Hibiscus Matters_Issue 267_4 September 2019

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Inside this issue Freedom camping U Turn

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Orewa sculpture front runner

Silvertown is designed as a high quality town centre, which its developer says will lift Silverdale’s profile and prosperity.

This artist’s impression was submitted to Council in a Special Housing Area application. Progress is on hold because a long-planned road link has not eventuated.

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Developers fight for strategic road connection A large town centre development planned for Silverdale has been put on hold after a key piece of the roading network was taken off Auckland Transport’s priority list.

The developer of the Silvertown site in Curley Ave, Gary Robertson, as well as the developers of Highgate, owned

by Clayton Reid, are disappointed and angry that a road link planned since

Rodney District Council days was reduced to a cycle and walkway in a recently released transport plan.

The proposed Curley Ave road extension is part of a corridor linking the major developments of Milldale and Highgate to Silverdale.

In addition, the route is the key to unlock the planned Silvertown town centre development on a site at 31

Curley Ave. It is also part of a planned bus network and would improve access for the Silverdale ambulance.

After basing all their traffic modelling, concept plans and consenting on this road, developers say they were shocked to see that Auckland Transport (AT) and the NZ Transport Agency had reduced the route to a cycle and

walkway in their recent Indicative Strategic Transport Network report (HM August 21).

Gary Robertson has had his 8.6ha block of land in Curley Ave, almost half of which is zoned town centre, for more than a decade. He plans to build a town centre inspired by Arrowtown and hopes it will revitalise Silverdale. continued page 2

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Two hundred residential lots are planned for this Highgate site. From left, Highgate’s Alistair White and Gary Robertson of Silvertown.

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Mr Robertson has set aside land for the Curley Ave road extension and says it is “the final piece of the puzzle”.

He says AT provided no details about changing it to a cycleway – how it’s going to work, the costs or options.

“Five or six years ago they priced the road at roughly $18 million,” he says.

“That’s peanuts when you look at the big picture of what it will provide.

It will bring through traffic that Silverdale desperately needs and unlock development, including my town centre. Putting in a cycle and walkway alone will decimate Silverdale Village, which is already struggling,” he says.

The Highgate development lies between Milldale and Millwater. One hundred residential sites are complete there, with 200 to go as well as industrial and commercial development. Most of the zone is light industry, with medical and educational provisions also.

Land has been set aside in Highgate for the road connection and Highgate development manager Alastair White says years of planning and traffic modelling should not be forgotten.

“The Curley Ave project has long been foreshadowed and uncertainty about its timing negatively impacts economic development in the greater Hibiscus Coast area.”

AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says the work on the recent indicative business case included assessment of different options for the Curley Ave connection.

“It was identified that the Curley Ave connection did not reach the criteria to be considered an arterial road, which

is a significant piece of infrastructure assumed to be between 24m and 30m wide accommodating a large number of vehicles, buses and cyclists each day,” Mr Hannan says.

However he says the outcome of the business case does not prevent access roads being built as part of the development of the surrounding land.

“The plans for Curley Ave are still at a very early stage and there is further work to do to understand exactly what the future form and function of a proposed Curley Ave link could look like,” he says. “This work is anticipated to be undertaken over the next few years.”

In addition he says there are significant environmental and cultural impacts including on a Significant Ecological Area within Highgate, the Weiti River and difficult terrain. “This significantly increases the cost, which is an issue given the available funding for transport,” Mr Hannan says.

Mr White agrees that the route has its challenges but says that these, including the need to cross a special natural area, are being overcome through design and mitigation.

“This road has long been part of the plan, so it should have had the importance to be included in the Supporting Growth strategy – supporting growth is exactly what it does.”

“We will fight for this tooth and nail,” Mr Robertson says. We will vigorously oppose any attempt to take this off the table. They are not going to get away with it.”

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You haven’t got mail – police track letterbox thieves “Good old fashioned police work” was behind the recent arrest of a pair suspected of stealing mail from local letterboxes over several weeks.

Waitemata North Area commander, Inspector Mark Fergus, says a 111 call from a Dairy Flat resident who saw someone looking through mailboxes, was the key.

“Police used local knowledge and were able to stop the car of the alleged offender, a 38-year-old man. The mail was found in the car,” Inspector Fergus says.

More mail and packages were found at the suspect’s home in Albany, where a further arrest, of a 49-year-old woman, was made.

Mail thefts are not common, but there had been a recent spate of them across Rodney.

Inspector Fergus says the perpetrators target courier packs and credit cards – using stolen bankcards fraudulently has become easier with Paywave.

“The thieves are looking for anything they can use or sell and can do a large

amount of damage to people for a relatively small reward,” he says.

Police are working with NZ Post to return around 100 stolen letters and a number of courier packs to their owners.

Among those hoping to see her packages is Alice Brooking, who had two courier parcels taken from her Dairy Flat letterbox. She says she has since changed her delivery instructions and become a lot less trustful of her mailbox’s security.

Another person targeted by the thieves was Leasha Gedge, who was waiting for her new bankcard to be sent out.

Checking her account, she discovered it had recently been used, via Paywave, at shopping malls and stores to the value of $440. She says her bank covered the stolen funds.

Police recommend checking your mailbox regularly and, particularly in rural areas, locking them. If possible, collect bankcards in person from the bank.

The case is now before the court.

From top, Constable Emma Nesbit, holding some of the recovered letters, was one of the officers who arrested the suspected mail thief in Dairy Flat. Rural mailboxes were the main target.

Council U-turn for Freedom Camping bylaw Auckland Council has done a complete 360° turn on its Freedom Camping bylaw proposals, deciding to leave things as they are while staff prepare a completely new proposal.

It also made changes to buy itself an extension of time – the new bylaw was to replace legacy Auckland bylaws in October next year, but Council must now have the new bylaw in place before October, 2022.

The process of developing a freedom camping bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act began two years ago. The bylaw’s aim was to enable proactive management and enforcement of freedom camping in Auckland.

The process proved problematic and controversial, and has been the subject of numerous stories in Hibiscus Matters to date.

At last month’s Governing Body

meeting, Council resolved that the provisions currently in place will remain in force until a new bylaw is made, giving staff time to come up with new proposals.

Council directed staff to advise on potential elements of a new Statement of Proposal such as prohibiting freedom camping not only at the sites recommended by the Hearing Panel, but also at 61 further sites proposed through public submissions.

They will also consider a general rule that regulates freedom camping in other areas – such as outside residential homes.

Mayor Phil Goff and Crs Linda Cooper and Penny Hulse were to meet with Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis last week to discuss the problems Council has come up against in

making its bylaw, caused by the provisions of the Freedom Camping Act, and canvass possible solutions.

This includes potential law reform.

“I am hopeful Ministerial discussions will identify better arrangements for addressing the legitimate needs of freedom campers. Nevertheless, this may take some time to implement.

In the meantime, we need to develop a bylaw that will attract broad community support. This entails directing officers to start preparations for the development of a new statement of proposal,” Mayor Phil Goff ’s report said.

Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt and deputy chair Janet Fitzgerald made a presentation to last month’s Governing Body meeting to reiterate the community’s concerns; enforcement of existing Freedom

Camping rules is a big issue on the Hibiscus Coast, especially over summer. They were therefore pleased to hear that Council will set up a programme of interns/students, who will be trained to provide enforcement.

Local boards will be consulted as the process of putting together a new Statement of Proposal unfolds.

Although the bylaw must be in place

by October 2022, Council hopes to have it in force earlier than that, by the summer of 2020/21.

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Remembering Thelma

On behalf of the family of Arthur and Thelma Ambler, we would like to thank all of the Fire, Ambulance and Police that attended the accident on Grand Drive, Ōrewa, on July 8. We appreciated all of your care, empathy and professionalism at the time, and ongoing. We would especially like to thank the young men from the building site above for all of their care and attention to Thelma, and the nurse who attended to Arthur. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Again, thank you very much. Rest in Peace, Thelma.

Kerry and Gavin Ambler, Ōrewa

Rocks needed I read with interest the article on page eight (HM August 21) regarding the removal of rocks from Stanmore Bay beach to remedy the vulnerability of the area during storm conditions. I suspect replacing the rocks with sand must be a good idea. Sounds to me as though this is akin to taking the doors off our prisons and sending the guards home. I see the rocks are to be used elsewhere. May I suggest they be taken to Orewa and placed at the edge of the beach reserve to stop the on-going debacle there due to the removal of rocks from there? Just an opinion.

Graham Holt, Orewa

Village, not Centre I am very sad to see that we in the Village have lost our Auckland Transport Sign. It now reads Silverdale Centre. I don’t know who instigated this change but I wish you had asked the locals first. While I love what is happening in Silverdale with the growth and I love the Centre, we are not Silverdale Centre, we are Silverdale Village. It has been the Village since before I was born. As a shop owner here and a ratepayer of the Village, we have not been consulted about a name change. Silverdale Village is becoming

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a destination and now people aren’t going to be able to find it. There is an instagram page for Silverdale Village, @silverdalevillage and it supports all the other local areas too, all of which have their own names. There is also a historical part of the Village that is important to retain, we don’t want this to be lost. Silverdale Centre boasts at least three transport signs off Hibiscus Coast Highway, I do not understand why there needs to be one at the bottom on the hill also and if there does, why can there not be both?

Clare Chapman, Silverdale

Wait and see Removing the rocks from Stanmore Bay beach (HM August 21) could be a huge mistake, but only time will tell.

Whatever the so-called ‘experts’ say, nature has the last word and the next big storm after the rocks have gone will be a good indication. Personally I can’t wait to find out.

Michael Wang, Stanmore Bay

Unhappy ratepayer A lot of pre-election pictures are being published of Mayor Phil Goff grinning happily, as if everything in the garden is rosy. When he took office he said satisfaction with the Council was at ‘rock bottom’. He needs to get out and about. Nothing much has changed.

John Clements, Orewa

The sight of this nasty yellow substance by the stormwater drain on Orewa Beach alarmed Anthony Morris, who brought in this photo.

He also found an empty container of radiator coolant nearby, so he put two and two together and contacted Auckland Council. Council checked the location and advised that the substance is a harmless dye used by Healthy Waters Safe Swim to check that a private stormwater connection was properly connected to the public network.

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The long running dispute over signs in Silverdale shows no sign of ending anytime soon. Recently the Silverdale Centre sign, unpopular with a large number of Silverdale Village retailers, was changed back to read Silverdale Village by an unknown signwriter (HM August 7). This has since been changed back again by Auckland Transport (AT), which wants to prosecute whoever was responsible for tampering with its sign. AT considers the term ‘town centre’ to be favoured by the business association and local board, but opponents point out that this sign directing traffic into the Village does not actually say ‘town centre’, but just Centre. This causes confusion with the Silverdale Centre – the retail block near the Village, which opened in 2012.

Honesty refreshing How refreshing to hear such honesty from retiring local board member Vicki Watson (HM August 21) about the ups and downs of Council life.

Leave the bureaucracy behind and get back into the world of finance – it’s a big loss to the local board but who would not feel frustrated after battling all that to try and get things done.

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End in sight for Silverdale park and ride The signing of a $6 million contract for the completion of the Silverdale park and ride (aka Hibiscus Coast busway) is good news for those who use the facility.

Work is expected to begin this month and be completed by December next year.

During the process, there are no planned closures of the existing carparks as Auckland Transport says construction should be able to be completed in the space allocated for the station building.

When it’s finished, there will be 90 more carparks, and a building containing ticket and AT Hop topup machines, toilets, as well as secure cycle parking and well lit waiting areas protected from the elements.

Construction of the station area began in late 2017, including earthworks, a new stormwater pond

and construction of 516 car parks.

Originally the plan was to compete the station last July but there were a number of holdups, including legal challenges to the resource consent from neighbours and time spent negotiating a cheap enough deal for the completion work.

After Hibiscus Matters posted the news of the contract signing on social media, on August 22, many commented that they were looking forward to the arrival of AT Hop machines and shelter from the weather. However, the majority said it was not only too late, but too little, and that hundreds more carparks will be needed as the area grows.

The park and ride is the northern terminus of the Northern Express bus services, which connect to eight bus routes, servicing the Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth areas.

By the time the Hibiscus Coast busway is complete, it will have been four years in the making.

Auckland Transport’s executive general manager for integrated networks, Mark Lambert, says the organisation appreciates that there has been some wait for construction of the station building, and thanks customers for their patience.

“The North Shore bus network introduced in September 2018 has been a great success with more people now crossing the harbour bridge in buses rather than cars. Facilities such as this, will only help those numbers increase,” he says.

Orewa sculpture goes through final paces The public has spoken and it looks likely that the metal sculpture featuring a seagull and running child will go up on Moana Reserve by Orewa Beach.

A total of 180 people provided feedback on five designs, which are all made of stainless steel and created by artists Philipp Ripa of Wainui and John Mulholland of Warkworth to replace the fountain on Moana Reserve.

A total of 44 percent (79 votes) were for Airborne, and the next most popular

was Fleet, with 24 percent (43 votes).

Auckland Council staff are now working with the artists to ensure that Airborne can be made sufficiently robust to be erected in a public space.

If that is not possible, the second option, Fleet, will go through a similar detailed analysis.

A budget of $160,000 has been allocated by the local board for the project.

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board

has requested that the sculpture be installed as soon as possible, preferably before the peak summer season.

Airborne, above, is the most likely sculpture for Moana Reserve with Fleet, left, the second choice.

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Parliament usually sits for three weeks followed by a recess week. Some people misunderstand recess to be some kind of a break but the opposite is true. It is always super busy during recess weeks as it is the opportunity to get around the electorate, meet with Rodney residents, hold clinics and attend community events.

This week as well as the above, I will visit several of our Rodney and Hibiscus Coast schools, many of which have seen rapid roll growth over the last few years.

This has put significant strain on school space and resources when over the last decade, funding for building classrooms fell behind the growth in students. As a result too many children ended up being taught in cold school halls and prefabs and we don’t believe that is good enough.

Our Government’s recent announcement of the largest ever single investment in school property in New Zealand history (including funding for a new primary school in Milldale), catches up on the neglect and brings the building of new classrooms in line with future roll growth. It’s the first time ever that a Government has committed to a long-term plan identifying where new schools or additional classrooms are needed. Looking ahead long-term rather than three years, will give certainty to schools, parents and the construction sector.

During an earlier recess week I took the plunge at the Arkles Bay Mid-Winter Swim for Hospice. I had visited and volunteered at Hospice Charity Shops in Warkworth and Whangaparaoa and was inspired by the dedication of the many volunteers.

So I decided I would support the swim to raise funds for Harbour-Hibiscus Coast Hospice. A big thank you to everyone who sponsored me for the icy cold swim and helped me raise more than $1000 to contribute to the good cause.

I am proud to be part of a hard-working government, dealing with a lot of legislation. I can understand that sometimes the messaging can be confusing so I would just like to clarify something about the 2020 cannabis referendum. It is important to understand that there will be a clear choice for New Zealanders in a referendum at the election, with a simple yes/no question. Voters will be presented with draft legislation ready to pass – including issues such as a minimum age, regulations, commercial supply controls, public education programme, stakeholder engagement, etc. Leading up to that vote, there will be a public information campaign and answers to questions.

And good news! Unemployment is down, wages are up, and our Government is investing in getting more young Kiwis into jobs. Unemployment has just fallen to 3.9 percent, the lowest rate in 11 years – 21,000 more people are in work in the last three months and 92,000 new jobs have been created since we took office. The last time New Zealand had an unemployment level this low, Helen Clark was the Prime Minister.

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Water care needed despite rain filled August Despite the heavy rain that has fallen on the Hibiscus Coast in recent weeks, Metservice says that the actual volume of rainfall has been low for August and Watercare is urging people who rely on rainwater tank supply to conserve their water, with dry times likely to be ahead.

When rainwater tanks run dry, they are refilled from the town supply – either directly (with neighbours helping each other out) or via various local water carrying companies.

It is this supply to water carriers that Watercare is concerned about, with increased demand at the supply pumps in Whangaparaoa and Silverdale when the dams in the Hunua Ranges are below normal levels (currently around 70 percent of normal level).

Watercare head of water value Roseline Klein says in past summers, water tanker operators on the Coast have struggled to keep up with demand.

“We want to make sure we avoid a

repeat of this,” she says.

The problem is not only because of dry weather, but also the amount of new connections to the network as development in the area grows.

Watercare’s figures show that already this winter, demand is up on last year. In July 2018, 873,630 litres was drawn from one site in Whangaparaoa (Karepiro Drive), while last June, 1.3million litres was drawn. For the same months, the figures for the Silverdale site were also well up – 1.3million litres and 1.9 million respectively.

Ms Klein says the organisation is concerned because MetService and NIWA is forecasting drier than normal conditions for the spring and summer ahead.

“We can’t control the rain, but we can control how we manage our water sources,” she says. “We are maximising production from our river and aquifer sources to reduce demand on the dams.

We are also encouraging Aucklanders

at Whangaparaoa had recorded 75mm of rain, which is far short of the August record of 222mm in 1989.

Watercare says its rainfall readings at Orewa are currently at around 71 percent of normal levels.

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Watercare says, tankers filling up on the Coast may again struggle to keep up with demand this summer.

to be mindful of their water use and to check their tanks regularly so they can reduce tank top-ups, or running out altogether.”

Metservice says although there were very few days last month without rain (so far only one day, as Hibiscus Matters goes to print), the amount of rainfall is not correspondingly high.

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Police continue search for Stanmore Bay’s mystery “shooters” Police are seeking the public’s help with information about a group who appeared to be firing a rifle in Stanmore Bay early on Monday, August 19.

Waitemata North Area commander, Inspector Mark Fergus says Police received a report from a concerned member of the public around 7am that morning. The person reported seeing a small group of people on

Langton Road who appeared to be firing a rifle out towards the sea, and along the beach. There were no reports of people being fired at.

Police swiftly responded but upon arrival the group had left in the direction of Kauri Road.

“From the description provided by the witness, the rifle was likely an air-rifle, but Police cannot discount that a small

calibre firearm was used,” Inspector Fergus says.

Police say the enquiry is ongoing and they want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information about those involved.

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Police want to reassure the community and ensure people feel safe, so patrols will continue through the location as enquiries are made.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Orewa Police on 426 4555 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Kiristina Sudarsana

At the age of 23, Stanmore Bay’s Kiristina Sudarsana has already gained an understanding of domestic abuse, cultural differences, supporting victims of crime and caring for preschoolers. She spoke with Terry Moore as she focused on training for her second application for the police force.

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n 2015 I was a victim of domestic violence and the police really helped me through that situation and guided and supported me. I thought ‘that’s so cool’ and I straight away wanted to be able to do the same for someone else. I had an interest in the police before that and always found talking to them was cool. When I told my family I wanted to join the police, my Dad, who lives in Bali, said I am a reincarnation of my uncle, who was a police officer. I’d only met my uncle when I was a baby and don’t remember him at all so that came out of the blue but kind of made sense. I am half Balinese and travel there every year to be with family. I feel like I’m going home even though I was born in New Zealand. It’s my other home.

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y understanding of different cultures will also help me if I become a police officer because Auckland is very multicultural. From the age of 9 to 14 I lived with my family in Dubai. I went to an international school and there were 23 in the class and 20 different nationalities.

That’s also where I learned French and Arabic although it’s a long time since I used those languages. It was so different over there – without the freedom we have in New Zealand, such as getting into the outdoors, and you had to be careful as a female.

We moved to the Hibiscus Coast in 2012 from Browns Bay and I did Year 13 at Orewa College. At school my favourite subjects were PE and Health.

I focused on those and I liked sports, especially netball.

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fter I left school I tried out early childhood education as a career and was an early childhood teacher for almost three years. I enjoyed working with children and like to be hands on. I left there only because I thought I was going into the police, but injuries happened so I had to pull out of the training. I have had a few calf and ankle issues. I have just started training again, after recovering from the same injury yet again. You have to do a 2.4km run in under 14 minutes so I’m doing a lot of running, unfortunately! The physical test also includes 20 pushups and a vertical jump and grip test. And there is also an academic test. I tick every single

box, but they purposely make the application process hard because they have high standards. You have to be strong minded and strong willed to do that job. The application takes from six months to a year and I’ve only just started again. Recruitment is full at the moment, so it’s harder. Only a few get through or applicants decide not to continue, or are put off by the lengthy process. If you’re not picked for the training at the Auckland wing, you have to go down to Wellington and stay at the police college for four months. Apparently it’s really fun. Mum thinks I might come back ‘butch’ but my nana is all for it.

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f I get into the police, I’m very interested in two quite different areas – the armed offenders squad or youth work. I helped with quite a few training days with the armed offenders squad at Waiwera when they needed community patrol volunteers to act as victims in different scenarios. So they were shooting us with paintballs. Of course the thought of a woman with a gun seems quite ‘bad ass’ but armed offenders don’t only deal with gun related issues, they also do the drug busts and a lot of other interesting things.

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joined the Orewa Community Patrol in July 2017 as a patroller and last year became chairperson.

I have always enjoyed helping the community, especially to make it safer.

I didn’t realise when I applied that it was mainly older people and the age gap at first was a bit difficult – the older generation may not think like me or use technology like me and it was a bit hard to overcome that, but now we have them on board. They have some amazing stories and were very welcoming. Before I joined the patrol I thought ‘nothing happens around here, it’s so safe’ and when I got involved with the patrol I realised stuff does happen – not hideous things, but definitely crime like burglaries. It looks so peaceful during the day but that shop could be robbed at night. We cover Silverdale and all the way out to Dairy Flat and up to Puhoi. We don’t get out of the car, we have spotlights on our vehicle that we can turn on, and torches.

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ommunity patrol act as eyes and ears for police. You have to get police clearance and you go out in a car with two other senior patrollers for the first two times to get the hang of things. We report anything that we think is suspicious or police give us specific taskings, such as missing people, or looking out for a car that they have seen during the day, as well as reporting any parties and monitoring public places. Sometimes on patrols you get nothing, and sometimes you get quite a few things. It all comes down to being at the right place at the right time. Lots of people say thanks for keeping our community safe.

More and more are getting on board and getting our name out there but we found that the younger generation are not really engaged in what we do and it’s hard to break through that, even on social media. I’ve been trying, because I’m young and I’m saying ‘hey, it’s not as hard as it seems and we’re not here to ruin your fun’. It’s just about keeping people safe and consequences if you are breaking the law. When they have a go at me, it doesn’t bother me.

You have to be patient. While I’m training for the police I’ve had to step down as chairperson, but I’m still a patroller.

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’m strongly against drugs because I don’t see the point. Why waste your money on something that’s going to kill you? For my generation that’s a bit weird. I don’t even drink – I don’t see the point in wasting money on something that you’re not going to remember. I do have an understanding of addiction though because a family member is an alcoholic and that caused

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a split. I can see how you need to separate the addiction from the person because they choose to drink but it’s their way of coping. I’ve generally played by the rules as a young person, although I did used to sign myself out of school when it wasn’t PE or Health class. I still passed all my NCEA exams but I just didn’t want to be at school all the time, so I used to go home.

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hile I was in the Community Patrol I was also involved in Victim Support for a year, but my workload got too much so I couldn’t commit to giving what my cases needed. As well as being on the phone line, I was able to do house visits if someone had passed and a support person was needed. I found it eye opening because you are dealing with victims of trauma. You work alongside police, but it’s a separate organisation.

Sometimes the barrier between the police and people means it’s easier to be that independent person. I was assigned cases in this area. One case that was eye opening, and it was my first one, was a domestic violence case.

I couldn’t understand why she wanted to keep going back to the offender.

It didn’t help that there were a lot of children involved. In the end, I can only offer support and guidance so people can help themselves. My own incident was four years ago, but being confronted with other people’s domestic violence issues doesn’t trigger me. I just have zero tolerance for it now and if I was ever in that situation again I would just get out. It’s a big issue in New Zealand and if we can do one thing to help, it’s better than having a homicide case instead.

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Dynamic lane brings benefits and problems

The Ismail family has got used to having their view dominated by a steel gantry, but they say it is only a matter of time before there is a head on crash near their property.

Dee Crescent. He says there are many times when drivers merge too soon, almost crashing into vehicles trying to turn into the Ismails’ property.

In addition, a green control box makes it hard for people exiting the Ismails’ property to see vehicles coming from the right, and Zabina says crossing the lanes with a walking school bus heading to Red Beach school is hazardous. “It goes like a motorway,” she says.

“We understand we live on a busy

road, but people go 60 or 70kph, not 50kph along here,” Faruk says.

“No one is controlling the speed and drivers are ignoring it.

One of AT’s engineers came to see us and said everything is fine,” he says.

AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says marking a merging lane “may confuse motorists in the morning peak”. He says the shape/contour of the berm adjacent to the gantry location means there is no other place to locate the

controller cabinet.

At last month’s Hibiscus & Bays Local Board meeting, member Caitlin Watson noted the improvements that the dynamic lane has brought to traffic flow, while also asking when the pedestrian improvements that were promised to be added if the lanes became permanent, were likely to be installed.

AT will report back to the local board on this.

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While Auckland Transport is trumpeting the success of its dynamic lane for commuters, it was always going to be problematic for those living on that stretch of road.

The system has operated on Whangaparaoa Road, between Hibiscus Coast Highway and Red Beach Road, since the end of January last year. It allows lanes to be adjusted to improve traffic flow in the morning and afternoon peak.

There is no doubt it achieved that aim – recent figures released by Auckland Transport (AT) show there is less congestion, 2-6 minute travel time savings for commuters and the lanes allow 58 percent more people to pass through the route in a set period of time. AT also calculates that the lanes will save 267,200 litres of fuel per year, as well as 845 tons of CO2 emissions.

Although Faruk and Zabina Ismail understand these benefits, the lanes have made turning into their Whangaparaoa Road property a daily trial that includes being abused and tooted at by drivers behind them.

The couple is also concerned at the speeds and the number of near headon crashes in the morning peak, including one as a truck tried to turn across the flow of traffic.

Their property is around 50m from John Dee Crescent, on the opposite side, and Faruk says they have asked AT to put in merging lane markings to assist people turning right into John

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Candidates compete for Coast votes Election hoardings are again crowding roadsides as local body candidates compete for your vote.

Last month the final list of candidates for the Auckland Council elections was released.

In this area (Albany Ward) incumbent councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker are being opposed by Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt and Alezix Heneti, who also stood last election.

In total there are 21 people standing for Mayor, 54 people vying for the 20 councillor seats and 348 people contesting local board positions.

Locally, 14 people are contesting four seats on the Hibiscus Coast subdivision of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board.

There are also 83 candidates for the three Auckland District Health Boards, compared to 72 in 2016, and 61 candidates for the five licensing trusts, compared to 63 last election.

Postal voting opens on September 20, with October 8 the last day to post voting papers.

Election day is October 12, with voting closing on midday.

Results will be announced October 17-23.

There will be a guide to local candidates in the next issue of Hibiscus Matters, out September 18.

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Progress for ongoing Orewa Boulevard star location saga Local entertainer Gary Brown, owner of the star plaques on Orewa Boulevard, has sought the support of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board in his mission to move the stars and eventually add further stars, creating a line down the pavement.

Mr Brown raised around $5500 earlier this year with a fundraising concert so he could uplift and move the stars.

The 12 plaques form a “walk of fame” and feature Kiwi entertainers. Mr Brown came up with the concept and funded the plaques – the first one was laid in 2010. At the time, this was permitted by Rodney District Council, which owned the land.

However, a land swap occurred later between the former Council and landowner Jonathan Rigg, so that some of the stars are now on a privately owned pavement.

Mr Brown attended last month’s Hibiscus & Bays Local Board meeting, asking for members’ support.

He told the board members that some of the granite plaques are being damaged by restaurant tables and

chairs that are placed directly on top. He also wants to add more stars as soon as possible, extending them in a single line down the pavement, south of where they are currently. Mr Brown says eventually he will also have to redesign the stars due to copyright issues with the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Chair Julia Parfitt said that before the local board can make any decision regarding its support, Mr Brown needs to provide written consent from the landowner, Mr Rigg.

Mr Brown told the members he has been seeking a response from Mr Rigg for sometime.

However, a few days after the local board meeting, Mr Brown did meet Mr Rigg.

“He told me he doesn’t care if the stars stay or go, as long as it’s at my cost,” Mr Brown says.

The footpath also needs to be rectified once the stars are removed – again at Mr Brown’s cost.

Mr Brown says Mr Rigg will contact Council to advise them that the stars can be moved, which is the next step in getting the project completed.

The stars on the Boulevard could be uplifted and moved away from beneath restaurant chairs.

More money to be spent on Boulevard extension

The extension of Orewa Boulevard from Riverside Road to Empire Road, originally expected to cost $1.3 million, has gone up by $100,000 due to the addition of a 3.5m wide shared pedestrian/cycle path on the seaward side.

The cost estimates do not include resource consent processing fees, re-designs and relocation of utility services.

The plan preferred by the Hibiscus & Bays Local

Board includes a number of new carparking spaces on the beach side of Hibiscus Coast Highway and two raised pedestrian and cycle crossings across the highway.

The speed limit is expected to be reduced on this section of the highway to 30kph.

Public feedback on the proposed design will be the next step, before detailed design and firm cost estimates can be completed.

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Girlboss founder shares her journey Twenty-year-old Alexia Hilbertidou of Red Beach, founder of Girlboss NZ, will present an insight into the mind of a Generation Z entrepreneur and the inspiration behind the now 10,500 strong Girlboss army of young women who are determined to achieve gender equality in their lifetimes.

Girlboss, which promotes itself as “a professional network for a new era” began as a school project and is now the country’s largest organisation for young women.

The talk is presented by fledging business association Business Whangaparaoa, which offers quarterly events for business owners on the peninsula and through to Hilltop.

Business Whangaparaoa spokesperson Sarah Carr says all businesses owners will be able to gain something from Alexia’s talk – many will sometimes wonder about the key to their Gen Z employees mindset, what are they engaging with online, how will they be impacted by the future of work and how should we be preparing them for it?

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Inspired Crafty Creeper steals show The runaway runway success at Catwalk Arts in Warkworth on August 24 was a creation by Jo and Cheri Curtis, of Revision Sewing in Warkworth.

For the second year in a row, the sisters stole the show.

Last year it was their Klimt-inspired Lady in Gold and this year, their entry Crafty Creeper won the Wearable Advertising section, the People’s Choice and the Supreme Award.

Jo hopes the entry will inspire other creative people to think ‘outside the dress’.

She says the show lends itself to using your imagination and being a little crazy.

“One of the things I love about the Catwalk Arts is the opportunity it gives us to meet other creative people,” she says. “That’s really cool.”

The show was a huge success on many levels – it attracted more entries than last year, both shows were a sellout out and it raised a record $41,000 for Harbour Hospice.

Hospice communications specialist Lesley Ingham feels the show’s future in Warkworth is secure.

“The support across the board from audiences, contestants and sponsors was fantastic,” she says.

She thanked principal sponsors Al Mason, of Mason Contractors, who has backed the show since its inception in 2006, and Northland Waste.

Winner of the Nautica Shipping and Logistics Families section, Living and Breathing Fashion by Rosie Beck. The Families section is for families with children up to 14 years old and parents may be involved in creating the piece.

Inspired by the climate emergency and based on a living wall or vertical garden, Rosie’s dress is designed to help the planet and literally lives and breathes. After the show all the plants will be planted at Rosie’s school, Orewa North Primary.

Hospice also extended its thanks to compere Scott Lawrie, judges Sharleen Greer, Clare Mora and Katya Maker, and Mahurangi College.

“We also really appreciate the time and effort that the designers put into their amazing entries, especially young people and families.”

Lesley expects next year’s event to be even bigger and better, and she encourages designers and businesses to register their interest with hospice so they can be kept up-to-date with news and entry dates.

The full list of winners can be read with this story at localmatters.co.nz.

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From top, Supreme winner, Crafty Creeper. Winner of the Accessories section, Strands of Life by Jane Coenen of Stanmore Bay. Jane’s design represents the circle of life. It was made using pearl beads, beading thread and wire. Photos, Anna Thoroughgood.

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Purchasing rental property If you are thinking of buying a rental property, there are many things to consider.

Here’s some information to help you.

If you are buying a residential property you do not need to be GST registered as residential rental is an exempt activity. If you are buying a commercial property, GST registration is required prior to the purchase and GST returns will need to be done on a two monthly or six monthly basis. y There are a range of ways to set yourself up as a rental property owner: If you do it personally, you get all of the profit or loss on the property. As a Trust, the Trust owns and receives the income or loss on the property , any income can be distributed to beneficiaries, losses will be held in the Trust to be used against future income. Another option is a Look Through Company whereby the company owns the property and income or losses are transferred to shareholders based on their percentage of shareholding. In a partnership the income or losses are distributed based on partnership splits ( for example, 50/50). y What about financing? For interest on a loan or mortgage to be deductible against the rental income,the loan/ mortgage must be used to buy, repair or improve the property. y Who will look after the property? You can look after the property yourself – this means things like organising tenants, ensuring rental is paid, making regular visits to the property, dealing with any repair issues and ground maintenance – or you can get an agent to look after all of this for you and they will charge you a fee for doing so based on a percentage of the rental received each month.

If you decide to use an agent, it would pay to review various agents to get the one who you feel will look after your interests the best. y Normally if you buy a rental property you will be buying it as a long term income source. Note with the Brightline test the property needs to be held for five years – if sold within that time, any profit will be taxed. y There is no depreciation on buildings claimable any more but depreciation is still available on Chattels . When buying you could get the property and chattels valued and then depreciate the chattels to help minimise the taxation and increase cashflow. Note when the property is finally sold in most cases the depreciation will be recovered and will become income in the year of sale.

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Puhoi master distiller Alex Kirichuk not only believes alcohol doesn’t have to be a toxin, he says it is the most efficient medium to deliver botanical based medicine to the body.

Alex says his wife is the only medical doctor in New Zealand with a knowledge of adaptogenotherapy – a field of medicine discovered in the USSR at a time when medical drugs were scarce.

“It was kept top secret and used only for cosmonauts and Olympic athletes, but my wife learned of adaptogens as a doctor for the USSR Olympic sailing team,” he says.

In his home country of Ukraine, Alex was a nuclear power plant inspector. When the Chernobyl disaster happened in 1986 he was sent to investigate and was consequently exposed to unsafe levels of radiation.

Alex says while his colleagues became ill, his wife cured his radiation sickness with a highly concentrated tonic made from grapes.

To be used as medicine, alcohol must be extremely pure and so Alex puts great effort into distilling toxin-free product.

He imports Scottish Highland whiskey, which he says is “not bad” as a base to start his batch from.

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Alex Kirichuk makes a blue blood gin infused with buttefly pea flowers.

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The theory is that when the alcohol is absent of impurities, the liver can process it more easily. This means there is no hangover and the drinker becomes sober much faster.

Sure enough, our Local Matters reporter

sat with Alex and his breathalyser and watched his blood-alcohol readings steadily reduce in just 15 minutes to the legal limit after drinking a 49 percent proof concoction.

“If you go to the pub and drink beer or wine there are a lot of impurities which the liver has to work on first. Alcohol then accumulates in the bloodstream and makes the body sick,” Alex says.

The purity of his product has earned Alex a number of notable friends and awards.

He has a signed book from Simon Gault, Lonely Planet wrote a chapter on him, and he was visited by New York times mixology columnist Sother Teague last month.

One time, Alex purchased coconuts from a plantation owned by the family of then president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino, to produce a rum which he then sent to the family as a gift.

President Aquino loved the brew so much he visited Alex in Puhoi, picked him up and took him with the Filipino delegation to Wellington to dine with John Key. Alex also gave a bottle of Manuka Whiskey to Jacinda Ardern just before the election and soon after she became pregnant.

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Arazo

The Greek slang-term ‘Arazo’ means to chill-out with loved ones at the beach, coffee shop or bar. This is exactly the experience J.J. Holland creates with his new restaurant of the same name in Manly village.

“I hope Arazo becomes a part of the community where people come to kill time with family and friends, drink and have good food,” J.J. explains.

“My last business, The Lunchroom in Auckland’s CBD, had quite a corporate feel, and so it is nice to be somewhere that is more community focussed.”

J.J. describes Arazo’s Mediterranean menu as simple, tasty and made for sharing.

“The whole Mediterranean lifestyle appeals to me because it’s all about relaxing, being with loved ones and connecting through good food. We use free range, fair trade and highquality ingredients to achieve this.”

Mediterranean meals and ingredients feature throughout the menu, including Italian cured meats, “legendary chorizo” and Greek-style platters.

One of J.J.’s personal highlights of the menu is the pulled pork.

“We confit a brined free-range pork shoulder in pork lard for six hours – it’s something you won’t find anywhere else.”

As a seasoned traveller, J.J. is no stranger to international cuisine and culture.

He has lived in Amsterdam and the

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United Kingdom, and has visited many countries in Europe, Asia, America and the Pacific.

He has been working in kitchens for 26 years, starting as a dishwasher in his uncle’s Cobb ‘n’ Co Express in Auckland central when he was 13.

After studying philosophy at Otago University, he decided to enrol in chef ’s school in Wellington so he could easily work overseas.

“I still use that degree every day though, because I talk rubbish all of the time,” J.J. jokes.

“In all seriousness, it taught me how to think.”

Almost three decades later and J.J. remains as passionate as ever about the food industry.

“I like hospitality because it is one of the only jobs where you get to have a laugh and enjoy yourself while you work.

“It’s the perfect combination of two things I love: good food and a challenge.”

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Buying a property is a costly investment and it is important to know all of the facts before signing the dotted line, according to inspector Bobby Furci from Army Bay. Bobby, who owns the North Shore and Rodney Franchise of What’s Up House Inspections says the cost of an inspection is a “drop in the bucket” compared to the cost of an average home.

“Not all issues are serious, and it doesn’t necessarily mean the sale will not go ahead, but it does give the buyer peace of mind.”

Bobby brings close to 40 years of building and building inspection experience to the Coast.

He grew up in New York, and has lived in North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee.

“What I’ve noticed on the Coast is a

lot of property owners here have lived in their homes for a long time and know them inside and out.

“These houses tend to be in great condition because the people who live there have ‘owners pride’ and keep to the preventative maintenance mantra when it comes to taking care of their home.”

Bobby says the best part of his job is meeting clients.

“I usually get to meet the buyer, the seller and the real estate agents.

Being able to help all parties is very rewarding.”

Bobby, his wife Barbara, and their two sons Rob and Brice age 28 and 23, are New Zealand citizens who have lived here for 10 years.

“New Zealand has been a perfect fit for our family – we are proud to call it our home.”

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Nola has a deeply personal connection to Hospice. “When my Dad was dying, Hospice was my godsend. They make such a difference. If you have ever needed Hospice, you will know what a truly worthy organisation it is,” she says.

After a loved one has passed, Hospice often helps families with grief counselling and support groups. Through this process we find that good estate planning reduces anxiety for those left behind by protecting the family and avoiding costly legal bills.

Nola is a well-known and extraordinary local who has not only left a gift in her Will to Hospice, but has also volunteered her time as an Honorary Solicitor for Hospice for over 26 years.

“I encourage the Hibiscus Coast community to support our local Hospice so they can continue to help families well into the future.”

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Six generation celebration Hazel Bowdler has featured regularly in Hibiscus Matters, as she keeps surpassing birthdays over a century.

In May she turned 104 and last month she had another opportunity to celebrate, when six generations of her family gathered in her Orewa home – including six-month-old Kaira Edwards, whose family brought her to the occasion from their home in Australia.

Kaira joins her cousin, Armani Wickliffe, in the sixth generation of Hazel’s family.

Hazel is the oldest of a family with 13 children, three of whom live locally.

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From top, Some of the six generations of Hazel’s family, who are mostly girls. Hazel with her great-great-great granddaughters Kiara Edwards, left, and Armani Wickliffe, right

into 38 years ago “when it was still brand new,” and does not take any medication.

New Zealanders will officially celebrate Grandparents’ Day for only the second time, thanks to local charitable organisation Surrogate Grandparents.

Grandparents Day is celebrated in the United States and last year the Stanmore Bay-based Surrogate Grandparents Charitable Trust introduced it to this country. The second Grandparents’ Day will be held next month, on October 6.

Surrogate Grandparents’ founder, Jo Hayes, says the reason is not only to honour grandparents and members of our senior community, but to help children become aware of the strength, knowledge and guidance that older people can offer.

“Whether they be grandparents by blood, or by love, we celebrate them,” she says.

She says last year more than 25 familyfocused events were held around the country and more are planned for this year.

This year’s theme for Grandparents’ Day is ‘Time’.

“October 6th is a good day to spend time with your grandies, perhaps learning to tell the time, sharing stories of times past, not rushing – a

day where grandparents and their children and grandchildren can enjoy quality time with each other,” she says.

“Perhaps grandchildren can make cards for their grandparents or check out some other ideas on our website, or download a free Awesome Grandparents Certificate (www.newzealandgrandparentsday.org/ resources) Surrogate Grandparents is also looking for local cafés, restaurants or other family venues to provide special offers to kids taking their grandparents out for the day to help them show how much the older folk are appreciated.

Jo says that Metlifecare’s Hibiscus Coast Retirement Village in Red Beach will welcome the public for a family fun day, as it did on last year’s Grandparents Day. Info: www.newzealandgrandparentsday. org or email info@surrogategrandparents. org.nz

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Stitches on show at expo The work of embroiderers from the Coromandel to Doubtless Bay go on display in Orewa at the Northern North Island Regional Embroiderers Art exhibition, showing at Estuary Arts Centre from September 5-22.

There are more than 100 entries from 10 embroidery guilds in The Embroiderers’ Art show, including several from the Hibiscus Coast Guild.

Visitors to the exhibition can expect to see a good variety of techniques in traditional embroidery as well as a number of more unconventional works.

Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guild Northern North Island representative, Robyn Hart, says she has heard one entry has somehow incorporated recycled shoes into their work.

“I’m not sure how, but I’m interested to see,” Robyn says.

The work will be judged by a panel of three, who specialise in three different areas: expert, traditional, and ‘praise of the needle’ where a pattern has been used.

Robyn says the ‘praise of the needle’ category is the most popular among entrants.

The biennial event has been hosted at the Estuary Arts Centre once before, in 2017.

“Estuary Arts is a great venue, and because of the area that the exhibition covers, it is nice and central for all of the entered embroiders guilds to attend,” Robyn says.

Public entry into the exhibition is free.

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During the exhibition, the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guild is hosting a workshop at Estuary Arts Centre on creating Hundertwasser inspired art. Hundertwasser’s art features vibrant colours and textures, created by using different materials. The class will be taught by textile artist Petra Pilkington from Whangārei, and will take place on Sunday, September 15, 9.30am-3.30pm.

Petra says that the art pieces usually take longer than the six-hour class, and advises attendees to arrive at 9am. Info and registration: Robyn Hart, anzegnniregion@gmail.com.

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Thoughts on ageing I’ve just finished Atul Gawande’s book, Being Mortal. It’s a thought-provoking reflection on ageing and end of life care, and should be read by everybody in the sector, possibly everybody who is growing old.

For the first few chapters he paints quite a bleak picture of how modern medicine has interfered with nature and robbed patients of dignity and quality of life. I felt a little smug at that stage because in New Zealand we have made real progress in this area, whereas he was writing mainly about the States. He got very excited about innovations in residential care, which I had seen developed here 30 years ago. It seems we have come more quickly to appreciate the benefits of keeping people in their own homes (with appropriate support) and of other intermediate steps between home and hospital care. And I don’t often see elderly patients demanding high tech and high-risk interventions when they know their time is short.

But the rest of the book is fabulously insightful. First of all, he emphasises the demographic realities that our population is ageing, that there aren’t going to be enough doctors and nurses to look after them and that many of us will face a long period of disability before we pass. Many people are comfortable with the idea that they could pop off at any time, and “going in my sleep” or with a sudden heart attack seems not unappealing. But the idea that they will become disabled, dependent or demented horrifies them.

So we all react in different ways. Commonly there is avoidance and denial. I’ve found myself almost begging patients to consider their options as they become frailer, because I know it’s likely that when a crisis happens the decision will be taken out of their hands. But we are making some progress with the wider acceptance of advanced care plans. They allow the patient to express their wishes and preferences in a range of scenarios, which is good not only for them but for their loved ones and medical attendants as well. See www.advancecareplanning. org.nz for more info.

Secondly, Gawande addresses the challenge of autonomy versus safety. Caregivers instinctively want to minimise risk for the elderly, but that sometimes means giving up pleasures, choices, individuality and independence. For some patients that is too high a price to pay and they fight it tooth and nail. They might even become “difficult”.

And honestly, when I get to that stage of life I might get a bit difficult myself.

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With their award, are, from left, Hopper Developments general manager Tim Brooks, Aged Advisor managing director Nigel Matthews, Maygrove Village manager Leonie Knell and Hopper Living general manager Ruth Scandrett.

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Maygrove Village gets big tick from Aged Advisor Residents and staff of Maygrove Village in Orewa had reason to celebrate last month when the village was named Aged Advisor’s top North Island retirement/ lifestyle village.

The award was especially significant, as it was based on independent reviews on the Aged Advisor website.

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Accepting the award, Leonie thanked the residents for making the village their home. Maygrove has been runners up for this award for the past three years, so it was exciting to finally win.

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Chequebooks need respectful burial by banks Online banking means that chequebooks, once in everyday use, will eventually be consigned to history, with Kiwibank leading the charge.

Earlier this year, Kiwibank stopped opening new cheque accounts, and from February next year it will no longer handle cheques at all – refusing to cash them, or accept them for deposits.

The reason given is that the use of cheques is dropping significantly.

Other banks agree that cheque use is steadily declining, but are prepared to keep offering that choice, with no timeline as yet for phasing them out.

A Kiwibank spokesperson says the bank has been supporting customers through the transition. “We’ve also been working with not for profits that bank with us to encourage donors to migrate to faster and more efficient ways of making donations.

In addition, we’ve been in contact with our high-volume cheque using customers and we’re providing faceto-face online banking training.”

“An example is an elderly Orewa customer who came in to try and pay a bill via internet banking,” the spokesperson says. “She usually pays this at NZ Post, which incurs a fee.

Our staff helped her make the payment online and saved that payee for all her future bill payments. She was thrilled about how easy it was to do this.”

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the same bank all their lives, so you can’t just close down that provision without making sure the alternatives are things they can actually access and use.”

He says if a longstanding bank customer is unhappy as cheques are phased out, rather than change banks immediately, they should take the matter up with their bank.

“There needs to be a respectful and flexible process. Not everyone wants to do online banking, but increasingly there is going to be a downside to that.”

The humble chequebook will soon be a thing of the past for Kiwibank customers.

at the branch or email sustainability@ kiwibank.co.nz).

Orewa accountant Merv Huxford says that the pace of change at Kiwibank has caught many of his older clients, and not-for profits that he works with, by surprise.

He says the banks need to be aware that a “one size fits all” approach will not work when dealing with a wide range of customers.

With older people in particular, he is concerned that cheques provided some security, while online banking could be open to abuse by anyone who obtains a person’s login.

“The bank has no way of knowing who has logged in, whereas with a cheque they can make sure that the signature is correct,” Merv says. “Unfortunately this makes fraud more possible, and even within families that happens.”

He says it is important for older people to understand the potential risks of sharing their bank logins with others.

Charitable organisations that bank with Kiwibank may also face difficulties when cheques are no longer accepted, Merv says. He says most such organisations require two signatories when making payments by cheque, but under an online system both signatories have to log in within 24 hours to make a payment.

“These people are volunteers, so it’s hard to organise that,” Merv says. “It’s just another thing making it difficult for the not-for-profits.”

He says as the transition to a chequefree future takes place, over time, more thought needs to be given to accommodate the needs of older people.

“Some customers may have been with

Less services at service desk

The customer service desk at Whangaparaoa Library will no longer provide council services, such as rates and dog registration payments, after September 30. Auckland Council’s customer services general manager, Nigel King, says a review of the desk at Whangaparaoa Library took place earlier this year and a recommendation to remove it was made after a steady decline in patronage over the last two years. He says the decision will not leave the community without council support altogether as all council libraries provide a base level of customer service including general council information, providing forms, authorising rates rebates and logging any complaints. “Customers wishing to pay their rates or any council invoice can do so online, or visit the Orewa Service Centre, Nigel says.

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Some of Dairy Flat School’s best yellow outfits.

Coast rallies for Cancer Society Yellow school mufti days, workplace attire and pop up stalls brightened up the Coast last Friday, August 30 in support of Daffodil Day. In preparation for the day, Dairy Flat school learned about the Cancer Society and daffodil flowers in class.

“We talked a lot about the one in three people cancer statistic, which many kids in our class can relate to,” teacher Hayley Campbell says.

As a part of their yellow mufti day, students placed gold coin donations onto a daffodil drawn onto the concrete in chalk.

For the last 29 years, the last Friday in August has been dedicated to raising funds for the NZ Cancer

Society.

While this has aided almost three decades of support for cancer patients, scientific research and health promotion initiatives, cancer is still the leading cause of death in New Zealand.

Over 23,000 people are diagnosed every year, which is more than the population of Taupō, Levin and Whakatāne combined.

Cancer Society figures show that the number of cancer cases has increased by almost 30 percent in the last 10 years. The organisation predicts that the need for its services will continue to grow, believing cases will increase another 50 percent by 2035.

Last year, Daffodil Day raised $4.5million.

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Whangaparaoa based senior constable Bryan Ward is among the recipients of a Woolf Fisher Police Fellowship award, which provides funding for international travel and study to reward Police for their dedication. Snr constable Ward knows exactly where he wants to go to further his interest in social media, and that’s Toronto. Bryan and his ‘furry friend’ Bobby moved from television to social media to teach young New Zealanders about keeping themselves safe. Toronto offers the chance to learn more from Police College instructor and social media guru Laurie McCann, who discusses everything from keeping kids safe on the web to local weather with her large following.

September road toll awareness

Hibiscus Coast students are joining others nationwide this month in a campaign to highlight road safety issues. Students taking part in the Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) Safer September campaign hope their activities will help reduce road trauma. SADD national leader Kelsey Beet is a Year 13 Orewa College student. A road safety themed scavenger hunt is among other activities that will be held at the college as part of the campaign. As at August 25, there had been 11 road deaths in NZ among 16-to- 19-year-olds – a drop of nearly 50 percent for the same period in the past four years. However, young drivers are still overrepresented in some areas – for example, in fatal crashes involving cellphone use in the last five years, 30 percent have featured a 16 to 19-year-old driver.

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Mary’s Kitchen with Mary Brons mary@noshortcuts.co.nz

Fresh and tasty bowlful This is my version of a Poke Bowl and I have it when I feel like something fresh tasty. You can use any of your favourite vegetables or meat in this dish. It’s lovely with fresh salmon, beans, edamame, fried coconut, duck, boiled eggs, spinach.

Another great way to use what’s lurking in the veggie crisper!

Ingredients 300-400g chicken thighs 250g brown or wild rice 100g slivered almonds ½ head broccoli 1 large onion 8 cherry tomatoes 1 spring onion ½ cucumber 4 sprigs coriander 1 carrot olive oil Chicken Marinade 4 Tbsp soya sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sambal (or more if you like it hotter) 1 Tbsp honey salt and pepper Kale chips 4 stems kale 2 Tbsp olive oil salt to taste Method: Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl, add the chicken thighs and stir. Leave while you get on with the rest.

Heat oven to 150°C. Sprinkle olive oil and salt over the kale, place in a tray on a rack and bake for 40 mins or until crisp. If you wish, place almonds in a dish and bake for 10-15 mins until golden at the same time.

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From left, Year 8 students, Finn Marley (left) and Lucas WallaceSmith. Teacher-student team, Jason Brajkovic, left and Connor Matthews. The winning build, Tornado, made by Finn Marley and Lucas Wallace-Smith.

Lego popularity continues with college competition Whangaparāoa College’s Lego competition proves that making things from little plastic bricks is as popular as ever – 100 students from Year 7 to 13, and even a teacher, ditched the lunchtime break to take part.

Fifty teams of two battled over 10 rounds, until just four teams remained standing for the final on Thursday August 22.

A school-wide vote deemed Year 8 students Finn Marley and Lucas Wallace-Smith the winners, for their Lego depiction of a tornado.

Each round, competitors had to create a structure that matched a theme, including vehicles, supernatural fantasy and world icons.

Creating a build that represented their school house elements was the theme

for the final, that included teams from all four of the school’s Earth, Water, Fire and Air houses.

The competition was inspired by the TV show Lego Masters Australia.

“Almost all of the competitors watched Lego Masters – that’s where I got the idea from,” organiser and school librarian, Sam Martin, says. “The only thing holding it back initially was that I didn’t have enough Lego.”

This problem was quickly resolved thanks to a staff member’s daughter who works for Lego New Zealand.

After Sam got in touch, Lego sent the school three tubs of bricks, each approximately 60 litres in size, to borrow for the competition, as well as prizes for everyone who took part.

“I was blown away. We had so much

Lego we also got to use them in our classrooms,” Sam says. “We took it to one of our classes that struggle with normal lessons, and I have never seen them more engaged.”

Sam is now booked into a course to

learn more about the cognitive and educational benefits of playing with Lego.

“Anything that gets the kids engaged in something other than their devices is a good thing,” she says.

Dinners connecting young Coasties

Creating a sense of community amongst local 18 to 30-year-olds is the goal for Dinner with Friends, an initiative set up by Zoe and Tim Wood earlier this year. Dinner with Friends is where several dinners are hosted in homes across the community, all on the same evening. Everyone who signs-up is assigned a dinner party to attend, that is held at a host’s house. The food is mainly provided by the host, but is contributed to by guests as well. At the most recent dinner on Tuesday August 20, eight dinners were hosted, with around 10 people at each. This was the second Dinner with Friends event. “The idea came from talking to people in this age group from our church,” says Zoe. “We saw a desire in them to connect with others and to discuss certain things – and what better place to do this than over dinner?” The next dinner party will be held on Tuesday, October 15. Info and registration, tim@northgate.org.nz.

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“Mangroves in Orewa Estuary have been the subject of controversy and change, so have become another focus for artists, as has the invasive nature of weeds in areas of native forest,” Val says.

The exhibition will be expanded next year, with a wider range of media included as well as contributions from local schools.

The Overwintering Project is on at Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa from September 5-22.

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An exhibition that is on now at Estuary Arts Centre looks at our local environment from an artistic perspective.

The Overwintering Project is an international initiative that invites print artists from Australia and New Zealand to respond to the unique nature of their local migratory bird habitat and raise awareness of the importance of those places.

Originally the local exhibition was to follow that theme, but its scope was widened by coordinator and printmaker Val Cuthbert.

A total of 13 artists – printmakers, embroiderers, a photographer and two artists who are making an installation – are presenting work about a range of habitats that highlight things such as the importance to the environment of mangroves.

The works take the environmental issues away from the realm of science and into the creative world – some of the works depict birds, while others feature eels, shellfish and even the effect of weeds on native plant growth.

Val takes a keen interest in conservation, and says that it’s important to highlight the value of various habitats, and why we need to actively protect and enhance them.

She points out that sediment entering environments such as Orewa Estuary kills the shellfish and invertebrates that the birds feed on and that mangroves provide shelter for fish and also protection and roosting spots for birds.

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Have a ball at Rotary Club’s fundraising night out Ōrewa Rotary is hosting a Glitz, Art and Glamour fundraising ball at Centrestage Theatre on October 12.

“When else do you have an excuse to dress up around here?” Ōrewa Rotary president Karen Bonnici says.

As well as dancing to the Devonportbased band The Jazz Age, attendees will also be treated to a complimentary drink on arrival, dinner and games.

“The balloon game is fun. You can purchase a balloon for $35, and each one has a prize inside worth at least $50,” Karen says. “There will also be a few games that require a gold coin – so don’t forget your change.”

The evening will also include both a silent and live art auction.

“The live auction will include our pricier pieces, such as a Simon Williams painting and a custom-made gown,” Karen says.

All proceeds for the evening will support Centrestage Theatre’s renovations.

Rotary believe the last time they fundraised for Centrestage may have been when the Theatre began in 1990.

“We wanted to support a positive and vibrant part of our community that is for all ages, which Centrestage absolutely is,” Karen says.

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Air race proposal on hold

The proposal to seek Auckland Council consents to run a large and spectacular Air Races and entertainment event on Orewa Beach this summer (HM July 3), has been put on hold, while the organisers make some changes to what is proposed. The proposal will come back to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board again in due course.

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Hannah Flint writes her poem about unrequited love.

Poetry in motion on Orewa Beach Local poets took their work to the public by writing them in the sand of Orewa Beach last month.

The second Poetry on the Beach event, on August 17, attracted around 15 official entries, as well as several more from passers by who decided to join in – a total of 23 poems were written on the beach.

Poets ranged in age from 11 to 80.

It was organised by the Orewa Writers and Poets Group to mark National Poetry Day (August 23) and was open to anyone who wanted to write an original poem on the sand. First prize of $100 was a big incentive for several of the poets who took part.

While some were members of the writers’ group, others were first time poets. While some wrote of love, or the romance of the sea, others focused on

their concerns about the state of local waterways and the Orewa Beach environment.

The latter included first-time poets Jeanette and Ken Beehre, who said they wanted to express their feelings about the lack of white dry sand on Orewa Beach, compared with how it was when they first moved to the area.

Another poet, Sue Courtney, wrote a poem of welcome to the godwits, which are due to fly back to Orewa Estuary early this month.

The majority wrote long poems and several underlined passages with driftwood for emphasis, or decorated their work with shells or seaweed.

Judge Dr Jack Ross, who has published five poetry books and is editor of Poetry NZ, will make his selection of a winner in the coming weeks.

From top, Clive Broughton of Manly says writing comes easily to him – his poem for the competition was written in 15 minutes flat but took longer to transcribe into the sand. Changes on Orewa Beach, especially the lack of dry white sand, was the subject of a poem by Orewa couple Jeanette and Ken Beehre.

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Traumatic experiences uncover love Writing has been a way for Anca Joicey to link extraordinary experiences and deep personal trauma, in the hope that it will help others.

The Stanmore Bay resident, originally from Romania, emigrated to New Zealand via Italy with her whole family of eight people, 25 years ago.

“We were full of hope and so excited to start a new life,” Anca says.

A month after they arrived, the family was ripped apart when Anca’s sister, brother-in-law and the couple’s two children, aged two and four, were killed in a car versus truck accident in Turangi.

Four years later Anca’s parents were killed in a strikingly similar crash – a car full of people versus a truck.

In total, the two accidents took nine lives – six from Anca’s immediate

family, leaving just her and her brother Andrei.

However, Anca says the weekend before her parents’ accident was “inexplicably beautiful” as she had a premonition in which she saw the accident take place, without any people in it, in slow motion, right in front of her.

“Have you ever seen glass smashing in slow motion?” she asks. “It is quite beautiful.”

Along with that premonition came a strong sense of love and protection.

A mechanical engineer by trade, Anca says she has a skeptical and scientific mind, so to have this happen was hard to take in.

She believes that she was taken to a different dimension, “a parallel

universe”, and it showed her that life continues on, in a completely different form.

“When I heard about my parents’ death, although it was a terrible and repeat trauma, I also had that feeling that it was not final, which helped me through,” she says.

“I had so many questions about that feeling of love that wrapped around me, so I began a 20 year search for truth and self-discovery.”

Anca says although it originated in tragedy, the results of her search have been full of love and resulted in pearls of wisdom – as well as her book, You are Loved.

The book was recently a finalist in the Mind Body Spirit Literary Awards, in the Unpublished Manuscript category.

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Anca says being a finalist has encouraged her, and publishers are taking an interest.

“It is not a ‘how to’ book,” she says. “It tells a story, and I hope that my story opens doors of possibility for people to reflect on their lives and find their own truth.”

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Coast writers reach Ngaio Marsh finals Works by two local authors have been nominated for a prestigious Ngaio Marsh Award.

Kelly Lyndon of Stanmore Bay and Andrea Jacka of Orewa are finalists in the Best First Novel category, making two out of three finalists from the Hibiscus Coast.

Kelly’s book Crystal Reign, about meth addiction, was published last year (HM March 1, 2018), and took her three years to write.

Andrea’s novel One for Another had a much longer gestation, taking her

around 11 years to complete. She describes her book, which was selfpublished as an e-book last year, as “a crossover mystery Western, set in 1880s Idaho”.

The book features a female lead character who prefers a knife to a gun.

“I have always loved cowboys and Indians, and was a horsey kid,” Andrea says.

Having always been a keen reader, Andrea decided to write a book but says that googling “how to write a novel” was not helpful.

“I just decided to go down my own path and see where it took me,” she says. That process included getting up at 4am so she could write before work, and carrying a notebook in case something came up that she could use.

Since Kelly and Andrea met recently, they have become friends, drawn together by a love of writing.

Kelly is currently working on a coffee table book with local animal rescue charity Gutter Kitties, and Andrea has begun researching the second book in her Western series.

Authors Kelly Lyndon, left, and Andrea Jacka

Both authors are excited to be finalists in the Ngaio Marsh awards, and will attend the award ceremony at the Word Christchurch Book Festival later this month.

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Congratulations to this month’s Local Hero, Kelly McColl, who accepts the New World Ōrewa gift basket on behalf of the Stella Maris Pastoral Care Meal Support Group (PCMSG). The group were nominated by Blair Hendren, who says: Hibiscus Coast netballers won the Oldfield Shield at the Rodney Netball Centre on Sunday, August 18. The competition has been hotly contested since Elsie Oldfield donated the shield to Rodney Netball Centre in 1965. Year 7, 8, U15 and senior netball teams from the Hibiscus Coast, Kaipara (Helensville) and Rodney (Wellsford) took part in the competition. At the end of the day, the wins for each team are tallied up and the club with the most takes the shield. Pictured are the Hibiscus Coast junior team captains and players receiving the shield. from, back right, Samantha Oldfield and Leah Mainland who are Elsie Oldfield’s granddaughters and Rodney club players.

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Silverdale tournament a win for women’s rugby A women’s rugby tournament, thought to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, kicked-off on Saturday August 24 at the Silverdale Rugby Club, with 86 teams, from under-nine Rippa players to adults, taking part.

The NZ Rugby Women’s Invitational Tournament was organised in association with North Harbour Rugby and around 1100 players from as far as Taranaki took part – double the number who competed last year.

“Having more players has created such a hyped-up atmosphere, it’s a great feeling,” North Harbour Rugby’s women and new groups manager, Sarah McIlroy, says.

The excitement was amplified by having Farrah Palmer Cup teams – the female equivalent to the Mitre 10 Cup – play in the competitive senior division.

One of these teams is North Harbour Rugby’s Senior Harbour Hibiscus, who were tournament champions, beating Northland in the final 15-7.

Four Black Ferns were there to watch the competition, including NZ Rugby’s Player of the Year Kendra Cocksedge and North Harbour Rugby’s Pia Tapsell, who made her Black Ferns debut six games ago against Canada.

The Black Ferns’ Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Women’s World Cup Sevens trophies were also on display.

“That’s why this tournament is so important, so the younger girls can see there is a pathway for them in rugby,” Sarah says. “The tournament’s biggest goal is to create an environment that makes girls want to keep playing. “That’s why we put on extra activities like the Jump Jam and bouncy castle – to create an inviting culture that’s about more than just the footy.”

Clockwise from top left, The U18 North Harbour team (black and white strip) drew with Waikato 15-15 in the tournament’s first senior division game. Senior Harbour Hibiscus (black and white strip) beat Northland in the final. Silverdale’s U15 Rippa team (green and red strip) play Mahurangi College U15.

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Black Fern’s take on Silverdale tournament There are no photos of women players lining the walls of Silverdale Rugby’s clubrooms, but North Harbour Rugby’s Black Fern Pia Tapsell says times are changing.

Pia attended the Women’s Invitational Tournament to show players the career potential in women’s rugby and to support North Harbour union.

“I hate being on the sideline, but I get to watch my Farrah Palmer Cup team as well as lots of girls from Rippa, who I coach,” she says.

The 21-year-old loose forward says the tournament shows how times have changed for girls in rugby, even in the five years she has been playing.

“None of these opportunities were here when I was younger – I had to play with the boys,” Pia says. “They didn’t know how to play with a girl.

I remember them asking their dads if they were allowed to tackle me.”

She believes that growing media coverage of women’s rugby has helped

Petanque Hibiscus Petanque is an established & growing club, now located behind Bowls Orewa Clubrooms. Club Days every Tuesday & Wednesday 9am to 12pm and Sundays 1pm to 4pm. Info: Ph Jill 021 108 3165 Social Petanque group, known as “SPROGS” (Stanmore Petanque Recreational Oldies Group Sessions). Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre Thursday mornings, from 9am to approx 12pm. For all skill levels including beginners, Free. Info: Ph Graeme 428 4339 or 027 490 2903.

Harriers and Triathlon Hibiscus Coast Harriers and Triathlon Club running group, Red Beach Surf Club, Wednesdays 6pm. Ocean Swimming: 8am Saturdays, Manly Sailing Club, 6pm Tuesdays, Stanmore Bay Boat Club. Info: hibiscuscoasthtc.co.nz

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increase its popularity. “Media attention shows girls that rugby is a viable option for them not just to play, but to do so full time. As a result, the unions have invested more into girls’ rugby.”

Pia is playing with Senior Harbour Hibiscus at the Farrah Palmer Cup, which started last week and ends in October.

According to Rugby NZ, she has scored the most tries in history for the Hibiscus team.

Love Tennis - a chance to come and give tennis a go at your local club, free of charge, racquets supplied. Barbecue, prizes and giveaways. Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 1-4pm at the following tennis clubs: Orewa, Silverdale, Whangaparaoa and Dairy Flat. All welcome. Info: www. lovetennis.kiwi

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IT’S STIHL UPGRADE TIME, BUT HURRY OFFERS END SEPT 30!

Offers valid until 30 September 2019. Terms and conditions apply.

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Proposal to grant a new lease over part of 1/479 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay Auckland Council invites submissions from persons with an interest in the following land in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

1/479 Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay Council proposes to grant a new lease to Hibiscus Coast Radio Society Incorporated. The leased area is for approximately 3350 square meters and will be used for amateur radio and associated activities, in line with the current use.

The property is described as Lot 2 Deposited Plan 87800, held in fee simple by Auckland Council under the Local Government Act 2002 by title NA45C/154 containing 5655m2 of land.

For more information please contact Gert van Staden, Community Lease Specialist at gert.vanstaden@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or by phone at 021 562 016.

Any person wishing to make a submission in respect of the above proposal should lodge this in writing to Gert van Staden, Community Lease Specialist, Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142 no later than 12pm on Wednesday 9 October 2019.

Alternatively, submissions may be emailed to Gert van Staden at the above email address.

Please state in your objection if you wish to be heard in person.

Any information provided to the Council will become subject to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1977 and may be released by the Council under that Act. Any submitter should state in their submission if the whole or any part of the objection is to be kept confidential.

CLEANING SERVICES CLEANER – FASTIDIOUS, attention to detail. Honest, Refs available. WaiweraWhangaparaoa. Ph 027 488 4693.

SITUATIONS VACANT PART TIME BARBER We are looking for a casual unisex barber male or female to help in our small local barber shop please ph Sheree 0273 720 791.

VOLUNTEER SECRETARY - Up to 8 hours per month for Hibiscus Coast Branch of Forest & Bird. Attendance at monthly committee meeting required.

Please reply to hibiscuscoast.branch@ forestandbird.org.nz

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

DVDS & VIDEOS VIDEOS TRANSFERRED to DVD/hard drive. Phone Te Totara Video 09 422 5710 or 021 777 385.

DINING OUT FRESH SNAPPER CHIPS N SALAD, lambs fry n bacon, scallop salad, portabello mushrooms n toast. WedSun, Walnut Cafe ph 427 5570.

HEALTH & BEAUTY FINGERNAILS & TOENAILS CUT & FILED includes foot massage. $30 pp or $50 for 2. I will come to you. Ph 424 0676.

HAIRDRESSING

Find out more: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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

SERVICES WHANGAPARAOA RECORDING STUDIO: Vocals to backing tracks, original projects, vocal training and vocal PA hire. Ph Dennis 021 115 5233

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

Phone Dave 021 950 154 HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable.

MINT HOME CLEANING

your local cleaning team is ready to deliver our 5 star shine in your home for weekly cleaning, spring or moving cleans. For a FREE quote ph 09 415 0028 or 0800 297 253 www.minthomecleaning.co.nz SECURITY ALARM SERVICING Local technician, 20 years experience.

Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – for all those small building jobs. Good rates. Ph/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960 ELECTRICIAN – SEMI RETIRED Affordable rates. Ph Bruce 021 241 0000.

HANDYMAN Carpentry, small jobs, rubbish removal etc Phone/Txt Dave 027 420 5155 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654.

DRIVEWAY SPECIALIST Repair washouts, drainage, re-metal, Bobcat – digger hire. Ph Geoff 027 494 5996.

PAUL THE PAINTER 027 550 3635 interior & exterior.

TRADESMAN PAINTER (20yrs) serving the Hibiscus Coast. New or Repaint, interior & exterior no job too small. Free competitive quotes Wayne 0274 329 397.

WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation.

Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz.

WINDOW CLEANING 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates.

Ph David 426 2253.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

TRANSPORT DRIVING MISS DAISY

Safe, reliable, Total Mobility Scheme & ACC provider; Phone 021 035 0432; 428 4490 hibiscus@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

TUITION ADULT DANCE CLASSES Beginners & improvers Thursday Night, in ballroom, latin & new vogue, 7pm, complimentary tea & coffee Silverdale hall, ph 4275542. Qualified Teacher.

NCEA – ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS AND MATHS Ph 09 424 7315.

WING CHUN KUNG FU Looking for person (s) with Wing Chun experience to train with Warren, ph 021 171 5098

FOR SALE FOR SALE – 2012 4x4 King Quad 300cc.

Includes sprayer. Ph 027 890 0067 The cost of a standard run on is $6.20, boxed classifieds are $16 per cm deep, 20% extra for colour, GST inclusive.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES A TALK AT THE THEOSOPHCIAL SOCIETY Sunday 8th September 2 p.m.

“Spiritiual Journey through the eyes of Mythology, Story and Parable”. All welcome. $5 including tea and cake. 9E Forest Glen 427 0149.

HIBISCUS COAST GARDEN CLUB Beautiful Spring Flower/Vegie Show, Monday 16 September at Whangaparaoa Hall, 719 Whangaparaoa Rd. $3 entry incl morning tea. Show viewing from 12.30pm. Trading Table & Raffle and Floral Art Workshop? Do come. Ph Annabelle 424 8873 NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR LABOUR’S 2020 candidate in the Rodney electorate Nominations have opened for those who wish to be the Labour candidate for the Rodney electorate in the 2020 General Election. Nomination forms and more information can be found at labour. org.nz/party_resources.

Nominees must be members of the Labour Party.

Nominations for the Rodney electorate close on 25th October 2019.

REIKI 2 TRAINING DAY, Sunday.

September 29th, The Theosophical Hall, 9 Forest Glen, Orewa. Contact Eileen 021 152 5470 for further details.

SILVERDALE & DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Inc) & Silverdale Pioneer Village. Auckland Heritage Festival at the Pioneer Village 5th - 28th October. Open every Saturday and Sunday 10am -3pm during the Festival. www.silverdalemuseum.org.nz WHANGAPARAOA COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY HUB Car fair fundraiser. We will be holding the Car fair at Whangaparaoa College’s Upper Car-park, September 21.

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September 2019 5-22 The Overwintering Project exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. (see story p31 & ad p32)

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Life and Times of an English Doctor, The Old Chapel, Silverdale Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale, 11am.

Dr Kenneth Madgwick shares his recollections. Followed by shared lunch – bring food to share. Gold coin donation appreciated.

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Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society Spring Show, Orewa Community Hall, Friday, 9am-4pm and Saturday, 9am-3pm.

Everybody welcome, free entry. Trading tables with orchids and posy bowls for sale.

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Whangaparaoa Lions’ Monster Book Sale, Stanmore Bay Community Hall, 41 Waiora Rd, Stanmore Bay, 10am-3pm.

Book pickup Orewa/Whangaparaoa, phone Dave 021 033 2354 or drop off to 9 Tindalls Bay Rd.

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How to set up a Facebook account for small businesses by Carla Garcia, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 12noon-1pm.

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Alexia Hilbertidou of Girlboss shares her inspirations, Stanmore Bay Boating Club, from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Hosted by Business Whangaparaoa. Info: www.businesswhangaparaoa. co.nz or email info@businesswhangaparaoa.info (see story p13)

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Good as New Summer Pre Loved Kids Market, Orewa Community Hall, 9am-12 noon. Clothes, toys, books, buggies, furniture and accessories.

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Know and be Known – a retreat for women wanting to be closer to God, St Stephen’s Church, 5 Stanmore Bay Road, 9am-4pm. $15pp. Info: www.StStephensWgp.org.nz

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Tea Dance, Dairy Flat Hall, 4 Postman Rd, Dairy Flat, 1pm4pm.Includes afternoon tea, dance lessons and line dancing.

No partner needed. Admission $15, or $20 with an additional wine or beer. Info: phone Maggie, 021 051 0230.

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Gun buy back and amnesty, Sharks Sports Club, Victor Eaves Reserve, Orewa, 12noon-4pm.

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Ancient Greece Goes to the Movies talk by Dr Anastasia Bakogianni of Massey University,Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 1pm-2pm. How ancient Greece is portrayed in the movies and on television. Interactive workshop.

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Meeting to support the formation of the Rebus Club of Gulf Harbour, at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 10am. Open to all retired people. Info: phone Peter 424 7759, Graeme 424 7115 or Norma 427 5216.

27-29 Gulf Harbour Yacht Club celebrates 30 years. Guest speaker

at the dinner on Saturday 28 will Barbara Kendall and Peter Montgomery will be MC. Bookings: admin@ghyc.co.nz or 424 2118.

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Healthy Eating talk by The Asian Network Inc. Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 12 noon to 1pm. A bilingual talk – Chinese and English.

October2019 12 Glitz, Art and Glamour fundraising ball at Centrestage

Theatre, Centreway Road, Orewa, 6.30pm. Hosted by Orewa Rotary. Tickets $110 each from www.centrestagetheatre.co.nz/ (see story p32)

LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm • 25km North Market, 15 Karepiro Drive, Stanmore Bay, twice a month on Sundays, 8am-1pm • Waitoki Village Market day, Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Rd, first Saturday of month 8.30am–12pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, second Saturday of the month 10am-3pm • St Chads Market, 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa, first Saturday of the month • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark, every Sunday 8am–12.30pm • Puhoi Farmers’ market, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month 8.30am -12.30pm.

Pharmacy Talk with Tania Adams

Pharmacist at Unichem Manly

Migraines

More than just a headache Yes, migraines, like headaches, cause pain in the head. However, in migraines, the pain is more severe and is typically felt on one side of the head. It is usually accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting and sensitivity to light or sound.

The two most common types of migraine are the “common” migraine without aura and the “classic” migraine with aura. Auras are usually visual disturbances such as flashes but can also appear as tingling in your arm or leg or even difficulty speaking. Migraines can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours and sadly chronic migraine sufferers can have 15 or more episodes in any given month.

There are a number of migraine triggers and these are different for everyone but can include: Hormonal changes in women - fluctuations such as before a • period or perimenopause • Stress • Physical activity • Particular medications • Certain food groups, salty foods or additives • Low blood sugar or dehydration • Strong smells, bright lights, loud sounds • Sleep changes • Drinks - alcohol and caffeine containing beverages Treatment mostly involves pain relief such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or codeine or a combination of these which can be purchased at the pharmacy.They are also available with an anti-nausea component.

Have a chat to our pharmacists about what might best suit you.

Triptans (eg.sumitriptan) are another treatment option. They are used to block the pain pathway to the brain and can be very effective for migraines. This medication is generally only available on prescription but a small quantity may be purchased after a consultation with one of our pharmacists, providing certain criteria are met.

Exactly how to prevent your migraine is complex, but there are some considerations that have proved useful: Triggers - finding and avoiding your trigger(s) goes a long way • towards preventing migraines or at least decreasing the frequency of your attacks. An elimination diet can help find your trigger.

• Medications - depending on frequency and severity, your doctor might prescribe you a medication.

• Nutritional Supplements - magnesium, vitamin B2 and feverfew have all been shown to help prevent migraines for some people. Talk to our pharmacists about whether these might be an option for you and what dose you should take.

Remember severe headaches or changes in patterns of headaches can be a sign of a more serious health issue. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

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Schools sport top runners at interschool cross country Top senior runners from 14 Coast and Rodney primary schools attended the Interschool Cross Country competition on Thursday August 29.

The Year 5 and 6 students ran 2.5km through Shakespear Regional Park, their course taking them through paddocks, bush and beach.

“A cross country competition is a great thing for the kids to get involved in, because even if they don’t plan on making running their full-time sport, it is great for their overall fitness,” organiser Andréa Goodyer from Wainui School says.

As part of their role in the Hibiscus Coast Cluster, Wainui School organised the administration for the event, and Kingsway School set up the course and provided Year 9 students to marshal.

Each school’s top three runners ran in competitive races with their gender and age group.

Whangaparāoa School’s Mia Nancarrow took out the Year 5 girls’ race, and Stella Maris’ Luchian Opperman was the fastest Year 6 boy.

The fourth, fifth and sixth best runners from each school took part in non-competitive relay teams.

“Society has changed and playing outside doesn’t happen as much as it used to, so even just having kids participate is a good thing,” Andréa says.

“They have really enjoyed playing sport in the sun between races and encouraging their peers – it has been a very positive event.”

Clockwise from top left, Year 5 and 6 Red Beach School runners. Around the halfway mark of the Year 5 girls’ race. From left, Paige McGregor, Claudia McBride and Zahara Patterson make the most of time between races. After this tumble on the home straight, Silverdale School’s Troy Halliday got straight back up for a fast final sprint.