Bream Bay Feature - January 2023

JANUARY 2023

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Upgrades make picturesque course even better

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Northpine Waipu Car & Bike Show is back in 2023

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Message from Mayor Cocurullo

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Northport applies for expansion at Marsden Pt

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A word from Rick Stolwerk

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Plenty of things to be optimistic about in Bream Bay

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A step for Bream Bay on the Road to Zero

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The remarkable story of the greatest tree in New Zealand

16-17 Bream Bay business networking group goes from strength to strength 19

Get the job of your dreams in 2023

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Make sure you are covered

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Be safe around water

A special thank you goes to our talented photographer, Michael Cunningham.

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Keeping us all safe this summer

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Upgrades make picturesque course even better Squeezed between State Highway 1 and Uretiti Beach, Waipu Golf Club is one of the most picturesque golf clubs in New Zealand.

The links course has recently undergone an upgrade and now boasts 18 challenging but stunning holes.

WAIPU GOLF CLUB

3229 SH1 (between Waipu and Ruakaka turnoffs) Phone +64 9 432 0259 Website: www.waipugolfclub.org.nz Email: shop@waipugolf.co.nz Officially ranked 29 in the top 50 golf clubs in New Zealand, and voted Northland Golf Club of the Year 2018 by Travel and Hospitality Awards!

Links style course with breathtaking view of Bream Bay. Naturally sand based all-weather course with some challenging holes, testing rough and superb greens.

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Situated on State Highway 1 approximately 90 minutes from Johnson’s Hill Tunnel, Puhoi, and just 30 minutes south of Whangarei.

Visitors welcome, but tee bookings are essential phone the Golf Shop 09 432 0259.

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aipu Golf Club was founded in 1934 with original members playing on an elementary farmland course.

Club manager Doug Gordon says that over the years it has moved a couple of times and transformed into the beautiful course it is today.

“I think we’d be very surprised at the condition of that original course,” Doug says.

The course now sits on 130 acres between Waipu and Ruakaka and Doug says the result of the latest upgrade is better golf for everyone.

“After over sixty years of parched fairways over the summer months, the Waipu Golf Club has spent around $1.4 million of donated money to fully irrigate all 18 fairways of the links course. This also included the renovation of five of those holes, including new bunkers and tees,” Doug says.

“It should open up the course to a lot of people who were formerly reluctant to play it because of the parched fairways.”

The upgrades were possible with the help of loyal club members and volunteers, one of the reasons Doug says the Waipu Club is special, but the wider community will see the dividends.

“Golf is a tough game at the best of times, let alone having to try and hit your

ball off sand, but now we will have lush grassy fairways that make it so much easier to get good contact on the ball.

With these improvements, we will see a lot more visitors from all over the country and internationally to the course. There is also huge potential to hold a national tournament of some degree, which is great for the club and the local economy,” Doug says.

Reviews of the golf course always mention the amazing views it boasts, and for very good reason. The picturesque sand dunes and bony ridges of sandstone

look incredible against the blue Pacific Ocean in the bright summer sun.

Doug says some of the pine trees that blocked the views have been removed and now just a few mature trees that double as course hazards are dotted throughout the gentle undulating landscape.

“With the magnificent Whangārei Heads jutting out from the harbour to the Hen and Chicks Islands, coupled by the ancient Sail Rock, it all makes even the worst day out on the course so much more pleasurable,” Doug says.

The views are showcased from every

hole and continue all the way back to the clubhouse and cafe that Doug says enhances any visit to the course.

“To sit back and admire the beauty while having a refreshment and a bite to eat seems to top off the whole experience nicely,” Doug says.

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Northpine Waipu Car and Bike Show is back in 2023

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unday February 5 2023 is the date for the return of the great Northpine Waipu Car & Bike Show at Caledonian Park in Waipu.

Presented annually by Waipu Lions Club and the brainchild of club member Ron Cave, the 2023 edition is all set to be a huge success. Northpine is the principal Sponsor with continuing support from many other local businesses and volunteers.

This year most of the money raised will be donated to the Waipu Cycle & Walkway to Waipu Cove, with the remainder donated to several groups who assist on the day.

Gates open to the public from 10am and the Show concludes at 2pm. Entry is $10 with all money going to those selected groups.

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“Previously, we had over 700 cars and 120 motor bikes said Waipu Lions President, Malcolm Norton, and we have raised over $100,000 with previous Shows.

With food stalls and many themed vendors, I’m sure there is something for everyone.”

Please make sure to fill out the Peoples Choice cards which is the ultimate prize in the Show along with 21 separate classes.

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Message from Mayor Cocurullo As I was sitting down to write this message, I took time to reflect on what Bream Bay means to me, and to our District.

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looked back over the past year, to consider what we’ve achieved in the Bream Bay area, and what still needs attention. I thought of all the people, places and activities that make Bream Bay unique, and it was about that time I realised that 600 words won’t be enough to do this piece justice!

Let’s start with what we’ve achieved (and when I write ‘we’, I mean Council and you, the residents of the Bream Bay area). In 2022, the Waipu community celebrated the opening of the Waipu River Walk, the culmination of three years of dedicated community volunteer work.

Council provided the initial $100k funding for a Community Led Project back in 2019, and from that point on, the ball was in your court. Look at what you’ve achieved.

You developed partnerships with local hapū, environmental and government organisations. You involved all key stakeholders in meaningful ways, and the end result is a community asset that is a highlight for all who visit. Congratulations.

We also celebrated the opening of the Waipu Skate Park and children’s playground at the end of 2021, which sits within the Waipu Activity Zone, and it’s been fantastic to see this being used by the local community. Now we’re looking ahead to the development of the basketball half court, and the installation of the wheelchair swing (yes, we have all the hardware, we’re just in line to get it installed).

The Peter Snell Road safety improvements have been completed, which included the installation of new raised platforms, lighting, zebra crossings, a new kerb and channel and improved footpaths, with new road marking to be completed in early February. We have a rolling schedule of road maintenance works for the new year, which you can see on our website under www.wdc.govt. nz/roadworks, and we’ll keep looking for ways to improve the safety of your roads into the future.

Bream Bay is also one of our focus areas for the Freedom Camping Ambassador programme. From 16 December through to 6 February, a group of dedicated locals will be keeping an eye on your popular freedom camping sites, under a programme run by Whangarei District Council. The purpose of the Freedom Camping Ambassador programme is to help educate freedom campers on the ins and outs of responsible freedom camping – including how long they can stay (3 nights), what to do with their rubbish, what the rules are around noise and alcohol use, and how to give back to the local community.

Nestled in the foothills of the Brynderwyns you’ll find our beautiful grove of olive trees. Our top quality, award-winning NZ extra virgin olive oil is perfect as an ingredient or as a delicious dressing. Whether you are a creative cook or you’re putting together a quick and easy meal, it will be enhanced with the addition of the right oil. As well as our fresh and fruity cold pressed extra virgin olive oils, we offer garlic infused or lemon infused olive oils for those special dishes.

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We’re also asking all dog and horse owners to keep their animals off most beaches during peak hours (9am-5pm), for rubbish to be taken home with you (no bins better beaches), and for alcohol to be kept for use on your own property, not our public spaces. It’s a lot, I know, but these things are all here to keep everyone safe and happy through the summer season.

The last thing that came to mind when thinking of Bream Bay, was how sunny it always seems there. I mentioned this at work, and the response was – maybe it’s not the weather, but the people that make it feel sunny in Bream Bay. I couldn’t agree

more. The special nature of the residents in your local community is what makes your area shine. When something needs to get done, you work to find a way, you talk, laugh, solve problems and find willing volunteers, pulling together to complete the most amazing projects.

I’ve also worked with a lot of businesses in the Bream Bay area, and always found them to be helpful, friendly and above all, community focused.

The Bream Bay community is a shining example to us all.

Enjoy your summer, and here’s to a bright, exciting 2023!

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Northport applies for expansion at Marsden Pt Mike Dinsdale Northport has applied for resource consent for a huge expansion of its operations, including 11.7 hectares of land reclamation and a 250m wharf extension.

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orthport Ltd, which owns and operates the deepwater port at Marsden Pt, has applied jointly to the Northland Regional Council (NRC) and Whangarei District Council (WDC) for consents under the Resource Management Act. The company said the proposal seeks to enable the expansion of its existing facilities to increase freight storage and handling capacity, and support Northport's transition into a high-density container terminal.

However, it does not include an application to develop a shipyard and drydock facility at the site. The applications are open for public submissions.

The application to the NRC is for about 11.7ha of reclamation and associated coastal structures for a 250m wharf extension, along with 1.72 million cubic metres of capital dredging and associated disposal and ongoing maintenance dredging.

It also includes riparian earthworks and associated stormwater diversions and discharges along with operational stormwater discharges from use of the reclamation area. Northport also wants ancillary coastal structures to the reclamation area for tug berths and a public pontoon.

It has also applied to create an intertidal high-tide bird roost.

The application made to the WDC is to apply the port zone permitted activity standards for building and major structure height to, and enable port operations within, the proposed reclamation area. It wants the council to apply the port noise standards rather than the District Plan noise standards to port operations on the proposed reclamation area, and across the existing port, and also to undertake earthworks and vegetation clearance in the coastal area and erect public toilets within the coastal setback.

It also wants to change/cancel noise and landscape conditions on existing resource consents for consistency with the proposed activity.

The new consents, if granted, are expected to create more noise at the Marsden Pt site. Northport said the project objectives are:

Northport, the deepwater port at Marsden Pt, has applied for consent to expand its operations into the sea including 11.7 hectares of reclamation and associated coastal structures for a 250-metre wharf extension.

• To create a modern efficient terminal with a 700 m container berth and sufficient terminal area to handle at least 500,000 TEU/annum (Twentyfoot Equivalent Unit is an exact unit of measurement used to determine cargo capacity for container ships and terminals).

• Locate all container services on the new terminal to enable growth and diversification of other freight on the existing footprint.

• Incorporate best practice operational and environmental controls to minimise effects on the surrounding environment and community.

• Allow for the integration of rail freight following the construction of the Marsden Point spur.

Northport said covering almost 13ha, the proposed eastern development will feature a modern, efficient, container terminal capable of handling and storing expected increases in freight volumes. The expansion will also enable Northport to integrate the port with KiwiRail's proposed Marsden Point spur, seamlessly connecting rail, road and sea freight.

"This is a long-term plan intended to give us the capability we need to service the growing and changing freight needs of the

upper North Island over coming decades.

"At this stage we are not seeking consent for the proposed shipyard and dry-dock facility on our western boundary. Our board has taken the view that in light of ongoing national supply-chain pressures, and a growing demand from shipping companies, we should progress that part of our vision for growth that is ready to proceed, namely the container storage, handling and transportation facility."

Northport already has resource consent to expand its linear wharf 270m eastwards.

However, modelling makes it clear that this is not sufficient to cater for the projected growth in demand for container storage, handling and transportation at Northport.

The resource consent lodged month covers the additional works that will be required, the company said.

Submissions must be received on or before December 15 to:

NRC Private Bag 9021, Te Mai, Whangarei 0143; Email: info@nrc. govt.nz. WDC - Post: Private Bag 9023, Te Mai, Whangarei 0143; Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

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ithout doubt the most important message I can get across in this editorial is that we ‘are all in this together’.

When elected to council we agree to act for the whole Northland region. Yes we work in our local areas, but to achieve the ambitious goals that we have set in the Long Term Plan we must work together.

By ‘we’ I mean all of us, especially the committed community individuals and groups that have been established and supported as a result of the ongoing Long Term Plan initiatives.

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PLENTY OF THINGS TO I BE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT IN BREAM BAY

Jon Moore Northport

Opening CH4 commercial facility based at NIWA in Ruakaka

f we realise our potential, I see Bream Bay as a community that has a strong future in agriculture and horticulture, in the marine industry, and in tourism, embracing new technology while using the best- located port in New Zealand to add value to our national supply chain.

Innovation will be key to commerce in the future, so I was thrilled to be in Ruakākā when CH4 Aotearoa opened its commercial facility at NIWA’s Northern Aquaculture Centre, growing methane-busting red seaweed for farming. I am excited about the massive potential this has for our agriculture industry. Research shows that when fed to cattle in small amounts, these supplements can reduce methane emissions by up to 90%, and may even allow cattle to gain more weight, from better digestions of the same feed.

Another local start-up in One Tree Point is Core Technology Ltd. This innovative company was awarded co-funding to pilot electric outboard motors. Core Technology has designed and built 3, 6 and 10hp electric outboard motors for use on small watercraft and tenders. The motors will be offered as part of an exciting pilot which will take part in our region. There will be three different sizes of battery for marina owners and boat owners to trial for optimal configuration of motor, battery size and use case.

Meanwhile, overseas tourist numbers for the month of October showed a significant uptick, while net migration has already turned positive over the last four months.

Over 21,000 working holiday visitors have now arrived in country, and it is great to hear a number of workers are choosing to base themselves in Bream Bay, providing local companies with much needed labour during a time of global shortage.

As your MP, I undertook a community survey on Sustainable Transport projects in Whangārei last year. One Tree Point responses were by far the highest volume, and it was great to hear the community

Opening CH4 commercial facility based at NIWA in Ruakaka

voice coming through loud and clear.

In the survey, the Bream Bay community highlighted a lack of alternative transport connections between bustling One Tree Point and Ruakākā. While the project missed out on the recent $14 million Government funding for Whangārei District Council transport projects, this shows the importance of residents advocating for this project in Council Annual Plans or Long Term Plans. It is great to hear a local developer offer the potential use of land for the shared path route. It is community-led projects like this that offer great potential for Council to consider when planning for future growth in the area.

Recently I was talking to Northport CE, Jon Moore about their expansion.

It closed for submissions a few weeks ago, but I believe that this, along with the Shipyard/Dry Dock is a big part of the key to unlocking Te Tai Tokerau's economic potential. Northport have a good environmental record and are passionate about Whangārei.

So there’s lots to be optimistic about as we head into summer.

Bream Bay Shared Path members talk to Obaid Noori from NTA and Bream Bay Councillor Ken Couper about their vision for a safe cycle route from One Tree Point to Ruakaka town centre.

More transport funding for Whangārei!

The Government’s Transport Choices package has funded Whangarei District Council $14 million for sustainable transport projects.

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A step for Bream Bay on the Road to Zero The beginnings of a safer State Highway 1 (SH1) have been underway near Ruakākā for several months. After all the road cones are squared away, we’ll be left with a glimpse of the future for the wider area.

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he Waka Kotahi SH1 Whangārei to Wellsford Safety Improvements Project (central section) will ultimately see a suite of features such as rumble strips, wide centreline, flexible median barriers, side safety barriers and widened road shoulders. The project is being delivered as part of Road to Zero, Aotearoa's road safety strategy, to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on New Zealand’s roads.

Construction has been underway from the Port Marsden Highway roundabout (SH15) down to Lagoon Bridge (just after Doctor’s Hill Road heading south) since October 2022. Some new chip seal paved the way for updated line markings with a new wide centreline installed. The biggest change at this end will be a 1km section of flexible median barrier extending from

SH15 to Sandford Road, outside Ruakākā School. These barriers prevent head-on crashes and can reduce deaths and serious injuries by up to 65%.

Down on the other side of Waipū, the project continues as similar safety improvements are made from Waipū Gorge Road to north of Finlayson Brook Road. While we won’t see any flexible median barrier installed this year, we will have the same wide centreline to provide more space between you and oncoming traffic. Having more space between lanes gives you more time to react and can help

prevent a crash if you make a mistake and reduces the risk of crashes resulting in deaths and serious injuries by up to 35%.

These works are a prelude to bigger things. Stage two of the project is currently in the investigation and design phase.

Current proposals will see the flexible median barrier continue from Sandford Road to The Braigh, near Waipū. The barrier will pick up again from Finlayson Brook Road to the existing barrier at the base of the Brynderwyn Hills, near Waipū Gorge Road. As part of a safe system, we will be providing turnaround facilities at

Wharehine Construction Limited crew installing a new roadside safety barrier near Ruakākā.

intersections along the 17km corridor to allow road users to cross the highway and change directions.

Following community consultation at the end of 2021, we made some changes to our original proposals for safety treatments at four high-risk intersections near Waipū.

Uretiti Road will be left in/left out only.

Rosythe Road and Nova Scotia Drive will join State Highway 1 with a roundabout.

Shoemaker Road will be left in/left out in both directions. The Braigh and Millbrook Road will remain largely unchanged.

We know that road works can be an inconvenience to people travelling on our state highway network, especially over the summer months. The warm dry weather is the best time for getting the job done, as well as for getting to the beach. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to plan ahead with the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner and be mindful of delays this busy roadworks season. Thank you for keeping our construction crews safe as they make the road safer for you.

For more info and to sign up for updates, visit www.nzta.govt.nz/ whangarei-to-wellsford

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THE REMARKABLE STORY OF

THE GREATEST TREE IN NEW ZEALAND The kauri tree, Agathis australis, is New Zealand’s largest and most famous native tree. Located midway between Auckland and the Bay of Islands in the warm north of the country, the Kauri Museum tells some of the stories of this amazing tree.

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orthland’s largest museum has stories of the Māori of the north eastern Kaipara, of European pioneers, of foresters and sawmillers, gum diggers and farmers, and of business people, fishers and the families who have made this area their home.

Visitors rave about the museum’s collections, along with the friendly staff, gift shop and onsite café.

5,000 pieces of golden, honey-coloured, kauri gum glow in the jewel in the Museum’s crown: the best and biggest

collection of gum in the world. The gum shines with the light of the thousands of years it has taken to form. Created when sap from the trees leaks out through cracks in the bark, lumps can form over the many hundreds of years of a kauri tree’s life, and once hardened and eventually fossilizing, become the gum we see today.

The pieces on display come from a number of collections gathered by local residents. They have been cleaned and polished, and in some cases carved and turned into sculptures and jewellery.

Exquisite Kauri Gum

While at the Museum you may be able to see gum polishing in action (phone first or check on arrival to see if the polisher is in) and even polish your own piece to take home. Finished gum and jewellery pieces are also available to purchase at the Museum Shop.

Three special exhibitions are on over summer. Forgotten Tales of the Kaipara includes social history recordings as told by five longstanding local residents.

Overlooked takes 60 items from across the museum and moves them out of their usual displays, so they can stand out and be better appreciated. The Museum at 60 is a photographic display covering the construction of the Museum, and many

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of the local people involved since the first building was opened in 1962.

A fascinating recreation of a quality 1880-1920 six room home is at the entrance to the Museum. Fully furnished with original decor and lifelike models dressed in period costume, the house is wall to wall with authentic furniture, fittings and ornaments, and is typical of how kauri timber was used for building homes and for making beautiful furniture.

Elsewhere around the Museum is one of the most extensive collections of kauri and antique furniture in New Zealand. From elaborately carved dining furniture and display pieces, through to the simplest home-made items, nearly all of the collection is on display.

Fans of big machinery don’t miss out either. The Museum includes a full sized sawmill, which moves at slow speed so visitors can get up close to see how the mill works. At its centre is a Davey Paxman Portable Steam Engine, built in England in 1921, and one of the last ever made.

The engine drives a range of saws for ‘breaking down’ giant kauri logs and converting them into planks.

Explore www.kaurimuseum.com for a taste of the Kauri Museum, and then make sure to visit. It's remarkable!

The Kauri Museum is at Matakohe, just a 50 minute drive from Whangārei.

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The partnership between NorthChamber and the Bream Bay Business Chamber, (formerly known as REDG - Ruakaka Economic Development Group) has solidified over the course of 2022 resulting in a working group that wants to see local business helping local businesses.

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he groups alliance with NorthChamber ensures that it can tap into the resources and connections that the NorthChamber has. In July this year, Dee Field a resident of Waipu, joined the NorthChamber team partly as an administration specialist, but her location within Bream Bay meant she was an excellent choice to support BBBC with their activities.

The Bream Bay Business Chamber is an informal group of local businesses wanting to network and connect over local matters and had its beginnings in REDG. The working group behind BBBC includes Janine Abernethy (former acting chair of REDG, NorthChamber Board member, representing the Bream Bay area and owner of Marsden Metals Group), Di Crawford-Errington (Director of Ontrack Bookkeeping), Stephen Gibson (NorthChamber Board member

and Business Development Manager at Marsden Maritime Holdings), and Jan Anderson of Bayley’s Real Estate. All of whom are supported by NorthChamber through Dee Field.

Ms Crawford-Errington says that she joined the working group because she wanted to help create a place for businesses to meet peers and get help, “with the humps, bumps and challenges that business ownership brings.”

While Covid slowed the initial momentum of the group, since midyear, the BBBC working group has organised three networking events for businesses in Bream Bay starting off with Marsden Maritime Holdings’ new CEO Rosie Mercer showcasing their expansion plans for Marsden Cove.

The group make a point of putting the spotlight on a local business by hosting the events at their premises allowing owners to talk about their business journey, challenges, and plans for the future. Guest speakers that have relevant information for Bream Bay locals are recruited to add to the events.

The group is always on the lookout for guest speakers from local businesses.

The most recent event, hosted by new to Bream Bay business, Poolside Marsden Cove was really successful, “it was an ideal opportunity to showcase our

new showroom” said owners Brent and Vanessa Coutts. Brent said the decision to move to Bream Bay was made after impulse purchasing a section in One Tree Point whilst on a road trip. Poolside Marsden Cove was launched, and they haven’t looked back. Coutts also noted that “we have been warmly welcomed to the local area both personally and professionally. We saw a hole in the market for pool and spa products and servicing and jumped on it”.

At the Poolside event, Northport were given a platform to discuss their reclamation and wharf expansion plans and encouraged local businesses to make submissions to Council on the current consent process. Northport CEO, Jon Moore, noted that even though it would be a while before construction would start, expansion brings with it opportunities for other businesses to move into the

area to take advantage of the proposed plans and demand for services to support construction.

The BBBC working group are already working on more events for 2023 and hope to attract a broader range of businesses to come along. “You never know who you’re going to meet at these events” said Ms Field, “these are great opportunities to find out who’s local, who can help you, and who you can help. By working together, we can create a vibrant business community”.

The group have a Facebook Page which advertises up and coming events and is a forum for local businesses to share and ask questions. If you are in business in the Bream Bay area and are interested in attending networking events with other local business representatives, get in touch with Dee Field on 0277755578 or email office@northchamber.co.nz.

“these are great opportunities to find out who’s local, who can help you, and who you can help. By working together, we can create a vibrant business community”.

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Interested in working in the environment and helping to keep Bream Bay beautiful? We offer courses in environmental management, conservation, and pest operations. Much of your learning will take you out of the classroom and into the outdoors, giving you the hands-on learning you need to succeed.

“I love the hands-on aspect and that most of the time we are outside doing stuff,” says Jasmine Spraggon, a current NorthTec | Te Pūkenga student. “There is theory and it's necessary, but most of the

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“There is obviously still a big demand for it. The trades are a great career choice in my opinion.”

Bream Bay is home to some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best restaurants, cafes, and bakeries. If you’re wanting to get a foot in the door of the hospitality industry, then we can help. At NorthTec | Te Pūkenga we have a wide range of courses in cookery, baking, barista, food service, and more.

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MAKE SURE YOU ARE COVERED

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earn how to be SunSmart by enjoying the sun safely. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. Along with Australia, we have the highest melanoma skin cancer rates in the world.

Slip, Slop, Slap, and Wrap has been around a long time, even I can remember this as a young teenager, and it is even more important now that we take note of it.

I was born in the era of when we used to cover ourselves in baby oil or coconut oil and bake in the sun, the golden the better ... if only I knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t have been so foolish.

Children nowadays have been brought up knowing the importance of wearing a hat in summer and swimming manufacturers have introduced rash tops which have added another layer of protection for our children and adults alike.

I have seen in my own family the damage done to skin from the sun and it can be quite frightening.

We need to protect ourselves when outside from September to April, especially between the hours of 10am 4pm when UV radiation levels are o en very high. This can be quite deceiving as even on cloudy days, those UV rays are just waiting for you!

Slip on clothing Slip on clothing that covers as much skin as possible.

Slip into the shade When planning your outdoor activities think about timing - early and later in the day when the sun’s UV levels are lower.

Slop on sunscreen Slop on plenty of broad-spectrum, waterresistant, sunscreen of at least SPF 30.

Ensure the AS/NZ 2604 standard is on the label. Sunscreen protection depends on the correct application. Make sure you apply 20 minutes before you go outdoors and that you reapply every two hours or after being in water or sweating.

Slap on a hat Make sure your hat is practical for the sun, not just for fashion. And remember you need you ears, neck and nose covered! Do you know that more people are sunburnt on the face and neck than any other part of the body?!

Wrap on sunglasses Wrap on close-fitting, wrap-around style, sunglasses. I notice that even young children these days are into wearing sunglasses in the summer.

Check your skin for changes The three most common types of skin cancer are: basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer and melanoma. You should regularly check your skin, including skin not normally exposed to the sun, so that

you will be aware of any changes.

Skin cancers can be in places you cannot see yourself, so you may need to ask someone to help you check or use a hand mirror.

I always remember a friend that was going overseas and went to her doctor for a final check up before leaving. As she was walking out the door her doctor noticed she had a mole on the back of her leg which she had not noticed.

Luckily it was able to be sorted and removed before her trip... the outcome could have been so different had the doctor not spotted that mole!

Remember places like your armpits, behind your ears, your scalp, the bottom of your feet and your fingernails and toenails.

Be safe this summer and play safe.

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ccording to a report put out in July this year by Water Safety New Zealand, 90 people drowned in 2021, an increase from 74 drownings the previous year.

This made it the worst year for drowning fatalities since 2011 when there were 91 drowning deaths.

It can happen so quickly – I can think of three water incidents in my life, that have left a lasting memory etched in my mind as the outcome could have been so different.

One which directly involved me nearly drowning, still to this day affects me. I still like to be able to feel the bottom of a pool river or sea on the soles of my feet.

When I was 10... I went to the river with my father, aunt and uncle. Frolicking in the water, I managed to get caught in a strong current, I couldn’t seem to get my head up out of the water. I always remember being told, if in trouble put your hand up. I did, many times until I ran out of strength. What were my thoughts at that very moment?

Please someone save me and if not, I hoped my parents would give my bride doll to the girl down the road.

Today, that is still vivid in my mind.

Luckily someone jumped in and grabbed me and brought me to safety. My father was busy chatting to someone and had not noticed my difficulty. We both learnt a lesson from that day.

Two of my friends... had been swimming with their children in a pool. Everyone climbed out to get changed and ready for home. The youngest child had been swimming with armbands and he decided to pop back in minus his armbands. One parent happened to glance down at the end of the pool and spotted a shadow and went to investigate and realised it was her son. Luckily, he was saved just in time.

An organised school party... on a kayaking day out with teachers and skilled seniors. A pupil got himself pinned against a rock wall in his kayak under water. My son was involved in the rescue and helping the other pupils out of the water. The event included resuscitation, rescue helicopter and a debrief. A lucky and much relieved outcome and a real eye opener for a group of teenagers.

Play safe – Luckily there were no lives lost but all these events are a stark

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reminder how quickly incidents involving water can happen. Drowning remains the leading cause of recreational death in New Zealand and the third highest cause of accidental death.

Do you know how to identify a rip? I wished I had known!

It doesn’t matter how strong of a swimmer you are - if you are in a rip or a strong current, you’re not going to be able to beat it. So, it’s about identifying and avoiding the hazard before you get into it.

Some of these signs can apply to both the beach or the river.

You need to look for any of the following 1. Deeper and/or darker water, this is usually obvious.

2. Fewer breaking waves. Calm patches in the surf.

3. Sandy coloured water extending beyond the surf zone.

4. Significant water movement.

5. Small holes beneath your feet in the water.

What to do If you are unsure about conditions ask the nearest lifeguard, otherwise the best idea is stay out of the water. If you get caught in a rip, remember the three Rs!

Relax, Raise and Ride: RELAX: Stay calm, relax, and float on your back. By floating on your back, you will help conserve energy. Try to avoid the urge to try and swim against the current. This was where I went wrong, I thought I was a strong enough swimmer to swim out of the rip and all I did was tire myself.

RAISE: Raise your hand and keep it in the air to try and attract help from surf lifesavers, surfers or someone on the beach or on the river edge who can help. Going to swimming lessons taught me to put my hand up if in trouble in the water and I am so pleased I remembered this.

RIDE: Ride the rip. Remain floating until the current weakens. Many rips will circulate and bring you back into shallower waters closer to the shore. You may have a bit of a walk back to where you started but oh the relief!

This summer While we enjoy summer, the beach and water, always respect the water and be cautious around it. Be prepared, watch out for yourself and each other, be aware of the dangers and know your limits. If unsure about anything... don’t. We all need to make better decisions when we are around water.

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Based at NIWA’s Northland Aquaculture Centre in Ruakaka, the newlycommissioned facilities consist of eight 350, 000 litre tanks, and dual water

treatment systems to give complete control of the farming environment.

The fish are reared in optimal conditions, which provide the lightest possible environmental footprint, to be in line with Tai Tokerau’s climate change mitigation initiatives. The operation is a massive step in delivering future sustainable growth to the industry, producing about 600 tonnes of kingfish per annum.

The new farm will be supplied with juvenile fish from NIWA’s proven broodstock, hatchery and nursery systems. Our Haku Aotearoa New Zealand Kingfish is a premium product which is currently served in 66 restaurants throughout New Zealand.

The opening of the new recirculating aquaculture farm, scheduled for April this year, is a massive step towards future sustainable growth of the New Zealand aquaculture industry. [Lana Young, NIWA]

Over the course of 20 years of research, NIWA has identified this land-based system as being the best option for commercial production of superior fish with the highest environmental credentials. [Stuart Mackay, NIWA]

In addition to the kingfish, NIWA’s Northland Aquaculture Centre holds broodstock for the next potential species for recirculating aquaculture hapuku - and is carrying out research and development with industry partners on GreenshellTM mussels, rock oysters and Pacific oysters. The centre also hosts other commercial aquaculture businesses such as Moana’s paua farm and CH4’s seaweed farming business.

This exciting development would not have been possible without the ongoing support from MBIE, Northland Regional Council and our many other partners.

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KEEPING US ALL SAFE THIS SUMMER

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oastguard volunteer rescue crews provide the primary maritime search and rescue service in New Zealand. Last year they brought over 6,000 people home safely after an emergency on the water.

They do this by being organised, trained, and equipped 24/7.

Do you know . . .

Since the first Coastguard unit was formed in 1898, Coastguard has been run by volunteers, and that remains the case today. The volunteers are people from all communities and walks of life who dedicate a huge amount of their free time to keeping their fellow New Zealanders alive.

Coastguard volunteers spend many hundreds of thousands of hours on search and rescue missions, radio operations, training or maintenance work each year.

They’re highly trained professional volunteers, so you can be safe in the

your batteries. Having all this done prior to summer will benefit you in the long run.

Also, if you have not used your boat over winter, check the old fuel.

If you are the skipper of your boat, you need to ensure you have everything in place for the safety of the people on board. Make sure you also have good communication in case you run into any difficulties while out boating.

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knowledge that when you call Coastguard for help, you’ll be in expert hands. And then there are the volunteers who are maybe not so keen on water, but happy to give a few hours each month, to fill an admin role.

Boating education saves lives Whether you are new to boating or an old hand, we all can never have too much knowledge when it comes to rivers and the sea. A boating course will help you know what you’re doing and enjoy your boating even more. Skippers are responsible for everyone on their boat. As well as knowing what safety equipment to carry and how it functions, how to navigate and comply with rules and regulations, it’s essential to understand boating safety and what to do if something goes wrong.

Having the knowledge to avoid getting into trouble and knowing what to do in an emergency can save your life and the lives of those with you.

Boating Courses and Call Signs are administered nationally by Coastguard Boating Education - the training arm of Coastguard.

Check with your local Coastguard when their courses are being run or check out the following website https://www. coastguard.nz Be safe in your boat this summer Before you go boating on our seas, lakes and rivers follow these tips to help you stay safe. Make sure you check your equipment before heading out and check that you have enough life jackets for everyone aboard your vessel. Plus, make sure they are all wearing them.

Make sure that you have had your motor serviced and your boat lately and check

How Coastguard New Zealand is funded Coastguard is a registered charity, and each year they need to raise roughly 70 per cent of their income from individuals, corporate sponsors and trusts. Coastguard operates a national membership scheme for boaties, regular national lotteries, and a range of fundraising activities including a monthly giving club and Coastguardians, a special group of supporters who leave a gift in their will to save lives at sea.

They cover the remaining 30 per cent of their costs through a service level agreement with the New Zealand government.

For further information check the website https://www.coastguard.nz Source: Coastguard New Zealand

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