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Trees Trimmed on Reserve W hen it came time to trim trees and carry out routine maintenance on the Coatesville Reserve, Vector called in Treescape, the Kumeu-based specialists contracted to ensure trees remain a safe distance from overhead power lines. Over two days; Wednesday, 26 and Thursday, 27 January, a team of Treescape's workers trimmed branches that had grown too close to the lines and removed two dead trees. They also cleared and mulched fallen branches from the pedestrian path through the reserve and provided traffic control on the Highway.
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Chairman of the Coatesville Hall and Reserve Advisory Committee (CHARAC), Alan Curtis, says the work was organised by Auckland Council and Vector. CHARAC liaises with Auckland Council to make sure Coatesville's reserve is well maintained and Alan says that a job has been logged with Council for removal of the dead tree behind the hall (shown below). The Coatesville Settlers Hall is available for hire under the Covid Red level. Hirers must comply with the rules which limit occupancy to 100 as long as all attendees have vaccination passes, or 25 if some do not. For all booking enquiries, email thecoatesvillehall@gmail. com or call 027 432 3317.
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FEBRUARY CONTENTS February news 3 Garden Club ready for a big year ahead 4 5 Pony Club events UFB Progress 6 Get ready for fibre 7 PFC Launches Youth Award 8 Local Board Report 9 CRRA handy hints 10 Classifieds 11 Get auction savvy 12
Editorial
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elcome to the first issue of The Coatesville Chronicle for 2022; the newsletter's 20th anniversary year! Since 2022 is already a month old, it's a bit late to say Happy New Year unless you're wishing people Happy Chinese New Year – gong chi fa cai. The Year of the Tiger kicked off on Tuesday, 1 February and from the outset it looks good. Apparently, the Tiger is one of the three top animals in the Chinese zodiac, the experts say this will mean good things for some – including fire goats like me. Bring it on, I say. Starting the year in Red may be better than a lockdown, but it's still making life hard for those planning events. Like everyone else in Coatesville, I was looking forward to the first market of the year on 6 February. It's always a fun day out with great photo opportunities and chances to spot the occasional Kiwi celebrity, as well as catch up with locals. It was sad to see the postponement message. From memory, I believe this was the fifth consecutive market to be called off because of Covid restrictions. Waitangi weekend is now upon us The Coatesville Chronicle is distributed free to homes in the RD3 postal area. Deadline for content is 20th of the month prior to publication. The opinions published herein are not necessarily those of the publisher, Cradle Publications Limited. © 2022 All rights reserved.
and the last school students go back on Tuesday, so we’re entering the final stages of the summer. Soon the weather will change and everyone will be back inside using bandwidth heavy-devices. Luckily, Ultra-Fast Broadband is getting ever closer and this month I spoke to Chorus about where the build is at. There's information on pages 6 and 7 about what to expect when it's time for the installation at your place. And, for anyone who's interested, the UFB Agreement available on the Chorus website outlines the terms and conditions. So, if you're going to be signing one, it's definitely worth a read beforehand. Local community groups already have plenty of news to share. Pest Free Coatesville have launched a new award that recognises young people who are doing great things in conservation. Applications close on 20 March. You can read all about it on page 8. Our Local Board member Louise Johnston reports this month on the Penlink toll proposal. Check out the full story on page 9. Remember to book your booster jab at bookmyvaccine.covid19. health.nz if you haven't had it yet, and let's hope The Year of the Tiger also becomes the year we overcame the pandemic. All the best,
Your editor,
Vanessa Johnson Email: coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com, Phone: 021 724 001
Diary Dates
Diary Dates
Please check the relevant Facebook & Instagram pages and websites to make sure the events mentioned below are still taking place at the dates and times listed. ∞ 6 February, Sunday, Waitangi Day − Waitangi holiday is Monday, 7 February. ∞ 8 February, Tuesday, Term 1 starts today at Coatesville School and Coatesville Playcentre. Watch out for kids getting on and off school buses. ∞ 13 February, Sunday, Running Events Coatesville Half Marathon. Visit their website to enter and and for confirmation that this annual sporting event is still taking place under the current Covid restrictions runningevents.co.nz ∞ 13 February, Sunday Consultation ends today for Waka Kotahi's (NZTA's) Penlink tolling proposal. Read Louise Johnston's column on page 9 for the details. ∞ 14 February, Monday It's Valentine's Day today. ∞ 20 February, Sunday Coatesville Pony Club is hosting a shop jumping day on Coatesville Reserve. ∞ 27 February, Sunday The Coatesville Scouts will join other local Scout groups to take part in Founders Day celebrations. ∞ 27 February, Sunday 2-4pm Kaipara Coast Plant Centre Sculpture trail grand opening. Email info@kaiparacoast.co.nz to book tickets.
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FEBRUARY NEWS Restricted Fire Season
We are now in a restricted fire season so remember to apply for a fire permit before burning your dry garden rubbish etc. Apply for your permit at checkitsalright.nz or the Auckland Council's website: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Matea Trust Firewood Orders Matea Trust is a registered charitable trust in Dairy Flat who employ mostly young men with disabilities and specialise in the supply of dry hot-mix firewood to our surrounding areas. Our people work hard all year round, preparing the firewood for sale by splitting and storing it for the following season, then delivering and stacking it (if required). We employ a small team of people from the community together with our residents to work on our farm, and although we are partly funded by government agencies, the additional income we receive from our firewood sales enables us to continue to provide this equal employment opportunity. We also appreciate having the odd fun afternoon at the beach or park and love our weekly BBQ’s! If you would like to get your firewood organised now for the coming months, please visit www.mateatrust.co.nz and place your online order. Your support helps provide work experience and a real sense of community involvement for our guys. Fleur Bartholomew, Matea Trust Administrator
Locals Rendez-vous Down South Over the holidays, Lance and I went to the bottom of the South Island, travelling in a camper, which we highly recommend. One day, we found ourselves standing, looking out over Curio Bay which is about as south as you can get. There were about 50 people on the Claire and Lance with the Simmons family beach, a few surfers and some Hectors dolphins playing in the water. When I looked at the children playing in their wetsuits in front of me, I spotted one who looked exactly like one of my ex-students, Leo Simmons. I thought I must tell him next time I see him at school that he has a double living at the bottom of the South Island. But, next minute, Zac, Leo's brother spotted me and came up to say hello with with his parents, Ange and Marcus and little sister Fern. Sure enough, the whole family was there! What are the chances? The last time I spoke to them was in the Bruce Mason Theatre for the Northern Bays Festival. Claire Craigie, Music teacher, Coatesville School
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he Coatesville Country Garden Club committee have launched into 2022 full of vim and vigour and are looking forward to meeting up with members at the AGM on 1 February at the Settlers Hall. When reflecting on 2021 we are not lingering long, as it was a disappointment to miss out on so much camaraderie, fun and activity. Instead, we are organising ahead and contemplating a much fuller programme of activities this year. The committee and in fact the whole club, are sorry to farewell Mary Logan from the role of Treasurer. Mary has done a fantastic job on the committee for 14 years so we will all miss her efficiency and organised ways. However, she remains a club member and will help with the overnight stays − this year in November when the Dunedin trip planned for 2021 will finally happen. Move along Omicron and allow us to travel around to the north, south and west to enjoy garden sights; then in winter to use the Hall as our base for interesting speakers to enliven our spirits; enjoy shared food experiences, trading tables and our 25th birthday celebration. We had scheduled in two Coffee Catchups during January; much needed after restricted existences and consequently well attended, and a visit to Mansion House on Kawau Island to look after the gardens. Although we visited across the gulf to Mansion House with a few breaks in 2021, we want to return to regular
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maintenance there, which makes for an even workload and means we would know all will be presentable. The propagation area is working well and if the hedges, edges and lawns are attended to, it makes all the difference. Drought causes much plant stress, leaf loss and stunted growth, but shade helps to minimise the damage and watering is a saviour. There are all stages evident at the moment, on Kawau. Unfortunately, the Mulberry tree has fruited and they’ve ripened which tells us about how early the hot weather started; the canna lillies have flowered and deadheading the agapanthus is complete. Colour is dependent on different shades of green at the moment, but better than dried arrangements. Lots of professional workers were present this visit – arborists felling a large tree, some scoping future work with tree removal and Redwood Track development, as well as the website technician. We return there in a month, hoping the weather has created not too much further damage. We start the year anticipating interesting garden visits and entertaining social contact. Gardening can be all of that, if conditions allow! Jenny Hunter, Coatesville Country Garden Club Photos, top, Bergenia flourishes; middle, pristine citrus orchard; bottom, back path to the reserve.
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UFB Build − what's the state of play?
Steve Pettigrew, Chorus
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fter the Coatesville Residents and Ratepayers Association fundraised over $300,000 for Coatesville's fibre network build, better internet was on the horizon. But, add Covid to the mix and progress has slowed. The Coatesville Chronicle spoke to Chorus about the state of play and here's what Steve Pettigrew, head of external communications could tell us. CC: It’s been a crazy time since the fibre network build started in Coatesville with a very wet winter,
a long lockdown and now we’re in Covid Red. How has this all affected the build process for Chorus? SP: Unfortunately the weather and the ongoing impacts from lockdowns have had an impact to the build as crews implemented additional Health and Safety protocols, which has resulted in a delay of a couple of months from when we originally planned for build to be completed. CC: Overall, what stage are we now at and when does Chorus expect to start running tests on the network? SP: Our contractors have completed building the majority of the new fibre network and are going to be completing our records and system updates, alongside testing during February. We are on track for having the network available for connections from the end of March after completing Quality Assurance on the build. CC: Will some parts of the community be ready for testing before others, or will everyone be ready at the same time? SP: Service availability will be the
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same date for all households within the build area. CC: While we wait for the build work to finish, what should Coatesville locals be doing to get organised for the next step? SP: While waiting for the build to finish it’s a good idea to look into which fibre plan and provider you are going to choose so that you can place your order as soon as the build is complete. CC: Are we still the only community in the country to co-fund its fibre network build or are others now following suit? SP: There have been no other UFB additions that have been co-funded by the community, Chorus and the Crown. Note Chorus does many fibre network extensions funded by developers and private citizens. Coatesville remains unique as the only UFB extension to have funded this jointly. To find out what you need to consider before meeting with your Chorus technician, see the infomation on page 7.
Connecting fibre to your home Information sources: Connecting to Fibre with Chorus and www.chorus.co.nz
We provide the technology, but not the broadband service The first thing that's important to know is that while Chorus has built the fibre network and our technicians will come to connect your home, it's not Chorus that provides your broadband service. That's the job of your broadband provider. We'll let you know when you're good to connect. All you then need to do is get in touch with your broadband provider and ask them to connect you to fibre. With more than 80 phone and broadband providers across New Zealand, there are many different fibre plans to consider. It may be worth visiting a comparison site like www.broadbandcompare.co.nz, to consider what's important to you and your family. Getting Connected When you order fibre, your chosen provider will offer you an installation date. It's important to be around on the day as we'll need you to be at home but you can reschedule this if it doesn't suit. On the day, our technician will come to you and together you'll agree how best to get fibre from the street into your house. In the majority of cases, Chorus is able to connect you to fibre on the same day. For more information; www.chorus. co.nz/getting-fibre Connecting Shared Spaces We may need permission before we can do work in shared drives, rights of way, private roads and buildings. If we do need the permission of your neighbours or landlord, we'll send plans and detailed information on how we propose to install your fibre and what work would be carried out in shared areas. As soon as the paperwork is done, we'll get you connected. How the install works? With a comprehensive, agreed plan in-hand, our technician will bring fibre from the street to a small junction box,
systems that will make sure Wi-Fi gets to all parts of your home.
Chorus' third generation ONT box
called an External Termination Point (ETP), that we'll install on the outside of your home. Fibre then runs from the ETP to a fibre box inside your house called the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) shown above. We'll then plug in the router that your broadband provider will have supplied you and you'll be able to get online. In newer homes with structured wiring Your fibre box or ONT will usually be installed in a wiring cabinet, also called a home distribution box that's often in your garage, basement of utility closet. In older homes without structured wiring Our technician will usually recommend that you install the ONT in an area where you use internet the most. These days that's usually in the living room near the TV. TIP: It's important to make sure there are a couple of free power points near where you install the ONT. One for the ONT itself and the other for the router to plug into. Where to put your router It's best to have your router positioned centrally so that the Wi-Fi signal extends as far as possible around your home. But, if this proves impossible, don't worry. you can buy longer Ethernet cables, Wi-Fi access points, extenders or mesh Wi-Fi
Deciding on a broadband provider There are lots of plans out there so it is worth taking some time on this one. Of course price is a factor, but we recommend going for a plan that offers at least 100Mbps downstream and one that comes with unlimited data so you don't have to worry about running out. Preparing to meet your Chorus technician The technician will visit your home three times. The first or scoping visit is to discuss and agree how the install will happen. This information will be used in the UFB Agreement you will sign. The second is to undertake the external work connecting from our network at your boundary to the outside of your house. The third is to install fibre into your home. It's important you're home for the first and third visits and available by phone for the second. Your technician will recommend which method will be used to bring fibre to your home. This will include where to place the ETP on the outside wall of your home. The ONT is a small white plastic box (180mm x50mm x 120mm) placed on the wall inside your home. It’s your responsibility to tell the technician where you want to put it and it’s important that you think about its location because it can affect your broadband experience. Your modem will plug into your ONT so it should ideally be close to a power socket where you’re using the internet the most; in a central location and close to hungry devices like televisions, stereos and home servers. Once your ONT is connected to the router supplied by your broadband provider, you will be online. For more information about the installation process and service provided by Chorus, go to: www.chorus.co.nz ●
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PFC Launches Youth Conservation Awards Photo credit Zealandia
Zealandia ecosanctuary: the view across the Karori Reservoir, Wellington
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pplications are now open for Coatesville's young people to enter the first Pest Free Coatesville Youth Conservation Award. Those who are either in their last two years of high school or their first three years of tertiary study - or aged 17 to 23 years − who live in Coatesville (between the Albany-CoatesvilleRiverhead Highway roundabout and the Rangitopuni Bridge in Riverhead) − and can demonstrate their commitment to conservation, are invited to apply. The deadline for entries is 20 March, 2022. After that, two winners will be selected and announced on 4 April, 2022. Both winners will be flown to Wellington for the day where they will be met by the team at Good Nature and shown the latest eradication technology then taken to lunch before spending the afternoon at the Zealandia ecosancturay. PFC leader Gary Langridge says:
"It is hoped that what they see will translate into their highly motivated support for what we are trying to achieve with Pest Free Coatesville." On its website, Zealandia is described as: the world’s first fullyfenced urban ecosanctuary, with a 500-year vision to connect people with nature and help native wildlife flourish in Wellington and beyond. The 225-hectare ecosanctuary is a ground-breaking conservation project that protects over 40 rare native wildlife species. For anyone passionate about conservation, Zealandia offers visitors a jaw-dropping experience that shows what can be restored if pest animals like rats, possums and mustelids are eradicated. The original concept was
to bring birds back to Wellington but along the way a new type of predator exclusion fence was designed and built so that today, Zealandia is an award-winning example of conservation at its best. The Coatesville Hall and Reserve Advisory Committee has agreed to support the award and committee member Owen Sprosen says: "We would like to reward two young people for their contribution to conservation by sending them to visit Zealandia which is teaming with native wildlife including kiwi. It's a magnificent example of how NZ once looked before the introduction of mammalian predators and is an inspiration for all New Zealanders." Gary Langridge hopes the Youth Award will promote the PFC's message to upcoming generations."The two recipients will become the mouthpiece for building and succeeding with our project," he says. Entry is via the application form found at: https://forms. gleLHjUTe3E4vpLiKN96. This link is available on the PFC's Facebook page or email Gary and he will send it to you; langridgegary@gmail.com.
Pest Free Coatesville thanks the following organisations for supporting the Youth Award: Zealandia, Coatesville Hall and Reserve Advisory Committee and Good Nature.
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Local Board Report By Louise Johnston
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appy New Year! I really hope that everybody had a good break over the holiday period. The summer has had amazing weather and I must admit that I was glad to see the rain recently. When you are on the Local Board and travelling around New Zealand, you can’t help but notice the public facilities and compare them to what we have at home. Throughout NZ there are some amazing walking and cycling tracks, but these are not in the Dairy Flat Subdivision. That is why it is good news that the trail network plan for our 154-hectare park at Green Road is due for completion this month. The next step will be the implementation of this plan and public access to the park. In 2022, there will be continued pressure on Coatesville and Dairy Flat from the surrounding urbanisation. In Riverhead, Fletchers are in the process of lodging a private plan change for a large scale urban development.
While there is no certainty this application in Riverhead will be consented or not, the development in Milldale and Silverdale is continuing at pace, and this is adding to the traffic congestion especially at the Silverdale interchange. To alleviate some of this congestion there are key infrastructure projects that need to be delivered including Penlink in 2026, shown below right. This new 7km road between SH1 at Dairy Flat and Whangaparaoa is key infrastructure that is long overdue. However, this new road is only going to be two-laned and many locals feel that this will not cater for the future growth in area. To fund the ongoing maintenance and operational costs, Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are proposing to toll Penlink. There will be different toll prices for peak and off-peak periods and charges will vary from $1 to $4 with heavy freight being charged more than light vehicles. There is a concern that if Penlink is tolled then Whangaparaoa residents may continue using the Silverdale interchange and with thousands more houses still to be built at Milldale, this interchange will become gridlocked. Waka Kotahi are currently requesting
public feedback on this tolling proposal. The online form only takes a couple of minutes to complete and closes on Sunday, 13 February. Refer: www.nzta.govt.nz/penlink. Lastly, as we all navigate this new phase in the pandemic, I wish everybody good health over the next couple of weeks. Please get in touch if you have any questions. Louise.Johnston@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Kaipara Coast Plant Centre Sculpture Trail Grand Opening Sunday, 27 February 2pm-4pm
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Buying at Auction If you're looking to move out of Coatesville you will find that the most common method of sale is auction. I am currently having great results with auctions/pre-auctions in lifestyle too! At an auction, the purchase price of a property is determined through bidding. Although this can feel daunting (for both parties), it allows you to negotiate fairly. The buyer can see their competition and the value so can make an informed choice as to whether they want to continue bidding or not, rather than offering blindly as in other methods of sale. There are seven things consider when buying at auction. 1. Do your homework. Start attending auctions as an observer − this will give you a better understanding of the auction process. If you are a vendor or potential vendor, ask your real estate agent to take you to one of their company’s auctions. 2. Ask questions. Ask the real estate agent selling the property for clarification of the auction process (it is often misconstrued that all auctions are run the same way by all companies however each company and auctioneer is different). 3. Take legal advice before you bid at auction. Have your solicitor examine the Contract of Sale, LIM, title and any other relevant documentation. Also, have any building, contamination inspections etc carried out prior to auction day. 4. Get your finances in order. Know exactly how much you can spend on auction day. Focus on what you want or can spend on the property and forget about the other bidders. This is about you and the home you want to own. If you're the successful bidder, you will need to pay a deposit immediately, usually 10% of the purchase price - so make sure you have the funds available. Remember, once the hammer is down and you are the highest bidder, the property is yours! 5. Register to bid. If you register with the company prior to auction day, the agent will be able to keep you informed of progress during the marketing phase leading up to the auction including price feedback. 6. Come prepared. On auction day, arrive at the venue early. When you are ready to bid, do so with confidence. However, if you don't feel confident your real estate agent can help by placing the bids on your behalf. This is very common. 7. Pre-auction offer. If you really love a property and see it early on in a campaign, you can make a pre-auction offer through the agent. If accepted the auction will be brought forward meaning less competition on the day. If the preauction offer is not accepted you can increase this level and try again or wait until auction day. Like anything, the more you understand and feel confident about the process, the better prepared you can be and the less stressed! I’m happy to help or clarify any questions or concerns you might have. Call me to discuss further!
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