YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER |OCTOBER 2021 | No.231
THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE Email coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com | ph 021 724 001 | online coatesvillechronicle.com
From Zumba to Zoomba
L
evel 3 might have turned many people into bingewatching couch potatoes, but on Labour Day Monday Hana Vackova's Zumba class weren't interested in putting their feet up. Instead, while the sun shone they got busy getting active. It turns out they've continued to dance their way to fitness all through the latest lockdown. "During level 4 we did the class over Zoom so we called it Zoomba," says Hana. "We're even having a 90-minute
SHOT Coatesville!
According to the Ministry of Health data released this week, 87.8% of eligible Coatesville residents have received their first vaccine dose with 75.9% of people now fully vaccinated. Based on this week's results, the Waitemata DHB has reached the 90% target. For those who still haven't had their jabs, our nearest walkin vaccination centre is Oaklands Ave, Albany. It's easy to find with huge signage and loads of parking.
0272 984 000
Hana Vackova with the Monday Zumba class
Halloween party on Zoom on Saturday with another group." To comply with alert level restrictions, Hana took email bookings prior to the class with a maximum of nine people able to attend. Everyone arrived wearing facemasks before spacing themselves two metres apart and then the fitness class started. Zumba is held at the hall every Monday at 10am. Go to the classifieds on page 11 for more information.
OCTOBER CONTENTS
87.8
%
PROUDLY SPONSORS THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE
Early history Blooming lovely! Study tips Great Fun at Pony Club Farewell to Rose Local Board update Police report Greg Sayers: Working as a Team Classifieds Time to reflect
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Last year's Ag Day on the school field
Editorial
F
irstly, apologies to readers and advertisers for the lateness of this issue. Lockdowns aren't conducive to colourful community events taking place, and as a publication that's all about local news, this issue came together just in time to call it October. That means the next two issues for the year will come out towards the end of the month with DecemberJanuary being out just before Christmas. In the New Year, the Coatesville Chronicle will be back on track with the February issue out before Waitangi Day (providing there aren't any Covid issues). If Delta hadn't arrived, this coming week would have been one of the busiest of the year. The fun would have started on Friday night with the Coatesville Cabaret (now postponed), continued on Saturday with Coatesville School's
Ag Day and wrapped up on Sunday with Halloween trick or treating. Somewhere in between the Coatesville pool would probably have opened, and then Guy Fawkes on 5 November rounded off with Coatesville Market on Sunday, 7 November. But not this year. People who enjoy letting off fireworks will still do so on Guy Fawkes night, so please take precautions with your pets, horses and livestock. And anyone planning to set off fireworks, please communicate with your neighbours. Thanks to everyone who participated in this issue from the NZ Police who gave me an update about crime in our area over lockdown, to Christina and Ray Green for sharing the news of their family's loss. I'd especially like to thank the loyal advertisers who support the newsletter every month. There's now a directory of advertisers on the Chronicle website www. coatesvillechronicle.com. So, if you read the newsletter online, you can use the directory to click through to their websites or Facebook pages and get in touch with these awesome businesses. Finally, good luck to all the students preparing for exams. It's a tough year for motivation so there are some exam revision tips from the experts on page 5 that might be useful. Your editor,
Vanessa Johnson Email: coatesvillechronicle@gmail.com,
/., i'•/i Connect � •, I /• •
Residential and Commercial Electrical Services.
● Repairs & maintenance ● Kitchen & bathroom renovations ● Pool wiring ● Garden LED lighting ● Security LED lighting ● 24-hour call out service
Phone Kris: 022 332 6663 | email: kjackson@connectelectrics.co.nz
2 | THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021
Phone: 021 724 001
Feedback
Fernielea Café As soon as we were able I hot-footed it to Fernielea Café for a daily coffee. Apart from being the best coffee, it has been such a pleasure to touch base with their happy staff. Then to my astonishment a free coffee, all the time they had been stamping my coffee card. So generous and unexpected especially as like all the businesses, they must be hurting. A big thank you. Gay Pederson
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. ∞ 31 OCTOBER, Sunday, Halloween ∞ 1 NOVEMBER, It's Movember, Grow a mo to save a bro. Find out more at https:// nz.movember.com/about/ foundation ∞ 5 NOVEMBER, Friday, Guy Fawkes. Remember, If you plan to set off any fireworks, please let your neighbours know in advance, especially those with horses. ∞ 27 NOVEMBER, Friday, Check your letterbox for the November issue of The Coatesville Chronicle.
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. © 2021 All rights reserved.
Coatesville Motors
MTA
Full mechanical Repairs for Petrol and Diesel Vehicles Coatesville Riverhead Highway 415 7494
WOF
OCTOBER NEWS Historic Rod and Gun club boosted animal stocks From Auckland Star, 30 October, 1925
Coatsville's Owen Aspden was recently researching a family member named Alfred Parrish when he came across this item published in the Auckland Star on 30 October, 1925. Alfred was The Waitemata Acclimatisation Club vice president in 1925. The Club,
which was made up of keen shooters and anglers, seems to have had quite an impact on local bird and fish populations. And although no one today knows where the Mangataupi stream is in Albany, it must have been crystal clear 96 years ago.
Fresh Ideas at Fernielea
Spring is here and in true new season style, Fernielea has updated its menu to include some exciting and healthy new dishes. Owner Rain Chen says they came up with the idea for the new halloumi tofu bowl, which is a poké bowl-style meal, in response to demand from customers for healthy vegetarian and vegan options. A tofu meal has also been added to the dinner menu and with sesame, red chilli and garlic sauce, it packs a flavour punch. Together with the goodness of pumpkin, fresh kale and lotus root, it's also suitable for those who are watching their carbs. Fernielea's wood-fired pizza menu also has a new healthy option. The Yuvi Blossom vegetarian pizza, named after the café's popular maitre d' features brocoli, cherry tomatoes, roast capsicum, parmesan and mozzarella. Perfect with a refreshing fruit-infused tea or smoothie!
Open 7.30-4pm daily Dinners till late on Friday.
Celebrate your next big event at Fernielea Café in Coatesville. Whether it’s a kids party or an adult birthday, we take the hassle out of hosting so you enjoy your friends and family, Choose a set menu or design your own. We have vegan, vegie and gluten-free options and you can dine in or we will deliver! www.fernieleacafe.com Book today! 09 415 6442
THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021 | 3
CCGC: Blooms and Tales
B
eing in lockdown our club members can at least amuse ourselves with what goes on about our country lifestyles. Jane Steele shares her recent experiences.
Colour Me Coatesville The recently released Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 includes a range of colour palettes that Dulux says reflect our desire to simplify our lives and boost our connection with nature and the people and experiences that matter most. One palette is called Flourish which speaks to our newfound sense of adventure and passion for life – featuring rich, sensual hues such as petrol blue, desert red and dusty rose alongside warm neutrals and a pop of vintage gold. And the desert red shade, shown above, has been named 'Coatesville'. Apparently it's no coincidence. The inspiration for this lively brick-red colour came from Coatesville Market. In fact, in the right light the shade is a bit like the Settlers Hall roof. Dulux believes Coatesville is going to be a trend.
Garden visitors One story from this last week, highlights a garden visit on Sunday by a neighbour's sheep who escaped the queue awaiting “The shearer”, not the vaccination team. Where best to go but the peace and quiet of a garden. She was so exhausted with the up and downhill run along our drive after being chased about, she found a haven on the grass outside the kitchen door. Spent a sleepover shut in the orchard, before escaping and was found grazing with her friends the next morning. The very well-mannered lass left a couple of parcels for the compost bin! Not a plant suffered. To us, she will be forever “Lady Shrek”, but the question remains, when most of us are dreaming of a haircut, was it escape from the shears, or was her little road trip a matter of a longed-for holiday? So enjoying our garden visitors. Pheasants, lots of healthy ducklings, Tuis, one hungry wood pigeon, blackbirds and starlings ruling the roost.Fantails hiding from the wind today. The first of the season family of Quails has arrived. Lots to feast on at the moment. There’s nothing like just hanging out under a kowhai or Pohutakawa tree. Listening.
1
2
3
Are You Looking for an Eco-Sustainable, Odourless Wastewater and Sewage System? No Power in treatment processes Natures AcƟve ‘Bio-system’ Odourless, quiet operaƟon Extremely low maintenance needs Modular with low site impact Free Onsite Assessments
Call us now for a free brochure
ng WanƟ
R POWEEE FRwage
0800 628 356 www.naturalow.co.nz
Se ent? Treatm by Waterow NZ Ltd
4 | THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021
More from the CCGC One hobby we can continue through Lockdown is our monthly garden bloom competition. October's winners are shown on the left. First was Jane Steele's Wisteria, second, Ngaire Glass's yellow Clivia and third Susan Haslam's Rhododendron. With nobody knowing the chances of future events, one thing we all look forward to is our Christmas lunch celebrations of the year's events at the Black Cottage on Tuesday, 7 December.
Exam Season — 10 Tips to Help Revise for Exams
A
t this time of year, school and university students are under pressure preparing for exams. This year's academic landscape has been challenging to say the least, many students finding it difficult to stay motivated with online learning. So, even if your exam preparation hasn't taken shape yet, the ten tips below from the website called The Uni Guide (www.theuniguide.co.uk) might help you or someone in your house, get their study plan sorted. It's never too late to get started. 1. Get Organised Start with a study timetable. It’s a quick win and will help you get a grasp of what needs to get done!
3. Set Manageable Goals Set goals you want to achieve every time you sit down to study (and test yourself on these). This will ensure you're getting something out of EVERY study session and an inspiring sense of achievement throughout. 5. Don't Forget to sleep! Sleep is important! Exam season can be emotionally (and literally) exhausting. Try to get at least eight hours a night (and stick to a routine).
7. Try to avoid burning out. You can't work non-stop. Take breaks and treat yourself to stay motivated to get the work done, e.g. a sweet treat, an extra episode of your fave show, an afternoon off. 9. Practise, practise, practise. Past papers will get you accustomed to the Qs you'll face - this way you won't be thrown off by the wording or fomat. Also, practise picking out the key parts of the question quickly.
g
g g
2. Break Topics Down Tackling a whole subject, a tricky module or a certain topic you've struggled with can be scary. Break these down into more manageable chunks to make them less overwhelming.
4. Shrink your notes Writing down everything you need to remember can really help things stick! Gradually refine pages and pages down to brief notes and acronyms.
Ever had mess left behind? We are your local dedicated specialists for water tank cleaning, filtration installation and servicing, water tank repairs, water deliveries and advice. Talk to us, we love to help! Call Garry on 09 428 0448 or 027 84 77 000 Noe:mess, no dodgy products & help@healthywatertanks.co.nz healthywatertanks.co.nz no runw:around. We guarantee it.
Ph: 09 417 0110 Roofing | Plumbing | Drainage | Gas fitting Drain Un-blocking | 24 Hr Service
Laser Plumbing Whenuapai
whenuapai@laserplumbing.co.nz www.whenuapai.laserplumbing.co.nz
“Specialists in housewashing for 30 years” House (softwash) Citrus/ Bio Gutter cleaning/ Guard Lichen/ Moss Roof Treatments All paths, driveways, decks & treatments Phone 443-0083 / 0800 566-766
g g
g g
g g
6. A good friend isn't always a good study buddy. Pick your study buddies carefully! 8. Tune in and focus. You can't work non-stop. Take breaks and treat yourself to stay motivated to get the work done, e.g. a sweet treat, an extra episode of your fave show, an afternoon off. 10. Remove tempting distractions. And finally (now you've read these tips), deactivate/uninstall social media or apps that suck up tons of time.You may be surprised how much your productivity skyrockets.
All aspects of tree work, stump grinding, land clearance. Qualified arborists. Chipper. Free Quotes. Full insurance. Call Stu 09 446 1258 or 021 175 8660.
All aspects of tree work, stump grinding, land clearance. Call Gary today Qualified arborists. Chipper. Free Quotes. Full Insurance. THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021 | 5 Call Stu 09 446 1258
Water supply
New Season for Pony Club
C
oatesville Pony Club is excited to start the 2021 riding season and welcomes its new and returning members back onto the Pony Club grounds. Rallies started on 20 October, thanks to all the club members and the wider Coatesville community pulling together and dispersing groups across multiple venues and arenas across Coatesville. This means the club has been able to get the season off to a great start with everyone enthusiastic and motivated for the season ahead. This year, Coatesville Pony Club will run three rallies: Junior Rally on Wednesdays, Senior Rally on Thursdays and Adult Rally on Tuesdays. After a long lockdown of being unable to use the pony club grounds, the members are keen to get back into action, and hopefully start competing and catching up with their pony club friends. During Lockdown the club ran weekly lockdown challenges and games to keep the members connected with each other and have fun! The games were really popular and showed clearly how being part of the pony club creates life-long friendships and connections. This year, the Waitemata Rodney Area are running development squads for up-and-coming riders, and Coatesville Pony Club is very proud that the following members have been selected to be part of these squads. Trainings have already started and will cover all aspects of athlete development.
1
3
2
4
5
1. Addison Hall (Tinkerbell) Fancy Dress Challenge winner, 2. Pony Club Spirit Challenge winning poster, 3. On the way to Pony Club, 4. Cheeky Selfie Challenge winner Abby Bensley with her smiley pony and 5. Artist Challenge winning sketch by Lucy Mash.
Show Hunter: Yasmin Livingstone & Sienna Williams. Dressage: Matthew Verhoeven, Abby Bensley & Savannah Finlayscott. Show Jumping: Callum Maxwell, Phoebe Webster, Lili-May Chamel, Addison Hall & Emily Scott.
Marja Lubeck Labour List MP based in Kaipara ki Mahurangi
For appointments and assistance please phone: 0800 582 325 (0800 LUBECK) marja.lubeck@parliament.govt.nz 5/62-64 Queen Street, Warkworth
Authorised by Marja Lubeck, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Albany Toyota your local family owned and operated business for over 30 years! New, Used & Signature Class Vehicles Service, Finance & Parts Come and see the NEW GEN RAV4 HYBRID! Albany Toyota - Sales, Service, Finance & Parts Corner Dairy Flat Highway & Gills Road, Albany | Phone 09 415-7890 | www.albany-toyota.co.nz | 0800-657-755 | cars@albany-toyota.co.nz
6 | THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021
Eventing: Lucy Marsh & Tyler Lynch. The Pony Club is hoping to hold their first event on site 20 November, this will be a show jumping event and they’re looking forward to showcasing their beautiful grounds and community spirit. Zoe Chamel, Coatesville Pony Club
In Memoriam
Rose Turner 15 June 1919 − 15 September 2021
D
uring Alert Level 4, Coatesville's oldest-known resident, Rose Turner, sadly passed away aged 102 years old. Rose lived in Ridge Road with her daughter Christina and son-in-law Ray Green. She and husband Tom had moved to Coatesville in 1984 and Rose stayed living in their granny flat after Tom passed away in 2005. Although not known to a huge number of Coatesville people, Rose lived a rather remarkable life. She was born in London at the end of WWI and was one of 13 children. By age 10 she was helping her mother to care for her twin siblings, Sid and Florrie. And then at 14 she began work as a seamstress. Daughter Christina says her mother really enjoyed the work and when WWII started and she had to move to Woking, Rose was bitterly disappointed to leave London. Rose married Tom in 1940 and went to work in a parachute-making factory where she sewed parachutes for the armed forces. Her family fondly recall that Rose would tuck messages like "Good luck" and "Safe landing" into the finished parachutes for the user to find. Rose and Tom emigrated to New Zealand in 1974 about nine months after Christina and Ray made the move here. Ray had been offered a job in Auckland and rather than make the young couple feel bad about leaving, Rose and Tom embraced the opportunity, saying Go for it! They followed Christina and Ray to Auckland and Rose worked as a seamstress at Amblers in Browns Bay for 10 years before retiring in 1984 and moving to Coatesville.
Rose celebrating a century of birthdays in 2019 with her family and friends, including daughters Christina (far left) and Pamela (far right). She is remembered by her family for the outstanding way she cared for those she loved but also for her positivity and love of music. Ray says Rose was well known at the Campbells Bay School and Murrays Bay Intermediate where she attended their children's school concerts. Always animated in her enthusiastic support of their performances. Staying in touch with her nearest and dearest was one of Rose's passions. With family members in the UK and Canada she managed to keep in contact with everyone she cared about. At age 96 she learned how to use an iPad to do this and for the rest of her life she'd Facetime people all over the world, although as she got older, her grasp on time zones got a little fuzzy. When grandson David went to live in Italy, Rose's trusty iPad helped shorten the distance between them. However, David did ask his parents if they could have a word with Rose though because it turned out she was Facetiming him at 3am in Italy. Rose enjoyed good health for almost her entire life. The final four years were understandably the most difficult
health wise, but Rose remained strong until the day before she died. She and Christina had been singing Top of The World by the Carpenters, one of Rose's favourite songs, and when the doctor visited, Christina says Rose asked him, "Ok, how long have I got?" Naturally, no one knew the answer but the remarkable 102-year-old lady passed away the next day, 15 September, peacefully at home with loved ones around her. Sadly for the family, including Christina's sister Pamela who lives in Cornwall, UK, only nine people were able to attend Rose's funeral in Auckland because of Covid restrictions. But her wider circle of family and friends all over the world were able to watch the service live streamed on 15 October. After living for more than a century, Rose will be missed for a long time by friends and family. Her last surviving sibling, Florrie, still lives in the UK. Daughters Christina and Pamela and her 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren will all remember Rose as a caring, kind person relentlessly positive and who loved music, singing and glass of wine when the family got together. ●
While your water tanks are full... GutterCare can use some of your tank water to wash your building exteriors while there’s still time for nature to top them up before summer starts! Call today for your obligation free quote.
Contact us today! 0800 22 55 00 or visit guttercare.co.nz
∞ Gutter repairs ∞ Exterior cleaning ∞ Replacement ∞ New installations And more! ∞ Unblocking References available on request backed up by our hard-earned Google and Facebook ratings.
THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021 | 7
Rodney Local Board Update By Louise Johnston
The rules relating to berms
O
ver the last couple of months, you have probably noticed the berms on your road more than ever before. Whenever I have asked about the rules on berms in rural Auckland, I am often told that this is a bit of a grey area. On the local community Facebook groups I have seen posts erupt about the rights of horse riders to use the berms and the responsibility of landowners to maintain them. So hopefully the information below clarifies a couple of these issues: While property owners don’t own the berm they are responsible for the regular mowing of the berm. On our rural roads Council do mow the berms two meters from the roadside and three meters up banks, but they do this for road safety not aesthetics. This work is carried out to maintain sightlines on our roads and prevent roadside drains becoming blocked. These mows are carried out 5 times a year. The contractors are told to avoid berms that are well maintained by landowners. Council contractors also spray weeds on the shoulders of the road. If you don’t want your berm sprayed, you need to complete the Council no spray register and you will be responsible for removing pest plants outside of your berm. https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt. nz/environment/plants-animals/ pests-weeds/Pages/no-sprayregister.aspx This year there have been a number of newspaper articles in the last six months where AT have asked landowners in the urban areas to remove plantings/gardens on berms. While private plantings on berms is not permitted by AT, they are proposing
to allow planting that follows a number of guidelines, such as low level planting that is well maintained and weed free and in keeping with the existing streetscape and amenity values in the area. Fruit trees and vegetables will not be permitted and neither will the use of agrichemicals such as herbicides or pesticides under this proposal. AT don’t actively monitor berms for plantings but do respond to complaints about planting on berms causing traffic safety issues. On our rural roads there are established trees and hedges across berms throughout Rodney and these can be costly to remove or maintain. If these are causing a traffic safety issue, the question of ‘who pays ‘ for the cost of removing them is still up for debate but I would contact AT in the first instance. Lastly the berm is part of the carriageway and can be used for walking and horse riding etc, but for the berms in our area that are well maintained I do think it is best left up to residents to use their own judgement especially in winter when the ground is soft. AT's Proposed planting guidelines Auckland Transport has received feedback from various local boards on the issue of planting berms and we are now considering that feedback. It is proposed that private planting that complies with the following planting guidelines be a permitted activity: ∞ Planting to be undertaken by the adjoining landowner on the berm immediately adjacent to their property.
8 | THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021
∞ Planting is permitted in the back berm adjacent to the property boundary. The plants shall be no more than 600 mm in height at maturity and encroach no more than 600 mm into the road corridor. ∞ Low level planting (<300 mm in height) may be undertaken between adjacent vehicle crossings or around mail boxes and street trees providing it does not encroach onto the footpath and does not exceed a total area of 2m. ∞ Ground cover shall not include loose materials such as bark, rocks or stones which can be displaced onto the footpath or carriageway. ∞ The planting of fruit trees and vegetables is not permitted. Neither is the planting of any noxious or invasive species or any plant which has hard, sharp or pointed leaves or thorns. Any planting shall not be edible or grown for sale. ∞ Any planting stakes used shall be less than 600 mm in height and not sharp or protruding so as to pose a hazard to road users. ∞ The proposed planting must be in keeping with the existing streetscape and amenity values in the area. ∞ The adjoining landowner shall ensure the planted area is maintained weed free and in a neat and tidy state. No agrichemicals such as herbicides or pesticides shall be used. ∞ The area must be replanted in grass on request by Auckland Transport or when the property is sold. For all enquiries relating to berm planting, contact Auckland Council on 09 301 010. ●
Police Update Senior Sergeant Steve Pivac, Waitematā North Police
O
verall, Police have not seen any significant change in crime in the Coatesville Riverhead area during this lockdown. There have fortunately only been a very small number of incidents, particularly in the Riverhead area. Around two weeks ago, we prevented a ram raid in the Riverhead area after we received good information that it was going to occur. Our officers were patrolling the area and found the would-be offenders at 3am. It was great to prevent the crime from occurring and ensuring a business was not victimised. One issue we are seeing particularly in rural areas, is people not locking their vehicles and creating really easy work for thieves. You would be surprised how often Police receive theft reports where people have left cars unlocked in their driveway and full of valuable items such as wallets and laptops. We would like to remind our Coatesville Riverhead community VHL_Junction_Rosie_V1.pdf 1 27/08/21 11:18 AM to think about implementing a 9pm
routine of ‘doing the rounds’ ensuring all cars are locked and valuables removed, especially wallets with pay wave cards as they are a hot commodity right now for criminals. Locking windows and doors on the house and, if rural, and you have a front gate, make sure it is closed. Courier parcel thefts still remain an issue, which we know is extremely frustrating for our community. Offenders are aware there are a lot of online purchases occurring during
lockdown. The good news is, there are a number of ways to prevent this from occurring. Firstly, if you can, get parcels delivered to your workplace. If you are not going to be home then make sure it is sign only or get them to leave a card so you can have it delivered on another day when you will be home. If these options aren’t available then try to at least get it left somewhere that isn’t obvious. ●
Grow Your Wealth with a trusted name.
Asset Manager Rosie Hartwell invites you to consider commercial property for building wealth. C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
“Hi Chronicle readers. I’m proud of my connection to Coatesville; my parents live on Mahoenui Valley Road. Locals often refer to it as “the black & white house with the flag out front!” I love the area for its rural lifestyle, progressive residents and outstanding architecture. But in this issue, I’m talking about property of a different sector - commercial property.
Viranda has more than 150 years of combined experience. Based in Takapuna, we offer tailored property investment and asset management services to meet your financial goals. The right property could be a phone call away - I would be delighted to assist.”
For building wealth, commercial property investment can be an attractive alternative (or addition) to residential property. With the residential sector facing new tax rules, tightened LVR restrictions and rising interest rates, it’s easy to see why commercial property is gaining closer attention. Many new investors are surprised at the entry point. From $600,000 upwards, we have been helping clients acquire industrial buildings to kickstart their journey of commercial property ownership.
Rosie Hartwell
rosie@viranda.co.nz 021 481 473
www.viranda.co.nz THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021 | 9
Working as a Team
CRRA Handy Hints
By Coucillor Greg Sayers
M
ayor Phil Goff has been enjoying my full support around his decision to give the thumbs down to the Government’s Three Waters Reform programme. The Government wants to take control of all of Auckland’s water assets. Working collaboratively we also both agreed the reform should not be allowed to be made mandatory. This was eventually supported unanimously by all of the Councillors. I also worked closely with the Mayor to gain a greatly increased budget for upgrading the unsealed roading network from $1 million per year following the “Emergency budget”, to $12 million per year. This being critically important for health, safety and environmental reasons. Abruptly, however, the Government has redirected its share of Auckland Transport’s funding from new roading projects into cycleways, walkways and public transport. This has scuttled the $12 million a year budget, with only $4 million per year able to be salvaged, funded from the regional fuel taxes and rates. Although the Mayor expects me to consistently hold the flame to his feet about employee costs, getting back to core Council business, and stopping wastage and overspending, there is a healthy professional relationship between us which is overall important for Rodney. The Mayor also knows my stance about him either wanting to increase rates above 3.5 percent next year, or alternatively sneaking in yet another targeted rate. My concern is substantiated by the persistent trend, year upon year, of Council reaching ever deeper into ratepayer’s pockets.
SUBDIVISION
Civil Defence Few elected members have proven they are prepared to hold the Mayor to account. The Rodney Local Board has been delivering strongly on its objectives. This is good news for our communities. Although the Rodney Local Board transport targeted rate remains controversial there are positive urban-based projects being completed, primarily supported from the budgets allocated to them in partnership from the Mayor and Councillors. I do have concerns about a growing inequity gap between our urban and rural communities. Our rural families pay their rates, the Council’s targeted rates, the regional fuel tax and the Rodney Local Board transport targeted rate, along with other Council charges. However, the majority of the rural money collected is not spent back in the rural areas, but rather is used to support growth in our urban centres. This is why I am working hard to get the road sealing, and unsealed roading maintenance budgets up. I take great encouragement from the citizens of our townships who agree and who are appalled at the state of the rural roads. Rodney people have always stuck together and we must continue to do so. New Zealand continues to go through difficult and unprecedented times with the outbreak of the delta variant. I know many of our people in Rodney may be feeling overwhelmed at this time. If you are at all feeling overcome or you need help, advice, or reassurance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly on my mobile number 021 285 9900 ●
MINOR DWELLING
ARCcivil CONSULTANTS
hello@arccivil.co.nz
Disclosure statement available on request
022 639 3046
10 | THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021
Fire Season Busy building a burning pile during lockdown? Google Checkitsalright to find out how and when.
Clean & Green
Ants an Issue? Spring rains = Ants. Exterm-an ant from Farmlands works brilliantly.
Mark Mitchell
MP for Whangaparaoa For appointments and assistance please get in touch 7 Tamariki Avenue, Orewa mark.mitchellmp@parliament.govt.nz 09 426 6215 Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by Mark Mitchell, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn.
Classifieds
A1 Sure Services Tree Care All aspects of tree work, stump grinding and land clearance. Qualified arborists. Full Insurance. Free quotes. 446 1258 or 021 175 8660 Agricultural contractor mulching/ gorse clearing, mowing (& lawns), rotary hoeing/seeding, stump grinding, Graeme 027 533 3114 Clean Queen I'll have your house looking like a castle. References supplied. Ph Angela 021 0832 9352 Coatesville Handyman All building work and odd jobs around the home, fast and efficient. 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 GET IN SHAPE Local private gym for one-on-one training or small group sessions, specialising in weight loss, general fitness and rehabilitation. Call Debbie 027 441 8769. Kiwi Roots Palm & tree removal, maintenance, stump grind & mulching. Free quotes 020 402 76200 www.kiwiroots.co.nz LAWN MOWING, You Grow & Joe will mow. Lifestyle, commercial and
Improve your home's wifi today residential. Ph Joe 021 624 494 / joseph@propertyfit.co.nz Local Shearer, Kevin Abel, 021 223 5033 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 7771 or 021 211 8223.
0800 PC Build or 020 4006 4827 PhillipComery@gmail.com Licensed BUILDER www.PCResidentialConstruction.co.nz
Zumba at the Coatesville Settlers Hall on Mondays at 10am. $15 per session or $12 each if you buy five. For more information, or to book your space at the next class, call Hana 021 02212714.
Hi, Suzanne Paul here. Isn't it great living in Coatesville! The rural outlook, the friendly community, the rubbish wifi. We all know the deal with trying to get fibre to our homes and the frustration of talking through our wifi issues with any of the internet providers, however, all is not lost. Last year I called in WifiPlus to help me out and was so impressed I bought the company, (well some of the company:) Wifiplus is not an internet provider it is an internet improver. If you reach out to the wifiplus team they will pop over to yours for free, advise you on the best type of internet connection for your needs, and submit a quote to spread the wifi properly throughout the home. WifiPlus excel at simple solutions for what seem like complex problems. They can spread wifi anywhere with ease. If you want fast reliable wifi throughout the home, shed, cottage, barn or stables, call 0800wifiwifi and get it done right. Suzanne
aquarium and pond specialists • • • •
pond advice pond design pond installation pond maintenance
CALL US TODAY 021 220 3745
OR EMAIL YOUR ENQUIRY TO info@redfishbluefish.co.nz
THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021 | 11
A Time of Reflection THE ORIGINAL PET DOOR SPECIALISTS Quality cat and dog doors supplied NZ wide for installation into glass, timber or aluminium (installation available – Auckland only). Collapsible pet recuperation/containment cages available for sale or hire.
0800 88 0800 www.petdoorsrus.co.nz 021 802 074 a/h for emergency cage hire (available Auckland only)
Above: Ailsa with granddaughter Billie, born 17 September and Hamish with grandson Tama, born 25 September.
C
ovid has affected us all differently with the one common factor − it has definitely effected us all − whether this be our business, family life or with our friends. For some of us, business-wise it has been a positive time, however I am super-conscious that for a number of our community including members of my family, the last months have been extremely hard. The small business owners that have not been able to operate, who are often owned by families with young children and big mortgages, have found this time hugely stressful. I can only encourage everyone in Coatesville to support these businesses in anyway we can so they can keep going so we can all move forward to live with Covid being part of our new norm. Personally, Hamish and I have recently been blessed twice! We now have six beautiful grandchildren thanks to the safe arrival of two gorgeous babies born in this Level 4 and Level 3 environment. Billie and Tama arrived during lockdown which meant their parents had to adapt their birth plans and adjust to receiving minimal support from extended family. Luckily both mums were able to have their husbands at the birth and to stay with them afterwards. Hamish and I, being the grandparents in the greater Auckland area, were the support team for the siblings. This meant we have been in their bubble throughout this time and privileged to be able to help. The other grandparents living outside Auckland are still waiting patiently to come and be part of the family support. Our mantra being it takes a ‘village to raise a family’! At this time everyone is missing the emotional support that great friends give us. Friends celebrate the good times and make the choice to spend time together even through the bad times. Without them and the interaction they give us the world can feel constrained. Friends give huge emotional support and they're often the people that we do our active activities with, so critical to our total well-being. I miss mine terribly! Moving forward, life is adapting in all aspects and I believe it is the small things that matter. Make that phone call – zoom – text – email and stay in touch with people you care about. However, one thing I'm grateful for everyday is that we're so lucky to live in this truly special community!
0272 984 000
12 | THE COATESVILLE CHRONICLE | OCTOBER 2021
Local Mortgage Adviser “Need lending? Call me, I’m here to help. I work with banks and specialist non-bank lenders to access finance not available direct to the public.” Call Karen Renwick 021 126 7963 karen.renwick@mortgagelink.co.nz
Publicly Available Disclosure information is available at www.mortgagelinkalbany.co.nz
SUBDIVIDING?
Subdivision engineering specialists team@edc.co.nz edc.co.nz 09 451 9044