YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER |APRIL 2020 | No.214
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Our new-look neighbourhood: 1. Sign of support; 2. Trail of teddies; 3.&4. Highway foot traffic
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ockdown in Coatesville started in a blur as everyone rushed to get their must-haves and complete their must-do's, before being confined for four weeks. But the community quickly adapted and the neighbourhood started to look quite different. Once the hectic traffic disappeared off the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, local families got out on foot, making the most of the fine weather and enjoying the slower pace on the roads in the last warmth of autumn. A week or so into it, evidence of growing community spirit started to surface. One family made a sign that
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they stood outside their gate with chalk drawings on their driveway saying 'Kia Kaha' with other supportive messages. Others put teddy bears on their letterboxes and fences for passersby to spot. Plenty of people used the mornings to exercise, some taking their kids on ponies, others on bikes and Coatesville's canine population were out in force, enjoying more walks than ever before with more people than usual. Although the economic fallout will determine how the rest of 2020 is remembered, for a short time at least, being isolated at home seemed like it wasn't all bad.
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I hope that everyone in the community is staying safe, well and virus-free, and that lockdown isn't making life too difficult for anyone. If you are struggling, please call Auckland Emergency Management on 0800 22 22 96. We've already passed the two-week mark, so at least we're getting through it, and life will be back to normal soon; but maybe not life as we've known it. It's been a challenging month at The Coatesville Chronicle. As a nonessential business, the newsletter couldn't be printed this time. Trust me, I tried. Even though I'd gathered the content and booked the advertising prior to the lockdown starting, no printer could legally print it and it took a while to find that out. However, modern technology means an online version can still go ahead. And since I work alone from home, I can upload it to the Chronicle's website without leaving my desk. I decided to publish this issue so the content is current. Thanks to the people who wrote pieces and sent them in and the advertisers who booked ads, it's a bumper issue.
Although most of the advertisers won't be essential businesses, many are still taking calls and answering enquiries when they can. As a thank you for their support, no one has been charged for advertising this month. Please try to support these local businesses when you can because once they re-open, they'll need your business to stay in business. Since it's Easter this weekend, I asked Reverend Gendi Burwell from Albany's Holy Cross Church how non-churchgoers can reflect on Easter this year. Her 'bad news-good news' approach on page 4 delivers a universal message that resonates. Check out the CRRA's generous offer of support on page 5 for anyone who needs a hand. And on pages 8 and 9, our Local Board member Louise Johnston has answers to all your questions about local services during lockdown. Even though we're all staying safe at home, the Police say it's still important to discourage crime. Remember to lock your sheds and garages and keep the gates closed when you can. Security measures may also be needed around pantry and fridge access until the chocolate surplus subsides, but these are at individual discretion. Enjoy your staycation. Stay home, stay safe & Happy Easter. Your editor,
Vanessa Johnson Email: coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com,
∞ 10 APRIL, Good Friday. ∞ 12 APRIL, Easter Sunday. ∞ 13 APRIL Easter Monday. ∞ 22 APRIL At midnight we have completed four weeks of self isolation. ∞ 25 APRIL, Saturday, Anzac Day Today we remember the fallen and the men and women who serve in our armed forces. Please observe one minute's silence today at 7am to mark New Zealand's national day of remembrance.
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Even though the fire season has gone from being Prohibited to Restricted, it's still not the time to burn the autumn gardening pile. If you want to apply for a fire permit from the Council during the lockdown period, they ask you to delay your fire until after lockdown ends. Go to www.checkitsalright. co.nz for the latest information. You can link to the Council website and apply for a fire permit from that site.
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Our posties ask... Our Rural Delivery posties Albert and Angela politely ask Coatesville residents not to to approach their vans when they're delivering the mail. It might be tempting to say hello to a familiar face outside your bubble Ever had mates, but amess friendly wave from a distance is the best greeting for now.
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Stories and Images The Coatesville Chronicle is all about the community. So, if you and your bubble friends have a story to share while we're all spending time at home, please get in touch. You can email any pictures and a brief story outline to: coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com or call Vanessa on 021 724 001. Easter antics, Anzac Day moments or even a bubble challenge - tell us about it!
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Marking Anzac Day 2020
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nzac Day 2020 is unlike any other thanks to Covid-19. Although we can't attend a dawn service or community get together, it is possible to reflect and remember with those in our bubbles. While there will be no national Anzac Day commemorative services, there will be an act of remembrance on behalf of the people of New Zealand at the National War Memorial. This will be undertaken jointly by the Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Kevin Short, and the President of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association, Mr B.J. Clark. This will not be open to the public or media but will be recorded for subsequent broadcast. Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Bernadette Cavanagh says: ‘We know that all New Zealanders will be saddened that these public events can’t go ahead this year. These are unprecedented times and the health and wellbeing of our communities has to be our priority. "Regardless of what form it takes, Anzac Day is our national day of remembrance. We know that all those who have served and are still serving New Zealand in conflicts and peacekeeping, will be front and centre in our thoughts and hearts on 25 April.
"I encourage you to look at alternative ways you can honour these women and men on what will always be a very special day in New Zealand," says Ms Cavanagh.
In the absence of our annual commemorative Anza Day service, the CRRA invites everyone to please observe one minute's silence on Saturday, 25 April, at 7am.
Words of remembrance
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Laurence Binyon's WWI poem, "For The Fallen" (fourth verse).
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allowing room for spreading. For crunchy biscuits with a chewy centre, lightly flatten with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes. For chunky, super-hard biscuits, bake for 30-35 minutes. For very crunchy thin biscuits, press very flat and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool on the trays (they will harden on cooling). They will keep for several weeks in an airtight container.
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Easter 2020 mindset By Reverend Gendi Burwell
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aster is just around the corner. We find ourselves in very different times at the moment. We are a finding new ways to be community and to support each other, at a safe distance. Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter Sunday and I think there are still some great ways to remember and celebrate it, regardless of particular religious or spiritual beliefs – and even if you claim no faith position at all. Maundy Thursday (9th April 2020) is ‘the last supper’ - the night that Jesus gathered with his nearest and dearest before the events of Good Friday. Last year at church we had a potluck dinner and perhaps on this evening this year you may want to phone your loved ones or have dinner with them via zoom or facetime. To pause and give thanks for those nearest and dearest to you. Good Friday (10th April 2020) is the day that we in church communities remember Jesus’ death. And even if that is not something that you believe in, there may still be merit in taking some time that day to consider loss, death, or the interruption of plans. Maybe to ponder how when something or someone challenges things we hold dear, we can often react violently. Perhaps violence towards others is never the solution. Holy Saturday (11th April 2020) is one of my favourite days in the church calendar. It is the day after the ‘bad news’ and before the ‘good news’. I remember feeling like I was living a series of Holy Saturdays when I was awaiting news about a health scare over 10 years ago. I had received some ‘bad news’ and was waiting for the good news to hopefully come and I was in limbo for a while – I did not know that the good news would come. I think Holy Saturday is a day to consider those unknown situations and to be a bit mindful of others that may find themselves in such a dark, and often scary, place for a while. Easter Sunday (12th April 2020) is a wonderful celebration of new life. Those of us with a Christian faith may celebrate that as Jesus resurrected from the dead. Others of us still have a wonderful chance to reflect upon life and to celebrate it. To breathe deeply of the new life, the new opportunities and the new ways we want to live. To sing songs of praise and joy. To seek to live in ways that are more fully human, more full of love for others. Easter will be very different for us this year. We are all in community together, regardless of our faith views and beliefs. It is my hope and prayer that we continue to show love to one another, that we celebrate life in its fullness each and every day. The Reverend Gendi Burwell is an Anglican Priest in Albany and Greenhithe. www.agac.org.nz
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Scouts have fun in the sun in term one
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oatesville Scouts began the year with several new recruits having moved up from Cubs, and with most others returning for another fun-filled and action-packed season. Things kicked off with practices for the upcoming Founders’ Day Raft Race and activities away from the hall. Several scouts quickly learnt new knots and lashings and also had great fun paddling their rafts in the river at Riverhead and in the sea at Browns Bay. The tides were favourable for us at the river this year. With a lot of new, young scouts it was great to see the rafts hold together really well and the scouts had tremendous fun in the water. They paddled and pushed their rafts and seemed to really enjoy the water and warm evenings. Our final practice was the “Fish and Chip” night at Browns Bay beach for our sea trials before the actual race. After a promising start to the evening, things seemed to slow down after the fish and chips, but we eventually managed to get rafts into the sea and have a good practice. Founders Day 2020 saw Coatesville enter two rafts in the fleet of 32. Based on our Scouts’ performance at practices, things looked promising this year. Two patrols of five scouts had successfully built the two rafts, but when it came to race day, we decided to man one raft with six paddlers and the other with four, in an attempt to bring home a win. Denver, who had wonderfully organised his four young scouts in the building of the second raft, joined the slightly more experienced crew on the other raft for the actual race. This raft was a clear leader, rounding the buoy at halfway and third over the line. Sadly, since 80% of the points were awarded onshore for teamwork and construction skills, we were ultimately relegated to fourth place by just two points. The second raft, paddled by only four of our really young scouts, also achieved a fantastic result. They finished mid-fleet, but their raft was perfectly sound, unlike many that disintegrated on impact with the water. It was another great day for Coatesville and some really proud scouts. Meanwhile our Cubs took part in a sand sculpture contest, creating a wonderful lizard (shown below) and our Keas competed in the sandcastle contest. It’s always pleasing to see so many of our Keas, Cubs and Scouts at this amazing gathering of scouts each year. This year, our Keas - aged 6 to 8 years - are being led by James Skene. James has taken over the leadership
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role from Roslyn Sentch who did a wonderful job for several years. Jacky McCoy, ably assisted by Darren Blackmore, continue to organise our Cubs. This year Cubs have seen a reduced number begin the term due to several moving up to Scouts or withdrawing, but this has not affected their eagerness to have fun each week. During term one, all sections of our troupe had sessions in the pool for swimming badges and water safety awareness. And early in March, over 20 Keas, Cubs and Scouts and plenty of parents made the short trek in to the Paremoremo Creek waterhole for an evening of fun in the water. The long dry summer had reduced the creek level by nearly 30cm but the waterhole was still deep enough for plenty of sensational “bombs” from
the banks or off the swings. Everyone – including leaders – had a great time in the water with several younger kids using life jackets and an inflatable boat for fun. Everything was planned for another summer camp at the end of the term but unfortunately, due to the increasing uncertainty around the Covid-19 outbreak, Scouts NZ have suspended all scouting activities until further notice. Although this was very disappointing for our young people, it is totally understandable in these unprecedented times. Scout founder Baden-Powell said every Scout should ‘Be Prepared” for whatever life throws at us, so let’s all be really careful, stay safe and look out for each other and we will get through this. Phil Smith, Coatesville Scout Leader
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Rodney Local Board Update
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hese are tough times, but we are very lucky to be tracking a couple of weeks behind many other countries and we have an opportunity to control COVID-19. Our community spirit will help get us through these difficult times. This will test us all. The next weeks are critical and will only work if we are all in it together. Below are number of updates from Council that might be useful. General advice and information
∞ The Ministry of Health is the lead agency and all official information will be shared via www.covid19.govt.nz. This website has plenty of advice and information, including downloadable and translated resources. ∞ Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person, that is why it is really important to practice good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and practice good cough etiquette. ∞ If a person becomes unwell and COVID-19 is suspected, the individual should contact Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or their GP by phone and follow their advice. ∞ The government has implemented a four-level COVID-19 alert system that specifies public health and social measures to be taken against COVID-19. We are currently at alert level FOUR. Reporting breaches If you have concerns about a gathering of people, a non-essential shop or service that is open, anyone who is not self-isolating as required, or an event that breaches the criteria, you can report it to Police online at www.police.govt.nz/105support. Do not ring 105. Reports will be prioritised based on risk. Public transport services Auckland Transport have provided the following messages to help with questions you may be getting around why public transport is continuing
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∞ There are people that rely on public transport for travel, such as those working in essential services (often shift workers) and those having to make essential journeys, such as to the supermarket or pharmacy. ∞ To support these trips, AT is continuing to operate services, on a reduced timetable go to: https:// at.govt.nz/COVID-19 for details. ∞ By providing regular services, passengers can spread journeys across the day, reducing the possibility of too many passengers on any given trip. ∞ As a result of COVID-19, the funding for running public transport in Auckland is currently being covered by central government, meaning there is no direct cost to ratepayers in operating services at this time. ∞ AT is monitoring the patronage on all services that are operating. Deferral of April 2020 Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund (WMIF) The April 2020 round of Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund grants have been delayed due to the lockdown restrictions. The next round of WMIF funding grants later in 2020 will be topped up with an additional $25,000 for small grants, reflecting the total of the deferred April 2020 funding round. Recycling services All mixed paper and cardboard recycling collected in Auckland will temporarily be sent to landfill because global COVID-19 restrictions have closed Auckland's overseas market for processing them. There is currently no capacity in New Zealand to process Auckland's volumes of paper and cardboard recyclables. A story explaining this has been published on OurAuckland, to read more go to: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/articles/news/2020/03/ impact-on-overseas-fibre-recyclingmarket/ Despite the change, Auckland's kerbside recycling collection
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services will continue as normal and Aucklanders should continue to put their recycling bins out on the kerbside by 7am on their usual collection day. Auckland Emergency Management assistance line Starting from Wednesday, 1 April, Aucklanders who are unable to afford groceries or are in self-isolation with no access to other support networks, can call Auckland Emergency Management on 0800 22 22 96 between 7am and 7pm, seven days a week. Exercising with dogs For the more information about dog walking rules during lockdown, go to: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/articles/news/2020/03/asimple-guide-for-dog-walkersduring-lockdown/ Dog access rules have not changed, however by following the guidance outlined in this article, dog walkers can observe the rules of the level 4 lockdown and keep themselves safe. Please note, all animal shelters will be closed to the public. Staff will continue to respond to priority calls like roaming dogs and dog attacks. Boat ramps In line with the government guidelines for the lockdown, all boat and dinghy ramps have been closed until further notice. Access gates, where they exist, will be locked and closure signage is being installed. Resource and Building Consents Customers will still be able to access many Auckland Council services, including building and resource consent services, online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or by phoning 09 301 0101.
Local Board The Rodney Local Board will continue to hold workshops via Skype. Feedback is still open for our next 3-year Local board plan, go to: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt. nz/have-your-say/topics-you-canhave-your-say-on/local-boardplans-2020/Pages/default.aspx Farm Supplies Falloons will continue to trade during the Lockdown period but all orders are by phone or email. Phone 09-426 4402 or email orders. falloons@xtra.co.nz. Poor internet connections Even without COVID-19, our internet service for many residents is extremely poor. Coatesville and Dairy Flat will be included in the 83% of the country without access to fibre. During the lockdown, many businesses and school children will be disadvantaged in our area as a result. Please write to our MPs and Chorus and let them know if it is impacting you. Contact details are below: Minister of Broadcasting, communications and Media, Kris Faafoi k.faafoi@ministers.govt.nz MP Chris Penk chris.penkmp@parliament.govt.nz MP Mark Mitchell mark.mitchell@national.org.nz and Mark.Mitchell@parliament.govt.nz To contact Chorus, please go to, https://www.chorus.co.nz/contact/ general to submit your message. Lastly, a big thank you to everyone in Coatesville and Dairy Flat for the kindness that has been shown throughout our community, and to our frontline health service workers for their dedication and care. Please contact me if you require further information. Stay safe. Louise Johnston phone: 021 729-739 louise.johnston@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz
Better Connection Needed During Self-Isolation
By Chris Penk MP
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sincerely hope that the good people of Coatesville are holding up OK in these difficult days, as the coronavirus crisis sweeps the nation. Last month in this publication I shared with readers that I’ve been thinking a lot about the way that New Zealand responds to infectious disease outbreaks. We must all work together constructively to minimise the risk to ourselves and others, taking sensible precautions to avoid the spread of infection (washing hands etc) and so on. Of course, the extent to which we look out for our neighbours is also going to be crucial. It’s always heartening to see community spirit to the fore and my plea is that we look for ways to band together, even as it’s increasingly difficult to meet in person. The recent trend towards selfisolation represents a considerable challenge for an area like Coatesville, where internet connectivity is so poor. At the risk of stating the obvious, activities such as working from home, studying at a distance and keeping entertained indoors are exponentially harder in 2020 without access to the online world. On that note, I recently met with representatives of Chorus and Crown Infrastructure Partners, along with the Coatesville Residents and Ratepayers executive, to discuss possible options for getting better internet to the area. One option is for fibre to be installed at a “per household” cost, an amount that residents would each contribute once a government contribution is factored in. Shortly I’ll be writing to those living in the affected area about this possibility and will welcome feedback at that point. In the meantime, I can briefly outline that residents of Sunnyside Road, Maheonui Valley Road, Glenmore Road and some of
Coatesville-Riverhead Highway (from the Dairy Flat Highway to Mill Flat Road)* would likely be included in the scheme at a cost of $500-$1,000 for the installation per property, depending on how many residents are keen to be involved. Watch this space, and please take care in these tough times. *The CRRA have asked Chorus for costings for the rest of Coatesville to be included. It hopes to receive that information soon after the lockdown period ends and will feedback to the community once it is available.
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Saving Hope Fundraiser C oatesville's most glamourous social event this year has been the glittering cocktail party held in March for local dog rescue charity, Saving Hope. The charity, which is run by Dairy Flat resident Janine Hinton, has saved 1098 dogs since it began in July 2017. It came to the attention of Coatesville resident Brigitte Knill several years ago and after careful due diligence, Brigitte decided to host a fundraiser for them. The party was organised by a group of six women, Brigitte Knill, Lisa Mack, Victoria Hanvey, Leeanne Langridge, Alanah Dando and Michelle Heath. Together they pulled off a masterclass in how to fundraise with flair. Things got off to a great start on the night. The weather was perfect, so party goers got to enjoy their Mumm champagne and Peroni beers outside in the late afternoon sunshine. The dress code was an absolute crowd pleaser too: women were asked to go glam, glam, glam while men could opt for smart casual - so everyone was happy. Tickets cost $100 per person, and with 120 tickets sold, you might think they raised $12,000. However, on the night the group, now called Twlight Events, handed over a cheque for $31,450. When the final tally was done, the total raised went up to $33,443.47, thanks to the generosity of local businesspeople and individuals who gave their support. In fact, Brigitte says the party was supported by 98 companies and individuals - too many to list. Another long list were the
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ingenious ways they came up with to discreetly monetise virtually every aspect of the event. From professional make-up sessions and spray tans to sponsored cocktails, silent auctions and raffles, every possible avenue was optimised. "Since we were charging $100 per ticket, we wanted people to have at least a $100 party experience," says Brigitte. That experience included live entertainment followed by a DJ and banquet-style catering from the grazing table until things wrapped up at 10pm. Saving Hope founder Janine Hinton says: "The experience left me speechless. I couldn't believe it. Brigitte even arranged for Trelise Cooper to send me a dress to wear on the night. It was incredible!" Janine has spent more than $300,000 on vet bills alone for the dogs she saves. This is funded by donations from supporters. East Coast Bays Carriers, the business Janine and husband Clive own, also helps out when things gets tight. The money from the Coatesville party will help them to continue their work rescuing and finding forever homes for unwanted and abused dogs and puppies.
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Captions (from left to right): 1. Twilight Events present Janine Hinton with the super-sized cheque; 2. Mumm's the word; 3. The great outdoors; 4. Lisa & Benson Mak; 5. Kellie & Nielen Hauptfleisch; 6. Brigitte Knill (right) with Nicola Wadey; 7. Kellie Hauptfleisch, Julia Armitage, Melanie Collie, Hailey Shaw & Cherilyn Rice; 8. Celebrating the door prize winner; 9. Andrew Neunz, Michelle Zaloum & Briar Frederickson; 10. Heather Seel, Nicola Wadey, Kirstien Taylor & Judith Quinlan; 11. Janine Hinton at home with Hope, the pitbull she saved in 2017.
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Pest Free Coatesville T here's bad news coming for possums, stoats and rats now the Pest Free Coatesville (PFC) group is gaining traction. The group's first community meeting, led by Gary Langridge, attracted more than 50 people on 12 March. Since then, 55 families have signed up as volunteers, prepared to support PFC in some way or another. "This shows there's an underlying mandate in the community to create a Pest Free Coatesville," says Gary. Also present on the night was Hana
From Left: Hana Aickin shows locals the group's trapping area. Above: John and Gill Millward's success trapping at home.
Aickin, from Auckland Council who works in the area of conservation. With Hana's help the group has now applied for three grants, which if successful, will fund their year one targets. Although the PFC got off to a storming start, the Covid-19 lockdown period brought progress to an abrupt halt. "At this stage, we don't know the extent to which Covid-19 will slow our progress," says Gary. "We expect to get started in July and our first project will be working on the two areas of the Coatesville Scenic
Reserve which are DOC land." For now, they will have to wait. No capital purchases can be made until funding is confirmed and DOC has said no checking traplines on public land during lockdown. However, they still encourage people with traps at home to keep them baited and set because these make a real difference to keeping predator numbers down. And PFC members John and Gill Millward, shown above, would agree judging by the success they're having with their backyard trap.
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Sunlight, fresh air and vegetables
Tiri Tiri Matangi: A conservation success
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n the weeks leading up to lockdown, we saw a surge in demand for vegetable seeds. However, when speaking with some of our customers it has clear that many were not aware of what to plant or when and how best to nurture theit vegetable plants. So it seemed an explanation of various aspects of vegetable gardening would be useful to our community. What to plant: Like most plants vegetables are seasonal, so you need to select appropriate options. At this time of year broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, spring onion, silverbeet, spinach, bok choy and broad beans are amongst the most popular and successful. Leaf plants are particularly useful as you can harvest just a few leaves at a time without compromising the plant to put into salads, stir fries and soups. When to plant: All of the above options can be planted now and will take up to 10 weeks to gain maturity. How to nurture them: There are two options available; packet seeds or potted seedlings. Packet seeds are much lower cost and offer a wider range of off-theshelf options but will take a little more effort and up to 10 days, ideally in a seed tray, to gain enough maturity before the go into the garden. Potted Seedlings can be planted directly into your garden, so will be ready for harvesting a little faster.
Most seeds can be initially grown in trays* within seed mix and just need to be regularly watered and kept warm. A green house is ideal, otherwise put them out in the sun during the day and bring them in at night (particularly if there are frosts about). Once they show a couple of good sized leaves, they can be transferred into the garden. *Note: some plants don’t like to be moved so refer to the packet to confirm. Getting the soil right in your garden is important. A free draining garden mix is essential for winter vegetables. We find coconut fibre is the best thing to grow vegetables in all year round, however any soil can work with the addition of a bag of a good quality planting mix and fertiliser. A compost bag with holes cut into the top and bottom can make a simple, quick raised bed. Not only does “growing your own” reduce your dependence on supermarkets, but you can also be certain that what you’re eating is pesticide free and likely to be much tastier than commercially grown versions. Add to this the satisfaction that you have produced these yourself, and this is a great way to help weather these worrying times. Happy gardening!
Tiri Tiri Matangi Island is steeped in history; some 500 years ago it was home to Maori before being driven off, the NZ Government assumed ownership creating a light house reserve, fire and its destructive obliteration of the native bush followed by farming of the land, and finally the decision to undertake a massive replanting programme to restore the island’s native fauna and flora. Today, the island is testament to the foresight and determination of conservationists some fifty years ago, that initiated the long restoration process of what has now become one of the treasure islands of our gulf. The Coatesville Country Garden Club visited the island at the beginning of March, and was fortunate enough to have one of its own members, Peter Evans as a guide. Peter is one of 180 volunteer guides that provide first-hand knowledge of island’s restoration and bio diversity, ensuring that visitors gain a comprehensive awareness of the environs. Over the years, more and more native fauna have been introduced, happy in their new predator-free environs and successfully breeding. These offspring in turn have been moved to re populate other parts of New Zealand predator free bush areas. One of the more recent additions has been the giant tree weta, resplendent in its armour plated skin, are now often seen along the trail up to the light house. These together with the burgeoning chorus of bird song set among shady avenues of native bush, make for a stunning day out of from the usual humdrum of city life. Tanya Ankersmit Coatesville Country Garden Club
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