Mahurangi Matters_Issue 390_19 August 2020

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Senior life pages 31-34 Northern communities were caught by surprise last week when the Government declared that the Auckland region was in lockdown Level 3. Checkpoints on the Auckland-Northland regional boundary had sprung up by midday on Wednesday, August 12, and queues up to 10 kilometres long formed as drivers scrambled to cross the divide. Police in medical masks questioned drivers about the purpose of their journey at a checkpoint north of Te Hana.

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Resignation as lockdown strikes again

The news that Auckland was moving back into a Level 3 lockdown at midday last Wednesday was greeted with disappointment, but mostly resignation in Mahurangi.

Few, at that stage, thought the lockdown would last only three days and many thought that it was inevitable that there would be a second

wave sooner or later.

Supermarkets were the first to feel the effects of the lockdown, with social distancing and hygiene rules back in place when the doors opened on Wednesday morning.

Rest homes also responded quickly, cancelling residents’ activities and closing their doors to visitors. The

weekly Mahu Community Trading Post sale was also cancelled.

Checkpoints were set-up on nine roads on Auckland’s northern and southern boundaries, with Police saying that their first focus was on ensuring that people were aware of the new restrictions.

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now was whether the Government would extend the wage subsidy so small businesses could remain viable.

Matt Henderson, of Warkworth Menswear, was thinking along the same lines. He said that although he was not surprised by the news, he was worried about the future because the subsidies were gone.

Some comments from around Warkworth:

Warkworth father thought Rodney was part of Northland and, therefore, not part of the lockdown.

Construction work and work on major projects such as the Matakana link road and Puhoi to Warkworth motorway continued with protocols in place.

Dentists offered emergency care only and doctors reverted to phone consultations where possible, but surgeries went ahead as planned at the Rodney Surgical Centre.

Centre chief executive officer Marianne Davidson-Beker said the centre was already working through a backlog as a result of the first lockdown and did not want to cause patients further delays.

“We have good systems in place to keep staff and patients safe, as well as sufficient Personal Protection Equipment (PPE),” she said. “Even small delays can be life-threatening for some patients.”

More generally, Ms Davidson-Beker said she was concerned about the impact the lockdown would have on small businesses.

“We’re really talking about the debate between health versus the economy,” she says. “The northern part of Auckland should not have been included in this lockdown. They should have put the police and army at the Harbour Bridge and allowed us to continue to function.

“The Government has to have some trust that we can make good decisions for ourselves and our community to keep everyone safe.”

Ms Davidson-Beker said the question

Colin Stables, from The Camera Shop Warkworth: “I don’t feel like doing this again, but financially I’m not going to worry; life is more important.”

Sally Peters, from Mr Grind: “I’ll remain open during Level 3. Although it’s not ideal, I’m trying not to buy into the fear.”

Let It Brew, Mitzi Isla: “I have mixed emotions. In a way I expected it because the virus was not gone; it was just a matter of time.”

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Year to date: 653mm

Fact: At 183mm, July was only 1mm off the 20-year average for the month.

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War birds scramble to aid endangered Mangawhai seabirds Two military helicopters airlifted tonnes of seashell to a protected reserve in Mangawhai earlier this month in a bid to support New Zealand’s most endangered native bird species.

An NZ Air Force NH90 helicopter and a Navy Seasprite helicopter hoisted 50 tonnes of coarse seashell into the dunes at the Mangawhai fairy tern sanctuary in the hope that the New Zealand fairy tern can use the shells to build their nests.

The packages of shell will be arranged across two sites in the sanctuary by members of local iwi, Te Uri o Hau. Department of Conservation ranger Ayla Wiles says fairy terns, also known as tara iti, are attracted to coarse shell for nesting because it provides them with good camouflage.

Two sites within natural bowls in the dunes have been chosen for building the new habitats where they will be sheltered from the wind and tide.

“Other than predator control, habitat enhancement is the most important action that can be taken to ensure tara iti survival,” Ms Wiles says.

“This is the minimum we could do for such a threatened species.”

Airlifted shell was dredged from Marsden Point.

Mangawhai’s dunes resembled a desert war zone with helicopters and ground crew.

There are fewer than 40 fairy terns living between Mangawhai and Pakiri, but thanks to conservation efforts, seven chicks fledged last summer.

A similar operation was conducted at Waipu last year, and one pair of fairy tern successfully laid an egg there.

“When you are talking about such a small number of birds, even one

success is a huge step forward,” Ms Wiles says.

Ayla says the reserve at Mangawhai is one of the few protected sand dune habitats for fairy terns, as most have been lost to developments and baches.

Navy public affairs officer Sarah Campbell says the operation was a useful training exercise for the

Minister turns on cash-flow for northern water The Kaipara District Council has been allocated $2.35 million to invest in water assets before mid-2021 but it is unclear exactly what strings are attached.

Local Government Minister Nanaiah Mahuta has not ruled out amalgamation of Northland’s water services with Auckland’s Watercare but insists it will be on an “opt-in basis”.

To qualify for the fund, the KDC has to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Crown by August 31.

“The stimulatory fund is tied to councils participating in a “good faith’’ optin reform conversation,” Ms Mahuta says. “But, signing up to the MoU does not commit councils to structural reform – that commitment will be sought on an opt-in basis some time towards mid-2021.”

Last month, northern mayors attended workshops with the Government and concluded that amalgamation will be forced on northern district councils (MM Aug 5).

All three northern district mayors say a Northland regional approach to three water management would be preferred over amalgamation with Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Ms Mahuta has also allocated $14.13 million to be shared between the KDC, Whangarei District Council and the Far North District Council.

The councils must agree on how this money will be spent before September 30 in order to access it, in what appears to be a test of their capability to cooperate.

Meanwhile, the Northern Regional Council has taken a passive stance on potential amalgamation.

“At this stage, the Northland Regional Council has not formed a position on the potential amalgamation or what changes would result in the best outcome in the delivery of those services,” chair Penny Smart says.

Ms Mahuta sought to address concerns that small community organisations, such as rugby clubs, churches and marae will have to pay to meet the costs associated with new reforms.

“A total of $30 million has been set aside in recognition that many small non-council rural water supplies might struggle to meet aspects of the proposed new regulatory regime,” she says.

Ms Mahuta says how the money will be allocated or precisely how it should be used is yet to be determined by ministers.

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The exercise resembled aid missions in the Pacific Islands where helicopters can operate from HMS Canterbury and are used for airlifting aid packages.

The operation was funded by the Shorebirds Trust and supported by the Tara Iti Golf Club, NZ Defence Force, Ngati Whatua o Kaipara, Te Uri o Hau and Ngati Manuhiri.

Shell was also airlifted to Papakanui Spit on South Head.

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In Mayor’s pocket So the Rodney Local Board supported a 3.5 per cent rate increase on the one condition that Mayor Goff added in $1 million for road sealing. Goff got through his 3.5 per cent rates increase but the extra money was not added.

So who conned who? Goff is even boasting that all of the Local Boards across Auckland supported him unanimously, but without a single peep of rebuttal from the chair of the Rodney Local Board. Why not?

Looking past the smoke and mirrors, it’s not hard to see who is in whose pocket.

Catherine Ashby, Wellsford

Board must listen Regarding “Sayers blasts Board for road sealing fail” (MM August 5). Well said Greg, it’s about time someone stood up to the Rodney Local Board. They have become a law unto themselves. They need to start listening to the people who voted for them, instead of interpreting it how they want to, regardless of public opinion. They need to be more open and transparent. What happened to all the promises of road sealing, perhaps not glamorous enough for them? A shiny new park and ride that cost $5 million, for bus trips that we subsidise to the tune of about $90 per passenger? Oh, and the rate rise that 75 per cent of submissions said should

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be 2.5 per cent or less. Apparently, they thought we didn’t understand the question and voted against the people they represent. Greg, glad to know that at least you care. Thank you, Greg. Follow your conscience for us.

of concrete does not do it for me, and neither does the fact that I’ll probably have died of old age before it is built.

Does anyone else feel the same?

Ruth Morrow, Kaipara Flats.

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When Winston Peters uses the term BS in Parliament, we all know what he means. As far as the Auckland Council goes, it can also mean Bureaucratic Stupidity. I refer to the proposal to close off the left turning lane from Sandspit Rd down to Sandspit, or into Sharp Rd, at the point where Mahurangi Rd commences (MM June 17). The existing lane allows left turning traffic from Warkworth to slow down to a safe speed to make the turn, without impeding the traffic proceeding to Snells/Algies. I have simulated making the U-turn into Sharp Rd under the proposed change, and it means slowing to 15km/h to do it safely.

What will happen to following traffic wanting to go straight ahead to Snells/ Algies doesn’t bear thinking about. Far from improving safety, as the Council claims as the reason for the change, it will increase the risk of rear-end collisions as through traffic brakes to avoid turning traffic. Bureaucratic Stupidity indeed. Save the money, and spend it on Sandspit Road where it is currently signposted at 30km/h.

I really enjoy a flat white coffee, but also am trying to reduce my environmental footprint. As New Zealanders, we consume an astounding 295 million cups of takeaway coffee a year. Paper cups might seem like a good option but on its own, paper cannot hold liquid, so baristas pour coffee into cups lined with polyethylene, a plastic that functions as a moisture barrier.

The lining must be separated from the cup before the paper portion can be recycled and only 11 facilities in the country process compostable cups, so the majority of single-use cups end up in landfill. Dealing with landfill is becoming an increasing problem as we all know. Locally there is currently a proposal to open another landfill waste site in the Dome Valley, which will bring a huge increase in heavy traffic on an already dangerous piece of highway. What can we do to address this issue that still allows us to enjoy our coffee but limits the number of cups being sent to landfill?

Keep cups are a great solution and some coffee outlets even charge a little less for your daily fix. The challenge is remembering to take them where ever you go. Remember, every time you use a keep cup it is one less item for the landfill. Using them will also hopefully change the culture of takeout coffees.

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Anne Ronaldson, Matakana

As a frequent user of Warkworth’s off-road pathways, I was excited by the prospect of an extension of the Kowhai Park to Heritage Lane track that would connect with the Showgrounds (MM July 1). This initial excitement has turned to disbelief and disappointment. This most laudable project to connect two points not 150 metres apart, which could be completed quickly and inexpensively, has morphed into a massive undertaking currently expected to cost almost $1,000,000.

Of course, the official word is that due to this ludicrous cost it will not be built any time soon. One would think that the joy of walking, running or cycling in the bush would be enhanced more by keeping the impact on our world to a minimum. The soft ground underfòot, the forest canopy, the bird life and subdued light all have a calming and restorative effect and is what draws us to this environment.

Building a gigantic bridge and bulldozing what amounts to a small road and paving it with 1000 tonnes

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Viewpoint Ten years with the Auckland Supercity model and what has Wellsford got to show for it? Not much. This is despite the hard-working efforts of the residents of Wellsford continually struggling and pleading to get projects started.

As I have acknowledged before, we have achieved the following …

• A skate park • A library. This was championed by Mayor Penny Webster, of the Rodney District Council, circa 2009.

Meanwhile, Wellsford has the following issues …

• An urgent upgrade required for Centennial Park.

• A badly needed footpath along SH1. This is part of the Greenways programme that is still in the planning stage after 10 years.

• Wellsford’s public toilets, built in 1938. They are still being used, however we are assured that a rebuild will happen sometime.

• Wellsford’s water supply is in jeopardy with a proposed mega rubbish dump sitting above it.

• The sewerage system and water pipes have had multiple blow outs with no replacement in sight, even with the increase of 3.5 per cent in the rates.

Is it surprising that Wellsford is in this predicament? Probably not, when one of the Rodney First members once stated: “Who cares, no one lives there anyway.”

To add insult to injury, Rodney First have stolen the tarseal targeted rate. They redirected this money towards …

• Bus services, which Auckland Transport told the Local Board were not sustainable.

• 131 new car parks for the Warkworth Showgrounds.

• Two new toilets.

• A luxury footpath through the bush.

I am very concerned that the Rodney First members have repeatedly undermined our well-respected councillor. This same councillor who was unchallenged in the election, unlike Phelan Pirrie and Beth Houlbrooke.

On the flip side, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Auckland Transport in sealing Wellsford Valley Road. This is the first road west of Wellsford to be completely sealed in 160 years. Well done.

I would also like to acknowledge the unsealed roading team of Auckland Transport. They are given a miserable budget that hardly covers maintenance.

Despite this, they have managed to upgrade their level of service.

Auckland Council has a population-based model that will never work for rural areas and towns like Wellsford and Helensville. Centralisation of our rates has never worked for anyone. Rural communities are being flogged for rates, and yet see nothing while their bank accounts are being cleaned out. What benefit has the rural community seen from Auckland Council since its inception?

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Snells transport options expanded A new trail society was formed this month with the goal of enriching Mahurangi’s transport links.

The Mahurangi Trail Society, which comes under the umbrella of the Matakana Coast Trail Trust, aims to have walking and cycling trails connect to kayaks, boats, ferries and water taxis.

The new society has emerged from a Snells Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association subcommittee, which has been active in developing a walkway/ cycleway between Snells Beach and Warkworth.

Mahurangi Trail Society chair Gary Heaven says the split from the Ratepayers and Residents Association was amicable and it allows the new society to operate on a broader scale. It also recognises that the goals of the society might not always coincide with the association.

Mr Heaven says a key goal of the trail society is to continue to progress the cycleway between Snells Beach and Warkworth.

At the same time, it wants to establish further walking and cycling connections across the whole of the Mahurangi East peninsula, including the area’s new regional park, and to link the peninsula to Matakana.

If the vision is realised, those travelling down the Mahurangi River on the Jane Gifford to Dawson’s Landing could return to Warkworth via bicycle.

Alternatively, bikers from Warkworth could pick up a ferry to Auckland at Snells Beach, should a terminal be built there as suggested by the Mahurangi River Restoration Trust.

Mr Heaven remains undeterred in these ambitious goals, despite having suffered recent setbacks in connection with the Snells Beach to Warkworth walkway/cycleway.

A detailed impact assessment report on the proposed route, which runs near Duck Creek Road, highlighted that major engineering works would be

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Gaye-Manning Ward and Tim Bray at work on the first section of the Snells Beach to Warkworth walking/cycleway, which links Hamatana Road to Grange Street.

required and a walkway/cycleway in the area posed a significant threat of spreading kauri dieback.

Mr Heaven says the trail society now has no option but to consider alternative routes, which will involve discussions with private landowners.

Nevertheless, the first section of the Snells to Warkworth trail, from Hamatana Road to Grange Street, has been completed.

Mr Heaven says completion of the first section was a good learning exercise in trail construction and dealing with the paperwork required by Auckland Council.

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The Kiribati community has a design for a cultural centre – now it just needs the funding and the land.

The Kiribati Aotearoa Diaspora Directorate (KADD) is proposing to build a shared space in Mahurangi for Pacific peoples and is investigating locations in Matakana, Warkworth and Wellsford.

For the design, KADD commissioned UK-based architects Edward Couper and Lu​č​ka Kuhar who have years of experience designing prominent projects in Kiribati, including social housing and flood resilient buildings. KADD chair Rae Bainteiti says the building would provide a much-needed cultural space for new migrants.

“It will not only provide a space where they can be reminded of home, but also be a vital monument to honour their culture as they adapt to life in New Zealand,” Rae says.

“By opening up the space to the public, it also addresses the importance of sharing Kiribati culture with the wider community, improving its perception and approach.”

The design is modelled on Manaeba meeting houses that are traditionally the centre of village life in the Kiribati Islands. It is envisioned it could host exhibitions, community fairs, orientations for new migrants, support groups, youth art programmes and community kitchens.

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Expert says boost to debt services critical in wake of Covid-19 A Mahurangi-based debt expert has lauded government moves to bolster funding for debt solution services in the wake of Covid-19.

Christine Liggins, co-founder of debt resolution service Debtfix, says so far she has not seen a significant uptick in people suffering difficulties with debt due to Covid-19, but this is unlikely to last.

She says the full financial implications of Covid-19 have yet to be seen because of the global nature of the pandemic and government support.

“We felt the situation was so unprecedented that creditors should be helping out, rather than us putting together a debt solution for clients,” she said.

“On the whole, creditors did come to the party and help clients and that was good.”

But Ms Liggins says things will get tougher following the ending of the wage subsidy, which is due to expire in September, and where further job losses are expected.

In anticipation of hard time ahead, the Government announced last month a $4.3 million funding boost over two years for the expansion of existing specialist debt services.

Ms Liggins says although budgeting services have received government funding for years, it is the first time debt specialists are being recognised for the impact they have on everyday New Zealanders.

“It will change the lives of many people who are at a loss when it comes to repaying their loans,” Ms Liggins says.

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“This funding will help to continue the vital flow of payments to creditors while sheltering indebted people and their whanau from the financial, health and social impacts of overwhelming debt,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ms Liggins has become New Zealand’s first insolvency practitioner specialising solely in the field of personal insolvency and accredited by the Restructuring, Insolvency & Turnaround Association of New Zealand (RITANZ) As an accredited insolvency practitioner, Mrs Liggins is recognised as having appropriate experience and is subject to a code of ethics, rules and standards.

In 2018, Ms Liggins launched Debtfix with corporate insolvency expert Shaun Adams. The service specialises in developing debt repayment programmes and advocates for people trapped by spiralling interest payments and penalties. Services are mostly provided for free.

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Ms Liggins says this would clearly communicate that Debtifx resolves debt problems for its clients’ benefit and not the money.

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Vale Douglas Elmer Good Omaha resident Doug Good was remembered at his funeral service in Warkworth as a rally car driver, supermarket founder, a real estate agent and a feijoa grower. He was also the donor of two ambulances to the Warkworth station. Mourners heard how he admired the service, but didn’t like to make use of it!

Colleagues, family and friends celebrated his life at the Warkworth Presbyterian Church last month, after he died in hospice care at age 89 years.

Doug’s life began in Saskatchewan, Canada. He had a driver’s licence from the age of 12, something that was allowed because so many men were off fighting in World War II. He also had a job at his father’s gas station after school.

At 18, Doug left home and moved to Vancouver.

He bought himself a Harley Davidson with a sidecar and married his high school sweetheart at 21, with whom he would have two children, Ian and Catherine.

He bought his first rally car in the 1930s and came first in the 1962 Vancouver Island precision rally car driving race.

Doug and his wife moved to New Zealand and he was commissioned by Eli Bond, of Bond and Bond, to investigate and set up the SuperValue chain of supermarkets.

In the 1970s, he joined Barfoot and Thompson as a real estate agent and his career flourished.

His colleagues remember a particularly unusual advertisement for a house on a main transit route in Auckland. It read, “Be rocked to sleep to the

April 4, 1931 - July 24, 2020 They bought a property there with hundreds of feijoa and citrus plants, previously owned by Harold Innes of Innes Tartan soft drinks, and soon found themselves in the feijoa export business.

Doug’s colleagues say he had a knack for identifying value ahead of time, selling Coatesville properties that later became trendy among Aucklanders.

The successful real estate business was sold to son Ian and his wife Deborah.

Ian found Doug and Beryl a house in Omaha which would eventually become their permanent home. Doug was known for walking the beach at Omaha each day and could often be seen carrying a bag with plastic rubbish he had picked up.

He was also known to dislike hospitals and ambulances, which was ironic because he and Beryl donated the ‘Dobegoo’ ambulance to Warkworth in 2017.

One day, Doug slipped and fell, taking a knock to his head, and it was the Dobegoo that turned up to treat him. Determined not to be taken away, Doug was terser than he intended with the drivers, and out of guilt promised to buy them another ambulance if he didn’t have to go to hospital.

The promise was honoured and ‘Dobegoo two’ was delivered last year. Perhaps it was fate when the second ambulance arrived to treat Doug in June. The paramedic asked Doug, “What’s the worst thing to happen to you today?”

“Your breath,” Doug replied.

He was whisked off before a ‘Dobegoo three’ could be negotiated.

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Doug and Beryl Good married in 1974 and their son Robert was born 18 months later. The couple moved back to Canada, but then saved up to return to New Zealand to start Good Realty in Coatesville.

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Legalising cannabis and assisted dying legislation – what are we voting on?

Next month’s general election is about more than just choosing parties and candidates. The 2020 poll will also include two referendums – one on whether to legalise recreational cannabis use and a second to give people with terminal illness the option of assisted dying. Both are controversial, complex and often divisive issues that can have a polarising effect on people. But what are we actually voting for and what will it mean if either is supported? Mahurangi Matters outlines the fundamentals of each referendum below, with links to relevant legislation and Government information. Both referendums will require a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer, and both are optional. The referendum votes will not be counted on election night – the official results will be announced on Friday, October 9.

Cannabis legalisation and control referendum

End of Life Choice Act 2019 referendum

What are we voting on?

The question being asked is “Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill?” This is a draft bill that proposes to legalise the use and possession of cannabis, and its sale from licensed suppliers. The vote is non-binding, which means that the Government could choose not to implement a result in favour (though this is unlikely).

Because it is a draft bill, it will still need to go through the full parliamentary debating and decision-making process before it can become law.

What are we voting on?

The question: Do you support the End of Life Choice Act 2019 coming into force? Parliament passed the End of Life Choice Act in November last year, but it will only become law if more than half of voters are in favour. The Act gives people with a terminal illness the option of requesting assisted dying.

If that happened, who would be allowed to use cannabis?

A person aged 20 or over would be able to buy up to 14 grams of dried cannabis (or its equivalent) per day from licensed outlets and/or grow up to two plants. They could also use cannabis on private property or at special licensed premises.

How would it be controlled?

The Government would limit the amount of cannabis for sale from licensed shops, control its potency and charge an excise tax on packaged products.

Why is the law change being proposed?

The Government says the Bill’s principal purpose is to reduce cannabis-related harm to individuals, families, whānau and communities by eliminating the illegal supply of cannabis, raising awareness of the health risks associated with cannabis use and restricting young people’s access to cannabis.

Where can I find out more about this?

A summary is available online at: referendums.govt.nz/cannabis/summary The proposed bill can be read in full here: referendums.govt.nz/materials/ Cannabis-Legalisation-and-ControlBill-Exposure-Draft-for-Referendum

Why was the End of Life Choice Act brought in?

The principal aim was to give people with terminal illness the freedom to choose to end their lives with dignity and to minimise unnecessary suffering.

What does assisted dying mean?

A person with a terminal illness would be able to ask their doctor to give them a lethal dose of medication to relieve their suffering by bringing on death.

Could anyone request it?

No. To be eligible, a person must be aged at least 18 years, be a citizen or

permanent resident of New Zealand, suffer from a terminal illness that is likely to end their life within six months, have significant and ongoing decline in physical capability, experience unbearable suffering that cannot be eased and be able to make an informed decision about assisted dying.

Two doctors must then agree that the individual meets all these criteria.

The patient also has to be able to understand, remember and use or weigh up information about assisted dying when making their decision, and be able to communicate that decision.

Where can I find out more about this?

A summary of information is available online here: referendums.govt.nz/ endoflifechoice/summary.html The proposed Act can be read in full here: legislation.govt.nz/ act/public/2019/0067/latest/ DLM7285905.html?src=qs

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My perception has continued to evolve over the last 10 years and my viewpoint on cannabis has done a complete 180 degree turn, due to researching experts in a range of fields.

As a non-user, but avid learner, I continue to pull the thread. Learning the history of the plant is fascinating enough, let alone what laws are best to govern. Unlearning and re-learning is difficult to do and ideas that challenge our perceived truths and prod at our beliefs are hard to digest after all these years of a certain narrative.

The current model of cannabis regulation here in NZ follows the Nixonian era of drug control and after all these years, with plenty of statistical data, we are left with the current very high rates of consumption among teens and adults. Despite millions of dollars spent to try to reduce rates and eradicate use, prohibition clearly doesn’t work. We give control to the black market, gangs and dealers who may not value age and health quite like a regulated system would. Evidence strongly suggests prohibition causes more harm than good.

Countries overseas provide us with great data and information on how cannabis law change has impacted society. Regulating and controlling cannabis overseas has shown that teenage and adult rates of use drop, health services and funding increases, and better education and preventative measures occur.

Our decreasing tobacco rates of recent years show us what regulation, control, tax and good education can do. We also get to address the injustices that occur in our system, which disproportionately impact Maori, as well as our alcohol misuse and methamphetamine rates,

which can be addressed by cannabis law change.

Statistics show cannabis use is currently very normal among adolescents, which is concerning with its proven negative impacts on youth. However, as shown overseas, with the right regulation and control, adolescent use drops. This is partly due to it being harder to get than when prohibited, and it being “less cool” when it’s legal. It’s highlighted that penalties for supplying under-20s with cannabis need to be very strict with strong consequences.

New Zealand has the opportunity to pick apart overseas models and take what is best for New Zealand.

The Government has mentioned it will be extremely regulated and has highlighted what we will and will not include to best fit our health approach. The New Zealand medical and recreational cannabis industry, and justice system savings could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, aiding the economic recovery from Covid-19.

A ‘yes’ vote does not mean you like cannabis or its introduction to society, but rather that you are in favour of real regulation and control of a recreational drug that has always been around and will always be around.

New Zealand finally has its chance to try an alternative method, which has worked overseas, called control.

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No. Bede Haughey Point Wells resident Bede Haughey is a former sergeant at Warkworth police station. Since retiring, he has devoted his energies to discouraging drug use among young people. His anti-meth film, Not Even Once, premiered last month at Mahurangi College.

Cannabis use causes harm to individuals, whanau and communities and the argument is that legalising its sale to persons over 20 will reduce that harm. I suggest it will have the opposite effect. If NZ votes to legalise cannabis, that should come after making an informed decision based on facts. Let’s consider some pro-cannabis law reform arguments.

Gangs will be disempowered and no longer control the cannabis market.

Wrong. Gangs have existed in NZ for over 50 years and will continue to flourish where there is poverty, unemployment, discontent and the opportunity for them to make “an easy earn”. Gangs don’t pay taxes or compliance costs and can supply the product cheaper and with a higher THC content. And gangs don’t ask for proof of age when they sell their gear.

Cannabis is just another commodity – if gangs are not making a good margin on dope, they will push something else, like meth.

Prisons will no longer be filled with cannabis users. Wrong. They never were. The only criminals who get banged up for cannabis are those who cultivate and sell it on a commercial scale. Dope smokers are seldom put before the courts. It’s fair that people who enjoy a joint at home should not be considered criminals, but they will never see the inside of a cell for doing so and to say otherwise is a fallacy.

Money spent on enforcement can now be directed to health. Wrong.

The people and premises that are licensed to sell cannabis will still need to be policed. As will those who continue to sell it without a licence,

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e.g. gangs. The proposal is that it will be legal to grow four plants per household and again this will need to be policed. Adolescent mental health is a significant issue and making cannabis more available to troubled under 25 year olds will increase harm, not reduce it.

It won’t be available to young people.

Yeah, right. Hands up who waited until they were 18 before they got drunk? The proposed legal amount is 14 grams a day – the equivalent of 28 joints.

Smoking cannabis should not be a crime. Maybe. Most cops consider it a very low priority. Their focus is on high-risk areas such as family violence and road safety. Ironically, a growing concern in road safety is the increase in drug-impaired driving, which will surely grow if cannabis is legalised.

Decriminalising cannabis has some merit. It sends the message that it’s not okay, but is no longer a crime. Much like carrying passengers on a restricted licence or not wearing a seatbelt – get caught and you will get a ticket.

The aim of reducing cannabis related harm is something I fully support, but legalising cannabis won’t achieve that.

Let’s not send the message to youth that it’s okay to smoke dope, because that is what they’ll hear if NZ votes to legalise it.

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Red Beach resident Bev Mullan lost her husband, Dave, to cancer last year. Dave campaigned for many years in favour of End of Life Choice, including writing a blog during his long illness.

My late husband Dave was a retired Methodist minister fighting for his right to die with dignity. After 16 years of advanced prostate cancer that metastasised into the spine, we together supported the End of Life Choice Act. During his lifetime career in the church, Dave saw people die badly.

Unfortunately, last December, we faced the same situation after a 16year rollercoaster journey – when all he wanted was to end on a good note without the suffering and pain.

Family were with him at home in the last weeks and it has left with us flashback memories of those weeks, instead of happy memories of the past 60 years. Our hope was that the Bill might have become law in time for him to choose to have a farewell with family and friends and depart this life with dignity. This did not happen.

Only those who have never witnessed a loved one suffering to the bitter end could refuse the basic human right to have a say in their own death and dignity.

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life choice will not have a widespread implication for most people, but it will have substantial personal benefits for some. A progressive society such as ours should be moving firmly towards delivering something better for its citizens. Central to that should be a trend towards dignity in death.

To deny end of life choice to people as they pass from fullness to an existence that is little more than biological is to degrade the concept of sacredness.

The present law denies me the right to act for myself according to my personal Christian faith and beliefs.

For me, choice about ending my life in appropriate circumstances is an issue of human rights. Under the present law I am deprived of this right.

Finally, when you have been living a life with meaning and purpose, and talking about the last few months or weeks facing death in discomfort and pain, I think we should then be able to make a choice.

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No. Henoch Kloosterboer Snells Beach resident Henoch Kloosterboer is campaign manager of votesafe.nz – a public information campaign which questions the safety of the End of Life Choice Act. Voting for life or death is so incredibly important that we all need to fully understand the potential noturning-back outcome of the binding referendum we will vote on at the coming election. Kiwi voters need to think like lawyers and research the End of Life Choice Act, so that they understand the implications their decision could have on our society. Ask yourself, “Is the Act safe for everyone in our community – not just me?”

When we consider euthanasia and assisted suicide, many of us recall a harrowing experience when a family member or friend is taken from us by a terminal disease. We may have felt uncomfortable or helpless during our loved one’s final months, seeing their health decline. In Western society we celebrate birth, but we tend to avoid death and dying because it is just too difficult and heart-wrenching for us to deal with.

I felt this pain when my step-mum was diagnosed with a terminal illness, but I also saw the beauty and grace she gained and gave during her final years. She received a three to six month prognosis and under the End of Life Choice Act, she would have qualified for euthanasia or assisted suicide, but she continued to make memories for more than three years. I think she may have put pressure on herself to end her life prematurely, because she was always giving and never wanted to be a burden on her family or the healthcare system.

End of life suffering and dignity are challenging experiences and values that mean different things to all of us.

Our regional inequities when accessing palliative care – with Māori being disproportionally affected – mean

some people may feel they have no real options for truly compassionate care.

With improvement, this would significantly reduce the suffering experienced by vulnerable people in our community with terminal illnesses. Should those same vulnerable people be the first on the ranks to be euthanised or given assisted suicide?

We all want compassion, dignity and choice, but does this justify supporting an unsafe law?

The Act does not require assessment for coercion, nor is there any requirement for a young adult’s whānau to be informed of a euthanasia or assisted suicide request. Diagnosis and prognosis of short life expectancy are traumatic for anybody, and the Act does not protect people from making hasty decisions when confronted with shock and grief. The Act does not require a person to have mental health support, evidence of physical pain or have undergone any life-saving or lifeprolonging treatment. We cannot risk the lives of any New Zealanders to a potentially unsafe law.

We are not voting on the concept of euthanasia, but on a specific Act. Is it safer and more compassionate to vote no? I fear that with this referendum people might only consider the impact on themselves and not reflect on whether the Act is safe enough to protect those in our community who are most at risk.

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Word on the street – End of Life Choice The End of Life Choice Act looks likely to come into force if a random poll of lunchtime shoppers on Warkworth’s Queen Street is any indication. Shoppers were asked if they thought terminally ill people should be given help to die if they requested it. Most shoppers emphatically said “yes”, with two undecided but leaning towards “yes” and only two emphatically saying “no”. Most shoppers preferred that their full name and photograph not be printed, perhaps reflecting the sensitivity of the issue.

Do you think terminally ill people should be given help to die if they request it? Why do you think this way?

Yes. I think there are circumstances where with all the best intentions you cannot control the pain. But it’s a hard choice, especially if the person can’t take the medication themselves. It’s a big thing to ask the doctors and nurses to do that – Anon Absolutely. I don’t think anyone should have to suffer. Death is imminent anyway, so why not get over the agony, rather than having to have people feed you, and clean you and all that sort of stuff? – Grant Smith, Snells Beach Yes. I’m a great believer in palliative care but there are situations where life becomes so unpleasant that it’s worth a person being able to ask for it to be ended. I appreciate it’s difficult for someone coming from a medical point of view. Doctors are trained to save lives, and it goes against the grain – John Yes. It’s everyone’s choice, it’s their own life. My father was like that. He was in a lot of pain, and to see someone in agony like that and prolong his life? It just wasn’t fair – Anon I’ve really not fully made up my mind.

I’m leaning towards “yes”, but it would really depend on the safeguards – Tania

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Grant Smith – Yes

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I think so, but I am not entirely sure.

I guess people should have a choice.

Yes, if you are really suffering you should have a choice, but I know it is complicated – Sarah Totally. I have just been through it with my mother. She was terminally ill – the usual story it was cancer. She did not want to die, but in the end she did not want to live either – Sue No. It’s not up to man it is up to God. It’s in God’s hands, not in man’s hands.

God has the decision, not man – Ken Noble, Snells Beach Yes. So long as it is all done properly.

For example, a person can’t be forced

to end their life by their family because they are a burden. But if a person is definitely dying and in pain then they should have the choice to end it – Blair Fraser, Sandspit No. I don’t believe in wilful termination. It’s not our decision to make. I really appreciate it’s hard for family and friends to see their loved one’s suffer, and it should be made as comfortable as possible with pain relief medication – Chris Mackay, Sandspit Yes. I don’t think anyone should suffer needlessly in this day and age, as long as appropriate safeguards are in place – Anon

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Election & Covid As Mahurangi Matters went to press the Electoral Commission was still assessing any changes that may need to be made in the light of new Covid-19 Alert Levels announced on August 11.

In the meantime, preparations continue for a September 19 election.

In the light of Covid-19, a range of measures will be in place to help keep voters safe at the election, including using hand sanitiser on the way in and out of voting places, managing queues and allowing more room for physical distancing inside voting places.

The Commission will also be increasing the size and number of voting places and starting advance voting two days earlier than usual on Saturday, September 5, to give everyone more space. Voting will end at 7pm on Saturday, September 19.

The Commission encourages voters to bring their own pen to mark voting papers, but there will be pens available if you forget.

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Applications for postal voting close on Wednesday, August 26.

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It is the same food, but a new recipe for doing business at the Tuck In – Animal Natural Health store in Warkworth.

New owner Kate Rehkopf has a background in digital retailing and is using her skills to improve customer experience.

Already she has implemented a new point-of-sale system, which updates inventory and will soon be part of a new website. The website will allow customers to go online to reserve their items before making the trip to the store so it is ready for collection.

A delivery system for local customers could also be up and running before Christmas to ultimately service the area from Puhoi to Wellsford.

Kate, who lives in Kaiwaka, is also an animal lover, owning a German shepherd, a rabbit, two cats, a disabled rat and a parrot.

She has owned four businesses, but this is her first retail shop.

“There’s nothing better than combining a retail job with animal people because talking to pet owners is the best,” she says.

Most of the food products in stock at Tuck In can’t be purchased from the supermarket.

There are raw foods for dogs and cats, with fresh meat including deer,

After just over a year working together as partners, Kaukapakapa best friends Di Munkowits and Jodie Cox have brought their photography business to Warkworth.

Di and Jodie specialise in documenting a baby’s growth into childhood and take pictures at regular intervals – perhaps just weeks apart – that show a child’s major milestones, from lying down to sitting up, to about to jump off a chair.

Di says children grow up so fast.

“You don’t realise how much your child grows in four weeks and those memories are precious. It’s important to capture the moment because you can’t get that time back,” she says.

Each picture is taken using the same white background and chair ensuring the focus remains on the child’s development and not on a distracting backdrop and surroundings that could easily date.

The pair travel the Auckland region setting up their studio in community halls and are now operating at the Warkworth Town Hall on the first Friday of each month, from 10am to noon.

“It’s about offering people quality, affordable photography, which is fast and easy,” Jodie says.

The pair say they specialise in providing a friendly low-key environment, which

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The store also has a number of support products, including a bone broth for joints and homeopathic remedies to relax pets during travel or vet visits.

Kate says the products suit owners who want the healthiest option for their pets, with raw food unspoiled by additives.

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Di and Jodie say that they already have mums bringing their children to visit their studio in Orewa from as far away as Whangarei, Puhoi and Matakana, so it made sense to set up in Warkworth.

They’ve been struck by the welcoming nature of the town with many shopkeepers willing to put posters in their windows advertising their business.

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Climbing a hillside, ominously referred to as slip gully, to smash aside mounds of kikuyu grass and dig holes in the ground is a remarkably fun way to pass a Sunday morning. Community planting days at Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary are the culmination of at least 12 to 18 months of planning, and decades of wisdom gained from trial and error.

When up to 200 volunteers unwind out of their vehicles, most travelling from Auckland city suburbs, they pick up a spade and complete a near final stage of human interaction in forest regeneration. They are keen to understand what their toil achieves, and TOSSI volunteers and Auckland Council park rangers share knowledge, while they keep the workers safe, fuelled and engaged.

In the years leading up to planting, sectors of the open sanctuary are selected to regenerate bush in the gullies and leave the plateaus for views and farming.

Council rangers work with the farm team to retire pastureland and make any fencing changes. To maintain the genetic strength of existing flora, seed and seedlings are collected from areas within the sanctuary that have a similar aspect and demonstrate vigour. Visitors occasionally ask if they can bring a special plant to Tāwharanui, maybe to commemorate a family member, but this is not permitted. Introduced plants can bring disease, weeds and genetically inappropriate flora that could weaken or overtake naturally occurring native bush.

There are records of harvest locations, collection and sowing dates, nursery volunteers who sow the seed, germination success or failure, transference to planting bags or tubes and the final planting out season. The information helps the nursery team learn what works well and what does not, and the grand totals are a great motivation for those of us who are goal-oriented.

In the weeks leading up to a community planting day, TOSSI volunteers become logistics managers, sorting and shifting more than 5000 seedlings – ready for freighting to planting sites. Two days before the big dig, businesses, schools, community groups and individuals distribute seedlings on hillsides in preparation for planting. Mānuka and kānuka account for the bulk of hillside planting because they are tough, and we don’t plant forests. Instead, we plant to create the conditions in which forests can establish.

In 2020, Sunday community planting also included māhoe, karamu (coprosma) and tī kōuka (cabbage tree), which provide food for native birds, which then conveniently spread seed with their poo. After the work is done, TOSSI volunteers follow up with fencing to protect more vulnerable plants, some weeding and some infill planting.

Tāwharanui is not a garden and planted areas are left as much as possible to do their thing. When wandering through the remaining ancient forest at Tāwharanui, it seems incredible that anyone decided to cut native bush down.

We cannot replicate that original bush, but we can do our best to provide a habitat for the birds and maybe in my grandchildren’s lifetime, today’s planting sites will have mature trees in them, too. Volunteers are welcome year-round.

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Surf school offers free lessons on special day Aotearoa Surf School will host a free Have a Go Surf Day on Sunday, September 27.

The school describes the event at Te Arai beach as an easy and fun day for all levels of surfers.

Along with surf lessons throughout the day there will be beach games, prizes, giveaways and a competition aimed at getting everyone in the ocean.

The surf school will provide surfboards and wetsuits, while attendees should bring a towel, warm change of clothes, good footwear and food and water.

The day kicks off at 9.30am and continues until 5pm.

If weather or sea conditions are unfavourable, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, October 3.

Head coach Che Burnett says the school loves having kids from all backgrounds coming to give surfing a go.

“Our main aim is to get every single person having fun and feeling more confident in the ocean,” he says.

He says that benefits of the day are multiple and include bringing families together, getting kids away from screens and technology and back into nature, and improving physical fitness and swimming skills.

Che adds that having a free day breaks down the barriers for low-income families who would otherwise struggle to participate.

Intending participants should be sure to book online: aotearoasurf.co.nz/ event/have-a-go-surfday-2020/

Have a Go Surf Day will take children away from screens and into a natural environment.

Artists invited to join studio trail Mahurangi artists are invited to join the Mahurangi Artists’ Studio Trail (MAST) giving them the chance to showcase their work to a wider public and find inspiration and friendship by connecting with fellow artists.

Organiser Alysn Midgelow-Marsden says the success of the 2019 MAST event gave the Mahurangi Artists Network the courage to get “bigger and bolder” for 2020.

The MAST 2020 studio trail will run from October 24 to 26.

Last year’s event featured artists and craftspeople working with paint, glass, fabrics, photography, wood, jewellery

and other media.

The public was given a map for the trail to visit various artist’s studios along it. They had the chance to watch artists demonstrate their craft, talk to them about their ideas and purchase works of art.

Alysn says artists should not be shy about joining in for 2020.

“Don’t be stopped by wondering what people will say – everyone in the network and visitors on the trail dates are friendly and enthusiastic.

You can choose to be greeting visitors at your studio, or, if you don’t have a suitable studio, we have spaces for you

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Artists can sign up through the website: mahurangiartistnetwork.com Info: Phone Alysn on 022 318 6750.

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The Kowhai Festival celebrated its first half-century last year.

All go for Kowhai Festival The Kowhai Festival will go ahead as planned this year and the theme is Kowhai Carnival.

Festival committee member Angela Thomas says it will resemble Rio de Janeiro’s famous street parties.

“Think feathers and funky masks, not creepy clowns,” Angela says.

White Chapel Jak will be the headline act and the popular beer garden will return to the wharf.

The festival’s Huge Day Out will again be held on a Sunday, October

One stop on the weekend programme is the award-winning Kauri Museum.

as the highlight of the Dahlias for Dementia House and Garden fundraiser held in February.

At the Kauri Museum, admission will include a guided tour and a demonstration of gum polishing techniques. The organisers of the weekend are also promoting many free activities in the area, including the Paparoa Farmers Market on Saturday morning, numerous walks and cycleways, Pahi Wharf and the giant Moreton Bay fig tree, and Tinopai Wharf, where it is possible to see stingrays and eagle rays.

Info: Costs and booking details, visit kaurimuseum.com or phone the museum on 09 431 7417.

Fashion fundraiser for fire and ambos An evening filled with fashion, wine and cheese is being held in Warkworth this Wednesday, August 19, when local clothes retailers stage a fundraising show for two of the town’s emergency teams.

The Warkworth Fashion Extravaganza will feature collections from Coconut Gallery, Gaby’s, Intimate Apparel, Kleur Gallery, Shadze of Lace and Warkworth Menswear at Bowls Warkworth in Mill Lane from 7pm.

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Maungaturoto attractions on show Tourism related businesses in Maungaturoto have joined forces to offer visitors a weekend in the country on September 5 and 6.

The programme includes visits to an organic farm, a nationally recognised subtropical garden and the awardwinning Kauri Museum.

Head North West for the weekend will start at Wharepuke Organic Farm, which has been in Kenny Finlayson’s family for more than 150 years.

Its conversion from conventional farming to organic is relatively recent.

Activities on the day are likely to include meeting the four-legged farm animals, feeding a tame tuna in the dam and tasting organic honey from the farm’s hives.

The afternoon programme offers a tour through Moore Fine Arts garden with Richard and Diana Moore, who run an art school from their Maungaturoto premises.

The subtropical garden was featured in New Zealand House & Garden magazine last year. It was also rated

Roasts, casseroles, curries, pastas, seafood, vegetarian, vegan by Chefs Janeen and Nasir.

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18. Having the event on a Sunday was trialled at last year’s event and proved popular.

Angela says community groups, businesses, not-for-profits, market crafters and food vendors need to book their stalls as soon possible, as spaces are limited and already filling up.

She says the festival is the biggest commercial opportunity of the year in Warkworth and the best way for community groups to be seen.

Tickets cost $20 in advance from participating retailers and the Warkworth Information Centre, or $25 on the door, and include a free glass of wine and cheeseboard. There will also be raffles and spot prizes.

The event is being organised by One Warkworth Business Association and Warkworth Lions Club, and all funds raised will go to the Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade and Warkworth St John Ambulance.

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Succession planning Succession is an important concept in life, as we move through the various stages from infancy to old age. Recently, Ang and I have been working through succession planning in our business as we move closer to retirement. The Covid lockdown sped this process up as we enjoyed a rare period of tranquility and realised that, in fact, this was how we preferred to be living.

In gardening, succession planning is just as important. In the vegetable garden, winter veggies are currently being harvested and replaced with spring vegetables.

With such a mild winter, we’ll also be planting a succession of spuds to be harvested from November on. By the end of this month I’ll be Although the 17th sowing summer crops, such as tomatoes, capsicum, melons, beans and eggplant. While these are best left century adage is to until at least Labour Weekend to plant outside, I can ‘plant a pear for your grow them to relatively large plants in pots inside my greenhouse, giving us a good head start on the season. heirs’, in our case our In the orchard, succession planning takes a couple 10-year-old tree was of different routes. Winter is a good time to replace a very poor cropper underperforming trees. As sad as it is to cut out and the few fruit it a mature tree, sometimes this is for the best. An produced were rockexample is our pear tree; although the 17th century adage is to “plant a pear for your heirs”, in our case hard and gritty. our 10-year-old tree was a very poor cropper and the few fruit it produced were rock-hard and gritty. It’s successor is a Blackboy peach, a favourite that almost ranks as high as Golden Queen in my estimation.

The other form of fruit tree succession is seasonal. I’ve just finished the last of my persimmons. The ancient Greeks called them the “fruit of the gods” and I wholeheartedly agree. Cherimoya is also coming to an end, a fruit that was called

by Mark Twain “the most delicious fruit known to men”. Next up are the citrus; essential fruit in any garden. First are the mandarins, with the early one ripening from June, followed by navel orange, lime, grapefruit and, finally, tangelo.

This succession takes us through to November, when the first of the plums ripen, followed quickly by peaches and various berryfruit. By the end of January, as the peaches and plums taper off, the apples, grapes and passionfruit (if I can keep the damn things alive!) start to come on, followed by feijoas and figs.

Which brings us around full circle.

Underlying these seasonal crops are a few that produce nearly year-round, such as the avocado (once it gets larger), banana and lemons. The net result is more fruit than our family could ever eat all year round, from an area of approximately 250sqm. In fact, so much fruit that I took up winemaking and distilling partly to get through the excess.

So this is the key takeout from what became a very long-winded introduction.

If you are planning on being self-sufficient in fruit, unless you have a very large family or are a budding winemaker, plant no more than one of any variety. Plant varieties that come into season in succession. Keep the trees on the small side with regular pruning. Plant dwarf varieties or plant in pots if space is limited, and be prepared to replace any that are not doing the job.

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Age of queens I belong to that generation where asking about a person’s age, especially a female’s age is considered death defying or rude – unless of course said female is under the age of five or over the age of 95, in which case one is fairly safe following that line of questioning. There is, however, a certain caste of females in which establishing age immediately is of the utmost importance. I am of course talking about queens. Not the doddering ones with an obvious penchant for pastel coordinates, but rather the fluffy brown, amber, black and yellow ones, also known as my darling, sweet queen bees.

One of the most recurring questions I get asked as a beekeeper is, “How long does a queen bee live or how old are your queen bees?” No one is ever really interested in how old or how long a drone (male) bee lives for, until I tell them their sad plight.

Then there is always a shocked silence, usually followed by “poor b*ggers”. I could not disagree more, yet do not want to digress from the topic of establishing age.

Establishing a queen bee’s age Grass Esposti’s Italian queen bee, Frida. is done by marking a newly mated queen on her thorax with a bright dot of colour. There are five specific colours used in apiculture and the choice of colour depends on the final digit of the current year. So, for example, years ending in one or six, the colour is white; years ending in two or seven, the colour is yellow, years ending in three or eight it is red; years ending in four or nine it is green and years ending in five or zero the colour is blue. Beekeepers usually mark their queens so it is easier to identify them during a hive inspection, but more importantly queens are marked in order to calculate, or rather remember, how old they are. The actual colour marking of a queen is carried out by trapping the queen delicately inside a queen catcher from which she cannot escape nor move, then quickly applying the dot of colour to her thorax and releasing her back into the hive. Some experienced beekeepers carry out this colour marking ritual by catching the queen’s wings between their thumb and forefinger and then applying the dot. I have always shied away from this for fear of damaging her delicate wings or, even worse, squishing her between my fingers.

Beekeepers and beekeeping books teach us that a hive is only as strong as its queen. A well-mated queen can lay between 1000-2500 eggs a day during spring and summer. Obviously, over time, her capacity to lay large quantities diminishes as she depletes her reservoir (spermatheca) of sperm to fertilise eggs.

When a queen’s laying capacity diminishes, so do the number of bees within the hive, thus making it weaker and prone to disease, cold and starvation. So dear readers, it really just comes down to how well the queen mated during her mating flight. Some queens continue laying consistently for two years, others only for eight months, whereas some beekeepers prefer to re-queen their hives every six months. The longest I have personally had a queen in a hive was two and a half years and her laying pattern was constant till the end. So, I guess, this is where we should raise our mead chalices and make a toast proclaiming, “Long live our well-laid queens.”

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• The food we collect also goes to the Wellsford combined churches Loaves and Fishes Foodbank where demand has risen by more than 300 per cent from pre-Covid levels.

• We supply Wellsford Papas Kitchen which, for the first time, is running during school holidays.

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The settlers of Puhoi came from Bohemia, which was the home of the Boii, a Celtic tribe who settled in central Europe in 300 BC. In 500 AD, Czech and Slavs settled there. They were ruled by dukes of the Přemyslid dynasty – “good king” Wenceslaus was one of these.

In 1198, Bohemia was raised to the status of a hereditary kingdom within the Holy Roman Empire which was a collection of German states ruled by kings.

The Pope was the leader in the spiritual world and the Holy Roman Emperor in the worldly realm. German and Latin were the official languages.

Ottokar became the first Bohemian king. He and successive kings invited German settlers into Bohemia. Czech rulers and noblemen were anxious to bring the more advanced German arts of agriculture, mining, handcrafts, town building and legal systems to their kingdom. The settlers enjoyed royal economic and legal protection at the court of Prague. This was not popular with the lesser Czech nobility and set up a division that has existed through the centuries.

Bohemia went from strength to strength in the fourteenth century when King Charles of Bohemia was also the Holy Roman Emperor. He married four times, thereby adding large portions to his territories and wealth to his kingdom. He encouraged the official use of the Czech language.

Jan Hus brought Protestantism to Bohemia. After he was burnt at the stake, the Hussite wars broke out and raged for 20 years, the outcome being a period of 200 years of peace where Bohemians could choose their religion.

In 1526, Bohemia came under Hapsburg leadership. The Europe-wide Thirty Years War resulted in each ruler being able to determine the religion of his own state. The Austrian Hapsburgs were able to force Catholicism on the Bohemians.

Twenty thousand Czech and 10,000 German families chose to leave. People from German states came to inhabit partially deserted Bohemia, and German became the dominant language.

The Napoleonic wars affected Bohemia. Battles destroyed houses and farms and created streams of refugees. Occupied villages were subject to requisitions.

The Austrian Empire in the 1800s was massive. The two largest ethnic groups were Germans and Hungarians, followed by Czechs, Poles, Croats, Bosnians, Serbians, Italians, Ruthenes, Slovenes, Slovaks and Romanians. Most were clamouring for self-government.

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Agencies scramble to address wave of childhood anxiety Mahurangi social agencies have welcomed more money from the Government for counselling for children amid a worrying surge of anxiety among young people.

Last month, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin announced that the Government was investing a further $75.8 million to provide more counsellors in schools.

About $44 million of that investment will be used over four years to provide counselling to primary and intermediate aged children for the first time.

Ms Martin said local counselling organisations would deliver these services starting in 2021 to schools in areas most affected by the economic downturn.

Despite the announcement having been made at Snells Beach, Homebuilders coordinator Quentin Jukes is concerned that if the Government uses a ranking system, similar to the school decile ranking, local schools might not get the new support.

“Rodney is an interesting area because it has some of the wealthiest and poorest communities in the country,” Quentin says.

“If you average out the statistics, it might appear as if there isn’t a need, and we might not be eligible.”

Joan Scandrett Warkworth resident

Homebuilders has been offering counselling to primary and intermediate age children for years, but has recently had an upsurge in demand for its service.

Despite only being funded to provide one-on-one counselling to 63 children, Homebuilders now has 130 children on its books. That figure is up 30 per cent on last year.

“And, we know there are still more families out there that just don’t know how to access the service,” Quentin says.

Springboard managing director Gary Diprose says Springboard is eager to look into being a counselling provider as it would fit well within their “wrap around” services.

He says Springboard has had success with using boxing classes as an alternative therapy for children to build their self-esteem.

Children get the benefits of physical exercise while gaining skills in a sport and building confidence in their abilities.

The class uses the same training techniques as competitive boxing, however it is non-contact.

The programme has been run for two years at Mahurangi College and last term Springboard extended it with new classes for intermediate age children, held in Snells Beach.

Niki Arnold is training as a coach with the Billy Graham Academy which makes use of boxing to mentor children.

Gary says anxiety is a growing problem among young people. The cause is not easy to determine but the pace of modern life and prominence of social media is likely play a role.

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Niki had a difficult upbringing, and was expelled from Mahurangi College, but turned her life around thanks to the support she received from Springboard and the benefits of boxing.

“Learning boxing took away those thoughts of not being good enough and gave me a different perspective.

I want to give kids that opportunity,” Niki says.

The new class for intermediate age children provides the chance to work with kids during their most formative years and help them before they might shape negative views.

“I have noticed they are more open to the process. It builds their character before they reach the age where they are making big decisions like whether to leave school,” she says.

Niki says sometimes children just need someone in their corner to encourage them to back themselves.

“The boxing ring provides a safe space for kids to have those conversations about how they feel. And, if they need extra resources, Springboard is in a perfect position to find that for them,” she says.

“You just have to be patient and real with them and know that all kids are facing their own fight.”

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The Let’s End Loneliness website provides a wealth of information.

Volunteers needed to aid lonely seniors Age Concern Rodney has appealed for more volunteer visitors to meet with lonely seniors in the Warkworth Wellsford area.

Visiting service coordinator Sue Robertson says Age Concern is getting referrals all the time and is eager for more volunteers to come on board.

Currently, Sue says she gets about two referrals a month, but it takes about six weeks to vet and train a volunteer.

Sue says people become isolated and lonely for various reasons but one of the main reasons is when they are no longer able to drive.

Volunteers are given a one-hour training session and can attend quarterly Volunteer Visitor Support Group meetings, which provide peer support and the opportunity to hear guest speakers.

Meanwhile, The New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness has launched a new website to provide resources for anyone experiencing or concerned about social isolation. Age Concern chief executive Stephanie Clare says the “Let’s End Loneliness” website is a source of information, which also links people to support services.

“Everyone can feel loneliness at some time, but it can be addressed and solved, and together we can end loneliness for New Zealanders who feel isolated,” she says.

The Coalition to End Loneliness comprises Age Concern, St John, Carers New Zealand, Student Volunteer Army, the RSA, Alzheimers New Zealand and the Salvation Army.

St John director of community health services Sarah Manley says in the wake of Covid-19 it’s never been more important for people to stay connected.

“This new website is a great resource for Kiwis from all walks of life to find ways to connect and build healthier and stronger communities,” she says.

Catherine Hall, of Alzheimers New Zealand, says one group especially vulnerable to loneliness are the 70,000 New Zealanders living with dementia.

“Sadly, people living with dementia often find family, whānau and friends take a step back just when they need them most,” she says. The new website can be found at: letsendloneliness.co.nz To become a volunteer visitor with Age Concern, email: info@ageconcernrodney.org.nz

Matakana dentist Vivek Jain says anyone struggling financially in the wake of Covid-19 should get in touch with their dentist to discuss payment options.

Dr Jain says loss of income and the fear of losing their jobs has prompted many patients to delay dental treatment, but Vivek Jain this is a false economy.

“Dental problems will continue to magnify in the background and make future treatment more expensive,” he says.

These problems can in turn have an impact on a patient’s wider health and wellbeing.

Dr Jain says most dental practices can advise on third party finance options and provide quotes for work which might well qualify for assistance from Work and Income.

Some practices offer subsidised treatment for those with a community services card. Dr Jain adds that routine dental treatment is free for children under 18.

Dr Jain says dentists know exactly what patients under pressure are going through, with practice revenues during the lockdown period a mere fraction of what they were during the same period last year.

He says dental practices are saddled with high overhead costs and as private businesses get no government funding.

“While the Government’s wage subsidy has been very helpful, many dental practices I know of are struggling to stay afloat. The effects of this in the long term remain to be seen,” he says.

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Physios testing for winning wobble board skills Sunday, August 23 will be a big day for new Matakana Physio owner Monique Hatfull, and not just because her team is exhibiting at the Health and Wellness Expo at Warkworth Town Hall. It’s also the day that her second baby is due, so she’s not even sure that she will be able to attend.

“I’m hoping to be there, but that’s my due date, so we’ll have to see what happens,” she says.

Monique took over the Matakana physiotherapy business from founder Robyn Weston in June, seven years after it was founded and five years after Monique joined the practice. However, Robyn will still be working at the clinic occasionally and will be at the expo, together with the clinic’s other physios, Esther McGee and Kristyn Earl.

Monique says the event will be a first for Matakana Physio, so the team will be coming up with a few fun activities and offers for attendees, such as a competition to see who can balance for the longest time on a wobble board.

“It’s like a little air cushion you stand on. They’re good for strengthening thighs and ankles,” she says. “You’ve got to try not to hold on to anything.

Whoever balances longest, we’ll give them something.”

Monique and the team will also be donating a foam roller used for stretching muscles as a raffle prize, and they are hoping to be able to do some basic shoulder assessments for people, as this is a common area of muscle and joint weakness. In addition, they will be explaining about the range of treatments they offer, which includes treating spinal and sporting injuries, manual therapy, mobilisation and manipulation, massage, acupuncture, dry needling, rehabilitation, exercise prescription, electrotherapy and home visits.

Monique says once she is back at work after her maternity leave, she will look at expanding Matakana Physio to cope with increasing demand. The practice currently has one treatment room in a villa off Matakana Valley Road.

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It may not be leaping and pirouettes, but it’s still good exercise.

Ballet at any age good for brains, bones and balance Women in their 70s and 80s are rediscovering their love of ballet, thanks to a new dance academy that has opened in Warkworth.

Sonya Lewis has founded the Amethyst Dance Academy and offers seniors modified ballet classes in the Methodist Church in Warkworth.

Classes are based on the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi, encompassing choreography and music from famous classics such as Giselle and Coppelia.

However, traditional tutus are out in favour of more modern active wear.

“The class contains barre and centre work, with only light jumps and careful balances, taking great care to avoid risks of falls and strain,” Sonya says.

“If you are an experienced dancer, the classes are tailored so that you can, if you wish, attempt some of the more difficult steps, such as pirouettes.”

Sonya is a fully qualified Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher with more than 25 years’ experience.

Many students in the class have trained in ballet at one point in their lives, while for others it is something they have always wanted to do.

Student Bridget Allen says just having the opportunity to train in ballet at the age of 73 is reason enough to give it a try.

“It incorporates stretching, works your core, and it’s just nice to do something to music,” she says.

Ballet training also exercises the mind, requiring dancers to coordinate their arms, hands, legs and feet to a memorised routine while keeping in time to music.

“You are concentrating the whole time, trying to keep up. Its challenging, but really fun.”

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Student Vivienne Raney says she has a 14-year-old granddaughter who also does ballet and they are able to share the hobby together.

Next month, the class will be joining school age students to view a Royal NZ Ballet production of Venus Rising and will get to watch the company take a class before the show.

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Local organic toothpaste brightens Mahurangi smiles Visitors to the Warkworth Health and Wellness Expo, who are interested in oral hygiene, should check out a range of organic toothpastes made here in Mahurangi.

Mike Francis, owner of Maxwell & McIntyre, based in Leigh, will have samples of his toothpaste, which are proudly chemical free and use no ingredients that have been tested on animals.

Mike bought the business just over a year ago in the light of the experiences of his wife, Fiona.

Fiona was diagnosed with a cracked molar and was sent to see an Auckland specialist to deal with the problem.

Following a period of observation, X-rays showed the tooth had completely healed itself – something which surprised the specialist, who could only attribute it to the Maxwell toothpaste that Fiona had begun using regularly.

Mike says credit for the original toothpaste recipe goes to former owner Cath Lewis, but since taking over he’s developed the toothpaste further – making it softer, ensuring consistency between batches, and making sure its ingredients will not separate in the summer heat or go rock hard in winter.

“It’s really easy to make soft, squishy toothpaste if you use chemicals, but it’s really difficult if you can’t use those chemicals,” he says.

But Mike says the resultant chemical-

None of the toothpastes’ ingredients have been tested on animals.

Mike Francis says as the product has improved, business has started to grow.

free toothpaste is well worth the trouble, comparing it to a hollandaise sauce made by a chef in a fine restaurant, versus one bought in a jar at a supermarket.

As the product has improved, business has started to grow.

Mike makes around 250 jars a week at his factory in Leigh using a plasterer’s mixer and a large stainless steel paddle to combine the ingredients. He then employs a sausage stuffing machine to decant the toothpaste into recyclable jars, rather than disposable tubes.

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Mike says hemp also contains lauric acid and he plans to introduce a hemp and mint toothpaste, and a hemp and chocolate toothpaste. He says chocolate without added sugar is also good for teeth.

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John picks up pace for paralysis cure Warkworth rider John Winkie, 79. is doing New Zealand’s toughest road cycling race to help find a cure for paralysis for his bedridden mate, Jim Dollimore.

Jim, a pioneer of the Mahurangi oyster industry, has been learning to walk again after breaking his neck during a cycling accident in February.

John Winkie says spinal injury is all too common in the community, whether it’s a rugby injury, or the result of a cycling or skiing accident.

John will ride the Le Race cycling event over the Port Hills, from Christchurch to Akaroa, on September 19. The route covers 90 kilometres and climbs 1600 metres.

“Our rider group assures me that it is not as steep as Matakana Valley Road,” John says.

It is going to be especially challenging on John’s antique Duckett bike, which was built after World War II for riding on cobblestone roads and across tram tracks.

John got the bike when he was 12 years old, and he has held on to it for just such an occasion.

He wants weekend cyclists to join him on a training ride on Sunday, September 6, from the Omaha Golf Club to Tawharanui and back. Meet time is 10am.

He has invited some popular cycling personalities from Auckland to attend the training and is anticipating some celebrities will attend and pull in the crowds. He hopes to raise $80,000 for the Catwalk Trust, which supports researchers who are working to find a cure for spinal cord injury.

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After five years of devoted teaching by diversional therapist Sue Robertson, the ukulele group at Summerset Falls Retirement village is starting to sound pretty good.

Already the group has been invited to play at rest homes and Age Concern events around the region, and Sue suspects more opportunities for public performance are in the pipeline.

Last week, she was going back to basics to allow some newcomers in the group to learn some easy pieces and gain confidence.

Sue says her teaching booklet describes the ukulele as the instrument of friendship, love and peace and she has certainly found that to be the case.

“When people play together, it’s about celebrating the joy of music and the fact that everybody feels they are contributing,” Sue adapts her teaching strategy for seniors, especially those troubled with arthritis.

Although seniors may not be as dextrous as they once were, Sue says the instrument remains a relatively easy one for them to play.

“By learning just four chords, they can end up with a repertoire of 350 songs to play,” she says.

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We also have bi-monthly General Meetings where members come together to hear a guest speaker, have morning tea and socialise.

As per the world-wide aims for U3A, membership is open to everyone who wishes to keep their minds active and enjoy the social interactions of the groups. It is secular and non-political.

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A Kiwi-designed electronic wheelchair described as “the closest thing to walking” is making inroads into the US and European markets.

The Omeo chair is based on Segway technology and uses the body’s own sense of balance to steer. A rider only needs to lean in the direction that they want the chair to go.

Designer Kevin Halsall says it much more closely matches the body’s natural inclination to use balance for movement.

Having hands-free operation also gives riders the freedom of carrying something while moving, an ability which able bodied people take for granted.

“You can hold a cup of tea, and open a door and go through it, which is pretty amazing,” Kevin says.

“It also prevents the rider’s rotator cuffs wearing out, which is a common ailment among wheelchair users.”

The Omeo’s impressive off-road capabilities allow riders to more easily traverse outdoor environments including the beach or bush.

One of its unique features is that the seat always stays level, meaning riders can travel up and down gradients of up to 25 degrees without fear of falling off.

Kevin designed the Omeo as a solution for his good mate Marcus Thompson, who had been in a chair for 16 years.

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Marcus Thompson was on the first paraplegic team to win gold at the waka ama World Sprint Championships.

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Marcus also tows his waka ama canoe down to the beach, and famously took gold in the 500m event at the World Sprint Championships in 2018.

Marcus and Kevin even play games of tennis on Omeo chairs, while Marcus is known to use his chair at skate parks in Wellington.

They have also ridden across a swing bridge and up a trail to a hut on a hunting trip in Otaki.

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The plates were flying during a modified discus event.

Amberlea athletes compete Tokyo may have postponed its games due to Covid-19, but the 2020 Amberlea Olympics in Algies Bay proceeded exactly as planned.

The rest home residents competed in events that included discus throwing, quoits, indoor bowls and golf.

Activity coordinator Mandy Fraider says the athletes have shown their competitive streak, checking the leaderboard for daily updates.

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Community reserve brings rural school new lease of life Outdoor classrooms are increasingly popular these days, but Tauhoa Primary School has taken the concept a stage further by buying a flock of sheep, leasing a paddock and setting up fullon farming classes at the school.

The outdoor ag project has been running for some time, but it was given a formal seal of approval last month, when the Rodney Local Board granted the school a new five-year community lease for the 3.7 hectare Naumai Domain recreation reserve, with one five-year right of renewal.

School principal Vivienne Goldsmith said it was exciting to take control of the land, which will also be open for use by the local community.

“It’s a multipurpose space. We set up an ag school and some of our kids will go out there to look at the grass and work with the sheep. They’ve already helped to dag them and dock their tails, and they round the sheep up,” she said.

“But we also see a need here for the community to have a place where they can go and walk and workout and exercise off the roads, so we’re putting in a stile for everyone to use.”

The school has a flock of 33 ewes currently in the middle of lambing and

Principal Vivienne Goldsmith says farming classes make sense for the rural-based school. Some of the students involved in caring for the sheep include, front from left, Ethan Powley, Sam Prictor, Byron Stewart and George Innes. Back, Paige Derbyshire and Katie HolmesLibbis. The school ewes can be seen in the newly leased paddock in the background.

the animals are used for fundraising as well as for ag school.

Mrs Goldsmith said the school was a key part of Tauhoa’s weekly impact project day, where students get the chance to choose what they’d like to do in subjects such as art, cooking and ag school.

“Not everyone is academic, not everyone learns the same way. This is really that whole ‘learning in context’ process, so students are doing maths when they

work out drench ratios, for example. It means they get to impact their lives and learning in a different way.”

She added that she was hugely grateful to local farmers Scott Innes and Dave Holmes-Libbis who were teaching the students and making the ag school possible.

Most of the reserve land was grazed in the past, with the school having access to a small section for rugby and

soccer, but historic grazing licences had lapsed.

Auckland Council’s community lease advisor, Karen Walby, said an old, dilapidated fence surrounding the reserve had been renewed and replaced with stock-proof fencing at a cost of almost $58,000, funded by the Rodney Local Board’s 2020/21 budget, and Tauhoa School would be responsible for any ongoing maintenance and repairs in future.

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Pondering poo You know you have reached the pinnacle of your rural existence when your septic tank decides it’s full and overflows on the Saturday of your child’s birthday party. You also know you have an angel among the ranks when the local septic tank guy comes out to deal with the situation before the party arrives. Personal sewage management is an intrinsic part of our rural life but not often talked about. My girlfriends thought I had gone mad when I told them I wanted to go on a septic tank run. Pfft.

I’m no fool, it was obvious to me that anyone who performed such a role would have to have a cracking sense of humour and my day out on the septic beat didn’t disappoint. Actually, it was one of the most hilarious days I have had in years.

I met up with Ray McLaren from MacJimray Septic Services and jumped in his big truck to head out to a couple of rural residences that were suffering a septic overload. I have always had a slight aversion to anything poo-related, so it was crack-up trying to talk intimately to a complete stranger on the matter. Without hesitation, I asked Ray if he considered himself a professional “poo-ologist”, to which he replied he had never thought of it like that. However, he told me he cut his teeth in the drain-laying trade long before the uncanny natural progression of buying the family septic tank business became available.

Our conversation on the way to the first client was ridiculously funny, counting at least 10 words to describe the specific subject matter with every sentence that rolled out of our mouths dissolving

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into some sort of pun. On the way, Ray got a call that the septic was in the paddock somewhere and may be overgrown. It was looking like I had snagged a tricky one and I was excited. The steep driveway was thin and overgrown, so Ray had to back that big truck up with a great deal of skill.

Outside, like a couple of snipers, we started lurking around someone’s yard, trying to pinpoint exactly where the septic would be. Then with military

precision, he found it in the overgrown grass and started digging to find the lid. Digging through mountains of dirt and clay on that freezing morning, I was sweating just watching Ray lift the lid off. I braced myself for an olfactory explosion and was pleasantly surprised when – although not quite reminiscent of Chanel No.5 – it actually wasn’t too overpowering.

Ray lugged the massive vacuum hose out and started to stir this “sludge” – industry technical term for poo – around. At this point I am not going to lie.

Horror memories of my mother’s watery mince stew started to haunt my mind. I wondered, as you naturally would, if particular foods had any bearing on the style or “whiff ” factor of this sludge. As it turns out, I’m told that my worldly pursuit to be ethnically diverse in my home cooking will not be detected upon my next septic clean. Although I believe if I suddenly decide to force feed my family corn for breakfast, lunch and dinner, then I’m afraid my culinary habits may become a tad transparent.

With all the sludge pumped out, bar a little at the bottom which is needed to help process the household’s sewage for the next few years, the lid was popped back on and hoses rolled up onto the truck.

Unbelievably, apart from a bit of mud on his boots, Ray is completely clean. Septics really are amazing little inventions.

I found Ray to be the coolest dude, performing a critical service for rural people and strangely I had a fantastic day. More importantly though, I learned two important life lessons, a) at the end of the pipe we are all equals, and b) it is true that not all superheroes wear capes.

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Rush of new blood boosts A&P show’s future chances The future of Warkworth’s A&P show is looking more secure, after several new people volunteered their services at the society’s annual meeting last month.

They came forward after chairman Allan Barber voiced fears in Mahurangi Matters that the historic show could fold after 153 years unless new blood was found to replace executive members planning to retire next year (MM June 15).

“We’ve now got four new people on the committee and others keen to help and they all expressed interest as a result of the article,” he said.

“It’s great, we’re going full steam ahead now.”

The influx of volunteers could also see the reinstatement of the cattle section at the 2021 show, as one new committee member, Courtney Davies, has agreed to step in as the new section steward. Courtney breeds pedigree Ayrshire cattle at her Dairy Flat home and works as administration, logistics and programme support manager for BLAKE, the Sir Peter Blake environmental trust. She was also the youngest person to be elected to the executive board of the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand.

The other new committee members are Carl King, who keeps goats on his Warkworth lifestyle property, is chair of the Federated Farmers

goat group and general manager of EnviroNZ’s Hampton PARRC landfill and speciality transport; Karen Black of Warkworth, who runs her own bookkeeping business and ran a major annual truck and machinery show in Kumeu and Pukekohe from 2016 to 2019; and registered valuer and Warkworth Rodney Local Board member Tim Holdgate, who has a lifestyle block near Matakana.

The elected executives for the 2021 Warkworth A&P Show are: Patron Ian Ferguson, president Warren Churches, chairman Allan Barber, treasurer Vanessa Barber, secretary Penny Webster. Committee members are Jenny Ferguson, Malcolm Webster, Gaelene Dorreen, Courtney Davies, Carl King, Karen Black and Tim Holdgate. Section Heads: Indoor Louise Graham, shearing Neil Sidwell, woodchopping Paul Norris/Robert Brown/Mike Paddison, and cattle Courtney Davies.

The A&P Society will be holding a movie night fundraiser at the Matakana Cinemas on October 12.

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Cognitive dysfunction. Like humans, some pets start to become a bit senile as they become older. This can be as subtle as a change in sleeping patterns or an increased level of anxiety, to a complete loss of normal toileting behaviour. There is little known about these conditions in pets, but like humans, it is thought that mental stimulation and feeding high levels of omega fatty acids can help maintain brain health.

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Cockies chat over breakfast It was a small gathering, but no less appreciated by the participants at a Breakfast on Us event for farmers at Glorit Hall carpark on July 29. Organised by the Northland Rural Support Trust, in collaboration with industry bodies and rural businesses, the breakfasts were held throughout Northland to provide an informal opportunity for rural neighbours to catchup.

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Nicola says the trust provides free and confidential assistance to farmers, horticulturalists and viticulturalists, and their families and farm workers, and can point people in the right direction for further advice and help if they need it. The referrals can be for professional counselling, financial advice or farm management expertise.

The Government recently provided extra funding to rural support trusts to improve access to mental health support. Coordinators have been trained to recognise and manage signs of depression or extreme stress, and are connected to rural health professionals. However, Nicola says that sometimes it is just as simple as providing someone with a listening ear. To contact the trust, phone 0800 787 254 or visit rural-support.org.nz

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A reminder to the public that the JP Service Desks are available as follows: Warkworth – at the Council Offices Monday 10.00 – 2.00 If there is a long weekend, it is the following Tuesday from 10.00 to 12.00.

Matakana- Cinema Complex Tuesday 11.00-1.00 Snells Beach – at the Library Friday 10.00 – 12.00 Warkworth RSA Fridays 4.00 to 5.00 No appointment is needed. There is no cost.

At all other times there are plenty of other JP’s available in the Warkworth/Mahurangi Area, either in the Warkworth Community phone book, or on-line “find a JP”.

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THANK YOU TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY The Warkworth and Red Beach Hospice, Geneva carers, Warkworth Presbyterian church members who have enveloped me with your love and prayers after the loss of my husband of 46 years Douglas E Good How blessed I am to live in this town of Warkworth.

In appreciation Beryl Good.

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We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Tui House Hospice, 32 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth at 10am.

Friendly support from members Guest speakers Enjoy morning tea or coffee with us Contact: Sue McLeod 425 4994 or 021 649 081 Susan Tomas 423 8424 Supported by Mahurangi Matters

HAVING TROUBLE MAKING ENDS MEET? Free, confidential budget advice is available at the Council Service Centre, 1 Baxter Street, Warkworth every Tuesday, from 10am-noon.

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PAKIRI TENNIS CLUB AGM, Pakiri Hall, 10.00am, 23 August 2020. All welcome.

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You will need to: be a self-motivated leader be willing to take on the challenge of helping to build something new have a strong Christian faith and a passion for children have experience in working with children This is a Part-time (20 hr/wk) position.

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VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER NOW! Our Hospice Shops need you. Make new friends, flexible hours. Call Lorna to find out more, 09 425 9535.

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A roundup of sports activities and events in the district

Ben Kloppers got a hole-in-one.

Warkworth to host regular open Warkworth Golf Club will be hosting a regular open event on the first Friday of each month after a successful inaugural competition.

The Bridgehouse Open on August 7 was fully subscribed, with 116 players across 29 teams on the course.

The first-place prize of golf for four at the Bay of Islands Golf Club in Kerikeri, plus a $300 voucher for Paihia Resort & Spa, went to Kane Earl-Peacock, Hannah Jamieson, Chris Coote and Wayne Griffin.

In second place was Warkworth Fitness – Ben Curtin, Sam Beehre, Raymond Beamish and Paddy Jo Atkins, and in third was the Green Shed – Paul Knapp, Rhys Rhodes, Paul Ashton and Chris Hudson.

A highlight was when Ben Kloppers made the only hole-in-one in the competition on the ninth hole.

Club coordinator Sonya Lewis says the club is looking for sponsors for the new monthly events.

“It’s a great way to have your business seen in the community, and it’s locals supporting locals.”

The Bridgehouse provided first, second and third prizes and had a mulled wine station in the pergola on the 7th green.

Sonya says the new regular competition will be a great opportunity for local players to network and at $25 per person for green fees, there is no excuse not to play.

Matakana tennis The Matakana Tennis Club is looking for more adult players interested in friendly matches. The club plays at 9am on Thursday mornings for two hours. Keen players should contact Phil on 09 423 0094 Daffodil rally The Waitemata, Wellsford and Warkworth branches of the vintage car club are holding a rally to raise money for the Cancer Society. The Caffeine and Classics rally is being held on August 30, meeting at Smales Farm in Takapuna at 10am. The route follows the West Coast up to Matakana for a ‘park up’ next to Matakana School. Entry is $10 collected in cash. Info: Paul on 027 473 350.

Sports postponed Northern Football Federation, Northland Rugby, Harbour Rugby, and Harbour Hockey have postponed all sporting events until the implications of the August lockdown can be resolved.

Mangawhai netball cancelled Despite being in Northland, Mangawhai Netball Club has decided to err on the side of caution and cancel all trainings. It says although gatherings of up to 100 are permitted, social distancing cannot be guaranteed.

Walkway closed The community walkway at the Maungaturoto Country Club is now closed for lambing season. It will reopen on October 1.

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Manaakitanga; the process of showing repect to self, others and place. The result? You and those you interact with feel welcome and at home. As one of our core values at Mahurangi College, we are working hard to develop a culture where every student feels that this is their place.

This term we are particularly focusing on showing manaakitanga by taking the time with the intent to better understand cultural backgrounds that are different to our own. Albert Einstein said it well when he said; “Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding.”

During assemblies we have been focusing on better understanding the rich variety of Pacific cultures at Mahu, which include Kiribati, Tuvaluan, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian and Cook Island. We also participated in Peace Week, a national event designed to help students understand and manage conflict. One of the strands to be used as a basis for peace activities is “listen to understand.” Student mediators organised various activities celebrating the theme of Diversity. Our Kapa Haka and Pacifica groups and our dance club showcased their culture. As part of Peace Week, noodles, dumplings, Yakitori, TamagoYaki, Okonomi-Yaki, chocolate Vetkoek and Philippines Tapioca dessert were just a few of the foods available during our International Food Festival. The overwhelming response was that the range, taste, flavour and aroma were simply amazing. Special thanks must go to our students in our International Department and in particular, Reiko Pham and Jimmy Yang for all their hard work.

Congratulations to our twelve senior and twelve middle school students who attended the heats of the EPro8 Science and Engineering competition at Northcote College. We continued our history of performing well in this competition, with our senior team qualifying for the finals after a three-way tie for first place. Our two middle school teams qualified for their semifinals after placing second and third.

For example, for us Year 13’s, fees free or not?” An interesting fact students learnt from the visit; our electorate is no longer Rodney, it is Kaipara ki Mahurangi. The debate was lively and the two referendum issues dominated. It is fantastic to see our politicians engaging with schools and we hope to see the parties back in another three years.

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Our senior leadership students invited our local, and not so local, politicians to present their positions on a range of issues. The speakers included Marja Lubek (Labour, pictured below), Chloe Swarbrick (Greens) David Seymour (Act), Chris Penk (National) and Callan Neylon (Social Credit). Our attending student body includes seniors who will be voting for the first time. Year 13 student Peter McHale shared “While voting may seem to have little impact on your own life, collectively it can make a huge difference.

The Lower North Boys’ First XI Hockey Tournament was held on 4 August. Our boys went through undefeated winning the trophy back from Bream Bay College. 2020 will mark the first time in a 50 year history that Girls Rugby has been included in the Hauraki Exchange. Captain, Tenaija Fletcher has been selected for the North Harbour FPC women’s team; her second season with the squad and one of its youngest members. She will play in the national competition kicking off in a few weeks time. Our U17 boys Basketball team have gone up a grade into league one at North Harbour. Congratulations to all.

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Artist Seven Zen took out first place in the Northland Solo/Duo Smokefree Rockquest Regionals. We are keenly awaiting the announcement of the Top 30 finalists, then the Top 10 who will perform at the National Final in September.

Our Dance Showcase is back for 2020 with 125 of our Year 7-13 students showcasing their work. The show will run August 27 and 28 at 7pm in the auditorium. Tickets are available now through student services.

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Our annual School Cross Country was held at the Showgrounds on 28 July. Congratulations to all our age group winners: Year 7 Chilli Jamieson (girls), Ryan Hewertson (boys); Year 8 Georgia Lorenzen (girls), Max Matthews (boys); Junior Miriama Iversen (girls), Hamish Strong (boys); Intermediate Grace Richards (girls), Nathan Strong (boys); Senior Zali Taylor (girls), Josh Lambert (boys). Chilli Jamieson also placed second at the North Harbour Zone Day.

TINKERCART DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OUR JUNIOR’S STEAM LEARNING Two weeks ago, our Year 7 and 8 STEAM Department received a Tinkercart that was designed and built by the Menzshed in Warkworth. The cart is loaded with Electronics and Makerspace equipment that our STEAM students are using in the production of their projects. The versatility of the cart allows for it to be stocked with multiple items and tools that the students can access during their class time. Since it arrived last week it has been the focal point of

the class with students accessing equipment and using the attached table that is set up with power points, to construct and glue their creations. This cart is certainly hugely beneficial and adds greatly to the creative aspect of our STEAM rooms. The mobility of the cart certainly makes it an asset that can be used in multiple rooms for a wide variety of purposes. The amount of space available within the cart allows for a wide range of equipment to be stored effectively and moved

easily to where it is required at any particular time. The Menzshed has been instrumental in making this cart fit the needs of the STEAM room and we cannot thank them enough for the time, effort and work they have put into making this happen. A special thank you must go to Mike Izzard for his great communication and the energy he has put into ensuring this project happened. Our STEAM Team and our Year 7 and 8 students are very lucky indeed.

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Glavish shines in Bentsprint Kaipara Flats driver Justin Glavish was among the top performers at the Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club’s Bentsprint Rally, held in the Kaipara Hills on August 9.

Glavish powered his Toyota Starlet into the corners to come first in the 1300cc class and sixth overall.

He covered the 5km course in 3:25.959 beating out a slew of more powerful vehicles.

The fastest driver on the day was Northland’s Carl Adnitt in a Mazda RX8, which covered the course in 3:13.361.

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Clerk of the course Dale Crossley says the course over loose metal began to dry out during the day, making for good racing conditions and fast times.

Crossley says one driver succeeded in driving off the road into a toi toi bush on his first run and was forced to leave his car there for the remainder of the day, but the rest of the event passed without mishap.

The Bentsprint Rally has been run on closed public roads between Kaipara Flats and Glorit for the last five years, though poor road conditions last year meant the event had to be abandoned.

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At least two stages of the Targa New Zealand Ultimate Road Race will take place on local roads in October.

The race takes place in stages and drivers race against the clock to earn points over the four-day series.

At noon on Thursday, October 15, competitors will be racing from the intersection of Cove Road and Tara Road in Mangawhai through to 1069 Cove Road, north of Langs Beach.

The following day, the race continues at 12.15pm in Wellsford, from the start of Whakapirau Road in Te Hana, then west along Wellsford Valley Road and down Port Albert Road to the intersection with State Highway One. The sealing of Wellsford Valley Road route was completed by Auckland Transport last month, making it eligible for the race.

The full four-day race spans stages all the way from Albany to Whangarei and then back down to Ellerslie in Auckland, before heading to Whitianga in the Coromandel Peninsula and back to Pukekohe in Auckland. The race runs from Wednesday, October 14, to Sunday, October 18.

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Highfield Donkeys Society annual meeting, Mahurangi East Community Centre, 2pm. New members welcome. Info: Sheila Ford on 425 5061 Wellsford Plus Inc AGM, Owl Community Hub, 120 Rodney Street, Wellsford, 7pm. Info: secretary on 021 077 2762 Cancelled Warkworth Fashion Extravaganza Combined Local Museums Talk, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth, 10.30am-noon. Three talks from three different museums: John Southgate, Father of Warkworth; Sarah and Bessie Jerome, two Albertland pioneer women; and Benedict Remiger, young Puhoi Pioneer. All welcome. Info: Gerard Wingerden 09 427 3920 Forest & Bird Warkworth, talk by Marguerite Vanderkolk on getting rid of mammalian predators. Totara Park Retirement Village Hall, 7.30pm. All welcome.

Warkworth Floral Arts Club competition, “Twigs and Sticks”, Matakana Hall, 10am. Visiting judge and demonstrator Maria Baxter. Info: Delwyn 422 6201 or Christine 021 350 001 Health & Wellness Expo, Warkworth Town Hall, 1.30-5pm.

More than 30 stalls, demonstrations, seminars and prizes. Info: Lindsay Best on 021 980 852 (see feature p27-30) Mahurangi Employment Expo, Warkworth Town Hall, 6-9pm.

Showcase of trades, business and industry for school leavers and job seekers (see p11) Wellsford-Mangawhai Camera Club meeting, 34 Jack Boyd Drive, Mangawhai, 7.30pm. Info: Wayne Thornton at wingmanwt@gmail.com Kowhai Singers present The Rose, Leigh Hall (see ad p20) Puhoi Sports Club Post Covid-19 night out, Puhoi Domain, 7.30pm. Live music by the Recliner Rockers. Tickets $25 from the club, or $30 on the door if still available. Info: Jess on 021 617 747 or Troy on 021 221 7886.

Kowhai Singers present The Rose, Warkworth Hall (see ad p20)

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Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth Community issues, RSA basement meeting room, 7pm.

Rodney College Open Evening (see ad p24) White Chapel Jak, Warkworth Town Hall, 6pm. Tickets: facebook.com/tours/714680319372503 Head North West Weekend showcasing the attractions of Maungaturoto (see story p21) TOSSI Planting Day, 9am-12.30pm (see ad p19) Bingo, Old Masonic Hall 7pm. Fundraising for Warkworth Museum (see ad p42) Sandspit Yacht Club Inc AGM, Warkworth Town Hall, 7pm.

Info: Gael 09 422 9008 or sandspit_yc@xtra.co.nz Warkworth Lions Quiz series, Bowls Warkworth, 6.30pm.

Teams of six maximum, entry $10pp, BYO nibbles. Prizes, raffles, guest callers. Info: David 422 2216 or Graham 422 3130 Horopito Trio, Warkworth Town Hall, 7pm. Concert by soprano Kelly Lim Harris with Anita Austin and Amy Hsu. Works by Schubert and Richard Strauss. Tickets $20 adult, $10 child/ student, cash at the door. Info: Anita at musicalaustin@gmail.com General Election (see page 11 for referendum coverage)

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Greg Stevenson

Mark Thomas

Kate Taylor

Zoe Illingworth

A new shield has been established between Warkworth Hockey and Albany Birkenhead Collegians (ABC) to commemorate the first senior match hosted in Warkworth this month.

The shield will be kept in Warkworth and will be played for whenever either ABC’s men’s or women’s team visits.

It was the first time the new Warkworth club had ever hosted a senior Harbour Hockey match on its home turf.

The standard of play didn’t disappoint the crowd with the men’s teams being well matched.

ABC Yellow are the table leaders at 27 points, while Warkworth is second equal at 26 points.

The score was 1-0 to ABC at half time, but Warkworth squared things up in the second half, resulting in a draw.

The Warkworth women’s team held

on to their unbroken winning streak, winning the match 4-0.

Their comfortable winning margin means they get a bonus point for the match, placing them well ahead on the standings table at 37 points.

The Warkworth men’s team has a highly anticipated home game against Takapuna in Warkworth on Sunday, August 30.

Warkworth lost to Takapuna in the division one final last season in a close match that went to shootouts.

Meanwhile, college hockey teams also faced off at the Warkworth Turf this month for the lower north tournament between Rodney College, Mahurangi College and Bream Bay College.

Mahurangi College was dominant, winning 2-0 against Bream Bay and 6-0 against Rodney College.

Captain Griffin Crawford holds the lower north tournament trophy with Mahurangi College teammates and competitors from Rodney College.

Warkworth Hockey celebrates first home games

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