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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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For For SaleSale fromfrom $585,000 $585,000 Shailenne Parkes 021 021 117 9142 Shailenne Parkes 117 9142 shailenne.parkes@bayleys.co.nz shailenne.parkes@bayleys.co.nz Helen Bartrom 021 021 130 130 63816381 Helen Bartrom helen.bartrom@bayleys.co.nz helen.bartrom@bayleys.co.nz

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In the heart of Point Wells this time capsule will take you back to the retro days of the 1970s; with a clean contemporary edge. Characteristic of the design in its day, and perfect for entertaining, the current owner embraced the original 70s features, such as shoji sliders, exposed Douglas Fir sarked ceilings and use of native NZ timbers. Set up for holiday let by the owner (should income potential be important to you) this easy coastal lock and leave, is a winning combination of ‘home and away’.

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AWARD WINNING BEACH LIVING 46 Mangatawhiri Road, Omaha This stunning award winning home was designed to combine the elegance and sophistication of contemporary living with the practicality of a beach lifestyle.

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CONNECTION YOU CAN FEEL 64 Dennis Road, Warkworth Ride on in to a fabulous lifestyle property. Over 14ha of rolling countryside plus shed and stables. This is a solid and spacious cedar home. The elevated pergola is a gorgeous place to entertain and watch the kids ride their ponies or muck around on the quad. Free range eggs, organic lamb and beef with a side of fresh honey. Organic living is all the craze. Call today.

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A SPACE WITH GRACE 181 Monarch Downs Way, Matakana An elegant 4-5 bedroom masonry home on just over 3 hectares, complete with olive grove, ponds and spacious entertaining areas. The contemporary interior offers open plan living, elevated ceilings and a beautiful elevated outlook over the grounds.

Situated in an enclave of quality homes on lifestyle blocks, the location offers a genuinely private and quiet outlook just minutes to Matakana.

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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.

AMANDA PENTON Previously based in Auckland city working for advertising and marketing agencies, Amanda’s now based in Point Wells working directly with local businesses. Originally from the Waikato, Amanda’s other passion is horses.

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SPOTLIGHT: NEW LOOK FOR CLASSIC CAMPGROUND

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PROFILE: GARRY 'THE POTTER' SMITH

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NEW LOOK FOR CLASSIC CAMPGROUND WORDS KATHY

Pakiri Beach Holiday Park is about to begin a whole new chapter in its long life. The lovely old campground has lots of exciting new changes afoot that will bring it up to date without relinquishing its old-school charm.

Owned by the Hay family (of Keith Hay Homes) for 35 years, many of its happy campers have been coming here for generations. Now new business manager Rachel Macfarlane (of Wharf Street Bistro fame) has been instructed to upgrade, so she’s rolled up her sleeves and got stuck in.

“We’re painting and refurbishing the inside of the general store so campers and locals can stock up with a solid range of basics, and we’re keen for local producers to get in touch. We also plan to install a coffee machine, which we think will be quite popular!” says Rachel. “The TV room has become a small theatre complete with red velvet curtains, and families staying here have already had fun staging their own shows to great hilarity.”

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Rachel’s passionate about sustainability and plans are underway to reduce park waste significantly – and to install a refill station for eco-friendly cleaning and cosmetic products. Conservation is high on the list too, since critically endangered NZ fairy tern and dotterel nest at Pakiri. DOC’s efforts to educate the public to avoid nests and chicks over spring are backed up by the holiday park team.

But wait, there’s more. The popular family cottages along the waterfront have been given a gorgeous makeover and the team are taking delivery this month of a shipment from Holland containing a safari-style glamping tent, complete with ensuite bathroom, kitchen and luxury bedding.

“Glamping is a world-wide trend that I’ve been interested in for years,” says Rachel. “The riverfront location is stunning and if all goes well, we’ll install more tents for group accommodation.

We’ll make space for a marquee and a fire-pit too – perfect for beach weddings or corporate retreats.”

The Pakiri Beach Holiday Park team is keen for locals to join them this summer. For a nominal visitor’s fee you can have your own holiday park experience. “At high tide, the big waterslide into the estuary is fantastic fun; so are the kayaks and new stand-up paddle boards. And if the tide’s out, our jumping pillow is brilliant. Bring a picnic and watch the sunset from your dinner table.”

The campground has always been proud of its spectacular location perched above the estuary, dunes and white sands of Pakiri. “There’s a great vibe here,” says Rachel, “and it’s an easy drive via Matakana Valley Road now that the hill is sealed.

Bring the family – we can accommodate every budget and we’d love to see you!” www.pakiriholidaypark.co.nz

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GARRY 'THE POTTER' SMITH WORDS

Mangawhai potter Gary Smith loves to tell stories and the one that best sums up his attitude on life involves a large amphora he had made. An ancient jar-like piece of pottery used mainly for storage. “It was beautiful,” Smith recalls. “It was really well balanced and had the classical amphora shape. I was interested in the use of these forms by the Greeks and Romans, so I really wanted to understand how these things were put together.

“I had it in the shop on a tripod and one day I made the mistake of putting it out on a windy morning. I was serving a lady in the shop and the pot fell over and smashed. I went outside and the

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first thing I did was laugh. The customer looked at me and thought ‘what is it with this guy’. But I had to laugh because what else you could do?

So I dug a hole and buried the thing. Then I made myself some coffee, put some cool music on the stereo and I got myself in a good mood and I ended up selling a lot of stuff that day. I didn’t let myself get into that negative space.”

For as much as Garry loves making his distinctive plates, platters, vases and other items of homeware, he will not let the odd mishap get him down, even when a potential buyer for the smashed amphora emerged a few months later.

“I have to do things that make me happy, because my mental health is entirely important to me,” he says. “So I live a happy life – I never come down here with a heavy heart.”

Smith came to Mangawhai more than 30 years ago and has been doing pottery since 1989.

Before taking it up full-time, he had worked in a wide variety of jobs. As well as building, he has driven heavy machinery and worked as a well driller and a linesman, for the Electricity Board.

He says he came to pottery largely by accident, although he had always been interested in clay.

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“Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees and you’re not picking up on the messages that you are getting,” Smith muses. “A friend of mine said one day ‘Would you like to throw a pot’ and I thought that’s cool. From the start, it felt right.

I felt like I had done it before – sometimes I feel 1,000 potters’ lives flow through mine.”

Smith and his partner Vanessa Hunter have been operating Mangawhai Pottery from their current premises in Insley Street since 2013 and while they won’t be retiring on their business profits anytime soon, they couldn’t be happier. As well as selling his works, Smith has run pottery courses

for school kids and says, “In Wellsford, I went into the classroom and I took all the clay I had prepared. I said, ‘We’re going to make whatever you like! But the most important thing you have to do here, is have fun and be kind to each other.”

challenges and I wasn’t sure how people would take it. But they seem to love it. I like to give people something to laugh about - laughter is a good thing and I get a buzz out of creating it.”

Most recently there has been his ‘Give It A Go’ social media video series, in which he challenges fellow local business folk to try their hand on the potting wheel and he in return has a stab at doing one of their jobs.

And his philosophy of life applies there, too. “They are very tongue in cheek and a bit of slapstick,” he says. “I stuff it up when it comes to their

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NEW & NOTED HIGH FIVE FOR WELLSFORD SKATE PARK AND PLAY ZONES The new skate park and play zone facility at Wellsford War Memorial Park is already a popular destination and a hit with skateboarders, scooters and bikers of all ages.

An important project delivered by the Rodney Local Board, the facility took three months to build and cost $480,000. Designed for all ages and abilities, the skate park offers a resurfaced skate bowl and a new flow bowl, quarter pipe, banked wall, pyramid and round rail.

New play equipment, voted for by school children and the community, caters for older children with a bird nest swing, a rotating carousel spinner and a basketball half court. Logs and rocks make handy seats and encourage natural play, while the new path extension provides easy access to the playground.

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Take in the greenery, vintage decor and revolving artwork on the walls. They offer detailed consultations where realistic expectations are honestly discussed. Customised and easily styled hair from home for everyone.

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MICHELLE’S PLACE Matakana’s latest boutique accommodation (located on Tongue Farm Road) offers luxurious and private accommodation for two, perfect for a relaxing weekend away or a special celebration.

From the beautiful soft furnishings and high-end linen to the dramatic chandeliers, Michelle’s Place is ideal for those who crave comfort and style.

The tranquil rural vistas will entice you to open the French doors, breathe in the country air and relax in the landscaped courtyard, or soak under the stars in the private outdoor bath.

A short stroll along the quiet country lane brings you to the restaurants, cinema and cafés of Matakana Village and the famous Farmers' Market. Indulge in local artisan foods, visit galleries, vineyards and beaches or explore the Matakana to Omaha Cycle and Walking Trail from the front gate. michellesmatakana@gmail.com 021 981 968

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL Warkworth Town Hall has been central to the community for over 100 years. Local digital marketing and event catering company ‘Tasty Bytes’ have been appointed to re-activate the community use of this important local facility.

Alex and Adrian Hayward are instigating some big changes, including a new website and social media presence, which will be used to promote hire of the venue and upcoming events. Catering facilities will also be available. Upcoming events include a ‘Building Warkworth’ Photography competition and a Christmas Gift Fair, complete with Santa’s grotto on Saturday 8 December. info@warkworthtownhall.nz adrian@tastybytes.co.nz

STUDIO MATAKANA

MUSE HAIR HAS MOVED!

Studio Matakana, formerly Damask, is located in the beautiful Matakana Village. New owners Jon and Liz Reid are excited to have taken over this gorgeous store. Selling beautiful items from New Zealand and around the world including jewellery, handbags, bath and body products, homewares and gifts for all occasions. “Having previously owned a similar store in Jersey, we were really looking for something that we could put our own stamp on now that we have put our roots down in Matakana. We love being a part of such a vibrant and welcoming community.”

Muse Hair has had a refresh! Now set in an idyllic rural setting just minutes from Warkworth, but still offering the same fashion-conscious colour work and cut/styling tailor made for you.

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The salon boasts the most up-to-date chemical free and eco-friendly products complete with a ‘refill your own’ shampoo and conditioner station.

Offering the same friendly experience, in relaxing atmosphere with espresso and organic teas to boot.

Advanced booking essential.

“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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Phoenix’s Clothing: Striped T-shirt, Floral Board Shorts - Bammas Surf, Mangawhai. Linen Long Sleeved Shirt - Green With Envy.

Olive’s Clothing: White Cactus Onesie and White Knit Dress - Keira May Boutique.

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ISLAND LIFE WORDS

“We’ve got to make people realise this place is a world-class destination,” says our guide as we rattle along a dirt road. “And getting here is all part of the adventure!” There’s sparkling surf curling in the bay to our left, jagged mountains behind us, and a weka diving into the flax bushes in front of us. We all nod enthusiastically.

Strapping ourselves into the 13-seater Cessna Caravan that morning felt quite adventurous, but the Barrier Air flight was smooth, incident-free and utterly spectacular. Who knew there were so many islands in the Hauraki Gulf? It’s common to spot pods of whales and dolphins too.

The Junction team is on Great Barrier Island (or Aotea as it’s increasingly called), and our guide is Danvers Devereux, owner of Matakana Botanicals.

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range, and the 30th anniversary of Matakana Botanicals and Danvers is preparing to celebrate these milestones on the island with a bit of a do; he’s welcomed everywhere like a prodigal son.

tending their enormous vege garden and orchard; Danvers used to camp on their farm as a teenager.

He named his ‘Gardener’s Handcream’ in honour of Les.

We pick up our SUV from the lovely ladies at Great Barrier Wheels, and we’re off. First stop, the wacky delights of the Milk, Honey and Grain Museum, where David Watson curates a treasure trove of early island history, lavishly embellished with his own witty repartee. Turns out honey was the island’s first export – to Europe – back in the late 1800s.

Next stop is over to Tryphena to check out the famous Currach Irish pub, owned by Maire Burns and Phil Judd. Maire still has her County Kerry accent and she likes a laugh. “I was brought up in my grandmother’s pub, so I know this game well. But we’re representing ‘brand Ireland’ here, so we’re determined to make it authentic.”

The Currach won a major award last year from the Irish Pub Oscars in Dublin, so they’re doing something right. Lush sub-tropical plantings, an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven and a garden bar shaded by giant pohutakawa ensures summer popularity.

Two of the first beekeeping families were the Osbornes and the Blackwells. Charlie Osborne only had one arm but it was said he got more done with one than most did with two. As well as harvesting honey and beeswax, those early pioneers were multi-taskers, milking cows and sheep, market gardening, building, taking in guests… similar to many residents now, in fact.

Les and Bev Blackwell are still on the island,

At Medlands Beach we sneak a peek at some island accommodation. There’s plenty, from basic DOC camping to the high-end Oruawharo Cottage, a sleek black box designed by Fearon

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Hay, with jaw-dropping views of the flax-fringed, turquoise bay.

Down on the dunes, we meet with Deborah Kilgallon, co-owner with Hilde Hoben of ‘Good Heavens’. They craft ‘dark sky experiences’ on Medlands Beach: as you lie back in your moon chair with a hot chocolate, they’ll show you the southern stars as you’ve never seen them before, using laser pointers, binoculars and large portable telescope. Great Barrier/Aotea is the newest of only four certified dark sky sanctuaries on the planet – and the darkest. Bespoke training from the Royal Astronomical Society of NZ has made Deborah and Hilde Dark Sky Ambassadors for the sanctuary.

Lunch at the aptly-named ‘My Fat Puku’ back at Claris is delicious (excellent coffee is noted) and

thus replenished, and after lunch we totter over to the local art gallery which is well-stocked with metalwork, woodcarvings, kete, paintings and more.

Matakana residents Clive and Angeline, and overlooks gorgeous Whangaparapara Bay. You’ll find an excellent pictorial timeline of local history down at the wharf. The lodge is currently hosting a conference, but come Friday guests and locals alike converge on the verandah for happy hour.

We head north in the SUV to Whangaparapara, but there are other ways to get about. Chris Ollivier, owner of ‘Hooked on Barrier’ creates coastal adventures aboard the lovely 11m Sundancer. Learn about Aotea’s whaling history, see the gannet colony, swim, snorkel, fish, dive or paddleboard in crystal waters rich in marine life. Or maybe you’d like Steve Billingham of Crazyhorse Tours to whizz you anywhere you’d like to go on the back of his outrageous motor-trike – Steve does a great yarn and is a bona-fide top bloke.

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We head back to Claris Airport tired but inspired.

And there’s so much more – the three-day Aotea walk for starters, or the Kaitoke hot springs. And the Fitzroy Mussel Festival on 5 January – now that’ll be a party. Our advice? Spend as long as you can on Great Barrier/Aotea. It’s another world.

The Junction team were guests of Barrier Air.

Great Barrier Lodge A piece of paradise!

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Fishing Charters Join us on our 38ft surveyed passenger vessel for half day casual trips or book the boat for half and full day charters.

Comfortable fishing for 12 persons.

Family friendly.

Sightseeing Trips Regular trips on the scenic west coast of Great Barrier Island including lunch.

Enjoy a swim or use our stand up paddle board. We can customise trips to suit your group.

Phone Chris: 0210 2762 332 Email: info@hookedonbarrier.co.nz Web: www.hookedonbarrier.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 for fresh, local, artisan produce.

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WAIPU GLAMPING WORDS

Nestled in the hills of Waipu lies a slice of paradise that will satiate the soul with tranquility and create magical memories.

Waipu Glamping provides the perfect space to relax and unwind. It is far away from the madding crowd, yet close enough to venture out and enjoy the raft of activities in this beautiful coastal town.

The native bush provides an idyllic setting for the sights and sounds of nature; birdsong from kiwi, kereru and tuis and a heavenly canvas of stars at night to enjoy with your partner for a romantic getaway or a holiday for a family - including the dog if you want.

Brian and Barbara knew this location could be a sanctuary, an ideal holiday spot, but hadn’t been able to find the type of accommodation to provide for an experience, as opposed to just somewhere to stay. That was until the fateful Field Days in

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“I was spellbound. The ambience of the simple, rustic, luxurious tents was enchanting - an impeccable match for what we wanted to offer.

I was on a high. No longer the reluctant partner who’d agreed to traipse around a mass of machinery. My head was whirling with ideas to bring our dream to fruition.”

It’s been a real, family affair pulling the project together. Brian and his sons honed their carpentry and electrical skills, building the deck, a separate bathroom, outside bath and installing solar panels. Barbara has had fun sourcing furnishings to create a homely environment, then has turned her hand to creating a website, marketing, photography and getting to grips with social media, with the help of her daughters. It has been a steep, but rewarding learning curve.

Now they’re ready. Everything is in place, right down to the small veggie and herb garden next to the tent, so people can pick fresh food. The chickens have their orders to keep laying so there will be a good supply of free-range eggs. Barbara is a bit of a diva in the kitchen too, so you can add on some opulent extras to your stay and ask her to prepare some homemade granola for breakfast, pack a picnic for lunch and/or prepare a platter to savour as you prepare your evening meal. The couple are now looking forward to welcoming guests to breathe life into their dream and create cherished moments.

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DON’T FISH TO ESCAPE LIFE, FISH TO LIVE LIFE!

Tony Orton and Bea Bagnall have immersed their lives in fishing and guiding. Tony has over 20 years experience as a professional fishing guide/ captain and for nine of those years Bea and Tony have travelled the world, as guides to the rich and not-so-famous.

Now, with a four-year-old and another on the way, life has changed for the travelling duo.

Six years ago a plan was made to construct a purpose-built fishing lodge at Mangawhai Heads

which would offer boutique fishing adventures out to the stunning Mokohinau Island to target the aggressive Kingfish. Tony has brought a lot of techniques learnt overseas, to his local Mangawhai fishery.

The charters are all about using well appointed vessels with the best quality and latest equipment. During the summer months they run Kingfish clinics, which show the passion they have for teaching and sharing. Tony is all about

sustainable fishing and is always learning new ways to look after the Mokohinau fishery. His methods include the use of circle hooks, lowered boat limits and non-anchoring while fishing, to protect the seafloor. It is now normal for Offshore Adventures summer season in Mangawhai, to be fully booked five months before the summer has even started.

During the winter months the family packs their bags and heads offshore to guide fishing

Happy hour - Friday from 4pm till 7pm Every Friday (until Christmas) it’s happy hour at the Smoko Room. Any jug for $25 + free bitterballen with every jug. Bitterballen are like croquettes, but way better - served with mustard and aioli.

Christmas functions We are taking bookings for Christmas functions up to 60 people.

Our feasting menu is very seasonal with a focus on what we can source locally. Dishes are created to share and be passed around.

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adventures overseas. For May to September each year the family takes Kiwis to fish in some of the world’s best fishing destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, México, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Canada and even Oman in the Middle East, where there are monster tuna. The trips are set up so that individuals or small groups can join in these fully guided trips. The affordable packages typically include five days of fishing, seven nights accommodation and airport transfers, which

leaves the angler the easy job of just turning up to the airport on time. Tony and Bea take away over 90 adventurers, anglers and non-anglers each year.

“We really pride ourselves that we have fished all the destinations many times before we even take guests there so we can ensure the best experience on and off the water. We want our guests to walk away from their adventure blown away; ticking off a bucket-list species, having learnt something

new and in the process making new friends. This is what fishing is all about for us.”

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BACHCARE: HELPING YOU LIVE THE DREAM Finding the right accommodation for the summer, family getaway that suits everyone, is often a juggling act. Whether you’re a family of four or an extended group of ten, Bachcare can help find your happy place.

Bachcare, is about creating unique and relaxing experiences. Families are able to relax and enjoy their own space, have the comforts of home, while being in a new area to explore.

Managing over 100 holiday homes from Orewa to Waipu and nearly 2,000 throughout New Zealand, Bachcare has a home to suit every budget.

Whether you’re looking for a ‘no frills’ quintessential kiwi bach, or a more modern pad, which comes with Wifi and a coffee machine, they have got it.

Many of Bachcare’s holiday homes are family friendly, often coming with added extras like toys and board games or for the older kids there may even be a pool table or kayaks to go exploring in! For those with games rooms or fenced sections, allows the kids to entertain themselves in a safe space, while the rest of the family can enjoy the views, spa or a BBQ out on the deck. Bachcare have over 400 pet friendly homes, so the whole family can come! If you’ve got a furry member of the family, you don’t necessarily have to leave them behind this summer.

What makes Bachcare unique is their dedicated network of over 90 local, holiday managers throughout the country, who ensure you have an amazing, memorable stay. This provides a consistent level of service whether you stay in Cromwell or Paihia. Bachcare can provide linen and cleaning services for your stay and can often accommodate special requests regarding babies, infants and toddlers. It's the ultimate hassle-free experience, where a family can arrive to the beds made up and leave without having to clean the property on departure.

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TI POINT ROCK CLIMBING WORDS

Nestled among pohutukawa trees on the eastern tip of Ti Point are rugged sea cliffs that are a popular destination for rock climbers. While the cliffs are not as large as the epic faces found in mountains and elsewhere, Ti Point is popular due to its favourable weather, picturesque scenery and proximity to Auckland. The first recorded climbing expeditions to Ti Point were in the 1970s and the crag has now grown to have over 40 unique routes. There are a mix of ‘sport’ style climbs (with pre-placed bolts) and ‘traditional’ style climbs (where climbers place protection in the rock themselves as they ascend).

There are many quality routes at the crag, but probably the best one is known as ‘The Fang’. It starts on a small boulder jutting out into the sea and can only be accessed at low tide. Avoid the barnacles and make your way up the face as waves crash in below you. Keep an eye on the condition of the bolts, as the salt water can corrode them

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and make the climb unsafe. Near the top you will reach a short, but intimidating, section of overhanging rock. This will require a cool head to navigate, but if you persevere the fantastic views from the top will be more than worth it!

Obviously rock climbing is not for the faint of heart, so it is important that you have the appropriate experience to climb here. At present there are no professionally guided climbing tours to Ti Point, so if you want to climb here your best bet would be to join a climbing group and learn how to climb (for example the Auckland section of the New Zealand Alpine Club). Another alternative, if you don’t want to go to all that effort is to go for a walk down the Ti Point coastal walkway, a picturesque outing in its own right.

You might spot some climbers on the cliffs, or better yet some of the local wildlife such as dolphins, may make a showing.

The Ti Point coastal walkway is best accessed from the end of Ti Point Road, 15 minutes drive from Matakana. The walkway takes one to two hours return depending on fitness levels and can easily be done in walking shoes and you will get views to the south of Omaha and Tawharanui Regional Park. The walkway does not quite go all the way to where the climbing cliffs are. So from the end of the walking trail head up the hill (north) following the fence line until you reach a stile.

After crossing the stile, descend the hill onto the eastern coast of Ti Point and then the large cliffs should be easy to spot.

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INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED WALK

Recognised by Lonely Planet as one of their choices for New Zealand’s top short tramps, the Mangawhai Cliff Walk is an experience anyone with moderate levels of fitness should explore.

The high-grade track, maintained by DOC, enjoys an outstanding coastal panorama from Bream Head and the Poor Knights to the North, to Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel to the South.

through gullies of nikau and pohutukawa. At the trail end your path descends steeply to a rocky bay, complete with a massive rock archway. From there your route south explores boulder strewn, shingle beaches and secluded bays, until you reach the northern end of Mangawhai Heads beach.

The walk begins at the Mangawhai Heads Surf Club carpark and follows the sandy beach to the North. Look for a DoC sign in the dunes, after about 15 to 20 minutes, which marks the formal start of the track. Leaving the beach you will rapidly climb a steep track and several staircases; take a breather at the first lookout and enjoy the extensive views before you. From there the track weaves along the vertiginous cliff edge

Do allow at least three hours to leisurely complete the circuit, wear sturdy walking shoes and bring plenty of water, especially in the summer.

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Don’t get caught the section from the rock archway to Mangawhai Heads beach is accessible only at low tide. If the water is surging through the archway you will need to retrace your steps via the cliff top

Look for a sign to the left of the track before descending to the rocky bay, showing the Missing Link track, part of the Te Araroa National Walkway leading to Cove Road.

Mangawhai Cliff Walk continues to be one of the most popular guided events of the Mangawhai Walking Weekend. The March 2019 weekend of walks, entertainment and fine food and wine, celebrates its twentieth year.

Online bookings will open 4 January 2019, with the event running from 28 to 31 March.

Photo credit: Josie Gritton

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VACATION PLANNER BRICK BAY SCULPTURE TRAIL Spend the morning on the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, meandering through lush native bush connecting with art, nature and each other.

Both young and old will delight in this inspirational outdoor gallery which showcases over 60 large scale contemporary NZ sculptures.

Discover works that float, move with the wind or sunlight, or produce an unexpected sound experience. The Glass House offers relaxed all-day dining, showcasing the freshest seasonal produce.

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THE HIGHFIELD GARDEN RESERVE AND DONKEY SANCTUARY The Highfield Donkey Sanctuary has a small herd of donkeys grazing between three paddocks of the reserve and are a great attraction for families. The donkeys are managed by the Highfield Donkeys Incorporated Society. The donkeys love carrots, apples and silverbeet so take some along for a treat!

The Highfield Reserve also has a great 60 minute walk which offers great lookouts over Snells Beach and towards Scandrett Regional Park.

The Highfield Garden Reserve is located between Snells Beach and Algies Bay. The Main entry is off Mahurangi East Road.

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MARTINS BAY HOLIDAY PARK Located on the edge of the ocean, with Kawau Island and the sparkling Hauraki Gulf at your doorstep, this picturesque holiday spot is nestled into a sheltered bay next to Scandrett Regional Park.

Plenty to keep you occupied here, including kayak and paddle board hire, fishing, bushwalking, children’s play areas and a safe swimming beach with a floating pontoon. Join in some of the holiday activities run by the park or just dig your toes in the sand and relax.

An all-tide boat ramp and fully secure boat parking area is available.

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Martins Bay Holiday Park Absolute coastal paradise!

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Plenty of accommodation and camping options - all at incredible value.

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

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WARKWORTH MUSEUM Situated in the picturesque Parry Kauri Park, next to the magnificent McKinney and Simpson Kauri Trees, the Warkworth Museum gives a glimpse into the lives and pursuits of the local pioneering families. From Kauri felling and boat building, to re-created rooms such as a corner store and post office, and vintage clothing displays, there is something of interest for everyone. Enjoy an ice cream from the well stocked souvenir shop whilst also visiting the old Warkworth Jail and a WW2 Army Hut. Summer Hours Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm, Winter Hours 10am–3pm.

Closed - Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Tudor Collins Drive, Warkworth www.warkworthmuseum.co.nz

SHEEPWORLD Head to Sheepworld with friends and family where you can enjoy an authentic slice of rural life. Watch the twice daily sheep and dog show where the sheep are sorted and shorn and learn how we farm our sheep and harvest their wool.

Sheepworld has some great ways to experience New Zealand nature first hand. Get up close to our friendly animals in the farm park and explore our native Eco Trail.

Our Ecowool shop is full of beautiful knitwear, sheepskin footwear and rugs all made from natural, renewable materials. There really is something for everyone at Sheepworld.

Open daily 9am-5pm with daily shows 11am and 2pm.

324 State Highway 1, Warkworth | www.sheepworldfarm.co.nz

WHARF STREET BISTRO This award-winning restaurant has won the heart of locals and travellers alike. Overlooking the river in the heart of Warkworth, serving cocktails, a great range of local wine and craft beer.

The highly acclaimed menu includes fresh seafood, slow cooked organic meat and delicious vegetarian dishes. A great place for dinner for the whole family.

Hours: Tues-Sat 4pm-late. Closed Sun and Mon.

6 Wharf Street, Warkworth 0910 www.wharfstreetbistro.com | 09 422 2511

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LESSONS AT BLUE ADVENTURES Owned and run by adventure-lovers Tony and Nina, Blue Adventures has recently won the New Zealand Travel Industry Awards. Blue Adventures is all about providing a personalised and exciting experience. Their qualified instructors are passionate about what they do and will provide you with a safe and fun way to learn water sports. Whether you’re looking for kiteboarding, SUP or wakeboarding lessons, they’ve got something for you! Small groups, step-by-step instructions and up to date equipment will ensure you progress easily and safely while learning these addictive sports. Blue Adventures operates in Auckland and the Matakana Coast and their watersports centre is based at the Omaha estuary. Check out their online store for the latest gear in stand up paddle boarding and kitesurfing equipment. www.blueadventures.co.nz bookings@blueadventures.co.nz | 022 630 5705

THE VIVIAN GALLERY The Vivian has lots going on this summer! As well as a massive summer show of contemporary local and international artists, the renowned Matakana art gallery is hosting its first outdoor sculpture garden in conjunction with Gow Langsford Gallery, opening on 25 November.

Bring a picnic, the kids, the dogs (they even have water bowls and dog posts) and make a day of it. Best of all, it’s free! See their website for details or find them on Facebook.

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TI POINT REPTILE PARK Head to the Ti Point Reptile Park for a fascinating trip into the lives of cold-blooded animals at the only zoo in New Zealand specialising in reptiles. Set in regenerating bush with the plentiful sea views, you’ll find water dragons, chameleons, iguanas, turtles, alligators and even tarantulas… plus of course our own living dinosaur, the tuatara. There’s lots of information to be gleaned from a visit to the Reptile Park. For instance: there are only two families of lizard in New Zealand – all are either geckos or skinks. Skinks’ scales overlap, making them shiny, whereas gecko scales don’t – they have a velvety, matt look (very now!).

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The Leigh Sawmill Café is one of NZ’s iconic live music venues and the perfect place to spend time - enjoy a meal, relax in the garden, catch a band and stay the night in their comfortable accommodation just 50 metres away. The café offers delicious gourmet pizza, brunch and dinner menus, and is fully licensed with an extensive wine list and alternating selection of NZ beers on tap. Kick back while the kids enjoy playing in their great outdoor space.

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Mid-February onwards, Thursday-Sunday 10am-late.

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Find and learn about the wonderful diversity of marine animals along our coastline through our activity trails and interactive displays, including the variety of research being undertaken at the Institute of Marine Science. Open daily from 10am-4pm over summer.

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PAKIRI BEACH HOLIDAY PARK Escape to the white sands of Pakiri Beach Holiday Park and experience nature at its finest. Situated 90 minutes north of Auckland, just over the hill from Matakana. Designed with families in mind, Pakiri Beach Holiday Park has fantastic guest facilities and fun activities including a jumping pillow, water slide, theatre, table tennis, kayaks and more. The accommodation varies from romantic luxury lodge, beachfront cottages, cabins and campsites. Visit their website to view all of the options and book direct.

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MATAKANA VILLAGE Bring the whole family along to enjoy the famous Matakana Village.

The popular Saturday Farmers’ Market sits on the site of the old timber yard and features abundant local artisan produce and live music in the beautiful riverside setting. From artisan sausages to delectable dumplings, whitebait fritters to mouth-watering crêpes, the selection is sure to please even the fussiest foodies. Take a stroll through the village boutiques and maybe even sample some chocolate from our local chocolatier - Honest Chocolat!

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Bookings for groups up to 20 people for all cruises and paddle board tours.

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MATAKANA CINEMAS Matakana Cinemas is primed to entertain you and yours this summer, with an amazing holiday season line-up. Top-notch family films include Peter Jackson's 'Mortal Engines' (from 6 December), Disney's latest 'Ralph Breaks The Internet' (from Boxing Day) and 'Mary Poppins Returns' (from New Years Day), as well as 'How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (from 3 January) and more great titles!

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BRAMBLES Located in the Matakana Country Park, Bramble offers a full menu, cabinet food, fresh baking, homemade pies, locally roasted coffee and friendly environment to sit, relax and enjoy. Set amongst a petting farm, playground and art gallery, there is something for everyone.

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MATAKANA PONY RIDES Rides for all age groups.Open 10am-2pm, Sat, Sun and School Holidays

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UPTOWN TATTOO Professional tattooing/piercing since 1995. All styles of work. Strict hygiene standards. Multi award winning International guest artists. By appointment only.

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ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND AND PETTING ZOO Children will enjoy this colourful playground, farm trail and petting zoo, with its cute farm animals.

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SMITHS & STABLES RESTAURANTS Head over to Smiths or Stables Restaurants for a casual drink, lunch in the sun or dinner by the fire. Two different menus to enjoy, all in one premium location!

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FOR THE LOVE OF A DAME WORDS CHRISTINE

Sally Dawson and Chris Moreton never planned to take up country life.

The pair, both real estate agents, were happy in the city until a client purchased a four bay Victorian villa on a rear site in Greenlane, believed to have once belonged to Sir John Logan Campbell. The property was to be redeveloped into three dwellings, and Sally and Chris agreed the elegant homestead was too good to be demolished.

Born in the UK, Chris was an antique importer and dealer for many years. “The love of Victorian

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heritage is in his genes,” says Sally. Still, he took her by surprise when he declared he had always wanted to move a house’.

So began a three-month search for a piece of land worthy of the grand old dame. The couple scanned the coast from Mangawhai Heads to Coromandel, eventually settling on a three acre plot on Takatu Ridge with views to the north stretching from Mount Tamahunga across Omaha to Little Barrier, and to the south over farmland to Kawau Bay and Moturekareka Island.

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craned off the top, and the house sliced into three to keep the ornate pressed tin ceilings intact.

“It didn’t seem daunting at the time,” says Sally.

Besides the couple had no intention of keeping the house. It was purely an investment. Or so they thought.

But as they worked away, removing brick chimneys, lifting granite pavers and carefully chipping up the original decorative hearth tiles one-by-one, their attachment to the old girl grew.

“We never had any hired help,” says Sally. “It was a true labour of love.”

The painstaking - and virtually seamless reconstruction of the house took six miserably wet winter and spring months. With a fresh coat of white paint, a modern kitchen, and careful reinstatement of chandeliers, fire surrounds and pavers, the home became the perfect blank canvas for the couple’s extensive and eclectic collection of art and antiques.

Treasures bought at auction over the years, like the crimson and gold antique brocade curtains that adorn the front bedroom and sitting room, made their way out of storage to be joined by new finds from a fortuitous ‘house lot’ sale on

Auckland’s North Shore. The lot contained enough to fill much of the villa, including silk rugs, china cabinets, elegant furniture, and a collection of portraits of Maori chiefs, warriors and maidens.

Sally’s favourite piece is a large tekoteko figure, standing guard in the hallway over visiting booka-bach guests.

With the rear deck and pergola completed in time for the couple’s wedding last year, the house situated midway between a coffee in Matakana and an ice-cream at the OOB blueberry farm turned out to be too good to leave.

The couple now split their time between Auckland

and Villa Takatu. “It’s so tranquil here. We love watching the kingfishers and the plovers, or enjoying the sunset to the west,” says Sally. “And the tide is always good somewhere for fishing.”

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The home is a showcase of the quality build principles Madison Park is becoming known for. It is a brand new design never seen in New Zealand before and showcases the best of modern design and innovation.

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‘FIRE ME UP’ CUPS ‘Fire Me Up’ ceramic cups are the newest product of the Frolic domestic ware range.

A clever play on words alluding to the fact that yes, they are fired in a kiln (right here in Matakana as it happens), but also they are designed to house the tea or coffee that fires you up!

A reusable alternative made to fit all your takeaway needs, no matter how many you drink a day or week.

These hand-made beauties will be available from Frolic HQ or Tea and Tonic, Matakana.

Shop 5 A, 2 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana www.facebook.com/frolicceramics

FIND YOUR CALM AND LET YOUR BODY FLOW Taoist Tai Chi™ has been taught in Warkworth for almost 10 years. It is for people of all ages and stages. Our founder, Master Moy Lin Shin, wished that his form of Tai Chi be given only ‘from the heart’, so all of our trained and accredited instructors are volunteers. They look forward to welcoming you to our classes and to introducing you to the Taoist Tai Chi™ set.

Practicing Taoist Tai Chi™ brings health benefits for body, mind and spirit.

The health benefits include: improved circulation, balance and posture, increased strength and flexibility, and reduced stress. With regular practice, Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts reach deep inside the body to benefit the entire physiology, including the tendons, joints, spine, connective tissue and internal organs. It restores the calmness and peace of mind that is often lost through the desires and anxieties of daily life. www.taoist.org/nz Jenny 09 4258846

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“The key reason we do the beach clean, is to actively give back to the environment that we work in,” Lydia Green of Saltwater Eco tells me.

It’s about staying true to their company motto – Surf, Snorkel, Sustain.

“A big part of our business is starting the conversation about people’s connection with the ocean and what they can do to protect it.

We try to help them understand that their lives are not separate from what is going on in the environment. If everyone does a little bit, it makes a big difference.”

You, dear readers, can make that big difference by coming along to Saltwater Eco’s annual Omaha beach clean on Saturday 24 November, 2-4pm, gathering at the park alongside the surf life saving club. Bags and gloves will be supplied.

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Lydia explains, “We start with a short, marine education session where we talk about plastics, and microplastics in particular. Then we split everyone into groups and get them to clean up for an hour in designated zones at the beach and boat ramp – there is always lots of rubbish there.

We then go through all the rubbish and recycle, repurpose and reuse what we can, and we record everything for a National Marine Litter database.

We finish up with a thanks to our sponsors and a prize draw for the volunteers.”

will get properly underway towards the end of October. Programs will be running for the school holidays and there are after-school programs for surfing and snorkelling. “We also run women’s surf lessons and surf camps and we’re hoping to run an overseas surf retreat for women in the shoulder season,” says Lydia.

With their own eco-friendly merchandise on sale this summer and plans for an eventual move to their own ‘cool surf shack’, it’s looking like a sustainable future for Saltwater Eco.

Lydia says they generally get around 30-50 people, depending on the weather, but it would be great to outdo that this year.

Saltwater Eco is about to launch into its fifth summer season. Surf lessons have begun and will run until the beginning of June and snorkelling

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SYLVIA'S ESPRESSO AND REAL FRUIT ICE CREAM

Cat loves travelling and can talk about it all day! Travelling, being in the garden and the great outdoors is where she draws her inspiration from. Cat came to New Zealand from Scotland, aged 18 for a gap year and after nearly ten years, five towns and six months of overseas travel was ready for a new challenge. She found a way to combine her love of coffee, baking and travel in a mobile business, and so Sylvia’s coffee cart was born.

Lemon & Olive Oil Cake Light, soft and oh so moist, the perfect accompaniment to summer afternoon tea or your next dinner party.

Ingredients 250ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil (high quality preferred) 3 large Free-Range Eggs 300ml Whole Milk 2 Tbsp Lemon Zest (unwaxed) 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 2 cups Granulated White Sugar 2 cups Plain Flour

• Sieve the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into the bowl with the sugar and lightly whisk to combine • In a large deep bowl add the oil, eggs, lemon juice and milk. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes on low speed • Fold the flour mix into the egg mix until just combined • Divide into the pans

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

• Bake 30-35 minutes on the middle rack until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. (Cover with tin foil half way if the tops begin to brown)

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• Cool completely before removing from the tins

Preheat oven to 160oC

Fill and top cake with buttercream icing (we used a vanilla bean and lemon one here) and garnish with rose and calendula petals and thyme flowers.

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• Grease and line 2 x 8-inch cake pans • In a medium sized bowl add the sugar and lemon zest, rub with your fingertips until fragrant to release the oils.

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MCLEOD’S BREWERY & PIZZA BARN

Brothers Geoff and Clayton Gwynne had travelled the world and tasted good beer. In fact, American craft beer left its mark on the duo with both favouring the robust, hoppy, modern India Pale Ales (IPAs) and Pale Ales that country is known for. So it was only natural when, after owning Waipu’s iconic Pizza Barn for nearly 15 years, they longed to give stock-standard beer the boot and take a shot at brewing on site. That was 2014, and McLeod’s Brewery, while filling the taps, was yet to take on the lustre of its present-day incarnation under the watchful eye – and palate – of Head Brewer Jason Bathgate.

Since Jason (an expat American with a shared loved of hop-driven beer) took the helm in 2016, the tiny (1000 HL) village brewery has gone from strength to strength. Aside from a bevy of medals and a trophy in 2017 for their flagship beer – Longboarder Lager - the brewery’s Paradise

Pale Ale was voted 2017’s Beer of the Year by the Society of Beer Advocates (SOBA), a national organisation dedicated to the appreciation of New Zealand craft beer (aka beer geeks). It was a huge win for the team not solely for the distinction but because the tiny brewery knocked Upper Hutt’s Panhead Brewery off the throne they’d held for three straight years.

Aside from core range and seasonal styles any beer lover would adore, McLeod’s has fast become known for its Smugglers Bay Collection of barrelaged and funkier brews: mixed fermentation or ‘sour beers’ that get time with ‘good bugs’ like brettanomyces in retired wine and whisky barrels before being blended. It’s an old-world technique championed by breweries worldwide and made popular here at home by the likes of Warkworth’s 8 Wired Brewing and Oamaru’s Craftwork Brewery.

The beloved Pizza Barn - in all its tartan glory - serves as the brewery’s official tasting room and locals have embraced it wholeheartedly.

Alongside swoon-worthy gourmet pizzas, the taps are brimming with a range of beers usually only reserved for New Zealand’s hippest independent pubs. Unsurprisingly, it’s also a stop of interest in the country’s growing beer tourism scene with aficionados popping in daily for tasting platters.

A flagon fillery is in the works (set to launch at the beginning of December 2018) which means summer in this quaint Northland surf village just got sweeter.

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In Iain Cheesman’s first major solo show at the Vivian Gallery, you’ll find lots of seemingly random words. They’re punched into felt or animal hides and pinned to the wall with arrows, or wittily spelled out using found objects on shelves. He’s also launching his third little book of poetry to go with the exhibition. Vivian director Scott Law-rie says, “Iain’s a genius at combining the power of words with delightfully original visual cues.”

Where do the words come from? They’re influenced, among other things,

by Iain’s life-long love of poetry, by his fascination with Colin McCahon’s word paintings, and by the way social media ‘prunes’ our words, “to give us the urgency we need for modern living”. Iain also remembers the power of something he saw as a boy in the Christ-church Museum: a biscuit tin with a desperate message punched into the metal by castaways from a stricken whaling ship in the early 1900s.

But there’s deeper meaning in Iain’s enigmatic messages: by punching holes in his art or shooting it with arrows, he’s deliberately vandalising it in a way – it’s a form of self-deprecation, so that both he and the art remember to stay grounded.

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He’s gently poking fun, both at himself and at the wider art world.

“Conceptual art does have at its heart some serious topics, mine included, but even that seriousness is somehow comical to me. I think of my work as visual stand-up, really,” he says. The huge ‘idiots’ word-sculpture in pinkpainted stainless steel in the Vivian carpark is a classic. “It refers to myself more than anyone,” Iain smiles, “but we’re all in this together….”

Iain was born in the UK but grew up in North Canterbury. As a kid, his family were makers of textiles, paintings, pottery – his grandmother, a weaver, went to woodwork classes aged 70 and made beautiful turned wooden bowls. It affected the young Iain than he realised. “At the time I thought, ‘I’m not going to be an artist, you never make any money.’ I wanted a proper job, so I became an electrical engineer. But after 15 years I found myself at art school in the UK.” He came back to Otago University to paint, but ended up a sculptor, albeit one with paint-erly and literary inclinations.

“A lot of the art I make has its foundations in learned practice from my grandmother, my mother and my father,” says Iain. This exhibition incorporates emotive materials: the wool felt reminds him of his grandmother and there are tools in some works which belonged to his dad.

It’s a family show: Iain’s partner Sarah, who’s a surgeon, has participated too – her delicate embroidery features in some of the works.

As well as being a Vivian artist, Iain has become the main technician there, hanging and arranging much of the work. “He has the best eye in the business, we’re incredibly lucky to have him,” says Scott.

This show is entitled ‘tHe’. “‘The’ is a word full of potential,” Iain says. “The… what? The capital ‘H’ making ‘He’ is the kind of word-within-a-word I enjoy, but it adds another dimension. It’s the 125th anniversary of women get-ting the vote – maybe it’s time to acknowledge being male in some way...”

Iain’s ‘random’ words might be the stripped essence of a few lines of poetry, or perhaps a snatched phrase over-heard on the street. They encourage interpretation and imagination. Come and decide what they mean to you.

Meanwhile in the Studio Gallery, Elizabeth McClure shows a mix of new glass vessels which are a twist on her ear-lier 'dapple' works where layers of coloured enamel are applied over multiple firings on simple forms, includ-ing some kiwi classics. Elizabeth also has covered one wall with elegant, layered glass shapes, cleverly put togeth-er, which play mesmerisingly with light and shadow.

Finally, in the South Gallery, Melbourne painter Nicholas Ives (the latest member of the Vivian family, who also shows in Berlin and Florence) exhibits some of his darkly humorous paintings. There’s a dreamy, carnival feeling here and it’s a great taster for his solo show coming up in February next year.

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Get ready for something special as Iain takes over the North Gallery and launches his new poetry book as part of this very special show.

Experience the delightfully dark, dramatic work of Australian painter Nicholas Ives in his first ever NZ show.

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MEANDERINGS

OYSTER AND WINE FESTIVAL MATAKANA 2018 PHOTOS

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Thank you to the 2,500 wonderful people who came to celebrate the Mahurangi Oyster season, along with our local wineries and producers. The sun was shining, wine and beer flowing, a delicious range of food on offer, awesome live music and kids entertainment. Thank you to all the vendors, volunteers and helpers who made the festival a magical day.

Check out more images from the day at www.facebook.com/oysterfestmatakana www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz

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HAPPENINGS MANGAWHAI GARDEN RAMBLE - A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT As this wonderful local event comes to life again, mark Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November in your calendar. This year there are over 19 fabulous gardens to tour, including 10 never been seen before. Ranging from compact to expansive, some established and some ever-evolving works in progress. Always a great family day out with plenty of children’s activities planned. This is an important fundraiser for both the local Plunket and Kindergarten groups, so it’s a great way to show community support. Tickets to go on sale on the 15 October and can be found at local outlets.

Follow our Facebook page @mangwhaigardenramble for important updates.

Photo credit: Josie Gritton

www.mangawhaigardenramble.org mangawhaigardenramble@gmail.com

AN ART-FULL WEEKEND The Kowhai Art and Craft exhibition is back, with creative work produced by local artists on show in the Matakana Village Hall. Fourteen different arts and crafts will be on sale; a great opportunity to purchase beautiful and unique Christmas gifts. This fundraising event will help support the club’s premises and equipment costs.

The Kowhai Art and Craft Inc. is situated near the entrance of the Warkworth Showgrounds and consists of about 100 members all sharing their knowledge, improving their creative skills in a friendly environment.

Saturday 17 November, 9am-4pm / Sunday 18 November, 10am-3pm

Matakana Village Hall, Matakana www.mischler.co.nz/kowhai

WARKWORTH GARDEN CLUB ROSE & FLOWER SHOW 2018 Warkworth Garden Club's annual Rose & Flower Show, held in the Warkworth Town Hall, dates back to 1921 and is an event which both exhibitors and visitors look forward to with anticipation.

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FRIDAY 2.11 | 9:00PM | $30*

SYDNEY HOTSHOTS LADIES NIGHT!!

ALL TICKETS BOUGHT BEFORE 31/10 GO IN THE DRAW FOR A BLUSH BEAUTY VOUCHER *$30 AT THE BAR OR ON THE DOOR

SATURDAY 17.11 | 8:00PM | FREE

ED & RAPLEY SHINDIG THE LAST SHINDIG WAS SO NICE WE HAD TO DO IT TWICE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

BERNIE GRIFFEN AND THE THIN MEN WITH SUPPORT FROM KENDALL ELISE

BARBARA, TERRY, COLIN BASS PIANO HARMONICA

ALT COUNTRY | *$15 AT UTR.CO.NZ | $20 ON THE DOOR

SUNDAY 18.11 | 5:00PM | $KOHA

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TIKI TAANE

SHINING DAY ALBUM RELEASE TOUR

*$25 AT COSMICTICKETING AND AT THE BAR

DELANEY DAVIDSON

WITH SJD, ANITA CLARKE & CHRIS O’CONNOR *$25 AT UTR.CO.NZ / $30 ON THE DOOR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

THURSDAY 15.11 | 6:00PM $KOHA

LEIGH SCHOOL KAPAHAKA

PERFORMANCE & FUNDRAISER THURSDAYS 4:00- ’TIL LATE

DINE-IN OR TAKE-AWAY HALF PRICE PIZZA OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO SPLITS OR KIDS PIZZA

ONE MAN BAND SHOW DJ SUPPORT FROM DYLAN C • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

FRIDAY 30.11 | 9:30PM | $115**

DONOVAN FRANKENREITER SURFY CROONER

G.A TICKETS SOLD OUT ONLY V.I.P PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT: LIVENATION.COM

FULL DETAILS: SAWMILLCAFE.CO.NZ OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 27TH DECEMBER

THURSDAY 4pm ’TIL LATE FRIDAY 12pm ’TIL LATE SAT & SUN 10am ’TIL LATE

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz | 142 PAKIRI ROAD LEIGH. PHONE 09 422 6019 46

www.warkworthgardenclub.com

SATURDAY 24.11 | 9:30PM | $25

SUNDAY 11.11 | 5:30PM | $25*

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Friday 16 November, Warkworth Town Hall, 12 to 5pm. Admission $2.00

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THEME

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SUNDAY 4.11 | 5:30PM | $15*

The scent of roses always delights. And numerous other exhibits prescribed in the schedule.

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HOSPICE HOMES TOUR

Matakana Coast ..............................

November 4, 2018 Register now Tickets $50 www.harbourhospice.org.nz phone 09 425 9535

NOVEMBER 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 1st Sat of the Month 2nd Sun of the Month Last Sun of the Month

8am–1pm 8am–1pm 9am-1pm 8am–1pm 9am-1pm 9am-1pm

Matakana Village Farmers' Market Matakana Markets Mangawhai Farmers Market Warkworth Museum Market Day Waipu Boutique Market Puhoi Farmers' Market

Matakana Village The Old Dairy Factory, Matakana The Village, Library Hall, Mangawhai Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth Coronation Hall, Waipu Puhoi Domain

DATE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

WEBSITE

Sat 20 Oct - 25 Nov

Iain Cheesman & Nicholas Ives

The Vivan Gallery

thevivian.co.nz

Fri 26 Oct

Tammy D'ath

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 26 Oct

8pm

Kowhai Festival Movie Night

Warkworth

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sat 27 Oct

10am

Kawau Volunteer Coastguard Open Day

Sandspit

Facebook/kawaucoastguard

Sat 27 Oct

1pm

90th Reunion

Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club

Sat 27 Oct

1-4pm

Book Launch - Black Sands & Toi Toi

Mangawhai Museum

Sat 27 Oct

Kowhai Festival - Huge Day Out

Warkworth

Sat 27 Oct

6.12pm

Kowhai Festival Afterparty

The Red House Warkworth

Sat 27 Oct

9.30pm

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Princess Chelsea

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

The Canoe - Showdown - Kowhai Festival

Warkworth

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

10am

Ascending Hearts

Tea & Tonic Matakana

hello@teaandtonic.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

10.30am

Omaha Surf Club Open Day

Omaha Surf Club

omahasurf.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

10.30am

Jane Gifford Heritage Cruise

Jane Gifford

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

11.30am

Girls on Curls Ladies Surf Event

Omaha Beach

saltwatereco.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

5.30pm

Sex on Toast & Wallace

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Wed 31 Oct

7pm

Ladies Night - Bohemian Rhapsody

Matakana Cinemas

matakanacinemas.co.nz

Fri 2 Nov

Klassic Trax

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 2 Nov

Warkworth Great Debate

Warkworth Town Hall

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Fri 2 Nov

9pm

Sydney Hotshots

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 3 Nov

4pm

Mangawhai Tavern Speed Shear

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 4 Nov

12.30pm

Raw Jam

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 4 Nov

Hospice Homes Tour

Matakana Region

harbourhospice.org.nz

Sun 4 Nov

5.30pm

Bernie Griffen and the Thin Man

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Wed 7 - 10 Nov

7pm

A Variety Show - Warkworth Theatre Group

Warkworth Town Hall

wwtheatre.co.nz

Fri 9 Nov

Kavalliers

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 10 Nov

The Rare Occasion 4

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

7-12am

Sat 10 Nov

5pm

Tomarata School - Guy Fawkes

Tomarata School

Sun 11 Nov

1pm

Jon E Clist

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 11 Nov

2-5pm

Sacred SiStar Tribe Gathering

The Gaya Tree

myabundantlove.com

Sun 11 Nov

5.30pm

Delaney Davidson

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Thus 15 Nov

6pm

Leigh School Kapahaka

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Fri 16 Nov

Gerry Lee

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 16 Nov

Warkworth Garden Club Rose & Flower Show

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthgardenclub.com

Sat 17 Nov

12-5pm

Who - Cream Tribute

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 17 Nov

10am-12pm

Composting Workshop Snells Beach

Mahurangi East Community Centre

compostcollective.org.nz

Sat 17 Nov

10am-3pm

Spring Centrepiece Workshop

Warkworth

Sat 17 Nov

2-5pm

Foraging for Edible Weeds

Matakana Community Garden

Sat 17 Nov

7.30pm

Tempist Fujit - Albu Release Party

Waipu Hotel

eventfinda.co.nz

Sat 17 Nov

8pm

Ed & Rapley Shindig

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Art Full Weekend

Matakana Village Hall

Sat 17 + 18 Nov Sat 17 + 18 Nov

Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble

Mangawhai

mangawhaigardenramble.org

Sun 18 Nov

Barbara, Terry, Colin

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Fri 23 Nov

Vintage Summer

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 23 Nov

4-8pm

Matakana School Christmas Fair

Matakana School

Fri 23 Nov

7pm

5pm

Loving Vibes Gathering

The Gaya Tree

Fri 23 Nov - 4 Dec

Scratching the Surface - Exhibition

Mangawhai Artist's Gallery

Sat 24 Nov

10.30am

Wellsford Santa Parade

Wellsford

Sat 24 Nov

2pm

Omaha Community Beach Clean

Omaha Beach

Sat 24 Nov

9.30pm

wellsfordplus@gmail.com

Tiki Taane

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 24 + 25 Nov

Saltwater Eco - Ladies Surf Weekend

Omaha Beach

saltwatereco.co.nz

Sun 25 Nov

11.30am

Girls on Curls Ladies Surf Event

Omaha Beach

saltwatereco.co.nz

Sun 25 Nov

11.30am

Warkworth Santa Parade

Warkworth

onewarkworth.co.nz

Thu 29 Nov

5.30pm

Christmas Night Market

Ranfuly Hall, Kaipara Flats

0276768522

Fri 30 Nov

9.30pm

Donovan Frankenreiter

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 2 Dec

10am-4pm

Bows and Bells

Mangawhai Museum

mangawhai-museum.org.nz

Sun 2 Dec

7.30am

Omaha Half Marathon

Omaha Beach

omahahalfmarathon.co.nz

Fri 7 Dec

Blame the Cats

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 8 Dec

10am-4pm

Bows and Bells

Mangawhai Museum

mangawhai-museum.org.nz

Sat 8 Dec

8.30am-4pm

Christmas Gift Fayre

Warkworth Town Hall

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MATAKANA, 11 Duck Creek Road

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Land: 2.24 ha

Pure potential - secure your villa lifestyle Tucked away in the Matakana Coast up a secluded drive where you can leave the city behind, take a deep breath and relax in this stunning spot. The property, with multiple potential income streams and business opportunities, offers a three bedroom handsome kauri villa together with Kowhai Glen cottage, previously a popular B&B accommodation plus a rustic lodge. Renowned sandstone aquifer with resource consent. Live the dream!

AUCTION: 12:00 p.m. Thursday 8 November 2018 (unless sold prior) at NZSIR, 159 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

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