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ELEVATE YOUR LIFESTYLE IN MATAKANA Tawharanui Snells Beach 923 Takatu Road

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3 A 1 Bpositioned 2 C 2 in DMatakana’s 2 F These large sections are exclusively For Sale For Sale $1,059,000 latest development and arguably one of530 the finest address overKellie Bissett 027 6843 Phone for viewing times looking post and rail lifestyle blocks. If you’re looking for a high kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz Dallas Honey 027 477 9957 end build with room for the pool call today to secure one of the dallas.honey@bayleys.co.nz two last sections available.

House and pool plans available on Grand lifestyle proportions request.

With a stunning connection to the surrounding Brand new by the beach

For Sale $1,059,000 Phone for viewing times Dallas Honey 027 477 9957 dallas.honey@bayleys.co.nz

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Brand new by the beach Fabulous contemporary home a short stroll to the beach. Positioned to maximise the sun, easy, single level living, with an edgy design and 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 of space for family and friends. Proving to be a popular destination with its relaxed lifestyle and an abundance of attractions, come and see what life on the Matakana Coast offers.

Lot 1 – 1,180m² Lot 2 – SOLD Lot 3 – SOLD Lot 4 – 850m²

WATERSIDE SECTIONS Snells Beach – LotsMatakana 1 – 7 Ahi Kaa Lane Matakana

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Lots 1 & 4 Penney Rise

114 Matakana Valley Road Lots 1 & 4 Penney Rise

Just released 6 freehold sections across from the beach. These 4 ForA Sale 1 B 2 C 2 D sites are situated in the highly desirable northern end of Snells from $585,000 Auction (unless sold prior) Beach alongside the Boathouse Development.

Offering an ShailenneBay Parkes 021 117 9142 10am, Thu 16 Aug 2018 shailenne.parkes@bayleys.co.nz exciting water lifestyle right on your doorstep, and you’re only 41 Queen Street, Warkworth Helen Bartrom 021 130 6381 ViewSandspit Sat/Sun 1-1.30pm minutes away from the new Marina and Yacht Club. helen.bartrom@bayleys.co.nz Dahnie Burton 021 628 327 Indulge in a classy glass of vino at the iconic Brick Bay Winery Jenni Marsh 021 717 719 and Sculpture Trail. These flat, north facing sections are the Only two sections left! perfect option for the upmarket build.

For Sale from $585,000 Shailenne Parkes 021 117 9142 shailenne.parkes@bayleys.co.nz Helen Bartrom 021 130 6381 helen.bartrom@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Only two sections left!

Two sold - two available.

Central Matakana lifestyle sections. Secure your preferred position with titles due end of 2018.

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

Architecturally designed concept plans available upon request.

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landscape and an impressive architect designed Fabulous contemporary home a short stroll to residence that oversees Christian Bay and the the beach.

Positioned to maximise sun, beautiful waters of Kawau Bay, this the private easy, single level withfor anthe edgy and spacious home is living, designed sundesign and the attention to detail this home stands out views.

With grandensures proportions the property is from the crowd. open plan living, complimented byGenerous a pool, additional garaging Priced from $585,000 enhanced with raking ceiling, and your master and workshop, landscaping, olive groves, and suite open to a large private courtyard.

There's the original standalone 'farmhouse' ripe for plenty of space for family and Proving renovation.

On the shoulder offriends.

Tawharanui Shailenne Parkes 021 117 9142 to be a popular destination withfrom its relaxed Regional Park and ten minutes Matakana lifestyle and an abundance of attractions, come Village. www.bayleys.co.nz/1221004 and see what life on the Matakana Coast offers.

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Two sold - village two available.

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Central Matakana lifestyle sections.

Secure your The village, markets and schools are just down Priced from $465,000 preferred position withistitles endfor of the 2018. the road and the lawn fully due fenced kids and pets - theShailenne living is easy here!

Parkes 021 117 9142 850m± - 1,180m± Open plan living flows to the generous north Exclusively positioned in the latest Dianna Coman facing decks and the large flat lawn. 021 790 307 development with fabulous rural views in Penney Set on aRise. generous 1,014m± site that has been www.bayleys.co.nz/1201259 landscaped and drained well.

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YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL

Mangawhai - 114 Black Swamp Road Yes you can!

Fabulous four bedroom home with ample entertaining options.

3 car garage, shed, stables and arena. Income potential from the two bedroom loft and check out the subdivision potential from the 2.9 hectares. Close to beaches and school.

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Tender (unless sold prior) closes 4pm, 30 Oct 18 Christine Thomas 021 560 008 Jan Hutcheson 021 655 558

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GRAND PROPORTIONS ON PRIVATE ESTATE Takatu Road, Tawharanui

Private coastal retreat on 2.2 hectares with impressive 357sqm (+/-) residence overlooking Christian Bay and Kawau Bay. Spacious, with grand proportions and double height atrium, pool, established landscaping, bore, native trees, and a walk track. The original farm cottage still stands on the property, and will find favour with those looking to bring it back to life. Situated on the shoulder of Tawharanui Regional Park, just ten minutes from Matakana Village and Omaha Beach and only an hour north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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 sale we have across all residential, lifestyle and coastal property mean we are confident Call in to view. we have across all residential, lifestyle and coastal mean we are con 09 425 7640 Forproperty Sale by Negotiation promising the best service and skills to all clients in the area.

promising the best service and skills to all clients in the area. bayleys.co.nz/inthenorth Bissett 027 530 6843 Whatever your property needs, contact our local teamWhatever today. your property needs,Kellie contact our local team MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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BRICK BAY Country elegance by the marina

On the rise to Brick Bay with a gorgeous northerly outlook over Sandspit Harbour, sits this beautifully crafted 4 bedroom home.

With elegant high end finishes throughout and a wonderful relaxed feel encouraged by spacious open plan living, full length decks and several outdoor areas. The Sandspit Marina is just down the road and the privacy coupled with the native bush would make this a wonderful easy care lifestyle for those who love to travel and enjoy time on the boat.

For Sale by Negotiation

Dahnie Burton 021 628 327

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Jenni Marsh 021 717 719

Your story Your life story is a series of chapters.

Moving home is a huge milestone and defining moment. It is a time for you to create new memories.

becomes part of my story

which benefits our community.

Whatever the requirements are to sell your home, I am confident I can help you with this important step in life. I’m proud to be part of Omaha’s only real estate office and feel very lucky that I get to share the Omaha dream with locals and newcomers.

My family and I are huge ambassadors of the local area and embrace all that the coastal Omaha life offers us. We belong to local community groups and I am a key supporter of the Omaha Beach Golf Club, Surf Club and Matakana School. Being in the community is an important part of selling in the community.

BUFFALO/BRE7671

Victoria Turner m 021 795 099 e v.turner@bayleys.co.nz

Bayleys Omaha Beach, 1 Matariki Street www.victoriaturner.bayleys.co.nz

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SPOTLIGHT: GOAT ISLAND MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE

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SPOTLIGHT

GOAT ISLAND MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE

Perched on the clifftop adjacent to Goat Island is the University of Auckland’s, Leigh Marine Laboratory. ‘The Lab’, as it is locally known, has been a feature of the area since the mid 1960s and has undergone several iterations in its 50 plus years of existence. The establishment of New Zealand’s first, marine reserve occurred around a decade later and this five kilometre of protected coast continues to be a focal area of study for academic researchers and students alike. A $10,000 upgrade of the laboratory completed in 2011, created a more collaborative and integrated workspace for students and staff, along with the establishment of the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre, which is open to the public.

The main science building provides offices, breakout meeting spaces, an open-plan office for graduate students and a range of, state-of-theart, laboratories. Student accommodation and workshops were also expanded in the upgrade.

Over 19 full-time academic and technical staff,

plus around 25 PhD and MSc students base themselves at the laboratory, leading to a vibrant workplace with a constant sharing of ideas.

Academic staff working for the Institute of Marine Science carry out a diverse range of research at local, national and international levels. They also coordinate student field-courses at Leigh and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University's main Auckland City campus. Specialist technicians provide critical support to research projects, as well as the design and fabrication of experimental equipment, instruments and sensors, boating and diving support, management and maintenance of the high-tech seawater systems including biochemical analyses.

The laboratory is set up with fully equipped workshops, teaching facilities, seminar rooms and lab spaces and has a fleet of outboard boats (under six metres) used for diving and accessing research sites along the local coast. A 15-metre

research vessel ‘Hawere’, is used to facilitate research at many of the offshore islands within the Hauraki Gulf and provides the capability to fill dive tanks, deploy a range of instruments and comfortably accommodate crew and scientists during overnight trips further offshore.

Research being undertaken at the laboratory, covers a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines and areas of interest, much of it funded through donor support. Topics range from monitoring the size and abundance of species within the reserve, relative to fished areas outside, evaluating the health of the local estuaries, quantifying plastic pollution, through to marine habitat restoration and monitoring climate change. Much of the research is directed towards providing a better understanding of the processes and pressures influencing and impacting on the marine environment that can inform managementdecisions. This is especially important within the context of an ever-expanding Auckland city

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and associated concerns around the decreasing environmental state of the wider Hauraki Gulf.

The Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre opened its doors in October 2011. The centre manages live exhibits, information displays and communicates research findings through a range of interactive approaches. It showcases processes and interactions within the ocean and the variety of marine research being undertaken at The University of Auckland includes hands-on tuition for school groups that interfaces with the NCEA curriculum. The centre will be working closely with Leigh School over the 2018/2019 summer on a collaborative project with AUT, NIWA and Goat Island Dive and Snorkel that will seek to monitor salp populations in Goat Island Bay. All staff working at the centre are either qualified marine scientists or students undertaking MSc or PhD research, ensuring visitors have the opportunity to engage with active scientists. The centre is open on weekends, public holidays and daily over the school holidays and from 1 December through to 30 April.

Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre www.goatislandmarine.co.nz UoA Institute of Marine Science www.marine.auckland.ac.nz/en.html Leigh Marine Laboratory www.marine.auckland. ac.nz/en/about/our-institute/leigh-marinelaboratory.html

Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre

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

Sale on from 19th - 22nd October 2018. Visit us over Labour Weekend for major discounts on handmade pots, planters + ceramics! Discounts also available online. 48 Tongue Farm Road, Matakana. Open 7-days 9am - 5pm. www.morrisandjames.co.nz

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ANN DEWEY WORDS

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The fabric of Ann Dewey’s life has been a garment long constructed, the warp and weft coming together to create a whole. Well-known modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham once said, “The body is a sacred garment.” Ann has embodied that sentiment. Movement has always defined Ann's life.

Ann first became hooked on dancing through children’s roles in New York City Ballet summer productions while living in the U.S the excitement she found during those performances led her to Canada’s National Ballet School, and she studied with them until her family moved back to the UK. In the UK as a teenager, she ended up at the Rambert Academy (now called the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance).

The curriculum was demanding. She needed

something to relieve the stress of her workload, so she turned to knitting. Ann had been taught to knit as a child, and she found it kept her hands busy and helped her to relax. As her career as a dancer matured, and she started choreographing her own dance pieces, the knitting always came with her. “There’s a lot of waiting around in airports and sets, so knitting is brilliant.” There is a symmetry and rhythm to both dance and knitting that has captured the imagination of Ann throughout her life.

Trained in classical ballet, Ann found herself more drawn to modern dance and performance, “I found out it’s more fun.” She toured globally with modern dance companies from the UK until 1990. Meeting and marrying a fellow company member, a Kiwi, Ann moved to New Zealand

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shortly thereafter and started dancing for the Douglas Wright Dance Company. “The marriage didn’t last, but I loved New Zealand, so I decided to stay.” She eventually settled in Leigh and used the community as her homebase, always premiering her new dance works there. Ann spent the following fourteen years in New Zealand dancing and choreographing award-winning productions while developing her own dance company, Spinning Sun. But injury put a halt to her career. She was diagnosed with avascular necrosis on her femur, and her initial prognosis was not positive, “I was told I would end up in a wheelchair.” She saw the diagnosis as a time to figure out something else to do, even after her bones had, thankfully, healed themselves. She had always knitted, so she began exploring the best direction for her to move forward.

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1985, Ann Rehearsing on Tour in Syria

1990, Douglas Wright Dance Company

As a dancer, Ann found personal expression through her dancing, “ dancing is very fulfilling, spiritually.” But she was also waiting in the wings, knitting. Eventually she started creating her own knitting patterns, sometimes crediting the colour and texture of the wool itself for inspiration. She holds up her current project, a lovely blue wool, cast onto three needles she had diligently been working on, “It’s the wool. It says legwarmers to me.” Knit, purl, knit, purl.

On the other hand, she’s “been to almost every country in the world and performed.

It’s exhausting. I’m happy to just be here and knitting.” She keeps herself in the dance world by teaching dance to eager students in Leigh. An adult class in the morning and children’s classes in the afternoon, one day a week, keeps her mind churning on the possibilities. “I never quite know what I’m making. It’s just a question of refining.”

Although Ann has left choreography behind for the moment to focus on her brick-andmortar wool shop, The Knitting Truck, and her independent pattern designs, she still has ideas for another modern dance performance to put together when the timing is right. “Dance is beyond the three-dimensional,” she explains.

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NEW & NOTED EAST COAST MEN’S BARBERSHOP (ECM) Introducing Jesse and James, the faces of ECM BarberShop. These two young men come equipped with a fierce passion and determination for the barbering industry.

Not only will they give you the best fade in town, these self-motivated entrepreneurs work hard behind the scenes with their own clothing label (ALTY lifestyle) and are keen video editors creating @thealtybarber in the instagram world and lately their own YouTube channel @altylifestyle. They have built a well-established client base with their gentlemen customers repeatedly coming back! Not just for the cuts but the atmosphere, service and entertainment they provide. So make sure you head down to East Coast Men’s BarberShop, meet the boys and experience what everyone's raving about.

76 Matakana Road, Warkworth www.facebook.com/ecmbarbershop

NEW WEBSITE FOR COBARA AUTHENTIC FOODS The locally made yummy range of nut and seed blends from Cobara Authentic Foods have a new home online! Owners Barbara and Conrad Blind meticulously hand make their artisan products from a commercial kitchen in Point Wells. Over the years they have expanded their range to include the iconic ‘Everything’ salad dressing and much loved ‘Yummy Muesli’. Avocado oil, almond butter and LSAP are also firm favourites with their frequent customers.

If you are thinking of stocking up the pantry for spring, don’t hesitate to visit them online.

GARDENS BY GLOVER A famous gardener once said, “If a garden doesn’t have a spirit of ‘place’, then it’s not worth having,” and that is the underpinning ethos of Gardens

by Glover. Director Paul says, “We are about connecting you to your garden, making you feel intrinsically connected to it.” They have a thorough design process that ensures you are getting the garden of your dreams, not theirs. They will see the process through from start to finish and leave you with something that you feel is truly yours.

HARCOURTS’ MATAKANA OFFICE Harcourts: Tandem Realty North are excited to announce the opening of a third local office. Now offering three high profile locations for their clients: Warkworth, Snells Beach and Matakana Village.

They have a number of Sales Consultants who have been selling in the area for years and now they can provide clients even more exposure for their properties through great foot traffic and a fantastic road frontage location. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, pay them a visit today at 989E Matakana Road, Matakana.

09 422 7182

0275 427 564

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matakana@harcourts.co.nz

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MAUDE AND MABEL This pretty little rustic style, recycle shop has recently opened alongside ‘The Red Barn', just up the hill from Warkworth township. Selling pre-loved and new women's clothing, footwear and 'frou-frous', MAUDE and MABEL has a very eclectic range - a mix of basics, vintage and designer labels.

“I opened this wee shop to have fun," says Lauretta Leigh. "I've loved fashion from a young age - designing and sewing my own clothes. I've organised, compèred and modelled in fashion parades and worked for some top fashion stores in the city. I like a mix of elegance and quirkiness so that's what I'm looking to do here.”

Opening Fridays, Saturdays and every second Sunday from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Extended hours over summer. Check them out on Facebook.

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KING TIDE TATTOO

THE BEAUTY DEN

Long-time resident of Leigh, Patrick 'Placid’ Betts has been tattooing in the Auckland region for the last ten years and has recently taken a new opportunity to open his own tattoo studio in Leigh called King Tide Tattoo.

Straight from USA's fashion hubs New York and LA, Suz DeNeen is proud to offer her multi skilled services through her new local business - The Beauty Den. Specialty training and ten years experience in top salons have equipped Suz with the creative and refined skills required to offer a wide range of beauty services.

With a lifelong background in art and design and a focus on traditional tattooing, Pat offers a wide range of original custom work tailor made to the individual customer.

The studio also offers a range of Pat’s custom artwork, as well as a top selection of US skateboarding products. Located at 17 Totara Road, Leigh.

In addition to cuts, colours, event hair and makeup, Suz specialises in permanent cosmetics (eyebrows and eyeliner) and keratin ‘Yumi Lash Lift + Tint’.

Book in to see what the fuss is about.

A NEW LOOK FOR MANGAWHAI BACKPACKERS After an extensive upgrade and renovation ‘The Coastal Cow’ now offers various choices of accommodation from shared dorms to private double rooms. Often hosting travellers who stay for several months, as well as kiwis here for work, functions, adventures or just a relaxing break from the city. A perfect place to share experiences and escapades from all around the world, over a hearty meal and local wine. All bedding provided, great showers, warm fires in winter, free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, BBQ and an easy walk to the beach, estuary, shops and restaurants.

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Luxury Apparel for Dogs of all Sizes Open Saturday mornings 41 Matakana Valley Road Matakana 9am (ish) - 1pm (ish) Web: www.mrsofttop.com Email: info@mrsofttop.com Phone: 021 419 888 NEIL TAYLOR CABINETMAKER & DESIGN Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry & customised furniture.

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

Spring is here so time to pick up some new bandana’s, collars and summer shirts for your pup. How about a new bed or travel mat?

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Following on from the astounding success of the inaugural event, this year the festival has grown into a must-do event for the whole family – especially if you love live music.

So how could it get any better than savouring the best local oysters, wine and beer from around the Matakana Region?

How about the amazing line-up of bands that have been invited to get the crowds rocking? They include: Laughton Kora, original member of the band Kora and now a successful solo artist; 80sX for your dose of genuine 80s hits; talented cover band Fifth Element; Sam Allen’s acoustic pop, funk and soul; as well as local favourites Jade River Ukes.

The music will be non-stop from 10am, and the bands will be putting on a great show no matter what the weather, so don’t forget to pack your gumboots just in case – there's even a special prize for the best pair of gumboots on show!

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tips from local chefs and enjoy mouth-watering seafood dishes from the country’s best food trucks.

(non-alcoholic) drink and an oyster.

For a little extra you can also take part in a wine and oyster matching seminar. Local winemaker James Graham will guide you through five unique Matakana wines, paired with oysters served five different ways. These 30-minute sessions are limited to 25 people each so be in quick!

Make sure to arrange some transport to and from the festival as well. If you’re coming up from Auckland, you can book a return bus ticket from the CBD or Smales Farm when you buy your festival ticket. There are several options available if you are staying in the Matakana region: The Concierge is covering Omaha; Mahu City Express is covering Leigh, Snells Beach and Warkworth; Leabourn Passenger Service is covering Mangawhai; and Pakiri Beach Holiday Park will cover Pakiri.

For the veterans there’s also an oyster shucking competition with great prizes, so you better start practicing your technique.

Children are also welcome – they’ll have fun on the dancefloor, with arts and crafts activities and displays from Goat Island Marine Discovery.

The festival sold out last year, and VIP tickets are already gone for this year’s event.

Adult tickets are just $39.50, which is a great deal considering the musical line-up and the fact that the price includes two oysters and a glass of beer or wine. Kids are only $17 and also include a

But tickets will not be sold at the gates, so buy yours now or you’ll miss out.

More information can be found on the festival website www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz Sunday 7 October, 10am–4pm The Oval, Matakana Country Park, Matakana www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz www.facebook.com/oysterfestmatakana

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Not many people know that commercial oyster farming in New Zealand actually started right here in the Mahurangi Harbour. Jim Dollimore knows.

And there aren’t many oyster farmers who’ve been around as long as Jim – he started BioMarine way back in 1978. It’s now one of the biggest employers in the region and delivers over seven million organic oysters to chefs and connoisseurs around the world.

“People have been collecting oysters from these shores since the 1840s,” says Jim. “Originally it was all rock oysters around here. The pacific oysters that we have now actually came over by accident – they hitched a ride on the barges that brought the Auckland Harbour Bridge over from Hiroshima, Japan. They had to tow the bridge pieces very slowly, and the oysters came along for the ride.”

“Soon after that, an Australian oyster farmer was brought over to establish a little oyster hatchery here in the Mahurangi Harbour. Once he was set up, he

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took it to a whole lot of other places around the country, but here is where it all began.”

The local industry has matured over the years, and now a half-dozen oyster farmers produce more than a million dozen oysters each year. But Jim says steps need to be taken to protect our local waterways.

“We have good water quality here, with microbiological records going back to the 1960s. Protecting the water purity is crucial, because if the water is polluted the oysters will concentrate this.”

“Silt is another big problem. Oysters survive reasonably in silt water, but other plants and marine life struggle which can affect the microalgae, which the oysters eat.”

“Most of the silt comes into the waterways due to poor farming practices and land development. We have damaged a lot of estuaries this way.”

Jim says everyone can do their part to protect their local waterways.

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“The Mahurangi Action Plan is a great program that plants trees and flaxes - anything that stops the river bank washing away, reducing silt, and filters out the water running across the paddocks and into the river.”

“Another positive new initiative is the dredging of Mahurangi River. If we can create a big basin at the top of the river, we hope that all the silt will be trapped there and not travel down the harbour and affect the water quality.”

Show your support by buying oysters from a local outlet, like at roadside stalls, the Matakana Farmers Market or at the Oyster & Wine Festival, Matakana.

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Phil Morris, who also owns Coast Oysters and the Matakana River Tours, took over the helm of the Shuckle Ferry in April – keeping the name, since it’s said to be bad luck to change a ship’s name. His goal is to preserve the legacy of previous owners, while adding his own personal touches.

“I want everyone to be able to experience the natural beauty of the Mahurangi Harbour, even if you don’t like oysters or if you’re wanting to come out in the summer, which is the off-season for oysters,” he says. “So as well as continuing with the oyster farm trips, we will be adding day-trips to explore coves and beaches, bringing the barbie, some paddle boards and other water toys.”

Phil was brought up in Orewa and moved north as a teenager. Upon leaving school he worked on the Kawau Island Ferries, which inspired him to go overseas and work on superyachts. “We used to go into port in Florida, where they had this amazing oyster bar, which really got me interested in oysters.”

Passionate about the pacific oyster, a world-renowned species, Phil wants to immerse his guests in the full oyster-experience.

“We leave from Scott’s Landing and cruise over to George Brown’s Bay, which is an historic place and one of the first areas where oyster farming started in New Zealand. We talk about the process of farming and growing oysters, then I jump into the water and grab some fresh oysters straight from the ocean.”

Phil says oysters can be tasted and appreciated in a similar way to wine.

“The oysters are slightly different between the different harbours around New Zealand, both in taste and texture. They have their own characteristics,” he says.

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has a range of accompaniments – from lemon and tabasco, to a shallot mignonette.

“We like to barbeque some with garlic butter, which goes great with brioche, savoury buns from our local café, Ravish, and of course we serve wine or beer with them,“ says Phil, who prefers combining oysters with a Pinot Gris or a dry Rosé.

Want to meet Phil and try his delicious oysters whilst staying on land? You will find him, and other local oyster farmers, at the Oyster and Wine Festival, Matakana on Sunday 7 October at Matakana Country Park.

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Owners Kirsty McKay and Mike Sutherland are already in meetings, but we’re here to talk to the brewers. This is a historic morning: the three major independent brewers north of Auckland have come together to create a new beer especially for the upcoming Oyster and Wine Festival, Matakana.

Scott Sharp-Heward, head brewer for Sawmill beer, Soren Erikson of 8-Wired Brewing Co in Warkworth and Jason Bathgate of McLeod’s Brewery in Waipu have gone with a classic Oktoberfest style (after all, it’s a festival in October). The strong, amber lager made with

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German-style hops and malts should perfectly complement the sweet creaminess of those luscious local oysters. “Yeah, we’re confident it’ll be pretty drinkable,” says Scott. Confident enough to make 2000 litres of it – 40 kegs.

(French for ‘land’) is the basis for the French system of wine regulation. It works on the fact that the soil, topography and climate of a region all play a part in producing unique flavours in grapes, and the same goes for hops.

Kirsty, whose idea this was, says, “Sawmill Brewery has worked with other breweries before, but we’ve got our own little northern beer region happening up here now. And with this fantastic festival just down the road, we have the perfect opportunity to go for it!”

But it’s time to get back to the brew. The malted barley has been brought to the boil to extract the sugars and the resulting wort (pronounced ‘wert’) will be boiled with the hops. Then it’s chilled, yeast is added and fermentation begins.

The brewers divided up the choices of ingredients.

Soren, who’s has just been involved in another collab with Siren Craft Brew in the UK (a Belgian beer made with French yeast, and spiked with thyme and rosemary), says, “It’s great to do something a bit different. The Munich-style malt is rich and tasty with caramel flavours; the Vienna style is a bit lighter.”

Scott chimes in. “The hops are different too – ours are quite fruity, but German ones are spicy and earthy… like wine, it’s all about the terroir.” Terroir

And the name of the new beer? Ask for a glass of ‘North by North Fest’. Here’s hoping for a glorious festival day in Matakana to enjoy the region’s first collaborative beer alongside our finest oysters!

The Oyster and Wine Festival, Matakana Sunday 7 October, 10am-4pm Tickets and information from www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz www.sawmillbrewery.co.nz www.8wired.co.nz www.mcleodsbrewery.co.nz

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Steam is rising from the giant steel silos and the sweet, malty scent is as comforting as Weetbix and hot milk.

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It’s five years since Kristell Boisseau opened So French café in Warkworth, and it has stayed true to its name in that time, except for the odd little compromise. “People kept asking for pies,” laughs Kristell. “They wouldn’t accept quiche so, in the end, I gave in and made Kiwi-style pies . . . but I filled them up with beef bourguignon, chicken and dijon mustard, French-type fillings. They still ask me for steak and cheese, but I say no.”

over summer. We're ready to go with an extended menu, quotes for the work and plans for what we want to do."

Now Kristell has high hopes of bringing us the upgraded ‘So French 2.0’. “We want to completely upgrade the kitchen, and upgrade the shop and lighting. We started with very little money so we would like to take it a step further now and offer a more elaborate menu, and open in the evening, Thursday to Saturday initially and seven days

Fans of So French fondly remember the monthly pop-up dinners so they’ll have high hopes for the updated café/bistro which Kristell hopes to have ready for this summer. “I’ve got good staff and they’re keen to get involved so we’ll see how it goes,” she says.

The evening menu will include simple French bistro favourites that are delicious and affordable and in an environment that is casual and family friendly but still offers something a bit different from the other restaurants in town. Something ‘So French’.

Other plans include an elevated area in the back

corner of the café that will double as a small stage for musicians to play for diners. “Nothing too rock and roll,” explains Kristell, “more like some cruisy, gypsy, jazz type of thing.”

Kristell is excited for the future of Warkworth and the opening of The Oaks promises a new clientele who will bring some life to the normally quiet weekends. “I feel like we have taken the café as far as we could in the first five years and now it’s time for something new.” Lovers of So French, I’m sure, will be excited.

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It all started with a dude, with a short beard, back in 1971, who with a group of like-minded folks bought a property in the Ahuroa Valley, near Puhoi, with a vision of growing organic fruit for the people. Over 45 years later that same dude is managing the orchards and living with his family, on the same property. His beard, now iconic, having stood the test of time, his dreams now a reality. In 1993 he, his sons and a great wine maker took on establishing the winery. Since then they have mastered the process of crafting spectacular products, which are multi award winning and a complement to any food lovers table.

Lothlorien Winery is still based in the subtropical Ahuroa Valley, 45 minutes North of Auckland. They have been growing organically since 1971 and producing feijoa wine since 1993. Today the range of delectable beverages includes organic Sparkling Feijoa Wine, a smooth Feijoa & Manuka Honey Liqueur, plus two pure organic Fruit Juices.

All of it is something to fall in love with. Tasting the wine with the full feijoa bouquet is fun, refreshing and delicious and it captures the experience of eating the fruit. It is lighter in alcohol at 9% and a winner on any dinner table, complementing seafood, white meats and vegetarian dishes. Exciting things are happening at Lothlorien Winery. They are now fully Certified Organic by BioGro and have just been awarded vegan certification. They are also very proud of the wine and enjoy connecting with their customers. You can taste their range at events around New Zealand, such as the Oyster + Wine Festival Matakana, the Go Green Expo in Wellington, Christchurch or Auckland, the Matakana Village Farmers’ Market and at in-store tastings at most New World, Pak’n Save and Countdown stores.Lothlorien Winery has a lovely story to tell and visiting the orchard and cellar door is a must do this summer. Seek them out at the upcoming Oyster Festival, Matakana event.

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to roam. Sandwiches are wrapped in brown paper and twine, all take-away cutlery is sustainable wood, plastic straws have been replaced with paper and takeaway containers are biodegradable. Their jar-swap system for chia puddings and soon to return summer salads, help promote a waste-reduced eating experience.

The coffee is award winning VELO, a 7-bean blend originating from seven different regions. The blend is expensive to create and the company supplies only 50 select cafés within New Zealand. To compliment this wonderful blend, the café offers a wide range of plant milks, including rice, oat, coconut, soy and almond.

As well as supporting the environment, the café also likes to support their local community businesses and groups. After closing time or when there are more than enough customers to go around, they enjoy pointing a few towards FEOH, an eclectic and picturesque espresso bar overlooking the Waipu River, where they can enjoy the repartee of FEOH’s dynamic owner Riki. The café also likes to explore the skills and hidden talents of those tucked away around the community, by hosting workshops where these talents can be shared. They are a stockist for ‘Dirty Hippie’ products (created by the talented Dawn Fryer), that have a cult following and not only smell amazing but are good for you too.

“Wow, we had no idea this place was here,” and, “All these things are vegan?” These are the kinds of comments you regularly hear at Logan McLean.

Hidden away behind a leafy tree, with only the obligatory window signage tipping you off, the owners love the idea of people accidently ‘finding’ this café. Waipu’s little secret, differs from other cafés because the food here is diverse and it caters for a varied diet, mainly vegetarian. Those in the know, understand that they can find all their favourites, with a healthier and environmentally friendly make-over.

Summer sees some exciting new developments for the café including a collaboration with local business Keto Kai, a catering business founded by keto foodie, Kylie Hayes, which specialises in delivering delicious meals.

The café is constantly working towards being as eco-friendly as possible.

As quirky as it may seem, the café supports and does not knock those who Herbs, edible flowers and hard to find non-commercial veggies are grown may seem to be in ‘competition’ with them. As they see it, strength comes onsite. Their organic, free-range eggs are sourced from Durham Farms, with unity. an ethically sustainable, local farm which takes great care of their hens, “For all your gardening needs 45 The Centre, Waipu providing them with bright yellow caravans and plenty of green, open space www.facebook.com/loganmacleancafe

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Murray Putnam’s love of mushrooms has spawned a whole new business.

Matakana Mushrooms aims to provide local restaurants, bars and cafés with the best and freshest mushrooms and by Christmas it hopes to be producing around 20 kilograms of the delicacy each week.

Murray has been growing mushrooms on logs for his own use for about eight years, but it’s only in the last year or so that he has thought about doing it on a commercial basis.

“I grew up on a farm and we always had mushrooms, but they were wild, field mushrooms,” he says. “I always thought ‘I wonder if I can grow my own mushrooms?’ Once I did a bit of research online, I discovered that it wasn’t too hard – the Chinese have actually been growing

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However, getting the logs ready to bear mushrooms takes some time. The logs are inoculated by drilling holes in them and then driving in spore-covered dowels. Once the logs are colonised, which Murray says can take six to 12 months, they are “shocked” into bearing fruit by soaking them in cold water. “I can fruit a log about every four to six weeks and depending on the type of wood, they can last four to five years, so it’s a very sustainable business,” he adds.

Murray says. “It’s sealed up from the outside and I have a big, air filtration system to prevent any mould or bacteria getting into the grow bags.”

According to Murray, the initial response from the local hospitality businesses has been very encouraging. “I took a basket into the Sawmill Brewery and they said they had never seen mushrooms that have looked so good,” he says. “I think it will be hard for people to get mushrooms, as fresh as mine, from anywhere else.”

Of course, the winter months make it difficult to shock the logs into bearing fruit, but that has provided him the time to start work on the next stage of his business - the growing of oyster mushrooms.

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Prepare yourself to discover Matakana’s fresh, fabulous flavours… Feast Matakana has kicked off this month and runs through to 14 October 2018 with a range of enticing events and experiences!

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.

There’s plenty of events that you can still take part in…The Smoko Room Feast, Plume Restaurant’s colourful, musical long table dinner and Rothko is opening its Garden Bar for the first time. Then

there’s the Oyster & Wine Festival, Matakana, this all weather, one day event was a hit last year and tickets quickly sold out!

Chocolat to create a delicious chocolate gelato inspired by their award winning salted caramel & buckwheat chocolate.this one is not to be missed!

Look out for the Matakana Wine Growers wine tasting events hosted by James Graham at The Vintry, 4-6pm for the next three Saturday’s and make sure you try all of the local Feast Plates… there are so many on offer. Plume Cafe’s big breakfast featuring Whangaripo Valley eggs, Smith Bar’s snapper kokoda showcasing Lee Fresh Fish and Matakana Market Kitchen has created a special Feast menu!

Visit the weekly Saturday Matakana Farmers’ Market to hear from your favourite stallholders what inspires them. Keep an eye out for more Feast happenings and check out the website for more information.

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Jaye and Guy met while attending Taratahi Agricultural College and have been together ever since. They have worked as dairy farmers on several farms throughout New Zealand and then moved to Wellsford in 2017. They have always drunk raw milk and felt it was time for the general public to have the opportunity to at least try it and see if it was right for them too.

Last year their beautiful daughter Darnell was born and this sparked an interest in being able to provide her with the best possible food as she grew. In a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology involving 8,000 children with various diets, researchers came to the conclusion that by drinking raw milk, children experienced notablebly positive effects. The risk of allergies are reduced by the nutrients naturally found in raw milk such as probiotics, vitamin D and immunoglobulins (antibodies) which help to balance the immune system. Pasteurisation can destroy the enzymes found in raw milk and can cause lactose intolerance.

“Unlike the big brand milk providers we do not collect milk from thousands of farmers where the feed, health and milking methods are not monitored.

We have a separate herd, of mixed dairy cows selected for our raw milk, on a small farm approximately 80 kms from Auckland city in the rural suburb of Wellsford. The well-being of our raw milk dairy cows are constantly monitored to ensure our milk is of the highest quality.”

Jaye and Guy farm in a way that their grandchildren will be able to farm, always thinking ‘sustainably’ for people, animals and the environment.

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Together with Guy’s parents, Wendy and Monty, they formed Bakewell Creamery and started the process of finding the best possible way to sell raw milk safely to the public. Guy got in touch with Village Milk in Takaka and learned about selling raw milk from a vending machine. After many months of obtaining Ministry of Primary Industries consent and ticking all the boxes, Bakewell Creamery proudly started selling their raw milk at their farm at 11 Wayby Valley Road, Wellsford on 24 August 2018.

It was also important for them to provide glass bottles as an option for their raw milk storage. Their self service bottle and milk vending machine is available around the clock and customers can purchase a one litre, refillable, glass bottle from the onsite cash vending machine for $5.00 or bring their own suitable container to fill.

Wendy states, “It is so gratifying to see the thick cream at the top of a glass bottle, just like when I was young. The milk is beautifully rich and creamy and tastes completely different to pasteurised and homogenised milk”.

Historic Couldrey House welcomes you to join us in the October school holidays for our special Heritage Festival exhibition ‘Couldrey House Became Their Home’.

With six diverse owners, this historic Victorian/Edwardian house has more than a few tales to tell. Look through the fully furnished homestead between 1 – 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays between 29 September – 14 October 2018 for a peek into the lives of the former residents. Located in the stunning surrounds of Wenderholm Regional Park in Waiwera, combine your visit with a beach picnic, garden stroll or one of the many Regional Park walks. Adults $5, accompanied children FREE. www.couldreyhouse.org.nz

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NEW FOOD DELIVERY CONCEPT Restaurateurs Woody and Kim knew there was a way to make better use of their huge kitchens at The Matakana Country Park.

Great Food is the newest local food delivery service in Matakana, utilising their different brands in a shared kitchen environment.

Customers can select from the menus of: Taco Loco, Mama's Kitchen, Burger Bros, Buddha's Bowl, The Chocolate Shop, Luigi's Pizza and the Drinks Factory. With locally sourced, free range and sustainable ingredients, cooked by local chefs and delivered straight to your door may just be perfection!

Don’t assume this is easily achieved though.

Woody and Kim have put over a year of work into planning this and it requires a lot of creative energy. They also follow strict food safety rules and regulations with solid production know-how with a team of competent chefs in order to pull this off.

Unlike the two restaurants on site, you won’t see any of the Great Food customers queuing for a table. Orders are made online from any of the five kitchens available delivering to Omaha, Matakana, Point Wells and Whangateau. The delivery area will grow and Great Food promises to be at your door very soon. ’Ghost Kitchens’ are food service businesses

that supply their customers exclusively through online ordering and in Auckland City they rely on a private service, such as ‘Uber Eats’, to deliver their food. The strong point of difference with Great Food is that they are also the delivery service.

This gives complete control of the preparation of the food, when it is delivered and how it is transported giving our customers the complete reassurance of the freshness and quality of their food.

Great Food promises to surprise you with new food and ideas in the near future, offering all sorts of delicious food and beverage delivered to your door!

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Since opening two years ago, Jin Jin has established itself as a landmark in the Matakana culinary landscape – which is quite a feat, considering how spoilt we are for good food around here.

Head Chef Dan O’Donnell, is always on the lookout for a new challenge and with so many people asking him to share his gastronomic secrets he decided to run cooking lessons based around the amazing Jin Jin menu.

“The idea for the lessons came about because we’ve had a lot of requests for recipes, far more than when I was cooking western food, but I felt uncomfortable passing them on without also passing on the method and philosophy,” says Dan. “So each lesson will start with an orientation around the ingredients, over a cup of tea and a discussion about what style works for each dish. For example, no two fish sauces are the same.”

“We’ll follow that up with a Q&A session where the guests can discuss anything that they find a mystery. The single, most common mistake people make, chefs included, is planning! Winging it rarely works, although people like to extol the virtues of doing so. The reality is that some ingredients get missed – often the most important ones.”

After all the theory comes the highlight of each lesson - cooking the dishes themselves. Dan says they won’t just be limited to Asian style cooking, although those are likely to be the favourites.

“We will work through a series of methods and recipes, which will include rice paper rolls, dressings, the secrets of stir-fry, bone broths, as well as some Thai curry magic,” he says.

Lessons are held at Jin Jin on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10.30am. Dan will be the sole teacher at this stage, but he is open to inviting other chefs to join him in the future. The lessons run for around 2 hours, followed by lunch and a glass of prosecco – not a bad way to finish up! The whole experience is

very reasonably priced at $120 per person, with 4-10 people per lesson.

What a great treat for yourself and some foodie friends! Email for bookings and enquiries. jinjinmatakana@gmail.com www.facebook.com/jinjinmatakana

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Sample wines at the Cellar Door or drop in for a platter and wines by the glass in their stunning vineyard pavilion. From Labour Weekend until Easter.

10% off all sales. Spend over $150 and get 15% off. In-store specials also. All candles handmade onsite. Labour weekend hours 9am-4pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

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3. MOOIMOOI 650 MATAKANA ROAD, MATAKANA

4.THE KNITTING TRUCK 17 SHARP ROAD, MATAKANA

Stop in at MooiMooi Matakana this Labour Weekend for $10, $20 or $50 OFF your total purchase AND lots of GARAGE SALE bargains – furniture + props + samples to clear!

Great selection of yarns, needles, patterns and ready-made knitwear. Open 10am-4pm Wednesday through Sunday and on Mondays during public holidays. Website live soon.

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5. GREEN WITH ENVY 726 MATAKANA ROAD

6. OLD SCHOOL INC. 745 MATAKANA ROAD

Green with Envy is a New Zealand owned homeware and lifestyle store, offering a beautifully curated collection of goods for you and your home. Open seven days, from 10am-4pm.

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Summer Sessions is Matakana’s favourite surf shop where you can get beach apparel as well as surf gear. Brands include Rip curl, Roxy, Quicksilver, SeaFolly, Volcom, Rhythm, Vissla, and more.

Local designer Tanya Svendsen showcases her original NZ made designs alongside international labels. View her latest collection which is continually evolving and her weekend summer specials.

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11. THE BACH MATAKANA 19 MATAKANA VALLEY ROAD

12. MORRIS & JAMES 279 OMAHA FLATS ROAD, OMAHA

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Pop in this labour weekend and check out some of the Bach’s awesome new brands: Just Another Fisherman, Deus Ex Machina, Camilla with Love, Beach Knickers, Seafolly and Zulu & Zephyr.

The famous Morris & James Labour Weekend Sale from 19-22nd October. Browse one-off designs and discounts across the range on pots, planters and ceramics.

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Quail Farm Collectables has a unique mix of collected treasures, inspired by nature. Call in and take advantage of their Labour Weekend specials. Open Friday to Sunday, 11am-3pm, or by appointment.

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This grand old Warkworth villa seems to have been here forever, but in fact it was moved here from Epsom 30 years ago. Built in 1917 by a timber merchant who lavished his best kauri on it, it now has breathtaking views north to the bushclad ramparts of Dome Valley.

Artist Janette Cervin and partner Jake Kennedy found each other later in life and have lived here blissfully for nearly five years. With eight grownup offspring between them, the space at the villa comes in handy! Jake has 42 years in the fire service behind him but he’s now busier than ever working on the house and helping Janette with the practicalities of her art.

Entering the house, the deep teal colour of the vestibule has immediate impact. “My favourite shade,” Jan says affectionately. “It’s called ‘Cook Strait’. It works brilliantly with the of reds in the old Turkish rugs.” The wide hall is hung with vintage chandeliers and the kitchen has bi-fold

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Janette has been surrounded by flowers and grand old architecture since she was a child.

Her parents had a villa on the water’s edge in Whenuapai for 40 years, where they farmed calla lilies and collected antiques. Her mum loves coming here to garden – still fighting fit in her 80s.

Janette previously spent 30 years in Sandringham where she was a regular at the ‘Den of Antiquity’, a vintage store then owned by Joy Bell, the artist who designed the exceptional mosaics on Warkworth’s town clock. Jan now goes to The Red Barn in Warkworth for antiques – her favourite floral chandelier came from here.

Joy and Janette are still great friends and it was Joy who suggested making a mosaic wall out of Janette’s chipped or cracked vintage china pieces, by cutting them with her special ceramics

saw and grouting them to the wall behind the magnificent wood range – a creative solution to a storage problem.

Although Janette shows her work at both Matakana’s Vivian Gallery and Rawene’s No. 1 Parnell Gallery, she travels regularly to her main gallery in Wanaka, Gallery 33. She and Jake often stop in Christchurch, where the demolition yards yield rich pickings. They’re collecting stained glass windows to use in their new bathroom and in a feature wall when they extend the deck.

Janette’s lush art is everywhere and her love of flowers is obvious. Since living here, with mature bush around the house, she’s fallen in love with native birds (photographed by Jake). The feel of the villa is undeniably girly and a plumber who visited recently said to Jake, “You poor bugger.”

But the man of the house is philosophical about flowers, as long as he can sneak in something a bit industrial here and there.

Although her subject matter may be construed as feminine, the process isn’t – it involves big, gutsy power tools and construction materials. Layers of paint and resin are built up on huge pieces of steel cut by Jake. “I’m way too hard on canvas!” Janette grins ruefully. She partially removes the first few layers with a grinder, leaving ghostly imprints which, when finished, impart a 3D feel to the pieces. The final layer of high-gloss resin is done mostly by Jake, despite occasional frustrating experiences involving grisly ends for inquisitive moths.

Janette’s art is reminiscent of the specimen works done by Cook’s visiting botanists. They make appropriate adornments for the 101-year-old villa, just as the huge kauri trees outside resonate with the rich panelling within. It seems that perfect partnerships abound here. www.thevivian.co.nz www.nzartsite.com/artists/janette-cervin

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It’s a beautiful spring morning at Waipu Cove, the waves are being brushed clean by a light offshore breeze, and my interview subject is sitting at a picnic table outside the Waipu Surf Life Saving Club, taking in his glorious surrounds.

Club Registrar and Life Member, Ian Godfrey, tells me that the club was started in 1928 in a wooden building that is still partly visible in the café opposite the car park at Waipu Cove. “It was started by Edwin McMillan with some friends and family. The club is the oldest in the Northern Region.”

Ian has done an amazing job of collating the club’s history into a 200-page book that will be on sale at the club’s 90th anniversary celebration, which is to be held on the weekend of 26-28 October.

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then a big day on the beach for families on Saturday with lots of events for the kids. There’s a club dinner on Saturday night and a choice of golf, croquet, bowls or a coastal walk on Sunday,” Ian explains. My eye lights upon Saturday’s giant treasure hunt and I wonder if there is an age restriction.

“We’ve had a great response and we’re building the database,” says Ian. “We’re also using it as a practice run for the centenary.”

The campground alongside the club is crowded over the summer period, with up to 2000 people at the height of the season, and it provides a good pool of talent for the ongoing life of the club. This is supplemented by new generations of stalwart families, and growth of the local community has resulted in more young people joining the

club. “We’re back to about 90% members from Waipu and Whangarei, and 10% from Auckland,” comments Ian. “At one stage, during the late 70s and early 80s, it was around 99% Aucklanders.”

There is no finer location for a party, overlooking the surf and beautiful view across Bream Bay. For anyone interested in the celebrations, visit the club website for full details.

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Leigh artist and illustrator Miki Pogoni moves seamlessly between the different mediums of oil, ink, charcoal, graphite and digital. She has a unique style - but would rather not try to describe it. “I think I’ll just wait until someone else puts it in a category,” she says.

Categories are an important theme in Miki’s work.

Inspired by lowbrow, pop-surrealism, she uses everyday items and symbols to question notions around gender, race and sexuality.

“A lot of my art is themed around strong women and gender,” Miki says. “I like portraying empowerment, but I also take on the historical

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sexualisation of women, how it’s pervaded even the most innocent scenarios - like sucking on a lollipop.

“I paint how this sexualisation demonises the perception of both genders at the same time. The way men are being portrayed as predatory and on the other side – as a woman – you’re demonised for your actions, no matter what you do.”

Miki has been thinking a lot about how women are portrayed in art.

“Through Western history, we have seen mostly white men make art and only in the last century or so have begun to see more women portraying

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women. Is there a difference in perception and do women draw for empowerment? I would say I do.

Though the viewer is important to how works are perceived.”

Born in Tonga, to a Kiwi father and Japanese mother, Miki moved to New Zealand as a child.

She spent time in Japan as a teenager and draws inspiration from the culture, but also questions the sexualisation of Asian women.

“I usually don’t say what my art means, I like people to dig deeper or create meaning for themselves. But my imperial blue painting with cranes is definitely a strange take on Asian

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stereotypes,” Miki says. “And as far as the cranes go, people see them in pictures and think they’re beautiful. In reality, they’re huge with an earpiercing scream – definitely not graceful! I enjoy using this dichotomy that lives inside one figure.”

Miki started out doing darker pieces, but lately has been using more colours.

“I really like using colours to flip perspectives and give things a new meaning. Using black and white gives a picture a lot darker meaning than using pink or blue on the same subject,” she says.

“I love stars, galaxies and nebulas - putting little pieces of the universe into paintings where I can.”

After studying art and graphic design, Miki lived in Auckland for a few years. Eventually, she felt her work becoming stagnant and longed to return to Leigh. Here she swaps painting tips with her mother, also an artist, and looks forward to showing at the Snells Beach Great Summer Art Exhibition later this year.

“You can’t smell the salt in the air when you’re in the city. As soon as I moved back to Leigh, colour

started coming back into my work.”

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Praise the beer gods: the Smoko Room is back in action! After a short break for winter, the Sawmill Brewery in Matakana reopened its doors on 31 August. To celebrate they rolled out the bitterballen and invited Mangawhai band Sojourn to lay down some great tunes and good vibes.

Sojourn is a fluid collective of talented musos that includes Annaree Peters as lead vocalist, James Finlay on guitar and percussion, Isaac Hunter on lead guitar, Tony Baker on bass guitar, Elias Giles on keyboard and Jim Bokma on drums. Jim and Isaac couldn’t make it to the re-opening gig, but the others put on the great show as a four-piece, with a stripped-back sound and the occasional help of a plucky little drum machine.

As a giant rainbow curved across the sky above, the band played through a solid set of classic covers and original tunes, with plenty of R&B and reggae to get the crowd grooving. The quartet showed off their talents by switching instruments and lead vocal duties as the set progressed, which added some nice variety to the sound. They put their own unique spin on tracks by artists from New Zealand and abroad, such as ‘What I Got’ by Sublime, ‘Bring Change’ by Shapeshifter, and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ by Bill Withers. The energy peaked whenever Annaree came back on to sing, with the others joining in with soulful harmonies.

The group’s sense of humour helped warm the evening as the sun went down, with plenty of jokes at the expense of their absent band members and the drum machine that was doing its best to replace them.

The band is doing well, considering they only just got together in their current form at the start of 2018, with Elias Giles and Jim Bokma only joining recently. They are influenced by old school R&B and hip-hop, blending in dubby bass lines, funky guitars and a dash of electronic fusion. Over the

past six months they have kept busy writing and recording some promising new songs, as well as playing a bunch of gigs at festivals such as Tastes of the North and classic venues such as the Mangawhai Tavern – and of course Sawmill Brewery.

The plan for Sojourn is to keep the journey going by playing gigs throughout the rest of spring and into the summer, so keep an eye out for them at your local music hotspot. www.tbaker9.wixsite.com/sojournmusicnz

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Join the campaign to eliminate single use plastic bags by learning how to sew your very own reusable eco bag with “the Crazy Sewing Lady” and also design your own eco- hero patch too!

Join them for a reading Margaret Mahy’s magical ‘Down the Back of the Chair.’ With stories, songs and chair crafting. www.facebook.com/Mahurangi-East-Library Warkworth Library, 2 Baxter Street, Warkworth Packed with activities get ready to make a ‘thaumatrope’; travel back to the time for a dinosaur storytime with songs, and crafts; make Edison robots in this interactive introduction to robotics; explore ancient Egypt with crafts, games and hieroglyphics; learn about cave art; make a Lego Martian city; investigate medieval times and begin mapping out your family tree. www.facebook.com/warkworthlibrary

Your local library have been busily planning and have got the school holidays all sussed for you! Times and details of all their activities are available at www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz.

Wellsford War Memorial Library, 13 Port Albert Road, Wellsford

Mahurangi East Library, 21 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach

Investigate ancient Greek art and then make your own mosaic inspired by ancient pottery; make and decorate a funky cardboard top hat and a mystery giant box challenge.

Find the delicious traditional cakes and slices of New Zealand hidden around their library.

Speaking of cake, there will also be a Mad Hatter’s Tea party! Travel back in time with Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland and get crafty designing mad hats, cups and teapots ready for the party.

Help to find the dinosaur eggs lost in the library and match each to their mother. Complete the dinotastic scavenger hunt, make a dino habitat or kick back for ‘The Good Dinosaur’ movie, with popcorn!

For older kids (11 years and over) there will be beginners Ukulele lessons. www.facebook.com/WellsfordLibrary

School Holiday Lamb feeding KAIPARA FLATS COMEDY NIGHT

Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am at Brick Bay Walk the Sculpture Trail daily from 10am Adults $12, Children $8, under 5’s free, family pass $35 (2 adults, 2 children)

Kaipara Flats Cricket Club will host four of the top comedians in N.Z. as part of their fundraising night. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards cricket gear and uniforms and proceeds food sales will go towards building an extension. $40 pre-sale, $45 on the door (if still available).

Saturday 13 October, 7pm. Kaipara Flats Sports Club, Kaipara Flats

For tickets email: kfcccomedynight@gmail.com

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49TH KOWHAI FESTIVAL: WILD WEST

Under the theme ‘Wild West’ this year’s Kowhai Festival runs from 21 October - 4 November, with the Huge Day Out on Saturday 27 October in Warkworth. It’s the second longest running community festival in New Zealand that offers many events for residents and visitors of any age.

Huge Day Out with a Great Line-Up Always up for improvements, Phil Tyler, Musical Director of the festival, decided to go for two stages side by side at the riverfront, to minimise the transition time between acts. The show will start at 9am with Kapa Haka groups from Matakana and Warkworth Primary Schools and keep on going until the Garden Bar closes at 6pm. There will be local musicians on stage like 'Seven Zen', ‘Texas Storm’ and ’The Drive’. The Wild West theme cries for country music performed by Jamie McDell and Donna Dean. Both singers have recorded albums in the U.S.A and while Jamie is still new on the scene, Donna has already produced seven albums.

Besides over 100 stalls, there will be kids entertainment (including a new 30m long obstacle course) but also a riding bull for the older generation to show off their skills from 9am until 3pm. The Warkworth and Districts Dog training club will entertain the interested audience with several demonstrations in agility.

Events around the Huge Day Out Sunday 21 October - Open Day of the Warkworth and Districts Museum, with all the vintage machinery up and running.

Sunday 28 October - The Canoe-Showdown is a traditional canoe race down the river, with a special offer of a 2km time trial. You can borrow a canoe so you don’t need to bring your own.

Sunday 28 October - A special heritage cruise on the historic Jane Gifford (10.30am), with an optional add-on Warkworth Heritage Trail walk starting at 11.30am.

MUSIC, FOOD, face painting, STALLS, DOG SHOW, KIDS RIDES, ENTERTAINMENT

The food strip at the Warkworth wharf was always a highlight and with an even bigger Garden Bar, not only offering local wines and beers, but also local food. It will be close to the main stage, so you won’t miss a beat.

Openair Cinema and Great Debate Friday 26 October - 10th Kowhai Festival Movie Night, with the classic Clint Eastwood/Sergio Leone Spaghetti Western: ‘A Fistful of Dollars’. Movie starts at 8pm. Families are welcome to bring their own seating and picnic.

The event is sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate.

“A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS” Shoesmith Domain

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21 October

Friday 2 November, the ‘Warkworth Great Debate’ in the Warkworth Town Hall. The fun, lighthearted event that raises funds for the Warkworth/ Wellsford Hospice, is sponsored by Mike Pero Real Estate.

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Oyster lover or not the music alone is reason enough to get yourself along to this year’s Oyster & Wine Festival, Matakana. Festival goers will be treated to an all day line-up from bands hand picked for the occasion. Those who attended the event last year will be familiar with festival highlight Josh Leys and this year he’s back and bringing his band Fifth Element. The line-up also includes glam 80s band 80s X, Laughton Kora (original member of Kora), Sam Allen and local band Jade River Ukes. We chatted with Fifth Element and 80s X in the lead up to the festival.

To see them while enjoying a drop of local wine and great food come along to the Oyster & Wine Festival Matakana. www.oysterfestmatakana.co.nz

Josh Leys from Fifth Element

Have you added any new songs to your set lately?

the full band and do it all again.

What do people remember most from your shows?

Yes! We’ve been working hard in the rehearsal room on new material and classics that we didn’t know yet and can’t wait to show you.

What are you looking forward to this year?

Having a good time! We don’t take ourselves too seriously and are always keen to get everyone involved in the party. We love the journey of everyone going from relaxing to up dancing.

Sometimes it takes the first song to see if it’s the right one. Sometimes you think, “Hmm... I feel a challenge coming on!”

Josh, what did you enjoy most about playing at last year's festival?

I think last year was one of my most memorable gigs for 2017. I still get, “Hey, were you that guy playing at Matakana last year?” It was such a great crowd and were so receptive, it went off!

I’m feeling humbled that I get to come back with

Summer! Boo to the rain and hello to sunshine!

But seriously.. summer is great for us. It’s our busiest season and we have so much fun playing up and down the country, for many events and festivals.

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Caroline Lekstrom from 80s X What do people remember most from your shows?

The flashbacks these songs bring and the high energy we provide! We all love playing together in this band, dressing up and getting into the 80s spirit. I believe people can see and feel how much we love what we do.

Have you added any new songs to your set lately?

Yes, we're always updating our sets to keep it

How do you like your oysters?

What do you enjoy most about playing festivals?

Raw of course... with a little lemon.

The vibe! People having a good time, relaxing and enjoying the good wine. To be part of a band providing music always feels super exciting and fun.

What is your favourite part of the Matakana region?

I love the whole Matakana area but let's face it...I love shopping! So for me the markets, the little boutiques and the op shop in the Village are my favourites. My sons enjoy the Matakana Country

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Be part of the fun and local community!

Omaha Surf Club Open Day and BBQ on Sunday 28 October from 10.30am.

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WARKWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM Warkworth and District Museum is having their annual Open Day and visitors are invited to see some of the museum’s treasures and delve into our local history. The feature exhibition is Inspirational Women of our District.

Extra attractions include vintage machinery in operation and a working Blacksmith and it will be possible to take a peek behind the scenes to see items not normally on display in the Archives and Textiles Departments.

For children there will be activities such as crafts, artwork and games from yesteryear.

Sunday 21 October, 10am-3pm

www.warkworthmuseum.co.nz www.facebook.com/warkworthanddistrictmuseum

SPRING SOIREE AT GREEN WITH ENVY

HONEST CHOCOLAT Celebrating their first anniversary of the shop opening next month with the screening of ‘Chocolat’ at Matakana Cinemas.

Join the team at Green With Envy for an evening of product launches, discounts and spot prizes.

Tickets $15 and are available through Matakana Cinemas box office and website. This includes a hot chocolate, chocolate tastings and chocolate popcorn for the film, plus a chocolate goodie bag to take home!

Wednesday 17 October, 6-9pm Corner of Sharps and Matakana Roads

Sunday 14 October, 5pm Matakana Cinemas, Matakana Village

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OCTOBER GIG GUIDE To list your event for free on the Junction Gig Guide email event details to: hi@junctionmag.co.nz

MARKETS Every Sat

8am–1pm

Matakana Village Farmers Market

Matakana Village

Every Sat

8am–1pm

Matakana Markets

The Old Dairy Factory, Matakana

Every Sat

9am-1pm

Mangawhai Farmers Market

The Village, Library Hall, Mangawhai

Every Sun

10am-1pm

Mangawhai Activity Zone Markets

191 Moleworth Drive, Mangawhai

1st Sat of the Month

8am–1pm

Warkworth Museum Market Day

Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth

1st Sat of the Month

9am-2pm

Wellsford Market

OWL Community Hub, 120 Rodney Street, Wellsford

2nd Sun of the Month

9am-1pm

Waipu Boutique Market

Coronation Hall, Waipu

Last Sun of the Month

9am-1pm

Puhoi Farmers Market

Puhoi Domain

DATE

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VENUE

WEBSITE

Thu 27 Sep

10am-2pm

Feast Lunch - A Wild Delicious Foragers Lunch

Totem Retreat

wilddelicious.com

Thu 27 Sep

6-9.30pm

Feast Dinner - Sawmill Brewery

Smoko Room, Sawmill Brewery

sawmillbrewery.co.nz

Thu 27 Sep

6pm

In Love with Local Networking

Matakana Botanticals

facebook.com/inlovewithlocal

Fri 28 Sep

Gary Pallett

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 28 Sep

6.30pm

Grat's Piano Celebration

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 29 Sep

10am-2pm

Bowls Have a Go Day

Mahurangi East Bowling Club

09 425 4510

Sat 29 Sep

6-9.30pm

Feast Dinner - Farmers Daughter

Farmers Daughter

09 945 2548

Sat 29 Sep

7.30pm

Hangar 18

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 29 Sep

9.30pm

Sal Valentine

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 30 Sep

9.30am

Forest Aid - Bush Food & Medicine of Aotearoa

Mangawhai

joolzstar@gmail.com

Sun 30 Sep

4.30-6pm

Classical Piano Concert

Mangawhai Museum

Sun 30 Sep

5.30pm

The Johnnys

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Thu 4 Oct

1-3.30

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Mad Hatter's Tea Party - RSVP Required

Mahurangi East Library

Fri 5 Oct

John McGough

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 5 Oct

6-9.30pm

Feast Dinner - Plume

Plume Restaurant

plumerestaurant.co.nz

Fri 5 Oct

6-8pm

Roller Disco Snells Beach

Mahurangi East Library

Fri 5 Oct

9.30pm

The Chills & Finn Andrews

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 6 Oct

Antique Fair

Mangawhai Museum

mangawhai-museum.org.nz

Sat 6 Oct

8pm

Rocking Roller Coasters

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 7 Oct

10-4pm

Oyster & Wine Festival, Matakana

Matakana Country Park

oysterfestmatakana.co.nz

Sun 7 Oct

12.30pm

Raw Jam

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Mon 8 Sep - 14 Oct

Anthony Morris : LXXX

The Vivian Gallery

thevivian.co.nz

Mon 8 Sep - 14 Oct

Stephen Benwell - Little Heroes

The Vivian Gallery

thevivian.co.nz

Tues 9 Oct

5.30pm

Leigh School Blacklight Disco

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Thu 11 Oct

6-9.30pm

Feast Dinner - Jin Jin

Jin Jin

09 945 0909

Thu 11 Oct

6.30pm

Barbara Hamilton

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Fri 12 Oct

Blame the Cats

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 12 Oct

8pm

Vaults Jam #5

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 13 Oct

10am-4pm

The Spirit of Spring Fair

Kaiwaka Memorial Hall

Sat 13 Oct

4.30pm

The Lawn Garden Bar Opening

Rothko, Sculptureum

sculptureum.nz

Sat 13 Oct

4-8pm

Feast Dinner - Rothko

Rothko, Sculptureum

sculptureum.nz

Sat 13 Oct

6.30-8.15pm

Show Me Shorts Festival 2018 - The Sampler

Matakana Cinemas

matakanacinemas.co.nz

Sat 13 Oct

7pm

Kaipara Flats Comedy Night

Kaipara Flats Sports Club

kfcccomedynight@gmail.com

Sat 13 Oct

9.30pm

Trouble at the Mill #6

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 14 Oct

1pm

Jon E Clist

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 14 Oct

5pm

1st Birthday - Chocolat Film Screening

Matakana Cinemas

matakanacinemas.co.nz

Mon 15 Oct

10-11am

Tea & Talk: Life in Early Leigh 1860-1920

Warkworth & District Museum

warkworthmuseum.co.nz

Fri 19 Oct

Vintage Summer

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 19 Oct

9.30pm

Julia Deans & Band

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sat 20 Oct

9.30am

Goat Island Swim Safari

Goat Island

Sat 20 Oct

7pm

Automatic 80s

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sat 20 Oct

9am-4pm

Labour Weekend Book Fair

Mangawhai Museum

mangawhai-museum.org.nz

Sat 20 + 21 Oct

Labour Weekend Fishing Competition

Waipu

Sun 21 Oct

1pm

Sojourn and DJ Toby C

Mangawhai Tavern

mangawhaitavern.co.nz

Sun 21 Oct

10am

Warkworth Museum Open Day

Warkworth District Museum

warkworthmuseum.co.nz

Fri 26 Oct

Tammy D'ath

Warkworth RSA

warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 26 Oct

8pm

Kowhai Festival Movie Night

Warkworth

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sat 27 Oct

10am

Kawau Volunteer Coastguard Open Day

Sandspit

Facebook/kawaucoastguard

Sat 27 Oct

1pm

90th Reunion

Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club

Sat 27 Oct

Kowhai Festival - Huge Day Out

Warkworth

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sat 27 Oct

Princess Chelsea

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

9.30pm

The Canoe - Showdown - Kowhai Festival

Warkworth

kowhaifestival.co.nz

Sun 28 Oct

Omaha Surf Club Open Day

Omaha Surf Club

omahasurf.co.nz

10.30am

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3,500 REASONS

TO LIST WITH NEW ZEALAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY List your property in October and we will contribute $3,500 to your marketing campaign.

Call now to secure one of the limited marketing packages.*

John Upton, Licensed Salesperson John specialises in superior homes and projects in the Rodney area.

He recognises the potential in all properties and works in partnership with clients to ensure that the value of their property is expressed in an easily accessible way.

Contact John to discuss your opportunity to secure our spring marketing package, see details above.

+64 21 518 816 john.upton@nzsir.com +64 9 425 7949 40 Queen Street, Warkworth

nzsothebysrealty.com

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ. *Conditions apply.

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