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279 Takatu Road, Matakana 923923 Takatu Road Takatu Road

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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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4 A C 4 serene A2 B 2 B3 3 C2 D 2 DE E Positioned on a 4,967sqm countryside setting with For Sale For Sale dramatic ocean views sits this recently renovated villa with a brand Kellie Bissett 027027 530530 6843 Kellie Bissett 6843 new addition. Delivering akellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz charming raw luxe design and spacious kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz pavilion styled living in one of the most desirable locations on the Matakana Coast. WithGrand views over farmland to Omaha Beach, lifestyle proportions Grand lifestyle proportions With a stunning connection to the surrounding With a stunning connection to the surrounding Little Barrier Island, the Gulf and beyond, this lifestyle property landscape and and an impressive architect designed landscape an impressive architect designed is designed for friends and family; featuring fabulous residence thatthat oversees Christian Bay Bay and and theoutdoor residence oversees Christian the beautiful waters of Kawau Bay,Bay, this this private beautiful waters of Kawau private entertaining with wood burner fireplace, a deep in-ground pool spacious home is designed for the and and the the spacious home is designed for sun the sun WithWith grand proportions the Village. property is is views. grand proportions the property and level lawns. Just five views. minutes from Matakana

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246 Point Wells Road, Point Wells Matakana Matakana

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114114 Matakana Valley Road Matakana Valley Road

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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A sensational villa on a sprawling 7,788sqm site with water 4 A 1 B 2 C 2 D 4 A 1 B 2 C 2 D property is access and a 480sqm barn.

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50 Paraoa Crescent, Omaha

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Superbly positioned in a popular south Omaha location, this charming three bedroom two bathroom, 188sqm (approximately) property will suit those wanting an easy care beach house or permanent home. The location is a winner on this level 712sqm site, with beach walkway No. 18 around 250 steps away, shops and café a short walk or two minutes by car. Private, well-built and well maintained, properties of this caliber in this pocket of Omaha are always in demand, and buyers are urged to act quickly.

Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm Wednesday 2 October 2019 30 Gaunt Street, Auckland

Joneen Smith 021 464 557 Paul Elsden 021 936 011 www.bayleys.co.nz/1170105

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BUSINESS OR LIFESTYLE ON TAKATU ROAD

99 Takatu Road, Matakana Located near the beginning of highly desirable Takatu Road on the Matakana Coast this 1.33 hectare level site with a new 128sqm shed is ready and waiting for you to maximise its potential.

Zoned Mixed Rural this property offers one of the most flexible combinations available in a country lifestyle setting. Situated 2.5km from Matakana Village, 800 metres from 'Matakana Country Park', the Omaha Beach turn off and at the gateway to Tawharanui Peninsula. Don’t hesitate to secure this opportunity We’re extremely proud of of ourour talented Matakana team.

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ICONIC MATAKANA INVESTMENT Lot 2, 1151 Leigh Road, Matakana

This is a rare opportunity to purchase an iconic character investment located in the popular Matakana Country Park one of Matakana’s most well-known destinations for visitors and locals alike. Following the sale of the Matakana Country Park in 2017, Lot 2 is now available for purchase in order to fund redevelopment plans within the park. Lot 2 has a diversified cash flow from 5 tenancies returning Henry Napier 021 024 64785 approximately $172,984 plus GST and outgoings per annum. Tenants include the recently refurbished www.bayleys.co.nz/1201683 We’re extremely proud of our talented We’re extremely proud of ourCountry talentedPark, Matakana salespeople Smiths Bar, Stables Restaurant and Craft Co-op. Positioned within the Matakana the team. The highly skilled weare have across all weofferings have across all residential, and coastal property mean we confident in residential, lifestyle property benefits from the complementary commercial available within thelifestyle park including a 09 42 Auction (unless sold prior) promising the best service and skills to promising the best service and skills to all clients in the area. café, fitness centre, and conference centre. And with substantial redevelopment of the commercial areas 11am,Whatever Wednesday 18your September 2019 bayley currently underway, Lot 2 will be a central asset within this beautiful property which willneeds, continue contact to property ne Whatever your property our local team today. draw more people to the area. Contact for further details on this high-profile local investment.

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SNELLS BEACH ANIMATED MOVIE TO HIT THE BIG SCREENS WORDS

Some world-class creativity is taking place right under our very noses in this seaside slice of paradise. As we go about our everyday activities of dropping kids to school, heading through our infamous Hill Street intersection to the big smoke or simply sipping our lattes at Little & Local, we may be unaware of the creative hub that is nestled down Goodall Road. This won’t last for long though, as this creative corner is about to embrace the world’s spotlight in a massive way.

From Thursday 10 October, we will have the opportunity to marvel at the latest creation to come fresh from Huhu Animation Studios and be screened at our local Matakana Cinemas and cinemas throughout New Zealand.

Executive Producer Trevor Yaxley has worked tirelessly to form a first-ever New Zealand/China

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animated co-production that is sure to be a real treat for ages eight to 80+ who will be given a chance to see why heavyweights from around the world have been so excited to work on the 3D animated feature film ‘Mosley’.

‘Mosley’ is an adventure centred around an intelligent but unfortunate four-legged ‘Thoriphant’ who is living a life of servitude on an isolated farm with a harsh master. In an attempt to seek answers and also for his family to live in freedom, Mosley must embark on an epic journey filled with peril, mystery and surprising twists.

It is a beautifully crafted tale of victory through realising one’s potential within, discovering who one is meant to be and standing up for what you believe in. And of course, with the likes of Rhys Darby voicing the character ‘Deaver’, you can bet

that there will be some good ol’ Kiwi humour in the mix. Other voice talents in the film are none other than Temuera Morrison, Lucy Lawless and John Rhys-Davies.

The calibre of creatives working on this film is truly extraordinary – including its writer and director Kirby Atkins (Weta Digital animator contributing to ‘The BFG’, ‘The Smurfs’, ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ and ‘VeggieTales’), editor Kathy Toon (having worked on ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Toy Story 4’, ‘Rio’, ‘Horton Hears a Who’ and Academy Award nominated short film ‘Borrowed Time’), executive producer Tony Bancroft (director of Disney’s ‘Mulan’ and an animator on ‘Mary Poppins Returns’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’), and animation director Manuel Aparicio (Dreamworks and Disney

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animator known for his work on ‘Moana’, ‘Kung Fu Panda’, ‘Shrek’, ‘Madagascar’ and ‘Zootopia’).

The dedicated team behind this 96-minute collaboration of heart, passion and talent are excited at what they have accomplished. “Films like this are a huge feat and it is astonishing that a film of this depth and quality could come out of Snells Beach,” says editor Kathy Toon.

This multi-million-dollar film had the local Huhu Studios booming with close to 100 people at the height of its production. Kirby Atkin’s 15-year labour of love is finally coming to completion and everyone involved can be proud of the effort and hours that have gone into seeing this dream come to life.

Warkworth local, chief technical officer and producer, Bill Boyce reflects, “We’ve had to be resourceful and pool together to pull off an independent film that is comparable to Hollywood films with much bigger budgets. This story has got a huge amount of heart and a great message underpinning it.”

ground-breaking Kiwi animated movie.

Local artist Markus Kristensen, the ‘Mosley’ production designer and cinematographer, says “This has been the biggest, most complicated and most creatively satisfying project to work on. We’ve really had to pull together to achieve something that was way beyond anything we’ve ever done before.”

If our funny-man Rhys is anything to go by, then you just know that this movie is going to be a goodie so make sure you don’t miss out on seeing ‘Mosley’ and supporting our local talent.

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Admitting he may have shed a tear or two while watching a scene from the film, Rhys Darby is excited that New Zealand is producing another stand-out animated film. “I found the story quite emotive and it’s so exciting to be part of a really cool Kiwi animation.”

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LIFE ON AN EVEN KEEL WORDS

I suggest to Terry McDell, world champion sailor, the two strong strands in his life are law and yachting. “Yachting and yachting!” he laughs.

Terry was born in Waipu and his father was a mad keen yachtie. “Dad and my brother, Kim, built a P-Class in the backyard and I sailed that at the Onerahi Yacht Club.” When the family moved to Auckland, Terry’s father bought the boys a Zephyr. “It was a good one," says Terry, fondly.

“School holidays were spent on the water – out to Rangitoto and back, and all over the harbour.”

Terry progressed to OK Dinghies, Finns and the Flying Dutchman. However, being too small for the Finn and not having enough money to pursue the Flying Dutchman, Terry spent time crewing on his father’s 40-foot keel boat. “My brother and I ended up sailing in the One-ton Cup when it was

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held in Auckland, back in 1971.” Soon after, having just finished his law degree, Terry joined the crew of the 73-foot, black racing yacht, Buccaneer. “We raced to Noumea and then sailed via Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii, to then competed in the Transpac race from Los Angeles to Hawaii.”

On his return to Auckland, Terry began work as a law clerk and started racing an 18-footer with his brother Kim. “We sailed that boat for two seasons, got progressively better and Travelodge agreed to sponsor us into a new Bruce Farr-designed boat.

We trained every day with Bruce following us around in his runabout. The world series was held in New Zealand that year and everything came together for us, and we won.”

In 1987, Terry was invited to join the three-boat Admiral’s Cup team that New Zealand was putting

together. “They wanted a tactitian and someone to keep the young bucks under control,” laughs Terry. “We won it! The first and only time New Zealand has won the Admiral’s Cup,” he says with obvious pride.

Law was always the means to an end for Terry.

“Around 20 years ago, I was working as a partner in the city, but I decided there was more to life than working in a law office so I sold my yacht and bought another in Greece. I took off with my wife and two young daughters and spent 18 months cruising the Greek islands.”

When Terry returned to Auckland, he began working with Wynyard Wood Lawyers. That was the beginning of a long and enjoyable career with the firm that continues to this day.

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Terry works out of the Warkworth office now, having moved to Mangawhai four years ago, and he is still as keen as ever to get out on the water.

“I’m still sailing a 16-foot Contender, a one man trapeze yacht. When the tide’s in, I get about two hours worth of sailing before I start hitting the sand. I also have opportunities to go and crew on other guys’ boats.”

I ask him what’s left on the bucket list. “If I had my way, I’d be cruising around the Greek islands right now. There’s plenty of islands I didn’t get to and I’m quite happy to go and revisit the ones I did get to. I just have to make it happen.”

09 422 2190 www.wynyardwood.co.nz

YOUR FRIENDLY LOCAL LAWYERS Terry and Katrina are our experienced general practice solicitors based in our Warkworth office. They can help you with all your general legal requirements including your asset planning needs and buying or selling property or businesses. This includes rural property law, where we can help with areas such as overseas investment and residency issues, sales and acquisitions of farms and horticultural blocks, lifestyle properties and determining ownership structures of large blocks of land including trusts, relationship property, and estates.

With all the recent property development going on in the Rodney District, it is helpful to know that we have a local law office that has a large amount of working knowledge on this subject.

Our Warkworth lawyers can provide legal advice on matters such as property due diligence, compliance with the Resource Management Act and Treaty of Waitangi issues, all types of subdivisions including commercial, residential and rural, multi-titled developments and crossleasing. We can also help with establishing joint ventures and project finance.

Do you want a local lawyer, but need the flexibility to conduct business in Auckland during the working week?

If you need specialist legal advice our Warkworth clients can obtain this as required from our specialist family, tax and litigation solicitors based in Wynyard Wood’s Auckland City or Highbrook offices.

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NEW & NOTED LOCAL TRAIL BLAZER: TRISH ALLEN Matakana resident, Trish Allen, has won the title of ‘Trail Blazer’ at the 2019 Auckland Community Zero Waste Awards ahead of eight other nominees. The award recognises her long commitment to zero waste, her passion for waste education and going above and beyond to share all things zero waste with the local community.

Trish is dedicating the award to all the people who support Mahurangi Wastebusters’ vision to reduce waste, and who have helped setting up the community recycling centres at Lawrie Road, Snells Beach and Rustybrook Road, Wellsford. She says visiting and learning from other sites like Raglan’s Xtreme Zero Waste centre and then being able to share this knowledge, has been instrumental in achieving the award, and she is confident our local centres will have the same success over time. hello@mahurangiwastebusters.nz www.mahurangiwastebusters.nz

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Nick and Felice Karuna have recently opened Matakana Osteopaths at the Matakana Country Park. Together they have over 20 years of experience and are accredited ACC providers.

Northland Bookkeepers were honoured this year, taking out three of the eight prestigious awards presented at the Institute of Certified New Zealand Bookkeepers (ICNZB) 9th Annual Conference Award evening held in Christchurch recently.

Snells Beach is their home and they love this entire region. From Puhoi to Wellsford, Matakana to Martins Bay, the Meyers know the market. Never afraid to try something new, they've always pushed the limits when marketing properties.

Haley Wilson of My Two Cents, based in Mangawhai, took out the ‘Bookkeeper in a Small Practice Award’. Haley was also commended by Craig Hudson, Managing Director of Xero, for her award entry into Xero’s own Bookkeeper of the Year Awards, to be held in Wellington next month.

"Haley is doing great things! Her client testimonials were particularly emotional which made her entry stand out".

Owning their own agency has always been the goal and with Meyer Real Estate they're able to do the absolute best by their clients. Innovative, driven, and backed by region-leading results they're ready to shake things up around here. If you’re selling, and looking to stand out, give them a call.

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Matakana Osteopaths offer hands-on care to support your body in resolving injury and reducing pain. Providing osteopathic care for all ages; Felice has a gentle approach to osteopathy and has extensive experience in mother and baby care, while Nick offers a unique blend of acupuncture, cupping, electroacupuncture, vibration therapy, exercise prescription and sports taping in his treatments depending on what suits his patients.

15 Takatu Road, Matakana www.matakanaosteopaths.nz

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A wide selection of WINES, SPIRITS & BEERS for EVERY occasion

Liquor Centre Gift Cards Available. See instore or on Facebook for our specials.

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EXCITING CHANGES AT PAKIRI SCHOOL With the recent relocation of Mahurangi Montessori Primary, Pakiri School is developing a unique educational approach, which weaves together the principles of Montessori and Tikanga MÄ ori under the school’s whakatuakÄŤ, Kotahi te HÄŤkoi Whakamua – Forward Together. This educational approach focuses on ‘active’ learning, where children learn through doing and problem-solving; independence, which empowers children to work at a pace and level suited to them; the development of the ‘whole child’, creating social and emotional intelligence as well as academic intelligence; and building a deep understanding of Tikanga MÄ ori. Pakiri School is a small, semi-rural school situated near the stunning Pakiri Beach, whose localised curriculum connects to the natural resources on its doorstep. The school offers highly individualised learning programmes in composite classes and runs from year one to eight.

09 422 6076 office@pakiri.school.nz

WAIMAHU RETREAT MAKES TOP 20 Travelmyth has recently ranked Waimahu Retreat in the Top 20 Adult Accommodations in Auckland.

Operating since December 2018, Waimahu Retreat’s owners have welcomed their guests to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the Matakana Coast.

Waimahu is perfectly located for a two to three night weekend getaway for Aucklanders and an ideal ‘staging point’ for overseas visitors. Having lived and worked overseas for 20 years, Julie and Bryan are well placed to host, entertain and share travel tales with our guests. julie@waimahu.co.nz www.waimahu.co.nz

BREE NICHOLLS After ten years away, Bree Nicholls has recently moved back to her hometown of Warkworth.

She is a career and business coach, workplace culture and wellness facilitator, and personal mentor.

Bree works with people, groups and small businesses, in a thoughtful, tuned in and strategic way to assist them to reach their ultimate dreams and goals.

WARKWORTH HOCKEY CLUB The new Warkworth Hockey Club had a fantastic first season with two teams competing in the North Harbour Club Winter Tournament.

The men’s team smashed through their divison one grade with 48 points, making the final versus Takapuna Black. It was a ripper of a game where they held some great possession but unfortunately couldn't capitalise.

Keep an eye out for her regular weekend workshops held in both Warkworth and Matakana. Get in touch to book in a session or a free business consult.

The womens’ team topped the division three table with a whopping 80 points, after winning all of their 16 games. They dominated East Coast Bays’ Black team in the final to take a 5-0 win.

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“Getting into the flow and less rowing” Tracy Wood of Golden Reiki is holding a 2 day workshop on 28 & 29 September for Level 2 Usui Reiki. Open to anyone who has Level 1.

Gaining access to sacred symbols is a big step in one’s evolution.

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PLANTING CLEAN AND GREEN

It’s an exciting time for gardeners. The days are starting to get a bit longer and it’s time to plan your garden for the warmer weather coming.

Even though it’s still cool, seeds sown now will be ready late September and early October.

Check out seed catalogues, on-line, (Italian Seeds Pronto has an interesting range), garden centres and home improvement stores for a good range of seeds. Be sure to check the expiry date on the back of the packet!

Prepare the garden beds by digging in some home made organic compost and adding organic sheep pellets which will help replenish the nutrients used by previous crops.

If planting potatoes for Spring, now is a good time to chit your tubers. Find the variety that you like, soak for a few minutes in a strong seaweed

solution and place in egg cartons in a warm light place. When the shoots are about 5cm long, and the chance of heavy frost is over, it is time to plant them in trenches.

Carrots, parsnips and radishes need to be sown directly as they don’t transplant well, but you can plant out seedlings of beetroot, lettuce, spinach, silverbeet, rocket and other leafy greens. Herb gardens can be refreshed with new plants but hold off from planting out basil until it warms up a bit more. Spring and Summer flowering annuals such as calendula, sweet peas, alyssum, cornflower etc. can be planted. Not only will they add colour but they will attract beneficial insects and pollinators into your garden helping to fight pests and increase your yields naturally.

Keep an eye on the weeds around winter planted

garlic, they hate competition! Apply a weekly seaweed liquid to encourage good growth. Other tasks include feeding and mulching fruit trees, roses (which can now be pruned too), shrubs and flower beds.

For more gardening tips and information check out Organic Seedlings’ weekly 'webisodes' at www.organicediblegarden.co.nz Organic seedlings are available from New World Warkworth, Four Square Matakana, direct from their nursery Fridays and from 7 September they will be returning to Matakana Village Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8am-1pm. www.organicseedlings.co.nz www.facebook.com/Organic-HerbsSeedlings-123114634435469

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Time to get those vegetables growing! For the best start we recommend Living Earth Garden Mix plus we have a great range of mixes, fertilisers and mulches for all types of gardening this spring.

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The Oaks Guidelines Quality and security - retirement in on theNeville heart ofBrand Warkworth April 2017

Settled in the heart of delightful Warkworth, our apartments are brand new and quality-built and our communal facilities are beautifully finished. A calm haven amidst the bustle of a busy township.

All the benefits of apartment living with the convenience of village life right at your doorstep; cafes, shops and services all within easy walking distance.

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

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

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

OPEN 7 DAYS 45 MIN FROM AUCKLAND

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PERFECT POTTING BROUGHT HOME A NEW MORRIS & JAMES POT? HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FROM THE ADDING THE PERFECT PLANT TO IT. WWW.MORRISANDJAMES.CO.NZ

Choose a plant that complements the glaze, size and style of your pot.

Peace lilies can tolerate short dry spells but keep the soil moist and do not over water. Keep out of drafts and direct sunlight.

Best in a well-lit area.

Take your plant out of its plastic pot and position it in your pot. Add potting mix to bring the top of the root ball up to the top of your pot, then gently pack more potting mix around the root ball till the pot is full. Water well to help your plant settle in.

Most plants don’t enjoy being root bound in a small pot so ensure you select a pot that’s big enough. This will avoid cracking in ceramic pots.

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Rubber Fig - bright light but not direct sunlight. In summer keep moist and mist or wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. In winter only water once or twice a month.

Most plants prefer free draining soil and room to grow. Start by adding stones to the bottom of your pot.

Allowing excess water to drain away. Don’t forget a pot saucer or ceramic pot feet to protect flooring from excess water.

Fill your pot about half-way with good quality potting mix. Be mindful of the type of soil your plant likes for best results.

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PLANTING LOCAL ROOTS

There is debate in mainstream and social media about farmers' lack of care for the environment in which they work and live.

In reality, a growing number of farmers are seriously passionate about their role as guardians of the land, and quietly work away in the background improving their patch and the biodiversity of their farms.

Steve and Clare Dill, run a fifth generation 500ha farm with Steve’s parents Bruce and Felicity Dill in the Kaipara Hills, bordered by the Hōteo River and overlooking the Kaipara Harbour.

In the time Steve has been on the land they have planted more than 15,000 plants and fenced 10.5ha of wetland and riparian margin to protect the river edge and to restore wetlands. Steve’s grandfather had previously fenced 40ha of native bush – well before it was a trendy thing to do.

The plantings are targeted to reduce sediment and nutrient loss to the river and improve biodiversity.

The Dills have started their own nursery to build up Manuka seedlings as well as Poplars that prevent erosion on steep hill country.

Stephen and Clare have built up a small group of supporters that now help each year to increase

these planted areas. They feel this is a great opportunity to bridge the gap between urban and rural dwellers as volunteers come onto the farm to see the challenges of managing the terrain up close while having a yarn as well as a good feed and a beer afterwards.

Steve and Clare would like to see those living in the areas surrounded by rural land get connected with their local food producers and have an open conversation about the challenges they face and see first-hand the quality of product being created with just grass, water and sunshine.

“Volunteers are so important to us as it is only with their help that we can get this scale of work done,” says Steve.

“Every farm needs to be a fine balance – obviously we can’t just fence and plant it all as we need to use the land sustainably to produce an income as well,” says Clare. “It is about having the right plant or tree in the right place as well as the right animal. That way an ecosystem is created that can be financially and environmentally sustainable and that is where they think that New Zealand could really dominate on the global stage.”

Luke and Karen Williamson are two of the groups' core volunteers that return each year. “It’s easy to complain or worry about the state of the environment and New Zealand’s waterways, but it is so satisfying to get out and actually do something to help. Even if ours is only a small contribution, you realise, when Steve and Clare get a team together to plant a section of their farm, how quickly a group of people can plant up a significant section of land and start to make a real difference. And it’s fun! We meet new people, have a very physical morning and get to share lunch with everyone. We admire Steve and Clare’s dedication to good farming practices and love joining in their efforts to improve water quality in the Hoteo,” says Luke.

There are many landowners currently working on planting and would probably welcome a hand.

Clare works with The Forest Bridge Trust and can put you in touch with landowners from the east to west coast that may need help with planting or even checking traplines, as with plantings comes an increase in pests! manager@theforestbridgetrust.org.nz www.theforestbridgetrust.org.nz

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STATEMENT HOME - JAW-DROPPING VIEWS IN PAKIRI

The bold lines of this brand-new architecturally designed home make a dramatic statement to match the awe-inspiring views over the wild and enchanting Pakiri Coast. Set in a prestigious gated lifestyle subdivision, this home is designed to both impress and cocoon family and friends.

Step through the impressive front door into the foyer and be immediately wowed by the superb view; move into the gorgeously appointed modern kitchen with spacious dining area; the entertainment and family hub of the home. Relax after dinner with guests in the separate family lounge, with cosy woodburner. The kids might like to sprawl in the huge family room on the other side; there’s ample room for all sorts of activity there!

Guests and family can retire to three spacious bedrooms on the ground floor with superb coastal views and walk-in wardrobes; the largest of these has its own ensuite. Now walk up the dramatic stairway to the master suite and prepare to be wowed yet again by the view through floor to ceiling windows. The spacious master bedroom ADVERTORIAL 18

has a separate dressing room, adjoining media room/office/nursery and sumptuous tiled ensuite with an amazing view from the bath!

The home is designed for easy living with polished concrete floors downstairs and bamboo flooring upstairs. Smeg appliances, grid-connected solar power system, 2.7m+ ceiling heights, four heat pumps, three water tanks and a 10-year Halo guarantee, all speak to the quality of this build.

Separate laundry, ample storage and lovely family bathroom with separate powder room complete the home.

Huge sliding doors nearly the entire length of the ground floor maximise indoor-outdoor living and amazing views. Nicely situated between the dining area and formal lounge, a well-sheltered recess provides pleasant outdoor living, while the western end is ideal for a spa or BBQ area. At the property entrance is a large, fully-lined separate double garage, plus ample off-street parking for guests, boats and more.

The land surrounding the home has been extensively and cleverly contoured to ensure

privacy while maximising the views. Each property also owns a share of farmland and regenerating covenanted native bush, alive with the sound of birdsong.

The property is located approximately a six minute drive to the lovely little country school, which has a new Montessori unit. Less than a 15 minute drive to Matakana village (pick up your gourmet lunch ingredients on your way through), 20 minutes or so drive to SH1 and only another 10 minutes to the Northern Motorway extension currently being built.

Pakiri is becoming the preferred retreat of the acclaimed and affluent demanding a serene haven from the hustle and bustle of nearby Matakana and Auckland, while enjoying the many activities this area provides. Take this rare opportunity to join them and call Angela or Jodi now! Price by negotiation. Viewings by appointment.

Angela Wain 027 493 6800 Jodi Sterling 021 457 063 Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008) www.matakana.mikepero.com RX2014320

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A PASSION FOR GROWING IN AN ISLAND PARADISE

Why not build two homes at once?

With the current housing shortage, a home & income property is a very smart move.

Visit our new Showhome in Warkworth which incorporates a second dwelling - a great idea for grandparents, adult children, in-laws or just regular tenants!

Nestled in the sundrenched Okiwi Basin in the north of Great Barrier Island is a magic piece of incredibly fertile land growing an abundance of high quality, organically grown produce, including a wide range of vegetables, bananas, cherimoya and more everyday fruit such as citrus, plums and apricots, available to both residents and visitors through a Produce Box subscription. They also grow a highly sought after microgreen-based salad for cafés and shops on the Island, and run a thriving small nursery producing organic vegetable, flower and herb seedlings.

Caity and Gerald Endt started Okiwi Passion in 2007. They have a biological approach to growing, meaning that they nurture the beneficial fungi and bacteria in the soil by applying mulch from banna grass and bamboo grown on the property, compost made on site from garden waste, as well as natural rock based mineral fertilisers such as volcanic rock dust and dolomite lime.

They also deliberately plant insect attracting beds with sunflowers, phacelia, alyssum, coreopsis and coriander. The flowers attract bees as well as tiny parasitic and predatory wasps which help to control aphids and caterpillars. “It is important to create as much diversity as possible, both above and below ground, to create a more natural, balanced ecosystem,” says Gerald Endt, son of the late horticulturist, Dick Endt.

27 Jamish Drive, Warkworth In McKinney Estate - off Pulham road.

Open Fridays & Sundays between 11 and 2pm, or any day by appointment.

Call Dave 021 732 301

Caity and Gerald welcome visitors to the gardens for a personally conducted tour in which guests are able to walk among the crops, getting a glimpse into this amazing natural world and learning about natural growing systems. There is a minimum fee of $50, and for groups of more than five people a surcharge of $10 per person.

Bookings are essential. orders@okiwipassion.co.nz www.okiwipassion.co.nz

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ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WORDS

Born in 2014, Mangawhai business ‘MyPad' is the brainchild of Sarah and Ben Lay - a collaborative husband and wife team who have utilised their extensive experience in architectural design and building to introduce elegance and simplicity to local homes.

Adorned with the catchphrase ‘artfully simple,’ the MyPad business concept was born through Sarah and Ben's desire to simplify the design and build process. With a carefully designed ‘footprint' their goal has been to create homes with a seamless interior living flow and a graceful, pared back aesthetic. Far from an abstract design experiment, the footprint has been tested by Sarah and Ben, whose own home incorporates the same module sizes. As Sarah explains, "Our homes appeal to a wide variety of people, from a couple in their thirties with young children to a retired couple in their eighties. The homes are designed to be simple yet elegant, with an ease of living, suitable to the Mangawhai lifestyle.” The classic footprint encompasses a two bedroom, two bathroom home, with optional add-on features such as a third bedroom, boat-shed or sleep-out.

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Following the council’s framework, MyPad offers Homestar certification: "a rating tool designed to make sure that Kiwi homes are healthy, warm, dry, sustainable and energy efficient places for New Zealanders to enjoy.” Internal Homestar design features might include dual-flush toilets and low-flow taps to minimise water waste while externally there are considerations such as photovoltaic panels for solar energy, or the careful positioning of the clothesline and vegetable garden plots to increase household efficiency.

Designed with the future in mind, MyPad is also affiliated with Lifemark - the principle that homes are designed to be safe and usable for all ages and stages of life. MyPad’s user-friendly designs include considerations like wheelchair access and assistance railing.

Working predominantly with a natural palette, MyPad designs are flexible and can be customised to client preferences and to respond specifically to the building site and environment. With the use of timbers such as American oak and cedar there is an emphasis on quality, durable materials which weather naturally. The same approach is reflected in the integral relationships that have been carefully built and maintained by Sarah

and Ben within the business: “The long standing relationships we have with our consultants, suppliers and subcontractors, built on trust, respect and quality, ensure the success and enjoyment of the building process for everybody involved.” There is no team of consultants; rather, Ben and Sarah are hands-on and concentrate on a small number of projects at a time, allowing for an attentive, client-focussed service from consultation to completion, and resulting in grateful, enthusiastic clients.

Specialising in local projects, the couple are deeply connected to the area and have completed residential, rural and coastal builds. They are also involved in a community project where, with each house they build, three mature, native trees from Matakana based nursery Takana are donated to community spaces. Through offering a simple design, price and build package, MyPad have filled a much-anticipated gap in the Mangawhai market, allowing elegant architectural design to be accessible to all.

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THE NEW WHARF STREET BISTRO Whether it’s a family get together, girls' cocktail night catchup or a cosy couples dinner, Wharf Street Bistro is famous for its great food and charismatic ambience. Overlooking the Mahurangi River, in the heart of Warkworth, serving up heart-warming food to their loyal locals and visitors alike.

Opened in 2016 by Rachel and Matt Macfarlane, who were captivated by the location and set out to create ‘the place to go’. They were faced with motivating locals to dine out in Warkworth but were soon able to carve out a niche for themselves and gain a solid following.

Tahlia Meharry has managed Wharf Street for the past eighteen months and when the opportunity to take over the restaurant came up she jumped at the chance, along with Andrew (Andy) Cameron, who has been managing the bar at the Bridgehouse for the past 10 years.

Both locally born and raised, they love the area that fostered their passion for good food, wine and beer. “Being together and having the same dream has pushed us to achieve this goal and we couldn’t be happier to continue and grow a local favourite.”

They have seen the area change, grow and develop over the years from a sleepy country town and Tahlia and Andy say that “knowing such a great range of people and new businesses who employed us growing up really inspired us to own our own café/restaurant someday and create great, local food.”

They are a small and dedicated young team, with their new Head Chef, Ashley Scale, helping them to create a memorable experience for each and every customer. “We love providing a quality food experience for our valued locals and visitors to our beautiful region, within Wharf Street’s warm and friendly vibe.”

“As foodies we appreciate good food, wine and beer - especially if it is locally sourced and produced.” Wharf Street has always prided itself on connecting with, supporting and being supported by local businesses. They offer a range of locally sourced meats, fish and organic produce. With four Sawmill Brewery beers on tap and an array of beautiful, locally produced wines on their menu you can’t help but feel spoiled for choice.

“We can’t wait for Warkworth to become a bigger food, wine and beer destination and love being a part of a growing community.”

For opening times check out their website, where you can book your table too!

4 Wharf Street, Warkworth www.wharfstreetbistro.com

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With a true appreciation for building and a love for design, Bigwood Builders pride themselves on delivering quality homes for the ultimate lifestyle.

Bigwood Builders offer a full range of services including building new homes, renovations, small projects, residential and commercial.

We have a motivated team ready to help you achieve your perfect home.

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FOOD WITH A VIEW: THE COVE CAFE If you are heading north and want to take in the sights then head out to Waipu Cove and stop in at the idyllic Cove Café. Sitting snuggled against the hill directly across the road from the fabulous Waipu Cove Beach, it is the perfect back-drop to stop and take a moment.

Owners Lloyd and Mike, left farming in the Waikato to pursue a change.They missed the fast pace of hospitality and quickly found the challenge they were looking for in an old over 100 year old café in Waipu Cove. First challenge was refurbishments.

“We wanted the Café to have a welcoming feel and with its covered outdoor space, you can sit on the bench or dine comfortably overlooking the beach and watch the day go by.” The Cove was the first restaurant for the boys who have now opened another five within the last few years.

Most days you will find them working alongside the staff, as they divide their time between all six of their restaurants.

The Cove Café has become a favourite for locals and out of towners who drive the tourist road just to stop in. Waipu Cove is a small community but it has become Lloyd and Mike's home. “We could have moved anywhere as our restaurants are spread out all over Northland and Mount Maunganui but there is nowhere as beautiful as Waipu Cove.”

“Our success is our staff! We have a fantastic team, from our Executive Chef Craig who oversees all of our restaurants and menus, to our managers and wait staff, who have been with us for many years. Passion for food and great customer service are the secret components,” explains Lloyd.

With many options available from gluten free through to their vegan menu, The Cove is designed to meet everyone's needs. Whether you are just passing by to grab a coffee, walking the beach and want great fish and chips (everyone raves about the batter) or are coming in for a three-course meal, with an extensive wine list and maybe even a cocktail or mocktail or two.

910 Cove Road, Waipu www.thecovecafe.co.nz

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OYSTER FESTIVAL, MATAKANA 2019 Excitement is brewing and tickets are selling fast as the Oyster Festival Matakana is only a month away. The tepee village created by Topkata for the festival to bound to create a unique experience that is not to be missed.

This year the festival has teamed up with local new comers Source Kitchen to give you the chance to win a catered dinner for six people, including local oysters and wine from Omaha Bay Vineyard. See the Oyster Festival Matakana's Facebook page for entry details.

Vendors have now been confirmed and festival goers can expect to be treated to a star-studded line-up of over 40 food artisans and producers – with 90% being local. Mahurangi Oysters, Orata Marine and Bio Marine will be serving their own home-grown delights. While beer lovers will have their choice of all three local breweries: McLeods, The Sawmill Brewery and 8 Wired. Wine on offer includes Brick Bay, Matakana Estate, Sculptureum, Herons Flight, Lothlorien Feijoa Wine and many more to choose from.

The festival sits in the middle of the school holidays, making it the perfect excuse for a minibreak with the kids. And on the day, they’ll love the cubby village by Made for Mischief and kids activities curated by Pakiri School that includes flax weaving, silent disco, kids yoga, lego building comp, and much more.

Local transport to the event is available through The Concierge to Omaha, Point Wells, Matakana, Warkworth and Snells Beach and can be purchase with festival tickets though ITicket, as can return buses from Auckland.

Very few VIP tickets remain and there will be no door sales, so purchase your ticket to ensure you don’t miss the local food event of the year.

Adults $34.50, Kids (10-17yrs) $10.50.

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“All disease begins in the gut”- Hippocrates.

This knowledge dates back more than 2000 years, but only in recent years are we beginning to see the merit behind it.

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Gut health is critical to overall health and an unhealthy gut or poor function can be attributed to a vast range of illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, autoimmune conditions, systemic inflammation, skin disorders and even depression to name a few. Many researchers believe that supporting healthy gut function may be one of the most important aspects to maintaining overall good health for the future.

There are two key areas to address when looking into optimal gut function, the intestinal gut flora (bacteria or microbiome) and the integrity of our gut lining or the barrier.

Dysbiosis (or dysregulated gut bacteria) has been linked to many diseases such as autism, depression or autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s or IBD. Common threats to our microbiome include antibiotics, birth control and NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti inflammatories), diets high in sugar and processed foods, diets low in fermentable fibre, dietary toxins like industrial seed oils and chronic stress.

It is also crucial to maintain the integrity of our gut lining as one of its most important functions is to keep toxins and particles out of the body!

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cross through into our bloodstream causing a raft of problems.

In order to prevent or adequately address these conditions, you must rebuild healthy gut flora and restore the integrity of your intestinal barrier.

There are key areas to focus on: • Remove processed and refined foods from your diet. The chemicals in these foods - mostly indicated by three numbers in brackets on your food labels like (323), can reduce your gut bacteria and also cause gaps to form in the lining of your gut.

• Maximise digestibility! Try 20mls of apple cider vinegar before meals. Not too much water with it though as it will dilute the benefits. Also, optimise stomach acid and digestive enzymes with an HCL/ digestive enzyme supplement.

• Incorporate veggies with fermentable fiber like kumara, leeks, onions and garlic. These help to feed our healthy bacteria. *Those with bacterial overgrowth may need to avoid these vegetables.

• Incorporate fermented foods (which have a diversity of bacteria in them), like sauerkraut, probiotic yoghurts, kefir or kimchi. Also include a good quality, multi strain probiotic daily.

• Manage stress with quality sleep and mindful movement. Get to a yoga or meditation class, the benefits can be life changing! ana@analynch.nz www.analynch.nz

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THE SHED SET TO BOLSTER MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH The search for a 'Men’s Shed' in Warkworth is over following the offer of a suitable building at Warkworth Showgrounds by the Warkworth A&P Society.

Now that it is up and running, the shed will be a boon for men’s mental health and welfare and is a place where like-minded men have the chance to work with a range of woodworking, engineering and other tools and learn from each other. In a nutshell, the shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks. Men might choose to work on personal projects or work alongside others on projects that benefit the community.

Examples so far have included building miniature libraries for the primary school, repairing furniture for those who need a helping hand or for community organisations like the Warkworth Trading Post or Mahurangi Wastebusters, fixing bikes, building raised vegetable gardens for community use and making predator traps and bird houses. The shed is a great place for blokes to learn new skills. “We see builders teaching engineers some of their skills and vice versa. We see accountants being shown many skills they never had the opportunity to learn in their working life,” says Chairman Barry Thompson.

Following retirement, many couples suddenly find themselves with each other every waking and sleeping hour and this can cause friction. So, the shed is a great place to escape the stresses of “underfoot syndrome”, and the result is that women are among the most ardent supporters of sheds in New Zealand. Men are known to have a smaller circle of friends than women, so the shed offers opportunities to foster new friendships.

Summerset Falls retirement village resident and shed enthusiast Glyn Williams points out that a Men’s Shed provides many men with a useful occupation.

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“About a third of the residents at Summerset are retired gentlemen. They don’t want to sit around and rot in their rooms. Many of them are really good with their hands and have skills,” he says.

While the building is designated a Men’s Shed, it’s also available to women so our more than 40 financial members include women.

Mahurangi Wastebusters’ founder Trish Allen recognised that a Men’s Shed will complement efforts to establish a community recycling centre in the area. Many items such as unwanted bicycles and furniture can be restored and recycled at a Men’s Shed and then go on to benefit community organisations, rather than contributing to mounting landfill.

Most of the necessary equipment for the shed has been donated – often from widows who have no further use for their husband’s tools and by receiving donations of building and excess carpentry materials these can all be used to produce useful items to benefit others.

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MASTERS RUGBY LEAGUE ALIVE AND WELL IN WHANGATEAU It just goes to show what a bit of vision and a lot of passion can achieve…

Following the devastating fire that claimed the clubhouse of The Rodney Rams Rugby League Club in May 2014, resilience kicked in. A dedicated bunch of club members dug deep and worked tirelessly to rebuild the four walls that had previously housed the Northernmost Rugby League Club under the Auckland Rugby League (ARL) umbrella. The Rams have a very proud history of over 35 years at Whangateau and although they have encountered some trying times, their heart and determination always shines through.

2017 marked the turning point in the Clubs' Rugby League Rebuild, when players of a bygone era got their heads together and devised what would become the most anticipated event of the Club’s calendar. Rhys Epiha along with Mary Morunga, Henry Sylva and Angel Peihopa planned for a group of returning Rugby League players to host an Invitational Event at Whangateau versus Mount Wellington Warriors on 18 November, 2017. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended and was the conception of the Rodney Rams Master Rugby League Team that entered the ARL competition in 2018.

Over the past two seasons the Rams' Masters Team has become very much part of the Northern ARL module and have bonded as a team of brothers that genuinely love the game of Rugby League. The support shown to the Masters whether they play at home or away is legendary. Friends, whanau, locals and many others involved in the Club have developed what has been dubbed a ‘Ramily’. On or off the field, there is a feeling of unity among the players and a strong sense of belonging among all those that cheer on the Rodney Rams.

As the Masters’ 2019 season approaches its end, the Rodney Rams are looking forward to their next big event on Saturday 14 September which will see the Club host a family friendly Open Day with the intention of writing the next chapter in the Club’s history, and welcome Junior players to try Rugby League simulations alongside the Masters team and supported by a number of former Premier Players. Fun is the focus of the day and families will be encouraged to register their interest in representing the club in competition for the 2020 season.

Check out the Rams’ Facebook page for more details or contact the Club’s Chairperson, Kahu Viliua via email.

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Zach is highly motivated by architectural and complex builds, he’s always up for a challenge and achieves the finishing touches to the highest standard. Walking clients through the step-by-step process of a build makes Forsight Builders different from the rest. Zach believes, “Your house is one of the biggest investments you make in your life, so being transparent and fully available for the client is what matters.”

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THE BOYS’ CLUB

Mahurangi ICONZ started six years ago in Snells Beach, by the same guys that are running the group today.

“We started this to meet the need in the local community for a faith and values based activity group for young boys. There is something special watching boys interacting, playing and learning from each other as a group,” says founder Steve Reynolds.

ICONZ in New Zealand is run by the Boys Brigade and in Warkworth it used to be hugely successful.

It ran for over three decades and regularly had over 200 boys attending on a Friday night.

Today ICONZ is the new version and is an action, adventure, activity and values based programme for Kiwi boys. ICONZ allows boys to be boys, it’s a mixture of faith, mud, blood, fire, water, speed,

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smash and build. The boys enjoy a range of action, fun, games, life skills, leadership and competition, all the stuff they are into, and need to become true Kiwi icons.

with some of the badges being completed in kayaking, swimming, camping, hunting, man versus wild, first aid, tramping, survival and a coast guard badge.

“We work on a badge system so the boys are always working toward completing a badge or skill based activity. For example, this term the ‘Adventure’ boys (8-11 years) are working on a ‘Worxz’ badge and had the privilege of visiting Skyworks, and the older ‘Xtreme’ boys (11-14 years) are working on a cooking badge, ‘Men in the Kitchen’, where we have local men/dads come and cook their signature dish and show the boys how to cook and prepare it. To complete the badge the boys also cook a meal twice for their whole family.”

The local ICONZ unit is run by and has oversight through Mahurangi Vineyard Church. All boys (and dads) are welcome and meet on Wednesday and Thursday nights in Snells Beach.

Summer weather allows for outside activities,

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For the 8-11 year olds contact Paul Chapman 021 999 143 and for the 11-14 year olds contact Steve Reynolds 0274 787 427.

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REAL LIFE RACING

What started out as a jovial conversation by several ‘previous generation’ or ‘past their prime’ petrol heads has turned into a fun, blow the cobwebs out, budget racing team.

Real Life Racing was formed two years ago and serves two purposes: firstly to get blokes to meet and do life together as a group, with the support from their families, and secondly to smell the fumes again and go fast!

“Blokes typically aren’t very good at ‘hanging out’ or spending time together unless there is a common purpose,” says organiser Steve Pound. Real Life Racing is connected to Mahurangi Vineyard Church and the group is intentional in creating space and time for guys to connect with each other on a regular basis – doing life together as it were, around a few racing cars.”

What started out with six blokes and a desire to get on a race track has grown into a group of 18-25 men, fathers, sons and the occasional daughter, meeting every Tuesday night.

Steve says, “LeMons race cars are typically worth less than $1000 plus all

the safety gear needed to remain alive. Having said that it is quite amazing how fast you can get it around the race track. It seems experience, kiwi ingenuity, time, scrap parts and a little know how can make a pocket rocket out of your average shopping basket!”

The group currently have three budget race cars, a Honda Civic, Honda Accord and an MR2 but are are selling the MR2 and starting work on a new ‘Crazy Build’ to entertain the crowds at next years 24 hour event in May. LeMons racing is a budget racing series in New Zealand, holding three races a year. The main event is in May at Hampton Downs racetrack and is a continuous 24hour endurance race – the only one in New Zealand.

If you’re interested in joining a group, which focuses on life’s journey and the racing, contact Steve. All are welcome!

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ARTWORK WITH A DIFFERENCE

Connie Parkinson appears to be on a mission. She has launched a new company, ART @ SUCCESSIO, selling her cubism-inspired animal artwork drawings in limited editions...but she also wants her artworks to make a difference. Consequently, she has formed an alliance with Auckland Zoo’s Conservation Fund, and 10% of her sales go to support them and their very important work.

Connie was born and grew up in Denmark, but – after also living in the UK and USA – has called New Zealand home for the past 25 years, and says she is rather passionate about this beautiful country at the bottom of the world.

The work of ART @ SUCCESSIO brings together two long-time passions for Connie: animals and art in the forms of drawing and painting, which she has been doing on and off most of her life.

She did have a long gap, though, where the focus was on being married and bringing up two kids alongside a corporate career. Despite still running businesses in Auckland with her husband

(and living on a rather large lot of land, needing attention), Connie says she now has a little more time on her hands and is therefore able to allocate the time and energy required to pursue this passion.

at Auckland Zoo’s Conservation Fund (www. aucklandzoo.co.nz/get-involved/conservation) the Fund that is behind the high-profile work on saving the flightless parrot, the Kakapo, from extinction.

Hoping not to sound too corny, Connie says she loves animals (or most animals!) and so finds it logical that her artworks should be inspired by these fellow inhabitants of planet Earth. As Connie states, “There are literally thousands of things we as humanity should do (and a lot we should have started doing yesterday) to clean up this planet; to make it a great place to live for ourselves, and to preserve it for future generations - humans and animals.”

So what might the future bring for Connie and ART @ SUCCESSIO? Connie laughs, “I have a whole noticeboard full of amazing animal pictures in my studio, providing inspiration for future drawings.” She is keen to explore working with a variety of mediums and on a larger scale. “I would love to some very large animal drawings - maybe 85x120cm.”

Therefore, she decided that proceeds from every piece of artwork sold (limited editions and commissioned work) will support a project or entity which is practically and actively doing something, somewhere to help. The first collaboration is with the passionate people

In the meantime, Connie is very happy with the artworks currently available and the support they offer to the Conservation Fund. As she says, “If we all take little steps in the right direction, we will get there in the end.” connie.parkinson@successio.co.nz www.successio.co.nz

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Mangawhai Artists opened an exhibition by Mark Lewington last month on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The show, entitled ‘Alleged’, acknowledged the conspiracy theories that still plague the moon landing, and featured vintage artworks wittily embellished with Mark’s trademark stencils, screen printing, vinyl cut-outs and hand-painting. Around 150 people enjoyed Sawmill Brewery and 8 Wired beer, Lothlorien and Te Rata wines and Matakana Oysters, while the multi-talented artist played DJ sets overlaid with recordings of the moon landing narrative.

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PAINTING THE TOWN HALL The fundraising evening event, ‘Painting the Town Hall’ kicked off with style, with ‘Artists’ as the dress code theme. People came out in their finery posing as both pieces art and artists. Unique and fun costumes set to for an awesome night of live music at the Puhoi Town Hall where ‘The Drive’ played their energetic set, perfect for the gathered crowd. www.facebook.com/Puhoihall

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PAKIRI PET DAY Make sure to set aside the morning of Saturday 21 September to attend the Pakiri School Pet Day, a New Zealand rural tradition, which dates from the 1920s and one that the school honors every spring at the school grounds in Bathgate Road.

This annual fundraiser is sure to delight children and parents alike, with food, drink, raffles, stalls, and entertainment.

The morning will kick off at 10.00am with a pet parade. In the past, pets have included a variety of pigs, chickens, goats, lambs and calves. The students will get the opportunity to showcase their animals in front of the judges and the winners will be awarded ribbons and certificates.

There will be plenty of food and drink to choose from with a cake stall, sausage sizzle, whitebait fritters courtesy of Manāki, whose wares you may have sampled at the Matakana Market, and one of the special highlights of the day, a lunchtime hangi. Make sure you get in quick and pre-order hangi meals as they always sell out before the event. Hangi meals are $8 each and need to be pre-ordered by Thursday 19 September.

Peppered throughout the morning there will be bucket and quick-fire raffles for both kids and adults, as well as a silent auction. 50 bucket raffles will be on offer, where every $5 ticket gives the buyer a chance to be in all 50

The Pakiri School students have a real entrepreneurial spirit and have been working hard to create products for their stall where they will be selling organic natural insect repellents, lip balm and beeswax food eco-wraps.

draws.This year the silent auction has been taken online, which will enable

Funds raised this year will be put towards Pakiri School’s digital technology and beautifying the outdoor play areas.

people to bid on items the week leading up to the Pet Day event, as well as on the day itself. Last year local businesses donated some incredible items from accommodation at the fabulous Pakiri Beach Holiday Park to kids' dayout packs. To view what is on offer this year and to make pre-event bids go to www.32auctions.com/pakirischool from the 13 September.

For more information and to make hangi pre-orders, please phone or email.

021 072 4015 pakirischoolboard@gmail.com

FEAST MATAKANA 2019 Planning is underway for Feast Matakana 2019 kicking off on Saturday 28 September and running for several weeks, including the school holidays. It’s all about showcasing Matakana’s producers and growers who work closely with the local restaurants, wineries, cafes, and breweries to present you with mouthwatering dishes and drinks.

This year there will also be workshops, ‘how to’ classes and some kid friendly sessions too - something for everyone! For all the fish lovers out there, make sure you look out for The Sawmill Brewery’s seafood dinner, with more details to follow. If dumplings are a favourite, don’t miss the Matakana Estate’s ‘Bubbles & Dumplings’ day on Saturday 12 October. Just $25 per person for a glass of Matakana Estate bubbles and a selection of tasty dumplings. Another highlight will be the trusty Oyster Festival; this all weather, one-day event is always a hit and will be even more amazing at its new spot, right beside The Farmer’s Daughter, Omaha. Make sure you grab your tickets before they sell out!

So prepare yourself to discover Matakana’s fresh and fabulous flavours and keep an eye out for more Feast happenings, workshops and events. For tickets and further information visit their website. www.matakananz.co.nz/feast-matakana

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HAPPENINGS THE DESOTOS RETURN TO LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE The DeSotos will be bringing their roots-based Americana and country blues to the legendary Leigh Sawmill Café. Their first Sawmill show since an appearance a decade ago following the release of their debut album 'Cross your Heart', which went on to become the soundtrack to the Marcus Lush 'South’ TV series. As an added bonus all ticket purchasers will receive a copy of The DeSotos' critically-acclaimed album 'Your Highway For Tonight'. With a setlist that spans gin-soaked ballads through to southern country rockers, and the odd Tom Petty or Neil Young cover in between, this will be a great evening of music!

Sunday 22 September Ticket Holders only from 4.30pm, band onstage 5.30pm Pre-sales $15.00 Door sales $20 (if not sold out prior) www.sawmillcafe.co.nz www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/the-desotos-live/auckland/leigh

TEA & TALK: BRYAN JACKSON ON WARKWORTH INCIDENTS, ACCIDENTS AND TRAGEDIES Do you know that a native of Victoria, Australia, got a job as a nurse at the Warkworth Cottage Hospital but ended up in prison or why we have photos of an elephant bathing in the Mahurangi River ? Local resident, historian and author Bryan Jackson will be sharing some of the more interesting tales that make up our area’s history from con-artists to those with courage and community spirit. Bryan will also speak about how he came to write the book and the process he followed. Entry by donation, with tea and coffee provided. The book will also be for sale at the Museum ($35). Monday 16 September 10am, Warkworth Museum.

09 425 7093 www.facebook.com/warkworthanddistrictmuseum

TRIO JACKSON Traditional folk melodies and musical forms from around the world inspire these classically trained musicians - violins and classical guitar - to offer their listeners a wonderfully diverse palette of musical colours and emotions, expressed with virtuosity, passion, and beauty.

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Tickets $20 on the door. Wednesday 9 October 7.30pm, Whangateau Hall.

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The McCormick Aria Competition 2019 Monday 2nd September 7:00pm, Mercury Theatre A public performance of the finalists competing for the first place prize of $20,000. Come and see the best New Zealand opera has to offer.

Door sales available. Contact The Auckland Opera Studio for more information aucklandoperastudio@gmail.com, 021 974 246

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Creating with Kauri

Kauri Museum

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Thu 29 Aug

Exhibition on Screen: Degras Passion

Matakana Cinemas

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Thu 29 Aug

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Daffodil Day Lunch

Mangawhai Club

Thu 29 Aug

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Zero Waste Presentation & Pot Club

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Lou Perkins

Little & Local Café

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Mangawhai Tavern Karaoke

Mangawhai Tavern

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Sat 31 Aug - 31 Oct

Still No Answer Exhibition

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Sun 1 Sep

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Planting Day

Atiu Creek Regional Park

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Sun 1 Sep

3-6pm

Base Fm Sunday Session

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Wed 4 Sep

7.30pm

Death and Taxe$

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Thu 5 Sep

7.30pm

Death and Taxe$

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Fri 6 Sep

7.30pm

Death and Taxe$

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Sat 7 sep

1-3.30pm

Snells Beach Spring Flower Show

Mahurangi East Community Centre

09 425 5371

Sat 7 sep

2pm

Death and Taxe$

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Sat 7 Sep

7.30pm

Death and Taxe$

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Sun 8 Sep

2pm

Sacred SiStar Tribe Gathering

The Gaya Tree

Sun 8 Sep

4pm

Masterclass in Knives

Sawmill Brewery

Fri 13 Sep

Northland Photography Exhibition

Kauri Museum

Fri 13 Sep

7pm

Blingo Bingo

Bridgehouse Back Bar

09 425 7096

Fri 13 Sep

8pm

Beats by Bingo

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 14 Sep

4pm

Warkworth Music – Tony Chen Lin

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Sat 14 Sep

8pm

Sojorn - This Place Single Release

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 15 Sep

1-4pm

Tennis Open Day

Matakana Tennis Club

Sun 15 Sep

4pm

Barbara Hamilton's Music Showcase

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Mon 16 Sep

10am

Tea & Talk

Warkworth & District Museum

warkworthmuseum.co.nz

Fri 20 Sep

8pm

sawmillbrewery.co.nz

Open Mic/Jam

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 21 Sep

Pakiri School Pet Day

Pakiri School

pakiri.school.nz

Sun 22 Sep

5.30pm

The DeSotos

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.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

Sat 28 Sep

Mako Road

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

9.30pm

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

Sat 5 Oct

9.30am

Settlers Day 2019

Kauri Museum

kaurimuseum.com

Sat 5 Oct

8pm

Kurfew Band

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.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

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

Wed 9 Oct

7.30pm

Trio Jackson

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.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

Fri 18 Oct

6.30pm

The Warkworth Great Debate

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.nz

Fri 18 Oct

Feast Matakana - Seafood Dinner

Sawmill Brewery

sawmillbrewery.co.nz

Sat 19 Oct

Kowhai Festival Movie Night

Shoesmith Domain

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sat 19 Oct

7pm

Warkworth Music – The Troubles

Warkworth Town Hall

warkworthtownhall.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

Fri 25 Oct

10am

Tea & Talk: In Their Own Words

Warkworth & District Museum

warkworthmuseum.co.nz

Sat 26 Oct

9pm

Tami Neilson - Songwriter Series

Leigh Sawmill Café

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Wed 30 Oct

7.30pm

Missy Raines Trio

Whangateau Hall

whangateau.co.nz

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Love the Community

Living at Summerset Falls means being part of a vibrant, welcoming community where you’ll feel completely at home.

Open 7 Days

As a Summerset resident, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of being part of a thriving community including easy access to village facilities and communal spaces, plus there’s support on hand should you need it now or in the future.

Summerset Falls 31 Mansel Drive, Warkworth

The last homes to be built in Summerset Falls are available and selling fast! This includes our stunning, brand new two bedroom townhouses and spacious two bedroom villas that come fully insulated with thermal curtains, double glazing and heat pumps.

To find out more, contact Steven Garner on 09 425 1202 or email warkworth.sales@summerset.co.nz

Final homes available now – don’t miss out!

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To get your pick of the options on offer, including your preference of size, layout and proximity to the village centre, get in touch with us today to book a private appointment at a time that suits you.