Junction April 2021

Junction ISSUE 66

|

APRIL 2021

PEOPLE & HAPPENINGS

|

PUHOI TO WAIPU

WWW.JUNCTIONMAG.CO.NZ

MATHESON BAY COASTAL ESCAPE 29 Kendale Drive, Matheson Bay Set on a large 1902 sqm section (more or less) this family home is positioned to take in expansive water views over Matheson Bay. Upstairs a light-filled, open plan living area features an entertainer’s kitchen with access to multiple decks. Bright and spacious master bedroom with walk through robe and ensuite enjoys views as does the second bedroom. Downstairs a large family area, stylish bunk room and third bathroom complete this zone. Opportunities to buy into Matheson Bay are few. For your coastal escape, call Jodi to register your interest now.

Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Sat 10 Apr 2021 Onsite

Jodi Sterling 021 457 063 www.bayleys.co.nz/1202402

ALL OVER

Local real estate experts across Warkworth, Matakana and Omaha Make the obligation free call today 09 425 7640 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Re si de n t i a l / Comme rcia l / Rura l / P rope rt y S e rvice s

THE FARMHOUSE MATAKANA 889 Matakana Road, Matakana 3.37 hectare (8 acre) lifestyle property with original homestead (1979) and 180 degree outlook over Matakana to the Tamahunga Ranges.

An opportunity exists to design an incredible coastal country escape. Grazing and bush. Mixed Rural Zone. Call Kellie today for further information.

Price by Negotiation

Kellie Bissett 027 530 6843 www.bayleys.co.nz/1222380

Established as one of the region’s leading agents specialising in high end waterfront, lifestyle and residential property.

Kellie Bissett.

Kellie has built a solid reputation for her unwavering professionalism, total focus, transparent communication and no-nonsense approach; all resulting in her consistently achieving optimal results for her clients.

WATERFRONT I LIFESTYLE I RESIDENTIAL

TOP 5% of BAYLEYS SALES PEOPLE NATIONALLY 2019/2020 TOP SALES PERSON BAYLEYS MATAKANA 2016/2017, 2018/2019, 2019/2020

027 530 6843

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

WWW.JUNCTIONMAG.CO.NZ

EDI TO R I N CHI E F Bianca Howlett bianca@junctionmag.co.nz DE P UTY E DI TO R + S T Y L IS T Maddie Long +64 21 361 801 editorial@junctionmag.co.nz

10

AR T DI R E CTO R + D E S IGN Susannah Marshall design@junctionmag.co.nz

12

AD V E R TI S I NG EX E C U T IV E

Angela Collins +64 21 481 056 sales@junctionmag.co.nz

CONTENTS

DIS TR I B UTI O N distribution@junctionmag.co.nz GE NE R A L E NQ U IRIE S hi@junctionmag.co.nz CO NTR I B UTO R S: Josie Gritten, Clara Whittington, Marguerite Vanderkolk, Rebecka Bjelfvenstam Keeling, Marc Herbulot, Michele Mackenzie, Georgia Third, Seacology NZ, Tegan Dunn, Sam Hartnett, Adrienne Miller, Tracey Wedge, Clare Dill FR O NT CO V E R : Photo: Josie Gritten Photography www.josiegrittenphotography.com

06

NE W & NO T E D

08

T HE K I W I A R E CO MI NG B A CK Spotlight

Model: Mackenzie

Location: Totara Hill Montessori Preschool www.totarahillmontessori.co.nz *All details were correct at the time of print. Due to COVID-19 restrictions always changing, some events may change.

10

I G E T K NO CK E D DO W N, B UT I G E T UP A G A I N

PRINTED BY HAPPY PRINTING LTD + WEBSTAR www.happyprinting.co.nz This publication has been printed by Webstar, a Toitū enviromark diamond certified company and a winner of a Green Ribbon Award “Minimising our Waste”. www.toitu.co.nz

AUTUMN MUSHROOM SOUP Harvest

22

THE ENVIROSCHOOLS KAUPAPA IS STRONG AT LEIGH SCHOOL Harvest

24

TOP PICKINGS

Profile

Harvest

12

26

PUBLISHED BY JUNCTION MEDIA LTD 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.

20

E A S T E R CR A F T S Easter

16

E A S T E R F O R A G I NG Easter

BRICK BAY LAUNCHES BRUNCH MENU Harvest

28

GROWN TO SHARE Harvest

18

28

Harvest

Ad Feature

A S E A S O N A ND A R E A S O N

HARVEST TIME

Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm • Labour Weekend to Easter (Summer hours) 52 Brooke Lane, Mangawhai. 5km down King Road.

www.brookelanevineyard.com • Phone 021 545 299 4

32

36

30

44

Harvest

Discover

VERTICAL GARDENING

32

O VAL M INDED Design

36

L O V E FO R LEATHER Master Craftswomen

38

AU T UM N ESSENT IA LS 2021 Trends

40

D AI SY BY PAT BA CK L EY Review

JELLY TIPS

46

B R I CK B A Y F O L L Y : G E NE A L O G Y O F T HE P A CI F I C Art

48

MA T A K O HE ME MO R I A L MO NUME NT - W E S HA L L R E ME MB E R T HE M Cherish

51

GOAT ISLAND MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE School Holidays

53

THE GAME OF GOLF Ad Feaure

54

HAPPENINGS

55

LOCAL GIG GUIDE

49

MA T A K A NA W A R ME MO R I A L - W E R E ME MB E R T HE M Cherish

42

50

Discover

School Holidays

L O O K IN G OUT F OR OUR D O T T EREL CO MMUNIT Y

44

G R O S S F UN T HI S S CHO O L HO L I DA Y

Visit our Showroom this Summer 48 Tongue Farm Road, Matakana, Auckland Open 7-days, 9am-5pm www.morrisandjames.co.nz

HANDMADE POTTERY MATAKANA 5

EXPERIENCE YOUR FIRST STEPS ON TE ARAROA, RIGHT HERE IN RODNEY Te Araroa is New Zealand’s famous 3,000 km walking track from Cape Reinga to Bluff and many locals may not know it passes right through Rodney. The Auckland Te Araroa Trust is hosting a ‘First Steps Te Araroa’ walk on Sunday 11 April to encourage locals to experience a section of the trail and meet other walkers who have an interest in our national trail.

The First Steps Te Araroa walk starts at Matthews Road, Warkworth and travels over Moirs Hill to Puhoi, approximately 16km and 3.5 hours away. Friendly local guides will be there to describe the route and point out highlights to look out for. For more information try the ‘Te Araroa – The Trail App’ on Appstore/Google Play or visit the website. www.teararoa.org.nz

ECOACH - THE FUTURE OF COMMUTING Mahu City Express has launched New Zealand’s first luxury electric coach! The bus will be used for their daily operations between Snells Beach and Auckland and is also available for private charter.

Founder Julian Ostling, who still regularly drives and commutes on the bus, says, "Our aim has always been to be ahead of the game and create a comfortable service that allows our customers to commute hassle-free. Now we're helping them travel emission-free as well."

Download the Mahu City Express app to experience the electric commute or contact the team to discuss your transport needs.

The eCoach is available for weddings and they regularly run event buses to large concerts and sporting events in Auckland. info@ecoach.co.nz | 09 425 5566

CNC DIRTWORX Local Caleb Smith has started his new business, CnC Dirtworx. They offer site clearing, drilling, drainage, general digger work and truck hire to the Mahurangi region and beyond. You can find them on Facebook at ‘CnC Dirtworx’, call or email for a quote for further information.

021 112 9894 | cncdirtworx@outlook.co.nz

FRONTIER ELECTRICAL Frontier Electrical is your new local electrician for the greater north Auckland region, with a team of experienced electricians specialising in high end residential and commercial builds.

With eight million dollars worth of contracts successfully completed in the last four years they are the go-to electricians who know how to get the job done on time and on budget.

Offering commercial, residential and maintenance electrical work, data and networking, CCTV and security, automation and smart homes and audio visual.

Check out their website for more information. www.frontierelectrical.co.nz | 09 415 6635

GIVING BACK MATTERS Living in Point Wells village with my family, we really appreciate the local services & facilities our little community enjoys.

I’m giving back by donating $1,000 for each property sold to a local organisation.

Join me in making a difference if you’re thinking of selling your home.

JODI STERLING Sales & Marketing Specialist Matakana Coast

021 457 063

Jodi.Sterling@bayleys.co.nz

6

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

DEBBIE’S FLOWER TRUCK With a passion from an early age for flowers ‘Debbie's Flower Truck’ has arrived. Selling fresh seasonal flowers, grown and sourced as local as possible. She can be found regularly at her local Puhoi Sunday Market where she sells pre-made bouquets or can make one up on the spot with flowers of your choice.

Debbie has a true love of flowers and when you meet her you will understand why as it's not just the flowers but the joy that they bring.

As well as other locations you can find her on Instagram and Facebook, with a new website coming soon to offer deliveries and flower subscriptions. www.facebook.com/debsflowertruck www.instagram.com/debbiesflowertruck

New & Noted MATAKANA MUMMA Launched in March 2021 (during lockdown), Matakana Mumma offers hand curated gift boxes that can be delivered anywhere in New Zealand. All products are sourced locally, from chocolate to candles to coffee. Each curated kit has a theme such as ‘Survival and Recovery’, to ‘Self care and Sleep’. You can also create your own custom kit to suit any need and budget.

These gift boxes are the perfect gift to make a mumma feel amazing when everyone else is focused on the bubba. www.matakanamumma.co.nz info@matakanamu

NEW OWNER FOR MATAKANA RIVER TOURS, CRUISE & KAYAK Since being founded five years ago, Matakana River Tours has become an iconic local attraction, appealing to both visitors and locals alike.

The Riverboat “Kotiti'' is a familiar sight on the River and has introduced many people to the rich history and natural beauty of this waterway.

CAB CELEBRATING HALF A CENTURY This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) serving communities throughout Aotearoa.

Including 35 years of the Wellsford CAB helping the local area.

The dedicated volunteers at the CAB work hard to help people understand their rights and navigate life's complexities.

The business is now entering an exciting new era, with James Groenhart taking over the operation from Phil Morris on the 1 March. James will continue to build on what Phil has created, with plans to add new experiences later in the year. River Tours and Cruise & Kayak will continue to run through Autumn.

027 665 5070 | www.matakanarivertours.co.nz

This work is now more important than ever, as we all face increasingly complex challenges in the world in which we live.

Get in touch to find out more about their service, and how they will continue empowering our community for another 50 years.

1 Matheson Road, Wellsford | 09 423 7333

We’re all working and playing in the cloud these days ...

wooppee websites Looking for someone to help design you a stunning new website?

We specialise in designing and hosting websites for clients located from Silverdale to Mangawhai and would love to be able to help you. If you would like to meet or call me, I am on 021.747.767.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Alastair. wooppee.com - akc@wooppee.com—021.747.767 Special offers for new start companies/organisations etc..

BY DAY Locally roasted Rush Coffee. Wide Selection of handmade food.

Warm and friendly atmosphere.

It’s your Local…

BY NI GHT A place to meet with friends and family. Come together and enjoy handcrafted food. Cosy, warm and relaxing. It’s your Local…

09 425 5886 | www.facebook.com/littleandlocal SNELLS BEACH

7

The Kiwi Are Coming Back Words by Marguerite Vanderkolk

Imagine having kiwi strolling through your backyard if you live near Mount Tamahunga, north of Matakana! That is the vision of a group of committed locals called the ‘Tamahunga Trappers’. Formed in 2010, all their members have some connection with Mount Tamahunga, with most of them living near or around the maunga (mountain) in the Warkworth/Matakana area. Members are committed to enhancing the forest ecosystem to protect species currently present. To date, this has been done using DOC200 and DOC250 traps to control stoats. This complements pest control work undertaken by the Department of Conservation (DOC), Auckland Council and local iwi, Ngati Manuhiri, to eradicate larger pest species.

The twin summits of Mount Tamahunga are a prominent local feature, being the highest in the district at 439m. A well-used walking track extends up and across the summit ridge, forming part of the national Te Araroa Trail. The podocarp-broadleaved forest covering the maunga is one of Auckland’s most diverse. It is home to resident Hochstetter’s frogs, tomtits, and bellbirds.

Kaka (the forest parrot) stop on their way

between Hauturu (Little Barrier Island) and the Dome forest.

Most significantly, Tamahunga was one of the last places in the North Auckland area to have a remnant kiwi population in the 1980s. The Trappers are currently in negotiation with DOC to translocate kiwi back onto the maunga in 2022. Northland brown kiwi populations continue to decline in unprotected areas. The return of kiwi to Tamahunga would increase the number of kiwi populations in pest-controlled areas north of Auckland and support the survival of the species.

The maunga is surrounded by private farmland, lifestyle blocks and small urban settlements. With human habitation so close comes the threat to kiwi survival from people’s pets. In Northland, 65% of kiwi deaths are caused by dogs: pet dogs, working dogs, pig dogs, farm dogs – dogs of all breeds, sizes, natures and training.

Normally, kiwi live to be 40-65 years of age, but brown kiwi in Northland have an average life expectancy of just 13 years, because of the impact of dogs. Young birds

Retail | Importing | Sourcing 126 Mangawhai Heads Road, Mangawhai.

027 560 6416 | info@josephtaylor.nz

8

SPOTLIGHT

face predation from cats and stoats. While a lot of dog owners ensure their animals are secure often, lapses do occur. To ensure the translocated kiwi survive, Tamahunga Trappers will be running free training for dogs to learn to stay away from kiwi if they come across one on the owner’s property.

A public open day will be held to introduce the surrounding landowners and wider community to the translocation process.

Information about the dog aversion training will be provided to local dog owners.

The return of kiwi to the maunga will increase public awareness of conservation efforts needed for kiwi and other species. Through public participation in conservation activities, people learn more about Aotearoa-New Zealand’s amazing natural environment, and what is needed to protect it and the wildlife that inhabits it.

Want to find out more or offer to help?

Contact the Trappers via email or find them on Facebook. tamahungatrappers@hotmail.co.nz www.facebook.com/TamahungaTrappers

SPOTLIGHT

9

I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again If you are into Martial Arts, you might have heard of the World Kickboxing and Karate Association (WKA). Established in 1976, it is one of the original and largest sanctioning bodies in the world for kickboxing.

Words Rebecka Bjelfvenstam Keeling

Did you know that the World President of the WKA is a local? Dave Sawyer is a Grand Master 7th Dan in kickboxing, and currently lives in the Wayby Valley.

"I've got a team working for me of about 80 people, covering 60 active countries," Dave says.

His main role is to sanction International and World titles, and find fighters opportunities with WKA TV - one of Dave's creations.

They also organise the WKA World Championship - a major tournament that happens every year in October all over the world, but mainly in the US and Europe.

Locally, Dave is an active freemason from Lodge Orewa, and also started the group "Fight the Tip, Save the Dome" to stop Waste Management's proposed dump in Dome Valley.

He runs his own club Dynamic Martial Arts in Silverdale, where a couple of instructors take weekly classes, mainly in kickboxing and boxing. It is also the home of the Fight Girls program.

"Fight Girls is a 15-week intensive program that I devised in 2013. I have done a lot of stuff empowering kids - I was a founding member of the first New Zealand chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse. So I was starting

to think about how we could empower women," Dave says.

"Anybody can be a Fight Girl - we've had women from 15 to 58 years old. You don't need any experience, we match up girls that are on a similar level, train three times a week, using low kick rules and all the safety precautions, and finish with a big fight night!"

"It's a privilege to be part of their journey," Dave says. "One woman who trained with us then went on to report her childhood abuser he went to prison!"

Dave never understood the prejudice against women as the weaker sex.

"Growing up, my nan was the head of our family and women could do what men did.

The women in my family were hard as nails you wouldn't cross them!"

One pivotal moment in Dave's life was when he got invited to Kurdistan by a group of Peshmerga Kurds, who wanted to start a kickboxing organisation over there.

"I met a female Kurdish fighter, who had returned to her village only to find it a pile of smoke - everything and everyone was destroyed. But she still got up in the mornings, trying to do something meaningful with her life and help people."

This past year it was Dave's time to get up and go, after a huge financial setback due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We invested a lot in fights all over the world, and lost everything," Dave says, describing it as going from the highest high to the lowest low.

"In 2019, I went all over the world to promote and sanction fighting events, travelling to 15 countries in 16 months. Covid came, and we lost all the main fight events - we had planned to make 2,000 plus titles in that year."

"So I lost my property and only just managed to keep my club in Silverdale alive. We're now renting land, living in an off-grid cabin while building things back up."

"I was only there for 48 hours, but it was a life-changing experience - it really altered the way I look at different cultures," says Dave.

"After meeting with the Kurdish fighters, I vowed never to give up. It doesn't matter how bad things get - every day you wake up and you have a chance to make it better."

"There were fighters that were Jewish, Muslim, Christian - and they all stood together against ISIS."

www.facebook.com/ worldkickboxingassociation www.45yearswka.com

MATAKANA LIQUOR CENTRE

A wide selection ‘WE’RE BIG ON SERVICE’ of fine WINES, And we’re BIG on being local so let us SPIRITS help you select a&perfect drop from our extensive of for wines CRAFTrange BEERS every occasion OF WINES, A WIDE SELECTION SPIRITS & BEERS

See instore or on Facebook See instore or on Facebook for our specials for our specials Liquor Centre Cards available.

Matakana LiquorCentre Centre Matakana Liquor MatakanaRoad, Road,Matakana Matakana 993993 Matakana P | F 09 422 7099 | matakanaliquor@outlook.com P | F 09 422 7099 | matakanaliquor@clear.net.nz 10

PROFILE

Open Saturdays 41 Matakana Valley Rd Matakana 9am - 1.30pm

Keeping your dog on the best dressed list this winter

Proudly made in New Zealand

Trust law has changed.

Does your trust comply?

C RAF T ED LEGAL ADVICE FOR PEACE OF M IN D.

The previous Trust Act had been in place since 1956, so when the new Trusts Act 2019 came into force in January, it brought many new changes to Trust law as we know it.

Making sure your trust complies and is fit for purpose is paramount when reviewing existing trust structures or establishing a new trust.

Contact us for more information.

0 9 883 4 4 0 0 DAVEN PORTSLAW.CO.N Z

PROFILE

11

Easter Crafts

Wildly Curious share some of their craft ideas to keep your little ones busy this Autumn.

Photos Josie Gritten Photography

|

Crafts by Clara Whittington

American Retro Furniture is the sole importer/supplier of genuine 1950’s and 60’s Diner Furniture sourced from the USA, including: • Booth Seats • Formica Diner Tables • Chairs • Stools • Bar Leaners • Chrome Legs • Pedestal Bases • Aluminium Edging (2-sizes) Commercial Grade, suitable for dining rooms, man/lady caves, breakfast areas and hospitality/commercial fitouts.

American Retro Furniture, 1921b SH 1, Kaiwaka (opposite La Nonna “Italian Bakery”) Showroom is open by appointment only.

022 190 3354 | 0274 350 758 | www.americanretrofurniture.co.nz

12

EASTER

Photography: Josie Gritten Photography www.josiegrittenphotography.com Location: Totara Hill Montessori www.totarahillmontessori.co.nz Crafts: Clara Whittington www.instagram.com/wildlycurious.nz Styling: Maddie Long Models: Macy, Mackenzie and Scarlett

The days may be getting shorter, but hopefully the good weather continues and offers the perfect time to get into your garden to maintain your trees.

At TreeContracts we can take care of all your tree, hedge and chipping needs. Operating since 2008, we are your local arborists carrying out all aspects of arboricultural service. Caring for sensitive and historical trees is our expertise. We can help.

TreeContracts – Helping you find better solutions for your trees.

021 849 040 | office@treecontracts.co.nz www.treecontracts.co.nz www.facebook.com/treecontracts EASTER

13

FROZEN EGGS We love nature inspired activities, these frozen eggs are super easy to make and look amazing!

Items you'll need: • Eggs

• F lowers, leaves, herbs or other nature items • Water

• Pestle and mortar (optional)

• D roppers (optional, can also use spoons, sponges, a spray bottle) Instructions: Wildly Curious is running pre-school and after school Creative Workshops that are nature inspired. Using natural items alongside recycled and sustainable materials the aim is to engage and connect children with the world around them.

During workshops children have the unique opportunity to forage for their materials in the amazing grounds at Charlie's Gelato.

Creative explorers are welcome to come make and play at one of their sessions during Term 2. 3-5 year olds Tuesdays 9.45am10.30am, 5-10 year olds Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.15pm-5.00pm.

Email for further information or to book your child's space. Follow them Instagram and Facebook to hear about the exciting upcoming events and to find out about holiday workshops. wildlycurious.nz@gmail.com www.instagram.com/wildlycurious.nz

1. Crack a small hole in the top of the eggs and drain them out one at a time into a bowl.

2. Wash the egg shells out well with warm water and remove the inner membrane.

3. Boil the egg shells for 5 minutes to remove any bacteria.

4. Now invite your child to fill the eggs with flowers or any other nature items.

5. Once the eggs are full of flowers, fill them to the top with water.

6. Now pop your eggs in the freezer for 3-5 hours until frozen.

7. When your eggs are frozen, allow your child to peel the shell off as you would a regular egg! It’s lots of fun to reveal all the flowers frozen in an egg shape.

8. Use a Pestle and Mortar if you have one to crush the eggs or a dropper and warm water to melt the ice.

Mangawhai Air Conditoning & Heat Pumps

Air Conditioning

Heat Pumps

Northland Wide Installation, Maintenance & Repairs

Refrigeration

Home Ventilation

0800 COOL 00

HOUSEWASHING . EXTERIOR CLEANING PAINTING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ROOF PAINTING AND REPAIRS . GUTTER CLEANS

gavin@coolwave.co.nz

STEVE 027 224 8621 . sdurrantnz@hotmail.com

0800 2665 00

www.coolwave.co.nz

14

EASTER

Small class sizes.

Huge opportunities!

MAKE THEIR SENIOR SCHOOL YEARS COUNT. When it comes to making sure your teenager is in the best possible learning environment, inspiring teachers and motivated peers make all the difference.

Kristin Senior School provides:

• High quality staff in teaching, leadership, wellbeing, digital learning and other support roles

• Small class sizes (13 students on average) and state-of-theart equipment and facilities

• The choice to study NCEA or the IB Diploma Programme with

a vast range of subject options and co-curricular opportunities

• A strong focus on student wellbeing, and a positive culture of success and aspiration, and so much more!

Take a tour and see for yourself! Limited places still available for 2022.

Visit kristin.school.nz or call our Admissions Manager on 09 415 9566 ext 2324.

Kristin is located at 360 Albany Highway, Albany with dedicated buses across Auckland.

Easter Foraging Photos Josie Gritten Photography

FLOORINGXTRA.CO.NZ

free

DESIGNER RUG with every Quick-Step houselot purchase* T&C’s apply.

*Terms and Conditions Apply.

See instore or www.flooringxtra.co.nz for details.

Warkworth Silverdale

| |

21 Glenmore Drive 19A Silverdale Street

There’s no question natural fibres and earthy tones have been hugely influential

| |

09 422 2275 | warkworth@flooringxtra.co.nz this past year! With trends continuing, we are seeing a rise in interest for wool 09 421carpets 0006 | silverdale@flooringxtra.co.nz and timber flooring making their way into your homes.

There is something about the warmth of natural timber, with the movement toward carrying hard flooring throughout all living spaces, this becomes a beautiful statement feature of your home.

Combine this with the luxurious feel of wool under foot to soften your personal spaces. Wool carpets naturally improve your room’s warmth and acoustics complete with non-allergenic properties, you’re sure to create a warm and inviting, yet functional home for your family.

Supporting NZ Farmers and Makers Timber - Laminate - Carpet - Vinyl - Tiles - Designer Rugs - Cushions - Throws Design your natural look with help from the Flooring Xtra Team

51 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth | warkworth@flooringxtra.co.nz 09 422 2275 | @flooring_xtra_warkworth

16

EASTER

Photography: Josie Gritten Photography www.josiegrittenphotography.com Location: Totara Hill Montessori - www.totarahillmontessori.co.nz Head Pieces: Frankie and Me www.facebook.com/frankieandmeNZ, www.instagram/frankieandmenz Styling: Maddie Long Models: Otis, Hugh, Scarlett, Tuuli, Rasmus and Alby Easter Eggs: Honest Chocolat - www.honestchocolat.com

For Sale

Superb north east facing 328 sqm home of concrete tilt slab construction with expansive ocean views from almost every room. A unique coastal location, only seconds from the 11th tee, close to the sea and a stroll to the shops and cafes.

Set date of Sale closes 4pm, 9 April 2021 (unless sold prior). Call me to view.

Shane Romani 021 889 906 shane.romani@raywhite.com

2 Greenview Drive, Mangawhai Heads

www.rwmangawhai.co.nz/MGW21734 McElwain Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

EASTER

17

A Season and A Reason

‘Her Harvest Garden’ is a local small scale flower farm producing specialty cut flowers with a focus on sustainability.

Kate McDonald, the face behind Her Harvest Garden, started her flower journey in Taupo in 2017 with local florist, Kristen of ‘XOX Floral’. Beginning by washing buckets and sweeping floors, Kate was soon assisting with flower orders, wedding arrangements and helping to co-ordinate Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day orders. Kristen’s ideals of spreading kindness, supporting local growers, working with nature and returning her work to the earth to complete nature's cycle resonated with Kate's own personal values. “It was so amazing to find something I am so passionate about. I just loved being around the flowers and working in that beautiful space was so inspiring,” she says.

After moving North to Mangawhai in early 2020, Kate’s dreams of starting Her Harvest Garden flourished into a business. On a small bit of land generously lent to her by her inlaws Kate started growing, being particularly drawn to blooms that dry well naturally.

“People really seem to love the dried flowers; I think the fact that they can be enjoyed for much longer is a major attraction.” You’ll find Kate and her husband Joshua at a few of the Auckland Markets – Coatesville, Smales Farm, Long Bay with hopes of adding Mangawhai Tavern Market to this list too.

Kate’s approach to flower farming and floral design is more natural. “The flower industry can be deceptively harmful to the environment. There are a lot of bleached and dyed dried flowers out there at the moment, but when the natural colours of the flowers are so beautiful there’s no need to mess with nature.” Her Harvest Garden is also proudly floral foam and plastic free with all organic waste returned to the earth.

Inspired by nature and the seasons, Kate uses flowers from her gardens or supports other local growers, and this means customers end up with a fresher product.

“I love the idea of acknowledging the importance of each season, like the lifecycle of a plant, it brings hope. There’s a time for sowing and new beginnings, a time for blossoming and abundance, followed by rest and hibernation. Giving myself permission to reflect and embody the seasonal nature of life is a refreshing way to look at things, especially with everything that is going on in the world at this time.”

You can find her online or follow her on both Instagram and Facebook @herharvestgarden. www.herharvestgarden.com herharvestgarden@gmail.com

NEIL TAYLOR CABINETMAKER & DESIGN

Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry & customised furniture - Design to installation we have you covered CONTACT NEIL 09 425 7017 or 021 070 0643 neiltcabinetmaker@xtra.co.nz | www.cabinetmakers.co.nz

18

HARVEST

Fireplace Heaven

Come on in and view the great range of fires on display in our Silverdale Showroom.

• Agents for most brands on the market • Supply, Permits and Installation • Indoor / Outdoor fires • Wood Burners • Gas Fires and Electric Fires

mowers&more GATMANS

Cnr HBC Highway & East Coast Rd, SILVERDALE l Ph: 09 426 5612 www.gatmans.co.nz l OPEN 7 DAYS Mon to Fri 8.30 - 5pm; Sat 9 - 3pm; Sun 10-2pm

Plumbing and Drainage – New build and Maintenance.

Septic systems – New and Repairs.

Water tanks, Pumps and Water filters, jetting machine and camera.

Call us on 021 102 4561

We are here to help.

HARVEST

19

Autumn Mushroom Soup INGREDIENTS

METHOD

2 tablespoons butter and/or olive oil

1. H eat the butter or oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the mushrooms and salt. Cook for ten minutes, stirring regularly.

500g mushrooms, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 small leek, sliced

2. A dd the onion, celery, leek, lemon zest, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring for a further ten minutes.

3. Add the potato and stock and bring to the boil.

4. T aste and season with salt and pepper (if you have a salty stock you won't need more).

½ lemon, zest and juice 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 sprigs thyme or oregano 250g floury potato (agria are great), peeled and cut in small cubes 1 litre mushroom, vegetable or chicken stock 150mls cream (optional)

5. R educe to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the potato is tender.

6. R emove the herb sprigs and allow to cool a little. Using a stick blender, blender or food processor process into a smooth consistency.

7. H eat through before serving. Stir through the cream and top with extra herbs and croutons to garnish.

Ora's Farm is a family owned mushroom farm located in Mangawhai, specialising in oyster mushrooms grown in a controlled environment where they are nurtured and cared for. Owners Ora and Itay are committed to creating a sustainable, ethical and honest business, growing 100% organic and natural mushrooms.

Ora’s Farm brings natural, exotic and nutrient-dense mushrooms and mushroom products to their consumer, with the aim of introducing mushrooms into more Kiwi meals, and to demonstrate to the public the health and nutritional benefits of eating mushrooms.

Ora’s Farm has now become New Zealand’s largest supplier of Oyster Mushrooms and has expanded to selling six different varieties of mushrooms. In 2019, Ora’s Farm was a finalist in the New Zealand Artisan Awards in the ‘Fresh Produce’ category.

Find them online or check out their Facebook page. www.facebook.com/orasfarm www.orasfarm.co.nz

Anne Holman Registered Marriage Celebrant Supplying quality household water for over 35 years

Warwick Rhodes Contractors Ltd specialises in: • Metal supplies • Driveways • Site Works

• Dams • Roading • House sites

• Excavation • Household water deliveries

We have been delivering water to households in the local area for over 35 years, offering town & artesian water.

REGISTERED DRINKING WATER SUPPLIER IN NEW ZEALAND

20

HARVEST

09 425 8454 | 0800 747 928 | 14 Hudson Road, Warkworth enquiries@rhodesforroads.co.nz www.rhodesforroads.co.nz

Creating the ceremony you want.

0274 938279 anne@rsvpevents.co.nz www.rsvpevents.co.nz RSVP special events RSVP special events

THREE STEPS TO NET GAIN 13 Agencies and 90 Salespeople within 20km Radius—Who Would You Choose?

That’s when you need to carefully consider the

SUPER SAUSAGE SIZZLES

net gain of successfully selling your largest asset.

On the last Saturday of every month, Creating competition at any price category is

we’re raising much needed funds for local

likely to achieve a higher price, especially when

charities and organisations—perhaps groups

you choose an auction or tender campaign.

Marketing exposure is so important, to reach the right people over as wide a range as possible.

Some could be living outside the area or country.

A value-added approach could help you decide the right budget.

Having the right person and trusted agency as your service provider to champion your property will make the process stress-free as you head into a challenging time.

that would not normally get the exposure Our exclusive Diakrit interactive digital imaging suite creates remote viewing experience online. Including:

get good professional advice.

Visit our Experience Zone in store and explore what we do that’s remarkable!

The story so-far: • Jan 30th—Snells Beach Fire Dept

•

Feb 27th—The Animal Sanctuary

Styling, Furnish and 3D VR Tour.

•

Mar 27th—The Coastguard

Maximum exposure worldwide and

•

Apr 24th—Adults in Motion

Glossy photos, 2D & 3D Foorplans, with

the opportunity to sell to anyone, anywhere with registered bidding online, by phone or in-person.

With all of this in mind, it’s good to research and

within the local community.

Please come and support us between 10-2 for the best sausage sizzle in NZ. That’s no surprise, as we will be based next to

Targeted social media exposure and

The Warkworth Butchery and supplied by Rob

branch TV slideshow 24/7.

Lees, who is the “Best Master Butcher” in the

All complimentary—from the Best Real Estate Company in NZ & AP

country!

If you want to

09 425 8742

support more

7 Queen Street, Warkworth

local, then why

not join us!

WARKWORTH

LIVE IT, LOVE IT, SELL IT

Coast & Country

LIVE IT, LOVE IT, RENT IT

The Enviroschools Kaupapa is Strong at Leigh School The students and teachers of Leigh School have been working hard to deepen their Enviroschools kaupapa and during March commenced their first ever session of ‘Garden to Table’. Garden to Table is a curriculum-integrated program that provides real-world learning opportunities for children outside the traditional classroom environment.

a beautiful and extensive environmentally

During Garden to Table sessions students are involved in all aspects of gardening in

harvesting. Delicious fresh seasonal produce

sustainable school garden where a large

variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers are

grown. Each week small groups of students meet with a garden co-ordinator and

voluntary parent helpers to plan out their

mornings work which includes a variety of

garden related tasks such as seed raising,

kitchen for preparation.

Groups working within the kitchen prepare

and cook delicious, seasonal meals, whilst learning a variety of cooking skills and

problem-solving strategies. The whole class then comes together to enjoy the meal that has been prepared.

weeding, watering, planting, pruning and

In 2020 senior students undertook an inquiry

is then harvested and sent to the school

of managing the environment, based on the

in the concept of Kaitiakitanga which is a way

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME DOCTORS • Kate Baddock • Stephen Barker • Bruce Sutherland • Amy McBeth • Clinton Anderson Andrew Duffin • Jing He • Minja Bojic • Dekshna Poneswari • Simon Tricker WARKWORTH

– Our surgery at 11 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

SNELLS BEACH – Our new clinic at Dalton Road, Snells Beach Warkworth Medical Centre 11 Alnwick Street Warkworth Phone: 09 425 1199 Snells Beach Medical Centre Dalton Road Snells Beach Phone: 09 425 5055 A CornerstoneTM Accredited Practice

22

HARVEST

WE PROVIDE

• Wide range of doctor and nurse led services including accident and medical, immunisation, minor surgery, vasectomies, immigration, dive and insurance medicals • Wide range of visiting specialists • Open 8am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday and Saturday mornings in Warkworth • Low cost access for enrolled patients – under 14 free, young people $13.00 and adults $19.50 (ACC costs differ) • Pharmacy, Labtest and Physio onsite

PHONE 24HRS 09 425 1199 or 09 425 5055 for direct connection to the surgery or our after hours service.

Contact us • admin@kawaubayhealth.co.nz • www.kawaubayhealth.co.nz

Māori world view. They also investigated the concepts of Student Volunteer Armies and decided to form their very own.

Viewing themselves as Kaitiaki (guardians) of the school environment they investigated what influence they may have to bring about environmental change and what actions they could take to collectively improve the environment. The end result of this learning was the conceptualisation of Te Kai, a fabulous community fresh produce stall which now sits proudly at the school gate.

The purpose of Te Kai is to provide a space to share some of the excess produce that is harvested from the garden, and to give the wider community a space to share and swap their locally grown produce.

Any money raised via koha from the stall goes towards improving and extending the school gardens.

As an Enviroschool, Leigh School is guided by the five principles of empowered students, sustainable communities, learning for sustainability, Māori perspectives and respect for the diversity of people and culture. The Garden to Table program and the student led initiative of Te Kai are powerful examples of these principles at play. www.leigh.school.nz | 09 422 6031

NE ST CH

O

H

A

ST

A

• E

PP

L AT

R OV E D •

CO

U E R B NNY

INDUSTRIAL VINTAGE FURNITURE HOMEWARES & GIFTS MATAKANA VILL AGE | 0 9 6 0 0 2 4 4 2 | COMMERCIAL BAY | 0 9 6 0 0 2 5 2 1 |

honestchocolatmatakana honestchocolatauckland

www.hone stchocolat.co. nz

745 MATAKANA ROAD, MATAKANA OPEN FRIDAY-MONDAY FROM 10AM-4PM www.facebook.com/OldSchoolMatakana www.instagram.com/matakanaoldschool HARVEST

23

Top Pickings Nicky and Ray Crocker are the ‘new kids on the block’ in the Mangawhai Wine Valley (off King Road). Yet in a short time and with the help of established vines planted by Liz and Gary Cameron of Lochiel Estate some 15 years ago, and their many mentors such as their winemaker Rod McIvor from Marsden Estate and Mark Nobilo (Nobilo Wines), they are starting to make a name for themselves.

Having never had a lot to do with the wine industry, apart from drinking it, and many moons ago Ray was a rep for Corbans Wines, Nicky and Ray Crocker have dived headfirst into the industry. The grape varieties they have inherited are Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Syrah.

all the work these two physically put into this project (and all their family and friends who helped pick) they managed to deliver some grapes they could be proud of to the winemaker in KeriKeri.

“After taking regular Brix readings and establishing the ideal day to pick, we contact our friends, family and a number of eager customers who assemble at 8am ready for the day's picking.”

“Harvest time is the culmination of a year's work so it's a real celebration!” they tell us.

The vineyard was hit the first year with three cyclones and after playing catch up from this sudden new learning curve and these weather events, they sadly didn’t manage to produce wine in the first year. Luckily their second year was more bountiful and with

The harvesting of the grapes at BrookeLane Vineyard is normally done on three separate days as the Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Syrah all reach their optimum Brix (sugar) levels at different times - as a general rule about two weeks apart.

All of their grapes are hand picked and placed into cutting bins which are then transferred into larger bins that hold around 300kgs each. Once full these bins are transported to Keri Keri the same day for weighing and processing.

“Picking day is a whole lot of fun as once the harvest is done, we put on a big lunch and

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as cabinet food made fresh daily.

OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM – LATE

New Chef and New Menu.

Now open The Leigh Sawmill Bottle Shop – available during normal opening hours.

142 Pakiri Road, Leigh • 09 422 6019

WWW.LEIGHSAWMILL.CO.NZ 24

HARVEST

have a toast to the new season’s grapes and a job well done!”

The Tavern at Mangawhai proudly stocks all three of their wines and are thrilled to have a locally produced wine on their Wine List.

The Thirsty Tui Hotel in Paparoa also stocks BrookeLane Wines as does the stunning Terra Restaurant in Paihia.

But for a truly unique experience, visiting their quirky converted container cellar door means that you get to hear directly from Ray or Nicky about their journey. You will also no doubt get to meet their Jack Russell ‘Cheeky Charlie’ who the Pinot Gris is named after, and of course the local Longfin Eels, whose namesake is the Chardonnay. “These are almost prehistoric and live at the bottom of the drive, some could be as old as 80-100 years old.” Their famous Rosé ‘Tipsy Tui’ is named for their TuiTui who they rescued and hand reared after a big storm hit two years ago.

Check out their new event, ‘Last Saturday Club’, on the last Saturday of each month.

With live entertainers (changing monthly) and mouth watering pizzas and picnic hampers available too. Continuing through the winter months around their big outdoor cosy fireplace. www.brookelanevineyard.com www.instagram.com/brookelanevineyard

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | DATA SECURIT Y | AUDIO VISUAL | AUTOMATION

For more information call 09 4156635 or 0210553482 or visit our website www.frontierelectrical.co.nz

HARVEST

25

Brick Bay Launches Brunch Menu New experiments have been simmering away at Brick Bay over the past few weeks. Working around the disruptions of recent lockdown restrictions, the whole team has been collaborating on the latest additions and are very excited to announce the launch of a brunch menu!

Joining their lunch and grazing menus which are available later in the day, the brunch offering will include ten delicious dishes, available from 10am-12pm every day from March onwards. There is something for everyone on the brunch menu: house-smoked Bluff salmon on toasted brioche, coconut sago pudding with spiced plum and rhubarb, and if you are a fan of their famous beef cheeks, your palate is in for a pleasant surprise.

Following Brick Bay’s ‘Garden to Table’ and ‘Farm to Plate’ philosophy the new menu makes the most of the property’s seasonal produce - Brick Bay lamb, honey and olive oil. Head Chef Cam has been working with Warkworth Butchers to create a Brick Bay lamb Merguez sausage, which will feature

in their twist on a traditional ‘Big Breakfast’ accompanied by bacon, fried egg, smoked vine tomatoes, buttered garlic perla potatoes, eggplant kasundi and BBQ Turkish bread.

Brick Bay’s seasonal figs and gorgeous honey will be complemented by prosciutto, ricotta, balsamic and lavosh - a beautifully balanced plate of light, fresh flavours. And for those with a sweet tooth you’ll love their version of banana, date and walnut loaf, served with smoked bacon and a lashing of whipped maple syrup butter.

There’s also been a fair amount of beverage development going on; launching with the new brunch menu will be an offering of housemade cocktails! The team has taken some of the classics and shaken them up by adding

W e d d i n gs & E v e n t s

26

HARVEST

distinctive Brick Bay flavours. The ‘Morning Mary’ features tomato juice and smoked beetroot juice, lemon, Worcester sauce, sriracha, Martello Rock and pickled celery.

The non-alcoholic ‘Fruit Karma’ cocktail features Karma Gingerella with seasonal Brick Bay fruit purée, lemon and Brick Bay honey.

And let's not forget the ‘Garden Spritz’ mixing seasonal Brick Bay fruit, lemon and honey, orange juice with Lillet Rose vermouth and Maude Traditionnelle NV. So with brunch plates and cocktails to taste there’s even more reason to visit Brick Bay. As always it’s recommended you book a table in advance. www.brickbay.co.nz/bookings

wildlymadlydeeply.com

138 Mahurangi Road, Puhoi An incredible collaboration between artist Terry Stringer and architect Pip Cheshire, this one of a kind property has been further enhanced by the current creative vendors.

Comprising two buildings: the ex gallery has 2 luxury suites run as an accommodation business, the converted Woolshed is a completely separate exquisite home looking onto ancient kauri and lush lawns. Over 2.7 ha of privacy and bliss.

rwmatakana.co.nz/MKA20015 Black Group Realty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Set Date of Sale Thursday 8 April, 4pm (unless sold prior) Viewing Details As advertised or by appointment

Sue Hatton 0272 799 696 sue.hatton@raywhite.com

Harvest Time NATURE'S BOUNTY!

Mahurangi Honey source their unique blends from local bush clad coastlines. Harvested in small batches using organic practices and traditional techniques, Mahurangi Honey is renowned for its outstanding flavours: salty-sweet Pohutukawa, zesty Kanuka and rich herbaceous Certified Manuka. They also craft pure, handmade products and skincare: rich balms, polishes, candles and wax.

Take a look online, you'll be spoilt for choice!

Offering a wonderful insight into the world of honeybees.

Your “one-stop” shop for all things “Bee and Honey”.

Visit the “Live Bee Wall”, where the team will enlighten you about the life of the honeybee.

Free Honey and Mead Tasting. Enjoy a delicious honey icecream in the Hive Café. Open 8:30am-5pm daily.

7 Perry Road, Warkworth | 09 425 8003

MAHURANGI OYSTERS HARVEST STARTS MID APRIL The succulent delicacy is a delicious choice for every occasion. Overnight delivery of live oysters ensures a product with a week long shelf life. This makes the Mahurangi Oyster a perfect option for caterers, restaurants and oyster addicts who want to eat oysters every day for a week!

Oysters make a fantastic gift and gift packs are on special for April.

4 Dozen oysters $95 and 2 Dozen $55.

Packs include postage.

ORDER ONLINE www.mahurangioysters.co.nz

28

HARVEST

Ngarewa Drive, Mahurangi West | www.mahurangihoney.co.nz

Grown to Share Nestled beside the Rose Madsen Cottage in the Domain are the Mangawhai Community Gardens.

Established around 12 years ago by Joan Farrell, who was recently the recipient of International Women’s Day/Zonta Rose Awards 2021, for her volunteer services to the community.

Photos Patricia Harvey

Joan’s vision was to grow produce for the community, whilst at the same time bringing people together to socialise and share gardening knowledge.

From a blank canvas of land adjoining the upper reaches of the Estuary, locals rallied together, and with a tractor and rotary hoe, two medium sized plots were formed. With donations aplenty including an old bath for a worm farm, tools, hay, horse and donkey manure, the gardens became a reality.

Volunteers meet on Friday mornings for a few hours: “You only come if you feel like it, and stay for as long as you feel like,” they say.

Harvesting, weeding, sowing, planting and watering happens with great gusto by all.

There are five enclosed gardens, and one has cover for protection from birds, which is

their berry house. The berry house produced a good crop of strawberries over the summer.

There is a new area being converted from kikuyu to orchard, and vegie gardens incorporating flowers and meandering paths.

Four compost bins have recently been erected from upcycled pallets collected around town, where Sustainable Kaipara held a composting demonstration for the volunteers and the bins are filling up fast.

There are new directions in crop plantings with giant mushrooms, Asian greens, asparagus and bitter marrow.

An area for seed raising is a must, as it would be a big step for them to be more self sufficient. They are also exploring gourmet crops with the possibility of selling excess to help purchase supplies such as fresh seed,

mulch, fertilisers, tools and other essential necessities. Currently there is a project underway to build a shelter to install a water tank to harvest much needed rainwater.

Have we mentioned the pizza oven yet? It is on their wish list and would be a great way to bring community groups together, and a lovely way to fundraise, especially by using beautiful spray-free veggies fresh from the community garden!

That’s one of their long-term goals but looking at the next two years the immediate needs are to create more garden beds to extend the amount and variety of crops grown. This in turn means they can donate more produce to the wonderful local community. www.facebook.com/ mangawhaicommunitygarden

HARVEST

29

Vertical Gardening In the vegetable garden, vertical gardening is a time-tested, common-sense way to grow a lot of vegetables in a small footprint. Even if you have acres of space to garden, growing plants upward on some type of support offers other benefits.

By gardening vertically your fruits and vegetables are lifted off the ground, where they would otherwise get splashed with soil, exposed to more diseases and risk rotting. Air circulation is improved also and this will keep the leaves drier and help prevent fungal diseases. It will also cause the leaves to desiccate during hot, sunny, or windy times, so extra watering might be necessary.

Trellised plants are exposed to more sunlight, which will help fruits ripen faster by allowing for more photosynthesis. Pollinators will have an easier time flitting from flower to flower, but fourfooted pests will have a harder time trying to reach and steal your produce.

Bamboo teepees/tripods – Typically made from three bamboo poles lashed together to form a tripod shape, this easy-tobuild trellis is ideal for crops like pole beans, peas, and even cucumbers. Some of the taller varieties of beans will double over themselves on a short teepee, so longer trellis or some type of arbor might be a better choice for these.

Architecture for the places we live, work, learn & play.

Innovative, award winning design with a focus on environmental sustainability.

09 425 9200 info@penzl.co.nz pacificenvironments.co.nz

Private House.

NZ Ltd

OXLEY’S FURNITURE NZ

TIMELESSLY ELEGANT OUTDOOR FURNITURE Stunning dining and lounge furniture - looks as good indoors as outdoors.

100% Recycled Aluminium.

• SUSTAINABLE • ROBUST • MAINTENANCE FREE See us at The Black Shed in Waipu, or visit our outdoor showroom in Kaiwaka by appointment.

www.oxleysfurniture.co.nz | 09 425 9845 | 021 175 8215

30

DESIGN

A-frame trellises – These trellises are typically quite strong and work well with heavy vines, giving sturdier support than an upright or teepee trellis. They can be used for beans, peas, gourds, melons, squash, and cucumbers. When your fruit starts to get large and threatens to break off, use a sling, which can be anything from an old t-shirt to an old medical mask. Don’t put the slings out until the fruits start to get about mid-size, as you want to allow the fruits to get plenty of sun and air.

Arbors, arches, and tunnels – Perfect for growing a wide variety of vining vegetables over the tunnels (especially beans), as well as plenty of climbing flowers too such as Wisteria and Jasmine. You can also add beautiful garden arches and arbors between raised beds or at the entrance to a vegetable garden to support vertical crops, creating a tunnel like pergola.

Wall/Flat Trellis - An entire green screen can be created by placing a trellis alongside the wall to grow climbing veggies.

This method offers great support to plants such as cucumbers and young grape vines, as well as beautifying a space or blocking out an unwanted view.

24 Whitaker Road, Warkworth 09 425 7707 8 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai 09 431 7707

www.jasonmorrison.co.nz

Oval Minded At first impression, it’s the oval shape that makes this house stand out. But it’s not until you get closer that you get a true appreciation for the rich contrast between its rough concrete panels and soft cedar – or between its breath-taking views and discreet peeping holes.

Words Rebecka Bjelfvenstam Keeling

Primarily a beach house, the design focus was all about relaxation, engaging with family and the beautiful coastal environment,” says David Ponting, Director of Ponting Fitzgerald Architects.

|

Photos Marc Herbulot

unique identity to the home,” David says.

“The home itself is a sculptural response to the demanding conditions associated with an exposed beach location like Omaha,” David says. “It also responds to the need for privacy amongst a built-up holiday home community.”

Beach living means finding a way to live alongside the strong forces of nature.

One of the challenges with planning and building this home was creating privacy and shelter from the intense south-westerly and north-easterly winds, and ensuring some shade for outdoor living – but not so much that you feel closed in.

The answer was creating a private central courtyard, a sociable suntrap that offers shelter from predominant winds and abundant shade through use of generous overhangs.

“The most unique part of the project I think was the acceptance that wrapping a sheltering series of forms around an outdoor space with a mix of rough concrete finishes and softly shaped cedar provides a

“It’s not obvious what is happening within when viewed from the street – and this purposeful screening of the private zones builds a sense of curiosity about what might be going on. It also provides a balanced sense of self-time for the owners, amongst what can be a busy holiday environment.

They choose when to open up to the world around them, without ever feeling entirely disconnected either.”

We find another standout design feature indoors. The family wanted some spatial division for activities across the different ages of the family members, but still within an open plan, avoiding undue separation.

The practical solution was wide opening living area sliders, to maximise the connection to this space and allow look through peeks to both the view corridors facing east to the beach. There are also peepholes to the smaller second living lounge for the children.

At an artistic level, David feels delighted that the home has its own unique character. “It’s a sense of expression that evolved directly through considered functional response to the environmental conditions – and also a reflection of the client’s character,” he says.

“Purposeful, maybe mysterious yet very social and full of welcome.”

Sustainability has been a key consideration throughout the project. The interior wood finishes are all plantation sourced oak or cedar – a conscious decision to steer clear of short-term exotic options. Durable materials and natural airflow through the home are also fundamental qualities of the design, with louvred windows allowing fresh air to circulate through all areas of the house without air conditioning.

The brief was to create a space where the client would have treasured time together in the Kiwi tradition of family time away while the children were young. A place to retreat, recharge and celebrate life.

“As much as having a beach house is a luxury it still takes effort to gather the kids, load the car and pick up the treats you’ll feast on, so the design has to motivate the owners to make that effort,” David says. “It was such a delight to receive a call after the first summer the owners spent here, saying that the family just loved their sanctuary – that it worked on all levels and they only left when forced to.” www.pfa.nz | www.mhphotos.co.nz

LE T US ENHANCE YO UR NE W HO ME WITH O NE O F O UR M A R K E T- L E A D I N G , H I G H - Q U A L I T Y W A S T E W AT E R T R E AT M E N T S Y S T E M S .

0800 SYSTEM 32

DESIGN

RWTS.CO.NZ

RW TS0003

COUNCIL APPROVED AND OSET CERTIFIED | LOW POWER CONSUMPTION | SMELL AND SOUND FREE | FREE SITE ASSESSMENT

Unlock your property’s potential Our services: • Cedar – protecting oil or stain • Decks and timber – beautifying oil, stain or paint • Concrete and paving cleans • House-washes and window cleans

Quality work, attention to detail with beautiful results.

www.TKRevive.co.nz | 027 677 0747

Unlock your minor dewellings | visitor accommodation | revegetation | new dewellings | wetlands property’s potential

minor dwellings | visitor accommodation Phone Katherine on 021 618 741

RESOURCE PLANNING

INC

ResourceConsents Consents Resource Planning Planningappraisals appraisals Subdivisions Subdivisions

E N V I R O N M E N TA L PLANNING & DESIGN

www.resourceplanninginc.com commercial | new dwellings | revegetation katherine@resourceplanninginc.com Get in touch for a free planning appraisal

Phone Katherine on 021 618 741 www.resourceplanninginc.com katherine@resourceplanninginc.com

DESIGN

33

QUALITY Design & Build from Puhoi to Waipu.

0800 456 321 www.sentinelhomes.co.nz melanie.tracy@sentinelhomes.co.nz 34

DESIGN

THE

Sentinel WAY

Integrity. Quality. Innovation. People.

Mobile luxury manicures and pedicures in the comfort of your own home, with Susan your local Qualified Surmanti Nail Technician.

Natural and organic NZ made products are used within her extensive nail service range.

Gift Vouchers available. www.facebook.com/ coccolare.susanstewart 021 783 968

36

MASTER CRAFTSWOMEN

Connecting you to NZ made art.

Creative Pottery - Boutique Gifts - Glass Pounamu - Jewellery - Garden Art

Pipi Petals - Daily Boutique Fresh Country Bunches 1b Molesworth Drive , Mangawhai www.pipigallery.co.nz gallery@smashedpipi.co.nz

Love for Leather Amy Westlake fell in love with the art of leather craft after a trip to the USA in 2018 and from there grew Fosse Leather.

When starting out, leather work can be a costly hobby as the tools and the leather is expensive. Luckily for Amy her father had made a few saddles and other horse tack over the years so she was already equipped with many of the tools and a mentor.

However, she has learnt a lot along the way from trial and error.

‘Measure twice, cut once’ is a motto that is crucial when working with leather due to its expensive nature. As good quality leather can be hard to source in New Zealand most of the leather Amy uses, she imports from the USA. Vegetable tanned leather is the go to for most of the products Fosse Leather produces.

There are two main methods of tanning hides to create leather, Chrome Tan which uses a chemical process to cure the hide and Vegetable Tan which uses a more natural curing process.

favourite items to make are custom pieces

All items made by Fosse Leather are hand cut and hand stitched using traditional methods such as saddle stitching which makes each item one of a kind! Any hardware such as buckles, clips and rivets are made of brass, stainless steel or copper to ensure each product is finished to the highest standard of quality and durability.

customised pieces.

Fosse Leather offers a range of items from belts and bags to dog collars and leads and even some small homewares. Amy's

New Brunch Menu & Cocktails

that don’t necessarily ‘fit inside the box’

that put her skills and creativity to the test.

Going forward Amy would like to broaden her leather craft skills by creating more intricate Based in the coastal town of Mangawhai,

Amy often attends the local markets at the

Mangawhai Tavern. Fosse Leather's website is currently a work in progress but you can find a small selection of Fosse Leather's

goods at Creekside and Co. or contact Amy directly via Facebook, Instagram or Email. fosseleather@gmail.com

www.instagram.com/fosseleather

OPEN EVERYDAY FOR BRUNCH, LUNCH & GRAZING BRICK BAY WINES & COCKTAILS

Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm | Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm www.brickbay.co.nz | 17 Arabella Lane | Snells Beach MASTER CRAFTSWOMEN

37

2.

3.

1.

5.

4.

7.

6.

8.

9.

Autumn Essentials 2021 10.

1. Ophelia V-Neck Midi dress 7. Wide Leg Jeans 9. Belle Dress 11. ELK Cardigan www.twoboutique.co.nz

11.

12.

2. Janie Sneakers 3. Aviator Bomber Jacket 5. Star Signs Jumper 10. Black Patent Bag 12. ‘Supa Cool’ Black Boots www.katyamaker.com 4. Rosefield Watch 6. White Tiny Spot Loafers 8. ‘The Josie’ Crossbody Tan Bag www.kieramay.co.nz

BLISS BEAUTY THERAPY

DF 11 Environ Facials, LED Light Therapy, Dermal Needling with the amiea med ExCeed, dermalplaning, peels, microdermabrasion, waxing, tinting, manicures, pedicures, electrolysis, spray tanning, brows, lashes and mens grooming.

Stockists of Environ Skincare and Jane Iredale Makeup.

5 Insley Street, Mangawhai 021 151 8588 www.blissbeautytherapy.co.nz charlotte@blissbeautytherapy.co.nz

38

TRENDS

Shop the latest drop of designer labels for Autumn and enjoy the last of our Summer sale, in-store and online now!

Also, visit the Mangawhai Muscle & Classic Car and Bike Event held at the Mangawhai Domain on Easter Sunday.

Dimity are proud to sponsor this supercool event with a 50s fashion competition.

The finest vintage-inspired outfits will be awarded store vouchers, see you there!

Open 7 Days The Hub, Unit 4/6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

www.dimity.co.nz dimityboutiquemangawhai

“Coming here is the best decision I ever made.” - Pat

RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE AT ITS VERY BEST IN THE HEART OF WARKWORTH

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call Sylvie on (09) 425 8766 or 027 314 5767 oaks.reception@realliving.co.nz The Oaks on Neville, 9 Queen St, Warkworth www.realliving.co.nz/warkworth

OPE Ma N DA r 10a 29 & YS 3 o2 0 pm

mt

Daisy by Pat Backley ‘Daisy’ is a novel, a gentle family saga, spanning almost 100 years, from 1887-1974.

It is set in Alabama, Harlem and London and incorporates some of the evils of society - poverty, racism and snobbery, as well as some of the greatest that life has to offer – family, friendship and love. A perfect weekend or holiday read. Sit back, relax and escape for a little while into the world of Daisy.

Pat Backley is an English woman, who, at the age of 59 decided to become a Kiwi.

She now lives in Auckland and when not writing, she loves to travel the world (Covid permitting!).

She has always been fascinated by social history and the lives of ordinary people and the idea for Daisy, her first published book, came to her during lockdown last year. “Once

I started writing, this novel just seemed to take on a life of its own!”

She is now working on the sequel to the book - her memoirs ‘From There to Here, with an Awful Lot in Between’, which will be published in March. She has contributed to two charity anthologies and has plots for at least three more novels rattling around in her head!

“Now that I have discovered my passion I intend to write until I die!”

Follow her on both Facebook and Instagram, or you can contact Pat via her website or by email. www.patbackley.com hello@patbackley.com

Beauty inside and out.

Beauty inside and out — Responsive, reliable and highly experienced, we’re the gas fitters of choice when you are looking for excellence and expertise.

Servicing Omaha, Matakana, Warkworth, Snells Beach, Mangawhai, Wellsford and surrounding areas.

NEW! Bring a touch of understated elegance to your home with Australian made PolySatin® Shutters. Timeless. Durable.

Revolutionary. Contact us today. Curtain and Blind Specialists.

Find them here 1 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth (09) 425 0037 info@curtainspec.nz www.facebook.com/curtainspecialists

09 422 9900 | 0274 990 879 warkworthgasfitting.nz 40

REVIEW

NZWS Luxaflex Curtain & Blind Specialists Quarter_Page_Vertical 120.3mm x 179.8mm.indd 1

27/07/2020 4:03:05 p.m.

Looking Out for Our Dotterel Community Words and Photos Michele Mackenzie

So many people don’t notice our Dotterels or think they are just another bird, however don't let the small size of these birds fool you as they have the biggest personalities on the beach. They are very romantic and fearless little birds that love, fight and even grieve at the death of a loved one. They can be grumpy or bossy but are so very funny and intelligent, and can form close bonds with people.

in the sand however some are decorators and spend hours decorating with seaweed, leaves and shells in and around their nests. They are so house proud, quite the designers, moving a shell five times until it's in exactly the right place or changing their mind and putting it back where they started!

Extreme storms and rising seas can easily sweep these nests away.

They are our locals, truly part of this community, as they don’t migrate. They partner for life at two years old however this doesn't stop the male every year romancing her even though she’s a sure thing. He will put on his best rust coloured plumage, stand a little taller while puffing his chest to look bigger, rocking his best moves and serenading her.

They usually lay three small speckled eggs but many eggs are lost as they are extremely hard to see and get stepped on. Another threat is the sun as it doesn't take long for those precious little eggs to cook on the hot sand if mum (who shades them in the heat) is scared away from the nest. If the parents are distracted trying to keep humans away it is the perfect time for a Seagull or Pukeko to swoop in and eat the eggs or chicks,

Mostly their nests are little more than scraps

42

DISCOVER

taking only seconds to do so. Dotterels have been known to pretend to have a broken wing to lure predators away from their young and nest.

When the chicks hatch they are like fluffy bumble bees, so tiny yet they are walking within hours and feeding themselves - no their parents don't feed them at all. They feed in the intertidal zone eating pesky sandhoppers, worms and things, they hide up the beach behind grasses, logs or seaweed when there's a threat, or if there's too much disturbance and they can’t get down the beach to feed, they quickly become weak and sadly they starve to death hiding out of sight.

From January until the start of the breeding season (as early as August) they have big singles parties, gathering in large groups

of 20 or more on the beach. These are juveniles and adults that have lost their mate looking for their life partner and are speed dating before the breeding season begins.

Their last accurate count was in 2011 with their population at only 2075 but New Zealand has changed so much since then, through development and growth in population. The once quiet, safe beaches are no longer theirs and we don’t give them any peaceful safe space to live and raise their families.

In 2019, on just one beach there were 20 nesting pairs. If 75% laid three eggs and 25% laid two, that's a minimum of 60 eggs and or chicks, of those only three survived to fledge. Not to mention the increasing common losses of breeding adults.

These beautiful, precious little souls need our compassion and help to survive and flourish. Take those few extra steps and do not disturb them. Leave space for them and their families to grow and survive and keep your pets away as they are ground nesting birds and don’t stand a chance. Sit a while and enjoy them. Get to know them as they are such special little birds. www.facebook.com/Michele-MackenziePhotography www.michelemackenzie.co.nz

DISCOVER

43

Jelly Tips Words Georgia Third

This summer saw warmer than usual waters around New Zealand and many people experienced jellyfish blooms interrupting their beach plans. Increased ocean temperatures mean more food for jellies, encouraging rapid growth. Although it can be a pain (in more ways than one) for those trying to enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea, not all jellyfish are harmful to humans and they are a widely diverse and interesting group of animals.

One of the most primitive of any group of invertebrates, jellyfish have no brain, blood, bones or heart yet are capable of reproduction, defence and food capture.

A jellyfish sting is caused by little cells called nematocysts which deploy mini-spearguns loaded with venom into your skin. Luckily in New Zealand, most stings aren’t serious.

Vinegar or some acidic liquids can help with some stings but may make it worse for others. The most reliable remedy is to rinse the site with sea water and pluck the stingers off with tweezers.

The Jiggling Jellyfish guide put together

planning | compliance | advice • Immigrated to NZ, or recently returned from overseas?

• Need tax assistance with rental property / holiday lets?

• Explored transferring an overseas pension to NZ? • Considering subdivision?

• Are you structured in a tax efficient manner?

Domestic NZ and international tax expert Steve Henger CA, assists individuals and businesses with all aspects of taxation including complex international issues. Steve’s career spans 26 years.

He has practiced in NZ, extensively in the UK, and in the US. Top-tier advice locally without Big 4 rates.

09 600 2785 | 021 259 8870 shenger@sky.com | see: LinkedIn DISCOVER

Photos SeacologyNZ

They play an important role in marine food webs, either as a predator, prey or a decomposer of suspended particles and bacteria on the seafloor.

steve henger tax

44

|

by The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) tells us about the jellyfish we commonly find around the coast. The biggest being the lion’s mane, which can grow up to 2m wide with 30m long tentacles! Normally though, the ones we find are much smaller than this. Their bell-top is a mauve magenta colour, looking cosmic with their frilly tentacles underneath.

The crimson jellyfish and the immortal jellyfish are so similar, they have only recently been identified as separate species.

Each are only the size of a fingernail and entirely translucent aside from their bright

TURN BACK TIME SMOOTH EYE LINES TODAY FROM $47-50 PER WEEK-1 YEAR PLAN PACKAGE I NCLUDES: 4 X EYE WRINKLE BOTOX TREATMENTS 12 X EYE MICRO NEEDLING 12 X FULL FACE MICRO FACIALS *CONDITIONS APPLY

Facedoctors Warkworth 2 Kapanui Street, Warkworth 021 385183 | Follow us on

FD

fACEDOCTORS

red stomach and sex organs. These have been particularly prevalent this year and many locals have been concerned about their risk to humans. Luckily, they are too small to cause any harm. The immortal jellyfish, as the name suggests, have the remarkable ability to age backwards. Like a butterfly to a caterpillar, an adult jellyfish when stressed can return to its juvenile polyp stage. Researchers hope that learning more about this species will have applications to human regenerative medicine, a wild and exciting prospect.

Salp are another harmless jellyfish that lack tentacles and nematocysts. They’re barrelshaped, almost fully transparent and can join to form chains several metres long which unfortunately results in reduced water visibility for divers and snorkelers. Salp multitask, filtering the water to eat while using that motion to move around. One salp species, the fire salp, forms a glow-in-thedark, sock-like colony, sometimes large enough to fit a human inside!

Many people have seen bluebottle, AKA Portuguese man o' war washed up on the beach but, this isn’t a true jellyfish. This colonial animal, or siphonophore, has many specialised polyps that work together to function as one. Some are responsible for feeding, others reproduction or defence and are reliant on effective teamwork to survive.

Sea lice are the common perpetrator of painful, post swim rashes, but their name disguises the true identity of the culprit jellyfish larvae. When trapped between your togs and skin, the pressure on the juvenile jellyfish causes them to sting. You might not even notice you’ve been stung until after you’ve gotten out of the water.

Although jellyfish may interrupt beach plans, take a moment to remember that the water is their home, and these remarkable creatures deserve to enjoy it.

Check out SeacologyNZ’s Instagram page for more incredible nature photography. www.instagram.com/seacologynz

“Life is what you celebrate.

All of it. Even its end.“ Joanne Harris

Come and see us at besoul, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Sunday 2 May from 11am for the blessing of our building and find out what a personalised celebration of life is like over a cup of tea. Bring any questions along too, we will be happy to put your mind at ease.

hello@besoul.co.nz | 09 422 2534 DISCOVER

45

Brick Bay Folly: Genealogy of the Pacific The latest winning design of the annual architectural Folly competition has opened at Brick Bay. Now in its sixth year, the competition is open to tertiary students and graduates of architecture, challenged with designing and building a folly structure.

Words Tegan Dunn

|

Photos Sam Hartnett

Photo credit: Ben Ho

The winning team consists of Daniel Ho, Rita Cai and Raymond Yoo - three students of Auckland University's School of Architecture who submitted their entry ‘Genealogy of the Pacific’. Delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions, completion has been pushed into this year, with an awe-inspiring result.

Drawing inspiration from the curvilinear form of DNA strands, the structure is an imposing sight from the hilltop. Appearing monolithic and monochrome from afar, the viewer’s relationship to the tower morphs upon closer inspection, revealing its bricklike modular form in a variety of twists and turns and allowing a glimpse of the timber beneath the paint layers. However the tower is not as seamless as it suggests; its labour intensive construction consists of 885 timber bricks, meticulously pieced together in horizontal layers.

Team leader Daniel explains, “We particularly enjoyed the opportunity of constructing our design. By going beyond our status quo of drawings and scale models, we were introduced to many challenges we had never

encountered in architecture school. From monitoring a budget, to proper construction sequencing and project management. It was all new to us, and at times, it almost overwhelmed us. However, that magical moment seeing everything come together, and realising we just finished our first built project, is something none of us will forget.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported us on this journey.”

The competition attracts a number of high calibre entries which are blind judged by a panel of industry experts who then mentor the team through the process. This year’s panel was chaired by renowned architect Pip Cheshire who recalls, “We commentators identified issues as basic as the logistics of machining four and a half thousand individual parts, the bolt-tightening methodology, and the health and safety implications of the delivery, unloading and assembly sequence of the partially assembled elements...The Folly program is a great challenge, the growth in the designers’ knowledge, ability and confidence has been enormous, and the

result is a beautiful piece of work that easily realises the potential of the original renders and offers a work that is both enigmatic and suggestive.”

Architectural follies are found around the world and their purpose is to inspire and delight audiences. The Brick Bay Folly project provides a fantastic opportunity for emerging architects to test their ideas on a real life project, manage construction, solve contingencies and participate in physical construction.

With generous sponsorship from Resene, Naylor Love, Unitec, and Cheshire Architects, the winning team is provided with a financial budget, professional workshop space, equipment, and many hours of donated time from the project mentors. Professional photography is provided by Sam Hartnett and publicity from media partner Architecture New Zealand/Architecture NOW. The Folly is open now at Brick Bay, to be enjoyed by all visitors. www.brickbaysculpture.co.nz

Established in 2006, making it the area’s longest running gallery, Art Matakana Gallery displays a curated selection of work from awardwinning, New Zealand artists. Housed in one of The Matakana Country Park’s iconic rustic buildings, they’re a short 2 minute drive from the heart of Matakana Village.

Exhibiting art from throughout New Zealand, Art Matakana Gallery prides themself on maintaining the level of excellency and diversity their patrons have come to expect over the last 15 years, with an ever-changing collection of painting, sculptural, ceramic and print art.

Art Matakana Gallery 1151 Leigh Road, Matakana artmatakana.com info@artmatakana.com

46

ART

Thursday - Monday 10am - 3pm Tue & Wed by appointment 027 205 9406

‘Harlem’, RUSH

Art Matakana Gallery

Photo credit: Craig Ray

Visit Matakana

Kereru Egg hokey pokey milk chocolate | $20 | www.honestchocolat.co.nz Kids drawing supplies | from $8 | www.pigment.co.nz Hot cross buns | $14 for 6 | www.ringawerabaker.co.nz Peter Rabbit 2 | tickets from $11.50 | www.matakanacinemas.co.nz Matakana Coffee ‘Village Market Blend’ beans | from $9.50 | Matakana Coffee Lily & George Bailee Plush Bunny | $47.90 | www.studiomatakana.co.nz

Open seven days | All in one location | www.matakanavillage.co.nz ART

47

Matakohe Memorial Monument We Shall Remember Them Dotted around the whole of Aotearoa New Zealand are Memorial Monuments constructed by local communities to remember those who paid the ultimate price in the field of war. Each ANZAC Day since its unveiling in 1922 the Matakohe Memorial Monument has been a focal point to remember the impact of war on our community.

The award winning

Kauri Museum Guardians of the kauri story, past, present and future

Open daily: 9am – 5pm

5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland Phone 09 4317417 admin@kaurimuseum.com www.kaurimuseum.com

Come and try our delicious food made fresh on the premises. We also serve great organic Kauri coffee!

Café hours: 10am to 3pm daily 11 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland • Phone 09 4317075

The Monument sits alongside a German Howitzer gun at the beginning of Church Road, Matakohe. Once this triangle of land was part of the main road to Dargaville from State Highway One and would have been seen by all those that drove by. The significance of this and similar monuments erected throughout the country were well understood by those whose lives were directly impacted by the sacrifices they represent. Does that knowledge still resonate with those who see the Memorial Monument today? Certainly ANZAC Day each year reignites these memories for our community.

The Kauri Museum collection contains a series of photographs that document the process of the building of the Matakohe Memorial Monument in 1921. The images show the quarrying of the stone by volunteers on the Te Kowhai (Northern Wairoa River side of the Hukatere peninsula) land of Eleanor Coates, farmed by the Honourable Joseph Gordon Coates (then Minister of Public Works) in partnership with his brother, Rodney. Mr William Smith, familiar with the finer points of tool maintenance, was on hand, with his anvil and forge, to ensure that all the drill bits were sharp for splitting the rock. The workers were able to enjoy a well-earned break for a picnic lunch on site. The split stone is manoeuvred onto a barge to be towed to Ranganui before being lifted onto railway trucks and taken to Bouskill monumental masons in Auckland. The Monument was completed and returned to Matakohe for assembly before the unveiling on 3 January 1922.

With the memory of ‘the war to end all wars‘ still fresh, and continuing to impact on the lives of everyone, the unveiling drew a big crowd.

It was important to acknowledge the fallen of our community and remember the great service they had given their country. The 20 soldiers whose names are listed on the Monument are still remembered in the ANZAC displays at The Kauri Museum. Almost 100 years later the Matakohe Memorial Monument still resonates with the sacrifice of our people on battlefields at the other side of the world. They are long remembered in Matakohe, so next time you visit The Kauri Museum take time to stop at the Monument, and remember. Lest We Forget.

Kauri Museum, 5 Church Road, Matakohe | www.kaurimuseum.com

48

CHERISH

Matakana War Memorial We Remember Them Words Adrienne Miller

We haven’t held an official ANZAC Day Service at the Matakana War Memorial for the past two years. Cancellation was the word Christchurch Mosque shooting and a pandemic forced us to act in clandestine ways. At dawn, bagpipes were heard throughout the village, a haunting bugle sounded the Last Post, and a tender Waiata sent us on our way. On those cold April mornings that ANZAC Spirit arose and We remembered.

This ANZAC Spirit originated during the First World War on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The British commanders recognised unusual attitudes and deeds performed by the New Zealand and Australian soldiers. A quick Google search and we see that the ANZAC Spirit is defined as: straight-up; classless; tolerant; courageous; enduring; clever; creative and trusting.

In other words we get the hard jobs done in our own special way, without nonsense, snobbery or whining.

that we refer to that day as the “Black Day

The soldiers listed on the Matakana War Memorial expressed these characteristics. At Tel el Saba Major Chas Ashton and his men of the Auckland Mounted Rifles dismounted and charged the Ottoman Machine guns without question or fear. These men kept charging until they took that hill and silenced those guns. The aftermath of their action was an epic victory for the Australians at Beersheba.

his unique mining skills gained at the Waihi

of October”.

Private Eric Ingram, a young farmer from the Whangaripo Valley, woke on Thursday 4 October 1917 to face the worst day of his life - the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge. Historic records cannot do justice to the gallant acts, or accurately recount what happened that morning. Our losses are so overwhelming

Rifleman Charles Leeds of Tongue Farm used Gold Mines to help the Australian Tunnelling Corp at Vimy, Ypres and Messines. For two years he lived underground digging those famous tunnels under the German lines.

As a young nation there have been many

bumps in our road of history and today we

stand here as proof that this ANZAC Spirit still lives within us as another victory is achieved.

An official ANZAC Day Service will (hopefully) be held at the Matakana War Memorial on Sunday 25 April at 10am.

www.facebook.com/MatakanaWarMemorial matakanafokgv@gmail.com

We don’t build Box houses.

We build homes for Robyn & Leighton, Sophie and Sebastian...

Give us a call or drop in and see us.

We would love to have a chat about your design-build project

ph. 09 520 5030 e. info@box.co.nz w. box.co.nz CHERISH

49

Gross Fun This School Holiday Have some terribly fantastic fun with the “Grossology” school holiday theme at Auckland Libraries in April.

Mahurangi East, Warkworth and Wellsford Libraries have something fun for everyone during the April school holidays.

There will be monster-maker workshops, gross science and craft activities, story times, movies, and more. Test your knowledge of all things gross with an interactive quizzical game. Mahurangi East Library will have ‘gross’ live displays to turn your stomach at their ‘Nature’s Clean-up Crew’ workshop and remember to wear your old clothes to their ‘Gross-me-out Messy Play Afternoon’. In addition, there will be competitions, scavenger hunts and activities in the libraries any time. All activities are free!

The local community is involved with The Warkworth Floral Arts Club hosting a “Grossology” themed plant designing workshop at Warkworth Library. Create your own awfully magnificent masterpiece. All materials will be provided by the club.

Come along to the library and learn about the importance of ANZAC Day. Each library will have special activities organised during the school holidays to commemorate this significant day.

For more information about school holiday events, ask for details at your local library, phone or check out Mahurangi East, Warkworth and Wellsford Library’s Facebook pages.

09 377 0209 | 0800 695 427

Whangateau Holiday Park Go local for a fun family break!

Family friendly accommodation and camping options, including waterfront camping available.

Safe swimming area, awesome snorkelling, kayak and paddleboarding, fantastic walks, pedal bikes, children play area and picnic spots.

Book now: whangateauholidaypark.co.nz 0800 947 275 or 09 427 3305 whpark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Young Explorers at Brick Bay! Looking for something to keep the kids busy and get them outside these school holidays?

Kids love the Sculpture Trail, where they can discover art and explore and interact with nature.

Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm | Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm Trail Tickets | $8 per child | $12 per adult | $35 per family www.brickbaysculpture.co.nz 50

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre The Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre is the University of Auckland’s marine education facility. Perched on the clifftop adjacent Te Hawere-a-Maki (Goat Island) and the wider Leigh Marine Reserve, it showcases a wide variety of marine research being undertaken at the University. This is achieved through live exhibits and information displays, with the education team providing hands-on tuition for school groups that interfaces with the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) curriculum.

Interactive displays offer visitors the opportunity to examine marine life up close with BIG-Eye microscopes, explore the Hauraki Gulf’s rich marine biodiversity within the living touch tank, partake in miniexperiments and test their marine knowledge with quizzes and activity trails. There is fun and active learning for the whole family!

All staff working at the centre are either qualified marine scientists or students undertaking MSc or PhD research, ensuring visitors have the opportunity to engage with active scientists. The centre is open from 10am-4pm on weekends, public and school holidays and daily until 30 April 2021.

More information can be found on their website.

Glampin at Paki

www.goatislandmarine.co.nz

261 Pakir escape • delight • relax • unite Pakiri Beach Holiday Park’s remote location is the perfect getaway, overlooking the tranquil white sands of Pakiri Beach you will return home feeling refreshed and relaxed.

We have a great range of self-contained accommodation including beachfront cottages, a luxury lodge, riverside glamping and family cabins.

We have plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy including a jumping pillow, playground, games room, kayaks and paddleboards.

09 422 6199 261 Pakiri River Road, Wellsford 0972 www.pakiriholidaypark.co.nz

Reptile Park

ULTIMATE KIDS SURF CAMP

Daily surf lessons, paddle-boarding + heaps of FUN (ages 8-16)!

18 – 23 April 2021 (5 nights) – Limited Spaces Left!

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB

Get the kids out of the house and back into nature (ages 5-16).

26, 27, 28 & 29 April 2021 (9am - 3pm) CONTACT US TODAY FOR PRICES & TO BOOK 09 431 5760 or visit aotearoasurf.co.nz/ultimate-kids-surf-camp/

Adults $20 School children $10 Preschoolers - Free Family pass $50

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

51

www

A Time for Reflection Harvest time, where I grew up in Iowa, coincided with Thanksgiving – a time for sharing gratitude with family for our lives and the lives of those that are no longer with us.

From Dia de los Muertos in Mexico to the

Chinese Moon Festival; Fall (or Autumn) has

stirred something in humans to pause and look back on the past.

At besoul, we help people find that special way to remember and look back at the lives of their loved ones. We strive with each celebration

of life to reveal and share the essence of that person’s life in the way that truly represents who they were.

Everyone has a ‘soul’ whether you believe in

an afterlife or not, it’s the mark they have left

behind. Whether they were a life and soul of the party type or a gentle soul, we can provide the

guidance and advice to create the perfect way

52

ADVERTORIAL

to remember the life of a loved one. To honour the essence of a life.

We can also help with pre-planning the way you would like to be remembered. We can help you to dig into those memory banks and share those moments and experiences that your family and friends may not even have realised were important to you.

If you don’t tell your loved ones what you want out of your last mile, it won’t happen. Taking the time now to share your stories and treasured memories and how you would like your last event to look will also make things easier on your loved ones. Imagine having to make a list of decisions, about things you may never have thought about, while you are coming to terms

that someone you love has gone.

With our purpose built facility the options are endless, you can truly make the space your own, bring in favourite golf clubs, or build a wall of flowers or balloons – no life is the same, so no funeral should be either.

In this season of harvest, I encourage you to take some time to sit down with some favourite music, favourite photos and mementos and write down moments in your life that you want to make sure last forever. Visit the besoul website for some ideas to get you thinking or give us a call to get more information.

Dean Weber - besoul funerals www.besoul.co.nz

The Game of Golf MANGAWHAI GOLF CLUB

A beautiful golf course consistently ranked in the top 25 in NZ. A range of membership options including a great Novice deal, and social memberships just $10 per year!

Licensed bar with lovely views across the golf course and to the Brenderwyns. Delicious food available from the fabulous Café - open daily 9am-4pm (except Mondays and Thursdays). Popular buffet dinner Fridays from 6pm, and buffet brunch Sundays 9am-12pm.

Mangwhai Golf Club look forward to welcoming you!

For more details pop in and see us. www.mangawhaigolf.co.nz | www.facebook.com/mangawhaigolf

WARKWORTH GOLF COURSE

Established in 1908, the Warkworth Golf Club is one of New Zealand’s iconic country clubs. This friendly country course with a rural outlook and a well stocked golf shop is just ten minutes from Warkworth. Boasting 650 plus members with a strong Junior coaching program, headed by Luke Farrell, a PGA professional coach with Golf HQ. As well as his adult lessons, he runs regular weekly coaching sessions for juniors on a Wednesday afternoon. Promoting junior golf and hosting many junior tournaments throughout the year, they have become a ‘Future’s Club’ - a new initiative to get children into the game by NZ Golf.

They also hold major golfing events throughout the year such as the Matakana Classic in January, Fun Friday Opens, Business House competitions and the Women's Pro Am in March.

Midweek men play every Tuesday and Thursday and women play Wednesdays, all with large turnouts and loads of fun.

NEW MEMBERS DEAL FOR 12 MONTHS - $550 For those golfers who have not been a member at Warkworth Golf Club for the last five years.

BOOKINGS TAKEN ONLINE OR AT The Divot.

09 425 8248 | 4 Golf Road, Warkworth

MANUFACTURERS OF

Stylish & Modern Windows & Doors for YOUR New Home or Alteration

P 09 425 7510

7 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

COMPOSITEJOINERY.CO.NZ AD FEATURE

53

Happenings MILES CALDER 'AUTOPILOT LIFE' RELEASE SHOW Wellington songwriter Miles Calder stops by Leigh Sawmill on his nationwide tour this Autumn, celebrating his newly released debut solo album ‘Autopilot Life’. Audiences can expect an all-guns-blazing full band show ranging from floating atmospheric ballads to chomping rock 'n' roll. Four years on since his folk/Americana releases with former backing band The Rumours, Miles has emerged with a renewed sound, fresh songs, and new band. Autopilot Life takes his classic folk-rock style into a lush psychedelic realm, evoking early 1970s Lennon and late-era Beatles as much as contemporaries like Kevin Morby and Father John Misty.

Tickets are $20 with a booking fee from Banished Music or at the door.

Friday 14 May, Leigh Sawmill, 142 Pakiri Road, Leigh. www.banishedmusic.com/tickets | elleana@banishedmusic.com

MANGAWHAI CUSTOMS AND CLASSIC CAR/BIKE EXTRAVAGANZA Mangawhai Golf and Domain are hosting their inaugural Mangawhai Customs and Classic Car/ Bike Extravaganza on Easter Sunday 4 April.

It is anticipated that there will be a big turnout of vehicles and there will be various prizes for which specialist judges will decide.There are also prizes for those who wish to dress for the occasion. Dimity Boutique have been very generous for this event.

Stalls, both food and trade are spread all around the Domain and a band will be performing over much of the day .

Contacts for this event are Peter Bridge, Bill Mabey both Mangawhai Golf and Robert de Koning, Mangawhai Domain. bill@mangawhaigolf.co.nz | 021 956 019

WAIPU EASTER CARNIVAL 2021 The annual Waipu Easter Carnival is a fun-filled day out for the entire family. Kids of all ages will love the huge range of rides, carnival games and the country feel of the day. There are heaps of bargains to be found and an array of delicious food on offer. Check out their Facebook page or website for more information. www.facebook.com/WaipuCarnival | www.waipucarnival.com

CREATING ART WITH WORDS A new series of writing classes, Creative Writing for Beginners, will start in April at Mangawhai Art Workspace, 45 Moir Street.

These interactive workshops will help budding writers find their writing voice through the power of words. Key tutor will be award-winning Mangawhai author Jude Thomas. Her second historical novel ‘Threads of Gold’ has recently been published.

Jude says of her work, “I love taking small ideas or events and bringing them to life through the techniques of creative writing.”

For those keen to learn how to develop their story ideas with words, Creative Writing for Beginners will be a good way to begin. Classes will be held on Thursdays, April 7-28 from 7-9pm. To enrol, email or text. judy@silvereyepress.co.nz | 021 794 394

54

KAWAU BAY ARTISTS’ EASTER EXHIBITION Kawau Bay Artists’ Easter Exhibition and sale will be at the Warkworth Masonic Hall on Thursday 1, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April from 10am-3pm, with free entry.

Painters include Lillian Fromont’s bush landscapes, birds and seascapes; Suzanne Williams’ local beach scenes and colourful contemporary works; Jenny Arnerich’s landscapes and birds and Colleen Kangwai’s Chinese brush painting and book art.

With Guest artist Glenda Hopkins.

For further information please call.

Suzanne Williams 021 126 8414 | Colleen Kangwai 021 141 2680

Local Gig Guide

Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions, please confirm dates and details direct from event organisers.

To list your event for free on the Junction Gig Guide email event details to: hi@junctionmag.co.nz MARKETS Every Fri 9am-12pm Every Fri 4.30-8pm Every Sat 8am-1pm Every Sat 8am-2pm Every Sat 8.30am-1pm Every Sat 9am-1pm Sun 6 Dec 9am-1pm 1st Sat of the Month 9am-1pm 2nd Sun of the Month 9am-1pm 3rd Tues of the Month 9am-12pm Last Sunday of the Month

The Famers Daugher Flowers Market Wellsford/Te Hana Night Market Matakana Village Farmers Market Matakana Markets Mangawhai Tavern Market Mangawhai Community Market Mangawhai Beach & Country Market Wellsford Market Waipu Boutique Market The Whangateau Community Market 9am-1pm

Omaha Wellsford Community Centre / Te Hana Marae Matakana Village The Old Dairy Factory, Matakana Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Mangawhai Beach School The Mangawhai Domain OWL Community Hub, 120 Rodney Street, Wellsford Coronation Hall, Waipu Whangateau Hall Puhoi Village Market Puhoi Domain

DATE

EVENT

VENUE

WEBSITE

Members Easter Exhibition

Mangawhai Artists Gallery

mangawhaiartists.co.nz

Leigh Sawmill

leighsawmill.co.nz

BrookeLane Vineyard

brookelanevineyard.com

TIME

Wed 17 Mar - 17 May Thu 25 Mar - 7 Apr Fri 26 Mar Fri 26 Mar

3-6pm 8pm

Sat 27 + 28 Mar

Follow The Bliss

Warkworth School Twillight Fiesta Muroki

Mangawhai Walking Weekend

Sat 27 Mar

4-8pm

The Last Saturday Club

Sat 27 Mar

8.15pm

Mick Fleetwood & Friends

Sat 27 Mar Sun 28 Mar Sun 28 Mar Sun 28 Mar Sun 28 Mar

Mon 29 Mar Thu 1 Apr

7.30pm 9am

12pm

2.30pm 4pm 7pm

9am-3pm

Sat 3 Apr Sat 3 Apr

9am-2pm

Sat 3 Apr

10am

Sat 3 Apr Sat 3 Apr Sat 3 Apr

9am-3pm 4pm

8.30pm

Sun 4 Apr

White Chapel Jak

Deep Ecology Workshop

Sunday Session - Jake Preston

Riddim Yard - Fish & Bread Sound System Latin Lawn Concert

Whangateau Folk Club

Kawau Bay Artist Exhibition

Women's Fishing Competition Waipu Easter Carnival

Kawau Bay Artist Exhibition Book Fair

Music in the Vines

Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Show

Little & Local Coffee Kitchen Warkworth Primary Mangawhai

Leigh Sawmill

Matakana Cinemas

Rainbow Valley Farm Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Leigh Central

Whangateau Hall

Warkworth Masonic Hall Waipu Cove

mangawhaiwalking.co.nz leighsawmill.co.nz

matakanacinemas.co.nz trishallennz@gmail.com

mangawhaitavern.co.nz leighsawmill.co.nz 021 246 0757

whangateau.co.nz

Caledonian Park

waipucarnival.com

Mangawhai Museum

mangawhai-museum.org.nz

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Warkworth Masonic Hall Te Whai Bay Wines

Mangawhai Customs & Classic Car/Bike Extravaganza Mangawhai Domain

tewhaibaywines.co.nz 021 956 019

Sun 4 Apr

8.30am

Mangawhai Tavern Community Rubbish Pickup

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Wed 7 Apr

6pm

Girl's Cant Surf

Matakana Cinemas

matakanacinemas.co.nz

Mangawhai Artists Gallery

mangawhaiartists.co.nz

Sun 4 Apr

9am-3pm

Wed 7, 14, 21 & 28 Apr

Thu 8 - 21 Apr

Kawau Bay Artist Exhibition

Mangawhai Writers Workshop Retrospective

Sun 11 Apr

The First Steps Te Araroa

Sun 11 Apr

Waipu Life Drawing

Sun 11 Apr

9am

Sat 17 Apr

4pm

Sat 17 Apr Sat 17 Apr

Sun 18 Apr Sat 24 Apr Sat 24 Apr

Sun 25 Apr

Mon 26 Apr Sun 2 May

2-4.30pm 7.30pm 9pm 2pm 2pm

4-8pm 2pm 7pm 9am

Mon 3 - 8 May Thu 6 - 19 May

Fermentation Workshop

Warkworth Music - Trio Elan

The Pink Floyd Tribute Show A Night of Fleetwood Mac Hot Diggity

Music in the Vines

The Last Saturday Club Music in the Vines

Whangateau Folk Club

Permaculture Properties Tour Creative Matakana Nature's Elements

Sat 8 May

6.30pm

Resonate

Sun 16 May

4pm

Warkworth Music - Ibell & Thomson

Fri 14 May

8pm

Thu 20 May - 2 Jun

Mile Calder

Two Perspectives

Sat 22 May

9pm

Bowie Bowie

Sat 29 May

4-8pm

The Last Saturday Club

Sun 23 May Mon 31 May

9am

7pm

Thu 3 - 16 Jun

Compost & Plant Propagation Whangateau Folk Club

Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

Sun 6 Jun

2pm

Music in the Vines

Sat 19 Jun

4pm

Warkworth Music - Jade Quartet

Sat 26 Jun

4-8pm

The Last Saturday Club

Thu 17 - 30 Jun Sun 20 Jun

9am

Brightening Winter

Animal Integration & Progessing Workshop

Warkworth Masonic Hall Mangawhai Artspace

Te Araro Trail - Matthews Road Rainbow Valley Farm

Waipu Primary School

021 794 394

teararoa.org.nz

trishallennz@gmail.com

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthmusic.org.nz

Leigh Sawmill

leighsawmill.co.nz

Te Whai Bay Wines

tewhaibaywines.co.nz

Waipu Citizens Services Club Whangateau Hall

BrookeLane Vineyard Te Whai Bay Wines Whangateau Hall Matakana Matakana

Mangawhai Artists Gallery Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill

Warkworth Town Hall

Mangawhai Artists Gallery Leigh Sawmill

Rainbow Valley Farm

BrookeLane Vineyard Whangateau Hall

Mangawhai Artists Gallery Te Whai Bay Wines

Mangawhai Artists Gallery Warkworth Town Hall Rainbow Valley Farm

BrookeLane Vineyard

whangateau.co.nz

brookelanevineyard.com tewhaibaywines.co.nz whangateau.co.nz

trishallennz@gmail.com creativematakana.nz

mangawhaiartists.co.nz

mangawhaitavern.co.nz leighsawmill.co.nz

warkworthmusic.org.nz

mangawhaiartists.co.nz leighsawmill.co.nz

trishallennz@gmail.com

brookelanevineyard.com whangateau.co.nz

mangawhaiartists.co.nz tewhaibaywines.co.nz

mangawhaiartists.co.nz warkworthmusic.org.nz

trishallennz@gmail.com

brookelanevineyard.com

55

Di Balich - Omaha Coastal Specialist

BIG OR SMALL, I SELL THEM ALL!

EYE POPPING PRICES

I DO THE BUSINESS – DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS, CALL THE BEST. If you are shuffling properties, buying or selling in Omaha or on the coast, looking for positive outcomes, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact me to help you achieve your property dreams in 2021.

021 917 080 | di@precision.net.nz | www.dibalich.co.nz Licensed Under REA Act (2008)

56