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MAHURANGI OLIVES

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NEW OWNERS FOR CHARLIES

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NEW OWNERS FOR RANSOM WINES

CO N T R I B U TO R S Brijana Cato, Louise M Photography, Sam Price OXS Enterprises, Jodi Fraser-Bryant, Maddie Long, Lauren Holehouse, Andrew Hay, Trish Allen, James Graham, Luke Williamson, Simon Devitt

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F R O N T COV E R : Photographer: Brijana Cato Stylists: Maddie Long and Lauren Holehouse Oysters: Mahurangi Oysters Ltd Ceramics: Frolic Ceramics and Morgan Haines

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MARTIN TOMARS Marty is a new addition to the Junction team and brings solid experience having worked in publishing for several years.

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SPOTLIGHT: TI POINT REPTILE PARK

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PROFILE: JAMIE MCDELL

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SAVOUR: OYSTER FESTIVAL

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MASTER CRAFTSMAN: MICHAEL BERNARD

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NEW & NOTED ART MATAKANA After successfully owning, developing and operating Art Matakana since 2006, Bronwyn and Bill Harris have sold the gallery.

The new gallerists are Tong and Jane Philpott, who live locally in Point Wells. They were looking for a lifestyle change as their children had all left home. They made the permanent move from East Coast Bays to their holiday home at Point Wells earlier this year. And after 15 years in senior management in the insurance industry Tony wanted to scale back corporate life. Art runs in Tony’s family - his grandmother was a successful contemporary artist in the 1940’s and 50’s exhibiting in New York. His mother was a painter, and Tony was good at art throughout his school years (that was a very, very long time ago!) Jane and Tony’s eldest son is also a talented sketch artist.

After buying quite a few paintings from Bronwyn over the years, and having run out of wall space adds Jane, Tony decided to go one step further and approached Bronwyn to buy the gallery. Bronwyn is happy that her ‘business baby’ is going to a local couple who enjoy art, people and this special region. Jane and Tony says they intend to carry on with the same successful curation of art and artists including new and emerging artists. www.artmatakana.com

PUHOI ORGANIC DISTILLERY

NEW OWNERS FOR GUTHRIE BOWRON

Puhoi Organic Distillery is a boutique business run by the Kirichuk family. They produce handcrafted All-NATURAL bespoke spirits, medicinal tonics, dietary supplement chocolate and synthetic-free perfumes. The latest best sellers are: Manuka Honey Whisky and Sauvignon Blanc Vodka.

Guthrie Bowron in Warkworth is under new ownership. Tony Froude and Allie Jones took over in July, with the mission of establishing GB as the premier one-stop-shop for all your interior design needs. No longer just a paint shop, Guthrie Bowron also stocks the latest trends in wallpaper, drapery, upholstery fabrics, shutters, blinds, flooring and an eclectic mix of homewares.

Customers include: Huka Lodge, Wharekauhau Lodge, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Fine Wine Delivery Company and Simon Gault's Giraffe.

Enjoy top quality handcrafted vodka and gin at the Puhoi Pub or visit us by invitation only. alex_kirichuk@clear.net.nz www.spirits.net.nz

Watch out for the Porter’s Paint collection, which will be in store in time for summer.

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THIS LITTLE SHOP Stop the presses! Exciting news! For all the stylish ladies in need of clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, Angela Mitchell is opening a new boutique in Warkworth.

Angela is excited about her new project, This Little Shop, which opens this month. She will be featuring many locally made designs in an array of beautiful fabrics by Tinker Tailor.

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MOOI MOOI Mooi Mooi is no newcomer to Matakana, but has evolved over the past five years, since converting the façade of the old ITM shed in the village.

“Most people are probably unaware that we wholesale a number of brands to select stores like Indie Home Collective in Newmarket and Ponsonby,” owner Kim says.

“For this reason, we have taken some time out this winter to focus on creating a more efficient storage and packing space.”

Kim has added more light and nooks for the growing ranges with good stories like Father Rabbit, Paper Collective, Yamazaki, NODI, and Annie O Botanicals. Of course Wonki Ware ceramics still have a big presence and there’s space for the seconds for those who like a bargain.

650 Matakana Road, Matakana www.mooimooi.co.nz

VINTAGE VAULT The Vintage Vault has recently relocated from Warkworth to the funky little board and batten shop just before the estuary on Omaha Flats Road.

The interior has been revamped to showcase carefully selected vintage and reproduction furniture, homeware, art and clothing. With popular fashion lines from Lazybones, Emily & Fin, Smoove & Zuma, are perfumes, bee beauty products, jewellery and Kimonos from creative local women.

A courtyard is being created in a vintage French style, with palms and patio furniture. Overall, it’s a vibrant, eclectic mix of old and new.

MANGAWHAI OPPORTUNITY FACTORY Get a bargain and help our community!

A group of passionate Mangawhai locals have established the Mangawhai Community Opportunity Trust with it's purpose to raise funds to support local initiatives that will enhance the community. The opening of an opportunity shop behind the service station in The Heads is providing the initial fund raising for this project. 100% of profits will be provided by way of a grant process to deserving local initiatives.

THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY Happy Anniversary!

The Animal Sanctuary at Matakana has just celebrated their 15th year of providing volunteer services to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in desperate need. There have been many changes over the years, but one aspect remains constant: Shawn and Michael’s absolute commitment to providing a better life for abused animals and our precious native birds.

“It’s been really hard work, but so incredibly rewarding,” Shawn says.

Open Thurs to Mon. And 7 days from Labour weekend.

Call Melane on 021 213 6660 if you have products to donate, for the opening on the 14th October.

Get a glimpse of the animal refuge and the wonderful work they do by viewing their brief video on the website below.

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SPOTLIGHT

TI POINT REPTILE PARK WORDS

There are some strange cold-blooded creatures living at Ti Point, some even say ‘there be dragons’ around those parts.

Dragons, tuatara, tarantulas, a monkey named Harrison and even alligators lurk in the Reptile Park near Leigh. Ivan Borich turned his childhood hobby into a business and has been breeding exotic animals for almost 50 years.

“I was born with a fascination for all creatures and the natural world,” Ivan says.

He and his staff tend to over 200 reptiles on a beautiful six-hectare block, which overlooks the ocean out to Tawharanui.

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“It could have been butterflies or insects, in fact we started as a zoo with zebra and bison in the front paddock. Harrison the Brown Capuchin is the last remaining legacy of the zoo. He must be one of the oldest Capuchin as he is 40-years-old now.”

Ivan scaled down the zoo, if that’s not too much of a pun, in favour of reptiles. They require less care than most animals, but catering to their needs is still a full-time job. If you thought last month’s power bill was a bit steep, spare a thought for the Borich’s.

They heat most of the reptile enclosures in the park during the cold winter months. Ivan says electricity outweighs all the other expenses, but cold-blooded reptiles must be kept warm. They eat less than two

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thirds of their warm-blooded cousins, so the sun, or Ivan’s power company must provide the heat that would usually take energy from the body.

Ivan spends much of his time with on-going maintenance and breeding locusts, flies, crickets and worms to feed the array of reptiles. There are too many reptile species to mention, suffice to say they have everything from cute baby star tortoises, to American alligators. There’s a mighty looking pair of green iguanas, thick as tree branches and almost 1.5 metres long. Bearded dragons watch closely as you pass by, and an array of cleverly camouflaged skinks and geckos set their own kind of ‘Where’s Wally’ treasure hunt.

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“That’s because in the wild, being seen equates to being eaten. If you see a tortoise on it’s back don’t fret. If it’s young then it’s had a mishap and will right itself given time. If it’s mature then its lost a sumo-wrestling bout with another tortoise. The winner is declared only after successfully flipping over the loser.”

You see there’s much to observe in the reptile kingdom, for the patient watcher.

Ivan has successfully bred many species and sends some excess stock to other zoos.

“Some, like cricketers make a century, when you live that long reproduction isn’t that necessary.

In England, the habit of keeping tortoises as pets decimated them in the wild and that’s why importing them was banned in many parts of the world. They just don’t reproduce fast enough to maintain the population.”

Ivan adds that disturbing native lizards is against the law and a permit must be obtained by anyone thinking of keeping them.

The most popular attraction at Ti Point Reptile Park is the American alligators that laze around the pools, looking more menacing than they actually are.

“Most creatures are placid and won’t mess with you, but Alligators aren’t very bright. I feed them on a stick and they still haven’t learned to eat the food off it. They end up knocking it onto the ground and in their frantic search, could mistake your foot for their lost lunch!”

The Park also has many beautiful bright skinks and geckos. Ivan says when he started out there was believed to be around 20 native types of lizard, but research has now indicated there are over 100. New Zealand shares a trait with Madagascar, in that it provides a home to more of the brighter coloured species that prefer to be active during daylight hours.

Along with beautiful sea views the reptiles live amongst native bush. They don’t mind sharing the vistas, or the bush walk with visitors and there is a large picnic area if you would like to dine with the dinosaurs.

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JAMIE MCDELL SISTER ACT WORDS

Jamie McDell couldn’t escape music even if she had wanted to. Growing up in her household, whether afloat on the Mediterranean while living aboard their sailboat, or at her parent’s home in Mangawhai, the air was constantly filled with music and melody.

“My mum and dad are music lovers, they both sing well and play the guitar so it was normal for my sister and I to want to learn an instrument and get involved in the family sing-a-longs,” Jamie says.

She’s 24 now, but vividly remembers her first foray into song writing.

“I wrote my first song at the age of seven. I still remember it well. It was a song about wanting to swim away with the dolphins.”

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She subsequently released her first single, aged 16. Jamie’s chart-topping hits include; You’ll Never Take That Away and Rewind. Her album Six Strings and a Sailboat took out Best Pop Album at the 2013 NZ Music Awards.

“My parents were really the first to encourage me to take the music I was making to the next level. They were constantly hearing new creations coming from my room. I also have some very supportive friends who were always keen to hear what I’d come up with, especially because often the song was about them. I started to realise that this was my way to relate to people and voice my opinion. Song writing is definitely my main form of communication. My songs are where you’ll really figure out what I’m about.”

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Sister Tess also inherited the musical gene and has always dabbled in song writing. Apart from their blond hair, Jamie says music is about the only thing the two have in common. So in a bid to reconnect, the siblings recently returned to their beloved Mangawhai stomping ground, as part of a yearlong project to combine their diverse musical talents. The outcome produced Dunes, an album inspired by their experiences in Mangawhai, which was predominantly the backdrop of their childhood.

“I have many fond memories just simply exploring the sand dunes. They really are such a magical part of the landscape here. I reckon I must have explored every inch of them now.”

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create because, as Jamie puts it, “We spent a lot of time experimenting and trying to have both our musical strengths co-exist in the music.”

While Jamie’s musical genre leans toward country-style, Tess’ has evolved into electronictempo. However, they both play the acoustic guitar and have experimented with many different instruments, tools and sounds for the album. The result, they agree, was quite a unique sound.

“I think letting someone else in to my writing process has been good for me. Some of the tracks are a journey to empowerment and others are from a very raw and vulnerable place. My favourite track is actually one we wrote about the insecurities that can grow out of comparing yourself to others on social platforms like Instagram: ‘Walking round with heavy feet, just yesterday I felt empowered, can’t believe I lost my spark to a picture’.”

Their first track Horses, was released in July, along with a video and acoustic version, and has received positive feedback.

“We are soon to release a second single. You’ll just have to keep an eye out on our social media.”

But while the sisters reconnected for the project, their diverse lives are about to separate them once more. Animal-loving Tess, with a renewed vigour for music, has just released her first solo track called Wait while continuing her Auckland job as a dog handler. Meanwhile, Jamie, whose down-to-earth Kiwi nature has led her to recently become the New Zealand women’s ambassador for Bonds, is about to jet off to Nashville to record her third solo album. But don’t be surprised if you bump into the songstress roaming the local dunes in future.

“I definitely try and get up North as much as I can.

My favourite surf spots are all across this coast and, of course, I love being around mum and dad.

I’m sure I’ll find myself living up there later in life.” jamiemcdell@gmail.com

Kowhai Coast Jewellers is excited to be a part of the upcoming Kowhai Festival on Saturday 28 October.

Look for us at our stall in front of our shop at 5 Queen Street, Warkworth.

We will have 50% off EVERYTHING in our stall including…

Pandora, Karen Walker, Evolve, Daniel Wellington, Fabuleux Vous, and some great silver, gold, gemstone and pearl jewellery.

We will also have some great promotional giveaways!

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The handmade Skimboard company quickly grew into the largest in Australasia. Sam’s love of action photography and Skimboarding was a perfect match.

So when photo and video drones first came onto the market a few years ago, he thought, ‘that’s a good idea’ and OXS now provides full photography, videography and content creation services, specialising in marine, golf and the outdoors market.

If you're into local imagery OXS has a stunning portfolio of images. www.instagram.com/oxs_enterprises www.oxsskimboards.com www.facebook.com/OXSEnterprises

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MATAKANA OYSTER & WINE FESTIVAL WORDS

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The Oysters are at their peak this time of year and local farmers will be vying for the perfect taste, and the best serving style. Lemon juice, Worcester sauce, grilled or natural, whatever your preference, there will be a plethora of accompaniments for these tasty treats at the inaugural Matakana Oyster and Wine Festival on October 8 at the Matakana Country Park.

The region is well known for producing tasty, plump oysters, which are less salty and creamier than those from other parts of the country.

Whether you’re an oyster lover or not, the day will provide an all-weather celebration of local

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food, wine and delights. Live music from The Rubics, over 30 different stallholders, shucking competitions, cooking demonstrations, face painting and crafts for the kids. The festival is the perfect family day out during the school holidays.

Enjoy a glass, or three, of your favourite local wine, but don’t worry about the drive to Auckland, Mahu Express, famous for their leisurely Friday bubbles runs, will be offering a special return trip from town.

Adult tickets: $35 including an event wine glass, first glass of wine or beer and 2 oysters.

Only a few tickets remain so get online and then get shucking because great lovers... love oysters!

Matakana Country Park, 1151 Leigh Rd, Matakana

Children: (6 – 17 years old) $15 including a nonalcoholic drink and 1 oyster.

Children Under 5: Free.

10am -4pm, Sunday October 8 Tickets available online at www.matakanaoysterfest.co.nz

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ZERO WASTE OYSTER & WINE FESTIVAL Most people want to do the right thing with their waste and at the Matakana Oyster and Wine Festival they will have the chance to do just that.

Brightly coloured bin stations that separate waste into three categories – compost, recycling and landfill – will be on site, manned by volunteers

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from Mahurangi Wastebusters to help people get it right. “We want people to have fun and enjoy themselves, but we also want to reduce the environmental impact of the event and leave no footprint behind” says Trish Allen of Mahurangi Wastebusters. Compostable plates, cups and

cutlery will be used by food vendors and even the oyster shells will be crushed up and composted.

Wine will be served in event glasses. “We’re aiming for at least 80% diversion from landfill."

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The Mahurangi is the birthplace of modern oyster farming and these days the heart of wild sourced oyster spat for the whole of New Zealand. The harbour sustains eleven different oyster business employing over 70 people and providing work for many local service industries.

Oysters, being filter feeders, require clean and safe water to stay healthy which is why the local farmers spend $36,000 each year collectively to monitor the water quality.

Our oysters are world leaders in terms of safety and taste. Every area has its own peculiar set of

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conditions that determines things like speed of growth, shell colour and the predominance of certain flavours.

Oysters from the Mahurangi are sent all around New Zealand to restaurants and online customers and to agents all around the world, even as far away as Russia.

We take pride in our place of work, are grateful for the opportunity to work on the water and show this in the constant work to keep our farms tidy and our annual shoreline rubbish clean-up, which these days, retrieves ten times more domestic

waste than farming debris.

Oysters farmers are an ornery breed that work in the mud in rubber suits, don't care about wind, waves and blistering sun but hate rain. We work with each other when it suits us, share ideas, but prefer to do our own thing. We don't tread on each other's markets, much, and tend to see the benefits in our own style of products and work hard to create our own identities.

COAST OYSTERS - PHIL MORRIS What's your favourite recipe for oysters?

What's the toughest part of the job?

I have been experimenting with different flavoured butters under the grill, some of these I hope to showcase at the festival!

The tide. The method most of the farming uses here let the oysters ‘show’ for harvesting on the lower tides. As these change daily so does my schedule, every week is different. Not to mention atmospheric conditions that sometimes changes the height of the tide. I guess it keeps it interesting.

What’s special about the Oysters that you farm?

Striving to offer the freshest oysters possible.

They are at doorsteps across Auckland within 24 hours of leaving the water.

Give us an interesting fact about Oysters.

Oysters feel no pain; I heard this on "First Dates" Australia so it must be true!

What goes best with Oysters?

Friends and family, getting stuck into a few dozen on a sunny arvo with beers. Good times.

Phone: 021 046 9426 Facebook: Coast Oysters

BLACK SHAG OYSTERS DAN AND ANNA ADDISON What is your favourite recipe for oysters?

Nothing beats them fresh from the sea with a twist of lemon, but we also love them lightly battered chased down with beer. We sell to addicts that come every week. And those that shout themselves, or a loved one, a cheeky little treat.

Working on the water and being close to nature every day. It is great to have a job that is linked to the ebb and amp flow of the tides.

What goes best with Oysters?

What’s special about the Oysters that you farm?

Danny – Beer, Anna – Champagne.

Being a small business with no employees means that we handle every single oyster ourselves, ensuring an extremely high level of quality.

If you weren’t an Oyster farmer you would be...

Give us an interesting fact about Oysters.

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ORATA OYSTERS - LYNETTE DUNN AND TREVOR SMITH What is your favourite recipe for oysters?

Oyster Kilpatrick and natural, with balsamic vinegar and a drop of Sun Walker chilli sauce and lime juice. As served at the Matakana Markets.

What's special about the oysters you farm?

Front water farms and quality farming procedures.

We are able to supplying direct from the farmer to the customer. Our Oysters are wild caught spat with natural deep shapes.

since the 1970's. At adult size (80-100mm) oysters can filter up to 240 litres of saltwater per day! Pacific Oysters are low in fat and cholesterol, but rich in vitamins, minerals and essential Omega-3 fatty acids.

What's the toughest part of the job?

Relying on nature and dealing with weather conditions.

What goes best with oysters?

Give us an interesting fact about Oysters.

Heron's Flight Dolcetto Rosato wine.

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MAHURANGI OYSTERS - LISA & NOD HAYS What's your favourite recipe for oysters?

Freshly shucked oysters on toasted Vogels with smoked butter and a squeeze of lemon, add beer or bubbles for perfection.

future. Lisa won some oysters at the school raffle and the rest is history.

What's the toughest part of the job?

Stopping the water from getting into our waders!

What’s special about the Oysters that you farm?

If we weren’t oysters farmer we would be…

The special thing about our oysters is the flavours as you chew through them, salty sweet balls of intrigue.

Nod would be the fix-it guy at the Leigh Marine Lab.

How did you get into this line of work?

Lisa would be running the activities bure on a warm tropical island.

After doing a marine ecology degree, a stint running a trout farm and working on a scallop farm, Nod thought oyster farming was a secure

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We love to have oysters in the half shell, grilled with blue cheese and Worcestershire sauce on top.

What’s special about the Oysters that you farm?

Prized for their beauty, flavour, juiciness and high quality meat content, these versatile oysters are used in restaurants as luxury starters, or as part of main dishes in New Zealand and around the Pacific.

How did you get into this line of work?

Dave and Dianne have been farming oysters for

over 25 years. Dave studied Marine Biology at Auckland University and worked at Biomarine back in the 1980's for a holiday job.

Give us an interesting fact about oysters.

Our oyster base in Warkworth bounders some of the upper tributaries of the Mahurangi River, often called the Jade River, hence Jade River Oysters.

What's the toughest part of the job?

Early starts, late finishes and coping with weather conditions.

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‘COUNTRY STORIES’ Dalene Meiring exhibiting at Art Matakana during the Matakana Oyster & Wine Festival

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WINE AND OYSTERS THE PERFECT MATCH WORDS

James Graham is a member of the Matakana Winegrowers committee and has been making wine for over 20 years. He is currently consultant winemaker to Takatu Vineyard, Runner Duck Vineyard, Te Kie Vineyard and Babich wines.

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We are fortunate to live in a region that is blessed with both dynamic local wines and the delicious oysters of the Mahurangi harbour.

South China Sea, the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa, oysters have long been a plentiful and coveted source of nutrition, extremely rich in minerals and vitamins. As a rich source of zinc (essential for testosterone production) and dopamine (a libido increasing hormone) oysters have also earned a deserved reputation as the fuel for romance and love.

Oysters have always been a delicacy for those in the world's coastal regions. From the American Eastern seaboard, through the Pacific Ocean and

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The most famous match for freshly shucked oysters is champagne, the bright refreshing acidity complementing, and the effervescence of the wine contrasting, the oyster’s natural taste.

Likewise other bright, crisp, white wines like Chablis, and Sauvignon Blanc are considered classic complementary wines for oysters. The fine acidity, minerality, and fruitfulness of Matakana Rose,

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Pinot Gris, and Albarino fit this style perfectly.

Alternatively the dark bitterness of a stout beer like Guinness is a classic contrast to an oyster’s natural creaminess, creating a delicious match against expectations.

If you prefer to cook your oysters, then the resulting change to bolder, richer flavours broadens the possibilities further. The richness

marries with the full-bodied flavours of wines like oaked Chardonnay, unctuous Viognier, even youthful bright and supple red wines like Pinot Noir and Tempranillo.

Once you start putting oysters into soups, pies, or stuffing them into steaks carpetbag style, then even full fruited, spicy, tannic red wines such as Syrah, Sangiovese, or Bordeaux blends they all can

build on the complementary flavours working with the oysters to create successful matches.

The Matakana Wine and Oyster Festival is the perfect place to meet the Matakana Winegrowers, taste, sip, explore and come to your own conclusions. I look forward to seeing you there. www.matakanawine.co.nz info@matakanawine.co.nz

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GETTING THE GOOD OIL WORDS

When it comes to olive oil most of us have been missing out on the really good stuff.

You see it turns out that olive oil is a fickle mistress, particularly when it’s Extra Virgin.

Hand-picked olives must be pressed only once, with no refining or chemicals involved, at a temperature below 28 degrees. The fresh olive juice then undergoes scientific analysis and tasting to be certified as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It’s then lovingly stored away from sunlight and oxygen to protect the quality and flavour.

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You can only imagine the learning curve David and Isabella Sullivan embarked on after moving from Devonport five years ago to 11 acres, with 1200 olive trees and seven different varieties.

Luckily Isabella hails from Milan, and just like fine wine, she knows when it’s an excellent drop.

“I just couldn’t imagine a day without olive oil. In Italy it is part of our culture, part of who we are,” Isabella explains with quintessential ‘passione’.

“Italians know how to make exceptional sports cars, wine, cheese, bread, fashion and of course

olive oil!”

And who would dare to argue against that?

Matakana is often compared to Tuscany and as Isabella looks out across the olive groves to a neighbouring vineyard and rolling hills, she agrees.

She also adds that much like Tuscany, emphasis is on local community, and providing quality artisanal produce.

The olive oil the couple make at Mahurangi Olives forms part of the Matakana Olive Cooperative. Patrons of many local eateries

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CHANGES AT CHARLIES WORDS

Andrew and Tania Cole have literally gone from the boardroom to the barn, and from suits to strawberries. The couple both worked at menswear manufacturers, Working Style, but decided to purchase Charlie’s Gelato Garden earlier this year. Andrew kicks off his gumboots and takes a break from toiling on the 10-acres of fruit, berries and grapes to explain why.

“I hit fifty and I thought, if I don’t do something different now, then I never will.”

It’s a bold move, but Tania and Andrew grew up on farms and also wanted to give their three children a taste of country life. So, four months on, how’s it all going?

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“I’m a keen gardener, but this is another level completely. Charlie’s is renowned for great strawberries and I feel the weight of community expectation on my shoulders. If I mess up the strawberries they will all think I’m a complete Muppet!”

Luckily founders, Charlie Wrigglesworth and Heather King are still on-hand to help out. The couple started growing fruit 24-years-ago, but a trip to Italy inspired them to transform it into a multitude of delicious gelato and sorbetto flavours. Since 2007 summers in Matakana haven’t been complete without a visit to Charlie’s.

“Charlie and Heather are really genuine, lovely

people, we hit it off straight away and they have been amazing in their support for us. Charlie is very practical and can fix almost anything, but I’m still learning where the broken solenoid is, let alone how to fix it!”

Fans of Charlie’s can keep calm and gelato on; the Cole’s have no plans for sweeping changes. The interior has had a bit of a makeover, with newly polished floors and a lick of paint. The process of nipping in to grab some of the world’s finest strawberries and table grapes, will be streamlined with a new purpose-built produce counter.

Andrew and Tania will also expand the range with preserves, honey and seasonal produce. They hope

the one thousand blueberry bushes will also provide a bumper crop.

The hardworking lads and lasses from Mahurangi College will be back during the summer to help serve wood-fired pizza and gelato. In fact all of the staff have stayed on under the change of ownership. Even the lovely ladies at the Wool Shop will keep passing on the art of knitting and selling their woolly wares. Phew‌we can all relax safe in the knowledge that our summers and Charlie’s will be sweet as.

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When it comes to honing the perfect blade, Michael Bernard is as sharp as they come, but it appears the average domestic chef is rather dull.

Michael took over the blade-sharpening stall at the Matakana Markets, where he is literally inundated with blunt implements.

maintains the edge. The Germans, Swiss and French make great knives, but Japanese knives are ‘a work of art’.

“People are too hard on their knives. Use a wooden chopping board, never put a knife in the dishwasher and watch out for grit on salads and vegetables,” Michael says.

“I love it, my ethic is to create maximum sharpness using the minimum amount of the blade's steel.

I also correct any imperfections in the blade. The angle is absolutely crucial and that’s very hard to maintain on a traditional sharpening stone, which is why most people can’t sharpen knives.”

“They are like razors with handles! It takes all of my concentration to sharpen them and they must be treated with care.”

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NEW ARTISAN PRODUCERS IN MATAKANA VILLAGE PHOTOS

Matakana Village has two local artisan producers joining the Village in the coming weeks - Greg Scopas from Salumeria Fontana and Nico Bonnaud from Honest Chocolat.

Some of you will recognise Greg who has been producing award-winning artisan pork sausages since 2000 and has been selling them every Saturday at the Matakana Village Farmers’ Market.

Along with the handmade Mediterranean sausages Greg also grows and presses olive oil from the Salumeria Fontana Olive Grove at Hoteo North.

The new Matakana Deli will be a gourmet foodies dream come true with cured meats, cheeses, fresh

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breads, hand-made pastas and of course Greg’s award-winning pork sausages and olive oils.

For those looking for decadent sweet treats Honest Chocolat will fuel your chocolate addiction.

Nico, a local French chocolatier, specialises in small batch hand-made chocolates using organic sustainably sourced, single origin chocolate. There are no artificial flavourings, preservatives or palm oil used and you can taste it - Honest Chocolat chocolates are simply the best you will ever taste.

And we’re not just saying that. Nico just won two golds and a silver medal at the New Zealand Chocolate Awards 2017! You’ll be able to visit the

Honest Chocolat store in the Village and see Nico at work creating an exquisite range of bonbons, tablets and moreish chocolate coated almonds.

Make sure you stop by the Matakana Village Farmers’ Market soon to sample two of the new stalls - Amber Rose’s ‘Wild Delicious’ serving up health, happiness and slow food and ‘Bite Me’ creating mouth-watering dumplings, sliders and more.

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COCKTAILS AND DREAMS

New Year’s Day 2016 found two couples, Nick Halpin and Nazla Carmine and their lifelong friends, Simon and Sally Bosley at a quintessentially Kiwi bach in Omaha. Children, music, good food and fine wine surrounded them, but something crucial was missing… Cocktails!

“We were looking back on the night and felt there was only one thing that could have elevated the experience: cocktails!” Nazla says.

Let’s be honest, Bryan Brown and Tom Cruise mixing up a storm in Cocktail, is quintessential cool. But trying to replicate the movie at home usually results in an unsightly mess, in more ways than one.

The group of friends got together in a bid to solve

this niggling first world problem. New Zealand’s first luxury cocktail delivery service was launched with an espresso martini. As co-founder Nazla explains it was the result of a considerable amount of work.

“We had several months of trials and taste testing, but we produced an espresso martini that is unique. We knew the only coffee roastery we wanted to work with was Altezano Brothers. So we pitched the project and held our breath. Their response was, ‘we think this is going to be fun, we’re in.

The collaboration produced the first cold brew coffee specifically crafted for an espresso martini.

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SCULPTING THE PERFECT DISH

Jarrod McGregor is the head chef at Rothko, the acclaimed restaurant at Sculptureum, in Matakana. The sea and the fertile land that surround the region inspire Jarrod’s culinary style.

Why did you become a chef?

I watched my father in the kitchen at home. Our house revolved around food and my old man's a great cook, Mum... defiantly not so much! My first job was as a kitchen hand in Gulf Harbour.

I helped the chef and he gave me the number of an apprenticeship coordinator because I was, ‘too much of a natural’ to not take up cooking.

What’s your signature style or dish?

I tend to use a lot of fermented, pickled or wild foods in my cooking. I get bored easily, so no dish

ever stays long enough to become my favourite!

and family is where it’s at for me.

What’s the weirdest dish you have ever made?

Which country has the best traditional cooking style?

You can't tell if something is or isn’t going to work by writing it on a piece of paper. You have to try it.

Right now, I'm working on a two-month fermented plum sauce, for my coal-grilled eel. My philosophy is, the weirder the better.

Traditional Maori Hangi from New Zealand of course! It’s my favourite flavour profile.

What’s your favourite ingredient?

What are the most common mistake amateurs make in the kitchen?

Seasonal produce is by far the best ingredient, but I really love the texture and flavour of three-month fermented turnip!

Not following recipes! They also forget to season.

Here’s a tip; season everything!

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What’s your favourite thing to eat?

I tend to gravitate towards simple food with great company. A BBQ on a summer’s day with friends

It's beautiful and full of beautiful wild herbs and spices. Kawakawa, onion weed, and Samphire.

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SALMON SMØRREBRØD RECIPE

Matakana Smokehouse is a family run business that loves to celebrate the great seafood and produce New Zealand has to offer.

Smørrebrød, Scandinavian open-style sandwiches, can be made larger for a lunch dish or in smaller, canapé style. It’s all about being creative with ingredients and the more decorative the better!

We love to use pickled veggies and sometimes add a poached egg for a delicious breakfast. These are also a great way to get the kids involved with too (maybe adults do all the slicing though).

We have used our own Cold and Hot Smoked Salmon and our popular Kaffir and Beetroot Gravlax, as well as our favourite Whangaripo Buffalo Fresca Cheese.

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Raw Vegetables – Go for colour and texture.

Radish, Zucchini, Cucumber, Avocado, Red Onion.

Slice thinly or julienne.

Quick Pea Mash 2C of frozen peas 1 garlic clove Juice from 1/2 lemon Olive oil Sauté peas and extras until just cooked. Blitz in food processor to a smooth consistency.

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Smørrebrød (Open Style Sandwich)

1T Horseradish cream

Ingredients Smoked Salmon - Any variety.

Stir well (if you prefer more spice add more Horseradish cream)

Bread – Whatever you prefer. Traditionally, the darker and denser the better. Rye is our go-to. You

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Prepare all ingredients first, place in separate bowls for easy assembly.

Slice bread to desired thickness. Toast if you prefer.

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NEW OWNERS AT RANSOM WINES

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Book a facial this October with Jenny and receive 50% off.* Jenny has a wealth of knowledge on all things skin and beauty- she also tutors in anatomy and physiology at a beauty academy and is a CIDESCO examiner. Book a free skin consultation to talk to Jenny about all things skin, from acne, ageing and everything in between. *Offer only available on facials at Caci Orewa during Oct 2017.

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“It’s all about celebrating what a fantastic job Marion and Robin have done over the last 20 years, that amazing legacy, and to build on that,” says Rachel Macfarlane who, along with husband Matt, is now managing the restaurant at Ransom Wines on behalf of new owners, Bella Bi and Tony Yan. Bella and Tony are content to remain in the background and let Rachel and Matt, of Wharf Street Bistro fame, work their magic to ensure the vineyard continues in the manner we know and love, but with a bit of added zing.

The world-famous Ransom platters will stay, featuring local artisan cheeses, home-made dips, fresh and vibrant salads, venison salami and other cold cuts. In addition, Matt is introducing an olive board which showcases the olive oil and marinated olives from the vineyard’s own trees, served with dukka and fresh bread; a charcuterie board featuring specially-selected cured meats and salamis; and a cheese board featuring three cheeses, three chutneys, three types of crackers and three matched wines. There is also a lovely

selection of desserts for those with any room left after the platters!

“A lot of planning goes into getting all the tastes and textures to go together, and to match the Ransom wine flavours,” Rachel explains.

“But in the end, it’s all about lovely, local produce that changes seasonally. Vineyards are about celebrating that day out, in the sunshine, with stunning views, and delicious food and wine.”

Long-term, the aim is to reinvigorate the woodfired pizza oven on the terrace and have summer events on the grass with picnics and music.

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Tell us about your background and experience?

I’ve always had a passion for interiors, design and architecture so when heading off to University I made the decision to work in the property industry. My family has a background in residential and commercial development so it was ingrained in me to understand the diverse and complex property industry.

When I was younger I had a big A3 drawing pad with special pro markers and spent hours drawing and creating rooms in homes, and envisioned how my own home would look one day. After I made the leap and decided to get my real estate papers, I landed my first role soon after in 2013 working in apartment and project sales in Auckland’s CBD. What motivated you to move into real estate?

People gave me the overall interest in the industry, the real motivation came from my desire for hands on work and setting my own goals to achieve.

I moved into real estate knowing that along with the tough negotiating and sales side, there’s a lot of care and empathy that comes with dealing with clients. I tend to put myself in my clients shoes and focus on developing trust and guidance to ensure a positive outcome for all parties involved. I was highly motivated knowing how diverse my role would be and find myself wearing a lot of different hats every day… well at times every moment of the day!

How will your previous experience benefit your practice of real estate?

With a background in business at university and together with my family connections in the industry, I’ve had plenty of exposure to many different areas of real estate.

Having sometimes felt like a little fish in a big pond, I stuck with it and became completely dedicated to the industry. In my first year I was selling leasehold apartments in Auckland’s Viaduct harbour - what a challenge! I’m really thankful though, as I was able to quickly learn the complexity of different properties in the competitive Auckland market, which in turn has set me up for today.

What special or added services do you offer to buyers and sellers?

My experience in apartments and projects, unit titles, investment sales, apartment buildings and different body corporate structures means I understand no two properties are alike. I tailor my service to provide guidance on where value could be added to boost the property.

My aim is to have these measured appropriately, not just by what the house down the street sold for. Value is created by particular features that often don’t compare to the neighbour’s house. I love picking out the best features of a home and drawing attention to these through the marketing and presentation. I believe that’s what any good agent would do.

Guidance and communication is key. I take into account that for the majority of us your home is your biggest asset and at large your financial gain - whilst making sure all the fundamentals for a smooth sale are covered. My aim is to make the process as stress free as possible for everyone involved in the transaction.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I’m a bit of a ski bunny, every opportunity I try to get to the snow!

Of course that’s in the winter months, come summer I head out on the water, jet skiing or boating with family and friends.

What do you like about the area you live in?

Recently my partner and I bought a house in Herne Bay and we love it! Personally I am super excited to add value and start renovating so I can implement the same advice I give clients.

Being a bit of a foodie, Ponsonby and Jervois Road have been overly convenient! The vibe of the area, shopping, restaurants and bars you can’t compare to any other area of Auckland.

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DESIGN

BARNSTORMING WITH BELINDA WORDS

Winner of Best Retreat at the 2017 Home of the Year awards and recipient of a New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) award for Auckland homes, Belinda George’s Pukapuka home, built by CJ Spurr Builders Ltd, is now in the running for a NZIA national award.

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Belinda’s parents own a farm at Mahurangi West and she has been coming to the area since she was 15 years old, horse-riding and exploring the beautiful surrounds. It is not surprising that she and husband, David White, ended up buying a block of land on Pukapuka Road.

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“We soon found that we were coming up here every weekend and didn’t want to go back to the city. So we decided, what the hell, we’ll sell the house in Saint Mary’s Bay and build up here,” Belinda says.

A family of keen horse-riders and skiers, they

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spent a lot of time driving around the countryside, and Belinda and Dave both found themselves enthusing over the sheds and barns they saw. ‘We both had an obsession with that sort of form and it was a nice response to our very rural piece of land. It was about respecting the surroundings and working with them. It took me a while to get there but it turned into the idea of a cluster of sheds.”

The house sits comfortably on a plateau on the property, surrounded by farm paddocks and bush.

It does indeed strongly reference rural work sheds with a strong emphasis on timber and corrugated metal.

In order to accommodate their two teenage children, Belinda’s ideas allowed for the concept

of separation, but togetherness. The family can achieve their privacy but the flow around the building and back through the courtyard keeps everything and everyone connected.

To visit this abode, for me, was to really revel in the use of the timber, both inside and out. Belinda explains: “Because this timber has been sitting in a river for 150 years, it has all these lovely greens and purples, textures and colours. The living area is all rimu, there is kahikatea through the hallways, and matai in our bedroom.”

In fact, the beautiful, rich river wood turns up all over the place, even as small features in the bathrooms.

In winter, when I visited, the house was closed up,

cosy and inviting, particularly with the big woodburning stove chugging away.

“We spend a lot of time outside so it’s nice to come back to a really internal space, a cosy space.

The timber helps create that.”

In summer, the doors can be thrown open to the expansive decks and views.

Working together, this closely on a project, was new to Belinda and Dave, but they both agreed that it was one of the best things they have ever done.

“We’ve previously tried to keep our work separate because we’re quite single-minded, but we both loved it,” Belinda says.

“Dave was so patient, and gave me so much space

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to design it and think about the conceptual stuff. I did at least 10 models for the new house. He could have been like, ‘Hurry up already!’ but he gave me that time.”

Belinda and Dave both credit the strong concept with setting up the success of the project. “If we got to the point where we were making a decision and we were thinking different things, we could always refer back to the concept we had agreed on. The love of the shed, the simplicity of the shed and the honesty of the materials was always there.”

With ultimate freedom comes ultimate responsibility or as Belinda puts it simply: “At the end of the day, you have to live with it and like it.”

And like it they do. This is a group of buildings that make for a fascinating, warm, inviting home and stand as a testament to this family’s dream home in the country. www.belindageorge.co.nz 227 Pukapuka Road, Mahurangi West

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ART

RAY HAYDON: POETRY IN MOTION WORDS

One glimpse of Ray Haydon’s workshop in Sandspit gives you an insight into the man and his art.

It’s a meticulously constructed functional space and a work of art in itself.

Handmade tools are precisely arranged along one wall. Inventions for positively charging breathing apparatus, or conversely, vacuum packing carbon composite materials are perfect in their symmetry. This is the throne room for a master of craftsmanship, innovation and invention. It’s a place where ancient crafts, creativity, modern technology and artistic beauty are moulded together by a man with seemingly endless talent.

Ray is also not afraid to try new things. In fact his materials, like his sculptures are ever changing.

On one side of the workshop Ray is working with bronze using techniques perfected over thousands

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of years. On the other he is working with cutting edge composite materials used on America's Cup boats. Ray, with typical humility, calls himself ‘a mad inventor.’ But his pursuit of the next technological challenge produces artworks that appeal with a magical simplicity, whilst having been created with mind boggling complexity.

Imagine a child trailing a ribbon behind her as she dances through the park on a windy autumn day.

Freeze time. Ray will make that ribbon with all its swirling, overlapping contours and twists. He will literally stop time and the materials he uses are not renowned for their ribbon-esque qualities. Stainless steel, wood, bronze, carbon fibre, aluminium and many more, but you will not find a weld or a join in any of them. They are seamless in their perfection.

“I started out as a jeweller, so I have always made beautiful things,” Ray says.

“I use different materials now and on a larger scale, but if you can find a weld in that piece you’re staring at Rod, and there are at least eight of them, then I haven’t done my job properly.”

Some of Ray’s sculptures are at Brick Bay, others you can view at Sanderson Contemporary Art in Auckland. He is currently working on a threemetre high stainless steel piece for Teed Street in Newmarket. It is in various stages of completion in the workshop, but you can already tell it’s a Ray Haydon.

The secret to Ray’s success is that he keeps inventing, and then reinventing himself. Most artists have a signature style, but Ray’s thirst for knowledge maintains a sort of technical superiority. He is a jeweller, silversmith, furniture maker, sculptor, and has hand crafted sculptured fittings for super yachts. Impressive, particularly considering he is self-taught.

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Ray’s wife Sarah, shows me through the house, which has stunning views out towards Kawau Island. The couple moved up from Auckland earlier this year and are enjoying the tranquillity. They haven’t had time to stage Ray’s sculptures, but the cliff top garden will be stunning when they do. Many pieces are scattered around, including Ray’s kinetic works. They create real movement, an evolution from his other pieces that are frozen in time. Sarah points to some chairs that I would swear were original Georgian Harlequins.

Each has a unique and intricately carved back, they are beautiful and old, but I’m here to see Ray’s pieces.

“They are Ray’s! He made them,” Sarah says.

“You didn’t believe me when I told you he was a master furniture maker. Did you?”

By the end of the tour having seen Ray’s paintings, furniture, fully operational replica Napoleonic cannons and much more - I am a believer, convinced Ray has found his perfect niche in life, and thankfully there seems to be no end to his talent. www.facebook.com/RayHaydonSculpture/ www.sanderson.co.nz/Artist/20/Ray-Haydon.aspx

‘LABOUR OF LOVE’

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Saturday October 28th & November 18th 9am - 6pm Abstract Artist: Belinda Barnao exhibits her unique style, designer wallpaper and paintings.

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Sunday October 29th and November 19th 9am - 4pm A day of “Inspiration “ painting with Belinda to create your own Art piece or Team building creating a Team Art piece to take back to the office.

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PROPERTY PROFILE

DELIVERING LOCAL LIFESTYLES For more than fourteen years, local Platinum Homes License owners Ian and Hazel Main have enjoyed helping others become locals when they share in the experience of building their clients’ dream homes.

They have found that trust is a key factor when people are choosing their building partner and that being transparent and honest up front is an important way to help achieve that trust, as is helping to explain the true cost of your project, not just what the house costs!

It also helps that they can boast over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, specialising in large and rural builds, know the area and know what to look out for when guiding you through the entire build process. From plan and site choice, through colours and council, to handing over your keys, covering maintenance best practices and beyond, a complete end to end service.

Being part of the local community is an important part of their core beliefs and is reflected by their support and sponsorship of local events. An example of this is being title sponsors for the Platinum Homes Orewa Half Marathon for the past seven years. It's a great way to blend their passion for sport and helping locals achieve great things.

If passion is important, if choice matters. If honest advice is needed upfront.

If you want end to end service from knowledgeable people with expertise within your community. If you want to deal with real people who care and who listen. If quality and best value are important to you, come and visit one of our local show homes and chat to one of our team‌so we can share the Platinum Homes difference with you.

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Kaiwaka is a thriving example of community can-do attitude.

In fact their community group is even called Kaiwaka Can. It was set up three years ago, by a small group of like-minded locals, chaired by Derek Christensen.

“The group is quite informal, without legal status, set membership, finances or authority to act,” Derek says.

“People are free to come to any of our meetings, though a basic core carries most of the load. Some come with a passion for a particular project, like those working to get our bush areas weed free, others are keen on walkways and cycle ways.”

For a laid-back group with no authority to act they have managed to get a lot done in and around the little town of lights, nestled just south of the Brynderwyn Range on State Highway One. Projects include rebuilding the playground, a walkway under the northern bridge to cross the busy highway, new pedestrian safety zones, new footpaths, new signage and lowering the speed limit to 60kph.

The group even hosted a business expo recently.

“We hope it’s the first of many more as we realise just how many diverse and enterprising businesses and skills there are here in Kaiwaka. Population is growing, as Kaiwaka, for many middle-income retirees, is a place they can afford. For others unable to buy in Auckland, it’s a home from which to commute or run a small business.”

The latest project is to install welcome sculptures at each end of the town. Large, bold, creative and eye catching, they will be another reason to slow down, stop even. And take notice of Kaiwaka and all that goes on there.

“These are exciting and changing times for a small community, but we have decided as we face the challenges, that Kaiwaka Can.” www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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REVIEW

BOOK REVIEWS

DEPOT

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BY LISETTE KREISCHER & MARCEL SCHUTTELAAR

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Depot has been one of Auckland's favourite restaurants since the day it opened, and now it has a stunning cookbook. Depot reflects perfectly Al Brown's attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked and to be enjoyed with friends. This book is subtitled 'The biography of a restaurant', and in it Al Brown writes extensively about the philosophy of Depot, explaining how and why Depot has achieved iconic status among New Zealanders. In the book, Al shares recipes he has cooked at Depot so that you can make them at home.

On the cutting edge of food and sustainability, seaweeds and sea vegetables are both good for you and the environment. Ocean Greens introduces a variety of edible seaweed and sea vegetables - and explains what each is, its nutrient content, how to farm and harvest it, and its various taste sensations. Seaweed in many forms feature in the 50 delicious, nutritious (and all-vegan) recipes that will be irresistible to home cooks who are eager to embrace the next big cuisine.

Smoking is an ancient method of preserving and adding taste that has been revived and nowadays the range of foods that can be smoked is limitless.

Chef Jeremy Schmid shows you in step-by-step photographs how to cure and prepare meat, seafood, vegetables and more. He also shows you how to construct your own smoker and explores various wood fuels to obtain the right balance of smokiness.

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KOWHAI FESTIVAL

The second longest running community festival in New Zealand is back for the 48th time! Set around Warkworth, the Kowhai Festival runs from October 8 until November 3 and offers fun for all ages.

The festival traditionally starts with the open day at the Warkworth and Districts Museum on October 22, where vintage machinery will be up and running. The heritage walk through the township, along with the heritage cruise on the historic Jane Gifford scow, forms part of the Auckland Heritage Festival.

The Huge Day Out is on Saturday October 28. The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Halloween’. You can expect a lot of witches, ghosts and creepy creatures, dressed up shops, themed bands and food.

2017 A FESTIVAL OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY IN THE WARKWORTH REGION 8th October to 3rd November

The ‘food strip’ at the Warkworth wharf is always a highlight. This year the extended Garden Bar will be offering local wines, beers and local food.

It’s close to the main stage, so you won’t miss a beat of this year’s line up.

Including Barbershop, Sonare, Drive and Texas Storm.

A second stage will be located on the Post-Shop car park, run by Brett and Lance from More FM Rodney. They will be organising a talent show of young up and coming artists from 11am to 1pm, which will include some surprises.

The Canoe-Showdown is a traditional canoe race down the river. Loan canoes are available for those who feel like a crack at the 2km time trial. Follow the race from aboard the Jane Gifford and enjoy a one-hour cruise. Members of the Warkworth and districts Dog Training Club have a dog rest area. The Club will also entertain with three demonstrations in agility. Kids under 10 are welcome to participate in a competition to copy the dog’s abilities, and run with them!

There will be heaps of stalls, street music and kids entertainment from 9am until 3pm. The open-air movie night on October 27 will be showing the original, 1984 Ghostbusters, on the biggest outdoor screen in the country. www.kowhaifestival.nz www.facebook.com/kowhaifestival

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Openair Cinema, Shoesmith Domain, Warkworth “Ghostbusters”

29th October Heritage Walk & Jane Gifford Cruise

3rd November The Great Debate Warkworth Town Hall

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

School Holiday Program: The Outdoor Adventure Club.

BE CREATIVE OCTOBER HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Get the kids off the XBOX and learning outdoors!

Monday 9th, Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th October

Surfing, Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Bodyboarding, Snorkelling and more at Mangawhai and Te Arai.

10am - 3pm $45 per child.

Mon October 2 - Thu Oct 5 inclusive, 9am to 3pm.

Making your own paints, mixing colour palettes creating our own papers leading to some unique artworks.

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All children ages 5-16 grouped into age and ability, equipment provided.

Qualified instructors.

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Using on the of seven elements of art - colour.

Be Creative is a safe and supportive studio space where kids who love art can learn, create and have fun. Max 8 kids per session 2283 Cove Road, Mangawhai To book phone 021 0358 534

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PAKIRI BEACH HORSE RIDES Enjoy horse riding along splendid, unpopulated, Pakiri Beach, through native bush and over green farmland. Options include one and two-hour rides, half and full-day excursions, overnight safaris. 2-day overnighter, 3 and 5-day rides. School holiday riding camps. On-site café, bar and accommodation.

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Kids are able to choose a pony for the week that will be theirs to care for and ride each day. They get to experience beach and farm riding, take part in a mini gymkhana, and learn all about the responsibilities of caring for a pony.

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HIDDEN VALLEY Red Rum Touring and George FM presents‌ After selling out last year, Hidden Valley is back for its second year! This one stage, one day, no clashes, boutique festival is at the picturesque Ascension Vineyard in Matakana on December 27. Right in between Christmas and New Years!

Targeting those that want to get the party started before heading up or down the country for New Year festivities. Or for Aucklanders that need to stay central over the New Years period, but would prefer a blowout in advance. Hidden Valley is the perfect getaway party for you and it’s on a day where traffic, amenities and prices are not skyrocketing!

Bringing you arguably three of biggest Drum and Bass acts in the world right now. Along with house master Motez, and electro and EDM star from LA, Wax Motif. A host of other top kiwi acts will be at one of the most beautiful venues North of Auckland.

Ascension Wine Estate; for a one stage, no clash afternoon, for you and 3000 other festival goers!

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HAPPENINGS WIXII POP UP LABOUR WEEKEND Wixii is popping up in Matakana this Labour Weekend with their annual samples and seconds sale.

Running for a few days before and after, for friends and locals, from Thursday 19 through Wednesday 25, 10am to 4pm. The sale includes end of line styles of cashmere, silk, linen, cotton and a huge vintage clearance.

Come join us for the long weekend and get amongst our biggest sale of the year!

See you at the Wixii outlet on Matakana Road.

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Permanent Wixii store inside Ponsonby Central 136/146 Ponsonby Road.

Wixii Matakana, 451 Matakana Road (opposite Ascension Winery) www.wixii.co.nz

MANGAWHAI MUSEUM ANTIQUE FAIR Mangawhai Museum is hosting its first Antique Fair on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2017. Specialist dealers will be showing a range of quality antiques, with all items available for sale. Admission charge is $6 per adult and includes admission into the Museum exhibit area. Lots to enjoy and explore.

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WARKWORTH MUSEUM OPEN DAY Sunday October 22, 10am – 3pm Entry to the Museum is free but donation welcome Free Fun children’s activities including: • Eco slime trail • Seed balls: throw and grow • Hair colouring • Make your own Christmas tree • Polish Kauri Gum • Find the item quiz

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The result? Once again, this property sold at the asking price in a matter of weeks after listing!

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HAPPENINGS MATAKANA SCHOOL GALA The Matakana School Gala is a fantastic family-friendly community event held in the heart of Matakana every Labour Weekend for over 30 years. This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 21 at10am. With a focus on delicious gourmet food and old fashioned entertainment for the kids this is an event not to be missed!

Visit your favourite second-hand stall like bric a brac, toys, books, yard, plants and much more! Feast while listening to Honey Bee and the Bandits. From Fleetwood Mac to Alanis Morissette, Bob Marley to Dragon, Black Seeds to Crowded House - Bee (Brenda) will transport you back to those great memories!

For the younger members of the family the Helicopter rides, bouncy castles and vertical bungy are operating, as well as some great old school games. Being so close to Halloween the Haunted House is sure to be a hit, the kids can dress up in their best costumes to make it even more spooky.

For more information like our facebook page or visit matakanaschoolgala.co.nz

CATWALK ART Catwalk Art is back. This Wearable Arts event was successfully run as a fundraiser by Warkworth/ Wellsford Hospice from 2008 – 2012 at Ascension Wine Estate. Hospice is very excited to join forces with Mahurangi college to bring this fantastic show back to the community after a seven year hiatus.

Based on the iconic World of Wearable Art (WOW), Catwalk Art gives local artists and designers a chance to showcase their creative talents. Local designers, Sharleen Greer and Jayne Boesley were both strong competitors at this local event and then went on to showcase their wares at WOW. Both will be back at Catwalk Arts competing for the Supreme Award trophy along with $1000 prize.

Experience the fun and flair of a local WOW show at Mahurangi college on October 14 and 15. Premium tickets (first two rows at each show) available from Katya’s Maker Boutique in Warkworth. General admission tickets from Mahurangi College Website or from Warkworth/ Wellsford Hospice, 51 Woodcocks Rd or phone 094259535. Finally a big thank you to all the sponsors who gladly offer their support to this event.

OPEN DAY AT LEIGH CENTRAL Open Day - Sunday October 22, 12-4 pm

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Open day for stage one of the new Leigh Central Function Centre at the old Leigh Hotel on Labour Weekend. View the new 50-seater Courtyard Lounge and commercial kitchen. The 'Seaview Room,' will seat up to 150 and opens in December.

Both spaces will provide an exciting new venue. Bookings and enquiries now welcome for the Coastal Motel.

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SUNDAY 01 OCTOBER | 3 -7:00PM | $KOHA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER | 9:30PM | $10

SUNDAY SOCIAL WITH ROGER PERRY

COME WHILE AWAY AN AFTERNOON IN THE COURTYARD WITH SOME LOVELY TUNES.

TROUBLE AT MILL #5 GRUNGY ROCK COVERS WITH

FRIDAY 06 OCTOBER | 9:30PM | $15*

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ARTHUR AHBEZ WITH THE FLAMING AHBEZ

ARTHUR HITS THE ROAD WITH THE FLAMING AHBEZ CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW ALBUM *PRE-SALES $15: UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ | MORE ON THE DOOR

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THE BUTCHAS | THE GRAVE DOHLS | THE HORRIBLES

THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER | 8:00PM | *$5PP

QUIZ! WITH PETRUS THE MAN & THE GAME ARE BACK

Leigh Central - 22 Cumberland Street Enquiries - 021 246 0757 www.leighcentral.co.nz

BETTER GET STUDYING

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MONDAY 09 OCTOBER | 5-7:30PM | $KOHA FRI 20 & SAT 21 OCTOBER | 9:30PM | $42.50*

LEIGH SCHOOL

FUNDRAISER DISCO

GAMES, PRIZES, BBQ RUN BY THE PTA. $5 DOOR CHARGE PER CHILD (UNDER 12’S ONLY) PARENTS FREE

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FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER | 6:00PM | $KOHA

JOURNEYS

BY DJ WITH ROGER PERRY

START YOUR WEEKEND EASY WITH GOOD TUNES SPUN ON THE WHEELS OF STEEL BY MR ROGER PERRY AND HIS OCCASIONAL GUEST. LIKELY TO GO LATE IF EVERYONE’S HAVING A GOOD TIME

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FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER #2 | 9:30PM | $35

SYDNEY HOTSHOTS! THE SYDNEY HOTSHOTS LADIES NIGHT

LADI 6 THE ALPHA SESSIONS III WITH SILVA MC, JESSB & BAILEY WILEY THE LADI6 CREW TAKE THEIR STUDIO SET UP ON STAGE TO IMPROVISE ON NEW MATERIAL AND CATALOGUE CLASSICS *PRE-SALES $42.50: WWW.LADI6.LIVE | MORE ON THE DOOR

SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER | 4:30PM | SOLD OUT*

WHITE CHAPEL JAK

GREAT MUSICIANS & SUPER ENTERTAINING *LIMITED DOOR SALES FROM 3:30PM | WHITECHAPELJAK.COM

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FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER | 8:00PM | $KOHA

VAULTS JAM

MAHURANGI COLLEGE STUDENTS JAM NIGHT COME SEE SOME GREAT YOUNG LOCAL TALENT

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SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER | 9:30PM | $20*

HIGH-POWERED DANCE ROUTINES, UNIQUE COSTUMES AND BLEND CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF FLEETWOOD MAC OF SEX APPEAL, HUMOUR, GAMES AND BIG PERSONALITIES. GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE BAR OR ON THE DOOR ON STAGE: 9:30PM R18 | SYDNEYHOTSHOTS.COM A 5 PIECE BAND PERFORMING OVER 2 SETS OF TIMELESS FLEETWOOD MAC SONGS: PETER GREEN ERA TO MID 80’S LINKS & FULL DETAILS ONLINE: STEVIE NICKS SOLO CAREER. SHOW STARTS AT 9:30PM SHARP www.sawmillcafe.co.nz *PRE-SALES $20: UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ | $25 ON THE DOOR

FLEETWOOD MAC

Nestled within the historic Kawau Island Boating Club, Bon Accord Bar & Bistro is open to the public, fully licensed (incl off-license) and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An Italian twist this season with Italian chefs Guilio and Giulia October - December.

We also sell petrol, diesel, ice, bait and general store items.

Get there in your own boat, or catch the ferry from Sandspit.

Opening Labour Weekend

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

Ph: 09 422 8845 | www.kawauboatingclub.nz | clubhouse@kawauboatingclub.nz

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 Every Sat Every Sat 1st Sat of the Month 1st Sat of the Month 2nd Sun of the Month Last Sun of the Month Sat 30 Sep + 1 Oct Sun 22 Oct

8am–1pm 8am–1pm 9am-1pm 8am–1pm 9am-2pm 9am-1pm 9am-1pm 10am-2pm 9am-1pm

Matakana Village Farmers Market Matakana Markets Mangawhai Farmers Market Warkworth Museum Market Day Wellsford Market Waipu Boutique Market Puhoi Farmers Market Matakana Weekend Market Mangawhai Beach and Country Market

Matakana Village The Old Dairy Factory,Matakana The Village, Library Hall, Mangawhai Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth OWL Community Hub, 120 Rodney Street, Wellsford Coronation Hall, Waipu Puhoi Domain Matakana Hall Mangawhai Domain

DATE TIME EVENT VENUE Fri 29 Sep Kane Steves Warkworth RSA Fri 29 Sep 6-9pm Bike Night Mangawhai Tavern Sat 30 Sep - 29 Oct Surface and Beneath The Vivian Gallery Sat 30 Sep 9.30pm Callum Gentleman with Moon Dogs Blues Leigh Sawmill Café Sun 1 Oct 9am-11.30am Smoked Fish and Meat Workshop Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room Sun 1 Oct 3-7pm Sunday Social with Roger Perry Leigh Sawmill Café Sun 1 Oct 3pm Live Music by Latakana Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room Sun 1 Oct 10am-4pm 2 Day Surfing Course Te Arai Sun 1 Oct 12pm Peter Panyoczki - Artist Talk The Vivian Gallery Mon 2 Oct 6-10pm Cazador x Sawmill Beer Matched Dinner Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room Mon 2- 4 Oct 8.45am Spring Yogi Kids Retreat The Gaya Tree Mon 2-5 Oct 9am-3pm Outdoor Adventure - School Holiday Program Te Arai Wed 4 Oct 6-10pm Cazador x Sawmill Beer Matched Dinner Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room Wed 4 Oct 7pm Reducing our Household Rubbish: The Zero Waste Approach Matakana Community Hall Wed 4 - 6 Oct 9-11am Summer Sessions October Holiday Surf Program Omaha Beach Fri 6 Oct 6pm Full Moon Celebration The Gaya Tree Fri 6 Oct Memphis Blue Warkworth RSA Fri 6 Oct 7.30pm Standup Comedy Night Kaipara Flats Sports Club Fri 6 Oct 9.30pm Arthur Ahbez Leigh Sawmill Café Sat 7 Oct 9pm Mangawhai Tavern Rock Show Mangawhai Tavern Sat 7 Oct Settlers Day Kauri Museum Sat 7 Oct The Deep Purple Project Mangwhai Tavern Sat 7+8 Oct Mangawhai Museum Antique Fair MangawhaiMuseum Sun 8 Oct 10am - 4pm Matakana Oyster and Wine Festival Woolshed, Matakana Country Park Sun 8 Oct 8.30am-12pm Sourdough Breadmaking Workshop Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room Mon 9 Oct Kids Camp Pakiri Beach Horse Riding Mon 9 Oct 5-7.30pm Fundraiser Disco Leigh Sawmill Café Mon 9, 11 + 12 Oct 10am-3pm Be Creative October Holiday Program 2283 Cove Road, Mangawhai Fri 13 Oct Blame the Cats Warkworth RSA Fri 13 Oct 6pm Journeys By DJ with Roger Perry Leigh Sawmill Café Fri 13 Oct 9.30pm Sydney Hotshots Leigh Sawmill Café Sat 14 + 15 Oct Catwalk Arts - Warkworth Hospice Mahurangi College Sun 15 Oct 6.30-9pm Waipu Life Drawing Waipu Primary School Mon 16 Oct 4 or 5.30pm Junior Surfers Club (After School Surfing) Te Arai Thu 19-25 Oct 10am-4pm Wixii Pop Up Wixii Matakaa Fri 20-23 Oct Morris & James Labour Weekend Sale Morris & James Matakana Fri 20 Oct Gary Pallett Warkworth RSA Fri 20 Oct 7.30pm Kaiwaka Movies - Bruce Springsteen Live in Hyde Park Kaiwaka Sat 21 Oct Matakana School Gala Matakaana School Sat 21 Oct Mangawhai Beach School Ag & Gala Day Mangawhai Beach School Sat 21+22 Oct Labour Weekend Fishing Competition Sun 22 Oct 12-4pm Open Day at Leigh Central Leigh Central Sun 22 Oct 1-4pm Sunday Sessions - Raw Jam The Mangawhai Tavern Sun 22 Oct 8.30am Goat Island Eco-Swim Goat Island Sun 22 Oct 4-6pm White Chapel Jack Leigh Sawmill Café Sun 22 Oct Music in the Vines e Whai Bay Wines Sun 22 Oct 11am Learn to Surf Lesson Te Arai Sun 22 Oct 10am-3pm Warkworth Museum Open Day Warkworth Museum Fri 27 Oct Kavalliers Warkworth RSA Fri 27 Oct Kowhai Festival Movie Night Shoesmith Domain​ Sat 28 Oct Fright Night Kaiwaka Sports Complex Sat 28 Oct Kowhai Festival Huge Day Out Warkworth Township Sat 28 Oct Spookers Screening Matakana Cinemas Sun 29 Oct 11am Learn to Surf Lesson Te Arai Sun 29 Oct 9am - 4.30pm Ukulele Mini Festival Warkworth Primary Senior School Hall Sun 29 Oct 2-4pm Companion Animal Wellbeing The Woolshed Fri 3 Nov Warkworth Great Debate Warkworth Town Hall Fri 3 Nov JJ Rhythm Warkworth RSA Fri 3 Nov 9.30pm Big Daddy Wilson and Band Leigh Sawmill Café Fri 10 Nov Gerry Lee Warkworth RSA Fri 10 Nov Floral &Craft Show Mangawhai Library Hall

WEBSITE warkworthrsa.co.nz mangawhaitavern.co.nz thevivian.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz sawmillbrewery.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz sawmillbrewery.co.nz aotearoasurf.co.nz thevivian.co.nz sawmillbrewery.co.nz thegayatree.com aotearoasurf.co.nz sawmillbrewery.co.nz

myabundantlove.com warkworthrsa.co.nz atuanui@gmail.com sawmillcafe.co.nz mangawhaitavern.co.nz kaurimuseum.com mangawhaitavern.co.nz matakanaoysterfest.co.nz sawmillbrewery.co.nz pakiriholidaypark.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz 021 035 8534 warkworthrsa.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz warkworthwellsfordhospice.co.nz aotearoasurf.co.nz wixii.co.nz morrisandjames.co.nz warkworthrsa.co.nz 021 215 4495 matakanaschoolgala.co.nz waipuboatandfishingclub@gmail.com leighcentral.co.nz mangawhaitavern.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz aotearoasurf.co.nz warkworthmuseum.co.nz warkworthrsa.co.nz kowhaifestival.co.nz kowhaifestival.co.nz matakanacinemas.co.nz aotearoasurf.co.nz garysusan@xtra.co.nz lindashaw.co.nz kowhaifestival.co.nz warkworthrsa.co.nz sawmillcafe.co.nz warkworthrsa.co.nz

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BAYLEYS MATAKANA

COASTAL, LIFESTYLE, RESIDENTIAL Happiness doesn’t have just one address

Kellie Bissett MATAKANA

Bayleys Top Salesperson Matakana 2016/2017

Mobile: +64 27 530 6843 Office: +64 9 425 7640

kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz

Long White Dinner, Point Wells, February 2017

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER REA ACT 2008

A bigger bang.

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The Big Call is your chance to get this team working for you. One month of concentrated activity across the country will bring the buyers out.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BAYLEYS OFFICE Orewa Beach 09 426 5911

Whangaparaoa 09 428 0600

bayleys.co.nz/inthenorth

Warkworth 09 425 7640

Matakana 09 425 7640

Mackys Real Estate Limited, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008

Omaha Beach 09 422 7441

Wellsford 09 423 9010

Mangawhai 09 431 5415