Halloween at the Hall
The chance to dress up for Halloween was a family affair and not just for the Addams family lookalikes above. Gomez, Morticia, and Wednesday Addams were among a number of families who turned out at Coatesville's Settlers Hall dressed to impress for Halloween. The spooktacular event, hosted by Barfoot and
Thompson Coatesville, included a haunted house built inside the hall for the day which gave the bravest visitors unexpected chills when ghouls delivered a jump scare. But any fears were soon forgotten with bags of candy, fun activities and a spot of dinner from the food truck outside.
g Day at Coatesville School is a local tradition that unites the school and the community. When it began, Coatesville was a far more rural community than it is today. Funny to think that there were dairy and sheep farms up Glenmore Road. Back then, kids could ride their ponies to school. Imagine waving your child goodbye in the mornings as they rode off on horseback.
Our community and landscape are changing fast. Today, events that were once funded by parents and manned by locals, are now hosted or sponsored by businesses. Their support can make the difference between an event taking place and not. So, to all the companies and volunteers who give so generously of their time and resources, thank you. You help to make Coatesville a great place to live and keep our local traditions alive.
FOTS says Thank You
After the success of Coatesville School's recent Ag Day (check out the photos on pages 6 & 7), the Friends of The School team want to thank the companies below for their support.
∞ 24 November, Sunday Farmers Santa Parade. This is the 91st Farmers Santa Parade through the Auckland CBD. It kicks off at 12pm with the preparade till 1pm then the Santa parade from 1pm-2.30pm. Check out the event information online at santaparade.co.nz
∞ 27 November, Wednesday, CRRA Monthly Meeting from 6pm at the Settlers Hall. Come along to the November CRRA meeting, everyone's welcome.
∞ 28 November, Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving to Coatesville's resident Americans.
∞ 29 November, Friday, Christmas Lights display at Bayleys Coatesville. Check out the flyer on the opposite page for more information.
∞ 7&8 December, Saturday and Sunday, from 11am and 10am respectively. Albany Community Market and Albany Village Craft & Wellness Market.
∞ 18 December, Wednesday 1pm Term four ends today at Coatesville School and the school holidays begin. Woo-hoo!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Christmas
Central Landscapes Gardening Tips
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ways to smarten the outdoors for Christmas
As November rolls on and the festive season gets closer, it's time to gear up for summer in Auckland —and get your garden looking fab for Christmas. With the warmer weather setting in, your plants are ready to party, and so should you! Whether you're prepping veggies for the ultimate Christmas feast or just want the garden to look great for the in-laws, now's the time to dig in.
Here some handy tips from the team at Central Landscape Supplies Albany:
∞ Pre-Christmas landscaping Wooden sleepers are perfect for creating garden beds or seating areas that’ll impress your holiday guests. Or, add some sleek concrete paths and patios — ideal for hosting a Christmas BBQ. Or, let’s be real, a spot for the kids to ride their new bikes. If you're setting up an entertaining space, large-format pavers make a stylish choice for a sunny, festive hangout spot.
∞ Lush Lawn If your grass tends to go brown faster than leftover Christmas ham, giveit a bit of a boost with Prolawn Lawn Booster, making sure you follow instructions to water it in.
Christmas is coming!
With only 6 weeks left till Christmas Day, the festive season window is about to open wide with Christmas parties and catch-ups. To help get things started Bayleys Coatesville is hosting a Christmas Lights display. Locals are invited to join them at their office at 328 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway from 6pm on Friday, 29 November. There'll be plenty of Christmas cheers, a chance to get your photo taken with Santa, a bouncy castle and colouring for the kids before the lights come on at 8pm. See you there!
∞ Pebble Perfect Clean up your pebbled spaces with a leaf blower or, if they’re a bit dirty, use an appropriate cleaner to clean them. A great way to refresh the look is to add a top layer of new pebbles.
∞ Dig in Planting herbs, lettuces and other vegetables to show off at Christmas? Use Premium Garden Mix in raised beds or large pots, it has all the goodies to get everything looking fab by the time the guests arrive.
∞ Save the watering bill For true drought-proofing magic, mulch is your best mate. Spread a layer of Reharvest Black Decorative Mulch around your plants to lock in moisture and keep those roots cool. Plus, mulch keeps the weeds at bay—because who has time to weed during Christmas shopping season? A little compost under the mulch adds extra oomph, keeping plants hydrated and happy through the summer heat. So, whether you're hosting Christmas lunch or just want to enjoy the summer vibes, your Auckland garden will be looking its best—and you’ll have more time to kick back with a cold drink in hand.
Cheers to that!
Reprinted with permission.
Keely Wins Top Design Award
Last month, Industrial Designer Keely Harman, 24, (above) gained international recognition for her ATH sports helmet design, winning a prestigious Red Dot Award in Singapore. Although Keely lives and works in Sydney these days, she was born in Coatesville and says it's where her design journey started. Here, she shares what the award means to her and the thinking behind the ATH design.
Igrew up in Coatesville surrounded by country living and walking barefoot through Coatesville School. It’s an upbringing that likely shaped my career in getting to build some pretty cool stuff and the love of getting my hands dirty in a workshop.
The Red Dot Design Awards hold significant value for young designers because of the international recognition they can bring to your personal brand. It can be seen as a badge of honour, demonstrating a designer's ability to think laterally, innovate, and incorporate aspects of human-centred design into their
work. It's also pretty common when studying to flip through design award catalogues, drawing inspiration and trying to embody the mindset of these leading creatives.
My design, and essentially my "child", is called 'ATH' – the Multi-Sport Helmet. It’s a helmet designed for athletes who participate in multiple sports that require head protection. Currently, the range caters to snow sports, skydiving/wingsuiting, and mountain/road biking. ATH stands for 'At The Helm', embodying the idea that multi-sport athletes, minimalist living, and semantic-driven design are all at the forefront of innovation.
My brothers and I grew up obsessed with Red Bull videos of wingsuiting, skydiving, and anything adrenalinefuelled. In my first year of university, I got my skydiving licence, and three years later, when it came time to choose my honours project, I knew I wanted to design for that crowd.
The modular components that clip in and out of the main shell create the different sporting variants. While magnetic location and one-way locks make it easy to switch between helmets. This business model also encourages more regular replacement, as the price is naturally lower when components can be bought individually. Holistically, it reduces athlete risk, as the irregular replacement of secretly damaged helmets is a major contributor to brain injuries.
Besides cost and athlete safety, my design addresses two significant issues prevalent in our modern world – overpopulation and overconsumption. As the population grows and trends shift, the constant availability of the latest ‘thing’ leads to overwhelming environmental challenges. For products like helmets, which are essential for safety, regular replacement is necessary to ensure athletes' protection. By reducing consumption and disposal in this area for a large majority of adrenaline junkies, we can help the planet in the long run.
With the guidance of my lecturers at Massey, consumer research, and interviews with athletes and engineers, the design has evolved. But what has had the biggest
Keely's ATH design caters for snow sports, skydiving/wingsuiting, and mountain/road biking
impact on me was the village around me – and the unwavering support from family and friends. In the images below, you can see how I dragged my gorgeous mother to model my helmet in a panic trip to Taupo – she was such a natural. While Dad and other loved ones were cheering me on behind the scenes.
However, ATH still has a long way to go. The product is still a design concept and would need to undergo extensive user and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) testing to be trusted by consumers –which is hugely important.
Winning a Red Dot Award can mean different things for young industrial designers. For some, it’s an opportunity for their design to be seen by the right people at the right time, potentially leading to investment and exciting opportunities. For others, it serves as a badge of legitimacy, a personal achievement that can’t be taken away. I would love nothing more than for this opportunity to take ATH to new heights, but for now, I’m practising patience while I’m not yet in the position to make this my full-time commitment.
My future goals remain focused on designing for extreme sports athletes, with hopes to perform user testing in the field myself someday.
Tarnia Harman - Keely's mothermodels the ATH cycling helmet
Giddyup for Pony Club
Rallies are well underway for the season and our grounds are back to being used to their full potential. The paddocks are all open again with access to our cross-country jumps. It’s fantastic to see such strong enrolment numbers with over 100 members supporting our club this season. There are also a few new faces to welcome to the club.
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The Halloween rally is without a doubt one of the most favourite seasonal events with dress ups, lollies and mayhem. This season did not disappoint with detailed costumes and lots of effort put in by our Junior rally members. This group of ponies must be the most tolerant bunch ever to remain cool, calm and collected with tinsel, tutu’s, capes and bright colours on display. We love the enthusiasm!
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The first event back –the Interclub ODE – was held at Woodhill Sands and was a resounding success. Coatesville Pony Club and Chelsea Pony Club make up the Waitemata District Pony Club and we had a strong number of riders from our club competing at this event. We are so proud of all our riders, the results they achieved and their incredible team spirit. We would like to pay a special mention to Libby Armstrong and Willow who won the 65cm ODE and Neve Anderson and Our Silver Lining for winning the 80cm ODE. What a strong start to the season for all these riders and a fantastic way to gain experience in a supportive environment with your fellow teammates.
We look forward to sharing our Pony Club news over the coming months. If you have any questions about memberships, sponsorship opportunities or how you can support our horsey community – please email: coatesvillepc@gmail.com
By Tarryn Bellingham
Congratulations to everyone who rode at the Interclub Teams ODE
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School Ag Day 2024 School Ag Day 2024
Ag Day Photo captions
1. Leo Wood prepares for this first ever lamb judging event.
2. Ardie Staples chose calf raising this year after earlier success with lambs.
3. Indie Spurdle shows off the new Waka playground.
4. Laura Nacewa brought her pet mouse in the pet category.
5. Millah Collett proud as punch of her bird project.
6. Plant projects were popular this year.
7. Miles McIntyre put in extra effort with his project, raising Lamby.
8. Thea Dapiere, ready for the arena.
9. Van Becker with Donald Duck.
10. Sienna Danks with her lamb.
11. Ted Webster with his friendly and very pretty chicken.
12. Plants and flowers helped one student to tell the story of metamorphosis.
13. What to wear to Ag Day? An Ag Day
t-shirt and an orange tutu - nailed it!
14. Twins Isla and Bela Cabaret with Aria Crocker.
15. Playcentre's Sarah Craig and her sons.
16. Mackenzie Arkell and Evie Wright. 17 & 22 Loads of fun activities kept everyone entertained.
18. Deputy principal Caleb Rosamond refills another bucket of cold water for Sean Jaffray to endure at dunk the teacher.
19. Sienna Crooks and her flower wreath.
20. Jett and Fox Small with their dad Jason.
21. Sweeties! Kelly McAllister, Bronwyn Maginnity and Johanna Davidson manning the candy floss stand.
23. Peter Ryland ready for a dunking as Spiderman.
24. Becky Stott and Vanessa Fellici.
Local Board News
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s you drive through Coatesville Village you will have hopefully noticed that the speed limit is now 50km/hr. With the new lower speed limit, it does mean that the proposed pedestrian crossing by the Village dairy can be raised as opposed to a flat crossing. The raised vs flat crossing debate has now become such a contentious issue around the Rodney Local Board table, I am not 100 percent sure I can get the support for this international best practice, so please feel free to email your opinion to the Rodney Local Board, rodneylocalboard@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz
The council’s voluntary categorisation scheme for stormimpacted properties has now closed. Across Auckland, 3485 properties opted into this scheme, and 2550 have received categorisation. For central Coatesville, seven properties have opted into the scheme, at this stage, two properties have been assessed as category 3, i.e., having an intolerable risk to life, and are in the process of being purchased by the Council. The local board have not yet been briefed about the locations of the properties that have been assessed as category 3. However, once the houses have been removed from these category 3 sites they will be held by council as ‘nonservice land’. The future use of these
By Louise Johnston
land holdings will be determined at a later date but potentially they could become parks, pathways or planted out. If you do have a suggestion for a specific category 3 site, council are capturing this information in their expressions of interest register, so that they can consider the ideas as part of the Future Land Use process. Please email any ideas on to recoveryoffice@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Also, council does have the funding to maintain these category 3 sites and if you see them becoming overgrown with weeds and pests, please make sure you report this to council. As derelict properties are the last thing our area needs!
If you have any questions about the above or are considering standing for the Local Board next year, please get in touch.
Louise.Johnston@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz
Helpful Hints from the CRRA
Clean & Green
Check out the recycling station for metal/plastic caps and lids at New World Albany.
Civil Defence
Non emergency but need help from Police? Cal 105 or go to 105. police.govt.nz
Balancing Succession, Wealth and Family Dynamics
Ken and Trish had a successful business. As well as their family home they had a holiday house and owned three commercial warehouses. The income the business generated had allowed them to build up a substantial share portfolio. They had three children, Jack and Claire worked in the business and Penny was a stay-at-home mother. As Ken was stepping back, they decided to put in place some succession planning. They knew Jack and Claire would continue to work in the business and take a shareholding, but didn’t want to cut Penny out of the business’s future opportunities. Ken and Trish were concerned about Jack’s marriage and wanted to make sure his inheritance would be protected.
Ken and Trish held a trust, it owned their home, holiday home, and share portfolio, but the shares in the business and in the company that owned the commercial property were held in their personal names. They were not sure why they had assets outside of the trust. Their nowretired lawyer recommended they get specialist asset structuring advice for
their generational wealth transfer plan. The specialist lawyer highlighted the importance of keeping their children in the loop with their plans. She saw families where parents weren’t open with their children, but if there was transparency, it could save any future arguments. Ken and Trish wanted to retain all assets in the trust so all children could benefit from them, the lawyer suggested they have a good think about the differing positions of their children. One may have a large mortgage, and so debt reduction would be important. One may have an interest in property investment and so having assets available to be able to leverage off without involving the other two children could be important to that child. The lawyer said she saw problems when assets were held together rather than distributed out to children, but that any distributions could be done in a way which would protect any assets for their children and grandchildren. She said that there would need to be some careful analysis with the business. Ken and Trish would need to decide if the efforts of Jack and Claire had been rewarded in the
Protecting Family Assets For Future Generations.
The protection of assets that we have worked so hard to acquire is an important consideration for most people.
Thoughtfully navigating modern family dynamics when planning your generational wealth transfer helps prevent future conflicts and ensures everyone’s intentions are respected.
A specialist can guide you in finding the right structure tailored to your needs. Protecting your family’s wealth for generations to come.
Contact our Trusts and Wealth Protection Team for specialist asset structuring and planning advice.
usual remuneration way or whether they would think that the increased value of the business was because of their efforts and so there should be some recognition of that in the value transferred to them on Ken and Trish’s deaths. Because of the cashflow of the business it may be that all the children retained a shareholding in the business and benefitted from the cashflow, and Jack and Claire get rewarded well for their actual work in the business.
Ken and Trish had a lot to consider, but ultimately realised the importance of discussing their plans with their children to avoid surprises and maintain family harmony. They also concluded that setting up separate structures for each child, rather than holding everything in the family trust, would better accommodate their children’s diverse needs.
Tammy McLeod, Trust Law specialist, Managing Director, Davenports Law
All Aboard for the Manawatu!
The Coatesville Country Garden Club travelled to the south to Palmerston North for three days to view seven gardens and the Iris Farm on the return home by bus.
The weather in the lead up was a bit patchy and we would have to say continued that way but did not deter the 53 gardeners on tour.
First garden stop was in Taumarunui where we alighted at The Bradleys Garden, a masterpiece that has taken 30 years to design and produce with division into nine different themed areas. What a treat – with manicured lawns, carefully edged gardens with sleepers or stones and their contents were managed according to the amount of sun the plants needed. Mostly easy care plants but they had been chosen for variety of foliage, colour of leaves, leaf shape, natives or exotics and shrub height or full tree size. The mature trees were massive and provided protection to this wonderful site, often used for weddings and special events. There was a putting green, large chess set, an amphitheatre for concerts, summer house, an Italian garden, all positioned around the contours of the land. An oasis in the surrounding farmland.
Longwood was first up on Monday morning and rose enthusiasts were looking forward to wandering around this millennium project of Yvonne and Peter Long. It was 3 ½ acres of rooms with a selection of plants that varied from flowers to vegetables, to fruit trees to ornamental shrubs and trees now clothing the flat land – which in 2000 was bare paddocks.
Different hedge variety shaped gardens were planted with annuals and perennials providing good colour. Flowers were left to go to seed to be collected and sown in a large potting shed operation with tunnel houses to help. Watering relied on tank water so rain needed to fall at regular intervals. An amazing garden operated with no outside help. Our lunch was served at Greenaugh, a 2 hectare Garden
of International Significance (6 stars) owned by Lynne Atkins. The colonial homestead built in 1874, is set among mature trees and hedged surrounds containing old roses, perennials and self-seeding annuals in full flower at the moment. This was an amazing garden, worked by 9 staff, many of whom had helped Lynne for a number of decades.
Caroline's Garden finished off the day - an old homestead with a fountain, plenty of hydrangeas (Caroline's favourite) and even a shop to tantalize the senses and pockets!
Tuesday started with a ride in an open small train through the Esplanade gardens. The rose garden was the main feature, and the layout of large beds gave 15-20 roses of the same kind (named) a mass effect when flowering. Not all were flowering but those that weren’t, were close to it. It was spectacular in colour and arrangement.
Later we visited Cross Hills Nursery, specialising in the growing and selling of Rhododendrons and Azaleas. It was a spectacular sight with vibrant colours and numerous tracks and trails to show off the plants to their best advantage.
An Italian styled garden, Villa Candotti (to honour the owner’s heritage) featured next. The empty paddocks have been transformed in the last twenty years, to include pergolas, symmetrical garden beds, cypress planting in avenues, a buxus edged knot garden, and other gardens planted with contrasting foliaged plants set in patterns.
On Wednesday as we were homeward bound, an Iris farm was visited where the owner bred the plants with all the colours imaginable in various combinations. A sight to behold for the enthusiasts. This rounded off a most enjoyable trip organised by the club’s fabulous and experienced team – Tony Peek on gardens, Mary Logan on accommodation and meals, both assisted by Pat Hosking. Excellent work Team.
Writer Jenny Hunte Photographer Eric Haslam
Homestead at Greenaugh
Longwood Garden
Rhododendrons at Cross Hills Nursery
Train ride at Esplanade Gardens
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Painters & Decorators Marshall
Painters can help with all your painting needs; interiors, exteriors, even waterblasting to make sure you get the top quality finish we're famous for. Call Marcus on 021 024 86516 or email marshallpainters@gmail.com.
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
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Moving With Your Beloved Pets
This can be stressful for both humans and pets. Here are some tips to make it as easy as possible.
Prior to the day, get a vet check-up to make sure your pet is in good health. Don’t forget to collect any health certifications if you are moving out of the area. Ensure your pet is microchipped (if relevant) and that you have new ID tags with your new address. Make sure you pack their favourite toys, blankets and beds, however, keep one of each around for moving day. Don’t wash the pet blanket so that when you arrive at the new home it has all the familiar smells that will give your pet comfort. On moving day, set up a special room for your pet preferably in a quiet part of the house. Don’t forget the treats! Another great choice is to get a pet sitter or have your friends look after them, either option will take all your stress away. Pack a travel kit if travelling for some distance with essentials such as food, water, bowls, medications, toys and bedding. Having familiar items can help reduce the stress of the journey and keep them occupied! If needing overnight accommodation with your pet check out websites such as www.petfriendlystays.co.nz
Once in your new home take some time to introduce them gradually to the new environment starting with a designated area where they can feel safe and secure. Having their familiar things around will help calm their nerves and ideally arrange everything as it was like in your own home. Also be aware of new dangers around the home i.e. check the fencing is adequate, any toxic plants in the garden. If moving with a cat, keep her indoors for two to three weeks to give her time to settle. When you do let her outside, do so just before her dinnertime, which will entice her to come back again. Step outside first and encourage her to go with you. But don’t carry her out – let her make her own way then leave the door open, so she can run back inside at any point.
Dealing with the old home blues can be real. Your pet, just like you, may miss their previous home, and if so providing routine, lots of cuddles and walks will set things right. It might just take some time.
Now that we have the pets sorted, call me so we can talk through your stressless real estate journey!
