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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE 79 Falls Road, Warkworth An owner-builders own masterpiece, this near-new and contemporary, north-facing family home is situated in a convenient elevated location within a few minutes of town.

There are features galore, including spacious open plan living, a four person lift and huge handyman's workshop and garage.

Excess to our vendors needs and priced to sell. Be sure not to miss this gorgeous family home - opportunities such as this are rare indeed.

For Sale $1,095,000 Anthony Shaw 021 234 9797 Joneen Smith 021 464 557 www.bayleys.co.nz/1201229

SEVENTH HEAVEN! 140 Mangatawhiri Road, Omaha Adjacent to the 7th fairway you can walk off the deck for a game of golf. Single level with east, north and west facing decks and covered loggia with fireplace. The kitchen is the hub of the home with dining area and living room on each side, opening to decks.

Two bedrooms and bathroom are separate from the master suite.

Double garage, two heat pumps and gas fire. A private, tropical retreat - Seventh Heaven!

For Sale by Negotiation Paul Elsden 021 936 011 Joneen Smith 021 464 557 www.bayleys.co.nz/1170071

WISHING YOU AN ALTOGETHER IT’S ALL ABOUT LOCATION! 175 Omaha Drive, Omaha Absolute waterfront property in Omaha is a scarce commodity. This unique single level home sits on a double harbourside site with a 45m wide boundary. Right on the water’s edge, you can swim or just relax and take in the spectacular outlook and sunsets. Spacious kitchen and living areas open to west facing decks and stunning views. A second lounge, study and luxurious master suite are at one end of the home with three guest bedrooms, bathroom laundry at the other. A third living space is 09 425and 7640 | bayleys.co.nz/inthenorth perfect for a gym orRaymond TV/games room.

Walk027 to golf, Barnes 291tennis 0566and café along the foreshore.

Mark Macky 021 772 711

We hope you and your loved ones have a very happy and healthy festive season!

If we can help with anything ‘real estate’ in the New Year we would love to be of service.

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

For Sale by Negotiation

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GRAND DESIGNS 4 Tamahunga Drive, Matakana You will fall in love with this striking property with stunning street appeal and outright wow factor.

North facing and set on 1.65 hectares of land the generous single level footprint has been carefully considered with four bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 3+ bathrooms and a separate 100sqm barn with dual access driveway. Surrounded by a magnificent back drop of well-established designer gardens and manicured lawn, this statement property sits in a prime position and is only a short stroll to Matakana Village.

For Sale Kellie Bissett 027 530 6843 www.bayleys.co.nz/1221228

WATERFRONT ON MATAKANA COAST 8 Sunrise Boulevard, Snells Beach The appeal of owning a waterfront property in New Zealand remains the ultimate in lifestyle living and this 320sqm seaside escape on a secure private section with 180 degree views of the sparkling waters of Kawau Bay delivers superb value and a soundly built brick, block and tile family friendly home. With two levels, two kitchens and five bedrooms the versatility and living options are numerous. There are plenty of smart advances incorporated into this solid waterfront investment with easy level access. Call now to view.

For Sale $1,395,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/1220911

Kellie Bissett 027 530 6843 Victoria Turner 021 795 099

WISHING YOU AN ALTOGETHER

We hope you and your loved ones have a very happy and healthy festive season!

If we can help with anything ‘real estate’ in the New Year we would love to be of service.

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SPOTLIGHT

A WORLD-FIRST CAR TV SHOW REVS UP FROM MATAKANA

‘Start Me Up’ is the world's first TV car show based on the internet phenomenon of 'cold starting’. It was launched recently on TVNZ On Demand - and it all started on the back roads of Matakana.

getting them going before the sun goes down.

material, shot with the idea to pitch to TVNZ.

"It's a bit like a classic car show meets Country Calendar, with a dash of Mucking In," says the show's creator, writer and producer Michael Lamb.

The online craze of 'cold starting' attracts millions of viewers to short clips of cars, that haven't run for years or even decades, being 'cold started'.

The series is presented by Mike 'MOD' O'Donnell (car aficionado and former boss of Trade Me) and Martin Lafferty, an engineer and mechanical guru.

‘Start Me Up’ takes that idea a little further. The show is all about finding abandoned, forgotten or just clapped out old cars that are 'cold start' candidates. Then working out what's wrong with them, scrounging parts from 'shed guys' and

Michael Lamb has been a regular visitor to this area over the years. He decided that the combination of Matakana's bucolic beauty, plenty of old cars and some local friends in the film industry was the perfect combination to get

Matakana locals who worked on the show included former, TV commercials director Mark Lever who applied directorial touches, filmmaker and cameraman Peter Young (well known for Hunger for the Wild and shooting the Matakana school cookbook!) and Fin Woods who helped with camera, on locations which included Smith Road and Whangateau.

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"We found some wonderful cars, but too many to film!" says Michael. "There was a gorgeous Morris 8 at Sandspit and we even got offered a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. But we generally have

a pretty tight list of criteria to meet, including not running for at least 10-20 years, so that makes it challenging!

Valiant, a 1948 Morris Commercial tow truck and even an ancient Land Cruiser killed by a bourbon and cola-powered attempt to adjust the tappets.

But Michael says the show would never have happened without the kindness, generosity and support of Matakana locals.

"That said, we also heard about a few more cars while we were shooting. One in particular sounds amazing, a very special old US Embassy car, so we'd love to come back and film some more in Matakana," Michael says.

"Those are the 'star cars',” says Michael, "but there are all sorts of other interesting vehicles, many with a lot of New Zealand history behind them. Starting up the old cars is a big part of the show, but equally so are the characters and places where we go in search of parts. We even found an amazing private collection of old Hudsons and Valiants that had never been filmed before."

"It's amazing when people are so generous with their time and energy,” he says “Matakanians are a very special, very supportive bunch. There are so many creative people in the area, it's just a remarkable part of the world."

The debut season of ‘Start Me Up’ features six hero vehicles, including a beautifully rusty 1928 Dodge that the boys found on a hill in Wright Road. Local man Garth Hodge features in that episode, complete with a look around his shed full of intriguing mechanical wonders.

Other vehicles in the show include a 1970 VG

Filming began in Matakana then shifted to the Wairarapa. The show has recently acquired a large, international distributor and was taken to the world's largest TV market, MIPCOM, in France, in October.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN - WARWICK RHODES WORDS

It turned out the couple, who founded local civil construction business Rhodes for Roads in 1985, are only moving up the road to Matakana. But after decades of community service, including involvement in the gardening and social clubs, multiple tennis court upgrades and a significant role in constructing the Point Wells to Omaha Walkway, it was time for a party.

It’s been over 40 years since 17-year-old Warwick roared into what was then a ‘pensioners’ paradise’, in his burgundy Valiant Charger to take up residence at the family bach. He’d grown up in Warkworth, but says he didn’t stay at Mahurangi College “long enough to become head boy’”. He grins, “the teachers thought I might do better getting a job.”

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So at 16 Warwick followed his father into local, authority roading, where the engineers he’d known since childhood helped him obtain an exemption licence to operate larger machines.

“They gave me an opportunity even though I was very young,” he says. “I’d bank on someone not turning up on a Saturday morning, so I could drive the loader or grader.”

It’s a scheme Warwick is keen to see reinstated.

As local chair of the National Road Carriers Association, he has been lobbying hard for the introduction of a mid-level machinery licence, to allow youths to operate smaller excavators and light trucks.

“There’s a big gap between a car licence at 16 and a heavy trade licence at 18. We’ve got capable young guys and good employment opportunities, but for two years they’re stuck with labouring.

They lose interest.”

When the government deregulated the roading industry in the early 1980s, Warwick seized the opportunity, bought a grader and began contract work on seal extensions around Auckland. “We were pulling up tram lines on Quay Street and thought nothing of it,” he says.

Seal extensions, it turns out, make a lot of people happy. While the business has expanded to include over 120 vehicles and broad civil construction experience, sealing the roads to Omaha, Martins Bay, Matakana Hill and Wellsford to Pakiri remain among his most satisfying projects. “Dust is a huge problem, so when you extend the seal locals bring out scones and pikelets for the boys or drop in a box of beers.” He laughs, “Of course 30 years later when you come back to widen the road, no one’s happy!”

Warwick takes pride in the company’s contribution to road safety. “The road to Auckland has improved hugely over the years. At one point,

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When the Point Wells community announced a farewell party for residents Warwick and Katie Rhodes in November, it took many in the village by surprise.

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surgeons were campaigning just to get median barriers on the Harbour Bridge. We’ve done many road realignments to take out black spots.”

The challenge with large scale, highway projects is that a change in government often brings a change in priorities. “We’ve got to keep progressing and take the motorway further north, or there could be chaos through the Dome Valley.”

Rhodes for Roads now has over 40 staff, including several second generation employees. “I enjoy working with the young guys and seeing them get into their first homes,” he smiles. “I’m keen on a good balance between work and family. I didn’t have it right in the early days, I travelled too much.’

With sons Troy and Tyson now working in the business and raising their families, Warwick and Katie are looking forward to enjoying the parklike grounds of their new lifestyle block. Only this time, Warwick will be roaring up the drive in his treasured, teal blue, Mark III Zephyr.

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NEW & NOTED COMPACT LIVING BY DESIGN Mini Homes are high spec, high quality, transportable homes that are architecturally designed to be built off-site by skilled builders and transported anywhere in New Zealand.

These are ideal as an affordable, durable first home, designer bach, minimalist home office or tourist accommodation.

Mini Homes work both as a stand alone, living space and as modular units to suit your changing needs. There are a variety of layout options available and the units are fitted out with high quality kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and fittings. The combination of dark exterior and light interior, plus floor to ceiling windows create a sense of spaciousness. Solar panels can be fitted for those who wish to go completely off-grid.

So all you need to worry about is where to put one!

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COLUMBUS COTTAGE This delightful, magical hideaway is set in the beautiful gardens of ‘144 on Jones’, just minutes from Matakana Village and Omaha Beach. Modern and beautifully styled, Columbus Cottage offers a haven to relax and unwind. The terrace enjoys the evening sun, the perfect spot to take in the tranquility, with a glass of your favourite!

Owners, Julia and Tony are “living their dream” and are excited to be offering ‘144 on Jones’ as a wedding venue for 2020 – Bookings available.

HARCOURTS’ CHRISTMAS APPEAL This Christmas Harcourts Tandem Realty North are assisting the Warkworth Women’s Centre by contributing and collecting new toys and adult womens’ gifts for their Christmas Appeal to be gifted to families in need.

If you would like to support them and donate gifts these would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at their Warkworth Office, prior to Friday 14 December.

Please wrap and label each gift with the age and gender. (Please no gifts that require batteries).

MAPLE STORE OPENING This small yet spacious women’s clothing store has just recently opened it’s doors opposite ‘The Oaks Cafe’ in the fabulous new Oaks development.

Offering versatile, high quality clothing in natural fibres from both NZ and Europe, their goal is to help women feel beautiful just as they are. A range of clothing from absolutely gorgeous linens through to possum and merino will be available year round, with an encouragement toward the ‘buy it for life’ mentality. Maple Store showcases brands from the well known (such as Untouched World), to the lesser known (including Smile Clothing NZ) focusing on high quality stylish items that can be worn through all seasons.

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Martins Bay Holiday Park Take a break before Christmas!

Go local for a fun family weekend.

Plenty of accommodation and camping options, plus glamping right on the beachfront.

Safe swimming pontoon, great fishing, fabulous walks, children’s play areas and picnic spots.

Book now: martinsbayholidaypark.co.nz 0800 624 7275 or 09 353 9685 mbhpark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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THE SHACK, MANGAWHAI Local floral styling business, Miss Botanicals, knew they had a very busy season ahead jam-packed with summer weddings and so needed a workshop space to call their own. “While we’re at it why not open a pop-up shop,” said owner Vanessa. ‘The Shack’ pop-up shop in Mangawhai has opened just in time for the summer season. Stocking a great range of surf inspired art, panoramics, pop art, some cool hand crafted Bali finds, interesting houseplants and hand-crafted local treasures. A massive hit around town with bach owners and locals alike, all popping in to check out the latest offerings. Its cool, positive, summer vibe fits in beautifully in Mangawhai as a destination point for beach goers, locals and holidays makers.

Opening Hours: Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday 10am-2pm, Saturday 9am-2pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.

2 Leslie Street, Mangawhai Village (opposite Bennetts) 021 825 025

BRICK BAY 2019 FOLLY: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The call out for next year's Brick Bay Folly competition is open! A folly is a building constructed primarily for decoration, while still encompassing an element of shelter. The competition represents a unique opportunity for a team to realise a creative, architectural concept on site within the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. A substantial grant to the value of $30,000 will be awarded to the winning team, with additional support from sponsors: Resene, Brick Bay, Sam Hartnett Photography, Architecture New Zealand, Architecture Now and the NZIA. Check out their website for entry criteria and full details.

GIFTS FOR STARSHIP Every year a local family gathers and delivers presents for sick children stuck in Starship hospital during Christmas time. Many of them are in and out of hospital or spend long periods of time there, and the time can certainly drag.

This year’s collection has begun and they are welcoming donations. Items such as colouring books, pencils, stickers and Lego, are all ideal and should come in their original packaging. “It really brightens kids’ days and the parents know they are being thought of too,” says mum Melissa, who is heading up the collection.

Call or text to arrange the collection of donations.

JOLLY GOOD FUN AT THE POINT! Since 2014 Angela and Andrew of Mike Pero Matakana Coast have been sponsoring the now iconic Christmas Letterbox Competition in Point Wells. Each December, most of the village get busy decorating their letterboxes with all manner of delightful, creative and wacky displays. It’s become a local attraction, with visitors slowly driving, walking or biking around this little village to view them. Judging is done by Angela, Eugene the Postie and local artist Virginia Leonard. Prize giving with Santa (Andrew) and a lolly scramble will be held on the Monday 24 December at the village hall. angela.wain@mikepero.com

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TWIG & BLOOM

Starting off her career life as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Caro’s fascination with biology, her creative brain and love of flowers, led her to go on and train as a florist. She has alternated between the two careers for the past 30 years. Caro dreamed of one day owning her own florist shop in a beautiful place.

Dreams do come true and it was by sheer coincidence, being in the right place at the right time, that Caro came upon purchasing Twig & Bloom, in Matakana Village.

Living in Wanaka and holidaying in Whangateau every year since she was a child, Caro was having lunch in Matakana when she saw the for-sale sign in the window of Twig & Bloom. “I knew instantly that fate had brought me there. I purchased the shop pretty much the next day! I’m incredibly happy and feel as though my life has done a full circle. I’m back where I belong!”

The shop is mainly focused on fresh flowers, online shopping, beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements of every description and, of course,

wedding flowers. However, it also has a colourful array of indoor plants and pots and a range of unique gifts and gift hampers. Being fiercely antiplastic, Caro likes to focus on natural products.

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CHRISTMAS CALENDAR

MATAKANA SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER, 4-8PM Entertainment from White Chapel Jak, delicious food and sweet treats, Christmas gifts, old school games and much more! Visit Santa's Grotto and get a picture with Santa.

Build a real snowman, with snow specially flown in from the North Pole!

THE WELLSFORD SANTA PARADE

WARKWORTH SANTA PARADE SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER, 11.30AM - 1.30PM

SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 10AM

Once parade has finished there will be face painting, water

The Wellsford Santa Parade is back in town! Parade departs

end of Baxter street, by Lucy Moore Park.

balloons, prizegiving, dancing from Talbot Dance Academy at

the old Railway Station for the Community Centre via Station Matakana School, Matakana

Road. Join the fun and wear some tinsel, holly or mistletoe.

More details are on Wellsford Plus Inc Facebook page.

“TREEMENDOUS” TREE DISPLAY 4-8 DECEMBER, 10AM-6PM CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN THE VILLAGE THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER & 20 DECEMBER, TILL 8PM

Proudly presented by the Lions Club of the Kowhai Coast, this annual event

Come and enjoy some late night Christmas shopping at

showcases a fantastic range of

Matakana Village. With so many present options on offer you’ll

creative and inspirational ideas

be able to get all your gifting sorted in one night!

to bring enjoyment to young and old. The entry fee of $3 adult,

Find out more on Facebook @matakanavillage or the website www.matakanavillage.co.nz Matakana Village

$1 children will be donated to the Kawau Bay Coastguard.

Santa will be present daily from 3.00pm Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth

Fossick & Find

INTERESTING THINGS, HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE Inspired Christmas Gifts for Him & For Her Vintage & Modern Decorative Arts, Furniture, Antiques, Art, Old Maps, Curios, Silver, Model Ships & Maritime Memorabilia, Antique Weapons, Jewellery, Watches, Ladies Fashion Clothing & Accessories, Fascinating Mystery Globes, Soft Furnishings, Affordable Gifts, Luxury Brazilian Towels, Coastal Themed Items, Vintage Collectables.

An intriguing, eclectic collection displayed over 5 interconnected themed galleries

From 12th Dec: Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 3pm 41 MATAKANA VALLEY RD, MATAKANA VILLAGE. AMPLE PARKING ON SITE. MOBILITY ACCESS. Tel: Barbara 021 744 999 or Chris 021 764 183; Shop: 09 423 0125

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CAROLS IN THE PARK FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER, 6.45-8.15PM Lucy Moore Memorial Park, Warkworth

MANGAWHAI MUSEUM BOWS AND BELLS 8 & 9 DECEMBER, 10.00AM TO 4.00PM New look Bows and Bells Christmas event features Mangawhai Museum, Pioneer Village and Stylish Homes. Saturday family

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL CHRISTMAS GIFT FAYRE SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER, 9AM TO 3PM

entertainment on the hour from 10am and Santa between 10-

Christmas Gift Fayre with over 20 stalls selling locally made

beautiful handmade Christmas items.

beautiful Christmas gifts, with food trucks and more. Santa’s Grotto for the kids and Christmas music including Kowhai

1pm. Sunday market is 10-2pm and the museum shop features

Mangawhai Museum, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

Singers Carols.

Warkworth Town Hall, 2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

KAIPARA FLATS CHRISTMAS MARKET

CHRISTMAS WITH THE DONKEYS

THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 5.30-9PM

SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER, 11AM-3PM

Christmas Shopping night with lots of gift ideas. Stalls,

Get into the Christmas spirit with a fun day at Highfield

sausage sizzle and raffles The sports club will be open for

Reserve. Children's activities include: donkey rides, old

drinks and diner. It’s been a great event in the past and all

fashioned races for the children, parents and friends,

proceeds go towards the new building extension. Gold coin entry.

Ranfurly Hall, Kaipara Flats

the Annual Roberts Challenge race, tug of war and a free community BBQ, and a special visit from the big man himself!

Highfield Garden Reserve, 482 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach

MATAKANA CHOIR: RING THE BELLS 2 & 8 DECEMBER Sunday 2 December, 2.30pm Warkworth Town Hall Saturday 8

WAIPU SANTA CHRISTMAS EVE PARADE

December, 7.30pm Matakana Hall

MONDAY 24 DECEMBER 7.00-7.30PM

$20 adults; gold coin children

Waipu hosts the only NZ Christmas Parade held on Christmas

Tickets at Hart Pharmacy or Gull Matakana

Eve. Organised by the Waipu Business and Community Inc. the fun starts at 7pm. All are welcome to enter. Cash prizes, entertainment and Santa will make

THE NEW MANGAWHAI SANTA PARADE SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER, 10.30AM Commencing at 10.30am from Alamar Crescent, winding through The Heads shopping area and finishing at MAZ at

this a magical event!

Entries to anita@northpine.co.nz Caledonian Park

11.30am, where Santa will be leading Christmas festivities and will also be available for photographs.

To be involved contact John Phillis 021 339 329

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Experience new levels of refinement in the all-new BMW X5. Its imposing presence, accentuated by the bold new kidney grille, alludes to the substantial power concealed beneath the bonnet. The application of intelligent technology ensures that power delivers extraordinary capability. And, in a BMW first, the xOffroad package provides a choice of driving modes for adverse conditions: xSand, xGravel, xSnow, and xRock. Inside, dual 12.3” high-definition screens provide unparalleled control and connectivity. And, with next-level luxury emanating from every detail, driving the all-new BMW X5 is pure pleasure.

Visit Continental Cars BMW to find out more.

Book your test drive today. bmw.co.nz/X5 Continental Cars BMW 445 Lake Road, Takapuna. (09) 488 2000. www.continentalcars.co.nz/bmw

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1. Green With Envy: Ballerina Doll, Salt Body Glow, Velvet Sleep Mask, Cocktail Shaker, Oyster Folding Knife, Metal and Wooden Bangles, 2019 Hardback Diary, Sunglasses, Brass Picture Frame, ‘Love’ Necklace, Salt Body Polish, Bottle Opener, Cocktail Stirrer, Shaving Kit and Tumbler | www.greenwithenvy.co.nz | 09 422 7554 2. Katya Maker Boutique: Dragonfly and Bee Brooches, Heeled Sandals, Leather Wallet, Silk Scarf | www.katyamaker.com | 09 422 3359 3. Primrose Bee Wrap: Set of Three Beeswax Wraps | www.facebook.com/primrosebeeswrap | 021 1293200 4. The Bach, Matakana: Pearl and Seashell Earrings | 09 422 7477 | www.thebachmatakana.nz 5. Matakana Botanicals: Lime and Grapefruit Candle | www.matakanabotanicals.co.nz | 09 422 9216 6. Fossick & Find: Port and Lemon Handcrafted Soap, Huxter Lemongrass Soapn | www.fossickandfind.co.nz | 09 422 9359 7. Matakana Village Books: ‘Be More Like Vader’ and ‘What Would Boudicca Do?’ Hardback Books www.matakanavillagebooks.co.nz | 09 423 0315

Open 7 Days

For a relaxed beach style with a sophisticated edge www.omahaliving.co.nz

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CHRISTMAS COVETABLES

BLUE ADVENTURES

BRICK BAY

Visit Blue Adventures' Online Store for the latest range of kiteboarding, stand up paddle boarding and foil boarding equipment. Blue Adventures is New Zealand's leading supplier of Naish kiteboarding equipment and they also have great Christmas gift vouchers available. Options include vouchers for their kiteboarding, SUP, wakeboarding and foil boarding lessons.

If you’re struggling with ideas for gifts this year, remember the gift of an experience can sometimes be the most cherished gift of all. Family Trail vouchers & Brick Bay Experience vouchers are all available to purchase online along with Wine, Olive Oil & small sculptures.

Voucher options include value vouchers starting from $25 or activity vouchers for kitesurfing, stand up paddle boarding, wakeboarding or foil boarding lessons.

Brick Bay Experience Voucher $96.00 (sculpture trail, wine tasting paddles and platter lunch for 2 people)

Naish Kiteboard – From $995 Naish Kite – From $1550 Naish SUP Board – From $995 Naish Foil – From $1695

Brick Bay Family Sculpture Trail Voucher $35.00 (2 adults and 2 children)

Brick Bay Wine Trio: Pinot Gris, Rosé, Martello Rock $91.00 Lukeke Design, cast glass Bellbird, $325 Jim Wheeler, Object of Devotion (maquette) cast bronze $600

022 630 5705 www.blueadventures.co.nz

09 425 4690 www.brickbay.co.nz

COSKIN

ELLE + RILEY CASHMERE

Sunscreen – Easy to apply, swimproof, sweatproof and doesn’t sting eyes this aromatherapy based sunscreen is perfect for all day fun in the sun.

Great gift for boaties, salty dogs, tradies, athletes, beach lovers and the hard to buy for. Certified SPF40, Very Water Resistant

Give the gift of cashmere…

Moisturiser – Luxurious and velvety, this concentrated aromatherapy formula in its little black jar makes a beautiful gift for her (and him too). As there is no water in the product, surfactants, preservatives or emulsifiers are not required; instead it is readily absorbed to provide long lasting hydration. The natural anti-microbial, sebum balancing and regenerative actions can also assist in healing damaged skin, reducing acne and treating a range of skin conditions. Co Skin Moisturiser $49, Co Skin Sunscreen $29

Alanna Cashmere Wrap $495

info@coskin.nz www.coskin.nz

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For those who aspire to be perfectly attired. Cashmere creates the core of any wardrobe and elevates your look to luxury levels. Delivered in a beautiful gift box, cashmere is the perfect present for the coveteur.

Mela Cashmere Slippers $169 Sienna Cashmere Poncho $398 Cashmere Cable Socks $59 Sloane Cashmere Wrap $369

www.elleandriley.com

FOSSICK & FIND

GREEN WITH ENVY

Vintage and Modern Decorative Arts and Collectables, Affordable Gifts, Antiques, Coastal Themed Items, Ladies’ Fashion Clothing & Accessories, Art, Old Maps, Soft Furnishings, Curios, Silver, Model Ships and Maritime Memorabilia, Furniture, Antique Weapons, Jewellery, Watches, Fascinating Mystery Globes, Luxury Towels and Throws. 41 Matakana Valley Rd (Next to Hall), Matakana Village. Ample Parking.

Green with Envy can help you tick off your Christmas list. Go and visit this homeware and lifestyle store on the corner of Sharp and Matakana Roads.

Or sit back, relax and shop online. They have a great selection of Christmas gifts for you and the kids. Complimentary gift wrapping.

Metal Tui decorated with vibrant enamels H.E. The Giraffe in court dress cushion Brass sundial in brass bound presentation box Faceted amethyst and silver necklace Champagne flutes with Swarovsky crystal filled stems

Open daily 10am-4pm.

Large two metre wide beach umbrella $339 Natural leather tote bag $299 Sunglasses $69 Amber cocktail glass $29.95 Natural hammock chair $79.90

021 744 999 www.fossickandfind.co.nz

09 422 7554 www.greenwithenvy.co.nz

HONEST CHOCOLAT

KATYA MAKER BOUTIQUE

Artisan chocolates hand-crafted in Matakana Village. Choose from a range of Honest Chocolat single origin chocolate tablets, beautiful chocolate bonbons, caramels, marshmallows and a range of festive gifts. Lots of dairy free and vegan options, and everything is gluten free, soy free and palm oil free, but most importantly tastes amazing!

If you're looking for a unique gift for the fashion-forward friends or family, look no further. At Katya Maker, they have hand-picked accessories that are sure to impress. They’ll help choose the right piece for your budget.

Visit Katya Maker Boutique for a gift that you know she will love.

Dark Chocolate Almonds Christmas Tree $15

Pearl String Necklace $489

Jolly Santa Milk or Dark Chocolate $12

Joseph Ribkoff Dress $389

Dark Chocolate Macadamias Christmas Tree $20

Silk Scarf $129

Selection Box of 3 bonbons $9

Serenade Red Leather Handbag $329

Vicenza Purple Heel $279

Chocolate Mini Tablet Gift Box $36 09 600 2442 www.honestchocolat.co.nz

17 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth www.katyamaker.com

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MAHURANGI OLIVES

MATAKANA BOTANICALS

The folk at Mahurangi Olives have quite a range - gorgeous Aleppo Soap, caffeine free olive tea and even artisan pottery, made onsite at the grove.

Order online or pop in to see them at Matakana Farmers Market (and take your puppy, they have olive oil doggie soap too).

Matakana Botanicals is pleased to offer new products for all lifestyles.

There is something for gardeners, the chefs, travellers, and all of those heading to the beach. All proudly made in New Zealand. Available at selected retailers.

Matakana Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flagon $95.00

The Chefs Hand Wash $19

Mahurangi Olive Leaf Tea $25.00

Christmas Candle $40

Mahurangi Olives Pottery POA

After Sun Cooling Gel $18

Mahurangi Olives Aleppo Soap $23.00

Sleep & Focus Jet Lag Kit

Mahurangi Olives Not For Cats $20.00

Nourishing Hand & Body Cream $18

021 162 9811 www.mahurangiolives.co.nz

www.matakanabotanicals.co.nz

NEL LUSSO

PRIMROSE BEES WRAP

Nel Lusso, a local kitchenware/homeware wholesaler is opening its doors once a year for a Pop Up store just in time for Xmas.

Primrose Bees Wrap is a natural, reusable, biodegradable & sustainable alternative for food storage. Made from natural ingredients, 100% cotton, pure beeswax, tree resin & coconut oil.

With ends of lines and overstocked items that are all up to 70% off retail.

Opening beginning of Dec, 38 Matakana Valley Rd next to Bayleys.

Open 10am-4pm daily.

Wraps are handcrafted with an aim to eliminate plastic in our environment, our kitchens & keep food fresh for longer.

Nel Lusso brass cake stand $49.95 Nel Lusso glass canister lid $9.95 each Nel Lusso wooden houses $25.00 each Nel Lusso wooden salad servers with bag $14.95 Nel Lusso bamboo chop block $40.00 38 Matakana Valley Rd

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021 129 3200 www.facebook.com/primrosebeeswrap

STUDIO MATAKANA

TEA & TONIC MATAKANA

Studio Matakana has a carefully curated selection of gifts suitable for all tastes. A beautiful selection of Jewellery including Karen Walker, Zoe and Morgan, Silk & Steel and Ngai Tahu Pounamu. Beautiful leather handbags from Saben. Scented candles and diffusers and the full range of Matakana Botanicals.

Tea & Tonic is Matakana's hub for harmonious health and beauty and they're happy to provide you with a select range of natural and locallymade products. Offering specialised gift packages, massage and product gift vouchers, yoga concessions and various eco-friendly and plastic-free products, you'll be taken care of.

Sacco Glass holders $69.00

Nuku- eco printed textiles - small $99 large $149

Ngai Tahu Pounamu - traceable and NZ carved. Prices start from $135

Frolic - Fire Me Up Cups $45

Scion Mr Fox mugs $25, Karen Walker love letter earrings price from $69

Aroma Sense $99

Matakana Botanicals Body Butter $19, Massage & Body Oil $30, Bath & Shower Gel $19

Storm and India $48

Summer hours 9am-5pm 09 422 9959

Shop 5A, 2 Matakana Valley Road www.teaandtonic.co.nz

THE BACH MATAKANA

THE VIVIAN

From one of their many ethical brands, the Patagonia T-Shirt is always popular, $70.

Forget socks and bad perfume – give them something to treasure and enjoy for a lifetime! The Vivian gallery in Matakana offers world-class art work from local and internationally renowned artists including Iain Cheesman, Sally Gabori, Patricia Piccinini, Aaron Scythe and many more.

Whether it’s painting, sculpture or pottery, talk to our expert team to make this a Christmas to remember.

Handmade Flash Jewellery Earrings from Byron Bay, $169.

The Hula Umbrella, perfect by the beach or pool, $250.

The new luxury label CamillaWithLove offers a graceful carry-all for a special someone, $290. " With new deliveries in store every week, we are constantly evolving and adding unique pieces to our proud space here in the beautiful Matakana.

Summer is fast approaching and we have a beautiful mix of beach, street, lifestyle and night-time pieces arriving daily to accompany you on your journeys.

09 422 7477 www.thebachmatakana.nz

Amber Gold $44

Situated just outside of Matakana one hour north of Auckland – The Vivian is a beautiful purpose-built gallery nestled in 3 acres of landscaped parklands. Featured works above: Aaron Scythe - From $80, Iain Cheesman – From $1200. Sally Gabori – Please contact gallery.

Open Thursday - Monday 11am – 5pm. Closed Christmas Eve. Reopens 4 Jan 2019.

09 422 9995 www.thevivian.co.nz

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PAPER PRESSIES CARDS & GIFT

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waxing, electrolysis, facials, mani’s & pedi’s (09) 422 9007 Matakana Village www.blushbeautylounge.co.nz

Make Up Artistry • Tinting • Facials Manicures • Pedicures Electrolysis • Waxing • Brow Shaping

(09) 422 9007 Matakana Village www.blushbeautylounge.co.nz

LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING 29TH NOV + 20TH DEC Eat, shop and play in Matakana Village.

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

OPEN 7 DAYS 45 MIN FROM AUCKLAND

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MARTINS BAY HOLIDAY PARK 287 MARTINS BAY RD, MAHURANGI EAST

DeLovely has new seasons fashion arriving regularly and is a must stop retail experience where you can be inspired by latest collections for your gift giving this Christmas.

Catering for all age groups from casual wear to wedding and special occasions. Pick the perfect gift or a gift card for your loved ones to choose their own.

09 423 0428

Gift a Martins Bay Holiday Park Voucher! For cabin stays, glamping on the beachfront or per person camping or campervan holidays.

The great value beach holiday for family fun and relaxation, right on the edge of the ocean!

MATAKANA COAST CLEANING COMPANY CLEANING SERVICES

STR AUTOMOTIVE 2/27 GLENMORE DRIVE, WARKWORTH

Put the Holiday into Holiday Season - give the gift of time. Household cleaning, ovens, windows, special events, even boats. Gift Vouchers available from $60. MCCC - your professional, local, exceptional choice.

Looking for that perfect gift for the car lover who has everything?

Or for your teenager and their first car?

Give the gift of specialist vehicle care this Christmas.

info@mccc.co.nz www.mccc.co.nz

09 422 3222 www.strautomotive.co.nz

mbhpark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz www.martinsbayholidaypark.co.nz

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Gow Langsford Sculpture Garden @ The Vivian

25th November 2018 April 2019

This summer, Gow Langsford Gallery is bringing a curated selection of outdoor sculpture by highly acclaimed Australasian artists to The Vivian Gallery in Matakana.

Location: The Vivian, 39 Omaha Valley Road, Matakana

Featuring:

Paul Dibble, Gregor Kregar, David McCracken & Lisa Roet

Hours: Thursday - Monday, 11am-5pm

GOW LANGSFORD GALLERY

26 LORNE ST / CNR KITCHENER ST & WELLESLEY ST AUCKLAND NZ PO BOX 5461 T: +64 9 303 4290 WWW.GOWLANGSFORDGALLERY.COM

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LONG TERM GOALS: MATAKANA BOTANICALS WORDS

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“For all your gardening needs take a drive to Tumbleweed.”

Matakana Botanicals is having a very good year. Company director Danvers Devereux is celebrating an amazing 30-year anniversary in the business, and • complete garden centre ten years for the Great Barrier Island Bee Co. a further • full landscape ser vice Begun available.

as Les Floralies by Danvers’ mum Colyn, in an Auckland basement, the Botanicals brand was born when Danvers moved to this area. The 939 Matakana Road, MATAKANA. Ph 09Matakana 422 7338 Open: Monday -Friday Plants 8am-5pm, Tumbleweed Coastal family had always had a bach at Leigh, and with the added enticement of a Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. number of botanical ingredients able to be sourced locally, it made perfect IT’Swww.tumbleweed.net.nz CHRISTMAS TIME!! sense.

Our christmas shop is back!!!

Glitter Bling & More!!

Come and join us on Tuesday 4th December 4 - 6pm For Festive nibbles and discounts

939 Matakana Road, Matakana 09 422 7338

The idea for Great Barrier Island Bee Co was conceived when Danvers was sitting on a friend’s veranda on the island just over ten years ago. He was reading about the history of the island at the time and was fascinated by the pioneering beekeepers of those early years.

Suddenly he realised that the manuka trees around him were humming with bees. A few weeks later, having combined his cosmetics knowledge with research on benefits of manuka honey, Danvers had created a fledgling new brand which would support and promote Great Barrier Island.

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“The history of honey on the island is something I’m really passionate about,” Danvers enthuses. He’s pretty keen on Great Barrier Island generally and is committed to raising the profile of its pristine environments. GBI Bee Co supports various charities on the island: the Aotea Family Support Group, local schools and the surf club as well as lots of fundraising events.

There are now over 20 products in the Great Barrier Island Bee Co range, from a sugar scrub to body butter, as well as a new natural 30SPF sunscreen and two after-sun products. New for Matakana Botanicals is a chef’s range – a zingy combination of lemongrass, lime and bergamot in a hand wash, lotion, candle and room spray.

This Christmas is a poignant one for Danvers however. His beloved mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers eight years ago and has had some significant health issues recently. However, when clearing out the family home, Danvers found some old canisters of fragrance. One was labelled simply ‘Christmas’.

It still had some essential oil in it and Danvers was amazed at how well the cool, dark basement had preserved it.

“It brought back wonderful memories of those early days at Christmas,” Danvers says. “We had it re-created by a fragrance expert and with mum very much in mind, we’ve decided to create a limited edition Christmas candle with it.”

In a beautiful gold pot with a silver lining, it’s a long-lasting beeswax and soy blend. And with every sale of the candle, Matakana Botanicals will donate 20% to Alzheimer’s New Zealand. It’s a fitting tribute to the woman who began it all 30 years ago.

Junction is all about sharing stories of people & their passions, + local places, and experiences, and for the last three years print has been our main medium.

After much time and love, Junction is excited to bring some of these stories to film. Visit www.junctionmag.co.nz/films/ or point your smartphone camera at the QR code, and watch it now.

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Luxury Apparel for Dogs of all Sizes Web: www.mrsofttop.com Email: info@mrsofttop.com Phone: 021 419 888

Visit us Saturday mornings 41 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana Open: 9am - 1pm

Don’t forget Santa’s little helpers this Christmas.

We have lots of gift ideas for your four legged friends including: Luxury faux fur beds Bandanas Collars, Bows and Leads Portable Bowls Washbar soap, paw balm, anti-itch spray As well as summer rash shirts, cotton tees, workshirts and lots more...

Enjoy the herbal aroma of lemongrass, lime and bergamot which offers a fresh unisex blend that neutralises harsh food odours. Our hero ingredients - Olive and Macadamia Oil, and Manuka Honey are grown and harvested locally near Matakana and are gentle to the skin and heal hard-working culinary hands.

Made in New Zealand… naturally.

Available at selected retail shops and department stores www.matakanabotanicals.co.nz

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TE ARAI ESTATE TE ARAI, Aroha Road Te Arai Estate is a lifestyle subdivision set amidst New Zealand’s largest truffle farm on the pristine east coast. Just over an hours drive from Auckland’s CBD you will find freehold and carefree lots from 1.5 acres to 18.5 acres. Surrounded by native bush and farmland most sites also enjoy views, from the rolling country side to sea views looking out to the Hen and Chicken Islands.

FOR SALE: Sites priced from $524,000

If an adventure is on your mind then bordering the estate is 7 km of mountain bike or walking tracks waiting to be explored. There are famous surf breaks close by and the world class Tara Iti golf course, not to mention great fishing, white sand beaches, wineries and cafes. Envisage your home here, spoilt and inspired by your surroundings.

TONY VERCAUTEREN: M +64 21 595 595 tony.vercauteren@nzsir.com

VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NZE10941 ROSS HAWKINS: M +64 27 472 0577 D +64 9 353 1220 ross.hawkins@nzsir.com

All sites have a building platform consented to be built on, power box, telephone connection to boundary and unlimited reticulated bore water.

Each office is independently owned and operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

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CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR AMBERLEA There is great value in connecting with our elderly community who may feel a little lonely around the holiday period. The good folks at Mahurangi East Library are presenting a nice learning connection for children and families to drop by and get creative for a good cause. By making Christmas cards kids get to learn about empathy and caring for others, whilst bringing a smile to an elderly person’s face.

Pop in for one of their four card making sessions and join in!

Friday 23 Nov, 3.30-4.30pm Saturday 24 November, 10.30am-12.30pm Friday 8 December, 3.30-4.30pm Saturday 9 December, 10.30am-12.30pm

Mahurangi East Library, 21 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach

A Naturally Great Christmas Gift!

We dig holidays.

Thanks for all your business this year! Check out our new website for yard hours over the Christmas and New Years break.

Serendipity Estates has been creating health products and cosmetics since 2013, that naturally heal, protect and nourish your skin & body.

Our products are powered by bio-available antioxidants from our rose hip & olive leaf essences, plus rice bran & extra virgin olive oils.

Try our luxurious, naturally silky facial moisturiser and light face & body crème to see what nature can do to make you look and feel younger.

Serendipity Estates, Mangawhai. www.sefarmsnz.com

www.centrallandscapes.co.nz

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LOCAL LIVING

PRIMROSE BEES WRAP Primrose Bees Wrap is a natural, reusable, biodegradable and sustainable alternative for food storage. Made from natural ingredients: 100% cotton, pure beeswax, tree resin and coconut oil.

These wraps are handcrafted with an aim to eliminate plastic in our environment and our kitchens and keep food fresh for longer.

Use the warmth of your hands to soften the wrap over the top of a bowl, a block of cheese, or fruit and vegetables to create a seal.

HAVE YOURSELF A PLASTIC FREE CHRISTMAS!

As well as being much more cost effective, Primrose Bees Wrap helps to cut down on waste, so are better for the environment and they can be composted at home.

Christmas is often a time over indulgence but there’s no need to overindulge in plastic! Challenge yourself to use these seven tips to go plastic free this Christmas.

Fun, easy-to-use and healthier for you and your family!

1. Choose gifts that are unpackaged or why not give an experience instead of a product.

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2. Use recycled gift wrapping or use brown paper that can be recycled.

3. Take control at festive events and ditch the single use plates, cups and straws.

4. Ditch the straws when you’re out for a festive drink.

5. Remember your shopping bags for those big (and small) Christmas shops.

6. Enjoy your take outs in reusable coffee cups and containers.

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Alma means ‘soul’ in Spanish. Some of Alma’s delicious goodness include the Green Goodness smoothie bowl, which is a blend of mango, banana, spinach and coconut cream, topped with freeze dried raspberries, coconut flakes and Alma’s buckwheat mix (nuts, seeds, buckwheat) and an optional drizzle of peanut butter. Wholesome bowls change weekly, salads when it is warm and soups during the colder months. Currently on offer are salads, which are full of colour, a bit of texture with nuts/seeds and dressings such as tahini, hummus, and avocado. Berry Beet smoothie is a blend of beetroot, raspberries, banana, almond milk and a touch of vanilla. Nutty Green is a blend of spinach, kale, banana, almond butter, cinnamon and dates. Acai Bowls, Mango chia pots, raw slices and snacks complete the list.

Alma is located behind The Bach, Matakana. Open Fridays and Saturdays and will open more days during summer. A good way to stay up to date is following Alma on Instagram @almawholefood.

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The Farmer’s Daughter is an all-day eatery sitting on Omaha Estuary, with picturesque views of the water, and the rural farmland surrounding. Open from 7am, every day from Monday 3 December, serving fresh juice and coffee, and specializing in crisp, spring fare.

The Farmers Daughter are launching their new alfresco bar and dining space with Aperitivo Hour every Friday and Saturday evening - if the weather plays ball, 4pm - 7pm. Come celebrate with Prosecco and Peroni on tap for $8, Apero Spritz for $10.

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One would assume when given just two simple ingredients, that the number of possible flavour combinations would be fairly easy to predict.

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fruit, warm spices to hints of caramel. Beans are sourced from the world’s most expressive cacao growing regions - Peru, Tanzania, Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia and Ecuador, and are skilfully handled to produce distinctive flavours that must be tasted to be believed.

David and his wife Janelle are the magicians behind Foundry Chocolate, New Zealand's newest craft chocolate maker. And just like the world’s finest single malt distilleries and craft vineyards, the Mahurangi-based chocolate maker is dedicated to capturing the unique character of origin.

The husband and wife team, have both applied their ‘craft’ in their own unique way. David has not only accentuated the ingredients’ provenance and terroir, he’s tinkered with time, temperature and even the chocolate making machinery to ensure each micro-batch is unforgettable. Janelle has put her knowledge of art-direction and design into packaging, that when unwrapped, feels like an event in itself. The anticipation of opening each resealable parcel is like unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning.

Foundry’s meticulous bean-to-bar process uses only two ingredients, cacao beans and organic sugar, to make dark chocolate with a myriad of flavour notes ranging from honey to ripe tropical

This passion and attention to detail is the reason Foundry Chocolate is a truly ‘craft’ product.

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SOUGHT AFTER BEACHSIDE LIVING FOUND AT BOATHOUSE BAY

Located on the coastline of Auckland’s Mahurangi Peninsula, just 50 minutes from central Auckland, is a new residential development. Snells Beach will be home to Boathouse Bay, comprising of 33 unique homes with stunning sea views.

Offering residents the quintessential Kiwi bach lifestyle with premium design, luxury finishes, a community park and prime coastal amenities.

50% of this beach side development has already sold and construction of infrastructure is underway. Purchasers of Boathouse Bay have had opportunities to meet the development team and are looking forward to moving in.

David Charnin and Erris Scott, purchasers at Boathouse Bay, love the modern boat shed design and location, just 50 metres from the beach contained in a private, community setting.

“We love what Crosson Architects have achieved, and the Boffa Miskell landscape design will give the small neighbourhood a distinct character,” says David Charnin and Erris Scott (pictured on-site at Snells Beach, metres from the site of Boathouse Bay).

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“Boathouse Bay has been designed so that residents feel as if they’re part of the magnificent beachside environment. It’s a very desirable opportunity to live in a small-scale community at Snells Beach.”

Boathouse Bay will be set amongst landscaped sand dunes and native bush. Inspired by the boat sheds, the houses will range from single level to double storey and one three storey tower home, providing diversity instead of a uniform design.

The architectural and landscape design concept has certainly resonated with purchasers, as Mitch and Sue say of Boathouse Bay, “It will allow us to live in a way we never thought possible. We love the concept of a small community living by the beach in a setting that is quite different from the usual suburban development, while being just a short drive to Warkworth and the surrounding areas, there is so much to choose from.”

Architect Ken Crosson says Boathouse Bay is set to challenge the way that Kiwis think about coastal living. “The vision for this coastal development was to find another way of looking at this site, to get more people to be a part of this special coastal community and bring price points down. It’s a contemporary take on the traditional Kiwi bach, so more people can achieve this kind of living.”

Renowned landscape architect Rachel de Lambert from Boffa Miskell says the design of the development allows its homes to settle into the dramatic coastal setting, tucked between the native forest hill, headline backdrop and restored dunes that define the arc of the beach.

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Driving down the lush driveway into Woodcocks Walnut Farm in Warkworth, we’re welcomed by horses grazing under the mature trees.

“We are lucky that the horses can graze around the trees. They keep the grass down and fertilize the soil organically,” says owner Chelene Allinson.

Keeping the grass short was just one of the important lessons Chelene and her husband Richard had to learn, when taking over the farm nearly three years ago.

“We came into this with no experience in walnuts and have had to live by trial and error. We have only done two seasons and are still learning,” Chelene says.

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meant plenty of opportunity for hobbies, such as Richard’s honeybees and daughter Paris’ horses.

“It’s a privilege to be caretakers of this unique farm, and we would love to get in contact with the original owners who set it up, to learn more about its history,” says Chelene. “We heard they were organic growers and we’re continuing the same tradition, only using seaweed-based fertiliser.”

The first season brought a few surprises and a steep learning curve for the Allinsons.

“We were told that the nuts were not going to fall until May, so we went away a few days in March.

When we got back, the nuts were all over the ground – we just had to grab our walnut-rollers and get started straight away!”

With 120 trees, times get busy on the walnut farm during the three-month harvest season. A storm

can take down a large number of nuts at once.

Drying them immediately is vital to ensure the best quality.

“It’s all weather-dependent and you’ve got to be really disciplined during that time. Mowing the grass, rolling the nuts, keeping them dry and safe from rodents,” says Chelene.

Most of their customers are through word of mouth, or listed in the customer book, handed down over the years by previous owners. Some customers have more unusual requests: “One local artist takes our walnut husks - she soaks them and creates a gorgeous ink!”

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MAGNIFICENT MANGAWHAI RETREAT

• LOCATION - Private rural retreat within five minutes from Mangawhai Heads and village.

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• ASPECT – Elevated, tranquil north facing home overlooking a small local vineyard with rural views.

• FACILITIES – Ticks all the boxes with a swimming pool, spa, separate guest quarters, fireplace, games room, covered boat storage, raised vegetable beds, potting shed, workshop and office.

• PERFECT – An immaculate property with nothing to do, but move in.

Seeing is believing. This outstanding property is set in the backdrop of Mangawhai and five minutes from Mangawhai Heads. Situated less than two hours from Auckland’s CBD, this beautiful two and a half acre retreat has everything you would want in a coastal village location.

Brynderwyn House as the property is known, was designed by David Wyngate to provide a totally relaxed lifestyle for its owners. The home offers three or four bedrooms, with a master bedroom and ensuite that opens out onto the private spa pool. Two offices, media room and two separate living areas are all located around a central light filled kitchen dining area that looks out over the pool directly north and the Brynderwyn ranges.

The indoor outdoor flow of this home is fantastic and the outlook is both tranquil yet powerful.

Separate from the main house is a huge games room, with full size pool table and bathroom facilities. There is also covered boat storage, the best man cave workshop I have ever seen, and a garden full of fruit trees, raised covered vegetable beds including a potting shed.

the north facing slope attracting all day sun. The design of the grounds means that they are easily maintained, especially if you love using the ride on.

The landscaping, like everything else on the property, is absolutely beautiful, having been designed by renowned landscape designer Robin Shafer. With mature plantings surrounded by architectural grassed areas that all lead off from the main house, and the elevated position with

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When we catch up, it’s a stinkin’ hot afternoon and Louis is out in it, dipping honey boxes - a process using natural wax to preserve the honey frames. Born and bred in Mangawhai, Louis had ten acres to roam and run on as a kid and his cousins were neighbours along the same estuary. His father ran a local sawmill, helping to imbue in him an appreciation for hard work.

Mangawhai’s air is in Louis’ blood - keeping him working outdoors, on the land, breathing it in. He has always liked jobs that have been out in nature, “One of those country calendar jobs - it’s a nice lifestyle, hard work, outdoors, you can be your own boss and go surfing when you want.”

So while training as a builder around seven years back fate, it seems, stepped or rather flew in.

His friend, who was a practising beekeeper,

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caught Louis a swarm of his Italian bees to put into a hive and keep. When worker bees need a new queen, they nurture selected larvae in a way that triggers the development of queen morphology. Swarming is when one of these hatched queen bees leaves the original hive with a large group of worker bees to create a new colony elsewhere; a fine example of nature at work creating and flourishing! With his initial swarm of bees, Louis learned the beekeeping trade from his friend and his uncle over the next couple of years, steadily building his bee numbers and “bouncing ideas and trying stuff out, because ninety percent of the time bees do what you expect, but ten percent of the time they don’t,” he says. Louis’ first swarm’s maiden flight was about seven years ago. In 2015 he founded Mangawhai Honey and today he has 100 hives and counting - but has

no aspiration to ‘get massive’. When beekeeping small-time he says, “the bees aren’t being moved around the country from place to place getting worked hard like they do commercially.”

Mangawhai Honey is authentically Mangawhai collected. Louis tends to his bees barehanded,“... socks tucked in my pants, a t-shirt, and my veil tucked into my top.”

Yes, it’s certainly the cooler option during Mangawhai’s hot summer months, but this way of handling means unencumbered interaction and demands an extra level of gentleness and care.

Working barehanded is also a choice which could be seen to reflect Louis’ values around being as non-commercial as possible; he gets to check on his hives personally, truly knowing what’s going on, getting to decide where and when to put

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his attention as keeper. This quality of care can certainly be tasted in his excellent honey - sweet of course, and bursting with flavour.

Customers can choose from a Manuka Honey or a Native Bush Blend. Each year, at this time, all the manuka flowers are in bloom and are the main focus of the bees. These manuka blocks are harvested early December and from that harvest onwards, the mixed native bush blend is produced. Visit their website for a list of stockists, and while you’re there check out the lush boutique style gift boxes that have been put together for us in time for Christmas! www.mangawhaihoney.co.nz

This year Junction Magazine and One Oh Nine came together to help one local business with our new Start Up Grant. We are excited to announce this year’s winner is Mangawhai Honey. The judges loved the story behind Mangawhai Honey, a brand that clearly represents its passion in caring for bees. They were amazed at the work happening behind the scenes: from family milled timber to being deliberate on the placement of the hives, ensuring the bees have enough flower.

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Hackneyed phrases such as ‘pillars of the community’ spring to mind when writing about Robin and Simon Barclay. Not to mention ‘parklike grounds’ in connection with their Matakana home. But in this case, both are true.

The couple are actively involved with Matakana’s community group, the community gardens, local events and fundraising. And their rolling lawns, fringed with oaks and poplars, are indeed reminiscent of an English estate; the trees provide seasonal splendours which nourish Simon’s British sensibilities.

The couple met at Greenlane Hospital in the early eighties where Simon was a GP and Robin a cardiology technician. They’d been living on Takatu Peninsula since 1995 but in 2015 they found a property closer to Matakana which embodied everything they loved. A week later,

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they’d bought it and decided to tackle their first proper build.

It began in mid-2016. The existing bungalow was removed, and the landscape thoroughly reshaped. The pair drove around spotting things they liked about houses they saw, and noted cladding, rooflines, joinery and gardens.

They found photos of an Australian house they loved, with deep verandahs, high ceilings and dignified cornices (a nod to their Auckland villa days). There were two distinct wings. “We wanted to be able to close one end of the house down and open it up when necessary for visitors and family,” explains Robin. They also wanted sustainability in the design: double-glazing, super-insulation and a whopping solar array on the garage.

Architectural designer Martin Harmish got the job. “He was very calm and everything seemed

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to happen exactly when he said it would,” she remembers, a little wonderingly. The builders – Mark Aley and his team from Outline Construction – were similarly effective. Even so, the huge build took a year from beginning to end.

The interior design is unashamedly feminine.

“Well, every time I asked Simon his opinion on something, he said, ‘Don’t ask me, that’s above my pay grade!’” says Robin. But her long-time friend Steve Elliston was an excellent mentor and a gifted TradeMe detective – the chandeliers were among his many finds.

“I really just started with some gorgeous wallpaper,” Robin confesses, “and it kind of went on from there.” The paper featured cherry blossoms with different colourways – into the bedrooms it went. The hall is elegantly exuberant in wide Tiffany-blue and white stripes. Robin got

lucky: “I found it online for $US10 a roll!”

A bunch of simple blown-glass globes by Luke Jacomb are the perfect foil to the lush collection of ceramics and glass art (Virginia Leonard, Dominic Burrell, Vicki Fanning, Liz Sharek and more) on the entrance hall tables.

The huge open-plan lounge and kitchen (dubbed ‘The Great Hall’ by the builders for its airy proportions and trussed ceiling), is perfect for entertaining. But Simon and Robin were perfectly cosy over winter in the little TV snug and are looking forward to living mostly on the verandah again this summer.

“The covered deck is probably my favourite feature of the house,” admits Simon. “That and the boiling water tap – instant tea! Marvellous!” Robin loves the big window-seat and the views from the bedroom. “We’ve watched the ducklings on the pond grow up this spring,” she says with a smile.

But for both, the gardens (designed by internationally-renowned landscape architect Andy Hamilton, who happens to be the son of one of Robin’s oldest friends) are where they’re truly happy. When the visitors are gone, it’s the wildflowers and roses, orchard and raised veggie beds, the little potting shed, the compost heaps and happy chooks which feed their souls. Their beautiful home is just the icing on the cake.

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“It’s about trying to get people to stop and observe their surrounds, and about their interaction with the artwork,” says Aaron McConchie, artist and sculptor of Mangawhai. “I make the art I want to make and if people like it, that’s great, but I don’t mind if people hate it because a strong reaction is better than no reaction. If people are ambivalent about my work then I haven’t done my job.”

Aaron’s work covers a wide range of size and medium, going from small to large, wood to metal, cardboard to plastic (only recyclable!). “I have a conceptual theme that runs through my work but I don’t have a visual theme.

I work with whatever medium fits the concept and the space.” Space and surroundings are very important to Aaron, as is the relationship between artist and viewer. “I want people to look at the world around them, look at my work, and think about how they relate to that. I hold the viewer in high regard with respect to the merit of an artwork.”

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One of Aaron’s early works was making an edition of crushed Coke cans that were just plain, white plaster casts. “I inscribed my name and email address on the bottom of them so people could get in touch with me when they found them. I scattered them all over Auckland, under park benches, wherever you would find rubbish. I got about 30 emails back from that which was fun.”

More recently, his work has tended towards larger, outdoor sculptures, and he has an ongoing presence at NZ Sculpture Onshore, an annual event at Devonport. “Often, you can stand on or in my work, or sit on it, that sort of thing. I made some giant flippers (as in a pinball game) for NZ Sculpture OnShore and the idea is that the viewer, in interacting with the flippers, becomes the ‘ball’ in the game. People become part of the artwork and that’s really rewarding.”

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Aaron has also had a number of works appear at the Splore Festival, his most recent being a 6.5m-tall asymmetric tent with a two-flight staircase inside. ‘“There was a little window at the top where only one person could fit which brings it back to the single person viewer which interests me.”

Aaron is going to have work on show at the Owhango Summer Sculpture Show, National Park, in January. The flippers can be seen at the sculpture park at Auckland Airport, behind Butterfly Creek, and a work of Aaron’s is usually in residence at the Kaipara Sculpture Gardens. Get out there and find his work because it is provocative, interactive and fun, and Aaron wants to have a relationship with you.

“Attention spans these days get shrunk down to seconds so it’s appealing to try and make people think about an artwork for a bit longer than that.”

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That’s not to say they need to live a quiet life either with a myriad of water and land activities locally to partake in as they desire.

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Residents, Lou and Robyn had been fishing when I met up with them, and were busy sharing the wealth of their spoils with fellow residents. The couple bought their own Lisbon after having had a long distance relationship with the site, watching it grow from ground-break to maturity during their regular visits from Rotorua. “It was the concept that really appealed to us” says Lou. Their motorhome remains down south and they return frequently to enjoy a roadtrip for weeks at a time.

“On a Saturday, we roll open the sliders, let the sunshine in and imbibe of the festive atmosphere the morning markets bring” adds Robyn. On Friday evenings the little community gather for shared platters and a drink in the orangery.

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The Creative Matakana team are gearing up for what they think is their best line-up of creative workshops so far. Well-known, award-winning artists will again be tutoring in May 2019 – the likes of sculptor Jeff Thomson, writer Joe Bennett, watercolourist Bernadette Parsons and printmaker Mark Graver.

There was a hugely positive response to the 2018 week, with feedback such as: “Made me feel like I could achieve everything without pressure”, and “The tutor was so open and generous with her knowledge – I just loved the whole thing!”

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Short courses include three one-day knife making classes with Adam Fromholtz, and a pair of two-day ceramics workshops with Jack Tilson.

But wait, there’s more! Each year there’s an extra element to Creative Matakana – 2017 featured exceptional food with renowned chefs, and 2018 brought brilliant garden designers. In 2019 there’ll be a Japanese craft and culture theme at three one-day workshops held at the beautiful home of Robin and Simon Barclay.

Each day will include some element of Japanese philosophy. Sustainability and wabi sabi – the art of finding beauty and authenticity in imperfection – is an important feature.

There’s a craft day with kintsugi (repairing broken ceramics with gold leaf) and furoshiki (creative wrapping with fabrics), a botanical day learning sogetsu ikebana (and special angle on Japanese floral arrangement), and a hands-on day of shibori, the art of indigo dyeing. Each day will also explore Japanese food philosophy at lunchtime, with a bento box demonstration – and sake!

Extra events include opening drinks at the Vivian Gallery, Matakana, and the very special participant’s dinner which is always a great time. And most excitingly, there’ll be two full-day ‘Art and Architecture Tours’, which will visit artists and interesting homes on both coasts in our region, from Helensville to Mangawhai. These will include a delicious lunch and finish with bubbles at the Vivian.

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BOXING DAY POTLUCK AT WHANGATEAU HALL

Every family has their holiday traditions, and the folk music lovers of Whangateau are no different. Every Boxing Day the community comes together to celebrate at Whangateau Hall. The evening is all about relaxing and recovering from the excesses of Christmas Day. Folks bring along a ‘white elephant’ gift to exchange, and leftovers from those huge Christmas meals to share as a potluck dinner. Musicians are encouraged to bring along an instrument and play a few numbers on stage for the gathered crowd.

Piano players are also invited to tinkle the ivories on the 100 year old upright and play a song of their choice. A spontaneous Christmas Carol group singalong is not out of the question. Everyone in the area on the day, whether local or just visiting, is welcome to join in for just a gold coin donation to the Hall Society Fund.

28 January 2019, Folk Club Night. Lonely Heart String Band! Back from the USA! This will not be a regular club night, with very limited floor singer spots so that we can have a full concert experience from this magnificent band. Tickets will be on sale from December. 7:00pm, $25.

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THE OPERA GARDEN PICNIC 2019 The Auckland Opera Studio is hosting their annual opera picnic in February 2019.

Featuring the acclaimed Shades and young New Zealand soprano, Pasquale Orchard, this year’s picnic will be held at the exquisite Barclay gardens, in Matakana.

With the Shades soon to embark on a tour offshore, this will be your last chance to watch them perform together.

Following her win at the New Zealand PACANZ competition, guest singer, Pascale, was one of the 2018 winners of the prestigious Australian IFAC Singing Competition.

So pack your vino, cheese and blankets and join them for a convivial evening of singing in the setting sun.

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PIZZA AND UKES AT THE SAWMILL CAFE Pizza and Ukes at the Sawmill Cafe is a family friendly event. Dianne Morgan and the Jade River Ukes opened on stage at the Matakana Oyster Festival and Kowhai Festival Big Day Out this year, provided music for the Warkworth Theatre Variety Show and are in high demand for community and private events. They will play three new sets of popular covers and original songs by and for all ages in the garden if fine, stage inside if wet. This is an annual event supported by Leigh Sawmill Cafe and attracts a keen audience. Entry by koha.

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EVENT Saltwater Eco - Ladies Surf Weekend Girls on Curls Ladies Surf Event Warkworth Santa Parade Otherwise Fine: Sunday Session MT Jam Session Kaipara Flats Christmas Night Market Donovan Frankenreiter Christmas with the Donkeys Christmas Famiily Fun Day Congress of Animals Omaha Half Marathon Bows and Bells Ring the Bells - Matakantata Choir Treemendous - Tree Display Blame the Cats House & Techno DJ's Bows and Bells Christmas Gift Fayre Ring the Bells - Matakantata Choir W.I.S.O and New Telepathics Jon E Clist Pizza and Ukes Free Guided Walk Gary Pallett The Beths & Friends MAZ Santa Parade Raw Jam: Sunday Summer Session Celebrate. Eat. Drink. Dance @ Sawmill Brewery Surf Junky 3 Day Holiday Program John McGough Alderbaran Waipu Santa Christmas Eve Parade Hidden Valley Mike Lindsay Kids Summer Surf Program Surf Junky 3 Day Holiday Program Moveable Feast Girls on Curls Ladies Surf Event Ha the Unclear New Year Eve Beach Party The Turnaround 148th Waipu Highland Games Kids Summer Surf Program Doggie Day Out - Kaipara Dog Training Club Kids Summer Surf Program Surf Junky 3 Day Holiday Program Ladies Summer Surf Camp Jon E Clist Kids Summer Surf Camp & Comp Surf Junky 3 Day Holiday Program 9am C66:E67 Beach Polo - Omaha Raw Jam: Sunday Summer Session Surf Junky 3 Day Holiday Program Auckland Anniversary Ladies Surf Camp Girls on Curls Ladies Surf Event Sonorous Festival 2019 Tammy D'Ath - Sunday Session Waipu Car & Bike Show

VENUE Omaha Beach Omaha Beach Warkworth Mangawhai Tavern Mangawhai Tavern Ranfuly Hall, Kaipara Flats Leigh Sawmill Cafe Highfield Garden Reserve The Red House Leigh Sawmill Cafe Omaha Beach Mangawhai Museum Warkworth Town Hall Masonic Hall, Warkworth Warkworth RSA Leigh Sawmill Cafe Mangawhai Museum Warkworth Town Hall Matakana Hall Leigh Sawmill Cafe Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Cafe Curry's Bush Warkworth RSA Leigh Sawmill Cafe MAZ Mangawhai Mangawhai Tavern Sawmill Brewery & Smoko Room Omaha Beach Warkworth RSA Leigh Sawmill Cafe Coledonia Park Matakana Country Park Leigh Sawmill Cafe Te Arai Omaha Beach Matakana Valley Road Omaha Beach Leigh Sawmill Cafe Matakana Village Pub Leigh Sawmill Cafe Caledonian Park Te Arai Mangawhai Domain Te Arai Omaha Beach Omaha Beach Mangawhai Tavern Te Arai Omaha Beach Matakana School Omaha Beach Mangawhai Tavern Omaha Beach Omaha Beach Omaha Beach Matakana Country Park Mangawhai Tavern Waipu Caledonian Park

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