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For For SaleSale $1,059,000 $1,059,000 Phone for viewing times Phone for viewing times Dallas Honey 027027 477 477 9957 Dallas Honey 9957 dallas.honey@bayleys.co.nz dallas.honey@bayleys.co.nz

For For SaleSale Kellie Bissett 027027 530530 6843 Kellie Bissett 6843 kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz

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Brand new by by thethe beach Brand new beach Fabulous contemporary home a short strollstroll to to Fabulous contemporary home a short the beach.

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Auction (unless sold prior) Auction (unless sold prior) 10am, Thu Thu 16 Aug 20182018 10am, 16 Aug 41 Queen Street, Warkworth 41 Queen Street, Warkworth View Sat/Sun 1-1.30pm View Sat/Sun 1-1.30pm Dahnie Burton 021 021 628 628 327 327 Dahnie Burton Jenni Marsh 021 021 717 719 Jenni Marsh 717 719

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OLD SCHOOL INC. MATAKANA 745 Matakana Road, Matakana

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This lifestyle offering on 2.75 hectares delivers a new home, plenty of income streams on a beautiful riverside setting.

The 'Industrial Luxe' abode doesn't compromise on style or comfort. A school house known as 'Old School Inc. operates as a successful vintage shop alongside a stand-alone cottage. Further revenue is provided by a minor dwelling. Surrounded by four paddocks, a pond, produce garden, chicken coop and a charming 'Reading Room'.

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LIFESTYLE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS 279 Takatu Road, Matakana Positioned on 4,967sqm in a countryside setting with dramatic ocean views sits this renovated villa with brand new addition.

Delivering charming raw luxe design and spacious pavilion styled living on the desirable Matakana Coast. With views over farmland to Omaha Beach, Little Barrier and beyond, this lifestyle property is designed for friends and family; featuring fabulous outdoor entertaining with fireplace, deep pool and level We’re extremely proud of of ourour talented Matakana team.

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HIGHFIELD GARDEN RESERVE - DONKEYS WITH A VIEW WORDS

A stunning sea-view property holds one of Algies Bay’s best kept secrets – a special garden for a family of donkeys and their dedicated guardians.

And it’s open to the public all year around.

Alison and Ted Roberts had been running a flower growing and orchard business on the land for many years and were passionate about their donkeys. In 1985, the land along with its donkeys was gifted to public ownership, for all Kiwis to enjoy.

When Ted and Alison passed away it was decided, with the Roberts family’s blessing, to form an incorporated society owned by the community

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and run by volunteers. The society currently has 162 members paying $10 each per year.

Peter Caccia-Birch is the manager of Highfields Donkeys and leads the team at Highfield Garden Reserve, in partnership with Council.

After managing a large hill-country farm in Wellsford, Peter moved to Snells Beach on his retirement.

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organises the weekly working bees on Tuesday mornings. He is grateful for the support from volunteers that help care for the donkeys and gardens.

“Our groomers are doing a wonderful job, brushing the donkeys and picking out their feet, which is essential for their health.”

“I live right next to Highfield Gardens. I was never one to just sit around and watch TV, so I started helping Alison in the reserve.”

The gardening team is very busy at this time of the year. Council supplies the park with native plants, mulch is donated, and it’s up to the volunteers to plant and maintain the gardens.

Peter visits the donkeys every day, feeding hay through winter, and for the past ten years

All the donkeys are born and bred in the park.

They all have names starting with the letter T,

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“We love donkeys because they’ve all got their own cute character. They live for 30-40 years and are very forgiving and easy-care,” says Peter.

Whilst the local community often refer to the park as the Donkey Sanctuary, it’s actually not a rescue-facility.

“Because the land is open to the public 24/7, unfortunately, we are not able to welcome sick donkeys, or new animals that we don’t know the behaviour of,” says Peter.

The reserve contains several short walking tracks with views of Kawau Bay. The orchard has a large variety of fruit trees, including mandarins, peaches, and an enormous pear tree. Excess fruit is gifted to the local retirement home or back to the community, through the newly set-up free fruit and vegetable stand by the Mahurangi Library.

“We encourage children to pick up the windfall apples in the orchard and feed to the donkeys,” Peter says.

Highfield Garden Reserve hosts open days twice a

year - one in March and one for Christmas. Santa comes for a few songs and there are donkeyrides and games for children in the orchards, with Council providing a BBQ and other facilities.

The public are welcome to visit the donkeys at any time and bring them healthy treats like carrots, silver beet and apples. They also hold a working bee every Tuesday at 9am and are seeking more volunteers to help with donkey grooming, orchard maintenance and in-season planting and pruning.

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JOLLY HOCKEY STICKS WORDS

“Sport is so good for physical and mental wellbeing, and it’s really important to keep participating,” Maree Todd tells me, with an enthusiastic glint in her eye. Maree’s grass roots hockey began at school and she went on to play for the Teachers Club in Auckland from 1973-76, also playing reps for Auckland under 18s and 21s in this time. Upon returning from her O.E. she came back to play for Warkworth Club in the local competition and represented Rodney for a few games.

Her passion for the sport is clear and it’s easy to see how Maree became entrenched in the hockey lifestyle. “We formed the Mahurangi Club and entered the North Harbour Competition about 28 years ago. I played at Premier level and then dropped down the grades as I got older. I

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coached for the club and at various times was the president, vice president, secretary and did publicity for the club. Eventually I was made a life member,” she says. “I am the only original member of the Mahurangi Club still playing as I still play Masters for Mahurangi.”

Maree became part of the Warkworth Hockey Turf Charitable Trust and is out to recruit more hockey players for the beautiful new turf in Warkworth, women in particular. “The new ground is a wonderful facility, it’s great for the community and hockey will grow here because of it,” says Maree.

Warkworth currently offers open competition for women aged 13 and up, and has four women’s teams – but Maree is out to increase that number.

“We really want to get women back into the sport.

The teams are all mixed for age and ability, and we play round-robin against each other. It’s a celebration of hockey, but we still play for a cup and we all want it!” she laughs.

Hockey can be expensive so keeping it affordable is very important to the Warkworth Club. “We keep the cost as low as possible and make sure we have fun,’” says Maree. “It’s very social and anyone can join in – beginners, those who have played before – it doesn’t matter who you are, just come along and enjoy yourself.” Making it time-friendly is also important to recruiting and keeping members, says Maree. “Young mums who are busy with kids can fit this into their schedule.

Have a run around, chat to your friends and still get home without it taking too long.”

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was involved with the Warkworth Hockey Turf Charitable Trust from the beginning. “I’m still on that committee. Luckily, though, some gorgeous, young late-twenties, early-thirties have taken over so I can have a rest. I coached a lot of them when they were younger so it’s great when they step up and take on these responsibilities. I’m very encouraged.”

Maree also practises what she preaches. She has played Masters hockey for over 20 years, playing through the 45s, 50s, 55s and 60s grades, and has been in multiple New Zealand teams, including as captain. “At Masters, we’re all very competitive and hate it when we lose, but it’s all good fun afterwards. Masters gives us a place to go when we still want serious competition. It keeps people like me in the sport.”

Maree still trains hard to make the New Zealand Masters’ teams, but travelling to the tournament is a strong part of the appeal for her. “I loooooove travel. Broadens the mind and takes you out of your comfort zone. It keeps you alive and makes you realise how lucky we are in New Zealand. You can’t live without travel, in my opinion.”

Attending a World Cup tournament in Barcelona satisfied Maree’s passion for hockey and travel.

“That was massive. It was very hot – 40° plus on the turf. We played six games and won a silver medal. We were the only New Zealand team to win a medal. We were world champions two years before that when we beat England in the final in Canberra. It’s great fun to play in those tournaments because you meet people from all over the world.”

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Next year is another Masters World Cup, in South Africa this time. “I’m hoping to make it into the team again, as long as the body holds up. It’s about managing the injuries to keep going.”

However, there will still be time for some good fun, low stress, everyone-join-in hockey at the Warkworth turf, and Maree would dearly love to see you there. The best way to get involved is to email the club, check out their Facebook page, or just turn up on Monday nights for the ladies’ league or Friday nights for the men’s. The winter competition runs until August, then there’s a short break and, in summer, an eight-a-side competition begins. warkworthhockey@gmail.com www.facebook.com/warkworthhockeyturf

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NEW & NOTED NICOLE O’DONNELL PILATES Nicole has been practising Pilates for over ten years and with her passion for all things health and wellness she has recently opened her home studio in Warkworth, where she teaches both Mat and Reformer Pilates.

As a practice based around the core, Pilates works to strengthen and balance the body with the added bonus of better flexibility and range of motion. It’s also great for anyone rehabilitating from injuries, especially those with back pain.

With Pilates being a mind-body practice Nicole believes in not only creating a strong body at any age but also has centred her studio around creating a calm space for the mind. Nicole offers classes from Monday to Friday, and caters to everyone from beginners to the experienced, and will also be running a Pregnancy class.

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SCISSORS, PAPER, ROCK ‘Scissors, Paper, Rock’ is an art and craft session held every Wednesday after school, starting at 3.15pm. The hour-long sessions run during term time and are aimed at primary school aged children.

Some of the activities are planned around events or themes being celebrated in the library, all the activities are fun, and the children always have something completed to take home with them. All resources are supplied by the library, all you need to bring are your hands and your imagination.

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Caci founder, Jackie Smith explains that Caci is built on a passion for delivering, what they call ‘skin confidence’. Skin confidence is hugely powerful and can be truly life changing. We are not here to judge if your skin care is good or bad or big or small. We just want to help.”

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Local resident Emma Waters is delighted to be sharing her passion of Dance Movement with the Mangawhai community. The ‘sassy soul’ disco / soul funk class is designed to energise the body and mind through a variety of dance styles. The upbeat soulful vibes will get you movin ‘n groovin, no dance experience is necessary just the desire to enjoy movement, music and to grow your love of dance.

Classes commence 26 June, 5.30-6.30pm 027 545 4321 8A Fagan Place, Mangawhai Heads

ITALY Discerning small group travel with John - Italian Citizen Amalfi Coast, Rome, Umbria, Tuscany Florence & Venice 3 weeks Sept 2019 A wide selection of fine Wines, Spirits, Craft Beers for every occasion

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travelitalyinstyle.com Villas, gardens, picturesque walks, festivals, markets, local cuisine. Hassle free travel when quality is better than quantity for 14 travellers.

Sicily; Italian Lakes & Cinque Terre; Corsica & Sardinia.

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YAKUTIN FAMILY WINES Oleg Yakutin took charge of the vineyard at 646 Matakana Road (part of Hawke’s Nest orchard) back in 2017, harvesting grapes in 2018 and now releasing these 2018 vintage wines. “Based on Old World traditions, we aim to produce distinctive wines of Matakana, as we believe that wine is a true reflection of land, people and time.”

They are currently growing three varieties of grape: Chardonnay, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, with plans to plant more vines and introduce new varieties from this year onwards.

“At the moment we are working on a Rosé and two Reserve wines to be released in 2020." The ‘Tamgaly Series’ is a tribute to the great history and traditions of Oleg’s fatherland - Kazakhstan, and their range is currently available from Heron’s Flight’s cellar door, the Vintry and other local outlets. www.instagram.com/yakutinwines www.facebook.com/Yakutin-Family-Wines-1830657263702547

READIN’ WITH EDEN Twelve-year-old Eden Walker has recently moved to Mangawhai from Pukekohe and bought her business with her. Her online Facebook store ‘Bargain Books’ offers customers up to 75% off retail on good preloved books, delivered to your door or pick-up from Mangawhai.

Eden’s business mantra is simple: “If people pay less they can read more and that’s always a good thing. With winter on the way books are a great alternative to hitting the beach,” she says.

www.facebook.com/BargainBooks-1963469410426732

THE ESSENE BAKERY IS BACK! It's been a couple of years since the Thomson family hung up their aprons after making this ancient bread for 30 years. It's the same recipe, the same New Zealand organic growers supply the grains to make these highly nutritious 100% sprouted unleavened grain breads. With gluten intolerance a big issue these days Essene Bread can be a great option for many.

Find out more on their website or visit them at Matakana Farmers Market Saturdays 8-1pm.

www.healthsupportnaturally.com/ the-essene-bakery

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL Small local business Little Mango Natural Deodorants have been nominated for a big award!

The Bauer Best in Beauty Awards sees beauty editors put forward the top products across beauty categories. Little Mango was nominated in the ‘Best Natural Product’ category, alongside some big brands, including Grin and Linden Leaves.

The company, who started selling at local markets two years ago, is now stocked in around 80 stores nationwide.

www.littlemango.co.nz www.facebook.com/littlemangodeodorants

MEET KATRINA KENDALL - SENIOR SOLICITOR SOLICTOR Katrina Kendall has been part of the Wynyard Wood team since March 2018.

She qualified as a lawyer in 2009, and after stints practising law in Whangarei and Silverdale, decided to join our Warkworth office. Katrina helps clients in Warkworth and surrounding areas with property, business and asset planning matters. Katrina loves meeting new people, so if you would like to meet Katrina, feel free to contact her to arrange an obligation free meet and greet.

Wynyard Wood provides a full range of legal advice on matters from the simple to the complex. We are large enough to specialise, but small enough to maintain a personal relationship. We are your local lawyers, available to support you close to home, but meet with you in our Auckland City or Highbrook offices if that suits your business better.

DDI: 422 2186

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SUN, SURF - AND BAMMAS WORDS KATHY

David Glover and partner Mariska moved to Mangawhai in 2007, with the intention of raising their daughter Mariska in a small seaside community. “Few opportunities for employment were available, so when Bammas Surf shop came onto the market for the first time in 30 years we jumped at the opportunity,” remembers Dave.

They certainly haven’t regretted it.

“We like to think of our little shop as a local hub,” Dave says. “All the Bammas staff are very much engaged in various aspects of the community we love so much, and our business philosophy of conscious community focus enables us to put a lot of aroha into it. There are very few local activities that haven’t had support from us, and we’re extremely proud of that.”

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As a local independent store, Bammas operates in a marketplace increasingly dominated by enormous online retailers, so they’ve had to figure out how to encourage people to shop local. “We know we have no way of going to head to head with the big boys,” Dave admits. “Instead we focus on what we can do within our own market space. Because of this we’re quite nimble and can shift our buying patterns quickly to reflect local market trends. And knowing our customers and community well helps us stock brands that we know will work.”

For well over a decade, Bammas has stocked the coolest beach gear alongside surfing hardware and sporting equipment. But they’re well aware that keeping their business up to date and

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relevant means continuous evolution of their brand and what they offer.

“We are a seasonal business that’s heavily reliant on a long hot summer, so if it rains through a large part of that we’re at the doctors getting stress pills for sure!” Dave laughs. Thankfully the 2019 summer season was fantastic, so no such trips were in order. And as the Mangawhai community continues to grow, Bammas is seeing a slow but steady trend upwards over winter as well.

An important part of the company philosophy is their involvement in ‘Plastic Free Mangawhai’, a Facebook-run group whose goal is to eliminate single-use plastics in the area. In line with this, Bammas has removed all plastic from their retail

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bags and are working alongside their suppliers to reduce their need for plastic packaging, too.

But when it comes down to it, says Dave, the most important part of the business is the closeknit group of Bammas staff and the fantastic Mangawhai community. “All our staff are locals.

We’re a family and our love for Bammas and each other is the key to our success. This genuine feeling of whanau keeps us all working together closely, keeping each other enthusiastic and passionate.�

www.facebook.com/BammasMangawhai www.instagram.com/bammas_surf

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BREWING UP A STORM WORDS

In the beginning, the Sawmill Brewery had a simple goal: to make excellent beers which their customers could enjoy in the best possible way. But now they’ve broadened their outlook enormously and the team is fully committed to building “a strong business that’s good for our team, our community and our environment.”

With three young boys themselves, owners Mike Sutherland and Kirsty McKay are keen to keep things environmentally friendly. The brewery has a zero-waste goal and a massive solar set-up – the biggest in use by a brewery in NZ. “We also recycle all our soft plastics within New Zealand, get all our water from our site in Matakana (via rainwater collection plus spring water) and we use all our grey water as irrigation on the farm,” says Kirsty. “All the spent grain and kitchen waste goes to local cattle and pigs and any remaining food waste is composted.”

She reckons the biggest impact on the business this year was becoming New Zealand’s first B-Corporation certified brewery. They joined just 22 other New Zealand businesses in meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. “B-Corp certification is tough to achieve, but it gives us a framework to

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measure our progress and empowers our entire team to work towards being a better business,” says Kirsty.

So why does she think they got their votes? “Well, we’re really conscious of looking after the people we live and work with. We celebrate local and seasonal produce, we buy local wherever possible and we love supporting our community.”

Building the Sawmill Brewery was a team process from the very beginning and over the past few years the Brewery has collaborated with guest chefs, with artists and with other brewers as well, to keep things fresh, creative and progressive.

Throughout the year there are special events, dinners and workshops to be part of, with the next one on 26 July: three chefs will offer a five course meal with optional beer-matching – three courses will come from a hangi in the courtyard. Stay up to date via the brewery events page.

www.sawmillbrewery.co.nz

TUNU TAHI On the 26th of July Hangi master Rewi Spraggon and Cazador chef Dariush Lolaiy will team up with the Smoko Room chef Will Michell for Tunu Tahi.

Together these chefs will prepare five courses, three from our hangi in the courtyard.

They cook together. We all eat together. Tickets for this 5 course dinner are $70.

A beer matched to each course is available for $20.

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WINNER ENTERTAINMENT, ACTIVITIES AND TOURS

AOTEAROA SURF

At Aotearoa Surf they are passionate about keeping it local! “All of our operational and marketing expenditure is focused locally,” says owner Che, who purchased the business to try and make a difference in people's lives from locals, to tourists and families.

“Our customers have seen and experienced the amazing work we do in and out of the water. Our coaches work super hard to ensure all ages and stages grow their ocean confidence and learn to surf.”

Aotearoa Surf are also proud supporters of community groups such as Plastic Free Mangawhai and Te Arai Beach Preservation society. www. aotearoasurf.co.nz TOP FIVE ENTERTAINMENT, ACTIVITIES AND TOURS 1. AOTEAROA SURF

4. MATAKANA VILLAGE FARMERS'

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5. BRICK BAY SCULPTURE TRAIL

WINNER CAFES & EATERIES

THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER

Kate Rose’s chance meeting with Lois Rathe, in 2017, inspired her to fully realise an old dream of a garden-to-table venue restaurant. They opened in April 2018 with a fresh, clean and produce forward menu. “We pride ourselves in growing the lion’s share of our own vegetables; we are governed by the seasons and with the vegetable garden constantly evolving, our menu is too.”

“We so appreciate our community who voted for us. We are a small, grassroots operation that has been able to evolve and grow with the support of our community.

We believe our community is invested in us and our success.” www. facebook.com/thefarmersdaughteromaha TOP FIVE CAFES & EATERIES 1. THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER

3. LITTLE & LOCAL CAFE

2. PUHOI CAFE & CHEESE SHOP (JOINT PLACE) 4. RAVISH CAFE 2. LITTLE & LOCAL (JOINT PLACE)

WINNER ACCOMMODATION

PAKIRI BEACH HOLIDAY PARK

It has been an exciting year since Rachel Macfarlane took on the management of Pakiri Beach Holiday Park, where they upgraded the look and feel of the rooms, landscaped gardens and improved the shop. The most exciting endeavour for the year was creating a luxury glamping tent with stunning beach front views. “Many locals have been impressed with the upgrades to our reception/shop area,” she tells us, “and we wanted to provide a service for the local community as well as our guests. We have everything from fresh produce to jandals and sunglasses. Now you can grab a hot coffee when you come out for a walk along the beach.” www.pakiriholidaypark.co.nz TOP FIVE ACCOMODATION 1. PAKIRI BEACH HOLIDAY PARK

4. RIVERSIDE MATAKANA

2. SALTY DOG INN

5. THE BEACH HOUSE KAWAU ISLAND

3. SANDSPIT HOLIDAY PARK

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BAMMAS SURF

Bammas Surf has always been a one stop community shop for not only the coolest threads but also surfing hardware and sporting goods. “We have continued that philosophy of ranging today,” says owner David Glover who has owned this family run business since 2007, along with wife Mariska. “Keeping a business relative and exciting in such a crowded space has meant we continue to evolve our brands and offering.”

“We are a family and the love for Bammas and each other is the key to our success.

This genuine feeling of whanau keeps us all working together closely, with enthusiasm and passion.” www.facebook.com/BammasMangawhai TOP FIVE FASHION RETAIL 1. BAMMAS SURF

4. KATYA MAKER (JOINT PLACE)

2. WARKWORTH MENSWEAR

4. SUMMER SESSIONS (JOINT PLACE)

3. THE BACH MATAKANA

WINNER RESTAURANTS & BARS

WOOD STREET FREEHOUSE

Wood Street owner Lucie Campbell jumped at the opportunity to purchase the business renovate it and call it her own. Since then her commitment to family dining and consistency in her product has become the secret of Wood Street’s success. “We never tried to be fancy or stuffy but instead focused on family style dining and keeping our prices down so it was affordable for all.”

“The business continues to evolve with the growth of the area and the ever-changing wants and needs of the community.” Part of meeting this challenge was to remain open seven days a week through the winter months in order to take care of their locals. www. woodstreetfreehouse.co.nz TOP FIVE RESTAURANTS & BARS 1. WOOD STREET FREEHOUSE

4. SAWMILL BREWERY & SMOKO ROOM

2. WHARF STREET BISTRO

5. LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE

3. SALTY DOG INN

WINNER WINERIES & BREWERIES

SAWMILL BREWERY

Their aim was to make the best possible beer and have their customers enjoy it in the best condition..and the Sawmill Brewery continues to do just that! “It needs to be fresh and really well made, with excellent ingredients and a lot of attention,” say owners Mike Sutherland and Kirsty McKay. The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room continues to evolve, looking after locals and visitors alike. Their changing seasonal menu, workshops, collab dinners and special nights all helping to keep this a special place to visit time and time again. www.sawmillbrewery.co.nz TOP FIVE WINERIES & BREWERIES 1. SAWMILL BREWERY & SMOKO BROOM

4. SCULPTUREUM

2. BRICK BAY WINES & SCULPTURE TRAIL

5. OMAHA BAY VINEYARD

3. LOTHLORIEN WINERY

We dig winter gardening For all your winter garden projects, talk to the friendly team at Central Landscape Supplies Warkworth.

We have a wide range of drainage, sand, pebbles and paving to help you get out of the mud!

09 425 9780 25-31 Morrison Drive, Warkworth www.centrallandscapes.co.nz

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MORRIS & JAMES

Morris and James is a solid, iconic local brand with their classic styles seamlessly mixed in with their more contemporary pieces. “We are always coming up with new designs to keep our strong following of loyal customers and collectors interested.”

In turn this also boosts the collective creativity of their locally based staff. “We are a supportive team, close knit like a family, so it’s always enjoyable to come to work.”

During their annual long weekend sales “the traffic may be busy”...but it’s hard to keep away fans of these covetable ceramics! www.morrisandjames.co.nz TOP FIVE HOMEWARES, GIFTS & GALLERIES 1. MORRIS & JAMES

4. TEA & TONIC

2. GREEN WITH ENVY

5. ART MATAKANA

3. WARKWORTH/WELLSFORD HARBOUR HOSPICE

WINNER FOOD STORES & PRODUCERS

MANGAWHAI HONEY

Louis from Mangawahi Honey started beekeeping as a hobby but as his hive numbers grew he thought about taking it a bit more seriously and soon realised what was just for pure enjoyment could become a dream job.

“The exciting part for me now is seeing where I can grow my business to, hopefully down an avenue that’s slightly less mainstream in terms of the honey industry.”

“Buying local is huge for me. Small businesses need the support from the community to get them through quiet times. I would like to think a sum of my income goes back into the local economy.” www.mangawhaihoney.co.nz TOP FIVE FOOD STORES & PRODUCERS 1. MANGAWHAI HONEY

4. MANGAWHAI MEAT SHOP

2. WARKWORTH BUTCHERY

5. THE VILLAGE BUTCHERY

3. CHARLIES GELATO GARDEN

WINNER BEAUTY & HEALTH

SMITH HAIRDRESSING

This is the second year running for Smith Hairdressing to win a Junction Award, and the secret to their success with their customers? Owner Shanelle Smith tells us it may have something to do with her “love of hair and the people.”

Smith Hairdressing’s philosophy is to protect both clients and the environment. They use the recognised sustainable hair care brand ‘Davines’, the foil and colour packaging used is either composted or recycled. “Our gloves are biodegradable. The water we wash your hair with is straight from the sky, then turned into grey water and it waters the orchid outside the salon windows.” Even the trimmed hair is composted! www.facebook.com/smithhairdressing TOP FIVE BEAUTY & HEALTH 1. SMITH HAIRDRESSING (JOINT PLACE)

3. ECM BARBERS

1. MATAKANA VILLAGE PHARMACY (JOINT PLACE) 4. COAST CHIROPRACTIC 2. ROCOCO HAIR

WINNER BEAUTY & HEALTH

MATAKANA VILLAGE PHARMACY

The Matakana Village Pharmacy is all about helping people. “There is an indescribable warm, glowing feeling that befalls you when you help people better their health, be it mental or physical,” says owner Mina Geris.

This Pharmacy has a knack of keeping on top of trending health and beauty products and services. Their passion to deliver flawless, dependable service to the community means that staff are constantly learning about exciting new products and ways to provide brand new healthcare. Mina says, “I am amazed at the incredible team we have put together and can 100% say they go above and beyond every day.” www.matakanapharmacy.com TOP FIVE BEAUTY & HEALTH 1. MATAKANA VILLAGE PHARMACY (JOINT PLACE) 3. ECM BARBERS 1. SMITH HAIRDRESSING (JOINT PLACE)

4. COAST CHIROPRACTIC

2. ROCOCO HAIR

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SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS FOR MANGAWHAI HONEY WORDS KIRSTY

Winning the inaugural Junction and One Oh Nine Start-up competition is a proud moment for this boutique business and the beekeeper behind it.

Founder, Louis Smith formed Mangawhai Honey in 2015 from a coastal and country backdrop in Mangawhai. His family have trodden lightly on the land since 1947, enjoying a rustic setting of native bush, the estuary edge, a family-run sawmill and these days - a bunch of hardworking hives.

Working on the land has meant less time to build his new business. It’s not Louis' passion to sit at a desk, particularly when there’s an outside job to sort, bees to feed, or a wave to catch. So when this competition caught his eye, he was keen to enter. Part of the catalyst was the generous package offered, but he also knew the business coaching and brand exposure would be a valuable tool for him to tap into.

Competition authors, Junction Magazine and One Oh Nine, were looking to reward a startup who was having a positive impact on the

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community, who sought innovation, and would put the resources offered to good use. For One Oh Nine co-founder, Carol Brown, it was Mangawhai Honey’s creativity and growth potential that particularly intrigued her and fellow judges, “Mangawhai Honey were a little out of the ordinary, doing exciting things with their business while acting in a sustainable and humble manner.”

“Louis has created a premium product by caring for his craft and the environment. Minimal hives are found on each block of land, allowing space for his bees to thrive. Honey is sold in glass jars rather than plastic, and every spring he replants Mānuka, Kānuka, Harakeke and Tī Kouka on his land. Customers love his honey and we saw plenty of scope for growth, while still appreciating his boutique, ‘non-commercial’ philosophies.”

Junction and One Oh Nine Start-up competition is all about ‘small business supporting small business’, and Mangawhai Honey has been awarded a generous prize including a six-month

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advertising campaign in Junction Magazine, a Microsoft Surface tablet, business coaching sessions - LinkedIn Learning online education, a marketing plan and social media support.

Louis is already capitalising on the win, “The coaching has been really good, I’ve enjoyed it – it’s been great to get what’s in my head out and get a clear plan for ‘where to next’.

Thanks to Junction and One Oh Nine for making this competition possible. I was stoked to win, especially against a talented pool of local businesses. The advertising in Junction is great, it’s working well having my brand showcased in a magazine where readers appreciate (and support) small biz,” he shares.

www.109.co.nz www.mangawhaihoney.co.nz

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MARKETS - CINEMAS - SHOPPING CAFES - RESTAURANTS - GALLERIES Eat, shop and play in Matakana Village.

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

OPEN 7 DAYS 45 MIN FROM AUCKLAND

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The Oaks on Neville Brand Guidelines April 2017

OPEN DAY Friday 19 July 2019 10.00am to 2.00pm Join us for some light refreshment and have a look around our Village.

Presentation on retirement 11.00am

The Oaks on Neville is a unique retirement community Nestled right in the heart of delightful Warkworth, all the benefits of apartment living with the convenience of village life.

Our brand new, quality-built apartments sit alongside the historic Warkworth Hotel and the stately oak trees.

FOR MORE INFORMATION We welcome your call on (09) 425 8766 or email us at oaks.reception@realliving.co.nz Or just come in and allow us to show you around.

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MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY

Psychologist Laura McAlpine has been working in private practice in the Warkworth area and this year will see her launch a series of stress and anxiety management groups for the general public. Her love of working with people attracted her to psychology but it was when she stumbled across Health Psychology she knew she had found her calling. “I’m really passionate about helping people adjust to and transition through the many challenges that come with living with a chronic health condition.”

Laura has worked in a range of different settings both in New Zealand and Australia but was always drawn to the field of chronic pain. “This work can be so varied and interesting as pain has the potential to influence every little aspect of a person’s life. In pain work, I’m routinely dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma… the list goes on.”

A lot of Laura’s work involves helping people to understand the role that the central nervous

MR GRIND ESPRESSO WARKWORTH Sally Peters took a chance last year on a tiny triangle shop (2 Wharf Street) on the main strip in Warkworth. She's since turned it into a humming little espresso pitstop called ‘Mr Grind’, named after the Mahurangi River just at the bottom of the street. Serving certified Fairtrade organic coffee from Auckland roasters Kōkako alongside paleo brownies, fairtrade snacks and more.

system plays in both pain and psychological distress. “When we can grasp how the central nervous system responds to stress and the reactions this creates in the body and mind, and have the tools to regulate these reactions, then we are better armed to manage life’s inevitable ups and downs.”

Laura’s new groups aim to support people to develop some very simple tools that can regulate an overactive central nervous system. “It’s about gaining the knowledge and awareness of how our bodies respond to stress. That self-awareness gives us a platform from which we can then make a choice about what to do next. We become less reactive and less pushed and pulled around by unpleasant internal experiences, such as upsetting thoughts and beliefs, intense emotions and overwhelming physical symptoms.”

Laura describes a lot of joy working with individuals in her private practice but is excited to embark on group work at the community level.

“Hopefully I can do my small part to support better mental wellness in our little corner of the country.”

Top tips for coping with stress and anxiety - Invest some time into learning diaphragmatic breathing correctly.

- Make time every day to practice some form of breathing, mindfulness or stillness.

- Invest in a good app to support your practice (there are some great free ones out there too).

- Be kind to yourself, we all struggle with life’s challenges and mood difficulties at times - take one small step forward each day and celebrate that progress.

- Find someone you trust to talk to, whether that be family, friends or a professional. The power of human connection can be so healing. lauramcalpinepsychologist@gmail.com 020 4160 8321

WRW & CO WRW & Co. are a New Zealand furniture company based in Matakana and everything is made to order from their Warkworth workshop. They design timber furniture with simplicity, strength and integrity, built to provide an enduring appeal using sustainably managed timbers.

Both their Matakana showroom and their website showcase their large range of furniture. Give them a call, set up an appointment or pop in whenever they are there! They are always happy to chat about your requirements.

www.facebook.com/MrGrindEspresso

A new range is out now!

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THE NETWORKER

When a friend talked to her about network marketing in 2003, Helen Jamieson was absolutely set against it. “I’d seen my parents try it when I was very young. I thought it was all shoulder pads and high heels, and I was certain it didn’t work.” Fast forward a few years and Helen had earned more than a million USD in network marketing – and spent most of it.

But Sally’s hopes are crushed as she struggles to fit her business around her demanding boss, her husband’s shift work and her kids’ needs. Her friends laugh at her about network marketing and, as she fights to find the time, energy and money her business needs... she decides to quit.

them to quit might not be their best expert. A lot of business books are quite dry and factual, they don’t capture the feelings you experience as you’re trying to build your team. I love that one reader said that The Networker is so good you wouldn’t know you’re working!”

Readers have called the book: ‘heart-warming’, ‘inspiring’, ‘so real!’ and ‘life changing’.

“I did a lot of things right and a lot of things wrong!” she laughs, “I wrote ‘The Networker’ to pass on some of those lessons.”

“People really believe those who succeed in network marketing have special bullets!” laughs Helen. “They don’t understand that anyone who succeeds in business has tough times. They can’t imagine anyone understands their pain.”

In 2009 Helen moved to Matakana with her husband and two daughters. When her mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer that same year, she encouraged Helen to do something with her ability as a writer.

It’s a familiar story. As a network marketing business builds momentum things can start to feel like they’re going wrong, especially if there’s a negative spouse in the picture or money and time were tight to start with.

“The Networker is a story about a wonderfully feisty woman called Sally McAllister – but picture Erin Brockovich!” grins Helen. “Sally’s working a job she hates, and she’s lurched into network marketing to try and get her freedom back.”

“I’d see great team members get de-railed by their uncle’s cousin’s sister telling them network marketing doesn’t work,” says Helen, “when all they needed was a reframe - someone to point out that the broke, unambitious person telling

“I get teary hearing from readers around the world,” smiles Helen. “It’s dedicated to mum and my goal is to reach a million readers - women who’d otherwise quit, when actually they’re so close to achieving their dreams.

“Enjoying the process is so important when you’re building a business. Those women just need a nudge to see things differently and then everything can change.”

helen@ibuiltanetwork.com www.ibuiltanetwork.com

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HALCYON DESIGN maintained a niche by offering expert design, writing and illustration – the illustration being the wonderful work of their eldest brother Fraser (www.redshark.co.nz).

The Williamson brothers have all come through publishing backgrounds and have worked on many books, ranging from surf and travel, to Matthew and Fraser’s latest series of Māori/English board books for children, now in its fourth series.

“We have discovered that, apart from providing all the general services clients require, our job is more importantly about providing solutions to their problems, making their business lives easier and achieving the results they require,” says Luke.

“That’s probably why we have clients who have stuck with us for so long – we grow to understand their business and work hard alongside them to make it the best it can be.”

“Constant evolution has been necessary in our business, but one thing that never changes is the need for great business relationships.”

Brothers Matthew and Luke Williamson still have customers and suppliers from when they began Halcyon Design back in 1991. “In those days, we stuck artwork together by hand, fax machines were new, desktop Macintosh computers were rare and very expensive, and there was no such thing as ‘the internet’,” says Luke.

Now they find themselves in a world where printing is almost of secondary importance to digital media, but their role is still to help people communicate with their customers in this message congested world. Halcyon Design has

This year, they have updated their own branding, and have gone for a new colour palette, moving away from their previous retro look. “We are also on the verge of launching a new online shop featuring Fraser’s artwork, our books and other interesting projects that we are working on.”

Check out their website and Facebook for updates.

If you have a plan in mind, or you are perhaps finding branding and communications too overwhelming to deal with, give them a call.

Halcyon can work with any budget and help you by offering their experience, ideas and solutions to get the most out of your business communications.

Above: examples of Halcyon's branding work for Mahu City Express and Coffee Capsules.

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MANA COACHING Mana Coaching was established two decades ago

by Tania Rupapera, a lifestyle, leadership and business coach, facilitator and speaker.

Passionate about coaching and connecting with the intention of opening minds and growing people, Tania thrives on the journey of collaborating with entrepreneurs to develop their business and consciously design a quality lifestyle.

earned her reputation as a respected buyer and retailer with an eye for spotting new talent.

After 15 years Tania sold Unity and travelled extensively throughout Europe for five years.

She is also a consultant to Oyster Workshop, which this July is hosting Māori and Pacific Island fashion designers at Hong Kong Fashion Week, assisting with buying and technical support.

She integrates her experience, education and intuition to help clients gain clarity on what they want for their life and by helping them to identify their core values, personal beliefs and goals can help to design their vision.

Alongside her individual clients she has a business coaching contract with Māori Woman Development Inc. Tania has clients around the globe and is hosting her first Global Indigenous Lifestyle and Leadership Retreat in Mallorca, Spain in September.

A qualified NLP coach Tania has trained with some of the world’s leading teachers including Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, John de Martini, Leading Hand Coaching and Action International Business Coaching.

Weaving her coaching with her love for the fashion industry she has carved an international niche market for herself. Aligning that with her Māori culture deepens the fulfilment.

Parallel to her coaching she owned Unity Collection, an award-winning high fashion retail store in Wellington for 15 years. Unity was a key stockist of brands including Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Vivienne Westwood and where Tania

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community she has since learned that she has whānau in Pakiri which has further deepened her connection to the region.

Since returning to New Zealand in 2012 Tania has settled in Matakana. She was drawn to the land and lifestyle of the region as it reflected a lot of what she loved about Mallorca in Spain, where she lived for five years prior and where her son, Wiremu was born. After immersing herself in the

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CO R P O R AT E E V E N T S F E AT U R E

BRICK BAY If you’re looking for an inspired location for your next business event, look no further than Brick Bay. Brick Bay’s hospitality team will work with you to craft the perfect experience to suit your company’s interests, itinerary and budget.

Set in a spectacular landscape, with delicious food, highly acclaimed wines, and a dynamic outdoor Sculpture Trail; there will be something to inspire everyone in your team. Open daily from 10am - 5pm, and just under one hour’s drive north of Auckland it’s the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and unwind. The benefits of breaking free from your usual office routine are significant. Off-site sessions and team days give your people a fresh burst of energy and can positively impact engagement, productivity and creativity. Spending time together off-site can be just the change of scenery needed to boost your team, encourage communication and improve relationships.

The Glass House Restaurant can cater to groups of 10 - 40 with a delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea or even a platter and wine in the afternoon. Add a tutored wine and olive oil tasting overlooking the vineyard and olive groves. Engage all the senses by exploring the Sculpture Trail, a 2km walk through a unique outdoor art gallery which showcases contemporary New Zealand

sculpture set around lakes, vineyards and lush native forest.

The Glass House is also available for a strictly limited number of exclusive private events. Once the sun begins to go down, the jewel-like Glass House glows seductively in the evening, making the perfect setting for that private dinner, product launch or corporate event.

Brick Bay’s passionate chefs create contemporary New Zealand cuisine, inspired by their own farm produce, orchards, gardens and locally sourced ingredients. With a capacity of 60 for a seated private dinner and 100 guests standing for canapes and grazing events there really is no limit to the possibilities.

Brick Bay prides itself on hospitality and helping you create an engaging, memorable gathering.

For further information or to book your company experience contact Brick Bay.

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KIWINESS TOURS

Kiwiness Tours is a locally run company founded by Vanessa (Ness) Wards, a born and bred Matakana local with big ideas for tours around her beloved home region. Ness has recently returned to the area along with her partner, Brendon and fur baby Joey, the Kelpie (yes the tour van is named after the dog)! Ness has relocated the company from Queenstown, where she was based for the last few years, now specialising in Matakana Coast tours, Auckland day tours and private New Zealand wide guiding and itinerary design.

From evening Kiwi sanctuary tours at Tawharanui, to wine and beer tasting tours, Ness believes that the true way to experience a place is with a local.

These local services include set itinerary day tours following the Matakana Wine Trail, craft beer tasting, scenic day tours, beach visits, art and sculpture trails, as well as any kind of customised transport and special occasion tours required.

"Matakana is definitely on the map for places to visit in New Zealand, so I think it was a

natural progression to move my business from Queenstown (the Tourism Mecca) and transition it into an area with so much population growth as well as tourism potential.” For Ness it was a no brainer - being able to use the skills she had acquired guiding in the South Island, alongside her passion for the outdoors, people, good food, wine and craft beer, and team up with the resources and amazing businesses on offer up here in the North.

“Gaining concession to take small group tours into Tawharanui Open Sanctuary has been a surprising hit! I started it as an Airbnb experience, and soon realised that whether its international tourists or locals, we have the chance to listen and maybe even sight our national bird in a wild habitat just one hour from Auckland City! It’s absolutely incredible, and something I am very passionate to share,” she tells us.

With the craft beer scene exploding in New Zealand in the last decade, it is truly a proud time to have so many quality brews coming out,

especially from the local region. Kiwiness Tours offers the first of its kind in specific craft beer tasting tours in the area. 'The Beer Swagger' is a full day tour showcasing award winning breweries such as Deep Creek, 8 Wired and Sawmill Brewing. A typical tour includes tasting paddles, informative behind the scenes access and a fun day out amongst craft beer connoisseurs. All this, while in the safe hands of your professional driver guide. For those on the fence with beer, or have both wine and beer lovers in their group; how about the 'Beer n Wine Mixer'. This tour is all-inclusive providing local tasting stops at a chocolate boutique, winery, craft brewery and even gourmet pizza at the locals’ favourite eatery.

With a late afternoon departure, it’s perfect for those staff incentives, team bonding or after work get togethers!

021 100 3275 hello@kiwinesstours.co.nz

School Holiday fun at Sculptureum Sculptureum is a playground of art and inspiration for the young at heart. Visit us these school holidays, and take advantage of our Grabone offer running from 6th-21st July. For every full priced adult ticket purchased, two children will get admission for free! We’ll also be running some additional fun activities for the kids every Saturday and Sunday throughout the school holidays with kids pizza and gnocci available at Rothko.

Our usual delicious dining and beverage options will also be on offer. Purchase your tickets directly from Grabone while stocks last, and we’ll see you there! www.sculptureum.nz 40 Omaha Flats Road, Matakana 09 422 7375

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THE SALTY DOG INN

MATAKANA RIVER TOURS - NZ OYSTER FARM TOURS

Recently refurbished and under new management, Salty Dog Inn offers you a unique experience. Hosting an on-site Guinness Sports Bar with a gaming lounge, separate restaurant, conference, wedding or function venue plus accommodation – we cater for all your specific needs, local or international.

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Hosting corporate functions and conferences for over twenty years, our team of experts work together to provide outstanding service in a world-class venue and exquisite fresh food made on site.

We can host 150 people for a banquet setting, or 200 people cocktail set-up.

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The Event Junkies duo - Annie Oxborough and Freddie Swanepoel are a force to be reckoned with. The Junkie’s combined capabilities mean they can pull together the seemingly impossible with flair and grace. Excelling in personalising each event down to the very last detail. The end result is… you get to enjoy the party!

With their connections and a wider national network, these Junkies will meet every element on your checklist; from transport, food, drink, photography, stage design, staffing and venue dressing - matching your budget and desires. “Our main focus is to deliver an exceptional event to each and everyone we work with. It’s the reason our clients come back for more!”

If you’ve started thinking about your wedding, birthday, next Christmas party, the launch, the lunch, the reunion, the corporate event or the celebration of you– check out the 'Helping Hand' packages on their website and contact one of the Junkies today for your event fix.

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SOURCE KITCHEN Source Kitchen works closely with its clients to create exceptional bespoke menus, carefully customised to the needs of each event. Whether it’s an exclusive product launch event, relaxed outdoor team building day or client dinner party, they’ll create a menu that stuns, showcasing top-quality ingredients and the freshest local and seasonal produce.

Source Kitchen is run out of Matakana by Matthew and Laura, two highly experienced chefs with a passion for creating restaurant quality food, no matter the location. They have access to local farms, orchards and oceans and work closely with suppliers to source quality ingredients.

Matthew worked in Michelin-star restaurants and served as a private chef, before heading kitchens at large catering companies in London and Asia specialising in catering for blue chip companies and fashion brands. Laura is a qualified nutritionist who developed her culinary flare working as a chef on the world’s most exclusive Superyachts throughout Europe, Asia, the Pacific, North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Matt and Laura combine their experience with global cuisines and different dining styles to create inspiring menus specific to you: from fine dining to relaxed, family-style meals. Both are passionate about creating memorable events and take full advantage of being located in a place surrounded by such incredible produce.

No matter the brief, the Source Kitchen team can manage the whole food and service experience for your event to ensure it runs seamlessly. They’ll organise styling, wait staff, bar staff, hire equipment, set up and pack down, clean-up and anything else you need to bring your event vision to life.

Plus, Source Kitchen specialises in delivering a full restaurant experience at any location. They’ll travel to you, or can set you up with one of the amazing local event spaces they work with, such as the stunning Matakana Botanicals venue, where they are the preferred caterers.

They’re also taking bookings for Christmas functions (it creeps up quickly!), so contact Source Kitchen when planning your next event. laura@source-kitchen.com www.instagram.com/sourcekitchennz

Matakana’s Dog Boutique Web: www.mrsofttop.com Email: info@mrsofttop.com Phone: 021 419 888 Visit us Saturday mornings 41 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana 9am - 1.00pm The rainy season has arrived. Be prepared with one of our wool lined waterproof raincoats.

Lots of colours to choose from and available in sizes XS - XXL. Also in stock lots of cozy merino tees and woollen jumpers. Did you know we can make to order on our woollen jumpers -for the perfect fit.

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SAVOUR

THE ONE AND ONLY Tahi Bar is one of Warkworth’s hidden gems - located down an alleyway just off the main street, those with an appreciation for excellent beer and a relaxed place to enjoy it will be pleased to find themselves here. Born in 2008 of a passion for New Zealand craft beer, it has recently changed hands to a couple equally as passionate, and then some.

This quirky little bar is where it all began for new owners and couple Gareth Hedges and Rachel Cooney - it’s where they first met and fell in love, fitting then that today they are its keepers, the bar an extension of their keen, creative energies.

Gareth Hedges, a mechanic by trade and a musician by night, until recently was the manager at Cameron Auto Services in Warkworth; his band Love Spud recently reached number six on New Zealand album charts. Gareth’s favourite local spot for after-work drinks was the Tahi Bar. “I loved the place, the great craft beers, great conversations and great company,” Gareth enthuses. Back in 2015, he and a bunch of creative mates refurbished the bar, creating a cool steampunk look.

Rachel Cooney is an artist - two of her paintings were among the finalists of the Adam Foundation NZ Portrait Award and were exhibited in the NZ National Portrait Gallery. Cooney managed an art gallery on the Lower East Side of New York for many years; when the gallery was closed, she bartended at a tiny French restaurant around the corner. ‘2014 saw Rachel move back home to New Zealand and it was while bartending at Tahi Bar that she and Gareth met.

“As a couple, we’d sit at the Tahi daydreaming, chatting about what we’d do if we owned the place. Give it a lick of paint, put some good art on the walls.

Live music, a bigger, better wine selection. Get the kitchen back up and running with a really good chef in. But keep the craft beers - the craft beers have always been wonderful here. We always thought we were daydreaming, until one day, we weren’t!”

Tahi Bar has since been revamped and refurbished, with the first few months being “intense but wonderful”. Original artworks by Rachel and beautiful paintings of native birds by local artist Cherith Curtis adorn the walls, while guitars, bases, mandolins and banjo-ukeleles decorate the rooms, including The Exponents’ Brian Jones’ electric slide guitar that he made from a mini beer keg with Jordan Luck’s piano-accordion sitting alongside. Tim Higgins, of the famous Gourmet Burger Company, is the bar’s excellent new chef “cranking out some of the most divine food you’ve ever tasted,” while Rachel has put together a terrific wine list to run alongside the already fantastic craft beer options. The house wines are better, but the prices the same at just $9 per glass.

MATAKANA OLIVE CO-OPERATIVE The Matakana Olive Co-operative are passionate about the region and the quality of their local produce.That’s why for over 15 years you could find them, every Saturday, throughout the year at Matakana Village Farmers’ Market ready to serve.

Whether it is for a refill or a new bottle of olive oil, they are always striving to bring you the best of all things olive.

The Tahi is open from 3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 12 noon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

You know that you can buy with confidence from them: hand-picked and handcrafted, Matakana Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is the olive oil that brings the true artisan taste of Matakana, just the way you like it.

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DESIGN

SANDSPIT ROAD VILLA

After years of doing long distance between Raglan and Auckland, Imogen and Will Worsp were trying to decide where to settle and start a family. Will was adamant he wasn’t going to live in Auckland full time, and Imogen didn’t want to completely give up her career with a move to Raglan.They had spent many weekends at the Matakana markets, exploring the local beaches and drinking local drops at the breweries and wineries so understandably had fallen in love with the area. They were also drawn to the growing community of creatives and artisans in the area.

Assuming it would be out of their budget and their minds in ‘do-up mode’ they openly admitted to the real estate agents that they were just admirers.

“Matakana was far enough out of the city yet was also close enough for me to commute for work and close enough for Will’s client meetings and deliveries…” explained Imogen, who had worked at Air New Zealand as a Design and Customer Experience Manager before moving to Foodstuffs NZ as Head of Brand and Creative.

Whilst wanting to retain the character of the house, they also wanted to make it their own with a slight contemporary twist by including Will’s furniture, art and photography from their trips around Europe. Will got stuck into the landscaping, manicuring the paddocks on his trusty John Deere, building a new vege garden and plantings around the pool, as well as painting the roof in Dulux’s ‘Federation Grey’. To ensure it was cosy for their first winter and in time for the arrival of their first baby in July last year, they added insulation, and painted the bedrooms in ‘Half Washed Green’ and ‘Half Robin Egg Blue’,

They spent a year trying to find the ideal property with a workshop and/or showroom space that Will could run his business from. Will is the founder of WRW & Co Furniture Design. It was on their way back from viewing a do-up they decided to swing by “…the amazing villa with the green roof.”

“We fell in love with the character of the place and were intrigued by the fact it was relocated from Remuera 20 years earlier…” explains Will.

“It was positioned perfectly on the three acre site to get all day sun and had a tranquil outlook over the pond and paddocks which could never be interrupted.” The location ended up being ideal, within minutes of the local township yet so handy to the motorway for the commuting days.

before putting Cavalier Bremworth wool carpet in the bedrooms. Meanwhile, Artisan Electrical changed out the old chandeliers for more contemporary light fittings.

The property is filled with pockets of treasure.

From the Air BNB semi detached studio with an ensuite, to the pond with its with dreamy walkway and at the back of the house is the pool! “The pool house is ideal to read a book and is one of the best spots to sleep as it’s first to get the sun!” Imogen tells, and they plan to turn this into an art studio when it is not used for the overflow of guests.

At the end of last year, they did unexpectedly find another property from which Will could run part of his business (which is still their ultimate goal) but it was not to be, so they now get to enjoy filling this gorgeous family home with Will’s custom-made pieces of furniture and the fruits of their new vege garden, eggs from their chickens and the two organic lambs which help Will with the lawns…and filling the freezer.

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F E AT U R E

WINTER WELLNESS

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Plant based nourishing food in the heart of Matakana. Turmeric tonic is a blend of almond milk, ginger root, turmeric root and spices.

Alma is now providing catering, so get in touch if you want something more energising for your event or work meeting.

Homeopathy is a gentle, effective health care system which has been in use for hundreds of years.

Consultations can cover acute short-term conditions and/or the more long-term chronic conditions.

Health plans and remedies are uniquely tailored for each individual person and remedies can be taken alongside your current medical treatment.

Pip is passionate about health and is professional in her approach to client care. She is a qualified Classical Homeopath and an intern member of the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths.

If you’re struggling to manage stress and find moments of calm, if you’re yearning to press the reset button and regain a healthy balance, or you simply want to catch your breath in a nurturing and luxurious setting, join world-renowned physiotherapist and breathing coach Emma Ferris and the internationally celebrated yoga and movement teacher Sarsha Hope. Their Four-Day “Nurture Me” Women’s Wellness Retreat runs from 12-15 September at 201 Kourawhero Estate.

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The veggie soups change every week and they are topped with either coconut yoghurt or cashew cream cheese with toasted seeds, served with a beautiful gluten free bread. Smoothies, smoothie bowls, raw snacks and salad bowls are available too.

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Soothe and relax your senses with Matakana Botanicals Apothecary range of calming ‘Sleep Easy’ products.

More than just being nature inspired skincare products, Snowberry is an uncompromising blend of Nature and Gold Standard Science. A range of beautiful skin care products that help to enhance skin’s natural radiance.

The unique ‘Sleep Easy’ aromatherapy blend has been created by one of New Zealand’s most respected aromatherapists, Mary Wakefield. This relaxing blend utilizes essential oils of chamomile and neroli with lavender grown and harvested at Matakana Botanicals.

The Sleep Sniff Box has certainly proven very popular; supplying Emirates Airlines/First Class for over 15 years, with wonderful feedback from passengers.

So, if you are wishing to relax and sleep better we suggest you try one of these unique Sleep products! Available at leading Gift and Pharmacy stores including Life Franklins and Studio Matakana or alternatively, visit their website.

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Snowberry believe in beauty without compromises – on your skin or our environment. That’s why they take as much care in selecting what goes into their formulas, as they do leaving them out. Snowberry is free of petrochemicals, volatile alcohols, artificial colouring and glycols. They have a commitment to being carbon neutral and have achieved carboNZeroCert™ certification for each of their products.

The Snowberry range of skincare products are made in New Zealand using ingredients grown in their very own Snowberry Gardens, located close to Matakana. Here, carefully selected New Zealand rainforest natives have been cultivated for their special anti-aging skin care properties. Like the oil extract of the native Harakeke. The Gardens are also home to Snowberry’s honey bees that collect nectar from local Kanuka flowers for the Kanuka extract found in several Snowberry products.

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CHERISH

GIVE A KID A BLANKET ‘Give a Kid a Blanket’ is a community activated action of kindness lead by Bernie Harfleet and Donna Turtle Sarten, two artists well known for their social political art practise.

In the winter of 2015 Bernie and Donna decided, as part of their art practise, to collect blankets for six weeks and then, through health workers, distribute them to those in need. This was in direct response to the coroner sighting cold and damp housing conditions as contributing to the death of a toddler.

A dedicated Facebook page was set up to promote the project and interest grew quickly. 26 people and businesses across the wider Auckland area, from Whangaparoa to Franklin and everywhere between, offered to be drop off points for blankets in their area. At the end of the six weeks 1273 blankets had been distributed.

From this first winter the project has grown from strength to strength. A community of kindness has formed around it, and each winter more and more blankets and other warm items are donated and then gifted to those in need. In the winter of 2018 ‘Give a Kid a Blanket’ gifted 17,500 blankets to kids and their families along with over 5000 other items of warmth. In total over the last four

winters more than 30,000 blankets have been distributed.

The project is back for its fifth winter and collects blankets and other items of warmth from 1 June until 21 July. This year there are 72 drop off points, with local collections in Warkworth, Snells Beach and out at the Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Rooms.

The Facebook page remains the main platform for the project, now with over 8,000 followers.

“Rather than focus on the blanket recipients, which can be victimising,” says Bernie, “We highlight the acts kindness so many are able to make, and celebrate the work of health and social workers”.

“We want those receiving items to feel not only warm, but valued by the community,” says Donna.

“With this in mind we only want donations that are in excellent pre-loved condition or new.”

Items wanted include: blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, beanies, socks, coats, jumpers, baby cloths, new pillows, new hot water bottles.

The other way to support the organisation is through its ‘Givealittle’ page. www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ give-a-kid-a-blanket-2019

Drop off 1 June - 21 July Sawmill Brewery 1004 Leigh Road, Matakana Mahurangi Kindergarten 13 Albert Road, Warkworth Rodney Womens’ Centre 10 Morpeth Street, Warkworth Lorna in Warkworth 0210 37 67 88 Jenny in Snells Beach 09 425 4983 Warkworth Cub Scouts 0210 203 9099 www.facebook.com Give a Kid a Blanket

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Amanda’s experience working for some of the world’s leading luxury spas spans throughout nine years of her 14 year career.

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Using a combination of techniques such as Reiki, trigger point therapy and sound healing, alongside traditional Swedish and TCM techniques, Amanda believes massage can be a valuable tool in helping to re-balance and assist the body’s natural healing ability. Currently working towards a Dip in Vibrational Medicine, she is also a student of the Medicine Woman Centre for Shamanic and Esoteric Studies.

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ART

THEY’RE NOT COWS WORDS

“I’ve never painted a cow in my life,” says Mike Petre, a little tartly. “They’re cattle!” But then he laughs. “Everyone calls them cows of course, but I paint cattle beasts because beef is what I know – not dairy cows. To me they’re very different.”

Mike’s been painting them for over 20 years now, and his upcoming solo exhibition at Milford Galleries in Queenstown is eagerly anticipated.

“I truly never get sick of painting them,” he says thoughtfully. “Yes, there’s an ease in it, almost like a muscle memory – I know the forms so well because I’ve spent so much time assessing weight and condition. But there are always new techniques which are fun for me. This time I’ve started working with hairdryers and moving the ink uphill…”

Unusually, Mike uses only black ink, thinning it with water to grade the jet black into all shades of grey in a similar process to watercolour.

“It’s pretty exciting because you only get a few seconds to complete any part before it dries.

If you screw up, it’s all over. But it just kind of emerges from the canvas; it’s almost like working

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in a darkroom and seeing the image appear almost magically, like a photograph.”

The beasts are close up because that’s how Mike has always worked with cattle. That bolshie, good-humoured curiosity of a mob of beasts is what he likes – the way they muscle in and check you out. Are you the viewer or the viewed?

“In the middle of a herd, the landscape disappears and they become amorphic shapes… it’s only the light and shadow that creates the form,” he says. Another common question: why do the legs dribble away into nothing? “Because their hooves are usually hidden in grass – often wet. Anyway, I’m only interested in the beef!”

Mike’s from Piopio in the Waikato, where his family still has 1300 acres of sheep and cattle farm. He loves the animals, the environment and particularly the architecture of farms. The natural direction for young Mike was a degree in agriculture.

However, it doesn’t take long to realise that everything this deceptively laid-back bloke looks at is being assessed with the beady eye of the

WEDDINGS MATAKANA FAIR sat 24 august 2019 Matakana Country Park GA & VIP Tickets online weddingsmatakana.co.nz

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compulsive creative. From the age of seven, Mike was called on for his effortless skills as an illustrator. This is why, after a few years of travel, he came back to New Zealand and did another degree – this time in design.

Anyone who has worked with Mike will tell you that he goes to sometimes incredible lengths to ensure that everything he makes is simple and authentic – and then give it some extra handcrafted twist that makes it extraordinary. The buildings he’s designed – the Vivian Gallery, the Sawmill Brewery, various local homes – are full of these touches.

Mike’s fledgling architectural business, Small Space, created with the equally brilliant craftsman Mark Lever, promises more of the same.

But for now, it’s all about the shoulders, rumps and briskets of his cattle. Look out Otago, here they come.

Exhibition 22 June – 30 July Small Space Ltd: 021 747 102 www.milfordgalleries.co.nz

INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE +

NZ Ltd

creative DESIGN FOR THE PLACES

WE LIVE, WORK, LEARN + PLAY.

pacificenvironments.co.nz architecture interior design urban design +64 9 425 9200 grantn@penzl.co.nz

Grace Wright

~ You and Your Resolve Grace Wright is one of ~ the rising young stars of the New Zealand arts world ~ and for good reason ~ Her magnificent and seductive paintings ~ have proved to be a massive hit at her ~ sell-out shows and art fairs New website now live

thevivian.co.nz

Plus don’t miss the other shows by

Rupert Herring ~ Liz Sharek

Opening 4pm, 6 July – 25 August Junction July 2019.indd 1

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DISCOVER

KIDS WALK SCULPTURE TRAIL FOR FREE! Get the kids off the devices and away from screens these school holidays by spending time exploring art. Bring the kids along to explore the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail for free in the July school holidays. For every paying adult three kids can walk the trail for free, Monday to Friday.

Walking the Sculpture Trail is not just 'nice to do' it actually improves your health! The Japanese have known for years that spending mindful time in the woods is beneficial for body and soul. In a recent article written by Harriet Sherwood for ‘The Guardian’ the benefits of spending time walking in the forest and bush are explained. A chemical released by trees and plants, called phytoncides, has been found to boost the immune system.

So make sure these school holidays you spend some time outdoors savouring the sounds, smells and sights of nature.

Remember to book a table for lunch, as they have a delicious kids menu, colouring in and a playground too!

July School Holiday Sculpture Trail pricing: Adults $12 | Students & Children Free No bookings required to walk the trail, but they recommend booking a table for lunch. www.brickbay.co.nz/bookings

Reptile Park

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

Whangateau Holiday Park

Kids walk the Sculpture Trail FREE! Monday to Friday July School Holidays

Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre

Go local for a fun family break!

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

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

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

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Visit www.goatislandmarine.co.nz for opening dates and times over the school holidays Visit www.goatislandmarine.co.nz for opening 09 923 3645 dates and times over the school holidays | 09 923 3621

HAPPENINGS

OYSTER LOVERS AHOY! It’s time to lock in 6 October for the most delectable, decadent day on the local calendar: the Oyster Festival Matakana. This is the third year of this gourmet event which showcases oysters from the Mahurangi – the plumpest, creamiest stars of our harbour.

There’ll be a few changes this year, but the family fun, entertainment and competitions will stay the same. One major change is the venue; this year’s festival will go back to its roots as a celebration of local oysters and the Matakana region on the water’s edge of the gorgeous Omaha estuary.

Another major change is the entry price, which will be substantially lower in 2019 and will include your festival glass and all-day entry to the seaside festivities of acoustic music, live demonstrations and masterclasses.

Obviously, there’ll be oysters: au naturel by the plate-load, but local gourmet establishments will be bringing you their take on oyster recipes to try as well. For those who are not fans of ‘vitamin sea’ don’t worry – you will not go hungry. We’ve sourced the best the Matakana region has to offer for you to taste and meet the people behind the brands.

Finally, they’re ensuring that getting here will be a breeze with return buses running from the city, North Shore and Silverdale, at $28 return.

Transport from Mangawhai, Warkworth and Omaha will also be available, see the website for more details.

Early bird tickets: $29.50 VIP tickets: $64.50 Adult GA tickets: $34.50

The oysters will be at their best for the festival even if the weather isn’t.

This is an all-weather event – it’ll go ahead rain or shine, so leave the heels at home and make sure you glam up your gumboots for this one.

Children (10-17 yrs old) tickets: $10.50

Grab your ticket to discovering the bounty of the Matakana Region, and all it has to offer.

Early bird tickets are on sale now, until the end of July for only $29.50.

Sunday 6 October, 10am-5pm, Omaha Estuary, Omaha Flats Road www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz @oysterfestmatakana #oysterfestmatakana

Like us on Facebook and Instagram to keep updated on who our musicians will be and all extra information as it comes to light.

NADIA REID TO PLAY LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE WORDS

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For the past while, award-winning New Zealand singer-songwriter Nadia Reid has been busy recording and putting the final touches on her muchanticipated third album. Her two albums, ‘Listen to Formation, Look for the Signs’ (2015), and latest, ‘Preservation’ (2017), have received wide acclaim both at home in New Zealand and internationally. Dunedin-born, Nadia has travelled the world and performed along the way - presenting at some of the world’s greatest music platforms such as New Zealand’s WOMAD, The Green Man Festival, End Of The Road Festival (both in the UK) and a television appearance on BBC's 'Later...with Jools Holland'.

An artist of integrity, which is heard evidently through her music, Reid is celebrated for her distinctive voice and intimate musical soundscape. “My music is folk at its core, but I don’t really like that word, I don’t know genrewise,” she says. No wonder; this young artist is creating something new, a sound and a feeling unique to her - drawn from the heart and exuding a wisdom beyond her years.

Nadia Reid is self-assured and gracious to speak with. On how she feels sharing her music with the world, she says, “It makes me feel what a privilege it is to grow in front of people - from the first album to the one I’ve just made. In terms of how personal my music is - I just don’t think about it.”

There’s a gentle smile in her voice as she says, “but it’s all only a positive; it makes me a better person.”

“I can’t help it (making music). I reckon it’s a compulsion - I’m gonna do it anyway. I love that I get to do something as a job that makes me happy most of the time. I love playing, and being on the road…meeting and connecting with people.” Reid is about to tour New Zealand and Australia before heading off to the UK with her recently-wed Kiwi husband. Her tour will include a performance at our very own Leigh Sawmill Cafe on 20 July. “I’ve been before," she says, of the Sawmill Cafe, "Attending gigs and performing as

Photo credit: Sinead Jenkins

a support act, but this will be my first time as a headliner,” she enthuses.

Showgoers can look forward to hearing songs from her albums, “as well as some new stuff, joined by my band made up of Sam Taylor, Chris O'Connor, Richie Pickard and a new female band member which is exciting - Anita Clark, singing and playing violin, who is also ‘Motte’, the supporting show for the evening.”

Head to the Leigh Sawmill for an evening of mellow, intimate, soulful sounds from one of New Zealand’s oh-so-talented artists. www.nadiareid.com

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HAPPENINGS GET INVOLVED What’s going on in this area? How do I find out?

Warkworth Library is organising an event to showcase the huge variety of clubs and groups that are run in Warkworth and the wider area. Many of these clubs and groups have been established for years and they are keen to pass on their skills and knowledge to potential new members.

If you would like to represent and introduce your club or group to our community, contact Katie Mitchell by phone or email.

Friday 26 July, 10am-4pm Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth

katherine.mitchell@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 09 427 3770

WEDDINGS MATAKANA FAIR 2019 This boutique and bespoke event showcases everything you need when planning your wedding. Each year the event gets more innovative and creative, whilst showcasing all the latest trends and providing brides-to-be with some of the edgiest and hippest suppliers in the industry to meet, greet, taste and try.

A humming collection of vendors showcasing venues to include full service and private properties. Weddings Matakana 2019 will include transport options, catering, celebrants, photographers, hair and makeup stylists, stationery and signage, stylists and planners, flowers and botanical styling, designer cakes, hens and stag ideas, hire and rental, marquees, and tents, and so much more.

www.facebook.com/weddingsmatakana www.weddingsmatakana.co.nz

GLASS VAULTS AT THE LEIGH SAWMWILL CAFE Wellington psych-pop band Glass Vaults are returning to the Leigh Sawmill Cafe on Saturday 13 July.

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Fresh from a series of writing retreats in remote locations, this force majeure of New Zealand alternative music will surely have you dancing, and singing along!

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FRIDAY 05.07 | 8:00PM | $FREE

OPEN MIC/JAM OR SOMETHING… SEMI HOSTED BY THE

BEARDED WONDER LIND’S. IT’LL BE A NICE NIGHT WITH SOME LOCAL MUSO’S AND MAYBE OTHER PERFORMANCES TOO? GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SUNDAY 07.07 | 3:00PM | $KOHA

BASE FM SUNDAY SESSIONS GUEST DJ ANDY HEART THROB

FROM THE MIGHTY BASE FM PLAYING IN THE COURTYARD FOR A LOVELY LAZY SUNDAY ARVO FOOD & BEV SPECIALS TOO. FAMILY FRIENDLY.

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FRIDAY 12.07 | 8:00PM | FREE

BEATS

BY BINGO HOSTED BY COMEDIAN DARREN JARDINE

SATURDAY 13.07 | 9:30PM | $17*

GLASS VAULTS

TOURING SOME FUNKY NEW TUNES WITH SUPPORT FROM MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST A.C FREAZY *TICKETS: UNDERTHERADAR /DOOR SALES $20

MONDAY 15.07 | 5 - 7:30PM | $5 LEIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL

FUNDRAISER DISCO! FUN, GAMES, PRIZES AND DANCING

+ DELICIOUS BBQ MANNED BY THE PTA *FOR PRE AND PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED KIDS

SATURDAY 20.07 | 9:30PM | $35*

NADIA REID & HER BAND REVERED FOR HER INTIMATE SOUNDSCAPES AND

UNIQUE VOICE, WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HAVE NADIA BACK TO THE MILL WITH SUPPORT FROM MOTTE (ANITA BAKER) TICKETS: *EVENTBRITE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

DINE-IN OR TAKE-AWAY

THURSDAYS FROM 5 :00 PM

HALF PRICE PIZZA OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO SPLITS OR KIDS PIZZA

The Auckland Opera Studio presents

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July 13th, 5:00 pm Amelia Berry and friends

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August 17th, 5:00 pm Eliza Boom and friends

SATURDAY 27.07 | 9:30PM | $TBC

BOBANDII ECLECTIC SOUL & HIP HOP ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

OPEN THURSDAY & FRIDAY 12PM ’TIL LATE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM ’TIL LATE www.sawmillcafe.co.nz | 142 PAKIRI ROAD LEIGH. PHONE 09 422 6019 38

www.undertheradar.co.nz/ ticket/10489/Glass-Vaults-JulyTour.utr

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TASTY, NUTRITIOUS & DELICIOUS

With special guest A.C. Freazy!

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Tickets available through aucklandoperastudio.co.nz Tickets: $50, Pre-concert cheese platter with wine: $22 All concerts held at Sculptureum, 40 Omaha Flats Rd, Matakana

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

DATE TIME Sat 18 May - 30 Jun Mon 10 Jun - 21 Jul Tue 11 Jun - 30 Sep Fri 28 Jun 8pm Sat 29 Jun 9.30am-4pm Sat 29 Jun 6.30pm Sat 29 Jun 8pm Sat 29-30 Jun Sun 30 Jun 1pm Sun 30 Jun 5pm Sun 30 Jun Fri 5 Jul 8pm Sat 6 Jul - 25 Aug Sat 6 Jul 8pm Sat 6 Jul 8pm Sun 7 Jul 3pm Mon 8 Jul 10.30am Wed 10 Jul 10am - 2pm Thu 11 Jul Fri 12 Jul 8pm Fri 12 Jul

Sat 13 Jul 9am Sat 13 Jul 5pm Sat 13 Jul 9.30pm Sun 14 Jul 3pm Sun 14 Jul 1.30pm Sun 14 Jul 3.30pm Mon 15 Jul 5-7.30pm Wed 17 Jul 10am - 2pm Fri 19 Jul 6pm Fri 19 + 20 Jul Sat 20 Jul 11am-10pm Sat 20 Jul 4pm Sat 20 Jul 9.30pm Mon 22 Jul 10am Mon 22 Jul 6pm Thu 25 Jul 5.30pm Fri 26 Jul 10am-4pm Sat 27 Jul 2.45pm Sat 27 Jul 9.30pm Sun 28 Jul 2.45pm Sun 28 Jul Mon 29 Jul Mon 9 Aug - 6 Oct Sun 11 Aug 3pm Sun 11 Aug

4pm Wed 14 Aug Sat 17 Aug 5pm Thu 22 Aug Thu 22 Aug Thu 22 Aug 5pm Sat 24 Aug Sat 24 Aug Thu 29 Aug Sat 7 Sep

1-3.30pm Sat 14 Sep

4pm Thu 26 Sep 5pm Fri 27 Sep Sat 5 Oct 9.30am Sun 6 Oct 10am-5pm

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 Towards the Forest Matariki Schools Exhibition Creating with Kauri Mangawhai Tavern Karaoke Women's Self Defence Course Leigh Midwinter Dance Winter Niceness DJ's Nga Uri O Te Tai Marley Mackay Gemma Lee & Jane Horder Met Opera: La Fille Du Regiment Open Mic/Jam Grace Wright - You and Your Resolve The Next Step Chooglin' NZ Bad Moon Rising CCR Tibute Base FM Sunday Sessions Toro Pikopiko Puppet Show July School Holidays Workshops The Cure - Live in Hyde Park Beats by Bingo Light Up Leigh Fermentation Workshop - Veges & Dairy Sculptureum Winter Series 2019 Glass Vaults Waipu Life Drawing Ukulollo in Concert - Workshop Ukulollo in Concert - Concert Fundraiser Disco - Leigh School July School Holidays Workshops Alleged - Mark Lewington Exhibition ArtnTartan - Wearable Art Awards Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights Small Foot Nadia Reid & Her Band Warkworth Museum Tea & Talk This Mountain Life- Matakana Town Hall Talk - Whitebait Breeding Clubs & Groups Open Day Andre Rieu - Shall We Dance?

Bobandii Andre Rieu - Shall We Dance?

Met Opera: Die Walkure Whangateau Folk Club Night Northland Photography Awards & Exhibition Waipu Life Drawing Warkworth Music – The Morton Trio Met Opera: Dialogues Des Carmelites Sculptureum Winter Series 2019 Seven Impressions Mangawhai Printmakers NT Live: Allelujah Town Hall Talk Catwalk Arts Frisky Business Exhibition on Screen: Degras Passion Snells Beach Spring Flower Show

Warkworth Music – Tony Chen Lin

Town Hall Talk White Chapel Jak Settlers Day 2019 Oyster Festival Matakana

VENUE The Vivian Gallery Kauri Museum Kauri Museum Mangawhai Tavern Totara Park Lounge Leigh Central Leigh Sawmill Café Whangateau Hall Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Café Matakana Cinemas Leigh Sawmill Café The Vivian Gallery Warkworth Town Hall Mangawhai Tavern Leigh Sawmill Café Warkworth Libruary Kauri Museum Matakana Cinemas Leigh Sawmill Café Leigh Matakana Hall Sculptureum Leigh Sawmill Café Waipu Primary School Warkworth Town Hall Warkworth Town Hall Leigh Sawmill Café Kauri Museum Mangawhai Artists Gallery Celtic Barn, Waipu Warkworth Warkworth Town Hall Leigh Sawmill Café Warkworth Museum Matakana Cinemas Warkworth Town Hall Warkworth Libruary Matakana Cinemas Leigh Sawmill Café Matakana Cinemas Matakana Cinemas Whangateau Hall Kauri Museum Waipu Primary School Warkworth Town Hall Matakana Cinemas Sculptureum Mangawhai Artists Gallery Matakana Cinemas Warkworth Town Hall Mahurangi College Leigh Sawmill Café Matakana Cinemas Mahurangi East Community Centre Warkworth Town Hall Warkworth Town Hall Warkworth Town Hall Kauri Museum Omaha Flats Road, Omaha

WEBSITE thevivian.co.nz kaurimuseum.com kaurimuseum.com mangawhaitavern.co.nz 0800 237 674 021 2460757 sawmillcafe.co.nz mangawhaitavern.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz thevivian.co.nz warkworthtownhall.nz mangawhaitavern.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz kaurimuseum.com matakanacinemas.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz leighbythesea.co.nz 09 482 1172 aucklandoperastudio.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz facebook.com/creativebreambay warkworthtownhall.nz warkworthtownhall.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz kaurimuseum.com mangawhaiartists.co.nz waipumuseum.com warkworthtownhall.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz warkworthmuseum.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz warkworthtownhall.nz

matakanacinemas.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz whangateau.co.nz kaurimuseum.com facebook.com/creativebreambay warkworthtownhall.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz aucklandoperastudio.co.nz mangawhaiartists.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz warkworthtownhall.nz harbourhospice.org.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz 09 425 5371 warkworthtownhall.nz warkworthtownhall.nz warkworthtownhall.nz kaurimuseum.com oysterfestmatakana.co.nz

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Sunday 6th October 10am − 5pm Omaha Estuary Omaha Flats Road Omaha

Early Bird Tickets Available Now

$29.50 www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz

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