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

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

6 Trevally Place 6 Trevally Place

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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.

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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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A property you may have seen will find no better buy in our area!

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WithWith a stunning connection to the a stunning connection to surrounding the surrounding landscape and and an impressive architect designed landscape an impressive architect designed residence thatthat oversees Christian Bay Bay and and the the residence oversees Christian 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, the original standalone 'farmhouse' riperipe for for the original standalone 'farmhouse' renovation.

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On shoulder the shoulder of Tawharanui Regional ParkPark and and ten minutes fromfrom Matakana Regional ten minutes Matakana Village.

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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 before,helen.bartrom@bayleys.co.nz but never at this price. The helen.bartrom@bayleys.co.nz

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The boundaries are being re-aligned toOnly allow for ansections approximately 10 hectare site on the waterfront, with a 4 bedroom TwoTwo soldsold - two available.

- two available. main home plus a 1 bedroom cottage, both boasting stunning views over Omaha. Running down to the waterfront, Central village ease Central village ease Central Matakana lifestyle sections.

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Secure village, markets and and schools are just down village, markets schools are just down the land is predominantly in lawn withpreferred sopreferred much scope to fence, or develop as you wish. The main home was a The The position withwith titles due due endplant of 2018. position titles end of 2018. the road and and the lawn is fully fenced for the the road the lawn is fully fenced for kids the kids For Sale - 1,180m± 850m± - 1,180m± contemporary highlight in its day and 850m± is ripe for a cosmetic makeover to lift it back up to today's standards or to your and and petspets - the- living is easy here! the living is easy here! $2,490,000 Exclusively positioned in the Exclusively positioned in latest the latest Open planplan living flows to the north Open living flows to generous the generous north style if desired. The main home has 3-4 bedrooms with plenty of outdoor entertaining spaces to soak in the views development withwith fabulous ruralrural views in in development fabulous views facing decks and and the large flat lawn. facing decks the large flat lawn.

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Penney and flow to the grounds. The masonryPenney cottage is fully self-contained with an updated kitchen and generous bathroom Set on generous 1,014m± site site thatthat has has been Setaon a generous 1,014m± been Architecturally designed concept plans available Architecturally concept plans available and and drained well.well. landscaped drained Dahnie Burton 021 628 327 plus private outdoor areas to enjoy. The old adage indesigned real estate runs true here; location, location, location! Add your landscaped upon request. upon request. bayleys.co.nz/1221074 bayleys.co.nz/1221074 value and improvements as and when you want, secure in the knowledge that the position deserves it and you will Jenni Marsh 021 717 719 bayleys.co.nz/1221004 bayleys.co.nz/1221004 artists impression onlyonly impression beartists rewarded. www.bayleys.co.nz/1221618 MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA LICENSED UNDER THEACT REA2008 ACT 2008

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A SPECIAL SEASIDE COMMUNITY Harbourside Estate, Citrus Place, Mangawhai For Sale offers invited over Unique and Magical are some words to describe this estuary waterfront estate nestled in amongst citrus plantings and $687,295 (incl GST) consisting of 24 freehold sites with 14 lots available. This waterfront relaxed boutique estate, is ideal for active over 50’s We’re extremely proud of our talented Matakana team.

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

The highly skilled salespeople who are not ready to yet retire, permanent or a weekend getaway pad with the potential for a fabulous work/life balance wewe have across alldrive residential, lifestyle and coastal property mean wewe are confident in inhighly energy efficient, have all residential, lifestyle and coastal property mean are confident located within anacross easy to Auckland.

Three quality architecturally designed styles which are Letitia Partridge 027 2748 779 0909 425 7640 425 7640 promising the best service and skills to all clients in the area. promising the best service and skills to all clients in the area. low maintenance and the homes are designed to be simple yet elegant, with an ease of living. You are a levelbayleys.co.nz/inthenorth stroll to the Laureen Hayes 021 431 386 bayleys.co.nz/inthenorth shops, cafés, markets and direct access toneeds, the estuary with a kayaking and paddle board ramp.

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Brand new by the beach Two bedrooms share a bathroom, and the master suite is wellFabulous contemporary home a short stroll to proportioned.

A home double garage with laundry and the beach. Positioned to maximise theoffice, sun, easy, single level living, with an edgy design and attic storage complete the package. attention to detail ensures this home stands out from the crowd. Generous open plan living, enhanced with raking ceiling, and your master suite open to a large private courtyard. There's plenty Auction of space for(unless family and friends.

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I’ve seen the future and it’s on Ben Lynch’s mobile phone.

Jude is the name of the app Ben built to manage your bank accounts – for any bank – your bills, Kiwisaver, and pretty much anything else financial.

Ben gave me a quick demo on his phone and, suddenly, it all started to make sense. Jude strikes me as one of those products you don’t know you need until you start using it and then you find it indispensable.

Ben explains, “It allows you to be smart about your payments, avoid fees and, importantly, own your own data. It returns the power over your finances to you.� Jude will also allow services such as number portability – like you can do with your mobile phone number now, but it would be your bank account number. And it does so much more.

Being stung by his bank for unnecessary fees inspired Ben to build the app. “I decided there was a better way to deal with my accounts so I built Jude as a side project while I was working for Xero in Wellington.� Now, the business resides in a small office in Matakana. “I have one

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employee, but I’m about to do another fundraising round which should allow me to hire a couple more people.�

Ben grew up in Arrowtown, moved to Wellington to work at Xero and then to Auckland. “But I’m no city kid,� says Ben, “so my wife and I moved to Point Wells. We’ve been here for two years.� He loves the community feel of Point Wells and their two children go to Matakana Primary.

My assumption that Ben was the product of a traditional university education was quickly shot down. "I’m completely self-taught. I got bored and failed my last year at school, but I loved learning and doing things on my own, figuring it out for myself.�

Staying focused on the core purpose of Jude is important for Ben. “One of the things about this opportunity is deciding what not to do because the scope is so large. We’ve just changed over to subscription basis so we are now figuring out what those paying people are using and doubling-down on making it better for them. Then we just have to find more people like that.�

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Five years from now, Ben aims to be employing a lot more people and he hopes to have a pretty decent foothold in Australia. “New Zealand is a great test space,� he explains, “but the world is the market. Everyone has a bank account and a phone, and bills to pay, so that’s the size of the market.�

For more information... well, you’ll just have to be patient. “We are invite only at this stage while we continue to build and test the app,� says Ben. “I personally guide each new subscriber through Jude’s features. We want 1000 people paying to use the product in the next 12 months, and have them absolutely love Jude and talk about it to their friends. Once we have that base of people talking about the product, the scaling up process is pretty easy.�

Then we watch Matakana Valley become the next Silicon Valley.

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PROFILE

BIG FISH IN A SMALL POND She’s the host, producer and director of successful TV fishing show TradeZone ‘Addicted to Fishing’ on Prime, and was the first and remains the only female fishing show presenter in Australasia with her own show. Mangawhai’s Nicky Sinden also has a social media following that rivals the top players in an overwhelmingly male-dominated industry. But despite her success, Nicky reveals that she never really thought of herself as much of a TV presenter.

“I was originally supposed to make the show with Mandy,'' she says, meaning Mandy Kupenga - to date New Zealand’s only other female fishing show presenter, whose show ‘Get Your Fish On’ ran for two seasons. Nicky and Mandy worked together in the corporate world in Auckland, where their shared love of fishing brought them together, and they remain firm friends to this day.

“Mandy was the natural in front of the camera, and I was the less confident one,” Nicky says.

But when Mandy was offered a funding deal to create her own show, Nicky took a punt and sold her boat and truck to raise funds for a pilot episode of ‘Addicted to Fishing’, and dove head first into the unfamiliar world of networks, ratings and programming schedules.

Fortunately she already had a strong background in advertising and a host of valuable contacts.

Working for the New Zealand Herald, she developed a specialist outdoors publication that proved immensely successful, sowing the seeds for a career that aligned with her true passion - fishing.

“I bought my own boat and I was fishing every weekend from after work on Friday to Sunday evening,” Nicky says. “Monday morning I’d come into the Herald and dish out a whole heap of fish.

Everyone in the office knew me as ‘the fishing chick’, so it felt like a natural progression to move on to the show and follow my dream.”

It wasn’t without risk. Nicky’s show, and her dream, were completely reliant on sponsorship.

But once her pilot was accepted by a TV station, she took “a leap of faith”, quit her job, set up a desk in her bedroom and started cold calling her contacts list to find sponsors for the show.

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Six seasons and 78 episodes later, you’d never guess there was a time when Nicky felt out of her depth. “I look back at the first season and cringe,” she says, referring to the adorably unpolished and quintessentially kiwi presenting style that first made her a hit with viewers. But as her fishing skills and knowledge have developed over the years, so too has her confidence and poise as a presenter.

These days, there are few who doubt her abilities, with several impressive catches including a world record to her name. In 2017 she made waves when she broke an International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) record that had stood for 65

years, landing the biggest broadbill swordfish ever caught by a woman. The 4.2m long, 361kg fish won her numerous accolades, and earned her the respect of the global fishing community.

“I feel very blessed and humbled when it all comes together like it did that day,” says Nicky, who is a firm believer in manifesting the things you want in life through the power of positive thinking. It’s an approach that has served her well, and one that she says has been a pivotal reason for the success of her show.

It also resulted in her meeting her now husband, Limitless Scaffolding owner Matt Wilson. While her friends in Auckland warned her she’d never

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find love living in a place like Mangawhai, Nicky “put all her faith in the universe” and made the move north regardless, seeking her own space out of the city, and most importantly somewhere to park the boat.

All six seasons of TradeZone Addicted to Fishing are available to watch on YouTube. To keep up-todate with their latest episodes subscribe to the TradeZone Addicted to Fishing channel.

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Head into the Mangawhai Library Hall on Tuesday 8 October from 12-5pm, or the Warkworth Town Hall on Wednesday 9 October from 10am-3pm and enjoy a free cuppa and choccy biccy knowing that you did a great thing.

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MR SOFT TOP™ – POPPING UP IN NEW YORK Rachael from Mr Soft Top™ is packing up and heading over to New York to oversee not one but two pop up stores in November and December.

Mr Soft Top™ will take over the retail space at both ‘Downtown Doghouse’ locations on 9th Avenue and 26th Street East in Manhattan after being approached via Instagram by owner, Nancy.

Rachael says, “It is a huge opportunity to grow our brand and dress some of the estimated 600,000 dogs in the city!” Their Matakana store will still be open Saturday mornings during this time from 9am-1:30pm.

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DUCK CREEK ROAD OLIVE OIL Duck Creek Road Olive Oil scoops the prestigious Oliveti Extra Virgin Olive Awards for 2019 with their Frantoio, J5 blend which won a gold medal, Best in Class and Best In Show winning the well acclaimed trophy.

Derek and Sally Holland, owners and producers of Duck Creek Road Olive Oil, believe by concentration on the condition of the soil, avoiding all sprays and following organic principals, the results prove to be a winner especially for the judges this year.

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OYSTER FESTIVAL MATAKANA

The Oyster Festival Matakana kicks off on Sunday 6 October and celebrates the shucking season with a selection of the Mahurangi’s finest home-grown oysters. Alongside a bevvy of oyster dishes, local wines, craft beers, cider and of course champagne. There’s also an all-day oyster shucking competition, ‘Buddy Bar’ and foodie demonstrations with wine pairing from the Matakana Winegrowers Association, Shucking Classes, local panel discussions and more.

And for those that aren’t partial to the slippery little bivalves there’s plenty of other tasty delicacies on offer, from Rosé Crafted Cakes to Ringawera Bakery, Source Kitchen, Whitebait Fritters from Manaki Whitebait and many more joining in the fun! This boutique tepee style village, provided by TopKata, will house over 40 artisan producers of food, wine, beer and of course oysters aplenty. The festival proudly

claims 90% of its stall holders are local, a real Matakana food story.

The handpicked line up of live music including The Up-Doos, Jim Pinckney and The Ibeju Pleasure Club is the icing on the cake, for a perfect day of oysters, a glass of your favourite drop while enjoying the sunshine and the Omaha Estuary.

The festival falls on the second week of the school holidays and is the perfect getaway or day out with the kids. This year Pakiri School hosts the kid’s entertainment with a long list of activities for the kids to enjoy from flax weaving, silent disco, kids yoga, flapjack making and old school games. ‘Mud Kitchens’ by Made for Mischief will provide a creative play-space that will keep your little one busy.

VIP tickets sold out within a few weeks but now a limited number have been released! These tickets will upgrade your festival experience and include

priority parking and entrance queuing, access to the VIP Private Bar, plus a Mimosa on arrival and picnic box.

Local transport is sorted thanks to shuttle services provided by The Concierge, catering to Warkworth, Snells Beach, Matakana and Leigh for $21 return, plus a hop-on / hop-off bus doing the Omaha Loop. Aucklanders can pick up an event bus from the city, North Shore or Silverdale for $28 return. Mangawhai travellers can contact Leabourns for details.

So go on, get shucked and enjoy the best that the Matakana region has to offer - only at Oyster Festival Matakana.

Tickets available from iTicket - VIP $64.50, GA $64.50, Kids $10.50 www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz www.facebook.com/oysterfestmatakana

THE FUTURE OF FISH - FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER Join us for a five course feast at the Smoko Room and conversation about the future of our fisheries and what those working at the forefront of the industry see that looking like.

Fleur Sullivan runs Fleurs Place in Moeraki on the Otago Coast north of Dunedin, a restaurant with an international reputation for its kaimoana, generosity and extraordinary setting.

Together with head chef Will Michell, Fleur will curate a menu showcasing seafood from New Zealands most innovative fresh fish producer, Leigh Fisheries.

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The Puhoi Valley Cheese Company has been here since 1983 with a long history of producing quality hand-crafted products.

Rosé Crafted Cakes are based in Matakana. A bespoke cake crafting company creating delectable hand crafted cakes for weddings and functions. Rosé is the perfect choice for clients wanting a luxurious cake with high attention to detail.

Delivery available. www.rccakes.co.nz

Our Cafe and Cheese Store is set in beautiful grounds & open 7 days a week, providing cheese platters featuring our award-winning cheese, café meals, a full beverage range and our award- winning ice cream.

October is Cheese Lovers month & you can vote for us as your favourite Cheese Company @cheeseloversNZ on Facebook.

275 Ahuroa Rd, Puhoi, (4 km off SHW 1) Ph 09 4220670

However you choose to fuel your weekend appetite, we’ll make sure you do it in style! Rothko is now bringing an exciting new Brunch offering to the Matakana region. We’ll be serving up Brunch classics, with a Rothko twist of course, every Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am - 11.30am with meal prices starting at $15.

Bookings for groups of 8 or more can secure a table by emailing rothko@sculptureum.net. Everyone else, just pop on down! With an endless supply of Atomic coffee at the ready, and lots of selection on the menu, both simple & discerning taste buds alike are sure to find their foodie heaven! First in, first served!

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LOCAL OYSTER FARM TOURS

This region offers an amazing coastline from rugged outer islands to calm inlets and harbours. In one such harbour, The Mahurangi, runs New Zealand’s only oyster farm tour.

The flat bottom boat named ‘The Shuckleferry’ glides gently across the bay from the departure point of Scotts Landing and, as the name suggests, stops in prime shucking location - a working oyster farm. Newly renovated and repowered with twin Honda engines supplied by Mahurangi Marine, the vessel offers comfortable time out on the water for up to 20 people.

The oysters farmed in this harbour are of the Pacific variety - Crassostrea Gigas. Arriving in New Zealand around the 1960s this prolific breeder soon occupied harbours all over the north growing on wooden sticks. Little has changed since the farms were formed, in fact the area we head to was one of the first established and is a sight to behold, as the tide retreats showing thousands of the slate coloured bi-valves growing in the nutrient rich waters.

A mature oyster can filter up to 100 litres of water a day, thus giving the oysters a unique flavour, showcasing the area they have grown. “The pacific is generally a sweet flavour and you wouldn’t be mistaken detecting notes

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of melon and cucumber, however for the average oyster lover, they are just bloody delicious,” says owner Phil Morris.

Before devouring the bounty, the skipper gives a “shucking” lesson with each person having to shuck their own before having a good old-fashioned seafood feed. BBQ oysters are also on the menu, with even the most apprehensive oyster fence sitter turned with a shell filled with melted garlic butter. After the feast we cruise the sheltered bays looking for stingrays and enjoying the fresh salt air until the return back to Scotts Landing.

New Zealand Oyster Farm Tours runs a one-hour cruise daily with a full two hour experience every second weekend and every day from 1 December 20 January.

Check them out at this year’s Oyster Festival, where they will be running The Shucking Competition.

www.oysterfarmtours.co.nz

Matavino epitomises the Matakana region’s diversity by growing the three Italian red varieties Dolcetto, Barbera, & Nebbiolo from the Piedmonte region, as well as Chardonnay and Viognier(called Amelia). The vines are hand nurtured using sustainable practices, and all wines are Vegan certified.

Visit Jim at the Cellar Door situated inside the winery to see the wines being made. Cellar Door is open every Saturday & Sunday from 12 till 5 between end October and Easter and most days in early January.

Other times call Jim 021621124 to arrange a tasting visit.

www.matavino.co.nz 6 Hamilton Road, Warkworth

We Compost is Auckland’s leading commercial compostable waste collection service – and now we are in your area (slowly making their way Gemma’s hometown of Waipu)! Our aim is to divert waste from landfill and make it easy for everyone to do the same. Led by Steve and Gemma, we are a small family-owned and operated business, with sustainability at our core.

Since 2012 we have diverted over 6 million kilograms of compostable matter from landfill, closing the loop on food waste. Composting organic waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions, returns nutrients to the soil and helps grow our food, it’s a win-win! If it can be composted – we can collect it!

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Millars Vineyard of Mangawhai is a boutique family owned vineyard situated in a picturesque valley nestled into the foothills of the Brynderwyn ranges. We produce small quantities of top quality wine from our 3 acres of vines including Syrah, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and a delightful Rose’. Over the years we have been awarded many medals for our wines including Gold for our 2010 Syrah. We are passionate about producing top quality wines that reflect the uniqueness of our terroir.

We are proud to be associated with the Matakana Oyster festival and hope you visit our stand, meet Ross and Jennimay and try our great wines.

See you on the day!

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BRINING HOME THE BACON WORDS

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It’s been three years to the day that Matakana Bacon Company supplied their first batch of nitrate free and sugar free bacon to the local Matakana Four Square. What started off as a very niche concept to make bacon free of sugar and cancer causing nitrates has now grown into a fully fledged small business supplying all Farro Fresh stores in Auckland, selected New World Supermarkets and Four Squares with bacon that is a healthy alternative to the mass produced varieties.

Since inception they have been operating the business out of the local Matakana Village Butchery working unusual hours so as not to disrupt the day to day workings of the butchery. As co-owner, Steve Charnley says, “It had got to the stage where we had completely outgrown the space we had been operating from and with the Village Butchery growing every year we ended up having to moonlight there in the evenings and on Sundays which wasn’t ideal. When the opportunity came to move into a purpose-built premise right beside the Farmers’ Market we jumped at the chance.”

The new premise were previously the big green shed that was used by

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Matakana Coffee Roasters and as a storage space. Owner, Richard Didsbury, has completely rebuilt the building from the inside out to create a fantastic food processing space, perfect for a growing business like the Matakana Bacon Company.

“With Matakana Coffee Roasters serving their coffee next door we thought it would be a great opportunity for us to also serve the best bacon butties and bacon and egg baps throughout the morning. We will be open bright and early for people to get their breakfast along with their coffee. It’s a match made in heaven!” says Steve. To help this side of the business operation Steve’s son James will be up every day very early to prepare the takeaway food. James is also very keen to expand the food offerings and will be working on a few innovations over the next few months.

Business partner, and owner of the Village Butchery, Matt Watts will still play an integral role in the business. “Matt will still be busy helping out with some of the butchery work and will also continue producing the Matakana Bacon gluten free, nitrate free sausages that are so popular at the Farmers’

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Market every Saturday. In fact, he will be even busier as we intend to grow the sausage side of the business so that we can keep up with the demand.

Hopefully, we will be able to supply our sausages every day!”

It’s obvious when talking to Steve he just loves handcrafting a range of bacon that is made from ethically farmed New Zealand pork that contains no harmful ingredients. “Nitrates are what gives bacon such a bad reputation from groups like the World Health Organisation. There is no need for them!

We use nature’s preservatives, sea salt, rosemary and sage to produce bacon that truly does love you back.” www.matakanabacon.nz 0274265010

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LABOUR WEEKEND SPECIALS

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INTERESTING THINGS, HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE Vintage & Modern Decorative Arts, Furniture, Antiques, Art, Old Maps, Curios, Silver, Model Ships & Maritime Memorabilia, Antique Weapons, Jewellery, Watches, Ladies Fashion Clothing & Accessories, Fascinating Mystery Globes, Soft Furnishings, Affordable Gifts, Luxury Brazilian Towels, Coastal Themed Items, Vintage Collectables.

1. FOSSICK & FIND COLLECTABLES New stock always arriving, some shown in the illustration (right) 41 MATAKANA VALLEY ROAD

An intriguing, eclectic collection displayed over 5 interconnected themed galleries

Winter hours: Friday to Sunday 10am - 3pm ( other times by appointment )

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Maritime memorabilia, maps, antiques, AMPLE PARKING ON SITE. MOBILITY ACCESS art, Tel: Barbara 744 999 or Chris 021 764 183; 09 423 0125 home décor,021 jewellery, clothing andShop: accessories, gifts & coastal themed knick-knacks.

Owners on overseas buying trip.

Open Saturdays only, 9am-2pm October to mid-November. www.fossickandfind.co.nz

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HUGE SPRING SALE Bodycare – Candles – Diffusers End of line specials and more!

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MA’KETO KITCHEN RULES!

Keto is not a diet, it is a lifestyle.

When people hear that they can have an amazing dessert made without refined sugar and flour and almost without carbs, the first reaction is disbelief. It is because we are programmed to think that everything that tastes good has to have carbs in it.

As a chef with over ten years experience and a Master of Science in Gastronomy, the keto style of cooking has tested Maja Moors’ knowledge, skills and patience, after starting her business ‘Ma’Keto Kitchen’, making Keto desserts. “Twisting recipes so they don’t have carbs in them is a lot more challenging than I presumed,” she says. “I started my Keto adventure two years ago, after struggling with postnatal depression and weight gain after giving birth. Keto has changed my life, the lives of my family and inspired me to dive into Keto cooking. After losing 32kg, and gaining my confidence back, I chose to share my knowledge through my business and make Keto great for everybody who has a decadent taste for desserts.”

Keto is not a high fat diet, it is a high protein diet with higher allowances of ‘good fat’ intake. Creating desserts and cakes with perfect balance and

limited ingredients is challenging, but that is what separates Ma’Keto Kitchen from others. “Using the knowledge from Molecular Gastronomy, skills from my trade and personal experience being on Keto, I’ve been able to create the most delicious, guilt-free desserts.”

The most popular are mousse cakes with cocoa butter glaze and the more traditional desserts (with their keto twists) like tiramisu, panna cotta, Crème brûlée, and macarons.

Cutting out the carbs from our diet has long-term health benefits, as our bodies start using fat as fuel and in turn this makes us more energetic and vibrant. For more information (or to drool over Maja’s latest creations) follow Ma’Keto on Instagram (@maketo.kitchen.nz) or Facebook.

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GOOD MEAT COMES FROM A GOOD HOME

There’s something about a good local butchery that inspires loyalty in customers, be it quality, service, point of difference or source. Warkworth Butchery believes it’s all the above but definitely has a lot to do with time!

The store has been in the same location as a butchery for over 100 years, which is a magnificent feat to those who have run it and to those who have supported it.

The original store was one of Warkworth’s earliest, set up as Bowen’s General store before becoming a butchery in 1905 by T.F. Bray. It then passed to G. Guest in 1912 followed by the synonymous H. Stubbs in 1922 and the legacy of ‘Stubbs Butchery’ begins…

The butchery stayed in the Stubbs family for around 80 years, served by three generations of iconic members of both butchery and the Warkworth township.

In 1931 the original butchery burnt to the ground but was swiftly rebuilt by the Stubbs family, which is the one we still see today. It is like a still shot from the 1930s, as you walk in. The craftsmanship of the building from the ceiling and fretwork to the tiles is nostalgic and “prompts yarns, myths and

Good Meat comes from a Good Home.

Welcome to Warkworth Butchery, one of New Zealand’s oldest and still trading on the same site for 114 years. Holding traditional values very strong with everything handmade, cured and smoked in store and forever adding to their already large variety.

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09 425 9947 10 Queen Street, Warkworth www.warkworthbutchery.co.nz

legends through the door and over the counter every other day,” says Rob Lees who took over the shop in 2014.

Rob said he relished the opportunity to take over the shop with such a strong history and says he’s very proud to now be part of it now. He stumbled upon it during a trip visiting his father, when they saw that the shop was due to close its doors (which it did for 3 months). He made a phone call which led to another and another and he couldn’t stop the momentum, so all of a sudden Rob and wife Renee upped their family from Christchurch and got stuck in to rebuilding the butchery back to its former glory.

“Local customers seemed really keen for it to be part of the main street again,” recalls Rob. “They’d come in offering advice and opinions (both personal and business minded), as they seemed to have a sense of community ownership. It was pretty awesome!”

Warkworth Butchery is positioned at the top end of the market, by having quality, consistency and doing the basic things right. The window display is nothing less than art, boasting everything they make onsite, having a

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smokehouse in-store allows them to make such a point of difference to everyday cuts plus creates an aroma loved by customers.

He applauds the effort that his customers make to shop here and judging by the testimonials from locals, they are equally full of praise for Rob and the team's service.

“In these times and this trade, it is hard to bend the trend regarding packaging,” he says. However, Warkworth Butchery are returning to traditional, minimal methods of packaging their products by using paper wrapping, sharing items by reducing bags and as most of their selections are fresh on the tray (not prepacked) they can achieve this. “We have a large customer base that bring in their own containers, jugs, jars, buckets, bins,

bags or anything to put goods in other than single use bags,” observes Rob. By contrast the store is moving into the future with features such as their new ‘Click-and-Collect’ service which is available through their website.

“Mixing the right amount of modern and tradition is key,” Rob added.

Their level of quality, service and advice should ensure this iconic butchery is here for a while yet.

www.warkworthbutchery.co.nz 10 Queen Street, Warkworth

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A PICTURE PERFECT STAY AT THE GALLERY

Nestled within the peaceful rural landscape of Mahurangi West, a mere 35 minutes north of Auckland, sits The Gallery Accommodation.

Set on six acres, two of rolling lawns with a four-acre backdrop of mature Kauri forest and stunning sea views out to the Hauraki Gulf, the building was designed by architect Pip Cheshire as the art gallery/studio and apartment for acclaimed New Zealand bronze sculptor, Terry Stringer.

Once purchased, the couple spent two and a half years renovating the property to transform it from art studio/gallery and home, into luxury boutique accommodation. The goal was to retain the aesthetic of the buildings and preserve Stringer’s artwork, while providing guests with a unique accommodation experience.

From 2001-2015 the property was open to the public as Zealandia Sculpture Gardens, showcasing Stringer’s bronze sculptures and large paintings.

The Gallery Accommodation features two uniquely self-contained suites, the Forest Suite and the Cloud Suite, purpose built for a blissful indulgent escape.

Current owners Jane Scott and Ash Hare first visited the property when it operated as Zealandia. From the onset there was a strong attraction to the property, Ash being a builder of high-end homes and Jane with a strong sense of design, both passionate about art and architecture.

“We chose the interior furnishings in response to the style of the building.

The previous owners left behind a Le Corbusier light fitting which led us down a mid-century design path, says Ash. “The inspiration for the interiors reflects the building and its connection to the environment. Each floor of

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Constructed from concrete tilt slab and meranti ply panelling, the ground floor Forest Suite is moody and mysterious with Stringer’s large scale paintings adorning the walls and the spaces naturally unfolding to reveal themselves as you move through.

In the dining room, red, blue, yellow and purple lights reflect on the white walls, specifically chosen to highlight the 19th Century stained glass windows previously housed in a French Cathedral.

The full height window in the bedroom looks out to the Kauri forest and the luggage room mirrors this with Fornasetti ‘Chiavi Segrete’ wallpaper consisting of mystical, dense leaf motifs interspersed with antique keys.

At the top of the spiral staircase, inspired by the Fornasetti ‘Nuvolette’ wallpaper, a beautifully rendered cloudy sky effect, is the Cloud Suite occupying the second and third storeys of the accommodation.

Although more conventional, the floor plan being essentially two stacked high stud cubes, the construction and interior fit and finish are far from standard. The North and West elevations have commercial joinery continuous over the three storeys, affording tranquil rural and water views.

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In contrast to the warm earthy colour palette of the Forest Suite, the Cloud Suite is awash in a soothing blue-green/teal palette. This is accentuated in the lounge by ‘The Pond’ a stunning Source Mondial rug, which fits snugly into the space.

The second floor bedroom complemented by a spacious powder room and en suite bathroom, is accessed by a set of metal stairs and once there you are greeted by a bird’s eye view of the forest canopy and the Hauraki Gulf.

We’re very excited to finally be able to share The Gallery with guests,” says Jane, “We’ve added many personal touches to ensure that each guest will have a memorable stay.”

“Our intention has always been to create an experience for people to reconnect with each other and nature, so we encourage guests to leave their devices in flight mode and make a conscious effort to return to each other within this distinctive space.”

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Matakana’s hidden gem is the collaboration between Master Goldsmith John Crockett and jewellery designer and manufacturer Michael John, now located at Matakana Country Park (between Brambles Café and Art Matakana).

Their intention is to create a fusion of traditional and modern jewellery design and manufacturing techniques, specialising in bespoke custom made jewellery.

Master Goldsmith and Gem Setter John Crockett has been creating and hand making one-off jewels for 50 years. Previously he owned the Auckland Ring Company before deciding to move to the Matakana area to work and live. John says, “best decision ever.” The move reignited his passion to craft exquisite jewellery and so the space at the Country Park enabled him to showcase some of his more creative ideas using colourful gems. The gold and gemstone jewels he makes now, are still to enhance and delight, whilst being enjoyed as unique and different to traditional jewellery.

Michael John, better known as MJ, has been designing diamond engagement rings and unique

one-off pieces for the last 15 years. From his humble beginnings in a K'rd studio, to the bustling London life of Hatton Garden, MJ has designed and manufactured for many of the leading jewellery houses around the world. He set his own company up eight years ago and relocated to the Matakana Coast two years ago. He uses one of the most advanced computer aided jewellery design systems in the world. He can produce an on-screen 3D model of your jewellery and phenomenal photo-realistic images of your design that allows you to visualise your finished piece well before the creation of your jewellery begins.

John & MJ had already been working together for a few years, when MJ was also looking for a studio space. They subsequently joined forces to combine their talents and skills, something quite unique in New Zealand. Together, John and MJ have a unique skill set unseen before in this beautiful area we live in. They are a wealth of knowledge in all areas of jewellery design and manufacture. Pop in and see them for jewellery advice, direction and inspiration.

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SELF LOVE AND WORTH WORDS

How often do you look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself you are enough just as you are?

How often do you take a moment to appreciate yourself? How many times have you said: ‘I've done enough for today, I am going to sit down, breathe and take a moment’?

On the flip side, how often do you look in the mirror and seek out your flaws? How often do you berate yourself and wish you had done better?

How often do you rattle off all the things you need to get done without stopping to consider how you are feeling?

Take a moment now to consider where you invest your energy and thoughts in regards to your internal well being. Are you more of the top or the bottom paragraph?

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The reason the joyful people always have more is that they generally believe they are enough and have enough. Therefore, more comes their way.

More fullness, more abundance and therefore more ‘luck’. However, if you are living in an internal, depleted state of feeling like you are never enough, or that others always have more than you, you will get more of what feels like bad luck and negativity constantly cropping up in your life.

If you can relate to the latter, why not try flipping the switch up on your internal self-talk? There's nothing to lose, except for having a laugh at yourself. Wherever you are right now, place your hand over your heart, close your eyes, take a deep breath and say "I am enough, I am enough, I am enough. I am perfectly imperfect". Keep up continual positive self-talk for a week and keep an eye on any changes or differences to your wellbeing, relationships and life around you in general.

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SEED Seed is an inspiring and intriguing exhibition bringing together the works of three well-known Mangawhai locals. Lynn Middleton’s whimsical botanical sketches, Nicola Everett’s detailed ceramics and Josie Gritten’s striking photographic images are woven together in exploration on the nature of seeds, the stark beauty of the seed head, and the hopeful renewal of growth and life held within.

Josie Gritten, widely known for her expressive and evocative photographic work has turned her attention to a new and compelling subject.

Inspired by the stark beauty of Karl Blosfeld’s early 20th Century Black and White botanical images Josie has long desired to merge her interest in botany with her love of creating bold photographs. Her work in this exhibition captures the unique and intricate detail of seeds in a series of commanding and beautiful images.

Lynn Middleton’s artwork begins with drawing – closely observing patterns and structure. She sketches in detail many times until she is so familiar with the subject that she can be fluid and expressive in her drawing.

In her large drawings made for Seed Lynn has let plant forms work together on the page, – allowing

plants to cluster as they do when self-seeding in the wild. The images are based on how seeds fall to the ground, are blown by the wind, shaken free by passing animals and people and the natural explosion and drift of seed heads. Her images for Seed are drawn with whimsy and charm, tangled seedheads capturing the wild richness of late summer.

Nicola Everett, best known for her outstanding print works has turned her attention once again to a ceramic medium. For this exhibition she has taken her inspiration from seed forms and, working in clay, explores the idea of hope and potential that is held within. The seed forms produced have no particular reference to any one seed in nature but are looking at the idea of ‘seed’ and its microscopic structure which at times can be quite fantastical.

The three artists entwine their work with an elegant mastery honouring the incredible intricacies found in nature of seeds.

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A WOODEN WONDER AT BRICK BAY

The Brick Bay Folly competition, now in its fifth year, has gone from strength to strength.

The 2019 winning team has created an organic wooden wonder. This prestigious and exciting project receives many entries each year.

This year’s winners are four first year Masters students at the University of Auckland’s School of Architecture and Planning, with an incredibly bright vision - Leo Zhu, Dorien Viliamu, Daniel Fennell and Wenhan Ji. Brick Bay Art Manager Claire Ulenberg explains, “A Folly is an architectural object that is deliberately non-functional and instead examines its surroundings and enhances the natural landscape. The Brick Bay Folly demonstrates the intersection of architecture and sculpture and the increasing overlaps in references, concepts and techniques between the two disciplines. It can be inhabited and is for visitors to be enveloped by the architecture.”

The philosophy of the Folly project is to support young and emerging New Zealand architects

or students in an accredited New Zealand architecture programme. The winning entry received an overall $35,000 grant towards realising the proposed project. Previous winners have been Architectural Graduates who were already out in the working world practising, whereas this year’s team had to balance their full-time University studies, with building their first large scale structure ‘in the real world’.

The Wood Pavilion is comprised of 419 pieces of 90x45mm timber, with a natural stain using Resene paints. Leo Zhu, leader of the team, describes the concept as an exploration into the materiality of timber. It was one of the biggest learning curves for the students as Zhu states, “There were quite a few challenges we didn’t foresee. Designing versus constructing is quite different and this was the team’s first experience at attempting to construct a project of this size.

Pretty much every day, we were presented with a new problem to solve so our plans would change daily. We couldn’t have done it without our mentors – Richard Harris, Yusef Patel (Associate

Head of Architecture School, Unitec) and design tutors Uwe Rieger and John Chapman from the University of Auckland.”

This Folly rests on a gentle slope, with its wings spread, surveying the woodlands over the lake.

The design of ‘The Wood Pavilion’ aims to express the qualities of wood as an architectural material, its lightness and its composition. Freed from the horizontal and vertical arrangements in a traditional structure, the walls here are sloped at 20 degrees.

‘The Wood Pavilion’ provides shade and shelter for visitors; a contemplative resting place. The final design is a structure with an immersive spatial experience of light and materiality; the interior is open for exploration.

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MEANDERINGS

SEVEN IMPRESSIONS EXHIBITION

Seven Impressions, the third Mangawhai Printmakers Annual Exhibition was a resounding success and a great beginning to the 2019-2020 Exhibition season at Mangawhai Artists Gallery.

The seven printmakers: Wendy Clifford, Nicola Everett, Gayle Forster, Jean Fountain, Chris den Hartogh, Rosina Kamphuis and Lynn Middleton, presented work from traditional printmaking techniques, as well as exploring contemporary ideas.

Two years ago, Mangawhai Printmakers thrilled and surprised visitors with bright turquoise doors at the entrance to the Gallery. This year a new pop and splash of colour celebrates spring and the start of a building project.

Everyone is looking forward to next year and the fourth annual exhibition. www.mangawhaiartists.co.nz 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai

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TURNING BACK TIME: FRISKY BUSINESS AT THE LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE INFLECTION

Lycra, tight ski suits, sequins, fluro, leather and lace filled the Leigh Sawmill Cafe inflection on Saturday 24 August as ‘Frisky Business’ played an extensive range of nostalgic tracks from the fabulous 1980s. Band members John McNab, Matt Trent, Christian Brenk, all in their iconic shirts with light up ties and shades set the look to transport us back in time.

The dance floor was packed as lead singers Kim Sutton and Nick Corbett busted out tunes from those well-loved genres of Pop, Rock, Ballads, New Wave, New Romantics and Synth Pop, and the crowd sang out at the top of their lungs, making for a memorable night. www.sawmillcafe.co.nz www.facebook.com/friskybusinessNZ

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BLUEGRASS LEGEND TO PLAY AT WHANGATEAU

What is it that draws musicians from all around the world to Whangateau Hall? Is it the lovely wooden building with perfect acoustics? Is it the beauty of the Whangateau Harbour and surrounding hills? Is it the warm and welcoming community? It’s probably all this and more, but whatever it is, the word is out. Whangateau Hall has become a ‘must have’ stop in the planning of touring musicians and the summer schedule is great evidence of that.

The Whangateau Hall spring music series this year culminates with a

full concert by Missy Raines, the seven-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year award and member of The First Ladies of Bluegrass. Missy will be accompanied by George Jackson (a New Zealander now living in Nashville) and Ben Garnett (originally from Arlington, Texas, now living in Nashville). This concert on Wednesday 30 October promises to be the highlight of our year and is superseding our regular monthly club night. Tickets are available on Eventfinda.

The spring schedule starts as strong as it finishes with our September Club Night on Monday 30 September, hosted by and featuring Krissy Jackson and her band. A highly sought after fiddle player, Krissy has at times been a member of seven bands at the same time, all in different genres. Her show will feature a variety of styles feeding from these different experiences.

On Monday 14 October New Zealand’s own answer to the Punch Brothers feature: ‘You, Me, Everybody.’ Fronted by Laurence Rhodes of RhodeWorks and his brother Sam, this bluegrass supergroup features Nat Torkington (of The Pipi Pickers) on five-string banjo, James Geluk (from Frank Burkitt Band) on bass, and Kim Bonnington (of Kim and Dusty) on guitar and vocals. You, Me, Everybody is already making waves across the country and internationally and has already released an outstanding original single “Wrong Side of the Law”. Check it out on Youtube.

Visit their website for full schedule dates and links to purchase tickets. www.whangateau.co.nz www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/missy-raines-trio-featuring-george-jackson-andben-garnett/auckland/leigh/tickets

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With options to suit everyone Whangateau Holiday Park offers comfortable, family friendly accommodation from basic to self-contained units, and camping options, including waterfront options. Enjoy their recently upgraded facilities

with BBQs, an outdoor dining area and recreation room.

Perfect for families, the site boasts a safe swimming area, with awesome snorkelling in the mangroves right out front; kayak and paddle boarding, fantastic walks, pedal bikes, children’s play area and picnic spots.

Stay at Whangateau and enjoy everything that the Matakana and Kowhai Coast area has to offer.

The white sand of Omaha Beach, snorkelling and diving in the pristine waters of the Goat Island

Marine Reserve or visit historic Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Take time out to enjoy the surf or walks at the beautiful Tawharanui regional park, or attractions of Point Wells, Leigh, Pakiri and Matheson Bay. Bountiful fishing, sailing, wine tasting, golf and all kinds of water sports, the region has it all.

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GOLDEN 50 TH KOWHAI FESTIVAL It’s time to celebrate the Golden 50th Kowhai Festival, New Zealand's second longest running community festival. With a packed programme running throughout October, the festival offers events to cater for all ages, from toddlers to seniors, with the 'Huge Day Out' celebrations on Sunday 13 October in Warkworth.

The festival begins with a celebratory planting of a new Kowhai tree at the Boat Ramp in Warkworth on 1 October and ends with a Ukulele Festival on 27 October at the R.S.A. There are many extra events such as a heritage walk for children, river excursions on the historic Jane Gifford, a mobility scooter derby at Summerset, variety shows by the Warkworth Theater Group, a festival concert by the Warkworth Music Society and a teddy bears' picnic and parade at the Kauri Parry Park, hosted by Warkworth Museum on Sunday 20 October, 10am-3pm.

Huge Day Out: Sunday 13 October Kowhai Festival's new musical director Steve Popham, has organised mainly local performers and bands for this year's stage at the wharf. The show starts at 9am and includes the Matakana Kapa Haka Group, local bands Left Foot Kick, Latakana and Pipi Pickers, as well as artists Andy Richards, Seven Zen, Aysha Robertson and Fiona McGeough, Jade River Ukes and The Jazz Connection. The main act is the awesome band White Chapel Jak, hitting the stage at 4pm until the garden bar closes at 6pm.

The ‘food strip’ at the Warkworth wharf has always been a highlight and with an extended garden bar offering local beer, wine and food, it will be definitely worth a visit. It'll be close to the main stage, so you won’t miss a beat!

Besides over 100 stalls, there will be entertainment for kids including a 30m long obstacle course from 9am until 3pm. The Warkworth and Districts dog training club will entertain the audience with several agility demonstrations. The Puhoi Axemen and the local Tai Chi Group will also show off their performance skills.

An added special event this year will be the walking parade starting at the town hall at midday and moving along the main street with music and floats built on New World shopping trolleys.

Great Debate: Friday 18 October

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The Warkworth Great Debate takes place at the Warkworth town hall and has become one of the pivotal events of the Kowhai Festival, consisting of two rounds of light-hearted debating adjudicated by local celebrity Darryl Soljan. The moots are: 'Men gossip more than women!' and 'Are children necessary?' which will make for an entertaining night. Sponsored by Mike Pero Real Estate, this event will raise funds for the Warkworth/Wellsford Hospice.

Outdoor Movie: Saturday 19 October The 11th Kowhai Festival Movie Night runs at Shoesmith Domain with a screening of ‘The Greatest Showman’, with music and coffee from 7pm, the film will start just after 8pm. Sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate, families are welcome to bring their own seating and picnic to the event for a relaxing evening. www.kowhaifestival.nz

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HAPPENINGS SETTLERS DAY AT THE KAURI MUSEUM Settlers Day is the biggest public event of the year at The Kauri Museum, when entry is free to all visitors on the day. This year’s theme is ‘Hearth and Home’, with new displays and attractions reflecting this theme operating alongside all the longstanding favourites.

Commencing at 9.30am with a service in the Pioneer Church, focus then moves to the museum, Matakohe Hall and surrounding grounds with visitors able to enjoy the ‘old fashioned’ and historic activities on offer.

With something for everyone, Settlers Day is an event not to be missed, a day for the family, and a day when the museum comes alive.

Saturday 5 October

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FRED RENATA - DUSTING OFF THE COUNTRY SONGS Fred Renata is a country music songwriter and performer who for the last few years has resided in Maungatoroto, an ideal setting for his slide guitar-tinged songs of place and being.

Bringing his raw and beautiful country songs to the Little & Local Coffee Kitchen on Friday 25 October, the show kicks off at 7.30pm with an open mic session featuring local poets and musicians. Fred will take the stage around 8.15pm for a 40 minute set.

Doors open at 7.00pm and Little & Local Coffee Kitchen looks forward to welcoming you to an entertaining evening of poems and songs. $10 at the door, with coffee and counter food available.

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DISCOVER WHAT’S UNDER THE SEA AT LEIGH COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL GALA Leigh Preschool Gala will be an event filled day with magic, bouncy castles, raffles, pre-loved treasures, a photo booth and lots of marine life. Joy for all members of the family with gourmet food, a selection of drinks and live music.

Leigh Preschool is passionate about the marine environment and this year there will be a Marine Discovery Station with interactive displays and a touch tank. The Leigh Marine Laboratory and local artists have come together to create a beautiful underwater environment.

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HAPPENINGS KAIPARA FLATS SCHOOL SHOW DAY 2019 Kaipara Flats School is holding their annual Show Day event on Saturday 2 November from 10am-2.30pm. Head down for a fun day of games, competitions, face painting, quick fire raffles and stalls, including the biggest bric-à-brac tent you will see around town.

Enjoy their delicious offering of mussel and corn fritters, BBQ grill burgers and bacon butties, and delectable Devonshire teas. Puhoi Axemen wood chopping, sheep shearing, children’s lamb and goat leading competition are all sure to entertain the whole family!

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WORLD CLASS MUSICIAN HEADLINES MAHURANGI UKULELE FESTIVAL Multiple award-winning musician, Marian Burns, headlines the finale event for the Golden 50th Kowhai Festival 2019, the Mahurangi Ukulele Festival at the Warkworth RSA, Sunday 27 October, 10am to 5pm.

Marian is also a superb, fun ukulele teacher, composer and arranger. She will teach two workshops and lead a concert afterwards. Those who take part in her Beatles workshop will play on stage later with Marian.

Composer, arranger, blues legend and ukulele maestro Paul Jonson will teach a workshop and have a trade table of ukulele accessories and instruments. Musical Director Dianne Morgan will also lead a workshop.

Sunday 27 October, 10am-5pm

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

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

EVENT

VENUE

WEBSITE

Fri 13 Sep - 16 Oct

Northland Photography Awards

Kauri Museum

kaurimuseum.com

Thu 19 Sep - 2 Oct

10am-3pm

The Spring Collection

Mangawhai Artists' Gallery

mangawhaiartists.co.nz

Thu 26 Sep

5pm

Town Hall Talk

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Fri 27 Sep

White Chapel Jak

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Fri 27 Sep

8pm

Mangawhai Tavern Karaoke

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 28 Sep

9.30pm

Mako Road

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Waipu Big Band Dance

Waipu Coronation Hall

Sat 28 Sep Sat 28 + 29 Sep

Level 2 Usui Reiki Workshop

Golden Reiki Healing Centre

goldenreiki.co.nz

Sun 29 Sep

2pm

Sophie Lambert - Sunday Sessions

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 29 Sep

3.30pm

Trone Jurnacist

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 29 Sep

6.30-9.30pm

Craggy Range Wine & Food Matching

The Vintry Matakana

vintry.co.nz aotearoasurf.co.nz

Mon 30 Sep - 3 Oct

Outdoor Adventure Club

Aotearoa Surf

Thu 3 Oct

Meringe Making & Decorating

Tea & Tarte

9.30-11.30am

Thu 3-15 Oct

Seed Exhibition

Mangawhai Artists' Gallery

mangawhaiartists.co.nz

Fri 4 Oct

9pm

Greg Copeland & Steve Gilles

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 5 Oct

9.30am

Settlers Day 2019

Kauri Museum

kaurimuseum.com

Sat 5 Oct

8pm

Kurfew Band

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 5 Oct

9pm

Trouble at Mill #7

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 6 Oct

10am-5pm

Oyster Festival Matakana

Omaha Flats Road, Omaha

oysterfestmatakana.co.nz

Sun 6 Oct

1pm

Sam Taylor - Sunday Sessions

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 6 Oct

3-9pm

Base FM Sunday Session

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 6 Oct

6.30pm

Whisky Up, Buttercup!

The Vintry Matakana

vintry.co.nz

Mon 7 Oct

9am

Spring Pairs - 18 Hole Ladies

Warkworth Golf Club

warkworthgolfclub.co.nz aotearoasurf.co.nz

Mon 7 - 10 Oct

Outdoor Adventure Club

Aotearoa Surf

Wed 9 Oct

11am

Heritage Walk

Warkworth Libruary

Wed 9 Oct

7.30pm

Trio Jackson

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Fri 11 Oct

5-9pm

Cowgirls & Cowboys Fundraiser

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Fri 11 Oct

7-8.30pm

Tectonic Impact

Rothko at Sculptureum

eventfinda.co.nz

Fri 11 Oct

8pm

White Chapel Jak

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 12 Oct

7pm

White Chapel Jak

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 12 Oct

Feast Matakana - Bubbles & Dumplings

Matakana Estate

matakanaestate.co.nz

Sun 13 Oct

Kowhai Festival - Huge Day Out

Warkworth

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sun 13 Oct

1pm

Jazz and Az - Sunday Sessions

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 13 Oct

4pm

Honest Chocolat: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Matakana Cinema

www.matakanacinemas.co.nz

Fri 18 Oct

6.30pm

The Warkworth Great Debate

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Fri 18 Oct

6pm

Feast Matakana - Seafood Dinner

Sawmill Brewery

sawmillbrewery.co.nz

Sat 19 Oct

Kowhai Festival Movie Night

Shoesmith Domain

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sat 19 Oct

3-8pm

Rise Up Youth Fest

Te Waka Youth Grounds

Sat 19 Oct

7pm

Warkworth Music – The Troubles

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Sat 19 Oct

9.30pm

Hans Pucket & Friends

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 20 Oct

10am

Teddy Bears Picnic

Warkworth & District Museum

warkworthmuseum.co.nz

Sun 20 Oct

1pm

Marley Mackay - Sunday Sessions

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 20 Oct

5pm

Ballads to Belters

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Thu 24 Oct

8pm

Jordy Maxwell

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Fri 25 Oct

10am

Tea & Talk: In Their Own Words

Warkworth & District Museum

warkworthmuseum.co.nz

Fri 25 Oct

7.30pm

Fred Renata

Little and Local Café

facebook.com/littleandlocal

Sat 26 Oct

9pm

Tami Neilson & Jay Neilson

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 27 Oct

10am-4pm

Leigh Preschool Gala

Leigh School

leighpreschool.co.nz

Sun 27 Oct

10am-5pm

Ukulele Festival

Warkworth RSA

Sun 27 Oct

1pm

Loose Covers - Sunday Sessions

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 27 Oct

8pm

Reb Fountain & Band

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Wed 30 Oct

7.30pm

Missy Raines Trio

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

Sat 2 Nov

10am-2.30pm

Kaipara Flats School Show Day

Kaipara Flats School

027 589 1260

Sat 2 Nov

4pm

Mangawhai Tavern Speed Shear

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

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