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Hospice art sale The only way is up: Auckland Civil Defence has identified evacuation routes to take if a tsunami is heading for Orewa Beach. The blue line shows where the largest tsunami could reach and indicates the safest zone.

Thousands to walk Orewa tsunami evacuation routes Around 3500 people, most of them school children, will take part in a walk along tsunami evacuation routes, from sea level to higher ground, in Orewa next week. The Orewa community, including all and representatives of organisations The tsunami drill, on May 25, the local schools and kindergartens, such as fire, surf lifesaving and Police replicates an evacuation on foot continued page 2 owners and staff of local businesses are taking part in the walk.

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Continued from p1.... should a tsunami be expected to hit Orewa Beach. It follows the provision of evacuation signs and blue lines to indicate ‘safe zones’ recently installed around Orewa by Auckland Council. The drill will demonstrate the practicalities of large numbers of people heading to higher ground and is a pilot that could be rolled out throughout the region (HM March 2). Orewa was chosen because it is particularly vulnerable to tsunamis. Auckland Civil Defence’s head of emergency management operations, Aaron Davis, says that as well as raising awareness of uphill routes, the organisation hopes that the drill will provide a better idea of time frames and difficulties associated with evacuating Orewa. He says if a tsunami were on its way, walking and cycling are the best ways to evacuate, with only the most vulnerable people needing to drive. “If everyone gets on the road, it will grind to a standstill,” he says. He says that once the May 25 drill has been assessed, there may be adjustments made to the suggested evacuation routes and a further drill held to test these. The two main threats for Orewa are a close source tsunami, from an earthquake in the Kermadec Trench that would take around an hour to reach Orewa Beach, or one resulting from a more distant source, such as in Chile, which would allow for many hours’ warning. Mr Davis says although the likelihood is low, the consequences of a tsunami would be devastating and everyone needs to be prepared. Because the first tsunami could arrive at Orewa Beach within an hour of a large earthquake, Civil Defence says it is vital for residents to have an evacuation plan and know their nearest safe zone – these are indicated on maps placed at Arundel Reserve, Western Reserve, Orewa Beach Reserve, Orewa library, Orewa Community Hall and Orewa Top 10 Holiday Park. He says that tsunami may not come with an official warning, therefore

people must act on natural warnings and head to high ground if they feel a long or strong earthquake or see unusual wave and tidal processes such as sudden water retreat or unusual currents. Sirens on and off again The installation of sirens that can transmit a voice message was considered by Auckland Civil Defence back in 2013 and rejected a year later. At the time, they were described as not effective compared with technology such as email, SMS or texting. Those sirens are back on the table now, being considered as part of a review into upgrading and extending emergency warning systems. As a highrisk area, Orewa may get the sirens but that will not be known until the review is complete in the next month or two. Mr Davis says sirens have a role to play, especially if the threat comes in the middle of the night. “At 3am, people are not checking their emails or text messages but they may hear a siren,” he says. Taking part in the drill The mass tsunami drill takes place on Wednesday, May 25, from 9.30am– 11am. Residents are encouraged to join in by identifying and walking the nearest evacuation route (info:aucklandcivildefence.org.nz) on the same day, or whenever possible. The largest group will leave Orewa College, in Riverside Road, at 9.30am. College principal Kate Shevland says that her whole school (around 2000 people) will take part, accompanied by Police, the fire service and surf lifesaving personnel. She says that the college has been doing regular “tsunami runs” since the tsunami hit Japan in 2011.“We decided that as we are at sea level and between the sea and the estuary we should develop plans to practice a response to such an event,” she says. Hibiscus Matters will take part in the mass evacuation drill, and post video on our website. Provided the weather is suitable, we will be accompanied by our digital consultant and drone expert, Craig Powell, who will supply unique footage from the air.

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Fifty years of senior service A local organisation that has donated thousands to charity, as well as providing a social outlet for senior citizens, celebrated its 50th anniversary recently. For half a century the Hibiscus Coast been anything from the group’s 49th Senior Citizens Association has been to 52nd anniversary; but based on an quietly going about its business of article in The Coaster in 1987 (which providing regular opportunities for said that the Association had been in people aged 60 plus to socialise. It offers existence for 21 years), 50 is the current activities such as indoor bowls, cards and secretary, Mike Duggan’s, best bet. Bingo as well as Christmas and mid-year At present the Association has 200 lunches and coach trips. It also donates members, who each pay a modest more than $1000 annually, from raffles, $5 annually – there has never been to charities that assist older people. a change in the subscription fee Its 50th birthday, held last week in because affordability was one of the Orewa, was attended by around 100 organisation’s key concerns. members. The event was catered Most members are in their seventies, thanks to a donation from member but Mike says there are 29 who are Roy Walker. aged over 90 years. Current president It’s not absolutely certain when Howard Monk, aged 92, joined on The Hibiscus Coast Senior Citizens retirement, 18 years ago. Association began – much of the detail The group’s oldest member, 101-yearof its history was lost with the death old Hazel Bowdler of Orewa, was of a valued club secretary. It’s possible brought along to the birthday therefore that last week could have celebration by her younger sister Meryl

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Roy Walker of Orewa, who turns 96 next month, donated a portion of his Lotto winnings so that 100 members could enjoy a catered afternoon tea.

Wilson. Hazel was one of several who took to the dance floor (assisted by another member, Dale Strong).

Nautilus faces ‘rock and hard place’ decisions The owners and landlords of businesses in Keith Morris Lane, under the Nautilus, are feeling a little more positive after voicing their concerns about the impact that repair work on the building may have on them. Repairing the leaky Nautilus requires street level access for around two years – the two options are using the Orewa Library carpark, or closure of one side of Keith Morris Lane (HM May 4). Business owners say that closing part of Keith Morris Lane will be disastrous for their operations, while the local board, which is responsible for the library, is concerned about public safety, noise and access to parking. A meeting held by Destination Orewa on May 3 to discuss the issues was attended by business representatives, Prendos NZ, a representative of Rodney MP Mark Mitchell’s office and Julia Parfitt and Janet Fitzgerald of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. Auckland Transport and Orewa Library representatives are expected at the next meeting.

Both Shafer Design owner Robin Shafer and Emi Deli owner Jonathan Ma say there was a sense of being listened to and working together, which was positive. They see the library carpark as the best option, and say businesses may be prepared to share their carparks under the Nautilus with the public to make up any shortfall if this option is chosen. Prendos director Natasha Cockerell says that an amended proposal, expected to reduce the amount of space needed in the carpark, is being worked on and will go before the local board as soon as possible. However, local board chair Julia Parfitt says the big problem will be public safety. “We want the best outcome for everyone concerned,” she says. “Our board understands the position that local businesses are in. However, although Prendos’ new proposal for the library carpark will ask for less space, it may still not be good enough from a health and safety perspective.”

The traffic report that Prendos commissioned from Opus identified several issues with using the carpark. These include the narrow entrance, lack of turning space for large vehicles, safe access to the public toilets and pedestrians. The report says all these risks need to be fully addressed before the carpark could be a viable option. Mrs Parfitt says that compensation may also be sought. “Auckland Transport will charge Prendos for use of the street, and we would expect to do the same and use that money for improvements to the library,” she says. Mrs Cockerell says that the library carpark remains Prendos’ preferred option. She says there is no Plan C. “The Nautilus Body Corporate, and Prendos are seeking the safest way forward, with the least disruption,” she says. “When you’re dealing with a large building in a built up area, there was always going to be a significant impact,” she says. “It’s about mitigating those effects.”

One of the most controversial resource consent hearings to be held on the Hibiscus Coast for some time – regarding subdivision of the land known as the Hammerhead at the tip of Gulf Harbour marina – gets underway this month. The recent announcement of the date has left opponents scrabbling to put together expert witnesses and evidence before the hearing, set down for May 31 to June 3 at Gulf Harbour Country Club. A total of 375 submissions were received, with one in support, four neutral and the rest opposed. The outcome, to some extent, is a foregone conclusion as the land will be subdivided and leased to Gulf Harbour Investments following a High Court decision in 2009. However, the hearing gives the public an opportunity to have its say and do what it can to protect ongoing free public access to the area, which has become a hub for the ferry service. Submissions have been made by Hobbs Wharf developer Top Harbour, which has poured funding into the ferry service, as well as Auckland Transport. The Hibiscus & Bays Local board says that the best way forward is the provision of an esplanade reserve (Queen’s Chain) around the land. Gulf Harbour Investments Ltd’s (GHIL) submission states that it is aware the public is concerned about ongoing free public access but says this is “a property matter between GHIL and Council, which can be varied by agreement between the parties”. The company also states that: “it is Auckland Council who has unfortunately allowed public expectations about rights of use of the Hammerhead to grow to the extent that they have. Although the Hammerhead is in public ownership, the public’s rights to use it have always been subject to the terms of the Development Deed.”

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There were laughs all round when local board member Gaye HardingKirikiri put up her hand recently to be appointed to Council’s Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel. “Seems appropriate, with my name,” Gaye joked.

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I, too, am very sorry to hear about the dog which swallowed a long line hook on Red Beach (HM April 6). However I don’t agree that the answer is to ban all motorised long lines in New Zealand. There is potential for harm in many uses of the beach, including kite surfing, jetskiing, dog walking, boat launching and fishing. I don’t suggest banning any of these. In fact I find it delightful to walk along the beach and observe people enjoying all of these activities. Rather I think it is more a case of us learning from others’ mistakes, being more aware of any risks and being considerate to each other. Incidentally the same rules as to size and quantity of fish apply to all recreational fishers, whether from a boat, the shore or a long line. Evelyn Smith, Orewa (abridged)

Petrol con continues Let me first say how much we appreciate Hibiscus Matters. My wife and I read each copy from cover to cover and in my case that includes the advertising. Each addition is full of local interest we otherwise would never know about. Now petrol pricing. When the oil price dropped down initially to less than $50, which was a drop of near 60 percent, the pump price came down about 20 percent. While I realize there is GST, and the government’s take that it adds to annually, there was and still is a big bit missing that someone is creaming.

What’s on your mind? Readers are welcome to air their views. Letters may be abridged or withheld. See address on p2 or e: terry@localmatters.co.nz On May 3 I was in Takanini and filled up at Gull at a litre rate of $1.629. On returning to Orewa I noted the rate at Caltex Grand Drive was $1.839, a difference of 21 cents. The present oil price is around 44 cents and the pump price around $1.83. The oil price is down around 70 percent and pump price 27 percent. We are still being conned. Buster West-Hill, Orewa

Decimal point made I found the article on petrol prices (HM May 4) very interesting. I have not purchased fuel in Orewa for at least two years. I am concerned that whoever wrote the article does not seem to understand how to write simple decimal numbers. “A litre of petrol costs $1.87.9” is total nonsense. Only one decimal point is used with this system. It should be $1.879 or 108.9 (cents) as some fuel stations show the price. Our kids have enough trouble learning these days without being confused by their local newspapers. Chas Wainright, Red Beach Editor’s note: My apologies! And of course you’re absolutely right, Chas. I must have forgotten that decimals class in maths, from back in the day. I hope the error did not cause too much confusion for readers – including all those Coast kids.

Fuming about petrol Coast drivers are being ripped off! The story in your latest edition (HM May 4) confirms this – there may not be an actual cartel, but none of the major companies are prepared to drop their prices lower than their competitors. And they call that competition! I will be buying my petrol elsewhere until Gull arrives on the scene. Donna Franklin, Stanmore Bay Editor’s note: There is a lot of interest in this story, with phone calls, emails and comments online. It was widely shared on social media. Join the conversation at localmatters.co.nz

Options please I’m a regular visitor to Orewa to shop or visit the library and find the kafuffle regarding the Nautilus repairs (HM May 4) outrageous. Why should repairs on a private building risk putting local businesses out of work? There must be an alternative to closing half a road, or using the library carpark, where you can hardly fling a cat, let along fit in a builders yard, trucks and a pulley system! Re-think this please. We all feel sorry for the unfortunate residents of that building but this needs to be sorted without impacting on other ratepayers. Cheryl Forsyth, Hatfields Beach

Congratulations to: Sue Schultz of Red Beach and Hamish Johns, who each won a copy of Rhonda Albom’s interactive book, Choose A Way Auckland.

The name to be given to a new road in an Orewa subdivision, which caused a lot of discussion in recent months between developer West Hoe Estates, the local board, iwi and Land Information NZ, is finally sorted. Names chosen, but then turned down or rejected included Orewa Estate Rise, Aramutu Rise and Circular Lane. It was fourth time lucky, with Boutique Way being approved as the final name of the road, which will be accessed off West Hoe Heights.

Sleepover takes off

A group of lucky Wentworth College students had a great start to a birthday sleepover recently –it began with a surprise pick up by helicopter from the school, to transport the five teenagers to Matakana for the party. Any parents who want to compete with that have their work cut out!!

Share your Coast Gems

Hibiscus Matters has a new sponsor for our Coast Gem series – now there is a $50 New World Whangaparaoa voucher for every Gem published. All you need to do is email us a photo and a few words about something that makes the Hibiscus Coast special to you. Every one published (on the inside back page) earns a voucher for the person who sends it in. The Coast Gem series began almost two years ago and has teased out people’s secret picnic spots, favourite people, businesses, cultural and community facilities. The environment, especially trees and beaches, attracted a lot of entries. Get those Coast Gems coming in by email to terry@localmatters.co.nz – send your photo as a medium to high resolution jpg and include your name and daytime phone number.

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Meat pack rewards community spirit

Jason McIntyre of Waitoki is best known for his strawberry farm, Passionberry Strawberries, but it is the other string to his bow that is about to pay dividends for the community; he is offering a free monthly meat pack in Hibiscus Matters to someone who is nominated for community spirit. Around 18 months ago Jason set up Quality Meats, an online meat business that he says has taken off, with orders coming in from around the country. The idea was simply to provide a source of income during the winter Jason McIntyre is providing a meat and its success has exceeded all Jason’s pack each month to someone who gives more than they get. expectations. Quality Meats sources and supplies export grade meat, which is sent out in recyclable chill containers via overnight courier. Jason was looking for a way to give back to the community where he has lived for around a decade. He has joined with Hibiscus Matters to offer a meat pack valued at $60 every month to someone who contributes to this area. “I’m looking to award the meat pack to people that do things such as organise rubbish collections on beaches, help out their neighbours and who come to the rescue without being asked,” Jason says. “We would like to acknowledge someone who is not recognised for the good that they do.” The first meat pack will be awarded in Hibiscus Matters’ June 15 paper. Nominations for worthy recipients (no family members please!) should be emailed to online@localmatters.co.nz, or message us on Facebook. Include details of what the nominee does and Jason will select the recipient. No correspondence will be entered into and all entrants consent to their photo being used in Hibiscus Matters. Nominations close June 3.

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Hibiscus Matters gave away a basket supplied by Life Pharmacy Orewa containing goodies valued at over $500 for Mother’s Day. The question was: tell us about the best advice that your mother ever gave you. Choosing the winner fell to Hibiscus Matters editor Terry Moore and manager Pauline Stockhausen and was no easy task. There were around 60 entries on our Facebook page, including a great deal of good advice, affection for mums and humour. Amazing how many people were advised to always wear clean underwear! Special mentions go to Jo Seed, whose mother’s advice was “Never sleep with your flatmates and never trust a man with eyes too close together!” and Tracey Rowland whose paternal grandmother told her “to wear pantyhose on dates with boys because by the time they get them off, they will have lost interest!” However, the winner was Marie Barrett of Stanmore Bay, whose entry read: “Anything worth having is worth working for. I came from a family with six children and I learnt from an early age to buy, sell and trade, or to work hard to get items my parents couldn’t afford. It made me appreciate my treasures more than if someone just gave them. I have instilled these values in my children as well”. She tells us she shared the $500 worth of goodies with her mother and motherin-law on Mother’s Day. Pictured are Hibiscus Matters advertising sales consultant Angela Gallagher and Life Pharmacy Orewa owner Antony Wentworth presenting Marie with her prize. Thanks to all who entered.

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The area’s senior citizens will be disappointed to learn that Auckland Transport (AT) has decided not to offer support with acquiring a HOP card. Super Gold Card users have to have a HOP card by July in order to obtain the same service as they do now with their card on public transport after 9am and some are struggling to understand the system and make the transition. AT staff were considering visiting different areas, including the Hibiscus Coast, to support elderly customers in obtaining a HOP card and loading a Super Gold concession [HM May 4] but recently AT spokesperson Mark Hannan advised that offering this assistance is “no longer feasible”. “Instead, we are setting up additional Super Gold concession stands at Britomart, Newmarket, New Lynn, Smales Farm and Albany,” Mr Hannan says.

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Several more sets of lights are on the cards for Hibiscus Coast Highway, which already has four sets from the Silverdale interchange to Hilltop/Red Beach Rd. Likely to be next are lights at the Jack Hawken Lane intersection, just past the motorway interchange. The NZ Transport Agency advises that the below ground infrastructure has been installed for these lights and that the lights themselves will be installed when the housing development accessed from Jack Hawken Lane “is substantially complete”. Lights are also being considered for the Highway entrance to the former Peninsula Golf Club development and at Wainui Rd, while the long battle on the part of Silverdale businesses for lights at the Silverdale St intersection continues. Are you following us on facebook www.facebook.com/hibiscusmatters

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The Puhoi community is looking to get a series of stalled community projects off the ground in anticipation of funding becoming available from the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway construction. Puhoi Community Forum co-chair Larry Mitchell says the village will be negatively impacted more than any other town by the motorway construction and NZTA has encouraged the consortia vying for the motorway contract to explore ways of assisting the community. The details of any support for Puhoi would be released when the preferred bidder is announced in July. Earlier this year the forum sent a letter to NZTA outlining projects which would benefit from funding. A group of Puhoi residents have also conducted a survey to gauge support for a variety of projects, including building a new Bohemian museum, conducting pest control projects, improving pedestrian safety and getting a park and ride. Over 170 people responded to the survey and support was relatively even between all six projects. The most popular options were redeveloping the village centre, improving pedestrian connectivity and supporting the Puhoi Rural Fire Force to build a new station. The least popular options were a park and ride and moving the Bohemian Museum to a new location. The forum has received a $2000 grant from the Rodney Local Board to hold workshops with an independent facilitator to coordinate the community and get momentum behind projects. The forum is currently deciding which topics will be discussed at the workshops and when and where they will be held.

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It’s maybe still not quite the case of ‘all good things coming to those who wait’, but 2016 is at least going to see a few good things happening with transport locally. The development of the next stage of the Hibiscus Coast busway will occur later this year. It’ll be similar to Albany offering customer facilities such as sheltered waiting areas, bathroom facilities, emergency help points, CC TV and possibly a small retail offering. The parking capacity will increase to 500 spaces. The new frequent service Hibiscus Coast bus network is already up and running, the first in fact to be rolled out in Auckland, several years ahead of everyone else. The other project occurring, also a first, is the Whangaparaoa Road ‘dynamic laning’ trial. This will see the latest LED lighting technology employed to improve the morning and evening peaks from Red Beach lights to the Hibiscus Coast Highway. It’ll provide three lanes at peak times and outside these peak hours will revert to normal operation. There’ll be no disruptive widening work, instead utilising the existing space within the road corridor. At Gulf Harbour a new ferry contract will soon be put out to tender. It will result in a significant increase in the number of daily sailings, as well as improvements to boats. This service is already a huge success. It will lift to another level when daily sailings match Pine Harbour in Beachlands (15 return sailings to Auckland per day). The benefit to motorists from public transport improvements is that cars are taken off local roads. This is already occurring with latest AT traffic counts showing traffic numbers on the Coast remaining virtually static over the last three years. Possibly because of the worsening tail on the Northern Motorway, people are also leaving earlier, thereby spreading out peak time departures (which is just as well as AT traffic modelling shows that despite planned improvements, motorway congestion right across Auckland will not improve as the population increases and feeds into the same constrained motorway corridors). There’s even progress of a sort on Penlink. It’s firmly entrenched in all future planning documents (albeit too far out). AT spent $1.5 million this year redesignating the route to four lanes (land already purchased), its potential connection to a future extended Northern Busway now also fully acknowledged. As always though it’s a question of who’ll foot the bill, currently estimated to be $400 million. AT are in discussions with developers and are for the first time actively promoting a robust public-private partnership process. As happened with the construction of the developer funded Wainui motorway ramps earlier this year, projects can progress far quicker when there’s a timing incentive to the private sector. The reality is that we urgently need all the transport improvements referred to above. Auckland Council is significantly constrained financially so it’s vital to grab what’s on offer for the ‘here and now’. In so doing the irony is that the Coast, once a far flung outpost of the region, will actually end up having more transport options than most other parts of the Super City.

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A new restaurant on the Hibiscus Coast is promising both Indian and European cuisine, but with a twist. The new owners, Bob Konar and his wife Anu, moved to New Zealand in 2002. While Anu is from Fiji, Bob emigrated after getting his degree in hotel management in India. He was an executive chef with Mozaik Group and head chef at Bar Works Hospitality Ltd before taking the plunge and opening his own restaurant Ambrosia, in Albany. “We discovered most of our customers at Ambrosia were from the Hibiscus Coast so when we decided to open a new restaurant, we looked north,” he says. “We were looking at premises at night and when we saw Stanmore Cottage, we fell in love with it straightaway. The

lights were on and we knew instantly that that was the perfect location for our next restaurant.” “It is really important that we let locals know that we are in no way connected with the last business to operate from these premises, Masala,” Bob says. “Paprika Indian Kitchen will bring an infusion of exciting flavours of Indian cuisine blended in a contemporary set up, mixed with the hospitable traditions, values and ideas of both India and Fiji. The restaurant will reflect our work ethic including excellent customer service.” Bob meet his wife Anu in New Zealand and they have two children, aged seven and one month. They say their new restaurant will be family friendly and they are installing a playground, which will be gated.

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On November 20 last year, veteran fire fighter Nigel Capon and his wife Maria were at home reading to their grandson when his pager went off. He rose to respond as he had done many times before over the past 40 years. But this Code Purple (cardiac arrest) was different. He recognised the address immediately, “That’s Dad’s place.” Nigel was one of the first on the scene, but the opportunity to save his father’s life had passed. When eventually Trevor Capon, a much-respected Hibiscus Coast fire officer himself, was carried from his house to the waiting hearse, fire service and St John Ambulance officers formed an impromptu guard of honour and traffic on Hibiscus Coast Highway ground to a halt. As Nigel explained to Jannette Thompson, that respect and camaraderie exemplified why he is proud to call himself a Fire Service volunteer

think fire fighting is in the Capon blood. My Dad was a fireman until he was 81 years old, only retiring a few months before he passed away, and my uncle Ron Heathecote was a foundation member of the Silverdale fire brigade and former chief. My son Daniel and his wife Sarah are both volunteer fire officers, and my other son Nathan is married to the daughter of a paid fire fighter. When the Silverdale brigade set-up, in the 1950s there wasn’t a station so the first engine was kept at my grandparents’ house at night and on weekends. Their dairy farm was where the Silverdale Rugby Club is now – the old homestead is still there. My grandparents used to take in boarders and it was part of the deal that they joined the bridge so, essentially, the brigade turned out from my grandparents home in those early days. I can’t speak for the others in my family, but for me, the fire service is an opportunity to do something for the community and that’s what keeps me motivated. It’s about people and the protection and help that a well-trained fire officer can provide. In return, you get to be part of a family where there is comradeship and loyalty, and where you back up the other man 110 per cent. And it extends beyond NZ. Over the years I’ve formed a friendship with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and we’ve hosted a number of youth exchanges. As an example of the sort of brotherhood that exists, when the Silverdale Fire Police Van was broken in to and we lost thousands of dollars in equipment, I sent an email to the retired firefighters of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. In no time at all, we received a cheque for US$2500.

fire officer gets to see a lot of things that most people would never know about. I consider it a privilege if I can help people, even if it is just holding their hand during a trauma. Sometimes that’s enough. But sometimes you can actually look back and think, “I saved

that person’s life.” I’ve never gotten used to the reality that not everyone survives. We (fire officers) might look hard on the outside, but speaking for myself, we really feel it. You think, “If only they had left five minutes earlier or later, they would not have been here.” You do wonder why things happen the way they do sometimes. There have been one or two things over the years that have triggered the odd nightmare. Anyone with grandchildren knows how precious they are and how you would hate anything to ever happen to one of them.

he job’s not without its dangers, although ambulance officers are probably more at risk of assault than we are. While I was working with the ambulance, I was beaten up, threatened with a sawn off shotgun and stabbed. Drugs are usually involved when things get violent. You have to be careful. I remember going in to a house to attend an overdose and a guy pulled a gun out and said. “I’m going to give you a couple of moments to gather your thoughts and then get the hell out of my house.” We backed off pretty quickly!

ne of the biggest fires I attended was the two-storey Whangaparaoa Hotel, which had already been marked for demolition. The place was well alight by the time the first unit arrived and there was concern that the fire would spread to the neighbouring Pacific Plaza. Coincidentally, a month prior, we’d done an exercise on the site so were familiar with the building and knew just what we had to do. One of the most memorable fires was when a Great Barrier Island aircraft over-ran the runway at the Dairy Flat airfield. It went across Postmans Road and ended up in a farmer’s paddock, and a strainer post missed the pilot by millimetres. We had to deal with leaking aviation fuel and a trapped pilot.

grew up in Tavern Road and one of my mates was Don McErlich (Jnr), whose Dad was a fireman. We used to get his Dad’s helmets out and play at being firemen. One day we got one of the old hoses, put it into the home water tank and had a great time squirting water all over the place, pretending to put out fires. Don Snr was not a happy chappie when he came home and found we’d drained his tank! I joined the fire service in Silverdale when I was 15 and spent a year as a messenger before becoming a fireman. I was officer-in-charge at Manly for a few years and then transferred to the Silverdale Fire Police Unit. In 1996, I joined the regional fire support office for the Auckland Fire Region, a job that required providing logistical support for both paid and voluntary personnel. Then, in 2012, four of us from the sixmember team were made redundant virtually overnight. Between us, we had 200 years of service. Today I drive buses and supervise the morning shift Monday to Friday for NZ Bus, starting the day at 3.45am and finishing at 2pm.

iremen get a lot of recognition for what they do, but I think there are a lot of volunteers in our communities who never get the acknowledgement that they deserve. They are the real unsung heroes. When you think of St John, surf life saving, Red Cross, Hospice and a whole lot of other organisations, they rely sometimes almost entirely on volunteers. It’s just the Kiwi way. And it’s not just those you see in the emergency who are involved – when there’s a volunteer in the family, it takes a toll on the whole family. They have to get used

to their Christmas dinners and family celebrations being interrupted by the pager too. We honour our sporting heroes, but those people who turnout in the rain, in the early hours of the morning, to help others, they are the heroes in my mind. Volunteering is its own reward, because at the end of the day, you get to say to yourself, “Hey, in some small way, I helped someone when they need it most.”

n the early days, the ambulance and fire services operated quite separately. When I became an honorary assistant with St John, I was actually reprimanded by the fire service. You were expected to be one or other, not both. One day the Silverdale fire service responded to a triple fatality at Orewa, where the ambulance officer was working on his own. When I went to help him, I was ordered not to. I’m not the sort to not follow orders, but I did on that occasion. After that, when they saw what I had done, there was a real change in attitude. I think it was the realisation that we were all there to do the same the job and the barriers started to come down.

he role of a fireman is always changing, but perhaps the biggest difference now compared to when I started is the equipment we used. Whereas we worked with porter power, hacksaw, K9 partner saw and an axe, today we have everything form the Jaws of Life to power-packed rescue equipment. I’ve had a good life so far and the only thing I wish I’d done differently is that I wish I’d met my wife earlier.

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Health myth busters for cold and flu season Because colds and flu are common in the winter we are about to bombarded with information about how to prevent and treat them. Most of it won’t be true, according to Family Doctors GP Dr Peter Hall. He says this is a pity, because some real science has gone into this issue. He says that the main misconceptions are: Not understanding the difference between viruses and bacteria: Colds and flu are due to viruses. There are many powerful antibiotics that are effective against bacteria, but a limited number of antivirals. In fact the overuse of antibiotics is one reason why there is so much antibiotic resistance. “It doesn’t matter how long the symptoms have gone on for, or how urgent it is for you to get better, an antibiotic won’t help a viral infection,” Dr Hall says. “It’s better to stay home, rest, drink plenty of fluids, treat symptoms and let the thing blow over.” Not understanding the difference between colds and influenza: “It’s common to call any cough/ runny nose/sore throat combination “the flu”, but influenza is a much more serious illness and the reason why the Government funds over a million flu shots each year. These are targeted at the elderly or others at particular risk, but virtually anybody could consider paying for one if they wanted to prevent significant sickness and time off work,” Dr Hall says. Symptoms of influenza include a cough, headache, fever or chills, body aches and pains, fatigue and feeling miserable. So when should you consider going to the doctor? Dr Hall says if you have been very sick for three days with no improvement, you can’t keep your fluid intake up, or you have a high fever not responding to medication, it is reasonable to get a check to make sure you haven’t got pneumonia or another complication. Chest pain and shortness of breath are also potentially significant. People with chronic lung disease or decreased immunity should seek help earlier.

Green phlegm means an infection: “Doctors always used to say this, but we know now that if mucus pools for a while and there are lots of white cells in it, the colour will change,” Dr Hall says. He says other symptoms are more important in the decision whether or not to use antibiotics. Boosting your immunity when you have a virus is a good idea: Dr Hall says this is a misconception because most of the symptoms of a cold are due to your immune system reacting to the virus. “There is no point in doing something to exaggerate this. A cold will get better when it’s good and ready. Find a warm spot and a good book, try not to spread it round and let nature take its course. On the other hand there seems to be something genuinely therapeutic in chicken soup,” he says. You can prevent colds with natural remedies: Dr Hall says although he is a fan of natural remedies, when appropriate, he considers that “virtually everything that has been tested, including Vitamin C, has failed” for cold prevention. “There are some contradictory studies regarding echinacea and zinc, but nothing I could confidently recommend as evidence-based.” The flu shot can give you the flu : “You just can’t kill this idea, even though it is literally impossible,” Dr Hall says. “The virus in the vaccination is dead! You might have a sore arm and feel off for few days, but anything else that happens afterwards is not the flu or an unfortunate coincidence.”

What you can do Every year new strains of influenza appear and travel round the world. These are generally named after the place where they were discovered and this year’s flu shot includes California, Hong Kong and Brisbane. Local GPs say that your best chance of preventing this disease is to stay ahead of it with the vaccine. Practical steps can be taken to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. These include keeping houses warm and dry, sneezing and coughing into a tissue or sleeve and staying home when sick. Studies show that people who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus, such as the common cold. Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick. Over the counter Manly Care Chemist owner, pharmacist Tania Adams says although there is no treatment for a cold virus, there are medications to relieve symptoms. These include cough suppressants, painkillers, medication to reduce a fever and drying nasal sprays. While Tania agrees with Dr Hall that the use of natural therapies in colds and flu needs to be more widely researched to be completely definitive, she says that many studies she has seen show indications that natural therapies can support the body’s defences. “For example, more research need to be done but studies currently indicate that echinacea may decrease both the severity and duration of cold symptoms,” Tania says. “Researchers concluded that Vitamin C seemed to have an effect on the duration and severity of colds and was worth trialling on an individual basis, and zinc taken within 24 hours of first cold symptoms may also significantly reduce the duration of a cold.” “Unfortunately viruses are not all we have to worry about during the winter season. Often your cold may turn into a more serious bacterial infection. Oral vaccines are available from pharmacies to provide you with protection from bacterial complications of colds.”

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Winter is the time when staying inside with a good book seems like a good excuse for not going to the gym! Here are a few meaty novels suggested by our book reviewer, Judy White of Orewa Library Book Chat.

The Great Swindle by Pierre Lemaitre. Translated by Frank Wynne (MacLehose Press, 2015)

Just as the Great War ends, Albert and Edouard face their last battle in the trenches at the Western front. In bewildering circumstances, they find themselves near death and forever bound to each other by their shared experience. Returning, demoralised and disillusioned to post-war France, they find they are not given a great welcome – all admiration is bestowed on those who died in service. In an extraordinary turn of events, they cross paths with the self-serving officer who led them into that last controversial battle. As France sets about honouring the soldiers who died with expensive memorials and special cemeteries, corrupt officials are cutting corners and making a lot of money. Flamboyant Edouard and timid Albert invent a risky scheme of their own – but is it sophisticated enough to succeed? Be prepared – because this is a story about the war, there are some grisly descriptions, but the characters are vivid, and the story is riveting.

The Expatriates by Janice Y.K.Lee (Viking, 2016)

This novel is about three American women living in Hong Kong, and it provides an interesting glimpse into the ‘expat’ lives of the affluent and successful. Life seems to revolve around children, dinner parties, not to mention a fair amount of gossip and one-upmanship. There’s not a lot of integration with the locals – it’s quite an exclusive group. Mercy is a young Korean American trying to bounce back after a bad experience. Margaret has suffered a terrible loss, and Hilary’s struggle is with childlessness. All three are coping in the best way they know how, until circumstances bring them together. Unexpectedly, they find themselves in situations where they are forced to make life-changing decisions. There is heartbreak, forgiveness and joy as they all decide it’s time to move forward. This is a very enjoyable women’s read with strong themes of motherhood, families and friendships. I did not predict the ending which was quite emotional, and very satisfying.

My Stylish French Girlfriends by Sharon Santoni (Gibbs Smith, 2015) For a change from serious reading, sometimes it’s revitalising to borrow from the library a pictorial ‘coffee table’ book to browse. I love this one – a mouth-watering journey through 20 beautiful homes and gardens in France. From spacious chateaus, to cosy country cottages and Parisian apartments, there’s plenty to fantasise about here. Each chapter profiles the owners of the property, which you can read if you want to – I didn’t bother. I simply enjoyed the amazing photography and wasted some happy time choosing my favourite dream home (which you can see on page 40!).

Mums walk in sync Pram pushing is more fun with others, and a new group on Facebook hopes to bring local mothers together for those walks. The page HBC Walking Mums was set up by local mother Tamara Meikle who says it offers an alternative, or addition, to coffee group gatherings. “It’s offers a community support group for local mums who want to get out and about and begin exercising again,” she says. The approach is very low key and informal; once they’ve joined group, members can post when and where they will be walking and other members can join. Pictured on the first organised mums walk at Shakespear Regional Park early this month, are, from left, Tamara Meikle with baby Kieran, Joanna Rakoroi with baby Joon, and Jasmin Peters with Violet in front pack.

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The Whangaparaoa Lions Club raised $4200 at their April book sale held at the Plaza in Whangaparaoa. Sale coordinator Alister McKinnon says this is their best result in the last six years. A hearty thanks goes to all members of the public who donated books. The money raised will be shared by The Salvation Army, Hibiscus Hospice, Riding for the Disabled, Camp Quality, Coastguard Hibiscus and Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

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Spending two years renovating a villa in Waitoki was the start of a love affair with painting and decorating for husband and wife team, Darren and Linda Taylor. The couple have joined The Pro Group, providing interior and exterior painting services throughout the Rodney and Hibiscus Coast area. Over the last 20 years, Darren has run a wide range of businesses in the hospitality field from lodges and events to small cafes. “You learn in hospitality how important your customers are so I wanted my next new business to have customer longevity,” he says. While taking a break from business and spending more time with his three children, Darren indulged in to his love of sailing teaching it between renovating. “I loved it and felt so relaxed when I was sailing that I started to look for a business that would accommodate this new passion. “We wanted a business where we could establish a relationship with clients that would be ongoing. I liked how you could do that with The Pro Group. Doing a professional job is key and I didn’t want to be a one-man band. “We have some of the best contractors in the region on our books. The Pro Group use Dulux paint exclusively, and, as looking after our clients is top

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Burning issues: getting the best from your fire Although it’s been warm, smoke is already swirling through the night sky from domestic woodburners and fires around the Coast, so it is timely to remind residents how to keep their home fires burning as efficiently as possible. By now, domestic fires were to have been banned in Auckland, but last year Auckland Council has put its plan to ban domestic open fires and phase out pre-2005 wood burners on hold awaiting a Government review of air quality regulations that is currently underway and expected to include public consultation. There is no set completion date for that review as yet. The bylaw is key to Council meeting its statutory obligations under the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Air Quality) Regulations 2004 to reduce the level of particulate air pollution by December 2016 In the meantime, Council would prefer that you replace a woodburner or domestic fire, particularly if it is more than 10 years old, because of its contribution to air pollution and effects on people’s health. Council recommends upgrading to an alternative such as authorised woodburners, heat pumps, flued gas or pellet fires. Starting with the fuel used, there are tips on the Council website (aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) for “smarter CL

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Surf lifesavers may have left the beaches for the season, but spare a thought for the local marine rescue service that remains on call all year round, regardless of how bad the weather gets. Coastguard Hibiscus might not get as many calls to launch in winter as during the peak summer boating months, but chances are that when they do, the weather will be much colder, the seas rougher and conditions generally more testing. One advantage, though, is that winter provides Coastguard volunteers with the added opportunity to train more in nighttime conditions. Volunteer crews are still on the water every weekend day over the winter, and often during the week, despite the drop-off in boating activity. Crews are also on call 24/7, throughout the year. President Dan McGowan says the volunteers really enjoy the opportunity

to increase their knowledge and skills over the winter, with more of their onwater time available for training than during the busy summer months. “The more severe weather and longer nights give our teams the chance to practise important skills like heavy-weather helming and night navigation, which can be harder to create opportunities for over summer. Basically, the only time we won’t put a boat out is if it’s dry-docked for repairs, or if the wind/ sea is so rough that the skipper makes a judgment call on grounds of safety.” The risks for anyone putting to sea can also be higher in winter, which is why everyone should be properly equipped and ready when they go out in the cooler months. “Be prepared: take two forms of communication (including, ideally, a VHF radio), flares, warm clothing, lifejackets, check the marine weather and tell someone where you’re going.”

Books needed for Hospice

Orewa Rotary has offered Hibiscus Hospice a chance to run and benefit from their annual book fair. The book fair is held at the end of July in Orewa. Hospice is looking for donations of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs in good condition. They can be brought to Hospice 2a John Dee Crescent Red Beach or large quantities can be collected – phone Sue, 421 9180 to arrange this.

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Health with Andy Schmidt, physiotherapist andy.schmidt@activeplus.co.nz

Pain conference a pleasure A few weeks ago I attended the NZ Pain Society conference in Taranaki. It brings together a large number of health professionals involved in the management of persistent pain in NZ, and is a way of keeping up to date with what is new in this field. I am a big believer in the power of language to help or hinder the way that we, as health professionals, and people themselves, manage their health problems. Too often, we use negative language to describe health problems and their management. This can lead to people developing longstanding thought patterns and behaviours that end up being a hindrance rather than a help with managing the problem. One of the main speakers at this conference was a professor of pain management from Canada, Serge Marchand, who presented a study on how our brains can determine how much pain we are experiencing, just by the power of words. Because of the ethics involved in medical studies, the best way that researchers can measure changes in pain without causing harm to someone, is to ask willing subjects to, for example, put their arms in freezing cold water, and see how long they can tolerate this before the pain becomes too much. There are no long standing problems caused by doing this, and most people last about 30-40 seconds before the discomfort becomes too much and they pull their arm out of the water. In Professor Marchand’s study, subjects were asked to do this, and the time taken before they took their arms out was recorded. They were then given morphine, and prior to taking it were told that this was a really strong pain reliever, and that taking it would mean they could keep their arm in the water for much longer. Sure enough, the subjects generally kept their arms in the water for longer after taking the pill. The subjects were then given the very same dose of morphine but this time they were told that it would make their pain far worse, and that they wouldn’t be able to tolerate the icy water for very long: the result was that even though the subjects had taken the same dose, they were not able to keep their arms in the icy water for as long, and reported greater levels of pain, sooner. Such was the impact of what their brain had done with the information they had been given. This study reflects a lot of other work that is being done in this area around the power of language on our brain function. It also showed how language can have negative, as well as positive, impacts on us. This reinforces advice that we have all heard a million times before but often took with a grain of salt – “don’t underestimate the power of your brain, and positive and negative thoughts, when it comes to your behaviour and life in general – but particularly your health”.

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Lindsay Hey’s paintings and, below, her husband Neil’s pottery will feature for the first time at the Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition and Sale.

Quake recovery brings artists to Gulf Harbour

Moving on from life in Christchurch, after the earthquakes, has been difficult for artists Neil and Lindsay Hey, despite the fact that they made a new start in Gulf Harbour in 2014. The sound of a helicopter overhead still makes Lindsay “a bit jumpy”, because it was so common in the aftermath of the earthquakes and Neil says parking in places where it would be easy to find and retrieve your car, should there be a quake, remains second nature. The couple were both born in Christchurch and lived there most of their lives. Lindsay taught nursing and Neil was an architect, but both pursued their artistic interests alongside those professions. Eventually, art took over. They moved to Rangiora, north of the city, when Neil’s need for multiple kilns to fire his pots became pressing – “they’re a bit smelly and smoky, so you need space,” he says. pieces. Lindsay describes her painting Before the quakes, they had their style as “between expressionism and own gallery in central Christchurch abstraction”; her work includes a series (since bulldozed) and Lindsay taught of “earthquake art” in blood red, black at an arts school. Currently Neil’s and white. “The quakes changed my pottery and Lindsay’s painting is palette,” Lindsay says. exhibited and sold through various For Neil, there was a unique opportunity galleries, including Estuary Arts to restore people’s damaged treasures. Centre in Orewa. Neil’s pots have “People would bring in a bag of bits been purchased by the Canterbury and tell me the item had been a special Museum for its archival collection. gift,” he says. He remade the works The couple chose their Gulf Harbour along the original lines, and says giving home, in part, because of the amount of something back to people affected by space available to display their favourite the earthquakes was a pleasure. Both are exhibiting for the first time at the annual Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition and Sale, which takes PODIATRIST place over Queen’s Birthday Weekend. More than 90 artists are taking part, with more than 400 works for sale or auction in a wide variety of media. A percentage of all sales goes to Hibiscus Fiona Stark Dip.Pod.,S.R.Pod Hospice; . • Cracked heels • Home visits The Hibiscus Hospice 11th Art • Ingrowing/thickened toenails Exhibition and Sale is on from Friday, • Painful corns • Orthotic Supports June 3,to Monday, June 6 at Estuary 76 Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. Ph 428 3888 Mobile 021 0550 464 Info: see What’s On, p27

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Check mates: 10-year-olds Kende Nagy, left, and Ike Stratton are going to compete in a national chess competition later this year. More photos, localmatters.co.nz

Whangaparaoa Primary students focus on chess

Chess is taking off in a big way at Whangaparaoa School – a recent open day there attracted more than 50 students keen to learn from scratch, or improve their game. At a recent chess tournament held really concentrate, and occasionally in Silverdale, Whangaparaoa School children beat me – they are so pleased players came first and third in the when that happens,” she says. teams division, while 10-year-olds Ike The skills learned from chess include Stratton and Kende Nagy took first problem solving, strategising, and second places as individuals. perseverance and sportsmanship. The The top teams will take part in the game also helps develop memory and North Auckland regionals in Term 3 concentration. and Ike and Kende head to Wellington The recent open day and competition in October to take part in a national were organised by chess champion championship, which could see them Paul Macdonald, owner of Chess test their skills against teenage chess Power. He has made it his mission to players. bring the game to schools, and says Teacher Debbie Thompson started students start playing as young as five a chess club at the school in 2012 years old. with just six boards. She has since “We are a physical country, focused accumulated 17 boards from local on rugby and other sports and chess second hand stores and says these are takes a back seat – it’s not in the often all in use on club days, with curriculum for NZ schools. This year children waiting for a turn. Chess Power has visited every primary Some also practice by playing at home. school in Auckland and is getting a Debbie says the students’ skills are great response,” Paul says. improving all the time and occasionally He says children like chess first and they beat her. “I usually have a game foremost because it’s fun. He says it’s a or two with students each week, either great leveller, with boys and girls on an teaching, or challenging those who equal footing and different age groups already play. Sometimes I have to able to compete against each other.

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In the pink: pictured clockwise from rear, centre, at the Maygrove Pink Ribbon lunch are Pat Farmer, Maureen and Ian McDonald and Graeme and Rosalie Mayo.

Maygrove in the pink for breast cancer fundraiser

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When Raewyn Wootton of Orewa walks into a local business, at this time of year, they know what she wants and most are happy to help. Raewyn has been organising a lunch Maygrove donation helps fund the at Maygrove Village, where she lives, Hibiscus Coast Breast Friends Group to raise funds for the Hibiscus Coast which has been operating on the Breast Cancer Support group for five Coast for over 15 years, providing peer years, with local businesses providing support and connection for women of all ages and backgrounds experiencing items for raffles and prizes. breast cancer. This year the lunch, which was held on May 5, raised a record sum of The group is one of nine in Auckland, $2200. Extra tables were required as run by Breast Cancer Support. the dining room overflowed; a total of Support is delivered via support 96 people came to the lunch – most groups, a Help Line (0800 273 222) were Maygrove residents. Everyone and individual visits either face to pays for the lunch, and a portion of or over the telephone. Info: www. that money is donated to the local breastcancersupport.co.nz Breast Cancer Support Group. Raffles Pink brunch coming up make up the rest of the donation. Raewyn says a lot of the support Another local pink-themed cancer comes because people like the fact that support fundraiser will be held on its local people and local businesses May 29 at Dairy Flat. Dairy Flat Bar & Grill in Landfill Access Road giving to a local organisation. are holding a brunch, at 10am. Get Raewyn has organised it for five years into the spirit – wear a pink hat or and says the local businesses now see dress in pink! There are prizes for her coming and reach in their pockets all who participate plus other fun to help. activities. Tickets $22.50 per person, Lots of people like the fact that the and bookings essential; no door sales. Info and bookings: phone Lynda, 027 money goes to a local organisation. Breast Cancer Support national 428 1512. Note: Mention Hibiscus coordinator, Jane Bissell, says that the Matters and pay only $20 per person!

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Tennis Manly beachfront was rather secluded 100 years ago, only enjoyed by the small handful of locals residing in its vicinity. Manly Beach had a wonderful boundary of well-established Pohutukawa trees lining the shore, providing summer visitors with shelter as well as an awesome playground for kids. Sadly these trees were felled in the late 1970s as they began deteriorating and were deemed dangerous. Much of the flat land of Manly behind the trees was owned by the Polkinghorne family, and later purchased by the Hopper family. It was densely covered in gorse and manuka, which was later cleared for farming purposes. It wasn’t until the late 1940s that the farmland began to be subdivided and sold off as sections, allowing for the Manly we all recognise to begin to be created. This photo, taken in January 1978, is courtesy of Jonathan Smiley.

Art of conservation explored

For the second year running, Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird has partnered with Estuary Arts Centre to hold an exhibition and Conservation talks as well as walks and plantings. The speakers are all referencing the impact that the Pest Free Peninsula Project is having. Speakers include Jacinda Woolley from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity team and Eric Spur of Landcare Research, who is the founder of the NZ Garden Bird survey and a local resident. Visitors to Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa are invited to share their stories about pests and birds and hang them on the tree in the gallery. The exhibition is on now and talks run until August. Details can be found in What’s On, page 27.

Orewa Tennis Club located within Victor Eaves Park (enter at Florence Avenue or near end of Grand View Drive). Tennis is played here yearround by keen Junior, Senior and Veteran groups on 6 courts. Our Veterans are looking for more members, even if you haven’t played for 20 years it doesn’t take long to get back into the swing. They get together on Monday and Friday mornings. Visit our website www. orewatennis.co.nz for all contact details or phone secretary Michelle on 09 424 3652.

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Sideline behaviour a focus of Good Sports project by Richard Cassutt, Business Development & Sport Capability Manager, Harbour Sport Winter sports are now underway, and create positive sporting experiences for sporting experiences for children. at some schools, Code of Conduct children aged 7 to 13 years, by inspiring, Whether during practice, the game, information is being handed out to connecting and empowering the key on the sideline, in the car, or at home, parents and supporters. adults in children’s sport: parents, adults should be mindful of how The sheet handed out at Whangaparaoa coaches, sport leaders and teachers. they can positively shape children’s School to those involved in netball, for Good Sports is led by Auckland Sport experiences in the sport. Good Sports example, is endorsed by Netball NZ & Recreation, funded by Sport NZ, NZ is supporting adults to do this through and includes “raise any disagreement Charitable Trust, Massey University public awareness campaigns, the via the appropriate channels rather and AUT. It is being piloted in eight development of education resources, than questioning the official’s Auckland communities over two years, and the delivery of community judgement in public”, and “do not and will be delivered on the Coast in workshops. berate or abuse players, coaches partnership with Harbour Sport. So what can adults do? Have you ever umpires or other spectators”. Research shows that negative asked your child or the children you Despite these indications of sideline behaviours and experiences in coach why they play their sport? Or behaviour issues, for the most part, children’s sport, such as poor side- what they would like to get out of the experiences had by children and line behaviour, early onset of overuse the coming season? The first step any adults involved in children’s sport are injury, burnout and disaffection with adult who is involved in children’s positive. sport, stems from the attitudes and sport should take, is think about why To reinforce positive attitudes, a values adults hold when viewing, children play sport? new project is being piloted on the coaching and facilitating children’s It might surprise some, but research in Hibiscus Coast, with schools and sport. Changing the attitudes and NZ and overseas shows that winning clubs to be contacted this term. values that adults have about children’s is way down the list of reasons why The Good Sports project aims to sport will contribute to positive children play sport. Children see

having fun, playing with mates, learning new skills, being fit and healthy and having a sense of fair play, as much more important. If you are interested in finding out how you, your school or your club can get involved in the Good Sports project, email Hamish Rogers, hamish. rogers@aktive.org.nz. More info: www. goodsports.org.nz

Whangaparaoa Golf Club looks for residential zoning Whangaparaoa Golf Club applied for residential zoning across its whole site, in Army Bay, but general manager Lesley MacDonald says this is unlikely to lead to sale and residential development as happened at Peninsula Golf Club in Red Beach, for several reasons. The club made the application under the proposed Auckland Council Unitary Plan back in 2014, Lesley

says as a way to make it easier if the club ever wants to sell any land, such as to people with properties on its boundary. She says the current committee decided to leave the application in, but do not intend to act upon it. “It future proofs the club, and gives it options,” she says. Lesley says all those decisions lie with

members, who do not stand to benefit if the land is sold and the club wound up. “Under our constitution, if we sell any land, or the club is dissolved, the money will be distributed amongst local charities,” she says. “It’s a very unlikely scenario, as there is no financial benefit to members, and is not going to happen unless, in the distant future, no one’s playing golf.”

She says currently the club has 424 members and is focusing on ways to open up its facilities for use by people other than golfers. Whether or not the land will be rezoned is up to Council. The Unitary Plan panel is expected to make its recommendations to Auckland Council in July, after which Council will decide upon the final plan.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 60S UP GROUP meet third Wednesday of month, Rates payers Hall Whangaparaoa, 10am, coffee, guest speakers, trivia quiz a great laugh, Prizes, outings, and a show. Ph Dorothy 428 2075 or Marguerita 424 2998. A CLUB FOR RETIRED OR SEMIRETIRED PEOPLE Whangaparaoa Combined Probus Club meet once a month. Guest speakers, morning tea etc. as well as trips and lunches out. Great way to meet friendly locals. Ph Peter or Raewyn 424 8227. AIKIDO MARTIAL ARTS classes for ages 8 and up. Training in Okura and Silverdale 4 times a week. Fitness, Flexibility, self-confidence, Self-defence. Beginners train free! Ph 022 320 1202. CLEARING OUT YOUR WARDROBE? Francesca’s in Silverdale need donations of good quality, top label/designer clothing, shoes/accessories. Either to be sold at Francesca’s or at their fashion parade, to generate funds for Hibiscus Hospice. Drop off donated items to Francesca’s. FIGHT 4 FLIGHT CONSERVATION EXHIBITION - presented by Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird. Saturday May 7–29. Estuary Arts Centre, FRIDAY ART GROUP, 10am–12pm, Orewa Community Church. Art classes with an experienced teacher. Suitable for beginner to advanced. Stimulating projects, guest artists, explore new ideas and discover your artistic abilities. GOOD CONDITION BOOKS WANTED NOW For annual Orewa Book Fair to raise funds for Hibiscus Hospice. Please donate your good condition books, magazines, CDs and DVDs to

Hibiscus Hospice 2a John Dee Crescent Red Beach. Large quantities can be collected - ph Sue 421 9180 to arrange. Exclusions: (please don’t include these, it costs Hospice to dispose of them): No Library books, encyclopaedias or Readers Digest condensed books. No Magazines older than 6 months. No scratched/damaged CDs or DVDs HIBISCUS BUDDHAS - Mindfulness and mirth dominate our meetings as we awaken to our essence, adjust to chaos and share our journeys. Join us in Stanmore Bay on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 5.30pm. Ph Sherry 021 33 24 24. HIBISCUS COAST FOREST & BIRD Wednesday May 25, 7.30pm. Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird and Jacinda Woolly (Biodiversity, Auckland Council) present Fight 4 Flight on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa. Bookings: admin@estuaryarts.org, Ph 426 5570 or Estuary Arts, 214b Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Gold coin donation. HIBISCUS COAST ORCHID SOCIETY - New members welcome. Meetings 2nd Sunday of the month at the Orewa Community Hall, starting 1.15pm. Plants for sale, speaker and afternoon tea. HIBISCUS HOSPICE URGENTLY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS – Whangaparaoa Hospice Shop requires volunteers for counter sales and sorting donations, Saturday morning and afternoon shifts available. Silverdale Hospice Shop requires volunteers for retail work. Shifts available. HIBISCUS MINIATURES CLUB every second Sunday of the month, 9.30am– 2.30pm, the Girl Guide hall, Centreway Road, Orewa. Next meeting, June 12.

HIBISCUS SPIRIT AWAKENING AND HEALING CENTRE. We meet fortnightly in orewa, mediumship, healing, and a chance to meet with like minded people. All welcome. Lynda 424 1998. INNER WHEEL MONTHLY MEETING first Wednesday evening of each month, at Rotary House, 7.30pm. We are a woman’s service group who meet for friendship and fun. KIWI DANCE CLUB, SOCIAL DANCE - ballroom, Latin American, new vogue, Modern sequence. All welcome. 4th Sun of month, 5pm-8pm. A great way to meet people. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542 or 022 081 6476. Next event May 22 LADIES CRAFT CLUB, Tuesday 10am, Orewa Community Church. Various Crafts; including mosaics, card making, scrapbooking, quilting & beading. Creché available. Come along and try a new craft and make some new friends. OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB monthly meetings. 2nd Thursday of month with guest speaker or garden visits. Trading table, afternoon tea. 12.30pm at Orewa Catholic Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Ann 427 8377

PLAZA CARBOOT SALE AND CARFAIR, Lower Plaza Carpark. Last Sunday of month. 9am-1pm. Come grab a bargain or sell. To book, ph Alethea 0274 861 489. Next one Sunday May 29 and June 26.RODNEY APHASIA GROUP meet

4th Thurs of month, Rotary House Silverdale Highway, 1.30–3pm. Support, friendship & rehabilitation opportunities to people with aphasia following stroke. Membership $10 p/yr. Ph Lisa 428 0414. SENIOR MOMENTS a social activity group for seniors on the Hibiscus Coast.

Mon & Thurs, Red Beach Methodist Church Hall, 10am–12.30pm. Ph Monique 027 253 5557.

SOCIAL DINING at home for single men & women late 60’s plus !! Orewa area. Own transport req. Please ph Yvonne 426 0026 or 021 752 543. TOASTMASTERS, SILVERDALE – OREWA Fortnightly meetings held Wednesdays 7.30pm–9.30pm, Orewa Baptist Church, Loop Rd, Orewa. All visitors welcome. Enquiries Ph 021 129 3568, visit www.orewa. toastmastersclubs.org or Facebook www.facebook.com/orewatoastmasters TRAPS AND BAIT FOR RATS and other predators available for sale. Support the Pest Free Peninsula project and your local Forest and Bird branch. Email hbcfnb.orders@gmail.com for more info. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED Senior Moments is a social activity group for seniors in the Hibiscus Coast Area. For our Monday & Thursday group we need volunteer drivers to transport our clients from their home to the Red Beach Hall and back. Ph Monique 027 25 35 557. WHANGAPARAOA ROTARY CLUB would welcome any Rotarian or Rotaract person who has transferred into the area. Contact details can be found: www.whangaparaoarotary.org

BATTERY DRIVE UNWANTED CAR OR BOAT BATTERIES can be disposed of by Orewa Lions. All money received goes into the Child Mobility Foundation fund, supporting children suffering from cerebral palsy, spina bifida or similar disabilities. Ph Laurie 09 426 3122 or Mandy 09 426 0586 to have batteries removed.

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Discovering God Sharing Christ’s Love Sunday Family Services 10am + Kids Journeys May 22: Under Construction ACTS The New Church Speaker: Kevin Honoré Acts 20:13 - 21:16 May 29: Missions Sunday CMCT. Speakers: Peter & Karen Brooks

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AGM OF THE OREWA RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, Sunday, May 29, 2pm. The Community centre, Orewa Square. Guest speaker, Vic CLONE, Mayoral candidate. AGM OF THE WHANGAPARAOA RATEPAYERS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Thursday 7.30pm, May 19 at the Art Space (lower level Whangaparaoa Hall). HIBISCUS COAST GREY POWER ASSN speaker, Jock Jamieson from the Sensible Sentencing Trust, Friday, May 27, 1.30pm, St John’s Catholic Church hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. AGM to precede Mr Jamieson and he will be followed by afternoon tea. All over 50s warmly welcome. SHAKESPEAR OPEN SANCTUARY SOCIETY AGM The SOSSI Annual General Meeting will be held at 1pm, Tues 31 May at the Shakespear Park Office, Te Haruhi Bay, and preceded by a free BBQ at 12pm. The agenda will be circulated/posted on www.sossi.org.nz

MOBILE HAIRCUTS European trained hairstylist to visit you at your time, your place. Sabine Ph 426 9652 021 149 8598

TUITION 36-week local course for Professional Nanny & Childcare Careers STARTS JUNE! Free info: 021 040 9311 nannyacademy.ac.nz Stanmore Bay

Join us for services throughout the month: St Chad’s Orewa Sunday 8am & 9.30am Wednesday 9.30am Christ Church Waiwera 1st Sunday 11.15am Holy Trinity, Silverdale 2nd & 4th Sunday 9am For further information

Guitar Lessons 1-0-1 All styles/All ages Reg Keyworth • Ph 424 8959 It’s time to really play! www.guitarlessons1-0-1.com

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

DRESSMAKING SYLWESTER’S dressmaking & alterations. Expert, fast affordable. Phone 426 7559.

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Anxiety & easy quit smoking. Ph Bill Parker NZAPH 424 7610

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WINTER SPECIAL: HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $25 each (footspa & nail polish extra). I will come to you. Ph 424 0676.

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BUSINESS FOR SALE This is a busy workshop and WOF testing business. The workshop is fully equipped with 3 hoists and all small tools required for the operation of the trade. Expression of interest can be made by calling the owner after 5pm Monday to Friday on 021 022 0642.

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Rescue Loans New Zealand Limited Do you have lots of loans to different lenders and feel like you are out of control with your debt and that it is almost impossible to manage all these loans? Are you a self employed or business person who is struggling with IRD debts? Are you behind with your mortgage payments due to difficult circumstances? Rescue Loans NZ specialises in helping you if you are in this situation. Contact us now on 021 433 299 or email nick@rescueloans.co.nz Rescue Loans New Zealand Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Success Mortgages and Finance Limited

SITUATIONS VACANT PERSON REQUIRED IN THE WHANGAPARAOA PENINSULA TO DO OUR FAMILY IRONING. You will need your own transport to pick up and drop off ironing. Approximately 4- 8 hour work each week to be done in your own time at your home. Please write to: Ironing Job, PO Box 9, Orewa 9046. PART-TIME PA/SEC – Suit experienced, confident and outgoing person. Work locally, old Silverdale. Email CV to market99onlondon@gmail.com

FOR SALE DRY SPLIT FIREWOOD Pine - $150 2m3 delivered. Hot mix - $200 2m3 delivered. Ph Chris 425 8575 or 021 0256 4273

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New gardens, lawn mowing, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance & improvement. Ph Dave 021 950 154 SECURITY ALARM SERVICING $99 (+parts & GST). Local technician, 20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Same day service 423 9660 or 021 168 7349. BAY APPLIANCE REPAIRS – All major laundry/kitchen brands, small appliances, & power tools. Work guaranteed EWRB reg. Ph 09 947 0333/ 022 600 9919. BUILDER 40 YRS+ EXP SEMI RETIRED available for property maintenance, decks, fences etc. No job too small. Good rates. Ph Rob 021 1672155 or 426 2960. COAST PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Phone Tony 021 685 125. ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE Ph 426 2320 HANDYMAN Small Jobs, carpentry, rubbish removal etc. All jobs considered. Phone or txt Dave - 022 015 4032 PAINTING – INTERIOR / EXTERIOR, Free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709. PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253. PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING All aspects of stopping. Skim coat specialist. 25 yrs exp. Karl 0210 42 42 96 or 428 7127. WATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253. WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282, 027 478 7427, email: steve.reynolds@aquafilter.co.nz or www.aquafilter.co.nz

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WORK WANTED BK BUILDERS LBP 29 years exp. 4 man crew, reasonable rates. New builds, re clads, alterations. Ph office 021 187 5540

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May 2016

Riverside Cat show, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, 76 Riverside Road, Orewa, 9.30am–3.30pm. Persians, Siamese, Oriental, Exotic, Bengals, Norwegian Forest Cat, Maine Coon, American Curl and more. There will also be domestic cats. Breeders will be there. Entry $4 adults, $2 children and seniors, $10 per family.

Flight on Whangaparaoa Peninsula talk by Jacinda Woolly of Auckland Council’s biodiversity team. Part of Forest & Bird conservation series programme of talks, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 7.30pm.

Pink Ribbon brunch, Dairy Flat Bar & Grill, 36 Landfill Access Rd Dairy Flat, 10am. Get into the spirit – wear a pink hat or dress in pink! Prizes for all, plus fun activities. Tickets $22.50 per person. Bookings essential: no door sales. Info and bookings phone Lynda, 027 428 1512.

June 2016

Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition Preview and Auction, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 7pm–9pm. Tickets $25 (includes wine and hors d’oeuvres) available from www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or phone 421 9180.

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Hibiscus Hospice 11th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale, Queen’s Birthday Weekend, Estuary Art Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm and Monday, 9am–2pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Over 400 works from 90 participating artists. (see story p18)

10 & 12

Hibiscus Coast Singers present Something Old, Something New, featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria plus a world premiere and a Gilbert & Sullivan medley, at St Stephen’s Church, 3 Stanmore Bay Rd, Friday 7.30pm, Sunday, 2pm. Tickets $20 from Eddie Law Whangaparaoa, Orewa Menswear or Choir members. Info: www.hbcsingers.com

12 & 19 www.sossi.org.nz

Planting days at Shakespear Open Sanctuary. Everyone welcome to come and help plant. Info:

Author Dr Sung-Ok Hong of Orewa talks about his book, Four National Anthems, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 11am. The book contains stories of his experiences during wartime, as well as Korean history and life in NZ. All welcome.

Count the Birds talk by Eric Spurr of Landcare Research, founder of the Garden Bird Survey, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 7.30pm. Gold coin donation.

18 & 26

Planting at Karaka Cove with Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird. Meet at top entrance to Karaka Cove Reserve, opposite Glenelg Rd, 10am. Wear sturdy boots/shoes. Bring your own gloves and a spade if you have them. All welcome.

25– Jul 3

Garden Bird Survey. Anyone can take part, recording the presence of birds in their garden as part of this citizen science project. Info on how to take part: www.landcareresearch.co.nz (look for Garden Bird Survey).

LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark. Sundays, 8am–12.30pm • Puhoi Farmers’ market, 8.30am -12.30pm, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month • Hobbs Wharf Market, Fairway Bay, Gulf Harbour, every Sunday from 10am–2pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, 10am-3pm, second Saturday of the month • Waitoki Village Market day, Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Rd, 8.30–12pm, first Saturday of month.

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Hibiscus Coast Football takes training to Bowls hopes to next level with four corners programme come in from This week sees the launch of a programme at the Hibiscus Coast Association Football Club in Stanmore Bay that technical director Mauricio Rojas says is unique in NZ. The introduction of the Four Corners Football Development Programme was announced back in February and is getting underway as the season starts. The ‘four corners’ in the title refers to the various areas where support is offered to players: technical, tactical, physical and psychological/social. All players, from the A grade to social teams can take advantage of a full range of practical sessions, workshops and courses that are on offer. Online support is a key backup to the hands-on sessions. Mauricio says the club is the first in New Zealand to offer video analysis of Metro league games, which will help coaches as well as players. Last week the club launched a live calendar on its website with information on specific sessions. All of these sessions will be filmed for those unable to attend with access on demand via the website. Fitness plans will also be on the website, along with resources for players and coaches. Mauricio says that since February, the club has been working hard on developing the resources so that the scheme can be rolled out. From top, Mauricio Rojas coaches a team. Players in all grades can access new “With the launch of this programme, support options to improve their game. we are creating a professional we support our players in their level they want to achieve,” he says. environment which will ensure development to help them reach the Info: www.hbcafc.org.nz

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Bowls Orewa, which is one of the biggest bowling clubs in Auckland, is hoping to add an indoor green. Vice president Peter Clark told the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last month that if this can be done, it will make the club, which currently has around 280 members, a key facility for Auckland. He says covering an artificial outdoor green with a tent-like structure is expected to cost the club in the vicinity of $450,000. It will be done within the club’s existing footprint, leased from Auckland Council on Western Reserve. “Older members can struggle with the heat in summer, and a covered green would also mean we can increase the teaching we do with local schools and the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre,” he said. Mr Clark said that adding other activities as well as bowls had also been considered as this appeals to funding organisations. An approach was made to the Orewa Croquet Club, but Mr Clark said that the organisation had just renewed its lease for a further 10 years. The local board will provide Bowls Orewa with a letter of support that may help it to successfully obtain grants towards the project. “We have invested a lot of money in getting our green to an international standard and this will improve it even further,” Mr Clark said.