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New roundabout design A uckland Transport presented its design for the roundabout at the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway and Dairy Flat Highway intersection to Coatesville residents at the CRRA pop-in session on 21 November. The artist's impression above shows the roundabout, which is one of eight significant safety improvements scheduled for construction along Dairy Flat Highway during 2019. More will follow in 2020. The improvements are the result of crash statistics, consultation with the public and feedback received from close to 800 respondents. AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says AT plans to commence the physical works (roundabout) at the intersection in March 2019. The completion is expected between September and December 2019. "There's actually a lot of retaining work to be done at the site before
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ear readers, welcome to the A message to the Coatesville last issue of The Coatesville Chronicle for 2018. It's also the community from Santa's workshop! 200th issue which is a significant moment in any publication's Santa and Nicola would like to history. So thank you to everyone send out many grateful thanks who has shared stories and to all the people who responded photos, contributed on behalf of a to the kind article written about community group and the generous Santa in October. folk who have advertised. Without Shirley and Murray came you there'd be no Coatesville forward to transport toys to the Chronicle. Far North, which go to that Since we're in the run up to branch of Foster Hope, who then Christmas, there's a giveaway in this pass some on to other needy issue! Go to page 5 to read about places. the hi-tech pet feeder from local It has also been a great help to business Pet Doors R Us. All you have a variety of wood and paint need to do is email your name and donated which keeps Santa busy address to coatesvillechronicle@ each day and that makes me very gmail.com before midnight on happy as well. Special thanks Christmas eve to go in the draw. to Brian and Michael and the The winner will be announced in the unknown Danish gentleman. February issue next year (due out on I have told Santa that after he Friday, 8 February). reaches 90 he can take it easy, so There's plenty of community news he has started making more toys to catch up on in this issue as well as for the next year. tips on hedge maintenance, crime If you are going to do a New prevention and vet advice. Plus, we Year clean out, no donation of find out the secret to keeping your any bits and pieces we could use, water feature from going green is too small. November has been without harming the birds. a very busy month for us as we I'd like to wish you all a very safe distribute the toys to the various and happy Christmas and holiday organisations so that another season. Take care on the roads and child will have their own gift for have a wonderful New Year. I'm Christmas. looking forward to more fun and Santa hopes everyone has a community chronicling in 2019. happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas time followed by an exciting New Year. Your editor,
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A group of small businesses all run from home by local women, got together to show people what they have to offer at Look Local, a mini small business expo organised by Debbie Skillcorn (above). Debbie recently started selling Tupperware after her youngest started school, and two months into her new venture she's already spent several weeks at the top of the sales rankings in Northland and Auckland Debbie says she came up with the idea of Look Local because
she wanted to give other business owners a platform for promotion. "There's a lot of women out there running small businesses from home and it was a fun way of promoting what we do and giving people chance to buy some early Christmas gifts," she says. Also at Look Local were: Gail Dugmore's Rapt About Gifts, which sells online gourmet gift hampers www.raptaboutgifts.co.nz; Heather Gunner's Enjo products for chemical-free cleaning www. enjo.co.nz; Karlalise Horstmans KLH Artisan bespoke crystal jewelry and crafts www.klhartisan.com; Jacky McCoy's Drunken Possum industrial antiques and collectibles www.thedrunkpossum.com; Kathy Servian's books, jewelry and Sweetpea children's clothing range www.kaservian.com, and clothes from Shellz Design by Michelle. www.facebook.com/ShellzDesign. Email Tupperware enquiries to debskillcorn@gmail.com.
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Building to discourage crime
sight from both inside and outside. • Eliminate hiding spots. Keep hedges low and if you have fencing, art of my job is visiting victims offenders to commit crime and make sure you can see through it. after a crime and offering at the same time encourages the • Remove objects that provide prevention advice. What is public to keep a watchful eye. hiding places: eg skip bins etc. often very obvious is how simple it These principles behind CPTED • Use Closed Circuit Television is to improve the security and deter were developed for when designing (CCTV). Install bollards on footpaths offenders. I often use the principles and constructing new buildings outside shops to prevent ram raids. behind CPTED for inspiration. however the concepts can be • Put furniture and equipment Crime Prevention Through applied to existing buildings and away so it can’t be used to access Environmental Design (CPTED) environments as well. windows doors etc. is the concept of creating an Criminals do not like to be • Verbally challenge people if you environment that discourages seen. They prefer to offend in suspect they don’t belong in the crime. Buildings and properties are environments where they are environment, (or phone police and designed to offer protection from hidden and have an easy escape inform them of your concerns). the forces of nature; they should route. • Have burglar alarms or panic also be designed to offer protection Following is a list* of simple alarms fitted. from crime. suggestions that can be used: • Have clearly defined property By adopting the CPTED principles, • Keep areas well lit. Building lines so there is no mistaking private you should create an environment entrances should be bright at all property. that eliminates the opportunity for times and provide a clear line of • Keep your property well maintained (vandalised areas are more inviting a Sureflap Microchip Pet Feeder donated by Pet Doors R Us to criminals). Designed for multi-pet homes to stop pets • Use quality To enter: Simply email your name, phone number and locks and dead stealing each other’s food address to: bolts. coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com Our u s u a for th l pric Please use 'Sureflap • Have exposed Ever5 Ensures hadthatmess prescription food is e e s is $19 e feeders Microchip Pet Feeder 5 consumed by the right pet widows fitted (on incl GS prese special at T Giveaway', in the subject line. nt for Compatible with all identification left5behind? $180 with a protective ) microchips worldwide & SureFlap Winner’s name will be film. RFID collar tags published in the February By Michael issue of The Coatesville 5 Works with the SureFlap RFID collar Chronicle. Brown, tag (one tag included) Community 5 At least 6 months battery life (we Entries must be in by include 4 x alkaline c size duracell midnight, 24 December, 2018. Constable, copper top batteries for you). Orewa Police. NOTE that the winner will be
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ome people have the impression that hedges are a lot of work — but to my way of thinking, they are one of the easiest parts of the garden to keep looking sharp. There are two simple rules for hedges: they require a regular trim, plus a regular feed. Simple. And if these two jobs are done on a regular basis, it is simple; it's when you let your hedge get away that it becomes difficult to maintain. Fertilising is important because it gives your plants the resources and energy to regrow after a trim. Most plants used for hedging are not super fussy about what you fertilise them with. It's a good idea to use a slow-release fertliser when planting, then in subsequent years, feed them with a general fertiliser. spring and autumn, and they'll be happy chappies. When it comes to trimming, I have this saying: trim once a year and your hedge will be tidy, twice a year and it will be nice, three times a year and it will be nice and tidy. Trimming every two to three years is a hack and neither the hedge or you wil be happy. The other important ingredient to a successful hedge — as with all plantings — is choosing the right plant for your conditions. By Grant McKechnie
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Scouts Bonfire Night
erupted and they excitedly watched as all the Guys were consumed by the flames and then it was dinner time. While the kids had been busy with their activities a fantastic crew of parent volunteers had been manning the BBQ’s cooking the sausages and meat and others had been preparing the ‘bring a plate’ buffet ready for our dinner. It was sausages all round for the kids, some several times over, and then something a bit more elegant on a plate for the adults, followed by some wonderful desserts. After the meal, marshmallows were toasted before it was time to go home. Thanks to all who helped out on the night and we look forward to their continued support for future activities and events. Coatesville Scout Group is thriving at present, very much due to the wonderful work of our fantastic section leaders, but we are always looking for more parents to sign on and become leaders so we can continue to deliver activities and events like Bonfire Night. With only a few weeks left of 2018, we still have a few things planned including the Scouts “Survival Camp” weekend and our end of year party at Long Bay for all our ‘scout group’ families. 2019 will be another great year with Scout Jamboree at the end of the year for the Scouts and activities galore for our Keas and Cubs. If anyone is keen to join Keas (6-8yrs), Cubs (8-11yrs) or Scouts (11-14yrs) please contact Phil phil.lesley.smith@ xtra.co.nz and join us for the start of 2019. By Phil Smith Group Leader, Coatesville Scout Group
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oatesville Scout Group held their 12th annual “Bonfire Night” on 6 November this year. It proved well worth waiting another day to let the high winds die down as the evening was fine and warm. Scout Group mums, dads, grandparents and siblings (young and old), are all invited to make Bonfire Night a real family experience and this year we again had a fantastic turn out, which may well have been close to our record attendance of 120 people! A record eight Guys were made by the Cubs and Keas and younger siblings and assembled for the judges, who chose a Cub and a Kea winner based on the design, teamwork, and story behind the creation. The bonfire was then lit and a frenzy of children
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The Overnighter
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and its multifaceted variations that embraced the garden’s many borders. Once in Rotorua we pretty much went where most tourists didn’t go; small private gardens through to a stunning lakeside retreat and expansive country gardens in the areas of Hamurana and Kaharoa. The night time treetops walk through the Redwoods, with its contemporary David Trubridge lanterns and canopy lightshow
proved to be the only really touristy event that some of our members did. In total, our overnighter ran to just two nights this year, a little shorter than the last few years but every bit as worthwhile. Next year, which will be our 22nd Anniversary, we are heading to the Blenheim/Marlborough region and extending out those overnighter nights once again. By Tanya Ankersmit, President, Coatesville Garden Club
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the very touristy environs of Rotorua, a town rich in culture and spectacular scenery but not so often considered for its gardens. As with every year, the club committee plans what used to be called the overnighter, based on the one night stay required. Despite the one-night being extended to up to four nights the name has still stuck and has seen us in the past years travel as far and as wide as the likes of Taranaki, Napier, Banks Peninsula and the Wairarapa. And much is made of the overnighter because of that extra time. Extraordinary gardens are a given, but it is the time spent together as members that adds to the camaraderie when enjoying the local fare, specialty shops and other places of interest. En route to Rotorua we swung by a couple of stunning gardens set on and near the banks of the Waikato River. The first being Moondance Manor, a classic replica of an English styled garden with full wide perennial beds, native and exotic trees adding height to the multiple garden rooms. The second set its sights firmly on the Maple Tree
s we all know, Christmas and the New Year are racing towards us or the other way around, for young and old alike. We have spent the last quarter of the year focusing on promoting the WI organisation with our Have A Go Days to showcase our group. For Coatesville Women’s Institute, it isn’t all about knitting, sewing and baking, it is about working together as a group to pay it forward by raising money to donate to worthwhile charities. And this year we have focused on our Helicopter Rescue Service, which is a vital part of our smaller less accessible communities. We take great joy in donating hospital dolls, knee rugs, toiletries, baby clothes, aluminium bottle tops, magazines, preloved duvets (the list goes on) to North Shore Auxiliary who distributes to all Auckland Hospitals. Even if you don’t knit, sew or bake we would welcome any other talents. Our social craft days produce large numbers of hospital dolls and in November we have helped Marian Stolte make beautiful Christmas decorations and knife, fork and spoon holders. These are to be sold and money is to be donated to Hospice. We have a small but talented drama group organised by Tracey Van Lent and our practises help
stave off the winter blues with lots of laughs In October we all brought a gift for a child with a label boy/girl and age which we gave to Val Deas. These will be distributed to the less fortunate children in Auckland at Christmas. At our Auckland North Federation September HalfYearly Meeting, Val Moore was presented with her 50-year service badge. An amazing achievement and service to our Coatesville group. A strong woman and a great mentor. Our last meeting for the year is our Christmas Dinner to be held at Black Cottage in Coatesville. Husbands and friends have been welcomed along and this will be a relaxed conclusion to another full and successful year. We resume in February 2019 the first Thursday in the month with an informal Pot Luck dinner for members to ease into another year. We are a fun loving social group and would welcome new members to join us as a visitor or member. Feel free to contact Denise on 09 411 5209 or 021 67762 for further information From all of us at Coatesville WI, we wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and Happy 2019, Denise Bott
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Ask the Expert: Can I stop my birdbath from going green? Question: At this time of year, the water in my birdbath quickly turns to an unpleasant shade of yellowish-green. It looks terrible but the birds don’t seem to mind and turn up for a dip and splash late in the afternoon regardless. I’ve considered adding something to the water to try and keep it clear, but worry that any chemical will end up as a residue on the birds’ feathers. Is there a way of sorting out this problem without harming the birds? Expert: Arne Diependaele from Red Fish Blue Fish builds ponds and water features for a living. He also has a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering.
Answer: According to Arne’s expert eye, the garish growth that turns the water in most birdbaths to green is an algae called chlorella. The great news is that this single cell organism is overcome successfully by the regular application of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) available from any pharmacy. Arne says the dose for using H₂O₂ is 400ml per 4000 litres. The birdbath in the photo holds roughly 40 litres of water, so 4ml (a little less than a teaspoon) every few days will keep the water clear. For best results, dose
after sunset. The peroxide in the solution needs to be 3% for this calculation to work. Arne says it’s sold in 3% or 6% so if you end up with the latter, just halve the dose to 2ml for 40 litres. “Once the hydrogen peroxide has finished activating, it remains in the water as oxygen and more water, so won’t cause any harm to the birds.” Arne explains. “I use it in my marine tanks where there are delicate corals and anemones and if I cover the tanks to remove any light and add the H₂O₂, a few days later the tanks will be crystal clear and the corals and anemones will be fine.” Arne says that all algae love phosphates, nitrates and light; so if you have any leaf debris in the water, remove it. Also, if your birdbath or water feature is made from concrete, the bowl needs to be glazed or sealed so that the lime in the concrete can’t leach into the water. "If you’re using an unlined concrete container, it’s impossible to keep the water from going green,” says Arne. However, before you start you need to measure the amount of water your water feature holds and you also need to be careful about the hydrogen peroxide’s concentration. It is also made for industrial use where the peroxide will be 50%-60%, which is way too strong for use in water features. Don’t use anything you find lying around at home unless it’s clearly labelled and you’re certain about the concentration. This 100ml bottle of hydrogen peroxide (6%) cost $8.99 at Library Lane Pharmacy in Albany. And, after applying 2ml every few days for three weeks, the water is still clear.
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or 20 years, Terry and Margaretha Graham have worked side-by-side, developing their property, A La Fois garden. They started with a six-acre horse paddock back in 1999, and have turned it into a stunning botanical environment that people travel to visit. "A la Fois means at the time or together in French," says Margaretha, "and Terry used to tell people we thought it was a good idea at the time and took it on together, but we're not so sure now." Before coming to Coatesville, the Grahams had lived in Birkenhead on a 600 m2 property and Margaretha remembers wanting a bigger garden. They found the property in Coatesville Heights, which at the time was covered in gorse and scrub, and set about creating their dream garden. Today, it is one of Coatesville's signature gardens, even boasting a garden shed that in 2017 won NZ Gardener magazine's shed of the year award. Margaretha describes their partnership in the garden as heavy on discussion, especially around planting with the occasional spat over what should stay and what should go. A disagreement over a palm tree that self-seeded on the driveway might even have continued on the 'other side'. "I wanted that tree gone because it spoiled the look of the things we had planted around it and I said to Terry, after you go, I'll get rid of it." Margaretha was true to her word and after removing the tree, she later went to move the truck but couldn't find the keys. "I looked in all the places Terry normally put the keys and they weren't to be found. I can't help but think he's getting the last laugh wherever he is." Terry had been a policeman for 35 years and worked as a sergeant at the Newmarket police station. In spite of this, Margaretha says he had a cheeky fun-loving side. "He loved doing donuts in the car with our grandkids and our grandson Jordy Cole now competes in the D1NZ Drifting competition,” says the proud grandmother. As well as gardening, Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing, always preferring to be outside. So when it came to being a patient, Margaretha says he wasn't a natural. "When the Hospice nurses arrived, Terry would disappear into the garden and leave me to talk to them. He never wanted to spend any time talking about his illness. If I got upset, he would say, 'Margaretha, stop crying. Shit happens'." After taking a trip to the Waikato to see some special people, the Grahams returned home and Terry took a
Terry and Margaretha in their garden
sudden turn for worse. He had contracted Mesothelioma through smoke inhalation of asbestos while working as a young policeman in the late 1960’s and the disease only came to light 18 months ago. After spending just a few days in Hospice North Shore, Terry lost his battle with cancer on 5 November. Margaretha and Terry's friends and family including daughters Tania and Fiona and their four children, celebrated his life at Kumeu Valley Estate vineyard on a sunny afternoon on 13 November, just the way he would have wanted. A La Fois is now for sale by negotiation and is being proudly marketed by Margaretha and Terry's daughter, Tania Cole from Harveys Real Estate. For further information, contact Tania on 027 553 5648
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t was great to see Auckland Transport (AT) finally announce the Dairy Flat Highway (DFH) Safety improvements including the new roundabout and other intersection upgrades. Given that there have been nine deaths and 55 serious injuries between 2008 and 2017 along DFH these changes are long overdue. I just really hope that AT do not have any further delays and are able to meet the proposed start dates for these projects. Last month, I wrote about how AT are reviewing the speed limits across Auckland via a review of the speed limit bylaws. This review was supposed to come out for public consultation this month but it has been delayed by the AT board. There is strong opposition in central Auckland to speed limits being reduced but in rural Auckland we don’t have the luxury of footpaths, street lights, we have 80 km/hr to 100km/hr speeds and the geometry of some of our roads makes these speeds simply unsafe. The new date for public consultation is now Feb Mar 2019. I was pleasantly surprised about the number of roads in Coatesville and Dairy Flat included in this review. I just hope this project is not further delayed because of
opposition in Central Auckland. Lastly, the new urban development at Milldale, Wainui has been accelerated (9000 houses). This is a result of a new partnership between Crown Infrastructure partners, Council and Fulton Hogan. My concern with this accelerated growth is that there are no firm plans for public transport for this area. There is already a shortage of spaces at the Silverdale Park N Ride and there are no significant plans in the next 10 years for more car parks. AT have said that they will provide feeder buses but could not say when these would be provided and the frequency. Would it be after the first 1000 houses or more? I think it naive to assume that residents of the new Milldale development will all work locally, especially given that the new business area in Dairy Flat is still a long way off. So while the Government and Council have ticked a box to provide more we will SING - DANCE - PLAY houses, all feel the effects with more cars on Contemporary Choir the road. After a busy for 5 - 18yrs old year I am looking forward to a www.nzgirlschoir.co.nz relaxing break. Please have a Mondays 10am - 6/28 the Avenue Merry Christmas Settlers Hall 021 067 6333 and a happy with Hana Licensed instructor 5 classes for $60! holiday. louise. All ages & abilities welcome. johnston@ Call 021 0221 2714 aucklandcouncil. Have fun! Get Fit! Feel great! govt.nz
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Jan 14-15 (8-12 yrs) 9:30am - 3pm
Learn all about rhyming, structure, chords, lyrics, hooks, riffs and more.
Jan 16-18 (8-12 yrs) 9:30am - 3pm
We have an absolute blast at our band workshops.
We write songs and cover a wide range of musical styles.
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP Jan 21-25 (5-12 yrs) 9am - 3pm
loads of fun and will learn all about story telling in a different way.
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Gardener Does your garden need a tidy up or do you need a hand to maintain it? Give us a call at Fresh Look Gardens, Debbie 021 101 4913 GET IN SHAPE. Local private gym for one on one training or small group sessions. Call Debbie 027 441 8769. House/pet minder available Honest and reliable, excellent references. Ph Claire 027 516 1371. Jenny Armstrong Dog Grooming, 021 053 1609 / 09 426 9904 LAWN MOWING, You Grow & Joe will mow. Lifestyle, commercial and residential. Ph Joe 021 624 494 / joseph@propertyfit.co.nz Local Shearer, Kevin Abel, 021 223 5033 Maths & Physics Tuition. NCEA, IB, Cambridge & Tertiary. Contact Martyn Smit 021 170 9059 msmi042@aucklanduni.ac.nz Mower for sale 2016 Stevens Contractor. Excellent condition. Phone 021 970 095 Pilates in Coatesville Hall, Thursday @ 6pm. Special – 2 free lessons for new clients. $12 school term, $15 concession card and $20 casual class. Contact Abraham on 021 122 1530 or abrahampardo@gmail.com Scout Marquee for hire, 6m x 8m, $250 per day. Call Garth 447 1863 Who’s your caterer? Beautifully presented, great tasting food, at competitive prices. Phone Helen Cato 415
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nother fantastic year has almost come to an end as we slide, hopefully without too many speed bumps, into the festivities of Christmas and summer holidays. This year has seen continued memorable events in the area like our well supported Anzac dawn service, our monthly markets that attract people from afar into the community, our two wonderful cafes and the forever useful dairy that has finally secured a liquor licence. The biggest talk of the year has been the continued fight for better road safety. We now have the lowered speed limit through the village and there's plenty of parking at the cafés and dairy, and now there's also discussion around a pedestrian crossing! However, our biggest coup yet is the proposed roundabout at the Coatesville-Riverhead and Dairy Flat Highway intersection, helping to keep us safe. New families looking to move into the area are so impressed with our passion to enhance Coatesville in every way possible. We have fantastic options to choose from and who knows what might pop up next! I want to say a special thank you to all my clients, both vendors and purchasers. Over the past year they've made my journey in real estate a rollercoaster of incredible stories — connecting that purchaser with their new home; the vendors having worked so hard to prepare the house for sale then the satisfaction of selling it for them so they can move onto their next exciting phase; talking with potential clients who are looking to sell or purchase in the future; keeping them informed of the local market and building strong relationships along the way. I sincerely wish everyone in this truly special community, that I have enjoyed for over 19 years, a fun, festive and safe Christmas, New Year and well-deserved summer break. Remember, the real estate season kicks off again at the end of January so connect with me now and let's make 2019 your year!
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