September 2018

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER |September 2018 | No.197

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Lollipops students and staff get ready for customers at their Daffodil Day bake sale

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his group of tiny tots and their teachers from Lollipops Coatesville on Glenmore Road, made an extra effort to help fundraise on Daffodil Day. They could have chosen easier ways to contribute, but centre manager Jodi Norton says they all wanted to do something extra special and decided to hold a bake sale on Friday, 31 August.

Visitors and parents dropping off children were all tempted by the array of treats which included some real Kiwi classics. Lolly cake, chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes and afghans were all on offer, decorated in daffodil yellow.

Jodi says many of the children

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were involved in baking with their teachers throughout the weeks leading up to Daffodil Day. "We also had some wonderful contributions from parents and families," she says.

"Daffodil Day was a good opportunity for our children to learn that their hard efforts and the money raised from these efforts and sales, was going to help others in need and how nice it can be to give rather than receive. It also created for them an understanding about helping our wider community and giving to those in need," says Jodi.

After a busy day of fundraising and selling their yummy baked goods, the children raised an impressive $352.70 for the Cancer Society.

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Editorial

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he community newsletter can be a fickle mistress.

Some months the news is spread out evenly over a few weeks, meaning a steady flow of content. Other times there's one big event that must be covered.

This month was something different again. I was scratching my head after a week or so wondering what the big stories would be for September. In the end, I needn't have worried because there was plenty of news to report and people to talk to about it.

Thanks to everyone who kindly lets me in on what they're up to and especially the people who allow me to take their photos.

Lollipops had to arrange parent permission before the children on the front cover could be photographed, so a big thank you to the teachers, parents and children for being involved.

As always, thank you to the Coatesville Chronicle's advertisers for their loyal support and the wonderful people who put so much time and energy into making this community of ours so special.

Your editor,

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

I was very interested to read the article in the August edition regarding sharing the road with horses.

There is some excellent advice for both drivers and horse riders in the article. However I have one very serious concern about horses on the roads which I don't feel was covered in your article. All of the advice is fine if one can see the horse at least 10 seconds before passing it. When the horses are being ridden along the windy parts of the road (eg 211-237 Glenmore Road) you round a corner doing 50km/hr to find a horse walking right in front of you doing 5-10kms and you have no warning or hardly any time to avoid it. It is so scary for cars to find a horse unexpectedly in front of you. I also find a couple of the riders along Ridge Road ride two abreast which is very dangerous as well as there is nowhere for the car to go.

It would be great if the writer of the article could add an amendment for horses to not walk on the road around windy corners or God-forbid ride two abreast around windy corners. If a driver, not knowing they are there, drove into them, the horse's body sliding through the windscreen would kill the driver instantly.

By way of background I have lived in Coatesville for 9 years and my hubby has lived here for approx.

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While your reader has brought up some regular hazards faced between horses and vehicles, I think it’s important to note that drivers should be prepared for horses on these roads and should expect that there could be a horse and rider, a cyclist, a dog, a child or any other hazard around the next blind corner. It wasn’t mentioned in the article as it’s both legal and appropriate in many circumstances, for horses to ride two abreast and to ride on the left-hand side of the road. One example of riding two abreast is an older horse accompanying a younger horse that’s still in training. The majority of horse riders will always ride single file where possible as they’re well aware of being the most vulnerable road users.

Unfortunately, many NZ roads are windy with blind corners and can’t be avoided by horse riders. While it may be prudent from a rider perspective to cross to the outside of a blind corner to increase visibility, this in itself is a hazard.

I accept that encountering a horse and rider or cyclist or other unexpected hazard in the road can be frightening for drivers, but they must also accept that as part of sharing the road, they’re obliged to be alert to the unexpected and should drive accordingly.

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Coatesville Motors

Simon Frewin, national coordinator of the Ride for Road safety wrote the item that ran in the August issue. Below is Simone's response to Sasha's letter:

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Dairy Flat Tennis Club cleans up The working bee at Dairy Flat Tennis Club attracted a crew of volunteers including the Forrester family (not shown) who worked tirelessly to bring the clubrooms up to scratch before the Open Day on 26 August.

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Coatesville Settlers Hall now has its own website − and it's lovely!

Now you can easily check the hall's availability, find out information about suppliers and check out some images of the hall all gussied up. Simply go to: www. coatesvillhall.org.nz and you'll find all you ever needed to know. You can also get in touch with Leanne Holder, hall custodian, via the form on the website or by emailing her at thecoatesvillehall@gmail.com.

Previously the Settlers Hall appeared on Auckland Council's website so now with its own web presence it will be easier for locals to connect with this Coatesville community resource.

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Triumphant trio Some Sundays we see a lot of classic cars on CoatesvilleRiverhead Highway. The drivers tend to travel together and often stop for refreshments in the village.

This group of three convertible Triumphs cut a dash in Fernielea's carpark a couple of weeks ago as the drivers took a break to refuel.

How confident were they all leaving the tops down!

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Community library comes to Coatesville

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oatesville hall will soon become the location for a community library box where locals will be able to leave books they have read and pick up new ones to enjoy − all for free.

Community sharing is taking off around the world with fruit and vegetable stands popping up all over the place. The community library movement is a logical extension of this concept with the aims of “inspiring a love of reading, fostering creativity and building community spirit.”* The idea is simple, when you’ve finished a novel, drop it off at the box and help yourself to a new one.

Local author, Kathy Servian, has volunteered to be the steward of the box. She will keep an eye on it and make sure everything is working smoothly. Kathy saw the American non-profit organisation, The Little Free Library movement, on social media and felt the idea would work well in Coatesville.

“We’re a tight knit community that likes to share. When I first touted the idea on the community Facebook page, there was lots of interest,” she says.

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Now, with approval from the hall committee, the project is full steam ahead. Local builder and project manager for Zones Landscaping (www.zones.co.nz), Corey Jaeger, has volunteered to supply the materials, build and install the weather-proof box which will hold around forty books.

The plan is to have the library ‘open for business’ early this month. Check out your bookshelves to see if you have any novels you’ve loved and would like to share. Keep an eye on the Coatesville Community Facebook pages for details of exactly where the box will be located. * Quote from Little Free Library movement website. https://littlefreelibrary.org/start/

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Don't miss this acclaimed show! ∞ 15-23 SEPTEMBER, DoC's Conservation Week. Look out for an orgnaised event in our area like the night walk in Shakespeare Park, Whangaparaoa on Friday, 21 September, 6.30pm-8pm. ∞ 16 SEPTEMBER, Sunday, Introduction to beekeeping workshop 9.30am till 11.30am at Kaipara Coast Plant Centre, more info on page 8. ∞ 21 SEPTEMBER, Friday, Last chance to have your say about how Green Road park is developed as the online survey closes tomorrow. ∞ 22 SEPTEMBER, Saturday, HUS Art Farm contemporary art exhibition closes today. ∞ 28 SEPTEMBER, Friday, Term three ends today for Coatesville Primary School students and two weeks of holiday starts! ∞ 30 SEPTEMBER, Sunday, 2am it's time to put your clocks forward an hour for daylight savings. Get the crew onto cleaning the BBQ for those long evenings and dinners outdoors.

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Pet owners, think flea prevention

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pring is here and all the animals are super keen to get out and about after a muddy winter. Now is a great time to put some preventative measures in place to stop fleas before they become a problem.

Most of the fleas in a household are actually in the environment as eggs (50%), larvae (35%), or pupae (10%). Only 5% or less are adult fleas hopping around, and onto, your pets.

The flea pupae are long lived (viable for weeks-years) and have a sticky, chemical resistant cocoon designed to protect the immature flea from unfavourable conditions. Vibrations, rising levels of carbon dioxide and body heat help trigger flea emergence – this can be as simple as from your pet (or you) walking around the room.

Thorough vacuuming, cleaning and washing bedding with hot soapy water or detergents will help remove all life stages of fleas. This will greatly reduce the overall number of potential fleas in the household. Flea diffusers and flea bombs also help reduce flea numbers and reproductive ability.

Treating all your pets with an effective flea treatment will also help by making sure any hardy survivors of the cleaning process do not then manage to feed, survive and produce more eggs before being incapacitated by the flea treatment.

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elping others is second nature to many of our elderly residents. When someone knocks at their door asking for help, it is seldom refused.

Unfortunately there are a few undesirables who are willing to take advantage of our trusting older generation.

In the past we have seen teenagers knocking at the doors of residents asking for a glass of water. People claiming they have car problems or a dozen other stories of woe.

While the elderly person goes back inside to get water or tools to help the person in distress, the door-knocker sneaks inside and helps themselves to easily accessible items.

This is made easy by the habit we have of putting handbags, wallets and phones down as we enter the house.

Have a safe place for these items that can’t be seen when the front door is opened.

If you do have someone knock at your door, don’t invite them in unless it was a pre-arranged meeting.

If you do leave them on the door step while you fetch something, it’s ok to close the door while you are away. If are helping someone out who is distressed they won’t mind standing on the door step while they wait.

Don’t employ a gardener etc if they knock on your door, always use people recommended from friends or family who have used them before. Age Concern or Neighbourhood Support can recommend trusted tradesmen.

It’s ok to phone police if somebody is asking for help.

Tell the person that you will ring the police for them. If they genuinely need help they should be happy for police attendance, if not, they will be gone before the phone call is over.

If they do leave, phone police with a description of the person and car if they arrive in one, so we can find them if they are still around.

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Casino night

There was plenty of glamour on show last Saturday night when Coatesville Primary School parents and friends showed up to support the School’s Casino Fun Night at the Settlers Hall.

To get the night off to a great start, upon arrival every guest received a gold card redeemable for $1 million worth of gambling chips before the tables opened at 8pm. Sure, it was pretend money, but the winnings felt awfully sweet.

The FOTS fundraising event was another success made possible by the support of local businesses and school families who got into the spirit and happily bid the night away.

FOTS chairman Jason Steele says fundraising is a necessary part of helping the school create better facilities and learning opportunities for Coatesville kids. “As a decile 10 school we don’t get a lot of government funding, the things our fundraising efforts help provide to the school are important.

“We are so humbled and grateful for all the support we get from our local community, especially to those who donated towards the silent auction or sponsored the event – they help us cover our costs and maximise our profits and we couldn’t do it without them. We just hope that everyone turns around and supports those local businesses who give us so much support,” says Jason.

While it is too soon to know how much was raised at this year’s event, the Casino Fun Night raised $7,500 in 2017.

Captions from left: 1. Nicki Gibson & Hayley Lynch; 2. Pete Savage, Andy Glasson, Karl Sentch, Maurice Hoban, Paul Jobin & Lyndsay Jobin; 3. Anneke Bodde & Anna Atkinson gave everyone a warm welcome; 4. The team of volunteers who decorated the hall and created the casino atmosphere; 5. Roberta & Jace Steele; 6. Lady Luck herself; 7. Angela Simmons, Sarah Hoban & Grace Liang; 8. Anika Henderson & Simone Neunz; 9. Black Jack is a serious business; and 10. The awesome kitchen/bar crew: Julie Wall, Neville Poole, Shelly Black, Jamie Black and Kim Stewart.

Transferable Titles made simple

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sk any real estate agent in Coatesville and they'll tell you, Transferable Titles are causing confusion among people who want to subdivide their lifestyle block properties.

Although most people understand the basic idea behind the concept that if you want to subdivide but own less than two hectares, you need to purchase a Transferrable Title Right (TTR) - many people hold incorrect assumptions about what the process really entails.

Since the Unitary Plan re-zoned all of Coatesville into countryside living, a number of property owners have already managed to subdivide and sell some of their bare land.

Others have struggled to meet the requirements and today there are more than 20 lots of bare land in the Coatesville area on the market.

In an effort to help demystify the land development process, Ailsa McArthur, Coatesville resident for 18 years, Bayley's real estate agent and Coatesville Chronicle sponsor, held an information evening last week called Transferable Titles Made Simple. Ailsa invited local property owners and enlisted a group of industry experts who regularly work with property owners wanting to subdivide rural properties, to share their experiences. The experts' skills covered every step in the process from planning and consent through to building and landscaping.

It quickly became clear that anyone looking at subdividing in the countryside living zone needs to spend time and money getting prepared. In short, expert advice is essential from the start to make the most of the opportunities available

and to avoid costly pitfalls and disappointments along the way.

Among the common misconceptions about subdividing land into multiple sites is that if the sites are all of equal size, they will be of equal value. This is not the case. Value is impacted by a host of factors including access, slope of the land and geotechnical issues.

Some sites may be worth much less than others if expert advice isn't sought at the start when boundaries are decided. This is also when the resale value of the original house and land can be protected so that subdividing doesn't have a negative impact when the owner wants to sell down the track.

Another surprise was that even when selling bare land, it's helpful to do some of the legwork for buyers so they can imagine themselves living on the site. Being able to show a home design on-screen or on paper and some basic landscaping at the site, like gates and some plantings, may seem premature, but these added touches can strengthen that important first impression.

In summary the overriding message was that subdividing rural land was not about earning fast bucks. The process of gaining consent takes time and money. Property owners may need to spend up to $300,000 by the time their bare land receives consent and is ready for market. And, it's important to remember that outcomes cannot be generalised because each site is unique. 

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here’s no question about it, adding a beehive to your lifestyle block will bring you a wealth of riches. Not only will you savour delicious, golden, local honey on your bread, you’ll also get the warm glow of satisfaction from helping the honeybees to carry out their important work, pollinating our fruit and vegetables.

September is Bee Aware month and a great time to learn more about the noble honeybee. An introductory beekeeping workshop is being held at the Kaipara Coast Plant Centre to do just that with local apiarist and honeybee expert Kim Kneijber presenting from 9.30am till 11.30am on Sunday, 16 Kim Kneijber with the town hall beehive September.

“A swarm is when the old queen Kim is a registered beekeeper leaves the hive and takes about and apiculturist with level-three half of the workers with her. Their skills. More than that, in just one tummies are full of honey because conversation you can tell she loves they’re about to set up a new hive the little critters and her fascination so they don’t want to lose their with them is infectious. lives by stinging anyone,” she says.

As a hobby in New Zealand, Once the swarm has flown about beekeeping has become 1km from the beehive and settled increasingly popular. In 2003 when again, they can be collected by a Kim got started she says there beekeeper and rehomed in a new were between 3000 and 4000 hive. If not they will perish. registered beekeepers in New Although everyone loves honey, Zealand.

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Although this can look a bit scary Put simply, honeybees need to when they fly over you, Kim says be assisted with the cycle of life. they’re actually quite docile when To thrive they need to be happy swarming.

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and there are specific conditions they like to live in. One of those conditions is being near to an ample food supply to keep them buzzing about the garden gathering nectar and assisting with pollination. According to Kim, honeybees are more efficient at pollination than any of the other 28 species of native bees that live in New Zealand.

Sadly for the honeybees, because of varroa mite, AFB (American Foulbrood disease) and the everpresent threat of vicious wasp attacks, honeybee colonies can no longer survive in the wild. They need the protection of a beehive with a vigilant beekeeper taking care of them.

Surprisingly, life for the urban honeybee is a little easier than for its rural cousin because city bees have access to more food thanks to the plantings in city gardens. By comparison, rural land tends to have fewer flowering plants and therefore less food.

If you want your Coatesville garden to offer the sort of botanical smorgasbord that attracts honeybees, you need to learn about their diet.

As you'd expect, there is an outlay of expenses needed for hiveware and equipment to get started when keeping bees. Kim offers advice on how to get the basics right from the beginning.

For those interested in becoming hobbyist beekeepers, Kim's twohour workshop is an excellent place to start. To reserve your place, email: info@kaiparacoast. co.nz or call: 09 420 5655 during business hours. The cost is $20 per person.

From Local Board member Louise Johnston

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uckland Council have started the planning for the future park at Green Road. As part of this process, Council held an open day at Dairy Flat Hall a couple of weeks ago. This was followed by a short site visit. Council Park staff said that this was one of the best-attended park planning sessions that they had seen. It is really fantastic to see locals getting behind this project. However, we need to keep up the momentum around Green Road because the 154 hectares of farmland currently does not have ‘park status’. For now it is held on books of the property arm of Council. I will only fully relax when this land is registered as a Reserve under the Reserve’s Act. The future park is such a massive area that it can accommodate a number of activities. I am very keen to see trails established in the farm in the short term that we can all use. So if you have not already done so, please complete the Online Green Road Survey and let Council know what sort of activities and spaces you would like to see in the future park.

The survey is quick to complete (link below). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to help shape a park of this size. Feedback closes on 21 September. www. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/have-your-say/topics-youcan-have-your-say-on/green-road-reserve/Pages/ default.aspx Last week, Auckland Transport (AT) presented to the Local Board, the new Dairy Flat Highway (DFH) safety improvements together with the timeline for delivery.

Included in the presentation was the design of the new roundabout at the intersection of CoatesvilleRiverhead Highway and DFH. Construction of the roundabout is still scheduled to start this year. The other improvements along DFH include new righthand turning lanes at a number of intersections and reduced speed limits. AT will hold drop-in information sessions in October about the upcoming safety improvements. The dates and times are still to be confirmed.

AT’s webpage on the safety project will be updated with details of all the improvements in October, refer link at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/dairy-flathighway-safety-improvements/ Please get in contact with any questions or issues via email: louise.johnston@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

A photo taken during the site visit to Green Road park.

Images and maps displayed inside the truck helped Council to communicate the size of the land and its possible uses.

Inside the truck, a local gives feedback about how he wants Green Road park to be used.

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From the CRRA:

The fight for Fibre S

igns have been popping up in surrounding areas to Coatesville saying, “Fibre is coming soon”, and you could be forgiven for getting a little excited at the prospect, but as far as we know Coatesville still isn’t on the plan.

That doesn’t mean we have given up the fight. Recently two of our CRRA committee members met with local MP Chris Penk. We were very pleased to hear that fibre for Coatesville is one of the items on his “Top 6” projects. Chris has written to the Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, Hon Claire Curran MP. In his letter Chris highlights the fact that “Coatesville is an area that is deemed not sufficiently densely populated to justify ultra-fast broadband (“UFB”) investment, on the one hand, but not sufficiently remote to justify inclusion in the latest tranche of the Rural Broadband initiative or Mobile Blackspot Fund (“RBI2/ MBSF”).”

Clean and Green The CRRA in line with many other community groups and companies who are striving to reduce waste and plastic from the environment, would like support from the community in working towards, and promoting Coatesville as a

...but not, it seems, to Coatesville

Coatesville has an exceptionally high proportion of home-based businesses that operate and rely on internet and phone connectivity.

We have estimated that the number of home businesses in Coatesville is three times the average for Auckland.

Coatesville has significant transport complexity issues with high traffic congestion using a rural road infrastructure. This is exacerbated by extremely poor public transport availability. There is a strong argument for providing fast reliable broadband rather than forcing people to travel to be productive.

It is a fact of life that modern families with children at school rely on broadband for everything from work and shopping to entertainment etc. Families in Coatesville are no different.

Clean Green Community.

First steps would be to begin reducing, where possible, the weekly green plastic bags used for refuse in exchange for the wheelie bins supplied

by Waste Management 0800 10 10 10 and Econo Waste (09 426 9333).

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The result of our meeting is that Chris has now invited Minister Curran, Chorus CEO, Councillor Greg Sayers, representatives of Spark, Vodafone and a small number of Coatesville residents to a meeting to establish – • What obstacles currently lie in the way of improved internet communication in Coatesville (e.g. technological, fiscal, regulatory etc).

• What action is necessary to clear those obstacles.

Chris has proposed a range of dates available for the meeting, but as yet we don’t have any update on when the meeting will happen or who has accepted to attend.

Any members of the community who can offer any constructive support would be welcome – please contact information.crra@ gmail.com.

delivered daily in plastic bags.

The alternatives are to read online or purchase from the local store.

Thanks to all those walkers in the area who, daily, pick up discarded coffee cups, pizza boxes etc that are thoughtlessly thrown from vehicles.

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 Albany Fences and Retaining Ph Mike 021 635 021 Lifestyle specialist and advice Ph Mike 021 635 021 Bridal & Ball NZ in Albany village have affordable wedding, bridesmaid, pageant, ball and evening dresses for sale or hire.

Call Karen on 0800BRIDAL or go to: www.bridalandball.co.nz Carol’s Beauty Therapy & Spray Tanning At 86 The Avenue, Albany. Phone 415 4445.

Professional services at affordable prices.

Clean Queen I'll have your house looking like a castle. References supplied. Ph Angela 021 0832 9352 Clothes from Shellz Design, made to order, and my range of designer clothing. Michelle 027 472 9080.

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.

Phone Diane 021 993680 Gardener Does your garden need a tidy up or do you need a hand to maintain it? Give us a call at Fresh Look Gardens, Debbie 021 101 4913 GET IN SHAPE. Local private gym for one on one training or small group sessions.

Call Debbie 027 441 8769.

GrrRUMA Canine Styling Parlour - Dog grooming with a difference.

For the best possible experience I use modern dog training techniques, including positive reinforcement and distraction learnt in Certificate of Canine Behaviour and Training. I also use and sell all natural NZ-made WASHBAR shampoo and natural dog treats. Call or text me on 021 100 2509 Jarrod Vivier Jenny Armstrong Dog Grooming, 021 053 1609 / 09 426 9904 Local Shearer, Kevin Abel, 021 223 5033 Maths & Physics Tuition. NCEA, IB, Cambridge & Tertiary. Contact Martyn Smit 021 170 9059 msmi042@aucklanduni.ac.nz 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 Subdivision in Coatesville Thinking of subdividing in the Countryside Living Zone? You may require Transferable Titles.

For advice and information on

available titles, contact Havard Daniels by phone on 027 493 1134 or email him at havard@havarddaniels.com.

Who’s your caterer? Beautifully presented, great tasting food, at competitive prices. Phone Helen Cato 415 7771 or 021 211 8223.

Foot Clinic

Lynley K McDonald Podiatrist 155 Tawa Road, Kumeu 0274 828 683, 412 9058

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Tell us about it! You can either phone the Coatesville Chronicle on: 021 724 001 or email your news to: coatesvillechronicle@ gmail com

Security & Automation

Next Era Technologies - 021 677 966 dean.mccarthy@nextera.co.nz

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Exciting times ahead

Y

es, the daffodils have blossomed and we have had some gorgeous sunny days amongst the rainy days. This is a true indication that spring is here and unlike last year when we experienced a resistance to buying or selling due to the uncertainty of the election, this year has been very different. This year is about moving forward with our lives and doing what we want (or wanted to do last year and didn’t) ... no longer putting things on hold.

Coatesville has seen an influx of bare blocks come to the market over the last 12 months due to the change with the Unitary Plan. Currently we have 19 bare land blocks for sale in the Coatesville area with four of them offering more than three separate titles from the same property. Yes, these are giving more choice to buyers looking to move into our amazing community.

Take advantage! Have you considered building your new home in your amazing community? With a great selection to choose from, why not take the plunge to build and get just what you want where you want?

A brand new home offers you the luxuries of double glazing, being well insulated and with ample storage, centred around the layout and design that suits your family - not someone else’s.

Now is the perfect time. Grab the opportunity this choice offers and with the added bonus of ongoing demand for new homes in Coatesville, you can factor in a positive re-sale opportunity down the track. Surely, a win-win you don't want to miss out on.

Contact me today and let's take a look at where you might like to build your dream home.

Locally grown plants and advice you can trust. Visit or call us today.

Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm Saturday 9.00am – 5pm Sunday closed

Robinson Road, Coatesville Ph 415 8806 plants@mckechnienurseries.nz www.mckechnienurseries.nz

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)

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Taking Bookings Now! 09 414 7278 | coreclinic.co.nz | Find us on State of the art, purpose built modern medical environment providing Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Acupuncture services. ACC accredited clinic.

287 Oteha Valley Road, Albany Village 0632

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