THE HOBSONVILLE FLYER JULY/AUGUST 2018 | ISSUE 28 | FREE | CIRCULATION 4000
A LOCAL PAPER FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
INSIDE Editorial………….. …………………… 2 Community Chatter…………… 3 - 5 Property News………………………..6
Good Health……7 Travel…………..8 Business………..9
Out & About………10 - 11 Crossword…………12
Community Events………………..…3 Classifieds………………………………10 Business Directory……………Online
EDITORIAL
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Community newspapers are vital in today’s society. Getting a brief in the paper about an upcoming event or fundraiser is a critical part of success. Having a journalist/photographer cover an event is a way to ensure the group’s visibility, to let people know what your group is doing and why. And using the letters to the editor section to thank those who attended, sponsored and contributed to the event is a way to make sure they’ll come back and participate next time. Although there is no meaningful media competition for local newspapers, the challenge is from Facebook and other social media sites. You may have heard that newspapers are dead, but that’s not the case, at least not locally. We face a challenge in how to change the business model so it will make economic sense so the paper will be sustainable. The good news is our online subscribers are increasing weekly, and we've doubled our print circulation. We’re counting on you, our readers, to keep reading The Hobsonville Flyer, either in print, which will continue to expand or online, which isn't going away anytime soon. Thank you for your ongoing support and enjoy our June issue. If you have a product or service that would benefit our community, contact us to see what options we can offer you in both print and online. We also have custom packages to help you grow your business on your website and social media platforms! For more information email thehobsonvilleflyer@gmail.com Debra is a Canadian writer/editor who now calls New Zealand home. She goes by the pen name D.L.Heather and has worked as a music journalist, writer, researcher and editor
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OPINIONS
Meetings I recently attended the meeting organised by the Residents Association of Hobsonville so homeowners could have a chance to listen to updates and discuss any problems etc. This was followed by a lovely afternoon tea so that residents could mingle socially and meet the association members. The people who attended seem to have a good time.
Regards, Liz Patel If you want to see your opinion piece here send us an email at thehobsonvilleflyer@gmail.com
The Hobsonville Flyer would like to thank the following establishments for stocking the paper every month: • Coffee Club Hobsonville • Hobsonville Point Pharmacy • Hobs Point Convenience • Whenuapai Milk Bar • Harcourts Cooper & Co Hobsonville • 160 Hobsonville Point Cafe • Crusty’s
Disclaimer: All articles in The Hobsonville Flyer are Strictly written by contributors and the editor. Any publication that would like to republish these articles or photographs need to obtain consent from the editor or the individual contributor
• Catalina Cafe • Indian Summer • Hobsonville Point Medical • Kofte Kofte
However, there was a noticeable absence of Asian residents. As they obviously f o r m a l a rg e p e r c e n t a g e o f t h e homeowners here and what goes on in the area affects them as well, eg parking, I think it is important that they show more interest and make an effort to attend similar events. Perhaps even become a member of the committee.
• Hobsonville Kitchen • The Mortgage Supply Company • House of Travel Hobsonville
Classes in Greenhithe and Whenuapai 2018 Pre-School Ballet/Jazz ISTD Ballet ISTD Tap ISTD Jazz Technique Class Acro Dance Come and have a trial class and see how much fun it is! Contact Rebecca Reid on 02102224245 rebecca@dppa.co.nz www.dppa.co.nz
COMMUNITY CHATTER
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ADVERTISE WITH US. Advertising with The Hobsonville Flyer is a unique opportunity to reach the community in a creative and compelling way. For information on how to advertise with us email Debra at thehobsonvilleflyer@g mail.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS Catalina Bay Farmers Market Come down to the market located at Catalina Bay every Friday from 11am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 to 2
Free Community Sunday Funday Boot Camp sessions every Sunday at 9.15am by the Catalina Bay Farmers Market
Pipis Playgroup When: Mondays 930-1130 Where: Hobsonville Hall Cost: $2/family What: Socialise with members of your community and make some lifetime friends.
CUTTING DOWN ON WASTE WITH REUSABLE STRAWS! The NZ designed & created No Drippity IceBlock Buddy, now brings you reusable straws! These straws are slightly bigger than regular straws – so are perfect for any thickness drink. You can cut them to size! To fit any member of the family! If you want to use straws, please use something that can be reused or recycled when you are done with it. The earth is begging us to make a change & No Drippity is doing our hardest to help. Time to stop using one use plastic straws, that are starting to find their way to our very own NZ beaches. Gosh, we are really screwing up the planet, huh? If everyone makes a small change today, that small change will have epic results in years to come! www.nodrippity.co.nz/reusable-straws.
THE RETURN OF THE WINDMILLS
QUIZ NIGHT
Hobsonville Point Primary
It’s great to see the wonderful sculptures ‘The Memory Windmills’ return home to Hobsonville Point after a long time away. They are on the corner de Havilland and Wallace Roads, opposite the Early Learning Centre. Info on the artist and the piece:
Come on down and support us at Hobsonville Point Primary! All proceeds are going towards our Year 8 Leavers Trip to the tropics at the end of this year.
De Havilland Road Auckland, Auckland 0618 We have heaps of great prizes, there will be food and beverages on offer too.
Artist: Leon van den Eijkel
Get together with 6 mates or email karma@hpps.school.nz and we will suss out a team for you. Come on down and enjoy a fun, social night out.
Materials: Steel, paint
DATE AND TIME
*A LICENSED BAR WILL BE RUNNING
Fri 10 August 2018
*Y U M M Y BA R S N A CK S WILL BE AVAILABLE
Artist, Leon van den Eijkel grew up in Holland. He recalls a simple windmill on a stick from the fairground and the run home through cobbled streets holding it high for show. Those childhood windmills have been blown up into colourful and monumental sculptures.
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM NZST LOCATION
- Silent raffles - Raffles - Spot prizes Prizes for best dressed!
COMMUNITY CHATTER
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The Headquarters Building on Buckley Avenue is available as a community venue for hire and is now loaded onto the Auckland Council venue hire booking system. The facility is available to book from 8am-10pm, 7 days a week using an access card system, which is activated during the time of your booking. You will have access to tables, chairs, a screen and projector, mobile TV screen, whiteboards, heat pump and kitchen facilities when you book a space. Headquarters have an alcohol and food policy which is outlined on the Auckland Council website. The alcohol policy is designed to protect the close vicinity of residents from the impact of noise and commotion and includes a curfew of 10pm in the evenings. Headquarters has an accessible entrance for wheelchairs and strollers. Headquarters boasts four bookable spaces, one of which is the Baffin Lounge. The lounge will be open during office hours, Tues-Fri 10-5pm & Sat 9-4pm, offering complimentary wi-fi and kitchen facilities and is only available for hire after 6pm, 7 days a week. The idea for the Baffin Lounge is for the community to have a warm, welcoming place, an extension of your home and living areas, for you to meet and socialize. There are books, magazines and games for you to enjoy while you study, chat or lounge in a safe and comfortable space, reminiscent of a local library. A regular event in the Baffin Lounge is STORYTIME! a free family programme happening every Saturday at 10am. If you are interested in volunteering to read or would like to donate books and games, for kids or adults, please email the contact details below. There will be an ongoing consultation with the community about what you would like to see here, with a strong focus at Headquarters to respond to the growing wants and needs of our fantastic community. We welcome feedback, ideas and suggestions and are encouraged by the huge amount of interest and visitors that have come to Headquarters in the past month since we have opened! Thank you! Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events and classes – Headquarters,
Hobsonville Point and please contact Megan Smith, Headquarters Manager via email megan.smith@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz with any enquires or if you would like to join our mailing list and receive a copy of our monthly newsletter. Community Classes Coming Soon: Breathing Classes with Jaimini This breathing class will be run by a breathing expert. The idea is to have a class for everyone…whether you are a stay at home mum or a lawyer, we want you to breath properly. Did you know 6/10 kiwis have breathing issues and if you have asthma it gets worse. Come and experience breathing the right way. Class starts on Saturday 11th August 8-9am. Cost - $100 for 4 classes, any questions please phone Jaimini on 021 056 3276 or email cottondreams3@gmail.com. Yoga Basics with Shanti Dasi Yoga FREE taster class on Wednesday August 15 August 9.30-10.45am and Thursday 16th August 6.30-7.45pm. Regular classes starting 22nd & 23rd August, more yoga classes and free events coming soon. Call today! Book for your spot on 022 657 8022 or shantidasiyoga@gmail.com. Adult Drama Classes Drama workshop Sunday 26th August 2-4pm with Theatre Director and Senior Acting Lecturer, Unitec Performing and Screen Arts Department, Pedro Ilgenfritz. Develop your confidence, communication and creativity through physical expression, playfulness and improvisation. Make new friends and have fun!! Please email pedroilgenfritz@gmail.com to confirm your spot! Teeny Tiny Boppers & Dance With Me Baby Every Tuesday, starting on 21st August – “Teeny Tiny Boppers” (under 2’s) 11.15-11.45am. A fun-filled music and movement classes for funky tots. Followed by “Dance with me Baby” (babies) 12-1pm, come and groove with your bubba in this baby wearing dance class! For more information visit www.tinyboppers.co.nz & www.dancewithmebaby.co.nz.
WARM AND DRY STORAGE IN YOUR OWN GARAGE
LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP – BNI
If you’re lucky enough to have a garage with internal access there is nothing better than driving in or out of your garage without getting your feet wet. You can only take advantage of this if your garage is clear enough to get your car inside. If storage is a problem and you need space to put all that stuff, take a look at Stealing Spaces ceiling storage racks. They clear the floor and put everything up near the ceiling where it is warm and dry. We’re delivering and installing locally – take a look at www.stealingspaces.co.nz.
In Hobsonville Point there appears to be a large number of self-employed people, many operating small businesses within the local area.Business networking groups provide support to small businesses. They suit those people that want to grow their business and understand the value of getting referrals. BNI is a structured weekly networking breakfast which focuses on learning and with a collaborative approach we actively support each other’s businesses. The group meets each week, and this helps members get to know each other well which naturally creates a large ‘sales team’ of people that promote your business. The local group meets each Thursday morning from 7.00am to 8.30am at The Brigham Restaurant & Café.
PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH GREG TORCHIA I can remember it was almost three years to the day my wife Roxanne asked me how would you like to live in New Zealand, I said hmmm sure and here we are in Hobsonville Point. I’ve spent the last 20 plus years of my life as a Police Officer in the United States. I’ve had the opportunity in my career to work in many different capacities from the patrol division to a community resource officer into the investigative unit which I thoroughly enjoyed.
SWIMMING LESSONS FOR LIFE The drowning statistics in New Zealand are rather frightening with 104 drownings in 2017 and 88 of these being preventable. We live in a country surrounded by water – whether it’s the ocean, our stunning rivers and lakes or the multitude of pools at residential homes – and it is integral that both ourselves and our children are capable and confident in their swimming abilities. At Hilton Brown Swimming Hobsonville, we offer lessons to babies, pre-schoolers, school age children and adults. Please pop in and say hi at 5 Rawiri Place, Hobsonville or check us out on www.hiltonbrownswimming.co.nz. We have a variety of lessons across different days and times.
This journey to New Zealand has been something I will never forget with my wife making the trip over first by herself, my daughter followed about a year later and then I arrived shortly thereafter. My wife often spoke about residing in Hobsonville Point and referenced the Market and Catalina Bay which is kind of ironic considering after 4 moves we are happy to say we have found a place to call home here for a little while anyway. When I’m not out chasing the light or the stars with my passion, photography you can find
me at the Catalina Bay Farmers Market where I’ve recently taken on the roll as the Market Manager. I couldn’t be happier there it has a family like atmosphere and closeness to home which seemed to be the perfect fit for my lifestyle. On most days off I try to sneak in a bit of travel definitely a workout or two but most of all I’m enjoying my time
with my family in New Zealand.
COMMUNITY CHATTER KIWI COFFEE MASTER WILL COMPETE AGAINST WORLD’S BEST A F T E R W I N N I N G N Z B A R I S TA CHAMPS One of New Zealand’s best baristas is on her way to the Gold Coast to take on other coffee experts from around the globe. Chrystal Rameka (from The Coffee Club Hobson Centre) was crowned the champion of The Coffee Club New Zealand B a r i s t a Championships 2018 on 27 May, beating five other contestants to take the title. The competition took place at The C o ff e e C l u b ’s packed Lunn Ave cafe. The baristas were challenged to make six coffees in eight minutes, under the scrutiny of five judges who evaluated everything from the preparation of the workspace to the taste of the finished coffees. For Chrystal, from The Coffee Club Hobson Centre, this was her second appearance at the championships. She credits the experience of taking part in the 2017 championships for her win. “I learned a lot at last year’s competition – I realized afterwards that I had spent too much time cleaning. This year I tried to build on last year, ironed out some of those mistakes and practiced a lot to be ready.”
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Asked for the key to her success, she responded, “I just make sure that everything is super clean, the group heads, everything. I also make sure to ask my customers for feedback. I want to learn from every cup of coffee that I make, so I can get better and better, and provide our customers with exactly what they want.” Five judges oversaw the competition in which the contestants had to make two short lattes, two espressos, one flat white and one cappuccino. Under one head judge, two judges oversaw the technical evaluation, c h e c k i n g 2 0 d i ff e r e n t criteria in the preparation and making of the coffees. Two judges oversaw the sensory evaluation, assessing everything from the appearance to the taste of the coffees. “Temperature is a big thing for me,” said judge Amanda Pike from Fonterra. “You are looking for the consistency of the milk, but also that the heat is right and not too much.” Chrystal now gets to travel to the Gold Coast in October to take on baristas from the rest of the world. Chrystal will compete with other national champions from The Coffee Club as they vie to be crowned International Champion.
THE CHOIR THAT CAN HELP EVERYBODY SING. On Thursday 26 June an exciting new community initiative came to Hobsonville point. The Choir Ltd, which has branches in Stonefields, Newmarket, Mt Eden and Howick is setting up their newest branch right here. What makes these choirs so special is that they are made up of local residents who can sing - or want to sing but haven’t had the confidence to do so in the past. Musical Director Kate Bell truly believes everybody can sing. She says “It’s like learning to drive, you just need to practise. We believe everyone has a voice, and once people get started we can give them some skills so that they sound even better...and then there's no stopping them!” The Choir tries to make it as easy as possible for people to join in. They have a"no auditions" policy and a setlist that includes something for everyone. Melonie Roberts, membership director and co-founder says “All kinds of people join our choirs. They enjoy the sense of community and confidence they build over time. And when you hear it, the choir sounds so good that initially, people think it’s only for good singers, but they soon realise it’s a place for everybody to sing.” The Choir Hobsonville Point will meet every Thursday 7.15-9.15pm at Hobsonville Point School. Contact d e t a i l s M e l @ t h e c h o i r. c o . n z , 0 2 1 6 7 7 7 7 8 www.thechoir.co.nz
DANCE24SEVEN is making waves! It has been an insanely busy year already for Dance24seven with dancers already competing at the IASAF Worlds in Orlando with two teams, then introducing the new and exciting Jazz syllabus GDQ and racing on to exams. Our studio is a great place for dancers of all levels and styles from Hip Hop to Ballet, Tap to Contemporary. Then there is Jazz, Acro, Troupes, Crews, Soloists, Yoga, Pre schoolers...the list keeps growing. Situated just past Northwest Mall on Kawakawa Place we have our own purpose built, 4 studio dance space which has become a second home to many of our dancers. Each of our studio has air conditioning and fantastic sound systems which just makes for an even better dance experience. Free trial classes are offered for all genres so come along and join the fun! For more information email: dance24seven.contact@gmail.com
photo: Mini Princesses competing at Dancelife Unite
PROPERTY NEWS
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JULY PROPERTY WITH POLLY Some interesting REINZ stats out for May. The Hobsonville stats as follows: Average sale price:
$1,015,000
(Expect a drop in June stats)
Average days on market:
39
(Anticipate longer time to sell)
% of sale price below CV:
100%
(Selling for CV on average)
Number of total sales:
17
This last weekend we sold 100% of auctions across the Cooper and Co territory. The average bidders were 5 per auction. It is an indication that there are currently more motivated purchasers than available homes. It is the indicator that auction is worth a try! You’ll notice few Harcourts signboards up for this reason. The last bunch of homes have sold, quite a number in the auction process. Open home numbers have been steady these last few weeks even given the drop in temperature. Less seen on Saturdays now the winter school sports are in full swing, who knew I’d have to get netballers to Northcote at 7.30 am on a Saturday! Crikey!! Sales for the period April - June 18 (On the Point): 23 sales
2 bed
$475,000 -
797,000 (mostly Ockham apartments)
4 sales
3 Bed
$930,000 -
1,148,000 aprx
10 sales
4 bed
$990,000 -
$1,680,000 aprx
1 sale
5 bed
$1,170,000
Look out for my Father Day promotion and of course we best get planning sorted for Halloween this year. It’s a great Real Estate market here in Hobsonville from old established homes to the new big and bold property, there’s something for everyone! Looking forward to helping you out. Polly
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GOOD HEALTH IS PAIN CRAMPING YOUR STYLE? If you ever have experienced this sudden and intense pain, getting cramp can be extremely frustrating when it happens.
lengthen and relax. Posture issues, short muscles, intense exercise and exercising until fatigue will ramp up the nervous system to increase muscle activity and provoke cramp.
too hard too soon), a good cool down with stretches and adequate rest. 2. How's your fitness? Are you fit enough to perform the activity and are you giving your body enough time to adapt to your training programme?
Prevention Myths of cramping Muscle stretching which is done slowly is the most common and effective therapy for relieving acute muscle cramps. Within the muscles, receptors are inhibited to stop cramp.
Muscle cramping is said to be linked to low electrolytes after exercise, dehydration or exposure to extreme weather conditions (hot and humid environments) but these 'theory's' have never been proven.
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TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME (AKA…SHIN SPLINTS)
Tibial stress syndrome is an overuse or repetitive overload injury of the front/back/side of the shin bone. More commonly known as shin splints! Every runner’s worst nightmare!
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Once the exercises are ceased the pain returns and are usually higher in intensity
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It can also be aggravated by jumping or high-intensity ballistic type exercises
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What is proven Accumulating evidence suggests it has a neuromuscular basis and is associated with the nervous system telling the muscles to contract,
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Incidence
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Activity modification initially- bike/swim/cross trainer/walking
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10-15 % of runners
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Load management – reduce the milage
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Females have a higher incidence rate when compared to males
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Physiotherapy modalities addressing muscle imbalance and core activation
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Running technique retraining (if appropriate)
Risk factors •
History of previous lower leg injuries
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Improper running technique/form
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Low running cadence
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Training errors- i.e. too much too soon or for too long
Possible complications • If not addressed appropriately then recurrence can be high and progression on to a tibial stress fracture is possible. This is very, very bad and can mean using elbow crutches and non-weight bearing for up to 6 weeks!
Causes
What should you do next?
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Muscular imbalances around the hip, knee and ankle
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Inappropriate footwear
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Too much load
If you are feeling pain, discomfort and/or stiffness in your calf, shin or lower leg region then I recommend you get in contact with us at the clinic and we will be able to help you move forward with your rehabilitation.
Symptoms
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TRAVEL
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HOBSONVILLE
We may be new to the area but we have almost 55 years of combined travel industry experience and have won multiple awards for our sales and service. Wherever, whenever and however you are planning your next trip, we would like the opportunity to work with you. Please don't hesitate to contact us. Call us on 09 416 0700 or email Hobsonville@hot.co.nz
TRAVEL WITH BUZZ - MIKE THOMSON
Today’s cruise ships access some really unique places. These five exceptional destinations all offer an extraordinary cruising experience 1. ALASKA: Once-in-a-lifetime Alaska is a beautiful adventure. Wild and untamed, get within metres of enormous blue glaciers and equally huge whales, all viewable from your window. The active-inclined can try anything from dog sledding to bear-viewing, as well as fishing and kayaking, and return for dinners of sublime Alaskan seafood. Several cruise lines access the USA state between the summer months of mid-May to mid-September, with most cruises departing almost exclusively from San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver, making it easy to combine a few additional weeks exploring the US. 2. SOUTH PACIFIC: Utopia on your doorstep If you’ve never drank Kava with a Fijian village Chief, or snorkelled in waters brimming with exotic fish, tick off all the island must-dos with a South Pacific cruise. We are fortunate to have some of the world’s most lusted-after destinations in our backyard, and luckily for us finding paradise couldn’t be easier. Discover multiple desert islands with a Pacific Island cruise. 3. ASIA: An immense terrain made easy Is there anywhere more diverse than Asia? Cruises offer just as much choice as this continent offers cultural variety. Over 30 cruise lines visit 200 ports across 17 Asian countries, with vessels ranging from mega ships to small river boats carrying just 36 passengers. You can choose to sail with a huge crowd or very few. Cruises are also easy for the first-time Asia visitor, removing
all the intimidation of foreign terrain, your ship provides a safe and familiar haven to return to. 4. AUSTRALIA: Fuss-free exploration Because Australia is so vast, it might feel daunting to tackle it by road, or too fussy to navigate by flights. The simple answer is to cruise. Australia encapsulates so many diverse regions all in the one country, so whether you want fine dining in South Australia, or to knock off every key city in one fell swoop, cruising’s your answer. Some ships offer itineraries visiting unheard-of ports, whereas others forge a route through the populous Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. By cruising, you can effortlessly cover a lot of “ground.”
5. EUROPE: Rich in destinations whatever your time frame The Mediterranean has always attracted cruise-goers. Sun-soaked and defined by the Mediterranean diet, days are spent exploring achingly beautiful coastal towns and picking at antipasto. The Baltics have also become popular, notably for history and preserved medieval townships. Distances between ports are short so multiple explorations can be packed into a very small amount of time. Better yet, the summer’s so-called 'white nights' mean the evenings stay light well into the night. Perfect for longer sightseeing, as well as glorious alfresco dining - glasses clinking into the wee hours. If you’d love to plan and book your next big adventure please contact us at Hobsonville House of Travel, Corner of Hobsonville Point Road and De Havilland, 09 416 0700 , Hobsonville@hot.co.nz
BUSINESS
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O R I G I N S O F L AW - B Y JENNIFER GEORGE
Later the law took away the father’s
FROM RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITY
into account the child’s welfare
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Parental responsibility - not rights
right to custody and judges took (physical, spiritual and moral), the parents’ behaviour and the parents’ wishes. For example, if a parent was blamed for the divorce through
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adultery they were almost never
is when families break up.
awarded custody.
While “pre-nups” and settlement
Mother principle
agreements deal with assets and liabilities, working through issues around the care of children on a legal basis is much more complex. Whatever age and stage children are, the ongoing conflict between adults is very stressful to them. Attitudes
Then in the early 20th century the idea that young children, particularly girls, were better off with their mother also influenced custody decisions. This ‘mother principle’ giving mothers guardianship rights could, however, be overturned if the mother was the
The law has changed around children as society’s attitudes have changed. In 14th and 15th century
guilty party in a divorce and could even be denied access to her children.
England orphans who were heirs to
Parental responsibility - not
land and money were made wards
rights
of the state often with unfortunate consequences for the child – the rest relied on simple guardianship of the extended family. Fathers’ rights
BUSINESS LISTINGS Coffee Club Hobsonville
09 416 0126
Indian Summer
09 9724957
now in New Zealand, the law is
Catalina Cafe
09 950 6551
quite clear that the needs of the
Hobsonville Point Medical Centre
09 222 0381
Hobsonville Point Primary School
09 557 0810
come first in any decision made
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
09 975 7400
about children. This has been
Geoff Polglase Harcourts Real Estate
027 487 4663
influenced by Maori traditions of
Hobs Convenience
09 280 1829
The Mortgage Supply Company
09 416 2073
a view shared by many of our
Fraser Dental
09 416 5050
migrant cultures. A dedicated
Hobsonville Point Pharmacy
09 222 0319
House of Travel Hobsonville
+64 9 416 0700
We have moved a long way and
child, not the parents, in whatever monetary circumstances, must
The mid-19th century New Zealand legal system mirrored the English the rights of a father in New Zealand ruled and their legal rights were extensive: he could appoint a guardian and decide where a child lived and with whom. A mother’s agreement wasn’t necessary.
viewing children as taonga (treasures) and as part of a family –
Family Court focuses on the wellbeing of children and
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supporting their relationships with family members, and in protecting them from domestic violence and abuse. The parental responsibility now rules, not rights.
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now open HOBSONVILLE'S NEW LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP
your one stop shop for all mechanical and tyre service KAWHE ON POINT REVIEW A coffee shop may look very glamorous and posh from the exterior, but like every other business, it actually requires a lot of work. From getting the right coffee beans to the careful marketing strategy, one cannot just open one up and expect it to be as successful as Starbucks. Kawhe on Point is one very different coffee shop. It is a lovely project set up by a team of students from our local Hobsonville Point Secondary School. With the help of their teachers and local businesses, starting from the planning, the young people learned how to set up a business, how to brew one smashing coffee, and how to market it. It is very exciting to know they are taking the initiatives. Having heard about it through the grapevine, I could not help but went to have a look. I arrived shortly before lunchtime. As most students were still in their learning common, the coffee shop by the school reception was relatively quiet. I was welcomed with some friendly smiles and warm greetings. After ordering my coffee and handing over my cup, I watched them prepare the coffee with an air of familiarity. I did not have to wait too long. Within a few minutes, a hot, warm beverage was back into my hand. Crisp, sweetly pungent aroma. A very full body and an impressive range and dimension. The finish is rich and deep-toned. I was impressed with the first sip and quite envious of the staff and students at the school who can have such a place so close to ease their coffee craving. The place is opened to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 7.30 am to 8.30 am and Wednesday from 8.00 am to 12.30 pm. Maybe I should get up a little early.
We offer a full automotive service shop, repairs, WOF , servicing, tyres, transmissions, electrical and everything else! No car is a problem, we do all makes and models Loan car free of charge, pick up from customers houses and dropped back Friendly, clean, tidy and reliable service. www.prontoautomotive.co.nz 13 unit 3 workspacedrive hobsonville
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