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Inside this issue Gull petrol’s local site revealed Gull station seeks consent for Millwater

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CCTV gets a look in Does Orewa need camera coverage?

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Good to grow Coastal Properties has plans to build this 121-apartment retirement complex in Orewa.

Orewa retirement resort plan meets staunch opposition

Plans to build a large “retirement resort” on a site in Orewa that is adjacent to native bush, a stream and historic buildings is opposed by Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird and local residents who say its size and bulk are out of scale with its surroundings.

As well as 121 apartments in three just off Hibiscus Coast Highway, was under Auckland Council’s proposed blocks, the proposal includes an sold by the Theosophical Society in Unitary Plan) but the proposed indoor pool and theatre, outdoor 2013 to developer Coastal Properties development is non-compliant in several respects; neighbours found bowling green, vegetable gardens and (sole director Brendan Coghlan). out about the plan recently, when rooftop gardens.

It is zoned Residential High Intensity The land, at 23–25 Annalise Place, (Mixed Housing Urban is proposed continued page 2

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The walls of a tall building will dominate the view from this nearby bush walkway, should the retirement resort go ahead.

the resource consent application was publicly notified.

Forest & Bird member Philip Wrigley says the developer is pushing the boundaries.

He is concerned at the proposal to place buildings 15m from Nukumea Stream – eight metres closer than permitted. The height of the buildings, which varies from three to five storeys, will restrict sunlight into Eaves Bush Reserve and partially remove views of the bush from Hibiscus Coast Highway.

Mr Wrigley says that the plans show that public access to an esplanade reserve within the complex may not be possible.

A further concern is that a 35 year consent to discharge stormwater into the stream is sought – Mr Wrigley says that more detail about the volume of stormwater is needed, but that a five year consent would be more appropriate so that the effects on the stream could be assessed. “The stream has often been polluted from residential developments in the past and everything that goes in there is on the beach in no time,” he says.

He says Forest and Bird is in favour of the proposal to replace pest plants with natives along the edges of the stream but says that the suggestion that skinks be relocated into Eaves Bush would be a death sentence as there is not enough sun.

“This is such an intense development, which breaks so many rules you’d have trouble adding them all up,” he says.

“I struggle to see what they are putting back for the community. Alice Eaves Bush is a huge attraction for residents

and visitors, and the developer could offer to assist with conservation work.”

The developer is proposing to relocate historic Rose Cottage within the site, but residents are concerned about the effects on a neighbouring historic building, Walnut Cottage.

Sussi Stephens is one of several neighbours making submissions in opposition. She says the proposed complex is completely out of scale with everything around it.

“The sheer size, dominance and bulk will lead to a loss of light, warmth and privacy for other residents,” she says.

Coastal Properties director Brendan Coghlan says he is open to the idea of public access to the esplanade reserve on his land, although he points out that there has never been public access to it in the past, even when the property was owned by the Theosophical Society. “I am open to the idea but it is land locked by neighbours in Forest Glen to the west and Walnut Cottage and Orewa House to the east,” he says.

“There are excellent public walkways through Eaves Bush on the other side of Nukumea Stream.”

He says that the proposed complex will offer “five star luxury through classic styling, carefully considered landscaping and timeless architecture” to its residents. “Another feature will be the full restoration and transformation of Rose Cottage, built in 1880, into a working art gallery and library for residents and family,” he says.

Submissions must be in by August 24. The documents are on Auckland Council’s website, aucklandcouncil. govt.nz under Have Your Say.

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Auckland Transport employee guilty

A former employee of Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council has pleaded guilty to charges of corruption and bribery in a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) prosecution.

Barrie Kenneth James George, 69, reviewed and improved, according to “The offending in this case occurred appeared in the High Court in Auckland its chief executive, David Warburton. over approximately eight years,” on August 3 to enter guilty pleas in Mr George was charged in April 2015, she said. “In circumstances such as relation to his part in a case of alleged together with Stephen James Borlase, these, this conduct becomes part of bribery and corruption by former and Murray John Noone. the culture of an organisation, and employees of Auckland Transport (AT) Mr George had been employed as an can continue unquestioned. This and Rodney District Council. does not excuse the offending and He pleaded guilty to two representative engineer at Rodney District Council it is important that employees who since 1974 and then as a senior charges totalling $103,580.54. manager at Rodney District Council are offered gifts, money or benefits The charges were brought by the SFO and Auckland Transport where he was by clients (or prospective clients) ask following an AT internal investigation responsible for leading the delivery of themselves whether their employer that began in 2012 following claims of maintenance and renewal works until is aware of the offer and whether it alleged impropriety. That investigation might be an offence to accept.” focused on the securing and managing 2013.

In a press release, Auckland Transport of contracts, primarily in the Road Between December 2005 and June 2013, Mr George admitted to said it also welcomed the guilty plea.

Corridor Maintenance area.

Mr Warburton said that the guilty As a result of the internal investigation, receiving undisclosed payments or plea demonstrates that AT’s systems Mr George and several other staff were gratuities while in various engineering are robust, however they need to be either dismissed or resigned, and the and management roles. The gratuities often came in the form of cash, travel, continually monitored and reviewed. file handed over to the SFO. The two remaining defendants will A number of the claims pre-dated accommodation and entertainment. stand trial later this year.

SFO director Julie Read said the SFO the formation of AT, but the CCO’s procurement and contractual processes welcomed Mr George’s acceptance of Mr George will reappear for sentencing were nevertheless subsequently his part in this offending. on September 1.

Licence cancellation a Real Estate benchmark Local real estate agent Alan MortonJones had his licence permanently cancelled by the High Court this month – a decision that is not only rare, but also provides an important precedent for the industry.

In June last year, the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Morton-Jones guilty of four charges of misconduct in relation to short paying a number of clients of his property management business.

The Tribunal subsequently suspended his licence for nine months, fined him $2000 and ordered that he complete training (HM November 4, 2015).

Both parties – Mr Morton-Jones and the Real Estate Agents Authority (an independent ‘watchdog’ for the industry) –appealed that penalty; the Authority believed that the licence should be cancelled outright and Mr Morton-Jones contested the misconduct decision itself.

In his decision dated August 8, Justice

Woodhouse found for the Authority, and cancelled the real estate licence.

The Authority’s chief executive, Kevin Lampen-Smith says that this is a big decision for his organisation.

“Not only is a dishonest agent out of the industry for good, but we have also had an important point of law clarified for us,” he says.

The High Court stated that “… proven dishonesty will almost invariably result in disqualification whether or not that dishonestly led to criminal proceedings and criminal penalties”.

“This is a big deal for us as it shows how honesty is key to a person’s fitness to hold a real estate licence,” Mr Lampen-Smith says. “It sets the scene for future dishonesty prosecutions, in that if dishonestly is proven, cancellation of that person’s licence is a likely outcome.”

The Authority submitted in its appeal that the Disciplinary Tribunal failed to correctly identify and apply important

principles and that dishonestly should result in licence cancellation in all but rare cases.

Suspension of an agent’s licence is uncommon in NZ – there have been only 15 since the Real Estate Agents Act came into effect in 2009 – and only six licences have been cancelled outright since 2009.

Mr Lampen-Smith says it is even more rare that a licence is cancelled for non-real estate agency work. “It was cancelled in this case because while Mr Morton-Jones was not carrying out real estate agency work, he was a licensed agent and the case involved serious dishonesty in relation to the handling of clients’ money.

It is important that anyone who is proven to have behaved dishonestly is no longer able to be a part of the industry. Consumer protection is paramount and this is great decision for the Authority, the industry and New Zealanders.”

Gull hopes to land on Coast

Gull NZ has applied for resource consent to build a petrol (and diesel) station on the Hibiscus Coast, near Millwater.

The Automobile Association’s senior policy analyst, Mark Stockdale describes Gull as “The Warehouse of the fuel industry”. It’s expected to have a big impact on local petrol prices should the proposed station get the go-ahead.

Mr Stockdale says that the effect Gull has had in other areas, of forcing its competitors to lower their prices, is known as “the Gull effect”.

The cost of petrol on the Coast has been a contentious issue, with prices at competing companies often similar to each other, providing little choice – an issue Hibiscus Matters investigated in its May 4 edition.

Gull keeps its prices down through lower overheads (a lot of the stations are unmanned) coupled with a different supply chain and cheaper product.

The company currently has 15 sites in Auckland, with the nearest to the Coast being Albany, Greville Rd and Kumeu. There are two independent Gull stations in Warkworth.

The proposed Gull station, on Wainui Road, is to be a 24-hour, unmanned site. The address of the proposed station is 315 Wainui Rd, but it is actually located a little away from that location – on a separate block of land with the Northern Motorway to the east, the motorway off ramp to the north, Wainui Road to the west with the flyover into Millwater to the south.

Gull has requested that the resource consent application be non-notified.

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Apartments opposed

The proposed Unitary Plan is being talked about a lot – we in North Orewa are designated as a Mixed Housing Urban zone. So up to three storeys can be built within our residential zone. I live in Annalise Place and when my wife and I decided to purchase here in March 2014, the developer informed us that a threestorey apartment block was to be built next door and we were shown an outline. Fast forward to February 2016, the developer sheepishly showed what is now planned. Five blocks of apartments, three to five storeys starting one and a half metres above ground level (basement car parks) which will impact on shading, privacy and amenity. The developer, when confronted with the information

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that what he had presented is noncompliant with zoning, replied, “I own this land and I can do whatever I like. This is to be submitted as an Integrated Residential Development and I will get it consented by the council.” So what good are Unitary or District Plans?

If this developer has any conscience or visionary approach he could look at the local Historic Orewa House, Walnut Cafe and the Nukumea stream and plan a high density housing area. With architectural influences from these sites, this could be an environment for future generations – something that, in future, he could proudly say that he developed. Instead he is planning on shoe horning a 121 apartment retirement village in and desecrating the Orewa North environment.

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Brian Sullivan, Orewa (abridged) See story p1

History in the making Loving the Blast from the Past in your paper, and that lead me to check out the history FB page, which is so interesting. I’ve been living here 10 years and have already seen so much change. I wish I’d taken photos of how Silverdale North was before Millwater really got going, and the same for parts of Gulf Harbour and other green areas that have been radically changed.

History is happening all around us.

Let’s record whatever we can for posterity.

Jeff Cole, Red Beach

Publisher Jannette Thompson

Two hundred issues young Nine years isn’t long in the life of a newspaper. The world’s first papers were printed in Germany in the early 1600s and The Worcester Journal, which first appeared in 1690 as the Worcester Postman, is still going strong.

London’s Daily Post, The Observer and The Times all started in the early 1700s. So, by comparison, nine years is just the beginning!

Nevertheless, we here at Hibiscus Matters are delighted to acknowledge that this is our 200th issue. In the challenging world that print news competes in today, when many more established and better resourced papers are shrinking in size or closing, we are proud to be following, as best we can, the traditions of those newspaper pioneers.

By definition, a newspaper is anything that is informative, freely available and published on a regular schedule. All the better if it is also accurate, topical and entertaining!

Ironically, as it gets easier to connect with people around the world, the value and importance of connecting with people in our immediate communities is being better appreciated – after all, people who share the same neighbourhood (and the same Council!) have a lot in common. And as long as that continues, then I feel confident there will always be a place for a community newspaper like this one, where editorial space is not for sale.

On behalf of the team that brings you your twice monthly dose of local news – from the production staff who put it together to the paper boys and girls (and men and women) who deliver it – we thank the business community for their loyalty and support over many, many years. We’ve said it before but it is worth repeating – without you, we would not have a paper. It is particularly pleasing to note that some of our advertisers, such as Eric Oddi, Eddie Law 100%, Fairy Godmothers, Curves and The Leisure Centre have been with us from the very beginning. What better testament can there be than that? Thank you all.

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Learning to relax

A Hibiscus Matters staff member must be one of only a very few people to get severely stressed about an impending few days away on what was supposed to be a “restful, relaxing and recuperative” retreat. Her stress levels rose to the extent that her heart rate went up and an ECG in hospital was called for. She eventually got the allclear and headed off to the retreat, but was still concerned at the thought of all that peace and tranquility, possible lack of Wifi and no coffee, chocolate or meat on the menu!

Hellen Wilkins of Destination Orewa Beach took this photo, which she says seemed to be so appropriate, with the rainbow in just the right place. “It shows a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for the Nautilus residents, who recently got approval to use the library carpark,” she says. “It’s also a rainbow arch, over the golden arches of McDonalds!”

This image, by Hibiscus Coast photographer Ivan Brown, received a Summer Selection Award on ViewBug. com – a photography website with millions of viewers worldwide. The website aims to “redefine the photo contest and build a photography community that fosters collaboration and rewards creativity”. Ivan was thrilled to receive the award. He says that the image of an alpaca was taken last year on a friend’s section, when the animal was being clipped.

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Poor deal on pension

the wage bill has blown out by millions.

This Council is beyond redemption.

I have lived, worked and paid tax in Let’s hope the next one gets real.

NZ for 28 years, after being recruited from the UK to work in the Naval John Clements, Orewa dockyard in Devonport when it was still controlled by the Navy (pre Babcocks). Congratulations to Todd The NZ Government pay me sweet FA Edwards of Silverdale and Ingrid superannuation, so where has all the tax Wiberg of Orewa, who each won a gone that I paid!? The UK government copy of Jill Jeffs book No Such Word. is paying my pension, which is frozen, Thanks to all who entered. and now, with the demise of the pound, I am struggling and still not eligible for Waiwera planner Raewyn Caitlow a “top-up” from NZ. I feel I have no was quoted in our Unitary Plan story, choice but to return to the UK. Maybe August 3 issue. She wishes to clarify that has been the NZ government’s plan her position in more detail with the from the beginning – Go Home Pom? following letter (Ed): Mike Stevens, Stanmore Bay

Thank you boatie On 22nd July at approximately 1pm my husband and myself were at Gulf Harbour Marina boat ramp. We were getting our boat in when I went to climb out of my boat and slipped and cut my leg badly. Then this gentleman came to my help with his little boy – they were just going out in their boat.

This gentleman went to his car and got a tourniquet bandage to put on my leg to stop the bleeding. Then he helped my husband to get our boat onto the trailer. I do not know his name and I really would like to thank him so much for his help.

Maureen Knight, Gulf Harbour

Democracy advice I see in letters (HM August 3) that ‘Auckland Transport’s Democracy Advisor’ gets a mention. I wonder where ‘democracy advisors’ come from and what qualifications are required to be one? The Council and its appendages has dozens of them. Central Government has none. Democracy is served by the Mayor, Councillors and Board people we vote for – not by employees. If one adds in a host of other odd sounding Council jobs such as: Transformation, Brand Performance, Open Space Specialists, Talent Consultants, Capability Management, Talent Sourcing, People and Capability … and hundreds of others, it’s easy to see why

Concerns clarified

My principle concern is that the Mixed Housing Suburban zone (which is the most common zoning Auckland wide) has no development controls to protect overshadowing of adjacent properties. To explain in more detail: I am very supportive of the Mixed Housing Suburban zone and indeed the Mixed Housing Urban zone.

However, both those zones do not have development controls to protect the outdoor living space of neighbouring properties from being overshadowed.

The Panel has supported adopting one of Melbourne’s development controls (ie the “Alternative Height in Relation to Boundary Control” (AHIRB), which allows the walls of a building to be constructed closer to the boundary at first floor level but they have not supported the accompanying control used in Melbourne that ensures that the outdoor living space of neighbouring properties is not unreasonable overshadowed when using the AHIRB. Raewyn Caitlow, Waiwera

Correction

There was a typo in the email address given as a contact for the Whangaparaoa Radio station, in our last edition. The correct email is: contact@wctrust.co.nz It seems a lot of you worked it out for yourselves! But apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Businesses in Orewa have been canvassed to see whether there is support for a user-pays CCTV camera system within the town centre.

Business organisation Destination Orewa is one area that has become a Orewa Beach is surveying its members target for burglars. on the proposal. It suggests that “Crime is trending upwards in Orewa, approximately 18 cameras would be with more after hours burglaries, and needed to cover the town centre, at an it’s an appropriate time to address it,” initial ‘ballpark’ cost of around $36,000. he says.

The survey, which was circulated on He says while many local businesses August 3, asks business owners whether have in-store cameras, a network Orewa needs town centre-wide CCTV. outside can be used to identify vehicles It offers options as to how the cost and individuals of interest to police. could be split between them. Another “When an offence is committed, option put forward is to increase the you get a look at what vehicle they 2017/18 BID levy (which all businesses are using, virtually instantaneously,” in the area pay to Destination Orewa Chris says. He says that Orewa is a Beach) by the full installation cost. good candidate for a system of security Comment was also sought on other cameras because there are limited options, such as each business entry and access points to the town. managing their CCTV requirements Warkworth is about to get its 12th in their own way.

CCTV camera and Chris says that Neither Destination Orewa nor Police the system has been a great crime wished to comment on the proposal at deterrent there. this stage, saying it is too early in the He says if a system goes ahead in Orewa process. it can be set up to be monitored by the Security company Insite Security has community or Police volunteers. been involved in the planning of the The results of Destination Orewa’s proposed Orewa camera network. The survey should be in this week and will company’s general manager, Chris determine whether the plan progresses Martin, says that Police instigated to a ballot across all businesses, or if the idea of a CCTV network because such a system is not deemed necessary.

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Auckland Transport has redesigned its public transport fare stage system. The new system, called Simpler Fares, started for bus and train services on August 14.

Cr John Watson says that the system should leave most bus commuters from the Coast better off. He says that currently most regular bus users commuting to central Auckland from the Coast are probably using the all zone monthly pass (ABC zone) at $250 per month. In the new fare scheme, this is reduced to $200 per month.

At the moment fares from Whangaparaoa Peninsula are broken down into a fare for travel to the bus station and a separate fare for using the Northern Express.

This is eliminated with the simplified fares – passengers to Auckland will be charged one fare for travelling four

zones. Since the whole Hibiscus Coast is one zone, there will be no additional cost for changing buses several times; Cr Watson says this may also reduce parking pressure at the Silverdale park and ride. He says that, overall, everyone travelling into the city on an all zone pass and everyone who uses cash or HOP cards for their fares should benefit.

Those who are missing out appear to be commuters who have previously been able to get a monthly pass for a single zone (such as the whole North Shore) and their commute now takes them through three or more zones.

Cr Watson has been contacted by people in this situation and is keen to find out how many others are similarly affected so that this can be taken up with Auckland Transport.

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Youth Issues

John Davies – Independent Candidate for The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, Hibiscus Subdivision, Albany Ward

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For the Hibiscus Subdivision in particular: I’ll support the building of Penlink ✚ I’ll lobby for 24 Hour A & E and ambulance improvements And across the Board’s entire area of Influence: I’ll advocate for ever improving bus services ✚ I’ll offer support for family focussed amenities ✚ I’ll pursue chemical free weed management ✚ I’ll back business development and job growth initiatives. Above all I want the local back in Local Government.

Showing youth the way There is an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child. However, I believe we are suffering the effects in many ways of the ‘global village’ mentality and have lost the closeness of extended family and local community. Over recent years there has been a lot of attention placed on the challenges our young people face. Many studies and reports identify that the major issues our young people face today are drugs, alcohol and various forms of abuse and bullying. It is reported that New Zealand has the highest youth suicide rate in the OECD, the fifth-highest teen pregnancy rate, the second-highest road fatality rate for 15 to 17-year-olds and a child abuse rate four to six times higher than the other leading countries.

This list of statistics can seem overwhelming and the young people my staff and I meet with also identify some of these issues. However, when we discuss the problems they and their friends are personally facing, they talk more about family, relationships, belonging, confidence and the future.

A lot of these struggles are not new and the cause does not rest solely with our youth, yet it is our young people who carry the weight of them. As adults it is easy for us to add to the burden by constantly pointing out the negative behaviours of young people and the things that we perceive are wrong with them. Yet we seldom accept our responsibility in the perpetuation of these problems. How do our actions and speech influence our youth? How do we demonstrate responsible drinking, being good sportspeople and spectators?

How do we model the appropriate way to speak to and treat people respectfully and show respect for property? Our young people can be very discerning and quickly identify hypocrisy. As the significant adults in their lives, we need to understand they learn more from observing what we do than they do from doing what we say.

A good example of the significant influence we adults have is highlighted by a warning issued by Russell Brooke, Principal of Long Bay College, in a school newsletter just before the school holidays: “Stop toking near our kids.” Mr Brooke was quoted by The Herald on Sunday as saying “times are changing, societal attitudes to dope are relaxing, with many adults smoking it freely in front of children.”

In the same way that some of our young people’s challenges are not new, approaches for their successful negotiation are not new, either. Research shows that the home environment that children and teenagers need in order to thrive, but are increasingly not receiving, has not changed. They need parents who will love and guide them, and close relationships with siblings, extended family, peers and their families, and other committed adults in their community. They need a family environment where there are clear and consistent boundaries and consequences upheld in a safe and supportive manner. One where rights and responsibilities are taught, trying is encouraged and failing is accepted so learning can be experienced. Out of these environments come young people who have a strong sense of identity, belonging and self-worth.

It seems it really does take a village to raise a child.

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Expert expedites Whangaparaoa town centre revival Collaboration and inclusiveness are important if the space outside Whangaparaoa Library is to be revitalised into a community hub, according to overseas expert Milenko Matanovic.

Milenko is the founder of the US-based through the Whangaparaoa 2030 Pomegranate Center, which specialises project, and looks positive. in “strengthening communities There could also be a closer connection through collaborative placemaking”. with Whangaparaoa Hall and its new He visited NZ at the invitation of community garden.

Beacon Pathway and was sought out One of the most popular suggestions by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board was that either end of Main Street this month to assist with its plan to (which currently divides The Plaza from community to take ownership. of the process but not as dictators of revamp the library’s outdoor area. the library) become like a roundabout. He said that playful, creative spaces what should happen, and listening to At a workshop at the library on August “That would make the piece in the that the community enjoy sharing and each other.

2, he worked with a group of around middle pedestrian friendly, rather that bring them together have spin He said that the project could be a 20 people, including local board than a road straight through,” Janet offs that include feeling safer. pilot for a new way for the community members, Cr Wayne Walker and says. “Basically you could come in “People recognise each other from to work with local government. “Give representatives of community groups, and go out the same way but not drive gathering in a community space, and it a try – there’s nothing to lose and to highlight potential changes that straight through.” so they feel safer than if they were lots to gain,” he said. could make the space more inviting, Local board chair Julia Parfitt said that surrounded by strangers,” he said.

Janet Fitzgerald says that the next attractive and usable. at the workshop that some members The model he suggested for moving steps will include more consultation.

A key subject of discussion was the of the community are angry that Main the project forward includes involving “With good collaboration and sharing need to work with The Plaza, opposite, Street was poorly designed at the start. local people in every aspect right ideas we will end up with more vitality which local board member Janet Milenko said this is a common through to construction; making and a place that people would make a Fitzgerald says is already happening problem and the solution is for the regulators such as the Council part destination to enjoy,” she says.

Community questions its local body election candidates With the local body elections approaching, there will be several opportunities to put your views to candidates, and hear theirs in return.

Hibiscus Matters will interview all the Albany Ward candidates hoping to be elected to represent this area on Auckland Council’s governing body, and we have plenty of local issues to ask them about.

Readers are also welcome to submit questions that they’d like us to ask –

message us via our Facebook page, email our editor, terry@localmatters. co.nz or call in and see us at our Orewa office in Tamariki Plaza.

This week we find out the full list of who is standing for election – the names will be made public from August 17 and will be on our website, localmatters.co.nz.

Opportunities to meet the candidates begin with an event hosted by Hibiscus Coast Grey Power on August

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Orewa psychologist Andu Iordache grew up in communist Romania, dreaming of chocolate, bananas and the life he imagined people lived in Western countries. Forging a life for himself in NZ was not easy, and although he visits Romania often he considers himself a Kiwi. He spoke to Terry Moore.

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omania was a communist country when I was growing up and for kids, there was plenty of fun. My parents had come to the city of Suceava, in the north, from the countryside to work and I grew up in a block of flats, like many others around it. The children who lived in those apartments shared around 200–300sqm of concrete as a playspace. We played many games there – soccer in the summer and hockey in the winter. It was very interactive. You were forced to become streetwise. We had only two hours of TV per day, on one channel, and half of that was about the president and the Party. We had to sing songs about the president and the Party at school.

There were often power cuts at school, but for us it was fun with candles. The government tried to save money by doing things like cutting off the hot water. It could be cut in summer for a month. Every food was rationed, bread, rice, flour. When we thought about the West, we imagined forbidden fruit – and things like chocolate or bananas, which were special for us at Christmas, and colour TV. Some people put a green screen in front of the TV to make it look more coloured. No one had money because everything belonged to the government, so we made our own fun. There were lots of jokes about the regime – a sense of humour was part of survival. Religion was pushed aside and the spirit of Christmas was instead focused on the New Year. But people still celebrated Christmas. There was only one kind of car and my father got his first car at the age of 44 after queuing for a very long time. Bribery was everywhere. You could bribe people with a packet of American cigarettes. The revolution happened when I was about 16. Suddenly we had shop windows filled with goods, and we had capitalism and democracy.

We weren’t prepared for it, so it was a bit chaotic. There was a sense that you could say what you wanted and buy whatever you wanted, if you had the money. Before, it was only the elite and privileged who could get those things.

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was 27 when I completed a degree in library science, realised I didn’t want to do that, and went on to study psychology in Bucharest. While studying, I worked in many jobs: as a teacher, magazine editor and radio reporter. I worked for UNICEF as a

volunteer in orphanages for a time.

We took some orphans to the sea one day and had pizza. I remember that the tomato sauce was left on the table and the children finished all of that too, with bread, because they weren’t used to leaving any food.

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married Camelia and we wanted to experience new things in a far away country. We weren’t economic migrants, we were cultural migrants. We loved it in NZ straight away and extended our visitors visas. I got a permit to work in mental health. I had about 10 interviews and was getting used to being declined because of lack of NZ experience. It was discouraging and I wasn’t that confident with English. I began to learn English when doing a BBC journalist course in Romania but learned most of my English in NZ. It was broken at first and I dreaded the phone ringing. My first job was as a Mental Health residential support worker for Te Korowai Aroha.

During that time I also did honours in Psychology at Auckland University.

Although I could only understand 40 percent of what was said in class, I got First Class honours and did a PhD five years later. A few years later I realised there was a shortage of skilled trades people here and I saw an opportunity to help people back in Romania. I convinced people to give job offers to people they hadn’t met while I sorted out the paperwork. Once the first couple came through, it got easier. Altogether I brought maybe 30 people plus their families into the country and most are now citizens of NZ and doing well.

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e lived in West Auckland until last year, when we moved into our former rental in Orewa. I’m working for Hibiscus Hospice as an intern. Hospice gives me supervision and it’s close to home. It’s a counseling role, offering families, carers and the bereaved psychological and emotional support. Carers can feel that if they take time for themselves they are being selfish. They also want to spend as much time as possible with the loved one. We remind them to look after themselves.

My PhD was on the dreams of hospice patients and I started that research at Hibiscus, immersing myself in hospice culture. The main themes that came out of that study was that there’s a lot of travelling, journeying and large numbers of family members in the

y 11-year-old son loves it here. We go back to Romania frequently so he can bond with his grandparents and speak Romanian. I think of myself as a naturalised Kiwi but I still think there’s a cultural barrier. You have to be open and keep pushing past that. You are not going to have it all fall into place at first, you have to reinvent yourself a bit.

I miss the easy way of interacting that I have with people I grew up with but I think we’re better off being from two places. Initially you’re from nowhere because you’ve left one place and not integrated into the other.

change – not just words. I would say 90 percent of offenders are people who made a mistake, or more than one, not “monsters”. Most have crossed a line and are capable of rehabilitation.

The high risk ones are a very small percentage. Corrections has a well researched system and programme for offenders that includes victim empathy, warning signs and high risk situations, to help them monitor their risk and give strategies to avoid further offending. There’s a lot of work being put into that to keep the community safe. There’s been a shift in thinking there, over the last two or three years.

The safety of the public is balanced with the rehabilitation or restriction on a person, so it’s about assessing risk. To rehabilitate you have to trust and take a chance. The safety of the public comes first at all times.

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dreams, including meeting deceased loved ones. I talked to over 100 people in six different hospices. The Massey internship goes until the end of the year. I have exams to pass and then I will be a registered psychologist.

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used to hate Kiwi sausages but now I can eat a $2 fundraising sausage, no problem. In a proper sausage, like we have in Romania, you can see the meat. I once took all the skin off a whole pack of cheerios because I thought no one would eat that rubbery red stuff! In Romania we also have skinless sausages that are quite famous, held together with fat and very garlicky.

Our tripe soup is good for hangovers.

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began working part time for Corrections while at university and as my business with the tradespeople wound down, in 2006, I became a probation officer and did that until last year. I also coached probation officers and working in groups to help them deal with difficult cases. I worked with high-risk offenders and in child sex offender therapy groups, when they were released or given community based sentences. The idea is to motivate them to talk with us – if the motivation comes from them it’s likely to lead to real change. You look for evidence of

ast year I started a business around a game called Hungerball. I invented Hungerball with a friend who saw a moveable football arena with a metal structure. We tried that, but we eventually went separate ways.

I wanted to take the game to people, and for it to be about attack as well as defence. The inflatable structure we have is safe and you attack the other person’s goal while defending your own. It’s about risk and opportunity – decision making which is important for any game and for it to be fun. There are people from Australia interested and I have patent applications in the States, UK, India and China. It started as a hobby and it’s been hard balancing it with the internship. Ricki Herbert is on board and the game has sports and commercial sides –competitions and events. It’s quite magic, once you get into that arena – it’s threat and opportunity all around, which makes it high adrenaline. It reminds me of playing football in Romania, on the street with the other kids.

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An aerial photo of the residential development at 20 Link Crescent. Work begins on the site this week.

Works begins at Link Crescent Neighbours of the residential development at 20 Link Crescent in Whangaparaoa will see fences go up and trees felled on the land, starting this week.

The undulating and waterlogged site development manager Matt Anderson. is being developed by McConnell Mr Anderson says that Panuku Property in partnership with Panuku Development has kept neighbours Development Auckland and will up to date with progress on the eventually contain 60 homes, an development – this included a meeting internal road, public reserve where in Whangaparaoa Library on Monday, a Family Centre is to be built, and August 15. children’s playground.

The initial work that gets underway The development was given Special this week will include putting an Housing Area status in February accessway across the stream and of this year and obtained resource felling more than 20 tall pine trees. consent in June.

Earthworks, including piping the The site was blessed on August 12 stream underground, will begin on by manu whenua, Ngati Manuhiri, October 1 and the first houses should before a small gathering of contractors, be built around the middle of next engineers and McConnell Property’s year.

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Building model bridges that would stand up to engineering tests was a challenge relished by a team of five Orewa College students this month. On the 4th of August the team of Year 10 students – Jannik Wittgen, Dylan Werton, Kelsey Beet, Sam Howarth and Troy Lawson –went to the annual Aurecon Bridge Building Competition in Auckland, taking part alongside other Auckland schools and some from the Waikato. It took the Orewa team more than 30 hours to design and build two bridges from materials selected from a kit of 300 popsicle sticks, 5m of string, a pot of glue and a cardboard tube. One of their bridges was a K-Truss design and the other an original triangle design.

Both were tested by Aurecon engineers for strength, aesthetics, innovation and functionality. The better of the two, the K-Truss, held 114.1kg, making it the fifth strongest out of 40 bridges entered in the competition. Unfortunately, this was no match for the winning bridge, which held over 300kg! The students described the competition as “a cool experience”. “It was a great opportunity and we learnt lot of valuable information,” Kelsey said.

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An All Blacks shirt signed by two of the players, as well as the American Vice President and US Ambassador to NZ is among the items to be auctioned in support of Hibiscus Coastguard.

Rodney MP Mark Mitchell donated the shirt to the annual charity auction, which is on next month in Gulf Harbour. He collected the signatures when the American vice president, Joe Biden, was welcomed to Auckland a few weeks ago.

The shirt was also signed by All Blacks Jerome Kaino and Charlie Faumuina as well as the US ambassador to NZ (and former White Sox basketball player) Mark Gilbert.

Mark hopes that the shirt will raise several thousand dollars for Hibiscus Coastguard.

The auction will also feature 10 kayaks, a signed Black Sticks training shirt and many other items provided by local businesses.

The Hibiscus Coastguard annual charity auction is on Saturday, September 10 at Gulf Harbour Country Club. All are welcome to come along for a fun night to raise Mark Mitchell says the addition of the funds for the Coastguard volunteers. American vice president’s signature to this shirt makes it a rarity.

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A change of name and new energy is revitalizing a local gardening club. The organization that has been known as the Whangaparaoa Horticultural Society for more than 50 years has chosen a new name – Hibiscus Coast Garden Club.

The group is currently working towards its Spring Show, which will be held at Whangaparaoa Hall on September 19, from 12.30. Info: phone Annabelle 424 8873.

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Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre are a community-focused health and manager, Matt Burden, says that the wellbeing provider”. decision to remove sugary drinks from As part of the current building work vending machines is Auckland-wide, at the Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure with most vending machines being in Centre, the café will be fully renovated South Auckland. but will remain in the same location “Stanmore Bay doesn’t have a within the complex. vending machine, however we are in Removing sugary drinks from Leisure discussions with the operator of our Centre vending machines means on-site café there,” Mr Burden says. replacing three quarters of the drinks “Most operators have existing supply on offer (11,000 out of 15,000 total agreements that need to be worked sales in 15 vending machines). through, however we are keen to see Water, unflavoured milk, 100 percent more healthy options offered as those fruit juice, diluted fruit juice with no agreements roll over.” added sugar and artificially sweetened The café in the local Leisure Centre soft drinks will be what remains. is licensed to an independent supplier The process is underway so that the and there is a contract in place. changes can be in place in time for Mr Burden says that in general café summer and Council is also talking operators are “very receptive to the with relevant partners and suppliers need to set a good example and offer over the provision of healthy choices healthy options, especially since we across all areas of its operations.

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Love Soup’s latest food rescue project is collecting or picking excess or unwanted fruit from garden trees. The fruit is donated to local schools and charities. The process began recently, with good quantities of fruit picked from local citrus trees at the garden owners’ invitation. Love Soup is now seeking both pickers and people with unwanted fruit on their trees. When there is an abundance of produce, the volunteers we would like to make things such as jams, chutneys and frozen apple that can be used in baking and meals. Love Soup is looking for another freezer, as they are also planning to prepare meals for freezing so that they can be given out to people in need via local organisations. If you’d like to help, please phone coordinator Kate Lobb, 021 216 3134. When pickers are needed, it will be posted on Love Soup’s group page on Facebook.

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Pest free peninsula positive about parliamentary plan The group involved in making Whangaparaoa Peninsula free of wild pests by 2030 says the Government’s target of removing wild predators from the whole country by 2050 is achievable.

Pauline Smith, project manager for placed their first traps and bait stations Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird’s on Gulf Harbour Country Club’s land, Pest Free Peninsula project says that bringing the total to more than 700. the announcement last month that “We are leading the way in an urban the National Government has set a environment and it’s snowballing. target of removing pest animals from We get good support from Auckland the country by 2050 was “a huge Council parks and the Hibiscus & turnaround for John Key”.

Bays Local Board but some of the The Government will initially put in greatest help is from the community. $28 million over four years on pest When I let people know where I want control, with the funds to be managed to put a line down, volunteers come by a company called Predator-Free through and in big numbers. We have more than 50 volunteers working NZ. It will also help fund local eradication with us now. The Predator Free NZ projects by giving $1 for every $2 put Trust (the Government’s planned company borrowed its name from this in by councils and the private sector. charitable organisation) is watching However, Pauline says she does not how we manage it, and so is Forest & expect her organisation to see any of Bird nationally.” that money, at least in the short term.

Pauline says that there has been the “The funding will go to the parks, and biggest bait-take ever this winter, with open spaces not urban environments,” all lines stripped clean. The number she says. “Big efforts are needed in of possums killed has dropped, which areas like the Northland forests, which she hopes is an indication that the are dying from possum incursion. I’m choke points are working. happy for that to be an immediate The Government has set its first “I’m so proud of this map, because it represents the community we live in where priority.” targets for Predator Free NZ (PFNZ) people step forward to make a difference for the environment,” – Pauline Smith, Ultimately urban areas will be a focus, to be achieved by 2020. These include: Pest Free Peninsula. The purple dots show where traps and bait stations have especially for pests such as rats and to develop a collaborative predator been laid to cut off access for pests such as rats and possums.

Pauline says the local project will be control strategy; for PFNZ and DOC $100 each, and other technology yet He says PFNZ, which is to be set up used as a prototype. to tackle larger scale operations; to be invented will be essential in by the beginning of next year, will Pest Free Peninsula volunteers are and for PFNZ to foster community reaching the Government’s target, work directly with local groups such creating trap and bait lines across the participation in local predator control especially in difficult terrain. as Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird. “It’s peninsula, cutting off access for wild activities.

Rodney MP Mark Mitchell says he a forum for sharing information so pests such as rats, stoats and possums. Pauline says that automated traps, fully supports the Government’s that all the groups acting in isolation The first traps went down in January which are too expensive for Pest Free 2050 target, which he describes as at the moment can come together,” 2014 and, in recent weeks, volunteers Peninsula to purchase at more than “aspirational”.

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Her current projects include transforming her small section in Manly into a productive and attractive ‘demonstration’ garden and assisting with the community garden that has been set up at Whangaparaoa Hall and was launched on August 13.

Dee and her “handy” husband Mike moved here at the start of this year and already the kikuyu grass that covered most of their 700sqm property has been largely replaced with raised beds that are being filled with fruit trees, vegetables, herbs and flowering plants.

Trees include a ‘Louisa’ plum, fig, avocado, heritage apples and peaches, some of which will be espaliered. This will not only reduce the space that they take up, and make them easier to under-plant, but Dee says it also makes them more productive. The trees are currently under-planted with winter vegetables such as cabbages and broccoli as well as kumara grown in plastic bags. Onions, garlic and Chinese leafy vegetables are thriving.

Dee’s front fence has broad beans and peas climbing on one side and berry bushes on the other where the garden has spilled out onto the berm.

Horse manure, grass clippings provided by neighbours, seaweed and straw have been used to build up the beds.

Dee’s garden will not only provide food for the family, but also be a model used to teach others how productive a small patch can be.

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Her deck will eventually be turned into a container garden featuring hanging baskets and other methods of growing citrus trees, tamarillos and salad vegetables and a conservatory will house more tropical plants such as tumeric and pineapples.

“I look around Manly and see so much grass,” Dee says. “Vegetables and fruit can be so expensive, but even in a small space it’s easy to grow your own.

Fresh, healthy food is so important.”

Dee, who trained as a teacher, set up a food forest in Glenfield and has worked on a number of community and school garden projects.

“Housing is going over so much good and previously productive land,” she says. “But if neighbours and the community work together, we can find a lot of space to grow our own food.”

Info: Dee’s website is feedmeright.co.nz

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Margaret Maruska has been growing orchids since the 1960s.

Orchids flourishing outside Margaret Maruska is surrounded by dozens of orchids in her Manly garden, where she grows around 20 different varieties in pots.

While the majority of home growers of orchids care for their plants in shade or hot houses, or indoors, the 79-yearold grows all except her phalaenopsis (moth orchids) outside.

She says her love of orchids began when her mother gave her a couple of cymbidiums, in the 1960s.

Margaret, a keen gardener, went on to grow orchids wherever she lived – including in a large shade house in Auckland – but moving to the Hibiscus Coast in 1997 meant severely downsizing her house and garden.

Doing without orchids was not an option, so Margaret found space for her plants outside.

Trial and error identified which orchids grew best outdoors, and her collection now includes cymbidiums, oncidiums and cattleyas, which grow to a considerable size alongside her deck and in other sheltered outdoor spaces.

Patience was required, as the plants took time to adjust to the conditions.

Rain provides all the watering needed but she feeds her orchids well to ensure good flowering performance.

At the moment, buds are rapidly forming on the plants and she is especially tending those that will go on display at the Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society’s Spring Show next month.

Among them are a large Dendrobium speciosum, which she has had for eight years and will be covered in honeyscented flowers, come show time.

The Society has been holding its Spring Show for more than 30 years.

Cymbidium ‘Orange Delight’

It includes displays of many different orchids as well as plants, posies and posy bowls for sale.

The show is on September 3 at Orewa Community Centre. Info: see What’s On, p27

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Heartfelt support from Heart Kids organisation Recently, Liam Holbrook turned five and started school – passing two milestones that his parents, Carl and Simone, had aimed for since he was born with rare and severe heart defects.

Liam has loved his first few weeks at Whangaparaoa School and although he is linked at all times to Simone via a 1.5m cable that attaches to an oxygen supply, he is making friends, taking part in lessons and school activities.

He is keen to play soccer next year.

It is clear that wrapping their youngest son in cotton wool is not an option for the Army Bay couple who say they focus on helping him to be the best he can be within his capabilities.

However, the stress involved in having a child with severe heart problems takes its toll. There have been two operations to date and there is the constant threat that with his lung function compromised, a common Starting school is a milestone for cold could put Liam in hospital with any child, but especially so for Liam pneumonia.

Holbrook of Army Bay. Simone and Carl learned there was a half of babies suffering a serious heart problem before Liam was born – when condition go undetected at birth,” Rob Simone had the 23-week scan. Later, says. “We believe that all newborns doctors gave it a name: hypo plastic should be offered the pulse oximetry left heart syndrome, as well as a double test, which will quickly and painlessly outlet right ventricle. Essentially, Liam establish whether the babies have a operates on half a heart and ultimately life-threatening heart defect. This test a heart transplant will be required. will save lives.”

Support for the family has come from Currently, Heart Kids assists more several quarters, including Heart Kids than 2800 children and families with NZ – a charitable organisation. This practical, emotional and psychosocial month, Heart Kids is appealing for services including specialist equipment funds that it uses to support children and opportunities to connect with like Liam and their families. other families.

Twelve babies are born every week in Carl and Simone say this chance to NZ with a heart defect, and Heart meet others in a similar position is Kids chief executive Rob Lutter says especially valuable. that the organisation hopes to expand “You do feel isolated and talking with its community services to provide others who have their own stories to support for all Kiwi kids with heart tell and who know a little of what defects, regardless of where they live. you’re going through really helps,” During this month, which is Heart Carl says.

Kids Awareness Month, Heart Kids is Donations can be made to Heart Kids also advocating for the introduction of via its website helpingheartkids.org.nz an early intervention diagnostic tool. or text HEART to 2427 to make an “Early intervention is the key, yet automatic $3 donation.

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How to identify elder abuse The abuse and neglect of older people is something that retired social worker Julia Masters says is often difficult to pinpoint.

“Older people are very protective family member who eats them out and afraid of divulging what’s going of house and home and uses their on because it’s often at the hands of pension for their own needs, perhaps someone they love,” she says. “They under the pretence that they are there also don’t want to make things worse, to look after that older person.” or alienate themselves from their She says sometimes abuse takes place families. Many grin and bear it.” because of stress in the abuser’s life, Julia, who worked in the area of elder which, in some cases, may come about abuse at Age Concern North Shore for through caring for an older person. five years, is speaking at the Te Rito Age Concern works with other agencies, Rodney Network seminar in Orewa such as Police, the DHB and CYFs to this month, and says she will be using assist with cases of elder abuse and that talk to raise awareness of this anyone suffering abuse or suspecting particular aspect of family violence. it may be happening is welcome to “I’ll be talking about what may lead contact Age Concern Rodney. us to suspect that an older person, The seminar is free and all are whether it’s a family member or welcome. someone in the community, is Te Rito Rodney Network Seminar, suffering at the hands of someone they Wednesday, August 31, Orewa trust,” she says.

Community Church, 235 Hibiscus The abuse may be physical, Coast Highway, Red Beach, 1pm– psychological, financial or even sexual. 3pm. Light lunch provided. RSVP “It could be someone that’s being appreciated for catering purposes, taken advantage of by a younger email janeterito@gmail.com

WISDOM TEETH – NOT SO WISE

Your wisdom teeth can be healthy and viable. Unfortunately, for a lot of people wisdom tooth extraction becomes necessary because of the way these errant third molars grow and impact other teeth.

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth which come into the mouth, generally between the ages of 17 and 25, much later than other teeth. Their late start in life is where their name comes from, because they appear at a time when a person is “wiser” than they were as a child. However, wisdom teeth are not really so wise and frequently grow in sideways.

This can cause gum infection and damage to other teeth.

In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth may cause no immediate problems. But, because they’re hard to reach with your toothbrush and floss, they can be more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease than are other teeth. Because they don’t always cause symptoms to appear until it’s too late, a regular dental check up with X-rays is important for preventing painful situations later on.

Sales at last month’s Orewa Book Fair exceeded all expectations, coming in at just over $13,750. The book fair was run by Hibiscus Hospice in conjunction with the Orewa Rotary Satellite Group. Hundreds of people attended the event at the Orewa Community Centre from July 22–24. Thousands of books, CDs and DVDs were sold, with special interest sections such as NZ history and cooking proving most popular. Hospice Communications Manager Dyan Cann says the phenomenal result would not have been possible without the efforts of the organising team, Trish and Frank Francis-Stead, Graeme Howard and Graeme Newton and many other volunteers who sorted books or ran the Fair. “I’d also like to acknowledge the Rotary Satellite team who were invaluable – and of course everyone in the community who donated or purchased books. Everyone involved should feel deservedly proud of their contribution,” Dyan says.

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The symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth are unpleasant, but treating them can be surprisingly easy. The best part? It will all be done under local anaesthesia so you won’t feel a thing, and with added intravenous sedation you possibly won’t remember anything afterwards!

If you experience any of these symptoms, you might have an impacted wisdom tooth: • Tooth or jaw pain in the back of your mouth, where your wisdom teeth are located • Red, swollen, painful, or bleeding gums • Pain or swelling around the jaw • Bad breath • An unpleasant, odd taste in your mouth, or when eating • Difficulty opening your mouth fully If you experience any of the above symptoms, call us as soon as possible, and we’ll be able to get you in for an emergency appointment. Wisdom teeth may not actually be wise, but they are simple to deal with!

p: 426 5262 | e: team@dentalsuite.co.nz or talk to us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TheDentalSuiteSilverdale Suite 6, 44 Silverdale Street, Silverdale

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Health with Tania Adams, pharmacist tania.adams@manlycarechemist.co.nz

The good oil

I’ve always known fish oils were good for you because apart from all the science behind it, I have seen the results with my own eyes.

But our industry was left reeling when a study showed more than half of commercially available fish oils in NZ were oxidised and did not meet label contents. The truth is if you want to be an expert about anything, you need to get your research right. And sometimes, just sometimes, the sensationalism of a story seems to get in the way.

So I did my research and found that several further studies completed by scientists in accredited laboratories, completely refute those findings. Dr Peter Nichols, senior principal research scientist at CSIRO, Australia commented, “The wider scientific community was surprised and highly disappointed by the original 2015 Scientific Reports paper from University of Auckland researchers. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration performed follow-up analyses and all tested oils were not oxidized and Omega-3 content met label claims”.

In short, our NZ fish oils are good!

So what should you be looking for in a fish oil? It really all comes down to which of the several health benefits you are taking it for, how many capsules you are willing to swallow each day and whether or not environmental concerns rate highly for you. Environmental concerns could be about sourcing a product from companies that support sustainable fishing practices or whose higher quality standards ensure the product is free from harmful environmental toxins.

So it is still buyer beware, because you really do need to look on the label. The fine print really does count. It doesn’t matter how much fish oil is in the capsule – what matters is the amount of Omega-3 that is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Some fish oil products have as much as three times the strength of these active ingredients despite the same amount of fish oil.

That means you get to take three times less capsules, for the same effect.

How much should you take? Fish Oil containing Omega-3 has benefits for the heart and brain, and for conditions such as asthma, eczema and many more.

Depending on which health benefit you are hoping to achieve, the dose of EPA and DHA you need will vary. For example, studies have shown that fish oil can significantly reduce the risk of death after a heart attack. Approximately 1g of EPA plus DHA per day is recommended for cardio protection. So yes, watch what you buy. But you can feel confident that fish oil products sold in New Zealand are genuinely beneficial.

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Stanmore Bay School, on Waiora Road, is not an old school by any means but it has a place in many of our hearts. Construction began in May 1978 in an empty valley of bush and gorse. A strong team of workers very quickly built the central building, which contained nine shared learning spaces with separate work spaces attached, as well as an office and staffroom. This was to become the hub of the school. Stanmore Bay School was officially opened in November, 1979.

When we were students there in the 1980s we used to play on the water tanks halfway down the hill – although we weren’t supposed to. All the local schools would convene once a year for the interschool athletics day – it was a huge event and a fantastic day. School market days were held at the old Whangaparaoa Mall as fundraising events during the 1980s. Stanmore Bay School also ran professional fireworks displays instead of gala days during the 1990s. Students walked through the bush to the beach for swimming lessons. This was not ideal so we spent much of the ‘80s fundraising for a pool, which opened in the early 1990s. A hall was shipped in to the school during the early 1990s and the auditorium was constructed in the early 2000s. Many more classrooms have been added, and are still being added with booming roll growth. Photo, taken November 1978, courtesy of Carol Abley, Stanmore Bay School principal

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Recreating a forest Shakespear Open Sanctuary now has 19,600 more seedings planted, thanks to the hundreds of supporters who turned up to help get them into the ground.

Many thanks to all who came along.

Planting has been going here on every year since 1972, when this first became a regional park. The flat area behind Te Haruhi beach (where the Shakespear family grew their now well-known Whangaparaoa pumpkins) was initially used as the Pohutukawa nursery for many of the other parks, and the trees there now date back to that period. While they look like they’ve been there forever this is only about 40 years ago, so its nice to think that well within your lifetime you can come back and see the seedlings you’ve planted grown into big trees.

The idea is to turn much of the Shakespear Sanctuary back into the kind of coastal forest that used to exist there. The process starts with the development of a long-term plan developed by Council rangers and botanists, then volunteers watch for the right trees to see when they’re flowering and collect enough seeds to fill the order for that year. The seeds are then propagated at the on-site SOSSI nursery and grown on to be big enough to plant out in the same year. Manuka and kanuka seeds go off to the Botanic Garden to be grown, while plants for particular areas such as beach plantings are obtained from specialist nurseries.

While the absence of possums and rabbits has helped a lot with regenerating the forest, unfortunately it is also means that we have a lot more weeds coming up.

To coincide with Conservation Week we’re planning a public weeding day to remove pampas grass on September 18, so if you’d like another day in the fresh air please come along and help – all welcome, there’s enough weeds for all. (More details on our website, see above).

As well as recreating the original flora, of course this is also creating the ecosystem needed to bring back the original fauna - birds, lizards, insects, fish and maybe even bats. The robins which were recently re-introduced have spread over the Sanctuary; most are still in the Defence Force area where they were released but there are four pairs in Kowhai Glen and two pairs along the Waterfall Gully track – one pair around the waterfall and another near the track-side seat higher up. Just stand and chat for a bit and look carefully around – likely as not they’ll be sitting watching you, but if you’re lucky they’ll come right to your feet.

One pair has been observed mating already so with luck we’ll soon have a lot more of them.

It’s also breeding time for seabirds, so we have cameras out again watching the nesting boxes installed last year.

So far lots of activity but no nesting birds as yet. Cameras are also picking up penguins coming ashore, so we’re hopeful that we may also be filming some penguin chicks soon.

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Hey hey – it’s poetry day National Poetry Day, on August 26 will, according to its promoters, “unleash the power of poetry”.

The day features 100 events around game and haiku or couplet writing. the country, taking place in small There will be a prize for an original towns, cities, classrooms, rest homes, poem. pubs and cyberspace.

“Everyone with an interest in poetry Locally, the day will be marked by is welcome,” Diane says. “This will be Poetry in the Pub which this year will be held at the Sugar Loaf Bar and the fifth such event we have held and they’re all great fun.”

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Organiser Diane Newcombe says People interested in attending are anyone is welcome to come along and asked to email or phone Diane to read their own poems, or those written assist with seating arrangements. Info: email dianenewcombe@hotmail.com, by other poets.

Readings will be interspersed with phone 021 483 849. coffee, wine and food, and some The Poetry in the Pub evening is poetry-based fun, for example the on August 26 from 7pm. For more raffle of a poetry book, a poetry trivia information, see What’s On, p27.

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Digital devices made easier Free classes to help make using a digital device easier are being offered at Whangaparaoa Library.

A group of local librarians – Raymond Burnett, Philip Lodge and Craig Bryant – are hosting the classes. Raymond says that most of his experience with digital devices comes from the training and time spent teaching customers to use all the services that the library provides.

He is also a member of the new digital coaches initiative, teaching other librarians about digital services. Philip has professional experience in the IT sector and Craig “lives his life on the internet”.

The sessions require no booking and

are free. They are aimed at people who have very little device experience but want to learn and grow their confidence. The sessions are held in groups, where people get to ask as many questions as they like and can end up helping each other.

The classes are twice a week. Each focuses on a different area; the round that begins on August 22 includes an Introduction to eBook and eAudiobooks, Internet Security and Introduction to Facebook. The classes run from 11am–12 noon at the library.

Info: call into the library, email whanglib@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, phone 427 3721.

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Desperately seeking Santa

Destination Orewa Beach is in search of a new Santa, after the former incumbent hung up his sack. Santa’s job description includes walking the town centre, handing out lollies and participating in the Orewa Santa Parade and Christmas Twilight Market. Talents needed include a hearty “Ho Ho Ho” and an ability to relate well to people of all ages. Hours are flexible, it is a fun job, and Santa is paid an hourly rate.

Anyone who would like to apply should contact Gayle Hill and Hellen Wilkins at Destination Orewa Beach, phone 426 2638 or email admin@orewabeach.co.nz

Principal merry-go-round

As former Huapai District School principal Kevin Cronin settles into his new role at Whangaparaoa School, his former job has been filled by John Petrie, Gulf Harbour School’s principal. John has been at Gulf Harbour School for 18 years.

Mr Petrie will leave Gulf Harbour School at the end of this term. Mel Crosbie will be Gulf Harbour’s Acting Principal until a new principal is found.

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Softball gears up for summer Softball is on a high in New Zealand and the local club says things are also looking up as it gears up for the season ahead.

The World Champion Black Sox are leading the way in the sport. The Junior Black Sox brought home silver from the recent Worlds and the White Sox finished eighth at the Women’s World Series.

The Hibiscus Coast Softball Club is the only softball club in Rodney.

Three years ago it broke away from Having a go at softball could be just Sharks to become a standalone club. It the start. is now based at Silverdale Rugby Club the end of March and training begins grounds and secretary Ronnie Gurney in late September. In the build up, says that team numbers are rebuilding the club is holding Have a Go days where anyone interested in playing – last year there were 150 players.

– competitively or socially – can try She says the club has money behind the sport, along with T-Ball. The next it from membership fees, grants and Hibiscus Coast Softball Have a Go fundraising, there are new uniforms Day is on Sunday, September 11 at and a good committee is in place. Silverdale Rugby Club grounds on Matches are played at Rosedale Park in Hibiscus Coast Highway, 1pm–3pm.

Albany. Ronnie says that players at the A sausage sizzle, drinks and giveaways club range in age from pre-schoolers are included. All are welcome. Info: to those in their 50s. email secretary@hbcsoftball.org.nz or The season runs from mid-October to visit www.hbcsoftball.org.nz

Flight of Dreams, by Ariel Lawhon (Doubleday, 2016) It’s one of those historical events that still hold a fascination for many people – the Hindenburg tragedy. In May 1937, after a flight from Germany to the USA, the airship was destroyed by fire in under a minute. Thirtysix people perished. Thanks to the author’s meticulous research and vivid imagination, when I read this book I felt as if I was on board that last flight. I watched the bustling, efficient crew – the love-struck navigator, conscientious cabin boy and the stewardess with a plan – and met the lively passengers (these characters are all real people, given a voice by the author). I tasted the extravagant meals and explored the huge airship, both the public areas and behind the scenes. I heard it creak and groan. There’s romance, conspiracy, politics and murder, and inevitably, a possible explanation of the cause of the disaster – the author asks that we humour her and come along for the ride. I was totally absorbed by this heart-breaking and captivating book.

In Order To Live – a North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom, by Yeonmi Park (Penguin

Books, 2015) Yeonmi Park was born in North Korea in 1993.

Although I was aware that life is very difficult there, her story still shocked me. She describes brainwashing, general deprivation, but most of all the terrible hunger the family experienced daily as they struggled to survive.

When Yeonmi was just 13, and her sister had already left, she and her mother decided they had no real choice – they had to attempt to escape, risking death if they were caught. They made it to China where they were ruthlessly exploited, as were many other defectors. Eventually they arrived in South Korea, where they are finally settled and doing well. Yeonmi is a mature and brave young woman, determined to spread her message about the oppression she has seen, and to help others with human rights issues. This book would be a valuable read for young adults – it’s an unbelievable story of courage, resilience and standing up for others.

Excellent sports people sought

Nominations opened last month for Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards. The awards recognise exceptional performances and contribution to sport in the North Harbour region. Previous winners include Lydia Ko, Lisa Carrington, Shaun Johnson, Tom Abercrombie, Tony Woodcock and Jacko Gill. This is an opportunity to showcase the stellar sporting talent in the region. Categories include: Sportsman and woman of the year (seniors and juniors), regional team of the year, referee of the year, coach of the year, volunteer of the year and club of the year. Info and to submit nominations: www.harboursport.co.nz/excellenceawards Nominations close on September 30 at 5pm. Finalists will be announced on Friday October 7 and the awards are presented on November 25.

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Thursday August 25, 5.30pm Red Cross building The Village We need your support!

Join us for services throughout the month: St Chad’s Orewa Sunday 8am & 9.30am Wednesday 9.30am Christ Church Waiwera 1st Sunday 11.15am Holy Trinity, Silverdale 2nd & 4th Sunday 9am For further information

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Discovering God Sharing Christ’s Love Sunday Family Services 10am + Kids Journeys

August 21: Ecclesiastes – The meaning of life August 28: Ecclesiastes – The meaning of life Speaker: Terry Bradley

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BODIES – BORN AGAIN THROUGH EXERCISE An exercise program to improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and mental health at any age. $5/session. Tuesdays, 11am, Orewa Theosophical Society Centre.

Fridays, 11.30am–12.30pm, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Rd. COMBINED RODNEY SENIORS Waikato spring trip, Monday September 5. Return coach, brunch at Willow Glen, Visit to Candylands, and time permitting the Botanical Gardens. $40pp. Ph Fred 426 5765 (leave message) or Stan, Orewa Community Hall, Tues or Thurs 11.15am– 11.45am or 3pm only.

“EXPERIENCING SHAMANISM” August 20. A talk by Geoff Mercer, 1.30pm Meditation at 9.30am. Bring a vegetarian plate for shared lunch. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place. Ph 426 5265.

FRIDAY ART GROUP, 10am–12pm, Orewa Community Church. Art classes with an experienced teacher. Suitable for beginner to advanced. Stimulating projects, guest artists, explore new ideas and discover your artistic abilities.

HIBISCUS COAST GARDEN CLUB INC. Are trying to distribute 50+ trophies, and are offering them back to the families of the donators. The following list is the names of Donators unable to trace: Jill Benbrook, Hardman, Rex McKinlay, Robert Garroway, E & F Gardner, E E Hale, Barbara Tricklebank, Sam Jelas, Geoff Hammond, Millicent Refroy, Granger/Oddy, Barbara Beer, Elizabeth Wallace, Greta Faulbaum, Fay Bartlett, Jean Lyon, D Bignall, Maurice Duffull, Percy Swann, Moira and Ivan Day, Doris Howell, Brabbins, Angus Cobb, Rita Reynolds, Wilkinson, Nora C Wilson, Rosalie Dougan. If you can help locate any of these, ph Annabelle Guthrie 424 8873, annabelle@guthrienz.com by August 31.

HIBISCUS COAST SINGERS start again on Monday Aug 22 at 7.30 pm at the Presbyterian Church Stanmore Bay. New members are very welcome to come at about 7.00 pm for an audition.

The Concert will be on the last weekend of November and will have a Christmas theme. Ph 424 5711 or 428 4452.

LADIES CRAFT CLUB, Tuesday 10am, Orewa Community Church. Various Crafts; including mosaics, card making, scrapbooking, quilting & beading.

Creché available. Come along and try a new craft and make some new friends.

RODNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT INCORPORATED, August 25. Get Together, Guest Speaker and AGM. 7 pm, St Chad’s Anglican Church, 117 Centreway Road, Orewa. All welcome. Contact Margaret 021 258 3737 or rns.coordinator@gmail.com.

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New gardens, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance & improvement.

Phone Dave 021 950 154

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE

decks, fences, painting, foot paths or any other odd jobs.

Phone 021 115 5233.

HANDYMAN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Building repairs • Roofing • Gutter replacement/cleaning • Waterblasting Landscaping • Tree work, Fencing Hedge trimming • Painting • Rubbish removal • Lifestyle-block work. Regular maintenance protects your investment.

Phone Paul 021 724 075

SECURITY ALARM SERVICING $99 (+parts & GST). Local technician, 20 years experience.

Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654.

A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers.

Same day service 423 9660/021 168 7349.

BAY APPLIANCE REPAIRS – All major laundry/kitchen brands, small appliances, & power tools. Work guaranteed EWRB reg. Ph 09 947 0333/ 022 600 9919.

BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & SMALL JOBS. Good rates. Phone/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960.

CABINET MAKER – JOINER (RETIRED) Custom furniture etc. Anything in wood.

Very low rates. Ph Derek 426 3541.

ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE Ph 426 2320 ELECTRICIAN – SEMI RETIRED affordable rates, no job to small. Call Bruce 021 241 0000.

GARDENING Organic Methods. Phone Lisa 022 072 8648.

HANDYMAN Small Jobs, carpentry, rubbish removal etc. All jobs considered.

Phone or txt Dave - 022 015 4032 PAINTER, DECORATOR 35 years in the trade. Phone Roger 021 062 2095.

PAINTER, DECORATORS Renovation specialists. Phone Kevin 022 0291 056.

PAINTING – INTERIOR / EXTERIOR, Free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709.

PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps.

Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253.

WATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253.

PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING All aspects of stopping. Skim coat specialist.

25 yrs exp. Karl 0210 42 42 96 or 428 7127.

PLASTERING, SOLID, GIB STOPPING, Painting/repair work. Small jobs. Trade Cert. Keith 424 8841 or 022 682 4760.

WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits.

Ph Steve 09 945 2282, 027 478 7427, email: steve.reynolds@aquafilter.co.nz or www.aquafilter.co.nz

WATER PUMPS Low water pressure? Get it sorted. Sales, service and installation.

Work guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 945 2282, 027 478 7427, email: steve.reynolds@ aquafilter.co.nz or www.aquafilter.co.nz WINDOW CLEANING 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates.

Ph David 426 2253.

WELDING SERVICES 40+yrs exp. Rust repairs, WOF failure etc. No job too small. Ph/txt Wayne 021 177 5175.

FOR SALE DRY SPLIT FIREWOOD Pine - $150 2m3 Hot mix - $200 2m3 Free delivery Hibiscus Coast to Wellsford Ph Chris 425 8575 or 021 0256 4273 TRAILER 1900 X 1400 Good condition. $650. Phone Harry 426 4749.

HAIRDRESSING MOBILE HAIRCUTS European trained hairstylist to visit you at your time, your place. Sabine Ph 426 9652 021 149 8598

HEALTH & BEAUTY WINTER SPECIAL: HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $25 each (footspa & nail polish extra). I will come to you. Ph 424 0676.

TUITION Quality local courses for Professional Nanny & Childcare Careers Start January or July Free info pack - Call 021 040 9311 Ashton Warner Nanny Academy nannyacademy.ac.nz (Stanmore Bay)

Guitar Lessons 1-0-1 All styles/All ages Reg Keyworth • Ph 424 8959 It’s time to really play! www.guitarlessons1-0-1.com

TECHNICAL SERVICES AUDIOTECH – Home Technology & Electrical – TV Installs, Audio, Alarms, WiFi – 0800 178 679

WANTED TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

TO LEASE OFFICE/STUDIO SPACE to rent casual or long term at Red Door in Orewa. For enquiries please Ph Sue 027 259 2897

SITUATIONS VACANT PART TIME GENERAL ASSISTANT For details visit : hbccommunityhouse.org.nz PART TIME WORK OFFERED Offsider for furniture deliveries 15–20 hours per week, Silverdale area. Pick up and drop off, some heavy lifting, mainly Tuesday’s and Thursday’s and the odd other day.

Ph Gavin 09 420 4419.

OREWA TOWN CENTRE SANTA sought to bring Christmas magic to Orewa town centre. 14 hours work across 4 weeks plus the Orewa Santa Parade. Must haves: warm smile, jolly laugh, great people skills. $20 per hour. All applicants will be police vetted. Contact: Hellen@ Orewabeach.co.nz ph: 021 412 613.

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Learn more about Glaucoma and treatment options, Evelyn Page Retirement Village, 30 Ambassador Glade, Orewa (Village Centre), 10am–11.30am. Venue and catering sponsored by Ryman Healthcare. Eye specialist Dr Mark Donaldson will spead and there is an opportunity to ask questions. Free entry. All welcome.

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Blackadder the Third, Centrestage Theatre, Orewa. Two shows only – a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 8pm. Tickets $20 from the Centrestage box office or from www.iticket.co.nz Roller Disco, Orewa Community Centre, 368 Hibiscus Coast Highway, 6pm coaching – 6.30pm Disco. Entry $10 including skates. Coaching $5. Family discount $50 for 4 (entry, skates, coaching).

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Indoor Garage Sale, St Chad’s Church Hall, Cnr Centreway and Florence Ave, Orewa, 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. Delicious baking and preserves, plants and so much more. Bargains galore. Everyone welcome.

Men’s Shed Meeting, Orewa Community Centre, Hibiscus Coast Highway, 11.30am–1pm. Find out more about the Men’s Shed. All welcome. Info: contact Stuart Johnston on 027 492 3357 or 424 7854, or email hibiscsusshed@outlook.com

Little Manly is an artist’s dream.

In the winter months it’s so serene when the sun’s first rays bathe the beach. Dolphins love to visit and families crowd in, eager to see them. One of my favourite walks.

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Hear Council candidates for our local ward outline their vision for Auckland, hosted by Hibiscus Coast Grey Power, St John’s Catholic Church Hall, Centreway Road, Orewa, 1pm. Members and visitors welcome.

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NZ Poetry Day Poetry in the Pub, Sugar Loaf Bar and Restaurant, 38 Waiwera Road, Waiwera, 7pm–9.30pm. Door entry $2. Read and enjoy poetry. All welcome. (see story p21) Puhoi’s Got Talent Show, Puhoi Farmers Market, Puhoi (in the grounds of the Puhoi Sports Club, just over the bridge), 9am– 1pm. Children up to 18 years of age invited to participate on at the Puhoi Farmers Market. They welcome a range of items from music to dance to magic! Info: email puhoifarmersmarket@gmail.com

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Two public meetings with Bob McCoskrie, National Director of Family First, St John’s Catholic Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Two meetings, the same day: one at 1.30pm and the second at 7.30pm. Information about Family First and family issues.

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Elder Abuse and Neglect talk by retired social worker Julia Masters, Orewa Community Church, 235 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Red Beach, 1pm–3pm. Light lunch served at 1pm. Free entry, but RSVP appreciated for catering purposes. RSVP to janeterito@gmail. com (see story p17)

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Silverdale & Districts Historical Society, Coach trip to Crystal Mountain and Babich Winery. Fare $26. Visitors welcome. Info and to book: phone 424 8615.

Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society Spring Show, Orewa Community Centre, Hibiscus Coast Highway, 9am-4pm. Free admission, plants and posy bowls for sale. All welcome. Info: Judy Murray, decorhomes@ hotmail.co.nz

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Meet the Mayoral candidates, hosted by Orewa Ratepayers & Residents Association, Orewa Community Hall, 2pm. Meet and question the people wishing to become our next Mayor. All welcome.

Coastguard Hibiscus’ annual Charity Auction, Gulf Harbour Country Club. A fun night of entertainment and fundraising to save lives at sea. $75pp for a three course dinner plus complimentary drink on arrival. Live music, auctions, spot prizes. For tickets, email hibiscuscoastguard@gmail.com or phone 426 0406. (see story p11)

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Launch of Liliane Parkinson’s book A Magpie Collection.

Neighbours with Feathers, Okura Village Hall, 3pm. Proceeds from sales at the launch go to Friends of Okura Bush. Children that make and wear a bird mask to the launch win a signed copy.

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Gymnastics

North Harbour Gymnastics Club, Hibiscus Coast Gym Centre, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa. Play Gym 2-5 years, Tues/Thurs/Fri and Sat. Recreational Artistic 5+, Mon–Thurs & Sat. Rhythmic Gymnastics, Saturday only. Orewa Gymnastics Recreational Artistic, Monday only. Info: www.nhgym.co.nz

Tennis

Silverdale Tennis Club, War Memorial Park, Hibiscus Highway, Silverdale (next to Rugby Club). Senior Opening Day Sunday August 28, 10.30am. All welcome. robert.hale@logisticsoftware.co.nz ph 021 396 202. Junior Registration (5 –18 years) and Interclub Sign Up: Saturday Sept 3, 2pm–4pm, Thurs Sept 8, 4pm –6pm (rain or shine). New members welcome. Free coaching, fun games & sausage sizzle. Sarah marcuspm@clear.net.nz ph 426 1412 or 021 910 511. Midweek Mixed Wednesday mornings during term time from 9.30am.

Adrienne adrienz@icloud.com ph 420 3396.

Softball

Hibiscus Coast Softball Club - ‘Have A Go Day’ Sunday September 11, 1pm– 3pm at the Silverdale Rugby Club Grounds. Info: secretary@hbcsoftball.org.nz

Tennis

Whangaparaoa Tennis Club - Tennis Northern 2016 ‘Club of the Year’, Edith Hopper Park, Manly. Club open days: Juniors Saturday September 10 at 9am, Seniors September 11 at 2pm and midweek ladies Wednesday September 28.

Juniors Interclub registrations by September 11. Info: www.wgptennis.co.nz To list sports news for FREE email: terry@localmatters.co.nz

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Whangaparaoa takes on Burnham

Whangaparaoa College’s netball and rugby players got to test their skills against an English opponent this month.

The Burnham Grammar School teams from Buckinghamshire in the UK visited Sydney as well as Dunedin and Auckland on their tour, and according to rugby coach Alex Lawson, they were expecting a tough time.

“We tell them that New Zealand takes its sport seriously and they should expect to be tested,” he said. “After they’ve played their first game here, they see what we mean.”

Whangaparaoa College’s 4th Grade rugby team, and its Netball teams 1, 2 and 4 took on the Burnham teams and won all the games; the netball by a large margin. The rugby was more closely contested, ending up in a 15– 12 win to Whangaparaoa.

After the games, food and gifts were shared and the students had a chance to get to know each other.

Clockwise from above left, The prematch haka. Lineout skills from Burnham Grammar. Whangaparaoa College’s Netball Team 2, in blue, takes on the English college.

Silverdale Rugby Club puts out the call to former players A new competition is re-firing enthusiasm for club rugby.

The idea behind North Harbour’s Club of Origin competition, which began at Silverdale Rugby Club last weekend, is to allow boys who played junior rugby at their local club but ceased club rugby when they reached college, a chance to get back together and play for their local club again – often with the same boys they played

with as juniors.

The clubs hope that this will encourage those players to return to their ‘clubs of origin’ once they finish playing college rugby.

Silverdale Rugby Club has entered two U17, two U15 Open and one U15 restricted team in the competition.

According to Silverdale Rugby Club’s council of clubs delegate, Harry

Abraham, some of the players hadn’t been in club rugby for two years and one had moved away from the sport altogether.

He says that four or five years ago Kumeu and Silverdale and a little club of origin competition going on between the two of them and it was then decided to grow this through the North Harbour Rugby Union.

Harry says that the focus is on fun, with rolling subs allowed. The games have been shortened so that they can be fitted into the clubs’ schedules.

The first game was at Silverdale on Sunday, August 14 and this will be followed by games on September 4 and 18.

Photos of the August 14 game are linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

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