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Health & fitnessSticking with New Year resolutions

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Farm talkField Day feature and rural news

Mahurangi College NewsletterWelcome back

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Puhoi 150th celebrationspick-up speed with landing re-enactment

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The future of a tidal power station, at the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour, is looking uncertain with Crest Energy stepping away from predictions construction will start this year.

Kaipara tidal power project pausedThe company’s chief executive Anthony Hopkins said in May 2010 the earliest date for construction on the $600 million project would be two years away.In 2011, a Government grant of $1.85 million was withdrawn when

deadlines around the tidal power project were missed.Mr Hopkins is now refusing to give a date, saying three factors need to be resolved for the project to progress.These include the future of the Tiwai

Point aluminium smelter which may increase electricity capacity to the New Zealand market by 10 percent or more if it closes; the long-term implications of the Government’s

The windy weather that kept people off the water and away

from beaches is being given some of the credit for the

huge turnout at last month’s Warkworth A&P Show.

Philosophically, show secretary Marjorie Blythen

says it is an ill wind that blows nobody good.

“I know the golf club had a busy weekend as well, so it may have been that people

were looking for alternative entertainment while the wind blew,” she says. “Gate takings

were the second highest on record and feedback from the

trade sections indicates they had a good show as well.”

Wind blows thousands through A&P gate

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Kaipara tidal project from page 1privatisation programme; and the impact of new energy supplies such as fracking on world markets.Mr Hopkins says fracking has completely changed the US energy market in the last two years.“The uncertainty of the world oil market could have an impact on NZ oil markets, which will have an effect on NZ electricity markets.”The indecision comes as Northland iwi Te Uri O Hau step up the rhetoric. The tribe placed a rahui on the mouth of the Kaipara in March last year and trustee Mikaera Miru says the moment any activity is noticed “trouble” can be expected, with a protest flotilla deployed as obstruction.“There’ll be trouble as a rahui has been placed and the Government is legally obliged to uphold it.”University of Auckland Law Faculty senior lecturer Khylee Quince says the Government is only legally obliged to uphold a rahui if it is imposed by the Ministry of Primary Industries.“This rahui is more a political stance – asserting mana whenua rights. It has no formal legal standing.”Te Uri o Hau fought the original application to the Northland Regional Council and then through the Environment Court, before Crest Energy was granted resource consent in March 2011.

Their concerns relate to the fact the harbour mouth is a breeding ground for snapper, home to the endangered Maui dolphin and a “spiritual graveyard.” Mr Miru says the company doesn’t have the technology to do a complete appraisal of the ecological impact.“Iwi have been shafted by the clowns from the crown. With the new concept of renewable energy, it seems looking after the environment has gone out the window. “We have a government that’s been making it easier for businesses to trash the environment. Now we’re moving on to another level – the mouth, the doorway to the health of the harbour.”Mr Miru says Te Uri o Hau has been in talks with Northpower to prevent Crest Energy from connecting to transmission lines which may connect to a Pouto Peninusla wind farm. He says the fact that Te Uri O Hau support a windfarm is proof that iwi aren’t opposed to renewable energy per se.“The decision to approve the tidal power station had created a battleground for iwi and communities around the Kaipara.”Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty says her party supports tidal power and other forms of renewable energy but doesn’t support the Kaipara project because of insufficient information to protect the diversity of the harbour.

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A Rotary District Governor, Lindsay Ford, has made a strong appeal to the Mahurangi community to look for opportunities to integrate AIM (Adults in Motion) into mainstream community and business life.

At the Paul Harris Fellowship presentation are, from left, Sally O’Mara, Lucy Conroy, Lindsay Ford and Jane Blackbourn.

Rotary applauds AIMS disability groupMr Ford was speaking at the presentation of three Paul Harris Fellowships to AIMS long-serving volunteers Sally O’Mara and Jane Blackbourn, and programme manager Lucy Conroy, in Warkworth, on January 30.He said the Fellowship was the highest honour Rotary could bestow and recognised the outstanding work the women had done in setting up and running AIMS.Mr Ford, who divides his time between homes in Queensland and Norfolk Island, is the District Governor for Rotary District 9910, which includes Auckland and Northland.He first visited the AIMS facility, situated down a right-of-way in Glenmore Drive, Warkworth, last October during a familiarisation tour.

“I was really impressed by what I saw, but I was also struck by the impression of ‘out of sight, out of mind’,” he said.As a result, Mr Ford spoke to the Warkworth and Epsom Rotary Clubs to see if they would be interested in becoming involved in improving the conditions and opportunities for the people of AIMS, in partnership with businesses and the community.“It’s not up to me to say how this will work but it could mean gardening and cooking opportunities, where they could learn to grow and prepare food. Perhaps more could be done to help find local work opportunities – the people who AIMS caters for have a natural dedication to a job and are wonderful at customer service.”AIMS was set-up nearly six years ago to meet the needs of young adults,

particularly school leavers, with a physical or intellectual disability. The group focuses on teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and numeracy and literacy.Volunteer Jane Blackbourn says the aim is to help the young people to be as independent as possible.It is the only facility of its kind between Auckland and Whangarei, and relies on a mix of paid staff and volunteers to run the three-days-a-week programme. The group currently has 11 participants, including some from the Hibiscus Coast.Funding is received from various sources including the government, charitable trusts and local service groups.Info: Alan Smith on 422 3671 or [email protected]

Work on a public art project in Warkworth, which involves decorating the plain white town clock with mosaic tiles, is well underway.Kaipara Flats artist Joy Bell, who received $26,760 from the Auckland Regional Services Trust (ARST) Fund for the project, says a finishing date is difficult to pin down because installing the tiles on the tower is weather-dependent.However, if things go to plan, the work could be unveiled towards the end of May.The six-month long project is being done in two parts – four months in Joy’s shed and two months on site.Joy says some special firings by Middle Earth Tiles have produced excellent teal and blue colours for the tui.“They are looking really beautiful,” she says. “About 90 percent of the tiles in the work are from Middle Earth – its great to be sourcing the material locally.”Text on the tower will be in both Maori and English, and the work will include 105 engravings, which represent aspects of the immediate area. Joy says there has been huge interest in the progress of the work.“This is going to be the best job I’ve ever done.”The clock tower, beside the Auckland Council offices and iSITE, was designed by architect Neville Price and built by Warkworth Jaycees 45 years ago.

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Guides with biteGuide Biscuits go on sale on March 1. GirlGuiding relies on Guide Biscuit sales for more than half its annual revenue, so if you want to help young women achieve their potential and contribute to their communities, look out for local sellers, or pop into a Postie store (at Wellsford or Silverdale) or the Mad Butcher (at Silverdale).


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Plume parkingRegarding the complaints about the Plume Café parking area being chained up (MM Feb 1), the owners of Plume possibly feel that the security of their premises is enhanced by limiting access after hours i.e. when they are not present.A major concern may also be that they wish to reduce the risk of damage to the sealed area by the activities of crazed youth tearing up the seal by spinning the wheels of their lowered cars after hours. This risk is omnipresent, as evidenced by the patches of damaged tar seal on public roads wherever these hoons are active.

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Correction – Tracey MartinIn an article on NZ First MP Tracey Martin’s decision not to re-contest a seat on the Rodney Local Board (MM Feb 1), she was described as the deputy leader of the party. In fact, she is number two on the list, not deputy leader. We apologise for the error.

Below the beltArtists wishing to submit work for the Omaha to Matakana walk and cycleway may have gained the wrong impression about the type of art that is required from a story published by Mahurangi Matters last month. It began with a magnificent typo, which described it as “the pubic art project”! We’re predicting a lot more traffic on that pathway once the new artwork is installed.

Slow laneWhen the prickly subject of rural road sealing was raised at this month’s meeting of the Warkworth Liaison Group, the audience was reminded of the Mayor’s election promise to seal all roads in Auckland in his first term of office. A member of the audience remarked that according to his calculations, at Council’s present rate of sealing, it will take another 750 years to complete this task. Mayor Brown must be planning a very, very long tenure.

Concert heroAt least two visitors to Ascension’s winery tour concert this month got to see a bit more of the countryside than they expected. After the concert, they hopped on the complimentary shuttle bus, not realising it was heading to Omaha, instead of Warkworth. Three cheers to promoter Campbell Smith who rescued the pair 30 minutes later and took them home himself.

Council information directKaipara District Council has introduced a new email service to disburse information. To access the service, register online at www.kaipara.govt.nz. Subscribers can tailor the information to their needs and interests such as Civil Defence and emergency warnings, events, newsletters and updates from Kaipara’s Commissioners, Long Term Plan, Annual Plans, reports and press releases. Corporate Services manager Barbara Ware says the system will be particularly useful for the 34 per cent of Kaipara’s ratepayers who are non-resident.

Fundraising for a visual arts centre in Mangawhai got a shot in the arm from a recent exhibition and auction, which grossed $17,000.

Artists Gudi Grotzky and Malcolm Roberts at the recent exhibition and auction held in the foyer of the Mangawhai Museum.

Artists move historic building

Mangawhai Artists is raising money to relocate the historic Anglican Church from its present site in Molesworth Drive to Mangawhai Park.Group president Jan Grover says the plan is to turn the church into a meeting room and exhibition space, with provision for workshops and classes. If the group can secure sufficient land – it is asking for about half a hectare – its plans include stand-alone studios and sculpture walks.Mangawhai Park is situated between the Heads and the Village, and is owned by Kaipara District Council. There are two tenures on the land – recreational reserve, where the golf club and bowls club are located, and ‘fee simple’ where the new ambulance station will be sited.Jan says the development of the park is an exciting project, but there is still a lot

of negotiation to be done before people know for sure “what’s going where”.Mangawhai Artists started about five years ago with 15 to 20 members. Membership now stands at around 90 and activities include two annual art trails and exhibitions.The 128-year-old church building was a schoolhouse before being converted in 1957. Jan says the cost of relocating it, along with associated consents and service connection costs, was still being assessed.“The money raised from the auction gives us a base to begin applying to major funding organisations. We really appreciate the support the community is putting behind this project.”The group would like to see work on the development start well before the end of this year.

Competition winnerCongratulations to Lesley Ingham who won a double pass to the Nathan Haines concert, at Leigh Sawmill, after entering on Facebook.


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Kaipara District Council Commissioners will present details to a public meeting in Mangawhai on Monday, February 18, on what they have done to stabilise the financial situation, cap debt and monitor contracts.

Kaipara commission updates Mangawhai communities

Commission Chair John Robertson says the meeting will be an opportunity to explain the commission’s findings on historic errors, what they are doing to correct these and what impacts this will have on residents of Kaipara.“Over the past five months, we have met with many individuals and community groups, and have communicated to residents and ratepayers through the press and the internet,” Mr Robertson says. “We are now keen to engage through public meetings.“We’ve tackled some of the most pressing issues and have formed a view on the most sensible next steps. Now it’s time for Kaipara people to hear from us directly in public meetings.”Mr Robertson says that while much of the last five months has been focused on the mistakes of the past, the commissioners have also been working with council management to identify the best route forward. He says these plans balance the need for careful financial management and efficiency gains with the need for improved community services and infrastructure.“We understand the loss in confidence in the community over the last few years. Rebuilding has begun, based

on sound financial and governance practices.”The commissioners were appointed in September 2012 after Council members stepped down following a government-appointed Review Team report to the Minister.The Mangawhai meeting will be held at the Mangawhai Club, starting at 9.30am. There will also be meetings at Maungaturoto Country Club on February 18, at 1pm, and the Dargaville Council Chambers on February 19, at 4pm.

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It started in a cupboard in the 1940s, moved to a room in a basement, then spent 50 years in a tiny building on SH1. Now Wellsford War Memorial Library is getting a purpose-built structure to meet today’s needs.The project has been on the go since the early 2000s and a construction milestone was reached on January 30 with the official ‘roof shout’. Council and construction representatives celebrated the occasion with morning tea.Auckland company Stryde Projects has led the build, employing local carpenters to work on framing and cladding. Materials have been purchased at Carters Warkworth, equipment has been hired from Wellsford Hire and the aluminium joinery supplied by Whangarei company Altherm Northland.The “thunder grey” Colorsteel roof is the latest addition to the $3 million structure. It includes five cavernous air vents and 115 solar panels. The vents will control temperatures naturally while the solar panels will power the building’s lighting, saving $300,000 over 25 years.Rodney service delivery manager Vicki Clarke says the library will include eight new computers, a children’s area, young adult area and a public room for community meetings. An outdoor courtyard is being created with benches by Snells Beach group Springboard. Local artists from Te Hana have been working with the project team to integrate design elements into the building that reflect Wellsford’s historic connection with the Kaipara Harbour. These include pre-cast panels on the building’s exterior and designs depicted in the carpet tiles.Ms Clarke describes the interior as an “airy space with plenty of windows.” The current library – in a small brick and tile house beside public toilets on SH1 – is five times smaller than its successor and “not fit for purpose.” She says extra books will need to be purchased. Collection selectors from the Rodney area have been working with community library manager Jocelyn Koks to establish a book list. They will base their decisions on customer feedback from a survey carried out last year, their own knowledge of local library users as well as general collections usage statistics. The number of magazine subscriptions and multimedia collections will also be increased.“It’ll be a place for the community to come to relax, read, meet up with others or just hang around,” Ms Clarke says.The new library sits in Memorial Park, on Port

Current library staff, from left, Glennis Flintoff, Natasha Hallam, Lesley McLean, Vicki Clarke and library manager Jocelyn Koks.

Countdown begins for Wellsford library opening

Stryde Projects project manager Paul Archer, project architect Roy Blok, Auckland Council libraries manager Allison Dobbie, and Rodney Local Board member Steven Garner.

Albert Road, and is expected to open in June. The project will provide expanded car parking for both the library and the museum, together with a new plaza, which forms an entry court to both buildings.Senior library assistant Lesley McLean says the library started in a cupboard in Wellsford Hall around 1946 before moving to a room in the basement of Culpan’s Building. From 1954 it occupied one third

of a brick-and-tile house next to the public toilets on SH1. It shared the space with the old town council and was run by volunteers. Rodney District Council took control in 1996 and an employee was paid for the first time.Ms Koks says truck drivers often leave their motors idling when they use the public toilets, leaving road dust to blow into the library and damage books.

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Summer in the park By Sue CrayshawThe recent prolonged hot weather has brought many visitors to Tawharanui and the campground has been full. Elsewhere in the park, the Hereford calves are now steady on their feet and getting larger and venturing further from their mums. The pukeko babies are growing into their oversized feet. A family of pateke have taken a liking to a drain in a paddock beside the road to Anchor Bay in a space they are sharing with paradise ducks and the pukeko. The lambs are past the cute and chubby stage and have been docked. On a hot day, a bush walk through a track shaded by huge puriri and taraire is a pleasant alternative to enjoying the sun. If you stop off at the bridge and sit on the big puriri log, you may hear or see saddlebacks, robins and bellbirds in the trees around you and hear screeching kaka overhead. Eels and koura can be spotted in the stream just before you head up the shaded track to the paddocks and then down the hill to the beach. New areas of retired pasture have been sprayed out in readiness for winter planting at the west end of the park. The kikuyu-covered planting sites take two sprays to prepare them for planting; otherwise this rampant grass grows over and smothers the new young plants. Kikuyu was planted at Tawharanui as a pasture grass because of its toughness and drought tolerance.The nursery has potted up over 8000 trees for winter planting. Extra helpers came from the campground for the Tuesday morning nursery sessions. At one nursery session, 60 willing campers turned up to help. A new bird hide has been completed by the lagoon. The hide provides a place to sit and observe the birds in the lagoon without disturbing them. Sixteen bird species come and go from the lagoon; only about five of those are resident. At present there are over 50 paradise ducks in residence using the lagoon as a safe flocking site while they are in moult. They shed their old feathers and cannot fly very far for most of the month. Pateke also moult around February or March.Local Landcare groups at Christian Bay and Baddeleys and Campbells Beaches have been active, with initiatives to remove both pest animals and pest plants. The work of these enthusiastic teams will help the sanctuary birds have safe places to live to outside the fence. Kakariki, kaka and bellbirds are regularly seen and heard at Baddeleys and Campbells Beaches, so they are moving out from their safe haven. Our next Sunday in the Park volunteer day will be Sunday March 3. Meet at the Woolshed at 9.15am. Enjoy a complimentary BBQ at noon. After lunch, Christophe Amiot will give a presentation on fantails.

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Construction of a new ambulance station in Mangawhai Park is expected to be finished by the end of this year.

St John hopes the new station will attract enough volunteers to operate 24/7.

All systems go for Mangawhai ambulanceSt John Northland District acting operations manager Wally Mitchell says he is extremely pleased to see the project underway, given the delays in finding a suitable location.He says St John had hoped to have the facility built by now. However, when the project was first mooted for the park, some objections were raised as to whether or not it was an appropriate location. A questionnaire was circulated which demonstrated strong community support for the park site.The $800,000 facility will include a garage for an ambulance, accommodation and facilities for night staff, office space and a training room.

“It will operate around the clock, providing we have sufficient volunteers,” Mr Mitchell says.“Ideally, we need between 15 and 20 trained officers. I think the lack of our own base is part of the reason we’ve struggled to recruit volunteers in Mangawhai.”The ambulance currently shares space at the fire station.Mr Mitchell says funds from the successful Opportunity Shop in Mangawhai, operated by about 50 “extremely hardworking ladies”, would underwrite the project.“The shop reflects the community’s strong support for the ambulance.”

While the new facility won’t immediately lead to any additional services, the formation of a cadet unit is in the pipeline.Mr Mitchell says St John is progressively building or upgrading its facilities throughout Northland.“The workload and response times required of a modern service means we have to provide appropriate bases. Having people respond from home just doesn’t work anymore.”Mr Mitchell says anyone interested in learning more about the service and what volunteers do, should visit www.stjohn.org.nz where they can request a recruitment pack.

Rodney Police are conducting a back-to-school speed enforcement campaign to help reduce pedestrian casualties.Police say there’s been numerous complaints of drivers speeding in the vicinity of the region’s schools. On many occasions a tragedy has been narrowly averted after a car has almost hit a child.Sergeant John Roberts, of the Rodney Police Strategic Traffic Unit, says that research shows that children have an undeveloped sense of risk and take a number of years to develop ‘road sense’. Over the last five years, more than over 1200 child pedestrians have been killed or injured during the school terms.“Driving at 50km/h, by the time you react to an unexpected event ahead and apply the brakes it will take you 41 metres to stop – nearly two cricket pitches or nearly half a football field),” Sgt Roberts said.“Some drivers unfortunately become nonchalant about the risks around our kids and over-estimate their ability to stop.“People need to exercise extreme caution around kids as they are unpredictable. If you travel more than 4km/h over the speed limit around schools and school buses during school hours you will be ticketed – no excuses.”

Rodney police target drivers around schools


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Feedback wantedWelcome to 2013 – a big year. The first big job for you, the ratepayer, is to give your feedback, via submissions, on the draft Auckland Council Annual Plan 2013/14. The plan represents the second year of our 10-year budget to 2022, and includes investments, activities and the financial policy proposed for next year. Each local board also creates a local board agreement that looks at our specific community priorities.The local board agreements are annual agreements between Council’s local boards and the governing body which outline local service levels and funding for local activities. Your household should recently have received a summary of the draft annual plan, which includes your area’s draft local board agreement and outlines any possible changes. If you haven’t received the summary, please call 09 3010101 and ask to have one sent out, or drop in to your local service centre. Submissions are due by February 25.Well, there are only 11 months until Christmas! That is how fast this year is going – and it is also an election year. For you poor folks the madness will descend in a big way probably around August because the local body elections are in October. Knowing that I will not be standing again allows me the freedom to concentrate on solidifying the projects and portfolio areas I have been working on for the past two years.Late last year I was able to show off several local businesses to the Representative of Taiwan and to the Consul-General of Japan. At the last meeting of the board last year I asked to have my name added to the sister-city portfolio, which was accepted. Out of that visit the Taiwanese government has invited me to spend several days in April this year in Taiwan looking at improving relationships and trade between our two nations. It is a specific goal of mine to include Rodney in that. I am also hoping to visit Japan in June or July this year to reignite the relationship between Warkworth and Furudono (this relationship lost its funding in the Auckland Council amalgamation) and to support the sister-school relationship between Mahurangi College and Sendai Secondary School.Before I leave this role I will being seeking to entrench strong relationships between the Springboard Trust, Youthline, Mahurangi College and Mahurangi Technical Institute. Along with work that Brenda Steele and I have been doing on the Kaipara side of Rodney, the goal is to widen the opportunities for our young people by way of further education and employment closer to home. Other areas of attention are the Matakana River and erosion issues, liquor bans and enforcement, bridle paths and horse rights in general; youth forum formation and support, recognition of iconic rural events such as the rodeo and A&P show – to name just a few. Head down, you-know-what up – let’s get into it.

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Clubs and organisations undertaking projects to improve access to the outdoors have one month left to apply for funding through the 2013 round of the Enhanced Access Fund.The NZ Walking Access Commission has made up to $138,000 available in this year’s funding round, with a maximum allocation of $25,000 possible to any one organisation. Chief executive Mark Neeson said the contestable fund helped to create new opportunities for people to access the outdoors.“Ready access to beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains is a wonderful part of New Zealand’s culture and the fund helps groups around the country to continue making meaningful access contributions for future generations,” Mr Neeson said.Funding will be prioritised towards projects designed to obtain certain and enduring access to the outdoors,

such as negotiations to secure access agreements and support for the legal or survey costs of obtaining access.Other eligible projects include those that provide information about access, such as installation of signs, and projects that develop and improve walking opportunities by installing gates, stiles and fences. The fund is also available to groups seeking a contribution to the cost of obtaining professional reports, such as engineering reports, and groups undertaking community walking access projects, including construction of new infrastructure.The deadline for applications is March 16. Application forms are available at www.walkingaccess.govt.nz.

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Rodney College students are taking part in a research project examining the effects of ethnic identity.

Rodney College participates in ethnicity identity research It began in the US with the aim of finding a social explanation for why Hispanics and African Americans don’t achieve as well at school as Caucasians.University of Auckland associate Professor Christine Rubie-Davies says the study’s founder, University of California’s Frank Worrel, wanted to validate his findings in a New Zealand context.He found a strong association between identity with dual ethnicity and motivation, relationships, self-perception and ability.Another revelation was that students with only one or no ethnic identity tended to be more pessimistic about the past, present and future than those with more than one.“Kids more optimistic about the future and past are more optimistic about themselves,” Dr Rubie-Davies says.Rodney College has 350 students – 65 percent are European, 30 percent Maori and five percent come from other countries. The college is the last of four New Zealand schools to participate – 3000 students will be surveyed in total. Dr Rubie-Davies says all data received so far backs-up Professor Worrel’s findings.She says New Zealand teachers often had low expectations for poor achievers and Maori were often in that group. Professional development programmes such as the University of Waikato’s Te Kotahitanga had changed that. “It’s made teachers more culturally sensitive and respectful of other cultures, and this will wash off on the students.”She says giving some students low-level tasks is a mistake.“Once in a low level group, they tend to stay there and keep getting low level work. If you take that away, suddenly

Christine Rubie-Davies: Professor Christine Rubie-Davies says students with more than one ethnic identity do better at school than others.

they’re aware of what they’re capable of.”She says there has been too much emphasis on tests and exams at schools internationally, which stresses students and limits achievement.“The focus should be on relationships. School is the fundamental context where you learn to interact with others. You get better results if you create an environment where students are happy and motivated.”She says if you ask people which class they loved the most at school “they’ll tell you about the teacher they had a good relationship with”.Rodney College principal Dave Ormandy says he is happy for students to take part in the study as it could lead to something the school didn’t know. “The more we know the better we are at meeting the needs of students,” he says.Mr Ormandy says Te Kotahitanga has been running at the college for six years and has made a clear difference to academic results for Maori.


localentertainmentAn actor is being sought to play Sir George Grey for Kawau Island’s Living History Day. The event on March 3 recreates the period the former premier lived on the island and has been brought back after four years to focus on the renovation of Mansion House.The historic building is undergoing remedial work worth more than $1 million, with roof upgrades to the mine manager’s house and nursery wings and rebuilding of chimneys on the west wing.Friends of Mansion House committee member Heather Bowles says members of her group will dress up in Victorian costume and act as butlers and maids, but an actor is required to play Sir George Grey. The “pre-eminent” European owned the island from 1862 to the 1890s and was New Zealand premier – a prime minister of the time. He extended a former mine manager’s residence to create Mansion House and turned the surrounding land into a botanical and zoological park. He imported creatures including zebra, antelopes, emu and five species of wallabies, and had the best library collection in the colony, which was donated to Auckland Public Library when he died.Up to 80 people lived on the island during the governor’s time including his niece Annie Matthews, her husband and their eight children. Ms Bowles says Grey met foreign diplomats on the island and invited the public once or twice a year. “It was an important place in colonial New Zealand.”Living History Day will show people performing Victorian activities such as butter churning and silver polishing along with traditional games such as

The Living History Day, at Mansion House, is an opportunity to dress up in Victorian garb.

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stilts, quoits, croquet, cricket and skipping. High tea will be served on the lower veranda.Friends of Mansion House have around 40 members. They are hoping to become a registered organisation so they can apply for grants to purchase things like authentic bed linen, Christmas decorations and plants. Ms Bowles says the Department of

Conservation has asked the group to include plants more in keeping with Grey’s time such as roses, lavender, sunflower and delphiniums. Everyone is invited to come in Victorian costume – prizes will be on offer. Those wanting to take part must book on the ferry that leaves Sandspit at 10.30am.

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Renowned organist Chris Hainsworth is performing in Warkworth on March 10.

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Mr Hainsworth, a Wellingtonian, has been freelancing in Europe for 30 years and is organist of Beziers Cathedral in France. His “Organ Proms Concert” includes pieces by Grieg, Vivaldi, Bach and Wagner. New Zealand composer John Wells contributes “Kokako Fanfare and March” to a section “strictly for the birds.” The final performance is described as a “grand megalomaniacal improvisation”

on themes suggested by the public. The concert is at the Anglican Church, Church Hill, from 3pm. It will be followed by a wine tasting, courtesy of Ransom Wines. Proceeds will go to the Warkworth Parish Organ Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased from the church office, i-SITE or at the door. Info: Daphne on 425 0570.

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A summer evening picnic in the garden of Couldrey House will be made all the merrier by a live musical performance.

The Opera Factory singers perform in the atmospheric location of Couldrey House in Wenderholm Regional Park this month.

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This is the fourth year that the Friends of Couldrey House, supported by Auckland Council, have staged the picnic concert, which takes place on February 24.Singers from The Opera Factory will present a programme of light opera, operetta, Gilbert & Sullivan and musical theatre.Concert sub-committee chair Chris Hagon says the event is informal. The singers will perform on the veranda, with the audience seated on the lawn.“The audience bring their own tables, chairs and even, from time-to-time, a candelabra – whatever it takes to make themselves comfortable and enjoy the music,” he says.The money raised goes towards the redecoration of the interior of historic Couldrey House, which started life as a

modest bach in 1857 and was acquired by Auckland Regional Council in the 1970s. The park itself was purchased a decade earlier.Chris says the Summer Magic concert has proved popular over the years, providing a unique opportunity to relax with friends while listening to good music, in a beautiful setting.The concert starts at 6.30pm, with gates opening at 5pm. Ticket holders can enjoy a free look around the house prior to the concert.Tickets cost $30 and can be obtained by sending a cheque payable to The Friends of Couldrey House Charitable Trust with details of address and number of tickets to Summer Magic, PO Box 42 115, Orakei, Auckland 1745. There are some gate sales, but cash or cheque only.

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Rodney Victim Support is inviting people to visit the Gibbs sculpture farm, on the Kaipara coast, on March 19.

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Gibbs’ sculptures on showThe event is being organised to help raise funds for the service. Mr Gibbs is one of New Zealand’s leading art collectors. He has been establishing the 404-hectare sculpture park on his Kaipara property since 1991. It is open only by appointment or during specially organised tours. Among the art works installed are pieces by contemporary artists Daniel Buren, Neil Dawson, Andy Goldsworthy and Anish Kapoor.Some of the art works are large enough to be seen from satellite images at high magnification. Most of the works have

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puhoi River re-enactment keeps retired fireman busyThe arrival of Puhoi’s first Bohemian settlers 150 years ago will be re-enacted on the Puhoi River on Saturday, February 23.Taking centre stage during the late afternoon’s proceedings will be two boats handmade by local resident and retired fireman Peter Jones.The larger of the two is a 7.5 metre skiff, designed along the lines of an American ‘Sharpie’. It was built two years ago from demolition teak, salvaged from an old steam ship that was destroyed by fire, demolition kauri, plywood and some jarrah.The second, and smaller of the two boats, was built specifically for the re-enactment and took about 10 weeks to complete.“I made it out of cast-offs so it really didn’t cost anything to build,” Peter says.Originally from Somerset, in England, Peter worked on a farm in his early years, before becoming a draughtsman cum engineer. He had a short career as a police officer, but says an unfortunate decision to book a magistrate ruined his prospects. His first job in NZ after immigrating in 1966, was managing a poultry farm in Upper Hutt. He then went on to serve with the NZ Fire Service in Auckland for 37 years until retirement.Commenting on his passion for reusing and recycling materials, Peter says it comes naturally to anyone who was born during World War II.

The first boat he built was a 21-foot Hartley trailer-sailer. He has made several since including spending five-and-a-half years rebuilding the 1886 sailing cutter Rewa.

He says he would like to see the sea scouts or a similar group formed in Puhoi, based on the river.“I’d love the opportunity to teach kids how to make their own boats cheaply

and pass on some of the skills I’ve learned over the years.”The opening of the Puhoi wharves and landing re-enactment ceremonies will start at 4.30pm. The public are welcome.

Rural anxiety surveyedRural Women New Zealand is canvassing families in rural communities to gauge their current state of mental wellbeing. In a brief survey which closes on February 21, participants are being asked about anxiety and depression issues. The results will provide an update on the Feeling Rotten Survey undertaken in 2006, which revealed a high level of anxiety and depression in rural areas. Causes varied, but for women post-natal depression was reported as a significant factor. Rural Women NZ executive officer Noeline Holt says everyone has been ‘down in the dumps’, pessimistic or felt unfulfilled at some point in their lives. “We’d like to know what’s changed in the six years since the first survey, to help guide us in our advocacy role and in providing practical help in rural communities.” Anyone living rurally is welcome to take part in the survey. Go to: www.surveymonkey.com/s/Feeling_Rotten


OUR NEW VILLAGE CENTRE – COME AND VISIT

A large number of locals turned out to be the first to view our Village Centre earlier this month. The response was fantastic.

Come along this Saturday to see this superb building for yourself. Have a great cup of coffee in the café and a chat about the various living options we now offer.

For more information please call Steve Garner on 09 425 1202. We’re at 31 Mansel Drive, Warkworth.

Open DaySaturday 16 February, 11am – 3pm

When Rodney MP Mark Mitchell cuts the ribbon and symbolically opens Puhoi’s wharves on February 23, he will bring to fruition a project his father helped conceive about eight years earlier.

The Puhoi wharves have provided river access for boaties, swimmers and fishermen, and the history boards give visitors some understanding of the village’s origins.

Villagers unite in wharf 150th celebration

The two wooden wharves, on opposite sides of the Puhoi River in the township, opened to the public about two years ago. However, resident Larry Mitchell says the goal was always to officially hand over the structures during celebrations marking the Puhoi Bohemian 150th anniversary this year.“I like to think of it as a gift from the Johnny-come-latelies of Puhoi,” he says. “We might not all have Bohemian connections, but we all share a love of Puhoi.”Larry says the idea of building a wharf came up during “discussions” with Scruff and Scotty Barre, in the Bullshit Corner, of the Puhoi Hotel. When the community was divided on which side of the river the wharf should be located, it was decided to build two – one on each side. The project cost an estimated $200,000.“Five supporters stumped up 90 percent of the community contribution, while NZ Lotteries and the Lion Foundation also came to the party. We were also very fortunate to have the support of former Rodney District Councillor Grahame Powell, consultant engineer Craig Davis and the late Trevor Sampson.”Larry says the hope was always that the wharves would kick-start some of the other projects which have been “talked about for years but still haven’t materialised”.

“For instance, Puhoi would make a perfect model village with working examples of a blacksmith’s shop, tractor engines and so on. We also need better pathways connecting the church, library, rotunda and other places of interest.”Larry says that despite the extra grey hairs the project has cost him, he gets a tremendous “buzz” from seeing the

wharves being well used by visitors. History boards, which tell the story of the Bohemians’ arrival, have also been installed.The wharf opening and landing re-enactment ceremonies will be held on Saturday, February 23, starting at 4.30pm. The public is welcome to attend.

Mahurangi Kindergarten has received a glowing report from the Education Review Office and head teacher Karen Carr says she couldn’t be more pleased.“Children have fun and are confident, easy learners,” the report says.“Their creativity is nurtured through exploring art, dance and music activities.”The report explains how teachers use literacy, numeracy and science concepts to support children’s learning.“Children are developing a good understanding of the natural world and knowledge of environmental issues. They play actively and imaginatively in the outdoor area and are developing a sense of empathy and social responsibility.”Ms Carr says there is a strong sense of community at Warkworth’s only public kindergarten.“Teachers have respectful and trusting relationships with kindergarten families and well established connections with the local community,” the report says.The kindergarten has won two grant applications to travel to Kiribati this year with the aim of deepening ties with the Kiribati people.

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Removal of a cataract is the most common eye operation and one of the most common surgical procedures performed in NZ.Eye surgeon Mark Donaldson says like a camera, every eye has a lens. “When the lens clouds over it reduces the amount of light reaching the retina at the back of the eye,” he says. “This makes it difficult for you to see clearly and is called a cataract.“Cataracts develop as a normal part of the aging process but they can also develop at a younger age as a result of diabetes, following an eye injury or due to specific medications such as steroids.”The earliest symptoms can begin with glare and sensitivity to bright light or haloes around lights. Vision then typically becomes progressively more blurred, foggy, and sometimes doubled. Colours often become duller and darker.Mark says modern cataract surgery restores the eyesight lost due to cataract by removing the cloudy lens in the eye and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. The procedure itself generally takes only 10 to 20 minutes and a short two to three hour stay in hospital.A patch is worn overnight following surgery and you can resume most normal activities straight away, although patients are advised not to drive until

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given clearance by their surgeon. A variety of intraocular lenses are available for people having cataract surgery. “Just as there are different types of glasses, there are different types of lenses that can be inserted into the eye. The most common lenses used are single focus lenses, which give clear distance vision but usually require glasses for close vision such as reading. Other options include toric lenses, which correct astigmatism and multi-focal or accommodating lenses for those who wish to have sharp vision for distance as well as near sight without glasses.”


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Biochar and the garden by Betsy KettleHomebuilders’ permaculture/organic gardening tutorIn the 1970s, archaeologists discovered the remains of large settlements along the banks of the Amazon River. Early Spanish and Portuguese explorers had claimed these cities existed but later explorers could find no trace. Archaeologists knew that large permanent settlements needed agriculture and the soils of the Amazon jungle were not suitable for growing crops year after year. Slash-and-burn farming is productive for a year or two and then the depleted soils are abandoned. So for hundreds of years the tales of great white Amazon cities were considered a myth. That was until archaeologists discovered a rich, black, man-made soil up to 2m deep surrounding the settlements. Surprisingly, this soil — dubbed “terra preta” — was still fertile after 500 years. Scientists scrambled to find what it was made from.It was found to be made from pyrolised materials. Pyrolisation is “baking” organic materials without oxygen. Burying embers with soil when cooking a hangi pyrolises the wood from the fire. It cuts off the oxygen and charcoal is formed. The hard outer cells of the wood remain and inner parts of the cells evaporate. This leaves a light, porous, black material that can be used in the garden as a permanent form of compost. All around the world, universities are researching biochar for more reasons than soil improvement. Properly made biochar added to agricultural soils improves nutrient holding capacity, water holding capacity, drainage in clay soils, and has a liming effect. But it also has the ability to sequester carbon in the soil. For more information about what Australian and New Zealand universities are doing, visit www.anzbiochar.org or read about the Carbon Farming Initiative at www.climatechange.gov.au/cfi.With rising carbondioxide levels in the atmosphere, biochar has the potential to trap and grow the carbon in soil. Biochar seems to trap carbon in the soil in four ways: by the carbon in the charcoal itself; by creating homes for micro-organisms that take up carbon to build their bodies; by increasing plant growth which increases carbon uptake from the atmosphere; and by the micro-organisms in the soil eating up the carbohydrates the plant roots pump into the soil. It might be hard to believe, but the creation of 30 cubic centimetres of top soil using biochar can trap and hold more carbon than a 30m tree. Homebuilders’ Grow

and Eat from Your Garden courses will be using biochar made from coffee grounds as a soil improver in the March course, and discuss how to make small amounts of biochar at home in the April course. Other topics will also be covered during these two courses. Info: Tess on 425 7048 or email [email protected]

Invitation to teachersTeachers throughout the Mahurangi and Kaipara area are invited to hear education guru Kevin Honeycutt who will speak at Maungaturoto Primary School on March 1. Kevin will spend the day working with children and staff at the school, but will also run an open workshop for teachers on the theme of Trends, Tactics and Tools for 21st Century Learning at 1.30pm. He will give a keynote presentation to teachers, school whanau and interested residents at 3.30pm. Info: Phone Daniel Alcock on 09 431 8109 or [email protected]

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Wheels, as well as feet, will take to the hills around Matakana for the staging of the annual Matakana Fruitloop on March 2.

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The seven-kilometre fun run/walk through vineyards, orchards, olive groves and over farmland is organised by the Matakana Community Group to raise funds for the nearly-completed Matakana Pathway, between Matakana and Point Wells/Omaha. Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards installing a bridge over the Matakana River. Prizes are awarded for the wackiest and most original costumes, with Olympian Alison Rowe taking on the difficult task of judging this year’s event.Fruitloop organisers say ‘wheels’ are also in favour this year.“There have been some upgrades to a couple of sections of the course so we are pleased to be able to welcome ‘baby buggies/strollers’,” spokesperson Ras Sutherland says. “Strollers just need to be aware that the surface varies from sealed, to gravel, to farm field and that there are a couple of short but definite uphills and downhill sections which will require a level of fitness and control.”Also new this year will be a wheelchair

outing on a subset of the main Fruitloop course. “For this first year we intend an ‘outing’ rather than a race. The course is a three-kilometre return trip, through a beautiful estate with a private chapel at the halfway point. The chapel doors will be open so the interior can be viewed, but no entry will be available.”Wheelchair Fruitloop entrants are asked to email Fruitloop organisers for full details. Other wheels such as skateboards, cycles and standard pushchairs are not allowed and, as this is on private property, no pets/animals will be admitted.The afternoon festivities start at the Matakana Country Park with judging of the fancy costumes from 2pm to 2.30pm. The gun will be fired on the starting line at 3pm.En route there will be live music and wine tastings, coupled with spectacular views. Entertainment, food and beverage stalls will operate at the conclusion of the race. Info: www.matakanafruitloop.co.nz

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Walking invitationThe Hidden Treasures of Rodney walking group is inviting people to join it on Mondays and Fridays for an opportunity to explore the Rodney area. Each week will involve a trip to see a bush or coastal area of natural beauty and interest, including covenanted private bush, wading bird areas of the Kaipara Harbour and out-of-the-way DOC reserves. The walks are led by local outdoor enthusiast Linda Cole, who is often assisted by DOC or community group experts. Hidden Treasures of Rodney is run through Orewa College Community Education. The cost for seven days is $95. Info: Phone Linda on 421 0812.

Wellness DayWaitemata PHO is holding a free Women’s Wellness Day on Saturday March 2, at the AMI Netball Centre, 44 Northcote Road, Northcote (just off the motorway). A variety of health provider displays will be available. These will include BreastScreen, Te Ha, WONS (cervical screening), Arthritis, Waitemata DHB Asian Health Support Services, health and wellbeing talks, and activities for young children. The day will run from 10am to 3pm. Info: Lorelle George at [email protected]

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Sewers, and quilters in particular, have a specialised shop at their disposal following the opening of the Pukeko Patch at Kaipara Flats.Warkworth Primary School teacher Sharon Brown has set-up the well-equipped shop at her home, where she eventually plans to offer children’s and adult sewing classes.The shop caters for both traditional and modern tastes, and Sharon is keen to see more young people involved in the craft.“I’m hoping the classes will introduce a new generation to the pleasures of creating quilted toys, clothes, bags, kitchenware and, of course, quilts,” she says. “I hated sewing at school and only took it up again three years ago, after taking one of Alison Letcher’s introductory classes. My first quilting classes were with Angie Green at Sally

Smith’s home, in Sandspit, and after that I was hooked.”The Pukeko Patch stocks a range of fabric designs from kiwiana prints to batik, as well as Riley Blake, Moda, French Generals, Lynette Anderson and Civil War Melodies. Sharon also has both patterns and fabrics for the colourful Christchurch-based Squiltz range.“I’m basically a one-stop-shop for patchwork and quilting, with DMC embroidery threads, patterns and books, and battings and backings.”The shop also carries a range of giftware and last year, Sharon purchased Christmas Creations, a business that specialises in Christmas decorations. She has a separate area dedicated to displaying the decorations, which she also shows at the annual Auckland Festival of Quilts.

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Creativity, in all its many, varied and colourful forms will be on display next month at the second annual Hibiscus Arts Fiesta in Orewa.

Arts celebration for OrewaThe Fiesta follows on from the successful event held last year to celebrate Estuary Arts Centre’s fifth birthday.Organisers say that the event will showcase the talent of local artists, as well as promoting courses and creative opportunities available to the community. It includes live entertainment such as body and face painters, musicians, buskers, belly dancers, jugglers, street theatre performers, clowns, live bands and a talent quest for young people.The musical line-up includes pipe bands, creative dancing, theatre performances, comedians, line dancing and bands. Hands on activities such as interactive workshops provide an opportunity to try painting and sculpture.A wide range of stalls will have art

works for sale, as well as food and drink.The event will be officially opened by Mayor Len Brown.The fiesta is organised by the Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council, a volunteer organisation that promotes arts, culture and heritage locally.Work entered for this year’s Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Awards will be exhibited at Estuary Arts CentreOrganisers are inviting artists and stall holders interested in participating in the fiesta to phone Deborah Allan, 021 025 83453 or email [email protected] The event is free and runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, March 9 at Western Reserve, alongside Estuary Arts Centre, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa.

Late night at the zooAuckland Zoo is celebrating the longer summer days by staying open until 7.30pm most Wednesdays throughout February and March. In addition to the regular zoo experience, the Summer Zoo Lates programme will offer live music at the band rotunda and an interactive art exhibition. Info: www.aucklandzoo.co.nz


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Drowning: the New Zealand deathSummer is when most New Zealanders head for the water. However, our harbours, beaches and inland waterways have hidden dangers. The first European settlers, including the Albertlanders, were mostly unaware of how deadly New Zealand waters could be. They weren’t prepared for rivers rising rapidly after torrential rain, deep mud that could trap the unwary, and how quickly calm seas could turn nasty. By 1870, according to Te Ara Encyclopedia, rivers had caused more than 1100 deaths and drowning became known as ‘the New Zealand death’. In the 1800s, in Kaipara, coastal waterways were the principal means of getting from one place to another, roads being almost non-existent. Marian Judson (nee Edger) wrote in The Albertlanders that in March 1863 Charles Cranwell, her nearest neighbour, went with a friend through the bush along the edge of Wharehine Creek to get a boat which had been left until high tide so they could bring it home. Charles waded out to the boat while his friend stayed on the bank with a light.The friend heard water splashing for a while, then nothing. He shouted over and over with no response so went home, thinking perhaps Charles had given him the slip. But Charles wasn’t at home and couldn’t be found when they searched the next day. His body was found in the creek a couple of days later.Anyone who has gone flounder-spearing in Kaipara rivers, on a very dark night with only a Tilley lamp, can understand how easy it is to get disoriented and head into deeper water instead of towards shore. Perhaps this is what happened to Charles. A more gruesome story is also told in The Albertlanders. About six months after the first settlers arrived at Oruawharo, a man named Cummings disappeared while heading to Mangawhai. It was assumed he’d got lost in the bush. However, about that time a shark was caught near Mangawhai and when it was cut open, pieces of a human body were inside. Perhaps Cummings had been trying to cross part of Mangawhai Harbour when the tide was in and was either caught by the shark or drowned, and the tide took his body to the shark. Details of his death will always be a mystery.Around the middle of the 1860s, two Broughton brothers working for Nicholson’s timber business were sent up the Mainene River to bring down a raft of logs to the Topuni sawmill. They didn’t arrive when expected so two more men went looking for them. When the tide fell, the brothers’ bodies were found near the logs. It was assumed one or both had fallen off the logs and neither of the men could swim.The Brookes family from Wharehine lost Charles Henry, aged 20, in 1868. He sailed out of Takapau Creek to visit his sweetheart in Port Albert, but his little boat capsized in a squall. He was found several days later and buried in Minniedale Cemetery. In December 1893, Gertie Brookes (later Logan) wrote a gossipy letter to her friend Ella Farmer. She told Ella: “Oh Ella, have you heard that poor Austin Cullins has been drowned? He was crossing in a punt to Hargreaves, and the punt was found bottom upwards close to Wharehine and he was found the next day. I don’t know where, though.” Gertie had her own idea about what happened. “I have an idea he drowned himself. Ma said he was terribly upset at Mary giving him up. It was in the paper accidentally drowned but we will never know if it really was so will we?” A newspaper clipping about the drowning was enclosed with her letter. There will be an exhibition of Tomarata School pupils’ artworks entitled Our Taonga, Our Treasures in the Harold Marsh Gallery, at the Albertland Museum in Wellsford, from mid-February.

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A higher dairy payout and new dates have seen a record number of exhibitors sign up for this year’s Northland Field Days, from February 21 to 23.By February 7, around 95 percent of sites were booked.Fonterra has lifted payout predictions for the end of this season and it is hoped the extra cash will end up with more spending at the event.Field Days president Lew Duggan says farmers tend to save up big purchases to take advantage of time and money-saving opportunities at the show: “2013 should definitely reflect that with the higher payout.”The event has been held a week earlier than last year and coordinator Megan Edmonds says better scheduling with other gatherings has made it easier for businesses to make the trip to Dargaville.The three-day congregation attracts up to 25,000 people: between 7000 and 9000 are expected on the first day.An Enterprise Northland commissioned AUT Economic Impact Study discovered that in 2008, 1250 people surveyed went specifically to the Field Days to buy something. Spending averaged out at $738 per visitor including food and accommodation.The Tractor Pull is a mainstay of the show and is celebrating its 21st birthday. Former winners have been invited to participate on the Saturday and 10 people have signalled they’re keen.There will be musical entertainment at multiple food courts with food ranging from venison and

Visitors check out the Arnold Franks stall at Northland Field Days 2012.

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whitebait fritters to homemade ice cream and chocolate brownies.Northland Federated Farmers president Matt Long says Northland Field Days is the biggest farming event in Northland and a good place to catch up with acquaintances and see what’s new.“Looking at the weather it won’t help farming budgets but every increase in payout does end up

somewhere in the community.”He says the show caters for people with an interest in arts and crafts, “not just tractor and chainsaw enthusiasts.”Northland Field Days has been running since 1985 and is the second largest agricultural event of its type in New Zealand, behind Mystery Creek in Hamilton.

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There will be plenty of bargains on offer at the Northland Field Days in Dargaville later this month. Organisers predict that a possible drought is likely to see a lot of interest around equipment such as Hansen Products Irripod irrigation, which can irrigate any ground configuration and be moved around by quad bike. They’re also selling leveller valves that keep tanks levelled, lengthen pump lifecycle and avoid pump burnout.Nitrate leaching has been in the news, too, and Waikato company Herd Homes have a way to limit it. Company representative Zoe Pow says some leaching comes from fertiliser aids like DCD but the bulk comes from urine patches. The company is selling stock shelters that give animals a place to go when it’s hot or cold or they aren’t actively feeding. More urine is kept internally meaning farmers can spread dung and urine when weather conditions are most appropriate.Beacon Heat Detectors are travelling from Australia and will showcase their bovine heat detection products that allow more cows in heat to be

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Auckland Council may be able to exert some control over the release of genetically modified organisms in the region, following the recommendations of a report released last week by the Inter-Council Working Party.The report recommends that councils can regulate and manage genetically modified organisms (GMOs) under the Resource Management Act 1991 in their local area. Its proposed plan change provisions include prohibiting the release of food and non-food related GMOs on the land or in the sea.Cr Wayne Walker, who chairs Council’s Environment and Sustainability Forum and represented Council at the recent meeting of the working party, says it is important that the issue is included in the draft Unitary Plan.This will enable the public to make submissions on the release of GMOs locally, which Cr Walker says is of huge concern to the community.He says that the suggested wording for the Unitary Plan does not close the door on the release of GMOs into

the environment, but imposes strict conditions around surety, liability and costs.“This is in line with how councils treat other types of hazard,” Cr Walker says. “It means that Councils will not be faced with the risks and the clean-ups and ensures any applicant seeking release of GMOs is clear about liability and responsibility. Otherwise Council could wear any clean up costs, which could be huge. It also follows a precautionary approach so that the release of GMOs is stopped in the meantime.” The Auckland Plan committee will consider the working party’s report at their meeting on February 20 and determine whether any provisions will be included in the draft Unitary Plan, which will be released for public feedback next month.The working party included the councils of Auckland, the Far North, Kaipara and Whangarei. Northland Regional Council is a member, but did not participate in the project. It was set up to focus on issues associated with GMOs as they affect local authorities.

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A&P gate takings up from page 1The society trialled a new layout this year, aimed at drawing the show together rather than presenting it in sections.“There’s still some fine-tuning to be done, but we think it worked well. Although there were big crowds, there was plenty of room to move around and see the various exhibits and entertainment. One area I would like to see develop is the home craft section. The show is a great opportunity for home-based arts and crafts people to display and sell their work.”Marjorie thanked all the committee volunteers and helpers who made the show possible, and especially thanked the Snells Beach School PTA, lead by Danni Fa’aui.

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The Highland cattle entries are always a favourite with spectators.

The indoor sections, including home preserves, sewing and plants, have found an ideal exhibition area under the white marquee.

These young fellas were casting experienced eyes over the cattle on show. Royal Agricultural Society president Bruce Orr (left) talking with Dean Blythen.

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The programme provides free recycling for empty, triple-rinsed containers, sized 60 litres and under, from 59 supporting brand owners. Containers are shredded and recycled in NZ into a compliant end-use, rather than being burned or buried on-farm.Duncan Scotland, of Agrecovery, hopes that the chance to win one of ten $500 vouchers may be just the nudge that some non-participating farmers need to get started with Agrecovery, especially in the pastoral sector which has not seen the same uptake as in horticulture and viticulture. The slower uptake of recycling in the pastoral sector has recently led both Federated Farmers and Beef + Lamb New Zealand to call for those in their sectors to adopt greener, more sustainable methods of disposal of their used plastics by using the Agrecovery programme.Federated Farmers chief executive Connor English says environmental stewardship is critical. “Recycling is the one way we can turn

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It starts at 265 Whakapirau Road and travels across three farms including a pine forest and several streams. Breathtaking views of the Kaipara Harbour can be seen along the way. Lunch is held behind a wool shed – with sandwiches and lamb on a spit. Last year 56 people took part and the $6,000 raised was used to purchase new furniture and school hats. This year proceeds will go towards the Year 5 and 6 camp in Rotorua. All ages are welcome. Participants travel in two

groups: one which moves at walking pace – ideal for beginners; and a more challenging, quicker-paced ride. Riders must provide their own horse. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $25 for children. Registration starts at 8.30 am, ride off is at 9.30am. There’s also a trail bike ride, following a similar route, on February 24. To make a horse trek booking, contact Karina Allen on 09 431 8344. For the trail bike ride contact Mark Flannagan on 09 431 8900.

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tennis seniors claim titlesThe top performance came from Warkworth’s Gloria Wilmot who collected three titles in the 70-plus age group, taking the singles, women’s doubles with Judy Shanahan, of Blenheim, and the mixed doubles with Mike Ross, of Katikati.Bev Billington, along with Tauranga’s Maureen South, won the 65-plus women’s doubles title and Penny Smith won the 45-plus mixed doubles title partnering Steve Billings, from Wellington. Penny was also runner-up in the singles.

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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1: February 2013

Dear Parents and GuardiansTena Koutou Katoa

Welcome back to the new school year. A special welcome to our new students and parents - we have had a large number of new enrolments at all levels through the school. The preliminary NCEA results from 2012 again look very pleasing, with 37 students having gained their NCEA endorsed with Excellence (50 or more credits at Excellence level). The confirmed NCEA results along with national and decile 8 averages will be released by NZQA in May.

Our Head Prefects for this year are Nicholas Lee and Ruahei Demant. Both students gained their NCEA Level 2 with Excellence last year and both have been involved in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities within the college.We have four new staff starting this year: Kerrin Jamieson in Year 8, Hannah Gifford in PE, Katrina Wards in PE and Maree Thomas in PE and Social Sciences. We welcome each of these new teachers to our school.Unfortunately, due to the persistent strong easterly wind and the swell at sea,

we have had to postpone our annual Year 13 Great Barrier Island trip. This will now be held over Easter, so the students have done their Peer Support training at school, rather than on the island.The new B Block is nearing completion. We expect to be

in the new school office, the new Student Services Centre, the nine new Mathematics classrooms and the four new specialist classrooms, in early March. The new courtyard area for students will also be a much needed asset for our school.

In 2012 our Girls 7s Team won the North Harbour competition so qualified for the national Condor 7s Tournament which was held in Auckland in December. At this our girls won all three of their round robin games, their quarter and semi-finals but lost the final, so they came second in NZ. Congratulations to all involved and to Ruahei and Kiritapu Demant who were both selected for the tournament team.The NZ Secondary Schools’ Touch Nationals also took place in December last year. Our Girls and Mixed Teams (different players in each) had both

qualified. Our girls had previously won the North Harbour Competition and the Mixed Team had won the Auckland Regional Competition. The Nationals were held in Hamilton. Both teams played well. Our Mixed Team finished 8th out of 20 qualifying teams and our Girls’ Team finished 4th. Congratulations to the following five students who were selected

for the National Secondary Schools’ Touch Teams: Ariaana Osborne, Brooke Moka, Kiritapu Demant, Kayne Middleton, and Michael-Lydia Winiana.

David Macleod, Principal

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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1: February 2013

Dear Parents and GuardiansTena Koutou Katoa

Welcome back to the new school year. A special welcome to our new students and parents - we have had a large number of new enrolments at all levels through the school. The preliminary NCEA results from 2012 again look very pleasing, with 37 students having gained their NCEA endorsed with Excellence (50 or more credits at Excellence level). The confirmed NCEA results along with national and decile 8 averages will be released by NZQA in May.

Our Head Prefects for this year are Nicholas Lee and Ruahei Demant. Both students gained their NCEA Level 2 with Excellence last year and both have been involved in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities within the college.We have four new staff starting this year: Kerrin Jamieson in Year 8, Hannah Gifford in PE, Katrina Wards in PE and Maree Thomas in PE and Social Sciences. We welcome each of these new teachers to our school.Unfortunately, due to the persistent strong easterly wind and the swell at sea,

we have had to postpone our annual Year 13 Great Barrier Island trip. This will now be held over Easter, so the students have done their Peer Support training at school, rather than on the island.The new B Block is nearing completion. We expect to be

in the new school office, the new Student Services Centre, the nine new Mathematics classrooms and the four new specialist classrooms, in early March. The new courtyard area for students will also be a much needed asset for our school.

In 2012 our Girls 7s Team won the North Harbour competition so qualified for the national Condor 7s Tournament which was held in Auckland in December. At this our girls won all three of their round robin games, their quarter and semi-finals but lost the final, so they came second in NZ. Congratulations to all involved and to Ruahei and Kiritapu Demant who were both selected for the tournament team.The NZ Secondary Schools’ Touch Nationals also took place in December last year. Our Girls and Mixed Teams (different players in each) had both

qualified. Our girls had previously won the North Harbour Competition and the Mixed Team had won the Auckland Regional Competition. The Nationals were held in Hamilton. Both teams played well. Our Mixed Team finished 8th out of 20 qualifying teams and our Girls’ Team finished 4th. Congratulations to the following five students who were selected

for the National Secondary Schools’ Touch Teams: Ariaana Osborne, Brooke Moka, Kiritapu Demant, Kayne Middleton, and Michael-Lydia Winiana.

David Macleod, Principal

PHOTO: Ruahei Demant

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International StudentsThe start of 2013 sees 47 International students at the college, the highest number for some years. The students come from Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, England, Germany, France, Austria, Thailand, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Brazil. For the first time there will be a significant number of Brazilian students (10 in all) who are at the college as part of a State Government Scholarship Programme for Terms 1 and 2. It is expected that if successful, this may become a regular feature of our Nationality base.The students are mainly Senior School with the bulk in Year 12. Some (the Europeans and Brazilians mostly) will stay for one or two terms, and our Asian students generally stay for a year or longer. The emphasis for all the International students is to improve their English language proficiency but also to participate as much as possible in all the diverse activities the college offers - sport, cultural, trips, camps, and so on. The college operates a very successful Homestay Programme

and we have our students as far afield as Ahuroa, Leigh & Puhoi, as well as the usual placements in Warkworth town and Snells/Algies area. It is predicted that our number of International students is likely to rise and we are always interested in hearing from families who want to experience another culture and share ours in our hosting programme. If you are interested in this, then our Homestay Coordinator is Kate Leslie; 425 5629. (Most of our students arrive in two intakes: the start of the school year and the start of Term three.)Peter Johnston

Team: Kiritapu Demant, Ella Rodgers, Mikyla Pene-Bavastro, Arianna Osborne, Simone Stinton, Reina Sucker, Ruahei Demant, Khalled Burdett, Nicole AdamsGame 1 vs Neyland College Won 33-0Game 2 vs Napier Girls Won 26-19Game 3 vs Auckland Girls Won 26-15Game 4 vs South Otago Girls (1/4 Final) Won 26-17Game 5 vs Southland Girls (semi final) Won 24-17Game 6 vs Fielding College (Final) Lost 27-12Fielding has not been beaten in 15s or 7s Rugby for the past 3 years and has a school-based girls’ rugby academy. Our girls had previously lost by a large margin to Fielding at the North Island tournament earlier in the year. In the final we held onto the ball early on in the game, and were the first to score but ended up losing 27-12.

Top Try Scorers: Ruahei Demant 7, Kiritapu Demant 6, Arianna Osborne 6, Nicole Adams 4Tournament Team: Ruahei Demant & Kiritapu DemantCoach: Khamal GanleyManager: Kylee Osborne

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2013 College Prefects & Student ExecutiveHead Boy: Nicholas LeeHead Girl: Ruahei DemantDeputy Head Boy: Angus AdamsonDeputy Head Girl: Elise Hilliam

Whanau Leaders: Blue House: Nathan Bull & Kerryn RobertsGreen House: Jordan Riggall & Elise HilliamOrange House: Angus Adamson & Kate Tremlett-JohnstonePurple House: Blake Sandford & Grace NewsonRed House: Sam Stevenson & Allanah May SimpsonYellow House: Scye Griffiths & Jessie Wrigglesworth

Head Sports Prefect: Zoe McAuley

Sports Prefects: Blake Stubbs, Quinn Edmonds, Iosia Tebau, Hamish Cole, Shannen Mills, Mandy Ion, Emma Sanderson, Kate Haughey, Courtney Winterbottom, Brook Moka, Stacey Botherway.

Cultural Prefects: Becky Moon & Scott Dirven

Student Executive:Leader: Maddison TuffleySecretary: Beth McKayBOT: Caitlyn WalkerPeer Mediation: Olivia CourtneySADD: Franca Bauer40hr Famine: Mikaila HudsonPTA: Chanel HeighwayEnvironment: Beth JonesYear 13: Alex PalmaEvents: Libby AngusMaori Rep: Briar GimblettHealth & Safety and CAPS: Heather GravesInternational: Nicole AdamLibrary: Emily WynneYear 7 & 8: Amy Adam & Jessica Walton

PHOTO: Mahu 7’s Team

PHOTO: International Students on a Trip to the beach

National Condor 7’s Rugby Tournament

PresentedbyGarythMurray,DutyManager/TeamLeader

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4 DAY MELBOURnE & tHE GREAt OcEAn ROAD Departs Melbourne daily. From $1,105 per person share twin or $1,465 single traveller. World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email [email protected]

cARMEn – HAnDA OPERA On SYDnEY HARBOUR 22 March to 12 April 2013. 2 night packages from $1,295 per person share twin including flights, transfers, accommodation, A Reserve show ticket and water taxi transfers. World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email [email protected]

5 DAY ADELAIDE & KAnGAROO ISLAnD Departs Adelaide daily. From $1,695 per person share twin or $2,130 single traveller. World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email [email protected]

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4 DAY SYDnEY & tHE BLUE MOUntAInS Departs Sydney daily. From $1,209 per person share twin or $1,634 single traveller. World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email [email protected]

nEW cALEDOnIA MARAtHOn & HALF MARAtHOn – escorted tour departs 15 August 2013. Packages from $1,999 per person share twin including flights, transfers, accommodation, entrance fee, pre and post race massage, race briefing, experienced tour and race escort (running with you). World Travellers Warkworth Phone: (09) 425 8009 or email [email protected]

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WAntEDcASH PAID Tools & Machinery, Shed & Garage Clearouts. All things considered. Call or txt 021 161 5139.

WAntED tO REntMAtAKAnA OR SURROUnDInG AREAS Mother and teenage daughter prepared to long term housesit in Matakana or surrounding area. Willing to look after animals or work in exchange for reduced rent. Employed fulltime, excellent references available. Contact 021 075 8001.

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what’s onFebruary 2013 For links to more information about some of these events, as well as listings through to the end of the year, visit the What’s On calendar online at www.localmatters.co.nz

Email your events to [email protected]

17 Matakana Summer Concert featuring Pat Benatar, Bachman & Turner, and America, Matakana Country Park. Gates open at 11am. Tickets available from the Country Park, Warkworth i-SITE or www.ticketek.co.nz

17 Warkworth Rotary Club 50th Year celebration lunch, Ascension Wine Estate. Info: Peter on 0274 807 451 or [email protected]

17 Two hour picnic luncheon excursion aboard the Historic Jane Gifford. BYO; departs Warkworth Wharf at 12.30pm. Adults $30, seniors $15, child $10, under 5yrs free. Family $75. Reservations: Phone 0274 849935

21-23 Northland Field Days, Dargaville, featuring more than 550 exhibitors (see stories p25 to 27)

22-24 Puhoi 150 anniversary picnic at Wenderholm Regional park; landing re-enactment including the opening of two new wharves; and Summer Settlers Ball at Puhoi Hall. Info: www.puhoi150years.org.nz (see stories pgs 16&17)

23 Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Club annual Swap Meet, Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Clubrooms, Satellite Station Rd, off SH1, 3 km south of Warkworth, starts at 7am. Vintage car display, car parts old & new, motoring books, catalogues & manuals, collectibles, bric-a-brac, refreshments. Info: 423 8122.

24 Black Soap Boys, Leigh Sawmill Cafe (see ad p14)24 Summer Magic Concert, Couldrey House, Wenderholm Regional

Park, 6.30pm (see story p14)24 Trail Ride, 265 Whakapirau Rd, Maungaturoto (follow the signs

from SH12). Fundraiser for Maungaturoto School. Registration 8.30am. Adults $35, Child $25. Info: Karina 09 431 8344

26 Bridge lessons start at Warkworth Bridge Club, at 7.15pm (see Scoreboard p32)

March1 World Day of Prayer Service, Holy Name Catholic Church,

Warkworth, at 10am. This ecumenical service is prepared by the women of France. All welcome. Info: 422 7766.

2 Matakana Fruitloop Fun Run, raising money for the Matakana Walkway (see story p21)

3 Special Excursion on Jane Gifford to Mansion House Kawau Island Living History Day. Info: 027 484 9935 (see story p12)

3 Sunday in the Park volunteer day at Tawharanui. Meet at the Woolshed at 9.15am. Complimentary BBQ at noon. Presentation on fantails after lunch.

3 Children’s Fun Day celebrating National Children’s Day, Centennial Park, Wellsford. 1pm-5pm. Info: Wendy Crow Jones 021 144 6613 or [email protected]

8 Warkworth Primary School Fiesta, Hill St, 3pm-7pm. Food, games, stalls, raffles, white elephant, beauty parlour. Phone Nikki 425 9183 or email [email protected] for any donations or queries.

8 I, George Nepia, Mahurangi College hall, 7.30pm. Info: Warkworth Information Centre or The Edge on 0800 289 842.

10 Organ Proms Concert, Anglican Church Hall, Warkworth, 3pm. Info: Daphne 425 0570 (see story p13)

10 Sal Valentine, Lucy Moore Park, Warkworth. Info: musicinparks.co.nz

19 Gibbs Sculpture Park tour, fundraiser for Rodney’s Victim Support service (see story p15)

31 (Easter Sunday) One hour Jane Gifford excursion. Departs Warkworth Wharf at 11am. Adults $20, seniors $15, child $5. Family $50. Info: 027 484 9935

The introduction of Super Kids trolleys at the Whangaparaoa Rotary Soap Box Derby in April is another way that the event can ensure it is representing and involving the whole community.

Trolleys designed for children with special needs will feature for the first time at the Soap Box Derby in Stanmore Bay.

Super kids join trolley derby

NZ race director Terry Clarkson says in America, the home of Soap Box Derby racing, Super Kids have their own race in the specially designed, dual control trolleys.Two Super Kids trolleys have been made to the American specifications by Rotarian Alan Paterson in Waitakere so that special needs children can race at the Hibiscus Coast event, to be held on Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay in April.Terry says that anyone interested in having their special needs child race in a trolley, with a helper, should contact him. A sponsor for the two Super Kids trolleys is also needed.Meanwhile, plans for the event, to be held on April 6, followed by the Nationals on April 7, are powering ahead.All 16 trolleys have been snapped up by local schools.Wainui School will race two, entering an all girls team and a mixed team.

Community groups, such as local scouts groups, are also involved and the Air Corps are putting in a team for the first time.Matthew Fishlock from Whangaparaoa will race one Master Trolley, but organisers still have one opening for an experienced Super Stock driver to race a Master Trolley; the person will race in all five race centres in the North Island.The festival taking place alongside the Leisure Centre is being run by Event Designers and is expected to include a wide range of entertainment options such as rides, stalls and food.Anyone interested in sponsorship, Super Kids trolleys or the Master Trolley can contact Terry Clarkson, phone 09 426 5426 or 021 918 980 for more information.Whangaparaoa Rotary Soap Box Derby • Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay • April 6 and 7.

Half marathon on trackOrganisers say that planning for the fifth annual Orewa Beach Half Marathon on April 21 has been the smoothest yet, with the event template now almost foolproof. Race director Laraine Chase of Orewa Events says support from community organisations and businesses has been invaluable in putting such a large event, which attracts around 2000 competitors, together. Despite the growing numbers of competitors, organisers insist that they will keep the entry fee reasonable, as their goal is to see wide participation from “mums, dads and the kids”. To enter, visit www.orewabeachhalfmarathon.com


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As the opening of the 2013 rugby season gets under way, Mahurangi Rugby Club Premier’s coach Red Mayes says the side will be consolidating the training groundwork laid down last year.This is Red’s second season coaching Mahurangi’s top team and he says he’ll be working on both the team’s attitude and “rugby smarts”, as well as the players’ fitness and game plans.“The Premier’s won the Bowl Trophy last year so although they finished in the bottom two, the losses were close,” Red says. “We lost by only four points when we played competition winners Western Pioneers and by only five points when we played Silverdale, who were runners up. We’re quite capable of winning the competition if we can fix some key play-making areas.”Red played rugby for Waitemata and Massey before switching to league to play for the Burleigh Bears in Queensland and Glenora. He has coached rugby in Pittsburgh and Vancouver, and believes the key to success is creating an enjoyable team environment where the players work hard for each other. He says a team needs to feel respect and pride.The Mahurangi side has a mix of both locals and players from outside the area, and they range in age from 18 to 39. Some play representative rugby for Fiji and Samoa. “The out-of-towners boost the depth

Coach Red Mayes.

Coach optimistic for Mahurangi rugby

of local talent and the diversity in the team is a strength, providing we can merge it well.”Red says good supporter attendance at games is another strength the team can draw on. He says it always lifts the team when home supporters ring the field.

The schedule of pre-season games includes: Waitakere, at Waitakere, on February 23; a night game against Otamatea at Warkworth, on March 1, kick-off at 7.30pm; and the annual pre-season game against Wellsford, at Wellsford, on March 16.

Golf masters muster Wellsford Golf Club is holding the 27-hole Men’s Master’s Tournament on March 2. The over 40s event was started four years ago by Russell Foster, of Ruakaka. It attracts up to 110 people each year from as far away as Whangarei and Auckland. There are two divisions and points are awarded for gross, net, and stableford. Prizes include holiday accommodation and meat packs. The tourney starts at 7am and finishes at 5pm. Breakfast and lunch are available if required. Tickets cost $45. Info: 09 433 0395 or email [email protected]

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Gymnastic invitationFamilies in the Kaiwaka area are invited to a ‘Give-It-A-Go’ class on Monday afternoons during March, being run by Otamatea Gymnastics. The sessions, from 4pm to 5pm, are held at the Kaiwaka Sports Association. Club manager Stephanie Brown says the classes are suitable for ages two to 12 years and will cover the fundamental skills of gymnastics. “Families will be able to do the full circuit and get an idea of what gymnastics is all about,” she says. Pre-registration is essential and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: Phone 431 2022 or 021 180 3821, or email [email protected]

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Mahurangi Matters Feb 13