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Playground merry-go-round in MatakanaAuckland Council bureaucracy is being blamed for the scaling down of a $190,000 playground in Matakana to a slide, swing and junior jungle gym, which will be installed next month.Three pieces of playground equipment costing $69,000 will be installed – a 10-metre slide ($36,000), a junior module ($20,000) and a tyre swing

($13,000). The balance of the budget has been allocated to earthworks, retaining and silt fences ($71,000), and professional services and consenting ($48,000).Community group member Chelsea de Berry says she suspects the latest design, which is “nothing like what the community envisioned”, is the

result of the budget being exhausted on consultancy fees, resource consents which Council did not envision it would need, and other internal processes.An early design for the play area, on reserve land beside the wharf, featured a 9.5-metre slide, a mai mai fort, tunnels, jungle gym, terraced sand play area and bird nest swing. Pedestrian

connections around the village were discussed as part of the project, as well as landscaping and fruit trees which volunteers were prepared to help with.School students and the wider community contributed their views, and it was hoped work would start before Christmas 2013.

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Work was still “imminent” in May last year but by October, the playground features had been scaled back to include three pieces of play equipment which were ordered from Germany.Community group chair Simon Barclay says the community is totally frustrated with the current situation.“We have met with Council’s chief executive in the hope that we can find new ways to work with Council on delivering community projects because the current system is completely inadequate,” he says.“If the funds had been vested in the community we could have leveraged that and had a vastly improved facility and funded other projects.”Chelsea says the community had designed a playground for older children, which was not in the latest design. The involvement of local contractors had also been an important part of the early negotiations, but had also been ignored.However, Rodney Local Board chair Brenda Steele says the Matakana Community Group changed its mind on the project and asked the Board to re-direct the money to Jubilee Park, on Matakana Valley Road.She says she received an email in December asking for the playground project to be re-assessed because it was “a waste of money”.“Park staff met with committee representatives, explained the process and the fact that if the design was

changed, then it would result in the project being put back to scratch,” she says. “Re-directing the money to Jubilee Park is not an option. The plan is to build the playground that was agreed to by the whole community.”Dr Barclay says the suggestion of re-directing the funds to Jubilee Park was more a question than a request.“When the project still hadn’t started in December, I had a conversation with consultant Sarah Jones and (Board member) Greg Sayers along the lines that perhaps the money would be better spent at Jubilee Park,” Dr Barclay says. “They made it clear that this wasn’t an option so I said ‘forget it’ because we didn’t want to

do anything to jeopardise the project. That decision was reaffirmed at the group’s meeting last month.”The playground project has been marred by continued delays and redesigns since first being mooted in 2013.Former Rodney Local Board member June Turner, who was instrumental in securing the $190,000 for the project, says she can understand why the community feels let down.“It was always understood that Matakana wanted an exciting play area and that they wanted to be involved,” she says. “The way Council allocates money to projects lacks balance. Too much is being spent on consultants, plans and consents.”

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The first stage of the Grange retail and commercial development being built at the southern approach to Warkworth, on State Highway One, has been scaled down.The developer, Square and Mainstreet, has applied for a variation on its resource consent which will shrink the initial footprint by one-third.The total lettable area will decrease from 6860m2 to 4621m2, with a number of larger buildings at the southern end of the development removed from the plans submitted with the consent application. The number of carparks correspondingly reduces from 235 to 172. The plans also show that the majority of the tenancies will shrink by about 20 per cent and larger tenancies have been divided into smaller tenancies.However, developer Colin Reynolds maintains that the total area of retail space will not change, but the development will be completed in two stages.The first stage is expected to be finished this year, with the second stage completed by the middle of next year.“We are physically not going to be able to build it all this year so we have split up the construction,” Mr Reynolds says.But the consent variation application states, “overall,

the extent and scale of buildings will decrease from the approved land use consent”.The application said the decision for an alternative layout was made “following further engagement with the market” and due to “operational and commercial requirements”.Mr Reynolds says interest in the larger tenancies has been slow.The development has about 30 tenancies, including McDonalds, BP, Coffee Club, St Pierre’s Sushi, Tank juice bar, a childcare centre, liquor store and a 24-hour gym. The developer was granted a non-notified resource consent in October.Reports on noise levels, pollution and traffic submitted with the variation application found the changes would not increase the impact of the development, but further acoustic screens were recommended.It said the development would improve amenity for adjacent residential properties when compared with the existing site.Landscaping would create a visual buffer from neighbours, trees and climbing plants would reduce the dominance of buildings, and a swing bridge and riparian planting would enhance the stream running beside the development.

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Construction of the Oaks on Neville retirement apartments is set to start this month with the first stage expected to take 18 months.Project manager Dave Stott says the building consent and a variation on the resource consent are expected to be granted this month.Construction has been delayed due to negotiations on the consents relating to protected trees, minor changes in the design and issues with stormwater and groundwater.“The delays mean we have to build it differently,” Mr Stott says. “The earthworks season is closed from April 31 to October 31, so we are going to build the structure of the apartments first and excavate the basement at a later date.“We are removing three or four of the oak trees that are in a poor condition, but we are conserving all other protected and non-protected trees where practicable. “There will be a large revegetation programme in spring which will include planting more oaks.”The first stage involves construction of two apartment blocks with a total of 80 to 90 units. A third building, which will be a 29-bed care centre, will be constructed at a later stage.The historic Warkworth Hotel is currently being developed to temporarily house the Warkworth Tavern. The bar will move into the hotel at the end of next month. The tavern building will then be demolished to allow trucks to access the Oaks site during excavation.The full refurbishment of the hotel won’t start until after the completion of the apartment blocks and is expected to take nine months.The tavern will then move temporarily into a site on the ground floor of the new apartment block and will move back to the hotel when renovations are finished.The carpark behind the hotel will be closed soon to allow surveyors to map out the structure, affecting about 40 parking spaces.The first stage of construction will involve pile driving for the first two apartments.“There shouldn’t be much disruption to traffic until excavation work begins next summer. We are using bored piling so the noise levels will be minimal.”The resource consent for the village was granted in May 2013. The consent allows for the construction of an 83-unit retirement village spread over three multi-storey blocks, a 29-bed care centre, retail shops and a café, gym and pool.

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Competition is coming to Rodney’s rubbish collection service as Auckland Council announces plans to start its own waste collection service.Council plans to introduce a wheelie bin refuse service across the region from 2017, which will be phased in over 18 months.Solid waste manager Ian Stupple says they are still deciding how the system will be charged, but it is likely to be based on emptying frequency rather than weight.It is the first time Council has competed against the Mason Bins service. Company director Ray Lambert says he is unconcerned.“We know from areas where Council already operates a waste collection service that they are much more expensive than us,” Mr Lambert says.“I struggle to understand why they would want to do something the

private sector is already doing well.”Mr Stupple says the move is to standardise waste services across the region. But Mr Lambert wants Council to allow people to opt out of all Council waste collection services to allow competition in areas such as recycling.“We think we could provide a recycling service for half the rate Council charges, but people are forced to use their service. Without competition, people are getting ripped off.”Currently, each Rodney property pays a waste rate of $87 which covers household recycling services, subsidises rural refuse collections, recycling and hazardous waste drop-off points, and part of the cost of running the Helensville refuse transfer station. In addition, each property is charged a general rate for refuse for ‘public good’ services such as

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illegal dumping, litter bin clearing from town centres and community areas and waste minimisation programmes.But the targeted rate is set to rise to $92 to pay for a raft of new waste collection initiatives to be phased in over the next two years.The introduction of an inorganic waste collection service, originally scheduled for July, has been delayed pending feedback on Council’s Long Term Plan.The pre-booked service is now likely to start within the next year.Council also plans to rollout 240-litre wheelie bins for recycling to all areas by July next year and an organics collection is planned for urban areas of Rodney in 2017.


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Colour blindThe media who gathered in Wellsford for Winston Peters’ campaign launch this month were a little confused when what they thought was Mr Peters campaign bus came trundling into town with the word ‘MANA’ painted boldly on the front. The passengers on the regular coach service north must have wondered what they had done to merit the attention of the TV crews and press photographers who lined the footpath. Interestingly, Mr Peters’ bus, which came along shortly afterwards, was not black & white as predicted, but a very National Party looking blue.

rodents’ revengeThe image of cats as lean, mean mice-catching machines has been sorely tested at one local home. Despite having two cats in residence, the signs of visiting rodents were everywhere. But the straw that broke the proverbial pussycat’s back was the discovery that the mice (or rats) had gnawed their way through a thick plastic bag to feast on the cats’ food. “If we got rid of the cats, we’d probably get rid of the rats,” the somewhat disgruntled homeowner huffed.

fuzzy photoThis newspaper always appreciates the effort community groups go to to supply us with good quality photographs of local events and activities. We know it’s not always easy to capture the moment when there are a hundred others things happening at once. Therefore, we had complete sympathy when we received a very fuzzy photo recently with the following explanation … “Sorry the photo is not that good. I took heaps, but because I had to do my first public speech ever, my hands were still shaking far too much to take photos. Sorry. Will try to do better next time.”

Council’s reckless spendingI am very fed up with the linguistic dishonesty that has become a hallmark of public sector thinking here and Cr Penny Webster’s column (MM Mar 4) is yet another good example of the genre. “Alternative funding” means raising more by subtler and more nefarious means. The working group Ms Webster is chairing is a simple admission of failure. For reasons beyond my simple comprehension, local governments seem to think they have licence to spend far more than their income. The end result of Ms Webster’s “hard” work will be rates will go up. Or, to use the public sector euphemism, “changed”. Ms Webster’s group will in all probability find even more ingenious ways of charging more on top of rates for various spurious “services”.Cr Webster may once have had an honest living milking cows, but since she became the unchallenged electee for Rodney she seems to have succumbed to that peculiar public sector disease of assuming the little peasants can simply pay more. The idea of being “smarter and more efficient with what we do” is merely extra platitudinous jargon. In a household you have a budget and you keep to it. In a Local Council, or out-of-control super-slum (Auckland), it seems the priorities are very different.

In a responsibly elected democracy we could expect the public sector to set a good example and demonstrate fiscal thrift by budgeting correctly. As it is they have condemned future generations to interest charges stretching to infinity to cover their recklessness. Maybe it is the price we pay for allowing these monolithic organisations to become so completely self-serving. The idea that the cloth must simply be cut to fit seems anathematic in contemporary public sector philosophy.Crispin Caldicott, Warkworth

Warkworth footpathsHow many in the community, young to aged, when walking, pushing a buggy, riding a mobility scooter, standard or motorised wheelchair, have had difficulty negotiating the footpaths, especially on/off mountings?Recently I have been reduced to a motorised wheelchair and have been out trying to work out the safest route so that I can maintain my independence to reach doctor, dentist, supermarket, even enjoy a coffee.My biggest stumbling block is the state of the on/off ramps, as well as the uneven state of many footpaths.I would like us, as a community, to fight for an improvement so that we can all move round safely. I’ve started the ball rolling by submitting a complaint to the Auckland Council

and our MP, Mark Mitchell, whom I have also spoken with, our Local Board, and the Warkworth Area Liaison Group.If you too feel strongly about this problem, please bombard our Council with your complaints.Maida H Cook, Warkworth (to see a video of the Mahurangi Matters’ tour of Warkworth on a mobility scooter go to localmatters.co.nz/opinion)

unsealed maintenanceI agree with Dr Theuns Henning (MM, Mar 3) that we should be advocating for better maintenance of unsealed roads rather than sealing more roads as a more cost effective option. As anyone living on an unsealed road in Rodney can tell you – the level of maintenance we currently get is next to nil (no wonder it’s so cheap)! Dr Henning states: “Believe me, it’s better to live on an unsealed road than an unmaintained sealed road.” Well, how about an unmaintained unsealed road?Fleur Auber, Warkworth

names that stickWhat interesting things we read about in Mahurangi Matters. The article about former post office worker, Colin Carr (MM Mar 4), caught my eye, as my father, Harry Best, came to Warkworth in 1936 to take up the position of

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Have your sayConsultation for the Long Term Plan (LTP) is well underway with Rodney events completed in Helensville, Kumeu, Warkworth and Wellsford. This plan forms the basis for what Auckland Council will spend over the next 10 years. The discussion around transport is of particular interest as it is clear that we still do not get good value from Auckland Transport. The outstanding area we live in is held back by the shocking under investment in our rural roads and the appalling State Highway connections at Hill Street in the north and Waimauku in the west. No-one wants to pay higher rates but we do want to have Council provide services and maintain the amenity we enjoy. The Local Board continues to advocate for more funds to be spent in this area but, at times, it is extremely frustrating as most of Auckland does not understand the issues we face over scale and land area. The issues we have are very local and often items that would not feature in urban environments are top of our lists. The LTP process is an opportunity to have your say about what is important and where money needs to be spent over the next 10 years. If you have an opinion, now is the time to express it.Our roads still need attention but we have been spared the debilitating dry and extreme wet we have had other years. That said, I regularly drive our rural roads and dust and poor overall condition remains a concern. It will be another step in the right direction to finally have the Matakana Valley connection with Whangaripo Valley Road sealed. If the Leigh/Pakiri Road was also done we would we see further improvements to the movement and retention of tourists around the region. Would people be inclined to visit Te Hana for the Maori culture experience in addition to a visit to Goat Island or a surf trip to Pakiri? The connections between our rural communities and iconic attractions are hugely important.There are some great events being held in the area this time of year, too. These bring people, action, energy and diversity to our area and should be embraced. Get out and enjoy watching (or even better participating in) some of the sports events or art displays or go and visit one of our regional parks, go on a bike ride over the Matakana cycle trail, take a ferry ride to Kawau, make the most of what we have. We live in a great place and if you get out and about in it, it will be even better. I look forward to seeing you on the trail or out on the bike. And please remember to keep 1.5m from those of us brave enough to be out cycling on what are, in some places, marginal roads.

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telegraphist at the post office. He was called up and went overseas with the 2nd NZEF in 1942, so Mr Carr must have filled his shoes. I was surprised to hear that the postmaster of the day was Frank Otway, as I never heard my parents call Mr Otway anything else but “Herc”.I checked the records at the Warkworth Museum and found that the postmaster from 1933 to 1944 was F.D. Otway. I then contacted Phil Copestake, who also worked in the post office during the war years, and he enlightened me. Mr Otway boasted that he was as strong as Hercules, as he could bend a threepenny piece in his teeth, so he was always known as Herc.Maureen Young, Warkworth

fairy ternsHow many years of work and worry and how many thousands of dollars

have been invested in saving these endangered birds apparently to no avail? The birds that are still with us would have cost in excess of $100,000 each by now but it appears we are making no progress. The amazing thing to me is that even the few still out there now have survived as long as they have considering they apparently have absolutely no natural survival instincts. We may assist by trapping predators or relocating eggs and tend them like newborn babies but they are still vulnerable to all the events that Nature sends, over which we have no control. A bird that nests in the open where it is vulnerable to high tides, big winds or rough seas would seem to be self bent on destruction!Brian Styles, Mangawhai

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in Auckland are running at a loss, including Warkworth.Head of corporate and Council relations Steve Armitage says the new model will provide a clear and scheduled roadmap for reducing the operating cost to ratepayers.“ATEED has successfully employed a similar model in other areas of Auckland, such as Great Barrier Island, which has demonstrated that

local involvement and drive are key enablers of tourism growth in local areas,” Mr Armitage says.The regional tourism coordinator position will be advertised in the near future.Mr Kitchin says the opening hours and the size of the space will not change and staff will be retained where possible. “But we want to create a more

commercial approach and provide a better range of services and products which showcase the region.“We want more coordination with the local travel, accommodation and tourism industry.”The Matakana Information Centre has recently joined MCT and Mr Kitchen says the centre will work closely with the iSITE.“The Matakana centre has successfully developed a purely voluntary service and we are interested to draw on what they have learned.”Board member Steven Garner says the board had concerns about the function of the iSITE being maintained, but after discussions with ATEED and MCT they support the change.Members of the Warkworth Area Liaison Group are concerned the deal was done behind closed doors and the community wasn’t consulted.MCT approached ATEED last year about taking over management of the iSITE and negotiations have been continuing this year. But Mr Kitchin rejects that there was any secrecy involved.“When MCT launched last year we said we were in discussion with ATEED and it was signalled in the WABA newsletter this month. I don’t think there’s any other entity which could have achieved what we have in this timeframe and maintain the benefits of keeping the iSITE running.”

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It is the end of an era for the BNZ in Warkworth, which has moved from the historic building in Neville Street, its home for 86 years. Bank manager Peter Gasston says the new, modern site next door more than makes up for the loss of heritage ambience. The BNZ building was one of the oldest original buildings still operating as a BNZ bank in New Zealand, but Mr Gasston says more stringent earthquake strengthening regulations made the move necessary.BNZ banks need to meet strict building code requirements and as tenants it was not viable to strengthen the building to that standard, he says.“I love the old building. When I first saw it when I started in Warkworth two years ago I thought ‘this is so beautiful’,” Mr Gasston says.“We will miss its quirks and charm, but it was a bit run down and we needed a building which reflects the

modern image of BNZ.”The new BNZ is custom-built to the bank’s specifications. “It’s light years ahead of the old building. It has a more spacious customer area, free wifi and open style offices. We will also have an ATM for the first time. We were denied one before as we could hardly put a hole in the wall of a historic building.”The BNZ has been in Warkworth since 1857, originally opening in a building in Queen Street which has since been torn down. It moved into the existing BNZ building in 1929.“We’ve found a lot of old banking records from those early years, written in beautiful calligraphic handwriting.”But Mr Gasston intends to retain some links to the BNZ’s heritage by keeping the old records.The old building is being restored and will re-open as a restaurant, possibly within a month.

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One of the world’s leading yacht designers Ron Holland was a special guest at the low-key launch of a dedicated tourist and information office in Puhoi this month.The kiosk is located in the grounds of the Puhoi Hotel and will be run by the Puhoi Gifts Co-op. Group spokesperson Larry Mitchell says the office will be staffed by volunteers and will showcase locally made goods and souvenirs. The proceeds will help fund a plan to build a model village on land owned by the Seymour family, on Ahuroa Road.Larry says plans are still in their infancy, but he hopes the development will be done in conjunction with the

new museum. A blacksmith workshop, with a working forge and diorama, will be the first stage of the project, which will also include a pioneer’s cottage, riding trail and performance area. Larry says the blacksmith shop will be a replica of the one owned by Rauners, which he believes closed around the 1950s. It will be built with a combination of sponsorship, volunteer labour and the donation of the site.Larry says he would like to see the shop built within the next 12 months. The co- op is now busy sourcing products for the new kiosk, which it hopes to open at Easter.

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At the launch of the new kiosk promoting Puhoi products and attractions are, seated from left, Gillian Seymour, ron Holland and larry Mitchell. Standing, Alex Kirichuk.

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There are many choices when it comes to borrowing money, whether it’s to buy a home, consolidate debt or invest in a business.Financial advisor Grant Clifton, who opened a Countrywise office in the RMA Building in Warkworth this month, says just about any project can be funded if you know where to look for the money.“I come across a lot of people who have got themselves into a financial pickle,” he says. “But no matter how bad the situation might be, I believe there is always a solution.“I love helping people and am always willing to lend an ear to talk through their own situation.”Grant has been in the financial industry for just over 26 years and has been involved in more than $750 million worth of financial transactions.With the level of growth predicted for the Mahurangi area over the next decade, he says setting up an office in Warkworth will see him well-placed to help a lot of people into home ownership.“Changes to Kiwisaver, which will allow borrowers to access their funds after three years, will be a real game-changer.”Grant, his wife Yvonne who runs Rummage on Matakana Road, and their two daughters moved to Matakana from Auckland just over

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Submissions on Auckland Council’s 10-year-budget came to a close this week. Mahurangi Matters sat in on one of four Rodney Local Board public meetings on regional and local priorities to hear what a sample of the community had to say.

As the Saturday morning meeting at Shoesmith Hall in Warkworth came to an end, Rodney Councillor Penny Webster encouraged the dozen Council staff, who were only slightly outnumbered by residents, to take a drive to enjoy one of the region’s beaches.“Then you can see how long it takes to battle your way out onto the State Highway when you leave again,” she said.Inevitably, after two hours of discussions around tables, facilitated by Council staff writing on large post-it paper whiteboards, the four groups reported back that improving local roads was a priority. Many appeared to back up the Board’s proposals including developing Warkworth Showgrounds, planning for a swimming pool and upgrading the Town Hall.Snells Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association committee member Mauri Hooper said there was a lack of planning and funding for infrastructure and facilities to support Warkworth’s forecasted growth as a ‘satellite town’. He was particularly interested in the link road to Matakana.Warkworth residents Sidney Markowitz and Bonnie Cohen were concerned about the lack of public transport to accommodate growth. Sidney is a software engineer and has to drive to Auckland three times a week. They had to drop their teenage children at

Albany to use public transport.Pohuehue resident John Nealie came to vent, saying rural communities were being left behind, with hardly any Council services and only increased rates. He had been to many ‘speak fests’ before and wasn’t convinced it would make any difference.Others attended to push a specific cause. Surf Life Saving’s Matt Williams had been to 17 meetings throughout Auckland trying to get club facility upgrades back on the budget. While he was careful to let the locals speak,

he had a good feel for the wider issues put to each table about rates, transport, housing and development.Rodney Local Board chair Brenda Steele says the public seemed to support the local projects identified as priorities but many residents were justifiably frustrated at what they were not getting.Auckland Council say the feedback will help inform final decisions on both the 10-year budget and the Regional Land Transport Plan, due in June 2015.

Warkworth BID team hits streetsBusiness-by-business, the Warkworth Business Improvement District (BID) team has started introducing itself and compiling an up-to-date database of business owners and landlords.Project manager Murray Hill says he’s taking a ‘softly softly’ approach to meet business owners and listen to their concerns.“It’s my role to make sure people understand what a BID is and how it could benefit Warkworth,” Murray says.The Warkworth BID will encompass the town centre, Hudson Road, the Woodcocks Road industrial area including Mega Mitre 10, and the new Grange development.Murray plans to hold a meeting towards the end of next month to introduce the BID and talk about the advantages other centres have achieved as a result of forming a BID.Anecdotally, he says most people he has spoken to have been positive about the idea. Murray has been involved in setting up and running a number of BIDs on the North Shore.“BIDs provide a more professional approach to running a business association, with measurable outcomes so that businesses can see if they are benefiting from their membership.” Before a BID is formed, all businesses within the BID boundary will be asked to vote for or against it. The date for the vote has not yet been set.

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berry A $1500 reward for the safe return of a pet sheep belonging to the Matakana Animal Sanctuary has so far failed to turn up any fresh leads.Sanctuary founder Shawn Bishop is convinced that George’s disappearance on February 14 isn’t a random act of theft.“The paddock he was in was not visible from the road and two gates were destroyed on the night he went missing,” she says. “The sanctuary is a shelter for unwanted and abused animals, and some of these animals come from homes where there is domestic violence.“We believe that locals were involved and we’re hoping that the offer of a reward will motivate someone to come forward.”Shawn says George is a loving pet sheep, who is more like a dog in his behaviours. “He can’t be bred from because he’s been neutered. We’re desperate to get

him back.”Since news of George’s disappearance surfaced, Shawn says she has received numerous calls from people who have lost pet farm animals in similar circumstances.“Some of the stories have been horrific. A number of people said they had found their animals disembowelled and slaughtered on site, and one woman found her house cow dismembered by someone who had used a chainsaw.“We’ve rung the police, but it seems ‘property’ thefts like this receive very little priority.”As a result of George’s disappearance, the sanctuary has installed extensive security measures to ensure they are alerted immediately of any intruders.If anyone has any information, contact Shawn Bishop on 422 7322; 027 489 4991 or [email protected]

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The national spotlight has been shining on Northland this month in the lead up to the by-election on March 28. As senior politicians hit the electorate, with the nation’s media in tow, everything from one-lane bridges to oil exploration have made the headlines. The usually safe blue seat is up for grabs after National MP Mike Sabin resigned for personal reasons earlier this year.The National Party has backed first time candidate Mark Osborne, a Taipa based businessman and Far North District Council asset manager. Prime Minister John Key has hit the campaign trail with Osborne in local spots like the Mangawhai markets, and made election promises from the pulpit of Parliament.The by-election got even more attention when veteran politician and NZ First leader Winston Peters threw his hat, or should we say ‘sign-written bus’, into the ring. Peters has been travelling around in the bus reminding the electorate he was born and educated in Northland, growing up on farms.

There are 11 candidates in the race including Labour’s candidate Willow-Jean Prime, a Pakaraka based Far North District Councillor.

You can find out more about the candidates and what they think are the key issues for Northland on the following pages.

What’s at stake?It’s more than egos and Northland’s needs at stake in this by-election. If National does not win the seat it would reduce its majority. It would not overturn the Government, but National would require the support of other parties to pass legislation. National would be left with 59 seats out of 121 and would require two votes from either the Maori Party’s two seats, or both the single votes from Act and United Future.

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The Northland electorate includes the Far North, Kaipara and a small part of whangarei. wellsford became part of the electorate in 2008.

local government issues dominated the Northland by-election candidates meeting in wellsford on March 12. Members of the audience repeatedly asked questions about Mangawhai’s failed wastewater scheme and subsequent rates fiasco, and north rodney’s inclusion in the Auckland supercity. About 300 people attended the meeting which was organised by the landowners and Contractors Association.

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Adam Holland was born in Dargaville in 1935 where he grew up in a family of 11 brothers. His family had it rough in those days, his father owned the local sawmill where the family would work without payment to help the local community. He worked as a volunteer fire fighter up until 2011 when he fell from a two-story building during an aftershock, shattering his pelvis. At the age of 75, doctors told him he could no longer put his body on the line. He emotionally retired, deciding he could best serve the community through political campaigning.

Key issues for Northland • Not sending troops to Iraq.• Not sending troops to Afghanistan.• Creating a five per cent flat tax, but only for

residents of the Northland electorate, the rest of the country should be paying more tax, not us Northlanders.

• I will not change the New Zealand flag as John Key would.

• I will increase the power teachers have over children in our schools.

• I will work in Parliament without payment because I’m a wealthy man and do not require the money.

• I will hold binding referendums on every single issue where there’s not at least a 66 per cent majority.

Winston was born and educated in Northland, growing up on farms.He was educated at Whangarei Boys High School and Dargaville High School.

Key issues for NorthlandThere are many economic and social issues facing the Kaipara district but the immediate one is the appalling validation of the scandal behind the Kaipara district cost blowout. I attended the Mangawhai protest as well as the court hearing in Whangarei long before I had any intention of standing in this by-election. New Zealand First was the only party to oppose this validation legislation. No other party did.Northland’s best economic opportunity for further growth lies in the traditional farming, forestry and maritime pursuits, as well as tourism.

It was while working as a solicitor in Wellington that Willow-Jean Prime felt the call home to Northland. Determined to make a positive difference, she established a consultancy business servicing community projects and volunteered her skills for various community organisations. Encouraged and supported by many Northlanders, she was only 30 when elected to the Far North District Council in 2013. Willow-Jean grew up in Moerewa and attended the local college before qualifying in Arts, Law and Maori/Pacific Development at Waikato University. She lives rurally in Pakaraka (Bay of Islands) with her husband Dion and their young daughter.

Key issues for NorthlandI am focusing my campaign on three core urgent issues: jobs, infrastructure and vibrant communities. Northland has some of the highest unemployment in the country and we need more government investment in regional development to create jobs and grow our businesses.Our roads are in a very poor state and need urgent attention. The government has cut $35 million from our roads and we need to restore that funding and begin urgent repairs and invest in new projects to make transport in the North faster, safer and more reliable.As a District Councillor, I’ve seen first-hand the importance of having a government that is going to back our communities. I will fight for more government support for local groups and facilities, so that we can have a proper partnership. That is going to make Northland a better place to live, work and play.

adam hollandIndependent

Winston Peters NZ First Party

Willow-Jean PrimeLabour Party

Where to VoteFor a list of election day and advance voting places visit elections.org.nzNorthland voters outside their electorate can vote in advance at Electoral Commission Wellington and at Registrars of Electors offices around the country weekdays during office hours.Northland voters outside their electorate on Election Day March 28 should vote in advance, because voting places will only be available inside the electorate on election day.

Names were drawn from a hat to determine the order of the candidate profiles on the following pages.

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rueben taipari PorterMANA Movement

Maki herbertAotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

bruce roganIndependent

Maki’s father was born in Rawene and lived in Pawarenga. In the 1990s, she became the Pawarenga Kohanga Reo administrator before moving up the ladder to oversee seven Kohanga. After that she did commercial cleaning and was in-charge of 40 staff members. Maki got her qualification in hairdressing in 2004 and had her own hairdressing business for three years. She then looked after her 90-year-old grandmother, as her caregiver. During that time she found out about medical cannabis and became involved in GreenCross. Maki entered politics in 2011 by standing in the Te Tai Tokerau by-election and general election.

Key issues for NorthlandNorthland has an opportunity to become the cannabis capital of New Zealand if it is legalised for industrial, medicinal and recreational purposes. Industrial hemp will revitalise the economy in rural areas, creating jobs and allowing for the manufacture of a range of environmentally friendly products. These include biofuel, textiles, building materials, foods and cosmetics. Medical cannabis can improve the well being of thousands of patients in Northland. Cannabis can treat a range of conditions from chronic pain to epilepsy to nausea and even cancer. Doctors should have the authority to prescribe cannabis and pharmacies should supply it.Millions of dollars will be brought into the Northland region if locals are allowed to grow and sell the plant legally, within a licensed and regulated framework. An age-limit will be established and taxes from cannabis sales will fund local schools and hospitals.

Bruce Rogan is 69-years-old. He was born in Takapuna and educated in Auckland. His father was born in Northland in 1919 and lived in Glinks Gully. His Great Grandfather was Judge Rogan of the Maori Land Court. He has owned his property in Mangawhai for 20 years, built his own home and has lived there for the past ten. Bruce was a Kaipara District Councillor from 2001 to 2004, where he unsuccessfully fought against “the eventual Mangawhai Ecocare disaster”. Since then he has worked in the community trying to uncover issues surrounding the Mangawhai wastewater scheme. Bruce is chair of the Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents Association.

Key issues for Northland• Northland is a social and economic basket case,

solely as a result of neglect and exploitation. This has to be fixed.

• It has some of the worst health statistics in the world. Its dental health is third world, its renal health is even worse.

• Its population has been denied access to decent paid work for generations.

• To survive, a completely alternative economy has evolved, placing thousands of people at risk on a daily basis.

• Many of the problems are traceable to corruption and incompetence at local government level. Those need to be a) exposed, and b) fixed.

• The economy can be restored by infrastructural investment - in roads, two-way bridges (not superhighways), rail and our port at Marsden Point.

• All the work should be done by Northland companies, employing Northland people.

Rueben is from Ahipara and has strong affiliations to Whangaroa. His wife is from Motatau, north of Whangarei, and his three tamariki have a strong sense of identity in Northland.Rueben is comfortable with being described as a ‘Maori environmental activist’, as he loves his culture and defending the environment for the benefit of children. This comes from a strong responsibility to protect the land and sea. Rueben is also an organic farmer.His other work is as a chairman for Te Ahikaaroa Trust, a Northland housing provider, which addresses social housing issues in Northland.

Key issues for NorthlandStop Statoil. Statoil has confirmed that there are no jobs for Northland, or any investment into Northland. John Key has also removed accountability for any environmental damage to our sea and coast. This is detrimental for our economy and environment. Northland’s stable environment is our greatest asset. In 2004 the Labour government’s Foreshore and Seabed Act opened the door for the foreign oil companies to come here and take our resources. The TPPA issue is another John Key led concept that gives foreign companies control of the market and removes our choices of what to buy, sell and grow. We have been exposing these issues for more than 10 years.This Government needs to be held accountable. This country is not their personal asset to spend and use as they choose. We need principles to be brought back if we want a stable future as a legacy to pass on to our next generation.

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Mark Osborne is a proud Northlander, based in Taipa. He and his wife Jodi moved to the north in the late nineties. They are co-founders of their own successful local business Doubtless Beauty, and their two daughters are both at school in the community. Mark has served in the community as a local school board trustee and a Far North Coastguard and sea rescue volunteer. He was General Manager of the Te Ahu Charitable Trust, leading the development of Kaitaia’s Te Ahu Community Centre, and most recently he has been an asset manager for the Far North District Council, overseeing some of the region’s most critical strategic infrastructure.Key issues for NorthlandWe need to build on the record growth and 7500 jobs already added to Northland’s economy in 2014. National’s plan is achieving more jobs and growth for the north by:• Attracting more investment and opportunities

with the Northland Regional Growth Study.• Building the Puhoi-to-Wellsford motorway to

link Northland to our biggest market, Auckland.• Reforming the RMA to reduce the costs, delays,

and frustrations that are holding Northland back.• Building on National’s $750m investment in

local roads and highways.• Rolling out faster broadband across Northland.• Accelerating treaty settlements so Northland iwi

can invest to create jobs.• Backing Northland’s primary industries through

the Primary Growth Partnership.• Introducing the Maori and Pasifika Trades

Training Scheme.

Adrian Bonner is a 56-year-old beekeeper, who has lived in Kaiwaka for 27 years.

Key issues for NorthlandI would like to see heavy logging and freight trucks off our roads, and taken by rail between Auckland and Whangarei, also with a view to reintroducing passenger rail services using a double track system.I believe that the tar sealing for metal roads could be done cheaper using new innovative techniques developed overseas and that too much is being paid for sealing and road maintenance.I believe the punitive system whereby beneficiaries are penalised if they earn over a certain amount should be scraped.

Joe Carr has been actively involved in governance and community affairs since 1998 when he stood as a Councillor in the Far North District to “represent a community that rejected the top down imposition of a district plan”. Since 1998 he has been on various Northland Regional Statutory Committees, including 12 years on the Regional Land Transport Committee, six as an NRC Councillor. He says he is a hard worker and is well grounded in the realities of living a productive life in Northland, as he and his wife Kate farm near Okaihau.

Key issues in NorthlandNorthland’s key issue is our lack of influence at government and headwind settings like exchange rates. These marginalise our electorate’s great productive potential, and deter investment in increased manufacturing and processing. The spectre of another council reorganisation with no consideration of the costs of centralisation (negative multiplier effects) as council business withdraws. Take one primary job and three follow. What the Northland electorate loses, the Whangarei electorate gains. We need policies to reverse the current transfer of wealth and opportunity and youth from our predominantly rural electorate to cities. Rural and provincial NZ is increasingly marginalised.Until this by- election occurred the Northland electorate was such a National fortress that our needs were largely ignored. Like him or not, the entrance of Winston Peters, for whatever reason, has changed this. Example, Matakohe bridge construction.

What are the enrolment deadlines?If you were enrolled by 23 February you will get an EasyVote pack in the mail a week before election day. People who enrol after this, but before the final deadline of Friday 27 March, will need to cast a Special Vote.

Can people on the Maori electoral roll in the Northland electorate vote?No. The by-election is to select the Member of Parliament for the general electorate of Northland. Only those people on the Northland electoral roll are eligible to vote. If you are Maori, and enrolling for the first time, you can choose whether you go on the Maori roll or the General roll. If you enrol now and choose the Maori roll, you will be in the Te Tai Tokerau electorate and won’t be able to vote in this by-election.

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Auckland’s first regional park at Wenderholm will turn 50 this month without fanfare.An Auckland Council spokesperson says the budget won’t stretch to mark the occasion. The park was purchased by the Auckland Regional Authority (ARA), the precursor of Auckland Regional Council, on March 31, 1965, and is now administered by Auckland Council.It was the start of a network which has expanded to include 26 regional parks covering over 40,000 hectares, which represents about 8.5 per cent of the entire Auckland region.Principal ranger parks north Matt Vujcich, who has been working at Wenderholm for 30 years, says the park is the quintessential regional park.“It’s got everything – beaches, idyllic picnic spots, a boat ramp, an estuary, kayaking, walks, a historic homestead and archaeological sites,” Mr Vujcich says. “It’s the only regional park that has it all in one compact, easily accessible location.”The ARA bought the 127-hectare property for £186,800 to protect it from subdivision.It was officially opened on December, 18, 1965 by Rodney MP William John Scott and 41,000 people visited in its first six weeks. It now attracts around 200,000 people annually.Forested areas were fenced off from stock to allow them to regenerate, which has left a legacy of maturing re-growth forest and encouraged a healthy native bird population.

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Conservation is now a key focus of the parks network.“When I started there was a team of gardeners who would trim and weed the parks to keep them tidy. It was a very traditional, urban-focused approach and there was no emphasis on native plants. Now there is a much more holistic approach, focused on restoring the natural environment to create habitats for native birds. We do a lot of native plantings using eco-sourced seeds, growing from seeds taken from natives in the area.”Possum control started in the 1980s after numbers were threatening the pohutukawa.“Ever since we’ve had an annual possum programme and now we are

lucky to get half a dozen.”A rat and stoat control programme started in the early 1990s leading to a boom in tui and kereru numbers.Beachfront erosion is now one of the biggest issues. Boulders have become exposed for the first time and the beach isn’t being replenished.“Our strategy is to retreat. We’ve taken all infrastructure from the shoreline.”But the biggest threat has been political, not environmental. In the 1980s, a group of local body politicians calling themselves the New Deal, lead by Takapuna Mayor Fred Thomas, investigated selling the parks or charging entry fees.“There was strong support from the public to retain the parks and they

got kicked out after one term. It was a huge vote of confidence for our work.”In 2002, the park expanded with purchase of the 34-hectare Shischka property for $2.4 million and a small campground was developed. A new campground was opened last summer with a further 160 sites, which will expand to 200 next summer when the old campsite is closed.“It has reached capacity within 12 months, which is incredible. We are going to close the old, smaller campground and use that as our hub for managing grazing stock.”The next focus is on developing nearby Te Muri Regional Park, which lies on the other side of the Puhoi River.Water treatment and fencing along streams is currently underway, but it may be about three to five years before the park is fully open. At present, the public only has access to the waterfront.“There’s a lot of investment required, particularly to allow vehicle access from State Highway 1. It could be as popular as Wenderholm so we have to plan for hundreds of thousands of visitors.”

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Lessons in sustainabilityEcoFest is an annual festival aimed at helping people to live more sustainably – at home, across the neighbourhood, at work and in the community. Northern coordinator Trish Allen says the festival programme presents a whole range of different opportunities for people to experience and learn something new and become more environmentally aware. “Our aim is to make it fun and by doing so we hope to engage people and inspire them to change something in their lives to become more sustainable,” she says.“Anything we do that is good for the Earth is ultimately good for ourselves.“We can all make a difference.”Trish says one of her favourite quotes is from Oscar Wilde, “anyone who thinks they’re too small to make a difference has obviously never spent a night with a flea”. “There’s something for everyone in the Ecof est programme and I’ve been blown away by all the amazing places we have in our area and all the dedicated people doing great work.”

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Snells beach explorers share world beneath the wavesFollowing the hit TV series Young Ocean Explorers, Snells Beach father and daughter documentary makers, Steve and Riley Hathaway, are launching a book this month, which will soon be available in every school in the country.Steve says the new book Love Our Ocean is an expansion of the TV series which showcased New Zealand marine life with a commentary by Mahurangi College student Riley.“It’s about making education entertaining,” Steve says. “The book covers some of the same things like sharks, stingrays, orca and dolphin, but in more depth and written from Riley’s perspective.“It’s got an environmental message, but the main aim is to get kids intrigued with how magnificent the ocean is. I want it to be something that inspires kids around the world. “We’ve already had teachers using the DVDs in classes in Australia and China.”The book features photographs from award winning photographer Richard Robinson and artwork from musician Jamie McDell.“We’ve had an exceptional team behind us. It’s taken months of work.”

Love Our Ocean will be launched at Lifeway, Snells Beach, on March 25 at 7pm. The launch will feature a talk by Steve and Riley, with behind the scenes footage of Young Ocean Explorers.Love Our Ocean and a DVD of series one of the Young Ocean Explorers will be distributed to every primary school in the country in August after a generous donation from the Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation and a KickStarter campaign, which raised $32,000 last year.Steve and Riley are currently filming a second series to be released later this year and have just returned from filming in the Kermadec Islands.“It was unbelievable. It takes three days to reach the islands by boat and more people get to the summit of Mount Everest than set foot on the Kermadec’s each year. Very little research has been done on them because they are so remote.“When Riley first got in the water she had 12 Galapagos sharks swimming around her. We also filmed a white tip reef shark, which is just the second sighting of the shark in NZ waters.”The series will also feature marine life in Australia and the United States.

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For the first time in over two decades, Mahurangi hockey players will be able to play on their home turf this season.The $1.7 million turf will open at the Warkworth Showgrounds site on State Highway 1, on March 22, just in time for the start of the hockey season. The Minister for Sport and Recreation Dr Jonathan Coleman will open the turf at 11am, followed by a series of short games featuring Mahurangi teams.The Hockey Fields Trust chairman Brett Illingworth says it has taken more than five years and thousands of hours of volunteer time, but the end result is fantastic.“It’s been an arduous task. It’s consumed my life. Some volunteers have put in hundreds of hours,” Mr Illingworth says.“The turf is already booked five nights a week and we are trying to start a local hockey league. “We are trying to get teams started from as far as Tomarata and Tapora. There used to be dozens of teams in small rural towns in Rodney, but since the game moved to turfs in the early 1990s a lot of them have disappeared.“We’ve also had lots of interest from people who don’t want to travel to North Harbour to play or who have never played hockey before. It’s great the turf is reinvigorating interest in the game.”

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The future of Mahurangi hockey is looking stronger now that warkworth has a home turf.

The turf is using an online booking system and can cater for most ball sports, provided players wear the correct footwear.“We designed it as a multi-sport facility that everyone can use.”While Auckland Council contributed $700,000 for the turf foundation, the balance was raised by the trust which received a $300,000 grant from the ASB Community Trust, a $355,000 grant from Lottery, and donations from the community.“In order to apply for an ASB grant you first have to raise one-third of the money you are applying for.

One person, who wishes to remain anonymous, pledged $100,000 at an early stage. If it hadn’t been for him, we wouldn’t have got off the ground.“The Mahurangi Junior Hockey Club gave about $15,000 and Sky City contributed $10,000. Regular raffles, events and comedy nights then got the project over the line.”Junior Hockey Club president John Bettridge says the new turf will see more young people get into the sport.The club has about 170 primary school players in the region who have been playing on fields at Shoesmith Domain and an old netball court at

Mahurangi College.“It means they can play on an international-quality surface in all weather,” Mr Bettridge says.“They won’t have to worry about mud and can develop their turf skills from an early age.“Having a wide range of ages playing on the same turf will also provide inspiration and motivation for the younger players.”Mahurangi Hockey Club has about 120 members and president Graham Buchs says he expects numbers to grow. The trust plans to build a second turf within the next 10 years.

Mark Illingworth can finally jump for joy after five years of planning and fundraising for the hockey turf.

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The Warkworth hockey turf has become a showcase for the future of sports field lighting with a new LED system sparking interest nationally.Davco Electrical director David Morrison says Warkworth is the first sports field in Australasia to be lit with the modern LED lights, which last longer than traditional metal-halide lights, use a fraction of the electricity and reduce light pollution.At first, David admits he was sceptical about using LEDs, but Hockey Turf Charitable Trust chair Brett Illingworth was adamant it was the way to go.“I didn’t think it could be done, but Brett kept hounding me,” he says.“I did some research and found the only company that produces suitable lights, AAA-Lux, is based in Holland and wouldn’t sell them to NZ.”However, last year David found the company had started trading in Australia and he flew over to investigate the lights.“They have started using them on tennis courts over there and they are working really well.”The lights cost about twice the price of traditional lights, but last about 20 times longer.“They’ve got a minimum lifespan of

50,000 hours, or about 20 years.”They also use half the amount of electricity, costing about $10 an hour, and can be run at half-power for junior games and training.The low energy use means the turf won’t be charged commercial electricity rates, saving thousands of dollars each year.Each light uses a lens which focuses each LED onto the turf, reducing the amount of light pollution around the turf and in the sky.The system is also far more flexible than conventional lighting.“The lights don’t need any warm-up or stand-down time. We can also control every light using a smartphone and the power usage of each light is constantly monitored.”Auckland Council is investigating using the lights for the new Warkworth netball courts.“We’ve been flooded with calls from councils and consultants,” David says. “It’s the future of lighting sports fields in NZ. We are the sole distributor for the lights here and there’s nothing else like it.”Dave is also pitching the idea to be used at Ports of Auckland. The lights are currently used at the Port of Amsterdam.

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After coaching hockey at Rodney College for a decade, and taking a team to a World War I memorial tournament in France, Mark Carrell has won the Sport Northland Sport Maker award.Mark started coaching hockey while his son, Calem, was at the school. Calem now plays professionally in France, but Mark says he has stayed with coaching because of his passion for the game. A former policeman, he firmly believes in the transformative power sport can have on youth. “Kids in sport stay out of court,” Mark says. “My guys don’t cause hassles at school and I think that’s a direct result of sport. Hockey is particularly beneficial, because you have to use your brain a lot.”But the biggest transformation came after the team was invited to represent NZ at the inaugural International Youth Hockey Tournament in France to commemorate WWI.

The players visited memorial sites throughout France and Belgium, playing tournaments near battle sites in the Somme and Passchendaele.“My grandfather fought right through there and three or four of the students had relatives buried there. We found the graves and made sure they had a poppy put on them.“We really got an appreciation for how bad things had been for those soldiers. The students were very thoughtful when they came back.”The team has been invited back to the tournament next year and plans are forming for a French hockey and rugby team to visit Rodney.The Rodney College teams currently play in the Northland competition based in Whangarei but with the completion of the Warkworth hockey turf, that is being reassessed.The teams are also looking at practising at the Warkworth turf rather than at the sand turf in Mangawhai.

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The development of the Warkworth Showgrounds is picking up pace, but the construction of a multisport complex on the site is still years away.About $2.7 million has been spent on the showgrounds in the past six months while over $4 million is earmarked for projects in the near future.New netball courts, including facilities for basketball and tennis, were completed in October, costing $400,000. There are five full sized courts, one doubling as a multi-use court which caters for basketball.“They are beautiful. It’s a real move forward for the club,” Warkworth Netball Club secretary Toni Broughton-Johnson says.Initially, the courts will be used for training, but there are plans for tournaments in the near future. The club used to train at courts at Mahurangi College.“The competition we are in has a lot of teams from north of Wellsford, so it makes sense for our games to remain at the Wellsford courts.”The courts will be opened at a ceremony on March 21, at 10.30am, with a powhiri and speeches from Rodney Local Board members. There will be two rugby games between Wellsford and Mahurangi teams in the annual Clash of the Dome challenge, a Mahurangi Gym Sports Club demonstration and netball and soccer trials.New public toilets were completed in January, costing $480,000 while a $15,000 wastewater treatment study to determine potential treatment

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options was completed in December. Stage one of a three stage landscaping and plantings programme was completed in October for $100,000.The $1.7 million Warkworth hockey turf will be completed this month and a new $90,000 playground is expected to be completed in April.Later this year, floodlights will be installed for the netball courts and sports fields, costing $400,000.A new on-site wastewater treatment will cost $320,000, and around $270,000 will be spent on landscaping, planting, fencing, the entrance and signage.Budgets are subject to confirmation in Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan.The much-awaited multisport complex is not expected to be completed for about another five years.The Mahurangi Sports Collective, a joint initiative between hockey, rugby, netball, soccer and gym sports clubs,

has put the breaks on the development.A feasibility study completed last year found the complex would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in ongoing maintenance costs and the collective is focusing on boosting memberships to make the development viable.“It scared everyone,” Mahurangi Rugby Club vice president Bernie Kose says. “It made us all take a step back.”But Sports Collective chair Mark Illingworth says the netball and hockey clubs are expected to grow substantially.“After a year we will have a better idea of our membership base and whether the multisport complex is feasible,” Mr Illingworth says.Currently, the clubs have a combined membership of about 1000 people.As a first step forward, the clubs have decided to test the waters and share facilities. The Mahurangi Rugby Club is renaming as the Mahurangi Rugby and Sports Club and will share facilities with the netball and hockey clubs.The clubrooms are being refurbished, including women’s changing rooms and a new roof.The multisport complex is expected to cost between $5 to $8 million depending on the size, design and function of the building. Council has earmarked $1.4 million for design and construction, with a further $1.9 million towards earthworks, upgrading sealing and lighting the carpark, and forming walking tracks and boardwalks.

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Specials play WhangateauSome of Lyttleton’s most talented folk musicians will appear at the Whangateau Hall on Tuesday March 24.The three-piece band The Lonesome Pine Specials consists of fiddle player Flora Knight, better known for her role playing in string band The Eastern; Hannah Harding, aka Aldous Harding; and multi-instrumentalist Ben Woolley, who plays alongside globe-trotters such as Delaney Davidson, Tami Neilson and Marlon Williams.The Lonesome Pine Specials describe their sound as an old-time music revival. The songs are steeped in the musical tradition of Southern Americana, reminiscent of the Carter Family.At times you will want to throw your feet to the boards and at others you will want to be still and listen to every lonesome lyric.Australian bush poet, Archer, will open the show.Born in North Carolina, just short an hour from the Appalachian mountains, Archer has busked his way across Australia and currently resides in the Victorian countryside. This

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and made many critically acclaimed recordings and broadcasts.Phillips has appeared as soloist with many orchestras including the London Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata and L’Orchestre de Chambre de Geneve, and as leader or concertmaster with many more.New Zealand pianist Stephen De Pledge is one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of his generation. He studied at the University of Auckland, and then with Joan Havill at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He won the Gold Medal from the Guildhall and the NFMS Young Concert Artists’ Award, and has since maintained a diverse performing schedule, as soloist, chamber musician and song accompanist.Tickets at the door are $30. As the concert is being brought to Warkworth on behalf of the University of Auckland School of Music, the usual member and student concessions will not apply.

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Meeting essential needsLow income earners are entitled to a one-off payment for an immediate need for an essential item through Work and Income. An immediate need is the ability to buy food, certain medical costs and bedding which has worn down due to a long-term illness or disability. For emergency dental treatment or emergency medial treatment, certain criteria must be met. There is also help for anyone who needs a birth certificate to apply for a benefit. In fact, assistance is available for any special circumstances that Work and Income deems necessary for you or your family to avoid serious hardship. As a low income earner your gross income before tax would need to:family circumstances gross income (maximum)

There is a cash limit for the recoverable assistance payment but you can still apply if your cash assets are less than $1007 for a single person with dependent children or $1678 for a married/civil union/sole parent. However, there are some general rules that apply to all payments and each payment has its own criteria.Work and Income must look at:• whether a payment would best meet your immediate need,• your ability to meet the need from your own resources,• any assistance that might be available from other sources to meet your need;• your existing level of debt,• the effect on you and your immediate family if the need is not met and when

that effect might be expected to impact on your family.Applications can be made at the Warkworth Service Centre. Ask for the Recoverable Assistance form, fill it out stating the amount you need and why. Get the form date stamped and make an appointment to see a case worker. Work and Income will require proof of the cost of the item or service. You will also need to take a bank balance print out and two forms of identification to the appointment. Please contact Homebuilders Family Services on 425 7048 if you have any further queries.

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Arthritis workshopA Pain Management Workshop run by Arthritis New Zealand will be held at the Hibiscus Coast Community House, corner Hibiscus Coast Highway and Centreway Road, Orewa, on Wednesday March 25, from 1pm-3pm. The workshop will address the issues of awareness, confidence and motivation. It is free, but numbers are limited and bookings are essential. info: 0800 663 463 or [email protected]

A march against family violence was held in Wellsford last month to mark the end of a locally-run family violence awareness campaign.The three-month long campaign has been promoting the message that “It’s not OK – but it is OK to ask for help” and was spearheaded by 12 local ‘Family Violence Champions’.“The march was a celebration of the work

done by the champions, and was a way to cap off a really constructive and positive community campaign” Homebuilders coordinator Quentin Jukes said.The champions were featured in a series of posters promoting the message and also visited a wide of range of community organisations including church and sporting groups, to promote the “It’s not OK” message.

The North rodney/otamatea Family Violence Prevention Champions, back from left, libby Jones, Pat Curtis, lynette Gubb, Gregg and Jeanette Nathan, and eddie Peters. Front row, from left, Glo ramsay, Melanie Mayall-Nahi, Nicole walker, Te Hira Mayall-Nahi and Michelle Nahi.

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A Whangaripo Valley inventor has created a system which turns dairy effluent into compost and edible fruit, and significantly reduces water usage.Coll Bell says his Clean Cows system treats wash-down water from diary sheds using plants, such as tomatoes and rhubarb, to absorb nitrogen and filter and soak up water, while worms turn the solids into compost. Any left over water is recycled to wash down the stock holding yards.He has been trialling a prototype on a Whangaripo farm with about 200 cows for about four months. It uses a similar system to one he designed for household wastewater, which he has been installing for about 10 years.“On a standard dairy farm, the water used to wash down the cowshed is stored in an effluent pond and then irrigated on the land, but in the Clean Cow system the effluent is put into a series of tanks which separate the water from the solids,” Mr Bell says.The water is used to irrigate a series of glasshouses which grow fruit or vegetables that are disease resistant and absorb a lot of water. They also might need a good wash before being eaten.The water from the effluent acts as a hydroponic fertiliser. The nitrogen is taken up by the roots of the plants and filtered by the woodchips that they grow in.The result at the end of the season is a nitrogen-rich fertiliser.Any remaining water is filtered and pumped back to the cow sheds to hose down the yard.

effluent treatment system turns poop into produce

Meanwhile, the solids from the system are processed by worms, producing a compost with little odour which can also be used as a fertiliser.“The idea would be to have a manager who can run the system on 10 farms and can sell the compost, fruit and vegetables, and the worms.”The system also reduces the water needed to clean cow yards by using a water blaster, which is about three times more efficient than a hose. The water blaster can recycle the water used to wash down the dairy plant, which is relatively clean and requires minimal treatment.“The average small dairy operation uses between 6000 to 8000 litres of water per milking to clean the

yard and milking plant. This system reduces that to about 1000 to 2000 litres, which is then recycled. “The more water you use, the more waste you create and at certain times of year farmers aren’t allowed to irrigate effluent because of the risks of run-off, so there are a lot of benefits to using less water.”It would also future-proof farms from Council-imposed water charges.The system reduces non-compliance issues and reduces run-off from farms bordering rivers and streams, he says.“It means technically you don’t need a resource consent because there’s no effluent discharge. But I don’t think Council will see it that way.“It will also save farmers costs

associated with irrigating effluent from large storage ponds.”The system costs about $50,000 and is designed for small farms of 100 to 200 cows. “Larger operations have automated systems and it becomes too expensive.”Mr Bell presented his idea at the Mystery Creek Field Days last year and got an encouraging response. He has received a grant from government research and development wing, Callaghan Innovations, to cover about $30,000 of costs.He is going back to Field Days this year to introduce the system to the market and find investors.“With the bit of fine-tuning, the system is ready to go.”

The effluent flows to a series of tanks to filter out the solids which are then processed by

worms, while liquids are piped to a glasshouse and filtered and absorbed by plants.

The end result – a nitrogen-rich compost and (relatively) clean water, which Coll Bell says can be reused.

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Harvesting weedsIn the veggie garden, March is usually the month where I start to change over from summer crops to autumn and winter crops. I’m ahead of the game this year, but only because I’ve been so busy that I haven’t been able to plant some of my normal later summer crops like my favourite Italian flat beans (which go by the delightful name of Fagiola Rampicante SuperMarconi) and late potatoes. Half of my beds are therefore already empty and waiting for crops such as broccoli, carrots and cauliflower to go in. However, as always in nature, bare soil provides opportunity, so every time it rains or the sprinklers go on, up pop a myriad of weed species.Amongst the weeds though are a bonus for busy gardeners; new plants for the garden. I often let the last of a crop go to seed, a boon to beneficial parasites and predators, who feed off the pollen and nectar, particularly from crops with small flowers like parsley, carrots, brassicas, onion and garlic. Best of all though, I now have self-sustaining populations of rocket, purple carrots, mustard greens, Italian parsley, cherry tomatoes (these are the only ones that I don’t bother picking off the ground if they fall), several varieties of lettuce, marigolds, calendula and NZ spinach. As each season passes, I notice more crops popping up, but as some of these come from hybrid plants and are, therefore, not true to type, I remove these, preferring the certainty of production from older varieties that grow true from seed.Aside from making weeding much more interesting as I now go slower and observe more, there is little work involved in producing these seedlings. If they pop up in a useful spot I leave them be. If not, they are easily moved with a clump of soil to another part of the garden. If I already have enough, they are ruthlessly weeded out along with the other unwanted plants. I occasionally use the weeds themselves in our salads and green smoothies (there are lots of recipes online, just don’t type in “weed smoothies” they might not be what you’re after). Weeds provide an amazing amount of goodness to your food, as they are packed full of vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants, fibre and sometimes, essential fatty acids. They are the original (and free) superfood. Harvest when young and tender, otherwise the taste can be too strong and also the leaf stalks get quite tough and inedible. There are a huge number of edible weeds. The easiest to start with, and most common, are fat hen, chick weed, sow thistle (Puha), nasturtium, watercress, cleavers and dandelion. Have a nibble next time you are weeding. You will be amazed at the range of taste sensations these weeds produce. Best of all though, you will have an impeccable and ‘oh so very trendy’ reason for your garden looking a mess.

Environmental spend calculatedDairy farmers are being surveyed on how much money they have invested on environmental initiatives on their farm. Federated Farmers initiated the research on farmers on-farm environmental spend in the Horizons region last year. The results showed that from 900 dairy farmers, 166 had spent a total of $18.5 million on environmental initiatives on-farm. The nationwide survey is being supported by DairyNZ. Chief executive Tim Mackle says it has been difficult for the industry to quantify all the investment that has been made across the 12,000 dairy farms in NZ in areas like effluent systems, stock exclusion from waterways and riparian planting. Farmers are being urged to complete the survey by the end of this month. The survey can be found at surveymonkey.com/r/L8KHK8M


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Growing golden balesWe took a bit of a gamble on the farm last year, on the back of two consecutive droughts we needed to further “drought proof” our property by growing an alternative food source to keep our stock in condition over the lean months. We decided to grow a cereal crop (barley) and harvest the grain. Sounds quite simple but cereal crops are usually grown on the irrigated plains of South Canterbury and it was certainly a rare sight up here in Northern Rodney.The crop was sown in November and, as luck would have it, the perfect amount of summer rain came before Christmas which meant that our crop just “flew” out the ground. Fully grown and ripened by February, that field of barley truly was the prettiest sight to behold. Its rich golden colour changed when the wind blew and it created an illusion of ripples on a pond.Our next dilemma was how to get this crop harvested? Not too many grain harvesters cruising around this neck of the woods so we took another punt and trawled the internet managing to find a very old one in Masterton. Having never seen her work, we crossed our fingers and shipped her up on a big truck. Getting her to the farm was the easy bit, now “how on earth do we use it?” Enter stage left, the amazing Mr Bruce Paris, from Kaipara Flats, who had had years of experience driving these machines in South Canterbury. In he hopped and just like the perfection of a Beethoven symphony, away that big old lady went pouring tones of liquid gold (grain) into the storage facility. Yay! We had pulled it off and in doing so zipped the lips of the “nay-sayers” and “dooms-dayers”. But wait there’s more! The by-product of grain harvesting is fluffy bales of golden straw, and quite frankly I am in love with the stuff. It has always been my preferred option in the garden over mulch, but it doesn’t look as good as the black stuff (but who even cares anyway?). First I give it to my chooks to “root” around in for a couple of months then it goes on my garden very thickly. It’s water retention and weed suppression qualities are simply amazing.Finally, I rounded up my children to come for a drive with me to help the men cart in the straw. My young son, having never been exposed to little square bales before, surveyed the field dotted with hundreds of little squares and turned to me and said “Wow! Mummy … how did they grow?” Priceless!

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Autumn farm budgetingThey say we are motivated by one of two things, either to avoid something happening or to achieve an outcome. Within the business environment, financial constraints often affect the choices we make and revisiting the original reason for action or decision is often worthwhile. The reduction in dairy milk payment has many farmers reporting that their costs are greater than their income. This is an unpleasant situation to be in and with the holders of the money bags (banks) and the decision-makers, thinking is not always aligned. Budgeting income and expenditure is a necessary evil. Use the budget as a discussion document. Most lenders’ main goal is to ensure that businesses identify their income and expenditure. They want to understand the financial decision-makers ability and hence their lending risk.Two big expenses for dairy farmers, for the second half of the season, are fertiliser and dry cow therapy. Grass needs to be fed well to grow well. Putting moisture to the side in the discussion, fertiliser decision-making will affect how much grass is harvested from autumn through to mid spring/early summer. Resetting the udder’s somatic cell count, by clearing subclinical mastitis infections, can only occur in the dry period. Both these decisions will get delayed results and should be considered carefully. A little financial pain now is potentially a lot better than a big financial pain later. The problem of increased mastitis and no grass to feed cows, has no quick fix option when they occur.Many farmers are considering dropping autumn fertiliser applications to meet financial constraints when only considering farm Olsen P or phosphate (P) fertiliser levels. Nitrogen, sulphur and potassium all leach (move through the soil profile with water) whilst P does not. All four elements are important for pasture growth. Just because your farm’s Olsen P levels are good this does not mean that not applying the other three will achieve the same result. Putting less in, normally means getting less out.Good benefit to grass growth can be achieved by applying autumn elemental sulphur (S) and potassium (K or potash). Most farmers recognise the benefit of applying Ammo36 or equivalent for the sulphur content in early spring yet few understand that S can be applied as elemental S in the autumn at a fraction of the price. Care is required when applying K in the autumn as pasture plants will preferentially take up K+ and reduce the content of Ca2+ and Mg2+ in the plant. More supplemental causmag Mg2+ is required to prevent milk fever with autumn potash (K+) application.

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How’s the vintage?This is the time of year when the most common question is some variation of “how has the vintage been?” Here, in Matakana, we have learned not to count our chickens too early and, generally, we offer a cagey response – even if the weather has been obviously good. The 2015 vintage is no exception. As I write, the weather has been generally very good when it matters. By this, I mean that we had a moderately wet December that was coupled with some good winds. This has provided a good base for the growing season of the vines and the wind has dried out the leaves and plants quickly and thus reduced the potential for disease. The long, warm summer that followed has not only been fantastic for the holiday makers in the region, it has been good for the vines, too.Harvest generally starts in Matakana from the second week of March with the white varieties such as Albariño and Chardonnay, and generally ends with the late ripening reds such as Cabernet and Syrah around Anzac Day in April. We are now entering what I believe is the most critical part of winemaking. The decisions taken in the two weeks either side of harvest have the most significance on the quality and volume of the final product. Leading up to harvest, we are eagerly waiting for the sugars, acids and flavours in the grapes to balance. At the same time, we are carefully following all the weather forecasts including but not limited to the Met service, MetVUW, watching the cats wash behind their ears and listening to Granddad’s complaints about sore knees. The viticulturist and winemaker negotiate on the final picking date for each crop – the viticulturist generally wanting the crop off the plants so they can relax and the winemaker after the best possible fruit. Once the grapes are off the plant, the hard work begins in the winery – particularly for the red wines which make up the bulk of Matakana local wines. The process commonly used in the region is to destem the red grapes and then ferment the whole berries in open top vats. The fermentation process generates lots of gas and heat, the gas makes the berries float to the surface in the vats. The winemaker needs to come and plunge down the floating cap every few hours and maintain the temperatures otherwise the process of the wine converting to vinegar would quickly start. This is all done by hand and around the clock. I can assure you that this is hard work. It is the winemaker’s equivalent of changing a new-born’s nappies. I can assure you that you will not see any local winemakers at the cafés between now and May.This is an exciting time of year to visit our cellar doors. If you are lucky, you will be able to see the harvesting and winemaking processes in action and may even get the chance to smell the smells and sample some partially fermented grape juice hot out of the vat.

Dog rules consultation ends soonRodney Local Board is reviewing dog access rules and wants to know whether the community thinks the current rules are reasonable or need changes. People have until March 22 to provide feedback at shapeauckland.co.nz. Currently dogs are not allowed on 12 Mahurangi beaches between 9am and 7pm during summer months. This applies to Snells Beach, Point Wells, Sandspit, Omaha, Matheson Bay, Martins Bay, Brick Bay, Baddeleys and Campbells Beach. If the board decides to propose changes as a result of the survey and other initial feedback, these will be formally consulted on in July.

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Around 300 competitors are expected to converge on Omaha Beach for the National Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Championships and Festival on March 28 and 29.Some of NZ’s top SUP riders will attend the annual event including the women’s world number one champion Annabel Anderson, of Wanaka, and Olympic sailing gold medallist Jo Aleh.In the men’s division, last year’s winners Australians Paul Jackson (12’6”) and

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sport and this is only the fourth national championship. Previous events were held at Ohope, Orewa and Takapuna.Saturday will be the distance racing day with a 4km and 8km race in the harbour in the morning, and the elite offshore 15km race in the afternoon, with the course set on the day depending on prevailing conditions. On the Sunday, the focus will be on technical racing from the beach which

includes the battle-of-the-paddle style racing. NZ SUP secretary Kristin Percy says there will also be opportunities to join a ‘have-a-go’ one lap race for those who would like to try this style of racing but don’t yet feel quite up to the full multi-lap format. “There will be plenty of other fun stuff going on, including a team relay race,” she says.The event will start with a powhiri.

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Phone 09 422 7822 • Email [email protected] • www.matakanamarine.co.nz

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Matakana Marine Seawatch

Classic boosts youth sport

The omaha Classic starts from the Fraser reserve, beside the omaha Surf Club, at 8.15am. entrants will be racing in the 10km or 5km run, 8km walk, 2km kids dash or junior beach dash.

A new athletic youth scholarship is up for grabs at the Omaha Classic on Saturday March 28.The winner of the 5km youth race will take home a cash prize to put towards training, entry fees, coaching or sports gear. “The Omaha Classic Youth Scholarship is a fantastic way to support an aspiring young athlete,” event spokesperson Rob Anderson says. “If you want to be the best, you need to compete against the best, but it can be hard for families to meet the costs of coaching, sports gear, entry fees and travel.”The scholarship is crowdfunded through Dreamfunda, an online fundraising platform connecting athletes with their supporters. Race entrants and members of the public are invited to add to the kitty and organisers hope to see it go even higher by race day.“We would love to see the scholarship

hit $500 this year.”The Omaha Classic was first run in 2010 and is a major fundraiser for the Matakana Primary School.Electronic timing will be introduced this year and there will be two prizes of $500 if the winners of the men’s and women’s 10km events can set new course records. Current records stand at 35min40sec for men and 40min45sec for women.There’s also a new team category in the 10km and 5km events. The team with the fastest average time will win a trophy and a $250 donation to the charity, school, sports team or community group of their choice.Rob says the Omaha Classic is all about fitness, fun and community.info: omahaclassic.co.nz To support the dreamfunda campaign, visit dreamfunda.com/Campaign/OmahaClassic#home


New Homes, Renovations & alterations

Licensed LBP carpenterTrevor Jull

Tel: 09 422 5292Mob: 021 734 460

[email protected]

WATER TANKS09 4312211

[email protected]

ABSOLUTE CONCRETE

BAXTER CONSTRUCTION

021 323 [email protected]

NEW BUILDS RENOVATIONS LANDSCAPING

Registered CHIMNEY & FLUE SWEEPING

Certified SAFETY INSPECTIONS & REPORTS

Authorized SERVICE & REPAIR AGENTS & PARTS

Licensed WOOD FIRE HEATING TECHNICIANS

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Keeping families Warm & Safe for 40 years

Phone 09 423 8945 – Text 027 273 0512

EMAIL: [email protected]

Registered CHIMNEY & FLUE SWEEPING Certified SAFETY INSPECTIONS Authorized SERVICE & REPAIR AGENTS Licenced FIRE INSTALLERS & HEATING TECHNICIANS SALES OF WOODBURNERS, COOKERS, FIREPLACES

Phone 09 423 8945 – service all areas

COMPOSITE JOINERY Ltd Composite Joinery Ltd7 Glenmore DriveWarkworth 0941

[email protected]

We specialise in:• Vantage Aluminium Joinery• APL | Architectural Series• Metro Series

Phone: 09 425 7510Fax: 09 422 2011

Phone Grant or Lesley23b Foundry Rd, Silverdale | 09 426 2979 www.silverdalefurniturerestorations.co.nz09 426 8412 | www.countrycharm.co.nz

Timber Furniture Specialists with quality workmanship guaranteedSpecialising in antique, new furniture & all other timber surfaces.

COUNTRY CHARMFURNITURE

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Furniture Restoration • Re-spraying • Special Finishing • Colour MatchingInsurance quotes • Furniture repairs • Custom made – Recycled

or new timber • Modifi cations • Upholstery

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• Mowing - Residential & Lifestyle Blocks• Garden Maintenance • Weed Control Spraying - Farms & Domestic • Mini Digger Hire & Tractor Hire

GROUND CARE

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Kitchens

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ON WHITE

ON RED

Rodney’s Independent Property Management company

Julie [email protected]

0800 171161

www.insitesecurity.co.nz PO Box 487 Warkworth

• Alarm & CCTV Installation and Servicing• Alarm Monitoring• Patrols/alarm Response• Free Design and Quotation

LOCAL SECURITY COMPANY

0800 66 24 24

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $59+GST* PER INSERTION

Phone 425 9068 for more information or email your advertisement to [email protected] *for a three insertion contract.

House & SectionMaintenance & ImprovementsGardening, Decks, FencingPainting, aCleaning & more.

Mark - Phone 022 639 4726Lysa - Phone 021 122 7895

Master builder/30 yrs experiencecoMprehensive reports

pre purchase/sale inspectionsthird party agent

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0800 080 713

water

0800 638 254 09 422 3700OR

ARTESIAN & SOLWAYfILTEREdWATER

183 SANDSPIT RD, WARKWORTH • OPEN 7 DAYS! Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm Sat: 7am-4pm Sun: 9am-3pm

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SNELLS BEACHPHONE 09 425 5597

Kitchens | Bathrooms | Laundries entertainment units | WardroBes & offices

Contact Neil 09 425 7017 or 021 070 0643 [email protected] • cabinetmakeranddesign.co.nz

16a GLenmore drive, WarKWorth

MICK BERGER CONTRACTORSPhone: 09 422 0688 • Mobile: 0274 930 806

Dams ● Winching ● Bulldozing ● DrivewaysHouse Sites ● Landscaping ● Earthmoving ● Sub Divisions

43 years experience

Warkworthlass &lazing

WWG20 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

09 425 8678 • 021 952 [email protected]

Domestic and Commercial Glazing

Glass ShowersSplash Backs

Mirrors • Cat DoorsWindscreen Replacement

and Chip Repair

0800 70 40 [email protected] • www.northglass.co.nz

WINDSCREEN REPAIR OR REPLACE GLAZING SERVICES

MIRRORS • SPLASH BACKS • SHOWERS

[email protected] Box 193, Warkworth

Denis 021 945 498Joel 021 422 592

Foundations • Floors • Drives • Paths • Digger & Truck HireConcrete Specialists backed by over 30 years experience

Established since 1984

For ideas and advice about our windows and doors talk to us.

Rodney Aluminium Joinery09 425 7367 or stop by74A Hudson Road, Warkworthwww.rodneywindows.co.nz

TV • Video • DVD TuningAdditional TV Outlets

Digital Freeview Satellite

Installation & Repairs

Phone David Redding 09 422 7227 or 0274 585 457

HouseholdWater Deliveries

0800 747 928mobile: 027 556 6111

TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES

Freeview Sales & InstallationTV & FM Aerials

GAVIN BROUGHPh 09 425 5495

Mob 0274 766 115PICTURE PERFECT TV

Parker Tree Care.comTree and Hedge WorkPruning and ThinningRemovals Free QuotationsFully Insured26 Years Experience

Call Roland021 102 2594 • 09 422 [email protected]

TOTAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

JAMES 021 756 001

Q U A N T U M LANDSCAPES M A T A K A N A L T D

Landscape & garden design • Digger hire & earth worksProject management • Palm & tree installation & removal

Decks, fences, paving • Water features & dams • Wetland design & planting

What is the value of your customer base if you sold your business today?

Do you know who they are?

Call for a discussion today… Call Louise

09 422 6285021 681 005email [email protected] or visit www.profitsense.co.nz

Matakana Bicycle Hire | 09 423 0076951 Matakana Road, Matakana

[email protected]

BICYCLE MECHANICShimano approved

Fully equipped workshopRoad Bikes

Mountain BikesFull Suspension

BMX BikesParts & Accessories

THE MATAKANA CARPENTRY CO

For an obligation free quotePh 021 085 12024 or [email protected]

SERVICING: OMAHA, LEIGH, MATAKANA & WARKWORTHAdding value to homes since 1980

Small Jobs • Renovations • Bathroom Makeovers Decks • Pergolas • Plastering

ph: 09 425 6467 / mob: 027 499 8168 / email: [email protected]

Peter & Wendy Bratty

WE SPECIALISE IN UTES UP TO $25,000

BRATTY UTES

We can offer you a personal, affordable and professional bookkeeping service for small businesses, rentals and individuals. If you would like a quote, or more information about the service we can provide you, contact Lambert Accounting today!

09 945 [email protected]


HOME MAINTENANCE

HOME MAINTENANCE

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only $4.40 inc GST per line or $11.20 per/cm inc GST for boxed adverts.

Phone 425 9068 or email [email protected] book a classified ad.

A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Same day service 09 423 9660 or 021 168 7349.

APPLIANCE REPAIRS FOR SALE

FOR LEASE

PLANTS Quality groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Large and small grades. Wholesale direct to the public. Contract growing and pre-orders welcome. Liberty Park Native Tree Nursery, 90 Jones Road, Omaha 09 422 7307.

WATER PuMPS Low water pressure? Get it sorted. Sales, service and installation. Work guaranteed. Steve 09 945 2282 ww.purewaterservices.co.nz

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] FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 or visit www.purewaterservices.co.nzLAWN MOWING rubbish removal, hedges, small tree removal. WW & beach areas. Ph Jeff Hatfull 027 425 7357, 425 7357

BINGO, BINGO, BINGO! Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of month, Upstairs New Masonic Lodge,

Baxter Street, Warkworth, 7pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

RAWLEIGH Products. Ph Pat 423 8851 Please note new phone number

MARKETSMuSEuM SuMMER MARKETS 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth. Enquiries Warkworth 425 8391

PLuMBER Semi retired for small jobs. Point Wells 09 423 0193 or 027 490 2054

HEALTH SERvICES

Massage For HealthMassaging locally for 18 years - Qualified

Relaxation, Deep tissue, Pregnancy Home clinic/Mobile. New clients welcome

Ph Evelyn 09 - 425 6479 Mob 021 148 1779Diploma Therapeutic Massage NZ College of Massage

ADJuSTABLE BEDS - for your wellbeing

ADJuSTABLE BEDS - for a better lifestyle ADJuSTABLE BEDS at Drummers Home

Store Wellsford 09 423 9077

EQuESTRIAN

NATuRAL HOOF TRIMMING Starting, trailer loading & horse transporting. Ph Nathan Duffy 027 678 3865

ACCOuNTING, BOOKKEEPING AND PAyROLL SERvICES

Friendly and affordable specialising in small businesses.

Contact Dennis 021 338330

BuSINESS SERvICES

HAy - NEW SEASON $10 - $12 a bale. Phone 09 425 7479 or 027 497 0980

FOR HIREBOuNCy CASTLES : Kids events Warkworth Area Ph 021 665 800

CARS WANTED dead or alive. Top dollar paid. $100 to $700 for any small car. $500 to $5000 for vans, utes, 4WD & trucks. Free removal 0800 33 33 98

CARS WANTED

LIvESTOCK FEEDMalted Barley and Wheat grain post

brewing. Approx 600 - 1000kg Dry Matter per week.

For 1 – 2 collections per week ex Leigh. Only interested in somebody

taking the entire quantity every week. If interested please call Sawmill

Brewery 09 422 6555

FREE

SMALL uPSTAIRS OFFICE TO LET

Central Warkworth location. Phone 027 430 8440.

SuPER COMPOSTUntreated wood shavings & duck poo.

Per Bag $10, Bulk $75/m3. Enquire about delivery. Ph 422 5042

FIREWOOD Dry, ti tree, gum, macro, pine. Free delivery Warkworth area. From $70m2. Ph 425 7942

IN MEMORIAM

Robert Kendall HudsonMarch 13th 2005 - 10 years

Remembrance is a golden chain death tries to break, but all in vain. To have Loved, and then to part is

the greatest sorrow of ones heart.

Time may wipe out many things but never the memory of those

happy days when we were all together.

How you liked to have family get-togethers on the

18th birthdays of your Grandchildren at Valentine’s –

celebrations that happened because of you.

Dearly loved husband & best friend of Phyl;

respected & much-loved Dad of Ian, John, Cindy, Peter and Vicky; & Poppa Charlie to 11 Grandchildren.

Ages & Stages LtdOccupational Therapy Services for

children & adolescents - 18 yrs exp in physical & mental health. WW based. Ph Sarah 09 425 8291 - 027 861 802 Post-Graduate Diploma in Occupational

Therapy Practice, NZROT.

GARDENER Knowledgeable & experienced (30 yrs). for a high quality efficient job Ph. Rebecca - 021 879 819 422 6532INTERIOR/ExTERIOR ROOF PAINTING & HOuSEWASHING Husband & wife team. Quality Workmanship. Competitive quotes. Ph 021 022 08727

WOuLD NIvEN LOWRIE

Of 2104 SH1 Kaiwaka (last known address) please contact Mason

Containers within 7 days of publication of this notice or your goods in storage may be sold to

defray expenses incurred to this date. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of

above named is asked to bring this notice to their attention.

Any queries to the manager, Mason Containers on 09 425 7799 or

0274 933 323

PuBLIC NOTICES

PuBLIC NOTICES

MAHuRANGI GyMNASTICS CLuB

ARTISTICS & RHyTHMIC GyMNASTICS CLASSES

Contacts: Artistic Gymnastics

Liz Davie-Martin [email protected]

Mob 0273316355 Rhythmic Gymnastics

Margaret Woolf [email protected]

Ph 09 473 8971Term 2 registrations are being taken.AGM Monday 30th March 6.15pm

Mahurangi College Gymnasium

KOWHAI FESTIvAL AGM 7pm, 24 March RSA Committee Room Come along and have your say on this iconic event. You need not be on the committee unless you wish to be, but

your input would be welcome. For further information contact Murray Chapman 027 496 6550

[email protected]

SuPPORT SERvICES

Grief & Loss SupportFor All Ages

Seasons™ offers groups for those experiencing loss, grief or change in their daily lives. This may be due to separation/

divorce, the death of someone close or other major family changes. Groups are available

in both Warkworth & Wellsford. For more information or to receive a flyer

contact - Seasons Co-ordinator 021 0813 3586

[email protected]

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First lady of Port AlbertMary Ann Wilkin (known as Polly) was the fifth daughter of a relatively prosperous Fen Country farmer. Born in 1846, Mary Ann had a happy childhood on Primrose Farm. She and her sisters helped with chores which included killing, plucking and dressing the large number of fowls raised as a main source of income. Then Mary Ann met Alfred Neal and they became engaged. He was already planning to follow his brother to New Zealand so Mary Ann’s parents sent her to work in a restaurant in London for six months, to get her used to being away from her sisters.Mary Ann and Alfred married in Little Downham Church on 12 June 1866. Mary Ann’s sister Hannah wrote on their wedding day, “You have today, Darling Sister, entered into quite a new course of life – you have been united to one in whom we all have the greatest confidence. Dear Pollie, rest assured we shall not forget to pray daily that God be pleased to grant you a safe voyage and we must all look forward with this, the pleasant hope that at some future period in our life we may share the unspeakable pleasure of meeting again.”When Mary Ann married, her waist measured 18 inches. Her wedding dress was sky blue silk (the traditional colour for brides of that era) with a crinoline skirt and bodice trimmed with military style cream braid and tassels. Only the bodice has survived along with a piece of its matching blue parasol. One week after their wedding Alfred and Mary Ann sailed to New Zealand aboard Winterthur. Mr Wilkin was at Gravesend to farewell them. He later wrote, “My dear Polly, I shall never forget the last few moments that I had to spend with you, on that ship, at Gravesend, I waved my white handkerchief, until I could not see you no more.” Like so many other young emigrant women, Mary Ann never saw her family again.The Neals first home was a nikau whare on 40 bush-covered acres in Waitakere. There Mary Ann gave birth to her first six children in seven-and-a-half years, never leaving the farm. In 1874 Alfred inherited his brother’s property at Port Albert and the family set off on the difficult journey north. Mary Ann rode sidesaddle to Helensville carrying the five-week-old baby in her arms with bundles of clothes tied to the front and back of her saddle. Alfred led another horse with a boxes tied on each side and two little heads peeping out of each box. Their furniture and household goods came on a bullock wagon. The oldest boy walked or rode on the wagon. A scow took them from Helensville to their new ‘Primrose Farm’ on the banks of the Oruawharo River. The farm prospered, selling butter, eggs and mutton to the local mill workers and when scows came for timber their captains were glad of fresh produce. Mary Ann kept 50-60 chooks, even in her later years. A legacy enabled Alfred to add an adjoining property to Primrose farm. The couple raised 14 children and descendants are still in the Albertland district. Alfred and Mary Ann were staunch Christians and helped start the Methodist Church in Port Albert. A Minister rode from Warkworth once a month and local preachers, including Alfred, took turns the rest of the time. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1916. Three years later, Alfred died aged 75 years. After his death Mary Ann continued doing all she could to help the church.Mary Ann (Polly) Neal died on 7 May 1922, aged 75, while brushing her hair before leaving for church. She is buried beside her husband in Port Albert Cemetery.Source, Neal family historiesnote: Polly’s wedding bodice will feature in an upcoming Museum event.

www.albertland.co.nz

Historylyn Johnston, Albertland Museum

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WORK WANTEDREID EQuESTRIAN ENGINEERING, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Ph Ron 423 9666

Tv SERvICES & SALES

FREEvIEW TV, Audio, Installation, Faults & Supply. Andrew 021 466 394 or 422 2221.

AERIAL & SATELLITE DISH INSTALLATIONS

Professional Installation of Satellite Dishes and Freeview UHF Aerials.

Wall mount TV Installations, Multi-room Solutions. Audio and

Home Theatre. TV Tuning Services. Phone 425 5431.

Tv SERvICES Aerials, Dishes, Freeview sales, installation and service. Extra outlets serving the area for 18 years.Phone Gavin 027 476 6115.

TuITION

TuITION

Art, Craft & JewelleryFull & part time courses

Puhoi & Albany Campus

www.hungrycreek.ac.nz09 422 0752 NZQA Reg

Nanny & More! Quality full-time local courses for nanny &

childcare careers Call Amanda now for free info! 424 3055 nannyacademy.ac.nz

WANTED TO BuyCASH PAID TOOLS & MACHINERy, Shed & Garage Clearouts. Call/txt 021 161 5139.

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Ray White Mangawhai is a leading modern office within a dominant

international brand. We welcome your written application

including CV - please email to [email protected]

PuBLIC NOTICES

WELLSFORD INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

AGM Te Hana Hall

Wednesday 25th March 7pm All welcome

New members welcome We are a vibrant enthusiastic club

going places Sandra Watkins Secretary

09 4237079

PIANO TuITION Practical and Theory. Beginners to advanced. Warkworth area. Phone: John 09 425 9669

ON CALL HOuSEKEEPING An on call housekeeping position is available at Matakana Motel. Some Week days and Weekends required. This position would suit someone who has time on their hands and can be available at short notice. Who takes pride in a job well done and has the initiative to go that bit further. Ph: 422-7497 if this sounds like you.


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for a full list of upcoming events

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Running & race events• Omaha Classic beach run, March 28, Fraser Reserve, 8.15am. 10, 8, 5 & 2km

options. [email protected] or omahaclassic.co.nz• George Heaven Te Hana Road Race 5.5km run. Sun April 19, 1pm School Rd, Wellsford.

Registration 11.30am at Wellsford Primary School. $5 entry. Info: 423 7191• Tawharanui Coastal Challenge April 25. 6, 12, 17, 22 & 32km races available.

Register at the Albany Total Sport Office on April 24, 4-8.30pm or at the event. Info: coastalchallengeseries.co.nz/tawharanui

Kawau Bay Fishing Club ladies open contestMarch 28 & 29. 1st prize a trip for two to Rarotonga. Weigh in at Salty Dog, Snells Beach, 4-5pm March 29. Dinner 6pm, prizegiving 7.30pm. Info: 425 5125Wellsford SoccerRegistration Day, Saturday, March 21, 9-11am at the Port Albert Soccer Grounds. Free sausage sizzle for registered players.Wellsford Squash ClubPrimary juniors, Mon 3.30pm. College juniors, Tues 3.30pm. Mixed games on Tues 9am. Men’s, Wed 4pm. Ladies, Thurs 4pm. Info Christine 432 7149 or [email protected] Rugby Club Registrations are open for juniors. Practise on Thurs evenings in April. Info: Edwina Came 423 9266 or [email protected] HockeyFunsticks Yrs 0-2, 8.30am Sat. Yrs 2-6 Term 2 at new Warkworth hockey turf. Info: Nikki 425 9183 [email protected] BowlsCommunity Centre, Snells Beach at 7pm Thurs or 1pm Mon with monthly tournaments. Fees, $2. Info: Peter 422 9903 or 027 291 2744Rodney Rams league and netballRegister now. Contact Mike Lima 021 992 694 or [email protected]

18 Fashion Parade, Caroline Eve, Warkworth, starts at 5.30pm. Tickets available from the store. Fundraising event for the Warkworth Town Hall upgrade

20 Warkworth Primary School Fiesta, 3pm-7pm21 Local Vocals choir workshop with Carol Shortis, Wellsford

Community Centre, 9.30am-5pm. Info: 423 939321 Warkworth Artisan Market, old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, 9am-

1pm. Stallholders contact Kathy Roscoe at [email protected] or 422 2204

21 Ahuroa School Fair and Fireworks, 4pm-8.30pm21 Monster Auction, Maungaturoto School grounds, from 9am 21& 22 Rock Pool Tour, Goat Island, 2.30pm21 Warkworth Playcentre Fun Day and fundraiser, 9am-12pm.

facebook.com/warkworthplaycentre21 Warkworth netball courts opening, 10.30am. Powhiri and

speeches followed by netball and soccer trials and rugby games from 1pm (see story p29)

21 Liam Finn solo show at Leigh Sawmill, 9.30pm, $1521 A Guide to Autism two hour workshop, Mahu Vision Community

Trust, 5 Pulham Rd, Warkworth, 10am-12pm. Info: autism.org.nz22 Warkworth hockey turf opening, 11am, Warkworth

Showgrounds (see feature pg 26-29)22 Jubilation, Leigh Sawmill (see ad p33)22 Nandor Tanczos workshop, Lobbying for the Environment:

Understanding How Parliament Works, Matakana Village Hall, 9am-4pm

22 Free guided-snorkel day at Matheson Bay, 10am-3pm. Info: [email protected]

22 Piano trio with De Pledge, Salzmann, Phillips at Mahurangi College, 4pm warkworthmusic.org.nz (see story & ad p31)

22 Storehouse (blues), Matakana Vintage Market, 10am-3pm23 Free guided-snorkel day at Goat Island, 10am-2pm. Info: kim@

emr.org.nz24 The Lonesome Pine Specials, Whangateau Hall, 7pm, $15 (see

story p30)25 Love Our Ocean book launch and talk, Steve and Riley Hathaway,

Lifeway College hall, Snells Beach, 7pm.26 Ecofest film Bidder 70, Matakana Cinemas, 6.45pm26 DVA, Leigh Sawmill (see story p32)27-29 Mangawhai Walking Weekend, 29 walks to choose from. Info &

bookings: mangawhaiwalkingweekend.co.nz (see story p33)28 Northland By-election (see feature pgs 12-15)28 Mangawhai Food & Wine Festival, The Olive Grove, Insley Street,

3pm-7pm Info: mangawhaiwalking.co.nz28 Tours of the Sculptural Habitat, The Protea Patch, Warkworth, 10am28 Eco-commentary on the Jane Gifford, Mahurangi River, 2pm.

Departs from Warkworth Wharf.28 Living sustainably family activities, Goat Island Marine Discovery

Centre, all day28 Omaha Classic, Omaha Beach (see story p42) 28&29 SUP National Champs, Omaha Beach (see story pgs 40&41)29 Stretch and the Bootlegs (alt country), Matakana Vintage

Market, 10am-3pm29 Czech Market, Puhoi29 Kaipara Hunt school/practise day, Starvalley Farms, Satellite

Station Rd, Warkworth, from 12 noon. Some tuition and trek over farm. All welcome. Info: Albert 431 2059.

Ecofest events


PHONE 09 423 8086 FOR 24/7 AFTER HOURS URGENT SERVICE

For further information and new enrolments, please contact any of our clinics

For a full range of family health care, including A&M services in an integrated system24 hours per day, across our region, including public holidays

Wellsford 220 Rodney St (Cnr. SH1 & Matheson Rd)09 423 8086 ALSO AFTER HOURS Snells Beach 145 Mahurangi East Road09 425 6666

Matakana 74 Matakana Valley Road09 422 7737Mangawhai 4 Fagan Place 09 431 4128

Maungaturoto 138 Hurndall Street09 431 8576Paparoa 1877 Paparoa Valley Road09 431 7222

Wellsford BirthingUnitFull 2 bedroom birthing and post natal care facility with your own LMC &

Registered Nurses 24/7 in attendance. Birthing pool, FREE baby car seat with admission.

218 Rodney St, Wellsford Health Centre, Wellsford • Enquiries Admin 09 423 8745

Mahurangi Pork Pie entry ready to roll

The ute has been sign-written in prepartion for the Pork Pie run, which leaves Kaitaia on April 2.

The days are counting down until Warkworth raised brothers, Willie and Sam Ryburn, set off on their epic trip retracing the route of the infamous movie Goodbye Pork Pie. From Kaitaia to Invercargill, they will stop at many of the spots in the movie including National Park, Whanganui, Kaikoura and Greymouth, and will do a lap of the Invercargill Cemetery where the final shoot out took place.“Stress levels are running fairly high just trying to sort out logistics,” Sam says. “There isn’t a whole lot of room left after we have squeezed ourselves in.” The brothers are raising money for Kids Can, which provides food, clothing and basic health care in schools for disadvantaged Kiwi kids.“We were a last minute entry when one of the other teams cancelled, so we are a bit behind the eight ball with our fundraising. Sponsors are rolling in, but more help is needed to reach our goal.”To donate, go to www.givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/foowhataye

follow the ryburn brothers’ journey on

the Mahurangi Matters facebook Page,

starting on april 1.

viewonline localmatters.co.nzwatch a video of the warkworth Trolley derby action.

trolley derby thrills and a few spillsThere were plenty of thrills and only a few spills at the second annual Warkworth Trolley Derby recently.The Derby attracted 33 competitors from Warkworth and further afield with trolleys made from everything from a canoe to a bathtub.Derby committee member Galvin Milich says it was a perfect day and while there were a couple of minor dings, everyone walked away safely.“Some of the kids went firing down the hill with massive smiles on their faces, it was the best thing to see. If we were judging the day by the grin factor,

then the kids won.”Alex Wiggans officially won the fastest time, at 62km/hr, which was recorded by a NZ police speed radar gun.The event also brought about 2500 visitors to the industrial area in Morrison and Glenmore Drives throughout the day-long derby on Sunday March 8.Derby goers were also treated to a lunchtime demonstration from a Mclaren 1971 M8FP Cannam, from Mortimer Racing in Matakana, and the Hibiscus Coast Hot Rodders turned up in force to support the community event.

everything including the

kitchen sink was used to

make trolleys.

Normally seen on the water, this up-cycled kayak cut a mean streak on dry land.

Tom Hodgins’ replica Mason Contractors truck ‘Mason Mitzy’ didn’t reach top speed but it did make it down in one piece to win Best decorated Trolley.

Documents

Mahurangi Matters, March 18, 2015