July 2019

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER |July 2019 | No.206

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Four generations of family: Rose Turner with daughters Christina (left) and Pamela (right), granddaughters Michelle, Carolyne and Melanie, and great granddaughter Isabelle.

Rose's birthday of the century

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ose Turner celebrated her 100th birthday in style on 15 June with a party for her family and friends.

Guests joined Rose and raised a glass to her amazing milestone birthday on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Fernielea CafĂŠ. According to her family, Rose was in fine form on the day.

"She knew about the party and was really excited to see everyone," says son-in-law Ray Green.

Some of the guests had traveled from outside Auckland, including Australia to be there. However, daughter Pamela came all the way from Cornwall in England to make the occasion extraspecial. Those who couldn't make it, like grandson David and granddaughter Cheryl, sent cards and flowers.

Rose started life in the UK as one of ten children. She helped take care of twin siblings who were ten years her junior and they recently turned 90. In 1940 she married her husband Tom and lived in Woking during WWII where she worked sewing parachutes while Tom was away at the war.

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In 1974 the couple moved to New Zealand and lived in Browns Bay. Tom worked for the Post Office as a part-time postman and retired five days before his ten-year anniversary in the job. Rose worked as a seamstress at Amblers, a well-known clothing alterations and dressmaking business.

The couple moved to Coatesville in 1984 and sadly Tom passed away aged 85 years in 2005.

Today Rose still lives independently in a granny flat on the same Ridge Road property as daughter Christina and her husband Ray. They say she has enjoyed fantastic health throughout her life and only gave up doing alterations at age 97 after some health issues cropped up.

A fortnight before her party, Rose underwent a cataract operation.

The timing was perfect because it successfully restored her sight so she could once again see clearly and read her own birthday cards.

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Rose was delighted with the birthday card she received from the Queen, congratulating her on turning 100. She also received official messages from Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern, Governor General Patsy Reddy, Government House and local MP, Chris Penk.

JULY CONTENTS July news 3 Go-ahead for 5 Corridor project 6 FOTS Quiz Night Local Board update 7 Fog cannons defend 8 against burglary 9 ACG Sunderland School term highlights 10 How to prune roses 10 Classifieds 11 Get rid of clutter 12

Editorial

Fulton Hogan installing the yellow tiles used by visually impaired pedestrians outside Coatesville Store.

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his winter has been amazing – so far. With the shortest day behind us and the ski season in front of us, it's wonderful to still be able to walk on the lawn without sinking into the mud. There's been plenty o sunshine – even in the weekends – and not much to complain about now that the leaves are off the trees.

Today, term two comes to an end for Coatesville School so there will be more youngsters out and about during the day. Many probably making their way to the Coatesville Store for an icecream when they can get their way.

The good news is that according to our Local Board Member Louise Johnston, Coatesville is about to get a pedestrian crossing installed. So, crossing the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway will become easier and safer for everyone at some stage in the near future.

Someone who's lived through one hundred winters and witnessed a century of changes is Rose Turner.

It was fantastic to receive a phone call and hear about the plans for her 100th birthday party. I was able to pop along with my camera and snap some photos. Thanks also to Raymond and Christina Green for sharing their

wonderful photo on the cover of Rose's delight at receiving a birthday card from the Queen. Her expression is priceless.

In June Coatesville's Friends of The School hosted a fantastic quiz night that defined how successful a school fundraiser can be. Tickets sold out before the event and on the night, the atmosphere in the Settlers Hall was buzzing. Thank you to my team The Chronicle Crew for their valiant efforts. We came third but no one cared about rankings – well, some people cared quite a bit but tried not to show it. It was great fun.

In the news this month Grant and Julie McKechnie announce they're closing their nursery after 37 years. The McKechnie's have been longstanding and loyal advertisers for over a decade and I'd like to thank them for their support. So, if you need plants for your garden in the near future, please go and see them while they still have stock to sell.

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Vanessa Johnson Email: coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com, Phone: 021 724 001

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"My cards were absolutely beautiful, I say hello to the Queen every morning," says Rose.

The family credits Rose's long and happy life to her remarkably good health as well as her positive attitude.

“I can’t believe I’m a 100. I don’t feel it, don’t look it, don’t act like it!" says the excited centenarian. "And I can hardly believe that all the people came to see little old me, it was fantastic," says Rose.

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Diary Dates

5 JULY, Friday, End of term two at Coatesville Primary School.

• 7 JULY, Sunday, Coatesville Market, 10am till 2pm. Visit the Coatesville Market and come and have a chat with MP Chris Penk in his mobile office.

• 14 JULY, Sunday, Bastille Day. • 17 JULY, Wednesday, The CRRA meets today at the Settlers Hall.

• 18 JULY, Thursday, Rodney Local Board Meeting where the petition calling for more bus stops will be presented.

• 21 JULY, Sunday, It's the last day in this winter's Give a Kid a Blanket collection. The full list of drop-off locations is on their FB page or see the item on page 4 for one of the Albany addresses.

• 21 JULY, Sunday, from 9am join the volunteers helping to plant the Wild Wood. Bring along a spade and your gumboots.

Moring tea is provided.

• 22 JULY, Monday, Coatesville School starts term three today.

• 25 JULY, Thursday, 6.30pm till 8.30pm ACG Sunderland Open Day. See the ad on page 7 for address details.

• 28 JULY, Sunday 9.30-11.30 am. Tree pruning workshop at Kaipara Coast Plant Centre. $20 per person, info@kaiparacoast. co.nz • 1 AUGUST, Thursday, 7.15pm CWI meets at the Settlers Hall.

• 4 AUGUST, Sunday, 10am till 2pm the Coatesville Market • 7 AUGUST, Wednesday, Deadline day for Coatesville residents to let Council know how they like to use the Coatesville Reserve and how they would like to use it. Go to: www.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/loveyourparkshttp:// www.aucklandcouncil.govt. nz/loveyourparks> to use the mapping tool and give feedback.

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Blankets for Kids

Bernie Harfleet with the van full of items Coatesville families donated last year From left: Cam Scott, Theo Kleiman Canizares, Kester Sykes, Jamie Clumpas and Kaelyn McGhie performing Act III, scene ii of Julius Caesar at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre

Acting accolades for Kristin School

The troupe of actors above from Kristin School recently travelled to Wellington to compete at New Zealand's premiere Shakespare competition and took home the following honours: • Outstanding Student Direction Award: Alex Gordon, Kristin School • Outstanding Student Direction Award: Cam Scott, Kristin School (Cam is from Coatesville) • Best Voice Projection [Whole Cast] Award: Julius Caesar, Kristin School; • Outstanding Presentation from a Tragedy Award: Julius Caesar, Kristin School • Most Promising Actor Award: Cam Scott (Brutus), Julius Caesar, Kristin School.

Three of the Kristin troupe have been selected for the next stage of the competiton. Cam Scott, Alex Gordon and Emma Hoseason will join 45 students from around the country in Wellington in late September to take part in this year's National Schools Shakepeare Production. The top 24 students from these performances will then be selected to join the Young Shakespeare Company and go on to perform at the Globe in London.

Nursery to close

This is just a quick note to let our wonderful customer/planting friends know that we're in the process of closing down the nursery – after about 37 years. It's time to slow down a bit, develop our own garden Ever had mess Do you want more bus stops added to and have more free time for the fun the 126 bus route? There is currently events like travelling. left behind? one Coatesville stop at the bottom So, if you're needing plants, be in of Glenmore Road but local Mary quick because once existing stock Logan is calling for AT to add another has gone the gates will close – we'll five bus stops. She invites people to let you know when that happens. support this cause by adding their Meantime, to check what's in stock names to an online petition at: send us an email or feel free to http://chng.it/XGfC95DHvc phone or call in.

Mary aims to get at least 100 Happy No and mess, dodgytheproducts & gardening, signatures plansno to present Grant and Julie petition at the Rodney Local Board no run around. We guarantee it. Nurseries McKechnie meeting on 18 July.

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The Give a Kid a Blanket collection on 14 June saw Coatesville locals, especially school families, once again donate generously. Gifts of blankets and other cozy winter essentials were collected by artist Bernie Harfleet, one of the charity's organisers who makes sure they get to those who need them.

If you missed collection day and want to donate items to this awesome cause, collections are ongoing until 21 July. Although there won't be another pick-up in Coatesville this month, you can drop off donated items to collection points around the city.

Helpful donations include; blankets, duvets (inners and covers), sleeping bags, baby sleep sacks, winter bedding, new pillows, new hot water bottles. Only the following clothing: beanies, socks, jumpers, warm jackets, raincoats, pyjamas and baby clothes.

"We want folks to not only feel warm, but valued," says Bernie on the charity's website, "so only items in excellent pre-loved or new condition."

There are two drop-off points in Albany. One is being run by Caterina at Mi-IT, 2b/1 William Pickering Drive, Albany. Caterina says the doors are only open during business hours, not weekends, so it might pay to give her a call if you can't get there between 9am and 5pm Mon-Fri. Caterina's phone number is 021 839 767. For the full list of drop off points, visit Give a Kid a Blanket's Facebook page.

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he Coatesville Reserve’s enthusiastic team of volunteers got the nod from Council this month to instigate its long awaited riparian margin re-vegetation plan. It has taken some two years to finally gain this planting approval which will see the wide sloped margins of the watercourse that runs through the reserve planted with a mix of natives.

This will happen over the winter months, combined with the usual maintenance of the Wild Wood, with weeding and mulching around key areas.

Among our green-fingered volunteers who come and help at the monthly working bees in the Wild Wood is Phil Francis who has taken "going green" to new extremes. At the last working bee, he arrived on his electric bike, looking very much the part with fluoro gear and a spade strapped to the back. His enthusiasm extended to a mass new planting of totaras on the banks above the watercourse.

Pest management controls have also been introduced this month, with rat bait stations, ferret and possum traps in place along the riparian margins of the watercourse. These are being managed by a keen group of volunteers on a roster system. Notices are in place stating the poison used in the rat bait stations and the antidote of Vitamin K, if an animal were to consume any rat carcasses. As advised on the traps, please do not touch or interfere with the traps.

To date our first volunteer on the roster has trapped three possums and replaced a considerable amount of rat bait.

If you would like to join in with the planting and maintenance of the Wild Wood area on the Coatesville Reserve, come along on the third Sunday of the month. We put in two to three hours of work from 9am, followed by a cuppa. Many thanks to Shirley Jensen for providing the morning tea last month.

Tanya Ankersmit, Coatesville Corridor Project

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FOTS Quiz Night

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he Settlers Hall was packed with quiz teams on 22 June for the annual school fundraising event which attracted a capacity crowd. Tickets sold out in advance and many people took the chance to dress up in theme. An auction plus wine, beer and food sales helped keep the fundraising ball rolling.

And, after the winning team was announced – Game of Groans – a DJ started up, so for the last hour was a party. The event was organised by the Friends of The School and thanks to all volunteers and sponsors as well as quizmaster, entertainer and auctioneer Aaron Ward (shown right). The quiz night raised more than $8000 for Coatesville school.

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Thanks to the following sponsors: Alex Matthew of Barfoot &Thompson; Coatesville Motors; Fernielea Cafe; Nichola Wadey Financial Services Ltd; Karen Clark of NZ Sotheby’s International Realty; Tile Imports NZ and Wet&Forget. Thanks also to these supporters: Babich; Black Cottage; Champagne Lady and Coast.

Rodney Local Board Update by Louise Johnston

Greenways & parks plans plus roundabout to start!

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couple of updates for our community this month: This month the Local Board adopted the Greenways Plan for Coatesville and Dairy Flat. For those not familiar with the term, Greenways are a network of pathways for horse riding, running and cycling. This document will guide Council planners in the future. There are a couple of key routes for Coatesville, one is the 8km circuit around Mahoenui, Ridge and Glenmore. Another route is from the Coatesville village up to the new park in Green Road via land that was gifted years ago to Council as part of a subdivision. Once the Greenways Plans are uploaded onto the Council Website I will let you know the link.

At the same business meeting, the Local Board allocated funds from our new AT community safety fund to construct the pedestrian crossing

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on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway by the village. The Coatesville Pony Club and CRRA initiated this project, so it is great that we can help fund it.

Also, I just wanted to let you know that Council are currently working on a Rodney Local Parks Management Plan which includes the Coatesville Reserve. This plan will provide a policy framework to manage, use, protect and develop the Rodney local parks network. The development of the plan follows the process outlined in the Reserves Act 1977. As part of this process, Council will be asking residents to tell them what they like to do when they visit local parks and what they wish they could do.

This feedback will help Council draft the local park management plan. The engagement runs from 27 June to 7 August. To provide feedback, please use the link below

which includes a mapping tool for providing feedback on specific parks. www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ loveyourparks.

For the roundabout at the intersection of Coatesville-Riverhead Highway and Dairy Flat, AT have informed me that the contract has been awarded and construction of the roundabout may start as soon as 8 July.

Lastly, please remember that Coatesville now has the 126 bus route from Albany to Westgate via Coatesville-Riverhead Highway.

I have received numerous requests for additional bus stops along the route.

Please make sure you log these with Auckland Transport via https://at.govt. nz/about-us/contact-us/feedbackform/

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Activated By Alarm, Wireless Remotes & Panic Buttons

Dense fog sends burglars running

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rime is on the increase and business owners need to gear up to protect their livelihoods against today's brazen criminals says a Coatesville security business owner.

Fog cannons that use a wall of fog to drive off intruders are one of the latest advancements in security systems.

And, Security Fog is the brand sold locally by Coatesville resident Stephen Hudson. Stephen has developed a smart controller that enables the fog cannons to be easily connected to all existing alarm systems and includes wireless panic buttons for remote activation.

"They cannot steal what they cannot see," "These products use a fog fluid which says Stephen Hudson from Security Fog. is non-toxic and certified food grade, Security Fog is suitable for all retail leaves no residue or smell and is safe businesses. "It provides a safer work for humans and pets," says Stephen. environment for frontline staff and The Security Fog cannons can be type businesses used in businesses, homes, garages Non Toxic warehouse and Certified Food Grade can install them to protect their stockholding and large sheds. Various sizes are Call Now: FOG 111 says Stephen. within0800 the warehouse," available to fog-fill rooms from 40sqm 0800 364 111 Residential demand within homes, to 400sqm. Two or more fog cannons garages and sheds is increasing as can be fitted for larger areas. The fogwww.SecurityFog.co.nz crime continues to increase. Sheds activation begins immediately when on lifestyle block properties often set off and the entire room is filled contain expensive tools, mowers with the dense, white, fog within and vehicles which are targeted by seconds. "This happens so quickly and burglars. Stephen says by installing a the fog is so thick that you can't see fog cannon, a property owner is more your hand within about 20 seconds. likely to safeguard their belongings if Thieves are forced to flee or risk being burglars access the property. trapped inside and then caught by the For contact information, see the police. Any number of intruders are Security Fog advertisement on forced to run and leave, they cannot page 11. steal what they cannot see," he says.

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Mixed bag budget

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ollowing the 2019 Wellbeing Budget, it’s fair to say that there’s some potential for Auckland’s west and northwest but with considerable uncertainty at this stage how much of that potential may actually be realised.

Firstly, regarding transport, there has been a funding increase for Kiwirail but no indication that use of the passenger rail line could be extended beyond Swanson. At best, some line maintenance work elsewhere in the North Island could help us make our case here. Disappointingly, there is still no relief in sight for traffic congestion along State Highway 16 and other chokepoints.

Second, it’s pleasing that classroom and school building activity in Auckland is to be funded. Recently I launched a petition encouraging the Government to allocate land for an additional secondary school here. We shall see!

The Government has also said it will fund the replacement of some school donations. Unfortunately, the majority of schools in the Helensville electorate won’t benefit, given that the policy applies only to those at the lower end of the decile spectrum.

To give credit where it’s due, the Government has allocated extra resources for areas related to mental health. Let’s all hope for some relief for those struggling in this way.

My final comment would be that, with the economy now experiencing serious “headwinds”, government policies simply must not result in Kiwis getting a smaller slice of the economic pie. We only have money to spend on what’s important when that’s baked well.

On all these issues I’ll continue to advocate for the best interests of my constituents. As always, please feel free to get in touch via chris.penkmp@ parliament.govt.nz or 09 412 2496.

Chris Penk MP

Getting to know ACG Sunderland

Principal Nathan Villars speaks to the Chronicle Tell us about ACG Sunderland?

The school opened in 2007. We’re located in Waipareira Avenue, Henderson and our school operates from preschool age through to year 13. We have a growing role and we’re currently sitting at around 465 students and 45 staff.

We’re one of four ACG schools; the others are ACG Strathallan in Karaka, ACG Parnell College and ACG Tauranga. The schools offer globally recognised qualifications and share knowledge, resources, training and staff – one of the key benefits of being an education group.

What makes ACG Sunderland stand out?

Our three core values: aspire, succeed, respect which are embedded into every aspect of school life. We also place a strong emphasis on service. Every year student leaders select charities to support through fundraising and volunteering. This year’s charities are Keep New Zealand Beautiful and St Johns. All service and charity activities are student led and involve every level of the school.

ACG Schools recently joined Inspired, a leading global education group of 51 premium schools. The partnership will enable our students and staff to benefit from the support of worldleading educational experts and access to state-of-the-art learning platforms, as well as international exchanges and summer camps abroad. It reflects our focus on providing a global education that we believe will be an advantage for our students in tomorrow’s world.

What is the teaching style and approach to learning?

ACG Sunderland offers the Cambridge International curriculum. Cambridge is characterised by its exam-based assessments and clear benchmarking.

We believe an end-of-year exam system allows teachers and students to explore questions to a depth and a quality that educators involved in internal assessment benchmarking simply do not have the time for.

Cambridge is flexible, challenging and inspiring. The curriculum is international but can be tailored to local contexts.

How do students from the Coatesville area get to school?

We already have students enrolled with us from both Coatesville and Riverhead and our buses travel to Kumeu, Hobsonville and Whenuapai, close by. We’re receiving a growing number of applications from this area so we’re reviewing our bus service to include the Albany area.

What happens at the Open Day? Open Days are one of the best ways to get a real sense of our school’s values and atmosphere.

Visitors can speak to our teachers, parents, students and senior staff; tour our facilities and classrooms and experience the environments of our preschool, primary school and college. They can also have a chat with me and ask any questions.

Enrolments at ACG Sunderland are ongoing, however we are wait-listing at some levels, so please do contact us as soon as possible if you would like to enrol for 2020.

Nathan Villars, Principal ACG Sunderland

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Term 2 highlights

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How to prune your roses

ome of the highlights from term two at Coatesville School include:

NZ Bullying-Free Week/Pink Shirt Day We used the week to focus on being an ‘upstander’ (as opposed to a bystander) and to add tools to our collections for saying ‘No!’ to bullying, finishing the week with a ‘sea of pink’ in the school as we affirmed our commitment to having a happy, bullyfree school. Our special ‘Kindness Award’ (given out weekly at assemblies) continues to provide many positive stories to share with our whole school community.

The ‘Learning Hub’ The BOT have finalised exciting new building plans to redevelop our library and the two adjoining classrooms to create a ‘Learning Hub’ – able to be used for school gatherings and as an innovative learning spaces for staff and students.

Our Learning Model The exciting evolution of the learning process is happening! Empowering learners is at the heart of it, giving facilitators and learners the tools and expectations to clearly understand their roles. A self-developed, innovative model for learning within our school.

We took the opportunity to share developments with our parents this term.

Cross Country season The beautiful Coatesville reserve provided a wonderful environment for our school and inter-school events. A true cross country which is enjoyed by all (well, nearly all!) and definitely loved by our ‘city’ visitors! Gosh, we are lucky to be surrounded by the rural beauty of Coatesville.

Looking forward to Term 3 already.

And, of course, the planning for Ag Day in October has already begun!

Richard Johnson Principal, Coatesville School

By Robyn Jobling

Rose pruning is a topic that causes angst even amongst quite experienced gardeners, but really it is not that difficult. Even if you did no pruning, the rose would survive, after all, they are not pruned in the wild. However, pruning benefits the rose bush by removing dead and diseased stems and canes and also reduces the overall size of the bush.

July is the ideal time to prune in Auckland. Earlier pruning can lead to new growth being damaged by a late frost. So now’s the right time to make a start.

To prune your roses, you need: 1. Pruning shears, both blades should be curved; a flat blade can squash the stems.

2. Pruning saw for removing old large woody canes.

3. Loppers (long-handled shears) to provide leverage with tackling thicker canes.

4. Robust gloves for obvious reasons!

There are three levels of pruning depending on your purpose.

Severe-cut to 3 to 4 canes 15-25cm high. Produces fewer but larger blooms.

Moderate-cut to 5 to 12 canes 4560 cm high. Produces a larger bush.

Light-cut less than a third of the plant is thinned out. Produces a larger number of short stemmed flowers.

Pruning tips 1. Prune dead wood back to healthy green bark.

2. Prune to open the centre of the plant for air circulation.

3. Remove all growth on the main canes that is spindly.

4. Remove old woody canes; saw close to the base.

5. Pruning cuts are made at a 45 degree angle about ½ cm above a bud (eye).

6. Choose an eye on the outside of the cane and slope the cut down and away from the centre, creating a more pleasing shape, opening up the centre and preventing a tangled bush.

7. Remove all foliage and clean up all debris to prevent diseases carrying over.

The easy-care and nonstop flowering Flower Carpet roses really benefit from a good overall trim. These hardy plants could be trimmed with hedge clippers into a smaller pleasing shape.

Climbing roses e.g. Dublin Bay, benefit from the same pruning techniques, bearing in mind that the chosen remaining canes are spread into a fan shape with each one as horizontal as possible. When tied to the support in this way, you are ensuring maximum flowers.

July is not the time to prune those roses that have one mass flowering in spring. These are usually old fashioned roses and Banksias. These should be pruned after flowering.

There are two final jobs to complete after pruning. Firstly, spray the whole rose and ground below with eco-friendly Lime Sulphur or Copper and Winter oil. This removes scale and destroys fungal spores lingering in the soil. This could be repeated three weeks later.

Secondly, add a thick layer of mulch over the root area, taking care not to have the mulch in contact with the rose’s trunk.

So… gather up the necessary bits and pieces, take stock of your rose bushes and give it a go!

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Phone 415 4445. Professional services at affordable prices.

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Ph Angela 021 0832 9352 Clothes from Shellz Design, made to order, and my range of designer clothing plus alterations.

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Call Mark 022 195 5746 Coatesville Mulch Mowing 1 to 50 acres, local contractor, affordable rates. Phone Warren and Brenda Mills on 415 6503 or 021 191 4195 Connect Electrics For all your electrical solutions, Phone Kris 022 332 6663 or 412 6066 Drapes, Blinds, Shutters: For the perfect fitting window treatments call Linda 09 416 0408, 021 914 121 Alterations & Repair service available. www.interiortailor.co.nz English Tuition Individual or group lessons for NCEA, Cambridge, IB, IELTS, English conversation and grammar. Any level.

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Clear out the clutter

T

hinking of selling? Think about decluttering early on.

The causes of clutter in each room of a house are often similar: People have either too much stuff or inadequate storage spaces — or both.

Master bedroom: A bedroom should feel like a sanctuary and at least a space that is calming. If clothing is cluttering your master bedroom, first eliminate items that don’t fit or you don’t wear. Then create storage solutions to fit your belongings. Do you need more shelving, a larger dresser or more hanging space? Give yourself a month to read a magazine and then recycle it or give it to a friend. Only books you are currently reading should be bedside.

Kitchen: Our kitchens are prone to clutter; too many plastic storage containers, water bottles, as well as too many platters, mugs and glassware. Donate or recycle any surplus.

Bathroom: There’s typically not a lot of storage space in bathrooms, but we still cram a ton of beauty products, medicine, first-aid supplies and toiletries. Resist bringing home shampoo, conditioner and soaps from hotels.

Assess what you really need. Find another location to store medications.

Dining room: Do not use the flat surfaces for gifts, school projects, newspapers and magazines. Objects cannot “live” in your dining room.

Hallway: The most frequent clutter issues in entry areas and mudrooms are unpacked bags and shoes. Move them — no clutter in an entrance or hall!

Garage: When selling this is the one area you are allowed to use to store items from inside the home.

Kids' rooms: Put toys in boxes and take this opportunity to cull clothes that no longer fit.

Home office: The biggest clutter offender in offices is paper. Find a filing cabinet that can keep everything tidy and off the desk. Use the garage to store paper not needed regularly.

If you use the winter months to declutter, it will certainly make it easier for you to appeal to buyers when the time is right to sell your home.

Call me today to discuss your next move.

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Ask Ailsa

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Do you have a question for Ailsa about either buying or selling property?

Email your question to coatesvillechronicle.com and check Ailsa's columns in upcoming issues of the Chronicle for her answer.

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