nzac Day dawned with perfect weather for the commemoration service at the Settlers Hall. The event, which is organised each year by the Coatesville Residents and Ratepayers committee and managed expertly by Tertia Wildy from the CRRA committee, was another success.
Claire Craigie, music teacher at Coatesville School, had formed a community choir of around 50 singers from Coatesville School, Albany Junior High School and Kristin School as well as parents and several teachers, backed by a string group. The choir were led by Claire's daughter Florence Callister and performed a moving rendition of In Flanders Field, written by Dr John McCrae with music by Jacobson and Emerson, while Claire added to the
poignant atmosphere by accompanying on the harp. Their musical contribution added a special tone to the morning of rememberance.
MP Mark Mitchell gave the address while Local Board member Lisa Whyte performed the role of MC. Once again, Rev Robin Palmer from Browns Bay Presbytarian Church led the hymns and prayers and as usual, a horse and rider were present to acknowledge the horses of WWI and animals that serve in wartime. This year, local rider Neve Anderson and her six-year-old pony Bailey, did the honours. The pair stood calmly throughout the service, even during the wreath laying when people got close to them. But both kept a cool head and Bailey never put a hoof wrong.
To see more photos, go to page 6.
Our Anzac Day commemoration service is a great reason to come together as a community and remember the fallen as well as all those who have served in the armed forces.
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Thanks to the CRRA, our service occurs every year and all we have to do is turn up on the morning and volunteers will be handing out poppies and programmes so that at 7am, we're all ready for the service to start. Behind the scenes, organisers have taken care of every detail for us. They start with the poppy cross on the reserve (shown above) outside the hall, which appears like magic days before and reminds us that Anzac Day is approaching. I'm sure some of them have a hand in making the wreaths that are laid during the service, others make sure there's a generous morning tea for the whole community to share afterwards. And when it's all been enjoyed, they clean up the mess, put away the dishes and leave the hall in tip-top shape for the next group to use it. Their collaboration enriches our community and they all deserve a huge thank you for their efforts every year.
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Diary Dates
∞ 28 April, Tuesday, 7.30pm Coatesville 100 Meeting at the Settlers Hall, for anyone interested in getting involved. All welcome.
∞ 29 April, Wednesday, 5-7pm Coatesville Women in Business at The Arbory. Confirm your attendance on their FB page.
∞ 5 May, Tuesday from 8am, The Mill Flat Road bridge closure will take place for 2-3 days starting at 8am today. During the closure, access to properties on Mill Flat Road will be via the forestry roads of Boundary, Blake, Deacon and Forestry Roads.
∞ 7 May, Thursday, Coatesville School Disco Another event organised by the School's fabulous FOTS team.
∞ 10 May, Sunday, Mothers Day Remember the mothers that matter in your life today.
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∞ 30 May to Monday 1 June, King's Birthday Weekend
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∞ 4 June, Friday, from 5pm Bayleys @ 5 Head along to Bayleys' Coatesville office for some local banter and to hear from keynote speaker and leading economist, Cameron Bagrie, one week after the Government budget is announced. Confirm your attendance at coatesville@bayleys.co.nz
Coatesville Art in the Garden
Last month, Susan Herbert and her family who live on Glenmore Road, hosted a fundraising event for the Salvation Army Hibiscus Coast, which serves communities form Wellsford to Albany. Coatesville Art in the Garden took place over two days on their five-acre lifestyle block property. Susan told the Chronicle, "We're living in times of chaos and I wanted to create an event where people just exhaled and enjoyed meandering around the gardens looking at art."
More than 600 visitors purchased tickets over the weekend, raising close to $10,000 for the chairity.
"The money has helped the Salvation Army to buy trolleys for the Hibiscus Coast food bank to use so they can move food around more easily.
"They told me this would never have been possible if we hadn't help them to fundraise," explains Susan, who hopes to make it a regular annual event in Coatesville.
Local Board Update
By Lisa Whyte
Thanks to those of you who provided feedback to the Council budget. 970 of more than 12,000 submissions came from Rodney. Having concerns about the proposed rate increases and current priorities on record helps us make informed submissions on your behalf.
The Local Board will approve the Draft Local Board plan for consultation next month. Consultation will happen between 23 June-23 July – this is Rodney specific and is an aspirational blueprint for the next three years. It is where we ask residents whether the budgets we are proposing have the right balance between the Natural Environment, Transport, Built environment (Community facilities like Art Centres and events), and Economic development. It is your opportunity to support the proposal or suggest changes if you don’t think the balance is right. With our growing population and new urban centres, the character of Rodney is changing and we need to ensure we invest in things we value like our environment, and invest to fill gaps where things are missing like playgrounds, bike tracks and sports fields.
Next steps on the Mill Flat bridge project will mean a detour through the forest for Mill Flat residents while they stitch the two halves of the bridge together. This was originally meant to happen next week, but the recent rain has meant a delay till probably the first week of May. The confirmed dates will be shared on FB. The detour will only affect Mill Flat residents, and the one lane will be the same for the rest of us. I know we are all looking forward to the project being complete.
A reminder that if you see issues with council parks or trees you can report it: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt. nz/en/report-problem/report-a-problem.html If there are transport issues you can report it: https:// at.govt.nz/about-us/street- maintenance/road-andfootpath-maintenance If you are not satisfied with the response please feel free to get in touch. My contact details are: Lisa.Whyte1@AucklandCouncil.govt.nz
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Above and below: an artist's impressions of the event at the Herbert's home
A Visit to Plumb Meadows
By Paul Arundel, CCGC President
Tuesday, 3 March was an unseasonable chilly morning in Coatesville (9 degrees). It was also the very first trip to be arranged by Pat Hosking who is our new Organiser of Trips, having taken over the organising of our trips after being 2 IC to the very experienced Tony Peek.
It may have been crisp outside but the mood on the bus was the usual noisy rabble. Our destination was Plumb Meadows which, as the name suggests, is a horticultural property in the North Waikato community of Waerenga specialising in plumbs. Our hostess was Jane; whose family have owned this property for four generations. With multi-generational ownership you get a very different approach to property ownership, as successive owners see themselves as guardians and are very considered in any changes that they undertake.
This results in a garden of tremendous maturity, especially with trees. Jane is also a Landscape Designer and has incorporated her inspiration and ideas around the original framework she inherited. The result is a stunning series of garden rooms, all very structured and deliberate but never feeling overly formal. After the guided tour of the extensive garden, Jane provided us with a fabulous morning tea which featured Plumb Cake and other baking using her home-grown fruits. This was in a fantastically rustic barn built from recycled materials sourced from demolished buildings on the farm.
After stocking up with Farm Produce from the shop, we climbed aboard the bus and headed for the next garden. This visit was to the highly respected nursery, Joy Plants and owners Terry and Joy Hatch along with their son Lindsey. This family has established a reputation as The-People-To-Go-To when looking for plants that were a bit different. And over the very long history they have specialised
in a vast array of rare plants many of which are now very mainstream like unusual Kniphofia (Red Hot Pokers) or yellow Clivias. These gems aside, there was also a vast collection of other perennials and natives.
There was also a quite remarkable large woodland area where the Hatch family display their shade-loving plants. This was quite stunning and one can only imagine how it will look when the vast drifts of plants are at their very best. Vireya Rhododendrons and their cold climate Himalayan cousins thrive in the dense shade and again something to come back for.
Lunch was taken in the shade of these trees or in the very large potting/ barn area. We loaded up the bus with our very extensive purchases (always a sign of a successful trip), and said good bye to the very welcoming and extremely generous Hatch family and headed to the last garden for the day.
This garden is called Pandora and is found on the shores of the Tamaki River near Pakuranga. It never ceases to amaze us just how many plants a dedicated gardener can fit into one suburban garden. In this instance we have two dedicated gardeners in the husband-and-wife team of Bev and Lester Ching, consequently you have to imagine every inch is covered with some form of plant material. Primarily a subtropical garden, there
are Bromeliads in every shape and colour imaginable. The Chings have built an enviable reputation for their dedication to the growing of Bromeliads and are frequently called upon to talk at various groups about this lifetime passion. However, it is not just Bromeliads that are to be found here. There is also other epiphytes which come under the classification of Air plants that take their nutrients from the air around them. All very reminiscent of the swampy areas of the southern states of America. This last garden had been a complete surprise with its riot of colour and textures.
From here it was on to the battlefield of the Auckland-motorway-systemin-rush-hour and back to Coatesville with a 5.45pm arrival.
Congratulations to Pat on her first solo flight, you did a fabulous job.
Congrats also to...
The following CCGC club members whose blooms won prizes in the March competition.
Carol Aspden
Tess Marshall Jan Sprosen
Shirley Jensen
Shirley Jensen Pat Hosking
The Ching's Bromeliad display
Littlies Explore Coatesville School
ew Shoots Children's Centre in Coatesville are helping to prepare their oldest students for the exciting transition to Coatesville School. They have recently started a new initiative where, during the school holidays, the children go and visit Coatesville School.
Part of the adventure is walking from New Shoots to school, which means crossing the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway outside the Dairy on the new pedestrian crossing. Then, the leafy walk through the reserve where conversations are ignited about their local community and what they can see around them, before heading onto the school grounds.
"School readiness for New Shoots Coatesville looks like children who are excited and confident with their new surroundings," says centre manager, Nicola Cambie. "The team are focused on ensuring that their children are holistically ready and have the necessary skills to succeed in their next learning journey."
Below, New Shoots kids get to know the big kids' playground equipment at school.
More Anzac Day Photos
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1. Lisa Whyte with Mike Rowe; 2. Ruby McKay from Kristin School read the prayer;
3. Military medals proudly displayed; 4. The Coatesville Community Choir; 5. Florence Callister, Choir leader.
6. Tertia Wildy with Rev Robin Palmer; 7. Clare Telford with Margaret Wallace and Carol Aspden;
8. Kea Leader Linneah McKinlay with Lyn and Kelvin Hartwell and Graham Holder, far left
9. Commander Martin Doolan with Chief Petty
Officer Monique Jellick;
10. MP Mark Mitchell with wife Sarah;
11. Pony Club members lay the Club's wreath; and
12. Neve Anderson with her pony, Bailey.
Retirement Living by Design
The question of how their ideal retirement would look led this group of Coatesville locals to design their own answer.
All four couples: Helen and Paul Cato, Kate and Richard Hattaway, Sandy and Peter Dawson and Ailsa and Hamish McArthur - knew they wanted to remain independent throughout their senior years, with access to friends when they felt social. They wanted to enjoy their favourite pastimes and avoid becoming a burden to their families through illness or if their partner passed away. Freedom but with support from their own community of friends, was their ideal retirement solution.
an uninterrupted water view as well as water access, so owners can dip their toes into the sea over a cuppa.
The development is now complete and ready for others. At this stage five sites have been sold and building will soon begin on at least two of the sites.
And it's friendship that has united them – for decades. Some have been mates for 36 years, others - who regard themselves as the newbies, 26 years – they all met and live, or have lived, in Coatesville.
"We met when our kids were young," explains Peter Dawson. "Some were at Coatesville Playcentre, others at Coatesville School. There were playdates, then birthdays, then dinners and we all got to know each other. We're still good friends today and we usually go for a couple of holidays together each year; one skiing and in summer we go for a tramp or bike trip. But we don't live in each other's pockets," he says.
They first discussed the inevitability of retirement more than ten years ago and discovered they shared the same view. So their search began to find a property where their retirement lifestyle dream could take shape, at some point in the future.
When the opportunity to buy a site on the water in Stillwater came up, it ticked all the boxes.
"Stillwater offered a unique combination of flat land, sea frontage, proximity to Auckland where many of our children and grandchildren live. It felt far enough away from the city to be relaxing while at the same time being close enough for access to family, medical care and Auckland International Airport.
"We bought the site about nine years ago. Then we raised the level of the land to climate proof it from tidal inundation in extreme weather.
The land is now 1.5 metres higher than it was and Iwi have supported the name Tai Pari, which celebrates the cyclical nature of the full tide and the bounty that flows along with it.
Tai Pari has been divided into 16 sites, ranging in size from 600-800 square metres. Each has
"We have design guidelines that we're working with, but we didn't want excessive restrictions. There is flexibility with what you can and can't do," explains Peter.
"We've put in a boat ramp and a jetty and land has been put aside for trailer boat and campervan parking. We're going to build a clubhouse-type common building in the centre with a swimming pool," he says.
There are currently nine Tai Pari sites left for sale. So, if there are any more like-minded locals in Coatesville who think this might be how they want to live after the kids have left home, check out the listing on page 11.
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L-R, back row, Paul and Helen Cato, Sandy Dawson, Richard and Kate Hattaway, Peter Dawson, front row, Hamish and Ailsa McArthur
Holidays together help the group to stay in touch while sharing their interests.
Hump Ridge Tramp, 2020
Alps to Ocean Cycle, 2022
ANZAC Day is a quiet day of reflection; the perfect time to start a family tradition of home-baking something unique to that day.
Yes, we have Hot Cross buns at Easter and Christmas pudding or mince pies for Christmas day – why not start an ANZAC biscuit session or better still make this luscious cake.
Annabelle Shares Her Personal Story and the Perfect Anzac Cake Recipe
My grandfather Cecil N White volunteered in 1914 (with his beloved horse) joining the Waikato Mounted Rifle Troup heading to Egypt then serving in Gallipoli, Gaza and Sinai.
He rose to become a 2nd Lieutenant by the end of WW1 and was decorated with a DCM for bravery in 1917.
He was amongst the first returning soldiers in 1918 and within 3 days of being home he had gone to the Opotiki Magistrates Court, obtaining a license to marry my grandmother Agnes Talbot, whom he had known before leaving NZ in 1914. 435 men went and something hideous like 35 came back and luckily for us he was one of the 35.
In Opotiki, my grandparents married within days in Opotiki, and the wedding dress and their story are in the museum there today.
An incredibly practical man, he like so many others, preferred not to talk about it and always said the best thing to do is get up and get things done. But he had a caveat with that – think about what you are doing before you rush in – in other words, a few moments of “thinking things through” is the best way to use your energy. This is great cooking advice. The family table always included great home baking and one of his daughters my Aunty Alice made the best Neenish Tarts (she would say take the Edmonds recipe but add extra lemon). People would travel far and wide to sample them –delicate and always in the freezer. Such was her enthusiasm for baking I dedicated one of my cookbooks to her and like her father, she acknowledged the mention, but just got straight back into the kitchen.
Make today’s cake or any other favourite cake and try to enjoy it together on April 25.
Modern Anzac Cake
Method
A special connection deserves great cake! Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease and line a 26cm cake tin.
Cream the butter and sugar together until thick and pale, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix well to combine.
A Ingredients
nzac biscuits have been a favourite in Australia and New Zealand for decades. The letters in the biscuit name represent “Australia and New Zealand Army Corps”. These biscuits were baked and sent to our soldiers during the first World War and stayed fresh long enough to reach the soldiers. The cake is created from the basics of that original recipe – oats, golden syrup and nuts, and added some cocoa to give it a new dimension. This cake is for the child in everyone.
For the cake:
∞ 125g butter, softened
∞ 1 cup sugar
∞ 2 large eggs
∞ 1 Tsp vanilla essence
∞ 85g ground almonds
∞ 3 Tbsp cocoa
∞ ½ cup shredded coconut
∞ ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
∞ 1½ cups self-raising flour
∞ 250g sour cream
∞ 125ml or ½ cup espresso – or strong black coffee
For the topping:
∞ 150ml water
∞ 1 cup sugar
∞ 4 Tbsp golden syrup
∞ 80g butter
∞ 1 cup flaked almonds
∞ ½ cup shredded coconut
∞ ½ cup rolled oats
In a separate bowl, mix the almonds, cocoa, coconut, apricots and flour. Fold half the flour mixture into the batter with the sour cream and combine gently.
Add the remaining flour mixture with the coffee and mix well.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour until puffed and cooked through. Meanwhile, place the water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat gently while stirring to dissolve the sugar granules.
When the mixture begins to boil, stop stirring and simmer for 5-10 minutes, brushing down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush. When the mixture is pale gold, remove from the heat and stir in the golden syrup, butter, almonds, coconut and rolled oats and stir thoroughly, returning to the heat if necessary to help you mix the ingredients well.
After the cake has cooked for one hour, remove from the oven and pour this mixture over the cake, then return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the topping has set.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Use a knife to loosen any toffee from the sides of the tin, then remove the cake and cool completely on a wire rack.
∞ Oven temperatures vary and depending on the cake tin you use –it’s a generous cake so go with yourlarger cake tin and just check it after one hour with a skewer to ensure it has cooked through.
The High Price of Skipping Legal Advice at the Start (and end) of a Relationship
ara and Alex had been together for five years. They lived in a property that Alex purchased before their relationship began. They shared the bills, but Alex paid the mortgage. Alex was also contributing 8% to KiwiSaver, which was growing nicely. Zara didn’t have a KiwiSaver account. Zara enjoyed having extra money with not paying rent but would sometimes pay for dinner when they went out as a tradeoff.
After a while Zara and Alex’s relationship began to break down. Alex was ambitious and driven, keen to purchase a rental property now the mortgage was getting manageable. Zara was a lifestyler, spending money on going out or travelling. This became wearisome for Alex and they decided to separate.
Because the house was in Alex’s name and Zara had made no financial contribution, there didn’t seem to be anything that they needed to sort out. Alex suggested writing an agreement between them, but Zara didn’t see the point. She had nothing of her own, and everything Alex owned was his.
Twelve months later, Zara had a new partner, Sam. Sam had friends who were lawyers and one night whilst out Zara told one of Sam’s friends about her relationship with Alex. Zara said that
she had left the relationship, but because Alex owned the house, there was nothing for her. The lawyer told Zara that because Alex’s house was considered the “family home”, Zara would have a claim for 50% of the equity in the property. They also said that Zara would be entitled to half of Alex’s KiwiSaver saved over the course of the relationship. The fact that Zara had spent all she had earned during that time was of no relevance. They suggested that Zara get some legal advice.
Alex received a letter from Zara’s lawyer making a relationship property claim on Alex’s house and KiwiSaver. The letter asked Alex to disclose all bank accounts and investments owned at the time the relationship ended. It also said that Zara was putting a notice of claim on Alex’s property – that meant that Alex wouldn’t be able to sell or remortgage the property without dealing with Zara’s claim. Alex was horrified and sought legal advice.
Alex’s lawyer said that as Zara and Alex weren’t married, Zara could make the claim within two years of separation, which she was within. The lawyer said Zara’s claim was valid and was within what the law would provide for Zara. Alex should have entered into a contracting out agreement when the
Understanding Relationship Property.
The protection of assets that we have all worked so hard to acquire is an important consideration for most people.
Income, property, KiwiSaver, intermingled inheritances and gifts from third parties are all considered relationship property when in a de facto relationship — unless both parties have entered into a Contracting Out Agreement. Without one, relationship property would be shared equally upon separation, or even the death of one party, regardless of what anyone’s will said.
Know when your relationship is considered a de facto relationship under New Zealand legislation and protect your assets with a Contracting Out Agreement. Contact our Trusts and Wealth Protection Team for specialist advice.
relationship began, or at the very least insisted that they enter into a legally binding separation agreement at the end of the relationship, when Zara was amenable to agreeing that the property was solely Alex’s and that she had no claim.
Alex assumed the situation was straightforward because the property was in his name. However, under relationship property law, the family home and other assets can still be subject to division when a relationship ends. Taking legal advice early, both at the start and end of a relationship, can help provide clarity and avoid costly disputes later.
Tammy McLeod, Trust Law specialist, Managing Director, Davenports Law
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A Positive Pulse In Coatesville Sales
It’s been great to see a real lift in momentum across recent Coatesville sales, with a range of property types attracting genuine interest and producing awesome results for local vendors. A number of near new homes have performed particularly well. My latest sales include 35 Waymau Lane ($3,300,000) and 731E Ridge Road ($2,005,000) both sparking strong enquiry, with motivated buyers actively bidding on auction day.
At 205 Sunnyside Road ($1,300,000), while the buyer pool was smaller, it was very genuine, resulting in a confident cash purchase under the hammer. All three properties sold within their campaign timeframes, which is a reassuring sign of buyer confidence when the pricing and presentation are right.
My land sales this month include the unique section at 282D Coatesville-Riverhead Highway ($1,060,000) which appealed to a buyer with a clear vision to build a contemporary home of their dreams, while 30 Sunnyside Road ($2,800,000) selling to a buyer who had connected with the property from their very first visit and had previously lived in Coatesville.
Two significant sales ($11,400,000 and $18,000,000) to overseas visa holders have also taken place in the last three weeks. Lifestyle properties continue to find the right audience. Across the board, there’s plenty of choice in the market, but we’re also seeing more serious, well-prepared buyers stepping forward. While not every negotiation is coming together straight away, I’m noticing more activity behind the scenes with conversations progressing and offers being worked through. As always, it comes down to matching the right property with the right buyer and when that connection is made, we’re seeing encouraging results across the Coatesville area.
For locals quietly considering their next move, now is a good time to be informed, have a conversation with me early, even if your plans are still taking shape.
Diary date; Bayleys @ 5 on 4 June 5pm, keynote Speaker Cameron Bagrie, lead Economist will speak to the community one week after the Government budget is announced. Register your attendance today, by going to: coatesville@bayleys.co.nz
