The Fringe, August 2021

ISSUE 206, AUGUST 2021

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WORST WEEDS WATCHLIST

Have you spotted these in your backyard? Pest plants have a real ecological impact when they jump the garden fence and smother our forests and streams. Keeping them at bay means that native plants and birds can flourish.

CLIMBING ASPARAGUS

MOTH PLANT

WILD GINGER

Smothers the forest floor and prevents growth of native plants. Climbing plant with small, thin leaves, white flowers and green berries that ripen to orange/ red. For small amounts, dig out tubers, rhizomes and seeds & rot in a water barrel or dispose in community weed bins. Try to remove before seeding occurs. Large infestations may require herbicide.

Strangles native plants and is a prolific seeder. Noxious woody vine with white sap and large green pods bearing up to 1000 seeds. Wear gloves when removing pods and dispose of in community weed bins. Pull out young plants at the root, or cut woody stumps and apply herbicide.

Avoid skin contact - sap is an irritant.

Quickly forms dense stands that prevents native plants from growing. Cut off seed heads and dispose at community weed bins. Green stems and leaves can be left to compost. If rhizomes can be removed without causing erosion, dig out and rot in water barrels or dispose in community weed bins. If leaving rhizomes in the ground, cut stems at base and paste immediately with herbicide.

WOOLLY NIGHTSHADE

JASMINE

TRADESCANTIA

Quickly forms dense stands that prevent native plants from growing. Small shrubs grow into large trees with furry grey/green leaves, purple flowers and green fruit turning yellow when ripe. Dig or pull out small plants or cut and paste large trees with herbicide. Remove seeds and dispose of in community weed bins.

Grows densely and smothers native plants on the ground and in the subcanopy.

Evergreen climber with tough stems, dark green leaves, red/pink flower buds and white, five-petalled flowers. Cut vines and leave upper stems to die in trees, alternatively dig out roots. Rot down in a water barrel or dispose in community weed bins.

Forms dense mats preventing native plants from growing, and will regrow from stem fragments. Rake up or pull out all pieces and compost in a weed bag, or dispose of in community weed bin.

For large infestations or more detailed information, visit https://pestsearch.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz To prevent the spread of kauri dieback, refrain from removing weeds from around the root zones of kauri.

Those who live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins: www.ecomatters.org.nz/weed-bins

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New alcohol retailer coming to Titirangi; Letter ...................................4 Innovative thinking required says TPG ..................................................5 Lainghom man takes flight ....................................................................6 Stories from our Valley; Friendly club reopens .....................................7 Art and about with Naomi McCleary ...............................................8 – 9 At the Libraries; On stage ....................................................................10 Let art banish the winter blues ...........................................................11

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Places to go: Events listing ..........................................................12 – 13 Welcome to The Rise, a special feature ......................................14 – 16 Leys Memorial Trophy returns to New Lynn ........................................17 Bandstanding: “It’s all about having fun” ............................................18 Community weed bins return for another year; Keeping the momentum up.................................................................19

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Naturally West: Changes at bird care facility; Weather by the moon .........................................................................20 Sustainable solutions: Plant companion plants with your spring vegetables ...........................................................................................21 Live @ the lounge................................................................................22 Advertisers’ Directory ..........................................................................23

On our cover: The changing face of Titirangi. We welcome The Rise and its tenants to Titirangi Village. See pages 14 – 16 for more.

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New alcohol retailer coming to Titirangi

Liquorland, opening soon in Titirangi and other West Auckland locations.

For the first time in half a century, West Auckland consumers will be able to purchase liquor from a retail store that is not operated under The Trusts brand.

Three existing Trusts stores (Titirangi, Blockhouse Bay, and Te Atatu) are to become Liquorland franchises.

The Trusts will continue to operate the stores but as a Liquorland franchisee, following the same purchasing model as other franchisees and providing consumers with access to Liquorland’s national promotions as well as its Flybuys and Airpoints loyalty programmes.

Allan Pollard, Trusts CEO, says the move will provide increased consumer choice and is part of a multi-million dollar investment and transformation programme planned for The Trusts retail and hospitality business.

He says the new stores will operate under a hybrid model that increases the level of competition in the region but retains the profits locally to support charitable initiatives.

“Our research shows our communities have a desire for the same retail options as any other parts of Auckland and New Zealand,” says Alan.

“At the same time we have designed this new model to ensure profits from stores operating under the Liquorland brand in the area will continue to be donated to local charities and community groups.”

Brendon Lawry, Liquorland NZ CEO, says the partnership with The Trusts will operate in the same way as their other franchisees, bringing an increased product range to local consumers.

“The Liquorland operating model has a number of core strengths including greater buying power, exclusive brands, and expertise in areas such as premium spirits and craft beer. We are also the largest retailer of gin and whisky in New Zealand,” he says.

Liquorland is one of New Zealand’s largest specialty liquor retailers with over 130 stores nationwide.

The Waitākere and Portage Trusts in West Auckland are two of 19 licensing trusts operating in New Zealand.

Each trust has government-authorised exclusive rights on the development of premises licenses for the sale of alcohol in their area.

letter

Local youth are wrecking our Village

A photograph clearly identifying the vehicle responsible for this damage has been shared with the appropriate authorities.

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Dear Editor, I emailed you last year with a story about damage to the grass reserve at the corner of Scenic Drive and Woodlands Park Road. Nothing has been done to protect this reserve and the damage is continuing. It has sadly become a challenge now for young lads who have four-wheel-drives and get bored at night.

Last night we witnessed one of the idiots responsible for the damage. We followed him and have his number plate. This driver was a young lad wearing a red hoodie.

He damaged his own vehicle (causing a major oil leak) while trying to mount this public land and then drove on to Waima Park where he stopped to check the damage he’d done. When he knew he’d been spotted he took off

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at speed, back towards Titirangi Village, leaving a trail of oil on the wrong side of the road.

We have reported this incident to the police but we believe someone in the community will know who this idiot is and can put pressure on him and his mates to stop this stupid behaviour.

As a local rate payer of more than 20 years we are sick and tired of drongos like this ripping up our local parks and getting away with it.

Auckland Council was contacted last year and asked to install basic bollards which would stop this from happening. Nothing has been done. We suspect the reason they didn't do anything is because it would be a bureaucratic process and take up resources they apparently can’t spare. Instead, they pay someone to fill in the tracks left with a spade, and hope no one does it again.

We would like people to know that we are watching them, we will continue to photograph them and report them to police. And we will continue to post on public sites to draw attention to this problem and shame the perpetrators.

If only Council would listen we wouldn't have to be doing this but how else can we protect our reserves and our community?

Kind regards, A local resident (Name withheld)

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Innovative thinking required says TPG

“Rethink your plans completely. Start environment. It is well past time to start thinking outside the box.” That from protecting our precious native forests and the Titirangi Protection Group (TPG) to kauri in particular,” Belynda says.

Watercare following the granting of resource “Environmental concerns aside, the site consent for earthworks and vegetation is widely acknowledged by industry insiders removal for the proposed replacement Huia to be unsuitable in terms of the constrained Water Treatment Plant. size, topography, and geotechnical issues.

While construction won’t start until 2026, “Watercare has not taken the issue of Watercare says clearing the forest and kauri dieback seriously even after they earthworks could start before then, says were directed to by the commissioners.

TPG’s Belynda Groot.

Our experts were clear that Watercare’s “TPG has fought for four years to raise Mature bush on Manuka Road, Titirangi, near the site management plan would not prevent the awareness of the major ecological damage of the proposed water treatment plant. spread of the pathogen and could lead to from the proposed development. We’re shocked by the decision which catastrophic consequences for kauri. puts the environment, and kauri in particular, last.

“Innovative and environmentally sound alternatives are available.

“The consent puts a vast number of healthy kauri at unacceptable Watercare can do a whole lot better,” she says. risk, including two of the oldest kauri in Auckland – Bishop’s Kauri and Mark Bourne says Watercare will soon start working on the detailed Clark’s Kauri. Watercare has conceded that they may be unable to stop design and construction methodology for the plant. the pathogen spreading off-site,” she says.

“We’ll be sharing these plans with the community liaison group But Watercare head of servicing and consents Mark Bourne says the and mana whenua. We’re taking every step possible to minimise the decision acknowledges the “comprehensive and robust” plan that’s risk of transferring kauri dieback. A staged approach to earthworks been developed to prevent the transfer of kauri dieback. and vegetation removal – dividing the work site into nine areas – will “While we are still reviewing the 130-page report, we’re happy the allow us to use site-specific controls to safely remove the topsoil and council has granted resource consent for what’s an absolutely critical transport it to an approved location,” he says. project for our customers. We will be going beyond the call of duty to The existing Huia Water Treatment Plant was built in 1928 and is not only ensure no mature kauri trees will be cut down, but importantly, nearing the end of its operational life. The new plant will be capable of to minimise the risk of movement of kauri dieback,” he says. treating 140 million litres of water a day – 30 million litres more than The resource consent includes 171 conditions covering things like the sustainable production capacity of the current plant. traffic management, noise, hours of operation, and in particular, It will cater for regional growth with two new treated water storage stringent conditions aimed to prevent any transfer of kauri dieback. reservoirs, improving the security of the water supply. It will supply “Preventing the movement of kauri dieback is something we care about 20 per cent of Auckland’s water. deeply about, and we know the community does too,” Mark says.

“This is why we’ve gone to great lengths to assess the presence of the As this issue of The Fringe went to press, The Tree Council kauri dieback-causing pathogen and sought expert advice to develop a confirmed it has lodged an appeal in the Environment Court comprehensive plan to ensure the safe removal of topsoil from the site against the decision to grant consent for tree removal and when earthworks are carried out.” earthworks on Manuka Road in Titirangi.

TPG is still hopeful that Watercare will change their plans due to The broad community campaign collaborating on the case the extra complexity and cost added to the project by the consent also includes Forest & Bird, Titirangi Residents & Ratepayers conditions set by commissioners.

Association, Waitakere Ranges Protection Society, Titirangi “Watercare need to stop doing what they’ve always done and Protection Group and Save Our Kauri Trust. start doing some innovative thinking that works for and with the

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Laingholm man takes flight

David Campbell-Morrison had long fancied building his own aeroplane. So he did, and earlier this year he took his Vans RV 12 skywards from North Shore Airport for the first time.

And his feelings? As a highly skilled and experienced aviator, David took it all in his stride. “I built it. It’s very close to my heart,” he says.

The project took him six years, building most of the aeroplane – bit by bit – in the lower levels of his Laingholm family home before moving the various components upstairs to his garage. “I didn’t do a rush job.

It was a journey; something to do.”

David had got his pilot’s license on his 16th birthday and after leaving school went into the Royal New Zealand Air Force for 13 years. A spell of boat building followed and, in 1975, he joined Air New Zealand where he worked as an engineer for 34 years.

His first told his wife Susan about 30 years ago that he was going to build an aircraft. “Aeroplanes, gyrocopters, helicopters, boats. They’ve all been built in our garage. It’s just what David does,” she says.

David’s latest success, the Vans RV 12, is a light sport aircraft built from a series of six kits, pre-drilled and pre-formed, containing thousands of pieces along with a large and definitive instruction manual.

The kits arrived one by one. They included the tail, the wings, the

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fuselage, the cowling and undercarriage and other pieces to finish the fuselage, the engine, and finally the avionics (radio and screen).

“Anyone with any sort of ability, could build one. You put this piece with that piece, rivet them together and away you go. You just do it step by step, page by page of the manual.”

Once David had completed each kit downstairs (“with bits and pieces all over the place”), it got moved up to his car garage.

The next step began after David had built a spray-painting booth at his son Scott’s home. (Scott is also a private pilot who, like his father, achieved his pilot’s license on his 16th birthday). The painting “was really hard work,” David says of the striking yellow, red and white colours.

Moved again, and still wingless, Bucketlist (as the aeroplane had been named) was started up in David and Susan’s driveway. “I needed to make sure the engine was producing power, and that everything was normal. It was.”

From there it was put on a trailer and taken through Titirangi Village en route to North Shore Airport where the wings were plugged in.

“The next big day was to taxi so I did a couple of runs around the runway but I couldn’t fly it until the CAA had been to inspect it and do the paper work. They did that and I got a thumbs up,” David says.

“There was still a lot of work to be done, the weight and balance, propeller balance and that sort of thing and I had to wait for a good day.”

Once the weather cooperated, David took his first flight in Bucketlist.

“I thought ‘this is my aeroplane, I built it and I’m going to fly it.’ It lifted off as normal, I waggled the wings and flew around the circuit for about five minutes to make sure it operated all right and then I came in and landed.”

The next step, as per CAA regulations, is for David to clock up 10 hours of endurance flying before leaving the aeroplane’s homebase at North Shore. “Then I can set off for Great Barrier or wherever.”

And what’s on his bucketlist now? “ I’d like to do North Cape to the Bluff in a day. That’s about 11 hours flying at low level.”

As aeroplane owners can choose their own call sign, Bucketlist goes

by ZK-SCM (standing for Susan or Scott Campbell-Morrison). That’s another thumbs up.

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Top left: Bucketlist on its maiden flight.

Top right: David Campbell-Morrison in the cockpit of Bucketlist.

Above: You find the strangest things in Laingholm garages.

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Stories From the Valley

Stories from the Valley is a rich and fascinating history of Oratia School and its surrounding community, told through documentary and animation.

Seventy children worked alongside film makers Martin Sercombe, Britta Pollmuller and Robin Kewell for three months, learning media skills. They began by collecting reminiscences from local artists, orchardists, historians and wine makers. The funniest stories were then shared with teams of young animators, who brought them to life through short, hand drawn, cut out animations. The film was created through the Creatives in Schools scheme, run by the Ministry of Education.

Associate Principal, Thomas Bigge described the project as “an outstanding piece of work. I was thoroughly entertained and informed.

I think all of the students involved did an excellent job.”

A 60 minute screening (including some short films) will be held at Oratia School Hall on Friday August 20, 7.30pm, with a koha on the door. Tickets are available on Eventfinda or can be booked with janinem@oratia.school.nz For more information visit https://martinsercombe.com/heritage/.

Friendly club reopens

After two months of renovation work, including redoing the drainage of the base and replacing the artificial bowling surface, the Titirangi RSA Bowling Club has officially reopened, much to the excitement and enjoyment of its members. The club had been hosted by the Glen Eden Bowling Club while the renovations took place but members were keen to return to their own green.

The total cost of the renovation project was nearly $200,000 which was supported by a grant of nearly $50,000 from Auckland Bowls and a further $31,000 from The Trusts.

The club (and its bowling green) was first established over 50 years ago by a group of keen bowlers from the RSA, which is why the RSA appears in the name. Although the club is now run as an entirely separate entity it still enjoys use of the Titirangi RSA’s lower area as its club room.

Having acquired a record number of new members over the last couple of years the club committee was delighted to be able to provide members with a new world class playing area. The club caters mostly for newcomers to the game of bowls and although most are from the older generation looking for a bit of friendly competition and fellowship, the club is keen to welcome people of all ages and situations.

For information on joining the Titirangi RSA Bowling Club, phone Eileen on 827 9195.

The alternatives need to be simple ...

Council’s new focus of ‘Innovating street’ projects and ‘tactical urbanism’ is becoming key talking points not only on social media but leading to street marches, petitions and an overall sense of dissatisfaction with a council where no one is listening.

As some residents are protesting their opposition to the Captain Scott Road pop-up cycleway, its imposition, lack of use, not to mention its cost, some South Titirangi residents are calling for increased funding to speed up the reopening of walking tracks that they traditionally used every day to navigate their way around their community.

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A good start would be to add express bus services to the network where demand is high, and not remove them.

We will always need to live our lives and get from A to B as swiftly and safely as possible but if at the same time we are to lower our carbon emissions and reduce our reliance on cars, then the alternatives need to be simple, user-friendly and embraced by the public because they offer improvements over the status quo. To achieve this, elected officials and bureaucrats need to be seen to be ‘listening’ rather than ‘dictating’. We need to communicate. We need to work together.

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Walking and cycling are not new concepts, residents all over our WRLB community are telling their elected representatives about schoolchildren, foot paths and pedestrian safety. From Parau, Karekare, Piha, Cornwallis, Candia Road (Swanson), and out to Te Henga/Bethells and everywhere in between, our communities are screaming for new footpaths and maintenance on the existing ones. The people in Henderson Valley just want to be able to get their children to school and go on to work without extensive delays.

If we want to see a change in the way we move around in our daily lives then we must make life easier, have open communications and give people options. Investing in our local greenways to create safe pathways is a start, but the first funding priority in this area should be to maintain and keep open existing pedestrian infrastructure, then build connective extensions that users and the public see as relevant. We need to improve poor park-and-ride facilities and dismal public transport options.

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art & about with naomi mccleary

Grasping the Moment

Above: Martin Sutcliffe speaking at his farewell.

Below: Corban Estate Arts Centre on a busy day.

We all sit on the cusp of change, none more so than the arts sector. The future is sending some pretty challenging signals: a pandemic which refuses to sit still and insists on mutating; climate change which has gone from contestable to demonstrating to us just how much this fragile planet is suffering; I could go on. So how do the arts, and arts organisations in particular, respond – find hope and opportunity – chart a path to be the reflector, the healer, the comforter, the visionary, the creator of opportunity?

The Corban Estate Arts Centre is embracing these challenges, and this has been heightened by internal changes. We have lost Brian Corban and John Edgar.

Brian had been the chair of the Centre’s trust for nearly 20 years, relinquishing that position late last year and stepping into a role as patron. He had steered the Corbans ship though some rough waters; particularly the GFC in 2008; his view being that there would not be a quick fix and we needed to focus on the community rather than ideas of grand capital works. He was so right.

John Edgar was a foundation trustee and an advocate for both community and professional arts.

Both are sorely missed.

Earlier this year Martin Sutcliffe, who had been director for over 14 years, announced his retirement.

Martin’s contribution over those many years had been extensive; a focus on encouraging the performing arts

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in a multitude of forms; a particular understanding of the needs of at-risk communities; and the creation of programmes that supported creativity in accessible and positive ways. His quiet kindness and compassion has been acknowledged widely.

So where does the Corban Estate Arts Centre (CEAC) go from here? There are some certainties.

A new director will be appointed – decision pending.

The current programmes will continue under the talented team. The Kids Art Festival (October) and Summer School (January) are taking shape. Te Pou Māori Theatre is beginning Stage 3 of the transformation of one of the tin sheds into a professional theatre complex.

This is planned for completion this year with a formal opening next March. The estate is home to a tranche of professional companies; Atamira, Red Leap, Mixit.

Likewise it is home to over 20 independent artists ranging from senior practitioners with international reputations to new graduates freshly out of art school.

Kākano is literally ‘painting the town red’. If ever one wanted an example of how the arts transform lives, Kākano is it! A community of young people who were heading in the wrong direction, now finding their true worth and talent, and taking it out into the marketplace.

The Pacifica Arts Centre, and the legendary Mamas, thrive and go from strength to strength. (Pacifica is an independent entity on the estate with its own trust board and management team. An MoU with CEAC expresses the collaborative nature of the two entities.)

These are all things that CEAC does well and has done for many years. But what does the future hold? Are there new directions to turn to? What might be missing?

Where are the new opportunities? We know we sit in an area where there is significant social and economic hardship. Do we play a role in supporting the lives of those communities? Or are we an incubator for talent that can feed into the working world of the creative industries? Or both? We are well-placed on the fringe of a thriving film world. What does that mean for CEAC? Council is also assessing its community assets, both infrastructure and delivery. CEAC is part of that enquiry and a master planning exercise is underway. One thing is for sure; Henderson is to be intensively developed over the next few years. What changes will that bring to the local community? What can the Corban Estate be for those new residents? Questions, questions!

Answers will come.

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Hot Off the Press!

The Corban Estate Arts Centre has set a date for Word-Up! 2021.

Word-Up! is a word-based performance competition which gives 13 – 21 year olds the opportunity to have their voices heard through creating and performing original work in any word-based genre; from rap and poetry/spoken word to song-writing and comedy.

Spread the word to family, friends, schools and youth groups!

The first place winner will receive: • two live-to-air radio interviews and a live TV interview • the opportunity to perform at different CEAC events in the future • a Shure microphone or recording device • a cash prize The Word-Up! Grand Final performance night will be held on Friday September 3, 7pm at Zeal in Henderson with entry by koha. This year the ‘Cypher’ returns where any free-stylers in the audience can participate in a spontaneous group free-style at half time. (A cypher is an interactive free-style jam). The audience decides who wins and the winner gets a prize. The judges also perform so everyone can see how seasoned professionals roll!

Registration is free. Entries close on Friday August 7 but may be extended. All entrants must attend an audition on Saturday August, 14.

To enter, go to https://ceac.org.nz/events/youth/enter-nowword-up-2021.

For further information contact Sophie Elworthy on 021 344 488.

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At the libraries Titirangi Library

Tuesday, August 3, 11.30am-12.30pm: Dr Mels Barton, coordinator for Kauri Rescue, gives a talk about current threats to kauri and what they mean for the forest’s ecosystem.

Saturday, August 7, 10.30am-3.30pm: Protecting our Taonga Eco Day – This fun and informative day will bring representatives of local eco groups together for a programme of talks, crafts, displays and workshops. For full details pick up a brochure at the library or visit ‘Titirangi Community Library’ on Facebook.

For the last two weeks of August, Titirangi Library is celebrating New Zealand National Poetry Day (August 27) with a ‘Poetry Bomb’ with poems to read in shop windows throughout the Village. This event was created in collaboration with Titirangi Poets.

Saturday August 28, 2-4pm: To celebrate National Poetry Day, the library will host five well-known poets reading from their works.

The library’s programme of preschool activities for the youngsters continues with Rhymetime for toddlers on Tuesdays at 10.30am, Storytime on Wednesdays at 10.00am and Wriggle & Rhyme for babies on Fridays at 9.30am. There will also be a special Rhymetime on Saturday August 14 at 10.15am.

And there are opportunities to learn and create at the library’s after school programmes including the Ukulele Club on Mondays, 3.30-4.00pm, Lego Building on Wednesdays, 3.30-4.30pm, and Minecraft Club on Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm.

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Rhymetime takes place every Thursday, 10:30am-11:00am, Wriggle & Rhyme is on Fridays 11am-11:30am and the Lego club meets on Saturdays, 2.30pm-3.30pm.

Whau Ace Adult and Community Education offer a Job Café every Wednesday, 1-3pm. The free support and advice session for those needing help to get work covers preparing a CV, career guidance, job search, online job applications and cover letters.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

The library’s Book Chat group meets on Wednesday August 4, 10.30-11.30am.

Everyone is welcome to attend and share what they’ve been reading.

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What a show that was! The Farm, directed by Kerynn Walsh, enjoyed a sell-out season, and was much praised by all those who saw it. Funny, topical, local, with goats, ostriches, cows, and yes, actors too, it was a riot.

And next, for the first time in years, we will present a season of one-act plays. This is a chance for new directors, producers, actors and stage crew to get to grips with all there is to learn about theatre.

On August 28, we will open a week-long show, comprising two one-act plays, to be directed

by Graeme Heap and Ben Tunnicliffe, as well as two monologues, making an excellent evening’s entertainment. Graeme’s play, A Night Out, by Frank Vickery, tells of a chaotic evening when everything goes wrong. Mum wants to look her best, dad can’t find the tickets, and daughter Doreen just wants them out of the house so she can spend the evening with her boyfriend Eric.

Hilarity ensues, as you can imagine.

In Sure Thing, by David Ives, Ben directs a couple who meet in a café by chance. Their conversation explores themes of fate, sexism and relationships, and will introduce two new actors to our stage.

The season runs from August 28 to September 4, at 8pm each night excluding Monday. Bookings can be made on the theatre’s website, www. titirangitheatre.co.nz And looking ahead to Jack and the Giant Kauri Tree in the last slot this year, auditions are to be held on Sunday, August 22, in Titirangi Community House, 500 South Titirangi Rd, 10am-4.30pm. The director, Terry Rutledge, requires all auditionees to book an appointment time with him, on 021 260 0807, and to bring the music for their prepared song. A pianist will be available on the day. The pantomime season is November 16 to 27.

We are delighted that our wardrobe is open for all your fancy dress needs. Wednesday 4-6pm, Friday 5-7pm, and Saturdays 10am to midday.

Please don’t forget to keep an eye on our website www.titirangitheatre.co.nz for upcoming events, plays, auditions, stories and pictures.

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Let art banish the winter blues

In the gloom of an Auckland winter, Titirangi’s War Memorial Hall will become a bright haven of colour when Titirangi Painters holds its annual Winter Exhibition later this month.

The exhibition, which will showcase the work of more than 30 artists, returns to its traditional August dates after being postponed until December last year because of the Covid-19 lockdown.

The popular show will run on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22, and has been a fixture of the West Auckland art world for almost three decades.

Members paint in a variety of styles, ranging from traditional landscapes and flower paintings through hyper-realist and contemporary approaches, to hard-edged minimal abstracts. Media used include oil, acrylic and water colours.

Artists showing work this year include multi awardwinner Sharon Mann, Robin Mansfield, Lynette McKinstrie, Vera Limmer, Val Enger, Irina Velman, Ann Palmer, Shirley Beveridge, Monique Endt, Tania Sunde, Guy Clifford, Florence Rakich, and many others. Almost all paintings are for sale.

As well as the general show, members will compete in the Reflections of the West section which showcases works with a West Auckland flavour. It’s a sought-

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after award and the winning work is selected by an independent judge.

Another award is the people’s choice which is voted for by visitors to the exhibition.

This year the show will include a section for unframed, small works on paper which proved to be very popular with show visitors when it was trialled last year.

Several artists, including Monique Endt, Victoria McNaughton, and Akemi Nakamura, will demonstrate how they paint and draw, giving show visitors an insight into the creative process and painting techniques.

“People looking for a dash of colour and vibrancy and a welcoming and friendly atmosphere will find it in the 2021 Titirangi Painters’ Winter Exhibition,” says club President, Mike Stock. “We look forward to welcoming the people of West Auckland again.”

The Titirangi Painters’ Winter Exhibition is in the Titirangi War Memorial Hall in South Titirangi Road on August 21 and 22. Doors open at 10am and the show closes at 4.30pm on both days. Admission is free.

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w – August 8, 50 Reasons, a group exhibition; Upstairs Gallery, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road. 817 4278.

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w – August 29, She wants to go to her bedroom but she can’t be bothered, an ambitious retrospective exhibition looking at LIsa Walker’s 30-year career as a pioneer of contemporary jewellery. The exhibition spans two floors, accommodating over 250 pieces; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. PHone 817 8070.

w 14, Going West Festival Gala Night; Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre, Glendale Road, Glen Eden; 7-10pm. Tickets from iTicket. co.nz. www.goingwest.co.nz.

– September 12, Party in Piha – an exhibition of photographs by 97-year-old Titirangi photographer, Arne Loot, documenting the legendary full-moon beach parties that took place in Piha in the 1960s; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070

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– September 12, Māori moving image ki Te Uru, an exhibition of Māori artists working in moving image to portray the resilience and continuation of mātauranga Māori; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070.

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– September 12, Thought-Forms – a suite of tactile, woollen works by multidisciplinary artist Paula Friis; Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson. Phone 838 4455. www. ceac.org. nz.

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w – September 12, What we do with our hands – works by Elijah Kennar and Joshua Faleatua, Lola Greeno, Andy Snelgar and the Corban Estate Weaving Circle, curated by Shari Lett; Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson. Phone 838 4455. www. ceac.org.nz. w – 19 September, The moon was talking. West Auckland photographer Edith Amituanai MNZM presents a series of portraits made in collaboration with Year 11 art students at Kelston Girls College; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070.

august w 1, Pony Rides, Huia Road Horse Club; 436B Huia Road, Laingholm; 3-4pm; $5 per child per ride. Phone 027 499 1732. w 10, West Auckland Historical Society Family History Group meeting; Henderson Central Library West Auckland Research Centre; 10-11.30am. Phone 832 5098, 021 618 434 or email gary@snofam. co.nz.

11, Waitakere Grey Power Association General Meeting with guest speaker Councillor Greg Sayers; Waimauku RSA, State Highway 16; 3pm. Phone 838 5207 for further information.

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13, Ladies’ Probus Club, fellowship, fun, speakers, and a monthly day trip; St John’s Hall, Te Atatū South; 9.45am-Noon. Phone Betty 09 832 0484.

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w 13, West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club, guest speaker and morning tea; Friendship Hall, 3063 Great North Road, New Lynn; 10am-12noon.

Phone 820 2234.

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14, Native Plant Sale. A range of native plants grown from ecosourced seed are ready to be planted; EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn; 10am-12pm. Phone 826 4276

14, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Adam McGrath, floor singers in the first half; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 8pm; $12, $8 for members, under 18 free. www. titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289.

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16, Henderson Falls Combined Friendship Club: fun, friendship and fellowship, with monthly speakers and frequent outings; Henderson Bowling Club, 2/20 Alderman Drive, Henderson; 10am-noon. Contact Fern 416 0004 or 027 472 0378.

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17, SeniorNet West Auckland, speaker, morning tea and chatting about computers; RSA Henderson, Poppy Restaurant, 66-70 Railside Avenue, Henderson; 10am. Phone June 021 179 3635.

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19, Waitākere Forest & Bird Lecture: Adam Weller, sustainability manager of a large company asks How can you use carbon footprinting to combat climate emergency?; Kelston Community Centre, corner Awaroa and Great North Roads; 7.30pm; Koha appreciated. Phone Liz 027 476 2732 or email lizanstey@hotmail.com.

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20, Stories from the Valley, films and animations sharing the history of Oratia; Oratia School Hall, West Coast Road; 7.30pm; Koha.

Email janinem@oratia.school.nz for information and bookings.

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21 and 22, Titirangi Painters’ Winter Exhibition; Titirangi War Memorial Hall, 500 South Titirangi Road; 10am-4.30pm; Free.

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22, Flicks Across the Water – live music and movie on Waiheke.

Music teachers and pupils perform a short concert before a screening of the award-winning Making the Grade (PG, 87 mins). Irish wit, the charm of children and the passion of piano teachers; Concert at Whittaker’s Musical Museum, Waiheke, 4pm and film at Waiheke Island Community Cinema, 5pm; Gold Card Special – free train, ferry and bus to the venue, $20 adult, $10 Student. Bookings at www. musicalmuseum.org or e-mail info@musicalmuseum.org.

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24, Titirangi U3A – meet interesting people 60-years and older; West Lynn Garden, 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn; 1.30pm. Contact 818 8809, 027 699 5480 or heathertanguay@slingshot.co.nz.

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27, Glen Eden Combined Probus Club: company and fellowship, interesting speakers, morning tea and monthly outings; Ceramco Park Function Centre, 120 Glendale Road, Kaurilands; 9.45am. Phone Brian Holt 838 5857.

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27, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Friday Folk, an informal gathering of musicians and singers; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 8pm; $5. www.titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289.

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w 29, Titirangi Village Market: art, craft, produce and music; Titirangi War Memorial Hall; 10am-2pm. Contact Tess on tvm.manager@gmail.com or phone 022 631 9436.

september September 3, Word-Up! Grand Final; Zeal, 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson; 7pm; Koha. Phone Sophie 021 344 488.

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September 5, Pony Rides, Huia Road Horse Club; 436B Huia Road, Laingholm; 3-4pm; $5 per child per ride. Phone 027 499 1732.

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September 10, Ladies’ Probus Club, fellowship, fun, speakers, and a monthly day trip; St John’s Hall, Te Atatū South; 9.45am-Noon. Phone Betty 09 832 0484.

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September 10, West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club, guest speaker and morning tea; Friendship Hall, 3063 Great North Road, New Lynn; 10am-12noon. Phone Laurie 820 2234.

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w 28, Waitemata Country Music Club, 50th Birthday Concert with special guest artists; Playhouse Theatre, Glendale Road, Glen Eden; 2pm and 7.30pm; $20 adults, $5 5-15 years old. Tickets and information from Lois Haydon 838 2547, lois.country@yahoo.co.nz.

Lane, Henderson; 10am-4.30pm daily. 838 4455, www.ceac.org.nz.

• EcoMatters Environment Trust, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn; Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-2pm. 826 4276, info@ecomatters.org.nz.

• Flicks cinema, Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House.

818 2489, www.flickscinema.weebly.com.

• Kelston Community Centre, corner of Awaroa and Great North Roads, Kelston.

• McCahon House Museum, 67 Otitori Bay

Road, Titirangi; Wednesday – Sunday, 1-4pm, except public holidays. 817 6148, mccahon@ mccahonhouse.org.nz.

• Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Road, Glen Eden. 818 5751.

• Te Toi Uku – Clay Works, 8 Ambrico Place, New Lynn; Wednesday – Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Phone 827 7349, www. portageceramicstrust.org.nz.

• Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery,

420 Titirangi Road, Titirangi; Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-4.30pm. 817 8087, info@teuru.org.nz.

• Titirangi Theatre, Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; Titirangi. 817 5812, infoline 817 5951, www.titirangitheatre.co.nz.

• Upstairs Gallery, Level 1, Lopdell House, 418

There is so much happening in and around our community, including many weekly events, that we can’t fit everything into these listings.

To find out more about whatever you are interested in, visit:

Titirangi Road; Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-4pm, except public holidays. 817 4278, www.upstairs. org.nz.

• West Coast Gallery, Seaview Road, Piha;

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Local flavour features in Titirangi’s newest building WELCOME THE RISE: A Fringe special feature The Rise: reflecting the creative, diverse and supportive community of Titirangi

One by one, businesses in The Rise are opening their doors. Very soon we’ll be able to pick and choose from one of seven kiosk eateries and a boutique craft beer specialist, dine on a sunny deck in a groovy space, shop sustainably at Refill Nation, indulge at Crafty Baker’s new flagship store, take a yoga class or see a physio.

Construction began on The Rise in 2019 and this month the building has been handed to the tenants who are opening the doors on their new businesses.

Around 50 people will work in the commercial offices in the building, which has 42 carparks – around half of these for public use – and bicycle storage facilities. Seven renovated office studios located underneath the neighbouring building will also become available this month.

“We have provided the building but local business owners have seen the potential in The Rise and committed to making their home in Titirangi Village,” says Adrian Hughes of Broadway Property Group.

“They will make it something truly special for everyone who lives and works here. We are excited to see it emerge.”

In an environmental context, the building – like others developed by Broadway Property – is expected to be equipped with solar energy once all the tenants are operational and the energy requirements are understood. Two EV chargers are provided in the carpark, as is bike storage for public and staff and postride facilities for tenants.

A green wall alongside South Titirangi Road links the building to the adjacent native bush which goes right to the edge of the building’s footprint. Local artist Mal White designed the facade inspired by the layered shapes within a Kauri tree that represent the creative, diverse and supportive community of Titirangi.

Street Feast is a visionary addition to Titirangi Village.

Many may know Marc Hershman as the driving force behind popular foodie events such as Brunch at French Bay. Now he is bringing his innovative flair to Street Feast Food Hall – a street food hub inside The Rise development in Titirangi.

Seven vendors have come together to create Street Feast, a collective of quality, independent food operators working in a shared hub.

“Broadway Property (the developers) approached us with a request that we do something out of the norm. They wanted quality operators, no big brands, and everything came to fruition,” says Marc. “Our customers will have a choice of multiple cuisines and a nice environment to relax in. We know how popular street food is. There is something for everybody.”

The eateries are: • Behemoth Brewing • Jo Bros Burgers • Loco Bros Tacos • Sapa Kitchen Vietnamese • Stumpy’s Wood fired Pizza • Mar and Tierra South American Grill • Wen and Yen desserts.

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WELCOME THE RISE: A Fringe special feature

Paul Govier, the owner of Mold Physiotherapy, the brand-new physiotherapy and fitness facility at The Rise, is an expert in the diagnosis and management of pain and injury.

More than that, Paul is a personal trainer, promoting fitness, assessing sleep patterns and providing nutritional consultations for a wide variety of clients. He is experienced in treating knee, back and shoulder injuries and also offers unique programmes covering women’s health, youth sports performance and running fitness.

“At Mold we will diagnose and manage your pain in our one-stop physio and exercise training facility,” says Paul. “Using state of the art equipment, the latest research-based physiotherapy techniques and one-on-one exercises and tips, we will empower you to take control of your pain and help you to manage it permanently.

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Welcome to Yoga West’s new studio Established over five years ago, Yoga West’s small yoga studio is nestled amongst the natural beauty of West Auckland's Titirangi, offering a full schedule including Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa, Yin, Slow-Flow, Pregnancy, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Restorative and Hatha Yoga – and Meditation. We also offer courses in Mums and Bubs, Post Natal and Yoga Basics.

Providing a space for a peaceful retreat within our fast-paced lives, Yoga West’s vision is to offer a practical and accessible approach to an ancient Eastern tradition.

It offers free mat and equipment use and limits class numbers so each student gets well-deserved special attention. A handpicked collective of teachers will take you through a mindful practice and guide you on the way to finding your calm and wellbeing.

Yoga West is owned by locals, with a philosophy of investing back into the community in which they live. We offer lots of different payment options, whether casual or month or annual passes to suit your needs.

Yoga West is delighted to have moved into Level 1 of The Rise. With lots of parking, great access and secure entry day and night, the team is looking forward to sharing this special space with the community.

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The Leys Memorial Trophy returns to New Lynn It was back on March 20, 1929, that Mr W. Cecil Leys presented an imposing trophy made of sterling silver to the then Auckland Central District Boy Scouts’ Association and the ‘Leys Memorial Trophy’ was immediately put up for challenge.

The original conditions laid down for the challenge (for a patrol of senior scouts) included camp craft, signalling, ambulance skills and lashing work. Over the years the competition has become the premier award for Venturer The winning New Lynn team included (L-R) Scouts (aged 14-18 years) Willow, Elijah & Samual. in the Auckland region.

Members of the New Lynn Scout Group have always looked forward to this challenge and dominated the event throughout the 1990s but last held the trophy in 2004. The following years saw many tightly contested events with New Lynn being pipped at the line. However there was no doubt of the result this year with the New Lynn team amassing double the number of points of their closest rivals, over a two-day tramping event.

The team worked their way through a number of bases which included a gear check, some outdoor first aid, fire lighting and putting up an old canvas tent blindfolded. Another important aspect of the competition was navigation; which saw the New Lynn team take a ‘slight detour’ for two hours after miscalculating which base they were at and bush-bashing their way up and down banks, over fallen trees and through rough gorse. They eventually emerged, albeit scratched

and muddied, and produced a much-awaited home-made Tiramisu that was commended by both judges and fellow competitors (and won the dessert competition).

The New Lynn Sea Scout Group caters for boys and girls aged 5 to 19 years. So if you want a slice of the action on the water, or to go camping and explore the adventure playground that we have out West, ting Andrew on 027 6939 756 or check out www.newlynn.seascouts.org. nz for more details.

Op shop gets bigger and better The Glen Eden Hospice Shop is now bigger and brighter. Shoppers will be able to find even more pre-loved goodies and enjoy an enhanced shopping experience.

Located on the corner of Captain Scott and West Coast Roads the shop’s staff and team of volunteers are looking forward to helping you.

“As Glen Eden continues to grow, we want to make sure that our Hospice shop in Glen Eden also grows and is a wonderful experience for our shoppers,” says Barbara Williams, CEO of Hospice West Auckland.

The money raised by the Hospice shop in Glen Eden directly supports Hospice West Auckland to provide end-of-life services for people in the greater West Auckland area – Westies helping Westies.

The store is happy to receive donations of furniture, quality clothing, home wares and much more during the shop’s opening hours, 9am-5pm, seven days a week. For larger items, Hospice provides a free pick-up service. Call 0508 446 7742 to arrange collection.

The Watercare Treatment Plant consent

Watercare’s application to this particular site is going clear 3.5 hectares of native to attract some scrutiny in bush and to construct a the next few weeks and water treatment plant has months. been granted. There are The Panel also thought 171 conditions attached to that the provision of the application and I am compensation was vital to not aware of Watercare’s the result and said this: response to these.

“Similarly, we consider But there is deep concern that the positive effects of about the decision among the WBMP compensation the various community The Waitākere Ranges Local Board Future West team are (left to package were an essential groups who fought the right) Mark Allen, Saffron Toms, Sandra Coney and Greg Presland. element of the success of application. Appeals are possible, perhaps inevitable. the application. Without that, there would be no The Panel relied heavily on the regional significance satisfactory means of counter-balancing residual of the treatment plant and said this: adverse effects and the application would likely fail.”

“In weighing all the matters to be considered, we One aspect that will raise eyebrows is the Panel’s placed significant emphasis on the public good finding that the policies of the Auckland Unitary elements of the resilient infrastructure that is proposed Plan relating to kauri dieback disease require the for the benefit of the region as a whole. That benefit management of the risk of spreading the disease, rather was fundamental in our decision to grant consent than the avoidance as far as possible of the spread of to a finely balanced and challenging application. the disease. The site is at the head of a valley with some Without the public good element of this infrastructure, of the most significant stands or urban kauri left and any a proposal to clear 3.5ha of SEA would have no realistic spread of kauri dieback will be catastrophic. chance of success and would run Time will tell but I don’t think this into impenetrable barriers when is over yet by a long shot. assessed against the objectives – Greg Presland and policies of the AUP.” The treatment of alternatives to Advertisement

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bandstanding: music in the west with susannah bridges

It is about having fun, enjoying what you do

It was a Fleetwood Mac performance at Western that year so the owner of the bar in his Springs on a bright sunny afternoon in 1977 that wisdom asked me to cancel all my upcoming changed Andrew Maitai’s life. “I was 15 years old and shows. I had spent countless hours booking I went with my dad. It was the Rumours Tour. At the and promoting these shows, so I decided to set time, they were my favourite band. I felt like all my up my own live venue, UFO, in the Powertool hair was standing up on end and part of my being space and literally moved all my shows there. was vibrating and tingling with excitement. I’ve been UFO has been operating ever since. hooked on live music ever since.”

“UFO has been a great place for the Andrew is the founder of New Lynn-based recording community. It is one of the few all-ages venues label Powertool Records, record store Alien and live that caters to young and up and coming bands. venue UFO. The label has grown from its early days It provides a springboard for young bands. It representing Auckland bands to releasing artists from also provides a safe space for young people many diverse genres from all over the world. to see their peers perform. It is a community Andrew professes an affinity with Dunedin. “There that offers a lot for our young people and I are quite a number of Dunedin-based artists that have hope it is, and will continue to be, enjoyed and released music on Powertool. However, there have been embraced.” a bunch of overseas artists as well. Some of the places When asked who would he say are his that are home to Powertool artists include Los Angeles, Before starting his record label, most successful acts Andrew says “That’s a New York, Vancouver, London, Melbourne, Dresden Andrew owned a power tool shop. really hard question to answer. How do you and Warsaw, as well as, here in New Zealand, Auckland, Wellington, measure success? Do you mean commercial success or do you mean Hamilton, Christchurch, New Plymouth and Masterton.” artistic? The most commercially successful releases I have done are Always a music fan, Andrew was one of those nerdy guys that the first Bulletholes compilation album, One Man Bannister’s Evolver collected lots of records and CDs and attended tons of gigs. “My first album and the King Missile EP that I released back in 2016. Artistically, band was Joed Out, formed in 2000. Other bands I’ve played in are everything on Powertool are successes to me. I’m extremely proud of the Dead Souls, Poison Arrow, The Bilders, Otis Mace, Malcontent, The the Powertool catalogue.”

Fuzzies and Art Wank. Playing live is always a buzz, it’s just great to be Andrew is currently in the throes of moving premises. “The owner creative. I have a punk rock attitude of just getting up and doing it. I of our current building is selling all his property to developers so I was love it!” Art Wank, one of Andrew’s current band’s (he’s the drummer) forced to move. Moving is a mammoth task. So far we have been going is set to release a new recording soon. every day for the past few weeks and I envisage that we won’t finish “I initially started Powertool Records as a vehicle to market Joed for another few weeks. The good thing about it is that we are returning Out, so they were the earliest Powertool releases. In 2003 I released to our old premises at 2/9 Veronica St. I have a ton of great memories a compilation featuring all my favourite local bands called Here Come there and I’m excited that we are returning.”

The Bulletholes. The success of that album inspired me to release music However there is a catch – the UFO live shows may not be able to from other acts. Needless to say Joed Out has long since ceased and continue at Veronica St. “If this can’t be resolved, I may be forced to Powertool Records is nearing its 200th release.” (heaven forbid) move again. If anyone reading this has a suitable space Record shop Alien followed in 2009. “At the time it was because that I can operate UFO gigs from, then please, please get in touch!”

I wanted somewhere that all my catalogue was available. I was Apart from all the hard work, Andrew says the rock’n’roll lifestyle is a frustrated that I could not get all my catalogue into shops, so this was ton of fun. “However, it is also a commitment and there are only a tiny a way to have everything on display in one place. In the beginning the percentage of people that can make a living from it. To be successful shop was very sparse as it just had my catalogue. Now we have added there are a lot more ingredients than just being a good musician. In second-hand records to the mix to expand the shop further. I like to my opinion the best reason to do it is for yourself. It’s not just about specialise in both alternative and New Zealand music. However we do commercial success. It is about having fun, enjoying what you do, have a huge range of all genres and now stock both second-hand and creating something unique and sharing that with the world”. new releases.

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Community weed bins return for another year

Residents close to the Waitākere Ranges can look forward to free bins for pest plants for another 12 months, as efforts continue in the fight against one of the forest’s major biodiversity threats.

“We’re thrilled to announce the dates and locations for the community weed bins this year, and to be able to support the weeders of the Waitākere Ranges yet again,” says Mel Ward from EcoMatters Environment Trust, who administers the bins.

Funded by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and supported by Auckland Council, the community weed bins provide opportunities for people with invasive weeds in their backyard to get rid of them at no cost.

“The bins have been well used and supported by the community in the last 12 months. We’ve been happy to see them being used for the right types of pest plants, and I’m pleased to say that the dumping of inappropriate waste has been at its lowest in years,” says Mel. The invasive weeds accepted at the weed bins are Chinese privet, climbing asparagus, honeysuckle, jasmine, moth plant, plectranthus, tree privet (small branches only), tradescantia, and wild ginger (roots and seed heads only).

“To help us make the bins even more efficient this year, we’d like to encourage people to use them for wild ginger seed heads and roots only as these are the parts that will regrow. Wild ginger stems and leaves don’t need to go into the bin as they can be composted at home. You can just leave them on the ground in the bush on your property,” says Mel. “This ensures that the bins aren’t filled with unnecessary green matter, and are used in the most efficient way in our fight to protect the Waitākere Ranges,” she says.

See page 21 for the locations and dates for all local community weed bins.

To find out more, visit ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins

Keeping the momentum up EcoMatters Environment Trust has appointed its Head of Operations, Carla Gee, as Acting CEO for an initial period of six months, replacing outgoing CEO, Damon Birchfield, who has left to pursue other opportunities after nearly seven years in the role.

Carla joined EcoMatters in 2016 with a background managing large teams in the retail and wholesale travel industry, before moving into a role coordinating international travel for high performance EcoMatters’ new acting CEO, Carla Gee. athletes with TriNZ. Immediately before joining EcoMatters, she worked alongside regional managers within the Warehouse Group for almost four years.

EcoMatters Chair, Charlotte Moore, says Carla has the right mix of skills and organisational fit to keep EcoMatters moving forward.

Carla says she's both honoured and excited to take on this new challenge. “I have so much aroha for this organisation, the people behind it and what it has achieved together with the wider community.

I’m looking forward to helping keep up the momentum that our departing CEO Damon and the team have built here at EcoMatters.”

EcoMatters Environment Trust was established in 2002 and works alongside communities to deliver environmental initiatives with key entities such as Auckland Council, the Ministry for the Environment, philanthropic funders and other not-for-profit and community groups.

It aims to connect people and place and to nurture kaitiakitanga (guardianship), by supporting the community with knowledge and tools to restore nature, grow food, reduce waste, ride and fix bikes, and live more sustainably. Last year alone EcoMatters reached and worked with nearly 50,000 Auckland residents.

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Changes at bird care centre

The Glen Eden bird rehabilitation centre has been renamed BirdCare Aotearoa. It has a new website www.birdcareaotearoa.org.nz and it has purchased a much-needed infusion pump, following a fundraising event at Titirangi Theatre.

Lynn Miller, general manager of the facility says the new name reflects the changes the centre has undergone over the past two years.

“We now provide ‘patient-centric’ care to the over 6000 patients admitted every year.

This can be anything from surgical repair by one of our veterinarians to intensive care support with specialised equipment. Our nurseries provide specialised nutrition for each baby bird and their housing allows their development to progress just as it would out in the wild. And the sea bird unit ensures our precious marine birds are cared for in a dedicated area.

“Our vision is to establish BirdCare Aotearoa as a national centre of excellence in wildlife rehabilitation.”

“The infusion pump controls the administration of small amounts of fluid to help a bird recover from injury,” says Janey Carr of the donor care team. “The usual drip hook-up you might see in a hospital setting doesn’t work as well. It is a gravity-fed system which does not provide the constant flow of pressure required to prevent blood clots developing, and constant movement of the bird makes it difficult to administer accurate amounts of fluid. The drip also needs replenishment several times a day by a hospital attendant so birds may not receive the attention they need overnight.“ An infusion pump overcomes all these problems.

BirdCare Aotearoa was very grateful for the support which enabled the purchase of this crucial piece of equipment.

After a night on the infusion pump this morepork, which had been completely unresponsive, was well on the road to recovery.

Gradual goodbye to problematic plastic New Zealand households use 1.76 billion plastic containers annually, and nearly 100 million of these are plastic drink and milk bottles which are discarded in rubbish bins.

Although many of these bottles can and should be recycled there are some types of bottles that can’t (e.g. coloured soft drink bottles or white plastic juice bottles). There are other plastics that can’t be recycled: plastic cutlery, straws, plates and bowls and PVC and polystyrene items. However, the government has recently announced a ban on hard-to-recycle products.

This ban is a phased process.

First to go will be PVC, polystyrene and some degradable plastic products meaning that there will be no more PVC meat trays, plastic cotton buds or polystyrene takeaway containers by late next year. By mid 2023 plastic fruit labels, straws, produce bags, cutlery, bowls and plates will go, and by mid 2025 Government will outlaw all other PVC and polystyrene food and drink packaging, and potentially, plastic lined coffee cups and wet wipes containing plastic.

But we don’t have to wait for these products to be banned: we can avoid using them now. Keep a cup, metal straw, bowl and cutlery in your car, and use your own container for takeaways.

And when sorting your recycling, remember that number six plastics cannot be recycled and should go in the rubbish.

weather by the moon Ken Ring’s predictions for August August is likely to be drier than average, sunnier, and with below average temperatures.

The first week is the sunniest but coolest and with the highest air pressure, the second and last weeks are the wettest, and the fourth week is also the warmest. Air pressure should average around 1017mb. Most rain may be around the beginning of the second week. The 14th/15th could be the best weekend for outdoor activities.

For fishermen, the highest tides are around the 25th. The best fishing bite-times in the West are around noon on the 7th-9th, and 21st-23rd. Chances are also good for around dusk of the 1st-2nd, 14th-16th, and 28th-31st.

For gardeners, pruning is best between the 1st-5th and 24th-31st (waning moon descending), and sowing is best between the 10th-18th (waxing moon ascending). For preserving and longer shelf-life, pick crops or flowers on neap tide days of 3rd and 18th.

Allow 24 hour error for all forecasts. For future weather for any date, visit www.predictweather.com. © Ken Ring 2021.

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Plant companion plants with your spring vegetables A recent infestation of aphids in our glasshouse vegetable garden reminded me of the importance of companion planting.

It was interesting to note that the garden beds that had parsley growing in them were not as affected as those that didn’t, while lettuces without companions had the life sucked out of them by these little gremlins.

Companion planting (growing compatible plants together for the benefit of one or both plants) has been common knowledge for centuries, and better practised in our grandparents’ time than it is today. It is a philosophy that can only bring positive results.

Growing companion plants in and around your vegetable garden is a great way to help keep your edible plants happy and healthy by attracting beneficial insects, acting as a sacrificial plant, working as a repellent or benefitting the growth of other plants.

Many flowering companion plants help attract beneficial insects which help pollinate plants (improving yields) or which prey on other pest species. Such plants include alyssum, hyssop, sage, lavender, rosemary, cleome, thyme, echinacea, foxglove, phacelia, crab apples and borage.

Sacrificial plants tend to get munched before your precious vegetables. Some can be hacked back regularly, and removed along with the pests, or you can spot spray affected plants with an organic pesticide such as Bugtrol. To reduce the impact on beneficial insects avoid spraying flowers and spray in the evening where possible. Useful sacrificial plants include nasturtiums and cleome, both are colourful and delightful perennials.

Plants that help repel pests such as slugs, snails, aphids and carrot flies include chives, marigolds, leeks, lemongrass, onions, garlic and pyrethrum. These plants help ward off pests through various means including smells and the secretion of chemicals into the soil. Plant them near your vegetable plants to lessen the likelihood of pest infestations.

The allium family of onions, garlics and leeks are particularly good around fruit trees, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, brassicas and carrots.

Some companion plants are also thought to benefit the growth and improve the flavour of various herbs and vegetables. Chamomile in particular is thought to help sick plants recover and improve the flavour of herbs like basil and rosemary.

Companion plants can also be used outside of the vegetable garden. By planting plants that attract bees around your fruit trees you can help improve pollination and yield. Planting nitrogen-fixing plants, such as clover, around your trees can improve soil fertility, while plants such as comfrey can act as a mulch or be used to make a liquid plant food.

You might like to sow seeds or plant your first spring vegetables this month, along with their companion plants. Recommended for August sowing and planting are silverbeet, early cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, onion, parsnip, potato and radish.

Cabbage, potatoes and onions are happy together and when planted with herbs including dill, sage and rosemary.

Lettuce, carrots and cabbages are also good buddies along with onions and herbs, chamomile, savory and parsley, while marigolds protect those vegetables from eelworms or nematodes. Radishes and peas benefit each other, and the flavour of radishes is improved by nasturtiums, or made hotter when planted near chervil.

Companion planting is a fascinating science, and well worth researching. Practising the wisdom of our forebears can ensure our vegetable crops are the best they can be.

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Stay home and knit something ...

Yeah gidday. Lizard here. How’s it all going?

I’ve just got back from a seminar held annually, or every 12 months or so, just this side of Piha. It’s a long weekend, chocka full of workshops on all sorts of useful ideas. Kikuyu … when is the right time to plant? Gorse … much more than a beautiful hedgerow. My absolute favourite was Dressing the Dining Table ... using molten lead and jelly moulds. I made a way cool serviette ring.

I got home to an empty caravan, although a possum seems to have made itself very comfy in the luton. What ever. Friendly wee thing. Well dressed?

Shaz said she was going through a ‘pause on men’ chapter in her life so had nipped across the ditch to spend some quality time with her Mum, Vera.

Vera is hard case and quite the success story really. A few years back, when, as she put it, “I was in-between husbands,” to make ends meet, Vera moved to a tiny town on the outskirts of Numurkah. That’s in the middle of Victoria. The rent was next to nothing and she easily found a part time job cleaning out the ablution blocks in the many camp grounds and single men’s mining cabins dotted throughout the bush.

When Covid hit, she was perfectly placed to upscale her operation. With a healthy government grant, she and her now large team provided sanitised public facilities. A sideline of hand gels. Single-use toilet paper.

Drycleanable cardboard face masks [male or female graphics]. Even motion sensor hands-free flushing toilets.

Vera now has a fleet of vans, all professionally sign written with her logo and mission statement, When it comes to poo…We’ve got you covered.

Shaz had organised Mopey Jesus to drop by and keep an eye on me while she was in Australia.

“Ah, Australia,” Mopey said. “You go over on vacation.

Come back on probation.” He’s such a great mate but was a bit worried I was spending too much time on my own.

“You should come along to my mainly men knitting group tonight Lizard.”

To be quite honest, I come from a long line of male knitters. I still fondly look back on he time I helped Dad

put up the crocheted letterbox he so proudly knitted one Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Mopey picked me up and we drove to the Brass Band Hall on Hillsborough. I was surprised to see so many Harley Davidsons parked outside. Inside the hall sat a dozen or so heavy-set bearded men, chatting away while furiously click, click, clicking their needles to the groovy beats of Toots and the Maytals. An at least seven-foot-tall skin-headed man sloped up and shook Mopey’s hand.

“This is Lizard,” said Mopey Jesus.

“Welcome Lizard. I see you’ve brought your own needles. Size 16s. Classic. Grab a skein of wool, any colour, and join in. We’ve got a production line going.

Can you cast on?”

“Yep. No worries.”

I asked what they were knitting and Syd, the skinhead, explained how, a while back he was home trying to knit his youngest a jumper that went very wrong.

“When the nipper pulled it over his head, the sleeves got stuck and he wore it as a balaclava from then on.

Loved it. Couldn’t get it off him. So that’s what we’re making. Balaclavas. Can’t make enough of them. They’re sweet under our bike helmets so bangers dig em. Mates on the low-down pulling a home burg swear by them.

“We even send them to the Middle East. I’ve got Youtube clips of women getting married over there wearing our balaclavas.

“Over there is Ayaz. He owns three Turkish kebab joints where you get a free balaclava with every baklava. He’s killing it.

“We have orders for 40 xxl in assorted colours and 10 sm in pink hues. Another pair of needles will be awesome.”

So it was. I’ve been to the mainly men’s knitting group about six times now. Love it. Shaz is back from a couple of weeks isolation. Loved that. No surprise.

Stay warm. Stay safe. Hey, stay home and knit something. You’ll love it. Promise.

Later, Lizard.

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