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Anti-landfill protesters have been out in force on the side of SH1 in the Dome Valley and beyond to raise awareness and voice objections to Waste Management’s plans to site a huge new rubbish tip on rural land.

Dump defended as protests mount The shock and dismay that has greeted a major landfill proposal for the Dome Valley bubbled to the surface at the first Waste Management Open Day held on October 17.

Placards placed at the entrance to Springhill Estate where the meeting was held read “No Tip, Save The Dome and P*ss Off With Your Pollution.

At the meeting, Wellsford resident Janne Radtke perused literature and display boards documenting the landfill proposal with mounting alarm.

Ms Radtke said if the landfill was given the go ahead, then there would be nothing to stop its operators “just doing what they want”.

She said the prospect of an extra 300

trucks a day travelling through the Dome Valley bringing rubbish to the landfill was bad enough, but what if that should jump to 500 trucks a day.

She said her chief concern was for the safety of her children, who would also have to travel along an already dangerous stretch of highway.

“The road is already at full capacity. I

don’t think there will ever be enough money to make that road safe.”

Waste Management managing director Tom Nickels, attended the open day.

Regarding trucks, Mr Nickels said the figure of 300 in a single day was a maximum and not what could be expected every day. He added that

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Waste Management defends dump as protests grow New Zealand Transport Agency was already making significant road improvements, which would be completed by 2021, whereas physical construction of the landfill was not expected to take place until 2022.

At the same time, Mr Nickels acknowledged that if the landfill was to go ahead, then Waste Management might at some point seek additional resource consents to expand the landfill area on the site and extend its life beyond the maximum 35 years allowed by any initial consent.

But he said that the proposed Dome Valley site would be even better than a similar landfill site Waste Management operated at Redvale, which he described as a “world class facility”.

When Mahurangi Matters said residents had complained about rotten egg smells, dust, noise from vehicles and vibrations from machinery at Redvale, Mr Nickels said these would not be everyday events.

“There is the occasional incident.

We learn from them and we manage them,” he said.

Moreover, Mr Nickels said there would be a much bigger buffer around the Dome Valley site. At Redvale, neighbours were only 50-100 metres from the site, whereas in the Dome Valley the nearest would be 1km away.

“There should be no odours that anybody could detect. There should be no issues with noise,” he said.

Mr Nickels reiterated the landfill would not take any toxic waste and earlier stated that Waste Management

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had engaged experts to design appropriate water treatment facilities to avoid contaminating nearby waterways, including the Hoteo River, which supplies water to Wellsford.

Mr Nickels said as yet no environmental impact assessment had been conducted, but this would be done as part of the landfill resource consent application to Auckland Council.

He said so far Council not been involved in the landfill proposal.

“They have no role at this stage.

Their role begins when we make an application for a resource consent,”

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he said.

Asked if Waste Management had already purchased the 1000ha of farm and forestry land in the Dome Valley for the landfill, Mr Nickel said, “We own it, subject to some conditions.”

Mr Nickel would not elaborate on the conditions, saying they were commercially sensitive.

He hoped Waste Management would be ready to make a resource consent application to Council by December or early next year.

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Residents rally Core creators behind mega sail competition Builders Composites factory in to fight dump Core Warkworth is behind a new sailing Public opposition is galvanising against Waste Management’s plans to site a new Auckland Regional Landfill on 1000ha of farm and forestry land in the Dome Valley.

More than 100 people who attended an inaugural public meeting in Wellsford on October 17 unanimously supported opposing the proposal, and placardwaving protesters took to the side of SH1 on Labour Day in Wellsford, the Dome Valley and at Goatley Road to raise public awareness of the proposal.

The public meeting was told that the community needed to make its opposition heard at the earliest opportunity to ensure that any resource consent applications were publicly notifiable and objectors could have their say. Auckland Council generally processes almost all resource consent applications without notifying the public, unless planners deem a project “likely to have adverse environmental effects, or to affect people”.

One of the leading anti-landfill campaigners, Tapora schoolteacher Michelle Carmichael, is urging anyone who opposes the plan to email Auckland Mayor Phil Goff directly with their objections or to complain to the Commerce Commission about Waste Management’s information brochure, which she said included several examples of wrong or misleading information.

“Does Auckland really need a new landfill?” she said. “Or is it just Waste Management that needs a new landfill?”

More than 1000 people have joined the ‘Fight the Tip. Save the Dome’ Facebook group since it was formed in late September, and ‘A More Open Day’ protest was being planned for the second Waste Management Open Day at the entrance to Springhill Estate on SH1 last Saturday, October 27.

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competition that could eventually overshadow the America’s Cup. Sail GP will start in February next year and is a five-stage competition for foiling boats, similar to those used in the last America’s Cup. Race locations will be Sydney, San Francisco, New York, Cowes and Marseille. The overall winner of the competition will receive US$1 million.

The series is being put together by American billionaire and Core owner Larry Ellison, and New Zealand yachtsman, and now director at Core, Russell Coutts.

Competition rules mean that all boats must be the same and sailors can only represent their home nation. Australia, China, France, Great Britain, Japan and the United States have entered the inaugural season.

The six F50 boats required are all being built in Warkworth. The facility has plenty of experience in boat building, having pieced together America’s Cup boats and other major craft.

Three of the boats are modified AC50 from the last America’s Cup, two have been built around existing cross structures and one has been built from scratch.

Componentry made at the facility includes high speed and light air dagger foils, rudders and elevators.

Core Builders Composites director Mark Turner says the project has been hard work, but he is pleased that deadlines are being met.

“We’ve had 110 people working on our Sail GP boats and that started in October last year, and we have the first boat in the water for a test run so we’re on schedule,” Mr Turner says.

“We’ve done jobs of equal complexity before, but in this case, we’re doing it across six boats so that’s a challenge.”

Another challenge is finding enough room. Core has been forced to lease buildings from neighbouring businesses to secure the necessary work space for the Sail GP project.

Large spaces have been needed for all of the six Sail GP boats that will be constructed in Warkworth, with this building leased from MS Engineering.

A five axis cutting machine is one of the many high tech pieces of equipment at Core Builders Composites used to manufacture the boats.

“There is a huge shortage of large industrial sites in Warkworth and it’s an issue not just for us, but the future of Warkworth if we want to create jobs locally.

“We are on a 2ha site, but need around 4ha to operate at full capacity.”

MS Engineering is one business that has leased buildings to Core and is also helping Sail GP with manufacturing.

“We have 60 containers that will be used to carry the boats between stages on the circuit and MS has been assisting us in fitting those out.”

Once racing begins, 20 Core staff will be contracted to work on the circuit and about five other staff will be involved as required.

All boats will be tested at Marsden Point in December and the competition will finish on September 22 next year.

Meanwhile, Core has undergone a recent change in management. Former director Tim Smyth left to chase other opportunities and he has been replaced

by Russell Coutts.

“I’ve worked with Russell for over a decade and he brings a great set of skills to the management side of the business, while I’m more involved with construction at the facility,” Mr Turner says.

Tim was with the company for eight years and worked alongside Mark on the construction of the Oracle boat that won the 2013 America’s Cup.

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Blow from Council

What a disgrace

“What’s the world coming to?” asks a young local now resident in London.

Thinking she was doing the right thing, she sent her grandmother a nicely hand-written letter and posted it by snail mail, only to get a prompt reply from her Gran on email!

I read with disbelief the report of the Interdominion Schools Team Sailing Regatta held recently at Algies Bay (MM Oct 17). What a knockout blow these school sailors received from the Auckland Council. Why did it suddenly demand a resource consent application to hold this event? No such consent has been required in the past. How can the Council justify using the Resource Management Act to charge hardworking, volunteer organisers of the event $5000? Surely, that was never the intention of the Act. The Council claimed $2000 of this sum was charged for an “administration fee.” What? How much should rubber-stamping a form cost? Then we learned that an outside firm had to be paid a further $3000, to “do the consent.” Whatever did that involve? No, this resource consent is a tax levied by this Council on a youth sports activity to pay the salary of an unnecessary administrator. At the same time as it spends millions of our rates on cycleways and walking paths to promote good health in communities, it is taxing healthy, sporting events for teenagers! Auckland Council should be following the lead of Sir Peter Blake.

It should be giving young sailors a hand up and encouragement. Come on Rodney ratepayers, let Auckland Councillors know what we think of their greed!

It is a disgrace that Auckland Council is charging the NZ Team Sailing Association $5000 to run a kids’ yachting competition. The event has been run five times before at no charge and now the greedy Council (hiding behind the Auckland Unitary Plan) want to make it almost impossible for a group of committed volunteers and teenagers. Where is the support from our local councillors? I guess the revenue will go towards the $280,000 the Council spends feeding themselves at meetings.

Anne Smith, Warkworth

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Rethink link I am sure I am not alone in being dumbfounded at the plan to have the Matakana link road exit onto SH1 at a ‘T’ intersection about 400m south of the interchange (MM October 3).

This is more mindboggling than the reduction from four lanes to two and not having a connection through to take Sandsdpit road traffic. We all know what’s going to happen come holiday weekends. It will be another planning masterpiece like Hill Street. What could possibly be the reasoning behind not modifying the interchange? It must have some pretty powerful logic behind it to overcome the commonsense of having it be part of the interchange. Would be nice if we were told why.

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Bridget Farmiloe is looking to brighten Christmas for struggling families.

Christmas cheer Gifts have already started trickling in to Women’s Centre Rodney to help local families experiencing hardship this Christmas.

Women’s Centre coordinator Bridget Farmiloe says gifts for children under the age of 17 are much appreciated.

Suitable gifts could include games, sports equipment, art supplies, educational toys, clothing, beach gear, sunscreen, books, non-perishable food, and vouchers.

The centre discourages toys requiring batteries, because of ongoing running costs, and also likes to avoid secondhand goods.

Bridget says in addition the centre is eager to accept gifts for mum, such as toiletries, towels, cosmetics and perfumes.

“A lot of women sacrifice everything for their children at Christmas so it’s nice for them to have a little bit of Christmas cheer as well,” she says.

Donated items can be left under the tree at the Mahurangi Matters office or delivered directly to the Women’s Centre, 10 Morpeth Street, Warkworth, between 9am and 2.30pm.

Deadline for gifts is Wednesday, December 19.

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Viewpoint Marja Lubeck, Rodney-based MP marja.lubeck@parliament.govt.nz

Parliamentary duties It’s been a year since Jacinda Ardern’s Government took office. How time flies!

As MPs we’ve all been very busy this last year, and Rodney is fortunate to have four MPs based right here. Under the MMP system, there are two types of MPs, electorate and list.

We all have secretarial support in Parliament and are funded for an out-ofParliament office and staff. MPs who hold an electorate seat are provided with extra staff and resources to deal with the constituency workload. But what exactly are our roles and functions? Unlike most other jobs, there is no formal job description of an MP. In Parliament itself there is little to distinguish the two categories of MP. As Members of Parliament we all have offices in Wellington and we all appear in the debating chamber most days. Unless we have written leave, we must be on the Parliamentary precinct – Parliament House, the Beehive, Bowen House or the Library – when Parliament is sitting. We cannot set foot outside the precinct because it might result in a vote being lost. This means, at a minimum, we must be on the precinct from 2pm-10pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and until 6pm on Thursdays. Urgency can be taken by the Government to sit outside of these hours. Earlier this month, for example, we started the debates at 9am and finished at 10pm.

Outside these hours, almost all MPs sit on select committees where much of the intensive legislative scrutiny and public hearings take place. These committees operate very differently from the adversarial exchanges between Government and Opposition during question time and debates. The work in committees is much more collaborative, because to pass legislation we need a high level of cross-party work and compromise. I am a member of the Education and Workforce Select Committee, a very busy committee. I believe that the crossparty work is important when dealing with an issue that shouldn’t become a political football.

MPs also meet with groups such as lobbyists and community representatives and attend many other meetings, including attending cross-party meetings with MPs from other countries. Every Tuesday morning, we have our Labour Party caucus where Government backbench MPs can hold their ministers to account.

Probably the most well-known part of the MP role is speaking in the House.

This can be asking questions of Ministers or speaking on a bill, which I’ve done 60 times this year. I am always surprised when I get a text from someone watching Parliament TV! By the time I fly home on Thursday night, I would have done 45 or so hours since Tuesday morning. Then on much of Friday, Monday and weekends I travel around the Rodney electorate. It is a very busy role, but a real privilege to serve.

Droning on and over and above.

Along with driverless cars and manufactured housing, drones are one of the most high-profile new technologies of the decade. They have become a common sight around our beaches with their amazing filming and photography capabilities, and now they are becoming a common part of the Pūhoi to Warkworth Surveyor’s tool kit.

What does the drone do for the project? Until drone technology was available a project of this scale needed teams of surveyors continuously providing volume measurements. This activity would need to happen near to moving equipment. The work by the surveyors would be time consuming and put them at risk from the moving machinery. Much of this is now eliminated using drone technology. The drone is used to capture a three-dimensional (3D) model of the ground that it flies over. This 3D model can then be used to compare against previous models and the computer software will calculate the volume between the surfaces.

How does it measure the ground? The drone carries a high spec camera which takes still photos every 2 seconds. The drone automatically flies in a grid pattern that is pre-loaded before take-off. The grid ensures that the neighbouring photo has at least 60% of the same image (overlap). We then use the photo processing software called “Pix4D” which stitches the photos together using a method called Stereophotogrammetry – see image below.

This software produces a single “Orthomosaic” photo of the area flown, and a 3D “Point Cloud” which contains millions of survey accurate, geolocated points from which the 3D model of the ground can be constructed.

What drone does the Pūhoi to Warkworth project have? The project has two drones - a Phantom 4 Pro for doing small isolated jobs and the M200 for flying the entire project. The M200 also has an aftermarket attachment called PPK (Post-Processing Kinematic). This attachment accurately positions the drone with every photo that is taken, and together with an accurate camera calibration, eliminates the need to put ground control points all over the site.

Innovation and technology are a very important part of major projects like this.

Not only can it save on time and cost, but it also encourages our Engineers and Project Teams to think outside the square and to learn new skills.

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Public meeting on link road One Warkworth Business Association will hold a public meeting on November 13 to outline its concerns over the downgrading of the Matakana link road.

The meeting comes in the wake of an Auckland Transport (AT) decision that it will delay construction of a four-lane road for almost 20 years, in favour of a two lane road in the interim. The Matakana link road is due to connect Matakana Road to SH1.

One Warkworth believes a scaled-back link road will create traffic snarl-ups to rival Warkworth’s notorious Hill Street intersection and will result in “significant long-term cost” to the community. But others in the town support the downgrading of the road to two lanes if the money is re-

prioritised to developing a network of walkways and cycleways.

All are welcome to the meeting, which will include a presentation on community concerns.

In addition, attendees will hear about AT’s reasoning for reducing the scope of the link road, as put to One Warkworth, and will have the opportunity to air their own views.

The meeting will be held in the back bar of the Bridgehouse in Warkworth on Tuesday, November 13 at 5.30pm.

Those wishing to attend should confirm intention to do so by contacting Murray Chapman: murray@onewarkworth.co.nz or 0274 966 550.

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Warkworth leads NZ on innovative wastewater solution A need to temporarily boost capacity at the Warkworth Wastewater Treatment Plant has inspired a unique engineering solution, which promises benefits beyond Warkworth.

Rather than build permanent structures to the existing treatment plant, which will be mothballed in a few years anyway, Watercare commissioned the building of two portable treatment plants housed in 40-foot shipping containers.

Each plant is housed within two of the containers. Sewage enters the first container where it is exposed to oxygen and bacteria to begin treatment. It is then pumped to a second container where it passes through a series of filters to complete the treatment process before being discharged into the Mahurangi River. By the time the water is discharged it, is very nearly clean enough to drink.

All the pumps and other equipment required to facilitate the process are included within the containers. This means once the plants are no longer required they can be picked up, transported to another site and begin treatment elsewhere.

Watercare project manager Alan Brooks says one of the joys of the project is that it is so sustainable.

Matt Savage, left, and Alan Brooks on a gangway between two of the 40-foot containers.

“We have not had to waste money on constructing a building that would have to be demolished in a few years’ time,” he says.

Although parts of treatment plants have been placed in containers before, it’s believed this is the first time an entire plant has been housed in this way.

The plants were built by Timarubased company Apex Environmental and together they can process 250,000

litres of sewage per day.

Once the plants have finished duties in Warkworth, they will likely be transferred to Waiheke Island to bolster treatment facilities there.

Apex technical director Matt Savage says building a sewage treatment plant on an island is normally a tricky and expensive process. However, all that will be required is a concrete pad to be laid and then the containers will

be lifted on to them by crane. Once the system is plumbed in, it can begin operating almost immediately.

Warkworth Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at the end of Alnwick Street. A replacement plant is due to be completed in Snells Beach in about four years. Once the Snells Beach plant is operational the Warkworth plant will be decommissioned.

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The price of meat Humans have been eating meat for at least 10,000 years, though not at the scale and with the health and environmental costs that are generated today. New Zealanders are the world’s fourth largest meat consumers per capita, three times the world meat average, according to some figures. Kiwis eat 115kg of meat per annum. In 2017, 72kg of this was red meat, down from 84.7kg in 2007.

Only four per cent of New Zealanders are vegetarians, but this represents an increase of 27 per cent since 2011. Vegetarianism is rising, especially among those aged 14-34, North Islanders and men. No wonder vegetarians and vegans feel virtuous – as well as preventing suffering and saving the lives of countless animals, they have a lower environmental impact. Meat eaters contribute 2.5 times the greenhouse gas emissions of vegans.

Even though red meat consumption has declined by about 22kg a person per annum in the 10 years to 2017, in favour of pork and poultry, meat consumption globally is predicted to increase by 75 per cent over the next 30 years. Partly that’s due to an estimated additional 2.3 billion people on the planet by 2050, and partly because of an increase in global income leading to more meat-rich western diets adopted around the world.

But there’s a problem with our meat addiction. For one thing, there is the burden on the public health system of humans carrying other animals’ fat on our waistlines and in our arteries, Meat eaters but there’s also a problem for the environment. contribute Globally, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture 2.5 times the contribute more than all transport emissions combined. greenhouse Governments are doing a little (not enough) to tackle transport emissions by applying taxes to disincentivise gas emissions inefficient transport use and by investing in alternatives. of vegans.

‘Sin taxes’ are applied on other unhealthy consumer goods such as sugar and tobacco to offset public health costs. But the meat industry seems untouchable.

If we had an equitable ‘polluter pays’ system, the price of meat would include the cost of greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, deforestation, water shortages, dead streams, dead lakes, dead rivers, dead oceans, declining public health, and lost opportunity costs to future generations. Instead, overt and hidden subsidies encourage unsustainable consumption. There’s an emerging global consensus about the dangers of excessive meat consumption to planetary and human health. It’s certainly fatal for animals. Researchers from around the world say that our appetite for meat needs to change if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change, and to feed the growing global population.

Studies show that beef consumption in the western world needs to drop by 90 per cent if we are to avoid major environmental and biospheric collapse. To change this behaviour will require a range of tools: a combination of media and education campaigns; labelling and consumer information; fiscal measures, such as taxation, subsidies, and other economic incentives; school and workplace approaches; local environmental changes; and direct restriction and mandates.

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localfolk Trish Allen

Trish Allen is renowned globally as a leading exponent and teacher of permaculture and, more locally, as the driving force behind such groups as Mahurangi Wastebusters and the Matakana Community Garden. She and her husband, the late Joe Polaischer, set up Rainbow Valley Farm more than 30 years ago but, as she told Sally Marden, what is less well known is that it might never have happened were it not for a series of serendipitous events involving the New Zealand High Commission, the United Nations and a kapa haka on the River Danube …

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was going on an OE for six months and ended up staying away seven years. I got over to London without a lot of money, so I went job hunting straight away. After a day of interviews in the West End and feeling a bit homesick, I walked down Haymarket to the NZ High Commission and in the window was a sign saying ‘Secretary required, enquire within’. I got the job and found myself working for the NZ Trade Commissioner. I joined the London Maori Club to get to know people and we used to perform for free at school fairs and various events around the UK. When the NZ Government opened an embassy in Vienna, they hired a boat on the Danube, invited dignitaries on board, served NZ food and wine and we were the entertainment. During the visit, we were billeted with the NZ community in Vienna and I heard that the UN was recruiting secretaries with English as their mother tongue. I applied and got the job as secretary to one of the directors of the UN International Development Organisation. I really loved meeting people of all different nationalities, ethnicities and cultures – it was just so amazing. And, I came to the realisation that there was so much common ground when it came to what people wanted – a home and a safe environment to raise and educate their kids. hile in Vienna, I briefly met Joe Polaischer. He grew up in the same village as Arnold Schwarzenegger in southern Austria and was working as a graphic designer for one of the fashion stores. He later went to live in Hollywood where he worked in a garage for a mate, then did landscaping and little building jobs – he could turn his hand to anything.

Later on he decided to come on a hitchhiking tour to New Zealand and Australia. On his last day in New Zealand, he got in touch and I invited him to dinner. He stayed six weeks and we got married two years later, in 1985. e discovered permaculture around that time. It made sense to us, because it was working with, not against, nature and was all about

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looking after the soil, water air and eco-systems – nurturing the planet, so we can leave it better than we found it for future generations. Permaculture is not just growing food organically and building and restoring soils, it’s also about energy efficiency and creating no waste, not just minimising waste. But I believe you shouldn’t let perfection get in the way, or it all might be too overwhelming. Every little thing does count. o we embraced permaculture and were keen to put it into practice.

We bought 50 acres of run down farm land in Matakana Valley Rd. The local farmers called it rubbish land – it was eroded, pest-infested and weedinfested. We moved up here in a house truck and rolled into Matakana like a couple of old hippies. I think they thought we were dope smokers and growing it up there, but pretty soon realised we were serious about growing

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our own food, restoring the land and setting up gardens. We lived in the truck for two years with no power or phone – I used to drive the two tonne truck down to the post office in Matakana to make a phone call.

Matakana was quite different then. n the beginning, Joe went out to work building and I worked at home on the land, but it was heavy work, so we switched and I got a job with Morris & James, doing accounting and marketing, and Joe stayed at home. I still do one day a week at the pottery, just doing a bit of book-keeping and helping out with the Labour Weekend sale. nitially, Rainbow Valley Farm was just for ourselves. But ours was the first earth-roofed house in Rodney, and one of the first with double glazing and made with adobe bricks, so people started showing up to have a look round and we started running tours. We were about 85 per cent

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self-sufficient – with sheep, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, geese and pigeons, and we grew our own shiitake mushrooms and had rice in a paddy. We were invited to teach permaculture in Japan, then the Permaculture Centre of Japan started bringing groups to stay on the farm. A film was made about the farm, which was widely shown in Japan. So it kind of grew. We were in magazines in 10 different countries, on TV in four countries and Rainbow Valley Farm became one of the most well-known working permaculture examples in the world. hen Joe died suddenly in 2008, it was such a shock. I kept going for two years, then tripped and broke my ankle. I took that as a sign from the universe, so I sold Rainbow Valley Farm and bought a section in Matakana village. The mud brick house on the farm had taken a long time to build, so this time around, I wanted something faster. I used wood from the local sawmill and some macrocarpa from the farm that Joe had milled and stored. I moved here in 2011 and since then, I’ve squeezed in 50 fruit trees on just over a quarter of an acre, with bananas, plums, feijoas, peaches, apples, pears, figs, apricots, citrus, plus veggies. I love living in Matakana. I’m in a quiet street and I can walk to the cafes and the movies. learnt to garden and to love gardening from my Dad. I grew up in a little village almost in the shadow of Mt Tongariro, and in my teenage years and early 20s in New Plymouth, almost in the shadow of Mt Taranaki. I developed a great love of tramping and hiking in and around the mountain, and Joe was a great tramper and hiker, too, from

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I was the oldest there, I think I was like a grandmother to them. I loved it. y latest project, Mahurangi Wastebusters, is exciting. We aim to set up Community Recycling Centres to divert waste from landfill and recover resources. None of us wants a landfill near where we live, so the more we can reduce what we throw away, the better for us and the planet.

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AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says the detectors and cameras will optimise traffic signal operation for Matakana and Sandspit Road motorists.

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Motorists who battled congestion to get through Warkworth’s Hill Street intersection over Labour Weekend may have some relief in sight.

Auckland Transport (AT) is currently installing closed circuit television cameras and traffic detectors to improve traffic flows.

It’s expected all the new equipment will be in place by the end of November.

The vehicle detectors are mounted on poles and monitor whether traffic is stopped. They then relay this information to the signal controller computer at the intersection.

Meanwhile, AT has completed plans to better facilitate pedestrian crossing at the intersection. These are currently awaiting approval from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

The Hill Street intersection has long been a thorn in the side of Warkworth residents.

During holiday weekends, traffic can back up for up to 15km along State Highway 1 and delay traffic for hours.

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Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY), which provides free education for low decile families, had $100 of petrol taken from a tutor’s car during a weekend.

The vehicle is used by teachers to take the programme to around 40 children each week living across the Wellsford area.

HIPPY coordinator Louisa Christian says while the amount may seem insignificant, it’s a big blow for the organisation.

“We fundraise to cover all of our fuel costs, so it hit hard to find the petrol taken and the filler cap on the car broken, which we are having to pay to repair,” Louisa says.

“This incident won’t stop us from delivering our programme, but if it happens again, it could.”

She says in three years of being the coordinator, she hasn’t encountered similar issues before and hopes this is a one-off incident.

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AT clamps down on speed limits in push to save lives Auckland Transport (AT) will impose dramatic reductions in speed limits on Mahurangi roads to try to slash road deaths.

AT spokesperson Joanna Glasswell says the speed reductions are part of an Auckland-wide effort to reduce deaths and serious injury on Auckland roads by 60 per cent within the next 10 years.

The first Mahurangi roads affected in the scheme will be around Matakana, the Tawharanui Peninsula, Mahurangi West, and a cluster of unsealed rural roads at the south end of Warkworth.

Several hazardous roads in these areas will have their speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 40km/h.

In Matakana, these include Smith Road, Ward Road and Govan Wilson Road. In Tawharanui, they include Baddeleys Beach Road, Bishop Lane, and Whitmore Road.

It’s expected the new limits on these roads will be imposed sometime during November and December.

In a letter, sent to residents on or near the affected roads, AT says many of the targeted roads are unsealed, windy, narrow and often with unsegregated lanes.

“Even the most alert and experienced drivers can make mistakes. The

consequences of small errors can be devastating,” the letter says.

Meanwhile, AT is considering further speed reductions, beyond those already identified, in rural areas around Warkworth, Mahurangi East, Matakana, Omaha, Leigh and Pakiri.

The speed reductions can’t come soon enough for Matakana resident Terry McCathie, who says they are vital, especially with the growth in new housing and visitors to the area with associated massive increases in traffic.

“The corners, camber and narrowness of

the roads were never designed for high speed or high volume traffic,” he says.

“We live on Tongue Farm Road and find it a nightmare exiting or entering Tongue Farm Road because of the increased volume of speeding traffic on Leigh Road.”

Mr McCathie says Tongue Farm Road is itself extraordinarily dangerous. The road is part of the Matakana cycle trail to Omaha and Point Wells and attracts numerous pedestrians and cyclists.

Several times in recent months, Mr McCathie has had to help pedestrians

out of roadside drains where they have jumped to avoid motorists speeding around corners at 100km/h.

He has asked Auckland Council to look into the matter before someone is seriously injured or killed.

As Mahurangi Matters went to press, AT could not confirm whether Tongue Farm Road would definitely be among those to have its speed limit reduced, but anticipated the speed limit on Leigh Road would eventually be brought down. This would prompt a review of the limits on adjacent roads.

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Wilson Road (from Hepburn Creek Road to the eastern end of Wilson Tawharanui Road), Edwards Road, Hodgart Road. 40km/h: Buckleton Road, Bishop Lane, Clinton Road, Kookaburra Matakana Drive, Pigeon Place, Campbell 40km/h: Govan Wilson Road, Road, Baddeleys Beach Road (from

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Springboard set to deliver successful model around NZ While this year’s annual fundraiser for Springboard Community Works will help grow the organisation locally, it’s also set to deliver the successful programme across the country.

The fundraiser, supported by up to $100,000 from Kennards Hire, will be held at Ascension Wine Estate on November 3 with 160 people attending.

Springboard has operated from Snells Beach for 16 years, but over the last five years founder Gary Diprose has been busy taking his model to other groups trying to achieve the same goal.

Gary is currently assisting four groups in Dargaville, Helensville, Te Awamutu and Otorohanga, but more are calling out for guidance.

“There are eight more groups keen to collaborate with us and we are hoping to take on three more next year,” Gary says.

“How quickly we can expand on what Springboard does will depend on the financial support we get from the community and other avenues.”

He says while people should know all funds raised at Ascension will go back into local work, anyone who wants to can also contribute towards delivering the programme elsewhere.

“I’ve also been in touch with [Minister for Children] Tracey Martin about government support and had good feedback there, and dropped a line to a couple of philanthropists, so we will see what comes out of that.”

Helensville-based Outwest Youth Community Trust is one example of a

Newly-appointed Springboard Community Works general manager Dan Gray, far right, and staff show off their rebranded uniforms and signage.

group that is hoping Springboard can continue its work in other regions.

General manager Naomi Bartley says in five years of working with Gary, things have improved enormously.

“We started with just one programme, but with guidance from Springboard we’ve grown to deliver six,” Naomi says.

“Often organisations are forced to fight each other for funding, but Gary has challenged that with a collaborative approach to helping young people everywhere, which we really like.”

To make sure the Snells Beach operation continues to grow, Gary has brought in Dan Gray as general

manager to take care of things while he’s elsewhere.

Dan spent 10 years as a pastor in Gisborne, before working as a teacher at a residential care facility in South Auckland. He came to Springboard as a teacher this year.

His focus is to develop the culture there and also bring in more of a Maori perspective.

“I want to empower young people here so that they can make their own decisions, knowing they will benefit themselves, rather than having to look to management all of the time,” Dan says.

“I’m also keen to address the Maori demographic in this area, and we’re getting the local iwi, Ngati Manuhiri, involved with our work.”

As part of the new-look Springboard, there has been a re-brand, celebrated on October 17 by more than 50 people.

“It’s really important that we keep bettering what we offer, because the success of our work is what we value, not how much money we can bring in,” Gary says.

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Women’s Centre celebrates 30 years of service Thirty years of work dedicated to supporting women will be celebrated at an open day at the Women’s Centre Rodney on November 16.

Centre manager Colleen Julian says the centre is excited to be celebrating this milestone in the same year as nationwide celebrations of 125 years of women’s suffrage and to be able to “acknowledge the strength of all women in our community”.

Colleen says with a mission of “Empowering, Informing and Supporting” women, the centre has become an established part of the Rodney community and continues to adapt as the region grows and develops.

The centre officially opened in 1988 in the Warkworth Town Hall building, then moved to Morpeth Street in 2012. It faced many challenges in its 30 years, including moving premises, attracting ongoing funding and working with the priorities of changing governments.

But by being adaptable and resilient, the centre is thriving in 2018 with a wide range of courses and services.

Women are encouraged to use the centre as a drop-in space, a place to find information, or somewhere that offers assistance with legal matters, counselling and advocacy.

Some of the courses offered over the 30 years include personal development

Women’s Centre Rodney maintains its own garden. Food that is grown is shared among women using the centre.

groups, support for young mums, creative groups and many more.

To celebrate its 30th birthday, the Women’s Centre will be holding an open day at the centre with a light lunch and entertainment.

There will be a performance from members of the Pasifika Women’s Group and displays highlighting activities and services that have been undertaken over the last 30 years.

The open day runs from 11am to 2pm on Friday, November 16. Those interested in attending should call on 0800 237 674 or email info@ womenscentrerodney.org.nz.

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Fatal crash highlights killer stretch of road Waiwera shut The first fatal crash on State Highway 1, between Puhoi and Warkworth this year, was a harrowing reminder to drivers to be careful on the roads over summer.

The incident occurred on October 12 when a truck and two cars collided just south of Mahurangi West Road.

Shem Faith Pikaahu, 34, of Kaitaia, died in the accident and three others were hospitalised with serious injuries.

There have been 24 serious injuries and nine deaths on the same stretch of road, in the last five years, three times as many fatalities as the Dome Valley over the same period.

Acting road policing manager for Waitemata John Bleackley says this area is a big concern to road police and becomes particularly problematic during holiday times.

“We patrol that stretch of road heavily so our team gets really upset when accidents do occur there,” Snr Sgt Bleackley says.

“During summer, the traffic builds up so people are going slower, but this also causes frustration and leads people to make irrational decisions.”

Despite the Dome Valley being set for a $35 million safety upgrade, the stretch from Puhoi to Warkworth will have no upgrades as the new Puhoi to Warkworth motorway, due to open in 2021, is expected to alleviate the problem.

However, the New Zealand Transport Agency is considering reducing the speed limit to bolster safety.

The fatal accident on State Highway 1 near Mahurangi West Road this month caused a full road closure and reminded people about the importance of safe driving.

“Speed is the biggest factor in determining the result of an accident.

I support limit reductions on our roads,” Snr Sgt Bleackley says.

Transport planner Bevan Woodward is a long-time advocate for a limit of 80km/h on that part of SH1 and hopes a reduction will come into effect soon.

“Given its history with crashes and deaths, that piece of road is well overdue for a speed limit change,” Bevan says.

“You only have to look at the positive effect a speed reduction had in the Dome Valley to know this is a good idea.

“It will not only reduce the tragedy caused by accidents, but also prevent

road closures that cause huge problems for commuters.”

Snr Sgt Bleackley says to keep safe this summer drivers should consider their own fitness to drive and their vehicle load.

“Fatigue is responsible for 20 per cent of all deaths on the road and impairment through substance use also takes a high toll.

“When towing, make sure trailers are secure and you stick to the 90km/h speed limit.”

He also recommends that motorcyclists do the Ride Forever programme.

Motorcyclists are involved in two per cent of accidents, but account for 20 per cent of road deaths.

Land owner Waiwera Properties Ltd (WPL) has cancelled the lease and changed the locks on the doors of the Waiwera Thermal Resort.

The company says it took the action following a history of defaults on rental payments.

WPL project director Evan Vertue says it’s a pity that it has come to this.

“We have reluctantly re-entered the premises due to continual tenant default and consider this option a last resort,” he says.

The resort’s off-shore owners closed the business for refurbishment earlier this year.

“Waiwera Thermal Resort has been enjoyed by many families over the years, it is a popular destination for locals and visitors to our country,” says Mr Vertue.

“We would far rather see it thriving and enjoyed by all.”

Efforts made to contact the tenant were unsuccessful.

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Charlie is 8 years old and a big dog but with his calm nature he was easy to like.

He was feeling down after 2 days of vomiting, definitely not well.

Palpation of his abdomen revealed no particular lumps or tender spots.

We ran a sample of his blood through our lab analyzer – nothing unusual there.

Abdominal x rays showed some suspicious gas bubbles.

Word came in at this point that Charlie’s owner was a keen knitter and some knitting wool seemed to be missing. Hmm…?

After a night on an intravenous drip and no improvement Charlie went to surgery.

We call the operation exploratory laparotomy because you are never quite sure what you will find in there- sometimes nothing! As a surgeon I always feel a buzz of excitement before these operations.

Charlie had a foreign body occupying about 40cm of his small intestine. It was removed through three openings of his bowel, and there was our missing wool.

A few days of bland diet and he quickly returned to his normal perky, hungry self.

Intestinal foreign bodies like this are mostly seen in young dogs but age doesn’t always bring wisdom.

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A large crowd gathered for the opening of Kowhai Park in 1934.

Warkworth’s botanical gem A visitor to Warkworth in 1919 was so captivated by the beauty of the flowering kowhai trees, on the land between Matakana Road and the State Highway, that he wrote to the Warkworth Town Board and suggested that the land be purchased for a public reserve. When approached, the landowner Mr D. Hall, offered to sell 14 acres for £120, with a suggestion that a quarter be paid by the Rodney County Council, a quarter by the Town Board, and half by the Government.

Limestone had been quarried from the area some time earlier, with the lime kilns still in evidence, and at this time the mineral rights were held by Wilsons, of Wilson Cement Works fame. The government refused to support the purchase unless these rights were forgone, but Wilsons wouldn’t oblige. After much public pressure, they were persuaded to do so if the land was to become a public reserve.

The reserve was finally bought for £250 for just over 10 acres, with a different funding model including public subscriptions. The first Domain Board was formed in 1932 with plans for the Governor General Lord Bledisloe to open the park. A name had not yet been chosen, and an exasperated Mr Hall suggested it be named Bledisloe Park, as the process of finalising the purchase had been “Bleddyslow”. However, Kowhai Park was the popular choice.

A large crowd attended the opening ceremony on 5 April, 1934, including returned servicemen and children from nearby schools, with Lord Bledisloe planting a rimu tree to mark the occasion. A young Bert Stubbs was given the honour of carrying the tree to where it was to be placed, and it still thrives today. With many farmers in the audience, in his opening speech Lord Bledisloe emphasised the importance of applying lime to farmland. He pointed out that although there was plentiful limestone in the district, rain washes the lime downwards, and therefore it is not available for use by shallow-rooted grasses. Thirteen-year-old Gordon Mason (later Sir Gordon, Mayor of Rodney District) and his friend, Frank Hudson, rode their bikes from Kaipara Flats into Warkworth for the ceremony, and afterwards rode southward for some miles, as it was the first chance they had of riding on tar-seal on the newly sealed main road.

Modern-day nature lovers have reason to thank those who persevered all those years ago, as Kowhai Park is a botanical gem. Unlike the kauri/podocarp/ broadleaf forest common in the district, Kowhai Park is largely kowhai/ tawa/titoki dominant, with several large matai trees. It is probable that the closeness of the limestone to the surface improves soil pH and encourages good root development, causing these species to thrive as they don’t elsewhere.

An unfortunate feature of the park is the thick ground cover of weeds. These discourage regeneration of replacement trees, but volunteers and Auckland Council staff are controlling growth to the extent that seedlings and low-growing native plants can now thrive. Volunteers have recently upgraded the loop track through the reserve to a high standard.

There are probably many people living in the district who have never visited Kowhai Park, and if you are one of those, I urge you to do so. As well as enjoying the historical features, take time to gaze upwards to the soaring canopy of tawa and titoki trees, and note the dense epiphytic load of orchids and astelias perching on the tree branches – a sure sign of a healthy microclimate.

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The Mayor Dr Jason Smith, centre, was in attendance to address grant recipients.

Bright first year for factory The Mangawhai Opportunity Factory has gifted more than $100,000 to benefit 20 organisations in its first year of operation.

The trust generates its money from an op shop located on Wood Street in Mangawhai, which is run by volunteers.

Denise Davies, Margie Murray and Melane Quigley were inspired to start the project after seeing the success of the Mangawhai Fire Station garage sale.

Within six months, the Opportunity Factory had raised $30,000 and donated it to nine local not-for-profit community groups. In the second half of the year it raised $70,000, which it disbursed to 19 groups.

It held its first birthday event on October 13, attended by Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith and landlord Steve Lay, who leases the op shop building at a discount.

Grant recipients First round: Mangawhai Activity Zone, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer

Lifeguard Services, Mangawhai Recreational Charitable Trust, Mangawhai Tennis Club, Mangawhai Toy Library, Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust, Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade, Rodney North Blue Light Ventures and Te Whai Community Trust.

Second round: Hakaru Branch of Wellsford District Pony Club, Linking Hands, Mangawhai Activity Zone, Mangawhai Army Cadet Unit, Mangawhai Artists, Mangawhai Beach School, Mangawhai Community Garden, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Services, Mangawhai Library Hall, Mangawhai Mission Trust, Mangawhai Museum and Historical Society, Mangawhai Recreational Charitable Trust, Mangawhai Toy Library, Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust, Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade, NZ Fairy Tern Charitable Trust, Rodney North Blue Light Ventures, St Marys Catholic Parish and Te Whai Community Trust.

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Lawn mowing and garden maintenance Fertiliser, Weed Control, & Spraying Pruning, Trimming and Section Clearing Exterior House washing and gutter cleans Decks, Paths and Driveway Cleaning Green Waste Removal and Yard Clean Ups 021 557 923 0800 84 64 84 ziggy.b@viplawns.nz

The re-tube specialists New boats from 2.1 to 5.5m Full repair service on any inflatable brand. 100% NZ Made

We are very happy to announce that VIP Home Services is back in Warkworth and surrounding towns including Wellsford, Sandpit, Snells Beach and Algies Bay. Ziggy has recently moved to Warkworth and is working closely with Cam Brooks of VIP Lawns Mangawhai.

He is able to provide you lawn mowing and garden maintenance on a regular and reliable schedule all year round. As well as additional services such as  Fertiliser, Weed Control, & Spraying  Pruning, Trimming and Section Clearing  Exterior House washing and gutter cleans.  Decks, Paths and Driveway Cleaning  Green Waste Removal and Yard Clean Ups And much more!

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021-858 524 | 09-423 After 8521 Hours Email: craigthepainter@xtra.co.nz

Your Painter/Decorator with over 30 years experience serving all surrounding areas.

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Helping you with plumbing, drainlaying, jet machine & drain camera

Have a look on our website to see the huge range of items we can custom brand to suit your needs.

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PROPERTY TALK WITH LANE SANGER With less than 2 months to Christmas I wanted to touch on some new legislation that now requires all buyers to fill out a “Residential Land Statement”. As of 22 October 2018, it will become much harder for overseas buyer to buy property in New Zealand. Exceptions are given to Australian and Singapore citizens and permanent residents who live in New Zealand in which case it’s ok to buy land.

New Zealanad Permanent Residents who live overseas; and businesses that are more than 25% overseas owned or controlled will require Overseas Investment Office consent. Other overseas people won’t be able to get consent. This is a general overview and there are exceptions.

For more information please go to www.linz.govt.nz/oio.

This information has been sourced from Land Information New Zealand.

Why this now? New Zealand property has been a political hot potato and policies have been designed to provide houses to New Zealanders and make it more affordable. There have been mixed views whether overseas buyers have contributed to the strong housing growth especially from around 2012 to 2016.

How will this impact on the market? We have seen a softening in the

Do your spending habits need to change?

Find out how much your spending habits could impact your borrowing power.

Did you realise your streaming subscriptions and gym membership could cost you up to $45,000? Mortgage lenders are paying more attention than ever to discretionary spending and here’s what we are seeing.

When you apply for a home loan, lenders calculate monthly expenses to determine if you can meet repayments. Traditionally, some lenders have used benchmark figures to determine living expenses. However, more lenders are now scrutinising exactly what applicants are spending their money on.

If a lender took into account every element of your spending, how much would it impact your borrowing power? Well, we’ve crunched some numbers to help you understand how the little things can really add up.

market for the last 2 years. Short term, this could well take further heat off the market but time will tell.

Real estate in New Zealand is always a strong topic of debate. But irrespective of who is in government or if the market is strong or cool, we will continue to have buyers and sellers. It is part of our culture and as we go through various chapters in our lives our needs and wants vary so we change house accordingly.

It’s also important to realise that if you are buying and selling in the same market it doesn’t really make much of a difference either way. If the market is down, you get less for your house and pay less for your next one, and vice versa if the market is up.

If you have any questions on how this will impact you then please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Lane Sanger 021 215 9718

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smaller expenses can add up, you don’t have to give them all up completely.

For example, as lenders use past conduct to estimate future spending, your ability to curb some spending and stick to it can work in your favour when it comes time to get a loan.

Each lender has their own rules which can vary significantly so it pays to engage a mortgage broker to guide you toward the solution that best suits you. Please contact your Mike Pero Mortgage Adviser on 0800 500 123 *Lenders use a serviceability rate to determine how much customers can borrow.

Source: Mike Pero Mortgages www.mikepero.co.nz

Assume you have the following monthly expenses: gym membership of $100, Sky TV of $150 and other streaming services such as Spotify of $15, Netflix of $15 and Lightbox of $13, all totalling $293. This amount could cut your borrowing power by more than $45,000*.

What can you do?

BUYING OR SELLING? We love to be part of the process.

So when you’re ready, we’ll be there.

Quality service from the team that cares.

Don’t be discouraged. While you need to be aware of how

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A priceless lifestyle at a great price Sea views and north-facing sections priced from $380,000* The Kiwi dream has become harder to find – so we decided to develop it ourselves. Nestled in the rolling hills above Orewa, Pacific Heights offers a contemporary lifestyle. With New Zealand’s stunning native environment at its heart, you will be gifted with spectacular outlooks throughout the site. Find the dream today. *Subject to availability

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Relaxed coastal living homes from $1,099,000

Perfectly positioned just 1km from beautiful Red Beach itself, this warm and welcoming family-friendly development is the real deal when it comes to coastal living. With Red Beach Primary school within walking distance, and with immediate access to the motorway, the convenience of living here will give you more time together as a family. On the weekend, take a stroll to the local shops and eateries, spend lazy summer days at the beach or explore the stunning coastal cycle and walkways.

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Calm, established community.

A safe sandy swimming beach invites you to rediscover the joy of an ocean swim, go fishing or take a walk along the shore, with the much-loved Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club watching over you.

Only 35km from the CBD with a convenient park and ride facility, an established bus network and easy access to motorways. Escape the hustle and bustle of more urban centres without compromising on convenience.

Put down roots in a warm, welcoming community. Close to Red Beach Primary School and with plenty of local shopping facilities, eateries and several retirement villages nearby.

Be the first to view our new showhome Located at 1 Kukuwai Avenue

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October31, 31,2018 2018 Mahurangimatters Mahurangimatters 5 5 October ROOFING | SCAFFOLDING | SECURITY | SEPTIC TANKS | SHUTTLES | SURVEYORS | TILING | TV AERIAL & DIGITAL | WATER

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Chris Drabble Contracts Manager • New Roofs • Roof Repairs • Re-Roofs • Roof Inspections

Specialists in long-run roofing M:021 737 587 P:09 422 2131 Free Phone:0800 649 324

E: chris@rightnowroofing.co.nz

www.rightnowroofing.co.nz

ROOFING NZ New • ReRoofs • Cladding Specialists Covering Rodney in Long-Run Iron Local Quality Guaranteed

Matt Tickle Licensed LBP Mobile: 021356965 Home: 09 425 6311 Email: iron.man@xtra.co.nz

Servicing Auckland - Rodney - Kaipara

Metroscaff Limited

For your safety we have: • Experienced Qualified Scaffolders • Full range of Equipment • Including Alloy Mobile & Builder’s Props

PHONE 0800 622 7929 MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the

OMAHA SNELLS BEACHspecialists - WARKWORTH - MANGAWHAI septic- tank cleaning in your district.

Member of New Zealand Residential toScaffolding commercial,and fast,Rigging reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Serving and Protecting our Community for over 15 Years

- Residential & Light Commercial - Quick Stage - OSH Standards - Tube & Clip - Qualified Scaffolders - Reliable Service P 09 425 0300 M 021 774 653 F 09 423 0017 admin@metroscaff.co.nz www.metroscaff.co.nz

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL • New Alarms - Design, Install & Service • CCTV - Design, Install & Service • Panic Alarms • Fire Alarm Systems • Access Control Systems • Alarm Monitoring • Rapid Response 24/7 • Premise Patrols • Lockup Checks

FOR ALL YOUR SECURITY NEEDS! Contact Insite for your

FREE SECURITY appraisal.

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Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

Available for weddings, events, special occasions, work appointments & commuting

www.comfortairportshuttle.co.nz

Rupert Mather 021 425 837 Graeme Smith 021 422 983 23 Bertram Street, Warkworth

09 425 7393 admin@wwsurveyors.co.nz

Hibiscus Tiling Wall & floor tiling • Accredited Waterproofer Underfloorheating • Free consultations and quotations • 23 years experience

Phone Darcy 021 482 308

Digital Freeview Satellite Installation & Repairs

TV • FM Aerials • Tuning Additional TV Outlets Phone David Redding 09 422 7227 or 0274 585 457

TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES Freeview Sales & Installation TV & FM Aerials GAVIN BROUGH Ph 09 425 5495 Mob 0274 766 115

PICTURE PERFECT TV

Household Water Deliveries 0800 747 928 mobile: 027 556 6111

Pump & Filtration Services (2007) Ltd

clean. care. repair.

WATER TANK CLEANING & REPAIR SERVICES

Warkworth: Phone Karl or Kylie Oldham 027 240 7791 email: mobikair.rodney@gmail.com

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrope 431 4608 | 021 642 668 email: mobikair.mangawhai@gmail.com

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• Water treatment & Filtration • Pumps • Pool & Spas • Waterblasters 7days / 24hours Paul Harris M: 021 425 887 T: 09 425 0075 E: pumps4u@live.com

• Water Filters • UV Sterilisers • Reverse Osmosis • Water Coolers • Whole House • Water Pumps • Tanks • Rain Harvesting • Pre-Tank Filters Call Steve 027 478 7427

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Rodney Sales & Service 09 422 3245

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Shop hours Mon - Fri 8am-5pm Sat 9am-12pm

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MARKETS

RAWLEIGH Products. Ph Pat 09 945 0495 ROSLER UPRIGHT PIANO AND STOOL Length 1400mm, height 1080mm, width 558mm. Had 1 owner and is in very good condition $800. Ph 09-425 5619.

MUSEUM SUMMER MARKETS 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth. Enquiries Warkworth 425 8482.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BOLER LYNN CLARENCE 26.3.1925 to 31.8.2018 Eileen, Sheryl, Selwyn & Michelle, Verilyn, Janice & John and their families wish to thank all those who sent cards & messages at Lynn's passing.

APPLIANCE REPAIRS A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service 09 423 9660 or 021 168 7349.

DRIVEWAYS

MAINTENANCE Grading, rolling & metalling for rural Driveways. No job too BIG or small. Ph Bruce 425 7766

FOR LEASE BUILDING FOR LEASE Glenmore Drive, Warkworth.

Warehouse available to lease.

Area required negotiable.

Contact Aaron 021 233 1180

OFFICE SUITE, WELLSFORD 1st floor, 74.1m2, modern and sunny.

09-425 4233 or 021-0242 9555

A GARDEN & SECTION SERVICE for home or bach. Trees, hedges, lawns, tidy-ups, water blasting, regular checks. Green waste and rubbish removal. Ph Anton 021 133 8884 BUILDER Free Quotes. 021 176 8305

COLLINS ELECTRONICS HAVE YOU LOST PRIME? Or need your Freeview box tuned for the new channels? TV repairs, microwave oven repairs, Freeview installations.

Ph Paul 09 422 0500 or 027 29 222 04 HANDYMAN Carpentry, small jobs, rubbish removal etc Ph/Txt Dave 027 420 5155 STUMP GRINDING, Gorse mulching and Section Clearing. Fully qualified and experienced. Ph. James 021 330 212 james@stumpmaster.co.nz WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 094223245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation.

Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 422 3245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz

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RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE Ground floor, main street, Wellsford, has kitchenette & basement.

Ph: 021-0242 9555

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HOME MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT

CLEANER Honest, hardworking cleaner available for regular work or one offs. Ph Rebecca 021 0825 8242

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only

$4.40 inc GST per line or $11.20 per/cm inc GST for boxed adverts.

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Book Now 1hr $50 • 2hrs $90 Phone 09 425 8517 42 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth Google: Horse Riding Warkworth LIVESTOCK WANTED

PIGS WANTED Any size. Can pick up. 021 969 531

PUBLIC NOTICES The Christians Alliance Party of New Zealand

WANTED

500 Christians to stand with us so we can register the party and be a witness in New Zealand and it Parliament and to ensure for each individual, including the unborn: the sanctity of life, the freedom to own property, freedom of religion, speech and assembly, freedom to live ones life according to biblical principles.

Present abortion laws are not right, euthanasia is not right.

Contact John Starrenburg Tel 09 425 9808, Email jcjstars@gmail. com. If you want to help us with a donation a/c is 12-3231-0850196-00 MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR MAHURANGI RIVER RESTORATION

PUBLIC NOTICES

Stray (M) "One of the very best films ever made in NZ" - Dominion Post Monday, 19 November, 6.30pm, Matakana Cinemas. Tickets $20.

Phone Terry on 422 3237 or available at Mahurangi Matters office.

Organised by Warkworth Rotary

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the Warkworth area:

Warkworth Fellowship Monday 07:30pm, Warkworth Primary School Teachers Lounge, 34A Hill Street, Warkworth; Open to Visitors.

Wheelchair Access.

Snells Beach Big Book Meeting Thursday 7:30pm, Mahurangi Christian School, 410 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach; Open to Visitors.

If you want to drink, that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. Phone/text 0275 773 689 www.aa.org.nz | www.12steps.nz Supported by Mahurangi Matters ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 26th November 7pm Mahurangi Rugby Club.

Club secretary Charmaine Gravatt 021 963 103

MATAKANA COAST TOURISM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To be held, Friday 9th November 2018, 11.00a.m, The Boardroom, The Oaks Warkworth

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Rose and Flower Show Friday 16th November 2018 Warkworth Town Hall,

Cnr Neville and Alnwick Streets, Warkworth 12noon-5pm Official opening & prizegiving 1pm Admission $2 - Children under 16 free Further information: www.warkworthgardenclub.com SUPPORTED BY MAHURANGI MATTERS

Looking for extra copies of the paper?

They are available at Waiwera Store, Puhoi Hotel, Puhoi General Store, Matakana Information Office, Leigh Store, Point Wells Store, Omaha Superette, Matakana Four Square, Matakana Dairy, Gull services stations, Wellsford Top Shop, Woodys Winners Wellsford, Te Hana Gas, Jaques Four Square, Kaiwaka Caltex, Molesworth Four Square, Mangawhai Heads Four Square, Maungaturoto Four Square and Paparoa General Store.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SITUATIONS VACANT Send your nominations to editor@localmatters.co.nz

GUBBS MOTORS LIMITED

Congratulations to George Anderson, of Omaha, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. George was nominated by Mary Perkins who wrote:

3 hours per day - 15 hours per week.

You will need a class 2 License with a ‘P’ endorsement. Some charter work may also be available. If you don’t have a ‘P’ endorsement, we will assist you to obtain one.

Please phone 09 425 8348 or 0800 482 271

Ask for Kevin, Robyn or Gary. Gubbs Motors Ltd, Warkworth RURAL MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT

Own a lifestyle Block?

I can provide the following services :• Fencing (Stock fencing or ornamental) • Paddock or section mowing.

• Tree work (incl hedge trimming) • Spraying • Tractor with front end loader • Fertilising • Consultancy & Project Management also available You may only want one or some of these services, or perhaps there is something I can help you with that is not listed. If this sounds like what you need for your property then please contact Rex Ingham on (09) 422-3008 or 021 255-3672 or e-mail me on rex.ingham@xtra.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT SEMI QUALIFIED & QUALIFIED BUILDERS REQUIRED Pay rates based on experience.

Ongoing contracts.

Contact Aaron 021 233 1180 firstlandhomes@gmail.com

CHURCH NOTICES

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Phone 425 8545

www.holyname.org.nz

Holy Mass Timetable: WARKWORTH

is always “at George the ready to help

others. He is so generous with his time. He enjoys table tennis and coaches all ages to enjoy the game, including at Mahurangi College.

He encourages us all to keep fit and to breathe correctly. He helps so many folk around his community. He has a special birthday in October when he turns 80.

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Know someone who deserves a big “thank you” for their community spirit?

Tell us and they will receive acknowledgement in Mahurangi Matters and an amazing hamper from Chocolate Brown, 6 Mill Lane, Warkworth. Send your nominations to editor@localmatters.co.nz (subject line: Sweet Appreciation) or post to: Sweet Appreciation, Mahurangi Matters, PO Box 701, Warkworth.

Kindly refrain from nominating members of your own family.

Holy Name Church, 6 Alnwick Street Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm Sunday: 10.30am

Cafe, Gifts, Chocolaterie

PUHOI

Ph 422 2677 6 Mill Lane, Warkworth

SS. Peter & Paul Church Sunday: 8.30am

TRAVEL APT MAGNIFICENT EUROPE 2019: 15 days Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise including ’Fly Free’ from $7895 per person twin share. Contact Nikki at World Travellers Warkworth T: 09 425 8009 or email nikki@warkworthtravel.co.nz CHRISTMAS CRUISE: 12 Nights onboard Majestic Princess from Auckland to Sydney. From $2610 per person twin share PLUS AU$235 onboard credit!

Contact Nikki at World Travellers Warkworth T: 09 425 8009 HONG KONG SEVENS 2019: 4 Night Tour hosted by ‘Buck’ Shelford. From $2395 per person twin share. Return airfares from $1630 per person. Contact Nikki at World Travellers Warkworth T: 09 425 8009

WANTED TO BUY

MAUNGATUROTO 2NDHAND We may buy your garage sale items.

We also do deceased estates and downsize houselots.

09 431 8440

CHURCH NOTICES "O Children of Desire!"

Put away the garment of vain glory, and divest yourselves of the attire of haughtiness. www.bahai.org.nz

5 Pulham Road, Warkworth Phone 425 8861 www.mahu.org.nz Sunday Services 9am & 10.30am

MAHURANGI METHODIST PARISH Warkworth Methodist

1 Hexham Street, Warkworth Parish Office: Ph 425 8660 Sunday Service 10.30am HALL BOOKINGS PH 425 8053

Snell’s Beach Community Church 325 Mahurangi East Rd Sunday Service 9am HALL BOOKINGS PH 425 5612

Church office - 425 8660

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Firefighters demonstrate demonstrate an aerial appliance from the Parnell Fire Brigade.

Ahuroa firefighters Alan Davie-Martin and Morgan Zuyl show off equipment on their four-wheel drive Isuzu fire truck.

An Emergency Lighting and Power Unit. The vehicle provides illumination for serious traffic crash investigations taking place at night.

Firefighter Jane Bogust, of the Te Atatu Fire Brigade, at the controls of a Bronto Aerial ladder.

Riding on the back of one of Warkworth Brigade’s first engines – a 1935 Chevrolet.

Fire engines out in force for display day Hundreds gathered at Warkworth’s Wharf on the Saturday of Labour Weekend to help celebrate Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade’s 75th anniversary. More than a dozen vehicles from the past to the present attended the Brigade’s Jubilee Display Day, including several specialist vehicles.

Among them was an incident control vehicle, an aerial appliance that can rescue trapped victims from up to the eighth floor of a burning building, and an Emergency Lighting and Power Unit vehicle that can illuminate traffic accidents at night to facilitate investigations.

The weather was perfect for the crowds.

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Search over for shed set to bolster men’s mental health The search for a Men’s Shed in Warkworth looks finally to be over following the offer of a suitable building at Warkworth Showgrounds by the Warkworth A&P Society.

Once up and running, it’s anticipated the shed will be a boon for men’s mental health, and at the same time help repair and recycle discarded items that might otherwise have been dumped.

Men’s Shed enthusiast Barry Thompson says a Men’s Shed is a place with a range of woodworking, engineering and other tools.

“In a nutshell, a shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks,” he says.

Men might choose to work on personal projects or work alongside others on projects that benefit the community.

Examples could include building playgrounds for preschool centres, repairing toy library stock, fixing bikes for disadvantaged children or building planter boxes to brighten up the central business district.

Barry’s interest in Men’s Sheds was spurred after visiting one in Tauranga earlier this year.

“The shed is a great place for blokes to learn new skills. We see builders teaching engineers some of their skills

Men’s Shed enthusiasts, from left Geoff Johnston, Glyn Williams, Barry Thompson and Trish Allen.

and vice versa. We see accountants being shown many skills they never had the opportunity to learn in their working life.”

Barry says following retirement, many couples experience shock at suddenly finding themselves with each other every waking and sleeping hour and this can cause friction.

“The shed is a great place to escape the stresses of “underfoot syndrome”, and the result is that women are among the

most ardent supporters of sheds,” he says.

He adds that men are known to have a smaller circle of friends than women, so the shed offers opportunities to foster new friendships.

Summerset Falls retirement village resident and fellow enthusiast Glyn Williams says that a Men’s Shed provides many men with a useful occupation.

“About a third of the residents at Summerset are retired gentlemen.

They don’t want to sit around and rot in their rooms. Many of them are really good with their hands and have skills,” he says Both men emphasise that while the building will be designated a Men’s Shed, it’s also open to women.

Mahurangi Wastebusters founder Trish Allen says a Men’s Shed will complement trust efforts to establish a community recycling centre in the area.

She says many items such as unwanted bicycles and furniture can be restored and recycled at a Men’s Shed and then go on to benefit community organisations, rather than contributing to mounting landfill.

Barry says the shed at Warkworth Showgrounds has much to commend it. As it is large and has ample parking.

He anticipates much of the necessary equipment for it will be donated – often from widows who have no further use for their husband’s tools.

However, the building at the Showgrounds does need a lot of attention – such as requiring the installation of windows and insulation.

Barry is seeking men and women to get behind the project and volunteer to do the necessary work to make the Men’s Shed a reality. To get involved contact Barry on 425 5613 or email barrythompson487@gmail.com

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Pioneering yoga class boosts quality of life for seniors

Marion Chasteau says many residents report walking better, sleeping better and feeling better after yoga.

reminded to concentrate on their breathing, which Marion describes as the link between body and mind.

She says deep breathing has powerful benefits, including for digestion and the peripheral nervous system.

Student Dorothy Haining, 92, arrived at Amberlea about two years ago after breaking her arm in a fall. Following the accident, she found she could no longer dress herself.

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since they started and says she “loves it”.

Dorothy says when she is feeling a little low, she likes to get outside go for a walk and get some fresh air.

The yoga has given her more confidence in moving around independently and has improved her balance.

Marion says students are encouraged to practice the yoga routines during the week and students often report that they help them walk better, sleep better and feel better.

She adds that the classes are not always serious. Sometimes there are sing-alongs, dancing and an exchange of ideas that enrich life. On one wall, there is a collection of inspirational quotes, such as “You don’t have to be young to be fabulous!”

Each session ends with breath awareness and a guided relaxation.

There is room for more interested seniors to join the yoga class and they don’t have to be Amberlea residents.

Info: Amberlea on 425 5017

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Teaching yoga to a class of rest home residents in their eighties and nineties – many of whom get around on walkers – might seem a daunting challenge.

Indeed, teacher Marion Chasteau says it’s highly unusual to offer yoga to those living in residential care, but when she was asked if she would run a class at the Amberlea Home & Hospital in Algies Bay, she said “yes”.

Marion says elderly residents may have enjoyed great “quantity of life” but it’s important to also think about their “quality of life.”

“It’s pioneering work, but I am learning as I go along. The challenges have really motivated me to see what I could do,” she says.

Classes started almost a year ago and initially students did the exercises entirely sitting in chairs. More recently, many have begun to do some of them standing, holding on to a chair for support if necessary.

Sessions typically begin on a long balcony facing the sea, where residents close their eyes and soak up the sun.

After this sunbath, they move inside for further exercises that focus on the neck, spine, limbs, shoulder joints, heart and exercises that strengthen the legs.

Marion says greater leg strength is linked to better cognitive function, improves stability and lessens the chance of falls.

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Sugar paves way to obesity Waitemata District Health Board elected member Allison Roe is calling out sugar as one of the main reasons children may not live longer than their parents.

The former New Zealand athlete and current Rodney Local Board member has highlighted sugar as a major factor behind why New Zealand has the third highest rates of obesity in the OECD. Ms Roe says some science suggests that problems associated with obesity caused by sugar, such as type 2 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease, will limit the lifespan of today’s younger generation.

“In the late 1970s, the low-fat diet started to become fashionable, but the food manufacturers replaced fat with sugar, which is highly addictive and makes us want to eat more.”

Ms Roe says it’s especially concerning to see increasing amounts of sugar in baby foods and drinks.

She says it’s difficult to break the trend in obesity statistics because of the advertising behind sugary foods and a lack of education.

Rodney-based MP and Minister for Children Tracey Martin agrees that education around eating choices is an issue, but would also like to see increased options for exercise.

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Allison Roe believes trading off fat content for sugar in our foods has cost society dearly in terms of obesity.

“There’s no silver bullet to this issue, but I think getting diet right is a good way to start and we need to educate people about how to do this,” Ms Martin says.

“I don’t support a sugar tax, but if people can learn to eat a balanced diet we wouldn’t need one.

“We also need more options for people to stay fit, like giving them the ability to walk to school and promoting activities like tai chi for those who don’t want to play mainstream sports.”

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Getting sun smart I am sure glad to see the sun out and the weather warming up, but mindful of the caution needed in the sun. There are some excellent ways to be sunsafe naturally. Obviously, the sun is at its most powerful on the longest day of the year, December 22. The closer we are to this date, the stronger the sun.

Furthermore, when there is a full moon, the sun exerts a more powerful effect during the day. This is due to the moon thinning the water in the atmosphere.

Here are my top seven tips for being sun smart: • Avoid the sun between 10am and 3pm where possible. This is the worst burn time. Avoiding staying out at these times is advised or at least covering up well.

• Clothes are the best sunscreen. While there are some amazing sunscreens around, clothes and hats that keep out the sun are best.

• There are now some brilliant natural sunscreens around. I am currently using ‘Coskin’, which has lots of great ingredients. We are stocking it at the clinic, and it is made locally. There is no water in it so it is very water resistant. You don’t need much of it and it’s very easy to apply.

• Treat sunburn like burns. Cold water applications and moisturisers are best.

Homeopathic Urtica urens and cantharis creams work well. Keep the burns cool and always covered if you have to be in the sun again.

• Reflection off water (and off snow and ice) is the easiest way to get burned.

When there is reflection off water you are being hit by the sun’s rays from above and below. So be mindful of applying sunscreen to areas that you wouldn’t expect, for example, the underneath of your nose.

• Beware of subtle burning on cloudy days. UV light penetrates clouds. Even on cloudy days in summer, you still have to be careful.

• Keep your hydration levels up with plenty of water and avoid diuretics that tend to dehydrate, such as tea, coffee, fizzy drinks and energy drinks. This is especially important if you are in the sun for long periods of time. Even if you are well covered, heat stroke and heat exhaustion are other potential problems of time in the sun.

• You must be very careful between 10am and 3pm, but earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon it is beneficial to get some sun on your skin. It seems that we have become a bit paranoid about sun exposure. Getting gentle sun is very good for you in small amounts (15 minutes outside of burn time has been shown to be very beneficial), though obviously not if you already have burns or sun damage. While it all sounds a bit heavy, enjoy the sun while it is around, and use your common sense.

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Surfing and snorkelling tourism company Saltwalter Eco will hold its annual Omaha Community Beach Clean on November 24 at 2pm. The event is aimed at encouraging people to ‘give a bit of positive energy and action back to their local environments’. This is the fifth year it has been held. Co-owner Lydia Green says that with more than 50 years of plastic use, every beach has been contaminated. “We take the opportunity during the clean-up to raise awareness about the issues facing the ocean with regards to littering and the impacts of plastic waste and micro-plastics in particular,” she says. The event finishes with a prize draw. Volunteers are asked to enrol at the marquee in the reserve, beside the Omaha Beach Surf Club, at least 10 minutes prior to the start.

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s i h T l l e W e v i G ! s a m t s Chri WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THIS CHRISTMAS AND MORE… In the pink at the library: from left, heritage librarian Gerard Wingerden, community engagement librarian Katie Mitchell, children’s librarian Heather Jackson, Maori librarian Claire Winiana and library manager Lisa Outwin, plus Damien from Warkworth Menswear.

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collected at the Matakana farmers market, but has offered to be a host for the upcoming Hospice Homes Tour on Sunday, November 4.

Meanwhile, Warkworth Library organised its own fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation with a Pink Day on October 16, featuring special displays, a raffle and staff dressed in pink. Community engagement librarian Katie Mitchell said it was the first time they had done something for Pink Ribbon, and she was pleased with the response.

“We have had lots of donations from local businesses,” she said. “I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported our Pink Day, whether they donated prizes, bought raffle tickets or made a donation. We raised the grand total of $222.20.”

Money raised for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is used to support people with breast cancer and fund education programmes.

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Some 50 volunteers took to local streets brandishing bright pink buckets this month, raising several thousand dollars for the annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal in aid of the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.

Area coordinator Shona Pickup said it was a great result, considering the weather wasn’t the best and people often didn’t have a lot of cash on them.

“We made just over $5000, which is about the same as last year, and $1200 of that was at Matakana market when it was absolutely freezing, so it was really brilliant,” she said. “They all did really well.”

Volunteers were shaking their buckets throughout the district, from Mitre 10 and Morrison Drive in Warkworth, right through the town centre, and out to Matakana and Omaha.

Shona said she wanted to thank every volunteer for their efforts, with a special mention to Vivian Gallery owner Scott Lawrie, who not only

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New classroom puts kids outdoors

An artist’s impression of the new hospital.

New $220 million surgical hospital for North Shore The new classroom will allow children to have regular classes under the sun.

Ahuroa School pupils will get closer to nature with the opening of an outdoor classroom.

The space was unveiled on October 19 by Jacob Berger, grandson of founding pupil, Terence Berger, for whom the classroom is named.

The project cost $300,000 and includes a large, two-tier deck area, connected by a staircase, plus a planted area and newly established river bed.

Ahuroa School principal Michelle Nell says she is very pleased to see the finished product.

“I told the students to have fun with designing the space, and they came up with some great ideas,” Ms Nell says.

“It’s awesome to see it actually built after looking at the plans for so long. It’s come out better than I could have imagined.”

The space will be used by children during play times, for classes, performances and special sessions to learn about the environment.

Despite a huge effort to complete the classroom, including support from over 15 local businesses, there are further additions still to be made.

“We’ve done the first two stages now, but for the third

Jacob Berger unveils the plaque for the outdoor classroom, named after his grandfather.

and final stage we will be constructing a slide and tree hut that connect to the deck, costing $100,000.

“As part of that, we’re also hoping to install instruments and various wildlife habitat in the surrounding area for students to use.”

Stage three of the project is expected to be complete this time next year and the school is looking for support to build.

Info: mnell@ahuroa.school.nz

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this month announced a new $220 million surgical hospital will be built at the North Shore Hospital Campus.

Waitemata District Health Board chief executive Dr Dale Bramley said the project represented the biggest single capital injection into the health needs of the Waitemata district since the construction of the North Shore Hospital tower block in the early 1980s.

“This investment ensures a rapid response to the health needs of the fast-growing Waitemata population,” Dr Bramley said.

Planning and design work on the new surgical hospital is underway.

Demolition of ageing buildings on the campus, which are no longer used for clinical care, is due to begin in the new year.

The demolition programme is expected to take about 12 months. Following demolition, construction of the new hospital begins. The construction is expected to take three years.

The four-storey building will add more than 12,000 square metres of floor space to Waitemata DHB’s existing elective surgery centre and will include 120 additional beds, four operating theatres, endoscopy suites and a sky bridge connecting the surgical hospital to the main hospital tower.

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Tempist Fujit launches debut album at Waipu concert Tempist Fujit will release their debut album, Time Flies, in their home town of Waipu during a show on November 17 at the Waipu Hotel.

The band says after many late night sessions in the studio and mixing suite, the time has finally come to “catch all that studio glory in one dynamic production package”.

The album features 12 original tracks ranging in styles, but sticking to a strong rock theme.

The release will be accompanied by a night of original music and entertainment.

The concert will kick off with support bands Quinn The Human and The Monkey Assassins, before Tempist Fujit hit the main stage. The night will end with local DJ Steve.

The show will conclude what has been a busy year for Tempist Fujit. Their schedule has included a single release, album showcases and a promotional tour.

The album will be available from November 17 via all major online digital music distributors. A limited run of hardcopy CDs will be available on the night of the concert and online at tempistfujit.com.

The concert starts at 8pm. Tickets to the event are $15 from eventfinda.co.nz.

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Shearers flocking to Mangawhai for new sheep speed event Some of New Zealand’s fastest sheep shearers will be heading to Mangawhai Tavern on Saturday, November 3 when the pub stages its first Speed Shear event.

Up to 60 shearers will be competing in three categories – Open, Senior and Local – for a $10,000 prize pool, with former NZ champions confirmed in the open class.

There will be music from House DJ Uncle Phil throughout, with each shearer getting to choose his or her

favourite tunes to shear by, plus Tavern regulars A2stix from Whangarei playing classic party hits and funky covers live.

Mangawhai Tavern general manager Poni Sula says with a loyal clientele made up of local sheep and dairy farmers, the idea of organising a speed shearing event was a natural fit for the pub.

“On consultation, it was a very relevant event and it was also on-brand for our family atmosphere and vision,”

he says. “It’s going to be a fun event for families, and we expect about 1000 people on the day.”

Speed Shear 2018 will also be a fundraiser for Pillars, the NZ mentoring charity for children whose parents are in prison.

Registration will take place from 1pm, with shearing starting at 4pm. Entry costs $60 for Open or $40 for Senior and Local classes. For early entry, text Phil on 021 259 6573.

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Ensemble rediscovers forgotten masterpieces

Hausmusik NZ scoured libraries to find lost works.

Santa is looking forward to trying out a reconditioned sleigh.

Santa to spend weekend in Mahurangi The weekend of November 24 and 25 looks likely to be a highlight for Santa Claus, as he makes a flying visit from the North Pole to parades in Wellsford and Warkworth.

The Wellsford Parade kicks off on Saturday, November 24 at 10.30am at the Wellsford Railway Station on Station Road. Santa and accompanying floats will then proceed to the Wellsford Community Centre, via Matheson Road. The parade will serve as a curtain-raiser for the Wellsford Country Show, which starts at 11am at Centennial Park.

On Sunday, November 25, Santa will appear at a parade in Warkworth. Floats will begin assembling in Baxter Street around 11am and the parade will commence at 11.30am. The parade will travel twice around a loop route, comprising Queen Street, Mill

Lane and Neville Street. It will finish up back in Baxter Street at the Lucy Moore Memorial Park for a lolly scramble and prizegiving.

Organiser Murray Chapman says Santa will be travelling in a smartened up sleigh this year, thanks to spray painting and other improvements undertaken

by Mason Contractors.

Plenty of floats have already signed up to participate in both parades and honour Santa but organisers say more are welcome.

Mason Contractors have volunteered to loan a truck for anyone wishing to put a float in the Warkworth parade.

To enter a float in the Wellsford parade email wellsfordplus@gmail.com. For Warkworth, email murray@onewarkworth.co.nz.

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Chamber music ensemble Hausmusik NZ will present Lost & Found – Rediscovered Baroque Masterworks at a concert at Warkworth Masonic Hall, 3 Baxter Street, on Sunday, November 4.

The concert will feature music by baroque composers whose works were popular in their lifetimes but have since been overlooked.

In addition, there will be lesser known works by more familiar composers.

The concert includes: Platti’s Triosonata in G Major for oboe, cello & continuo; Lanzetti’s Sonata in G Major for cello and continuo; Hasse’s Sonata in F major for oboe and continuo; selections from Bernier’s Coffee Cantata; Zipoli’s Elevatione for oboe, cello & harpsichord; a Telemann Fantasia for viola da gamba; and Steffani’s love cantata, Hai Finito di Lusingarmi.

Hausmusik NZ rediscovered the works following “excavations” of European music libraries and obscure publisher’s listings.

The concert starts at 3pm. Tickets are $20 at the door or email hausmusiknz@worldnet.co.nz Info: hausmusiknz.com

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Drive a digger at country show

Countdown to Summer Holidays with Young handlers will be leading their hand-reared pet lambs once again.

The chance to operate a real digger to look for buried “treasure” will be one of the highlights at Kaipara Flats School’s annual Country Show Day this Saturday, November 3, between 10am and 2.30pm.

Principal Debbie Hamer says there will be a mini-excavator on site and children will be able to sit on it and dig for prizes themselves – under strict supervision, of course.

The always popular parade of students leading young animals they have reared will again take place, although this year it is a lambs only affair, due to cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis keeping calf showing off the agenda.

Similar vigilance is being applied to last year’s hit attraction, Cowpat Bingo, which is being replaced this year with Pony Poo Bingo.

The Puhoi Axemen, who train at Kaipara Flats, will be putting their backs into a woodchopping display and Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade will be providing fire engine

rides. There will also be a speed shearing competition with prizes from Rabobank, plus a range of rides and activities to keep the kids amused.

People are being encouraged to bring their own bags for goodies from all the stalls, or they can buy reusable fabric shopping bags made by parents and PTA members, in a bid to keep the event as plastic-free as possible.

Stalls will be selling preserves, “mystery jars”, books, toys, children’s clothes, bric-a-brac, plants and produce, while students from Years 5 and 6 will be running their own stalls and activities to fundraise for upcoming school camps at Clevedon and Campbells Bay. Pupils will be making items to sell, including natural dyes and tie dye T-shirts, organic produce, slushies and lemonade, as well as running various sideshow games and activities.

There will also be a silent auction and a wide range of food, including oyster and mussel fritters, fish tacos and curries.

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Briefs Spring Concert on a Sunday afternoon A Sunday afternoon celebration of spring will be performed by community choir The Kowhai Singers at Warkworth Town Hall on November 4 at 4pm. Featuring special guest Amy Cottingham on piano, the spring concert will feature a mixed selection of music, from traditional choral pieces by well-known composers through folk works, to more modern, popular songs – all under the direction of Sola Tuo. Amy Cottingham is a professional pianist from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who is now living and performing locally. Tickets for the Spring Concert cost $20 for adults and are available from Briar Rose Flowers in Riverview Plaza, Warkworth, or from choir members, or on the door. There is no charge for students.

Kapa haka festival comes to Warkworth Hundreds of students from Auckland and Northland schools will descend on Warkworth School on Saturday, November 3 for the Kaipara Cultural Festival 2018.

The annual celebration of kapa haka and Maori culture has been running for more than 25 years. The day will open with a powhiri to welcome performers and visitors onto the senior campus of Warkworth School in Hill Street at 8am sharp, with performances starting in the hall at 9am and running all day. Performers will include several Pasifika groups and will come from as far afield as Takapuna, Waimauku and Paparoa. Entry is free, and the school PTA and local fundraising organisations will be running a variety of stalls selling food, drink and merchandise.

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Speaker addresses urban design fundamentals for structure plan

Dave Warren with his immaculately restored Indian.

Club’s vintage bikes on show in classic motorcycle rally A four-cylinder 1930s-era Indian motorcycle will be among the star attractions at a vintage motorcycle rally that kicks off on Saturday, November 17.

The rally is being put together by the motorcycle division of the Auckland Veteran and Vintage Car Club.

Event organiser Dave Warren, of Warkworth, will be bringing along the Indian, which will join about 60 other vintage motorcycles from around the country, mostly dating from the 1950s through to the 1970s Dave says he received the honour of organising the event this year after winning last year’s rally in Pokeno.

He says this has allowed him to organise a bike ride that will take in some of the most scenic areas of Mahurangi and the Hibiscus Coast.

The public will have the opportunity to view the motorcycles when riders begin assembling at the Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club from 8.30am. They will depart around 9.15am for a 180km-long ride that will take them through back roads around Kaukapakapa and then up to Mangawhai, before stopping for lunch around 12.30pm at the RSA in Hakaru.

The public will have another opportunity to view the bikes at Hakaru, before they head back to Orewa.

One of the country’s leading commentators on urban design will speak at the Warkworth Town Hall Talks on Wednesday, November 14.

University of Auckland’s School of Architecture and Planning lecturer Bill McKay writes extensively on architecture and urban design issues in books, journals and magazines such as Architecture New Zealand. His commentary and criticism over the last decade have been recognised by the NZ Institute of Architects with a President’s Award.

In Warkworth, Mr McKay has been asked to talk about urban design in a small town context and the Warkworth Structure Plan.

“Warkworth has been identified as a satellite centre in terms of the region’s growth and I can set that into the context of greater Auckland’s future and the big picture,” he says.

“Although I won’t be pretending to have any expertise when it comes to Warkworth and its needs, I think it’s very important that there is balance.

“Places like Warkworth need to retain their distinct character while still moving to accommodate contemporary needs.”

Mr McKay says that apart from his academic knowledge, he will also relate his experience of a similar situation where he lives in Auckland.

“Over the past 15 years. Waterview has been looking down the barrel of the State Highway 20 extension that could

Guest speaker Bill McKay says he has some ideas on how Warkworth might capitalise on its river and abandoned cement works.

have demolished our neighbourhood, but a lot of community effort has resulted in some benefits for local people.”

Mr McKay says urban design is fundamental to people’s living conditions and shapes their daily experience; where you live, how you live, how easily you get around from home to school or work, where and how you shop, and whether your leisure time is pleasant or not.

He says he loves Warkworth’s river and the cement works ruins.

“And I have a few ideas on how more could be made out of those.”

Doors open at 5pm for a 5.30pm start.

The Warkworth Town Hall Talks are free, and are sponsored by Mahurangi Action and One Warkworth. All welcome.

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WARKWORTH TOWN HALL TALKS A series of free monthly talks relevant to our town and the wider community

Bill McKay Architecture and planning lecturer

Bill McKay is an award winning architectural historian, critic, commentator and lecturer at the University of Auckland’s School of Architecture and Planning. His recent books include Worship: A History of NZ Church Design and Beyond the State: NZ State Houses from Modest to Modern. He discusses urban issues fortnightly on Radio NZ’s Nine to Noon show and is working on Awkward City, a design history of Auckland.

Warkworth Town Hall, Wednesday, 14 November. Doors open for refreshments at 5pm, talk starts at 5.30pm.

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Reports of some bait fish activity and birds working have started to trickle in and it won’t be long now before we will see heaps of work-ups in the Flat Rock area and around Kawau Island. The Mokes have also seen some work-ups and for those who have ventured that far, there have been some great snapper landed.

This spring more big snapper seem to have been caught than last year. This is always a good sign for a healthy fishery. Keep putting back the 15-20 pound plus fish and our fishery can only get better.

After discussing the difference between leader line and trace last month, I thought I would discuss braided lines this week. Let me make it very clear that there is good braid and there is braid. Good braid is incredibly thin for its breaking strain.

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Four masters helped Omaha Beach Surf Life Saving Club to a medal count of 13 at the New Zealand Pool Rescue Champs this month.

The event was held at the National Aquatic Centre in Auckland from October 12 to 14, with the club sending 18 juniors, four seniors and four masters to compete.

Event activities included swimming with weighted bricks, towing manikins and swimming around obstacles.

The masters were Jillian Walker, Mike Gibson, Ruth Tanner and Steve Dempsey.

Jillian Walker was the standout performer, picking up a gold and silver, while Mike Gibson and Ruth Tanner also won gold.

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Senior girls Claudia Stevenson, Liana Sykes, Olivia Gibson and Kimberley Allen won silver in the U19 medley relay and bronze in the U19 line pull.

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Kaipara gear up for tough opposition

Two strong opening wins against Onerahi and City (pictured) were marred by a heavy loss to Kamo.

After two early wins for the Kaipara Flats Cricket Club (KFCC) Premiers team this season, a surprise loss to Kamo has reminded players how tough the competition can be.

The side raced out to first position after two rounds of the Lion Red Cup 40-over competition, but was brought back down to earth after losing to Kamo at Kensington Park by eight wickets.

Club captain Liam Jones says the defeat has really changed the title race and is a reminder that they need to always bring their best game.

“Kamo showed up with a very strong bowling lineup, and it showed that the competition this year is tougher across the board, with every team having the ability to win on the day,” Jones says.

Despite this hiccup, he is pleased with the way the team has started and, based on its performances believes the four titles up for grabs are all within its grasp.

The team opened with a 58-run win over Onerahi, scoring 240, followed up by a four wicket victory against City at home.

“It was great to have two convincing results to start the season, and we’re looking forward to moving from the artificial pitch to grass this month where our bowlers can really work their magic.”

Jones will also welcome the arrival of four players

Liam Jones is confident the Kaipara Flats Cricket Club Premiers have the skill set to be successful this season.

back into the squad this month, including Northland Districts player of the year Kyran Dill and former NZ U19 player Kurtley Watson.

“Having such a strong field of players means there is healthy competition for each position, and we can also help strengthen the club side in the Rodney competition.”

Kaipara’s next home game is against Maungakaramea at Bourne Dean Domain on November 3. The game starts at 12.30pm.

Sam Ryburn, right, receives his award from North Harbour Rugby president John McKittrick.

Ryburn awarded for bringing up Blues

A great year of rugby at Mahurangi Rugby Football Club was attributed to the organiser behind the scenes, Sam Ryburn, at the North Harbour Rugby Annual Awards this month.

The event was held at the North Harbour Ford Showroom on October 16, where Ryburn picked up Community Rugby Volunteer of the Year.

North Harbour Rugby communications manager Dave Ward said the award was given to Ryburn for his efforts in bringing the Auckland Blues to Mahurangi for both the pre-season Super Rugby match and the Back Yard Battle event.

It was also noted that he is heavily involved with the club and helps out at QBE Stadium in Albany on North Harbour match days.

His roles at the club are council of clubs delegate and junior committee member.

Others nominated for awards by Mahurangi, but didn’t win, were as follows: Robbie McFarlane and Barabei Baukie, U16s; Tenaija Fletcher, U18 womens; Carlin Dunn, senior Maori; Deb Steel, outstanding contribution to secondary schools rugby. Mahurangi Junior Rugby Football Club was nominated for junior club of the year.

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Student looks to be sevens star Rodney College’s Georgia Brierly has gone from liking the idea of playing rugby sevens to looking for a spot in the New Zealand Womens Sevens team.

The 16-year-old has just returned from a competition in Europe, where she represented the NZ Barbarians U18 Girls Sevens team against club sides from Sweden and the Netherlands.

Since returning, she has been chosen for the Ignite7 programme next month and will play the Condor Sevens tournament in Auckland in December.

She was picked for the programme as one of 48 girls to be chosen and will be tested on fitness, strength and skills at Trust Arena in Waitakere from November 21 to 24.

“They’re looking for talent that could be developed to represent New Zealand in sevens rugby,” Brierly says.

“Even though I only started playing recently, I’m really keen to do well in the sport.”

Just a few months ago, Brierly had never played contact rugby, but was quick to take a spot in the Barbarians side when she was asked to do so because of her athletic ability.

Her competition began in London where her side played three warm-up games against teams from Cobham Rugby Football Club.

“We completely dominated all three matches, but we hadn’t played together as a team before, so it was a good chance to practice moves before the main tournament.”

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Brierly then travelled to Paris and Amsterdam, where her team was undefeated against the Swedish sevens team and two teams made up from the Dutch national squad.

“We took out the final 29-10 and didn’t lose a match on the trip, so that was a great achievement for us.

“It was our ability to read the game and take opportunities that made the difference. I definitely learnt a lot from my first competition.”

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Our forest restoration project, a joint initiative between the Auckland Council and Mahurangi College, includes a monitoring and trapping programme to eradicate invasive pests from the native forest around our school and in the reserve across the river.

It was a very proud moment when, during the first week of Term 4, our trapping team placed the first 3 of 8 monitoring stations. Students have worked hard every Friday lunchtime for the past few months to get to this point.

Once monitoring is complete trapping of pests will begin.

As you may be aware, during Term 3 I was granted a 10 week sabbatical. My wife and I took the opportunity to spend five incredible, but also very challenging, weeks with our eldest son and his wife and family who are doing medical work in South Sudan. We then spent a week hiking in Spain, followed by five weeks in Canada. While in Canada I met with Principals and Superintendents of schools in New Brunswick and Ontario and enjoyed touring some of their schools.

for a future in one of the building related trades (below right). They are able to achieve their secondary qualifications through working fulltime on real life construction projects under the direction of their teacher, Don Clubine. In 2019 we will be opening a similar academy at Mahurangi College for students in Years 12 and 13.

project with a neighbouring reserve within which we are also planning to build a similar “living classroom”, hopefully in the very near future. Our trapping team is just 1 of 5 teams currently making fantastic progress on this exciting project.

Prior to entering South Sudan, we visited an international school in Kenya which has been involved in a 40 hectare forest restoration project. Within the regenerating forest they have built a living classroom, which according to their principal, Timo Lehmann, “is used every day used by students in all subject areas across the curriculum”. We are well underway in working towards a similar

In Canada, I particularly enjoyed visiting several sustainability projects. An hour north of Toronto, in Peterborough, I was able to participate in a course for senior high school students in which they gain credits for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (very similar to NCEA) in Math; English; Environment and Resource Management; Sustainable Development; World Issues and Contemporary Aboriginal Voice. Students are taught in a tepee and in a large variety of on-site locations across the district (below left).

Another highlight was a visit to a Construction Academy at Bowmanville High School. Here students can prepare

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I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our senior management team for stepping in while I was away. It was a great reassurance for me to know that our place was under such capable and caring leadership during my absence.

I also enjoyed being able to follow the successes of our students while travelling. Congratulations to Leah Jones and Jordan Thomas, regular umpires for North Harbour Hockey, who were selected to umpire at National level. This is a massive achievement!

During the holidays Mahurangi College was represented by two teams at the Northern Region Teams Sailing Regatta held in Parua Bay. Mahurangi Yellow placed second while Mahurangi Black were able to develop techniques in preparation for upcoming events.

Our students took home three silver and two bronze medals at the recent Surf Lifesaving NZ Pool Nationals.

Claudia Stevenson and Liana Sykes gained bronze in the Line Throw Rescue and, alongside team member Kimberley Allen, silver in the Rescue Medley relay.

Our senior students are on study leave this week, after our Senior Prize Giving Evening on Thursday beginning at 7pm.

I’d like to wish all our seniors the very best for their upcoming NCEA exams.

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HELP OUR STUDENTS GET TO EVOLOCITY NATIONALS Our Year 13 Design students, who took out 7 of the 15 EVolocity regional events to qualify to compete at the National Competition, are appealing to the public through crowd funding to help cover the costs of their return flights to Christchurch. After dominating the 1K, winning all possible events, our students are keen to see how their vehicles will rate at the National competition on November 24. To give your support check out: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-our-students-get-to-the-evolocity-nationals

SUCCESS AT 2018 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SILENT FILM FESTIVAL Mahurangi College took out two of the available 12 spots amongst the ‘Top 12’ film finalists in this year’s International Youth Silent Film Festival.

Congratulations to Samuel Chitty with

his Mowtown entry ‘Princess Castle’, and to Ysabella Stevenson, Naia Doak and Alesha McFarlane for their Slapstick entry ‘The Key to Success’. The 12 winning entries were celebrated at the 2018 IYSFF

NZ National Awards held 17 October at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre. Samuel’s film ‘Princess Castle’ took out the Best Actor category, which was awarded to young Chloe Kouka.

CURIOSITY LEADS TO EXPLORATION AND INNOVATION

Our Year 8 Pouakai syndicate’s theme for exploration has been the human body; human curiosity leads to exploration and innovation. Students in Mrs Holms’ class have become ‘specialists’ in specific internal organs of the body. They each made an organ and assembled the human body by themselves using problem-solving skills and teamwork.

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Mackenzie Buick, left, and Samuel Twhigg, right, with guest speaker and former Black Stick Pippa Hayward.

Jack Rodgers was noted for competing at national level in motorcross.

After dominating the major awards at last year’s Mahurangi College Sports Blues Awards night, underwater hockey players went one better this year, sweeping the table.

The senior girls team picked up Team of the Year while players Mackenzie Buick and Samuel Twhigg were awarded the Frost Plate and Edmonds Cup for sportswoman and man of the year.

The team picked up gold at the NZ Secondary School Championships, and Buick, who was part of the squad, was awarded Female Player of the tournament.

She also coached the junior girls team, refereed up to national level and was selected for the NZ U18 womens team.

Twhigg was chosen in the wake of his selection as captain for the NZ U18B

underwater hockey team and for a strong campaign at school champs with the senior boys team.

He also picked up gold with the Auckland U18A team at nationals, refereed at national level and played for the First XI Boys Hockey team.

Meanwhile, the Brierly siblings, Georgia and Jackson, were back in the sporting spotlight, winning Senior Sportswomen of the Year and Junior Sportsman of the Year at the Rodney College Sports and Cultural Prizegiving.

Georgia was recognised for competing in athletics up to North Island level, including three first places on the track at the Northland school’s competition.

She also had a great year in rugby, playing for the NZ Barbarians Girls Sevens Team, Northland Senior Tag

Oskar Primbs picked up both Captain of the Year and Cultural Person of the Year.

Jackson, left, and Georgia Brierly enjoyed huge success in athletics and rugby this year.

team, Rodney College Senior Touch team and Wellsford Sevens team.

Jackson also ran well this year, making the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country competition, coming 72nd out of 153 competitors.

He also played tag rugby for Northland at nationals and refereed tag football and rugby, becoming the youngest person to officiate junior rep games in Northland.

Senior Sportsman of the Year was given as a joint award this year to Ethan Whyte and Kingi Herewini.

Whyte was the top senior boy in swimming at Rodney College this year and went on to break the Lower North 25m breast stroke record.

He played touch and hockey for the college, was awarded best back in

the Wellsford U18 rugby team and represented Northland in senior tag.

Herewini played for the Blues development squad, was selected for the NZ Maori wider training squad and played for the Asia Pacific Dragons Invitational Team.

Junior Sportswoman of the Year went to Drew Crosbie for involvement across a number of codes.

These were football and hockey for school, netball for Rodney, surf lifesaving at Mangawhai and tag rugby for Northland.

She also picked up good results at Northland athletics and Lower North swimming.

Both Jackson and Crosbie are back-toback winners of their awards.

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Noah’s Ark. History not myth. Talk by creationist Rod Walsh, Snells Beach Baptist Church, 7.30pm.

Warkworth Great Debate, Warkworth Town Hall, 6.30pm.

Fundraising for Harbour Hospice.

Mahurangi East Creative Crafts and Arts, at the Community Church opposite the Snells Beach Fire Station, 9am-3pm.

Museum Summer Markets, Old Masonic Hall, 8am onwards Kaipara Cultural Festival 2018, Warkworth Primary School.

Student kapa haka groups, powhiri at 8am, performances from 9am (see story p29) Kaipara Flats School Show Day, 10am-2.30pm (see story p29) Community Dinner & Fireworks Night, Ahuroa Hall. Doors open 5pm. Info: ahuroa.nz Puhoi Centennial Hall Fundraising Race Night, 7pm. Tickets $5 or pay at door. $1 bets plus raffle. Info: val.mike@xtra.co.nz Rodney folk bands Dirt Road Orchestra and Tweed present an evening of acoustic music. Kaipara Flats Ranfurly Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets $20 from Eventbrite or on the door.

Albi & The Wolves, Otamatea Repertory Theatre, Maungaturoto, 7.30pm. Tickets $25 at the door.

Garage Sale. Warkworth Methodist Church Hall. Clothing, bedding, toys, baking, morning tea, sausage sizzle, 8.30am12.30pm.

Matakana Homes Tour, fundraising for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice. Book online at harbourhospice.org.nz Kowhai Singers Spring Concert, Warkworth Town Hall, 4pm.

Tickets $20, students free (see story p29) Tawharanui Snorkel Day and boat trip. Organised by Experiencing Marine Reserves. eventbrite.co.nz Hausmusik NZ. Lost & Found – Rediscovered Baroque Masterworks, Warkworth Masonic Hall (see story p28) Bohemian Rhapsody film night fundraiser for Warkworth A&P Show, Matakana Cinemas. Tickets $30 including film, glass of wine and raffle tickets. Bookings: Allan Barber 027 447 7000 or Penny Webster 021 390317 Warkworth Theatre Group Variety Show, Warkworth Town Hall, at 7pm. Also 2pm matinee on Nov 10. Tickets: wwtheatre.co.nz Diwali Celebratory Lunch, Mahurangi East Library, 12 noon to 2pm. Entry by gold coin. All welcome Matakana Coast Tourism annual general meeting, The Board Room, The Oaks, 11am Tomarata School Guy Fawkes fireworks, Tomarata Domain, Pakiri Block Rd. Gates open 5pm. Live music, food stalls. Adults $10, children $5, family pass (2 adults and up to 5 children) $30 Te Arai Lakes community meeting to discuss progress on the Ngaroto Project to restore the lake areas. Afternoon tea provided. All welcome. Forest Reserve Hall, Tomarata, 2pm-4pm Armistice Day 100 Year anniversary at Warkworth Cenotaph, 10.30am Snells Beach Ratepayers & Residents Assn general meeting, Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach, 7.30 pm.

Guests, Penny Hulse and Parul Sood, Auckland Council, to discuss the Lawrie Road Transfer Station.

One Warkworth, Matakana link road public meeting, the Bridgehouse Warkworth, 5.30pm (see story p5) Warkworth Town Hall Talk, Bill McKay on architecture and planning in a Warkworth and regional context, Warkworth Town Hall (see story p31) Warkworth Rose & Flower Show, Warkworth Town Hall, noon-5pm. Info: warkworthgardenclub.com

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Arun Panchia, centre, played his 250th cap for the Vantage Black Sticks Men at the Warkworth Hockey Turf.

Competition was tight between the two nations, even though Canada was held scoreless in Warkworth.

Warkworth’s first international Warkworth got off to a winning start hosting its first ever international fixture at the Warkworth Hockey Turf this month.

The showgrounds facility hosted two matches on October 17 and 18 between the Vantage Black Sticks Men and Canada.

The matches were part of a four-game series.

Although New Zealand lost overall, they picked up a 3-0 win and a 0-0 draw in Warkworth.

Warkworth Hockey Turf Trust member Graham Buchs says it was a successful event that will hopefully open up opportunities to host other highcalibre fixtures.

“We had a good turnout for the games, with around 800 people over the two nights, and there were no operational issues,” Graham says.

“The team captains and Hockey New Zealand both expressed their appreciation for our professional

delivery of the series and having that feedback is definitely a good sign that we can host more competition matches in future.

“At some stage a second turf is set to be built at the showgrounds, so that will only further our capacity to do this.”

Graham was also satisfied that the two teams delivered in both matches.

“We were told by Hockey NZ before the series that Canada would be a tough opposition and that definitely showed, so it was good to get positive results in Warkworth.”

The first match also saw Black Sticks captain Arun Panchia secure his 250th cap for the national side.

Goals in game one were scored by Dominic Newman, Cory Bennett and George Muir.

Other results in the series were a 2-1 loss and 3-2 loss at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga.

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