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Look who’s turned 39?

Look Who’s Turned 39? Nearing middle age with success all the way Seeking Revenge at Monty’s History behind this multi-sport challenge

Being a Step-parent Tips that work for blending families

Speed Racer Taylor Harte Taking on the karting world

Nearing middle age with Racer TaylorWinter Harte Comfort Food success Speed all the way Taking on the kartingRecipes world to warm and satisfy Teachers Counter “We don’t cultivate bullying” Winter Comfort Food Recipes to warm and satisfy

Teachers Counter “We don’t cultivate bullying”

Seeking revenge at Monty’s History behind this multi-sport challenge

Being a step parent Tips that work for blending families

Speed racer Taylor Harte Taking on the karting world

Winter comfort food Recipes to warm and satisfy

Teachers counter “We don’t cultivate bullying”

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Blending families can be full of challenges, so Justine Southwick learnt some secrets for successful stepparenting. Tony Kirby talked to young go-karter Taylor Hate, and John Glasse looks back at 39 years of classic EBOP radio. We’ve also got some great tips to keep healthy and ward of common colds, and we introduce a new column where our reporter heads undercover to suss out the best eating spots in town. We’ve published some responses to our May bullying article. We love to hear what you think about our magazine and stories – so drop me a line on editor@lookmagazine.co.nz and have your say! Have a great month and keep warm!

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CLEAN – the definitive guide to going green With winter upon us, coughs, colds and flu’s abound, with a cost of sick leave, medication and doctor visits. Try going natural this winter by first building up your immune system and then using home-made remedies if coughs do strike. Ashlee Sturme learns a few simple ways to use nature and be healthy, that are also much cheaper! Firstly, support your immune system by taking a booster of echinacea, garlic and vitamin C. Make sure you’re eating well with lots of vegetables and fruit, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. Avoid stress. Prevention is, of course, the best medicine! Consider swapping your marmite sandwiches for honey, or use honey instead of sugar in hot drinks - use a good quality manuka honey. Follow this with good hygiene habits – use tissues and dispose well, regularly wash hands, brush your teeth and avoid sick people.

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s Gargle salt water for a sore throat

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s Stay hydrated – clear soups, hot drinks, water

s Promote sweating with hot baths, hot packs and other therapies s For a cough, try mixing equal parts of lime juice and honey. s Ginger is antiviral, antioxidant, pain relieving and antiseptic! Drink a ginger tea or in a stir-fry to treat colds, sore throats and mucous! s Vitamin C, especially in citrus, helps the body fight infection, so try a fruit smoothie. s Garlic, and closely related onion, are antiviral and fight against infection. Use liberally in cooking. s Sage tea is good for sore throats s Peppermint and eucalyptus are great decongestants. Salves under your nose will help you breathe.

s Chicken soup really is a great ‘medicine’!! Add lots of vegetables, drink the liquid and add a little cayenne pepper. Staying healthy is your best bet against colds and flu’s, but if one does strike, give your body a few days to recover well and take advantage of nature’s bounty to help. *This article features common remedies and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always seek professional medical advice if you are unwell. Not all remedies are suitable for pregnant women or those with certain medical issues.

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The Step Family Parenting a step-child can be tough as boundaries are set and relationships developed. Justine Southwick learns how to develop a successful blended family from the professionals. Julie is in her 30s and expecting her first child with partner Matt. The much-longed-for pregnancy is going well and life is good, but for one thing. Matt has a fiveyear-old son, Sam, of whom he and Julie have shared custody. Julie is struggling to form a bond with Sam and the fallout is putting a huge strain on her relationship with Matt.

Julie’s pregnancy has brought to light a new issue for her and Matt: how can she ensure Sam and her own child are treated equally? “I don’t like to think of myself as the kind of person who would favour my own child over a step-child, but I don’t have that same natural bond with Sam and I wonder if I’ll ever love him like I will my own,” she says.

“I’ve found myself facing a range of unforeseen issues,” she says. “I like Sam and am trying to build a relationship with him, but it’s not something that can happen overnight and I feel as though Matt has expected it to be. His attitude has made me resent Sam, despite knowing I shouldn’t, and I’ve often felt at a loss as to how to deal with the situation.” Julie isn’t alone. Across New Zealand there are countless step-parents facing the same hurdles. According to kiwifamilies.co.nz, there are four common problem areas for step-families: discipline, time, money and conflicting beliefs. While all parents can struggle with these issues, resolving them can be much harder when one partner is not the child’s biological parent. Discipline is often the first issue that arises, and has been a major hurdle for Julie. “When Sam is with us I expect him to abide by my rules. But how far can I go towards enforcing these, given I’m not his mother? I often have sole charge of Sam and staying on the step-parent side of the line isn’t easy.” Most books and experts say the same thing: take it slowly. The most important thing for a step-parent to do is build a relationship with the children. Don’t discipline them until you have their trust and affection; they’ll only resent you otherwise. Victoria University psychologist Dr Jan Pryor, who specialises in family issues, agrees. “I think it is a good idea to go cautiously until a strong relationship is in place. Often parents have different ideas about how to discipline and that can be fraught the most common form of conflict between parents in a step-family is discipline. It is best for the step-parent to defer to the biological parent’s views.” Waiting until a strong relationship is formed is all very well, but how to go about building one? Like discipline, this should be taken slowly, Jan says. “Don’t expect instant love and harmony. It is a good idea for the step-parent to spend time alone with their

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“While Matt understands that, the conflict often caused by it has at times resembled WWI. I worry because I know Sam will quickly realise it if he’s treated differently.” Jan says a half sibling could be a good thing for Sam. “Such children often feel close to the new baby because he/she is related, and have a good relationship with them.”

How quickly a relationship can develop depends on the child’s age.

As for whether the step-parent will treat them the same way as a biological parent, that varies, Jan says. “Some step-parents are unable to treat their stepchildren as their own, while others can. I remember a 10-year-old who had lived with his stepfather for five years when the stepfather decided to adopt him. When his mother asked him how he felt he burst into tears and said ‘I thought he was my real father’.”

“Younger children are more likely to accept a stepparent in the family, and to develop a close relationship with them,” Jan says. “In the case of adolescents, sometimes the best you can hope for is to become seen as a friend.

Research shows that most successful step-families sought professional help at some stage. While Julie and Matt haven’t seen an expert, they have scoured the internet for advice and Julie says admitting they needed help was the best thing they could have done.

step-child, doing ‘ordinary’ things such as taking them to sport, going for a walk and playing games. This helps develop the relationship as a unique one, apart from the relationship with the biological parent.”

“The most important thing for a step-parent to do is build a relationship with the children” “It is really important to assure the child that the stepparent is not replacing their biological parent, but that there is room in their lives for more than two parents. I have found in my research that if children have a good relationship with their non-resident parents, they are more likely to have a good one with their step-parent and resident biological parent. Children are capable of having positive relationships with a number of parenting figures if the adults handle it well.”

“We’ve both realised how important it is to work as a team. We now find it easier to discuss discipline methods and present Sam with a united front. Researching the topic has helped me realise my resentment was getting in the way of my ability to build a relationship with Sam, so I’m now making an effort to let that go and spend the time enjoying him instead. Matt, in turn, has relaxed his attitude and taken a step back. Rather than forcing an instant bond, he’s giving Sam and I the time to develop one at our own pace. “No doubt there will still be hurdles ahead of us, but we’re all much happier and I feel confident we now have the tools to deal with future issues.” Plenty of organisations offer help for step-families, such as Barnados (barnados.org.nz), Relationship Services (relate.org.nz) and the NZ Families Commission (nzfamilies.org.nz).

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Here in the Eastern bay we are drying out from the huge amounts of rain, much needed to freshen up all our rivers and lakes which will get the trout really on the move. However even with extremely low river levels the fishing has been nothing short of superb - it really has been simply a matter of adjusting the fishing methods to suit the conditions. Trout are concentrated in the faster runs in very good numbers and in the deeper pools, although to a lesser degree. It has been essential to use smaller flies, and here size has been much more important than pattern, so you see - size does matter! Dry fly fishing over the past few weeks has been tremendous, and whilst the now cooler days and nights have seen a decrease in this activity, there are still some heavy insect hatches whenever the sun hits the water. Currently the river trout are feeding on flying black ants in large numbers, tying a representative pattern on a #20 or 22 hook is a bit of a task but perseverance pays off.

fish are coming to the net from the usual spots around the lakes. Boaties are having a reasonable level of success harling and jigging. Tightlines

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Latin dance movement Zumba has been taking New Zealand by storm over the past several months and it has now arrived in Whakatane! Justine Southwick finds out where to be to start this fun form of exercise. umba, the world’s latest Latin-inspired dance-fitness craze, has attracted quite a following in the Eastern Bay.

The worldwide movement started when celebrity fitness trainer Beto Perez walked into an aerobics class and realised he had forgotten his music. Thinking quickly, he grabbed the tapes that happened to be in his backpack. These comprised traditional Latin salsa and merengue music, so Beto had to improvise a whole class using these non-traditional aerobics sounds. From this improvisation Zumba was born. It soon became Beto’s most popular class. The movement is also proving extremely popular here in Whakatane. Total Leisure Centre runs four classes a week and manager Sonny Rauhina says the response has been overwhelming – so much so extra classes have been put on. “We’re getting 20-40 people each class. When we were running one class we were getting around 50 people, which is why we put on a second class.” Whakatane Intermediate, which also runs classes, gets around 150 people per class, he says.

“It’s not your average exercise,” Sonny says. “A lot of people look at exercise as a chore, but Zumba is fun, uses upbeat music and is easy to pick up. You don’t have to stick to the actual moves if you can’t keep up, and it’s up to you how much you move. “It’s like with anything, it has a peak period and then the craze will die off a bit.” Zumba combines Latin rhythms and easyto-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness programme. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. As of last month, Zumba is taught at more than 60,000 locations in 105 countries, has sold millions of DVDs, and has 7.5 million participants every week. Total Leisure’s Zumba classes run on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5pm and 6pm. Cost is $5 per person. Phone 308 4192 for more information. Whakatane Intermediate’s classes are in the school gymnasium on Friday nights at 5.30 and 6.30pm and also cost $5. Phone 308 6480.

Blood Sport By John Glasse Duck shooting has been a bit dismal this year. A rather pitiable start to the annual wild fowl shooting massacre has progressed to an even more pathetic effort half way through the season. The ducks will be relieved as they don their oxygen masks and hover in the stratosphere. John Glasse takes a closer look at blood sports, some of which have thankfully been outlawed.

Gun-toting Kiwis - all forty thousand of them - are allowed to blast away at cock pheasants (the ones with the magnificent plumage) and Californian Quail (who wish they had stayed there), and one of the fastest flyers you have ever seen - the red legged partridge. Now this opens up huge identity problems for the average hunter.

Our feathered friends are happy to remain out of reach of camouflaged hides and weapons of mass destruction that can shoot seven shells in less than two seconds. I can imagine the conversation emulating from the buttresses, and suddenly realise why they are called mi-mi’s.

‘Here they come!’

‘My my! The ducks are flying high this year.’

‘What are they?’ ‘Partridges - get ready!’ ‘I’ve got plenty of cartridges!’ ‘Not cartridges, partridges! Here they come!’ ‘Are you sure we are allowed to shoot them?’ ‘Only the red legged ones.’

White swans are fair game in New Zealand. In England they all belong to the Queen. Pukeko is fair game although I am told they are not a ‘melt in the mouth’ gourmet delicacy. Everyone has heard about the traditional Pukeko recipe. Cook the bird with an old boot for three hours, then throw the bird away and eat the boot. Shooting a Paradise duck sounds religiously abhorrent, much better to say we bagged a Tadorna Variegata. Paradise ducks mate for life so if you have to, it would be more humane to bag a married couple. Canadian Geese also keep the same partner. Farmers are finding them to be a real pest, eating and spoiling copious amounts of grassland. Some call them Cackling Geese. A fitting name when you realise their wing span can stretch to six feet, and they never get out of second gear and some shooters still cannot hit them.

‘I can’t see their legs!’ ‘….There they go.’ I shot my first wild deer on a farm in Nukuhou North and did not enjoy the experience. Never shot another one; however I always considered wild pigs to be fair game because of the damage they did to pastures. My childhood in England featured full involvement in blood sports, predominantly the traditional fox hunting. Although of little comfort to the quarry, I believe that my Dad’s love of fox hunting was more a case of ‘hunting to ride’, rather than ‘riding to hunt’. The resonance of a distant hunting horn, baying of hounds and thundering hooves over the Kent countryside was very much a part of our lives. My

father was the master of the East Kent Hunt for ten years, he loved it; the story goes that as a teenager, working with horse and plough, he spied the local hunt in full cry across a neighbouring paddock. Forgetting about the ploughing, he unhitched the Clydesdale, jumped on her back and a’ hunting he did go. In England you could pursue and kill just about anything. In Kent County there were the Harriers, who wore green jackets, ran everywhere with packs of beagle hounds hunting hares. Deer were evident in the large country estates but wild animals in short supply. So the Mid Kent Stag Hounds hunted domestic stags. The unfortunate animals would be chased all day by blood thirsty, baying hounds. Once caught, they were corralled, put in a horse box and taken back to the kennels. Then after a couple of weeks rest and recreation, being fully recovered, they were released for the next hunt. Otter hunting, which almost wiped out the lovable animals, entailed men in amber jackets walking the rivers with an eager pack of otter hounds. Dedicated followers carrying sticks poked and prodded the river banks in search of the terrified water dwellers. I sold my shot guns a few years ago but appreciate the hunter gatherer instinct and the camaraderie that goes hand in hand with man’s desire to hunt. Sadly some duck shooters do not even bother to keep the birds they have shot; a sickening practice that gives all hunters a bad image. Here’s hoping that this season, everyone has been shooting straight and playing fair.

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‘THE 39 STEPS’... and success all the way ONE DOUBLE-X CELEBRATES its THIRTY NINTH BIRTHDAY by John Glasse While New Zealand’s last commercial steam locomotive was being given a new lease on life as ‘The Kingston Flyer’... Something was happening in Whakatane! When NZ troops were finally being pulled out of Vietnam... Things were happening in Whakatane! It was 1971... The year that heralded the birth of ‘Green peace’, the introduction of pocket calculators, CAT scans, the floppy disc and LCD imaging. Intel released the first microprocessor and we all heard about a weird type of communication called e-mail. Then there were the negatives... A tyrant called Idi Amin took control of Uganda, there were major earthquakes in California and Peru, a tsunami hit Japan’s off shore Islands, another smashed into the coast of India and Mount Etna erupted... Meanwhile things were really happening in Whakatane! As the Americans launched Apollo 14 into the air, New Zealand’s fourth privately owned commercial radio station was launched into the air waves. It happened in Whakatane – June 30th 1971 – 1XX went on the air and gave the Eastern Bay of Plenty its very own voice. An official opening took place in the 1XX car park at 12.30 that afternoon. This ceremony was broadcast live from the new station. Broadcasting Minister, Mr H.J.Walker blasted 1XX into the airways by pushing down on a quarryman’s dynamite plunger device; listeners simultaneously heard an explosion over their radios. Not quite the same power that sent

Apollo 14 into orbit but a fitting start to what has proved to be a real success story. Since that June day numerous small steps and a number of huge leaps have seen Radio Bay of Plenty become an award winning, community minded tradition. That is something, not just for management and staff at 1XX to be proud of; it is a pride and celebration shared by the whole Eastern Bay district. More meaningful than all the awards and accolades is the fact that as we enjoy listening to our favourite radio station whether in our car, office or home One.Double.X feels just like family. They have been there for us through earthquake, tornado and floods; Supporting, encouraging and informing in the main centres of Opotiki, Edgecumbe, Kawerau, Murupara, Te Puke and their home base of Whakatane; as well as reaching smaller, but no less important, settlements of Pukehina, Waimana, Galatea, Te Kaha, Waiohau and the Lake district. Foresight and innovation has seen positive and often very bold steps into new broadcasting ventures. 1988 saw the long awaited conversion to FM. 1XX FM began broadcasting on 90.5 FM from Putauaki which provided extensive coverage across the eastern Bay of Plenty and beyond. 93 Splash FM connections came alive at Ohope Beach in the summer of ’82, punching out rock ‘n roll requests from a studio at the bottom of Ohope hill. 1XX also made history this year as New Zealand’s first licensed, on-air FM radio station. The beach hosted another summertime radio in 1991, this time it was Cadbury Moro FM broadcast from a caravan on 99.3.

Bayrock invaded our eardrums in 1993 as another summer sensation and became so popular that it was adopted as a standalone full time service for Radio Bay of Plenty Ltd. Now we had a ‘little bit rock ‘n roll’ someone came up with the idea of a ‘little bit Country’. March 1996 saw country music hit the air waves. Broadcast from FM Country in Auckland and channelled into 1XX, keen fans tuned their dials into 100FM Country. ‘Live, local & loving it’ became the catch cry in Te Puke in September 2001 as 92.9FM Kiwi went on the air. And the beat goes on. Any radio station is as good as its management, technicians, admin staff, sales people and the all important voice of announcers. There are far too many such folk to mention here but all, both past and present are to be congratulated on a job well done. Those 39 steps have moulded and honed 1XX into an exciting, popular and award winning radio station. We wonder what innovations and promotions will hit the air waves in the coming years. Back in 1971 when Apollo 14 astronauts bounced through the moon dust on their space shuttle perhaps they had some knowledge that something was happening in Whakatane. After all everyone has heard 1XX’s longest running advertisement... Does he do trucks? Yes. Space shuttles? Yes... well given a little time of course....

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Home-based Care Although the majority of young children are placed in centre-based care, a growing number of parents are choosing home-based care options. The child is looked after by a caregiver/educator in the educators home, possibly with up to 3 other children. Home-based care offers flexibility and familiarity. Arrangements are made between the carer and the family between hours, pay, rules, sleep times and any other care. Home-based care allows flexibility around hours that would not work with centres, such as parents who work shifts or have a night job. The child is offered a home environment that is stable, with one carer, that allows the routines to be continued from home, and will experience the day-to-day life of a household, just as if the child were at home. They may collect the mail, bake biscuits, have their usual sleep, go grocery shopping, hang out the washing, and it is these simple activities that can offer so many learning experiences. Parents choose home-based care because they like to know that someone is looking after their child almost as well as they would, and that they will be treated as an individual. Parents look for a stable environment with flexible hours to suit, and an educator that is considerate and caring, responds to the child’s needs, and is enthusiastic. Homebased care providers keep records and profiles of the child’s learning that can demonstrate the learning and experiences happening. Most home-based care is organised under a service company, such as Porse, Bizzy Buddyz, Anglican Home Care or HBC Whakatane. These businesses use a coordinator to allow families to meet, and train the educators. Coordinators visit the home on a regular basis to provide advice and play ideas, and develop individual learning programmes for the children in care. Most services look after their educators well, with ongoing training and education (first aid, child development), activities (nature walks, fire station and farm visits), support, pampering and resources (baby equipment, toys). Children thrive in home-based care because it is safe, calming and nurturing. The one educator allows them to develop a close relationship, which has been documented as being extremely important for under-2’s. The small groups of children offer socialising that is not overwhelming, yet community gatherings and home-based care group activities offer additional stimulation and social experiences. Home-based care can be funded if you are eligible, including the 20 ECE hours for 3 and 4 year olds. Contact your local home-based care office to find out more about placing your child in home-based care or becoming an educator!

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Freddy Fox, LOOK’s restaurant & food critic sniffs out the worst and best dishes in town. Here’s a great tip

if you have a meeting or are going to the cinema on a week night. Why not stay in town and try the Early Bird Pasta special at Roquette Restaurant on Quay Street? Last week I had a meeting at seven so decided to stay in town instead of driving all the way home to Ohope and then back again. We settled in to the sophisticated atmosphere and chose the Bacon and Mushroom Carbonara from a list of five or six options. All are served with a delicate homemade ribbon pasta that doesn’t leave you feeling too full and uncomfortable. The sauce was light and deliciously tasty with plenty of mushrooms and bacon. Brought to you by very friendly and efficient waitresses without too much waiting time. In addition, we had a glass of wine or a beer all for just $20!! Other options are seafood and tomato based pasta dishes. So consider this, instead of running into the supermarket on the way home, throwing something in the oven then racing back to town, why not leave feeling satiated and relaxed and get to your meeting on time. I thoroughly recommend this easy option all for only $20 and guess what? No dishes!! Word of warming, this place is popular so book ahead just to be sure 23/29 Quay Street, Whakatane, (07) 307 0722.

The Fox cries Fowl! Deluxe Burger consisting of real crispy chicken breast, cheese, pineapple, onion, salad and mayonnaise, all for only $6.90 yummy! Got to be the best take away deal in town. You guessed it, Grandad’s, 234 The Strand, Whakatane, (07) 308 7730.

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Fresh Market Satisfying and hearty meals make winter a delightful time for warming both stomachs and souls! Pack in the vegetables to keep healthy and avoid winter chills, and make meat go further.

Winter Mince Stew

(serves 4 – 6)

Perfect for cooking on the fireplace, crockpot or stovetop, and a wonderfully warming on cold wet days!

Ingredients

Salt and pepper to taste

500gm mince

Grate or finely chop carrots, courgette and onion. Place into a pot with other raw veggies if using. Add mince and stock. Add seasonings and simmer for an hour or until cooked. Add any frozen vegetables in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Thicken with a cornflour and water paste if necessary. Serve with cooked pumpkin pieces and mash.

2 carrots 1 large courgette 1 onion

Any or all of the following vegetables: Approx 1 cup of broccoli heads Approx 1 cup of frozen vegetables (peas, corn etc) Approx 1 cup of chopped mushrooms 1 cup of stock 1 tablespoon of Lea and Perrins

If using crockpot, leave on LOW or AUTO for 4+ hours. Stir an hour before serving and add frozen vegetables, turning crockpot to HIGH. If using fireplace cooking top, stir frequently or place on a baking rack to avoiding burning. Serve left-overs on toast for a hot lunch or easy dinner!

1 tablespoon of Soya Sauce

Parsnip and Carrot Mash

(serves 4 – 6)

This sweet mash is a perfect side for roasts and stews!

Ingredients

Garlic Potato Puree

Turn potato mash into something simple! Perfect for mopping up juices from stews and gravy!

3 large carrots

Ingredients

3 large parsnips

Approx 6 medium potatoes, washed

Approx 2 tablespoons of butter

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup milk

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil while you peel and chop the vegetables. And carrots and simmer for 5 minutes before adding parsnips. Cook until tender and drain.

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

Add butter and mash or puree until smooth. Season to taste. (Adjust butter quantity to get desired consistency).

(serves 4 – 6)

Chop potatoes and boil until tender with the cloves of garlic. Drain well, then add butter and milk. If you use bought garlic, add this after the potatoes are cooked. Puree with a blender until smooth (adjust milk and butter to get desired consistency).

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Brothers, Howard & Jeremy Johnson have spent a lifetime in the green grocery business and have become specialists in quality produce. For a wide variety of the freshest, greenest, juiciest, healthiest fruit & vegetables in town, ingredients, sauces and unbeatable service, go to The Fresh Market, next to Pak n Save, Lovelock street, Whakatane. Listen to the Fresh Market weekly radio reports on 1XX Current to 30th June 2010 / look /

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Hidden Valley of Secrets Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hidden valley just 10 minutes drive from Whakatane, that you should explore. John Glasse took a peaceful ride and discovered the magic behind Nikau Valley Horse Treks is more than just horses.

As the weather gets colder and the earthquakes start to swarm , â&#x20AC;&#x153;what now for Whakatane?,â&#x20AC;? asks Abraham Larsen.

going for us. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like sitting next to a fire reading some Philip K Dick and drinking a glass of Chivas Regal.

As Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve pointed out in past columns, Whakatane is becoming a bit of a hot spot during the Summer. Sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been a great destination and us long-time locals have known this for years. What with the abundance of musical concerts, art exhibitions, and river festivals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whakatane is definitely alive and kicking.

Luckily, we live in an area where hot springs are close by and in abundance. Awakeri, Tauranga and Rotorua are all thermal hotspots and we are in the unique position of having that on our back doorstep. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever lived anywhere without a hot spring nearby, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll realise how spoilt we are to have bonewarming hot pools twenty minutes drive away.

This enchanting hideaway is home to John and Annetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nikau Valley Horse Treks. A friend asked me to join him on a two hour trek, through native bush trails. I had not ridden since goodness knows when, but there were no worries. Nikau Valley Horse treks cater for beginners and d skilled riders and everyone in between. Their aim is to give everyone the very bestt memory of an exciting and unique experience. With this aim in mind, John iss careful to match each individual customerr to the most suitable horse.

We have non-solar powered events like the Opotiki Big 3, Fibre and Fleece, and Montyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Revenge for the blood-thirsty, the sewing mad and the just plain crazy. These are great events that have become local favourites and still draw entrants and crowds despite the conditions.

John, an experienced horseman, purchased his first horse when he was a boy. Since then horses have been his passion, he breeds them, rears them and trains them. He and Annette look after close to fifty on their Valley farm at Rewatu Road.

Traditionally Whakatane has been a quiet little burg in wintertime. Almost like a population in hibernation. For some itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great chance to recover and recuperate after the overindulgence that summertime brings. For others itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to work on their winter insulation. Winter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly lend itself to picnics on the beach, moonlit strolls along the river bank or anything that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require a hanky and a packet of cough lozenges. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also going to make swimming with a wild dolphin seem like an obscure event at the Winter Olympics. As I say, hibernation mode. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all doom and gloom. Just because the sunnymoon is over, the students have drunk the bar dry and moved back to the city, and the population dwindles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the end of the world. We Whakatanians have a way of turning something negative into a positive. Like local retailers doing a roaring trade on size 4 blue t-shirts after the latest Cutler Crescent saga. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a silver lining. We can be thankful that we live in a town that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t banned woodburning fires in an effort to curb emissions. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived in a town that has, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zero fun in minus-three degree conditions. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got that

So maybe we live in the best place to be in both the summer and the winter. Maybe our beach-side holiday destination reputation is redundant. Maybe we are now a perennial hive of good times. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly looking that way. So, my advice to you on the eve of this winter is take care, stay well and make the most of it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthquake season and they seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be left out in the cold without your survival kit. GST is going up and food isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exempt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; might be time to harvest that garden. Eat your fruit and veggies, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing worse than scurvy in the modern day. Finally enjoy Whakatane winter for what it is. A time to catch your breath before the earth thaws out and we get reminded of why they call this the sunshine capital. Depending on who you ask.

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Driving into the valley is like discovering a secret place. Chooks and ducks run free;; cattle share a sheltered paddock with a magnificent stallion that looks like he has just stepped out of a National Bank advertisement. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the husband to a number of the mares who are waiting at the gate to greet us. These horses are keen to work; they want to be the chosen ones for the trek. John picked a sturdy mare called Anzac as my ride. My friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mount called Blossom was smaller than my horse, both were very well behaved. It had rained heavily in the morning but by eleven, when we were saddled up, the sun came out. We hit the trail looking like a couple of cowboys in a Clint Eastwood movie. Wisps of mist, resembling Indian smoke signals, floated out of the bush, adding to the illusion. The tracks are well used; Anzac knew them well, she was sure footed and well behaved which gave me the confidence to enjoy and take in the beauty of the native forest. Rewerewa, Tawa, Nikau palms and some of the largest Kanuka trees I have ever seen. Puriri trees abound, our guide explained that they flowered most of the year and were

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sought after by Kereru the native pigeon. John knows the bush, and his stories and knowledge of the forest was fascinating. He even convinced my friend and I to sample a bush delicacy, supplejack shoot. Surprisingly it was quite tasty with its nutty like flavour. For me, the highlights of the trek were the magnificent views that took you by surprise as you rode out of a bush track onto a grassy knoll. At one point we had a 360 panorama that displayed bush clad hills and a picture postcard view of the sea and Whale Island. If you seek a special experience in a peaceful â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;get away from it allâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; atmosphere, Nikau Valley horse treks is the answer. Whether in a large group, with a couple of friends or as a treat for the family the price of $20 for each horse and $50 per hour for your guide (shared between the group) makes this tourist experience excellent value for money.

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Paper Craft

Vehicular Amnesia

Although the crafts have been around for years, the papercraft industry has never been so huge with such a dedicated following! If you haven’t yet indulged in these creative forms of expressions, give them a go this winter, and see what you can come up with – the beauty is that there really is no right or wrong!

by Johne Glasse The other day I had a senior moment. I could not find my spectacles. You’ve guessed it... they were on my head.

There are many types of scrapbooks, from archival-quality to something much more casual and embellished. Now, scrapbook layouts are considered to be a page consisting of photograph/s and some matching embellishments. The multi-billion dollar industry is supported by a massive range of papers and accessories from brads to ribbons to stickers to die cut machines. But the craft doesn’t have to be expensive, if you can avoid falling victim to the glittering accessories. Scrapbooking can use recycled fibres, paper and knickknacks that are around the house. Be creative and use what you have!

Now if you are completely honest with yourself you will admit that the very same thing has happened to you. Nothing wrong with that, I say. What about a handbag, a wallet? Have you ever misplaced your golf bag, a small child, or your wife? It sounds a bit over the top but I have heard, unbelievable as it may be, that married men are capable of losing their golf bags.

And what can you do with your craft? 1. Cardmaking

The majority of papercraft is made up of different elements or individual crafts, such as parchment, quilling, papertole, stamping, collage, journaling, flower pressing, painting, and photography. Combining them to create cards, scrapbooking layouts, off-the-page projects and home décor offer a creative outlet and some very inspiring medium forms! Papertole is the art form of creating 3D images out of 2D prints/pictures, while quilling is using strips of paper that are rolled, to create shapes and pictures. Decoupage involves decorating by adhering layers of pictures and paper cut-outs to an object or medium. Collage is gluing together different mediums (much like preschoolers do!) while stamping is the art of using stamps of various forms with inks or other mediums to create prints. Each craft has its array of wondrous tools, toys and treasures. While some tools look like modern torture weapons, you’ll find an amazing range within a paper crafters stash – die cutters, scissors and knives and cutters of all shapes and sizes, acrylic blocks, cleaners, varnishes, dyes, brayers, sponges, brushes, punches, sewing machines, adhesive, scorers and more! Each craft also has specialised equipment, but with many paper crafts, much of the mediums, tools and materials overlap. The emerging trend of 2010 is mixed media, where crafters are borrowing techniques from other paper crafts to incorporate into their work.

Making your own cards is incredibly rewarding and offers a thoughtful gift or gesture in many situations. The art of cardmaking can be traced as far back as the ancient Chinese and Egyptians who sent messages of greetings and goodwill. It developed into a special handmade gift, but by the 1850’s, was a relatively inexpensive form of personal communication. Crafters have claimed back the charmingness of handmade gift-giving by creating gorgeous cards using a variety of papercraft mediums. Making cards varies amongst crafters but may involve parchment, stickers, layers of coloured paper or stamping techniques. Papercrafters celebrate World Card Making day on the first Saturday of October each year, an international event founded by Papercrafts magazine in 2006. Events are held around New Zealand. 2. Off-the-Page Creating household items like caddies and frames, or mini-albums, or canvas`, off-the-page crafters literally work away from the traditional paper medium to apply their talents and techniques to other items.

Check out www.artfullcrafts.co.nz or www.up2scrap.co.nz or www. creativememories.co.nz 4. Stamping The art of stamping can be applied to card making, scrapbooking or other projects, but it deserves its own space as a growing craft. Stampin Up! can be credited with some of this growth over the past couple of years for launching an amazing and growing range of supplies to the New Zealand market. More than just stamp to ink pad to paper, the world of stamping often involves chalks, layering, tone-on-tone, use of Versamark, embossing and other wonderful techniques!

Try decoupage on boxes, or make your own canvas or wall displays.

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If you’re addicted to stationary, have a passion for colour or like to doodle, give papercraft a try this winter! Google online classes and check out the blogs of talented people who share their ideas and instructions. Take a class – there are two local Stampin Up! demonstrators, a Creative Memories consultant, and several paper crafters groups in town. Soon you’ll be talking embossing folders and water colouring in your daily vocab!

3. Scrapbooking Scrapbooking has blossomed over the last few years although it has been around for more than 150 years. Many people scrapbook without realising – have you found an album from your great grandmother with photos, postcards, ticket stubs and letters, or have you yourself created a scrapbook from a holiday or travel adventure? Scrapbooking continues to evolve and constantly incorporates new techniques and borrowed ideas from other crafts.

*Contact the Whakatane Arts Society to learn more about the paper crafting groups.

You will have noticed that our missing articles are getting larger. Yesterday, I lost my car. I walked out of my twice weekly appointment with the psychiatrist, turned left instead of right and there my car wasn’t. Thankfully I am not alone in what my shrink refers to as Vehicular Amnesia. It is a sad and bewildering sickness that is touching the lives of both young and old. Some of my best friends are sufferers. An artist friend of mine was once embarrassed by an attack of Vehicular Amnesia. Apparently having parked his car outside a butcher’s shop in Taupo, he wandered around town doing his shopping. On his return to the butchers he discovered his car had been stolen. The police were marvellous. Road blocks were set in place on all points out of town. A Senior Sergeant told my friend to hop in the police car and they would do a search for the missing vehicle. As they circumnavigated Taupo’s main shopping centre, my friend suddenly spied his lost car, he had muddled butchers shops; the vehicle was right where he had left it. All he could manage was a rather pathetic, ‘Er, what do you do with silly people like me?’ An elderly acquaintance tells of the time his wife went shopping in one of those large Christchurch super stores. He parked the Toyota opposite some double doors and stayed in the car, reading his newspaper. He saw his wife exit the store, arms laden with various items. She was at the wrong door; it was fifty yards further down the street. He watched her nonchalantly throw all her purchases into the back of someone else’s Toyota, climb into the passenger seat and give the stranger behind the driving seat a mild heart attack. A slightly different slant on the subject happened to a dear lady whose sight is not the best. Apparently having finished her shopping in The Strand, she ordered a taxi to take her home. Hearing the familiar toot of a horn, she jumps into the car, tells the man her address and is answered by an astonished driver, ‘I don’t know where you are going Lady, but I’m here to pick up my wife!’ Now I have been thinking that with all this Vehicular Amnesia going on there is an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Why not design a system whereby your car communicates its whereabouts. A small ear piece would keep you in contact, your car could talk to you...’I’m right in front of you’... ‘I have been towed away’... ‘You bought the wife’s car today and I am still at home, you plonka.’

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lookopinion Here’s another spin... You have told us that mining will be carried out on those two beautiful islands. As you have no doubt predicted, this is an outrageous proposal to many New Zealanders. They are having heart attacks, it is the equivalent to the BMW write off. You probably have no intention of digging up Stewart or Great Barrier but you do intend, mining elsewhere. ‘Thank goodness for that’, we say in unison, it’s just a small scratch on the surface of New Zealand. (The perfect spin?) Hooray! You have turned our grey pallor back to a friendly green, may we reach out in unison and hug another tree.

lad to see your spin machine is still running. It would seem, going by the latest media headlines, better than ever. I have to take my hard hat off to you regarding your well oiled piece of political machinery designed to fool all of the people most of the time. It is plain to see that you and your parliamentarian buddies are at the coal face of the spin business. And going by the recent uproar over the proposed mining of New Zealand’s pristine tourist areas, I have to say, this time you have struck gold.

Beware! Your efforts to turn green people into a shade of angry grey may give you international fame as the second political leader forced to avoid flying footwear. You may as well admit it; you have been practicing all month. Gerry has been throwing sandals at you in readiness for the inevitable backlash from Great Barrier and Stewart Islanders. What these angry island dwellers have not figured out, is that you have pulled off the greatest smoke screen spin since the computer crash fiasco of the millennium. It’s the classic, ‘Dad I’ve smashed the BMW’ scenario. To the uninformed it goes like this... Dad reluctantly lends his son the Beema, the son gets into a tight spot and puts

a nasty scratch on the passenger door. The boy knows that Dad will roast him alive, so he comes up with a cunning plan. He phones him to say that he is really sorry but there has been a terrible accident and the BMW is a write-off. While the father is blowing his stack and having a heart attack, the boy says he is only joking, it’s just a scratch on one of the doors. The Father is relieved and welcomes the son and the scratched Beema with great joy. (This is the perfect spin.)

Finally, if I have got hold of the wrong end of the sapling, so to speak, and you do intend to explore the underground riches of those off-shore Islands: be prepared for a barrage of complaints from island liquor outlets and publicans, their livelihood will be in jeopardy. As we all know, it is illegal to sell alcohol to miners. Anyway, hope it all works out, we could certainly do with the money. Kind regards,

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Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn I enjoyed this book from the moment I opened it. This epic story transfers you back to Rome 81AD, where you join Thea in her turbulent life, her struggles as a slave, wife and mother, where treachery and conspiracy are her constant companions. The authors description of the Gladiator games are brutal and chillingly frightening, the gruesome scenes are brought to life with descriptive detail. I loved this author’s portrayal of the Roman times and found it very difficult to put this exciting book down. This breathtaking epic of passion, treachery and murder unveils a dazzling empire riddled with secret’s drowning in blood.

The Hand That First Held Mine By Maggie O’Farrell Ostensibly two stories, the novel opens with Alexandra a small town girl living in Britain in the 1950’s and her doomed love affair with the gorgeous, artistic Innes Kent. It’s also the story of Elina and Ted, new parents struggling to cope in the aftermath of their son’s birth. Elina nearly died during labour and for Ted, the birth has brought back early memories of his childhood that bear no relation to the life he thought he had lived. Despite the sometimes florid scene setting, it’s nicely plotted and a great read.

The Girl She Used To Be by David Cristofano A deeply compelling story of a girl who is placed into the Witness Protection Programme at the age of 6. As she grows she struggles to find her own identity through countless different aliases and towns and the subsequent murder of her parents. Unable to form a true feeling of who she really is, she turns to a member of the Mafia family who started the whole thing off. This book is riveting as we follow her through her journey to find the real Melody Grace McCartney and ultimately her freedom. A thought provoking book that looks at the concept of being lost, through adolescence and into adulthood, and the longing and desire to become a part of the world she can see even if she is unsure of her place in it. Grab a comfy seat, beverage and some nibbles and settle in to a remarkable love story that compels you the finish it in one sitting.

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Motoring to Harte Tony Kirby sits down to chat with 10 year old Taylor Harte, a shy but dedicated youngster on a mission to traverse the ranks from junior karts to NASCAR. aylor Harte is the current end product of a dynasty and pioneer family of the Go Karting world. He is quiet, shy; almost verbally reticent, a youngster with lofty aspirations and already well above the first step on the ladder to achieving. At the mention of Karts the reticence turned into a brighteyed flow of step by step planning and aspirations that were going on in this young head. Speed is his drug. As I listened and ventured the occasional question it was only too evident that the desire to succeed came from this lightweight 10 year old with his “pit crew” in total support. And really as the family history unfolded, I thought, “there must be an extra gene in this family.”

as they are faster and better. This takes planning human and financial resources, knowing who to talk to, as well as being there. All this is partially planned as is the trip to America. Dane and Jane, through their company “Performance Zone”, now imports “Track Magic” karts from America with the idea that alongside Dane’s name in their industry, it will open doors for our Kiwi karters to get a drive on the kart circuits in America, and graduate from there

Grandfather, the late Don Harte, pioneered karting some 40 years ago when karts were little more than a motor mower engine on wheels, and it was an affordable family sport for the amateur. His encouragement and tutorage of his son Dane and daughter Adele, who went on to become a National Woman’s Champion, ensured the continuing interest in the sport, and now with Taylor, the line is further consolidated. Taylor’s father Dane, after leaving karting, applied the family’s hereditary skills of automotive engineering to his own business. Later, with initiative that was to become a trademark, he was heavily involved in the American race circuit. In the world of INDYCAR he became head mechanic for firstly the Unser team, and then for the Eddie Cheever group, leaving the States to come home in 2000. During his time there he developed a network of contacts within the industry that was to stand him in good stead in later years

It is also odds on that his father will be head down and bum up in the kart or Indy car, and his mother looking after crew and driver. And, oh yes, Grandmother Sandy could well be Director of Operations.

Is it any wonder then that Taylor would not follow suit, taking up the sport competitively at the earliest allowable age of six and a half in the Cadet Class. The entrance age is really 6 years, but his mum Jane thought that he was too light to handle the speed. Even at that age he had demonstrated that having another competitor in front of him was not really acceptable. However at the end of his first season, his 24th ranking at national level was last year replaced with a podium second in the National Champs, and this year he will advance to the next class, the Junior Restricted. With another two years to compete in this class it certainly looks like a battle for the minor places for the rest of the field. And what after the Junior Restricted class? The Junior Class will take Taylor up to 15 years and then to the Seniors after he turns 16. “And what after all of that, Taylor?” I ask, knowing that it would be planned in the mind of this 10-going-on-18 year old. Why, from the karts, to Formula Suzuki, Formula Ford, to America in the Indy Lights, to Indy Cars and Nascar. Taylor considers IndyCar the pinnacle of racing

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And so in the wake of Schumacher, Alonzo, Senna, Dixon and Murphy in front of him, and a hatred of being in second place, it may not be too long before the name Harte T will be on the starting grid beside them, or their memories.

I asked him about his feelings when on the grid and after the flag fell. He became serious and was adamant. While second was not an option in his thinking he qualified it by stating quite emphatically, “you have to do it fairly, I never try to get ahead by taking competitors out.” However, after a recent second of four “Top Half” meetings, this time at Te Puke, Taylor achieved an overall 5th placing in the Cadet Class, which led me to ask about a young person’s attitude to disappointment. No, there were no tears. Disappointment, not really, unless he (Taylor) has made the mistake. If it is a mechanical fault, the kart is not set up right for the track conditions, or the opposition on the day is just faster or better, he is pragmatic about it. Taylor has learnt to reason the situation out and plan to prevent a repetition. Dad has learned that his son is his own person and not an extension of his own glories, real or imaginative. It takes a mum (Jane) to do that. So now this situation has been resolved by coming to the realisation that they will need to be a team for at least 15 years. Is one race or one meeting that important in the “big picture”? It is a true lesson in intergenerational understanding, planning and respect. This young driver and fierce competitor is learning life skills in a most practical way, in a family environment where encouragement rather than answers are supplied, and too few youngsters have the privilege of experiencing. Therefore applying the equation that Energy + Effort + Expertise = Excellence …I think that we have a budding Champion team in our midst.

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Seeking Revenge On the 19th June, the shotguns will fire. Tony Kirby looks at the history behind the long-running Monty’s Revenge and the details behind the 2010 multisport challenge. When nine years ago the Eastern Bay of Plenty Triathlon Club decided to instigate the feasibility of staging an out of season event, they turned almost unhesitatingly to an event that had been staged twice some 7 years before and named after the instigator, Monty Mc Gougan. To backtrack to 1994. Monty was then, and still is, the coach of the Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club’s surfboat crew, who are currently National Champions. The idea was to find an “enjoyable” way of keeping the crew fit and together, and at the same time offering something to all who wanted it. The event had a surf club bias and was designed with surfboats in mind, for the paddling leg was considerably longer than what it is today. There were 20-plus competitors in the inaugural event and double that in the second year. But then Monty relocated and the event ceased but the seed had been sown, and with it, the name. Some 6 years later the EBoP Triathlon Club was looking for a mid winter event, and remembered a spot of local history. Like the phoenix, the concept of Monty Mc Gougan’s event was reignited from the embers of the past. In 1999 “Monty’s Revenge” was planned and run. Redesigned to some extent, with the fitness maintenance of athletes in mind but offering the “I’d love to do a multisport” aspirant a chance to satisfy this need. On both of these fronts, it is succeeding magnificently. The word “event” implies lack of real competition, and a greater sense of “inner satisfaction.” While the latter is still a target, make no mistake that whenever two or more human beings are involved in the same task, the sense of competition will prevail. So it is with Monty’s. In its first year the event attracted immediate appeal with150 entries. Half that number were on the start line. In those days, just eleven years ago (although a mere second in timeline of human endeavour), the Triathlon was regarded as an event for the Super-Human. With this in mind, it is easy to appreciate that the lesser mortal element of us seek friends with a desire to contribute. Then, as now, the team aspect attracted

many first time competitors. This year it is expected that some 200 competitors will be on the start line, with another 100+ waiting at the transition stations to “do their bit” for the team. Nowadays the attraction of the event has expanded geographically, and attracts on an annual basis, people from Wellington to north of Auckland.

Competitors will leap out of the vessels, dash headlong to the finishing line, look at their watch with mixed emotion, and finally, eagerly seek next year’s entry form before heading off to the showers! There is a duathlon staged concurrently. For this take out the kayaking and substitute an 8km run. The record time for this short odyssey is 3hours 30mins 4 seconds and who knows, with the tide in favour, this time may well be eclipsed but, on the other hand, the beach run will inhibited by dry clinging sand at about high tide. All part of the challenge! The $10,000 prize table has been made possible with the generosity of Whakatane Great Outdoors, Wrightsons PGA, Focus Accountants and Whakatane Cycle Centre.

With $300 for the first male and first female to cross the line, there may be some fame but certainly no fortune to be won. There are however many spot prizes, with over $10,000 in prizes and give-aways in total. The course has remained unchanged over the years of the new era, and on June 19th at 0900, the starters gun will sound again. The 200 starters will leave en-mass from Kakahoroa Drive, bound up the Hillcrest steps, sprint up Seaview Road and then dive down and follow the Nga Tapuwae o Toi track to Otarawairere to Ohope and with just 4kms left, arrive at Maraetotara. So with 11 Kms of footwork behind them and still radiant with expectation, they may be thankfully handing over the imaginary baton if part of a team, continuing if they are competing as an individual. Ahead, 23 kms of pedal work over farmland (courtesy of Ngatiawa and adjacent land owners) and through forest (courtesy of Asset Forest) looms large and challenging. Then back on the farmland again, to the Taneatua

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Highway, on to the Pekatahi Bridge, finishing with a leisurely paddle down the kayak leg on an outgoing tide to the Whakatane Yacht Club.

Safety issues are in the hands of “Whakatane Land Based Search and Rescue” and the “Whakatane Radio Club”. As for the namesake? Well, Monty McGougan at the ripe old age of sixty something, would still no doubt be able to fly through, past a score of years younger, but for a severe shoulder injury sustained while sweeping his Ladies surf boat crew to a national title through the mountainous surf at Piha. As for the event itself, such is its still growing status that it will be with us for people to cut their Multisport teeth on for many a year.

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Whakatane Girl Power Race car driver Sheryl Hanright is a woman in what is traditionally a man’s world, but that doesn’t faze her. Racing is in her blood and her driving career goes from strength to strength as she aims for the top. By Tony Kirby. When I spoke to well-known businesswoman and petrol head Sheryl Hanright recently, I realised one of the last bastions of male domination may have gone forever. Sheryl left me in little doubt that equality on the starting grid is now a given. Pit row is no longer solely a man’s domain with the only female input being blonde bunnies. I had the interview with Sheryl clearly marked out in my head before meeting her, but I soon realised that my questions were banal compared with what she had to offer. I was treated to a mix of Aussie dialect (more about that later) and Holden simulated sounds, body movement, steering wheel wrestling and complete laps of the Pukekohe, Manfeild and Taupo race circuits. Sheryl was born and bred in Hastings, the cradle of stockcar and dirt saloon car racing. She inherited her racing gene from her father John, once a notable dirt track saloon driver. Her older brother Barry also followed in John’s footsteps, becoming a national champion in saloon driving. So the mantle has been handed down. Sheryl trained as a gym instructor after leaving school, and in 1986 went to Australia. On day one she got work in a pub, learned Australian, and started a successful sojourn into the hospitality industry, which she still works in today.

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The bar changed hands and, as the new owner had just sold a radio station, Sheryl was given the manager’s post and rubbed shoulders with the who’s who of the Australian music industry.

Sheryl started racing HQs in 2006. In her first season she came fourth overall, and this year she was offered the Super Six to drive. She has since finished in the top ten in three rounds and won the women’s trophy for the season.

Her parents bought the Plains Hotel in Edgecumbe, so when she returned home in 1993 she continued her hospitality career. She soon established herself as someone who ran a tight ship, enjoying the company of patrons but standing no nonsense. This strength of character helped Sheryl make her own businesses a success; she is now a well-known business personality in Whakatane.

“Some of the ladies have been better drivers than the blokes,” Sheryl Hanright

But a desire for change and the need to pursue personal goals saw Sheryl sell her Ford Falcon and buy a Holden. She navigated in 10 Dunlop Targa rallies, winning in Rotorua last year with NZ Super Saloon Champion Brent Emmerson in his VK Commodore. She then founded Track Drive NZ Ltd with a business partner. The enterprise allows men and boys to – following careful instructions - drive a race car around the race track and let the testosterone run free. But is it just a boy thing? Not according to Sheryl. “Some of the ladies have been better drivers than the blokes,” she says.

She acknowledges the help she’s had along the way, and thanks Steve Bennenbroek for loaning his car, her brother for preparing and maintaining the car, Jim Harvey from the Shock Shop, Shaun from Eastern Bay Auto Electrical, Roydon from Roydons Automotive, Karyn and Aaron from Mobile Signs, Thanks to David Bruce from db Plumbing Ltd, and Merv from Beaurepaires. Without their help, she says, racing would be difficult. Where will Sheryl Hanright’s ultimate dream take her? A workshop at Hampton Downs, where the action is, she says. I have no doubt she’ll get there – no hurdle is too big for such a determined woman.

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2010 Ford Falcon 50th Anniversary XR And G Series Models Announced For June AFTER revealing a special commemorative logo last month, Ford Australia has today announced a trio of 50th Anniversary Falcon models. ahead of the badge’s June 28 birthday.

colour accents to the front grilles, fog lamp bezels, rear bumper insert and 18-inch alloy wheels. G6-spec tail lights will also feature on the XR models.

Production of the special models will begin in June, with each model featuring limited edition graphics and exterior design elements, along with unique interior finishes and additional equipment.

The XR50 logo will also appear in special body stripes, along with a ‘50th Anniversary’ fender feature. Inside, an embroidered XR50 logo appears on the seats and carpet mats. The instrument clusters will also feature a special ‘50th Anniversary’ graphic.

The 50th anniversary Falcon range will include two G Series models and four XR models, including sedan and Ute variants.

XR 50th Anniversary Models The XR anniversary line-up will feature sedan and ute versions of both the XR6 and XR6 Turbo. With special XR50 badging, the XR6 and XR6 Turbo anniversary models will feature ‘Medium Stealth’

A unique trim has been applied to the centre console, instrument panel and front door spears. There is also standard dual-zone climate-control and a ‘high series’ sports leather steering wheel. There is a new partial-leather seat trim.

G Series 50th Anniversary Models The G Series anniversary models gain similar

treatments, with ‘Light Stealth’ accents to the front grilles, fog lamp bezels and 19-inch alloy wheels. New leather seat trim with embroidered 50th Anniversary logos feature inside, with the same logos appearing on the carpet mats and door scuff plates. Unique trim has been applied to the centre console, instrument panel and front door spears.

Pricing and Availability Ford has yet to reveal pricing for the 50th Anniversary models, confirming today that it will announce pricing closer to the launch of the new variants. New exterior colours will be offered with the anniversary models, the XR range launching with a ‘Sunburst ‘ orange and the G Series with a ‘Havana’ mocha colour. A second colour, a dark charcoal called ‘Edge’ will appear in August.

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Mercedes Benz CLK 200 Avantgarde Coupe Classical good looks combined with top notch dynamics and world class build quality, and doesn’t cost the earth to run! The CLK series is sleek and as beautiful as any mid range Coupe. This Avantgarde model boasts stylish wood trim and hard wearing seats, in a heavily textured cloth and designed for longevity. Vision is good and seating comfortable; room for two in the back with individual seats and separate air condition vents. Features include the essentials plus aircon of the diala-climate variety and an integrated Stereo with CD stacker and steering wheel master switch. The tiptronic auto gearbox offers the choice of full or partial automatic operation. Performance is good, with a quoted 10 second dash to 97kph, and on to an impressive 222kph, not that we recommend you try that here but there’s plenty of grunt for overtaking. You can chip this model for around $NZ200-$NZ300, which will make it go better and as an added bonus use less fuel (40mpg and 50mpg if driven gently). The steering offers good feel, affirming the mildly sporting status of the CLK. It handles with style barring some under and over steering if driven aggressively. ESP allays these problems and if driven correctly, (in

most weather conditions) the car will demonstrate great agility, grip and poise. The mandatory ABS brakes also feature ‘Emergency Brake Assist‘, which senses when you should be braking harder and does it for you. It knows when you are scared! With up to the minute technology as standard, this car will take care of you. To prove it, find a large wet empty carpark, turn the ESP off and floor the throttle on lock. When the car, and your stomach settle down, turn ESP back on and see if you can upset the car!

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We don’t cultivate bullying Can teachers teach? In May, Look published an article that featured poems that were given to high school students with questionable content. Our writer felt that running over people with a car, stealing for the sake of it, and mindless killing are hardly ideal topics to study by impressionable fourteen-year olds. We received a number of variable comments in reply, one phone call from a woman, with an English accent, claiming to be the Head of the English Department of a local High School but would not give her name “It is absurd to suggest that certain literature not be included in an English poetry topic because they contain the unpleasant subject matter of violence. Yes, those poems do involve violence, but I fail to see how any student could take that as an invitation to start bullying. You may say that hearing about incidents of harassment can put ideas into a child’s head, but reading a poem is not going to flick a switch in their brain and transform them into a bully. I doubt that a teacher would condone any of the behaviour quoted from the three poems in “Education on Bullying”, and they would definitely make this clear in individual or class discussion. If we start censoring English literature, the same thing would have to be done to all subjects. There would be no more learning about Kennedy’s or Luther King Jr’s assassinations, no American Civil War, and absolutely no World War II (someone might want to emulate Hitler). Parents will always want to censor what their child is exposed to, but there is a time when it becomes necessary for young people to learn about sensitive issues in order for them to have a balanced view of the world and to avoid making the same mistakes that have resulted in worldwide disasters.” R. Sherrell “I am appalled that you would publish a piece intimating that the “anti social” literature that is being taught affects the playground. [Did] your feature writer . . . not study war poetry at school? Did he study Shakespeare? Were all the course texts he did in English about fluffy bunnies and unicorns? I seriously doubt that he has researched the NZ

“The suggestion that poetry can be responsible for school bullying is absurd, I myself am a 16 year old student currently studying Poetry and have in the past years studied the exact poems mentioned and was unaffected by it’s(sic) opinions, they promote the reality of things that happen in this world, and in our life that we face everyday.” curriculum, and looked at the media and tv programs? As a graduate of English Literature and a librarian, I found this piece offensive and clearly, this man has a chip on his shoulder.” S. Orr “Parents have a right to know what is being fed to their children. In the case of the ‘anti social’ literature mentioned in the article, a fourteen year old student was concerned with the violent content of the poems given and conferred with the parents. The local High schools promote... ‘’values that are consistent, universal and cross cultural. They inform and direct our attitudes, behaviour and relationships.’ and .... ‘they aim at developing students’ responsibility and encouraging them to recognise the need for respect both for themselves and others’. …at the end of the day, the poems were appalling and inappropriate material from a school that promotes excellence and respect for others.” M McIntosh

A Hunt “Shocked is the only word to describe my reaction to the poems given to children at one of our local schools, in the bullying article. They were sick, and why on earth would these be put in front of impressionable school age children, whose minds and opinions are in the formative years. Violence, murder, animal cruelty (of a kind) and it would appear mental illness are all portrayed here, and I too can only shake my head and ask for an explanation as does John Glasse. It is indeed a very worrying time for parents when our education mentors are putting in front of our children, in the name of learning and education, horrible wierdness such as this.” L Sowerby We welcome your comment about any of our articles. Please email editor@lookmagazine.co.nz. We are unable to publish poorly written or unsigned responses.

Professional titles should be descriptive. For example, if you meet a gardener, you would assume that their job is to garden. As a student who at this point is fifteen years old, I sometimes wonder if the title of ‘teacher’ ought to be changed, simply because the title is misleading. I doubt that teachers actually teach. It seems that they are more like ‘Crowd Control Engineers’ than teachers. Some are police officers while others are facilitators or disciplinarians. I have been observing how teachers perform during the 45-minute lessons, and I can’t help but wonder at which point in the lesson they are actually the ‘teacher’ versus the miserable adult who shouts at the kids. Sure, most teachers are pleasant, but are they teaching? Sometimes it seems that I am the one who is sent home to study, just to make up for the useless class time. Or, am I mistaken? Are teachers just guides and counsellors? Are they just traffic controllers and project managers? It seems ever so easy for someone to walk into class and tell the students to sit down, read chapter five, and do some homework. But my Mum could have done the same thing? Why bother going to school just to be sent home again to finish what they barely started? We already have the text book, so what value is it to be in class, with endless distractions, rowdy students who are understandably bored, and unhappy teachers who rarely inspire a love of learning. In this world of options and choice, and supposed technology, I would prefer to stay home, and do my homework by myself or with a few friends, than trek to school each day, where little value is received. Source: Strange World Indeed

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Property Market Report ational reports of the property market have been slow and sluggish as the Budget in May was to be released. However in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, REINZ reported an increase in both sales and median sale price. With the median sale price of dwellings in April 2010 up to $308,000 from $245,000, it may be a sign that the sellers market may be improving.

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Realestate.co.nz Ltd reported that March listings across New Zealand grew by 26% over the same month in 2009, which equals over 14,000 new listings. This gives a 10% inventory level where the “inventory of unsold houses now exceeds the equivalent of a full year of sales”. In the same report, realestate.co.nz stated that Bay of Plenty listings had increased by 33%. This oversupply of homes on the market means that the prices are reasonable, so still a buyers market. With the tax-free Kiwisaver bonus available from July if savers meet certain conditions, perhaps this inventory will decrease. However financial guru Martin Hawes is reported by stuff.co.nz as saying the market will be slow for a bit longer, and other professionals agreed, saying that we may expect both sales volumes and sale prices to go back to pre-recession levels mid-2011.

BEAUTIFUL MIMIHA RIDGE This is developed to be one of the most exclusive subdivisions, where you can enjoy the lifestyle and space that most New Zealander’s dream about. Right on the east coast and sited high to make the most of spectacular views of our sparkling Pacific Ocean, where you can enjoy all this beach has to offer and one of the best surf casting beaches in the Bay of Plenty. Only minutes to Matata and another 15 minutes to Whakatane for all your service needs, go to the movies or join the golf club, or 50 minutes drive to Tauranga or Rotorua to have the taste of city life.

These sites are priced from $199,000 upwards and you still have an excellent choice of land size from 1.204m2 to build your perfect dream home or up to the biggest land area at 5.56 hectares where you could have the family pets, a few sheep or a pony for your children. All the sites have various ocean views. This subdivision is protected and secured by sensible protective covenants and all of these sites have generous building platforms.

A great place to call home!

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~ STUNNING VIEWS ~

... And be impressed! The interior of this big spacious home has been If a kiwifruit orchard is what you what then this well managed 8.3 hectares, consisting of green and gold is well worth looking at. extensively refurbished making it a must to come inside and view. A perfect home for indoor/outdoor living with a private courtyard encompassing bush www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1577 backdrop. Great for entertaining. 3 bedrooms, including a guest studio with kitchenette and bathroom. Views out to the ocean, beach across the road. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1285

Opotiki

140 Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope

? UIET LOCATION ~

~ LIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JUST BEGINNING - WAIOTAHI ~

This spacious three bedroom home with 3.6 hectors fenced into ten paddocks with calf shed/stables. 5 minutes from the beach. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1466

For the active retiree or family. Great fishing, beach strolls, room for all the toys. We shifted from Taupo to live at Waiotahi Beach experiencing the relaxed beach lifestyle. It was the ultimate choice for us.We are now building beachfront, therefore selling our quality Hallmark home making this your chance! Just one back from the beach. Large deck off all living areas, For those who demand a superior home, you must inspect! G Living A L S " # # # %' Minutes Drive to Ohope www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1497

~ THE PERFECT FAMILY BEACH HOME ~ An atmosphere that extends an invitation to relax and enjoy. Beautifully presented. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 809mÂ˛ section. Sea views and relax on sundrenched deck in one of Ohopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quietest street and just 5 minutes walk to beach. Plenty of space for the boat and campervan. Why not join the family and friends and invest in a future of sun, sand & memories.

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1635

32 Hoterini Street, Whakatane

$775,000

These private properties are hard to find but easy to love. Stunning views of calm waters and beyond. By appointment come and see this 1.06ha property for yourself. Or option 2 purchase the section right next door. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1510

$495,000 Verralls Road, Waiotahi

$395,000 26 Waiotahi Drifts, Waiotahi

$649,000

~ BEACHPOINT AT WEST END ~

~ 2 BEDROOM HONEY ~

~ SOOO STYLISH ~

Apartment living can suit your lifestyle! This is an easy way to live, all with views of the ocean. 2 bedrooms, 2 carparks and spacious trendy living. A must to consider!

Enjoy the convenience of a great location with a short walk to shops in central Whakatane L " A (VS L ) Vege Garden www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1628

Make an appointment to view this gorgeous home. So well designed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stunning kitchen and family living and dining. Separate lounge great to entertain in with doors opening onto a terraced deck. Trendy throughout with lots of interesting features. Three bedrooms, ensuite off the main bedroom, plus office. Fabulous landscaping.

5 West End, Ohope

Priced from $350,000 4 Simpkins Street, Whakatane

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1624

$259,000 27 The Fairways, Whakatane

$540,000

~ BACH ON THE GOLDEN MILE OF OCEAN ROAD ~

~ BIG AND SPACIOUS ~

~ INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY~

Great central Ohope location. Great for holidays or an investment for the future. Two bedrooms, open plan living, all in very tidy condition. Big enough section for a garage or put up the tent in the summer holidays. Worth looking at - location great! Large decks, sunny and beach access across the road. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1578

The vendors have started the renovations, just a little more to do and you can put your stamp on this home - We just love this house! Hidden down a right of way this two level home is a must to view to appreciate. Nicely elevated to appreciate some Harbour and Ocean views. 4 bedrooms, 2

* + / : down Tawai Street to the beach. Good value for such a big elevated home. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1552

A golden investment opportunity in a great location S + North facing A ; S ; < = www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1634

138b Ocean Road, Ohope

Liz Williams AREINZ

021 777 495 312 4166

36 / look / Current to 30th June 2010

$395,000 1a Tawai Street, Ohope

$460,000 Unit 4, 2 Carling Road, Whakatane

Natalie Hands

Jennie Power

Lesley Cooper

07 312 5005

027 491 8725 308 6036

021 911 147 312 6179

Rema Hinds WHAKATANE SALES

027 453 5033 307 2080

$215,000

Neal Berry

Taniko-Fay Charteris

027 212 1236 07 315 8545

0274 879 708 07 315 5828

Property Manager

(07) 312 5005

www.ohopebeachrealty.com Pa r a m o u n t Re a l t y L t d

MREINZ,

1 9 Po h u t u ka w a Av e, O h o p e B e a c h

Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

www.open2view.co.nz id #140704

~ QUALITY HOME WITH INCOME! ~

~ PLANTATION RESERVE - AT THIS PRICE! ~

~ OHOPE BEACH RESORT ~ Buy a holiday getaway, a stylish retirement option, or a cleverly designed modern home this is a must to consider. This superbly designed complex offers everything you could possibly desire. Enjoy 3 swimming pools, tennis court and gym. Each apartment offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 2 car parks with either beautiful harbour views or amazing oceans views.

3 Bedroom home with modern decor, the standard of Easy living and perfect town house living at the best address. presentation of this home is exceptional and consistent Private with mature trees. Big North facing decks to stepping throughout, inside and out. 4 car garaging + workshop. Land area straight out from the lounge. A home you need to step inside to .506 hectares including .35 canopy hectare gold kiwi fruit. appreciate. 3 bedrooms, double garage too! www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1467 www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1458

506 Paerata Ridge, Waiotahi

$445,000 + gst if any 18 Plantation Reserve, Ohope

$475,000 307-309 Harbour Road, Ohope

From $425,000

www.open2view.com ID # 219240

ATTENTION INVESTORS OR 1ST HOME BUYERS

~ ULTIMATE HOME ~

~ MODERN STYLISH DESIGN ~

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to secure this open plan 3 bedroom home, big double garage, all on a 650mÂ˛ section. Immaculate tenants currently paying $280.00 per week - Great references would like to stay on. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1620

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;best of Whakatane Locationâ&#x20AC;? a restful tonic for busy lives and a relaxing destination on this prestigious site. Solid Hineura Stone, 4 spacious bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom, Open plan family living areas that flow from kitchen to dining and family areas to the extra large conservatory opening to paved areas stepping out to beautifully landscaped easy care gardens. A formal lounge completes the picture making this a home prefect for entertaining or an easy family home. Sited on 3398mÂ˛ overlooking beautiful bush and farmland out to Whale Island. This is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;piece dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;la rĂŠsistanceâ&#x20AC;?

Warm and welcoming, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home perfect for busy lifestyles or retirees with low maintenance grounds. OR for a young family fully fenced and child safe. A great lock up and leave property Call now to view!

38 Thompson Crescent, Whakatane

$259,000 13 Melville Drive, Whakatane

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1514

$895,000 137 James Street, Whakatane

$399,000

~ ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT - OHOPE ~

COASTLANDS ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT SPLENDOR

~ ESCAPE TO PARADISE ~

Your opportunity to purchase absolute beach front Renovators Dream - This is a home which you can add your touch to Rarely Available on 604mÂ˛ CV $990,000 Priced at $890,000

This beautifully designed 4 bedroom home with spacious elevated living and decks is situated to soak up all the northerly sun enjoy amazing uninterrupted views to Whale and White Islands. Wander down to the pristine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coastlandsâ&#x20AC;? ocean beach - a perfect place to play. Beachfront position, often sought, rarely available. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1619

Just a few steps from the harbours edge, now is the chance to enjoy a lifestyle you deserve. Fabulous sparkling harbour views from large deck and lounge, bush views out the back. Great fishing, swimming, kayaking and boating. 2 bedroom Lockwood home Modern kitchen Extra accommodation downstairs Located between Ohope and Waiotahi Call to view this delightful retreat www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1621

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1597

$890,000 13 Captains Cove, Coastlands

277a Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope

$998,000 328 Ohiwa Harbour Road, Ohiwa

$430,000

~ BIG ON ERUINI STREET - OHOPE ~

~ BEST ON BERG ~

~ DELIGHTFUL HOMELY UNIT ~

When family and friends come to stay they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but be impressed with the spacious living areas of this home. 5 double bedrooms, 2 living areas, good size section with courtyard for entertaining. Sea views from upstairs, beach access close by. Quite location Make your offer today.

Quiet, Peaceful surrounds with Bush & Sea Views compliments this delightful 4 bedroom home in one of the best areas of Whakatane with an extra downstairs area - this could be home to a few different options. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1223

S ) + Open Plan Living Own C Short Walk to Shops and Hospital X = Internal Access If Comfort Counts Call Today To View! www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1592

17 Eruini Street, Ohope

Liz Williams AREINZ

021 777 495 312 4166

$595,000 6 Berg Place, Whakatane

Natalie Hands

Jennie Power

Lesley Cooper

07 312 5005

027 491 8725 308 6036

021 911 147 312 6179

$595,000 Unit 4, 16 Victoria Ave, Whakatane

Rema Hinds WHAKATANE SALES

027 453 5033 307 2080

$275,000

Neal Berry

Taniko-Fay Charteris

027 212 1236 07 315 8545

0274 879 708 07 315 5828

Property Manager

13.2.09 p1

Current to 30th June 2010 / look /

(07) 312 5005

www.ohopebeachrealty.com Pa r a m o u n t Re a l t y L t d

MREINZ,

1 9 Po h u t u ka w a Av e, O h o p e B e a c h

Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

~ SUN, SEA VIEWS AND STYLE ~

~ RECIPE FOR A HAPPY FAMILY ~

~ VENDORS KEEN TO MOVE ON ~

All day sun and ocean views, 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 2 Living areas and separate office. Elevated living and decks to enjoy the amazing views. Plenty of space to park the boat and fish cleaning bay. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1586

With an engaging front that draws the attention of passers by this 4 bedroom, 2 living is perfect for the family when extra space is needed. Open plan living opening onto large wrap around deck for evening BBQs, outside shower and fish cleaning bench. Double garaging and carport both with extra high stud. Fully fenced low maintenance section, perfect for children and pets. Located in an elite harbour side subdivision, walking distance to wharf, restaurant, beach and short drive to golf course and boat ramp.

Right on Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake - A fine location of nicely appointed homes your family will be proud to join. 3 bedroom home, beautifully presented, double garage internal access. As you dine and entertain enjoy picturesque lake views. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve missed exceptional buys before call now to view!

100 Ocean Road, Ohope

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1561

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1612

$949,000 28 Te Taiawatea Drive, Ohope

$639,000 28 Olympic Drive, Whakatane

$459,000

~ SECTIONS ~ OHOPE $199,000 910a Wainui Road 6460m2 $205,000 3 Manuera Place 1114m2 $239,000 34b Harbour Road 855m2 $269,000 2 Waterford Ave 412m2 Offers Over $270,000 37 Waterways Dr 924m2 $270,000 21 Claydon Place 1212m2 $298,000 154 Pohutukawa Ave 1000m2 $300,000 242 Pohutukawa Ave 1075m2 $310,000 30a Harbour Road 1326m2 ~ VENDOR DEMANDS ACTION ~ $319,000 424 Harbour Road 670m2 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This property has a CV of $930,000 and is PRICED TO SELL! + Magic Ocean Views $375,000 1 Waterford Ave 452m2 Trendy D Decks North and South $410,000 10 Pohutukawa Ave 424m2 [ \ Double Garage $550,000 34 Ohiwa Parade 6659m2 www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1616 131 Otarawairere Road 1500m2 54 Ocean Road, Ohope $719,000 $595,000 $1,100,000 265a Pohutukawa Ave 1152m2 WHAKATANE $Offers 2a Kupe Street 588m2 $149,000 6 The Green 649m2 $189,000 14 The Fairway 717m2 $200,000 9 Crestwood Rise 1841m2 OHIWA $350,000 115 Ohiwa Harbour Rd 3090m2 $495,000 122a Ohiwa Loop Rd 9600m2 WAIOTAHI Offers 5a Kukumoa Key 1186m2 $140,000 22 Arakotipu Bvld 781m2 $185,000 7 Te Karaka Key 731m2 DESIGNED FOR HOLIDAYS WITH OCEAN VIEWS $210,0000 Lot 95 Te Karaka Key 898m2 $230,000+gst Lot 8 Pearata Ridge 906m2 3 bedrooms plus bunk room for the extras. Very nicely refurbished, modern kitchen with open plan living and $230,000+gst Lot 12 Pearata Ridge 323m2 extra large decks. Easy care landscaped gardens. $450,000 17 Waiotahi Drifts 920m2 www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1605 $600,000 Rimu Rimu Keys Various Sizes Section sizes are approximate only 2b Tuati Street, Ohope $525,000

~ OFTEN ADMIRED NOW FOR SALE ~

BEACH WITHIN REACH AT THE END OF THE ROAD Easy living with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Big living spacious lounge with beautiful polished timer ceilings some views to the ocean from a sunny delightful breakfast balcony. Feel confident as the vendor has totally re clad this home in 2007. Double car garaging and room for extra parking. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1574

40 Hoterini Street, Ohope

$589,000

~ A HOME WITH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xâ&#x20AC;? FACTOR ~ Look no further. Located on an easy care site taking the best advantage of sun and elevation to enjoy the views. 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and office. Designed for town house living, outdoor courtyard garden and decks covered by shade, perfect for entertaining.

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1591

124a Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope

~ LOTS OF LIVING WITH MULTIPLE OPTIONS ~

$675,000

~ GOOD LOCATION: TIME TO BUY ~

Location is always great buying so consider this delightful 3 bedroom home with external lift. 2 Living areas giving space 3 bedrooms + playroom. North-facing sunsoaked dining/lounge with 3 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms ready for you to add your touches. for the teenagers. Double garage plus carport. Spa pool. Separate lovely outlook. Elevated for sun in picturesque setting. Fully-fenced, So close to all Ohope has to offer a short walk to the beach! self contained one bedroom unit giving you the option of an extra beautifully landscaped. Flat section, perfect for children and animals. Garage, carport + designated boat/camper parking. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1463 income. Bring the tents and water toys of a fun filled summer! If you like privacy, sunshine and serenity, see this home today. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1618

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1447

291 Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope

Liz Williams AREINZ

021 777 495 312 4166

38 / look / Current to 30th June 2010

$425,000 176 Harbour Road, Ohope

Natalie Hands

Jennie Power

Lesley Cooper

07 312 5005

027 491 8725 308 6036

021 911 147 312 6179

$520,000 41 Appenzell Drive, Whakatane

Rema Hinds WHAKATANE SALES

027 453 5033 307 2080

$399,000

Neal Berry

Taniko-Fay Charteris

027 212 1236 07 315 8545

0274 879 708 07 315 5828

Property Manager

(07) 312 5005

www.ohopebeachrealty.com Pa r a m o u n t Re a l t y L t d

MREINZ,

1 9 Po h u t u ka w a Av e, O h o p e B e a c h

Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

~ UP MARKET & TRENDY OHOPE HOME! ~

~ ON THE FRONT OF BEACHPOINT ~

~ MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE ~

You have to be impressed as this is a home with the “wow” factor. Built with lots of love and care which shows throughout. Designer kitchen, open spacious lounge and living filled with sunshine, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and office.

On the front of Beachpoint and on the first level to gain beautiful views of Ohope Beach. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and so much space. This is a double-sized apartment. A Must View! www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1625

Vendor moving on so bring your best offer! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, designer kitchen, sunny lounge and conservatory. Large outdoor workshop and single garage with internal access. Beautiful landscaped gardens. Close to shops, beach and bush walks. Viewing essential!

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1549

$595,000 Apt 23, 5 West End, Ohope

3 Salt Marsh Close, Ohope

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1533

$800,000 1 Ada Vale, Whakatane

$379,000

~ LET’S GO TO THE COUNTRY! ~

~ THE GEM OF WEST END! ~

~ BEAUTIFUL BRICK ~

Well presented 3 bedroom brick home, plus separate sleepout with own bathroom. Open plan, new carpet and modern kitchen, solar water heating, woodfire. Plenty of space to move on this 1816m2 approx section. Enjoy the restful bush backdrop and picturesque outlook. Central to Ohope or Opotiki and Coast. Make your appointment to view today.

Always admired and now for sale. This delightful Ohope home has open living with a touch of formality and takes in all West End has to offer. Stunning ocean views. Tiled entrance way through smoked glass door. The wow effect of sumptuous lounge, separate dining that you’ll love entertaining in. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large ground floor family room with second kitchen step out to an inground private salt filtered swimming pool. You will be impressed!

Built to last. You’ll love the space and privacy and so handy to walk to the shops. Perfect for your family with 3 bedrooms, open plan living and a selfcontained flatette, including full sized billiard table. Easy private gardens and parking for extra vehicles. Room for the kids to kick a ball or you to enjoy the garden. Retire or further develop!

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1209 14a West End, Ohope $1,550,000

40a James Street, Whakatane

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1208

2391 State Highway 2, Nukuhou

$265,000

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1633

$375,000

~ YOU’LL LOVE THE EXTRA SPACE ~

~ OHOPE VIEWS AND SUNSETS ~

~ STANLEY ROAD - 95 ACRES ~

Huntly brick home on a large corner site. New kitchen, 3 bedrooms plus separate rumpus/bedroom office and bathroom. Great for extended family or teenagers. Large wooden decks and spacious garage. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1630

When location means everything, look no further. Situated high above Ohope and enjoying the best ocean views, this lovely 4 bedroom home in one of Ohope’s most prestige’s areas. 2 living areas opening out to delightful lawns and gardens. Exquisite master bedroom where you’ll love waking up to start the day.

A spacious 7 year old 2 story home and large farm sheds on a school bus route go with this well fenced grazing block of easy to medium contour. 95 ACRES (40 hectares) with deer fencing also, good water and pasture, great rainfall, and hunting at your back door, this marvellous piece of real-estate has all sorts of profitable possibilities.

80 Riverside Drive, Whakatane

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1594

$349,000 3 Kowhai Street, Ohope

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1432

$625,000

~ “MEETS THE EYE” ~

ON THE MOVE - ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED

~ WOW ~

Space galore for your family and more than “Meets the Eye” 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 lounge living spaces. Just what the family needs and delightful secure garden opening from your living area. There is more than meets the eye. A must to view inside! www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1530

This unique home is set in the country on 1 acre. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living with rimu polished floors. French doors opening from the lounge. North facing covered veranda. The house is cedar and rimu lined interior throughout. Inside the garage is workshop, storage areas and bathroom/toilet facilities. Close to Otakeri School and 20 minutes from Whakatane. You need to view this tastefully decorated home. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1629

The owner is moving on. Space galore and a separate new multi living area has been added to this home adding space and vale. A great family residence in the heart of Ohope making this your opportunity. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious lounge and separate multi living opening to designer “Gabion” summer gardens. www.ohopebeachrealty.com id OBR1565

45 James Street, Whakatane

Liz Williams AREINZ

021 777 495 312 4166

$385,000 60 Hallett Road, Otakeri

Natalie Hands

Jennie Power

Lesley Cooper

07 312 5005

027 491 8725 308 6036

021 911 147 312 6179

$445,000 38 Harbour Road, Ohope

Rema Hinds WHAKATANE SALES

027 453 5033 307 2080

$585,000

Neal Berry

Taniko-Fay Charteris

027 212 1236 07 315 8545

0274 879 708 07 315 5828

Property Manager

Current to 30th June 2010 / look /

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40 / look / Current to 30th June 2010

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