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Mitch Boocock stepped well outside his comfort zone to take on a 4km ocean swim for charity this Easter.

Easter swim could be mental health lifesaver When Mitch Boocock swims from Hatfields Beach to Orewa this Easter he says each of the 4200 strokes he takes will be for someone lost to suicide in the past seven years.

The 4km swim is the goal of his Swim for Life project, which has already raised more than $5000 for Mike King’s Key to Life Charitable Trust.

The solo ocean swim is both a physical and mental challenge for the 47-year-

old Orewa resident – something he thought was appropriate in order to raise as much money as possible for the trust.

“When I started I resembled a manatee more than Michael Phelps, but I have worked my backside off to do justice to the cause,” he says.

He says he hopes that raising funds and promoting the Key to Life Charitable Trust’s work will contribute towards

saving a life.

The trust aims to increase awareness about mental health and suicide among youth and adults. It is an issue that is close to Mitch’s heart – Mitch has suffered with low self esteem and anxiety most of his adult life and says in the past year he has also seen families he is close to, struggle to cope with the devastation and loss caused when young people take their own

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“I can’t stand by any longer and not do something about the number of our precious children, including those on the Hibiscus Coast, who are taking their own lives,” Mitch says. “I wanted to do something solo because that is mentally difficult and swimming is about the loneliest thing you can do. You can prepare physically, but continued page 2

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Every stroke Mitch Boocock takes is for better mental health.

when you are out in the ocean and your breathing goes south, doubt and anxiety can make things turn to dust pretty quickly. I wanted to do something that made me feel vulnerable in order to be worthy of the cause.”

He has been training, mainly in a pool, for more than two months.

When he started, Mitch says he was out of shape and couldn’t swim 150m without “thinking the world would end” but he can now cover 2.5km in a pool comfortably. Along the way, he lost 10kg.

Support has come through his Givealittle page and he says he has been blown away by the response – his initial target of $1500 has already been exceeded, with pledges so far totalling around $5500 from more than 80 donors.

Mitch says several people have also reached out to him, wanting to talk about their own mental health issues since he began his Swim for Life project.

“The best advice I can offer is to talk to people about whatever it is that scares you, the fear of failure, how you suffer personally. A problem shared really is a problem halved. I’m no expert, but I will listen and can offer support if someone needs it when going to speak with a professional.”

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He expects his swim will take around 1.5-2 hours to complete, depending on the conditions. He will leave Hatfields Beach on Saturday, March 31 at 2pm and says a lot of people are planning to gather at Orewa Surf Club to see him finish.

“I look across to Orewa from Hatfields Beach and it scares me. However, every one of the strokes I take – around 4200 – will be for someone who has been lost to suicide in the last seven years in NZ. That’s my motivation.”

Info: donations can be made at Givealittle (look for Swim for Life) until the end of April. Alternatively, donations can be dropped in at the Horse & Harp, 304 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa.

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Asset sales hit Hibiscus Coast hard Auckland Council’s asset sales are in full swing on the Hibiscus Coast, with the service centre at 50 Centreway Road, and land at 8 Hiwi Crescent in Whangaparaoa (see below) to be disposed of.

The proposal to sell the Orewa Service Centre was first made public in Hibiscus Matters’ March 1 edition. At that time, Council’s head of corporate property, Rod Aitken, told the paper that any sale of the site at 50 Centreway Road was still at the “investigation stage”. However, the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board was asked to endorse the recommendation to sell the site at its meeting last week.

The pace with which things have accelerated has taken local councillors and the local board by surprise. Cr John Watson says the public is being asked to take “a leap of faith” as to how the sale could impact local service provision.

“I have major concerns over the speed with which this disposal has been progressed, the absence of any public consultation and the lack of awareness of the specific circumstances pertaining to Orewa as opposed to some of the other council offices,” he says.

Local board chair Julia Parfitt says Council staff are pushing it really hard. “Council doesn’t normally move so fast!” she says. “Where have the public been involved in this decision?”

The local board is resisting the pressure, saying it has had no time to consult ratepayers on the sale of the asset, which has a Capital Value of almost $29 million.

At last week’s meeting, the board expressed its disapproval of the sale, however the final decision rests with the governing body.

In response to a question by member Caitlin Watson, Mr Aitken said that regardless of the board’s view, Council staff will seek approval for the sale from the Finance and Performance Committee this month. A key reason for the haste (staff originally hoped for a sale by 2021 but have extended this

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Going, going…. local board members say Council is proceeding “with indecent haste” to sell the Orewa Service Centre.

to 2023-24) is that leases that Council holds over several premises expire in the next few years.

“A sale is needed asap – if not immediately,” Mr Aitken said. “This is not rushing it, it’s about moving forward with a programme.”

Orewa Service Centre was the headquarters of the former Rodney District Council, which spent more than $20 million on an extension just prior to the formation of Auckland Council.

The 1.9ha site is zoned Mixed Use. The proposal to sell it is part of Council’s restructuring of its “corporate operating model”. This will see excess office space sold, or leases surrendered.

Its regulatory service teams (planners, engineers, inspectors, scientists, customer experience, policymakers, project managers and support staff ) will move into three major hubs to be created in Albany/Westgate, the central city and Manukau.

While it is proposed that under this model Hibiscus Coast residents will be able to pay rates and do other simple Council business at local libraries, anything that is more complicated, such as consents, inspections and engineering/technical assistance will mean travelling to Albany or Westgate.

It is also unclear where the Hibiscus & Bays and Rodney Local Boards, which both utilise the Orewa centre

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Despite this, the report to the local board states that: “any local board office or customer service centre impacted by the proposed closure of a building, will be relocated to a suitable location within the area…”

Mrs Parfitt says that the local board is being asked to take a step into the dark, as details of what will be provided when 50 Centreway Road is sold are so far non-existent.

“We need to know that we have an alternative because that asset was built up by past generations in Rodney and the Hibiscus Coast. The suggestion of renting out space in Westgate or Albany is not likely to be cheap, or convenient for people on the Hibiscus Coast. Another issue is that the service centre in Orewa provides a lot of employment locally.”

The local board has sought confirmation that a purpose built local board office/service centre in the local board area will be operational before 50 Centreway Road is sold and that any new property will meet the local board’s requirements and the needs of the community. It also asked that the Waitemata District Health Board be contacted regarding the site so that the potential for a health facility there can be explored.

Auckland Council’s plan to sell an 809sqm piece of land at 8 Hiwi Crescent (opposite Scott Road) in Whangaparaoa has again been deferred by the local board.

The Auckland Transport board resolved in November 2015 that the site was no longer required for transport related purposes and it was transferred to CCO Panuku Development Auckland, which handles the sale process.

The proposal to sell the land, which has a Capital Value of $530,000, was brought to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board a year ago and so far deferrals have stopped it proceeding any further.

At last week’s meeting, the proposal to sell the site was once again put before the board for endorsement and again deferred.

It is clear that the deferrals are not because it is a particularly valuable, or useful site. Currently a grassed area, it is the remainder of property acquired by the former Rodney District Council in 1998 for the purpose of its Whangaparaoa Road Widening Project.

However, at last week’s meeting local board members expressed their frustration at the lack of background information supplied by Auckland Transport.

The fact that local ratepayers paid for the land, yet the proceeds of sale will go into a regional pot and are unlikely to be invested locally is also a very sore point.

In deferring the matter for a further few months, the local board requested more information from Auckland Transport and also asked that the proceeds of sale be spent in this area.

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Unbelievable cost

Hibiscus Matters’ March 14 issue reports costs involved to date for Council to seek resource consent from itself to build the Orewa sea wall stand at $660,000. This is made up of Tonkin & Taylor’s fee of $516,800 and legal fees of $143,549. I find this almost beyond unbelievable. I suspect this will in fact not represent the full cost as there will be various costs related to Council’s own internal expenditure, their design and consents sections – a design section obviously not competent to actually design the sea wall, and a consent section that holds itself competent to approve the design.

Add to this the cost of three highly paid independent commissioners who rejected the whole scheme as non-compliant with Council’s own protocols. I have no idea why the legal fees would be that high and perhaps they should have alerted council to the scheme’s non-compliance in the first place. As to the engineers’ fees, I believe this demands a public enquiry.

This is for a relatively uncomplicated sea wall and concrete footpath, not some mega structural marvel. The fee would probably include bore holes and soil stability test costs and the like. But if one simply assumes a charge out rate of say $250 an hour, the engineers’ account equates to some 2000 hours, or 52 weeks’ full time work for a design engineer.

I believe we ratepayers are once again being ripped off and we should demand some accountability from those supposed to be looking after our interests.

John Simons, Orewa.

Poor service Recently I went into a local barbers for a quick cut. Upon approaching the shop a client was walking out which I guess confirmed they were open for business. Entering, one member was sweeping up after the last customer, he looked at me then carried on

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sweeping. Another was vaping, he too looked at me and carried on puffing.

There were two more sat on a settee watching the TV, they too looked up and carried on watching. I thought I’d introduce myself as the invisible man but I guess they would not have seen the funny side of it; however I did as humour that was all that was left of this debacle. Yes, I walked away Bob Bicker, Gulf Harbour

Call for action The plans for the proposed Whangaparaoa Town Centre upgrade have been released and submissions called for (HM February 14). The large new community centre pictured at the gateway to the town centre is an urgently needed multi-purpose facility for the 30,000 Whangaparaoa population. A similar year long consultation is urgently required to achieve financing and the best design to accommodate all community activities and needs in this proposed large modern facility. As Council’s next 10-year budget is now being prepared, we request Council to urgently begin consultation about the Whangaparaoa community hall. The Ratepayers’ hall corner site has an estimated market value of $6 million. It appears that to progress the town centre plans and proposed community centre, a Council chaired public meeting would be required which could also initiate the gifting of this $6 million public hall property back into community ownership. Those funds may partly satisfy Council’s required 50 percent community contribution towards a new building’s construction costs.

If the community does not support Council’s town centre initiative with submissions and demand meetings to progress construction of a new community centre this year, it would appear that we may never achieve the modern facilities pictured in the plans.

Beverley McLeod, Red Beach (abridged)

Theft from visitor I fell in love with Orewa Beach in 1978 and made the commitment to come back again. Forty years and 19 visits on I’ve stayed in all sorts of accommodation from apartments and motels to backpackers and cabins.

This year, travelling alone, I rented a small camper from a local provider so I could sleep close to the ocean before I head back to the cold snowy UK. On March 19 my camper was broken into on the Orewa Surf Club carpark and all my bags were taken – including every piece of clothing. I was left with just the tee shirt and shorts I was wearing, along with documents and laptop which I took on my walk.

One kind local woman heard about the theft and gave me a bag of clothes.

It Two charity shops in Orewa found some warm clothes for me to wear when I return to the UK. People can be so kind. I hope to return in the not too distant future.

Sidtsara Ross, Orewa (abridged)

Correction

The article about Weiti Boating Club’s new filtration system (HM March 14) suggests the Club sends all contaminants directly to the river, which is not quite accurate. Prior to the works on the new filtration system we are currently installing, the club had very tight control over the discharge of waste and antifoul sandings to the river. We have a small filtration system already in place and all boats were bunded with containment socks and tarpaulins, the sandings/washings being collected manually and transferred to the existing filtration system.

The club is very conscious of our environment and beautiful river surroundings, always working for a cleaner healthier home for ourselves and the Coasters we share it with.

Evelyn Tate, Weiti Boating Club commodore

Safer on the footpath?

To the pedestrian who was crossing Centreway Rd to the bus stop recently as I was riding my bike carefully along the footpath and who reminded me that “it is not a shared path” – may I say in my defence: I rang my bell to make you aware of my presence and I slowed down to allow you to safely step onto the footpath and move into the bus shelter. I would have ridden off onto the grass and around you but the bus shelter’s position precluded that action. Unfortunately, a few drivers (fortunately not all – most being careful and considerate) also share your point of view and don’t like sharing with cyclists. I often find it safer to ride carefully on the footpath and, for self-protection, I would rather endure a grumpy pedestrian than a grumpy driver. Perhaps you have had a previous bad experience with a cyclist, but, if that is the case, it is a shame that you have to tar us all with the same brush. Interestingly, I did note that you crossed the road within 20m of a pedestrian crossing which is illegal in NZ. Perhaps this is a case of “people who live in glass houses”?

Liane Harper, Orewa

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ID advice

A number of readers contacted Hibiscus Matters after reading the story on the need for photo ID among elderly people wanting to change bank accounts (HM March 14). Several had found themselves in the same situation and one observed that when it happened to him, he went to the Automobile Association and got a photo put onto his Gold Card – he recommends this as a possible solution. Advice can also be sought from organisations such as Age Concern or Citizens Advice Bureau in Orewa.

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Royal Rolls for birthday Ninety-year-old Jill Jeffs could not have been more surprised and thrilled when a black Rolls Royce drew up at Maygrove Retirement Village.

The luxury transportation was organised as a surprise for Jill’s 90th birthday, on March 14, by her son Kerry. Queen Elizabeth was driven around in the same car during her visit to Australia in 1958.

The connection was appreciated by Jill, who was born in England and

remains loyal to that country. She came to New Zealand as a teenage war bride and has lived on the Hibiscus Coast since 1988. She is well known in the area, as a former Rodney District Councillor and Grey Power activist.

The Rolls, along with the Maygrove Minibus, transported Jill’s family and friends, including several who came from overseas especially for the occasion, to a birthday lunch at Soljans Estate Winery in Kumeu.

Raewyn Ewing’s 73rd birthday was a blast, after her daughter Charlotte surprised her with a jetski ride. Charlotte says her mother mentioned last year that she’d never been on a jetski, but would love to try it. Raewyn grew up in the Marlborough Sounds and her father owned one of the first speedboats brought into the country. Charlotte asked if anyone could help, on the local Facebook page, and Matthew Denly offered to take Raewyn for a spin on his two-seater jetski. Raewyn and Matthew are pictured leaving Manly Beach on Sunday, March 18.

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The theft of more than 20 digital devices from Dairy Flat School has principal Debbie Marshall and her staff and students shocked and worried.

Thieves stole 12 Chromebooks, nine iPads and two laptops, valued at around $8000, after breaking into the school during the weekend of March 9-11.

Three classrooms were broken into and the devices stolen from locked charging stations.

Until now, the school believed the charging stations were secure and they are now coming up with a new plan for secure storage as well as improving security generally.

Police, who have been provided with the serial numbers of the devices, conducted an examination of the scene.

The school is insured but Debbie says the real issue is the feeling of vulnerability that the robbery has caused – she has been at the school for 11 years and it’s the first break in to happen in that time.

Orewa Police Sergeant Aaron Iremonger says that any premises that appear to be unattended can be a target for offenders, and schools are particularly susceptible to this at the weekends.

“Police would like to remind our community if you see anything suspicious to call 111 immediately,” he says.

If you have information that could help this investigation, contact Sergeant Aaron Iremonger, Orewa Police, phone 426 4555.

Weiti Block agreement reached The developer of the Weiti Block, Weiti Development LP, has settled with Auckland Council, withdrawing the company’s attempt to almost triple the 550 housing units permitted under the Unitary Plan.

However, this does not mean that higher density will not be sought.

Any future changes in the level of development at the Weiti Precinct will be determined through a private plan change process with full public participation and scrutiny.

The company has also agreed that its future development proposals will be

assessed using the model Council is developing for the catchment.

The model will include a comprehensive assessment of current and permitted land uses and the sediment and contaminant loads generated by those uses. Council is keen to involve interested parties in this modelling project.

“We welcome and are very supportive of proceeding with full public scrutiny and further detailed scientific work,” says Weiti Development LP director Evan Williams.

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While there are serious concerns that some people aren’t washing their footwear before walking through Eave’s Bush, potentially allowing kauri dieback to spread into the area – there are also people further ignoring the rules by riding bikes through the reserve. Recently a motorbike rider was also seen riding along the bush tracks.

Auckland Council signs have been placed at the three entrances to the reserve in Orewa, showing that riding your bicycle through Eaves Bush is not allowed.

Eave’s Bush Appreciation Group coordinator Laurie Rands says there were already signs indicating that no bikes were allowed through the bush, but they were being ignored. Council and volunteers hope that the larger signs will make this rule more obvious.

She says she once unsuccessfully tried to stop a group of six adults from riding their bikes through the bush – they carried on, even though she told them bikes are not permitted.

Last month a person walking through the bush was almost knocked down by someone on a 50cc motorbike. “As well as the risk to people walking through the bush, the potential damage to tree roots is a real concern,” Laurie says.

Further botanic interpretive signs have also recently been placed along the track by Eave’s Bush Appreciation Group volunteers.

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Consultation ‘hot air’

Slow number crunching

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board is still waiting for cost estimates for local projects which were requested from Auckland Transport (AT) last November.

The projects are the completion of Stage 3 of the Orewa Boulevard project from Empire Rd to Riverside Rd; implementation of Slow Zones in Silverdale town centre; modification of seven benches in Orewa and installation of a bike rack at Gulf Harbour ferry terminal. AT says the cost estimates will be provided to a local board workshop this month. The projects are to be funded from the local board’s Transport Capital Fund.

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In its report presented to the local board last week, Auckland Transport stated that the upgrade of four pedestrian crossings at the intersections of Hibiscus Coast Highway, Moana and Moenui Avenues has been affected by unforeseen delays with the tendering process, “due to its unique design and the need for skilled labourers to be involved in its delivery”. The work is now expected to begin early this month and be completed early in May. The cost of the project was originally estimated by AT to be around $329,000. The work includes light poles and paving designed to improve safety and visibility.

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I hope everyone’s had a good summer notwithstanding the occasional wild weather that’s buffeted Auckland.

Within council there have been some strong winds building up as well, with a number of significant changes suggested through the various plans out for consultation at the moment – including the 10 Year Long Term Plan which sets out the proposed rates, spending, projects etc for the next decade.

I suspect, however, that ‘consultation fatigue’ may have set in. Keith Waterhouse once said, “A consultation process is what some authority sets in motion preparatory to doing what it intended to do all along”!

Some people are pretty cynical about what difference it makes but the unfortunate reality is that unless the public comes out strongly on one issue or another, their voice is all too easily dismissed.

One issue I’ve tried to encourage people to have their say on is the proposed Regional Fuel Tax, in particular how an 11.5 cents-a-litre tax might affect their household. The consultation document says the fuel tax would cost the average household $140 a year. That’s the average across Auckland but I’m pretty sure the cost in outer suburbs like the Hibiscus Coast, will be higher. I don’t know about you but when petrol starts climbing up over $2 a litre the effect on household travelling costs seems to jump exponentially. Certainly one key point yet to be established is the distribution of future fuel tax proceeds (i.e where will the money go)?

In the last 18 months we’ve had a number of significant transport projects on the Coast – the new Silverdale Park and Ride, dynamic laning along Whangaparaoa Road (and boy what a difference that’s made in the evening), the ferry service increasing from 12 to 18 sailings a day in 2017.

Then, just recently, the $700 million Northern Motorway improvements began.

These works will increase the number of lanes on the motorway and busway between Oteha Valley and Constellation Roads, making a huge difference for anyone travelling south from the Coast.

This is all positive and will come from conventional budgets, council and government. With a fuel tax, however, a fair and equitable dispersal of the proceeds needs to be established right at the outset. If there are concrete improvements clearly visible then people might view the proposal more favourably than if it just disappears into a few projects that don’t address the transport challenges of local communities.

People I’ve spoken to would dearly love an accelerated construction programme for Penlink and further improvements to Gulf Harbour ferry and the Hibiscus Coast bus services. While they generally concede that in the current financial situation they won’t get everything they want, they do expect to see specific gains for the Hibiscus Coast. That’s only fair – for us and other parts of Auckland.

Otherwise the winds of change referred to in the glossy consultation pamphlets will be seen as little more than empty hot air…and be dismissed accordingly.

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What’s in a name? The signs at Silverdale Village are causing confusion.

Village name deleted Silverdale Village is a name that has been in common usage for years, but it has now been deleted from all local signs.

It has been replaced with Silverdale Centre – the name of the retail block opposite Stella Maris.

The area of Silverdale Street between Hibiscus Coast Highway and Wainui Road is the established retail heart of Silverdale – lined with shops, cafés and other small businesses as well as the historic Pioneer Village. It was known as Silverdale town centre, or ‘the village’ among locals, but the name Silverdale Village came into being officially when the nearby Silverdale Centre opened late in 2012.

At that time, the Silverdale Area Business Association wanted to differentiate itself from the new retail centre and adopted ‘Silverdale Village’ because it recognised the town’s history and character. Lorraine Sampson, who was on the association at the time, says they obtained the nod of approval of the local board for the name change.

Traffic signs pointing into Silverdale Street had ‘Silverdale Village’ on them until a few weeks ago, when Auckland Transport (AT) altered four signs, replacing ‘village’ with ‘centre’.

There is some confusion around who instigated the name change.

AT spokesperson James Ireland says agreement was reached about the wording with the business association and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Silverdale Area Business Association president Phil Bennett says the association is happy with the Silverdale Centre signs as they bring potential customers through the village en route. He says businesses in the village are suffering as more and more retail blocks are built in the surrounding area.

However, the move has incensed some village retailers, who were not consulted. Several say they promote themselves as being located ‘in the village’ but now there are no signs showing where the village is.

Raw Essentials manager Debbie Chaffey says the change is confusing for customers. She wants a sign erected that clearly identifies the village and says she doesn’t think traffic passing through to get to Silverdale Centre will bring her any more customers.

Emma Jean Framing Gallery owner Emma Morgan and Happy Kiwi Café owner Maria Fuimaono agree, saying that the village has its own distinct feel, separate from Silverdale Centre.

“I don’t have a problem with Silverdale Centre – that type of development is needed,” Maria says. “But that’s not us.”

The changes to the signs are still underway – the one at the highway intersection, pointing directly into the village, was crudely done by scraping off the word ‘village’, and a new sign is being made to replace it. Like the other new signs, it will say Silverdale Centre.

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GH HEALTHCARE: localmatters.co.nz IN-HOME HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT

Therapy products Therapyquality products improve of life improve quality of life Steve Oughton founded GH Healthcare nearly seven years ago, working from his garage. The business now has a staff of 13 and he’s recently moved the business to a combined Steve Oughton complex founded GH Healthcare nearly seven yearsto warehouse/office in Triton Drive in North Harbour ago, workingthe from his garage.

The business now has a staff accommodate growing business. and he’s thewhen business to a combined Itofall13started justrecently over 18 moved years ago his elderly mother had warehouse/office in her Triton Drive rehabilitation in North Harbour a stroke and was sent complex home after hospital with to accommodate thelimited growing business. minimal support care, access to ongoing therapy and a all started just over 18 years agoand when elderly mother had gloomyIt prognosis for the future.

Steve his his brother searched out a stroke and was make sent home after hercomfortable hospital rehabilitation with products that could her life more and potentially minimal access to ongoing therapy and a improve hersupport mobility,care, andlimited purchased massage products that over prognosis future. Steve and hisand brother searched timegloomy and with regular for usethe improved her mobility quality of life. out products that couldin make her life more comfortable and for potentially With a background business (including in healthcare 15 improve hera mobility, andathletics purchased massage that over years) and as successful coach, Steveproducts took a detailed time in and regular and use improved herworking mobilityfor and of life. interest thewith products, “ended up” thequality company.

With a background in business (including healthcare for 15 He then, with his wife Minting Fu, a doctor whoinhad specialised years) and as a successful Steve tookhis a detailed in therapy massage during herathletics training coach, in China, formed own interestTogether, in the products, and “ended workingfrom for the company. company. they sourced similarup” products China, all then, with his wife Minting a doctor who had beds, specialised withHe German-engineered motors:Fu, highly sophisticated chairs, in therapy massage her training in China, his own massage cushions and during a massage wand that offer formed CVT (cycloidal company.

Together, they sourced similar products from China, all vibration therapy). with German-engineered motors: highly beds,action, chairs, CVT, says Steve as he demonstrates thesophisticated wand’s vibrating cushions and a massage offer CVT (cycloidal is amassage gentle form of massage that offerswand morethat than traditional “lineal” vibration therapy). deeply into the muscles and stimulates the massage.

It penetrates CVT, says Steve he demonstrates theresearch. wand’s vibrating action, circulation, and its use as is backed by medical It is suitable is a gentle form of that offers thandiabetes traditional for stroke patients, asmassage well as people with more arthritis, or “lineal” massage.

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by CVT mobility initially exercise. compelled himrelaxation to become interested.

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Of course doctors will sophisticated massage five sizes thatfor is fully touchprescribe the walk, but thetherapy reality isbed thatinmany people whom minutes massage bed,”not says the button bed is adjustable. suitable are“Twenty unable to walk that far, oron arethe simply Steve, “is theso. equivalent of a brisk walk.” Of course doctors will motivated to do prescribe but the who reality is that many people for whom Steve has the fivewalk, consultants visit all prospective clients bedcaregivers, is suitable ifare unable to walk that or are simply not (andthe their relevant), discuss the far, client’s needs and motivatedthe to do so.product for each person before they decide to recommend right Steve has five consultants who visit prospective purchase.

The consultants also advise on all how to use theclients products caregivers, if relevant), discuss the client’s needs and and(and can their design a programme that will deliver maximum individual recommend the right product for each person before they decide to purchase. The consultants also advise on how to use the products and can design a programme that will deliver maximum individual

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benefit. Six people work in the call centre at the company’s GH They Healthcare director Steve Oughton. base. are allmanaging trained to answer questions and can arrange a consultant’s visit on request. benefit.

Six in people in of thesales,” call centre the company’s “We bring stockwork ahead says at Steve.

“We can promise base. They are trained to answer questions and can arrange a delivery within sixalldays of order.” consultant’s visit (the on request.

GH Healthcare GH stands for Gulf Harbour, where he was bring in he stock ahead ofcompany) sales,” says Steve.very “We much can promise living“We at the time formed the remains a delivery with within six days order.” business family at itsofheart, with Minting and his daughter GH Healthcare (theinvolved.

GH stands for annual Gulf Harbour, where Courtney both actively With turnover now he was living at the time he formed the company) remains very much exceeding $3m annually, it’s seen impressive growth since its a business and with Steve familyisatproud its heart, andtohis daughter formation, thatwith he’sMinting also able give back to the Courtney both activelycauses involved.

With annual community, supporting that help older turnover people. now exceeding $3m annually, it’s seen impressive growth since its GH Healthcare supplies soft,that flexible formation, andalso Steve is proud he’s also able to give back to the bamboo fibre pillows, that provide perfect community, supporting causes that help older people. support for the head or neck. Steve is offering one of these pillows, worth more than $100, to the first 20 Hibiscus Matters readers over 65 with arthritis, diabetes or recovering from strokes who book an appointment to find out more about GH Healthcare’s products and how they can help them live a more comfortable, mobile life.

Call 09 478 9650 or email info@ghhealthcare.co.nz GH Healthcare, 14-22 Triton Drive Albany 09 478 9650 www.ghhealthcare.co.nz GH Healthcare, 14-22 Triton Drive Albany 09 478 9650 www.ghhealthcare.co.nz

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Hone your people skills When you are busy running your company, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and the long list of things to get done. One week merges into the next and before you know it, it is April already. This means the close of the financial year for many businesses, but also the exciting opportunity to start again for the next 12 months.

If you want this year to be better, and increase sales and turnover, I would like to share a strategy to fast track growth, improve your cashflow and generate more clients quickly.

This key strategy is simply known as ‘sales’. While of course you know this is crucial for your business, how many hours a week do you dedicate to getting out of the office to sell your products or services? If you want to increase sales, then look at the activity in your diary. Do you routinely book a set number of client meetings each week to fill your pipeline, or are you busy being busy in front of the computer?

A lot of focus in business tends to be on marketing, however this alone won’t put money in your bank account. The only way to do this is to convert those leads into sales. So if sales is the most important money generating activity in business, why don’t all business owners love to sell? Even the word can bring forth a negative reaction and it certainly is not everyone’s favourite past time.

However, what sales are really about is helping people. Your customers buy from you because of ‘what’s in it for me’ and the benefits that your products or services provide for them.

Here are three steps to help you increase sales in the next few months. First of all, relax and stop selling! This might sound counter-intuitive, but stop focusing on trying to sell and focus on the client instead. Ask more questions, find out what they need, and then establish if and how you can help them.

Secondly, package up your offerings into two or three options. This includes a lower price, middle and/or upper priced product or service. This puts the client in control of the buying process and makes it easier and more comfortable for you to ask them which option works best for them. If you like a softer approach, this can work well for both you and the client.

Thirdly, offer flexible payment methods to your customers. Find ways to make it easier for them to buy from you because if you don’t, a competitor will. You will still get the sale, and make it a win/win for each of you.

Focus on this money-making activity, and focus on helping your clients. You will find as you transform your sales, you will also transform your business.

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Library plan surfaces

The process of redesigning the courtyard outside Whangaparaoa Library, which was first put in train in 2016, has progressed, with a design approved by the local board last week. Over that time there has been consultation with the public and consideration of various design options by Auckland Council. The chosen option, by Shafer Design of Orewa, includes renewal of the existing facilities, additional seating and planting, shade – including shade sails and deciduous trees, a tiled art wall, and informal play elements. It is estimated to cost $85,000. The next phase involves more detailed design work and obtaining any required building or resource consents. Council expects that construction will begin in the 2018/19 financial year.

Orewa named ‘hot spot’

Orewa has been placed third in Barfoot & Thompson’s latest list of ‘Top 20 Hot Spot’ suburbs. The list is compiled twice a year from the company’s sales records comparing July to December 2017 to the same period the previous year. Only suburbs with the highest percentage of growth in median price, and 20 or more sales for both periods, make the cut. Orewa, which last featured in the list in 2016, is shown as having a 10.9 percent increase in median price growth. Silverdale and Whangaparaoa are grouped together at number 16 on the list with 2.26 percent growth in value. Glen Innes took the top spot, followed by Mt Albert.

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Retirees explore frozen Siberia Alf Austin and Drew Parsons, two 73-year-old retired teachers from Orewa College, recently returned from an epic journey across Siberia.

The friends are no strangers to off the beaten track expeditions. Together, they have hiked and climbed and explored Svalbard north of Norway.

Last year they drove down the Carretera Austral highway in Chile, also known as Pinochet’s folley. And, although Drew “hadn’t cycled for decades”, they both completed the Twin Coast Trail in Northland at the end of last year.

However, Siberia proved to be something out of the ordinary.

Drew’s interest in prehistory attracted him to Siberia, because of early settlements in the Altai mountain range. The pair also wanted to explore the remote and spectacular mountain environment.

Their first stop was Lake Teletskoe in the Altai Mountains where they were the only visitors in town. After hiking, dog sledding and snowmobiling on and around the frozen lake, they travelled south to hike along the creaking and groaning ice of the frozen Katun River. Drew describes dog sledding, which was on forest tracks on a racing sled, as “like being

The dogsled ride was like being towed behind a car on a very short rope.

towed by a car on a very short rope”.

Near the Mongolian border they stayed in a remote mountain hut at Aktru gorge and climbed to the Bolshoi Aktru glacier at 3000m.

The second part of the trip involved a drive of 1000km north to Novosibirsk and a flight to Yakutsk, which is known as the coldest city in the world. The temperature when they landed was -41°C. Drew says as long as you were well insulated in balaclava, very thick down jacket, thermals and double sets of gloves, you stayed warm.

A local driver took them for the next leg of the journey – a 2100km, four day drive to Magadan on Stalin’s infamous Road of Bones. This involved crossing frozen rivers on ice roads and passing through forests hanging with snow.

They drove over the snow covered, 2600m Verkhoyhanskiy Ranges, through remote Siberian valleys and over passes between spectacular peaks devoid of settlements. On a pass above the town of Ust-Nera the temperature was -51°C. Along the way, they passed the occasional abandoned Soviet era mining town with blocks of empty apartments. At one abandoned Gulag site there was an unexpected delay as their vehicle got stuck in the snow – with no food available along the way, a late arrival in the township of Susuman saw them rely on emergency supplies of scroggan for dinner.

The town had run out of petrol and they had to wait for a tanker to arrive, so Alf and Drew explored the town with its impressive war memorial. Each

Drew Parsons, left, and Alf Austin on Lake Teletskoe – one of many frozen waterways they explored.

settlement has one of these, reflecting the fact that 20 million Russians died in World War II. At the next town, they enjoyed a late breakfast – by then it had been 34 hours between proper meals.

Magadan, the final destination, was the port of entry for millions of prisoners destined for Stalin’s Gulag camps. Here the sea was frozen for 7km offshore and people were ice fishing using augers to drill holes in the ice.

Drew says he will always remember the magnificent scenery, the remoteness and the friendliness, hospitality, generosity and honesty of all the folk they met. He organised the trip by researching and booking online including places to visit, mountain huts and transport options, which he says made for a very economical, as well as memorable journey.

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Auckland’s International Airport has become the first in the world to deploy a ‘digital’ biosecurity officer.

Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) detection technology manager, Brett Hickman, says that, while nothing can replace real human interaction, the idea is for the digital employee, which features the latest in artificial intelligence technology, to take some of the load off MPI officers during peak times by answering simple biosecurity questions from the public.

Vai, which stands for Virtual Assistant Interface, started work in February in a trial to see whether she will become a permanent asset in the team. Vai can see, hear and answer arriving international visitors’ questions.

Westpac’s Innovation Fund supported the development of Vai, while FaceMe, a New Zealand-based company specialising in artifical intelligence (AI), developed the technology.

FaceMe’s avatar technology uses biometrics to learn human interactions and interact accordingly.

Digital Employees also learn from past interactions to sharpen and perfect their skills.

Digital biosecurity officer Vai may be one of the first faces people see on arrival at Auckland airport.

FaceMe chief executive Danny Tomsett says Vai is highly conversational. “She embodies the AI experience with human like qualities, including a friendly personality and emotional understanding,” he says. “Over the next 10 years, human contact with organisations will be reduced to less than 15 percent of interactions.”

The findings from the trial are expected to be published this month.

Airline passengers lightening their load before departure It seems some travellers leave much more than their cares behind when they set off on holiday.

False teeth, a used lawnmower, mobility scooters, microwave ovens and a vacuum cleaner are just some of the more bizarre items that have, at some stage, wound up in the lost property room at Auckland International Airport.

The airport handles on average around 1250 lost property items a month, with more in the summer peak months.

The airport is handling around 19 million passengers a year – up 26 percent in the last three years – and last year, 15,000 lost property items were logged.

Communications manager Gez Johns says that the lost property facility started out as a single shelf. “Today it’s a large room with floor-to-ceiling custom designed sliding shelves and safes for valuables,” he says.

“Every time an item is identified as having been left unattended at the airport, it sets in motion a whole

sequence of events. First comes the PA announcement seeking out the owner.

If that fails, then the detector dog is called in. Only then, when it has been confirmed that the item does not pose a risk, does it go from an unattended item to lost property.”

Gez says that if the item is a bag or similar, it is opened to identify contents and hopefully clues to locate the owner. All items within the bag are logged in the airport’s system and put back in the bag in storage.

Lost property is kept for three months, unless it’s perishable. After that, valuable items are auctioned, with the money raised going to charity and useful items such as clothing, bags, blankets, cushions, pillows and umbrellas are donated to charity.

The most common items left behind are electronics, jewellery, travel cushions, clothes and hand luggage.

“Our advice for passengers is pretty much stock standard – label your bag, secure your pockets and try not to forget anything!”

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Slime stamped out Children love to make and play with slime – a colourful, gooey, slippery substance made from craft glue, water, food colouring and borax.

It quickly found its way into primary schools as its popularity soared, and at least one school on the Coast has now implemented a ban.

For Dairy Flat School principal Debbie Marshall, slime is a dirty word. She says hygiene is her biggest issue with slime, which is why the school recently banned it.

She says as children pass it from hand to hand, it becomes filthy and a source of germs. Some slime is perfumed, which encourages children to sniff it and then pass it on.

At the school, there have been ownership disputes and a number of students play with slime in class.

Debbie says for some children, playing with a toy manually assists their learning, but she prefers fidget spinners or squishy toys be used for that purpose.

She says slime was enormously popular towards the end of last year, so the school has been quick to stamp on it now, asking parents to ensure their children don’t bring it to school.

Dairy Flat School appears to be unusual in the area in banning slime

Slime Diva

Heaven is a pit of slime! This gooey experience was part of the recent Wainui School Summer Festival.

Photo, Brinn Stockhausen

–five other local schools that the paper canvassed said they do not find the substance a problem and do not have a ban in place.

Holiday slime factory

Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa is offering two Potions Lotions and Goo sessions, which include slime making, with Sam McClure during the school holidays. Both are on Tuesday, April 17 with one targeting 5-8 year olds and the other for children aged nine and older. Info: www.estuaryarts.org

Twelve-year-old Milan Lubbe spent many hours in the family’s Stanmore Bay kitchen experimenting with recipes to make the perfect slime – stretchy, not too sticky or hard and lightly scented.

The dining table is often covered with slime ingredients while a batch is underway. The Kingsway School student says it took six months of trial and error, which included microwaving toothpaste and using shampoo, before she found the right combination.

The type of glue used is key, and she imports hers from Australia. Milan’s recipe is a trade secret but includes non-toxic glue and non-toxic paint as well as borax (which can be toxic if ingested in large doses). Candle fragrance is added – everything from watermelon to gingerbread scents. She says children love it because it’s fun to make into shapes, feels good and can be a stress reliever. She recommends washing your hands before and after playing with it – and not giving it to boys, with their dirty hands! Milan sells her slime at markets and via her Slime Diva website.

A colourful street seat is being created to go outside Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa. The project is the focus of a mosaic workshop over the coming school holidays at the arts centre. The four-day workshop is open to children over the age of nine years and involves designing and constructing the bench, under the guidance of mosaic tutor Rachel Silver. Participants learn hands on techniques including mosaic tiling, cutting ceramic tiles, assembling designs and installing them on a pre-made structure. The workshop takes place from April 23-26, with sessions running from 10am to 3pm. Each child can only sign up for one day of the four-day project to give as many children as possible a chance to participate. Pictured is tutor Rachel Silver is known for doing large public mosaic projects.

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Many of Dr Seuss’s best loved characters, including Horton the Elephant and the Cat in the Hat, will be brought to life on stage in a musical show called Seussical Jr at Centrestage Theatre in the school holidays.

The show is the work of Centrestage Youth Theatre (CYT). Its young performers and technical team are learning valuable skills in all areas of theatre production as they rehearse for the show – as well as having a lot of fun.

Director and choreographer Anna Mortlock, who worked on multiple NAPTA award-winning adult and youth productions last year, is ably assisted by Kingsway student James Hunter, who has chosen to get a taste of direction after his performance as Don Lockwood in last year’s CYT show Singing in the Rain.

Orewa college student Maxwell Hutton is assistant choreographer.

As vocal coach on the production, Annelie Maddock is also developing the vocal coaching talent of singer Lisa Camelbeke, another Orewa college student who has performed in previous youth and adult productions.

The musical is ideal family entertainment, with a theme of ‘looking out for the little guy’. Macy Hart plays the Cat in the Hat with Thing 1 and Thing 2 played by Grace Clark and Matilda Wells. Horton the Elephant is played by Aedan

Saturday March 31, 10.30am–3pm

Burmester and Gertrude McFuzz will be played by Hollie Powderley.

Suessical Jr is on at Centrestage Theatre in Centreway Road, Orewa, April 17-21.

Tickets from CentrestageTheatre.co.nz or from the box office, phone 426 7282.

Maxwell Hutton is utilising his dancing and teaching abilities in his role as assistant choreographer for Seussical Jnr.

Picnic day invitation Orewa Beach (Surf Club carpark)

Macy Hart as the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2, played by Grace Clark (top) and Matilda Wells.

Summer will be given its last hurrah at Orewa this Saturday, March 31. A summer family picnic day at the Orewa Reserve, near the Orewa Surf Club carpark, will include beach cricket, volleyball, a treasure hunt, pirate dress-up competition, entertainment and a lollie scramble. The major sponsor is Smith & Sons. Hibiscus Coast franchise owner John Jensen says the idea is to create a local event that brings the community together. “We hope locals will come along and join in, support the food vendors on site, and enjoy themselves,” he says. “Summer is a great time on the Coast and Orewa is the perfect place to celebrate it.” The day will run from 10am to 3.30pm.

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Show with singalong spirit If you remember the days when music seemed a natural part of a social get together – a singalong around the piano or joining in with friends playing the guitar at a party – you will relate to the spirit of the New Horizon Variety Show which takes place this month in Orewa.

Organiser of the show, Jim Morrogh, says creating and enjoying home made entertainment was a big part of his youth, which is why a good old community singalong will be included in this, the second New Horizon show.

Jim says people went away with a good feeling from the mix of humour and easy listening music at last year’s show and this encouraged him to hold another.

Once again the show features a mix of easy listening music including folk, pop, blues and country.

It features local musicians including Nick Jones as musical director and A Choired Taste Hibiscus, with its eclectic mix of folk, world, gospel and pop. Performers also include Dennis Marsh who sings in a wide range of easy listening styles, Ronnie Antonio who has the voice to match his selection of ballads, and Celtic singers Celine and Samantha Toner – they perform under the name Mo Ghra,

Dennis Marsh

Ronnie Antonio

which translates as My Love.

Profits from the show will be donated to two local organisations that provide support services for youth – the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre and Rugged Learning Adventures.

The New Horizon Variety Show is on Saturday, April 14 at the Orewa Arts and Events Centre, 7.30pm. Tickets from Eventfinda.

Hibiscus Matters and New Horizon have a double pass to the New Horizon Show to give away. To go in the draw, message us on Facebook, or write your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to The New Horizon Show, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Entries close on Monday, April 9.

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Now on in April at Estuary Arts

• “Artist Alley” group painting exhibition • “All about Glass & Some” John & Frances Hanson • “Little Feathers” by Rebecca McLeod

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Whangaparaoa Anglican Easter Services Good 10am Friday: 7:30pm

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Whangaparaoa Methodist Parish Easter Services 25 March (Palm Sunday): Red Beach Church 9.30am & Manly Church 9.30am 30 March (Good Friday): Manly Church 9.30am 1 April (Resurrection Day): Sunrise Communion at Little Manly Beach 6.30am & Red Beach Church 9.30am Manly Church – 945 Whangaparaoa Rd, Manly Red Beach Church – 76 Red Beach Rd, Red Beach We warmly invite you to join us for these Easter celebration services.

For more information phone 426 5615

Hibiscus Coast Catholic Parish St John’s Church,180 Centreway Rd, Orewa, St Francis’ Church 8 Motutapu Ave, Manly Holy Thursday – 29 March: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7.30pm, St Francis’ Church, Manly.

Good Friday – 30 March: Stations of the Cross, 10am, St Francis’ Church, Manly.

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 3pm, St John’s Church, Orewa.

Holy Saturday – 31 March: Easter Vigil, 8.30pm, St John’s Church, Orewa.

Easter Sunday – 1 April: Easter Mass, 8.30am, St Francis’ Church, Manly.

Easter Mass, 10.15am, St John’s Church, Orewa.

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Crusts made delicious

Chances are that if you have children, at some point or another you have battled with them about eating bread crusts.

While some days you may think that it is a battle not worth fighting, you may feel differently when you realise that you could be wasting up to 31 percent of a loaf of bread if your children never eat their crusts.

Instead of tossing the crusts out, you can transform them into treats that your children will want to eat – such as this recipe for Chocky Bready muffins. You can even get the kids to help make them.

Chocky Bready Muffins Ingredients: 7 cups of bread crusts (from approximately one loaf of bread) ½ cup milk 300ml cream (or milk), heated 4 eggs 100g butter, softened ¾ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 3 / cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 8 / teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup fresh or dried fruit, chopped into small chunks (optional) icing sugar, to serve Method: Preheat oven to 180°C and line or lightly grease medium sized muffin tins. Cut crusts into 1-2 cm chunks. Measure 3 cups of crusts and mix with milk, soak for 2-3 minutes and mush with the back of a fork.

In a separate bowl mix together cream, eggs, butter, sugar and vanilla. Combine well and add to the soaking bread crusts.

Add sifted flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, chocolate chips and fruit (if using). Mix well.

Finally add remaining 4 cups of bread crusts and fold quickly until well coated.

Spoon into muffin tins and top generously for a high mound on each.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Check to ensure the bread tops are crunchy but don’t burn.

Cool, sprinkle with icing sugar.

Tips: It will appear to be a ‘sloppy’ mix but don’t be concerned.• These muffins won’t rise like a traditional muffin recipe, so don’t be afraid to fill each muffin tin to the top then spoon extra to create a generous mound. • Store in an airtight container. • Heat them lightly and serve with ice cream for a dessert. • If savoury snacks are more your thing, toast the crusts to use as dipping soldiers with soft boiled eggs, cut into chunks to make croutons or soak in egg to make French toast. • Crusts can be stored in an airtight container or bag in the freezer until you have enough to use.

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April 1, 2018 | Hibiscusmatters | Judit Rick’s son’s focus on detail and creative talent are clear in the drawing he created of a pair of tui.

Autism book tells of hard-won experience Judit Rick of Manly’s new book about autism is backed by thorough research but what makes it especially valuable is that it is written from personal experience.

Judit has an autistic son and raising him with the goal of making him a fully functioning, independent adult has required dedication, focus, patience, acceptance, perseverance and love.

Diagnosed as autistic at the age of four, he has gone from “around the middle” of the autism spectrum to being free of any autistic symptoms.

Judit says her teenage son, who is doing very well at college, is unrecognisable from the boy who needed restraint at primary school because he was violent, uncooperative and rarely spoke.

She remembers little of “the difficult years”, only the constant attention that was needed, taking her time away from other family members.

When he misbehaved, including hitting, biting and kicking, she had to hold him down. She says at those times it was clear that his brain had switched off.

Tough love was often required. “I disciplined him to a level that he would understand,” she says. “I never made excuses for him because of autism and later did not let him have the extra time offered when he sat exams.” She also never medicated

him, believing drugs just covered up problems without solving them.

Looking deeper at her son’s speech, movement and behavioural problems required a lot of research and trying many options. A series of diets – gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and chemical additive free – all did good things, but were not enough on their own.

Judit came across Behavioural Optometry when her son was around seven years old. She describes it as one of the best programmes she adopted – taking a holistic approach to the treatment of vision and visual perceptual problems.

Encouraging her son’s natural artistic flair was important, and he is now working towards a career that incorporates his ability with computers and creativity.

Recently Judit published a book, Autism: A Diamond in the Rough designed to give guidance and encouragement to others who are raising an autistic child.

She says the book has received a warm reception. “People like that it’s open and honest. I know there are spelling mistakes and it’s not perfect, but it’s written from experience and that seems to touch a chord with people.”

The book is only available on online, on Amazon.com April is Autism Awareness Month.

THREE DENTAL WARNING SIGNS NOT TO IGNORE Have you recently noticed any changes to your teeth or gums? In our busy lives it’s often difficult to find the time to schedule a dental appointment, but to save yourself further discomfort now, and time and money in the future, it pays to visit a dentist as soon as you notice any of these warning signs.

White spots on teeth. Tooth decay is an infection which starts with the enamel of your tooth dissolving in response to acid-producing bacteria. The first sign of decay are white spots on teeth that form in the very early stages of this process. At this point you may not even be aware that anything is going on, which is why regular checkups, and regular x-rays, are so important. At the white spot stage, you may be able to stop the decay process before it develops into a cavity that will require a filling. So get those white spots checked out!

Unusual sensitivity to hot, cold, pressure or when you eat something sweet. This sensitivity can be a sign of a less serious problem, such as a filling that needs fixing, or grinding your teeth at night (which you may not even know you’re doing!), but it can also be a sign of tooth decay as it moves through the enamel and into the centre of your tooth affecting the nerves and blood vessels. If you do begin to experience noticeable sensitivity to hot and cold, make a dental appointment immediately. The earlier decay is treated, the better!

Changes to your gums. If you notice any bleeding, changes in the colour of your gums, or in the way they feel, for example swollen or spongy, it is important to visit a dentist as soon as possible. These can all be a sign of gum disease, which can have a devastating impact on your mouth and overall health, including the loss of teeth. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it is very important to visit a dentist as soon as possible to maximise the chance of catching gum disease in it’s early stages.

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Ballet moves for the booty A workout that combines techniques from ballet, yoga and Pilates has come to the Hibiscus Coast for the first time.

Kelly Barnett of Mainly Dance Studios on the North Shore brought Booty Barre to Orewa last month.

Her background in ballet, as well as fitness, attracted her to the programme, which originated in the United States. Kelly completed her Booty Barre training in Sydney.

What she loves about the class is that it is accessible for everyone, being low impact, and “it tones like crazy”.

There is no actual dancing involved – the techniques taken from ballet are all about stretching, and holding poses to strengthen muscles and improve

flexibility.

“The idea is to stretch and tone, creating long lean muscles instead of bulk,” Kelly says.

Around 60 percent of the time is spent at the barre, doing squats and other moves. “Expect to spend a lot of time in a squat position,” Kelly says.

There is also a section that focuses on the abdominal muscles, and another using light weights to sculpt the arms.

“It’s a full body workout – including your brain!”

Kelly offers a free trial. The classes are recommended for those over the age of 16 and are held at Centrestage Theatre, Kingsway School and Orewa College.

Info: www.mainlydancestudios.com

Art as mental health therapy The therapeutic value of art is to the fore in a new programme being run at Estuary Arts Centre.

Called the ‘Creativity, Vitality, Happy’ art class, it is, as the name suggests, about reducing stress and enhancing wellbeing through making art.

It aims to support and enhance the neurological wellbeing of all those who take part.

Six people attended the first class, on March 13. From different age groups and backgrounds, they were facing challenges such as stroke and aphasia, parenting grandchildren, loss and grief.

The programme is a joint initiative.

Mapura Studios, which has experience

in delivering creativity and wellness classes, provided tutor Sasha Kronfeld.

Funding and support came from Estuary Arts Centre and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board.

Brian Barnett of Mapura Studios is a firm believer in art as therapy. He says that it is amazing to see changes in people as their stress levels reduce and they become more joyful.

Work produced will go on show at Estuary Arts Centre.

There are 10, two-hour classes per term, which cost $7.50 per session.

Info: email Brian Barnett brian@ mapurastudios.org.nz or phone 021 727 079.

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Health with Dr Peter Hall peter@familydoctors.nz

Finding the right words I learnt a new word the other day. I got ridiculously excited about it, which tells you something about my lack of a social life. But I can’t help it; I’ve always been a word nerd. And generally speaking, if you use big words people will think you are more intelligent. Also, you can insult people without them knowing. Just tell somebody they are rebarbative and see the look of bewilderment that comes over their face.

Which is why I was annoyed when somebody told me a meeting I was organising was “nugatory”. This seriously ticked me off – he knew a word that I didn’! I had to go home and look it up in a dictionary. Truly humiliating.

Anyway, the point is that a lot of my job is about words. I help people to find the words for what they are experiencing. For instance, it can be very hard for patients to describe dizziness. Is it lightheadedness, vertigo, unsteadiness?

I’ve heard swimmy, squiffy and even squarmy. Or tiredness – this can mean sleepiness, lack of energy or fatiguability. And somehow it helps when we find the right word: it helps because it feels like the symptom is definable and also helps me as their doctor to pin down a diagnosis.

Also consider the emotional power of words. Sometimes when I tell somebody that what they are experiencing is ‘normal’ they just about cry with relief. And likewise the phrase ‘I understand’ – when this is expressed sincerely by your doctor or nurse, it can make the difference between terrible and bearable.

Often when I can’t fix things I find myself saying to patients, “I’m going to walk through this with you”. It seems to be enough.

There is one word that I would particularly like to draw the fangs of, and that is cancer. In my career I have been astonished by the progress in treatments for cancer. Many previously dreaded malignancies now have 90-95 percent five-year survival rates. Melanoma caught early is almost always curable and there are even some stage four cancers which are responsive to treatment. Figures from the UK show that cancer survival has doubled in the last 40 years. Ninety eight percent of patients with testicular cancer are going strong after 10 years. Prostate cancer is also very treatable.

Which gives me the word which I think should be most strongly linked to the diagnosis of cancer now: hope.

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Musicians and music lovers mourn the passing of the Kings Arms hotel in Auckland, which was known for its live bands and closed on February 28. It will be demolished to make way for an apartment building.

Local blues musician Dean Morris knows the venue well, having played on its stage and been in the audience for many memorable performances. His long association with the Kings Arms, and a few months of negotiations with its manager Peter Burney resulted in Dean being gifted the stage, which he cut up. In the next few weeks he will be making up around 300 numbered A4 framed sections of the stage, complete with carpet (pictured). Recycled rimu for the frames was provided free by Silverdale Furniture Restorations. Dean says that profits from sales of the pieces, priced at $250 each, will mostly go to charities – including Play it Strange, which encourages young people to make music.

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Many Coast residents are assisting little blue penguins found on local beaches.

Penguin chicks struggle

This image called ‘Landing Gear Down – Brakes On’ won Mike Grunsell top digital image for the set subject of ‘domestic or confined animals’. The picture was taken in Canada in a conservancy where raptors (birds of prey) are raised and trained to clear unwanted birds from very defined areas, such as airports.

The image has been captured as the bird comes in to land on a post and its leg ties are clearly visible. The image was shot at 1/6400 sec at F5.6 on a Canon 70D.

Zonta roses presented

Zonta Rose Day is celebrated each year on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day which since 1911 has been a day to celebrate worldwide peace. On Rose Day, Zonta Hibiscus Coast recognises women who have made a significant impact in their communities. This year’s recipients were Margaret Mullan, Belinda Greenwood and Nita Wong. The local Zonta meets monthly and new members are welcome. Info: phone Cathy, 029 7746628 or visit zonta.org.nz

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There has been a noticeable increase in the number of dead or exhausted little blue penguins (korora) on Hibiscus Coast beaches.

Residents have turned to Facebook to ask what they should do if they find a bird and if there is any reason for the sudden increase.

Department of Conservation’s principal science advisor Graeme Taylor says the harsher El Niño season in 2016 provided cooler, welloxygenated and highly productive habitats for fish. This provided ideal breeding conditions for the blue penguins, which is the smallest penguin species in the world.

He says the change to La Niña conditions this summer has meant a harsher environment for the newly born birds.

Local residents are reporting spotting the penguins from Wenderholm to Arkles Bay. “It is likely that lots of young penguin chicks left their nests in November

and December,” Graeme says. “They are now struggling to find food as they’re on their own and learning to fend for themselves at sea.

“With their juvenile feathers, young birds are easily overpowered in harsher conditions.”

DOC says the average weight of chicks brought in to rescue centres is less than 500g, a dangerous weight for the young.

Blue penguins were once a common sight in NZ, but most are now mainly found on off-shore islands where there is less human disturbance.

Dogs are likely the greatest threat to the little penguin, but cats, ferrets and stoats will also kill them.

Adult birds come ashore between May and June to prepare nests. They may waddle up to 1.5 km from the sea, and climb 300m, to find the perfect nest site.

If someone finds a sick penguin, they should contact New Zealand bird rescue on 09 816 9291, ext 1.

Info: birdrescue.org.nz

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Helena Gasson, in red, at the recent ASA Age Group champs.

Coast Commonwealth Games connections Locals will be watching closely as two Hibiscus Coast athletes, both in their early twenties, take part in the Commonwealth Games which begin on April 4 on the Gold Coast.

Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, 21, of Arkles Bay is poised to make her debut at the Games in the Goal Defence or Wing Defence positions.

She was selected for the Mystics in 2016 and will be back for her third year with that team this year. Michaela also captained the winning NZ U21 team to the Netball World Youth Cup title in Botswana last year.

This is also the first Commonwealth Games for Helena Gasson of Red Beach. However, the 23-year-old is no stranger to top competition having swum for NZ at the Rio Olympics.

Helena trains at Northern Arena with Coast Swim Club under the club’s head coach, Steven Kent.

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Coastguard with Dale Hodson, Hibiscus Coast Coastguard, www.coastguardhibiscus.org.nz

Recruits needed Coastguard Hibiscus attended 60 jobs over the December to February period with 155 people assisted and 566 crew-hours on the two Coastguard rescue vessels.

We assisted with jump starts, tows, medical events and coffee stops but all our customers made it home safely, as well as our crew.

The best thing for me was crewing with a professional group of volunteers who are dedicated to helping boaties get home in one piece and saving lives at sea.

Unfortunately over the summer period we had some very experienced crew (and exceptionally good people) stand down from the unit after many years of service, you will all be missed and hope to see you on the water.

This means Coastguard Hibiscus is recruiting for new volunteers to crew our rescue vessels (wet crew). We have a recruitment process to ensure that inductees are safe, but generally all you need is a willingness to help others, reside 15-20 minutes from Gulf Harbour where our main boat is kept, be over 16 years of age, physically fit and able to swim 200m – and of course, be able to spare time to volunteer with us.

If you don’t think crewing a boat is for you, or if you are looking for a way to help the community but don’t necessarily have the time right now to crew monthly, we are also recruiting for shore crew who assist with fundraising events such as local fishing competitions, doing things like organising and staffing the barbecue and tent. This is an essential part of any charity and we appreciate all forms of help.

Also, April is Coastguard NZ recruitment month and Hibiscus will be holding an open day at our Stanmore Bay shed next to the Hibiscus Coast Boat club on Brightside Road (behind the skate park) on Sunday April 15 between 10am and 2pm. We will have the barbecue going so feel free to bring the kids and pop down for a chat. Info: recruitment@coastguardhibiscus.org.nz This is the final Coastguard column for the summer season. We thank Dale for all his contributions.

Boaties learn safety tips

Around 50 boaties gathered at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club on March 15 to find out about more about safety at sea – including survival techniques and equipment. Commodore John Butcher says the event was part of the club’s focus specifically on safety during March. “This seems appropriate, right after the Christmas Cruising period when people may have experienced a few ‘near misses’ and leading into winter, when the right safety equipment really matters,” he says. Peter Legge from Survitec Group introduced a range of equipment including personal floatation devices (lifejackets), personal locator beacons, emergency position indicating radio beacons and life rafts. Among the information discussed was ‘which type of firing head and how much Newton buoyancy rating do I need for my lifejacket’. A series of ‘dry drills’ followed to help boaties understand what activating the safety equipment involves – including activating a Life Raft.

This group of local cricketers, all from the Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club, got to miss school on Thursday, March 22 to watch New Zealand play England at Eden Park. The group were chosen as flag bearers for both teams.

Pictured, from left, Lachlan Holbrook, Blake Naidu, Daniel Clague and Gisele Naidu with sports commentator and former New Zealand cricketer Mark Richardson.

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Sandcastle competition bigger than ever The Orewa Beach sandcastle competition on March 17 was the biggest yet, attracting more than 54 teams.

Each gets a spot on which to make a sand sculpture from scratch and the entrants, mostly groups of family or friends, got stuck in despite occasional showers and persistent wind.

This is the fourth year that the competition has been held and people come from as far as Te Hana and Mt Eden to get their hands dirty, side by side, all hoping to win the top prize of $500.

Buckets, spades, kitchen utensils and even a shopping trolley were used to bring in decorative materials and sculpt this year’s entries, which ranged from dragons, dinosaurs and pirate treasures to a temple, the Pyramid of Giza and Evelyn Page retirement village.

The In Good Form team of sand sculptors from Christchurch once again spent several days crafting a 20 tonne work at the Moana Reserve entrance to Orewa Beach.

Organiser of the competition, Destination Orewa Beach, plans to make next year’s prizes bigger and better as the event continues to grow.

The event took place on St. Patrick’s Day, which was the inspiration for this sculpture by the Clayton, Booker, Clague and Reilly families. Green food colouring was added to the mix.

Top, A detailed Hobbiton scene, made by Olivia (left) and Jo Bezett took second place. The mother and daughter, both artists, took home a $400 surfboard from SUP Shed Orewa. Above, Local brother and sister Jayden and Kelsey Chapman won the competition with their ‘saddled dinosaurous’.

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Fishing with Damian Clayton whangaparaoa@topcatch.co.nz

Wind and tide We’ve had some windy conditions to deal with and with water temperatures up for the time of year we may have to endure even more. On the plus side though, Whangaparaoa Bay is full of bait schools along with kahawai tearing through them with the snapper shadowing all of the action. Bait fishing tends to attract the “piranhas” (baby snapper) and you may have to go 20:1 to keep a worthy snapper. For this reason we have chosen to use lures and soft baits on the drift in here. The depth and drift speed dictate what lures we use but generally speaking it’s about 18-24m deep where we have been getting the best fish.

With this in mind the 60gr Sliders and Jitterbugs on a 20lb fluorocarbon trace seem to work best. A 3/8th jig head is usually enough to get a soft bait down too.

When it comes to colours just about everything is working but lumo, orange, pink and greens are our go to colours in the lures and the ever successful ZMan Bruised Banana, pink paddle tails and the little Motor Oil are working really well too.

The 40m area south of Kawau Island has been pretty consistent and offers good shelter in a northerly wind There is lots of options in the area including inside Kawau Island around the Iris Shoal, out from Martins Bay, and the area south of Challenger Island. Have a good look around the reef which is indicated by the disturbed water flow above it for snapper, kingfish, kahawai, trevally and john dory all of which can be caught here. It can be a fast drift and during a big tide and it means repeating the drift again and again or anchoring and feeding baits back to the structure. Our best baits here are fresh jack mackerel stray lined back with about 2oz of lead. The same lure and soft bait tactics we would use in Whangaparaoa Bay also work around the Kawau inshore areas.

A good tide flow rushes up and down the coast out from Takatu, Omaha and Cape Rodney which in turn makes for easy bottom feeding for the snapper. At present the place is riddled with skipjack (as is most of the Gulf ) and although there is plenty of surface activity we are finding our best fish away from the skittering birds and feeding tuna.

Out deeper, long drifts in 50-55m are producing the goods and every now and then a good kingfish will take a lure or drifted bait too. I’ve always favoured the end of the outgoing tide for snapper fishing in the Gulf and in many cases this will correspond with the lunar bite time.

This is Damo’s final fishing column. Hibiscus Matters thanks him for his contributions.

All the young fishers got prizes

Police host family fishing day A fishing competition has been held in memory of fisherman, rod builder and policeman, the late John Dacre Goffin, for four years.

John served at Orewa Police station for more than 25 years. He died on Christmas Day 2010. Among his legacies is the custom fishing rods he made, known as the Jigstar.

This year’s fishing competition, on March 10, was a family affair with 30 adults and 25 children take part. It was organised by local policeman Sgt Steve Perris who says that the competition allows staff to remember a valued member of the team who helped many local families and youth.

The children loved the day out, with some fishing from boats and some from the wharf. All took home prizes along with their catch.

Mitchell Smith, caught a 1.98kg Kawhai.

Fourteen-year-old Jayde Perris received the youth award for the heaviest snapper, which weighed in at 1.54kg, and Stuart Robertson reeled in the heaviest snapper in the adults’ category with a fish weighing 5.44kg.

Sponsors included Top Catch Whangaparaoa, Stihl Shop, Eddie Law, Hibiscus Coast Blue Light and the Police Association.

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Holly is heading to the national diving competition after a successful North Island event.

Young diver takes the plunge at nationals Nine-year-old Holly Nutter of Arkles Bay admits that diving from a 5m high board can be scary at first – but says it is also great fun.

A background in gymnastics and dancing was good preparation for the precision and grace of diving, which Holly only took up 18 months ago.

In the recent North Island Championships she won two gold medals and a bronze. One of the golds was for her 5m platform dive – she was the youngest diver in that category and one of the youngest at the competition. Her dives included an armstand somersault, which she learned only a week before the event. She also came fifth in the 3m synchronized dive, competing against divers up to four years older.

Holly says she has also dived from the 10m board, but is not allowed to do that as yet in competition.

This month, on April 20-22, she will take part in her first national competition.

Her father Matthew says the accumulated costs of travelling to West Wave in Henderson three times a week for training, with Olympic coach

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Petanque Hibiscus Petanque play next to the Leisure Centre in Stanmore Bay on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-12pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm. Info ph 424 0151.

Soccer Hibiscus Coast AFC Club, Whangaparaoa, Stanmore Bay. Winter Season Football entries open April 7, for ages 4-40. Info: hbcafc.org.nz Dancing New ballroom and Latin American dancing classes at 43A Hibiscus Coast Community Centre RSA, Viponds Rd. Stanmore Bay. Beginners at 6.30pm and improvement class 7.30pm every Thursday. Info: ph 09 422 3621 Parkrun Community Parkrun, Sports fields, Millwater Parkway every Saturday 8.00am.

All ages and paces welcome. Register to join the run at parkrun.co.nz Squash Silverdale Junior Squash club Wednesday afternoons from 4pm-6.15pm, Silverdale United Rugby Club, Silverdale. Info: Tony Forde 021 204 8021 Aikido Whangaparaoa Aikido, Whangaparaoa and Manly. Classes are now open to new members. Wednesdays 7pm-7.45pm and Thursdays 7pm-8pm. Info: aikidonewzealand.com

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CLEANER AVAILABLE – Fastidious attention to detail, honest. Refs. WaiweraWhangaparaoa. Ph 0210 246 6623.

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PUBLIC NOTICES HIBISCUS COMMUNITY HOUSE AGM April 12, 1.30pm, in the meeting room at the Hibiscus Coast Community House.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 2ND GREAT ELEGANT GARAGE SALE & CAKE SALE April 14, from 8am–1pm, Red Beach Methodist Church, 76 Red Beach Road. Ph 426 5615.

A CLUB FOR SEMI RETIRED AND RETIRED PEOPLE. Monthly meetings with guest speakers, bus trips, luncheons, movie group, plus other social get to gethers, a great way to meet other locals. Now open for new members. Whangaparaoa Combined Club. Ph Pat Hoyle 428 5285 CAFE CONNECT, 10am, 2nd Monday of each month @ Orewa Community Church For the retired age group to meet in a cafe style atmosphere, while enjoying a variety of music, entertainment & guest speakers. Gold coin donation. Contact Terry & Noelene Bradley 424 3159 CELEBRATE WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS with the Children’s Autism Foundation for the month of April The Children’s Autism Foundation encourages you to hold a fundraiser.

Host a Mufti Day, “Wacky Wednesday” cake stall, donation box or make a personal donation. Buy an Awesome Autism Designer T Shirt from www. chambersco.co.nz – $1 will be donated to either Children’s Autism Foundation or Autism NZ for every T shirt sold. Register

your interest enquiry@autism.org.nz or ph Gaylene 09 947 5935 CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH CLUB Thursdays (Term), Ōrewa Library, 3.30pm Practise your English conversation skills with us. An ESOL teacher will be on hand to help you practise. The sessions are informal and is open to all – those for whom English is a second language. No booking is required.

GRANDPARENTS NEEDED! Looking for something to add more value to your life, keep you feeling young and active? Grandchildren living far away? Volunteer to be a Surrogate Grandparent (Charity CC54933) and help support a young family. All you need is time and love children. All applicants police checked. Apply: www. surrogategrandparents.org.nz HIBISCUS COAST CONCERT BAND is a local community band for members of all ages and abilities. If you would like to join us, come to a rehearsal, from 7pm-9pm fortnight, Orewa College. Visit www.hccb.org.nz, or ph 021 186 4599 to check next rehearsal.

HIBISCUS COAST HIGHLAND PIPES and Drums – Give it a go. All ages and stages and supporters welcome.

Wednesday 7pm practices. St Johns Ambulance Hall 36 Silverdale Rd. Drop in to check us out. To qualify for free tuition for pipes and drums join our band. Gayle Robinson 424 1166 / 021 104 3497 or Bob Logan 424 1838.

HIBISCUS COAST ELDERLY PEOPLES LUNCHEON CLUB, Door charge $5, includes cup of tea, great entertainment, followed by a hot, two course lunch. Meet every 2nd Monday of the month, The Masonic Lodge Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Joan 427 6263 HIBISCUS COAST TOASTMASTERS. A fun environment to learn speaking and leadership skills. Visitors welcome!

Hibiscus Coast Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly, Tuesday March 6, 7.15pm. Ph Simon Franks 027 431 2020.

HIBISCUS SPIRIT AWAKENING AND HEALING CENTRE Meet fortnightly, Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm. “Medium” on platform for spirit communication, and supper after service. Friendly group of people. Everyone welcome. 9e Annalise Rd, (off Forest Glen Rd) Orewa. For details and development class enquiries ph Lynda 424 1998.

OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB Monthly Meetings. 2nd Thursday of the month, with guest speaker or garden visits. Trading table, competitions, afternoon tea. 12.30pm at Orewa Catholic Church Hall 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Ann 427 8377 SERVING SPOONS - MEALS THAT MATTER: A free community meal for anyone who is struggling financially.

In collaboration with Love Soup at St John’s Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa on the last Monday of each month, 12.30pm. Ph 426 5599.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Gutter Kitties Op Shop is needing store volunteers Tuesday - Saturday at our store at Unit 9, 667 Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay (behind The Crows Nest). Txt Danielle 0211571575 or come into our store.

ZONTA CLUB OF HIBISCUS COAST INC. Meetings are held monthly on the 4th Tuesday. Visitors welcome to join us for dinner and interesting guest speakers. Email hibiscuscoast@zonta. org.nz or www.zonta.org.nz

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Celebrate Summer Picnic, Orewa Beach, 10.30am-3pm.

Fancy dress, beach cricket, games and more. All welcome. (see ad p19) Millwater Parkrun Easter event, Metro Park East sports fields, Millwater Parkway, 8am. Free 5km run/walk. All ages and paces welcome. Register at parkrun.co.nz

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Pop and Rock Vinyl sale, thousands of records from country to Jazz and Rock, 9am to 3pm, Silverdale Hall, 7 Silverdale Street, Silverdale. Info: 021 0225 2396.

Ex-policeman Ian Austin talks about his new novel The Second Grave. Refreshments provided. Whangaparaoa Library, Main Street, Whangaparaoa, 2pm. All welcome.

Blast from the Past play at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay from 7pm. Entry $5. All welcome. Info: phone 424 9026.

Hibiscus Coast National Council of Women host guest speakers from the Whangaparaoa Community Hub, 5.45pm at The Wade Hotel in Silverdale. All welcome to attend. Info: phone Belinda on 027 551 0348.

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Visit to Gibbs Farm, overlooking Kaipara Harbour.

Fundraiser for Platinum Community Care dementia support organisation in Red Beach. Tickets are limited and cost $35 each or group of four $120. Info and bookings, phone 421 1511 or email monica@platinumcommunitycare.co.nz

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The New Horizon Variety Show, Orewa Arts and Events Centre, 7.30pm. Easy listening music. Profits to benefit Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre and Rugged Learning Adventures.

Tickets $30 from Eventfinda. (see story and ad p19).

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Roger and the Ramjets play at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, from 7pm. Entry $5. All welcome. Info: phone 424 9026.

Seussical Junior, A fantastical musical, Centrestage Theatre, 60 Centreway Road, Orewa. Tickets: centrestagetheatre.co.nz (see story p18) Make a Poppy for Anzac Day, Estuary Arts Centre, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 10am to 1pm. Admission fee $5. For tickets, phone 426 5570 or visit the arts centre.

Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan entertain at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, from 7.30pm. Allocated and limited seating, tickets $20 from the bar. All welcome. Info: phone 424 9026.

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The Kavaliers play at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, from 7.30pm. Entry $5. All welcome. Info: phone 424 9026.

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Gala funds adventure playground The sound of music and children having fun echoed around Manly as the Whangaparaoa School gala got underway, on Sunday, March 18.

Among the most popular entertainment were the chocolate throw, balloon pop, laughing clowns and the slip and slide of the bungee run.

Rides on The Bug, powered by a large electric battery, were also in demand.

Principal Kevin Cronin says it’s wonderful that the community pulls together to raise funds for resources that are not provided by the Ministry of Education. He enjoyed seeing parents, former and current students coming together to support the school and have fun.

Around $35,000 was raised, which will go towards the school’s new adventure playground.

Lara Dutton from Manly chose a pink toffee apple from the colourful selection.

From top, The electric bug. Principal Kevin Cronin came prepared for a dunking, dressed in a plastic cape.

Fishing makes gala unique

A focus on fishing makes Wainui School’s annual Fishing Competition and Summer Festival unique on the Coast. This year’s event, held on March 18, raised around $8500 for the school. This will go towards developing outdoor play spaces.

The Summer Festival featured entertainment including bouncy castles, face painting, games, raffles and a colouring contest. Mini games were set up by students, while parents offered food and beverage to enjoy

while listening to live music.

The fishing competition, which was for adults and children, started the previous Friday, allowing participants to fish wherever they liked. The catches were weighed at the school during the festival.

Felix Latham, aged five, won biggest snapper of the day (4.5kg) and he also came first in both the student and adult categories. The fish is filleted on the day and auctioned as part of the fundraiser.

Five year old Felix Latham brought in the biggest snapper of the day. Playing Nemo for the day was Chris Southwick. Photo, Brinn Stockhausen

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