winners will represent Orewa at the Auckland Region Centennial Cup. Golf – Winners, Anne Strasser and Robert Letcher; runners-up, Jeanne Webber and Kathy Dennett.

TennisSilverdale Tennis Club, Main Highway, Silverdale (next to Rugby Club), play dates: senior mixed club day on Sundays at 10.30am & Wed evenings 6.30pm. Info: [email protected] Midweek Club on Wed from 9.30am. Info: Adrienne [email protected] Sat morning juniors, 8.45am. Interclub spaces available. Contact Trish at [email protected]. Small, friendly club of mixed ages and abilities. New members very welcome. First session free.

Surf LifesavingOrewa Surf Club has started its new season on the beach with juniors training in water safety from the age of three, with fun games, through to teenagers and beyond in surf sports. All are welcome to join at any point in the season. Info: www.orewasurfclub.co.nz or come on down to the club at 10am each Sunday morning.

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Dynamic Martial Arts Club in Silverdale is riding high after three of its fighters returned from a world championship in Rome last week with gold medals.

Playing tennis regularly at the Hibiscus Coast Veterans Tennis Club has paid off for Margaret Burgess of Manly, who recently, together with Waikato player Jean Murray, won a bronze medal in an international seniors tennis championship in Turkey.Competing in the 80 plus women’s doubles in the ITF Super-Seniors, the pair had a decisive win over the 4th seeds before losing in the semi-final. Margaret also reached the quarter-finals in the singles, 80 plus section.Margaret has enjoyed sport all her life. She also belongs to Whangaparaoa Tennis Club – as well as playing golf and gardening.She says she now has “too many tennis medals to remember them all,” having also competed successfully in the Super Seniors in previous years.

Gold medallists Jessie-May Kelly and Ricki Byass of Dynamic Martial Arts.

World champions take club to next levelHead instructor Dave Sawyer says he told his young fighters, Ricki Byass, Jessie-May Kelly and Kelly Watson, that the most he expected of them was to step into the ring, so three gold medals was beyond his wildest expectations.“We really went to suss it out, and came in as a complete unknown,” Dave says. “There were no expectations about us and we performed to a level that turned all that around.”Contacts made before and during the Unified World Champs in Italy have resulted in invitations to prestigious tournaments such as next year’s North American Open.The wins are a game changer for the club, and also life changing for the three fighters, who are now title-holders. Jessie-May and Ricki say they returned from the competition inspired by everything they saw, from the size of the event centre in Tuscany, to the level of competition in 33 different martial arts disciplines, the coaching and training techniques and dedication of the fighters. A supportive crowd, particularly the Americans, produced a great atmosphere at each fight, cheering the New Zealanders on.Ricki, 19, was preparing to join the Army but says he now has the option of becoming a professional kickboxer, which he is seriously considering.

Jessie-May, who recently graduated from Orewa College had plans to study travel and tourism, but says she wants to defend her title. Her final fight was against a Moroccan opponent, in the 16–18 years, U60kg category. Jessie-May was a clear winner thanks to a focus on speed, technique and scoring points. “The World Champs was supposed to be a gap between school and study, but it was not the end; it’s just the beginning because a huge big door has opened,” she says.Ricki was one of the youngest and

lightest in his 19–35, U69kg category and was also severely ill with a gastro bug the week of the final fight. He describes his opponent, Trevor Ragin of the USA as “a massive and powerful fighter”, however Ricki not only knocked him down twice, but also won on points and domination.Dave says he could not be more proud of his fighters. “We are already a very successful club, but this has been a huge insight into how other countries do things,” Dave says. “It’s onwards and upwards from here.”

Margaret Burgess, right and Jean Murray with their bronze medals.

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