Junction February 2018

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CO N T R I B U TO R S Brijana Cato, Roberto Buzzolan, Kathy Hunter, Reuben Keeling, Luke Williamson, Anna Parke, Rebecka bjelfvenstam Keeling, Jay Farnworth, Sue Welford, Ariana Billington, Anna Mansfield, Philippa Ross

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

REUBEN KEELING Reuben is a writer, musician, designer, film buff and tech geek. He started out as a journalist, and is happy to be back writing in NZ again after 10 years living in the UAE and Sweden. If you like indie rock music, check out his band Dead Silent Film Stars!

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ALT COUNTRY BELLE COMES HOME

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

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SPOTLIGHT

MOTO BENZINA WORDS

The old brewery building at the Leigh Sawmill café now houses completely different kinds of steel and chrome, and the fragrance in the air has changed a bit too. It’s a motorcycle workshop owned by locals Tim Stewart and Adam Lane, and they’ve called it Moto Benzina.

Tim Stewart’s impressive background is wellknown in the industry, but not so much outside it. As Kiwi motorcycle racing icon John Britten’s right-hand mechanic he spent years on tracks in the USA and Europe – but it all began with riding motocross on the family farm in Whangarei, aged eight.

“I liked riding motocross, but I was better at tinkering with the motors,” Tim says. He left school at 15 and served an engine mechanic apprenticeship, but soon began road-racing in Auckland, paying the bills as a bike courier.

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racing. I flogged it and bought a Honda RS250 Privateer... that wasn’t bad.” Tim got to third place in the National Series but in 1988 he met his neighbour in Parnell, Loren Poole, who was also racing bikes – alongside John Britten. Tim worked on a Kawasaki for Loren that went well and John, who’d been cobbling together his own bike, eventually hired Tim, who moved to Christchurch in 1991.

“The bike John wanted to build had a girder system instead of front forks, the back shocks were in front of the engine, and the radiator was under the seat,” says Tim. “The first bike was a piece of shit, but eventually we started winning.

The Japanese and Italians noticed and so did the World Press.”

The 1991 Daytona ‘Battle of the Twins’ was a ‘eureka’ moment, so they gave the Isle of Man TT a shot, but it was a disaster. The bikes never finished a race and to everyone’s horror, a rider

was killed. But victory was nigh for the Britten team: they won the NZ Superbike Championship and in ’95 they finished first and second in the BEARS (British European American Racing SERIES) in Milan. John watched the race from his hospital bed where, tragically, he was battling inoperable cancer.

Tim got back to NZ the day John Britten died.

He was only 45. Speaking recently in a memorial video, Tim said, “John taught me that there was always a way around any problem. I learned more from him about life than he ever taught me about motorcycles.”

By 1997 Tim was employed by Bill Buckley, a part-time bike enthusiast who made machinery which created particle accelerators for producing computer chips. Tim built a bike for him, took it to France for the Grand Prix circuit – and stayed there for several years.

Eventually back in New Zealand around 2010, he began working on Ducatis at the renowned Haldane Motorcycles in Mt Eden. But Tim had some big family problems. Denied access to his children, he was immersed in the family courts and in his own words, “the wheels fell off”.

However, in 2012 he was introduced to Graeme Crosby and spent the next few years working with the Kiwi racing legend in his Matakana workshop.

They restored Kawasakis and built one-off race replica bikes for global clients.

A couple of years ago, Tim got together with Louise McRae, a well-known local artist. Together they’ve built a ‘big black shed’ in Pakiri, which was to house Tim’s new workshop. “But – oops! I’ve taken it over!” Louise laughs. The Leigh Sawmill had the perfect solution, and Moto Benzina set up shop at the much-loved music venue in 2017.

The garage covers everything from servicing to import and compliance, parts fabrication to track support.

Tim and his business partner Adam Lane are looking forward to fulfilling Moto Benzina’s motto of ‘Repair, Restore, Ride, Race’. Adam joined Tim from Matakana’s Mortimer Motorsports, where he spent over four years both as a mechanic and sorting logistics. His father and brother are also mechanics, so as Adam says, “spinning spanners is in the blood”. But when a new baby daughter arrived, the motorsport travel commitments proved too hard, and this partnership has been a great outcome for him.

The John Britten biography says of Tim Stewart: “He’s a gifted mechanic with an almost intuitive touch for finding hidden horsepower.” Tim laughs at this. “Well, we’re restoring a lot of Ducatis right now; we’re also building engines for Speedway, and I’m still involved in racing. We’re looking forward to developing the custom side of the business. And yeah – I’ve got a few ideas up my sleeve.” www.motobenzina.co.nz

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THE GREEN KEEPER – AARON MCCONCHIE WORDS

Transparency, is all Aaron McConchie is asking for. As Chair of “Save Te Arai”, Aaron is frustrated by the lack of trust that has developed between the community of Te Arai, Auckland Council and Te Arai North Limited (T.A.N.L.), who is the developer behind the Tara Iti golf course and the associated housing project. “When Auckland Council is prepared to repeatedly grant resource consents, without public notification, for work on public land, and without any specific management plan, there is no trust.”

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at the end of Pacific Road (off Black Swamp Road) inland approximately 450m. While that application has stalled for now, another non-notified resource consent was issued by Auckland Council allowing the developer to start moving sand as part of the proposed realignment of the accessway. Aaron says, “The council backs them by granting these applications, against the wishes of the local community and without public notification”.

community and for generations that follow,” explained Aaron.

Pacific Road is the only other access to Te Arai Beach between Te Arai Point and Mangawhai and is part of the Te Araroa Trail. “We just want to future-proof this access for the current

While the retrospective resource consent is still being fought over, Save Te Arai was astounded to discover that the developer subsequently applied for, and was granted, resource consent for a 30m

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“Save Te Arai” clashed with T.A.N.L. last year over raising an existing ford across the Te Arai stream to create a dam, facilitating the removal of water for use at the Tara Iti golf course. Having built the dam in public land, without consent, the Council served a notice on the developers to either remove it or apply for retrospective resource consent.

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long concrete vehicular bridge, 10m upstream from the dam. “Three government departments, local or central, have been usurped by a private developer without any penalty at this stage. This is inside public reserve land and, yet again, there was no public notification of the application” Aaron said.

There is a ray of light as Aaron explains. “There has never been any holistic overview of the area and its issues. This is why we have some hopes for the beginning of the Regional Park Management Plan which Council initiated just before Christmas.”

The area including north Te Arai, Te Arai point and south Te Arai have a range of reserve areas, designations and uses that require rethinking, reorganising and formalising and that is why the process to formulate an official management plan has begun. “Save Te Arai” will be submitting to the first stage of the consultation, which closed 26 January 2018, and they encourage everyone who is interested to get involved. There will be ongoing consultation over 2018 and beyond, so there is ample opportunity to contribute.

I asked Aaron what his hopes were for the future.

“The ideal situation is that the developers present

a coherent plan that states specifically what they want to do, how they intend to do it, explains the impacts, what is occurring on private and public land, and they ask what we think. We want a proper public submission process. “Save Te Arai” is concerned for what is going to happen in the block owned by the same developer to the south of Te Arai point. This is a stunning area but it needs to stay that way and not be overrun by development that is insensitive to the environment and the community. Development does not always equal progress.” www.savetearai.org.nz

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NEW & NOTED WAIPU’S FIRST ESPRESSO BAR The café scene in Waipu just got more exciting with the opening Feoh Espresso Waipu. Located at the back of an old miner’s cottage by the Waihoihoi bridge, this espresso bar is like no other. Walk past the 1956 Lambretta and enter to be greeted by Riki, the owner and creator of this steam punk-ish space. Riki creates sensational coffee off his customised twin lever espresso machine, Versalab grinder and tamp. If you feel peckish, there are 2 options for now: Vietnamese rice paper rolls which Riki proudly boasts are his wife’s contribution and the best outside of Saigon. Not to be beaten, Riki has his own authentic Mosgiel cheese rolls.

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MATAKANA VILLAGE YOGA OPEN Matakana Village Yoga is open this summer just in time to escape the sun, doing the dishes, the temptation of extra cake, body aches and the monkey mind.

Join Lululemon ambassador and the happiest teacher in town, Doug Moores, for a hatha yoga flow at the Tea & Tonic Studio, 2 Matakana Road, Matakana.

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Tuesday and Thursdays, 9am and 6:30pm and Sat 9am, $20 includes mat & tea. www.facebook.com/matakanavoillageyoga

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Ana Lynch, Nutritionist and founder of Mae Nutrition has recently moved to the Matakana coast area. She is excited to be setting up the clinical practice, offering a truly individualised and holistic approach to illness, improving health and optimising wellbeing for her clients.

Super Girl Friday is a new business support and boutique events service in the Mahurangi Region that brings over 20 years business support and not-for-profit expertise into Mahurangi.

Ana obtained her nutritional qualification in Auckland and was trained to approach health addressing all aspects of her client's life including stress, sleep, lifestyle, physical activity and of course, nutrition. She is passionate about integrative medicine and working with complimentary practitioners to obtain the best results for her clients. www.maenutrition.com 021 226 9069

Our goal is to help locals and small businesses be more productive and efficient without the hassle of employing staff or paying holiday and sick leave.

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CHANGES AT TWO BOUTIQUE After managing Two Boutique for the past two years, Alana Fokkema was offered the chance to make it her own. Along with husband Justin, they couldn’t pass up the opportunity and decided to go for it!

The boutique cherishes their loyal customers, who can still expect to see all the brands they’ve come to love. However Alana aims to open the store up to a wider audience with a variety of price ranges and ages catered to Industrie, Status Anxiety and Thing Thing are arriving this season as well as Bird & Kite; a beautiful beachy, boho brand for which they are the first New Zealand stockist!

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GLAMPING IN MATAKANA Situated on the Matakana Coast Wine Country cycle trail between Omaha, Point Wells and Matakana, One Twenty Six glamping accommodation is just minutes from the vast array of experiences this area has to offer. Their two charming accommodations are a little bit posh and a little bit rustic. Both the Lotus Belle Tent and the Cabin are delightfully appointed and set in a large private garden setting.

Staying at One Twenty Six will feel like you’ve escaped the rat race for a while whilst retaining all the comfort and convenience you’ve come to expect. www.onetwentysix.co.nz 0274 229 677

NEW OWNERS FOR LEIGH GENERAL STORE

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Ideally located between Matheson Bay and Goat Island, the Leigh General Store caters to the local community as well as the influx of sun seeking, summer holiday makers who come from all around New Zealand and overseas. The store provides a wide range of essentials for a happy holiday including bait & tackle, beer, wine and ice. It also stocks a vast selection of drinks, scoop Tip Top ice creams and the best milkshakes around.

Black Sand Event Styling offers lavish pop up picnics and boutique event styling for all occasions. Picnics can include mouth-watering seasonal platters and of course ice awaiting your favourite tipple.

The Leigh General Store also acts as a post and local information centre, with ATM provision.

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For both services they are happy to create your special vision or design something bespoke and magical to suit your needs.

You will be blown away with the beauty and attention to detail when you book with Black Sand Event Styling. blacksandeventstyling@gmail.com 027 968 2030

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

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

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It all began with a few lessons in glass bead making and sculpture shortly after Inge’s youngest son started school in 2009.

As a Marketing Manager looking for a unique hobby, she was instantly drawn to working with glass and its endless possibilities of shape, colour and scale.

This led to her own garden studio, followed two years later with a commercial studio in Elizabeth Street, Warkworth where she began offering classes in glass bead making, sculpture and fusing. At that point, Inge also added work for sale from other glass artists and the business proved to be an instant success.

The long-standing tradition of working with glass to produce unique pieces is sadly disappearing globally and Inge’s dream is to leave a little footprint here in Warkworth, New Zealand. To aid in preserving some of that tradition, Kleur Glass offers people the opportunity to work with the alluring art of glass.

Inge continued to work as a freelance marketing consultant while her hobby grew into a business Every day, she would come home and look forward to getting into the garage to work with molten glass, that is until her husband evicted her to make room for his classic car!

Last year, a move to Kapanui Street, which meant an expanded premises and product range.

Inge says, “We specialise in local, New Zealand handcrafted glass, art and jewellery. I want to support handmade, particularly art, from the local area”.

2A Kapanui Street, Warkworth www.kleurgallery.com

Praised by food critics, Rothko is Matakana’s newest fine dining restaurant sitting proudly in the impressive Sculptureum grounds. Working with local producers and suppliers, Rothko’s team craft each menu to embody the fresh flavours of the region and the season.

Opening Hours Open 5 days, Monday, Thursday & Sunday: 11.30am – 5pm Friday & Saturday: 11:30am – Late. CLOSED: Tuesday, Wednesday *A limited bar menu will run between 3pm – 5pm at Rothko sculptureum.nz | 09 422 7375 | 40 Omaha Flats Road Matakana

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‘Think ladder’, is an app launched on New Zealand Mental Health Day, devised and developed by husband and wife team Katie and Mark Gatt.

It aims to help users discover and replace the unhelpful thoughts fuelled by stress, anxiety, conflict and depression, through cognitive behaviour therapy. The wooden ladder used in their social media photos are a symbol of hope: "Hope that no matter how deep a pit you may be in, rung by rung you can climb to greater heights, you can experience a greater self-awareness and develop a healthier wellbeing,” said Mark.

What inspired you to start Think Ladder?

As a counsellor Katie was aware of the many amazing insights and effective therapies that were

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available, but also frustrated that few people were benefiting from this knowledge.

In our early twenties, we attended a training course that introduced us to the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and I started dreaming up ways I could one day help to make this kind of material mainstream. I got involved in youth work and did my counselling degree, but in the end it was Mark who came up with the idea of how we could do this. At the time he was a youth worker, also frustrated with the lack of accessible self-development tools, and one day he came home and said, “Do you think we could somehow automate parts of CBT?” What is the driving force behind the app and what

do you want to achieve with it?

The demand for mental health services is increasing and despite the therapeutic wisdom out there, sometimes the demand cannot be met owing to barriers of cost, transport, time, accessibility and stigma. We want to make getting help as accessible as possible.

We believe that no matter the pit we find ourselves in with the right support and understanding we can climb to greater heights of wholeness and wellbeing. The app provides tools that enable people to grow in self-awareness and step out of autopilot and take control of their lives. When people’s subconscious belief systems are no longer at odds with their goals and values

Three Personal Development Workshops

Venue: Totara Park Village, Lounge in Community Hall, 5 Melwood Drive (off Matakana Rd), Warkworth Workshop fees: Attend any one workshop: $45 for each one

Accelerate Your 2018 Dreams Interactive, Imaginative Vision Board Workshop

Three Easy Stress Busting Techniques That Change You Inside and Out

Changing Your Mind Programmes; Integrating Your Body/Mind Potential

9.30am-12.30pm Saturday, 10 February

9.30am-12.30pm, Saturday, 10 March

9.30am-12.30pm, Saturday, 7 April

RSVP by 5 Feb

RSVP by 5 March

RSVP by 5 April

Attend all three workshops: $110 for all three Bring a friend option: Book a friend at the same time for $45 and your fee for one workshop is $30 Register: by email with Linda.

Payment to be made prior to the workshop/s via internet banking.

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they can get on with living the lives they want.

Is Think Ladder relatable for everyone?

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SMATERIA – TRANSFORM A MATERIAL AND GIVE IT NEW LIFE

Local sisters, Ros and Tracey Brown, never imagined a trip to Cambodia in 2014 would set them on the path to owning their own business, but three years later the dream has become a reality.

“We were shopping in Phnom Penh (Cambodia’s capital city) when we came across this little shop called Smateria, filled with beautiful handbags and accessories” says Ros. “We were drawn in by the vibrant colours and unique designs”.

Entering the shop, the sisters were blown away

by the rich colours, designs and quality displayed across the wide range of handbags, luggage and accessories. “The colours were gorgeous and the look and feel of the bags instantly grabbed our attention. We made a number of purchases and have loved the Smateria brand ever since” says Tracey.

Earlier this year an opportunity came up to become the exclusive NZ distributors for Smateria. The sisters jumped at the chance.

“We love everything about Smateria – the

products are Italian designed, handmade by Cambodian artisans and use repurposed and recycled source materials. Smateria has an amazing philosophy that goes beyond creating beautiful and unusual designs and has a clear mission to employ Cambodian workers in a fair and sustainable way. Employees are treated well and priority is given to the employment of women and mothers” say the sisters. “We’re very proud to be part of the global Smateria family, now available in 19 countries worldwide, and excited

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At Smateria, any material has potential. Our passion lies in taking unusual materials and crafting them into innovative and fashionable bags and accessories, using recycled materials wherever possible.

We work with fishing nets, upcycled genuine leather offcuts and recycled plastic shopping bags, lining each bag with upcycled fabrics from factories.

Our DIVA collection takes inspiration from recycled leather, while REMIX brings new life to plastic bags. We play with colour and fishing nets to create our NET collection.

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to offer this fabulous range of handbags, luggage and accessories that fuse together fashion, playfulness and social consciousness”.

At Smateria, any material has potential. The materials used are very important as they guide the creation of new, innovative designs, while lowering our impact on the planet. Each season, Smateria source, test and design new styles

using unusual materials and recycled products.

They work with fishing nets, upcycled PU leather and plastic bags, lining each bag with upcycled fabrics from factories. The Diva collection takes inspiration from recycled leather, while Remix brings new life to plastic bags. Playing with colour and layering, fishing and mosquito nets are used to create the Net collection.

Events and “pop-up shops” to view the range are in the pipeline. “The best way to keep up to date with news and events is to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and join our email list to receive a 10% discount on your next purchase”, says Tracey. www.smateria.co.nz www.facebook.com/smaterianz

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VALLEY VISTA ECO-RETREAT

Valley Vista Eco Retreat is situated on 30 hectares of beautiful rolling land. Although the land was bare when owners Beth Stone and Barry Wallace first saw it three years ago, they could see the potential. After a few issues with the title, the land was purchased and development began.

Beth and Barry lived first in a container which they converted to a comfortable cottage while they developed the site. They made a

philosophical decision to be off-grid for power and Integrity Solar set up the system. After some research, a bio-cycle sewage system was chosen and supplied by Natural Flow. Both of these decisions have proved to be excellent.

Valley Vista Eco Retreat provides a range of accommodation from the high-end luxury Glamping unit called The Shepherds Hut, through to five tent sites and five campervan sites. Also

available is the container cottage, a caravan and a tiny B&B room.

Extension plans include a B&B room in the house (a California Bungalow, moved by Poyner House Moving), a “settlers’ cottage” façade for another Glamping unit and a wedding venue based around the Shepherds Hut area. A private family camping area is a future project. www. valleyvista.co.nz

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WICKED WELLBEING Her motto is ‘healthy eating made easy’ and by just making some simple, small changes, you can integrate a healthy diet into your lifestyle that works for your whole family!

One particular passion of Wick’s is hosting cooking workshops. She loves the ‘a-ha’ moments you have from seeing her doing something that you once found difficult. She also hopes if you experience and taste her delicious creations, you are more likely to recreate them at home, impacting the health of everyone around you.

We’re excited to have Wick join us in Warkworth to host a Healthy Foodie Evening. She will be making four simple, healthy, summer dishes that are not only delicious, but super quick to whip up. Join her for a fun and educational night out with friends, work colleagues or your community group.

Tuesday 13 February, 7pm-9pm Tui House, Hospice, 47 Morrison Drive, Warkworth Tickets are $45 for a single or $40 each for two or more, $5 from each ticket goes to support Hospice. www.wickedwellbeing.com/events

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WAIPU EVOLUTION – CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY An outpouring of concern over a cuppa, spurred Tania Sumich, Dawn Fryer and Philippa Ross into forming a group they called ‘Waipu Evolution’ (WE) to help make a difference to the amount of plastic, pollution and waste of our natural resources.

The women started with four other friends four months ago to make t-shirt bags and now the group has morphed into 120 members.

The group used their own skills to get the ball rolling with workshops on rug making, mindfulness, sauerkraut, vegan food and natural cleaning products. Since then, other members have stepped up and shared their knowledge on essential oils, card making and most popular of all – composting. Future workshops include more vegan and composting as well as therapeutic teas, kefir and photography. The workshops are just $5 with all the money going back into the community. They are now a quarter of the way to their $2000 target to install a permanent water bottle filling station in the town to reduce the amount of plastic.

Their collective enthusiasm has won them a $1000 voucher from Resene Paints in a ‘Colour Your Community’ competition with their idea to paint all the benches around the town in tartan; this unearthed a mural painter in their midst! The composting workshops have helped the local church get their community garden up and running and is now a distribution point for food bank supplies and a place where the community can share excess fruit and veg with one another. They’re currently working their way around the businesses to help reduce landfill by encouraging food outlets to convert to compostable containers and collecting soft plastics to take to Warkworth. Regular beach clean ups are on the agenda as is the possibility of a ‘She Shed.’

WE is growing organically with their roots firmly established in preserving and protecting the wellbeing of people and the planet. Together they are connecting generations and involving new residents to sustain the communal spirit that tends to dissolve as the town gets bigger and lives get busier. At its core, they want people to know they’re valued, feel they belong and have a network of like-minded people to support them.

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CRYSTALS Blue calcite helps with throat problems, lungs and respiratory issues.

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3. Orange Calcite -This crystal is one for creativity, sexuality, playfulness, confidence and innovation.

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It aids hormonal balance and metabolic health.

Orange Calcite works with the solar plexus area so helping with stomach related issues.

Chakra – solar plexus. Element – fire, wind

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4. Amethyst - Is the crystal of spiritual protection, purification and divine connection. Amethyst is a master healer.

It assists in clearing negativity and overcoming addictive emotion patterns.

This crystal can give a feeling that one is surrounded and protected by a ‘bubble of light’.

Facilitates conscious connection with Spirit Guides and Angels.

Chakra – third eye, crown. Element – wind 5. Citrine - Is the crystal of manifestation, personal will, mental clarity and creativity.

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It energetically supports digestion and metabolism.

Citrine opens the inner doorstop, increasing clarity of thought, enhances creativity and magnifies powers of will and manifestation.

Emotionally stimulates optimism, playfulness, decisiveness in difficult situations.

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Chakra – root, solar plexus. Element – Fire 6. Aquamarine - Is good for calming anger, relieving stress and expressing true emotions and it has a cooling and soothing effect.

Crystals are as old as the earth and have a long tradition of being used for healing. Each variety of crystal has a unique internal structure, which causes it to resonate at a certain frequency. It is this resonance that is said to give crystals their healing abilities. Crystal therapy is a gentle noninvasive form of alternative healing that works holistically to harmonise the mind, body, emotions and spirit, helping to increase our feeling of wellbeing, neutralise negativity, lift depression and to help us to become integrated, whole beings.

1. Clear Quartz -The Master healer, can be used on any condition, it is an amplification of one’s intentions, clearing cleansing.

It stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance.

Aquamarine helps with sore throats, throat conditions and inflammatory illnesses.

Chakra –throat, heart. Element – water

Clear Quartz works on oral levels of being and raises energy to the highest possible level.

7. Rose Quartz - Is the stone of the heart, unconditional love and self love and can be used for emotional healing, stress and anxiety as this crystal is very calming.

Chakras – all. Element – storm

Chakra – heart. Element – water

2. Blue Calcite - Soothes the emotional body, facilitates astra travelling and psychic abilities.

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Soulful moments in nature to energize and restore.

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HEALTHY LIVING FEATURE

THE TE ARAI WELLNESS COLLECTIVE The Te Arai Wellness Collective is a thriving collective of practitioners blending the ancient wisdom of the East with the traditional therapies of the West.

Our name reflects the location of our clinic and our affection for the surrounding area of Te Arai and Mangawhai. We offer massage therapy for relaxation, injury prevention, rehabilitation, pregnancy, couples massage, visceral manipulation (the function of the organs in relation to the body), herbal medicine, osteopathy, cupping, acupressure, Yoga, Pranayama and Reiki. Mobile Massage Therapy available.

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You don’t have to be flexible to do Yoga! Everybody (young, old, stiff, flexible, or with problematic areas such as knees, hips, backs etc) can do Yoga!

We offer gentle and effective relief from pain, discomfort and restrictions using a combination of Bowen Therapy and Emmett Technique.

Aligning the body is an important aspect in Iyengar Yoga – helping the skeletal and internal muscles, bones and joints to move more easily and strengthen.

Results can include profound and long-lasting pain relief as well as dramatic improvement in flexibility, balance and strength.

The mind becomes calm and the breath steady.

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Yogabody has regular classes throughout the week, to suit all levels and abilities – see website www.yogabody.co.nz for the timetable.

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TEA & TONIC Tea & Tonic is a beautiful health shop located in the heart of Matakana Village where you will find all sorts of goods to nurture yourself and your loved ones.

We offer a range of sustainable, organic and locally made products from teas, tonics, health supplements and superfoods, to consciously made clothing from MONNI design, ceramics and naturally made skin care.

We are also excited to announce we have a new studio upstairs from our store with a wonderful array of classes to improve your overall wellness and vitality. All classes are $20 with 10 class concessions available for $150.

Meet our teachers…

Wendy, our soulful and energetic Ashtanga yoga teacher. Ashtanga is a dynamic, therapeutic, flowing sequence led by the breath. Join Wendy to embrace the transformative power of yoga to connect body, mind and spirit. *Classes with Wendy start from the 5th of March.

Alexa, our rehab specialist is a qualified STOTT Pilates Instructor and Musculoskeletal Therapist. Her fun and functional Pilates sessions incorporate proper biomechanics and functional alignment to help you move more efficiently. On top of treating clients with musculoskeletal pain she also offers Remedial and Lymphatic Drainage massage in the Womb Room of Tea & Tonic.

Doug and Alex, our highly experienced yoga teachers will be teaching open level Hatha Yoga. The classes are fun, challenging and open to all levels from beginners to more experience students. Doug is qualified in several yoga disciplines including Vinyasa and Yin, is a Lululemon Ambassador and has many years experience teaching Yoga for leading studios in New Zealand.

Alex studied Yoga teaching at the Power Yoga Company in London and has over 14 years of practice and a deep passion to share the teachings of yoga with all.

We can’t wait to see you at one of our wonderful classes.

Much love from the team at Tea & Tonic. hello@teaandtonic.co.nz 09 422 9083 Shop 5A, 2 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana

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DIVINE FEMININE

INGRID LEPROU

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Divine Feminine clinic will launch at “Tea & Tonic” in February, offering a range of holistic and therapeutic treatments for women, in the heart of Matakana Village.

Ingrid has been teaching since 2000, and is a certified Yoga teacher & Yoga health coach.

Step into a Nia class. Nia is a joyful, healing and empowering movement program designed for all ages and fitness levels. It will leave you feeling more grounded, relaxed and energised.

Nia gives you the opportunity to shake up the nervous system so that the body can release stress and tension. Nia is great gift you can give yourself and your body.

Amanda, founder of Divine Feminine, graduated from Wellpark College with a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and has spent 13 years as a remedial therapist in the wellbeing sector, predominately the 5-star spa environment where client care and comfort is of the utmost importance.

Opening special: $80 for all one hour treatments received in the month of February.

Bookings essential.

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She teaches weekly classes, and runs regular workshops & courses in person & online on vibrant health & wellness.

She incorporates her knowledge in Yoga, Ayurveda, Nutrition & Louise Hays philosophies in all of her classes and courses.

Trained in Children/teens yoga, Ingrid also teaches teens yoga & self care classes & workshops. Ingrid loves inspiring others to reach their vibrant health potential. www.ingridyoga.co.nz 021 707 486

MAE NUTRITION Educate. Inspire. Support Ana Lynch, founder of Mae Nutrition has recently moved to the Matakana area and brings with her a very open-minded view on how to achieve optimal health.

Her training at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, gave Ana a holistic approach to supporting her clients through not only food but also taking into consideration each person’s unique lifestyle. She firmly believes in obtaining a comprehensive history for each of her clients in order to prescribe a plan that is individualised and tailored to be achievable and sustainable. To develop lifelong changes, Mae Nutrition also offers packages for either 3 or 6 months, ensuring ongoing support to achieve your goals.

Ana is sharing her time between Matakana, Warkworth and Auckland over the next few months so appointments times and venues are flexible.

Contact her to make an appointment in your local area. www.maenutrition.com ana@maenutrition.com 021 226 9069

Start the 2018 year off by finding a Nia class near you. Nia. Through Movement We Find Health.

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KIRSTEN BRIDGE TRANSFORMATION COACH Kirsten Bridge is a transformation coach with international experience in helping people achieve their goals.

An expert in her field, Kirsten has helped business leaders and career professionals make real change in their lives. She has taught interactive workshops on leadership, personal power and life planning which encourages individuals to navigate their way to the changes that they desire. She is highly intuitive and teaches clients to trust their own wisdom to take action in their lives.

Look for her February retreat on Kawau Island advertised in Junction this month. The retreat focuses on living your life (or business) in 2018 with more clarity and ease. Text Kirsten in Auckland to discuss the retreat or to inquire about an initial, private coaching conversation.

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LOCAL LIVING

COSKIN The absence of water is one point of difference for a new locally-made, plant-based product. CoSkin, developed by Snells Beach resident and former research scientist, Dr Alistair Lane, combines therapeutic-grade aromatherapy oils including kanuka, frankincense, rose, lavender, geranium and jojoba. These are blended with vitamins, antioxidants, coenzyme Q10 and hyaluronic acid to create a deeply nourishing and regenerating moisturiser. He also created a sunscreen using many of these same ingredients.

RUNNING CLUB Running is fast becoming the most popular way to get fit. If you are starting from scratch or getting back into it here are some tips to help get you moving.

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From pounding the streets to off-road trail running, why not try some variations and see what suits you the most.

Alistair knew that water-based cosmetics are repelled by the skin, so he used an anhydrous gel as the base for CoSkin products to give optimal absorption and eliminate preservatives, surfactants and emulsifiers.

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Join a running club and go! Most clubs welcome people of all abilities and ages, and if it is social you are more likely to stick with it.

After months of testing, the CoSkin sunscreen has recently been internationally certified as SPF40. “We knew it worked, but it’s great to get the go-ahead,” says Alistair’s wife Stephanie.

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Set yourself a target and go for it: whether it be to run for five minutes and then walk for five, increasing your distances or signing up to a local running event.

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Try introducing some technology. You may think about using a device such as a ‘Fitbit’ that monitors your activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. Apps such as ‘Strava’, tracks the runs you have done and shows you runs that other people have been using locally.

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Warkworth or “Dub Dub” Running Club is a newly formed local running club, meeting on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7pm, Warkworth Showgrounds, at the far end of the car-park near the toilet block. www.facebook.com/warkworthrunningclub

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MUSE HAIR People are becoming more conscientious about the products that come into contact with their skin and hair. The Kevin Murphy COLOR.ME range offers a moisturising and rejuvenating experience with natural, gentle ingredients that are suitable for all hair types.

Many scalp irritations result from an allergic reaction to harsh chemicals used during the colouring process.

At Muse Hair we use products that are good for you and the environment. COLOR.ME by Kevin Murphy uses naturally derived ingredients such as Shea Butter, Honey and Aloe Vera to smooth and condition the hair shaft and scalp.

COLOR.ME is composed without damaging chemicals that can aggravate the scalp and hair follicle. COLOR.ME is formulated without ammonia and PPD, and uses gentle ingredients to ensure the healthiest colour possible. www.facebook.com/melijohnstoneMuse

BENEFITS OF YOGA I became drawn to yoga at a very young age and have maintained a daily practice ever since. I have been teaching Iyengar Yoga for around 24 years and practicing for around 45!! The subject is as huge as the universe and there is always more to learn. It is my art and I will always have yoga in my life.

B.K.S Iyengar, or Guruji (as Iyengar Yoga practitioners affectionately called him), lived to 95 yrs old and he never stopped practicing yoga.

The benefits of yoga are many, but in general people find they feel healthier, happier and freer in their bodies. Once the seed of yoga is planted in that first yoga class, the soul cries out for more.

Iyengar Yoga improves flexibility, whilst strengthening the muscles, bones and joints, thus supporting general posture and alignment of the spine. Circulation is increased so improving blood flow to the cells and tissues, nourishing and strengthening the immune system, keeping infections at bay.

A regular yoga practice can help the mind focus and stay calm.

Join Susie at a Yogabody class, which run throughout the week from Monday to Friday. www.yogabody.co.nz 73 Smith Road, Matakana

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PIT'S KITCHEN

Pitsinee Chaisarn’s reason for starting a catering business is a belief that a healthy life starts with healthy eating. She was dissatisfied about the quality of many mass-produced foods, and prefers to use mainly organic, preservative free and freerange ingredients to cater for all clients (and family members) with specific allergies. The satisfaction for Pit is the wonderful customer feedback, wordof-mouth promotion and many repeat clients.

Flavour and presentation differentiate Pit’s food from others and that is what Pit’s Kitchen reputation has grown on. Pit believes food is for the eyes and soul as well as for nourishment. She is a big believer in conscious living and conscious

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cooking and has been practising living plastic-free (as much as possible) for some time now.

After growing up in northern Thailand, Pit studied advertising and languages in Bangkok before training with United Airlines in Chicago. She flew with United for several years, based mainly in Asia, then left the airline industry (post 9/11) and moved to Sydney, Australia. Her training and experiences while working for United included customer service, styling and health and safety which naturally led Pit into the hospitality industry in Australia, where she worked for a number of hotels, restaurants, catering and events management businesses.

Moving to Auckland in 2005 with her now husband, Kevin, Pit’s early years here were taken up raising two boys. This created a different culinary challenge as ‘family food’ was different from the predominantly Asian fusion restaurant style dishes Pit had specialised in. At that stage baked goods were bought rather than made however, after an SOS call to Pit’s mother-inlaw, an Edmond’s Cook Book duly arrived in the mail and this started Pit on the road to mastering baking skills, which she quickly learnt to adapt to suit her eldest son's food allergies.

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She makes her own nut and seed milk to replace commercial options but mainly to provide allergy free choices for her family.

Pit’s early experimentation included cooking by mixing flavours. She used healthy ingredients to replace traditional ingredients, spending hours in the kitchen to perfect the flavours yet maintain nourishment. Entertaining was trialled on groups of friends who were very effusive in their praise and started asking Pit to cater their private parties. Friends then started encouraging Pit to start a catering/hospitality business.

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Health for the community and health for the planet – this is Logan MacLean’s manifesto. His café in Waipu sells plant based foods and drinks such as ‘Nutrition by Nature’s’ kombucha and kefir on tap. Healthy, nutrient dense food need not be boring and their cabinet showcases this every day.

It has become a hub for like-minded individuals, creatives and those wanting to make a difference within the community. It's the meeting place for Waipu Evolution and its workshops and the only Waipu stockist of ‘Dirty Hippie’ products made by local entrepreneur and health goddess - Dawn Fryer. Worth the visit!

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SUMMER TIME IN THE VINES This years summer heat has been the perfect anecdote to the wet winter past. The hot summer sun has warmed the crystal waters of the Hauraki Gulf and the rolling hills of the Matakana Coast alike, keeping the summer crowds entertained and providing ideal growing conditions for the regions diverse patchwork of vineyards.

While the harvest bounty is far from realised yet, now is the perfect time to enjoy the generous hospitality available throughout your Matakana wine region.

With 28 different grape varieties grown in 20 vineyards the Matakana region exemplifies diversity allowing visitors to engage with an eclectic mix of wines and the personalities behind them. The diversity of experiences available lies not just with the regions wines.

The acclaimed sculpture/art trails at Brick Bay and the Sculptureum provide distinct visions integrating their vineyards, wine, and restaurants with stunning visual art into broader expressions of place and personality. Places that will leave you inspired on many levels.

The classically refined vineyard dining restaurants at Plume/Runner Duck and Ascension integrate a sense of kiwi freshness with traditional European style. Both also provide the locations for stunning vineyard weddings and numerous other events.

Ransom and Omaha Bay Vineyard provide sumptuous vineyard platters to share in their picturesque tasting environments. Heron’s flight combine their unique focus on Italian grape varieties with wood-fired pizzas and convivial al fresco events.

The boutique tasting rooms at Hyperion and Matavino give personal access to the passions and personalities of winegrowers John Crone and Jim Hight. While the luxury lodge at Takatu Vineyard provides a five-star opportunity to stay amongst the vines and sample their wines.

If that isn’t enough then the sophisticated, locally focused Vintry wine bar in the heart of Matakana provides ample opportunity to taste and explore these wines and those of Coxhead Creek, The Gabion, Gillman, Hawkes Nest, Matakana Estate, and Monarch Vineyard, all of whom can be visited by appointment.

The Matakana region is blessed with many fabulous places to visit and things to do, make sure you include the rich and diverse Matakana Wine Trail in your summer plans. www.matakanawines.co.nz

Just 8 months from launch, Sculptureum has become an Auckland hotspot ranked by TripAdvisor as the #1 Art Gallery in Auckland, #2 Museum in Auckland and naturally the #1 Thing To Do in Matakana!

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RAMMED EARTH ECO HOUSE WORDS REBECKA

The first time Mariska and Cees van Egmond walked into a rammed earth house, they felt right at home. “I first noticed the air,” says Mariska. “I remember it was in the middle of winter, and I was surprised that I couldn’t smell any dampness inside. It was like the house had a climate of its own, instead of following the outside.”

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“Over the years we realised that the houses we stayed in all followed the outside climate very closely: too cold in winter, too hot in summer,” says Cees. “We used heating or air conditioning to stay comfortable. We also noticed issues with humidity and condensation. Our oldest son had sensitive airways, and this gave him asthma.”

Mariska and Cees moved to Matakana in 2014 with their three children Guy, Zeb and Yma.

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Mariska is a Nia Dance teacher and Cees works as a Product Manager for a software company, with a passion for converting classic cars to electric. Having an interest in both health and sustainability, they decided to look at alternative building methods.

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The building material is primarily a sandy loam, locally sourced in Mangawhai. Springboard Community Works in Snells Beach, an organisation that works with vulnerable young people and runs programmes to help engage and upskill marginalised youth, came to help and learn from the building process.

“We like that our home is a bit rough and imperfect. In fact, we make that a feature. We have left the raw concrete and rust marks on purpose. If there’s a stain, or a chip from the kids playing, that’s a part of the style. The house gets its character over time.”

To save money and get the unpretentious interior style they wanted, the couple imported their kitchen and bathrooms from IKEA. “We decided to spend money on a few things that matters, like our bespoke Macrocarpa doors,” says Cees, who used to work as an industrial designer.

In terms of sustainability, the family don’t have to use AC or electric heaters, but do enjoy a fire in winter. The hot water heat pump saves considerable energy by extracting heat from the air. For waste-water the family uses a worm system.

“If we go away for more than a month we put half a pumpkin in the tank to keep the worms fed - a bit like having pets!” says Mariska.

“The Matakana community has been very welcoming,” says Cees. “Mariska runs a food co-op which helps local families buy organic produce at a decent price and with minimal packaging. The local permaculture group came over to see the house and having a brainstorm about the garden design plan, which is the next step for the property. The Matakana Repair Café is also a fantastic initiative and we can’t wait for the next one!”

Cees says that the most sustainable feature of the house is that it will last forever.

“The Pompallier Mission house in Russel - one of the oldest houses in New Zealand - is made from rammed earth,” he says. “And look at the Chinese wall, that’s also lasted for a while!”

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One of the most spectacular views in NZ stretching out across the entire Hauraki Gulf lies in front of this exclusive, private estate. Designed by renowned architect Rewi Thompson, the home is cleverly separated into three distinct areas for maximum flexibility in living arrangements.

The original barn-style main wing features a cathedral-like lounge/library space with gorgeous American oak floor, decks on two sides and enormous picture windows. Above this, a luxurious loft-style master suite contains a spacious bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, sumptuous ensuite and office. Below the formal lounge, a rustic wine cellar/tasting room opens out through barn doors to the superb in-ground pool with

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The hub of the home is the farmhouse sized gourmet kitchen that boasts an expanse of stone benches. Alongside, a sprawling open plan family room and dining area lead out to a breakfast deck with superb views. This hub connects seamlessly to the third area of the house, where children or guests can relax in their own wing which has another lounge, two huge bedrooms overlooking graceful fern fronds and another sumptuous bathroom.

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BEACH, BACH AND BOAT: THE KIWI DREAM

Boathouse Bay, on the shores of Snells Beach embraces the true meaning of ‘beachside’. No busy roads to cross, just follow the path across the sand and you are standing on the beach. 33 individually designed homes threaded through a private beachside enclave, with absolute beachfront available. The developer from the Special Projects Team, feels very passionate about the site that he describes as a very special coastal community with an amazing connection to the water. “A typical suburban subdivision today has 600 square metre sitesthat are fenced off. We are doing the opposite here, we are actively trying to build a permanent community, not a seasonal one,” he says.

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Snells Beach is perfect for launching a boat, walking and a safe place for kids to paddle and play. “We think our buyers are tired of pushing the mower around. They might have a bach already, but when they spend the weekend there they feel they must work the whole time, because there’s always so much to do. We have designed every detail with a low-maintenance mindset, there’s no lawns to mow and we use aluminium joinery, so you won’t have to spend your weekend painting,” says the special projects team.

Multi-award-winning architect Ken Crosson, of Crosson Architects, designed the mix of single, double and tower buildings, with every two or three-bedroom house having views of the sea.

He is delighted to have created these homes at a reasonable cost within the coastal property.

Renowned landscape architect Rachel de Lambert,

partner of leading New Zealand environmental planning and design consultancy Boffa Miskel, has created a unique landscape design which includes revegetation of grazed pasture and restoring of sand dunes. “This will be an amazing coastal community, caught between the beach, headland and the bush. We are planting 1,300 trees, including a very large Pohutukawa. The existing bush will be extended right around the back of the property”.

“The idea is to give a greater number of people the opportunity to live affordably in a quality home on the beach, instead of building a few mansions for the super-rich,” says Crosson. “We are creating a timeless community that feels exciting, memorable and enjoyable year after year.” www.boathousebay.co.nz

PROPERTY PROFILE

Q+A WITH ARCHITECT KEN CROSSON

The settlement pattern looks bespoke and different from what we normally see. What are the reasons for that?

The settlement pattern is bespoke, we had a finger of land to design within, it’s not deep, but the unusual shape of the land parcel has been good in a sense as it has allowed us to maximise each house’s connection to the water. Most of the 33 houses get a fantastic view of the ocean, and the series of homes at the back of the site are two storeys with lounge rooms on the top level which look over the single level ones on the front.

The rear of the site backs on to a stunning area of native bush, filled with birdlife, while on the other side are reconstructed sand dunes and the ocean view.

All the units are made out of the same material.

Why this material and does this not create a monotonous environment?

All of the houses are made out of the same materials, however there are a series of seven different house types and within the house types there is variability and choice as well. The reason we use one material and colour palette is to give the settlement an architectural unity.

These are like a permanent bach, what elements help to create this?

Boathouse Bay houses have been designed to feel like a bach, but the boatsheds and garages, in particular, mean that people are able to live here permanently, and can store their boat and use the outdoor spaces like they would at home but with the added advantage that they are in a community, and will know their neighbours.

The houses are close together, do they maintain privacy and how do they do this?

The houses are close together, but they have been planned to be private, and having this number of homes on the one section allows us to make the purchase price more accessible. We wanted to build a real community at Boathouse Bay and offer homes in this amazing setting that were also accessible to the regular kiwi buyer. Within the settlement we have grouped houses into smaller blocks separated by garages, boat sheds and courtyards so that owners enjoy privacy while having neighbours close by.

What sort of planning has been put into place to protect these from the elements, in particular, the sea and rising tides?

We had an extremely progressive team working on the future proofing of Boathouse Bay as anyone needs to when building close to a beach. The whole of the site has been built

up by up to two metres in places, which will protect Boathouse Bay from rising sea levels.

The foreshore is a new dune system that will be planted in native grasses and stabilised to protect this natural environment.

What sort will interior features be included? e.g. kitchens.

High spec kitchens and bathrooms will be included in every unit. All kitchens are imported from Italy and the interiors are extremely high quality. We have also used timber floors throughout to compliment the relaxed beachy feel of Boathouse Bay. Each unit will have a cleverly designed outdoor area and some feature outdoor fireplaces for those long summer evenings. www.boathousebay.co.nz

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WARKWORTH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

The summer season is usually a very busy time for our local emergency services and this year has been no exception. Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade alone attended 27 incidents in the weeks around Christmas – and they are only one of five stations in our immediate area.

Increasing traffic volumes and visitors coming to stay and play create an environment that lends itself to mishaps – with multiple callouts to baches, holiday homes and road incidents.

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Driftwood sculpture artist, Greg Maddox has had an interesting artistic career in both New Zealand and the U.S.A. Through the early 2000s Greg was a commercial artist, then mural painter and airbrush artist in N.Y.C. where he worked collaboratively with other well-known artists in the area. He then travelled home in 2007 to base himself in Waipu, a place he practically grew up in many years ago. Greg has been recognised through television, print and social media as a

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As Greg’s business is commission based, he rarely builds a driftwood sculpture for his own property.

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Living in Waipu poses a slight problem with its

location and distribution of driftwood on the white sand beaches of Northland and as a result Greg has to travel long distances to collect the unique pieces of wood needed to create his masterpieces. He commits many hours of his time to drive to some desolate places where he finds himself, along with his faithful German Shepherd, in what he calls his happy place. www.ttcreative.co.nz greag@ttcreative.co.nz

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BARBARA VON SEIDA – LANDSCAPES: COLOUR & EMOTIONS

This month the feature artist at the Art Matakana Gallery, is well known and multi-award winning Coromandel artist, Barbara von Seida, who will exhibit her emotive acrylic landscape paintings from 2-24 February.

Barbara moved to New Zealand in 1990, settling on the picturesque Wyuna Peninsula where she established the Kowhai Watercolour Studio, now considered the oldest private gallery on the Coromandel Peninsula open to the public.

She is fascinated with the soft, rolling landforms, the rich, dark vegetation and the constant sound of the sea. Her latest works express a time in winter when turbulent weather systems caused flooding and roads on the Coromandel Peninsula became impassable. Dark, ominous, dramatic clouds became a daily feature. Barbara’s response was an attempt to combine the atmospheric conditions and geological forces of New Zealand’s countryside.

Barbara commented “When having a close look at the works of serious artists, it becomes obvious that their work is a reflection of what they had experienced in life, what moved their inner parts and what they saw happening around them.” She sees herself no different from them.

Besides florals, still life and occasional portrait, landscapes have become her favourite subject, painted with a deeper narrative below the surface.

The resulting multi-layered images are therefore not what she has observed, they are her response to what she has observed. It is not her intention to describe a particular place in detail, but rather to express essential moods and emotions.

Compiling this series of paintings has been very intense, as Barbara is her own toughest critic when finding the right colour combinations and their tonal values to express the emotion she wishes to convey. The process takes many

weeks of constant layering and adjustment and even then, it may not achieve the outcome she had hoped for. In that context, she likes the abbreviated quote of Picasso “I do not create an image, I find it!”

As this exhibition will be her first “solo” north of metropolitan Auckland Barbara is very excited!

At the opening of her last solo, art critic, Terry McNamara, said of her work: “This is a rich, almost overwhelming exhibition of completely convincing paintings. The colour here is magnificent in its drama and the coherence of each work. I admire the technique that produces the flatness of the water and the ruggedness of the hills. What you are seeing is the work of a very, very accomplished painter.” www.barbara-von-seida.co.nz

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The Vivian Gallery launches into the new year with a new look, and an extraordinary new show called Exodus. New branding was formally unveiled just before Christmas, with a new logo that is reflective of the design of the doorway of the building – what Director Scott Lawrie calls ‘a doorway to discovery’.

“There’s always something new to see at the Vivian. And every time you come through that front door, our aim is to surprise, delight and sometimes even shock!” he says, with a certain amount of glee.

The gallery has now been divided into four

distinctive spaces. There’s the North Gallery, which shows significant work by New Zealand (and occasionally Australian) artists; the Studio Gallery which shows exciting new work, installations and small group shows; The Library for smaller edition pieces; and the Lounge Gallery, where you can relax and enjoy art in a welcoming, living-room type environment.

“The zoning allows us to broaden the spectrum of art shown at The Vivian,” says Scott. “It allows us to show work to high-end collectors looking for significant investment pieces, as well as those starting or growing their private collections. And

with a dozen or so shows across the year, there really is something for everyone.”

The first of the new shows curated by Scott is called Exodus. It’s an ambitious exhibition which brings together some of his favourite artists – including Matakana artist Virginia Leonard, other New Zealand artists such as Fiona Pardington, Dan Arps, Iain Cheesman and Hugh Koha Lindsay, plus Australians Dale Frank and Patricia Piccinini.

“It’s been hard work to pull together, but I’m so proud of it. It’s a powerful show of contemporary art, and although there are only eight pieces, each represents a pinnacle of that artist’s practice.

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Virginia Leonard, Night Nurse, 2018. © Virginia Leonard

There’s a lot of fun and humour in there, too.”

Virginia Leonard has a growing international reputation for her bold, luscious ceramic works.

Lawrie says The Vivian is lucky to show her.

“Virginia is really going places – she totally sold out at the last big art fair in Sydney, she’s selling in the USA and across Europe. We were thrilled when Virginia and her gallery, Paul Nache, agreed to make a unique work just for Exodus – it’s a ripper of a piece too.”

The centrepiece of the exhibition is a large-scale

Iain Cheesman, Signs of Earlier, 2018 (detail). © Iain Cheesman

sculpture called ‘Sphinx’ by Australian artist Patricia Piccinini. Known for her hyper-real depictions of freakish human/animal hybrids, it’s a confronting and disturbing sculpture that has turned heads at MONA in Tasmania, in galleries throughout Australia, and as far away as Brazil.

After a few months getting to grips with his new role, Scott’s vision of ‘going large’ with the Vivian Gallery is coming to fruition. With edgy new branding and his first exhibition aimed squarely at pushing the boundaries, you get the feeling that he’s just getting into his stride.

“Sphinx is a piece of work that’s incredibly important, and yet someone like Patricia Piccinini – an internationally-renowned artist – has allowed us to bring it to our little corner of the world. Seriously, you’d be nuts to miss this.”

Exodus runs at The Vivian Gallery from Saturday February 3 to March 18.

Preview 4pm, Saturday February 3 – all welcome Director’s talk 12pm, Sunday February 4 www.thevivian.co.nz

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Patricia Piccnini – Sphinx, 2012 © Patricia Piccinini

Featuring Dan Arps Iain Cheesman Dale Frank Virginia Leonard Hugo Koha Lindsay Fiona Pardington and Patricia Piccinini.

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE IN OMAHA

Alan Perkinson’s Omaha beach house was inspired by his childhood years growing up on a farm in the surrounding area and exploring the sand dunes.

Alistair Watt brought Alan’s vision to life years later, in a stunning home with a focus on premium design, quality of build and a fit-out that will impress the most discerning of buyers. There is a lot to like about this property that sits just “oneback", with direct shared access to the golden sands of the beach.

Alan happily admits to a love of cooking and entertaining so it is no surprise that the house itself is designed for this purpose. The interior enjoys a lot of natural light and workable spaces in a free-flowing layout, with walls of bi-folding and sliding glass that allow a seamless connection between superb indoor/outdoor living spaces.

The west deck reflects the overall theme of the home with an open fireplace and built-in BBQ that has protection from the elements, provided by automated LouvreTec roof panels along with overhead heating.

The master bedroom, with its generous ensuite and walk through wardrobe, sits on a mezzanine level taking advantage of the vast 5-metre-high stud that runs through the lounge area. This lounge area, whilst spacious, creates a sense of contentment with a unique oak panelled feature wall and large gas fireplace. You will be delighted with the open plan kitchen and dining area, which allows access to east and west decks for alfresco dining and entertaining, regardless of weather conditions. The appliances are all of the highest quality and solid oak timber flooring throughout is also impressive.

The garage area is a versatile space which is fully carpeted and currently set up as a "state of the art" media room and gym, however you could use it as it was intended to store the many toys you'll acquire to take full advantage of life at the beach.

The fourth bedroom is currently used as the office of Marnie, Alan’s wife, from where she runs their health and wellness business “twenty8.com”.

This bedroom is also large enough to allow for an

additional lounge or rumpus space.

This is an impressive house with too many features to list, but don’t take our word for it, you really must view it yourself to appreciate all that is on offer.

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REVIEW

ALT-COUNTRY BELLE COMES HOME WORDS

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The beauty and tranquility of Maungaturoto has drawn Aimee Renata home. The alt-country artist – also known by her stage name Erny Belle – has recently ditched the big city to spend more time with her music and her family. But her favourite spots around Maungaturoto aren’t the kind you’d find in the tourist guides.

“The train tracks, opposite where I live – it's very 'Stand by Me',” says Aimee. “I know I shouldn't walk by the tracks, but I know exactly what time the trains come. Nobody goes there. There’s also a few abandoned shacks and cabins that are hidden amongst the woods. Very spooky.

And then there's Nana's backyard, under the pohutukawa tree.”

Aimee plans to release her debut EP later this year. Right now, she’s focused on writing and recording.

“Shaky Studio is in the warehouse next to where my father and I live.

My father Fred Renata – who works in the film industry but is also an audio engineer – set it up a couple of years ago. We’ve had a few bands and poet David Meritt record here.”

“I’m recording with Jackson Hobbs from Tomorata – he’s engineering my EP. Jackson has been amazing to work with, very patient, and he’s a great drummer and all-round musician. Also, my dad Fred is playing some of the steel tracks.”

Aimee says most of her songs have themes of love and death. The countless artists she draws inspiration from include the likes of Marianne Faithful, Chopin and Neil Young.

“Artists like Neil Young inspire me to write music that speaks about important issues, things that matter. You know, start a revolution and perhaps not always be singing about how useless and heartbroken I am. Music to empower others.”

Her stage name Erny Belle might sound random, but it begins to make sense when Aimee breaks it down.

“Erny comes from Ernest, who was my grandfather who passed away when I was young,” she says. “Belle is from my little sister Lily Belle who was born on the anniversary date of my brother’s death. Ernest also means honest and Belle means beautiful. The name came to me like a lightning strike – it sounded so terrible and silly, and I kinda hate it, but it just stuck and I had to own it. It holds masculine and feminine, life and death, and beautiful truth.”

Listening to her songs – like the haunting ‘Sun Goes Down’ – and you understand how beautiful that truth can be. www.facebook.com/ernybellemusic www.instagram.com/erny.belle/

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HAPPENINGS

DAYDREAM BELIEVER WORDS

Richard Wilson is a three times award winner in the (now iconic) Waipu Museum Art’nTartan Wearable Art Awards. He was first inspired to create an entry when he appeared on stage as the Flying Scotsman, modelling a costume for a friend.

“I wanted to be part of the whole set up,” Richard says. “There was such an amazing, friendly atmosphere backstage that I really wanted to be included in it. So I went on from there to create my first winning entry - ‘Black Douglas’ in 2015.”

This creation won the Engine Room category which had been introduced to encourage the blokes to put their creative hats on and enter the contest.

Since then Richard has entered two more costumes - in 2016 his ‘Tartan Flying Machine’ took top honours as Supreme Award winner and again last year when he won the category ‘Beam Me Up Scottie’ with his ‘Tartan Space Oddity’.

Hailing originally from Auckland, Richard and his partner, Juanita, have now been part of the Waipu scene for eleven years. They came north to take over the Waipu Four Square and now Richard runs his own business, Bream Bay Glass.

He has always had a creative streak, excelling at art in school and studying architectural

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draughtsmanship later on, but Richard had never actually created anything “physical”.

“I’m a daydreamer,” he laughs, ‘and I’ve managed to put these daydreams into something concrete. I really believed I could do it!’

He has however, not actually used concrete in his designs, not yet anyway. He enjoys fossicking around for cast-off materials in various places, with which to create his entry. He enjoys recycling odds and sods but also uses new materials in his work. “Blood, sweat and tears and lots of hot glue as well,” he said.

In the months leading up to Art’nTartan he can usually be found in his garage and neighbours hear hammering and banging and maybe a little swearing often late into the evening. In spite of this, what finally emerges is always amazing.

Proof of which is Richard’s framed winning certificates on the walls of his lounge.

“Winning is great” Richard says. “A bonus… and the substantial prize money is always welcome but my main reason for entering is being part of such a fantastic community event.”

When asked if he has any hints for budding wearable art creators, especially blokes, Richard said, “The contest is not only for females. More men should enter. My tip would be to look at

the materials available to you and the tools to assemble them and follow your dream to be up on that stage and prove we can be as good as the girls!’

Richard has always been aided and abetted by his long-term partner, Juanita. Tongue in cheek, he quips. “Behind every creative genius, there is a garage widow or widower.

"Juanita is a great ‘sounding board’ for my sometimes crazy ideas and is also very good at adding glitter to my artworks!”

Anyone interested in any aspect of the contest either, as an entrant or backstage helper, is welcome to attend an Expressions of Interest Meeting in the Waipu Celtic Barn on Thursday 15 February at 7pm. There will be an opportunity to talk to the Director and Production Manager and other members of the organising team who will be happy to answer any queries anyone may have.

The show itself will be held on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 July with the final date for entry forms to be submitted Friday 27 April. www.waipumuseum.com

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HAPPENINGS TOP OF THE ROCK The Kaiwaka Sports Association eighth annual multi-sport event, the Top of the Rock, will be held on Sunday 11 February. The event caters to walkers, runners and mountain bikers, both recreational and competitive.

There are a range of options; 5km or 11km walk or run, 10km run + 15km mountain bike ride combo, 10km or 30km mountain bike route plus, a fun bike course for under 10-year-olds.

Routes travel through some of Kaiwaka's most scenic countryside – bush, lakes and farmland. Participants of all ages can enter Top of the Rock, from pre-schoolers upwards. Please note that there will be no entries on the day and the last day to enter is Friday 9 February. www.kaiwakasports.co.nz

AUCKLAND OPERA STUDIO CONCERT The Auckland Opera Studio is excited to present the “The Shades” to our Matakana audience. The group is comprised of four of the most talented, young, male students in New Zealand. These young singers are recognised as such by the Kiri Te Kanawa Trust, The Auckland Opera Studio and New Zealand Opera. They are among the few being closely watched by the famous British and American Teaching Institutions.

Come and enjoy your picnic, the lovely grounds and most particularly “The Shades” and guest artist Natasha Wilson. It will be a beautiful night full of a wide variety of music, solos and ensembles from “Presley to Puccini”.

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It will also be a proud moment for the Mahurangi Rugby Club, formed nearly 30 years ago after an amalgamation of three local clubs, although the game dates back over 150 years in the area.

Entry to the match will be by gold coin donation to support the Mahurangi club.

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The Blues will play the Hurricanes at Mahurangi Rugby Club on Thursday 15 February, with both teams embarking on their Super Rugby season the following week. North Harbour General Manager Dave Gibson said the union are thrilled to host a Blues pre-season clash of such significance, and that the location of Warkworth meant the match will be easily accessible to rugby fans of North Harbour and Northland.

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Wed 24 - 26 Jan

9.30-11.30am

Snorkel Junky School Holiday Program

Omaha Beach

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Fri 26 Jan

8pm

Manuel Bundy

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Fri 26 Jan

Majic

La Padella

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Sat 27 Jan

4.30pm

Music in the Vines

Te Whai Bay Wines

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Sat 27 Jan

8pm

Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show

Warkworth Showgrounds

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Sat 27 Jan

5-9pm

Moveable Feast Matakana

Matakana Creamery Market

Sun 28 Jan

9pm

Dub Fx

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Mon 29 Jan

7.30pm

Whangateau Folk Club - The Lonely Heartstring Band

Whangateau Hall

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Fri 2 Feb

8pm

Night Snorkel Experience

Goat Island Dive & Snorkel

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Fri 2 Feb

9pm

Electric Wire Hustle

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Fri 2 Feb

Klassic Trax

Warkworth RSA

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Fri 2 - 24 Feb

Barbara von Seidas Landscapes

Art Matakana

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Sat 3 Feb - 18 Mar

Exodus - The End of Ordinary

The Vivian Gallery

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Sat 3 Feb

10am-3pm

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Matakana

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Sat 3 Feb

10am-4pm

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Leigh Summer Festival

Leigh School

Sat 3 Feb

Shipwrecked Festival

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Sat 3 Feb

4.30pm

Music in the Vines

Te Whai Bay Wines

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Sat 3 Feb

5-9pm

Moveable Feast Matakana

Matakana Creamery Market

Sat 3 Feb

5pm

Summer Classic

Mangawhai

Sat 3 Feb

7pm

Rock n Roll Band Night

Waipu Razza

Sat 3 Feb

9.30pm

Bailey Wiley

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Sun 4 Feb

1pm

Spanich BBQ in the Vines

Te Whai Bay Wines

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Sun 4 Feb

10am-2pm

The Great Waipu Car & Bike Show

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Mon 5 Feb

5-10pm

Sonorous Ft Hernan Cattaneo, James Zabiela & More

Matakana Country Park

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Mon 5 Feb

9pm

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Cellojoe

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Mon 5 Feb - 4 Mar

Summer at Totara House

The Kauri Museum

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Fri 9 Feb

Blame the Cats

Warkworth RSA

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Sat 10 Feb

9.30-12.30

Vision Board Workshop

Totara Park Village

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Sat 10 Feb

4.30pm

Music in the Vines

Te Whai Bay Wines

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Sat 10 Feb

5-9pm

Moveable Feast Matakana

Matakana Creamery Market

Sun 11 Feb

Top of the Rock

Kaiwaka Sports Complex

Thu 15 Feb

The Blues Vs The Hurricanes

Mahurangi Rugby Club

Sat 17 Feb

Music in the Gardens

Mansion House - Kawau Island

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Sat 17 Feb

Music in the Vines

Te Whai Bay Wines

tewhaibaywines.co.nz

Sat 17 Feb

Eagles Tribute

Warkworth RSA

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Sat 17 Feb

The Saturday Soul Shakedown

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Sun 18 Feb

Waipu River Raft Race

Waipu River

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Thu 22 Feb

Bonaparte

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Fri 23 - 25 Feb

Nourish Your Soul Retreat

Kawau Island

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Fri 23 Feb

McSweeney Bros

Warkworth RSA

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Sat 24 Feb

Whangateau Snorkel Day

Whangateau

Sat 24 Feb

5.30pm

Auckland Opera Studio Concert

144 Jones Road, Matakana

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Sun 25 Feb

10am

Wellsford Lions Roaring Truck Show

Centennial Park

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Sun 25 Feb - 25 Mar

Quilt Exhibition

OWL Community Hall

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Mon 26 Feb

Whangateau Folk Club

Whangateau Hall

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Fri 2 Mar

7pm

Kane Steves

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 2 Mar

9.30pm

DJ Marcelinho Da Lua

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 3 Mar

9.30pm

Mel Parsons

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Sun 4 Mar

Children's Fun Day

Centennial Park

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Sun 4 Mar

Rachel LaFond

Leigh Sawmill Café

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Fri 9 Mar

Gary Pallett

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 10 Mar

Stress Busting Techniques

BodyTalk

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Thu 15 - 18 Mar

Mangawhai Walking Weekend

Mangawhai

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Fri 16 - 18 Mar

Simplify Your Life

Warkworth Lodge

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Fri 16 Mar

Tammy D'ath

Warkworth RSA

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Fri 16 Mar

2.30pm

Mangawhai Troubadour Trail

Mangawhai

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Sat 17 Mar

3-7pm

Mangawhai Food & Wine Festival

The Olive Grove, Man gawhai

09 431 5950

Sat 17 Mar

10am

Tawharanui Snorkel Day

Tawharanui

5pm

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1 3 Matakana

618 Matakana Road

Totara Barn Matakana

4A 1B 2C 2D

Totara Barn is an exceptional country residence that enjoys elevated panoramic views over the surrounding Matakana landscape, horse stud and vineyards. Set on 9.6 hectares (or 23 acres) and enhancing the connection to the magnificent rural aspect, this visually stunning four bedroom architect designed home has mastered the art of position and efficiency. Built to encompass the style of rural New Zealand the silvered Totara exterior dominates the form and hints at the understated relaxed style and contemporary spaces within.

Complimented with a high specification implement shed, three landscaped ponds, 2.8 hectares of native bush, grazing paddocks and boutique orchards, this private lifestyle opportunity will surprise and delight. Located in the central dress circle of Matakana. Register your interest now.

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Thu 1 Mar 2018 14 Florence Avenue, Orewa View by appointment Kellie Bissett 027 530 6843 kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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1 3 Scotts Landing, Mahurangi East

3 Young Street

Peaceful waterfront retreat

4A 3B 3C 2D 4F

Comprising 2,874mÂą section and in full harmony with the idyllic setting, this large waterfront home offers a seamless connection with the coastline. Impressive curb appeal with rolling green lawns and generous water frontage with riparian rights ensures no one can steal your show in this truly magical location. Set across two levels, the classically styled four bedroom home enjoys an abundance of light and is generously appointed with terrific living and entertainment spaces. Downstairs is cleverly appointed and self sufficient opening with effortless transition to the lawn and waters edge. A separate studio with large deck overlooking the property's boat ramp currently serves excellent purpose as an artist's studio.

Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 21 Feb 2018 Bayleys House, 30 Gaunt Street, Auckland Phone for viewing times Kellie Bissett 027 530 6843 kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz Joneen Smith 021 464 557 joneen.smith@bayleys.co.nz

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