Junction, January 2018

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S C H O O L H O L I DAY A C T I V I T I E S

CO N T R I B U TO R S Jodi Bryant, Kathy Hunter, Brijana Cato, Dirk Boshoff, Reuben Keeling, Luke Williamson, Rebecka Bjelfvenstam Keeling, Ann Mansfield, Vanessa Beddel-Sandström F R O N T COV E R : Photographer: Brijana Cato Location: Omaha Beach P R I N T E D BY I N K W I S E N Z P U B L I S H E D BY J U N C T I O N M E D I A LT D All content featured in Junction Magazine is subject to copyright in its entirety and may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Publisher. Views expressed in Junction Magazine are not necessarily those of the Publisher. Any material supplied for publication is at the owner’s risk. All information is believed to be true by the Publisher at the time of printing.

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The Junction family is made up of local freelancers and creatives. Each month we’ll share a profile with you.

REBECKA BJELFVENSTAM KEELING Rebecka is a mum, writer, cheese blogger, traveller, gamer and communications professional based in Warkworth. She loves yoga, pottery and horseback archery, and is passionate about equality, sustainability, permaculture and communicating with a purpose. She holds a Bachelor of Media from her native Sweden and a Graduate Diploma in PR from AUT.

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SUMMER DESTINATION Relax & unwind at the Morris & James Pottery this summer, your quintessential Matakana destination. Browse pottery ranges created with locally harvested Matakana clay. Take shade under a tree in the courtyard & enjoy a coffee at the on-site cafe. Keep the kids entertained in the nearby playground. Plenty of parking available. Open 9am - 5pm 7-days.

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NEW & NOTED MAHU WORKSPACE SET TO OPEN The Mahu Workspace is a new, beautiful office space based in Snells Beach on the beautiful Mahurangi Peninsula.

The Mahu Workspace allows those living in Rodney to work close to home, and avoid the costs and wasted time of a gruelling daily commute.

The workspace also allows small businesses working from home a great next step without a scary long-term lease commitment.

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MERAKI HAIR OPENS IN MANGAWHAI Meraki Hair is a new boutique hair salon, nestled in a rural setting, 5 minutes from Mangawhai Village.

Petra and her fiancé Hamish spent the last couple of months converting part of their property into a beautiful salon space.

Offering a range of services from women and men's cuts, colours and wedding hair. They also offer a cruelty free product range, free of ammonia and P.P.D.s which is great for you, your hair and the environment.

RISE AND GRIND Rise and Grind is a new coffee trailer delivering a delicious caffeine hit in Mangawhai.

Proving that portable and compact coffee spots can be chic and stylish, you’ll find it parked up MondayFriday 5am-10am in the heart of Mangawhai Village. As well as delectable coffees, it caters for all with options of almond, soy and coconut milk to turmeric and beetroot lattes.

Find them on Facebook or call for an appointment.

Rise and Grind also has taken a conscious effort to use completely compostable and eco-friendly packaging as well as supporting the Plastic Free Mangawhai Campaign. Rise and Grind is available to hire for events, functions and markets.

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INTRODUCING DOGGY BEACH BREAK Doggy Beach Break is Matakana Coast's new premium dog walking company, providing varied and fun adventure packed walks for all breeds of dogs. Their specialised dog van will collect and transport them to various places in the area for doggy play dates.

Pack leader Nicki Morrison is a firm believer that dogs of all breeds and sizes need to be properly socialised together to allow a dog's own true nature to shine, in turn creating calmer, happier and balanced dogs.

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GREENWASH WINS OCEANIA NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS AWARD Warkworth resident, Andy Edmunds, has done what many long to do – quit the daily Auckland commute.

Step back 12 months and Andy was running an outdoor media agency in Auckland, spending long hours in the office and on the road. He spotted Greenwash, a local house washing company with a unique environmentallyfriendly service and within weeks Andy was the proud owner of the business.

Today, Greenwash is booming. Andy’s environmental approach has seen him win major contracts including work with the new highway, buy new vehicles, and hire staff to keep up with demand. Greenwash has also just won the Oceania New Zealand Business Award for Best Exterior House Washing Business. www.greenwash.co.nz 022 011 0244

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COOL BEANS CAFÉ BACK

Alexa, founder of Myo Health, Stott Pilates instructor and graduated BHSc Musculoskeletal therapist introduces Myotherapy and Clinical Pilates to her local community.

After a successful season last summer, the little café trailer at the Mangawhai Activity Zone is back but this time as a café container. The owner has been on world-wide travels and is back with a newly inspired menu. Cool Beans Café serves healthy superfood smoothie bowls, quesadillas, baked goodies, organic coffee, Nice Blocks and Rene’s Kombucha.

She treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions with an integrative approach towards her client’s health and wellbeing.

Using only the most researched and effective manual therapy techniques, Alexa makes sure that her clients are left with the tools they need to not only manage and prevent dysfunction and pain but also ensures clients understand their situation and how to regain a more functional and energised self. www.myohealthnz.com 024 1555 234

A percentage of all sales go right back into the park, helping to fund the international standard skatepark.

Open seven days a week through the summer period until February. 8.30am-twilight. www.facebook.com/coolbeanscafemaz

NOUGHT 2 TWELVE BOUTIQUE When Niomi Kelly moved to the area recently, she discovered there was no children’s store in Warkworth. Fast forward three months and just in time for Christmas, Niomi has opened Nought 2 Twelve Children’s Boutique in Riverside Arcade. The store focuses on stylish quality clothing for kids aged 0-12.

Call in soon and see the range of clothes, hats and accessories for girls and boys. From top Kiwi, Australian and European designers including Band of Boys, Federation, Intro and Minti; infants shoes from Pretty Brave; and Toshi hats and accessories. www.facebook.com/0212Boutique 09 945 2557

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KAWAU'S HIDDEN TREASURE: AND BON ACCORD BAR & BISTRO WORDS

The wonderful old boathouse on Kawau Island has been revamped and is once again bringing the local community together, with a shared love of boating and great food.

The original Kawau Island Yacht Club was built in 1952 in the Bon Accord Harbour by island residents, using donated materials. The land was leased at a very generous rate from the Lidgard family, who were well-known local boat builders and sailors (their grandchildren still are to this day).

The club became a favourite gathering place for boaties cruising the gulf, and a de facto community centre for people based on the island or nearby.

In 1982 management was passed to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS), the country’s oldest and largest yachting association.

The RNZYS officially incorporated the club, rebuilding the aging wharf and the fuel tanks.

The club continued for another 32 years before declining membership numbers and a few

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too many quiet winters forced the RNZYS to reluctantly close the doors in 2014.

But the story doesn’t end there. A small group of supporters formed a committee to start a total refurbishment of the site, with support from OPAK (Organisations Passionate About Kawau), the Rodney Local Board and, once again, a whole heap of volunteers. By Christmas 2014 they reopened under a new name: Kawau Boating Club. They believed the new title would be more welcoming to all sailors, not just yachties, and they were proven right by an immediate surge in membership numbers. After dwindling below 400, there are now more than 800 member families, some from as far away as America and the Bahamas.

Robyn and Davo Lee are now on their fourth season running the Bon Accord Bar & Bistro at Kawau Boat Club.

“Two years ago, we built the Bon Accord Bar

out of bits and pieces we had salvaged from the building site,” Robyn recalls. “With the new deck right on the water, and pop up bar with a real kiwiana style, we reckon it is one of the best spots in the whole of New Zealand. And just around the corner from the club the RNZYS put in a great kids’ playground.”

“We’re now open seven days a week for breakfast lunch and dinner - our fresh morning scones and our Kawau burgers are legendary already. We also provide diesel, petrol, two-stroke oil, fresh water ice, bait and a heap of general store items.”

With all of the improvements, the club has a new lease on life: most summer weekends it’s busy with fishing competitions, regatta prize givings and other special events. The New Year’s Day regatta, always a major feature on the Kawau boating calendar, now attracts even more families, and the Anzac Day ceremony brings everyone back in the autumn.

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It’s easy to see why membership numbers have boomed: members get free access to showers, laundry, water top ups at the jetty, discounted fuel and cheaper bar drinks. The permanent population of Kawau Island is growing again, and the club is once more a meeting place for locals and anyone who enjoys boating, sailing and fishing in the Hauraki Gulf.

“You don’t even need a boat to enjoy Kawau,” says Robyn. “It’s easy to catch one of the regular ferries or water taxis from Sandspit, Snells Beach or Omaha. And you don’t have to be a member to come to the restaurant - everyone is welcome.”

With the recent run of good sailing weather, now’s a perfect time of year to make the short trip over.

“When the flag’s up that means we’re open,” Robyn laughs. “It’s a boatie thing!” www.facebook.com/KawauIslandBoatingClub www.kawauboatingclub.nz

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HAMISH DOBBYN – A PETROLHEAD’S COMEBACK WORDS REBECKA

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Looking down at his right leg, Hamish Dobbyn could see his foot pointing back in the wrong direction. While taking a corner at 70km an hour, his toe had got caught in a tyre-barrier and every ligament in his knee was twisted out of place.

at that top level. And you’re being made to stop something you didn’t want to stop,” says Hamish.

This was the start of a series of injuries that devastated Hamish’s ten-year motocross career.

With seven titles in New Zealand and Australia, plus a third-place finish at the FIM Junior World Championship, the Warkworth-born racer was travelling the globe as part of the KTM Red Bull Team. But after four knee reconstructions, he had to face the facts.

“My brother and I hounded dad for a bike, and when I finally got one there was no going back,” says Hamish.

“It was gutting. Working so hard, for so many years, to build up towards this goal. You’re finally

The journey started at Warkworth Motorcycles, where ten-year-old Hamish would go with his older brother after school to look at bikes.

“I started racing in local events when I was ten. I was one of the slowest guys on the track to start with, but I worked my way to the front, and when I was fourteen I started racing internationally.”

“I get my competitiveness from my mother. I’ve always been motivated by wanting to improve, wanting to win - setting new goals for myself and

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reaching them one by one.”

After the devastating injuries, Hamish went travelling for a while, before he came back to work for Dobbyn Builders, the Warkworth family business. Hamish’s uncle landed them a project at Port Albert General Store - famous for their fish and chips - where owners Grace and Dave Pratt talked about their passion for racing and how they owned a speedway car.

“They joked around, saying it was time for me to transition from two wheels to four. Eight months ago, that joke became reality when Dave called up and said they needed a new driver, if I wanted to have a go,” Hamish says.

“I had my first test drive and did really well,

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but on my second drive I crashed the car and completely wrote it off. So I was surprised that Grace and Dave let me carry on!”

The days of motorsport being a men’s only sport is over, and we often have a couple of female riders up at the front in both motocross and speedway.”

Since the car had to be re-built, the Port Albert team went into the season with hardly any practise. Hamish was thrown in at the deep end.

“Physical strength isn’t that important in speedway, but good cardio is key, to keep your heart rate down and stay calm. If you get tired and flustered, you can make bad decisions. Everything happens so fast at this speed - a split second can make a difference between a crash or a miss.”

“People compete for years before they get into the midget cars, which have a top speed of 140km per hour and the same power-to-weight ratio as a Formula 1 car,” he explains.

Western Springs International Series is the biggest speedway event for New Zealand and Australia combined, drawing crowds of up to 30,000 people.

“It’s great to see lots of families in the audience.

Despite being on his own on the track, Hamish sees motorsport as a team effort.

“People think it’s an individual sport, but I’m just one part of a team of great people, mechanics and sponsors - like my dad who’s my biggest supporter and has never missed a race.”

His partner of seven years, Heather Price, organises everything behind the scenes.

“Whoever is the best prepared off the track has the best chance to win. Heather is in control of all the bits and pieces you don’t think of. I’ve got the easiest part of the job, just racing.”

Grace and David’s gamble on Hamish has paid off: After two competition rounds, the Port Albert General Store team has placed in both feature races, which was their goal for the year.

“My three-year-goal is to win an international feature race at Western Springs,” says Hamish.

With a team and family this passionate behind him, he has a good shot.

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1. Chilly bin, Bach Matakana 2. Basket and Turkish towel, Mooi Mooi 3. Books, Matakana Village Books 4. Wooden board, tea towel, two knifes, Mooi Mooi 5. Four assorted cushions, Fossick and Find 6. Cane picnic bag, serviettes and toothpicks from Fossick and Find. Beers, Sawmill Brewery / Matakana Liquor 7. Sunblock, Matakana Botanicals 8. Towel, toiletry bag, glasses and sex wax, Bach Matakana 9. Straw hat and silk scarf, Green with Envy 10. Three assorted cushions, Green with Envy 11. Strawberries, Charlies Gelato 12. Cane bag, sunglasses and Turkish towel, Bach Matakana 13. Bamboo stool, Green with Envy 14. Beach mat and water bottle, Bach Matakana 15. Beach bag, sunglasses, drinking glasses and leather sandals, Green with Envy www.mooimooi.co.nz | www.greenwithenvy.co.nz | www.matakanavillagebooks.co.nz | The Bach Matakana: 09 422 7477 | www.fossickandfind.co.nz Matakana Liquor: 09 422 7099 | www.sawmillbrewery.co.nz | www.matakanabotanicals.co.nz | www.charliesgelato.co.nz |

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• NEW YEARS EVE BEACH PARTY Sun 31 Dec, 4pm, Matakana Village Pub www.thematakana.co.nz

• NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Sun 31 Dec, 6pm, Ascension Wine Estate www.ascensionwineestate.co.nz

• NEW YEAR’S DAY REGATTA Mon 1 Jan, Kawau Boating Club www.kawauboatingclub.nz

• MANGAWHAI ANNUAL SUMMER GALA Tue 2 Jan, Mangawhai Domain www.mangawhaidomain.org.nz

• LIAM FINN ON TOUR Sat 6 Jan, Kaiwaka Memorial Hall www.neilandliamfinn.com

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HOPETOUN BROWN

Enjoy a sail then a song with Hopetoun Brown, when they play Bon Accord Bar & Bistro at the Kawau Boating Club. Getting there is easy, either bring your own boat or catch a water taxi from Sandspit or Omaha. Cover charge $10 per person.

Wed 10 Jan 8pm, Bon Accord Bar & Bistro www.kawauboatingclub.nz

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TEDDY BEAR FUN LUNCH

The Mangawhai Summer Gala Day provides the visitors a fun carnival atmosphere with events, entertainment, music, rides,food and shopping attracting over 7000 visitors each year.

Tues 2 January, 9am-2pm, Mangawhai Domain www.mangawhaidomain.org.nz

Join the Friends of Mahurangi East Library and their Children's Librarian for a Teddy Bear fun lunch. Bring your own picnic listen to stories, play games and win prizes in our best Teddy Bears, dolls and soft toys parade.

Sat 6 Jan, 11am, Matheson's Bay Playground

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THE BADS, VOOM AND GARETH THOMAS

The legendary Leigh Sawmill Café has another great line up of gigs this summer, one of them being the multi-talented Gareth Thomas with a stripped back set. Also playing that evening is The Bads showcasing their flawless country, indie, rock blend and Voom with New Zealand guitar pop at its finest. The Sawmill Café is famous for their woodfire pizzas and local fish so enjoy the hospitality at this enviable location for a gig or two, even better stay the night.

Sat 6 Jan, Leigh Sawmill Cafe www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

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PUHOI WOODCHOPPING CARNIVAL

Prepare yourself for the most exciting fixture on the local summer calendar, the Puhoi Hotel Woodchopping Carnival. Crowd-pleasing events include the underhand chop (standing on the block of wood as they chop), the tree event with jiggerboards (chopping cuts or ‘scarfs’ in which to insert the end of a board and using it to climb the post), axe-throwing and most exciting of all, team racing. Puhoi Axemen’s team of six will compete against other teams in a handicapped relay race to the finish that gets faster and faster as the crowd goes wild… a truly great way to spend a summer afternoon.

Sat 13 Jan, 9.30am-5.30pm, The Puhoi Pub Hotel & Stables www.facebook.com/puhoi1962axemen

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WAIPU ROCKS 'CONCERT ON THE GREEN' Waipu is set to rock with an incredible new music event - showcasing the beautiful Waipu Golf Club. Featuring the unmissable Dave Dobbyn, Stellar, Brendon Thomas and the Vibes.

Sat 13 Jan, Waipu Golf Club www.iticket.co.nz

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• JOHN TOOGOOD Sun 14 Jan, 3pm, Mangawhai Tavern www.mangawhaitavern.co.nz

• PAUL UBANA JONES Fri 19 Jan 9.30pm, Leigh Sawmill Café www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

• MOVEABLE FEAST MATAKANA Sat 20 Jan, 5-9pm, Matakana Creamery Market

• WARKWORTH A&P SHOW Sat 27 & Sun 28 January, Warkworth Showgrounds www.warkworthaandpshow.com

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EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR

MOONLIGHT SUP TOUR AND KITE CAMP

The Extravaganza Fair will surely be the ultimate family outing these summer holidays.

Come and join us for our Moonlight SUP Tour for a truly magical experience. Paddle into the sunset while discovering the shallow and clear waters of the Omaha estuary. We use the latest technology of LED SUP light systems to ensure you will have an extraordinary paddling experience. We also have one of our Kite Camps scheduled for this weekend. Recommended on Tripadvisor, our 2-Day Kitesurfing Camps offer the ultimate kiteboarding experience. Meet friends, have fun and learn the ins-and-outs of kite surfing, then kick back and relax in your Tepee accommodation.

Fri 19 Jan www.blueadventures.co.nz

With a brilliant blend of market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment and kids shows there’s truly something for everyone. Not content with offering all the usual stalls that the public loves, The Extravaganza Fair also offers face painting, tarot and palm readings, herbal remedies, heaps of funky clothing, exceptional jewellery and crafts.

The Extravaganza Fair has created a unique event that will leave you buzzing.

Free entry.

Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jan, Matakana Country Park www.gypsyextravaganza.co.nz

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FIRE-UP MANGAWHAI

Popular Mangawhai Winemakers Ross & Jennimay Millar are opening their vineyard gates Saturday, 27th January 2018 from 1pm to 5pm to support Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade with their New Fire Station Build Project.

This fun-filled fundraising afternoon with wine/food/Artworks display & Live Auction plus separate Silent Auction of various donated goods/services will operate with entertainment by 5 piece band ‘Vintage Summer’ specialising in 50’s/60’s/70’s hits.

Sat 27 Jan, Millars Vineyard www.millars.vineyard@xtra.co.nz

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• ELECTRIC WIRE HUSTLE Fri 2 Feb, 9pm, Leigh Sawmill Café sawmillcafe.co.nz

LEIGH SUMMER FESTIVAL

The Leigh Summer Festival on Waitangi Weekend hopes to provide a beautiful summers day browsing the beautiful Artisan market stalls, gourmet food, Vintage cars and possibly a few other new surprises!

Then just kick- back in the shade for an afternoon of top-notch DJ sounds and some amazing bands.

• MUSIC IN THE VINES

Sat 3 Feb, 4.30pm, Te Whai Bay Wines tewhaibaywines.co.nz

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• SUMMER CLASSIC Sat 3 Feb, 5pm, Mangawhai mangawhaiwalking.co.nz

• THE GREAT WAIPU CAR & BIKE SHOW Sun 4 Feb, 10am-2pm, Caledonian Park 021 992 445

• TOP OF THE ROCK Sun 11 Feb, Kaiwaka Sports Complex kaiwakasports.co.nz

• WAIPU RIVER RAFT RACE Sun 18 Feb, Waipu River waipuboatandfishingclub.com

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MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

The Mangawhai Bowl Jam skate event returns for 2018 – Waitangi Weekend.

Now cemented as one of New Zealand's biggest skateboarding events, it’s set to take over the world-class Mangawhai Bowl once again, with a line-up of the best skateboarders from around the country.

The event not to miss this summer is Music in the Garden, indulge yourself with local wines, fresh food and the silent and live auctions. The new line up of artists include The Renegades, Jess and the Hindinbergs and Arjana Oakes are sure to entertain.

Sat 3 Feb, 11am Mangawhai Activity Zone

WAIPU MUSEUM

Cafe Deli is located in the heart of Waipu, a village with a strong Scottish heritage, and close to popular beaches.

Breath taking and interactive! Waipu Museum is located just off State Highway 1, 120km north of Auckland.

We make and serve everything with love!

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Fresh Food Simply Made Daily

Large indoor/outdoor courtyard

Wheelchair friendly

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Serving Allpress Coffee & Dizzy Lizzy Gelato

Sandpit for the kids & water bowls for the dogs

Free smiles!

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CAFE DELI WAIPU

We strive to be the best, and welcome you into a friendly environment to refuel, revive, catch up with friends and make memories.

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Finalist in the 2009 and 2015 ‘Museums Aotearoa’ Awards and inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register in 2016.

Experience the powerful story of one of the great migrations in New Zealand's history told with dramatic presentation, interactive displays, audio visuals and beautiful objects.

09 432 0746 www.waipumuseum.com

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YOUNG OCEAN EXPLORERS WORDS

The ocean is a big place – approximately 93% of New Zealand’s territory is ocean – and one father and daughter team have made it their mission to inspire a new generation of aquatic adventurers.

Steve and Riley Hathaway, from Snells Beach, started Young Ocean Explorers in 2012 to tell a story.

“I think the ocean is New Zealand’s great untold story,” says Steve. “Something like 80% of New Zealand’s native species live in the water. It’s even more beautiful and amazing than our land – and everyone knows how beautiful our land is.”

The idea for Young Ocean Explorers came after Riley got her Dad’s help on a school project.

“I decided to make a video about turtles eating plastic for my year eight ‘Wai Care’ school project and got Dad to help me”, says Riley. “We showed the video to my brother’s year six class and when Dad saw their reaction - he had a lightbulb

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a treasure trove of educational videos, quizzes, maps and polls.

In 2014 the pair produced a 10-episode TV series which screened on What Now, New Zealand’s most popular kids show. It was so popular they filmed a second series the following year. In late 2015 they released a book and DVD package, donating 2,560 copies, one to every school in New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

“From the outside, the ocean can seem like a very intimidating place,” says Steve. “We see Young Ocean Explorers as an inviting gateway that makes it less intimidating, by telling great stories.”

“In the 60s and 70s we had Jacques Cousteau, who brought the ocean alive for a generation through his exploration,” says Steve. “We’re trying to do the same for this generation of kids, so they’re inspired to explore it for themselves. We also want to give them the tools to look after the ocean – they’re native environmentalists and they get how important it is.”

“We’ve just been over to California, filming some iconic species over there,” says Steve. “We were filming a beautiful orange fish called the Garibaldi - it’s really interesting how similar it is to our local Black Angel Fish. They sort of ‘mow the lawn’ and clear the algae off a rock for the female to lay its eggs on, then the male will hang around and protect the eggs until they hatch. He has his job cut out for him, because eggs in the ocean are like KFC, they don’t last long if he loses concentration!”

One of the tools is a new interactive website – www.youngoceanexplorers.com – which hosts

The father and daughter pair have been travelling further afield on their search for new inspiring stories to share.

A beer in the evening sun The Smoko Room is open every day from 12pm till 10pm with 14 beers on tap, beautiful wines and food with gumption.

We have a courtesy ride available after 8pm from the 27th of December until

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Smoko Room 1004 Leigh Rd, Matakana 09 422 6555 www.sawmillbrewery.co.nz

“We’ve had so many amazing opportunities,” says Riley. “My stand out favourite places are Heron Island in the Great Barrier Reef and the Kermadec Islands. Being able to swim with more than a dozen sharks is definitely my favourite memory.”

Even though she’s only 16, Riley sets an example for us all to follow.

“It’s so important to inspire kids to love our ocean, because when they fall in love with it they’ll end up trying to protect it and that’s exactly what we need,” she says. www.youngoceanexplorers.com

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TINY TRAVELLER WORDS

There is so much to see in this beautiful area of Northlands. I booked a months stay in rural Mangawhai with my toddler and I left wishing for more time.

Hit the beach: The surf beach at Mangawhai Heads is majestic. You will be dwarfed by the cliffs and the great expanse of beach and awestruck by the beauty - a great place for the kids to run wild and free. The beauty of the heads is that if the wind is up on one side, it will be protected on the other and each side is uniquely stunning. Picnic Bay is great for little ones, with a calm graduated 'beach' with lovely clear water.

Check out the playgrounds: The MAZ (Mangawhai Activity Zone) on Molesworth Drive is one of the most impressive playgrounds in the country.

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Mangawhai Domain is also impressive and a great place to kick a ball around.

produce for the adults to peruse, from local wine to delicious smoked salmon and cheeses.

Hit the shops for an easy lunch: Mangawhai Heads township has many family friendly lunch options and the kids will love the atmosphere amongst the seagulls (just don't leave the table unattended).

Enjoy some sushi, bakery treats, or splash out on some curly fries with camembert wedges and cranberry dipping sauce at Dizzy Lizzy's.

For families with older kids, head north and discover Waipu's award-winning museum and see the glow worms while you explore the stalagmites at the Waipu caves (torches and gumboots recommended).

Saturday Markets: The market atmosphere is always a hit with the kids and the weekly market held at the Mangawhai Library Hall on Moir Street is the best place to pick up your fruit and vegetables and stock up the picnic basket. The kids will love the handmade wooden toys and the beautiful handmade and upcycled girls' clothes while you enjoy a tasty lunch. The market is open between 9am and 1pm and there is plenty of local

Dine out on delicious fare: Enjoy the chic atmosphere at Ivy or treat yourself to flawless service and consistently excellent food at The Dune. Wood Street is the spot for pizza and craft beer enthusiasts, and their delicious tapas style dishes will also impress. The Tavern restaurants and Sandbar are other options that won't disappoint.

You can follow Anika on her Facebook page: Single Mum Tiny Traveller

TEPEE ACCOMODATION Tepee is located a short five minute drive from Matakana Village and less than ten minutes from Omaha Beach. Surrounded by pine and native trees, Tepee's setting invites you to unwind, unplug and re-connect with nature. A true Glamping experience. Free accommodation is offered as part of Blue Adventure's Kite Camps. www.tepee.co.nz 022 630 5705 Advertorial

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Matavino epitomises the diversity of the Matakana wine region by growing the ancient Italian red varieties Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo, plus Chardonnay and Vidgnier.

Cellar Door opens every Saturday and Sunday until Easter, 12-5pm 6 Hamilton Road, Warkworth Ph: 021 621 124 | www.matavino.co.nz

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Enjoy the Matakana Cinema, explore the Matakana shops and galleries, or experience the famous Matakana Markets for fresh, local, artisan produce.

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TALKING THE WALK TAWHARANUI ECOLOGY TRAIL Time: 2 hours (or 1 hour for the very fit) Distance: 3.8km There is one easy walking choice for me if I have a friend visiting from out of town, and that is the Ecology Trail at Tawharanui. It encapsulates all that is beautiful and special about our coast and the birdsong is a joy. Nearly everyone can manage it and the views of the outer Hauraki Gulf are spectacular.

If you need an easier walk, try the bush trail at Parry Kauri Park, or, if you are more of a hiker, the Dome Valley carpark to Govan Wilson Road trail is a challenging but beautiful 14km day trip.

We are spoilt for choice in our region so check the Auckland Council and Department of Conservation websites for more wonderful options or for organised trips visit www.warkworthwalks.co.nz

MATAKANA BIKE TRAILS Time: About 1 hour Distance: 14km This ride has been established by the Matakana Cycle Trail Trust and takes you from Matakana to Omaha and Point Wells. The ride is recommended for more confident cyclists as it includes sections on gravel roads.

It includes a mix of off-road shared paths, cycle lanes and quiet roads with 50km–70km hour speed limit.

Caution is required if crossing Matakana bridge from the township which is shared with traffic.

For younger family members, the trail to Jones Road from Omaha including Point Wells is completely flat.

Matakana Bikes is located at the Matakana Country Park. Since 2010 they offer full workshops, bike hire and stock a wide range of cycling accessories, from tyres to helmets. Owner Paull is a Shimano approved mechanic. www.matakanabicyclehire.co.nz

The Concierge Contractor services source high quality contractors to undertake a range of services we strive to provide a top-level service to our clients. Our services are to support locals and visitors, so they may spend their leisure time relaxing rather than on the maintenance of their properties.

Our Services include: Domestic, builders and exit cleaning services, Garden and hedge maintenance, Window, roof and gutter cleaning/ house washing, Trade management, Whiteware maintenance, Internet/TV services, Blind cleaning, Private chefs and more.

The Concierge Passenger Service has an 11-seated transport vehicle also having recently purchased a high spec’d 8-seater transport vehicle. The Ford Mustang enables a vehicle for nearly every occasion so we shouldn’t forget the slow response scooter should you need your vehicle collected.

The Concierge

021 259 7940 www.theconcierge.co.nz

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The Concierge Passenger Service 021 02 65 48 58 FB: TheConciergeNZ

We now transport to: Weddings, Events, Concerts, Funeral transport, Restaurants, pubs, wineries & breweries, Tours by arrangement.

We would like to thank the people of Omaha & Matakana Coast, our supporters and valued customers and look forward to meeting more of you this summer season.

MANGAWHAI WALKING TRAILS Time: 2-3hrs Distance: 5kms Cliff Top Walk 2-3 hours or 3 hours either side of low tide to complete the loop.

Mangawhai is located on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway just 80 minutes drive from Auckland CBD. Turn to the right off SH1 at Wayby Valley Road, just where the speed limit changes from 80 to 100kph and follow the signs to Mangawhai.

From Whangarei it is 50 minutes south. Turn off SH1 at Waipu. You can park at the Mangawhai Surf Life Saving Club car park. The track is signposted from there. The loop can be walked in either direction with many locals preferring to walk the beach first as the views can be better with the sun behind you.

For more on walking in the Mangawhai area and organised trips visit www.mangawhaiwalking.co.nz

TAWHARANUI BIKE TRAIL Distance: 5.0 km Time: 45 minutes Set on a remote peninsula, TÄ wharanui Regional Park boasts some of the Auckland regions most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands. TÄ wharanui is New Zealand's first open sanctuary integrating conservation, recreation and farming.

This multi-use walking and mountain biking track starts at Anchor Bay and heads for the western end of the park. The track passes through the pest proof fence for unique views of the coastline, nearby islands and the park itself. Walkers return via the golden sand beach for which Tawharanui is famous. Mountain bikers return via the park vehicle track. Follow the blue marker post. Please note there is no pushchair or wheelchair access.

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LEIGH CENTRAL

The old Leigh Hotel is looking pretty fabulous these days. Leigh Central (as it is now known) celebrated the completion of their Function Centre in December with the very special wedding of owners Jasmin and Alan Macdonald’s son Sam to his sweetheart Chrissy. Family and friends from all over New Zealand celebrated in the Seaview Room, with its panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf.

The Macdonalds, with their friends and business partners Heather and Ian Johnson-Lee, arrived from Wellington early in 2016 and have been working non-stop to transform the once derelict fisherman’s pub into a facility which now includes: five Coastels (vintage bach style motels), the Function Centre with the Courtyard Lounge (for 50 people), the Seaview Room and Deck (for 150

people) and a Motorhome Park for self-contained vehicles.

the venue or hire onsite furniture, crockery, sound, lighting and decorations.

As well as building a vibrant multi-faceted business, the new owners have enjoyed a warm welcome from the local community who are keen to see Leigh revitalised.

“People are happy that they can create their own personal or corporate events in such lovely laid back surroundings.”

“With this facility we can host mid-week corporate events, particularly in the winter season. Being just one hour from Auckland we can provide a terrific ‘away from the office’ experience, with our function rooms, accommodation and heaps to do right on our doorstep,” says Alan.

Already Leigh Central has hosted birthday celebrations, a corporate training day and a local church’s film night. People can choose to hire just

Stage three of the project, due to be ready for Spring 2018, has plans for an ablution block and five boatshed style cabins. Once work on the site is complete, plans for a Sunday market specialising in seafood, produce and artisan crafts will be on the agenda.

Check out their Facebook page and get in touch for a no obligation chat about how you can ‘create your own event’ at Leigh Central.

Totara Road Leigh www.leighcentral.co.nz

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If you’re cycling to or from Takatu Road on the Tawharanui Peninsula, the Orchard Shop is located directly on the cycle way between Matakana and Omaha Beach/Point Wells making it the perfect stop off point for an ice cream!

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

GOAT ISLAND MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE Come and visit the University of Auckland’s marine education centre just up the hill from Goat Island Beach. Here you can explore marine life in detail with our BIGEYE microscope and touch tank, listen to underwater sounds in the sound tunnel, discover different animals, and help to feed them in the tanks! Great fun for the whole family!

TI POINT REPTILE PARK

Aotearoa Surf’s Kids’ Summer Surf Programme runs every week through the school holidays and teaches every aspect of surfing as well as beach and water safety. For ages 6–15, at Te Arai Beach.

Set on the coast in native bush, Ti Point Reptile Park is New Zealand's only zoo specialising in reptiles.

Bookings essential at www.aotearoasurf.co.nz events. Plus, generous discounts and advice available on board and wetsuit purchase.

www.aotearoasurf.co.nz/events 09 431 5670

Martins Bay Holiday Park Absolute coastal paradise!

Book an amazing holiday experience right on your doorstep!

Fantastic facilities, beachfront caravans, tourist flats, cabins and powered sites. It’s incredible value. Safe swimming, fishing, all tide boat ramp, great walks, picnic spots, vineyards and attractions nearby.

Book now: visit martinsbayholidaypark.co.nz phone 0800 624 7275 or 09 425 5655 email mbhpark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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AOTEAROA SURF

At Ti Point Reptile Park we breed and display many species of native and exotic reptiles.

Enjoy viewing iguanas, chameleons, tortoises, tuataras, dragons and alligators.

A must for a family outing or an organised school visit. Open daily 10am-5pm.

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Located in Leigh (just one hour north of Auckland), the Goat Island NZ Glass Bottom Boat Kayak & Snorkel hire runs a popular, fully commentated 45-minute Glass Bottom Boat Tour showcasing the area’s abundant marine life, fauna, birds, reefs and caves.

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Martins Bay Holiday Park hosts a season fishing contest, plus golf and cricket tournaments during the school holidays. New Years Day sees young campers and their families gather on the Reserve for children’s races and novelty events including a Tug of War and egg throwing contest! More competitive action follows with the annual triathlon and sandcastle competition. Scavenger hunts, kids craft, moonlit movie nights, fancy dress disco, beach volleyball, giant bouncy castle, a Big Dig and beach clean-up activities fill January with fun for everyone.

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SMOKING PERMITTED – BLUES BBQ & BAR WORDS

If you like the sound of beef short rib, oak-smoked and slow cooked for 10 hours, or smoked chicken, crumbed and fried, then you need to get yourself along to Blues BBQ & Bar in Warkworth. Other specialities from the south of the USA include smoked and slow-cooked brisket which can be found in a customer favourite, the Tipsy Texan sandwich. Host Adam Kewenig tells me, “People have said that they didn’t know what they were going to get but it’s the best sandwich they’ve ever had.”

Adam grew up in Illinois but went to school in Mississippi and started working in a barbecue restaurant there. While Adam brings the authentic USA persona to the restaurant, it is partner and chef, Lisa Bates, who brings the cooking talent.

Lisa trained as a chef in New Zealand and took her skills to the Caribbean to work on superyachts,

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which is where she met Adam. She then worked for five years as a private chef for a gentleman in Miami. She has also worked as a chef at a hunting and fishing lodge in Taupo and, more recently, Little & Local café in Snells Beach. Lisa somehow also found time to finish a business degree before launching into Blues BBQ & Bar. Blues offers a selection of barbecue dishes and flavours from the south of the USA. Says Adam, “Every region has its own spin on what barbecue is – the brisket might be more Texan but the pulled pork is more of a South Carolina dish.”

Lisa’s family have a holiday home in Algies Bay so she had been coming up here on holidays from her childhood. When Adam and Lisa came back to visit Algies, Adam fell in love with the area. “I was surprised when I first came here that there was no genuine barbecue place. All the good places in the

States tend to be mom and pop places so we are trying to replicate that.”

They are aiming for casual dining, relaxed and family-friendly. “People can come in, order a takeaway and a beer, and by the time they have finished the beer, the food is ready,” says Adam.

Adam and Lisa have been delighted by the reaction from diners in their first few weeks and surprised at how busy they have been. They have also been pleasantly surprised by the willingness of diners to try new things like the oak-smoked beef brisket. Adam relates a customer reaction; “Yeah, I just ordered this, and I wasn’t sure what brisket was, but it’s my new favourite thing.”

It’s fun, it’s delicious and it’s great value for money, so make sure ya’all take up smoking real soon. www.bluesbbq.co.nz

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A rare opportunity to secure the perfect location in an exclusive subdivision in the heart of Matakana, on the edge of the village shopping precinct; just steps away from all sorts of culinary and entertainment delights. Located down a cherry tree lined avenue, with services laid to the boundary and covenants in place, ensuring only quality homes are built to protect future value.

Likewise, section size has been kept above 800 square metres; enhancing the intrinsic value of these sites.

Everything you need is available nearby including cafĂŠs, restaurants, shops, cinemas, markets, medical facilities, childcare centres and Matakana Primary. An easy commuting distance to Albany and approx. 50 minutes drive to central Auckland (off-peak). Once the new section of the Northern Motorway is built this region will be even more accessible for a weekend getaway or weekday commuting for busy professionals, an enviable location for the actively retired, or the perfect environment for a family wanting to enjoy the

renowned Matakana vibe.

Call Angela Wain of Mike Pero Real Estate, 0274 936 800, now to view.

Lot 3; 815sqm $640,000, Lot 4; 840sqm $645,000, Lot 5; 807sqm $660,000, Lot 6; 858sqm $665,000, Lot 7; 859sqm $670,000, Lot 8; 910sqm $675,000. www.mikepero.com Advertorial

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FREEHOUSE MUSSELS Sweet, tangy and savoury, this dish is inspired by the flavours of the north Mediterranean. Be sure to have some crusty bread to sop up the leftover broth!

Saffron Tomato Jam 2 cans (400g) cherry tomatoes, or whole peeled tomatoes 1 shallot or 1/2 small red onion 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp warm water 1/2 tsp saffron pinch of chilli flakes Combine saffron and water, set aside. Finely chop the shallot and sauté in olive oil over medium heat until begins to sweat, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and spices and reduce heat to low: cook for 15 mins.

Add saffron tea and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Freehouse Mussels (serves 2 as mains or 4 as entrees) 16 - 20 Green lip mussels, cleaned 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 red onion, julienned 1 garlic clove, sliced very thinly 4 Tbsp tomato jam 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup cream 1 Tbsp cold butter 3 leaves fresh basil, chopped Heat a frying pan on medium high heat. Add olive oil and sauté the red onion until translucent, then add garlic. Cook for 30 to 40 seconds. Add wine, cream and tomato jam, stir to combine. Add mussels and cover; steam until they start to open.

Place mussels into serving bowls, remove pan from the heat and fold in cold butter and chopped basil.

Pour broth evenly over the mussels and serve.

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MANGAWHAI TAVERN WORDS

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The Mangawhai Tavern has been wetting the whistles of punters since 1865 when it was established as the watering hole for Kauri bushman and port workers.

original Kauri timber flooring can still be found in places.

Located across the road from its current site on Moir Road, it subsequently burnt down three times before it was re-built in 1895 where it stands today. Since then it has undergone extensions and renovations, including the latest and most extensive revamp in 25 years.

The renovations were complete in time for summer, over which, the new-look Mangawhai Tavern boasts an impressive line-up.

“Our free events have a real family atmosphere,” says Poni, adding that a new menu has been released. “We have a fantastic local community who want to support us and do support us.”

Elemeno P, the Jordan Luck Band, Katchafire, The Black Seeds and The Feelers, are just some of the gigs, as well as local bands and singers.

However, it’s not just the locals flocking to the tavern. In fact, long gone are the days where you’d only find local workmen occupying the bar stools.

While in the past, the major concerts have taken place on the outdoor stage at the back of the venue, the tavern is now sometimes included as a VIP space. Another change is the addition of coffee and Red Bull stands while food trucks in the car park add a festival feel. Buses deliver revellers home around the Mangawhai area, as far

“More Aucklanders are coming here to enjoy the area and still feel that there’s something here that’s modern and exciting, yet still a bit rustic.

Also, people are coming down from Whangarei realising they don’t have to go to Auckland to have a good time.”

“We’ve updated everything and future-proofed it, making it possible for the venue to continue for the next 20-30 years without renovations” says Mangawhai Tavern general manager Poni Sula.

Poni says as much as possible has been salvaged – ‘Everything we could save, we did save’ – and, although there is now a new Rimu bar top, the

“When you walk in, you almost feel like you’ve come into the 21st century.”

as Lang’s Beach.

In addition, there are free gigs, such as Corona Sunsets – a live mix of soul, rock and funk.

www.mangawhaitavern.co.nz

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This is a unique opportunity to live in a very distinctive landscape.

Ken Crosson, award-winning architect of Boathouse Bay

The beachside home you’ve been dreaming of Nestled into the headland at the northern end of Snells Beach awaits an increasingly rare opportunity to rediscover that iconic beachside lifestyle.

• Absolute beachfront available

Boathouse Bay is sympathetically in tune with the environment, embracing the raw textures

• Two and three-bedroom designs

of sand, sea and bush, all while delivering a carefully considered and finely crafted living

• Vaulted ceilings with captivating sea views

experience. Bring your jandals to a beachside community of individually designed homes

• Sheltered native bush surroundings

that recaptures your best summer memories.

• Arclinea kitchens by Matisse

• North end of Snells Beach – less than an hour from Auckland

To register your interest in Boathouse Bay please contact:

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“Concrete bunkers in the jungle.” This somewhat singular design brief from owner Robyn Alexander has inspired a uniquely beautiful Point Wells property and breathed new life into the concept of resort-style living.

meets the peaceful waters of the Omaha Estuary.

Set amid nine hectares of exotic gardens, glasshouses and palm trees, Robyn and her husband Hamish have created their ‘forever home.’ Bali Gardens is a place where family and friends come together to enjoy long summers by the pool or relax on the gently rolling lawn that

The “concrete bunker” is stunning. A fusion of concrete and wood with a decidedly South East Asian flavour, the building’s clever design makes the most of the breath-taking views from every room, opening out onto lush lawns, mass plantings and the enclosed courtyard pool.

A large Buddha welcomes visitors to the property.

Carved from a single piece of stone, it stands beside a lily-covered lake; the perfect introduction to the gardens and house that awaits.

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The glass walkway leading to the front door is lined with jasmine, renga renga lilies and exotic palms, and is a fragrant nod to Robyn and Hamish’s long history in the glasshouse industry.

It’s also home to Robyn’s much-loved Madagascan jasmine stephanotis, a jungle-sized vine draped in large avocado-sized seed pods and heavily scented flowers.

Robyn’s favourite spot to entertain is poolside, surrounded by a tropical spread of giant taro leaves, glossy Xanadu philodendrons and cycads

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under the shade of the huge fronds of a decorative pink banana palm.

“I wanted to feel like I was living in a resort, and create a place where we can entertain family and friends and make the most of the summer months,” said Robyn.

But the Bali gardens are her sanctuary.

“My gardens are therapy, on a lot of levels, and they contain my friends. I have a very personal connection to my plants – they are memorials to loved ones, and many have grown from clippings passed on from friends and family.”

They are also the perfect creative outlet for Robyn, who uses her interior designer’s eye to combine an eclectic mix of native, traditional and tropical plants to create a harmonious garden that doesn’t follow any rules.

“I didn’t want the garden to feel like a theme park, or get tied into any one type of planting.

The gardens are constantly evolving and changing, someone might want a new home for their bromeliads, which end up finding a space alongside canna lilies and hydrangeas.”

The gardens showcase the hand-crafted pieces that Robyn collects and sells from her regular trips to Bali. Giant stone pots, sculptures and other Balinese works of art line the pathways, with Robyn’s playful mix of planting offering a colourful backdrop. A traditional wooden daybed, shaded by a carved pavilion and approached by delicately engraved stepping stones, is the perfect space to while away lazy summer hours.

Robyn’s most recent project has added another element of history and tradition to the property,

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and is a work of art in itself. Transported to Point Wells on the back of two trucks, the old wooden stables from Hamish’s childhood farm in Whanganui have been lovingly rebuilt and repurposed for boutique accommodation.

Set amidst the palm plantation, the stables have retained their original footprint and their character, with heavy barn doors and walls lined in native timbers. They have also been a great excuse for Robyn to put her hand to a new show-stopping garden design; creating another inspiring landscape for old friends and new to enjoy.

Robyn and Hamish’s property is available for guided garden tours – advance bookings are essential. www.balihacienda.com

bali garden Importers of authentic Balinese hand-carved pots & statuary.

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10 WAYS WE’RE SUMMER LOVIN’ AT BOX™

The summer of 2018 looks set to be a scorcher but whether you stay put for the holidays or get away to play, a house that makes friends with the sun and scenery gives that holiday feeling all year round.

At Box™, we use a number of tried-and-true design strategies to achieve this: 1. An L- or U-shaped floorplan creates the perfect sheltered courtyard.

2. Full-height, floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors instantly give the feeling of more spaciousness and room to breathe.

3. Even when you require a wall to be solid, maintain the connection to the sky and backdrop with high or clerestory windows beneath a tall roofline.

4. Louvres are perfect for letting in the cooling cross breeze – and today’s louvres come with firm locking mechanisms and optional security bars.

5. We favour glass balustrades around decking for an unobstructed view.

6. Wide, grandstand-style stairways provide access to the patio or pool from the upper levels of a home – and bonus – they double as casual outdoor seating!

7. At Box™, we often run the indoor ceiling across the threshold to the outdoors. With no change in material, it’s seamless and creates good cover for an alfresco area.

8. Corners of the house can be ‘peeled back’ completely using sliders and a flush sill.

9. Built-in window seats add a relaxed element that allows you to read with a view, and a breeze, or keep an eye out to check the kids aren’t getting in to too much mischief!

10.Don’t forget those utilitarian areas. Even in a corridor, slot windows maintain an important link to the outdoors.

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PROPERTY PROFILE

HIDDEN TROPHY WATERFRONT ESTATE

107 Jones Road, Tawharanui Peninsula Fish off your own jetty and land your helicopter at your back door. This is the stuff of dreams, right?

in the area. In fact, this prestigious and much admired property has been tightly held by the family for over 36 years”.

half of the estate, so whoever buys the property outright, will have the opportunity to either sell off this half or perhaps lease it out.”

Marketed exclusively by Di Balich of Precision Real Estate, 107 Jones Road is an exceptional private coastal sanctuary suited for either a lifestyle or business opportunity and all just a one-hour commute to Auckland’s CBD and just 5 minutes to Omaha Beach.

Located on the stunning harbour side of the Omaha estuary, the property sits on 8.7124 hectares. It is private and sheltered, north facing, flat, fertile and fully irrigated. As a bonus it features its own little sandy beach, with a consented jetty and sea wall.

Additional buildings have consent for commercial and retail use while the property also has its own water bore. A going concern is the premium cider facility on site.

Although the Matakana Coast is scattered with private coastal getaways, with the influx of people looking to settle in the area, a property like this is seldom seen on the market.

Substantial improvements include a romantic two-bedroom modernist style house full of charm, located in a gorgeous, quiet and private setting close to the water.

Price by negotiation.

“We are seeing increased numbers of people coming to the area to put down long term roots,” says Di Balich.

According to Di Balich, what is of particular interest with this property is that it is subdividable into two consented blocks.

“This kind of property rarely comes up for sale

“There has been a lot of interest in the road-front

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“This property has endless opportunities for the astute investor or land banker.”

Di Balich –AREINZ 021 917 080 di@precision.net.nz Precision Real Estate Licensed under REAA (2008) 41 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana precision.net.nz Ref #408443

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TROPICAL PALMS AND TREES WORDS

All New Zealand Nikau are designated Rhopalostylis sapida, but ‘selections’ vary considerably. Pitt Island Nikau have proven to be the most sought-after selection across the country. Pitt Island is the southernmost Chatham Island, 12 km south of the rest of the group, with about thirty inhabitants. Pitt Island Nikau are notably hardier than most mainland selections with thicker trunks and are wind tolerant. The leaf, frond and overall shape is superior to other Nikau.

They grow faster and more vigorously and the seed is bigger.

Selections from locations such as Banks Peninsula, Punakaiki and the Hauraki Gulf Islands range in quality. Some of the Gulf Island Nikau, especially Great Barrier, have been susceptible to a brown foliage rust. Waitakere Nikau tend to be poorer examples of the species. Most mainland

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selections seem to be more accustomed to sheltered, fertile valleys, rather than to poorer soils. Because of cross-pollinated by bees Pitt Island Nikau are only guaranteed pure if the seed is sourced direct from the island, and not from those grown elsewhere.

They are extraordinary native plants which offer much visual pleasure in plantings.

Five different trees you may also want to consider: • Maire Tawhake (Swamp Maire) Syzygium maire—an upright tree, maroon and green hues, not confined to swamp, but does need more water than some species. Red Berries. (around five metres in street situations) • Coastal Maire (Nestegis apetala)—great northern coastal tree, hardy, like Pohutukawa copes with poor soil, wind and drought. Attractive foliage,

new growth a different colour, small red berries. (five metres) • Ewekuri (Streblus banksii)—Gorgeous small-leaf tree with willowy lateral or drooping foliage, striking grey bark and small yellow berries. (four metres) • Oro Oro (Nestegis montana) endemic at coastal levels also. Long fine leaves, bushy foliage, strong growth, pale grey bark, hardy and small red berries. (six metres) • Rata (Metrosideros robusta) smaller foliage, strong but much slower growth than Pohutukawa, similar and later to blossom than Pohutukawa. (Eventually ten metres) 102 Omaha Flats Road, Matakana 0800 TAKANA (0800 825 262)

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LIVING

LIVING LOCAL

KEEPING ACTIVE IN SUMMER It’s no secret that we all tend to over indulge and have more than our fair share of bubbles and treats over the festive season so here are a few quick tips to keep you on track (or maybe get you back on track) this summer!

Get moving first thing in the morning - we always seem to find an excuse to not exercise by the end of the day so make it your goal to get it out of the way first thing whether it’s a walk around the block, a gym class or maybe a quick workout at home.

Get outdoors – summer is for enjoying the sunshine so get active by heading to the beach for a brisk walk, an ocean swim, chasing the waves with the kids or throwing a ball around with them.

Try something new – working out can be a drag so try something new like standup paddle boarding or exploring some of the amazing walks the area has to offer.

Get a friend involved – everything is always more fun with friends, so give them a call and organise something active, that way you get to catch up and you’re more likely to actually do it knowing you’re meeting someone.

Water, water and more water. You’ve heard it before but I’ll say it again, staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your health, try get in two litres each day.

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AFTER SUN REMEDY At some point this summer you may find yourself in the sun for a little too long.

If that’s the case the Great Barrier Island Co have just what your skin needs to recover.

Their After Sun Cooling Gel for sun stressed skin has both a cooling and healing effect enriched with Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera to soothe and calm, and Arnica and Manuka Honey to assist with nourishing and healing your irritated skin due to over exposure to the sun.

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RSVP SPECIAL EVENTS Anne Holman is a Registered Marriage Celebrant and has performed wedding ceremonies all over Auckland for the last six years, including locations in the Matakana area. She is now based in Point Wells.

Anne’s previous experience of Event Planning also gives her a unique and practical insight into the many options available for couples getting married. There’s a lot to think about when you’re getting married and Anne’s style is relaxed and friendly and always professional. She’d be happy to meet with you to discuss your plans.

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LUXURY PURE COTTON BED LINEN For your HOME, BOAT & MOTORHOME We can make any size to fit your requirements

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SAY GOODBYE TO PLASTIC 1. Turn down plastic bags in shops - go pack your reusable bags for the grocery store now!

2. Say no to straws.

3. Remember your reusable coffee cup.

4. Use a refillable drink bottle.

5. Take your own takeaway containers for filling.

6. Avoid plastic wrap and zip-lock bags.

7. Skip individually wrapped snacks.

8. Never release balloons into the air.

9. Carry some reusable cutlery for eating on the go or outdoors.

10. Carefully dispose of rubbish and recycling to ensure they go in the right bin and won’t fly away.

Follow Plastic Free Mangawhai for more tips or to take The Pledge to reduce your plastic usage this summer!

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NOT ALL CANDLES ARE CREATED EQUAL You may wonder if there is a real difference between traditional paraffin candles and the new wave of soy wax candles? As a renewable resource, soy candles do boast more eco-bragging rights than conventional candles and being biodegradable, they really are an eco-friendly product.

Soy wax burns cleaner than paraffin wax, which is made from crude oil, with no petrol-carbon soot that can blacken walls as well as release toxic carcinogens into the air. Soy candles also have a longer burn time.

At Lily’orne & Co. we are confident in offering a product that has been made with the environment in mind. All of our candles are lovingly hand poured and packaged locally. Fine fragrances are combined with 100% soy wax with no GMOs or paraffins and all wicks are made from pure cotton and are lead and zinc free.

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Vivienne Kerr (left) and Josephine Connor

Creative Matakana is back for a second year of workshops in May 2018. The inaugural 2017 series of 5-day creative courses was a nearsellout with rave reviews.

Josephine Connor and Vivienne Kerr met over a decade ago, they finish each other’s sentences and are cheerfully rude to each – signs of a good, long friendship.

Viv is in charge of admin. “This was all Jo’s idea,” she says. “I don’t have a creative bone in my body. I’m the proverbial ‘backroom Charlie’.” Jo’s inspiration for Creative Matakana was the Autumn Art School in Wanaka. She lives in Epsom and Viv lives in Pukawa on Lake Taupo. So why Matakana?

“Well, it’s a hive of creativity with loads to do,”

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says Jo, “and at an hour north of Auckland, it’s the perfect spot. But it was mostly to do with having great friends here who were amazingly generous in volunteering time and energy to make it happen.”

book, textile eco-dyeing, watercolours, a digital camera and how to make a Windsor chair from a block of wood. Two and three-day workshops cover cast glass, iPad art, totem sculpture and fabric art.

Local businesswoman Tanya Svendsen, owner and designer at The Design Pod in Matakana, said there was a definite spike in sales during the week in 2017. This year there’ll be some shorter courses, so hopefully participants can indulge in more retail therapy and being in the May shoulder season, accommodation businesses will find Creative Matakana helpful too.

There’s also a series of four ‘Landscape Days’ this year; innovative garden design with Lynda Hallinan, Andy Hamilton and others, two guided tours of Gibbs Farm sculpture park, a special dinner, and a finale event at the Vivian Gallery.

This year, five-day courses include drawing and painting, flax weaving, creating a children’s story

Bookings open on 8 January – for further information and tickets visit the Creative Matakana website or their Facebook page. www.creativematakana.nz www.facebook.com/creativematakana

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Matakana’s premium Object Gallery, Piece Gallery, has a new name and brand, more new artists and a new website. After two years of transforming Piece Gallery into a thriving gallery, it now has the name, selection and website to show off this stunning space.

Set in the heart of Matakana, Artform carefully curates collections, wall art, sculpture and jewellery. Driven by passion, the team at Artform work tirelessly with artists and makers, to ensure customers have the best experience when visiting.

“We think it is as important to have an inspiring and enjoyable visit, as it is for us to actually sell to you. Your memory of the inspirational, colourful world you have been introduced to will stay with you,” they explain. “We aim to make our artists

and creative people flourish. With the support through people purchasing their work, our artists are able to create, design and make. This, in turn, brings beauty and character into people’s life.”

Angus truly believes in being the facilitator between the energy of the artist, the client and home where the piece lives. The pieces are created by hand with heart, soul, blood sweat and tears poured into the pieces. Logic doesn’t come into the drive that artists have to carry on; it is from deep creativity and passion for their craft that this desire to express themselves comes. You can’t but help have part of that passion in each and every piece when selecting. It is then just a matter of a harmonious match between the piece and its’ new owner.

The new website is enriched with stories from the studios, showing and demonstrating some of the inspiration behind the pieces and the technical skills required to create. The website now also sells online, and while this doesn’t quite replace a visit in person, the website allows you to view each piece with a 360-degree revolving image, so that you know exactly what you are selecting.

This summer, there is even more on offer at Artform. New artists, a far greater selection in wall sculpture and stunning new craft disciplines.

Be sure to visit.

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Dawn Clayden gazes with satisfaction around her new ceramics studio. It’s been a long time in the making. Dawn, her partner Eric and five-year-old daughter Charlotte lived in the little cottage for 18 months while renovating the 1930s bungalow on their Mangawhai Road lifestyle block.

“It’ll be a massive change from the tiny single room I’ve been working in,” she says, happily.

“This cottage is well over 100 years old and was relocated onto the property in the 1970s. I love it – it’s got so much character.”

Now she has a clear slate to get stuck into a whole new phase of her work, and she can’t wait.

Her style is all about feminine florals embellished with touches of metallic gold or silver. She also creates quirky ceramic figurine sculptures, which have been so popular that she’s had to close orders while she catches up with commissions.

“My entire working and studying life has revolved around pottery and ceramics,” she says. I was keen on fashion design but my first job out of high school was at Morris & James pottery in Matakana.”

In 2005 Dawn left Morris & James to study design full time at Unitec, majoring in Object Design. “In my last year I was very lucky to do an internship at Studio Ceramics. I worked with a mould-maker who originally worked for Crown Lynn and to this day I still use the processes he taught me. I graduated with a Bachelor of Design in 2009, and in 2010 got straight into my Master’s degree.”

This was an opportunity for Dawn to explore the limits of porcelain clay. She took on an intense theoretical discourse surrounding taste, ornamentation, socio-cultural issues and the impact of mass-production graduating in 2013.

“I wrote my thesis while my daughter was under a year old,” she marvels “to this day I don’t know how I did it!”

Dawn’s love of flowers is present in most of her ceramics. But it’s not all super-girly. “I’ll often add a disruption of drips to pieces that can get too pretty,” she says. “And there’s a fair bit of tonguein-cheek humour in my sculptural pieces." Most of her work is devoid of colour which she sees as

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distracting, preferring to work in plain white or sometimes black.

She’s fizzing about the year ahead. “I’ve got some inspiring collaborations in the pipeline for 2018.

One of my favourites recently has been with Eleanor Ozich. I made a collection of tableware for her gorgeous new book, The Art of Simple. It was so great to collaborate with another woman, working on what we both loved most.”

You’ll find Dawn’s work in The Poi Room (Ponsonby and Newmarket) and Studio Black in Riverhead. Dawn hopes to have some work in a local gallery and is also planning a little shop at her new favourite place: the fresh new space in her cottage studio.

Find Dawn Clayden on Facebook to stay up-todate with news. www.facebook.com/thehouseofclayden

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From a gathering on a terrace overlooking Central Park to an extravaganza in the south of France, Veranda's stunning collection captures the art and allure of elegant entertaining. It's the magazine's ultimate inspirational guide to throwing sophisticated, stylish soirees, with ideas for creating ambiance, choosing centrepieces, selecting appetisers and cocktails.

Featuring 28 Australian and New Zealand houses located in unexpected locations, from remote clifftops to the heart of a rainforest. This book explores new and exciting relationships between landscape, design and buildings, with the philosophy of touching the earth lightly, the authors explore how landscape and architecture intersect.

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BY DAVID R. GRANT WITH HELEN JACK Matakana historian David R. Grant was born in Rotorua in 1940 and in 1942 moved with his family to a dairy farm on the Glen Eden River at Matakana. He attended the Matakana Public School in 1945 along with his siblings, played inside the Dairy Factory on Sundays with the other local children and remembers his mother cutting the ribbon for the opening of Matakana Co-op Trading co. (Now Four Square), in 1955.

‘We Gathered Here’ traces the history of Matakana village from the earliest settlers through to the mid-1980s when the first grape vines were planted.

Centred on the gathering places in the village, the book paints a picture of a vibrant and tight-knit rural community who together faced the rigours of settler life in establishing a village community, and

could say, ‘This is our gathering place.’

He tells of how the Matakana Public Hall, built in 1959, was in fact the third hall of its kind to be built, with the previous two both burning down in 1885 and then in 1958. “The Hall was the centre of social life for Matakana” and David reveals that “the Ladies Patriotic Committee, in World War One, built a shooting range on the stage.”

At over 500 pages, this valuable book draws on memoirs, newspaper reports, minute books, photo collections and personal memories. David tells the stories of lives, loves, fears and achievements lived – the stories that shape the Matakana community today.

The book is available from Matakana Village Books. www.wegatheredhere.co.nz

TRUE TALES OF KAWAU ISLAND 2017

BY DON ARMITAGE There is nothing quite like local knowledge, especially when it dates back through generations.

True Tales of Kawau Island by Don Armitage compiles a collection of around 100 stories and over 250 photos and images about Kawau Islanders.

He has taken stories such as Piers Barney's childhood memory of meeting the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong at Vivian Bay while netting piper and preserved them in a literary time capsule. With fifteen previous publications, which include the Chatham Islands, various areas in the Coromandel, and Whangarei Heads, Don has hit on a great formula for weaving together locals’ stories.

“This ‘True Tales’ format is a tremendously good model for any small community to throw a net far and wide to capture its own history and bring it to life once again rather than have it lie forgotten

and eventually go completely out of existence,” said Don. “There’s an endless number of stories out there, and no one group or individual has a monopoly on our history; it is for everyone to enquire into, research, recall and pass on. As the years pass, the stories contained within such books will only become more compelling reading.”

A website has been set up dedicated to encouraging the spread of such publications to communities throughout New Zealand.

True Tales of Kawau Island 2017 can be bought at Kawau Cruises office on Sandspit wharf and at Mansion House on Kawau Island during summer.

With so many stories to tell as a second edition is in the pipeline.

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The Pipi Pickers are probably familiar to regular visitors of the Matakana Farmers Market – the band often entertains the Saturday crowds with their lively bluegrass music and cheeky sense of humour.

It’s a family affair, with Jenine Abarbanel on vocals and double bass, husband Nat Torkington on 5-string banjo, Nat’s father Barry on guitar and Garry Bigwood on mandolin. Founded in 2007, the band will celebrate 10 years

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together with the release of their second studio album, titled With a Spade.

Jenine’s vocals and Nat’s banjo take the spotlight in all 16 tracks on the album, as they well should. Her voice has been compared to that of Natalie Merchant, and Nat is widely considered to be the best 5-string Earl Scruggs style banjo player living on Ti Point. Together they weave stories of love and heartbreak – voyaging across the water and down along the Dixie Line.

Their quirky sense of humour comes through on tracks like Stripes when Jenine sings: “The only thing saving your life…is that I don’t look good in orange and I hate stripes.” There are a few slower songs, including a tongue-in-cheek cover of Meghan Trainor's 2014 mega hit All About That Bass, but for the most part the album is all up-tempo swinging bluegrass – it’s impossible to listen without moving at least some part of your body.

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For the With a Spade album release party, The Pipi Pickers are on home turf at Leigh Sawmill Café. It’s the perfect venue to showcase their crowdfriendly foot-stomping tunes. They don’t disappoint the eager audience, putting on a splendid showcase of the new songs plus a few from their first album As Is, Where Is. If you get a chance to catch the Pipi Pickers play this summer don’t miss it! www.pipipickers.com www.facebook.com/pipipickers

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MARKETS Every Sat 8am–1pm Matakana Village Farmers Market Matakana Village Every Sat 8am–1pm Matakana Markets The Old Dairy Factory, Matakana Every Sat 9am-1pm Mangawhai Farmers Market The Village, Library Hall, Mangawhai 1st Sat of the Month 8am–1pm Warkworth Museum Market Day Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth 1st Sat of the Month 9am-2pm Wellsford Market OWL Community Hub, 120 Rodney Street, Wellsford 2nd Sun of the Month 9am-1pm Waipu Boutique Market Coronation Hall, Waipu Last Sun of the Month 9am-1pm Puhoi Farmers Market Puhoi Domain DATE TIME Thu 16 Dec - 28 Jan Thu 28 Dec - 10 Jan Thu 28 Dec - 10 Jan Thu 28 Dec 2.30pm Thu 28 Dec 9pm Fri 29 Dec 7pm Fri 29 Dec 10am-12pm Fri 29 Dec - 1 Jan Sat 30 Dec - 1 Jan 10am- 4pm Sat 30 Dec 4.30pm Sat 30 Dec 5-9pm Sun 31 Dec Sun 31 Dec Sun 31 Dec 4pm Sun 31 Dec 6pm Sun 31 Dec 6pm Sun 31 Dec 7pm Sun 31 Dec 8pm Sun 31 Dec 8pm Mon 1 Jan Mon 1 Jan Tue 2 Jan Tue 2 Jan 4pm Tue 2 Jan 6.30pm Tue 2 Jan 6.30pm Wed 3 Jan 6.30pm Wed 3 Jan 9pm Thu 4 Jan 6pm Thu 4 Jan Fri 5 Jan 7pm Fri 5 Jan Fri 5 Jan 9pm Sat 6 Jan Sat 6 Jan 4.30pm Sat 6 Jan 5-9pm Sat 6 Jan Sat 6 Jan 8pm Sat 6 Jan 9.30pm Sun 7 Jan 1pm Mon 8 - 10 Jan 9.30-11.30am Wed 10 Jan 8pm Wed 10 Jan 5.30pm Fri 12 Jan 9pm Sat 13 Jan 4.30pm Sat 13 Jan 4pm Sat 13 Jan 9.30am-5.30pm Sat 13 Jan 5-9pm Sat 13 Jan 7pm Sat 13 Jan 9.30pm Sat 13 + 14 Jan 9pm Sun 14 Jan 1pm Sun 14 Jan 3pm Sun 14 Jan 5.30pm Mon 15 Jan 10am Wed 17 Jan 5.30pm Fri 19 Jan 9.30pm Sat 20 Jan 4.30pm Sat 20 Jan 5-9pm Sun 21 Jan 1pm Wed 24 - 26 Jan 9.30-11.30am Fri 26 Jan 8pm

EVENT State of Play This is my Rock Form and Flow George FM Summer Tour Soul Orchestra & Radio Rebelde Great Summer Art Exhibition Preview Evening Book Sale Northern Bass Great Summer Art Exhibition Music in the Vines Moveable Feast Matakana Gerry Lee The Gaya Tree New Year’s Celebration New Years Eve Beach Party New Years Eve Party Puhoi Sports Club - New Years Eve New Years Eve with Furious III A Very Magical New Years Eve New Years Eve Party Waipu Highland Games New Years Day Regatta Mangawhai Annual Summer Gala Bryan Adams Mangawhai Tavern - Surprise Event Katchafire, The Black Seeds, Aaradhna Rock Steady Tour Liquid Lowdown Reggae Knights Neil and Liam Finn on Tour The Feelers Neil and Liam Finn on Tour Latinaotearoa Whananga Touch Tournament Music in the Vines Moveable Feast Matakana Neil and Liam Finn on Tour Samsung & George FM Summer Tour The Bads, Voom & Gareth Thomas Otherwise Fine: Sunday Session Snorkel Junky School Holiday Program Hopetoun Brown Captain Festus McBoyle’s Variety Show Round the Horn Music in the Vines Waipu Rocks - Concert on the Green Puhoi Woodchopping Carnival Moveable Feast Matakana Automatic 80’ Live at The Mangawhai Tavern Louis Baker & Band The Extravaganza Fair Jon E Clist: Sunday Sessions Jon Toogood Celebrate the Music of Fleetwood Mac Summer Session’s Women’s SUP Retreat Mike Lindsay Paul Ubana Jones Music in the Vines Moveable Feast Matakana Raw Jam Summer Session Snorkel Junky School Holiday Program Manuel Bundy

VENUE The Vivian Mangawhai Artists Gallery Mangawhai Artists Gallery Matakana Village Pub Leigh Sawmill Café Mahurangi East Community Hall Point Wells Hall 420 Settlements Rd, Mangawhai Mahurangi East Community Hall Te Whai Bay Wines Matakana Creamery Market Warkworth RSA The Gaya Tree Matakana Village Pub Ascension Vineyard Puhoi Sports Club Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Café Bon Accord Bar & Bistro, Kawau Waipu Kawau Boating Club Mangawhai Domain Matakana Country Park Mangawhai Tavern Mangawhai Tavern Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Café Mangawhai Tavern Warkworth Town Hall Mangawhai Tavern Coronation Hall, Waipu Leigh Sawmill Café Kaiwaka Sports Complex Te Whai Bay Wines Matakana Creamery Market Kaiwaka Memorial Hall, Kaiwaka Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Café Mangawhai Tavern Omaha Beach Bon Accord Bar & Bistro, Kawau Leigh Sawmill Café Leigh Sawmill Café Te Whai Bay Wines Waipu Golf Club Puhoi Pub Matakana Creamery Market Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Café Matakana Country Park Mangawhai Tavern Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Café Tawharanui Regional Park Leigh Sawmill Café Leigh Sawmill Café Te Whai Bay Wines Matakana Creamery Market Mangawhai Tavern Omaha Beach Leigh Sawmill Café

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