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Snells Beach Snells Beach

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12 Parry Court, Omaha 923923 Takatu Road Takatu Road

6 Trevally Place 6 Trevally Place

3 A 3 A1 B 1 B2 C 2 C2 D 2 D2 F 2 F 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

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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.

Positioned to maximise the sun, the beach.

Positioned to maximise the sun, easy, single levellevel living, withwith an edgy design and and easy, single living, an edgy design attention to detail ensures this this home stands out out attention to detail ensures home stands fromfrom the crowd.

Generous open planplan living, the crowd.

Generous open living, enhanced withwith raking ceiling, and and youryour master enhanced raking ceiling, master suitesuite open to ato large private courtyard.

There's open a large private courtyard.

There's plenty of space for family and and friends.

Proving plenty of space for family friends.

Proving to be popular destination withwith its relaxed toabe a popular destination its relaxed lifestyle and and an abundance of attractions, come lifestyle an abundance of attractions, come and and see see what life on Coast offers. what lifethe on Matakana the Matakana Coast offers.

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beautiful waters of Kawau Bay,Bay, this this private beautiful waters of Kawau private spacious home is designed for the and and the the spacious home is designed for sun the sun views.

WithWith grand proportions the property is is views. grand proportions the property complimented by aby pool, additional garaging complimented a pool, additional garaging and and workshop, landscaping, oliveolive groves, and and workshop, landscaping, groves, standalone 'farmhouse' ripe021 for for the original standalone 'farmhouse' ripe Auction (unless sold prior) the original Paul Elsden 936 011 renovation.

On the of Tawharanui renovation.

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Joneen Smith 021 464 557 Regional ParkPark and and ten minutes fromfrom Matakana Regional ten minutes Matakana Village.

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30 Gaunt Street, Auckland

PRIME POSITION PLUS POOL 2 Taiawa Place, Omaha Matakana Matakana

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114114 Matakana Valley Road Matakana Valley Road

This LTD Architectural Design Studio beach home is perfectly A C D 4 A1 B 1Built B2 over 2 C2two 2 levels D positioned in the centre of4Omaha. the Auction (unless sold prior) Auction (unless sold prior) main living areas, office and master suite are all on ground level 10am, Thu Thu 16 Aug 20182018 10am, 16 Aug looking over the pool. There’s well-appointed kitchen/scullery 41 Queen Street, Warkworth 41 a Queen Street, Warkworth View Sat/Sun 1-1.30pm View Sat/Sun 1-1.30pm and great flow to a covered deck.

The northerly aspect ensures Dahnie Burton 021 021 628 628 327 327 Dahnie Burton loads of sun. Upstairs are Jenni two double bedrooms, bathroom and Marsh 021 021 717 719 Jenni Marsh 717 719 second living area/tv room.

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 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA LICENSED UNDER THEACT REA2008 ACT 2008

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Only two sections left!

Only two sections left!

TwoTwo soldsold - two available.

- two available.

Central Matakana lifestyle sections.

Secure youryour Central Matakana lifestyle sections.

Secure preferred position withwith titlestitles due due end end of 2018. preferred position of 2018.

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Central village ease Central village ease The The village, markets and and schools are just down village, markets schools are just down the road and and the lawn is fully fenced for the the road the lawn is fully fenced for kids the kids and and petspets - the- living is easy here! the living is easy here!

850m± - 1,180m± 850m± - 1,180m± Exclusively positioned in the Exclusively positioned in latest the latest development withwith fabulous ruralrural views in in development fabulous views Penney Rise.Rise.

Penney Architecturally designed concept plans available Architecturally designed concept plans available upon request. upon request.

Auction (unless sold prior)Open Paul Elsden 021north 936 011 planplan living flows to the north Open living flows to generous the generous facing decks and and the large flat lawn. facing decks the large flat lawn.

2pm, Wednesday 22 May 2019

Joneen Smith 021 464 557 Set on generous 1,014m± site site thatthat has has been Setaon a generous 1,014m± been 30 Gaunt Street, Aucklandlandscaped www.bayleys.co.nz/1170086 and and drained well.well. landscaped drained bayleys.co.nz/1221074 bayleys.co.nz/1221074

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4 mind-blowing A D 4 A2 B 2 B3 C 3 C2degree 2 DEsea E views Built over three levels with 180 For Sale For Sale that will seriously astound you, the 714sqm site is one of only Kellie Bissett 027027 530530 6843 Kellie Bissett 6843 six beachfront properties kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz in Omaha that allows a nine metre kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz build height, taking maximum advantage of the outlook. There’s accommodation on all three levels and views so good from the Grand lifestyle proportions Grand lifestyle proportions With a stunning connection to the With a stunning connection to surrounding the surrounding top floor you may never want to get out of bed.

Committed landscape and and an impressive architect designed landscape an impressive architect designed vendors - come see what’sresidence on offer! thatthat oversees Christian Bay Bay and and the the residence oversees Christian

THE BEACH HOUSE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

15 Kitty Frazer Lane, Omaha

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This contemporary three bedroom beach house has great presence, a sea view and relaxed interior. Sunny wrap-around decks and bays of bifold doors provide great indoor/outdoor flow from the spacious, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area. A utility with shower and wc is perfect for guests or teenagers. The beach is just an easy walk via access 9 or 10. Easy holiday living that ticks all the boxes!

Auction (unless sold prior) Paul Elsden 021 936 011 2pm, Wednesday 15 May 2019 Joneen Smith 021 464 557 30 Gaunt Street, Auckland www.bayleys.co.nz/1170087

COAST COAST&&COUNTRY COUNTRY RAW MATAKANA BEAUTY Lot 1 Takatu Road, Matakana

Situated on Takatu Road, renowned for its sweeping views over Omaha and Little Barrier. With the earthworks yet to be done the building platform is completely up to you. Offering 1.5 hectares of untouched land with a bund in place for privacy. Don't be put off by the rawness of it, the hallmarks of a stunning property are all there.

We’re extremely proud of of ourour talented Matakana team.

The highly skilled salespeople We’re extremely proud talented Matakana team.

The highly skilled salespeople wewe have across all all residential, lifestyle and coastal property mean wewe areare confident in in have across residential, lifestyle and coastal property mean confident promising thethe best service and skills to to all all clients in the area. promising best service and skills clients in the area.

Whatever your property needs, contact our local team today.

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Dahnie Burton 021 628 327 www.bayleys.co.nz/1201632

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For Sale $1,050,000

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This beautifully landscaped waterfront property is awaiting your For Sale dream home. Seldom does property like this come to the market from $585,000 Shailenne 021 117 9142 andParkes certainly will not last long. Swim from your property or shailenne.parkes@bayleys.co.nz launch021 your boat and go and enjoy Omaha Bay and beyond.

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COAST & COU A STYLISH COASTAL LIFESTYLE 7 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

Sharing the picture postcard elevated outlook are Brick Bay Vineyard and Sculpture Trail with views over Kawau Bay and stands of native bush to further protect your peaceful position. Designed by Glamuzina Architects the home has been carefully planned to fit seamlessly into the contours of the land. The open plan living with a touch of separation between the kitchen/dining spaces and the slightly sunken lounge are ideal for entertaining and family living with the adjoined courtyard with built in outdoor fireplace connecting both the east and west facing lawns. Offering a real sense of understated style throughout, the home has a We’re extremely proud of our talented We’re extremely proud of our talented Matakana team. The highly skilled salespeople clever mix of materials to add texture and interest to the neutral palate.

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Whether she is photographing families, food, businesses, babies, or portraits. “In essence it’s all about connection. With each other. With what, and who, we love,” she says.

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THINKING INSIDE THE BOX

For Maria and Joe Artho of NZ IN A BOX®, creating memory card games of New Zealand was an easy decision. Both have travelled to far corners of the world, but to them, Aotearoa – New Zealand will be their forever home. In fact, they say it's hard to get them to travel anywhere nowadays! Home and office are situated in the Matakana hills, in a unique bush clad setting, they affectionately call '#paradise', the perfect inspiration for creating beautiful photographic series of card games.

They are passionate about New Zealand and THE showcasing the diverse places and unique wildlife. NZ IN A BOX® was designed to be an easy-to-carry, light to post souvenir for tourism retail both nationally and internationally. A souvenir to remember a New Zealand holiday, or spread the love to others overseas. An age-old game, now with Kiwi themed imagery - you put the cards face down, take turns flipping them over and try to remember where the cards are for matching pairs. Encouraging family engagement

through gameplay was a particular motivator in the game development. Their slogan... ‘A game for all to play’ was coined by a friend, means anyone from five years to 100+ can play this game of memory cards.

Following the success of the first edition games NZ IN A BOX® and ZOO IN A BOX® they have recently embarked on a redesign and rebrand.

The first of the newly designed games NZ IN A BOX Te reo Māori will be launched around August presents 2019.

Te reo Māori is undergoing a resurgence with record numbers of people learning the MUSIC OF language. They plan to introduce the new game as a fun educational aid in schools and other institutions, as well as souvenir outlets. Bringing basic pronunciation tips plus Te Reo Māori for key concepts, greetings, colours and numbers.

Research and development is Maria's department under the guidance of Kotihi Reo Consultants in Rotorua, who have provided valuable editing and advice.

LEONARD COHEN A Journey 1967 - 2016

The new series of games will each be labelled with the NZ IN A BOX® brand and simply called ‘Te Reo Māori’, ‘The Original’ and ‘Animals’. Maria has been working closely with a well-established game manufacturer towards achieving their ultimate goal of having the games made in Auckland.

Maria and Joe have other sidelines to their business; Maria has written and published her first children's picture book ‘Jin's Great Escape – the true story of Auckland Zoo's famous runaway otter’. The picture book is based on the actual facts of Jin's escape as she was spotted in the suburbs, on beaches, and islands in the Hauraki Gulf. The mischievous little otter made world news and captured the hearts of a nation. Maria has another book in the pipeline – when she finds time to knuckle down and burn the midnight oil once again! www.facebook.com/nzinabox www.nzinabox.nz

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PAULL ROBSON – KING OF THE MOUNTAIN WORDS

Did you know that the 2019 New Zealand downhill mountain bike champion is from Matakana? Paull Robson was named the winner of the Masters Division after a dramatic series of races around the country, even though he couldn’t compete in the final event due to a nasty crash.

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As Paull came over a metre-high rock drop, his front wheel got stuck in a hole concealed by mud.

He came off the bike and had an unfortunate landing on a rock, but still managed to get back on the bike and win the race.

The championship series started at Auckland Downhill Club in Warkworth’s Dome Valley, where Paull placed first of about 90 competitors on his home turf.

“We wear body-armour, but I hit the rock on my side – just between the chest and back plates.

I was pretty winded when I came back on my bike, but I knew I could finish. It turned out I had broken two ribs,” he says.

The second race took place in Christchurch and got quite intense after the weather took an unexpected turn – from hot and dusty during practise runs, to rain and sleet on race-day.

After a life-long career in adventure sports – competing at national levels in snowboarding, surfing, BMX and road cycling – Paull has an extensive list of broken bones.

“By the time we had the race-run, the track was what we call a slip-and-slide,” says Paull.

The latest injury meant Paull couldn't participate in the final race in Cardrona, but his overall scores were high enough to grant him the win anyway.

“Most people can ride a bike fast, especially down the hill, but to stay in control and have the bike working for you is another story.”

“The competitive bikes are very expensive, but I've been lucky that my suppliers Worrall, Marleen Wholesalers and Shimano have come to the party and supported me through this journey,” he says.

If you’re local and you’re into bicycles, you probably already know Paull from his shop in Matakana Country Park.

“Bikes are my passion. My dad and older brother rode national events in road cycling, so I grew up around bikes and have been in and out of workshops since I was 14. Nine years ago, I opened up a shop to see if I could make a living out of it,” says Paull.

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There are two parts to the business – the bike hire side and the mechanic side, offering repairs, custom builds and parts supply.

“I really like the variety of people I get to meet, from all walks of life. The mix of locals and international tourists,” says Paull. “I like seeing people on bikes and seeing them experience the same joy I do. And I get great satisfaction from bringing in tourist dollars in a sustainable way, with minimal impact on the environment.”

Paull is also excited about Matakana Cycle Trail Trust’s work on establishing bicycle tracks between Matakana, Snells Beach, Warkworth and Puhoi.

“We already ride between Puhoi, Kaipara Harbour and Matakana, but through the forest. We've hand-built trails as well as using forestry roads.

Look up ‘Dome Valley Mountain Bikers’ on Facebook to join us!” he says.

Paull would love to see more people on bicycles and giving downhill mountain biking a go.

“Few people are aware that we have got five downhill mountain bike courses in the Dome Valley, ranging from intermediate to expert.

Auckland Downhill Club is probably one of the smallest clubs in the country, and we’re always welcoming to new members,” says Paull.

“Part of the reason I’m is still racing at 52 years old is to support a sport that I really love.”

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NEW & NOTED BACK IN TOWN Darren Knight Chartered Accountant is opening a subsidiary Warkworth branch of the highly successful and diverse Auckland office, Middleton Holland Chartered Accounts. Operating in Albany in a fast paced and multi-cultural environment has expanded their ability to provide a diverse range of services to clients in every area of business. They will probably be the only accounting and business advisory practice in this area with five fully qualified chartered accountants, one fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese - invaluable for export clients. They are a Xero certified practice, but with no expectation of clients to change their own internal software. With capacity to take on at least 100 new clients, none is too big or too small. Darren Knight loves living in this area and is passionate to help anybody needing both accounting and business assistance.

021 755 696 www.middletonholland.co.nz

STR Automotive have been providing honest, specialised vehicle servicing and repairs locally for the last four years. Owners, Steve Hawes and Tracey Proffit, are now excited to expand the services their team can offer thanks to the recent purchase of Autec Auto Electrical. They now offer full auto electrical services, including air-conditioning, batteries, GPS/navigational aids, stereo/wiring installation, and electrical and electronic diagnostics under one larger roof. A fresh new look and even better customer experience, coming soon at 27 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth!

09 422 3222 www.strautomotive.co.nz

CONSCIOUS HANDCRAFTED BY NATURE: THE NEW ECO HOME PRODUCTS Conscious is your new, locally handcrafted and all-natural cleaning product go-to. With their focus on reducing plastic waste, being as ethical as possible and forever cruelty-free, the Conscious range is about to explode onto the NZ market.

They've crafted their own beautiful soaps and use big-scented essential oils and other locally sourced ingredients making the performance of their range second to none - feedback on their products thus far only backs this up.

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TEAM DEVELOPMENT The single most untapped competitive advantage is teamwork. Bev Foster and Virginia Clark bring you Connecting Teams - a leadership and team development consultancy. They design bespoke programmes for your team with the understanding that every business/team is different. Their approach is experiential, fun and interactive.

Whether you are looking for a two day cohesive team workshop, a one day intensive workshop or a half day team development activity, Connecting Teams can design a solution for you. You give them the brief and they create the options.

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MANGAWHAI ARTISTS' WORKSHOPS Three special art workshops are being held in the Mangawhai Artists Gallery during May. Following a successful project to raise $100,000 to build an all-year art workspace, the workshops are rewards for people who pledged money to help reach the target. Elena Nikolaeva and Wendy Clifford, talented and popular art tutors in Mangawhai both offered workshops to help raise the money.

Wendy will lead charcoal and pastel classes and Elena’s workshop using inexpensive ‘gold leaf’ will allow participants to play with this traditional material in a contemporary way, adding a touch of gold to their paintings.

The full winter workshop programme, starting in June, will be announced soon.

www.mangawhaiartists.co.nz

NOBLE SAVAGE Noble Savage is Matakana’s newest kid’s clothing label. Kalib Smith is the 10-year-old creative behind the surf/street/skate brand. Inspired by the drawings in his sketchbook, the unique images have transferred nicely on to ethically sourced tees, which he screen prints himself.

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Kalib has chosen to start small but is excited about the future with caps and hoodies in the pipelines.

Noble Savage merchandise is available at the top Matakana market on Saturdays, when possible, as well as pop up events. Enquiries will be answered on Facebook.

Talai works with a team of vibrational teachers, putting into practice 'The Principles of Universal Lore', to gain a deeper understanding of 'being human'. In her sessions and classes Talai aligns with the flow of vibrational healing for the physical, and taps into information to soothe the mind. Her sessions are personalised, supporting your desire for more clarity, wellbeing and heartfelt joy. She utilises universally assisted learning, vibrational/ energy therapy to support your desire to 'Return To Self' through non-judgement.

www.facebook.com/noblesavagematakana

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NOMAD & HOME New to Omaha Beach - a stunning collection of homewear, gifts, resort, boho and activewear.

Owner, Marnie Perkinson, saw an opportunity to curate an eclectic range that embraced the relaxed and wholesome Matakana way of life.

Having journeyed from Dietician, TV presenter, competitive runner then CFS battler, she has an uncompromised passion for sourcing chemical-free, natural and organic materials, with outstanding quality and aesthetic.

Brands include The Upside, Ridley, Twenty8, Quay, Ottoloom, Lindi Kingi, Real World, Burrow and Bee and so much more! What will you find?

Shop 2/1 Matariki Street, Omaha www.instagram.com/nomadandhome.nz

KAWAU BOATING CLUB - BON ACCORD HARBOUR - KAWAU ISLAND

Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry & customised furniture.

Design to installation we have you covered Contact Neil 09 425 7017 or 021 070 0643 neiltcabinetmaker@xtra.co.nz www.cabinetmakers.co.nz

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Closing for season on Monday 3 June BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER LARGE GROUP FUNCTION ENQUIRES WELCOME GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 09 422 8845 clubhouse@kawauboatingclub.nz www.kawauboatingclub.nz EVERYONE WELCOME!

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MANGAWHAI TAVERN MARKET PHOTOS

Walking in through the back gates of the old iconic Mangawhai Tavern on a Saturday morning, you are greeted with foot tapping old school Harmonica Blues being played live by a busker before you take in the sights, smells and sounds of the Mangawhai Tavern Market.

Everyone is smiling. What a great vibe there is at this relatively new, but wonderfully well established Saturday market on the water’s edge in Mangawhai; a great place to hang out with friends and family for a couple of hours on a Saturday morning.

There is a fantastic array of talented people

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selling their wares: locally grown organic produce, handmade clothing, woodware, toys, sauces and chutneys, face painting for the kids, skin care for men and women, candles, artisan bread, jewellery, photography and art, beeswax wraps, local olive oil, an amazing Deli and the best coffee cart in the land! Then there is the food on offer!

Inevitably visitors gravitate to the garden bar area to relax, listen to the live music and grab some of the fabulous treats from the passionate foodies here. The dumplings are amazing and the fritters are fabulous. Whitebait, Mussel, Prawn and Paua fritters are all on offer! There is incredibly tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes that are ready to eat

or to take home, and the smoothies are made with fresh produce.

Over in the main marquee there is some incredible peanut butter, very tempting cakes and treats and fabulous French pastries. The organisers of the market run the Deli and the Fresh Fish Caravan, and offer up the tastiest smoked salmon kebabs and a restaurant quality seared scallop dish that will want you coming back for more.

The busy organisers, Mike and Vanessa, are passionate about food and hospitality and love their market. They keep all of their “wonderful vendors” directly involved in virtually everything

that is the Mangawhai Tavern Market. “We simply couldn’t do this without them. There are so many talented people in our local community and beyond, that have a chance to branch out and be recognised for what they create at our funky little market. And they all have a story to tell about how they started and what they do.”

Mike and Vanessa tell us, “We love the supportive nature of this community so we donate a site every week to a community focused project.”

The Mangawhai Tavern is a big part of the market

as well. Their doors open at 10.30am offering a fabulous breakfast and lunch menu, as well as refreshments from the bar. The view from the Garden Bar along the Estuary to the Sand Dunes is breath-taking.

Mangawhai Tavern Market runs Saturdays, 8.30am to 1pm.

info@mangawhaitavernmarket.co.nz www.mangawhaitavernmarket.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.

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RUI CERAMICS

Emma Zhang is a young potter based in Warkworth who grew up in Shenzhen, China.

Since discovering clay as a medium, through which she can express her creativity, she has quickly become part of the local craft scene and is grateful for the help she has received to further her interest.

“The more exposure I have to experienced potters, the more passionate and inspired I feel about the possibilities of what I can create. Established local potters Judy Wood and Rick Urban have been so generous with their advice and encouragement.”

Earlier this year Emma travelled to Jingdezhen, China where pottery has been produced for 2,000 years. The experience made her more aware of the timelessness of the art. She saw for herself the way techniques have been handed down and refined over a hundred generations. Emma’s trade name ‘Rui Ceramics’ reflects her regard for this

tradition. Rui is her Chinese name meaning ‘first snow of the spring’.

She is also inspired by the beauty of the New Zealand landscape, particularly the beaches in Kawau Bay close to her home. Mixing her own glazes, she is mindful of the earthy tones of sand and soil and the blue-green of the sea in all its moods.

While her emphasis at the moment is to produce domestic homeware, beautiful as well as functional, she takes every opportunity to further her experience by attending workshops at Auckland Studio Potters.

A project Emma is undertaking with her Kiwi husband Jon is the conversion of a building on their Warkworth property to create a pottery studio. When completed this will house a kiln and also give space to display her pottery.

Recognition of the quality of her work came in 2018 when she was awarded a merit award at the ‘Dream On’ Rodney Art Competition and a number of galleries throughout New Zealand currently exhibit her work.

Emma is also enthusiastic about passing on the skills she has learned to the next generation.

“As a mother I see myself as a role model for my children. Putting their hands in the clay and getting creative is a great experience. Through art we deliver a message paying homage to the past.

Pottery is the way I express myself, it has changed my life.”

For more information or to see where Rui Ceramics' next market will be, follow on Facebook or Instagram. www.instagram.com/rui_emma_zhang www.ruiceramics.co.nz

Your local yarn store and online shop.

We stock yarn, patterns, needles, accessories and hold regular classes.

Our friendly and knowledgable staff are happy to help you on your knitting journey.

Open Wednesday to Sunday 10 - 4 pm.

The Knitting Truck 17 Sharp Rd. Matakana 0982 021 194 5631 www.theknittingtruck.com

Authentic Mangawhai collected Manuka and Native bush honey www.mangawhaihoney.co.nz | hello@mangawhaihoney.co.nz

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LULA'S UPCYCLED LINEN PHOTOS

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The love of making children’s clothing from recycled fabrics has always been a brewing passion for Annette Vuletich, owner and creator of Lula’s Upcycled Linen, itching to spring out from her fingertips for many years. However, building and running a successful family business with her husband became the main priority for many years.

“In the back of my mind I knew I wasn’t getting any younger and getting closer to retiring age I often found myself thinking, ‘If I don’t pull out my old sewing machine, which had been sitting in the garage for over 30 years, and have a go I will never know if this latent passion of mine would amount to anything.’”

“Walking into an op shop one day, I couldn’t believe the treasures I saw.

Beautiful old embroidered tablecloths, handmade doilies, and sheets that we used when we were children. I wanted to bring these back to life and show them off in another form by making them into children’s clothing. Something that would turn heads!”

And that is when Annette was ready to embark on her journey and Lula's Upcycled Linen was born. With her mind buzzing with creativity, she matched colours, patterns and textures, and was already thinking of the next unique item to make while still sewing a piece.

“I had to get my creations out there so opened a Facebook page, which I named after my granddaughter, Lula. As my page grew in popularity and after receiving amazingly kind words of support from my followers and family, I decided to get out there and go to markets to show off my creations.”

Most Saturdays you can find Lula’s at the Mangawhai Markets amongst a wealth of fabulous, like-minded talent. Annette also heads down to the General Collective markets in Auckland two to three times a year.

“Here I get to meet many of my Facebook followers in person. I’m so grateful to have customers who love to see their child/children wearing my designs. I can finally say I have followed my dream!” lucilasrecycled@yahoo.co.nz www.facebook.com/lulasupcycledlinen

DYE HAPPY Looking for locally produced craft supplies? Look no further than Dye Happy!

Owner/operator Tureya Healey-Diaz is a long-term local of Leigh and a consummate maker, proficient in a number of crafts.

Tureya has been dyeing for about five years, after she couldn’t find the yarn she wanted to knit with. After experimenting with food colouring first and then looking into natural dyes, Tureya found that professional acid dyes were needed to get the richness of colour she desired. “Acid dye sounds scary but all it means is that citric acid must be added to the dye bath to make the dye colour fast. No water is disposed of until it is clear of dye and returned to a neutral pH using baking soda. I use it to water the flower garden so none goes down the drain.”

Dye Happy supports the Aotearoa wool industry by exclusively working with yarns that are grown and milled here. The yarn is bought from a small handful of family owned wool mills who spin fleece into yarn. It is then dyed with professional acid dyes in Tureya’s kitchen.

It is a lot of hard work but Tureya knows it will lead to greater things for her customers. “My passion is to inspire others to use their creativity and experience the responsiveness of natural fibres. To feel great because they’ve learnt a new stitch or technique, to take the time to enjoy the tactile sensations of hand craft. You don’t have to be making something fancy to enjoy the process. The health benefits of mindfulness and yarn craft are well documented, so providing beautifully hand dyed yarns is my way of supporting people on that path.”

A selection of Dye Happy yarn is available from Dye Happy’s Facebook shop or at The Knitting Truck in Matakana for those that need to squish. Both are regularly updated with new colours. Tureya says, “Ann from The Knitting Truck has been a huge support to me as I have set up this business and developed my yarns. Without Ann there would be no Dye Happy. We are so lucky to still have a local yarn store in the area.” dyehappy.yarn@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dyehappyyarn

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THREADBOX DESIGN & SUPPLY CO. PHOTOS

Threadbox Design & Supply Co. is run by husband and wife team, Kyle and Alison Robinson. Based in Mangawhai Heads, the company started six years ago when Ali decided to sell T-Shirts at the local Mangawhai Markets. “To be honest I thought Ali was mad! We had three young children at the time and I was commuting to Auckland so I wasn’t sure where she would find the time,” says Kyle. But Ali was persistent with the idea and they took a leap of faith, purchasing screen printing equipment to support their humble beginnings. Each week more and more of their designs would sell, with Ali acknowledging, “our community is super supportive - pretty soon lots of people were out and about wearing our stuff!”

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Threadbox has evolved over the years and before long the pair were making apparel for local businesses. Business growth has also enabled Kyle to leave his city-based job and join the company full time, bringing with him 15 years experience in the apparel and branding industry.

“It’s an added edge to our offering, along with clothing we are doing plenty of branding too - we love making companies look rad,” says Kyle.

“Customers approach us wanting everything from branding, websites, clothing, through to vehicle signage. It’s cool to be across the full picture and see finished products come to life. Seeing the value it brings to businesses is awesome.”

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Kyle and Ali love what they do, and spending their days together is a massive bonus! Their customer base has grown significantly, from Auckland to Whangarei and beyond.

Operating a stall at the Mangawhai Tavern Market is still very important to them both, “it’s really personal to interact with our local customers and see first-hand the enjoyment our clothes provide.

We love sharing our creativity with so many people,” says Ali.

www.instagram.com/threadbox/ www.threadbox.co.nz

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VOTING IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2019 JUNCTION AWARDS Show your love and support for your favourite local business by giving them your vote. Visit www.junctionmag.co.nz/vote2019 to cast your vote.

The winning business will take home a $7500.00 promotional package in Junction Magazine and the coveted J Award crafted by Morris & James.

Voting closes 8pm Monday 10th June.

Winners Announced at the annual Junction Awards Dinner, Wednesday 26th June 6pm, Matakana Village Hall.

Visit www.juctionmag.co.nz/awards2019 for tickets.

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MOTHERS DAY FEATURE SEASIDE PLANTERS - FARMERS DAUGHTER The things we love about the seaside - the sun, the salty sea and the lovely coastal breeze - are often the factors which are the undoing of our plants. Join local botanist, Kathy Peake, at The Farmers Daughter for a discussion on the challenges of indoor and outdoor coastal planter gardening.

They’ll look at plant and planter choices (there are plenty), combinations and how to maximize your plants’ full potential. The ticket price includes a light lunch and a living take home gift. The perfect experience to gift for Mother’s Day. Tickets $35 with limited spaces available.

Wednesday 22 May, 11am reservations@thefarmersdaughteromaha.co.nz

BRICK BAY Mothers’ Day is fast approaching but there’s still plenty of time to celebrate the mum in your life. Gift her time away from the demands of daily life by booking a table at The Glass House for Mothers’ Day weekend. For the Foodie Mum, our ‘Sense of Place’ gift box is perfect, including Pinot Gris 2018, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Honey, all in a branded wooden gift box - a real taste of the Brick Bay terroir.

If your Mum’s more of a creative at heart, take a look at our small sculpture works now available online or give the gift of a ‘Brick Bay Experience’ voucher which can also be purchased online and redeemed at her leisure.

www.brickbay.co.nz www.brickbaysculpture.co.nz

HEALING 4 LIFE For thousands of years much of the known world has used some form of energy healing technique to assist with correcting physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances.

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“It’s amazing what you can do with a rectangle.”

And I am amazed as I stand inside Wendy and Neville’s beautiful, rectangular home tucked away in Grange Street. I have always been a great admirer of a simple shape, well-positioned for the sun, and elegantly finished. This house epitomises that aesthetic.

Wendy describes the style of the house as country rustic, and the lush wooden floors certainly emphasise that feel. “We really wanted the French oak,” she tells me. “It was an expensive indulgence but it’s so beautiful. The finish is called ‘skipped’, which means it is slightly uneven, so it gives the look and feel of an authentic, old floor.’ The country house feel is continued with the use of rough-sawn pine for the walls and ceilings, which are painted white throughout. The high gable ceiling and white interior give the house a lovely sense of space and light.

Wendy and Neville designed the buildings themselves, and Neville built it all with the help of Scott Yearbury and his team. What really creates the country rustic feel, however, is the beautiful interior finish incorporating Neville’s cabinetry skills and Wendy’s passion for interior design.

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are his bespoke work.” I can’t resist opening and closing a few of the cupboards and drawers, and there is the enormously satisfying heft and sound of well-made wooden furniture.

The house also features an amazing array of items from Wendy’s long-stored, now displayed, collection of antiques, bric-a-brac, collectibles and other elegant bits and pieces of art/furniture.

Blending and mixing different styles, textures and time periods is Wendy’s forté, and making it work is a challenge at which she has excelled.

“I love the scullery – the rustic, natural-timber, chunkiness of it,” Wendy declares. “It’s also the place where I can finally display my treasures that have been stored in Mum’s attic for 20 years!” she laughs.

As we stroll through the house, recycled kauri benches, desks and work surfaces appear here and there, as do ornate cast-iron shelf supports and stands. There is a feature wall that uses kauri ceiling boards from one of the oldest boarding houses in Auckland. A large, antique stained-glass window fits seamlessly into the new surfaces around it. It’s a scrumptious combination of museum and modern build, and I like it.

Heading outdoors, Wendy shows me the garage with a B&B unit on the sunny side, the young

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orchard, and Neville’s giant workshop from which the amazing bespoke furniture, cabinets and artworks appear. This also has a small, attached sleep-out, with an additional bathroom that features a tub with a view. Luxury!

“We fell in love with the site straight away,” Wendy tells me. “It was nice and flat at the top, and then gently slopes down to the stream and bush.” They built a picnic table at the tranquil niche by the stream, where it gets the late evening sun, and it is a favourite spot for the couple to take dinner and a bottle of wine.

Wendy tells me that the build went quite quickly and smoothly, once they got going, but she doesn’t really enjoy the process.”While building can be stressful at times, I have enjoyed the process and love the designing aspect. This has been my ninth build/renovation and may be the last!”

It’s an amazing combination of Wendy and Neville’s talents, and the attention to detail has resulted in a beautiful, character-filled home in a very peaceful and inviting location. debbie@maximise.co.nz www.maximise.co.nz/house-for-sale/101-grangestreet-snells-beach-max10264

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French Rug, 10. Large Stoneware Jars The Red Barn Antiques, 190 Matakana Road, Warkworth 9. Lantern, 11. Wooden Box - Guthrie Bowron, 12 Mill Lane Warkworth

Looking for that special Mother’s Day gift, or simply sprucing up your home? Then pop into Guthrie Bowron, your local one-stop shop, and let us take the stress out of all your decorating needs.

Guthrie Bowron 12 Mill Lane, Warkworth Phone: 09-425 8187

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BRICK BAY WINERY Brick Bay’s authentic extra-virgin olive oil is hand-picked from their estate grown olive trees then pressed locally. The result is an oil, green-gold in colour with a vibrant complex aroma, intense fruity, peppery layers and a lingering finish. Tasting is always available at the Glass House and bottles are available to purchase from the Foyer and on their website.

17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach www.brickbay.co.nz

COLD OFF THE PRESS What is extra virgin olive oil? It is the highest grade of olive oil, with the free fatty acids (oleic acid) below 0.8%. In addition it must be free of taste flaws such as mustiness and rancidity, possess good olive fruitiness and some level of pepperiness and bitterness. The health benefits of EVO are many – the rich antioxidants have anti-inflammatory properties that are central to the famed healthy Mediterranean diet. With an abundance of local olive oil producers right here on the Matakana Coast we are spoilt for choice, so keep on buying local!

DUCK CREEK ROAD OLIVE GROVE Seven times medal winner Duck Creek Road Olive Grove is located in a lush natural valley, and is personally operated and harvested by Derek and Sally Holland who have been involved with olives since the mid 1990s.

The grove is meticulously managed by them and produces a single estate Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil. As their oil is not blended with other producers they can follow a strict management of a spray free product as they follow an organic philosophy throughout the whole process, year by year. Tasting/ sales available by appointment or purchase products online. sallyholland@xtra.co.nz www.duckcreekoliveoil.co.nz

OLIVES ON THE HILL Olives on the Hill is nestled at the foot of the Brynderwyns in Mangawhai, owned and operated by Chris and Linda Smith. Their extra virgin olive oils are all certified by Olives NZ, the national olive association, so the quality is assured.

Their Frantoio is fruity, full bodied and tasty, their Ascolano is vivacious with a delicious peppery finish, and their Leccino has a full and buttery flavour that will keep you wanting more.

Chris is at the Mangawhai Tavern Market every Saturday so come along to try. Oils can be purchased in 250ml bottles, or a handy 1L or 3L box. linda@olivesonthehill.co.nz www.olivesonthehill.co.nz

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Have you ever searched for a kids' cookbook and felt frustrated at the simplistic nature of what is on offer? Often assuming that kids are novices in the kitchen or know nothing of everyday kitchen utensils?

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Fig & Sour Cream Muffins

Method

1 packet mascarpone cheese

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.

125g softened butter

Line muffin tins with squares of baking paper.

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Owner Louisa started the business by chance when friends tasted and saw her children's birthday cakes asking her to create one for their children.

Word soon got out and she was being recommended in the greater Mangawhai area.

"The business has grown quite quickly! I have made orders for people from Auckland to Keri-Keri. From wedding, birthday and gender reveal cakes to bridal showers and fully customised wedding dessert tables,” says Louisa.

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LEMON, LIME & RASPBERRY CAKE 1 cup caster sugar Zest of two lemons Zest of one small lime 1/2 cup of ‘Fresh As Freeze Dried Raspberries’ or 2 tsp raspberry essence 125g butter - softened 3 eggs 1 cup high grade flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup Greek yogurt METHOD Preheat oven to 170 degrees, grease and line an 8 inch round baking tin.

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LOTTIE’S SOUL FOOD DEPOT WORDS

“If I can make a difference in people’s lives, I’ll put it out there on the plate. The food looks beautiful because that’s my passion for what I do. It oozes my philosophy of wellness. You feel energised the moment you look at it.”

Charlotte Branson, a.k.a. Lottie, has been producing platters of food for clients for two years now, but has taken it to business status in the last six months with ‘Lottie’s Soul Food Depot’. Her moto…”Nourish to Flourish! I know the difference it makes in people’s lives when they eat what their body requires. I’m forever planting and foraging,

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and scrounging in people’s gardens. The biggest thing is working in season and sourcing locally,” says Lottie.

There is a strong mermaid theme running through Lottie’s offerings – Mermaid Angel Platters, Mermaid Graze Tables and Mermaid Canapés, as well as Passionista Salads. “I love the idea of the beach lifestyle and mermaids. They are a real passion of mine.”

Before starting work on her platters, Lottie likes to talk to her clients in order to get a sense of their style. “I create as I go and there is an artistic

element, along with passion and love. I’m into wholefoods, soul foods and plant-based foods.

I am strong on veganism, dairy-free and glutenfree, but I’ll work with what clients want.”

Lottie’s grazing tables are beautifully presented and captivating. “Guests will stand there staring because they don’t want to mess it up,” she laughs. “I start out by putting all the food on the table, and then I just begin creating until it comes together. It’s very organic and intuitive.” And what fun to be able to order your food by the metre!

“My favourite saying is, ‘fling it all together’,”

Lottie tells me, but the photos of her work on her Facebook page are beautiful and seem more controlled. She obviously has a great eye for quality and presentation. Lottie’s Soul Food Depot is part of a grand plan for its owner. “My goal is to make it a bigger business, but to not get trapped in a kitchen. I’m planning on buying an old bach at Omaha, I’ll do it up and add an upstairs area which will become ‘Lottie’s Loft’, my wellness hub.”

Lottie’s Loft will host women’s wellness mornings which might include pilates, yoga, paddle boarding, surfing, personal and wellness coaching and more. Included in that will be advice on how

to bring wellness to people’s lives with food.

“I’ll show people how to put together nutritious smoothies, Buddha bowls and that sort of thing.

I’ve had this idea of a wellness hub for a long time and it’s just a matter of fitting together the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle.”

A visit to Lottie’s Facebook page will offer an introductory visual feast, and I recommend you follow up with nourishment for the body and soul.

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A tui sounds clear liquid notes and a wood pigeon flaps over the orchard as we walk down a neat path to Peter Bradburn’s studio. Wasps buzz drunkenly around overripe grapes and rain-blown figs. Beauty and decay; perfect for a painter.

hit advertising. “I started as a suit,” he says, “but I knew copywriting was what I wanted to do for a living.” He wrote poems too, successfully publishing two volumes of poetry, and song lyrics composed on guitar.

to the tip last year. It felt great!” He’s galvanised by the memory of this epic paring-down and phrases bounce out of him. “I’m not trying to be provocative, I don’t have a narrative; your relationship with my work is your own.”

Peter and his partner Chrisse’s place is just north of Kaiwaka, the legacy of permaculture guru and heritage seed-saver Kay Baxter. “Yeah, the gardens were pretty daunting at first,” says Peter.

“But Chrisse’s a natural, and I just plug away.”

He’s largely self-taught as an artist, but took some life-drawing classes with renowned art teacher Matthew Browne. Peter was worried about his rather shaky hand and wavering lines, but when Matthew stood back and said, “I love that line!” he began to relax and see potential.

Peter is an avid traveller and until now has never lived in one place for longer than two years. He’s painted prolifically wherever he was, but now, somewhat settled in this small paradise, the work is pouring out of him. He’s doing very well too, with a couple of solid awards behind him and national and international sales.

He is Tauranga-born but Auckland-bred. In the sixties the family lived in the grounds of Dilworth school, where his father taught. Peter showed early promise for a literary calling, winning a national writing prize at 11, and went to Auckland Boys Grammar out of zone from Papatoetoe. In his late teens, home was pre-gentrification Parnell – “it was the beginning of punk in NZ,” he says.

Peter left NZ at 17 to surf with an older brother in France. Coming home at 20, he job-hopped (including a stint in the world of fashion) till he

He fears being influenced by the work of others, but allusions to McCahon, Basquiat and Bacon are inevitable. Peter’s obscure, often deleted, sometimes religious texts, the jagged line and colour, the twisted, truncated bodies and flayed heads makes for challenging and often disturbing work, but it draws you in like a fish on a line.

“My two favourite quotes are ‘a poem is never finished, only abandoned’ – Paul Valery, and ‘kill your darlings’, from Bill Bernbach. I took 50 works

His mid-April show in Whangarei will be a good one. Our advice? Invest now in Peter Bradburn.

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Kowhai Swimming Club was founded in the mid-1970s from the original ‘Build the Pool’ committee. It was formed to run the pool outside of school hours, offering local children the opportunity to improve their techniques and become great swimmers.

The club is based at the Mahurangi College pool off Woodcocks Road. The 25 metre pool is heated all year round and is just about to go through an upgrade this April making it a great facility for the club. Kowhai are still lucky enough to have two of the original club members, Dave and Mary Starr, as club patrons who are still actively involved.

In the early 1990s when the pool became heated, the club started its transition to an all year round swimming club and through the efforts of the long term coach, Jill Fayerman, started to become a regular podium placer at Auckland and New Zealand championships. They also have Jade Mulisumasealii, who has been with the club for six years, started as a ‘Learn to Swim’ coach and now

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The club recently fielded its biggest team ever at the Junior Nationals held at the Millennium Stadium in Albany. These meets are about having fun with a competitive edge as the Kowhai swimmers are tested against some of the best junior swimmers in the country. 80% of the races Kowhai swimmers entered were personal bests, while a number of Kowhai swimmers achieved top ten placings in the events. The club also took one of their largest medal hauls at the Auckland Junior Championships, with Ryan Hewertson gaining bronze for his 200 meter freestyle; Sienna Morrison attaining silver in the 200 meter individual medley, bronze in the 50 meter backstroke and 50 meter butterfly and Siina Cooke winning gold in 50 meter breaststroke.

The club caters to children aged from seven to seventeen years and a variety of abilities: from those just graduated from the ‘Learn to Swim’

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Swim training is after school Monday to Friday and session times are 45 minutes for beginners progressing to one hour and then on to two hours.

Depending upon level, swimmers may train from one to three sessions per week.

The club also offers adult lane swimming Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for those wanting to swim uninterrupted lengths and improve their fitness. The club is also introducing a new class from term two for adults to improve their swimming technique from 5.30pm-6.00pm.

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‘ALLO ‘ALLO “Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once.”

Warkworth Theatre is proud to launch their 2019 Season with the stage show of the classic 80s TV show ‘Allo ‘Allo, playing from 16-24 May at the Warkworth Town Hall.

This show, like the TV programme, is a comedy, mainly set in René’s Café in Nouvien, France with café owner Rene struggling to hide a valuable painting from his good customers, from the German army and handling the pressure from the French Resistance to blow up Hitler. Amongst the props there are bombs disguised as cheeses, Knockwurst sausages and an inflatable Hitler.

Amelia Meineke, Dave Morgan, Dianne Morgan

The cast is made up from locals living in the Mahurangi area and Director, Rosie Hutchinson has been impressed with their dedication to the show.

“The enthusiasm and work that the entire cast and crew have put into the show has been amazing. Replaying all those familiar lines from the show has been great fun for all involved and we are now putting the finishing touches into our performance.”

Following the restoration of the Warkworth Town Hall, Warkworth Theatre were able to re-establish themselves and have grown to over 50 members who are both actors and backstage.

You can buy tickets online for the show or join the group by visiting their website. Tickets are also for sale at Warkworth’s Hart’s Pharmacy, Mahurangi Matters Offices, Warkworth Town Hall and Woody’s Winners in Wellsford.

16– 24 May, Warkworth Town Hall

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HAPPENINGS MAHURANGI ARTISTS’ STUDIO TRAIL Creatives of the Mahurangi area are opening up their studios and homes for two weekends in May. With over 20 art venues, artists and craftspeople working with paint, glass, fabrics, photography, wood, jewellery and more, this is your chance to see the working areas of local artists. Talk to them about their ideas, watch amazing skills in action and maybe buy some special pieces of art or be inspired to do something for yourself.

The trail is free, simply grab a map from the i-site, libraries, cafés and other venues locally, or download from their Facebook page.

Some artists are only able to be open for one weekend, or slightly different times.

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11-12 and 18-19 May

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BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Warkworth Town Hall is hosting a ‘Breakfast at Tiffany's champagne high tea and movie screening of the classic, romantic comedy ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Enjoy a delicious high tea and a glass of champagne, both included in the $25 ticket price, with all proceeds going to the Warkworth Women's Rescue. Channel your inner Holly Golightly to be in with a chance of winning the best dressed prize, and then sit back, relax and enjoy the 1961 classic comedy on their new projector and large screen.

Tickets available on their website, via their Facebook page or from Hart's Pharmacy.

Saturday 11 May, Warkworth Town Hall

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Memories of Place - Art of Sally Gabori

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ANZAC Day Ceremony

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Salmonella Dub Soundsystem

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Large Works - Opening Event

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8pm

Mangawhai Tavern Karaoke

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Fri 26 Apr

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Lost Tribe & Friends

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6pm

Large Works - Mangawhai Artists

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Sat 27 Apr

4pm

NZ String Quartet - Warkworth Music

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Sat 27 Apr

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8pm

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Sat 27 Apr

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Wellington Sea Shantay Society

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Sista Trio Day Retreat

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Gumtree Gully Alpaca Farm - Open Day

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Mahurangi Ramblers and Jazz Connection

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Tradies & Curry Night

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Waipu Life Drawing

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Peter Tichener

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Allo Allo

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Guy Cater

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Hopetoun Brown & Finn Scholes

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Sat 25 May

4pm

Duo Col Legno - Warkworth Music

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthmusic.org.nz

Sat 25 May

9.30pm

Molly and The Chromatics

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 26 May

4pm

Kowhai Singers

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthmusic.org.nz

Mon 27 May

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Sat 1 June

7pm

The Music of Leonard Cohen

Ascension Wine Estate

imperfectoffering.nz

Thu 3 Jun

5pm

Tradies & Curry Night

Kawau Boating Club

kawauboatingclub.nz

Sun 9 Jun

3pm

Waipu Life Drawing

Waipu Primary School

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Wed 12 Jun

Wilde Taylor

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Sat 22 Jun

Mangawhai Zonta Winter Ball

Hakaru Village Hall

6.30pm

Mon 24 Jun

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Wed 26 Jun

6pm

Junction Awards Dinner

Matakana Village Hall

junctionmag.co.nz

Sat 29 Jun

6.30pm

Leigh Midwinter Dance

Leigh Central

021 2460757

Sat 6 Jul

8pm

Chooglin' NZ Bad Moon Rising CCR Tibute

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 14 Jul

3pm

Waipu Life Drawing

Waipu Primary School

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Fri 19 + 20 Jul

ArtnTartan - Wearable Art Awards

Celtic Barn, Waipu

waipumuseum.com

Sat 20 Jul

Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights

Warkworth

Mon 29 Jul

11am-10pm

Whangateau Folk Club Night

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Sun 11 Aug

Waipu Life Drawing

Waipu Primary School

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3pm

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