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TELL US HOW YOU WANT IT 30 and 40 Tairere Road, Ti Point Our vendors have packed up and relocated to the South Island and have given us clear instructions that now it’s time to sell. With the property currently in two titles, our owners are happy to sell the property as a whole, sell one title and retain the other, or sell both titles to two separate buyers.

No matter the format, the vendor is also happy to adjust the boundaries to your needs (subject to council approval). Set on the prestigious Ti Point waterfront with approximately 20 hectares of usable land with some native bush, 3 dwellings, several paddocks for stock, its own bore and horse facilities in place.

The breath-taking views over Omaha and surrounding countryside are second to none, really making this the opportunity of the year! Ignore all previous price indications and formats, owners want to see offers and want to see this sold. It's now over to you to tell us how you want it!

Set date of sale 4pm, 21st February 2019 (unless sold prior)

Dahnie Burton 021 628 327

www.bayleys.co.nz/1670893 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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COAST & COU BEACHSIDE SECTIONS Hampton Mews, Snells Beach Freehold waterside sections priced from an incredible $475,000. These sites are situated in the highly desirable northern end of Snells Beach alongside the Boathouse Bay development and offer an exciting water lifestyle; from boating and fishing to brisk morning walks and evening strolls. You're within minutes of a boat ramp and the new Sandspit Marina and Yacht Club. Indulge in a glass of vino at the iconic Brick Bay Winery and Sculpture Trail. These flat, north facing sections are the perfect option for the upmarket lock and leave, retiree, professional couple or empty nester.

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Lot 3 - $475,000. Lot 4 - $480,000. Lot 5 - $500,000.

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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.

ZOE GIMRING Zoe is a writer/editor for us at Junction Mag. With a history working in photography and teaching, her husband Alex is a local landscaper. The last two years have involved raising their daughter, while rediscovering drawing/painting, learning pottery and growing a keen interest in women’s health, particularly around menstruality and womb wisdom.

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SPOTLIGHT - LOCAL FLAVOUR, GLOBAL TASTE

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PROFILE - GAGE FORREST LAUGHTON

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LOCAL FLAVOUR, GLOBAL TASTE WORDS

A scenic road winds out to the small coastal community of Leigh - 15 minutes drive from Matakana, it’s the home of Leigh Fisheries.

Originally founded as a co-op by pioneering fishermen in 1957, it’s humming and busy, operating from its original site at 10 Pakiri Road.

In the last sixty years, it has developed from a local smokehouse to a dynamic, global business; an expert in supplying high quality, fresh-as-itgets, wild caught fish.

Inside the chilled processing rooms of Leigh Fisheries works a tight-knit, efficient team sorting and packing the latest fresh catch caught between Houhora in the north and Leigh in the south, plus some in Tauranga. Tom Searle, operations manager, lifts lids of icy bins revealing a colourful array of fish which includes metallic grey Blue Nose, polka-dot Snapper and an almighty Hapuka destined for

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Omaha’s Sculptureum restaurant. Snapper is the predominant species caught, along with Gurnard, John Dory, Trevally and Tarakihi. A small percentage of sought-after fish are caught at the same time, such as the brilliantly orange Scorpion Fish and the silver Frost Fish. Many species caught and handled here are completely unique globally and most are shipped whole.

A trade relationship with Japan during the 80s and 90s saw a high standard of produce achieved as the most discerning seafood nation on Earth demanded the best. The ‘Ike-Jimi’ method was learned - a swift, humane way of killing the fish which results in cleaner meat. Adopted from their Asian clientele’s translation, the company’s brand name spelling of ‘Lee’, for their supplying arm, was acquired at this time. Today, the Lee Fish group has sister companies in NZ, Asia, the US and Europe which market and distribute seafood

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to restaurants, supermarkets and wholesalers around the globe. Leigh Fisheries, the parent company which does the catching, retains its original spelling.

Lee Fish's whole business model is about having produce delivered to buyers as soon as possible; enabling a level of freshness that’s unique to them. If you’re a chef in Auckland, you’ll have yesterday’s prime catch in time for dinner service.

If you’re in Sydney, there’s just 24 hours from your fish being pulled from the sea to it landing on your plate.

Another main difference is their dedication to sustainable practice. An ethos of quality over quantity is evident. Alongside honouring NZ’s Quota Management Systems, their main catch method is long-lining. Unlike trawling, longlining has minimal impact on the seafloor’s

unique ecosystem. Fish are caught individually on circle hooks, brought up and handled one at a time which is more humane and results in better produce. This small-scale process enables fishers to better manage their practice. Each box of produce is labelled with the day, species, vessel and even who caught it. “It’s not just the quota they abide by, it’s also how they are handled and the end product that is delivered to the buyer there’s accountability through the whole process,” Tom says. The fishers are independent (as opposed to employees) and many of them tend to be from local, generational fishing families.

Sam Birch manages sales and marketing for Lee Fish NZ - a Leigh boy originally, his father was a ‘long-liner’. “The culinary scene has really developed in NZ in the last 5-10 years,” says Sam. “A lot of kiwi chefs were away overseas... working with Lee Fish, then they started coming back and asking for us. We work closely with 38 of the metro top 50 restaurants - Cocoro,

Orphan’s Kitchen, Cassia, Sky City’s The Grill, Masu, Waiheke’s Archive and Mudbrick…” The list goes on to include top restaurants in Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Locally, Sawmill Brewery and Sculptureum are huge supporters.

“What they do is very creative, very different” Sam enthuses.

Awareness of ethical and sustainable practices continues to grow in the food industry. Buyers and diners both have a keen interest and there’s a real sense of provident management of resources while speaking with Sam. “We strive for transparency in our relations,” Sam says, “It’s very rich. The whole food world is moving that way.”

Impressively, within the workings of this fastpaced operation, there’s daily contact with chefs - an integrated communication system courses through the business. “It’s a beautiful thing,” says Sam, “we are breaking down the barrier between the producer and the buyer, the fishermen and the chefs.”

In a tradition as old as the ocean is deep, Leigh Fisheries has been the life-blood of the community for 50 years and these days they are still a massive employer in the region. “We are touching the tables in the wider community,” says Tom. Leigh Fisheries continues their generous involvement in the community by donating to Leigh and Matakana schools’ annual fundraisers and supporting local events and groups such as Leigh Bowling Club, Bridge Club and Returned Services. From humble beginnings, Lee Fish now has a wide reach around the globe inspiring an antithesis to mainstream commercial fishing and expectations of quality. This is a company founded on initiative, innovation and excellence.

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GAGE FORREST LAUGHTON: FROM WAYBY TO THE WORLD WORDS

Kayaking over waterfalls and rockslides might seem adventurous, but for 12-year-old Gage Forrest Laughton, it’s just an average weekend.

For the last five years, the Wellsford youngster has delighted fans around the world with his daredevil kayak descents. “I’m determined and I just focus on the outcome,” he says. “I do get scared if it’s massive, but I try not to think about it.”

Gage was just seven when he embarked on his first paddling trip with his father Lee and sister Darcie, then 12. Both kids found the gentle lake waters ‘a bit boring’.

So Lee, a former competitive paddler and multisport athlete, introduced the children to whitewater paddling on grade one rapids in the Karangahake Gorge. “I just loved the way the boat moved on the water,” Gage recalls.

A few weeks later, Lee snapped a photo of Gage descending a grade three waterfall on a neighbour’s farm in Wayby Valley. He sent the

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image to a Canadian paddling magazine and the picture went viral. “Gage was a bit of a freak doing this at just seven years old,” says Lee. “People loved it!”

“I never expected the reaction, but it felt amazing,” says Gage. “It made me really get into paddling.”

Sponsors called and gear began arriving in the post. Soon Gage was tackling bigger rapids, like the Kaituna River near Rotorua. “People wanted more, so I encouraged him to go further,” recalls Lee. By age nine, Gage was feeling the pressure. “We drove seven hours to a waterfall and he refused to paddle,” Lee recalls. “I felt like Homer Simpson!

I told the sponsors we had to slow down. “And now I just let Gage lead. If he’s not begging to go paddling, there’s no point. Once I stopped pushing, he excelled.”

The family regularly travels around the North Island looking for backwater creeks and rivers

where Gage can be recognised for the ‘first descent’, carrying gear three or four kilometres up dirt tracks to find access.

Last year Gage became the youngest person to tackle ten-metre Tawhai Falls, near Ruapehu. “I looked at it and thought "I’m going back to the truck.’” With support from Darcie and Lee, he pushed on. “Dad and I look at the river from the shore and work out the safest route. Then I just go do it and enjoy it.”

“I know his limits and find challenges I believe he can cope with,” says Lee. “There have been times we’ve got in the water and called it off. Safety comes first.”

That’s not to say there haven’t been a few spills. “I was dragged against a rock wall on the Kaituna,” says Gage. “The adrenaline was going pretty hard.”

Despite just finishing year seven at Wellsford Primary School, Gage has already taken multiple medals at the national secondary schools

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kayaking championships. Last winter, he earned further accolades when he tried archery, taking the national under-13 bow hunting title in his first season. “It was quite cool to discover a whole new sport I can do at the same time as kayaking.”

Archery, he says, is also about determination. “I need to focus inwards and stop worrying about the other kids.”

As for the future? “People ask if I want to go to the Olympics, but I don’t really think about medals. I’ve been invited to paddle the Zambezi and I’d love to go to the States.”

For now he’ll spend summer camping around the North Island in their converted farm trailer with Lee, Darcie, border collie Buddy and a well-regarded paddler visiting from the UK. “I’m looking forward to paddling with a new face and showing him around.”

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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.

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22km of stunning scenic coastline are home to The Barn - pack your togs, towel and sunblock and come visit some of Northland’s most beautiful beaches; unspoilt is what Waipu does best.

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DURHAM FARM What started simply as a passion for real food, and a desire to feed their children better, grew into this sustainable, organic farm. Durham Farms is located in Waipu in the beautiful, rolling hills of the Brynderwyns; interspersed with pristine native forest. Together, the team grows amazingly tasty produce ‘the natural way’, with traceability, trust and animal welfare at the forefront.

If you share their passion for eating food grown as nature intended, you will love what they are creating here.

All available at the new Farm Shop at 128 Durham Road, Waipu.

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MANGAWHAI ARTISTS: ART AUCTION The creative heart of Mangawhai Artists Gallery is set to expand with the addition of a purpose-built art workspace. Relying on the Gallery alone has meant that learning opportunities and annual community art projects were squeezed into winter months between exhibition seasons.

The community supports their highly valued Mangawhai art group; eagerly anticipating the gallery extension which will mean available workshops and artmaking spaces throughout the year.

This major fundraising campaign involves a special exhibition with silent bidding open from now until Saturday 2 February when an Art Auction will be held in the Mangawhai Library Hall next door to the Gallery at 5pm. A Pledgeme campaign will also run from Saturday 23 February.

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BE ORGANISED Natalie founded her professional organising business Be Organised in 2013, out of her love for helping others to live a more meaningful life with less. Specialising in all areas of home organisation, she helps people to clear their clutter and simplify their lives. She believes that the benefits of an organised home are endless, giving you more time for the things in life that really matter. Whether you want to simplify, organise or downsize, Natalie can help you to gain control of your environment and find joy in simplicity.

ANYTHING GOES FOR ART’N’TARTAN 2019 Big prizes are up for grabs at this year’s new look Waipu Art'n'Tartan Wearable Art awards.

Absolutely Plaidulous, the main category, is completely open and welcomes garment entries with no holds barred! However, all categories require visible tartan. There’ll be Untapped Tartan Talent for first time entrants, Don’t Stop Me Now for student entrants sixteen and under and Art’s Desire - the open section for hats, handbags, adult masks, shoes or sporrans. Freedom is the byword.

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EARTH’S KITCHEN

“It has always been about something more,” says Jules as her tale unfolds.

With her career in nursing leading to Sister-in-charge of the surgical ward in Harley St. London, looking after royalty in the Royal and Military hospital, she knew there was a different world to explore.

Something from her childhood and upbringing constantly stirred within.

She was the far-away child that seemed as if she was away with the fairies; probably because she was! Having been brought up in a political landscape, while a nature baby at heart, she developed an interesting perspective of the world – one of hope, curiosity, exploration and faith in humanity’s potential to do better.

This pull back to Nature was deafening. Jules left her Surgical Nursing career of 15 years and immersed herself deeply into the heart of India where, after living there for some time, she had an epiphany – in the shape of a motorbike accident. It changed her life.

In a remote area, covered in blood and in a world of pain, far from any village let alone a hospital, she lay on the gravel road pondering the seriousness of her situation when she heard soft foreign voices approaching - women and children soon helped her and her friend into their mud hut. Gently but diligently, these beautiful strangers started washing the wounds with coconut milk, then sterilising with coconut toddy. The children had heated coconut milk with some herbs from the garden, which were offered in coconut shell cups. Strips of coconut meat were placed tenderly over the jagged wounds and beautiful meals cooked over an earthen oven. The next morning after a very restful and suspected opiate-aided sleep, Jules couldn’t believe her eyes – the wounds had already started to pink over! To Jules amazement and delight, she had just witnessed healing straight from the heart of Nature and the kindness of strangers.

This led to a journey spanning 10 years where Jules learned of ancient healing techniques and alchemical methods with Indigenous cultures all around the world.

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Jules came home to New Zealand and gained her triple diplomas of Medical Herbalism, specialising in Rongoa (Native NZ Bush Medicine), Naturopathy and Traditional Body Therapies. She quenched her adrenaline thirst and community spirit by becoming a volunteer ambulance officer in Mangawhai by night and running her natural health clinic by day.

Selling out of her natural skincare remedies each week and being booked out at her clinic was proof enough that the world was ready for these natural therapies. Other practitioners and her clients were wanting to stock her eczema crème and healing bush balms and very quickly international companies took a vested interest in her unique formulas.

It took Jules 18 years to perfect her natural sunscreen, persistently pushing past the naysayers. “They said it couldn’t be done – that it’s impossible,” Bright says of the Lab’s response to her statement that she’d succeeded in formulating a 100% natural sunscreen that is SPF50 and invisible. Bringing together her nursing and naturopathy experience, alongside her learnings on her travels, gave this determined spirit confidence she could make it happen.

“Our coral reefs are dying at a phenomenal rate, our forests are being chopped down – 80% of our plants are found nowhere else on Earth and our health is failing due to the chemicals we are dumping on all of it. It must stop and we have the solution right here. We can grow our own sunscreen and take that medicine straight to the reefs to heal them and not poison them.”

Bright is passionate about getting her World’s 1st sunscreen out there.

It is Biogro-certified natural (100% ingredients certified), SPF50, water resistant for 2 hours, certified non-GMO, cruelty-free and with a soft silky finish. Hawaii, Mexico and Palau Islands have passed a bill banning chemical sunscreen due to its proven toxicity and killing of coral. Jules is branching out to the Hawaiian market this year to launch her next-level sunscreen there, in a much-needed market with over 10 million tourists visiting per year.

“Although it took me 18 years to perfect my formula, science and law have aligned, so it is actually right on time,” Jules smiles.

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We all know houseplants bring style and substance to any home or workspace - enhancing the look and feel, creating comfort and calm. The health benefits of indoor plants, however, aren’t quite so well understood.

Let’s start with the bad news. Modern living and the materials used in construction and fitout have caused a significant increase in toxins within our indoor spaces. Any number of ‘nasties’ can be found in the average home or workplace.

Trichloroethylene is commonly found in varnishes, paints and adhesives, while formaldehyde is often present in carpets, furniture, and foam insulation. Benzene can be found in the likes of plastics, synthetic fibres and detergents.

There’s considerable debate about the impact of chemicals like these, but many people believe that they can create health issues ranging from asthma and nausea to chronic illness. It’s hard to get around having those toxins in our lives as using completely natural materials can very challenging and expensive.

The good news is that, in 1989, NASA discovered that some houseplants have the ability to effectively filter the air and remove pollution, resulting in a significant improvement to indoor air quality. Houseplants do this by absorbing harmful gases through their leaves and roots and the microorganisms that live in the soil help neutralise volatile, organic compounds and other pollutants. Studies since then have shown that plant-filtered rooms have 50 to 60% less airborne microbes (like mould spores and bacteria) and that houseplants are not only a natural, cost-effective and therapeutic way to reduce toxins in our air, they’re also able to improve people’s mood, increase productivity, enhance concentration and memory and reduce stress and fatigue.

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very fashionable right now, boasting structural beauty and easy-care characteristics.

2 - Peace Lily / Spathiphyllum These low maintenance beauties remove both formaldehyde and benzene from the air, as well as acetone - a carcinogen commonly found in nail polish and paint. Capable of lifting humidity levels of a room by up to 5 percent, they’re ideal for dry environments like office spaces.

3 - Golden Pothos / Epipremnum Aureum These also rank very highly on the list of effective air purifying plants. They are capable of removing benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene from the air. Vining or trailing with their distinctive leaf markings, Golden Pothos are easy-care and can survive well in low-light.

4 - Dracaena Warneckii Dracaena “Warneckii” effectively removes benzene from the air and is popular with the plantscape industry, thanks to their ability to survive the low-light conditions and dry air of commercial office buildings.

5 - Heartleaf Philodendron / Philodendron Cordatum This gorgeous vining or trailing plant can remove formaldehyde from the air and is also very popular for its easy-care characteristics and ability to cope with low light situations.

6 - Snake Plant / ‘Mother in Law’s Tongue’ / Sansevieria

But which houseplants to choose? Here are 10 of the best air-purifying houseplants you can buy locally:

These plants are hugely ‘on trend’, thanks to their striking, strong lines and easy-care requirements while also being hugely effective air purifiers as they remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene. Great to have in the bedroom because, while some plants take in oxygen during the night, the snake plant continues to emit oxygen, naturally refreshing the air while you sleep.

1 - Rubber plant / Ficus Robusta

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Ficus Robusta featured very highly on NASA's scoring due to their amazing ability to remove formaldehyde from indoor air, while requiring less light than many other plants. These plants are

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heal cuts. Aloe Vera also releases oxygen during dark hours, leaving your night-time air fresher and cleaner, encouraging more restful sleep. It looks great and is notoriously easy to care for too!

8 - ZZ Plant / Zamioculcas zamiifolia Even if you neglect them and keep them in a lowlight room, there’s a good chance these droughttolerant, disease-resistant, super-cool looking succulents will do just fine. Zamioculcas helps to maintain balanced internal humidity and can reduce the concentration of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) in indoor air.

9 - Kentia Palm / Howea Forsteriana One of the most graceful and popular palms, the Kentia is tolerant of most indoor environments and is great at removing chemical toxins and releasing moisture into the air.

10 - Spider Plant / Chlorophytum Comosum The humble Spider Plant is, in fact, an amazing natural air purifier. NASA’s study showed that these plants can remove up to 90% of formaldehyde in the air surrounding them. They are another very low maintenance plant, able to thrive in a wide variety of conditions.

Sounds easy, but there is a catch! Many indoor (and outdoor) plants might be dangerous to children or pets in certain circumstances. Be sure to research your plants carefully, and get the right ones for your situation.

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Enjoying the summer sun in Mangawhai truly is magical when you’re relaxing with family or friends. Glen and Nicola from Tara Retreat reckon so and have spent the past seven years transforming their property on Tara Road into an alternate destination for groups of family or friends to get the most out of their holidays or weekends away. Their rural getaway has five unique accommodation options: a self-contained studio, a handcrafted cob cottage, a gypsy house-truck lined with native timbers, a renovated retro caravan and a comfy glamping tent. Glen advises guests to “get in first or draw straws as to who goes where!”

Glen and Nic want guests to make themselves at home by creating a fun and relaxed zone where five couples, or two or three small families, can gather together for privacy and play. Tara Retreat covers two acres of growing native bush, orchard trees, citrus and banana groves and vege and herb gardens that guests are welcome to help themselves to for fresh, organic produce. A central focus is an outdoor kitchen where parties can meet up for a BBQ, listen to some tunes and dine al fresco together.

One pre-Christmas guest on a de-stress break from Auckland found Tara Retreat to be her “kind of vibe”. She said, “We had an amazing time in Mangawhai all thanks to your incredible wee retreat and friendliness! Will be staying again in the near future, quite often. I’ve found my little slice of paradise that’s still close to home”.

Tara Retreat also has an onsite yoga studio (which magically turns into a dance floor at night) where Glen runs regular classes and private sessions, also a massage studio and herbal dispensary, where Nic treats clients and guests with massage and natural medicine.

After holding a successful yoga and walking retreat in 2018 and garnering fresh ideas travelling through the US and Mexico over our winter, Glen and Nic have more Yoga and Movement retreats in the pipeline. Tara Retreat also offers bespoke retreats, where couples or larger groups can enjoy mini getaways tailored to their own perfect mix of massage treatments, yoga sessions, guided walks and other activities and yummo organic vegan meals.

Future developments include a cob pizza oven and a wood-fired cobwood sauna and plunge pool. Follow them on Facebook to keep up-to-date as Glen may be calling for a bunch of “cobstompers” this autumn! Other upcoming projects involve collaborations with local accommodation and service providers and hosting Tara Retreat as a space that allows inspiring teachers, artists and practitioners to run their own retreats. The Easter holidays have just become available for a whole group booking and Nic and Glen are welcoming inquiries now.

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ECO BUSINESS BIOLYTIX Biolytix design environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions for household wastewater. Their engineered wastewater systems are for homeowners replacing failing septic tanks or building a house while desiring efficient wastewater technology that will help leave the environment in a better condition for future generations.

Biolytix technology requires smaller equipment and less energy to transport, install, operate and maintain. Tiger worms and naturally occurring microorganisms are utilised to mimic nature’s simple and effective method of wastewater treatment all within the compact, lightweight BioPod. Biolytix recycles the highly treated wastewater to your land as a valuable irrigation resource. No noise, no odour, no fuss.

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THE SAWMILL BREWERY + SMOKO ROOM Sawmill Brewery’s goal to have a positive environmental impact makes good use of the creativity and innovation they’re known for. The largest solar power system in use by a New Zealand brewery was installed last year, while diverting soft plastics from their inwards goods has reduced waste to landfill going to landfill by at least 85%. They use a brewing system that recycles water and reduces their annual LPG consumption by 6000kgs. Brewery grain and food waste is composted on site or diverted to local farms. Small decisions cumulatively have a big impact, thanks to having a committed team on board.

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PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTS NZ Pacific Environments NZ Ltd is an environmentally conscious architecture firm. Using well-considered, simple energy-efficient design principles they have created awardwinning buildings and houses that are more environmentally friendly and sustainable, and are great places to live and work. The Waiheke Library – with its solar panels and well-placed windows and eaves, produces its own power to drastically reduce its reliance on commercially supplied electricity. Even their own office was purpose designed – located near public transport, with cross flow ventilation, as a result the power-bill has halved. Innovative, creative, sustainable design for the places we live, work, learn and play.

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MATAKANA FARMERS’ MARKET Since the Matakana Farmers’ Market’s inception, minimising waste and having local produce/products has been at the forefront of their sustainable and eco practice.

With strict criteria for stallholders to use only compostable packaging, they are proudly zero waste! All packaging is processed by a hot composting facility - staying out of landfill, leaving very little footprint. Buying locally supports the region’s great producers; being zero waste supports our local community’s environment. Held every Saturday, 8am-1pm, 2 Matakana Valley Road. Don’t forget your reusable bag!

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LET’S GO BACK TO TAP

A local Waipu graphic designer Emma McLean is on track to establish a project which combines art and technology to solve real, social and environmental issues.

The concept ‘Wai Tai Tokerau’, is to be established in 2020, in partnership with the environmental education and promotion organization Love Kaipara; if they are successful in their application to the Ministry of the Environment in May. The project entails the procurement and implementation of portable, event water-stations which will also promote, educate and change waste minimisation behaviours at events and in public spaces.

“Plastic Pollution is a global environmental problem and a huge issue we need to address at all levels of community and local government,” she says. “Approximately 78% of plastic bottles aren’t being recycled in New Zealand. We believe the best way to minimise waste is to stop it at its source by offering free water at events or in public spaces. Recently the economics of recycling has

become ever more challenging in New Zealand, so we also need to think before the recycling bin.”

McLean, director of Hue Creative, says, “After working in design and marketing for over 12 years, I wanted to do something positive in an industry which impacted the environment.” Hue Creative currently produces work for business, government, community and philanthropic enterprises throughout Northland and through this work has made important relationships with the local community and potential stakeholders.

While McLean is thrilled to have had positive feedback from potential funders when she met them in November last year, she is looking for a secondary backer in Kaipara or Bream Bay to help get the project off the ground.

The difference with their proposed water station is a design feature to have interchangeable graphics on them which would play a vitally important role in educating and promoting behavioural changes while also offering a solution to our plastic crisis. “It takes very little effort to

simply look at a picture - our mind connects the dots. That’s why graphic design is so important.

The messages we can send are extremely powerful and wide-reaching,” Mclean says.

After the three years funding to get the project established, she believes a sustainable business model could then be renting out the advertising space to fund the cost of setup and maintenance.

Emma explains, “With the environment at the core of this marketing concept, it would help turn the tide on the 17,000 pieces per square kilometre, of plastic floating in our ocean”.

“The water industry is a billion-dollar industry. We are trying to challenge the mindset of water being something else we have to buy,” Emma says.

“Water is essentially free, so how much are we really paying for that plastic bottle?”

For more information go to www.meetpat.com.au

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NEW YEAR WELLNESS

ARCADIA NATURAL HEALTH A lovely little boutique store in Riverside Arcade in the heart of Warkworth. With very friendly and knowledgeable staff with a passion for natural health and the environment, Arcadia stocks supplements, homeopathics, essential oils, natural skincare and haircare, re-usable products, plus much more. The practitioner room offers Naturopathy, Massage and Bowen Therapy and also has a regular visiting homeopath and reflexologist with a Herbal Dispensary on Friday mornings.

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Thrive! In Body and Mind 8 week course starts 13 Feb www.ingridyoga.co.nz/workshops

Muse is a space for one-on-one consultations with hairdresser, Melissa Johnstone. Full hairdressing services care for your hair using the most up-to-date chemical free hair products; offering the healthiest choices in colouring, smoothing, cut and styling. O&M, Kevin Murphey and Cezzanne straightening available.

Beginners course starts early Feb.

Create and inspire with Muse.

She teaches weekly classes, workshops and courses, along with teens and childrens Yoga.

Teens and Children's yoga starts again in first term.

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Ana Lynch is a Registered Clinical Nutritionist, qualified Pilates instructor

Summer is here again so head down and meet Matakana Hair Co’s three very talented and experienced senior stylists Lynne Davies, Aimee Clarke and Triscia Bryan.

and training Yoga instructor. With a passion for integrative health, Ana has developed key relationships with other local practitioners, obtaining the best results for her clients.

Ana has an holistic approach - supporting her clients through nutrition while taking into account each unique lifestyle. Nutrition is a major foundation for maintaining or improving one's health - addressing what you eat, how you move, sleep and feel is vitally important to prevent illness and cope with chronic conditions. She firmly believes in prescribing a plan that is individualised and tailored to be achievable and

Their salon is open from Tuesday-Saturday. Appointments are necessary, so call today to get your new look. They offer the latest colouring, cutting and wedding hair and makeup.

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Serendipity Estates creates natural products using the power of antioxidants from the olive tree, rice bran and rose hips.

Studio melts away your worries. This exclusive wellness sanctuary is only four minutes from Matakana village, indulging both visitors and locals seeking either one-off luxurious experiences or continued holistic wellness.

Melanie Eade leads a qualified team of therapists providing customised treatments from specialists in relaxation, remedial and pregnancy massage, through to waxing (including Brazilian) and customised non-invasive anti-aging treatments and nutritious facials to feed your skin for a healthy and youthful appearance. Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa and Nia Technique classes are adapted to meet individual

Their current natural products include a Facial Moisturiser, Light Face & Body Crème, Natural Sports Cream and Olive NT (Natural Therapy). All products have been scientifically formulated and thoroughly tested in New Zealand for use by the whole family.

Visit their website and try one of their natural products to see for yourself what nature can do for you, as it has for others in NZ, the US and Europe.

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ESSENTIAL OILS - A NATURAL CHOICE

When she started her Midlife Courage coaching business five years ago, friends suggested Sharleen Greer needed a product line to complement her practice. Two years ago she took their advice, after discovering DoTerra essential oils. Having always worked in the health and wellness industry, collecting Diplomas in Nursing, Naturopathy and Life Coaching, Sharleen now collects essential oils too.

At midlife, Sharleen’s sleep routine changed, which is an issue she hears about all too often from clients. After years of trying allopathic and natural remedies, she says, “It was the essential

oils that finally came to my rescue. I then started integrating the oils into my life, replacing cleaning products, adding oils to my natural first aid kit and detoxing the bathroom cabinet.”

Sharleen now works with midlife women who are also craving effective sleep patterns and are looking for natural solutions for midlife health and happiness. Many of these clients are becoming grandparents and are choosing the pure and potent oils as gifts, rather than the usual cuddly toy or merino jumpsuit.

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Greer says. Essential oils can also help children and teenagers who are experiencing anxious feelings. “I am having requests from physio’s, daycares, schools, real estate agents, beauticians and gyms. People wanting diffusers and oils to have healthier work environments for their staff and clients. These are remedies humans have been using for centuries and now everyone is reconnecting to them and choosing them for wellness,” says Sharleen.

To learn more about doTerra essential oils and creating healthier homes and cultivating a more natural holistic approach to wellness, contact Sharleen. One-on-one wellness consultations are offered and classes can be taken at your home.

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FOR THE LOVE OF FARMING WORDS

Whilst farming has a tendency to dislodge well made plans at the best of times, the hotter, drier months tend to put pay to any planning at all.

On paper, it’s a relatively quiet time of year shearing, weaning and dipping are all completed before Christmas, along with buying and selling cattle. But it’s water that keeps farmers on their toes, interrupting BBQs and camping trips over the summer holidays. 80-90% of their stock are reliant on troughs for their drinking water.

A bull or cow in the summer will drink around 80 litres a day, so when one manages to pull a water pipe apart, or knock a ballcock off, you can pretty quickly have not just one trough down, but a whole block on the farm without water. Many an amazing Kaipara Harbour sunset has been watched from somewhere out on the farm while waiting to make sure that every animal has water to drink in their paddocks.

“If you’re on holiday in the north of Auckland this summer, here are some animal statistics for you: We have about 220,000 sheep in Auckland and about the same number of cattle (beef and dairy).” Auckland farmer Nicky Berger says. “Add horticulture, viticulture and aquaculture, and

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you’ll soon realise that we are still very much a food growing region, despite the massive increase in human population and cars.”

With a farming community comes farming activities – shifting stock and tractors along local roads, noise, the life (and death) of animals, and early morning helicopter flights come to mind as being factors that people don’t necessarily consider when deciding to move to a rural area.

“Many small rural communities such as ours have been rejuvenated as people have moved to the country, and I hope that people continue to embrace the noise, smell and occasional inconvenience that goes with farming.” says Nicky.

“Sometimes when you tell someone you’re a farmer they assume that your work is moving a few mobs in every morning and a couple of times a year you get a bit busier because of shearing or docking. Next time you catch up with a farmer, be curious, and really drill down into what their business looks like,” suggests Berger. Many farmers are running incredibly interesting, multifaceted businesses balancing markets, pasture, animals and bigger strategies to ensure their

business remains strong and sustainable. After almost 20 years in the sheep and beef sector, Nicky continues to be moved by the energy and passion she sees at a farm level and at a sector level. Like all vocations, farmers are always evolving as individuals and as a group. The cycle of action, reflection and action propels farmers forward, and helps with identifying solutions, rather than staying fixated on problems. “It’s such an exciting time to be a farmer and I’m grateful to be part of it.”

On a final note, 2018 proved to be a record lambing percentage for New Zealand. The guys at NZ Farming went looking for causation and may have hit the nail on the head when they spotted that 2018 also saw a proliferation of rams with mullets. Coincidence? Nicky thinks not.

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VINTAGE NOTIONS WITH SUSTAINABLE RESOLVE The idea for eek! vintage clothing started percolating around the time Marla Ferguson’s youngest daughter entered primary school and she noticed New Zealand’s focus on sustainability and environmental awareness. Over the next few years, more attention in the media was being paid to the environmental impact of the fashion industry as a whole, especially fast fashion.

After attending university in the United States, Marla had spent her early career working in publishing, writing and editing, including working for the clothing company Patagonia (based in Ventura, California). The experience made her keenly aware of the pollution fibre and clothing production can have on the environment.

So she began making clothing for children out of vintage or upcycled fabrics and notions, calling it eek! vintage. “I aim to make all my clothing and my children’s clothing out of at least 80% of supplies that might otherwise end up in landfills,” Marla says. She focuses on purchasing fabrics that are high-quality natural fibres and uses quality construction techniques, so the clothing can be passed down.

Marla’s maternal family were tailors from Switzerland, so fabric and sewing always played a big role in her upbringing. Collecting vintage fabrics had always been a passion and over the years her collection grew to include trims, buttons, patterns and other notions. When she and her partner decided to move their family to New Zealand five years ago, her vintage sewing collection came with her. Marla enthuses, “The patterns and colours (of vintage fabric) are amazing! I couldn’t leave them behind.” And New Zealand had plenty of vintage fabrics on offer at the local op shops, so the collection continued to grow. During her years at Patagonia clothing, she always appreciated the clothing brand’s repair policy and commitment to the environment and has instituted a similar policy for her own clothing line, “I want eek! clothing to last,” says Marla. Damage due to wear-and-tear can be mended at a reasonable cost.

All eek! vintage clothing is made in New Zealand using vintage or upcycled fabrics and notions. All items are unique. Currently, Marla is making children’s clothing but is in the process of developing patterns for adult clothing to be made sustainably. “I try to use every centimetre of the fabric I can,” explains Marla. Offcuts often end up in bibs and bags, also for purchase.

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Boathouse Bay – A haven by the beach Start the new year with a positive change of lifestyle. Boathouse Bay ticks all the boxes: it’s a quaint, absolute beachside community of 33 uniquely designed, modern homes. On your doorstep you will find a fantastic selection of cafés – Brick Bay, The

• Architecture by Ken Crosson • Two and three-bedroom designs

Parsley Pot and Little & Local. Plus there is a great choice of beautiful nature walks

• Vaulted ceilings with captivating sea views

on offer, such as the Brick Bay sculpture trail and Snells Beach walkway. And it’s only

• A one-hour drive from Auckland

a 50-minute drive from central Auckland.

We’re pleased to announce that we now have a sales suite on site. Come and visit us and experience the serenity of Snells Beach and the exciting progress on our Boathouse Bay enclave in person.

• Sheltered native bush setting, from $849,000 • Absolute beachfront available, from $1,349,000 • NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Please call Claire in advance to ensure we’re at the suite to help.

For more information or an on-site appointment contact Claire today:

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TE ARAI LODGE

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. It is this attention to all those “extra” details which sets this exciting, new venture apart from others. Te Arai Lodge is a new ‘Homestay’ Boutique Luxury Lodge designed, built, developed and run by Vince and Kathy Moores and their family.

Surrounded by over 20 acres of ancient podocarp forest and native bush, Te Arai Lodge sits on an elevated ridge with panoramic views across the rolling hills of the Brynderwyn Ranges out to the stunning beaches and surrounding islands of the Mangawhai coast. The property was featured on Grand Designs in 2018 and opened to the public mid-December that year, with the aspiration of becoming one of the world’s, great, family-run,

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small boutique luxury lodges. It is inspired by the beauty of the surrounding native flora and bird life and the owner’s passion for sustainability, organic garden-to-table dining, their love of hospitality and for meeting people from all around the world.

Vince and Kathy found their unique plot of land over 15 years ago and embarked on a long-term sustained pest eradication initiative, trapping possums, stoats and rats, together with the planting of over 4,000 native trees and plants.

This initiative has resulted in the regeneration of native birdlife in the region and subsequently makes the lodge an idyllic spot for bird watching.

The lodge is inspired by the stone clad villas of Tuscany and Provence where the family has

holidayed over the years. Much of the property uses Te Kuiti Limestone and features small stone walls, paved courtyards and extensive raised gardens and plantings. One of the most impressive features of the lodge is the “Great Room”, an atrium-style lounge, dining and kitchen area that is framed by giant scissor trusses to reinforce the soaring height of the main living area. Everything is on a grand scale, with a double-sided, stone-clad, open fireplace and the bespoke kitchen that leads out to a covered BBQ area and the raised garden beds where freshly grown produce is harvested for the table.

Either side of the main atrium are two fully selfcontained wings with separate outside access.

The ‘Kotare Cottage’ and ‘Kereru Suite’ are both

beautifully appointed and feature gas fireplaces, air-conditioning, complimentary minibars and have both indoor and outdoor baths. The lower level of the property contains an infrared Sauna and a purpose-built yoga studio/gym, lined with mirrors that reflect the surrounding native bush.

A stunning 20m heated, saltwater swimming pool extends out from the Yoga studio, together with an outdoor shower and cedar Hot tub, to take in the sunsets.

At the rear of the property is a modern take on the classic kiwi barn, named after the local morepork, a frequent visitor. The barn has a 42 solar-panel array that powers the property and the sewage and grey water is recycled for irrigation. Rain water is collected off the roofs into 6 x 25,000

litre tanks, filtered and UV treated. All appliances are low-energy and low water-use rated, low energy LED lighting features throughout the buildings.

The property incorporates work from local designers and artisans, many whom are personal friends of the Moores. Artwork from friends Dick Frizzell, Rob Tucker, Margaret Estall, Dan Max and Jane Puckey adorn the walls. All the ceramics are made from Vicki Fanning from Frolic Ceramics and produce is sourced locally from Te Arai Organics and Matakana Markets to supplement produce grown on the estate. The Lodge even has sustainable Allbird Sugar Zeffers jandals and Organic Linen Robes, designed by Moni Jansen from Monni Label in Matakana, for guests to use.

Like the Blue Zones, regions around the world where people live the longest, Te Arai Lodge is built around community, sustainability, daily exercises, fresh organic local produce and great wines from Vince's impressive cellar! "Inspired Sustainable Luxury” aptly describes this very unique offering which is already receiving rave reviews from guests around the world and throughout New Zealand.

For this months Junction Film on Te Arai Lodge, visit www.junctionmag.co.nz/film

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“Our team is highly skilled and pride ourselves on attention to detail, project management and customer satisfaction. We can help you with your project starting early in the design stages and we work closely with a number of architects, to make sure your design will fit within your budget.”

- Owner & Operator, Ryan Bridgens • architectural homes • new builds • renovations • interior design • landscaping services Building Quality homes on the Matakana Coast www.bridgens.nz Ryan 021 560 889 | ryan@bridgens.nz Deb 021 277 6999 | info@bridgens.nz

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HARBOURSIDE ESTATE – MANGAWHAI VILLAGE

This cleverly designed estate provides its residents with a sense of community and has been planned and developed with the objective of an easy lifestyle at the fore. For over 50s, frequent travellers or seasonal visitors to Mangawhai, this development provides the perfect solution. During your absences, rest assured that your home and belongings are safe inside the gates. Located within an easy drive to both Auckland and Whangarei, it is also a level stroll to Mangawhai Village amenities and Saturday markets. The estate consists of just 24

freehold sites in total and being smaller in size, you can spend less time working and more time on fun weekends instead. Why not grab a juicy lemon from the extensive citrus planting and drizzle over salad or pop in your G&T? Reisdents enjoy use of a sparkling swimming pool and conservatory.

There are three, high specification, energy efficient house plans to choose from designed by award winners, Wiredog Architecture. If you are curious about building and maybe creating some new lifelong connections in this special seaside community, then please give us a call.

Letitia Partridge 0272 748 779 letitia.partridge@bayleys.co.nz Laureen Hayes 021 431 386 laureen.hayes@bayleys.co.nz https://www.bayleys.co.nz/1151027 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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A GRAND IDEA WORDS

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members all over the country and our main thing at the moment is to try and get more grandparents on board.” The relationship is very much two-way so that the elders involved benefit as well as the younger families. “Our grandparents get a sense of joy and purpose and it helps with socialisation and loneliness if that’s an issue for them. It’s a win-win for everyone,” she says. Jo cites a recent example of a woman from Wellington who got in touch. “Her children and grandchildren live overseas, so she rarely sees them. She has so much love to give and wants to be that sort of help and support for a family.”

When Jo Hayes moved from the UK with two young children to her new home in NZ, she felt very isolated. With her parents still living in the UK, Jo really missed that day-to-day relationship. Then she got involved with Surrogate Grandparents. “I needed somebody just to be there for us. We have been so lucky to find Granny Susan who is like a New Zealand mum to me. I’m friends with her daughter and her grandchildren are friends with my children. It’s very precious and has made my life so much better.”

Granny Susan is teaching Jo to knit, something her own mother wasn’t able to do. Jo’s parents

have met Granny Susan and there’s a sense of relief for them because Jo has someone like that, who can support her in New Zealand. “It’s also great for the kids because they get taught things they might not otherwise learn from their parents – they get exposed to other cultures and stories,” Jo says.

As a UK ex-pat, in New Zealand, Jo knows that there are lots of people like her who get separated from their families and support networks and they find it a massive relief to have someone there who can help out and build those special relationships.

Jo explains, “‘Surrogate Grandparents’ has

The programme is very secure. Everyone involved is police checked and they have to provide two references. Jo says, “We are actively interested in members from the Rodney area so we welcome all enquiries. It’s free for grandparents to join and there is a small application fee (as little as $39) for families.” There is no age restriction so willing ‘aunts’ and ‘uncles’ are also welcome. It’s about making yourself available to be a support person for others and experiencing the joys of that new relationship.

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Contact Kev or Rachel today.

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Contact Andy for a free quote.

As Xero professionals, we can show you how to get more out of your business numbers.

We also offer monthly bookkeeping packages if you don’t want to do the books yourself.

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

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SAVOUR

BIN AWAY, BACK AGAIN NOW WORDS

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Via the grapevine, Matt Adams and Jo Blincow heard that Bin Inn’s Warkworth branch was closing down, so they checked it out and are now the proud new owners. Matt and Jo already own the Bin Inn at Papamoa and it has been a big success. “I laughed when the Tauranga business broker said she would take us to the Papamoa Bin Inn. My view of Bin Inn was of it being old and crusty and not very attractive. But we put in new stock and new ideas and it has gone gangbusters,” Matt tells me.

“Bin Inn is coming back into fashion,” Matt says.

“The original concept was to remove the cost of the packaging so you saved money. Now it’s more about sustainability and reducing waste. You buy only what you need, so there’s a financial and environmental saving.”

Those who were already loyal to Bin Inn will be pleased to know they can get everything previously available, as well as lots of new products. “There will be a much bigger glutenfree and organic range, kombucha on tap, a large home-brew section and a much broader range of bulk supplies such as flours, oils, grains, seeds and so on,” says Matt.

The back section of the store which will be an Ecostore refillery. “We will sell their entire range in bulk. People can bring their existing container

in and refill with any Ecostore product.”

There is a free-flowing exchange of information between staff and customers. “We like to employ people with a real interest in nutrition and food.

Everything from complete foodies who just love food and cooking, no matter what it is, through to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free people who really understand the needs of those, and other, diets. Our staff has a variety of strengths so we always have someone to call on for help in particular areas. We also learn a huge amount from talking to our customers.”

A slightly exhausted Matt says, “We are hoping to open in the second week of February, if all goes according to plan. Shop hours will be 9am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9am–4pm on Saturday. We will be closed on Sunday at this stage, but we’ll gauge the interest for Sunday openings.” If you haven’t ‘bin’ before, make sure you check them out in February.

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SAVOUR

LESS IS MORE

With summer finally landing, The Vintry is all about spending time with family and friends over good food and great drinks. However not everyone is after an alcoholic beverage and there is often a lacking in alcohol free options!

The Vintry and MMK have noticed there is typically a less than enthusiastic response to catering for non-drinkers (the usual 'fizzy's'), and rather than adopt a similar attitude have looked to provide something different that provides a classy, fresh and refreshing alternative for our customers.

The Vintry supports alcohol free spirits, Seedlip

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from the UK and Ecology from NZ respectively.

These are game changers for those who still want the option of a delicious, refreshing summer drink or cocktail – minus the alcohol. Created using a similar distilling process to gin, these ‘spirits’ have quickly become a summer favourite with a wide range of drinkers because of the flavour combinations they offer.

Small-batch distilled with traditional gin botanicals and aromatic spice blends, Ecology offer two variants: London Dry or Asian Spice, while Seedlip provide a citrus, aromatic or herbal option. All are 0% alcohol and each variation offers a new and unique opportunity to enjoy

‘drinks’ whilst staying completely in control of your senses. What better way to keep enjoying more?

As Seedlip says, “The days of lime and soda are over, sugary carbonated or fruit juice based drinks just won’t do.”

Head on down to The Vintry or MMK and have a try and stay up-to-date with all the different cocktails and tasting nights coming up by following them on Facebook.

www.matakanamarketkitchen.co.nz www.vintry.co.nz

Suggested Cocktail: Flower garden 60ml Seedlip Garden 120ml Daily Organics Kombucha 30ml Lime Sprig of fresh mint and a dash of sugar PROPERTY SHOWCASE

A HOME TO DREAM ABOUT 92

Prepare to fall in love with this graceful character home surrounded by manicured lawns & gorgeous gardens, tucked away up a very pretty valley with an historic 2-bedroom cottage near the property entrance.

The original villa has been sympathetically renovated & extended with award winning architect Wayne Houston, retaining original features such as gorgeous native timber floors & high stud ceilings, complemented by beautiful additions such as quirky clerestory windows & gothic-revival style picture windows.

An excellent cook’s kitchen & adjacent dining area open to a stunning covered outdoor living area with fireplace, patio & magnificent

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courtyard; the ultimate outdoor entertaining package! Continue entertaining guests in the formal separate lounge or the comfy family room with cosy woodfire & sunny bay window seat.

The upstairs master bedroom enjoys superb rural views, with dressing room & sumptuous tiled ensuite. The bed in the former master bedroom below nestles in a pretty bay window, while the remaining 2 double bedrooms open to a heritagerose draped verandah.

A portico leads to the double garage, with mezzanine room for overflow guests. Walk across the little footbridge & find yourself in an enchanted glade with wood-fired outdoor bath under ancient native trees. The home orchard

& raised vegetable gardens supply abundant produce. A house paddock & long paddock stretch up to the native forest boundary, with fertile river flats below the house; well-serviced with stockyards & stream water.

The location is superb, with fishing in Omaha Bay, famous Matakana Village with its Farmers’ market & boutique shopping is nearby & historic Leigh, world-famous Marine Reserve, many wineries & equestrian facilities dot the surrounding area. Viewings by appointment.

Angela Wain, Mike Pero Matakana Coast angela.wain@mikepero.co.nz 0800 MATAKANA Matakana.mikepero.com

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CELEBRATE ROSÉ DAY - 5 FEBRUARY

MONARCH ESTATE

BRICK BAY

TE WHAI BAY WINES

One of Matakana's most boutique vineyards produces

Brick Bay’s Rosé 2018 vintage was recently released

This fabulous wine is bubble-bursting fun in a glass.

this ever-popular Rosé. Considered "summer in a

and is selling fast! Made from their estate grown

Taste red apples, pears and a hint of candy floss.

bottle” this charming Rosé displays vibrant notes of

Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet

watermelon, rock melon and strawberries ‘n cream.

Franc grapes, it has a fragrant, fresh bouquet with

Made from Chambourcin - a French-American

The palate is bright and lively with freshness inherent

hints of thyme and rosemary. Book a table at The Glass

to the style. A touch of sweetness in the form of pure

House, relax beside the lake with a view of the pink

ripe fruit leads into a delicate crisp finish. Share with

water lilies and enjoy the Vodka cured salmon perfectly

friends and family over a long, relaxing summer lunch.

matched with this much-loved Rosé!

021 863 463 www.monarchestate.co.nz

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hybrid grape.

Only available from the Te Whai Bay cellar door.

367 King Road, Mangawhai www.tewhaibay.co.nz

MATAKANA ESTATE

HERON'S FLIGHT

COXHEAD CREEK

Pinot Noir from their Marlborough vineyard is picked

Hurry and pick up up your 2017 Dolcetto Rosata from

Cabernet Franc has a reputation for producing some

seven days prior to red winemaking harvest - meaning

Heron's Flight Cellar Door.

of the world’s finest Rosé wines, many of which come

Bring this ad for a free tasting of our Volare Sangiovese.

from the Loire Valley of France. By combining Cabernet

slightly higher acidity, freshness and a pale pink/salmon hue. The grapes are treated as if making white wine with very little contact with the skins. The juice is then cold settled and fermented cold in a tank. The finished ferment is clarified and prepared for bottling quickly

Join the Heron's Flight mailing list on our website for specials , including our fill your own bottle days, and new releases. Happy New Year!

perfect for long summer evenings.

100% Cabernet Franc. 12.5% Vol. 750ml

after harvest, producing a clean, fresh style Rosé.

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Franc’s proven elegance with the refreshing qualities of the Coxhead Creek site we have produced a wine that is

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BENEATH THE SURFACE WORDS

For someone with a Master’s Degree from Elam School of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design and Visual Art as well as a Certificate in Interior Design, Sophie Foote is astoundingly humble and unpretentious. “I came to art by accident really and fairly late. I grew up in an art-free zone. My parents lived practical lives, as did their parents before them,” Sophie says.

After spending her twenties and thirties bringing up eight children (two girls and six boys) it was time to find a passion outside of the home. “I initially signed up to a design course to learn how to make my own furniture. One of my tutors suggested I had an artistic sensibility and encouraged me to explore contemporary art.”

Contemporary art concerns itself with all sorts of current ideas, from science and politics to literature and technology. Sophie creates digital artworks, based on close-ups of everyday treasures mixed with surrealistic elements. She uses computer programs like Photoshop and PhotoImpact to incorporate multiple photographs like layers of paint, applied intuitively for colour and texture. The work is printed on large-format matt paper with highly saturated colours.

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“As a child, I was given a good camera by my grandfather. I always took close-ups of flowers and insects. They fascinated me, like finding treasure. I still have that experience. In my digital artwork, I’m translating the jewel-like quality of the insects to their environments and creating visual narratives.”

After her graduation in 2015 Sophie and husband Ian, renowned Head Potter at Morris & James, went on their first OE together, travelling around Europe to explore the classic works of art. “This was something we had dreamed of doing together for a very long time and were free to do, once our children had left home. It was mind-altering!”

In Sophie’s final year of art school, her programme leader, Peter Robinson suggested she read Mimicry and Legendary Psychasthenia by Roger Caillois, which proved a revelation. ”For me, reading that essay initiated a union between making and critical thinking. Which is highly ironic since the central idea of the essay is ‘insects that mimic their environments are manifesting a universal pathology like that of the schizophrenic who suffers alienation from his physical senses’.

Sophie’s artistic interests are broad. She’s longing to make jewellery again and she also wants to make personalised artworks based on close-ups of each client’s own special treasures.

This year, Sophie plans to undertake a project which wrangles all the techniques, materials and objects she’s gathered over the years, into an allencompassing feast for the senses. “I will make a ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ or ‘total work of art’, which addresses the emotions and intellect through all of the senses,” Sophie says. “An answer to my desire to make art that you can operate and hold in your hands. Art that serves.”

“It just so happens that my birth-father was a diagnosed schizophrenic and suffered similarly.

Suddenly my graduating project took on a poignancy I hadn’t anticipated. My studio focus of a marriage of hand-craft and digital photographic post-processing took on the power of metaphor as I experienced empathy for the man I’d hardly known,” Sophie says.

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Nicholas Ives ~ The Worlds of Quinn Mallory Magical ~ Joyful ~ And sometimes darkly humorous ~ we welcome Melbourne artist Nicholas Ives to The Vivian ~ for this major solo show.

2 February – 17 March 2019

Marian Maguire ~ Goddesses This witty and beautiful series ~ of large-scale prints begs the question ~ how would our traditional Goddesses respond if they saw the state of the world we live in today?

Serj Tankian ~ Teetering on the Edge Frontman of global hard-rock sensations System Of A Down ~ Serj’s art is as powerful and edgy as his music ~ Watch this space for our special editions signing event!

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HAPPENINGS

DISCOVERING THE DEEP

Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) is a national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation. EMR has planned community, guided snorkel and kayak days around Northland and Auckland. They provide free snorkel equipment and experienced guides to lead your discovery. Their first Conservation Week Snorkel Days was run over a weekend in September last year - they were able to showcase Te Hauturu O Toi, Little Barrier Island, to 24 participants over two days.

Leaving from Sandspit wharf it was a one hour-trip to Little Barrier Island.

Everyone was able to hide away from the wind on both days on the North Western corner of the island. Once the boat pulled up into a sheltered bay they were able to start safety briefings and get everyone kitted up in

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wetsuits, masks and snorkels. As the water was a nippy 15-17°C, participants were lucky to be able to put on two 3mm suits. Fortuitously, Gulf Eco Adventures had a hot shower for everyone to warm up between snorkels!

Event organiser Lorna Doogan says, "We wanted to run this event to Te Hauturu O Toi to show the general public the impact that fishing is having on the Hauraki Gulf. You travel an hour by boat and are greeted by a beautiful island with amazing protection on land but zero protection underwater. The contrast between the paradise above and the desert below is stark. These events are the first of 18 planned within Tīkapa Moana this summer. We will be showcasing all of the Hauraki Gulf through these events - both the pristine areas protected by marine reserves and those which are not.”

During EMR’s snorkels, they saw extensive kina barrens – where the sea urchin population had exploded and eaten all of the seaweed. Resident red moki were still able to be seen, as well as spotties, grey drummer and big eyes hiding in the gaps between the boulders. On Sunday the group was treated to a pod of four bottlenose dolphins who played around the boat and swam past while they were snorkeling. “This day wouldn't have been possible without sponsorship from Gulf Eco Adventures and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation,” Doogan says.

Anticipate upcoming local, snorkel days in Mokohinau Islands Saturday 2 March and Goat Island Saturday 16 March. These will be live on the website one month prior, alternatively contact Lorna via email. EMR is always looking for volunteer support on these snorkel days, so if you want to register as a volunteer check out their website, likewise if you’d like to support their training of new volunteers, donations are welcome to fund this.

auckland@emr.org.nz www.emr.org.nz

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HAPPENINGS

ROSÉ DAY WITH MOVEABLE FEAST MATAKANA Moveable Feast Matakana brings ‘The Best Street Food from the City to the Village’ every Saturday night from 5pm-9pm at the upper Matakana market green.

To celebrate Rosé Day on Saturday 2 February, local winegrowers will join Moveable Feast to showcase their best rosés. Enjoy a glass from Monarch Estate, Omaha Bay Vineyards or Hyperion Winery while DJ Mark Lewington-Rammer spins some chilled tunes.

The food trucks will include Cube Kitchen, Manilla Eats, Crepe Creations, Temaki Truck and Akemi’s Gyoza. With plenty of on-site parking, bring a blanket and the family for an enjoyable evening.

Justin 021 880 864 Cynthia 021717574

WAIPU CAR AND BIKE SHOW Waipu Lions 4th annual fundraising Car and Bike Show has something for everyone - displaying Vintage to Modern and everything in between, plus children’s entertainment, food stalls, quality merchandise stalls and good music.

Bring the whole family to reminisce and have fun on 10 February, 10am-2pm at Caledonian Park.

Ron 021 992 445 Karen 021 073 0145

LEIGH SUMMER FESTIVAL Come along to the Leigh Summer Festival! A summer market day featuring continuous live music by Mema Wilda, Levi, Fish and Bread + Hayley Nessia.

Hāngi and local eats, beer and wine, market stalls, Quick Fire raffles featuring fresh Leigh fish, and many other favourite carnival features.

Thor Charters will be auctioning a fishing charter worth over $2000!

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WHANGAREI HEADS ARTISTS TRAIL Each year on Easter weekend artists and buyers from all across the region flock to Whangarei Heads Arts Trail, one of Northland’s biggest community art events.

The event’s appeal lies in its stunning location and wide range of work on show - an all-round great day out.

Organiser Sheila Blackburn explains, “We provide unique local work at a price for every pocket. Our visitors range from enthusiastic locals to serious buyers who know it's a fantastic place to shop for quality art work at great prices." 2019 is the biggest year yet with 51 artists and artisans set to exhibit.

www.whangareiheadsartstrail.org.nza

WELLSFORD LIONS ROARING TRUCK SHOW 2019 The Lions Club of Wellsford is once again holding their Roaring Truck Show. This year it will be held on Sunday 24 February 2019 at Centennial Park Wellsford - a great fundraiser for the charities they support, and a fun day out for the public. There will be an impressive array of trucks - modern, classic, big and small - classic cars and pickups. This year they are also displaying machinery - old, new, farming and construction. The day will include a show and shine static display, judging and prizes in various categories, entertainment including live band, trade displays, the Lions Food Tent and an auction. Proceeds are going to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.

Gates open at 10am. Gold coin donation.

Sunday 24 February Centennial Park Wellsford

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS A fundraiser held on Kawau Island for Kawau Emergency Response Trust and the Kawau Volunteer Coastguard, with live music including The Renegades, Sarah Fadness and Show Me Where It Hurts.

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TUESDAY 19.02 | 8PM $30*

C.W STONEKING &TICKETS: ARTHUR AHBEZ BANISHEDMUSIC.COM | *$40 ON DOOR

ROGER PERRY, JEREMY GALLAGHER, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MR BIG STUFF, ARNZ, THE LADY ROX THURSDAY 21.02 | CLOSED TILL 7PM

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NEW HOURS FROM MID FEBRUARY...

THURS: 4PM ’TIL LATE | FRI: 12PM ’TIL LATE SAT & SUN 10AM ’TIL LATE

PHIL EDWARDS BAND TICKETS: UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ | *$20 ON THE DOOR

SATURDAY 23.02 | 9:30PM $15

www.musicinthegardens.co.nz/

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16 February 2.30pm-7.30pm. Adults $30, children 5-17 yrs $10. Tickets from Kawau Cruises office, Warkworth i-site, Kawau Boating Club and Mansion House Café.

Discounted ferry transfers through Kawau Cruises.

The Auckland Opera Studio presents Presley to Puccini

Opera Picnic 2019 Featuring...

The Shades and guest artist 23rd February 2019, 5:30pm Corner of Ward Road and Matakana Valley Road Parking available.

Tickets available through iTicket 09-361 1000

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz | 142 PAKIRI ROAD LEIGH. PHONE 09 422 6019 42

Note: This event was previously held at Jones Road. Please bring your own food and refreshments

FEBRUARY GIG GUIDE To list your event for free on the Junction Gig Guide email event details to: hi@junctionmag.co.nz

MARKETS Every Sat Every Sat Every Sat Every Sat Every Sun Every Sun 1st Sat of the Month 1st Sat of the Month 2nd Sun of the Month 3rd Tues of the Month Last Sun of the Month

8am–1pm 8am–1pm 9am-1pm 8am-12.30pm 9am-1pm 10am-1pm 8am–1pm 9am-2pm 9am-1pm 9am-12pm 9am-1pm

DATE

TIME

Sat 24 Nov - April 19

Matakana Village Farmers Market Matakana Markets Mangawhai Farmers Market Mangawhai Tavern Market Warkworth Markets Mangawhai Activity Zone Markets Warkworth Museum Market Day Wellsford Market Waipu Boutique Market The Whangateau Community Market Puhoi Farmers Market

Matakana Village The Old Dairy Factory, Matakana The Village, Library Hall, Mangawhai Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai The Oaks, Warkworth 191 Moleworth Drive, Mangawhai Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth OWL Community Hub, 120 Rodney Street, Wellsford Coronation Hall, Waipu Whangateau Hall Puhoi Domain

EVENT

VENUE

WEBSITE

Gow Langsford Sculpture Garden

The Vivian Gallery

thevivian.co.nz

Tue 29 Jan - 1 Feb

Great Summer Art Exhibition

Mahurangi East Community Centre

Fri 1 Feb

Jon Toogood Solo

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 2 Feb - 17 Mar

The Worlds of Quinn Mallory

The Vivian Gallery

thevivian.co.nz

Sat 2 Feb - 17 Mar

Goddesses - Marian Maguire

The Vivian Gallery

thevivian.co.nz

8pm

Sat 2 Feb - 17 Mar

Teetering on the Edge - Serj Tankian

The Vivian Gallery

thevivian.co.nz

Sat 2 Feb

4.30pm

Music in the Vines

Te Whai Bay Winery

tewhaibaywines.co.nz

Sat 2 Feb

5pm

Moveable Feast

Old Creamery Garden, Matakana

FB @moveablefeastmatakana

Sat 2 Feb

Jon Toogood Solo

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 2 Feb

9.30pm

Hot Knives & Friends of All The World

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 3 Feb

9am-12pm

Sunday in the Park

Tawharanui

Sun 3 Feb

1pm

Tammy D'Ath - Sunday Session

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 3 Feb

5.30pm

Jon Toogood Solo

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 3 Feb

5-9pm

Moveable Feast Matakana - Rose Day

Tue 5 Feb

8pm

Dirty Disco

Old Creamery Garden Leigh Sawmill Café

Wed 6 Feb

7.30pm

Nine Mile Creek

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Sat 9 Feb

10am-5pm

Leigh Summer Festival

Leigh School

leigh.school.nz

Sat 9 Feb

4.30pm

Music in the Vines

Te Whai Bay Winery

tewhaibaywines.co.nz

Sat 9 Feb

5pm

Moveable Feast

Old Creamery Garden, Matakana

FB @moveablefeastmatakana

Sat 9 Feb

8pm

Sawmill Selektaz

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 10 Feb

8am-4pm

The 6th Annual Cove Fish Fry

Waipu Cove

Sun 10 Feb

10am-2pm

Waipu Car & Bike Show

Waipu Caledonian Park

Sun 10 Feb

1pm

Jon E Clist - Sunday Session

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 16 Feb

10.30am

Music in the Gardens

Kawau Island

therenegades.co.nz

Sat 16 Feb

5pm

Moveable Feast

Old Creamery Garden, Matakana

FB @moveablefeastmatakana

Sun 17 Feb

1pm

Raw Jam - Sunday Session

Tue 19 Feb

8pm

CW Stoneking & Arthur Ahbez

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Wed 20 Feb

8pm

Stan & Ollie - Warkworth Theatre Fundraiser

Matakana Cinemas

wwtheatre.co.nz

Sat 23 Feb

5pm

Moveable Feast

Old Creamery Garden, Matakana

FB @moveablefeastmatakana

Sat 23 Feb

5.30pm

The Opera Garden Picnic 2019

Cnr Ward & Matakana Valley Rds

Sat 23 Feb

7pm

Ladies Night

The Red House

Sat 23 Feb

9.30pm

sawmillcafe.co.nz

theredhouse.nz

Phil Edwards Band

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 24 Feb

Whangateau Snorkel Day

Whangateau

emr.org.nz

Sun 24 Feb

10am

Lions Wellsford Roaring Truck Show

Centennial Park Wellsford

Mon 25 Feb

7.30pm

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Wed 6 Mar

The Frank Burkitt Band

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Sat 9 Mar

Corona Sunset

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 10 Mar

Jon E Clist - Sunday Session

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

A&P Show

Warkworth Showgrounds

warkworthshow.co.nz

1pm

Sat 16 Mar Sat 16 Mar

Goat Island Snorkel Day

Goat Island

emr.org.nz

Mon 25 Mar

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Thu 28 - 31 Mar

Mangawhai Walking Weekend

Mangawhai

mangawhaiwalking.co.nz

Fri 29 Mar

7.30pm

Michael Dunstan

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 30 Mar

8pm

7pm

Wed 17 Apr Sat 20 Apr

9am-2pm

Mon 29 Apr Sat 30 Apr

7.30pm

Sat 4 - 11 May

House and DnB Night

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Himmerland

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Waipu Easter Gala

Waipu Caledonian Park

waipucarnival.com

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

White Chapel Jak Easter Carnival

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Creative Matakana

Matakana

creativematakana.nz

Wed 15 May

Peter Tichener

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Mon 27 May

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Wed 12 Jun

Wilde Taylor

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Mon 24 Jun

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Mon 29 Jul

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

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FEATURE PROPERTIES FOR SALE

395A Matakana Valley Road, Matakana. Web ID MAT11086

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Warkworth Office: 40 Queen Street, Warkworth, +64 9 425 7949 nzsothebysrealty.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

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