Hibiscus Matters Issue 168 - 18 03 15

Waiwera to Silverdale including Whangaparaoa Peninsula and Orewa

18 March 2015

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Towards the end of last year the Silverdale & Districts RSA took a body blow. Reforms put RSA back in the blackIt learned that around $500,000 – effectively all of its cash reserves – was gone. The organisation was also 90 days behind in paying its bills.The solution has been a steady upgrading of the club led by president Frank

Coggan, including updating systems, an overhaul of kitchen maintenance and bar stock levels and making regular band nights more profitable.Former management, as well as former president Jim Jamieson, resigned last

year and staff levels have been cut.Rebuilding the club’s cash reserves required more radical thinking and could lead to the sale of most of the club’s land for a retirement village development.

Bald is beautiful on the Coast this month, with public head shavings taking place to raise funds for cancer support organisations. Among those losing their locks are Tracey McGuire, left and Sonia Sherlock, right, who are raising funds for the NZ Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Foundation. Sonia’s daughter Tania, centre, is in recovery from double hit lymphoma. See story p16.

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Mr Coggan says members, who were advised of the financial position last November, were devastated at the loss of so much money, which he says was spent by management to pay the bills.“Things were allowed to tick over, and income fell behind expenditure,” Mr Coggan says. “To reassure members, our computers have been forensically examined and that report is due soon.”Mr Coggan says since he came on board, it has been an uphill battle to “get the wheels back on”.He says “about three-and-a-half wheels” are back on, and a small profit of $21,000 was made in the October to January quarter. “We’re back in profit and paying our bills,” he says. However, he is concerned that the financial problems spooked members, with large numbers not renewing their subscriptions amidst rumours that the club was closing its doors. The club had 3500 members last year, but to date around 1100 of those have not re-joined.“We can reassure members that the club is back on an even keel,” he says.Mr Coggan has been working behind the scenes with Hopper Developments on a plan that he says could help secure the club’s long-term future.

He says the proposal to sell around two thirds of the club’s land in Vipond Rd, Whangaparaoa, to Hopper Developments has been positively received so far.Hoppers would build a retirement village and hospital on the land. A new clubhouse would be built for the RSA, including a commercial kitchen and bar. There would be reciprocal rights between the club and the village amenities including a bowling green.The land to be sold includes the car park where Anzac Day services are held and these would be shifted to the lower car parks.Whether or not to proceed with the proposal is up to members, and Mr Coggan says it could go before them for a decision at the annual meeting in October, if not before.“It will be a long process, but ultimately the club could end up with a new building and cash in the bank,” he says. “All RSAs are struggling with falling membership and some have closed down. You have to find ways to keep going in that environment.”Comment on this story at www.localmatters.co.nz or write to Feedback – email and postal addresses on p2.

The refurbishment of the RSA’s memorial wall is part of ongoing work to upgrade and revitalise the facility. Around 500 plaques were removed, the wall painted, and the plaques put back. Urns containing the veterans’ ashes are positioned within the wall. Pictured are volunteers Chris Chamberlain, left and Mike Maxwell, right, with president Frank Coggan.

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The development of a sports hub in Metro Park in Millwater, considered crucial for the future of several local sports clubs, hangs in the balance with vital Auckland Council funding not included in its draft 2015-25 budget.

Metro Park development hangs in balance

By next month, four rugby/sports fields will be completed at Metro Park with planning underway for a further field, three cricket pitches, an athletic track and an artificial hockey surface. However, the sports hub will not be complete without changing facilities, toilets and clubrooms on site and there is currently no Council funding to get these underway.A report released last month indicates that without that funding, and a commitment from the Silverdale United Rugby Football Club to move from its grounds at War Memorial Park, which is also undecided, the project of building multi-use clubrooms may founder.The report concludes that: “the impact of not proceeding with the project would be significant for all sports codes associated with Metro Park East, and for the wider community”.It is proposed that three clubs share the Metro Park clubrooms, and the funding of $3 million plus for stage two of the build – Hibiscus Coast Athletics, Hibiscus Coast Cricket and Silverdale United Rugby Football Club. The Hibiscus Hockey Trust is raising money for hockey turfs, in the hope of forming a club at Metro Park in future, but does not plan to utilise the clubrooms at this stage.The first stage of the build, which the report says cannot proceed without Council funding, is estimated to cost $2 million and consists of ground floor changing rooms, toilets, storage, tuck shop and match control area. The second floor is shared clubroom space including revenue sources such as two bars, a commercial kitchen and dining area and spaces that can be hired.The clubrooms at Metro Park would provide a much-needed home base for the local Athletics and Cricket clubs but the feasibility study, prepared for Council and the clubs interested in Metro Park by Freeman Associates, says that the commitment by the rugby

There is a long road ahead before these sports clubrooms can be built in Metro Park East – with funding just one of many hurdles. This conceptual design is by Freeman Associates.

club is key. This is because of the club’s size and potential financial resources should it sell the land and buildings that it owns at War Memorial Park and shift to Metro Park.Silverdale Rugby Club chair Don Douglas says the board is aware of the importance of its contribution. However, he says it would be wrong to hurry that decision.He says there has been no pressure to make the move, although the report states that a critical role of the clubs involved is to use the study to “develop an evidence-based strategy to engage and convince members that a move to Metro Park is in the best long term interests of their club”.Mr Douglas says as well as financial considerations, there are strong emotional ties to War Memorial Park, where the club has operated since its formation in the 1960s, and that evidence is needed that the move will be beneficial.“A significant thing missing from the report was the feasibility of the club staying put,” Mr Douglas says. “We need to look at that seriously as an option before we go to the members.”This option is expected to include a proposal for complete redevelopment of the existing clubrooms, which currently are in need of major

maintenance and refurbishment.He says the board hopes to put all the facts before its members around the middle of this year.The report also identifies some of the advantages and challenges of a multi-use model, where different codes share clubrooms. An advantage is the ability to spread the operating costs among the clubs and challenges include “the spirit of cooperation” needed to accommodate the clubs’ various needs and shared use, especially in the weekends.The preferred business model would see a Trust formed by the user groups, and a manager employed. The report says while this business model is potentially sustainable, there is no identical example of a working multi-purpose clubroom.The feasibility report has enabled all the clubs involved to make submissions, with the support of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, to the Council’s 2015-25 budget (or Long Term Plan) in an attempt to secure the all important funding.A copy of the feasibility study is linked to this story at www.localmatters.co.nzComment on this story at www.localmatters.co.nz or write to Feedback – email and postal address on page 2

Auckland Transport (AT) has done a U turn on its plan to ticket commuters who park on the grass at the Silverdale Park ‘n’ Ride once all the spaces are taken.The 100-space car park is often full by 7.30am, leaving drivers with few options.Last week notices were put on windscreens advising that ticketing for parking on the grass would commence on March 16. However, outrage expressed on social media resulted in AT’s decision to hold off ticketing while they look for other parking options.AT spokesperson Mark Hannan advises that on average around 40 vehicles are parking illegally on the grass, causing damage. “Also, some vehicles had been parked in, as the parking spaces are not marked or indicated, making it a free for all,” he says.Plans to extend the park ‘n’ ride to 500 spaces are dependent on the legal challenge to its resource consent that is currently before the Court. That case goes to mediation this week, and if that’s not successful, to Court around the middle of this year. Even if consent is obtained, completion of the park ‘n’ ride will only be funded by Council before 2025 if ratepayers opt to pay motorway tolls, fuel taxes or increased rates (HM March 4).

Auckland Transport employees are among those guilty of parking on the grass at the Silverdale Park ‘n ‘Ride. This photo was posted on Facebook last week.

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The battle with cancer that local fire volunteer and bus driver Andi Jackson spoke about in Hibiscus Matters’ Local Folk (February 18 edition) has led to a Give a Little account being set up for her family. Andi is being cared for by Hibiscus Hospice and instigator of the Give a Little account, Toni Webster, says the money raised will be used to ease the financial burden on the family and will also assist Andi’s husband Rex to take time off work to be at her side. More than $3500 has already been raised. To contribute, look for http://givealittle.co.nz/cause/andijackson

Weeders neededI agree with Kath Sinclair, Bob Lovell and Steven Culpepper in recent editions of Hibiscus Matters. Growth and development brings about change and we do have a problem with the mangroves spreading. I belong to a

group that has been approved by the local Council to weed the mangrove seedlings. The local council do not have a budget at this present time for the management of the mangroves but they are on board and assisting with the pickup and disposal of seedlings that are gathered by our group under

controlled weeding. We have working bees and are trying to get on top of the spread. If anyone would like to volunteer some of their time to assist I would be grateful. Please contact me by email, [email protected] Clement, Orewa (abridged)

Low tech solutionRecently the screen that is used for Powerpoint presentations at the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board meeting rooms in Orewa sent up a shower of sparks and died. A replacement has been ordered, but Council budget cuts have Local Board members wondering whether they’ll be lucky to get a blackboard, chalk and a wooden stick to point with.

Local opinionAlison Holst bows outOne of New Zealand’s favourite cooks, Dame Alison Holst, who lives in Orewa, has been writing a monthly column for Hibiscus Matters for six years. I will never forget my first meeting with Alison, which was when she did a cooking demonstration at Orewa Library around six years ago. Her reputation as one of New Zealand’s most popular cooks, of course preceded her; there must be scarcely a household in the country that does not contain one of her recipe books. Alison was polite, friendly and very professional but made it clear that, as a journalist, you had to earn her trust and this resulted in many conversations before we were permitted to start publishing her monthly column in our paper in May, 2009. Over the years she became a staunch supporter of Hibiscus Matters and said she had a great deal of feedback when she was out shopping locally.She also got a lot of community feedback as a result of a story we ran about her painting, when she put some of her artworks in an Easter exhibition at Orewa Community Church. And in fact, it is painting and gardening, not cooking, that Alison and I talked about.Alison made her first television programme in 1965, a few months after the introduction of television to New Zealand. She published her first best selling cookbook the following year and has published more than 100 books since then, selling more than three million copies and remaining loyal to Hyndman Publishing. In 2011 she was made Dame Companion of the NZ Order of Merit.Alison officially “hung up her apron” last year and is enjoying her retirement, painting and walking on the beach with her husband Peter and dog, Lucy. While she will always be interested in food, Alison’s memory is declining, and the deadlines of developing recipes and writing is a stress that she no longer needs. The family encourage you to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Society and Age Concern, and to share your food and meals with those you love. Her last column is on page 19.

If you would like to share memories or thoughts about Alison Holst, write to Hibiscus Matters – email [email protected] or by post (address on p2) or message us on Facebook. We will publish as many as we can and ensure that all the letters are also passed on to Alison and her family.

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Flag designI saw the story on the NZ Flag in your February 18 issue. Here is my

Feedback cont...suggested design: the Southern Cross represents the stars by which New Zealand’s original settlers, as well as Abel Tasman and Captain Cook, navigated their way to New Zealand. The Union Jack represents later settlers who came from England, Scotland and Ireland. It also represents part of the original flag agreed to between James Busby and the Maori Chiefs in 1834. As shown, I suggest a slightly smaller version. The koru is seen around the world on the tail of Air New Zealand aircraft and should be readily identifiable. It symbolises the way in which life both changes and stays the same. I have added a hint of the Milky Way. The overall colour – a deep blue/green – represents the night sky, our clean-green image and the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean surrounding us.Shirley Owen, Orewa (abridged)

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Move sees end of marae disputeThe move was short in distance, but community marae Te Herenga Waka o Orewa’s shift last week from its former site at 30 Foundry Rd to the Wade Landing Reserve was a big wrench and marked the end of a battle that’s gone on for more than four years.The marae began leasing the former Silverdale School site in 2007 and has negotiated and argued with the Ministry of Education since 2011, when the Ministry began the process of selling it.Protests included public meetings, endless correspondence and pleas made to politicians.A developer eventually bought the site and factories will be built on it.Four buildings – the whare nui, whare hauora and two temporary kitchen

buildings – were lifted and trucked to the new, much smaller, site last week.The new site is leased from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and manager Kereama Nathan says the local board’s intervention, and assistance from Auckland Council, were critical in finding a way forward.Mr Nathan says that positives to be taken from the move include longevity of occupation for the pan-tribal marae and the opportunity to continue to provide a cultural resource for the whole community.“Over the years, we have walked a fine line between civil disobedience and working collaboratively with everyone, but in the end we need to move forward in a positive way,” Mr Nathan says.

The need to invest in infrastructure on the Hibiscus Coast was the most notable concern of residents who attended the only local meeting about Auckland Council’s draft budget (or Long Term Plan).

Transport issues to the fore

The meeting, on February 28 in Orewa, was hosted by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and drew more than 100 people, who discussed various issues in groups.Common themes raised were transport, rates increases, Orewa Beach erosion and storm damage.The standout was transport and there was agreement that this was a top priority; it is also the major theme raised in submissions Auckland-wide. Issues raised at the Orewa meeting included the lack of public transport, overcrowding on buses, the need for Penlink and the widening of Whangaparaoa Road, as well as alternative routes for emergency access to and from the peninsula.Local board chair Julia Parfitt says many also voiced the opinion that more money raised here in rates should be spent locally and that library opening hours were also a concern.It appears that these issues have caused

enough fire in local bellies to generate a large number of submissions on the Long Term Plan.Of the submissions received and processed by Council as at March 1, 536 were from the Hibiscus & Bays area – more than any other Local Board area. The closest is residents of the Orakei Local Board, with 510 submissions. So far, 381 submissions have been received from the Rodney Local Board area. More than 8700 submissions had been received as at March 10.With submissions now closed, Mrs Parfitt says she hopes that local voices will be heard.“There are often not a great many differences between the draft long term plans and the final ones, but we hope there will be some significant changes this time and that they will happen in our area,” Mrs Parfitt saysPublic consultation on the draft long-term plan closed on March 16 and the governing body adopts the final Long Term Plan in June.

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Battle lines drawnOne year into this term of Council the battle-lines on a number of important issues are well defined. We have a situation where Councillor John Watson and I have to well and truly fight hard in Council to retain important assets and defend the position made clear to us by the community; the local Ward we represent and the wider Auckland community that is increasingly speaking up.In the Albany Ward we challenge the plans for extra growth when the existing infrastructure of roads, footpaths, sewerage and services already does not cope. There are roads like Wade River Road without any footpath on either side along parts serving new developments. Whangaparaoa Road has no footpath on one side for much of its length. Recent accidents and hold-ups have emphasised the need for roading improvements that include safety considerations, alternative access and better communications when something happens – all issues we work hard to push and resolve.Recently we had the issue of reclamations and extensions by Ports of Auckland into the Waitemata Harbour. A number of community groups representing architects, urban designers and boaties provided compelling information that further expansion of the wharves into the harbour would severely spoil views and navigation and there had been no notification of the proposals. We are still awaiting a study to determine the expansion requirements of the port as a whole. An interim, limited study has so far shown the need to expand for containers can by delayed for decades as improvements in efficiency and handling take place. It appears much of the expansion being relied on is for parking imported cars while they are processed. Is this the best use of valuable waterfront space? Can we not find similar improvements in efficiency and handling? Once the harbour is reclaimed there is no turning back.The Stadium Strategy is another big issue that affects the sport and entertainment we enjoy in Auckland. Why spend tens of millions of dollars forcing the Warriors from Mount Smart, Speedway from Western Springs to Mount Smart and Cricket from Eden Park No. 2 to Western Springs? Speedway is incompatible with the existing athletics complex at Mount Smart and with the hugely successful concerts like Bruce Springsteen, U2 and The Eagles. We don’t think this strategy works – and the sports clubs tell us the same thing and so did the public consultation, even though it was based on inadequate information. The overall cost to ratepayers is huge. Why change a formula that is working? With a modest spend the existing stadiums can be made to work better for their long-established sport and recreation partners. Auckland Cricket have plans to improve their Eden Park No. 2 ground, I am sure the Warriors would be happy to contribute to modest improvements to Mount Smart and die-hard Speedway fans would love to stay at a modestly improved Western Springs.But, coming back to the battle-lines, we are up against Council Controlled Organisations and not enough councillors seeing sense and listening to the people. More people are speaking up and that is encouraging – and that is what is needed.

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Gulf Harbour teen Sarah Albom’s love of reading was there from the moment she began reading – in the school holidays she can get through around 20 books a month.

Teenager shares love of books

Home schooled since the age of five, Sarah says she immediately loved the way a book can transport you to another world.Her preference for “real books”, rather than reading on a tablet, means that she is a regular at Whangaparaoa Library.“At times I’ve taken out the maximum amount that you’re allowed on your library card, which is about 30 books,” Sarah says.The fantasy genre, including Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Divergent series, are her current favourites, along with popular teen novel, Fault in our Stars.Recently Sarah started a Teen Book Club for those aged 13 plus, which meets monthly at Whangaparaoa Library.“I’m a total bookworm, and I thought it would be good to find other teens who love reading and share our thoughts and ideas about books,” she says.Each club meeting has a theme, which Sarah puts on her Facebook page (look for Teen book club, Whangaparaoa).The group meets on the third Tuesday

The annual presentation of yellow Zonta Roses to women who make significant contributions to the community included recognition of all the Coast’s women fire fighting volunteers.The Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast’s annual Rose Day coincides with International Women’s Day, and took place on March 6.The women of Manly and Silverdale Fire Brigades were represented by volunteers Andi Jackson and Aniko Knight.The other recipients were Vicki

Lambert, for her tireless work with the Hibiscus Hospice Women’s Committee, and Margaret Stewart who recently produced a booklet of local community education options (HM March 4). Art teacher Jane Jensen was honoured for her involvement with Neighbourhood Support, Civil Defence and the library as well as youth drama and schools and Joan Herbert and Annette Wilson, who were unable to attend the presentation, for their work with Riding for the Disabled.

Zonta rose recipients, from left, Vicki Lambert, Jane Jensen, Margaret Stewart, Andi Jackson, Aniko Knight with Zonta president Linda Braithwaite.

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of every month at the Pohutukawa Room of Whangaparaoa Library, 4pm–5pm.The next meeting is on April 21.

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Artist Daphne Mason likes to have her works around her.

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Lifetime of art goes on saleOil paintings, many on very large canvasses, cover every wall of her rural Silverdale home, are stacked by the dozen in her art storage room – and of course there are also several works underway in her upstairs studio.It’s what comes from a lifetime of creativity, which began at a young age “sketching and paddling around with paints”.In her teens, Daphne became a stenographer, putting aside a dream of being a doctor because the years of study were not affordable. She also mentioned to her mother, who brought her up on her own, that she’d like to be an artist but was encouraged to take up stenography because it would bring in a steady income.Daphne later attended Elam Art School at night and eventually her husband, Jim, pointed out that she needed a studio of her own.Painting was fitted around bringing up two children, working and running a household, including when the family moved to London. Despite all that, Daphne’s output was prolific.When Daphne and Jim moved to their rural retreat in Silverdale, in 1971, she cut gorse and planted natives to regenerate the bush. Goats who ate her seedlings were shot, and today she has her reward, with plentiful native bush and bird life to enjoy.She describes painting as “lonely”, but says that being alone is an essential part of the intense creative process.

She often works to music and says sometimes you can sense the influence of Beethoven, Bach or Edith Piaf in a particularly lyrical painting. She also paints to deal with emotions such as anger at injustice, and likes to take risks.“I’m very determined. I take risks, then make it work. I like to experiment and evolve all the time.”Daphne’s work has been exhibited at countless galleries and sells all over the world. At the age of 86 she has decided to reduce the number of works she has at home and is holding a pop up art sale on March 28, April 11 and 25.The sale, in conjunction with Saraban Tree, will see 10 percent of all pre-GST sales go to charities that include the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Save the Children.Interested buyers should visit www.saraban.co.nz to view the works and phone Janet, 021 083 03420, to book a time to visit on one of the pop up days.

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The removal of most of the vegetation, including two large flame trees, around Masala Restaurant in Stanmore Bay has created a gap that is noticeable both day and night, as previously the trees were lit up every evening. Residents have also commented to Hibiscus Matters that it has left the historic Stanmore Bay Cottage, which the restaurant operates from, very exposed. No resource consent was required for the work, which happened at the start of this month. Flame trees can be brittle and a couple of large branches recently fell, which could have pre-empted the work. It is understood that Auckland Council requires the restaurant to provide more car parks for customers, but it is unclear whether this is what is planned. The owners of Masala were contacted for comment but did not respond prior to the paper going to print.

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Hard nuts to crackPaul Larsen in his letter about the history of mangroves in the Orewa estuary (HM February 18) illustrates the wonderful treasury of memories that inhabit our community. It’s too easy to forget the mistakes of the past in managing our environment and press on to new ones. He attributes the silting problems (and hence the mangroves) to the blasting of a new channel at the outlet and the accompanying rock wall, as they interfered with tidal scouring. This seems to have been a classic case of unintended consequences. Thoughts were on diverting the tidal rip that used to flow along the beach, not on the consequences for the estuary. I fear it is too late to restore the harbour that Mr Larsen recalls. An opportunity was lost when the former oxidation ponds were filled in. Something could have been given back to the much-modified estuary by allowing the sea to reclaim them. This was done successfully at Mangere in the 2000s when 260 hectares was returned to the Manukau Harbour and 13 kilometres of coastline was restored. Some restoration planting of the foreshore at Millwater and elsewhere might still be hoped for as mitigation for the intensification of land use in recent years on the estuary’s borders. Its remaining nooks and crannies must be jealously guarded as development surrounds them.Let’s not make equivalent mistakes in managing Orewa’s beach, the jewel in the crown of the Hibiscus Coast for generations. Enthusiasts seek an artificial surfing reef. The dream of the perfect break inspires many to support it. Mt Maunganui had one of these reefs. It created dangerous rips for swimmers and did not enthuse surfers. Its removal commenced late last year. Other locations have had a similar experience. $1.5 million of public money was written off following the failure of Opunake’s reef project. Let the proponents have their say, but good science must be heard on the potential consequences.A harder nut to crack is storm damage to the Orewa foreshore. Seawalls reflect energy back; sand dunes absorb it while providing dry sand for breeding shorebirds. Rock boulders were a previous generation’s answer, but they are ugly, are awkward to clamber over and scouring occurs around them. Bringing in truckloads of sand each year may seem futile, but at least it leaves our options open for better long term solutions than pouring concrete or dumping rocks. May long memories not rue the decisions we make. The essence of Orewa is not lattes at sidewalk cafes, but sand between your toes on the beach.Hibiscus Matters welcomes Philip Wrigley to the Green Scene column. Philip says he has been a member of Forest and Bird most of his life, and joined the local branch when he moved to the Coast 12 years ago. His other passion is trains, and he is working on a book about NZ’s non-steam locomotives. Over the years he has worked on many local Forest & Bird projects including protecting dotterals, replanting Raroa in Stanmore Bay and caring for Crocodile Island. He is concerned at the environmental effects that the rate of development and population increase is having on the Coast.

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While many wedding traditions are perennial, there is always scope to add personal touches that reflect the couple’s tastes and values.Most brides follow the custom of donning ‘something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue’, the garter has become a reception show stopper and tossing the bouquet remains part of the fun.But when it comes to the wedding dress and the outfits for the bridal party, the flowers, the cake and the reception theme, the rules go out the window.Technology has also been harnessed in a big way – with websites like nzweddingplanner.co.nz and the use of drones and GoPro cameras to add something special to the wedding album.Ascension Wine Estate functions and marketing manager Carlie Blanchett Burton shares her Top 10 wedding trends for 2015:Bling – from diamante dress embellishments and headpieces to diamond placecard holders. Blooms and greenery – large billowing blooms such as tea roses, hydrangeas and peonies are in style, with an abundance of fresh greenery.Art deco design elements are still a strong wedding trend for cakes, dress

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and invitations. Bridal gowns have adapted the silhouettes of the 1930s with cap sleeves, collars and off-the-shoulder designs hitting the runways.Colour accents have become brighter with coral, turquoise, teal and navy taking centre stage. Metallics have an old world feel with copper, bronze and brass playing a starring role.Laser cut designs are the biggest thing in wedding invitations and they are also being used for bunting, placecards and favour boxes.Signature drinks are very popular for the canapés hour with brides choosing custom mocktails, sangria and punch over the traditional glass of bubbles.

Relaxed food options – the approach is more relaxed for wedding food as well with platters and buffets proving more popular than canapés and a set menu. Food trucks are also a popular option for canapés time.Fingerprint art – couples are choosing to have images such as trees or hot air balloons where everyone can add their fingerprint instead of the traditional guest book.Custom-made signs – from glittery Mr and Mrs signs to large illuminated text saying ‘love’ or ‘this is how forever begins’, custom-made signs with lighting are giving fairy lights a run for their money.

Cake maker Michelle Tubby may not be, in her words, “Hottest Home Baker material”, but her decadent, artistic cakes are definitely in demand.Working as the retail manager of Life Pharmacy, Michelle, under the name Miss T, has been creating cakes part-time in Manly for around five years.She began baking with Edmonds Cookbook as a child and also developed other creative outlets – design, sewing and photography. Cake making allowed her to combine technical expertise with artistic flair – something she would one day like to produce a book about.Last year she made a Halloween wedding cake with a Steampunk theme, (pictured). Other commissions include an eight-layer red velvet skull cake for the rock band Devilskin.To find out more, look for Miss Ts Gothic Baker on Facebook.

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by celebrant Bill HarmanYour wedding ceremony. The opening act to the best day of your life. A half hour that will have a huge influence on how the rest of your very special day will pan out. But how do you ensure that it is as perfect as you would like it to be? The setting, the bridal party’s dresses, the flowers, the cars, the music choices; all of these contribute towards that goal, but it falls to one person to design and present the ceremony in a professional, informative and entertaining way that captivates your guests and leaves everyone in no doubt that the couple marrying are indeed the stars of the occasion. That person is your celebrant, and finding just the right person for that role is a key part of wedding preparations.Almost every professional celebrant will have their own website and this should contain, among other information, feedback from couples that celebrant has married. If it looks like they could be the right fit for you, get in touch with them. All celebrants should be willing to meet with you face to face for a no obligation chat about how they work and what they can do to make your wedding ceremony unique and very special. It is advisable to check out a few celebrants until you are sure you have found the right one, as no celebrant, regardless of how good they are, will be right for

every couple.So what are the attributes to look for in the person who will potentially conduct your marriage ceremony? They certainly need to be multi-skilled. An ability to take your love story and write and present it in an entertaining and romantic fashion is essential. For this to happen, your celebrant needs to be a “people person” a great listener, writer and a confident and clearly spoken narrator who is comfortable addressing two or two hundred guests. They need to have the ability to relax and make you as relaxed as possible on your big day. Behind the smiles and calmness, they need to be knowledgeable about their subject, organised and able to cope with any potential mishap that might and sometimes does occur at a live event, and minimise its effect with humour and adaptability. A good celebrant will be experienced, have boundless energy and enthusiasm for the craft and will be more than capable of engaging your guests. Given that your wedding celebrant will probably cost about the same as your wedding cake and somewhat less than the flowers, and you would no doubt hope that you and your guests will remember your wedding ceremony long after the cake has been eaten and the flowers have died, a first class celebrant represents pretty outstanding value.

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After a summer filled with colourful prints, winter is altogether a more sophisticated affair, focused on colours like ink, gold and grey.A slight nod towards the 1970s Bohemian look sees fringing and tassles on garments and also every accessory, including bags, shoes and scarves.Rhonda Clark of Charisma says all shades of gold and grey are right on trend, with shiny metallic threads worked into fabrics as well.Textures, rather than prints, are to the fore with ‘waffle’ texture, studs, spliced lace, lurex and patches adding interest to garments as well as treatments such as dip dye.Capes, ponchos and knits with batwing sleeves create a big, soft, draped silhouette and come in a wide variety of fabrics.Animal, geometric or modern flowers are popular prints.The love of denim continues, with the latest foil treatments, lurex, patchwork and lace added to the many colours of denim.

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Accessories include rose gold jewellery, big statement necklaces and longer dangly earrings. Watches are back as fashion statements, with young people wearing them even if they are not in working order. Boots are low – ankle boots and shoe boots – and shoes have contrast heels, gold edging or zips.Sneakers remain popular, and there is also a move towards the unisex mule/loafer.

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The Coffee Club in Orewa proudly displays the number 56 by its doorway – it is the 56th of the successful café francise to open in NZ.For owners Milliza and Derek Raux, opening the Orewa Coffee Club last January was the start of an adventure. The couple, recently married, had never owned a business before and were following their hearts into the new venture.They both have experience in hospitality, including several years as operations consultants at McDonalds’ head office.Milliza says what drew them to The Coffee Club was that it’s a franchise with flexibility. “We wanted to make the café our own, reflecting our creativity and ideas, as well as the franchise brand,” Milliza says.Milliza and Derek’s plans for the future include becoming involved with local community initiatives and introducing later hours than the current 7pm closing, along with a dinner menu. A liquor license should be granted shortly.With this in mind, Derek and Milliza hired head chef Ryan Goldfield. Ryan’s qualifications and passion for food makes the couple confident that their food will taste and look great.The Coffee Club is known for great coffee and Milliza says there is a huge

Milliza and Derek Raux

investment in training baristas as well as the quality of the coffee beans and equipment to satisfy customers’ expectations. The Coffee Club uses beans certified by UT2 as sustainably and responsibly produced.The quality of the cabinet and menu food is another reason that The Coffee Club has so many loyal fans. Half the cabinet food, and all the blackboard menu items – which include sandwiches, wraps, wedges and a wide range of breakfast meals – are made on site.Coffee Club’s branded food, including tempting chocolate mud cake, citrus tart and cheesecakes (which include raspberry, and gooey caramel), are among the most popular.Milliza keeps an eye on things at the café and says she expects a high standard of customer service. “We should be keeping an eye on customers’ needs, even after they’re seated at a table,” she says. “It’s important to make people feel welcome and looked after.”

The Probus Club of Hibiscus Coast not only inducted a new President, officers and committee at its annual meeting on March 3, but also noted the increasing independence of NZ Probus clubs. Member Graeme McIntosh says that since the middle of last year around 250 NZ Probus clubs, including all seven local clubs, have opted to break away from the dominance of Probus South Pacific, based in Sydney. “The movement towards independence has been very successful with the formation of Probus NZ Incorporated. Many more clubs are expected to join Probus NZ as this year progresses,” Mr McIntosh says. Outgoing President Bill Anderson is pictured, left, congratulating Pieter Hopkins. Probus is an organisation for Active Retirees. Info: phone 424 7115 or visit www.probushibiscuscoast.org.nz


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The combination of Pilates and physiotherapy is a winner for anyone needing rehabilitation from injury, postural or degenerative problems and its effectiveness has seen Peak Pilates & Physiotherapy outgrow its physio rooms in Red Beach.Pilates instructor Brad Barron and his wife Karen, a registered physiotherapist, opened the Red Beach clinic in 2011 and say that establishing a strong local network has taken the business to the next level.“The multi-disciplinary approach, working with local GPs, sports physicians and surgeons, ensures clients have the best follow up care options,” Karen says.While maintaining their busy practice in Red Beach, this month Karen and Brad also opened an additional clinic in Millwater Central, which is managed by physiotherapist Sarah Madill. Sarah has been working with Brad and Karen since she qualified as a physiotherapist in 2012. One of the things that sets the Red Beach and Millwater clinics apart is that all their physios are qualified Pilates instructors who teach classes and private sessions. In 2014 Sarah completed her level 3 training with Stability Plus Pilates.“Pilates provides important strength training for rehabilitation and that,

From left, Sarah Madill, Brad Barron and Karen Donaldson Barron

combined with the therapeutic benefits of conventional physiotherapy, is why people seek us out,” Sarah says.The clinic in Millwater, which opened on March 9, has three physiotherapists and four part-time Pilates instructors. It includes specialist equipment developed by Joseph Pilates called The Reformer; this is designed to ensure the Pilates exercises are done correctly.Brad and Karen say that with clients coming to them from throughout the Hibiscus Coast, establishing a new clinic made sense. “We will be right next to Silverdale Medical, which is also expanding its practice by opening in Millwater Central,” Brad says. “There are going to be great health services at hand for Millwater residents.”


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Marilyn Ward with her baritone ukulele.

A number of public head shavings to be held around the area give locals the opportunity to lose their hair (or beards) in return for donations that go to various cancer organisations.Public shavings kick off on March 21 in Silverdale. Marilyn Ward, aged 64, recently made the brave decision to shave off all her hair to raise funds for Cancer charity Canteen, and she has issued a challenge, hoping that others in the community will join her.She says it was during her own battle with cancer, in 2006, that she saw first hand the effect of the disease, particularly on teenagers.“We were all there to have chemo or other treatment, and I really felt for those young people,” she says. “They were right at the point where they know their lives are in front of them, and they are aware of the impact of cancer on that. I really wanted to help.”Marilyn says it took her a long time to get up the courage to shave her head, but she’s had a lot of support and has already raised almost $100.As a member of the Eleluku ukulele band, she decided to turn the shave into a public event – the Head and Beard Shaving Day, which takes place on March 21 on the Silverdale Village Green. “The Silverdale markets are on, and there will be good crowds around,” she says. While the Eleluku Band plays, hairdresser Linda Huffman of Calibre in Orewa, will be there to shave anyone’s hair or beard in return for donations to Canteen, from 9.30am–11.30am.“If I can do it, so can you,” Marilyn says.Marilyn says once her hair has been removed, she will get up and sing with the band.Anyone can attend the event to be shaved for Canteen, in return for a donation, or phone Marilyn 021 701 578 to let her know in advance.

Shaving for a cureSonia Sherlock describes her daughter Tania, who is in recovery from double hit lymphoma, as “one of the lucky ones”. At the age of 21, Tania’s sudden illness came out of the blue and stunned the Whangaparaoa family. Sonia sold Curl Café in The Leisure Centre to care for her daughter as she underwent treatments that included chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Sonia says shaving her head, along with Leisure Centre team member Tracey McGuire, is a way of giving back to the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation which provided support, including locating a bone marrow donor. To donate to Sonia and Tracey, look for Hibiscus Hedgehogs at www.shaveforacure.co.nz or take the donation into The Leisure Centre. The shave is on March 27 at The Leisure Centre in Stanmore Bay at midday and all are welcome.Farmers is also holding a Shave for a Cure event at its store in The Plaza on March 26 at 12noon. Rodney Wayne is providing stylists. Register to take part online at www.shaveforacure.co.nz under Farmers Public Shaves.

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Super good for youHave you heard of the saying “My body is my temple”? I keep wondering, with all the things I put in my poor body, especially those lattes (trim as they may be), that I’m really not treating my body much like any temple at all. In today’s world of running from one thing to another, being responsible for so much to so many, it is actually more important than ever that we start treating our bodies with a bit more care.It was as I pondered this that I came upon the latest trends in healthy living; the so-called “superfoods”. We all know that you can’t go wrong with the 3Bs; broccoli, blueberries and Brussel sprouts. These multi-tasking foods have a bundle of disease-fighting nutrients.But there are some new kids on the block. The latest “superfood” to leap to the world stage is Chia seeds. Chia is the highest plant-based source of Omega-3s, which help protect against inflammation and are important for a healthy heart. They also include bowel-regulating fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. When you add a tablespoon of Chia to a cup of juice or other liquid, the chia seeds form a gel-like substance, which makes a great addition to smoothies.Maca powder is another new “superfood”. It’s packed with vitamins B, C, E, calcium, zinc and iron to name but a few. Maca is thought to provide you with energy and for women it also provides hormonal balance, improving mood and other imbalance symptoms. This too may be added to a smoothie.Kale is the subject of much hype as the number one “superfood” and certainly does pack a punch in the vitamin and mineral department. It is also packed with loads of phytonutrients and anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are thought to help with several diseases and disorders such as heart disease, asthma and diabetes, although there are no conclusive studies that prove this direct relationship. Kale in your diet can be substituted with collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens and spinach. There are also several nutritional supplements available in powder forms containing kale and other related green “superfoods” that can be added to your smoothie.Whilst these foods are important, always remember to make sure that you have a balanced diet and lots of regular physical activity to keep yourself healthy.Looks like I’ll be skipping the skinny latte for breakfast and starting the day with a delicious Chia smoothie instead.

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Mighty good muffinsA classic and delicious flavour combination – a few drops of almond essence intensifies the flavour. This recipe from More Marvellous Muffins (Hyndman Publishing) also makes a lovely dessert. This is the final Alison Holst Cuisine column that will run in Hibiscus Matters (see Opinion, p4)

Apricot, Almond & Coconut Muff ins75g dried apricots (½ cup finely chopped)½ cup orange juice½ cup fine desiccated coconut¼ cup blanched almonds75g butter3–4 drips almond essence (optional)¾ cup milk1 large egg¾ cup sugar1¾ cups self-raising flourabout 2 Tbsp apricot jam (optional)Chop the dried apricots finely and heat in the orange juice in a microwave bowl or medium sized pot until the juice boils. Add the coconut and the finely chopped almonds, and heat again for a minute or two, until all the liquid is absorbed, then remove from the heat.Stir in the butter, cut in cubes. Add the almond essence if you are using it. When the butter has melted, add the milk, egg and sugar and beat with a fork until the egg is mixed in evenly.Sprinkle the flour on top of the mixture, then fold it in until no lumps remain, stirring no more than necessary. Spoon into 12 buttered or sprayed medium sized muffin pans.Bake at 210°C for 10–15 minutes, until the tops are golden and the centres spring back when lightly pressed. Leave to stand for 3–4 minutes before gently removing from the pans. Brush tops of muffins with heated apricot jam (thinned with a little orange juice if necessary) to glaze, if you like. Serve warm.

Hibiscus Matters has one copy of Simon and Alison Holst’s More Marvellous Muffins 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, More Marvellous Muffins, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Entries close April 3.

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Ten-year-old Liam Squire of Wainui says he was “not too nervous” when he sang solo in the Auckland Town Hall with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra last week.

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It was not the first time that the Orewa Primary School student has sung to a live audience – although his performance in the Philharmonia’s Water and Light concert, on March 4, was his biggest to date.Although he only had around six weeks to prepare to sing the new work called In Paradisum at Water and Light, which was part of the Auckland Arts Festival, Liam took it in his stride.His parents, and the other musicians, were proud not only of his singing on the night, but of the way he handled the whole process.“It was a high pressure, professional environment, singing with a full orchestra and he even had his name on the dressing room door,” his mother Michelle says.“Yes – but there was no star on the door!” says Liam.Liam’s father David, who is a music teacher and conductor of the NZ Youth Choir, was the first to spot his son’s talent as a boy soprano.Last year David put a short video on Facebook of Liam singing every note up to the top of the piano, after which Liam says things happened quite fast.The video got him noticed by the makers of the NZ film Orphans &

Kingdoms and last year he recorded a song for the soundtrack. Last December he sang Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu duet with soprano Rebecca Nelson and the Royal NZ Navy Band as well as performing at Christmas on the Beach in Orewa.Liam also plays the piano and violin, but says that although music will always be part of his life, he is headed for a career as an inventor.“I love creating, designing and recycling things,” he says.

Liam Squire is presented with flowers after his performance in the world premier of In Paradisum at the Auckland Town Hall.

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A roundup of sports Activities in the districtTennisSilverdale Tennis Club, Main Highway, Silverdale (next to Rugby Club), play dates: senior mixed club day on Sundays at 10.30am and 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.Trolley DerbyThe Whangaparaoa Rotary Soap Box Derby takes place down Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay on March 28. The national finals will be held the following day on the same course. There will be family entertainment and food stalls alongside the course. Funds raised go to community organisations that support children with special needs. More sponsorship and teams are still needed. Info: contact Terry Clarkson, phone 09 426 5426 or 021 918 980.

Women’s Outdoor PursuitsDo you enjoy the bush and would like to improve or refresh your skills in the outdoors, then join our WOP’s Introductory Course running on two Saturdays May 16 and 23. Wop’s is open to women of all ages throughout the Auckland area. Experienced trampers or beginners are welcome. Upon completion of the course, tramping trips are available to members on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. To enrol or for more information visit www.wops.co.nz

Water skills lackingAs summer comes to an end, it is cogent to reflect on what is happening out on the water over the period. The glaringly obvious fact is that drownings have been a major headline grabber in the news. In spite of bureaucrats making new rules to lay on us, as well as the efforts of so many people and organisations, death by drowning seems to be on the rise.Why? Well, I’m willing to put money on it that many boat users and water activity participants lack the skills necessary for the activity they undertake. It can be argued that more people are out on the water than previously, which is great but is our society keeping pace with this growth by increasing its water safety programmes?For instance, take school swimming tuition – it would appear that a goodly number of schools nationwide cannot afford to keep their swimming pools open and used to teach children to swim. This applies in relatively high decile schools, where parents are usually more able to contribute to the yearly running costs. So we have children who have little or no ability to swim, whose water safety skills are minimal, and carry this lack into adulthood.So what’s the answer? In my last column, I argued that the taxpayers of New Zealand shouldn’t subsidise the dreams of a few elite yachties – far better for these millions of dollars to be spent at home ensuring that schools are fully funded to run swimming tuition classes, putting the children first and ensuring that they have a better chance of living a long and happy life.On a happier note, it is great to see people out on the water behaving prudently, wearing lifejackets and driving their boats in a responsible way. As a regular user of the Weiti River it’s encouraging to see other users obeying the navigational rules and keeping their speed down to five knots until past the bar – and keeping their speed down to five knots when within 50 metres of another vessel. Unfortunately there are a few powerboat owners who do not seem to be able to keep their revs down until out in the open sea, which just makes things less safe for other users. And for what? So that they can get to their favourite fishing spot a minute or so earlier?This is my last column for the season, so thanks to all of you who have responded in one way or another – it’s most encouraging to know that so many of you are reading it, agreeing sometimes and disagreeing at others.Meantime happy and safe boating to you all.The boating column will return in Spring.

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Reports have been released this month that relate to the quality of the air and water, which indicate that Auckland residents have much to be grateful for, but no cause for complacency.The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, found that air quality in NZ is generally good “as we would expect in a windswept maritime country with a small population and little heavy industry”.But the Commissioner added that despite this, there is evidence of harm to health from air pollution. She recommended a review of the air quality rules, particularly as they relate to the country’s major air pollutant – particles called particulate matter.Auckland Council was quick to weigh in with its approval of this suggestion, as it may influence its proposed Air Quality Bylaw.In addition, Council recently decided to consider extending its already comprehensive Smokefree Bylaw, which includes playgrounds and transport centres, to encompass outdoor dining areas, town

squares and beaches. The review of the Smokefree Policy will begin in the second half of this year and public feedback will be sought. The policy is non-regulatory, and uses signs to encourage people to refrain from smoking. (see cartoon, p4).Water safety checkedAuckland Council’s Safeswim programme has been testing samples from local beaches over summer to check water quality. Recent results show that water on the beaches tested, from Hatfields Beach to Army Bay, is safe to swim in.However, problems that the programme recently identified with water quality on various North Shore beaches indicates that there is no cause for smugness. Not too long ago those waters were pristine – but water quality has seriously declined with the increase in population and pollutants. With the building boom on the Coast, the population here will swell and many locals already take Safeswim’s advice and don’t swim for 48 hours after heavy rain, which flushes contaminants into the water.

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Whangaparaoa School Gala helps dollars go furtherLast year was the first time that the school replaced most of the big commercial rides, such as the swinging pirate ship or water walkers, with low cost, low tech and affordable games run by volunteers, including children. The idea was for kids to be able to have lots of fun, while their money went further; whatever was spent went directly to the school, which had one of its most successful galas last year, raising more than $40,000.The gala is the school’s main fundraiser, with funds

used for classroom resources.Organising team member Amelia Phillips says that around 250 parent volunteers are helping put on this month’s gala on Saturday, March 21, and that the support of local businesses is also appreciated.She says highlights include the giant water slide and bungy waterslide, the White Elephant jumble sale, toy and book stalls and Monster Raffle.A wide range of food will be available including the

ever-popular cake stall, which this year is part of the café, sausage sizzle, Rib ‘n’ Roast, mussel fritters and toffee apples.Performers include Peaches and Pickles, All Star Infinity Cheerleaders, Pacific Cheerleaders, Whangaparaoa Kindergarten and Whangaparaoa School Choir.The Gala will be held rain or shine, in the school grounds, Ladies Mile, on March 21 from 10am to 2pm.

Taekwondo exponents of all ages will once again pack the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre for a full day of competition on March 21. The Rodney Open is held annually, and organiser Avin Reddy of Active Taekwondo Academy says around 15 teams – a total of 230 athletes – are expected to take part. Pictured are Tanisha Reddy, aged nine, in the blue chest protector, competing in a recent Under 11 tournament in Manurewa. Tanisha, from Stanmore Bay Primary, and Phoenix Allen, 10, from Gulf Harbour Primary, both won gold medals at that tournament.

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HYPNOSIS for stress, phobias, easy Stop Smoking. Bill Parker NZAPH, 424 7610.AUTUMN SPECIAL: HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $30 each or 2 people for $50. I will come to you. Phone 424 0676.

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ADEPT COMPUTER SERvICES, Est 1993. PC repairs at good rates. Ph 421 1039 or 021 114 5517 www.adept.net.nzCv PREPARATION AND jOB INTERvIEW TIPS by experienced recruiter (+30yrs). Ph Anne 09 478 4704 or [email protected]

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CASH PAID Tools & Machinery, Shed & Garage Clearouts. Call/txt 021 161 5139.PIANO ACCORDION 60/72 base in good cond. Ph Dave 424 5970.TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

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GUITAR LESSONS Acoustic & Electric, with Phil Wilson. All ages, all styles. Phone 426 0250 or 027 232 0260.

SENIORNET FOR SENIORS Computer courses & workshops available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm www.seniornet-hbc.org.nz

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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.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.HEAT PUMP CLEANING SPECIALISTS We clean all types of heat pumps, can change hrv, dvs filters. Call Neil 0800 225 327, www.heatpumpclean.co.nzPLASTERING, 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.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.nzPEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253.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.

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COMBINED RODNEY SENIORS Te Aroha trip. Includes: Return coach fare, morning tea at Maramarua, lunch at Te Aroha RSA. Ph 426 5765 before April 1, leave message or Stan, Orewa Community Hall Tues or Thurs 12.30–12.45pm. Subject to numbers. LADIES CRAFT GROUP @ Orewa Community Church, Tues, 10am. Come & learn a new craft & meet new friends. MEDITATION IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION Mondays during March, 7.30pm, St Francis by the Sea church, Motutapu Ave, Manly. Each session takes about one hour and will include a period of meditation. All welcome. Vincent Maire 424 2293.SILvERDALE - OREWA TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE Meeting. April 1, 7.20pm-9.30pm, Orewa Baptist Church, 2 Loop Rd, Orewa. Free event, free supper, no obligation.SILvERDALE SMALL HALL FOR HIRE With kitchen. Suitable for quiet groups. Jan Pratt ph 09 4264521SPIRITUAL CENTRE meets fortnightly in Orewa. ”Medium” on Platform for spirit commumication, Healing,and a chance to meet like-minded people. All welcome. Ph Lynda 424 1998 for details.


LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm. Vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts • 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, plants • 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. Auckland Night Markets, Warehouse carpark, Silverdale, Thursdays 5.30pm–11pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, 10am-3pm, second Saturday of the month.

14–28 Chess, the Musical, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa. For tickets, phone 426 7282 or iticket.co.nz

20 Blonde Moments Band, Silverdale & Districts RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, Auckland, 7pm–11pm. Info and tickets: www.eventfinder.co.nz

21 Whangaparaoa School Gala, Ladies Mile, Manly, 10am–2pm, Ladies Mile, Manly. Family fun including White Elephant jumble sale, toy shop, book stall, with lots of food and games and entertainment. Gala will be held rain or shine. Fundraiser for the school. Info: ph Amelia Phillips, 021 231 9056. (see story p22)

21 Head and Beard Shaving Day, Silverdale Village Green (by the toilets), Silverdale Street, 9.30am–11.30am. How many heads and beards can we shave to raise money for Canteen? All welcome. Entertainment by the Eleluku ukulele band. Info: contact Marilyn, 021 701 578. (see story p16)

21 Author Kay Urlich speaks about Business and Energy Fields, 1.30pm at Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place, Waiwera. Koha welcome. Info: phone 426 5265.

22 Cricket on the beach, run by Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club. Orewa Beach (in front of the surf club carpark), starting at 2pm.Teams of four adults and four children invited to play. All are welcome, entry is free and all equipment is provided. Register on the day or at www.hibiscuscricket.co.nz, or contact Dafydd, [email protected] for more information.

25 Free workshop for anyone living with Arthritis, Hibiscus Coast Community House, 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, cnr Centreway Rd, Orewa, 1pm–3pm. Pain management, awareness, confidence and motivation. Registration essential. Info, and to register: phone 0800 663 463 or email [email protected] No cost to attend.

25–28 Whangaparaoa Lion’s Club annual Book Sale, Whangaparaoa Plaza. Large range of books at bargain prices. All money raised goes back into the community. To donate books contact Alister McKinnon, 424 8039.

26 Farmers Shave for a Cure, Farmers Whangaparaoa branch, The Plaza, Whangaparaoa, from 12 noon. Have your head shaved by hairdressers from Rodney Wayne to raise funds for the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation. Times FM Street crew on hand. All welcome. (see story p16)

27 Shave for a Cure, Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay, 12noon. See Sonia Sherlock and Tracey McGuire have their head shaved for the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation, all welcome (see story p1 & p16)

28 We Love Singing voicelab/workshop run by Brigid Sinclair, Sea Scout Hall, Orewa (north end of the beach), 10am–2pm.All welcome. Rhythm games, harmony singing, group work and fun. Food provided. Info: email [email protected]

28 Market Day at the Peninsula Club Retirement Village, 441 Whangaparaoa Road, 10am–1pm. Range of stalls offering great bargains - everyone welcome.

28 Silverdale Kindergarten Gala/bikeathon, 10am-1pm, 2 Longmore Lane, off Millwater Parkway. Food, Games, Entertainment, Silent Auction, Bouncy Castle and much more.

28 & 29 Whangaparaoa Rotary Soap Box Derby, Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay. Two days of soap box racing, Hibiscus Coast competition on Saturday and national final on Sunday. Entertainment alongside. Fundraiser for people with special needs. All welcome. Info: Terry Clarkson, ph 426 5426 or 021 918 980.

29 Picnic in the Park, Brandon Reserve, Manly, 12noon–2pm. Barbecue and opportunity to meet your neighbours, on National Neighbours Weekend. Organised by Brandon Reserve Neighbourhood Support.

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Members of the Silverdale volunteer fire brigade claimed the National Waterway Challenge title this month, after a hard fought event held in Greymouth on March 7 and 8.It has been a long sought after prize for the team, who finished second for a number of years.The United Fire Brigades Association runs the Waterway Challenge, which provides an opportunity for fire fighters to put hose-running and pump-operating skills to the test in a competitive environment. The season includes four regional events and one national event held every two years.Team member Lewis Trickett describes this year’s final as “a topsy turvy event” with terrible weather conditions.There were highs and lows for all the top teams, and Silverdale began

day two in fourth place behind Greymouth, Rangiora and Carterton.In the end it all came down to the last run of the final day. Carterton led going into the day, however Greymouth managed to jump ahead slightly. It finished in a draw between Greymouth and Silverdale, with 64 points each, which meant that a win came down to a calculation of the lowest time over all nine events. The Silverdale team managed to pip Greymouth by just 11 seconds, only 1.22 seconds in each run. This is the first time that the event has ever been a draw on points and this method has had to be applied.The team is ecstatic with the win. “It has been seven long years that this team has run together and we’ve been the ‘bridesmaid’, but to finally pull off the win is an incredible feeling,” team

Silverdale fire volunteers Lewis Trickett and Adrian Rice shoot targets in the national Waterway Challenge.

National Waterway win goes to Silverdale fire volunteers

Captain Adrian Rice says.Part of the winning package means the team is fully funded to attend

the Australasian Firefighter Waterway champs in Echucha, Melbourne later this year.

Although 24 Police pulled into the car park of Whangaparaoa Tennis Club last week it was no cause for alarm.

Police tennis tournament organiser Richard Kapa, left, ready to play reigning champion Jeff Sowter.

Police turn up to court in ManlyThe officers – a mix of serving and retired sworn and non-sworn Police from all around NZ – were there to take part in the two-day National Police Tennis Tournament at the Club in Edith Hopper Park, Manly.Social and open grades are played and tournament organiser, Acting Inspector Maori Responsiveness for Waitemata District, Richard Kapa,

says competition is fierce.A number of sports tournaments are offered to Police throughout the year, including rugby, waka ama, golf and surfing. Richard says the tournaments encourage health and fitness as well as reducing officers’ stress.The defending champion was Jeff Sowter, who is now the Club Captain at West Harbour Tennis Club; Richard

Kapa was last year’s runner up.Jeff retired from the Otahuhu Police recently, after serving for almost 30 years. He has won the title for five consecutive years.The NZ Police tennis tournament was held on March 12 and 13 and Club Captain Simon Yock says it was a pleasure to again cater for the event, which was also held at the club last year.

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