Junction April 2017

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PROFILE CARMEN BAILEY

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M A N AG I N G D I R E CTO R / P U B L I S H E R Bianca Howlett +64 21 117 2833 bianca@junctionmag.co.nz

MORRIS & JAMES

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E D I TO R I A L CO N T E N T Kathy Hunter +64 21 103 0526 kathy@junctionmag.co.nz

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A R T D I R E CT I O N Jessica Whiting +64 211 476 476 jessica@junctionmag.co.nz A DV E R T I S I N G & S T Y L I S T Lauren Holehouse +64 21 070 6661 ads@junctionmag.co.nz https://github.com/konsav/social-icons https://github.com/konsav/social-icons MARKETING & STYLIST Sophie Carew +64 21 028 393 44 sophie@junctionmag.co.nz DISTRIBUTION Clinton Howlett +64 21 024 04015 clinton@junctionmag.co.nz

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GREEN BUSINESS

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CALLING THE HEROES

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MAHU CITY EXPRESS

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I N LOV E W I T H LO C A L N E T W O R K I N G

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C O R P O R AT E G I F T S & E V E N T S T Y L I N G

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C A R A M E L I S E D O N I O N & F E TA F R I T TATA

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MOBILE FEASTING

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LO C A L A L L T H E WAY

CO N T R I B U TO R S Sue Donkin, Louise M Photography, Kaye Mueller, Cath Lewis Luke Williamson, Amanda Penton, Food By Chantelle, Jonathan Organ, Little Doves Photography, Oh Gosh, Rachel Staples, Rocky Yang, Samuel Hartnett, Sam Mothersole Photography and Morrae Stephens.

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F R O N T C OV E R : Photographer: Sam Mothersole Photography Styled By: Morrae Stephens Model: Madison Reid Caravan: Boutique Bar Glassware and Props: Boutique Barn

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ANIMALS

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.

OUR PEOPLE: The Junction family is made up of local freelancers and creatives.

Each month we’ll share a profile with you.

LAUREN HOLEHOUSE After completing a Fashion degree at AUT in Auckland CBD I moved back up here (to Matakana) and started my swimwear label Malola Swim. Now also working for Junction in sales and styling, I am loving interacting with so many local businesses and being a part of a great team.

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A PERFECT FIT

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A N Z A C D AY

ARTS 42

B R I C K B AY F O L LY

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S C H O O L H O L I D AYS

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BOOK REVIEW

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WINTER MARKETS

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GIG GUIDE

Working with Kiwi families to realise their dreams for over 25 years • Are you thinking of building?

• Are you looking for a team that will work with you to deliver on your needs?

• With Land or House & Land packages available now, talk to us to get the process underway!

Phone Massimo or Pete to discuss your home building needs and ideas, or visit the Golden Homes showhome

Visit our Showhome 5 Evelyn Street, Warkworth Wednesday to Sunday 12pm to 4pm

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SPOTLIGHT - GDP

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PROFILE - CARMEN BAILEY

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SNAPSHOT - MORRIS & JAMES

CARAMELISED ONION & FETA FRITTATA

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BUSINESS - CALLING THE HEROES

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Nature’s Nest Where learning and discovery are nurtured by nature.

Phone: 09 425 0511 33 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth www.natures-nest.co.nz 100% NZ family owned & operated

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NEW & NOTED MANGAWHAI PHYSIO: ON THE MOVE After six years in their Wood Street clinic, Clair McEntegart and her team of experienced physios are opening new, larger premises in Mangawhai Village at 5 Insley St. The clinic at Mangawhai Heads will be business as usual, open five days a week.

“The extra space means we’re able to offer more services,” says Clair. “We’ll have a rehabilitation studio for Pilates and other strengthening classes. We’re excited to be able to follow clients through their rehab journey rather than referring them on. We’ve noticed a shift in the demographics of Mangawhai and we need to change and grow with the population.”

Mangawhai Physiotherapy is ACC registered and can treat without a doctor’s referral. www.mangawhaiphysiotherapy.co.nz 09 431 4476

FITNESS HUB

CLEANFOOD

Fitness Hub is a community fitness club located in the Mahurangi Shopping Centre, Snells Beach.

Before venturing into the world of food trucks, Pete and Rudy of CleanFood led plant-based cooking classes and catered for private and corporate events. The food truck is another way for the CleanFood team to share their passion for nutritious, delicious food and drink.

They offer member’s swipe card access between 4.30am and 9pm, seven days a week.

We’re open for men and women, families and couples who don’t want to have to travel to enjoy a great setup.

They’ll work with you on goal setting and personalised programmes with options for personal training or small group fitness classes.

Fitness Hub is loving being part of the Snells Beach community and are excited about helping you achieve your health and fitness goals!

They pride themselves on not cutting corners and sourcing the best ingredients to achieve restaurant quality dishes. CleanFood is at the Go Green Expo, ASB Showgrounds on 1st and 2nd April. “We invite to you to try our creations - they will seriously transform the way you experience plant based food and drinks!”

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JUNCTION AWARD NOMINATIONS Junction Magazine is on the hunt again for the best business in the region from Puhoi – Waipu, and there are plenty to choose from. This year businesses have until 8pm Friday 14th April to register online. Top entries will make it through to the final competition and the public vote.

The winning business will receive the coveted Junction Award handmade by Kerry Strongman along with a promotional and advertising package in Junction Magazine to the value of over $7500 which includes a two page editorial and 12 month advertising campaign. hi@jucntionmag.co.nz www.junctionmag.co.nz/register2017

PRECISE PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE WITH INTEGRITY

‘Ignore The Papers, The Coastal Property Market Remains Strong.’

Di Balich AREINZ +64 21 917 080 | www.precision.net.nz |di@precision.net.nz 41 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana Licensed under REA Act (2008)

WAZZA’S Wazza’s Coffee and Ice Cream is a new and trendy takeaway bar on the main street of Wellsford, opposite the Caltex gas station. It’s locally-owned and offers service with a smile. Owner Warren Marshall is a friendly, bubbly local who is also a member of the Wellsford Fire Brigade. Working alongside him is Melissa, the manager, who has grown up in Wellsford and is an experienced barista.

As well as great coffee, Wazza’s has a range of delicious treats such as iced drinks, real fruit ice cream and frozen yogurt. Wazza’s motto is ‘Life is what happens between coffee and ice cream.’

Drop in soon and treat yourself at 114 Rodney Street, Wellsford.

warren@wazzas.co.nz 021 222 4255

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GREY CREATIVE DESIGN

Spotted the cute little mobile stall outside the Warkworth Butchery yet? It’s the home of the foot-long hotdog, and is getting rave reviews.

Owners Peter and Tess (ex-Pottery Café) wanted to do something fun and creative to add spark to Warkworth’s lunchtime. “While we’re mainly a hotdog stand, we’ll be doing weekly specials, too,” they say. “We’re using only good meat from a good home – thanks to Rob at the Warkworth Butchery! Come and check us out.”

Wellsford local and creative industries graduate Taryn Casci has recently launched Grey Creative Design from her studio overlooking the Kaipara Harbour. From original artworks and macramé to business branding and limited edition jewellery, and with a former life in the fashion industry, Taryn has a knack for all things creative.

The Butcher’s Dog is tucked in beside the Butchery at 10 Queen Street, Warkworth, 11am 4pm Monday - Friday

Calling all cooks - an exciting new community recipe book showcasing the Matakana region is being put together by a group of local mums, and they are seeking residents’ favourite family recipes to fill its pages.

Their aim is to produce a top quality, hardcover cookbook to give locals and visitors a lasting taste of what makes Matakana special.

Funds raised from sales and sponsorship will go towards an all-weather covered court area at Matakana School for students and the community.

Please submit your recipe by 21st April – see website for details.

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Check out her work at her online store. You’ll also find Taryn at markets within the Auckland region. To find her, check Instagram or Facebook for updates: #greycreativedesign. Taryn’s diary is currently open for any custom creative work you may require. www.greycreativedesign.com 021 240 7280

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GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES WORDS

Kiwi ingenuity is alive and thriving right under our noses! Omaha local Paul Russell launched Global Design and Production (GDP) in the heart of Matakana Village in 2010 and, thanks to his gogetter mindset, broad skill base and a dedicated bunch of innovators, the company is now pocketing projects and accolades by the bundle.

GDP is a one-stop shop for the creation, manufacturing and distribution of products. “The business is based on these three pillars,” says Paul, CEO of GDP. “People often have a concept or an existing product yet don’t have the foggiest how to begin developing it.” That’s where Paul and his troupe of cutting-edge creators step in. “We take them through the whole process; from the design and development to the manufacturing,

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and we even offer a supply chain service to distribute the finished product.”

The avid surfer and paddle boarder explains GDP’s recipe for success: “Generally a customer would commission a designer to develop an idea.

A manufacturer then has to decipher the concept and produce it, and the customer is left trying to get the product to market. We do the lot, yet our turnaround time is fast because we’re working with the customers’ budgets and timeline from start to finish. In this way, we give the client more return on investment.”

The uber-entrepreneur started his career as a fitter and turner with Fisher and Paykel. In 1997 he took part in the NZ Fitter & Turner Championship and promptly secured the trophy

with a crab clamp that he made within two days using only hand tools. Fisher and Paykel obviously recognised the promise in this young man and sent him to Massey University in Wellington. With a degree in industrial design under his belt, he returned to F&P, this time in the marketing and design division.

“My mechanical ability and my background in design and marketing gave me the skills to go out on my own,” says Paul, “plus I learnt all about production from my dad who used to manufacture in China when I was a kid.”

Paul also credits the company’s achievements to his talented team. “They’re my greatest asset.

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the retail arm of the business. My indispensable accountant and best mate Bryan Simpson, CEO of Boutique Financial, makes sure our passion for design doesn’t devour the budget. Then there are the young guns, Spencer and Fin. The inspiration comes from these young guys.”

Spencer Buchanan and Fin Woods graduated with First Class Honours in Industrial Design from Massey University in Wellington, and judging by their ideas, it’s no wonder Paul was keen to lure them north.

In his final year at Uni in 2015, Spencer made headlines with his revolutionary mouth guard that detects concussions in rugby players via sensors and wirelessly alerts the team doctor to the extent of the knock. For his invention at a time

where the link between concussion and dementia is a hot topic, Spencer won the illustrious James Dyson Award, an international award that honours university students’ inspirational inventions.

Wanaka native Fin Woods is a new recruit at GDP and has already made his mark. The tousled blond from the South developed the Atlas Raptor; a mountain bike design with cutting edge gearing technology built to withstand brutal terrain.

Currently, the GDP creatives are working on over 100 products, with many more in the pipeline. The range of projects is breathtaking: from an all-inone insulated and reusable ‘Chilpac’ to aluminium pallets, bullet magazines for guns, wheel nut indicators for trucks, as well as wake towers and dashboards for boats. The company is also the

national distributor of high-end Blaupunkt lighting systems and batteries.

Paul has big plans for the future. After securing the Deloitte’s Fastest Growing Manufacturing Company Award in 2016, GDP now aims to open offices in Albany and Australia later this year.

With two creative daughters and a great lifestyle with his wife in Omaha, Paul is committed to keeping the command post in Matakana, where he and his avant-garde team will continue to rewrite the industry rulebook. www.globaldesign.co.nz

Experience the difference with Ines Curin Having had the privilege of listing and selling some extraordinary properties over the past six months Ines is thrilled to be working with her clients to achieve premium results.

When making life changing real estate decisions talk to Ines and experience the difference.

Coastal | Lifestyle | Residential | Country Living Ines Curin Sales Associate +64 21 866 659 ines.curin@sothebysrealty.com

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CARMEN BAILEY WORDS KATHY

Carmen Bailey looks thoughtfully past the glittering pool to the paddocks surrounding her home in Matakana. She’s just walked her dogs on Omaha Beach and she’s in her Thursday ‘work from home’ outfit (which often includes gumboots and a pair of secateurs).

“The two people who have most profoundly affected my career have both been women,” she says. “My mother started one of the first recruitment companies in New Zealand in the early seventies. She taught me many things, but one I always remember her saying, every time I go into an interview with a candidate, is ‘this person deserves your utmost respect for the time they’ve given up to come and meet with you.’ she would say” Carmen’s company, Emergent, is well-known in

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NZ for excellence in recruitment. But it wouldn’t exist if not for the support of the other woman who Carmen credits for changing her life. Diane Foreman is one of the country’s most well-known entrepreneurs. Despite leaving school at 15 and being a solo mother, Diane created a multi-million dollar empire, and was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of the most powerful women in Asia.

“I met Carmen around 2000 when she placed a CEO for me,” says Diane. “Most of my execs have come from Emergent because Carmen’s the best in the business. I chased her for a year before I persuaded her into a business partnership. But really, it’s all about my companies – quite simply, as part of Emergent I get first option on the best people. My top tip for hiring? Never take on

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anyone you can’t fire – avoid friends and family!”

Carmen says, “The job market is definitely more candidate-driven these days. Companies now need to identify what the drivers are for top talent outside of the job. Work-life balance, mindfulness, yoga, remote working – find out what makes them tick or you won’t attract the best.”

As for employees, when Carmen looks at a CV, she’s spotting what’s not there. Gaps are pounced on. Understanding and selling your strengths and doing your due diligence in researching the company are essential before an interview. “But really,” says Carmen, “it’s about hard work, being clever and having a fantastic attitude. And good manners are always important!”

Carmen mostly works on very senior roles in

the $200k–$400k salary bracket, as well as in short-term executive leasing. Her 31 years in the industry has helped her build up a vast knowledge of talent in the NZ market, which is supported by thorough researching, interviewing, shortlisting, psychology testing and referencing. She loves psych tests as a benchmark for a company, but not as the total decider for a hire.

Vicki Lodge was General Manager of Human Resources for Air NZ and Mercy Ascot Hospital and has worked with Carmen for over 20 years.

“I’ve never found anyone who has such an intuitive and reliable gift for placing the right person in the right position,” Vicki told us.

Carmen likes to give back when possible, and there are those within her community who have received life-changing advice. A long-time local achieved his dream of getting into the fire service after months of interview coaching on Carmen’s day off. She assisted a local school leaver to get into the Navy, and Laser Plumbing in Matakana has also benefited from help with their processes.

She’s currently mentoring a 24-year-old recruiter in Auckland. “She’ll be way better than me,” Carmen says. She admits that where she’s given her time to help people achieve their goals it’s as much of a thrill as the big corporate jobs, if not more so.

More recently Carmen and Diane have joined forces with another Matakana local, Tim Watts, to set up Magna Consulting. It’s a new recruitment company working with younger people; emerging talent who will be tomorrow’s leaders.

It’s hugely rewarding work, but full-on. In addition, although they have no kids of their own, Carmen and husband Rex are highly involved with a tribe of nephews, nieces and friends’ kids.

But home is her sanctuary. “I’m on holiday every evening and weekend here. I’m currently doing a horticultural diploma part-time – my dahlias are particularly fantastic at the moment…” For now, it’s off to the garden for Carmen – until tomorrow, when it’s back to finding that perfect match. www.emergent.co.nz 245.6mm x 118.2mm

MARKETS - CINEMAS - SHOPPING CAFES - RESTAURANTS - GALLERIES

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149 Ashton Rd; Top Dollar, Fast Sale, Happy Vendors – Sold Through Multi-Offer By Angela!

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The result? Sold – and substantially above the asking price!!

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Ian Foote is Head Potter at the Morris & James Pottery in Matakana, originally working with Ant Morris since 1989. Over the years Ian has thrown thousands of pots, honing his craft. Working alongside his son Jesse Foote, Ian throws pots most mornings. In the afternoon you’ll find him loading kiln cars, and tinkering with new ideas or glazes in his design studio. Ian’s a fundamental part of the Morris & James team, having developed years of knowledge and experience working with Matakana clay, which is harvested from a local clay pit adjacent to the pottery site. Catch Ian throwing a large pot at the next Morris & James factory tour, 11.30am daily. www.morrisandjames.co.nz

FRESH OUT OF THE KILN Check out our latest handmade ceramics and pots that are making a splash.

Open 7-days, 9am - 5pm. Factory tours daily at 11.30am. 48 Tongue Farm Road, Matakana.

Handmade Pottery from Matakana

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ENTREPRENUERS

YOUNG ENTREPRENUERS SOPHIE HAUSER, THE BACH, MATAKANA Tell us about your business and how you see it working in two years? I’m the proud new owner of The Bach, Matakana. In two years, it will be the go-to place for high-end surf and fashion brands.

The Bach will become more of a lifestyle store focusing on the quality of our brands and staff.

I have a new vision for the revamped store with some exciting new lines on their way.

Can you describe the pathway that got you to here? While studying my degree in Business at Victoria University in Wellington, I worked summer holidays at The Bach. When the opportunity came up to buy the business I leapt at

it. With my family’s support behind me I’m excited about what this adventure will bring.

What’s the best thing about setting up on the Matakana Coast? The location and the vibe this area generates reflects the direction I want my business to go in. The proximity to Auckland, the lifestyle and the gorgeous beaches means everyone loves Matakana Coast. It’s the perfect work/lifestyle combination for me. www.instagram.com/thebachmatakana 09 422 7477

SCOTT YEARBURY, NAILED IT CONSTRUCTION Tell us about your business and how you see it working in two years? I started Nailed It Construction a few years ago. We’ve grown from a team of two to seventeen. We do everything from new architectural homes to renovations and commercial work. From Matakana we’ve branched out to the Auckland CBD and Mangawhai. In two years we’ll be building your house.

Can you describe the pathway that got you to here? I was exposed to the industry young – my Dad was a builder. In my teenage years I was happy that I could learn while I was getting paid – a win-win in my books! Now it’s no longer learning

how to bang in nails, it’s trying to find the correct systems to help the business flow smoothly and operate more efficiently.

What’s the best thing about setting up on the Matakana Coast? I was brought up here – this is where it all started for me, and you couldn’t find a better place to grow a business. We’re pretty lucky to live here. www.naileditconstruction.co.nz 021 036 8820

CLAUDIA MUNRO, VAULT MAGAZINE Tell us about your business and how you see it working in two years? Vault Magazine is a student-initiated quarterly magazine that a group of Mahurangi College students and I are in the process of developing. It covers creativity within the school and interviews with inspiring members of the community. Over the next two years the magazine should have some good industrystandard processes and become a firm part of the school’s literary life. Plans include expansion to a Rodney-wide area.

Can you describe the pathway that got you to here? While aspiring to a publishing career, a

random thought became a six-month process involving much emailing and persuasion. With the go-ahead from the school and some amazing mentoring from Bianca Howlett of Junction, our first issue release is on April 3.

What’s the best thing about setting up on the Matakana Coast? The sense of community and support I’ve discovered – we’ve had lots of help and ideas from locals, as well as all the talent that this community offers! vaultmag1@gmail.com 021 065 6647

TINE FUNDERUD + STONE MEHARRY, GOAT ISLAND DIVE & SNORKEL Tell us about your business and how you see it working in two years? Goat Island Dive & Snorkel is an environmentally-focused 5-star PADI Dive Centre. We offer education about marine reserves and water safety, with snorkelling and scuba diving. In about two years time we hope to have raised awareness and shown lots of people how great – and necessary – marine reserves are!

Can you describe the pathway that got you to here? Travelling the world diving and snorkelling gives you an enormous appreciation of the ocean.

Being able to share that world and educate a new

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generation has been a dream of ours. We worked really hard to find the best way of doing this through a field we love working in.

What’s the best thing about setting up on the Matakana Coast? With its close proximity to Auckland, Goat Island Marine Reserve is a magical and very special part of New Zealand. The Matakana Coast offers world class diving. Growth in this area offers many opportunities and makes for a great lifestyle. www.goatislanddive.co.nz 09 422 6925

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Fern & air planton crystal, www.annieoxborough.co.nz | Desk: D180 & Stool: S110, www.shoreditch.co.nz | Ringbinder, spiral bound notebook, mailing tube, clipboard, magazine file, www.warehousestationery.co.nz | Moleskin notebook, pen, book - 100 Interiors Around The World and desk calendar, www.matakanavillagebooks.co.nz | Woven basket, Z lamp, pencils, sharpener & Print by Sophie Melville, www.greenwithenvy.co.nz | Candle, pen holder, www.mooimooi.co.nz | Bull dog clip, www.oldschoolinc.co.nz | Fur & camera, stylists own.

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GREEN BUSINESS WORDS

Life is good when work and play are indistinguishable from each other, and Geert Keyaerts has found that zone. Geert is the Caddie Consultant – he gets decision-makers out of the office and onto the golf course where they can knock ideas around in a caddie-player relationship. His motto is ‘Every decision maker deserves a caddie’ and this caddie comes with over 20 years of experience in management and strategic marketing.

Geert has been training as a caddie at the exclusive Tara Iti Golf Club in Mangawhai, and he quickly recognised parallels between offering advice on the fairways and his business

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consultancy work. “It can be hard for decisionmakers to find honest, unbiased, direct advice.

That’s where I can help,” Geert explains. “We get out into a beautiful environment, and they can relax a bit. We bat ideas back and forth while I carry the bag and offer strategic advice, mixed with a bit of golf advice – it’s a win for everyone.”

Geert usually starts the relationship at a driving range where he assesses a client’s stroke and the scope of business advice they require. He then does any necessary research work before meeting the client on the golf course to walk, talk and smack a ball around nine holes – or 18 if there’s a lot to talk about.

“It is unusual but it’s also very refreshing for these people in senior positions,” says Geert. “I have a number of clients already and I still haven’t done my official launch yet, so I’m confident there’s a market there.”

I can testify to what a pleasant experience it is knocking around golf balls and ideas with Geert.

But it’s not about the golf, it’s about having a caddie who is there for you when you need to make those important decisions. www.thecaddieconsultant.com

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It’s not easy asking for help with your business – you might be wondering where to start. Business Accelerators in Mangawhai specialise in advice on getting ahead for companies of any size.

For Junction’s business issue, we had a bit of a chat and extracted some pearls of wisdom for our readers.

Being in business can be exciting and rewarding.

Doing something you are good at and love, while being your own boss. What’s not to like?

However, as business grows we can find ourselves doing less of the things we enjoy – dealing with niggling challenges, fighting fires, and wishing for more hours in a day. Sound familiar? These are indicators you may need help.

Business is HARD. But whether we struggle on, or move forward swiftly - that’s the game changer. Developing and growing business starts with dropping our ego. Accepting that we can’t be experts in everything. Successful owners are

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proactive - they know what the skill gaps are, or when an issue is looming. They’re not afraid to ask for help.

In our experience, clients can be quick to label the problem, but they get stuck on the “what next?”

When the solution doesn’t come easy, they’ll grab a quick fix. This band aid approach doesn’t solve the problem and the fire fighting continues. First, we need to break a problem into bite size chunks and ask WHY questions… Why is this happening?

Why is it a problem? Yes, it’s hard-hitting and demanding of the truth – but when we know the answer to the WHY, we can make action plans that make a bold difference.

If finding a solution is tricky, or you’ve recognised a knowledge gap – speak up! Getting help is an investment, designed to save you money and put you on the right path. A fresh perspective may be all you need to move forward. Not getting help can restrict performance, limit your enjoyment and be costly.

When engaging a business expert they should be the right fit and someone you feel comfortable working with. From a position of trust, you can move mountains and business will thrive. www.business-accelerators.co.nz

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR TIPS: • Stop the firefighting – be proactive • Move forward – break a problem into bite size pieces • Understand the true cause – not manage the symptoms • Acknowledge your limitations – ask for help • Right advice at the right time, from the right people

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After more than a decade working in London, Julian Ostling knows all about commuting. Hence when his Kiwi wife Emily relocated the family to Snells Beach in 2011, Julian had no qualms about commuting to work in downtown Auckland. “Just point me to the commuter bus,” Julian recalls with a chuckle.

“I carpooled for a few years as a feasibility study,” explains Julian, before finally forging ahead with his bus brainchild, the Mahu City Express.

The road to launching his new commuter coach, however, was strewn with chicanes at every turn. Unfazed and well versed as a change agent after establishing his own enterprise as a business analyst, the energetic entrepreneur negotiated his way through licensing issues, the Land Transport Act and the gnarl of Auckland Transport red tape.

Finally, on Labour Weekend 2015, Julian fired up a 16-seater bus and chauffeured his first four passengers on the maiden Mahu City Express tour to the Big Smoke. “It felt euphoric whizzing down the bus lane for the first time,” grins Julian. Four months later the coach was chocka.

Currently, two coaches transport 250 passengers each week on non-stop services from Snells Beach and Warkworth down to the CBD, and, with the growing traffic logjam often bringing commuters to a crawl if not a grinding halt, Julian’s comfy bus seats are filling up fast.

Passengers love the service: “Taking the Mahu Express is a lot less stressful,” says Diane Halstead, an educator at Auckland Art Gallery. “It’s ecologically sound, and I love the sense of camaraderie on board.” What’s more, Julian adds a personal touch with Magnum Mondays and Fizzy Fridays, and he’ll even whip up a birthday cake.

“Passengers also save time and money,” says David O’Sullivan, Julian’s business partner at Ostling and O’Sullivan. “We gain two hours a day where people can listen to podcasts, e-books or music, some check their social media, answer e-mails or simply relax. It’s a great buffer between home and work life.”

If that’s not convincing enough, let’s crunch the numbers: catching the bus slashes the average commuting time by at least 30 minutes each trip. And it’s good news for the wallet. Taking fuel, maintenance, parking and tolls into account, Mahu City Express commuters more than halve their travel costs.

Julian is switching up a gear and aims to add more services, but first he’s keen to hear what Junction readers need. So let’s give him our feedback and do something great for our environment, pocket and lifestyle. What stops you from jumping on the Mahu City Express? www.mahucityexpress.co.nz www.surveymonkey.com/r/787D6L2

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IN LOVE WITH LOCAL NETWORKING In Love With Local held its inaugural monthly networking group in February, hosted by Matakana Cinemas and catered by Tuck Shop. Dan Paine, owner of Matakana Cinemas, spoke of the need for the business community to work together with this being one of the main objectives for the group.

Servicing local business from Puhoi to Pakiri, business owners are welcome to come to the monthly meetings to network with other local business owners, take a tour of the host venue and hear news and updates from fellow entreprenuers.

Meetings are held in different locations on the last Thursday of every month. All business owners are welcome and attendance is free and casual.

If you are interested in showcasing your business by hosting, catering, speaking or sponsoring an event in the future, please contact us. www.facebook.com/inlovewithlocal lovewithlocal@gmail.com

Top Left: Alan Macdonald giving an update on Leigh Central | Top Right: Sarah and Brook McRae from Clearyak

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Melita Campbell is petite and very personable, but clearly she is also a powerhouse. Event planners are born, not made, and Melita is no exception. As a child, she took a great interest in her parents’ dinner parties and as a university student she, with some of her fellow English majors, started a catering company called ‘By Word of Mouth’.

After four years in London, Melita came home, got married, had a baby and found herself commuting from Auckland to Hamilton managing V8 Supercar street races, playing ‘pass the baby’ with Grant, her fireman husband, as he headed home from night shift. A second child prompted a re-think. The decision to move north was easy after weekends spent in Omaha at Melita’s family bach. 2011 saw Melita return to the fray to manage the Summer Concert Series for Greenstone Entertainment, which she continues to do.

Melita believes the Matakana region has a great deal to gain by becoming ‘event-friendly’. To

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this end she teamed up with Fiona Angus who is responsible for marketing the Matakana Country Park, our largest outdoor venue. This dynamic duo are behind Destination Matakana, which offers event design and management services, and Weddings Matakana, an expo and referral service.

The pair have been responsible for most of the large-scale events held at Matakana Country Park including big summer concerts and recently a 1,000 delegate Chinese convention, which went off without a hitch. Melita has steadily amassed a fabulous collection of charming, custom-made furniture and props which was beginning to outgrow their garage. While looking for storage, the local Carlton Party Hire franchise became available, and everything fell into place.

Matakana Events now has a depot in Warkworth where you can access Melita’s expertise, her fabulous props and the entire range of Carlton Party Hire equipment. It’s a one stop shop run by a non-stop woman.

Above: Melita & Grant Campbell

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Annie O, Matakana stylist extraordinaire, has been super busy since she moved into her villa opposite the Matakana Country Park. She’s designed two exceptional new venues that cover pretty much any scenario – and lucky us, they are now available for hire.

The Barn Door is a stylish white, open space in her barn. Perfect for hosting meetings, team building, conferences, studio photo shoots, workshops or yoga sessions – tea and coffee is supplied and any other services can be outsourced via Annie’s many contacts among local suppliers. The Barn Door is a blank canvas to style as you wish (or discuss styling with Annie) and equip with anything you may require – projectors, music, a mobile bar or catering.

Right next door is Speakeasy, a unique vintage bar and lounge with funky, retro décor, a pool table, dark wood and leather. This is the ultimate mancave. Speakeasy has an gentleman’s club vibe: think whisky or wine tasting, pool competition, movie night or a significant birthday for a select group of friends. Outsourcing of any service including bar staff and catering can be arranged. BYO drinks.

Get in touch with Annie O to discuss your requirements. www.annieoxborough.co.nz

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HALLS FOR HIRE

The recent, sympathetic restoration of the Warkworth Town Hall has transformed the 106-year-old building into the perfect event venue for the 21st century. The historic art deco features are unique and beautiful in detail, but the space is still contemporary and will complement any theme or styling you bring to your event.

The newest extension to the building houses the kitchen; the modern block also includes a lift and toilets.

There are several rooms available for hire. The first is the main hall, catering for over 330 in theatre seating or 200 for dinning. The room also includes the stage, with dressing and green rooms to the rear. The mezzanine level of the hall has permanent theatre style seating for an extra 40 people.

The long room behind the mezzanine level is a well-lit space available for conferences or meetings. It seats 100 people and the little kitchenette caters for refreshments.

The team of the Warkworth Town Hall Restoration Project and community has done us all proud in fundraising and ensuring the longevity of this Category One historic building. There are still many sponsorship opportunities available, email them directly warkworthtownhall@gmail.com to find out more.

Matakana Motel is situated right in the heart of Matakana Village. All rooms have been recently renovated and air-conditioned. We also have an outdoor heated swimming pool, children’s playground and gym facilities on site. Call or visit us on-line to book your stay!

Main Hall $47.20 - $59, Long Room or Kitchen only $19.20 - $24, Main Hall and Kitchen $53.12 – 66.40, Entire Hall $59.92 – 74.90. All prices are per hour and very for peak and off peak times.

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OYSTERS AND BUBBLES Add style to your event.

We come can to you with our mobile oyster bar, or join us on The Shuckleferry for a private Oyster Farm Tour on the Mahurangi River.

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Chantelle Campbell of Food By Chantelle has just launched in Mangawhai. Chantelle is passionate about local produce and loves to feature only the best ingredients from across our region, which she incorporates into her catering, demonstrations and cooking lessons. Chantelle shares with us one of her favourite Autumn warmers.

“With the Autumn upon us, there’s no better time to enjoy a warm, comforting Sunday brunch.” Serve with watercress, crusty bread and tomato relish (Gluten free and Vegetarian).

2 large red onions 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp oil 2 cups baby spinach 50g feta 1 cup grated cheese 6 eggs 2 Tbsp of milk 8 cherry tomatoes salt and pepper salad greens to serve I cook my Frittata in a 25cm over proof frying pan, pre heat oven to 180 oc Slice onions and add with oil to a low-med heat pan.

Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Slowly cook for 20mins until onions are caramelised and sticky. Remove from heat and add spinach, leave to cool.

In a large bowl whisk eggs, milk, feta, salt and pepper, add the onion and spinach mix.

On a medium heat have your oven proof pan, pour egg mixture into the pan top with halved cherry tomatoes and grated cheese.

Place in oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and egg mixture has set.

Serve warm. www.foodbychantelle.com www.instagram.com/foodbychantelle

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MOBILE FEASTING

CLEANFOOD

THE ROLLING PIN

The CleanFood food truck is about serving nutritious and ‘yummi-licious’ food and refreshments. Every time a CleanFood creation enters your body, be assured that you are nurturing not only your tastebuds but your body. With every dish, our goal is to minimise guilt and maximise flavour! www.cleanfood.nz

We make traditional, handmade dumplings, packed with carefully crafted flavours and textures. Soft pastry, crunchy shallots and peanuts and sweet, sour and spicy handmade sauces, plus fresh veges and herbs. Your taste buds might just throw a party! Talk to us about catering for your event. www.facebook.com/TheRollingPinAKL

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DIXIE BARBECUE

Our little gourmet food caravan is available for any special occasion. Get in touch with us to talk about our delicious menu – we can even customise a menu for your taste. We love what we do and we look forward to catering for your next event!

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Dixie Barbecue is a food truck providing authentic American barbecue. Meat is cooked low and slow using traditional woods. The kitchen is fitted with a smoker from Tennessee, USA. Our menu includes beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken, pulled pork and pulled lamb. We cook with pride. www.dixiebarbecue.co.nz 021 349 437 (021 DIXIEQ)

BATCH10 Flower Truck or Bourbon Wagon? The Robinsons found ‘Lil’ Miss’, a 1954 Ford Thames, in a barn in Hastings. Lil’ Miss lives a duel life displaying beautiful flowers from Matakana’s Twig and Bloom, and delivering smooth NZ Honey Bourbon from batch10. Flowers or Bourbon? You decide. www.twigandbloom.co.nz www.batch10.com

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ZIPPYS NZ’s best ice cream? With locally grown fruits like feijoa, tamarillo and lemon in the mix, a Zippys frozen yogurt or coconut ice cream is hard to beat. Great coffee too. Operating from Langs Beach and Uretiti over summer and at Easter, weekends at Langs Beach all year. pg@zippys.co.nz 021 686 820

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Earthspot is a food, coffee and superfood smoothie trailer based in Silverdale. We aim to use organic and local ingredients, sustainable packaging and are happy to tailor our menu to suit your event requirements.

Get in touch with us to discuss your needs today. earthspotnz@gmail.com

Meet ‘Doily’, the travelling Boutique Bar – she’s fresh, simple and totally gorgeous. An event with us is easy: you supply the refreshments and we do the rest. We travel to your location, style your occasion, provide staff, glassware and ice – and you’re ready to party! www.boutiquebarn.co.nz

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Warkworth’s newest and cutest food truck is the home of the foot-long hotdog! We source our hotdogs and other weekly specials from Warkworth Butchery. Adding some quality fun to Warkworth’s lunch options. Beside the Butchery at 10 Queen Street, Warkworth, open 11am-4pm Mon - Fri. leighbackpackers@xtra.co.nz

We’re based in Matakana serving fresh, authentic Vietnamese cuisine – 5-8pm Thurs, 11am-8pm Fri and Matakana Markets, Saturday mornings. Our new little trailer is perfect for private and corporate events. Contact us for catering, and check Facebook for our weekly specials.

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021 0265 5447

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Have you met Frankie? A 1966 caravan, recently refurbished by Frank, a retired builder from the Waikato, for his grand-daughter’s wedding. Frankies is the perfect mobile bar for any occasion. You supply the bar drinks, and they will supply the barstaff, glassware and good times. www.facebook.com/frankiescaravanbar

BlueBelle is the cutest little caravan available for holiday hire, just for two, at your location. She is basically a gorgeous bedroom with vintage lace curtains. The beds can be configured either as two singles or one double and come complete with crisp cotton linen. www.boutiquebarn.co.nz

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Mark Griffiths and Carmel Draper moved to the Matakana region ten years ago. As passionate foodies they’re inspired by local artisan food producers and are dedicated to showcasing them.

Mark has a lifetime of chef experience and tutoring behind him, and the pair have put this to good use. Opening The Gourmet Within a couple of years ago, they’ve worked hard to find the right space in the market. They’ve now rebranded it as The Local Food Kitchen (LFK), Matakana.

Carmel says, “It just feels right. Promoting our local food is an integral part of everything Mark offers. It’s his passion.” They’ll still run favourite workshops such as the Local Food Experience, where guests go to the Matakana Farmers’ Markets with Chef Mark, gather produce, meet local producers, then cook and eat together. Bookable group cooking classes continue to be on the menu. Producers include Whangaripo Valley Buffalo Cheeses, Matakana Nut Butters, Sunwalker Chillies, Mahurangi Oysters and Matakana Olive Co-op, to name a few.

Discover The Best Of Matakana’s Local Produce Corporate Events Private Dining Cooking Classes Tasting Sessions www.thelocalfoodkitchen.co.nz info@thelocalfoodkitchen.co.nz Chef Mark T: 0211 606 701

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The LFK also continues to offer corporate events with exceptional coordinator Kathryn Jansen. She works with many local businesses including Riverside Matakana, Kourawhero Lodge, The Vintry and Kleur Glass to round out her team-building workshops.

Now the Local Food Kitchen has added monthly Sunday Sessions for home chefs to hone their skills. Tasting sessions are available for those who can’t be here on market day. And private dining is also an option, either in The LFK’s gorgeous private dining room or in your own home. Mark often caters high-end events and works closely with Matakana Estate Vineyard (soon to be expanding – watch this space).

“We’re putting all our energy into giving locals and visitors an appreciation for this region’s quality artisan foods – and finding the joy in cooking with them,” says Carmel. www.thelocalfoodkitchen.co.nz

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REVOLUTION ROSÉ The biggest, most fashionable, and certainly most dramatic shift in the world of wine over the past decade has been the irrepressible rise of rosé.

Grown throughout the wine regions of the Mediterranean for thousands of years, it is the spread of rosé throughout the rest of the wine world that is a true phenomenon.

In New Zealand, as in many new world wine regions, early rosés were often a by-product of draining juice from red wine ferments, with a focus on improving the red wine quality and somewhat less concern about the rosé itself.

Now the focus has changed, and rosé has become the stylistic expression of using white winemaking techniques with red wine grapes. Grapes grown and harvested expressly for rosé allow growers and winemakers to craft wines with vibrant colour and fragrant flavours, refreshing expressions of wine that reward wine drinkers as both delicious apéritifs and versatile accompaniments to a wide variety of foods.

The Matakana wine region has a become an increasingly recognised home for rosé of varying styles and impressive sophistication. Available from cellar doors, Matakana Village wine bar The Vintry, and broadly throughout the region at many cafés, restaurants, and wine shops, discovering the global rosé revolution locally has never been easier. www.matakanawine.com

WHARF STREET BISTRO Due to popular demand, Wharf Street Bistro is now open for lunch each day from 11.30am. This charismatic eatery in the heart of Warkworth has the best river view in town. Matched with exceptional food and warm, friendly service, there’s simply no better place to eat. You’ll find such melt-in-yourmouth lunch dishes as steak sandwiches, fresh fish sliders, and a spicy Mexican chicken bowl.

From 4pm it’s happy hour – with Wharf Street serving it’s delicious, new, well-priced tapas alongside seasonal cocktails, craft beers and handpicked wines.

Drop into 6 Wharf Street today and invite your friends – you won’t be disappointed.

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Honing his craft at Warkworth Butchery, Michael Irving has just achieved a significant boost to his passion for meat. Competing at the inaugural Butcher Wars at Meatstock recently, he achieved fifth overall at the event, with 16 other contestants from Australia and France.

At only 26 years old Michael already has 12 years of butchering behind him. He can take an animal from ‘paddock to plate’, having worked from

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Ponsonby and Takapuna to homekills with Andrew ‘Dr Hud’ Hudson in Wellsford.

Michael had to break down and present a side of lamb and a loin of pork in under half an hour at the Meatstock event. “It was job-on,” he said, with a ‘Sharp Black’ (one of a team of six NZ super-butchers who compete globally) beside him, plus crowd, stage and lights to distract him.

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around” with one of the judges as he finished.

“The way we display meat at Warkworth Butchery is like a competition every day,” says Rob, the owner, “so Michael already had presentation skills.

He’s got his trophy on display in the shop and he’s loving the comments from our great community!” www.warkworthbutchery.co.nz

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Junction extends warm congratulations to the Matakana team at Meatstock 2017. Placing second in the lamb category, twelfth overall from 36 teams at New Zealand’s first festival of BBQ, Butchery and Barbers in February.

Duncan Anderson, Phil Holt, Rocky Paice and Hamish Blampied – dubbed the ‘Smoke Eaters’ got started last year on testing and tasting their recipes.

Duncan completed a BBQ diploma years ago and the team worked hard on their ‘low and slow’ roasting techniques via the NZ BBQ Pitmasters Facebook page – a brilliant source of inspiration for aspirational barbecuers.

The team imported a huge Lang BBQ Smoker directly from Georgia, USA. “We fed many in the pursuit of excellence while testing recipes, and received fantastic support from our sponsors,” Duncan said. “At the festival, we did wonder why the experienced Australian teams abstained from alcohol on the Saturday night. However, our Beervana training had kicked in by then and our tent was the scene of some intense support as we basted and stoked the BBQ through the night.”

Duncan’s tips? “Get a good meat thermometer. Use the best meat you can, and wood is critical – never use conifers like pine. Use seasoned red gum, puriri or pohutakawa if possible, manuka or fruit wood. There’s heaps of info online – amazingribs.com is great.” With the number of BBQ enthusiasts ever-growing, Duncan is confident the team’s skills will be well honed by Meatstock 2018 and that the Smoke Eaters will bring home the bacon.

Smoke Eater Sponsors: Warkworth Butchery (5th place at Meatstock Butcher Wars), New World Warkworth, Four Square Matakana, Southdown Lamb (available at Warkworth Butchery) and Sawmill Brewery. www.meatstock.co.nz duncan.matakana@gmail.com

THE SAWMILL BREWERY The Sawmill Brewery + Smoko Room, located at 1004 Leigh Road (3km from the Matakana roundabout), offers the best brewery experience in New Zealand.

With 14 beers on tap, all brewed on site, and an innovative menu with a real focus on local, sustainable and seasonal produce, the Smoko Room is the ideal venue to host friends, family and functions. Our team is committed to our beer, our contemporary menu and to ensuring the best experiences for visitors.

Brewery tours available on Saturdays at 11.30am. Bookings essential. www.sawmillbrewery.co.nz 09 422 6555 Advertorial

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We at the Matakana Four Square were proud to support the local Matakana team at Meatstock and congratulate them on their awesome results!

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Box™ has made impressive inroads into a very particular niche of the housing market: the perfect packaging of smart home building. Their designs sit nicely in the gap between high-end bespoke architect houses and builder-driven construction, which involves less outlay but sometimes not as much style.

A recent Box™ build in the Junction neighbourhood is perched high above Mangawhai.

The French clients wanted a holiday home where their family could hang out and entertain with ease. They also wanted a sunken firepit, to the delight of head architect, Tim Dorrington.

An L-shaped footprint was decided upon; it fitted the contour well and created sheltered pockets of outdoor living on the exposed site. The living area has glass both sides so the marvellous views to the Hen and Chickens are available, whatever the prevailing wind.

A polished concrete floor was utilised for passive heat storage. Concrete was repeated in the big solid fireplace, which has a window seat beside it – a cosy spot to curl up on a winter’s day. Exposed truss ceilings continue the industrial look, but sleek beech ply on the walls gives a natural feeling of warmth.

“It was our first building project,” says owner Adeline Lemaitre, “and I did not want to think about every detail such as tap or tiles or towel rack or door handle. Box™ suggested everything within our budget. We got just what we wanted: a single level, functional home with a fireplace,

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underfloor heating, spa, multi-user bathroom, decks facing both ocean and sunset – and our firepit! It was quick and very easy.”

The true genius of Box™ is just that: they take the stress out of the process. In fact, there’s a huge amount of psychology built into the Box™ modus operandi, which takes advantage of the fact that for most people, building your own home is a bit scary.

First you book a Box Sprint™ session. This is basically the same as any first meeting for a build – except that, like Box, it comes neatly packaged.

A team will visit your site, template your needs and workshop the results with you in a four-hour meeting with Box™ architect, builder, quantity surveyor and planner to develop a brief. You’ll then have a good idea of how your build will progress – and what it’ll probably cost.

You could go with a classic home from the various designs that Box™ have on their shelves, or a full custom build. Even the custom builds use modular components such as posts, beams, wall and glazing panels to avoid waste – it’s good for the wallet and doesn’t, as they say, ‘cost the Earth’.

Box™ champions ecologically-friendly buildings.

Their builds always orient the house for the sun and usually utilise some form of thermal mass (like concrete floors) for passive heating. They over-insulate and double-glaze, and can advise on solar energy, rain collection and grey water use.

We asked Tim if the whole modular thing made his job as architect a little bit boring. “Nope,” he

said. “There’s a certain ‘Box™ DNA’, a general aesthetic, sure – but out of around 240 homes we’ve built so far, only three were the same.

There are many permutations according to client requirements, the site and other factors. And we’re open to all sorts of ideas.”

Tim’s been to Palm Springs a few times with his family. He’s hugely inspired by mid-century design giants such as Joseph Eichler and William Kessler, and Box™ owes much to their legacy.

It was a golden era of design which Box™ has fully embraced. Heck, even their logo looks like something out of The Jetsons!

External post and beam structures, industrial sawtooth rooflines, full-height windows and doors, great indoor-outdoor flow – and firepits – all came from the fifties and sixties in California – and this type of design works particularly well here.

“Box™ has always been about ‘accessible architecture’, which simply means being able to offer well-designed homes cheaper. Think IKEA for homes,” says CEO Dan Heyworth.

“The next stage in the Box™ journey is fully embracing the potential of pre-fabrication. The key to this is simplifying architectural design, standardising building elements and systems and doing things at scale. Only then will the vision of truly accessible architecture be realised.” www.box.co.nz

Autumn’s here and there’s starting to be a morning chill, so that means it’s time to change the bed linen.

Come in and see our new ranges of bedding: Feather & Down / Wool & Down Duvets Inners & Covers, Pillows, Sheets Comforter’s, Bedspreads and more.

We offer a comprehensive instore range and if you’re looking for something different, we’re happy to special order it for you.

Come in and see Lesley and the girls for personalised service

8 MILL LANE | WARKWORTH | 09 422 3045 Find us on Facebook to see all the latest arrivals as they come into the showroom:

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C U R AT E D S T Y L E

LOCAL LOOK BOOK

Clockwise from top left: Yellow Bamboo Cabinet, www.shoreditch.co.nz | Oil on canvas by Jodie Hope Gibbons, www.artmatakana.com | ‘Daves Big Brain’ Carved kauri skull by Glen Hayward,www.thevivian.co.nz Turquoise cushion, www.urbanindustrial.co.nz | Orange velvet cushion, www.urbanindustrial.co.nz | Reclaimed stool, www.shoreditch.co.nz | Wooden caddy, Guthrie Bowron Warkworth | Mungo waffle towel, www.mooimooi.co.nz | ‘Commune Two’ Turned wooden bowls + vessels by Iain Cheesman, www. thevivian.co.nz | Sculpture by Mark Dimmock, www.artmatakana.com

For more inspiration follow MooiMooi on www.instagram.com/mooimooinz | www.facebook.com/mooimooinz | www.pinterest.com/mooimooinz

Our simplified approach makes renovating or building your new home an enjoyable and seamless process.

Phone us today for your free onsite consultation.

Free onsite consultation Concept designs Consent drawings Residential renovations New builds 20 Baxter St Warkworth info@thehouseconcept.co.nz thehouseconcept

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O R A N G - OTA N G T R E E T R I M M E R S

TRULY TREE-SOURCEFUL Based in Mangawhai, Orang-Otang Tree Trimmers cover the north. Our team of over 20 fully-qualified arborists, digger operators and groundsmen provide a huge range of tree services safely and efficiently.

From residential gardens to land-clearing or logging jobs requiring massive machinery, we do it all: pruning, hedge trimming, tree-felling, stumpgrinding, wood chipping, emergency storm work and custom timber milling. And we’ll always leave your property immaculate.

We are fully committed to using every part of every tree we remove from your property. If we can’t salvage the wood for sale, or to create our exceptional range of bespoke furniture, we’ll turn it into firewood or mulch. Our vision is clear: nothing is wasted!

Many of our experienced team have been with us for years. We are all NZQA qualified and we regularly update our chainsaw and health and safety skills. Full insurance ensures that as our client you can be assured that you’re our number one priority.

The Mangawhai Sawmill we bought a few years ago means that from felling the tree right through to polishing a finished piece of furniture, it’s our business all the way – from chainsaw to sandpaper! Check out our online gallery or pop in and see us next time you’re in Mangawhai. www.treetrimmers.co.nz

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ANIMALS

WORKING DOGS MISCHA

ROCKY

MATAKANA COUNTRY PARK

FREELANCE

Mischa is an 8-year-old Maltese cross best known for ‘driving’ The Country Park Express miniature train at Matakana Country Park on weekends and school holidays.

Mischa happily meets and greets her guests before jumping up onto the driver’s seat, and waving as she comes around the corner toward the station.

10 year old local Matakana dog Rocky was recently cast to appear alongside New Zealand hiphop royalty, David Dallas, in his new music video for ‘Fit In’. The Australian Cattle dog cross was present on the set for three days of filming. Rocky loved all the attention especially getting to ride in the back of a car driven by David himself.

BILLY

CARTER

MAHURANGI OYSTERS

MILLS DECORATING

Billy is the name and oysters are the game. This 3-year-old Lab cross is part of the team with his best mate Nod at Mahurangi Oysters Ltd. Often he starts work at 5am, ready to chase the seagulls, growl at the shags and gobble up delicious fat winter oysters.

This is Cater, he’s a Welsh terrier and is five years young. He goes to work every day with his Dad, and follows him everywhere. He loves nothing more than hanging out the window of the van as they cruise to the next job site. In his precious time off he likes to go fishing.

DIVA

SALTY

SKYWORKS HELICOPTERS

JOHNNY’S WATER TAXIS

Diva is assistant to Shona Stevenson Makeup Artistry, apprentice at BMS Construction and admin support for Skyworks Helicopters. She is a great multi-tasker and has proven that power-napping increases work levels. Diva’s ability to put her best paw forward and greet each coworker with a wagging tail always creates a positive atmosphere.

Salty is a 9-year-old miniature Jack Russell. This cute pooch is the full-time deckhand on Johnny’s Water Taxis, the ferry which runs from Sandspit to Kawau each day.

Although he’s getting on a bit, his many tricks and loveable nature makes Salty popular with all the locals, especially the kids.

ULYSSES

WALTER

WHANGARIPO BUFFALO CHEESE COMPANY

BRICK BAY FARM

Ulysses, the gorgeous and slightly boisterous black German Shepherd, is a permanent fixture in whatever vehicle Phil’s driving. He can be often seen patiently sitting in the Landy or the old white Bedford at the farm, on the building site, or somewhere in Matakana when Phil is out on cheese deliveries.

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Walter (also known as ‘Walter Super Star’) is a one-year-old border collie.

A day in the life of Walter at Brick Bay Farm includes driving sheep, having a quick swim in the lake, visiting The Glass House for a social catch up, helping with some vineyard work and sometimes posing for photos!

ANIMALS

BEST DRESSED LIST STYLING RACHEL STAPLES | PHOTOS ROCKY YANG MODELS BERTIE, CLAUDE, MEG, FREDDIE, ROCCO & HEIDI

Top left: Gumtree Gull Alpaca Jumpers and Blanket, Mr Soft Tops | Top right: Raincoat Mr Soft Tops | Bottom left (from left): Coat and blanket, I Luv Dogs Coats | Merino tees and shirts, Cherrywinkle Tags collars and bows, Mr Soft Tops | Treats, Pacific Organics | Bottom right: Sherpa coat, Mr Soft Tops Stockists Mr Soft Tops, www.mrsofttop.com | I Luv My Dog Coats, www.facebook.com/I-Luv-My-Dog-Dog-Coats | Pacific Organics, www.pacificorganics.co.nz | Thank you to: Ann Hall (Bertie), Sally and John Greensmith (Claude and Meg) & Suzanne and Richard March (Freddie/Rocco/Heidi).

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ANIMAL HEALTH PHOTO

Your Animal Naturopath acknowledges that a pet offers qualities for which we yearn but seldom see these days - loyalty, trust, acceptance, lack of judgement, support, meaningful comfort – all aspects that take on new meanings in modern human relationships.

Pets make you laugh despite yourself; they have a connection with nature that most of us have long forgotten. They behave as we would love to if we had the ability to abandon self and societyimposed restraints.

The dog is a conversation waiting to happen, just ask anyone out walking their dog! Pets provide a deeply satisfying social relationship, essentially fulfilling most human needs in a subjective role.

JESSICA

WHITING

Many people idealise the animal – we admire strength and speed in the horse; the canary earns our envy singing to the heavens every day regardless of the weather; the tracking dog commands our respect.

The loss and experience of grieving for our pets is unique and has a profound commonality that all pet owners understand and share.

However, what happens when the humanpet relationship goes wrong? The parameters of physical and mental well-being of both human and animal are placed at risk. Pets used as our stress mops can find it all too much.

Incompatibility issues arise, excuses are offered, both animal and owner suffer. Separation anxiety

or aggression arises in the dog, urine marking appears in the cat. Sedatives are often given to both.

The role of your Animal Naturopath is to treat the underlying cause of your pets’ problems, whether physical or emotional, using herbal, homeopathic or other modalities, focusing on the individual pet’s needs. Even when treating serious illnesses, a team effort between Naturopath and the owner can have a rewarding outcome.

Restoring harmony to the whole household, including the loved family pet, is a win-win for everyone. www.facebook.com/AnimalNaturalHealth

Sarndra G Urwin Dip NAH (Hons)

Animal Naturopath

Homeopathy | Herbal Medicine | Homeobotanicals Cell Salts | Bach Flowers | Bioptron Light Therapy | Nutriceuicals

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ANIMALS

PAMPERED PETS STYLING

SOPHIE

CAREW

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JESSICA

WHITING

Soap, collar, dog bone, paw balm, budgie bell, spray Itch Soothe, collar, nibblers, paw balm, www.farmandlifestyle.co.nz | Dog coat, blanket, bandana I Luv My Dog Coats www.facebook.com/I-Luv-My-Dog-Dog-Coats | Book - Paw Traits, www.matakanavillagebooks.co.nz | Nip mist, mouse, Beco pocket, Vet Farm & Pet Clinic 09-425 8793 | Fortune cookies, catnip strawberries www.shereallylovescats.com | Cat bowl, horse brushes, www.urbanindustrial.co.nz | Bowties, cable coat, www.mrsofttop.com | Pet express leash, Flee flea powder, Rewardz dog treats, wound remedy & emotion trauma spray, whispering oaks soap, dog rope toy, Animal Natural Health www.natpet.co.nz | Display green leaf board: www.annieoxborough.co.nz

MATAKANA DOGSITTERS Make sure you bring your pooch down when you visit the Matakana Village Farmers Market, with an onsite dog sitting service your furry friend can chill out and make some friends while you wander around the weekly market.

For a gold coin donation Gala, Coco, Indy and Jorija will take very special care of your pooch, and if your pup loves the limelight there’s bound to be a photo or two taken as it’s become a tourist destination and photo opportunity all on its own!

For more information find Matakana Dogsitters on Facebook or follow on Instagram #matakanamutts www.facebook.com/matakanamutts

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MASTER CRAFTSMAN

A PERFECT FIT WORDS

Twenty years ago, when a farrier visited his lifestyle block, Frans Jansen became enchanted with the art of shoeing horses. “I was just… wow! How do you do that? Can you show me?

Questions, questions… he got so sick of me.” Frans immediately enrolled for a weekend course on becoming a farrier and has never looked back.

It’s always a pleasure to meet a person who truly loves their work and, as Frans says, why wouldn’t he? “I work with amazing animals. I’m outdoors.

My office can be six or seven different places in one day, and I get to meet really nice people.”

It’s a very physical job and Frans acknowledges that he’ll probably have to slow down in the next five to ten years – but he’d never give up completely. Technique and understanding the moods of the animals are what have allowed Frans to stick with his passion for so long. “I can feel when a horse is happy or jangly – I listen to them by feel. When they are going to do something, they tell you.”

During his spare time, Frans makes jewellery from shoeing nails and ornaments from old shoes, and he sells them online. Nice pocket money for now and possibly a retirement top-up in years to come, he reckons.

His latest side project is a collection of stories about his father’s exploits as a ranger and huntsman in Holland. “He helped preserve the game and catch poachers. There is a town now where the forest used to be, and the street names are all based on the old names of the paddocks and hills. My father was the only one left who knew those names.”

The skills of a farrier are much the same today as they have been for the last 2000 years and there is still the opportunity for apprentices to make a start in the industry. “But they don’t get exposure to that sort of work,” says Frans. “I’ve never had an apprentice but I’m working on my grandson – it would be nice to have someone take over the business.”

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LUKE

WILLIAMSON

ANIMALS

COUNTRY RETREAT WORDS

KAYE

MUELLER

Gavin Cook opens the wooden gates to the retreat, and excited barking erupts, filling the air with joy. A guest named Jester jumps up and down, desperately trying to see who has set foot into the holiday resort, his head bobbing in and out of sight and his tongue lolling out of his mouth. “You can’t make a dog look happy,” says Gavin with a modest grin.

He and his wife Helen have run the ‘Country Retreat for Cats and Dogs’, just south of Warkworth, since 2014 and they love it. “It’s a way of life, not a business,” explains Gavin. Each guest arrives with a unique personality, be it cuddly, cheeky, relaxed or shy. Regardless, every guest departs looking the same; lively and content.

Sleeping 34 dogs and 20 cats, the retreat offers insulated, spacious kennels for the dogs, who are treated to three walks a day, hearty meals, and playtime in either a sheltered or open area.

On the more relaxed side, cats enjoy their own three-storey ‘condos’ including a scratching pole and bed. The husband and wife team care for their guests as if they were their own, so the retreat is always booked out with four-legged friends. Or in the words of Mr and Mrs Cook, “our fourlegged family.” www.countryretreat.kiwi

CHERISH

ANZAC DAY Students of Matakana School will gather at the Matakana War Memorial on 11.15am Thursday April 13th to decorate the Memorial in preparation for 2017 ANZAC Day. Of special interest will be the ex-pupils of the school who enlisted in the First World War. Several years ago the principal of Matakana School, Darrel Goosen, retrieved from the school archives a c1920s painting which recorded the names of the ex-pupils who enlisted in the First World War. This painting will be the centre of the pupil learning experience during the decoration of the War Memorial, and a copy will remain on display during the 2017 ANZAC week.

Matakana School was founded in 1862 and has a long history of remembering the servicemen of this area who served our country. An ANZAC service will be held at the Matakana War Memorial 10am Tuesday 25th April. The program this year is full of drama and music, and there’ll be something for all the family to enjoy as we remember our ANZAC heroes. All are welcome.

For further information, visit our Facebook page ‘Matakana War Memorial’. matakanafokgv@gmail.com

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BRICK BAY FOLLY WORDS

JONATHAN

ORGAN

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SAMUEL

HARTNETT

Brick Bay has an ever-changing landscape, most recently with the completion of the 2017 Folly, Te Takitaki. The winning team this year is a group of four young architectural graduates, Tom Dobinson and George Grieve from Patterson Associates, and Sophie Edwards and Jayne Kersten from Jasmax. The team had previously studied together at Victoria University of Wellington.

hard packed, natural clay mounds. The winning team imagined that the folly could take inspiration from a Māori palisade, a fence that assisted in the fortification of a key piece of land. While such fences had the practical task of defining inside and outside, they would often be comprised of sculpted objects. The folly was opened with a ceremonial blessing with Kaumatua from Ngati Manuhiri.

A folly is a building constructed primarily for decoration, but suggesting through its appearance some other purpose, or of such extravagant appearance that it transcends the range of garden ornaments usually associated with the class of buildings to which it belongs. In this context Te Takitaki is the third avant garde folly to be sited at Brick Bay. It’s located on a high vantage point guarding last year’s winning project, Daughter of the Swamp.

The philosophy of the project is to support young and emerging New Zealand architects who have recently graduated, and/or students in an accredited New Zealand architecture programme. They’re encouraged to explore the intersections between architecture and sculpture and experiment with increasing overlaps in references, concepts and techniques between the two disciplines. The winning entry received an overall $35,000 grant towards realising the proposed project. This project is the culmination of passionate, disciplined creatives and generous sponsors with clarity and vision. Big thanks to Resene, Fletchers, Brick Bay Sculpture Trust and Architecture New Zealand. We look forward to next year’s entries as the legacy of the past three winning follies will no doubt continue to inspire the next generation of forward-thinking, avant-garde New Zealand architects.

The architectural form consists of an organic, curved and fortified wall, which measures eight metres by ten metres. The height of the structure ranges from two and a half metres up to four metres at the highest point, as it is sited on a sloping hillside. It is constructed from orange-stained, rough-sawn timber which is threaded in and out of a row of reinforcing steel in a woven configuration. The interior of the folly is landscaped using native plants, a gravel entrance and pathway, juxtaposed with sculpturally formed,

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HAPPENINGS

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART CLASSES Choose one or both... Your children will come home with three amazing pieces of artwork after having a super fun day.

All children need to bring is their lunch. Bookings essential.

Thursday 20th & Thursday 27th April

Location: Shoesmith Hall - Warkworth 10am-2.30pm.

Cost: $40 per child (sibling discount for 2 children $75) Ages: 5 to 13 years old

artwithtracey@gmail.com 027 636 5198

Reptile Park

Check out our School Holiday Programme on www.goatislandmarine.co.nz

27 Ti Point Road Leigh Open Daily 10am - 5pm Phone 09 4226021 www.reptilepark.co.nz

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK PHONE 09 923 3621

TIBBS HOUSE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR 2018 With a vision of pre-eminence in boys’ secondary education, Auckland Grammar School is proud to offer young men: • An unsurpassed state school education • A dual academic pathway of NCEA or Cambridge International Examinations • A unique combination of academic challenge, sporting endeavour, cultural richness and tradition Located directly adjacent to the school, Tibbs House provides accommodation, study and recreational facilities for 120 boarders. Young men are supported by eight full-time masters offering expertise in a wide range of teaching subjects and activities, as well as nightly study guidance.

To apply please download an enrolment application at www.ags.school.nz/atgrammarboarding or contact Mr Daniel Oram, Director of Boarding d.oram@ags.school.nz or (09) 623 5432 Tibbs House, 87 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023, NZ

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GOAT ISLAND MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE The Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre, situated adjacent the Leigh Marine Reserve is an educational facility run by the Auckland University’s Institute of Marine Science and Leigh Marine Laboratory. The centre was established in 2011 via donation by Lady Edith Winstone Blackwell, whose vision that “new knowledge brings new light” we carry on today.

The centre serves to educate visitors about research undertaken at the Institute of Marine Science, the wider marine environment, marine conservation, and the variety of species that inhabit New Zealand’s coastline.

Aside from informative displays, visitors are able to get up close and personal with variety of marine organisms through our touch tank, aquaria, and a big-eye microscope for a truly hands-on experience.

As part of the Discovery Centre’s educational portfolio we offer a marine biology programme during select days of the school holidays with sessions tailored to both primary and secondary school levels. Key topics taught by our experienced staff include species identification, life-cycles, anatomy, and ecology; with learnings expressed through art and visual media. Bookings are essential as places are limited. www.facebook.com/GoatIslandMarineDiscoveryCentre 09 923 3645

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REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

ELON MUSK

THE UPSTARTS

ONE LOVELY DAY

BY ASHLEE VANCE

BY BRAD STONE

BY CLAIRE DONALDSON

Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. At age 12 he wrote a video game, progressed to maps and business directories, then revolutionised online business with PayPal. His sale of PayPal to EBay for roughly $250 million bankrolled interests in space and green technology.

A new generation of entrepreneurs is sparking another cultural upheaval through technology.

They are among the Upstarts, idiosyncratic founders with limitless drive and self-confidence.

Young, hungry and brilliant, they’re rewriting the traditional rules of business, changing our dayto-day lives but often sidestepping serious ethical and legal obstacles in the process.

Claire takes us on a journey of wonderful experiences as she travels around New Zealand bringing fabulous events to life. There are hundreds of photos to inspire your event, be it birthdays, weddings, dinner parties, corporate soirées or a promotional launch. This is a gorgeous book to inspire a special celebration.

Nestled inside the iconic and historic Kawau Boating Club, the Bon Accord Bar and Bistro is open to the public.

Fully licenced including off-licence.

Serving brilliant breakfasts, lunches and dinners Petrol, diesel, water, ice, bait plus general store items available.

BON ACCORD BAR & BISTRO

Kawau Boating Club, Bon Accord Harbour 09 422 8845 www.kawauboatingclub.nz

For a list of Events inc ANZAC DAY at Bon Accord Bar & Bistro see the Junction Mag Gig Guide.

‘Red Green’ 2016 Diptych, 75 x 150 cm Acrylic on Canvas To view this painting and other works, contact

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DIRECTORY

BLACK FERN MATAKANA ACCOMMODATION

ICONIC CARPENTRY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

KORU HOUSE ACCOMMODATION

HORSE RIDING WARKWORTH LEISURE

Black Fern looks over Ascension and is perfect for a relaxing holiday, family reunions and wedding accommodation. Featuring four ensuite bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, heated pool, covered BBQ area with kitchen and fireplace. The separate self-contained cottage brings the sleeping capacity up to 10 people.

Iconic Carpentry is a local company providing a high level of skilled carpentry and joinery work, regardless of your project size. Property and bach maintenance, subcontracting and new build works undertaken. Combining the best traditional construction methods and new building techniques, with reliable, honest service, we ensure our timeframes are realistic and our quotations genuine.

021 024 04015 clinton@iconiccarpentry.co.nz

Hidden in the hills of Tawharanui lies Koru House Hideaway. Created by artists Brian & Lindsay McPhun, award-winning Koru House has two self-catering units, with outdoor fresh water hydrotherapy spa baths and indoor-outdoor fireplaces and use of the heated pool and wood-fired pizza oven. Just 55 minutes from Auckland come and enjoy.

Horse riding and trekking for all ages and abilities through scenic farm and forest just 45 minutes north of Auckland. Quiet horses and ponies. Birthday rides, casual rides, school holiday programmes, lessons, gift vouchers, riding holidays. 42 Kaipara Flats Road (3km north of Warkworth)

scott2000@xtra.co.nz www.koruhideaway.co.nz

www.horseridingwarkworth.co.nz 09 425 8517

JULIE RUSSELL BOOKKEEPING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

TAWHARANUI LODGE VENUE

Running a successful small business is hard enough, without adding in endless hours of bookkeeping! We are professional Xero trainers who can quickly improve your bookkeeping skills, help you streamline your accounting process and have more time to grow your business. Or we can do it all for you.

021 022 18961 hello@julierussellbbookkeeping.co.nz www.julierussellbookkeeping.co.nz

The perfect function, wedding and conference venue, minutes from Matakana Auckland.

Fully licensed with onsite catering only the best local food creating superb culinary fare Nestled on private estuary and native bush, creating the perfect backdrop for wedding and ceremonies. Exclusive venue ideal for conferences with accommodation onsite. info@tawharanui.co.nz www.tawharanui.co.nz

www.blackfernmatakana.com

GULF ECO CHARTERS LEISURE Explore the amazing and remote off shore islands of Little Barrier, Great Barrier, Mokohinaus and Hen & Chickens, with complimentary snorkel gear, wetsuits, kayaks and fishing rods.

Book on one of our scheduled trips or charter the whole boat.

021 831 938 info@gulfecocharters.nz www.gulfecocharters.nz

NO STRESS NUMBERS Julie Russell knows running your own business is hard enough without having to stress over bookkeeping.

Using Xero, she’d love to show you how to ‘get’ the numbers in your business.

She’ll work with you, to set you up, teach you the basics, and show you how to get more out of the numbers.

She can even do it for you: talk to her about their monthly bookkeeping packages – because they love doing the books, even if you don’t!

Make better use of your time and do what you went into business for, instead of worrying about the numbers.

Xero Setups • Training • Workshops • Support • Bookkeeping 021 022 18961 hello@julierussellbbookkeeping.co.nz www.julierussellbookkeeping.co.nz Advertorial

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HAPPENINGS

WINTER MARKETS MANGAWHAI VILLAGE MARKET Mangawhai Market has over fifty stalls including wine, cheese, olive oil and produce. There’s also a wide range of arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, books, sculpture, woodwork, soaps and perfumes. The friendly, social café sells great coffee and lots of delicious treats. Saturday mornings from 9am.

Marita 021 598 917

MATAKANA MARKET Established in 1981, Matakana Market sells arts, crafts, collectables, fashion apparel and produce. Set in the historic Old Dairy Factory behind the church in Matakana Village every Saturday 9am-2pm, it’s a great place to pick up a bargain. Make sure you find the unique pottery created onsite. www.facebook.com/MatakanaMarket/ matakanamarket@gmail.com

“Come & see why we are Matakana’s n0. 1 restaurant” TRIP ADVISOR MARCH 2017

THE MATAKANA VILLAGE PUB

Live Music Every weekend opening all through Easter & on Anzac Day

MATAKANA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET Matakana Village Farmers’ Market started 12 years ago and has now become one of Auckland’s most well-loved weekly excursions. It’s a showcase of local artisans, growers and farmers who all have a passion for produce.

There’s fresh fruit, vegetables, delicious artisan baking, Italian sausages, organic chocolate, preserves, flowers, olive oil and the all-important freshly brewed morning coffee with locally roasted beans. A fantastic recent development is the adoption of the Zero Waste policy, which means that 90% of the waste created is diverted to recycling or composting.

Open Saturdays rain or shine, 8am–1pm. www.visitmatakana.co.nz/village/farmers-market

“Coming Soon”

Starts Wednesday May 3 Great prizes 6.30 Start

‘Over Seas’

Featuring Angel Maritz & Bee Doughty Pratt

Free entry Bookings essential Check out website and facebook for full details Consider us for YOUR work & private functions

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www.thematakana.co.nz

A celebration of these works 3.30pm – 5.30pm Friday 14th April Refreshments provided 1151 Leigh Road | Matakana Country Park | 09 422 9790 | artmatakana.com

HAPPENINGS

EASTER CARNIVALS LEIGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL Leigh School would like to invite you along to their annual Carnival this Easter Sunday on 16th April. We will be offering all the regular fun activities and stalls, as well as a few new ones to make our fun family day out a little more affordable. Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of entertainment including local talent, our giant Ice slide, a selection of fairground amusements including vertical bungees, mini hotrods, bouncy castles, inflatable slides and so much more. Dunk the Teacher is bound to be a laugh a minute and the giant Easter Egg Hunt will keep the kids amused.

We’ve got a fantastic, seafood rich quick-fire raffle planned and already have loads of wonderful local businesses donating quality items for the silent auction. The food tent will be serving its ever-popular Lee Fish burgers and succulent, locally raised lamb baps as well as hot chips and American hotdogs.

Our small community has been wonderful in their support so far but any additional support would be gratefully received. If you can offer any sponsorship or busking abilities, please contact the team. www.leighcarnival.co.nz Sunday 16th April

w w w. s a w m i l l c a f e . c o . n z SUNDAY 02 APRIL | 5:30PM | $TBC

ANDY SUGG & BAND

SUNDAY 16 APRIL | 3 - 6:00PM | $KOHA

SATURDAY 08 APRIL | 9:30PM | $20

WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE BANDS TO HAVE AT THE MILL

LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN CONCERT SAXOPHONIST. PLAYING JAZZ FUSION www.andysugg.com

TAMANI Ft.CHRIS BERRY

USA High-energy West African and Afro-Cuban inspired music. /Tamani | chrisberrymusic.org

SUNDAY 09 APRIL | 5:30PM | $18*

FRENCH FOR ALT FOLK RABBITS THE WEIGHT OF MELTED SNOW MORE ON THE DOOR

WAIPU SCHOOL CARNIVAL

*PRE-SALE TICKETS $18: undertheradar.co.nz

The annual Waipu Carnival will be held at the Caledonian Park, Waipu, this coming Easter Saturday, 9am-2pm Saturday 15th April 2017.

VAULT JAMS #1 MAHURANGI COLLEGE

There will be lots to keep everyone amused, young and old, including live entertainment, quick-fire raffles, an auction at 12 noon and rides and games galore, from merry-go-rounds, to a wonderful Kids Zone including face painting, petting zoo, mini hot-rod races, Zorbs, mad lawn mower racing and lots, lots more.

This year there will be a mini gallery in the foyer of the Celtic Barn displaying paintings by some of our local artists, and wonderful creative work.

THURSDAY 13 APRIL | 7:30PM | $KOHA

WHITE CHAPEL JAK

Talented musicians and great great fun, their spin on popular songs is pretty unique. Come and enjoy them in the garden Cos the weathers gonna be beaut! whitechapeljak.com

SATURDAY 22 APRIL | 9:30PM | $10* WITH

8FOOT FELIX BLUNDERBUSS & DJ CHICA LICORICA EPIC DANCING JOURNEYS OF GYPSY, SKA & FUNK

PRE-SALE TICKETS $10: undertheradar.co.nz | $15 ON THE DOOR

SUNDAY 23 APRIL | 3 - 7:00PM | $KOHA BASEFM PRESENTS

BEATS & BEERS IN THE COURTYARD. WITH DJ’S

DAN PAINE, DYLAN C & MINNIE

SENIOR MUSIC STUDENTS JAM NIGHT

FRIDAY 28 APRIL | 9:30PM | $42.50*

JON TOOGOOD SOLO & ACOUSTIC NZ ROCK GOD! SAWMILL SELEKTAZ DJ's LO KEY, TIM RICHARDS, ZANE:TEE,

FRIDAY 14 APRIL | 9:30PM | $10*

ANDY JV, + SHANE HAND HOSTED BY NEWLY MINTED LOCAL MC STAUNY

(SUNSHINE SOUNDSYSTEM)

DANCING SHOES DEFINITELY REQUIRED. R20 $10 BEFORE 10:30PM $15 AFTER - GET IN EARLY! *PRE-SALE TICKETS $10: iticket.co.nz

AN INTIMATE GIG SHOWCASING SOME OF JON’S FAVES FROM HIS EXTENSIVE BACK CATALOGUE & SOME HANDPICKED COVERS PRE-SALE TICKETS $42.50: aaaticketing.co.nz $45 ON THE DOOR IF NOT SOLD OUT PRIOR LINKS & FULL DETAILS ONLINE:

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Parking is available, and all funds raised will go towards Waipu Primary School.

www.waipucarnival.com 9am-2pm Saturday 15th April

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HAPPENINGS TOPP TWINS 7pm Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April The legendary Topp Twins are hitting the road April 1–May 21, bringing their original style of merriment, mayhem and mirth to the regions in the Heading for the Hills Tour.

The hills will be alive with the sound of laughter! This includes two fantastic concerts in Matakana. NZ’s favourite twin sisters, Linda and Jools, will deliver their trademark original country music, character comedy, burlesque innuendo, audience participation and some of the finest yodelling you’ll hear this side of the black stump.

Watch out for the third season of Topp Country which will air later in the year on TV One. Matakana Country Park Wool Shed, 7pm Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April. $69 incl booking fee. Doors open 5.30pm – General Admission. BYO Alcohol.

www.topptwins.com/gig-guide/upcoming

MOVEABLE FEAST 5pm-9pm, Saturday 15th April Join the street food revolution! Back by popular demand, the Te Rata Wines Moveable Feast brings the best of the cities food trucks to Matakana Village.

Chill out with the family to live music and enjoy the cream of local craft beer, cider and sodas, organic wines and the best of Auckland Street food. See you there!

Free parking and entry @ The Upper Matakana Market Easter 5pm-9pm Saturday 15th April

www.terata.co.nz

MISS PEACH AND THE TRAVELIN’ BONES April 39 Omaha Valley Rd, Matakana www.thevivien.co.nz | 09 422 9995 ‘The Northerner’ Curated by Gregory O’Brien Saturday 15th April - Sunday 28th May

This month at Whangateau Hall, three bands illustrating the breadth of acoustic folk music. Tweed will be performing with Miss Peach and the Travelin’ Bones on 7th April for a full concert night. On 24th April, My Pennyworth are special guests for club night, where you are welcome to put your name down to perform in the first half.

www.whangateau.co.nz

JOIN THE MATAKANA LIFESTYLE First time on the market in more than two decades, this magnificent country estate presents in immaculate condition. The property has been transformed over the years with no expense spared and without compromise to quality. The tasteful renovation invokes a feeling of delight and does justice to the vintage of this home, while still displaying quality in all aspects.

Meander down the drive and discover for yourself your own slice of paradise. Rich with character, the main home is set on approximately three acres of mature gardens which include an orchard and olive grove. With a park-like setting you can’t help but unwind, relax and feel instantly at home.

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Cottage Accommodation and Barn - Consented Minor Dwelling The recently completed board and batten barn (122m2) and adjacent accommodation have been in high demand by guests seeking a weekend retreat.

This property is a must-see, offering the country living lifestyle right on the doorstep of Matakana and the beautiful East Coast.

Open Homes: Sunday 2nd April at 2pm, Sunday 9th April at 2pm and Sunday 23rd April at 2pm.

TradeMe Property ID: FEU603 Advertorial

APRIL GIG GUIDE To list your event for free on the Junction Gig Guide email event details to: hi@junctionmag.co.nz MARKETS Every Sat Every Sat Every Sat First Sat of the Month 2nd Sun of the Month 2nd Sun of the Month Last Sun of the Month DATE APRIL GIG GUIDE Fri 31 Mar Fri 31 Mar Sun 2 Apr Sun 2 Apr Sun 2 Apr Sun 2 Apr Sun 2 Apr Wed 5 Apr Thu 6 – 13 Apr Fri 7 Apr Fri 7 Apr Sat 8 Apr Sat 8 Apr Sat 8 Apr Sun 9 Apr Sun 9 Apr Thu 13 Apr Thu 13 Apr Fri 14 Apr Fri 14 Apr Fri 14 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 Apr Sat 15 + 16 Apr

8am–1pm 8am–1pm 9am–1pm 8am-1pm 9am–1pm 8.30am–1pm 9.00am–1pm TIME

Matakana Village Farmers Market Matakana Markets Mangawhai Farmers Market Warkworth Museum Market Day Waipu Boutique Market Summer Market Puhoi Farmers Market EVENT

Matakana Village The Old Dairy Factory, Matakana The Village, Library Hall, Mangawhai Old Masonic Hall Coronation Hall Waipu Leigh Hall (9th Apr Only) Puhoi Domain VENUE

4pm 7pm-10pm 1pm 10am–4pm 3pm-6.30pm 5.30pm 12.30 5.30pm 11am-4pm 8pm 7pm-10pm 9.30pm 2.30pm-5.30pm 8.30pm 5.30pm 10am-1pm 11.15am 7.45pm 9.30pm 4pm 8pm 2pm-5pm 6pm-11pm 8pm 11am 9am-4pm 9.30am-2pm 9am-2pm 8pm 5pm-9pm - 7pm-10pm

Beer & Bitterballen Klassic Trax Summer Sessions: Sam Taylor Harvest Festival Lazy Sunday Afternoon Andy Sugg & Band Waipu River Raft Race 2017 Inspired African Drumming Italian Cheese Wheel Week Tweed And Miss Peach And The Travellin’Bones JJ Rhythm Tamani SUP & Snorkel Kevin Greaves & Eddie Low French For Rabbits Hotprintz Mangawhai Run/Walk Matakana School & Ex Pupils, Decorating Memorial Cinema Enigma Selaktaz Timberworld Fishing Competition & Fish Auction The Renegades Band Live Music In The Vines Loving Vibes Gathering 2017 Eric Clapton, The Who, The Small Faces Tribute Mahurangi Crusing Club Mark Foy Race & BBQ Fibre Art Expo Painting & Craft Market Waipu Easter Carnival The Renegades Moveable Feast ‘Northerner’ Curated By Greggory O’Brien Italian Style Easter

Sawmill Brewery + Smoko Room Warkworth RSA Mangawhai Tavern Ascension Wine Estate The Kauri Museum Leigh Sawmill Café Waipu River, Nova Scotia Drive Kaiwaka Acadamy Ecological Services Ascension Wine Estate Whangateau Hall Warkworth RSA Leigh Sawmill Café Goat Island, Leigh Warkworth RSA Leigh Sawmill Café Mangawhai Heads Motor Camp Matakana War Memorial Matakana Cinemas Leigh Sawmill Café Mangawhai Boating & Fishing Club Kawau Boating Club Te Whai Bay Wines Mangawhai Library Hall Mangawhai Tavern North Cove, Kawau Boating Club Waipu Coronation Hall, The Centre Waipu Old Masonic Hall Baxter St, Warkworth Caledonian Park The Centre Waipu The Salty Dog Upper Matakana Market The Vivian Ascension Wine Estate

sawmillbrewery.co.nz warkworthrsa.co.nz mangawhaitavern.co.nz ascensionwine.co.nz kaurimuseum.com sawmillcafe.co.nz google.com/site/djembenz/ ascensionwine.co.nz whangateau.co.nz warkworthrsa.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz saltwatereco.co.nz warkworthrsa.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz runwalkseries.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz mangawhaiboatingfishing.co.nz kawauboatingclub.nz tewhaibaywines.co.nz julesbright.com mangawhaitavern.co.nz kawauboatingclub.nz eventfinder.co.nz brynsue@hotmail.com facebook.com/Waipu-Easter-Carnival saltydoginn.co.nz terata.co.nz thevivian.co.nz ascensionwine.co.nz

Sat 15 + 16 Apr

10am-5pm

Mangawhai Easter Art Trail

Mangawhai

mangawhaiartists.co.nz

Sat 15 Apr

10am-5pm

Antique Fair

Matakana School

027 443 0018

Sun 16 Apr

10am-4pm

Antique Fair

Matakana School

027 443 0018

Sun 16 Apr

1pm

Raw Jam: Easter Special

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 16 Apr

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Leigh School Carnival

Leigh School

leighcarnival.co.nz

Sun 16 Apr

2pm-9pm

A Classic Afternoon With Kawiti Tahamoana

Angora Goat Farm Waipu

eventfinda.co.nz

Sun 16 Apr

3pm

White Chapel Jak

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 16 Apr

1pm-4pm

Harvest Lunch In The Vines

Te Whai Bay Wines

tewhaibaywines.co.nz

Sun 16 Apr

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Mahurangi Cruising Club, Mark Foy Race

North Cove, Kawau

kawauboatingclub.nz

Sun 16 – 19 Apr

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The Gaya Tree Easter Yogi Kids Retreat

The Gaya Tree

thegayatree.co.nz

Mon 17 Apr

10am-3pm

Surf Junky: 3 Day School Holiday Programs

Omaha Beach

saltwatereco.co.nz

Fri 21 Apr

11am

Seaweek Mountains To Sea Wananga Conference

Omaha Marae

emr.org.nz

Fri 21 Apr

7pm-10pm

Gary Pallett

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 22 Apr

9.30pm

8Foot Felix

Leigh Samill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 22 + 23 Apr

7pm

Top Twins

The Woolshed Matakana Country Park

matakanacountrypark.co.nz

Mon 24 Apr

7pm

Club Night With Special Guests

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Tues 25 Apr

10am

ANZAC Day Service

Matakana War Memorial

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Tues 25 Apr

12pm

ANZAC Day Service

Kawau Boating Club

kawauboatingclub.nz

Sun 26 Apr

4pm-7pm

Warkworth Music Concert

Old Masonic Hall

09 379 2030

Fri 28 Apr

9.30pm

Jon Toogood

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 29 Apr

7pm

Molecular Gastronomy Night

Ascension Wine Estate

ascensionwine.co.nz

Sun 30 Apr

11am-2pm

Cooking Classes: Canapes To Impress

The Local Food Kitchen

thelocalfoodkitchen.co.nz

Fri 5 May

7.30pm

The Jac

Matakana Hall

warkworthmusic.org.nz

Sat 6 May

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Colin Finley And Will Day

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Sun 7 May

1pm

Summer Sessions: Sam Taylor

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 13-14 May

4pm

Handel Messiah Presented By Kowhai Singers

Warkworth Town Hall

kowhaisingers.org.nz

Sun 14 May

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Loren and Mark Camp Bentzon

North Cove, Kawau

kawauboatingclub.nz

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BAYLEYS MATAKANA-COASTAL, LIFESTYLE, RESIDENTIAL Don’t base your decisions on the advice of those who don’t have to deal with the results.

Some days you just have to create your own sunshine.

Kellie Bissett Matakana

Mobile: +64 27 530 6843 Office: +64 9 425 7640 kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz Mackys Real Estate Ltd, Licensed under REA Act 2008

Ahi Kaa Lane: Coastal sections Within an hour of the Auckland CBD! Whisper Cove, the stunning northern end of Snells Beach, with the water just seconds from your front door … could you ask for more?

Low maintenance, flat sections, with titles issued.

This could be a dream come true for you so don’t hesitate!

Lots are priced from $390,000.

Brick Bay Winery & Sculpture Trail

www.bayleys.co.nz/1220375

Call Dallas or Steffan now to book a viewing.

Dallas Honey

Steffan Meyer

M 027 477 9957 B 09 425 7640 E dallas.honey@bayleys.co.nz

M 021 055 4346 B 09 425 7640 E steffan.meyer@bayleys.co.nz

Mackys Real Estate Ltd, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008