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Government legislation to allow more housing density is the last straw on Whangaparāoa Peninsula, residents say.

This is not going to happen in my patch!

Residents up in arms – peninsula says NO to more housing density Around 80 residents turned out for a public meeting about the changes in residential zoning which are about to take place on Whangaparāoa Peninsula.

The meeting on May 21 at Whangaparāoa Hall proved to be only the beginning, with a further public meeting to take place on June 11, along with an online petition, lobbying MPs, and spreading the word throughout the area.

Auckland Council is currently revisiting its Unitary Plan zoning, to allow more housing density. It is required to do this because of changes to the Resource Management Act that were enacted last December by central government. These include Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS), which allow three homes of up to three storeys on most residential sites without resource consent.

The effects will be felt throughout the Hibiscus Coast but particularly on

Whangaparāoa Peninsula, where the population could as much as triple. Under the Unitary Plan, the steep topography and limitations on infrastructure such as roading, stormwater and sewage resulted in a large area of single house zoning on the peninsula.

This is set to change. Away from the coastal edges, much of the peninsula will be re-zoned residential mixed housing urban (in line with the MDRS) allowing more intense development than is possible

currently under the Unitary Plan, without consultation with neighbours.

Distances from boundaries will reduce, and three homes, 12m tall (three-four storeys) can be built, as of right, with more density possible if non-notified resource consent is granted. No on-site parking will be required.

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The delay is because he has asked a number of questions of the Ministry of Transport, following a community meeting this month, which was attended by around 150 people. The meeting was to enable everyone to share their thoughts directly with the Minister regarding North Shore Airport’s attempt to gain significant new powers to support its further development.

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North Shore Aero club, which owns the airport in Dairy Flat, applied for Airport Authority status in 2020 and a public meeting in Dairy Flat, and around 500 submissions, followed.

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Airport Authority status gives the airport powers, including making bylaws (which must be government approved) and compulsory acquisition of land (with approval from the Minister of Lands). The proposal was opposed by a large number of residents, because of the potential for expansion of the airport.

The application and submissions have been on the Minister’s desk since October 2021 – he is required to take a recommendation to Cabinet for a decision.

First, Minister Wood wanted to hear the issues, face to face, which he said is why he called the meeting on May 14 in Albany.

As well as local residents, it was attended

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Any hopes of an imminent decision regarding North Shore Aero Club’s application for Airport Authority status have been dashed, with Transport Minister Michael Wood’s office confirming to the paper last week that it would take longer than anticipated.

Among the people who spoke at the May 14 meeting were representatives of the Aero Club, Dairy Flat School (located around 1500m from one end of the runway),

Minister Michael Wood took notes during public presentations about North Shore Airport’s application for airport authority status.

the Dairy Flat Landowners Group and residents of Stillwater and Dairy Flat.

Several speakers noted that a lack of communication between the airport and the community had caused significant distrust and that more transparency was needed about any plans, should the airport gain Airport Authority status.

Issues raised in opposition to the proposal included the potential impact of any expansion of the airport on residents throughout the Hibiscus Coast, including noise, health and safety, pollution of tank water and property rights.

A local environmentalist also raised the issue of bird strike, as Dairy Flat sits in the centre of an important flight path for native birds between Whangaparāoa and west Auckland (the North West Wildlink).

Another resident questioned whether the application could be postponed until electric aircraft are in use, to reduce impacts such as noise and pollution.

North Shore Aero Club general manager, John Punshon, told the meeting that the new status would enable the club to better manage the airport in a modern regulatory environment. He also said that substantial

rates reductions could result. He has told the paper in the past that the club is keen to see a few more regional flights and runway upgrades.

Minister Wood said that it was very rare for any decision to be uncontested, and that is definitely the case here.

“Inevitably, wherever we land on it, not everyone will be happy and there will have to be ongoing communication between the aero club and the community,” Minister Wood said.

He said the key aspects he will be considering are the cost/benefit, how the airport fits into the transport network and government policy on reducing emissions, as well as stakeholder and community views.

He told the May 14 gathering he intended to take his recommendation to cabinet within a couple of weeks.

However, on returning to Wellington, he has asked questions of the Ministry of Transport and now says once he has considered that information, as well as feedback from the meeting and consultation and official advice, he will look to make a recommendation to cabinet “in the coming months”.

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continued from p1 taking place along the peninsula already a concern, feelings ran high in a packed hall, with residents saying they are prepared to do whatever it takes to stop these changes in their tracks.

This is despite the fact that most of those at the meeting were homeowners, who stand to gain if selling up, if the new zoning makes sites more attractive to developers.

Key amongst the residents’ concerns is that infrastructure will not cope with densely packed housing and large-scale population growth. Congestion, insufficient public transport, the effects on schools, social and environmental impacts and limited open space were among the concerns raised.

They have an uphill battle, and a short timeframe – Council will notify its Unitary Plan changes in August, giving people a chance to have their say, but on August 20 the MDRS come into effect.

Lobbying Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell and Labour List MP Marja Lubeck were top of the list of actions decided on at the meeting – the resource management legislation had cross-party support, with the exception of Act. “They need to front up and explain how this got approved,” one resident said. “How can they ignore the fact the peninsula is totally unsuited to more housing density?”

The meeting was called by Albany Ward Councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson. They said that the new zoning would be “a disaster” for the peninsula.

“There’s no doubt that affordable housing is needed, but this will not achieve that,” Cr Watson said. “In fact, it will increase the prices paid for properties by developers, who will make a profit by building more homes and probably not selling them cheaply.”

He also pointed out that while Penlink will relieve congestion, it will only affect the top third of the peninsula and Silverdale, with traffic on the other two-thirds still having to crawl along in rush hour until the Penlink intersection. Without

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Residents who attended the meeting had a close look at maps showing the changes in zoning.

widening Whangaparāoa Road, there can be no dedicated bus lane or cycleway to relieve traffic.

Cr Walker described the process as “a simmering political time bomb”. He said while many Aucklanders were blissfully unaware of the zoning changes, some – including those in heritage areas, and on Whangaparāoa Peninsula – are taking collective action.

“Council failed to take leadership and stand up against this,” Cr Walker said. “The changes apply all over the country, but Auckland is the largest local government entity, and should have taken a stand.”

Another public meeting on the issue will take place on Saturday, June 11 at 10am at Whangaparāoa Hall. MP Mark Mitchell and Labour List MP Marja Lubeck are invited.

A petition will be put on the website Petitions.nz – look for ‘Stop Government Housing Intensification on Hibiscus Coast’.

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All parties apart from Act supported the intensification legislation.

• Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell says National supported the bill because of the need for brownfield development (intensification in existing residential areas) to increase housing supply. However, he agrees that peninsula residents have cause for concern because of constraints there.

“Where intensification happens is up to Councils and it should not go forward unless the infrastructure is there to support it,” Mitchell says. “How it works comes down to them.”

• Marja Lubeck is the Labour list MP based in Kaipara ki Mahurangi, who has oversight of this area for Labour. She says the legislation reduces regulation to increase housing affordability and supply.

But that it is important that services are available where intensification occurs.

“When the legislation was announced, Housing Minister, Dr Megan Woods, said there would be exemptions.

The Minister also said Councils can influence how housing development is delivered in line with how they provide infrastructure. If people feel strongly, I encourage them to have their say when submissions open.”

The technical stuff

Council has to make these changes but does have limited decision-making powers. It will be able to determine exceptions, called ‘qualifying matters’ which may allow it to limit building heights or density where intensification is not suitable such as areas with natural hazards, or cultural, historic or ecological significance. The qualifying matters will be known in August when the plan is notified and the public can make submissions. • An Independent Hearings Panel (IHP) reviews all submissions, holds hearings and makes recommendations to Council on the intensification plan change. Council can accept or reject the recommendations, or provide an alternative recommendation. If Council accepts an IHP recommendation, the relevant parts of the Unitary Plan become operative following notification of Council’s decision. If the council rejects an IHP recommendation and provides an alternative, the Minister for the Environment makes the final decision to accept or reject it. The relevant parts of the Unitary Plan become operative following notification of the Minister’s decision. • There is no ability to appeal these decisions to the Environment Court.

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Whangaparāoa Road land sales almost done and dusted

The sale of a number of Auckland Council-owned properties located in a line along a busy part of Whangaparāoa Road and into Brightside Road has moved forward.

House and together makes up 13,520sqm.

The 20 properties, at 472-502 Whangaparāoa Road and 4 Brightside Road, were put up for sale in February, with tenders closing on March 16.

The properties were marketed as being for sale individually, in any combination, or as one consolidated holding.

The land is zoned Residential – Single

The potential for some of the properties to be amalgamated and purchased for development has alarmed local councillors because of the challenges of this section of road.

Last week a spokesperson for Eke Panuku, Council’s property arm, told the paper that

in fact it had 23 properties on Whangaparāoa Rd, in total, for sale. Some are not part of this group of neighbouring sites.

to say which specific properties have gone unconditional, or whether they are being purchased by the same buyer.

One sold during the Public Works Act offer back process, one sold to a private residential purchaser and one (750A Whangaparāoa Rd) is still being marketed.

Twenty others are currently unconditional and progressing toward settlement.

As soon as those details go on the record, Hibiscus Matters will make them public.

The spokesperson says she is not yet able

Originally the former Rodney District Council purchased the land for roadwidening.

The proceeds of sale go back into the Council coffers to fund capital projects or debt.

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From left, Police say bollards prevented a likely ram raid at Noel Leeming in Silverdale, forcing the thieves to resort to ‘plan B’. An attempted break-in at Vodafone in Silverdale Mall this month was unsuccessful.

Moves to beef up security in Coast town centres Two recent break-in incidents at electronic stores in Silverdale are rare in this area, according to Police.

However, at the same time there are moves to beef up security in local town centres, including bringing in additional number plate recognition and CCTV cameras.

Noel Leeming in Silverdale Centre was targeted in the early hours of May 16 (1am).

Waitemata North Area Commander, Inspector Matt Laurenson, says it is likely that the store would have been ram raided, had bollards not been in place.

The thieves used hammers or rocks to break the windows instead, and this took time, enabling security and Police to get there quickly. A chase to the city ensued that involved the Eagle helicopter, two police vehicles being rammed and road spikes

deployed before the alleged offenders were stopped. Two males, aged 17 and 20, were charged with burglary and are before the courts. Two younger ones were referred to Police Youth Aid.

The night before, around 5am, there was an attempt to smash into the Vodafone store at Silverdale Mall.

The night before, around 5am, there was an attempt to smash into the Vodafone store at Silverdale Mall. Police say this involved “three heavily disguised offenders” who were unsuccessful at getting in and fled the scene after being spotted by a member of

the public. Police are actively investigating this matter.

Inspector Laurenson says this sort of “high risk behaviour” is uncommon on the Coast and there is no local spike in youth crime rates.

He says Police are nevertheless working to better support businesses – this could include options like bollards, as well as improving visibility and lighting and implementing fog cannons and CCTV. He says CCTV camera coverage at the Silverdale Centre is already good, which may be one reason the crime rate there is low.

The business association Silverdale Business recently used a $6000 grant from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board to add to CCTV coverage in Silverdale Village.

There were already a few cameras in the village but Silverdale Business chair Theo Simeonidis says more are needed to create a comprehensive security surveillance network to minimise crime.

The local board funding also enabled the network of cameras in the Village to be connected to a hub, which provides a more direct link to Police.

In the near future, the organisation is looking at boosting security in the Silverdale industrial area as well as at Highgate and Millwater.

Simeonidis says it’s about strength in numbers – while individual businesses may not be able to fund cameras, members of the business association can work together to optimise security.

No satisfaction: Councillors’ push back unsuccessful

By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Councillors have challenged a resolution that recognised Auckland Council as meeting its customer service targets.

At the Finance and Performance committee meeting on May 19, chair Cr Desley Simpson put forward a resolution to acknowledge that customer service targets were being met in most cases, despite the impacts of Covid-19.

The one exception, where Council acknowledged it had not met its own targets, was regulatory performance

(including the time it is taking to process things like resource consents) “Although challenges related to the high demands for consents and staff shortages have impacted regulatory performance, there are improvement initiatives in place to address this,” the resolution said.

The resolution related to Council’s quarterly performance report, which showed three of four customer satisfaction targets had been met.

Four councillors, Wayne Walker, John Watson, Greg Sayers and Sharon Stewart, voted against the resolution.

Cr Sayers said that in terms of the data he

received outside of the performance report he did not believe Council had reached a good level of customer satisfaction.

“I think it looked like an overall 20 percent customer satisfaction rating,” Sayers said.

Cr Watson wanted to commend workers “at the coal face”, but questioned the wording of the resolution.

“I do not want to underestimate the unpleasant nature of what people were forced into as a consequence of bigger events,” Watson said. “I guess my rhetorical question is, without adding everything up, whether the resolution is accurate. It is good to see a number that are achieved but there are also a number that are not.”

Watson looked to the citizens’ monitoring report that was not a part of the quarterly performance report.

“Certainly, in that polling, the results have been less than impressive for quite some time now,” he said.

Cr Fa’anānā Efeso Collins said that on the positive side, that Council should be grateful for Aucklanders’ patience.

“Customer satisfaction means that given all of these changes, Aucklanders have been patient with us. They are willing to come along the journey with us,” Collins said.

The resolution was passed despite the four Councillors’ opposition.

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Speed reductions are proposed on these parts of Hibiscus Coast Highway – the orange sections (including Silverdale Hill) to 60kph and the green section (through Hatfields Beach) to 50kph.

Hibiscus highway speeds drop Auckland Transport is proposing to lower the speed on more local roads, including two parts of Hibiscus Coast Highway, and recently obtained the support of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board to do so.

An AT report to the local board’s May 19 business meeting, says the focus with the latest speed reduction proposals is on town centres, roads near schools, high-risk rural roads, rural marae, and roads requested by the community. Overall, the programme is focused on reducing harm on the road.

Public consultation on this group of proposed changes took place from February 28-April 3 and summaries of those submissions went to local board workshops.

The proposed changes include reducing the speed on the highway through Silverdale (from Moffat Rd in Red Beach to Dairy Flat Highway) from 70kph to 60kph.

The speed on part of Centreway Road (between Puriri Ave and West Hoe Rd) would be reduced from 50kph to 30kph under the plan to support safe cycling and walking near Ōrewa Beach Primary School.

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YourOpinion Not a NIMBY

No way am I a NIMBY, but the changes in zoning on Whangaparāoa Peninsula are mind blowing (HM May 2). I saw a lot of comment online after Hibiscus Matters publicised this. What has already been developed, under the Unitary Plan rules, is mostly of poor quality and out of character with its surroundings. But this could be far, far worse. A lot of the land there is steep and I hope that ultimately makes a difference. Although the zoning they are proposing may increase my own property values, I am not in favour.

Tony Wilson, Manly Editor’s note: A further protest meeting is being held on June 11.

Developers circling

I bet developers are circling like hawks over Waiwera at the moment (HM May 2) with such large chunks of it up for sale. This is a very important time in the town’s history.

I really hope that anyone who purchases a big slice of Waiwera is mindful of the environment there, and makes the very best use of the wonderful thermal waters.

It could be make or break. I visited the hot pools as a child and am fond of the area. I have my fingers crossed.

Sarah Nicolson, Ōrewa

Highrise concerns

The impacts on Ōrewa of the proposed highrise in front of The Nautilus/Ramada building (HM May 16) are more than the comment from the developer in the story leads us to believe. “Everything in Ōrewa is close on hand”, he says. However, Ōrewa has a very disjointed public transport system.

Most Ōrewa retirees are active and engaged in the community and have a vehicle, if not two per household. With 73 apartments and only 16 carparks it is highly probable that there will be significant impact on the already severe shortage of parking in Ōrewa – especially as the building is withing the 120minute parking zone. There will also be far more than four apartments with their view affected. All apartments on the north facing side of the Ramada (Nautilus) look right from their balcony to enjoy sea views.

The proposed building is significantly deeper than the width of the Ramada building, therefore the residents on the north side will look out from their balcony and see bricks and mortar, not the sea. Destination

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Ōrewa is 100 percent for progress and new development and if this building were proposed for any other location in Ōrewa’s CBD, with far less impact, we would be in the ‘bring it on’ team. In this instance we have requested that the consent be publicly notified to ensure the concerns of the business and residential communities have a fair chance to be aired. We suggest anyone not happy with this development email the local councillors.

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Restrictions remain

Regarding your cover story on the restrictions at Maygrove Lifecare (HM May 16) I would like the public to know that although we had a wonderful reunion on Mother’s Day, our joy was short-lived.

In fact there has been no change to the restrictions on outings. Last week I asked to have my grandparents over for Sunday lunch to celebrate a milestone with their great-granddaughter, and my request was denied. The manager’s response was that outings were only for “medical reasons, weddings, funerals or special days such as Christmas or Mother’s Day”. It felt as if I was being told we wouldn’t have quality time with them again until Father’s Day or, heaven forbid, a funeral in the family!

My three-year-old wants to show her great grandparents her new skills – riding her bike and climbing on her climbing dome – and they want to come to my home and watch her play. Granda cried with joy at the end of our Mother’s Day lunch when my daughter gave him a spontaneous hug. These are the moments that my grandparents have been denied for eight long months. I am reminded of recent correspondence Maygrove Lifecare received from the DHB in response to a complaint by my mum, some of which was quoted in your story – “We consider the limitations … remain excessive and there continues to be a level of disregard to the impact of these restrictions on the physical and psychological health and wellbeing of residents, and what is most important to residents in the latter period of their lives.” The rest home really does seem to have complete disregard for the suffering these restrictions are causing. Since I wrote this, my uncle managed to have a home visit request accepted for this weekend so I will be able to see my grandparents, but there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to what management will deny or allow.

Melissa Quinlivan, Kaukapakapa General manager clinical and operations for the owners of Maygrove Lifecare, NZ Aged Care Services, says in response: “Resident safety always has been and always will be our primary concern. Our visitation and outing policies are designed to ensure our residents are safe and well cared for. We keep our polices under regular review and continue to modify them as the Covid-19 situation evolves.”

Better sharing needed

What a fantastic amenity the Te Ara Tahuna Estuary combined cycle and walkway is. Just a shame that Council has not spent any money maintaining the surface, which is now falling into disrepair, or replacing light bulbs. Despite completing various Council maintenance forms over the years, nothing has happened. While talking about the walkway, Council may like to consider and advise what is a cycle? In recent years we have seen a growing number of electric bicycles, skateboard, scooters and mopeds, all with speed capability ranging from 25kph-45kph using the shared path. Who is responsible for managing the speed conflict with walkers and dogs, parents pushing prams, children learning to cycle and older walkers? Is it Council, AT or the police?

Stephen Havill – Ōrewa Hibiscus and Bays Local Board chair, Gary Brown responds: Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Walkway and Cycleway undergoes regular maintenance inspections to address any identified issues. Auckland Council will complete a full walkover of the path and check all lights are in working order in the coming weeks and schedule any required maintenance. If there are specific issues the public come across between the regular inspections we encourage them to report a problem online at www. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/ Pages/report-a-problem.aspx While this is a path without an enforceable speed limit, we ask users to be courteous to others and to use common sense about how fast they travel. There are also numerous signs along the shared path indicating the blind corners and asking people to slow down.

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to Peggy May of Ōrewa and Jenny Thompson of Red Beach, who each won a copy of Karen McMillan’s latest book, Flip Flop Bay. Thanks to all who entered.

A number of locals have recently pointed out that the signs on Te Ara Tahuna walk and cycleway in Ōrewa need to be updated. In response to questions put

by Hibiscus Matters, Auckland Council’s Area Operations manager, Kris Bird, says under the current local board work programme there is a project to review and renew signs in the Hibiscus and Bays Area. “Auckland Council staff will review and update the existing signs and maps on the Te Ara Tahuna shared path as part of this project,” Bird says.

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Time for healing

While we still have a lingering problem, I believe it is time for the healing to begin.

People are gathering in their hundreds and even their thousands without the world ending. While many have suffered terribly we appear to be through the worst of the pandemic.

While we all still have a duty of care to act responsibly and show understanding of each other, I encourage everybody to move forward with the community healing. We have been divided in so many ways for far too long.

I believe it’s time to remember your family and friends are still your family and friends.

They were not selfish or suddenly stupid because they made different choices to you. Actions and decisions were made individually based on personal fears and personal circumstances. Showing understanding is what real friends and family would do.

If you have friends or family you disconnected with during this ordeal, I encourage you to

Yes, making that first move can be uncomfortable, but if people mattered to you in the past, they are worth fighting for again.

Protecting our community Recently the local board in conjunction with Silverdale Business Association provided surveillance cameras that enable the Police to have instant access to observe incidents unfolding and the direction of the suspects as they leave.

Our intention is to continue this rollout of protection both on the Hibiscus Coast and in the Bays as soon as funds allow.

At the time of writing this I was made aware of another smash and grab, this time in our own neighbourhood of Silverdale at the Noel Leeming shop. In cases like this, providing police with instant observations will pinpoint the direction of the likely offenders very efficiently, and assist in their prompt capture, as was seen in this incident.

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An anti-war march, organised by the Ukrainian Association of NZ with the support of members of the Auckland Ukrainian community, will take place on Sunday, June 5. The march will start at Aotea Square at 12pm (start gathering from 11am), and travel to the War Memorial Museum at the Auckland Domain where speakers will address the crowd. It is expected to attract up to 5000 people. Info: https://fb.me/e/5ff9BGTV6 A ceremony to be held on June 10 will confirm which consortium of companies has been selected by Waka Kotahi/NZ Transport Agency for the construction of Penlink. Cr John Watson says the ceremony is to sign the Waka Kotahi Penlink Project Alliance Agreement. In the running are two short-listed groups of companies – Fulton Hogan, HEB Construction, Aurecon and Tonkin & Taylor, or Fletcher Construction, Acciona, Beca and Jacobs.

Work is expected to get underway late this year and take four years to complete.

Bollard report awaited

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board had hoped to make “a compromise decision” by the end of this month about the proposed installation of 300 bollards along The Esplanade on Manly Beach (HM May 16).

The bollards proved controversial because they will severely reduce parking on the foreshore – they were to be put in place to protect the dunes and native tree roots from damage by vehicles. Local board members met with Council staff at the site on May 6, but are now waiting for a report to come to a business meeting so a decision can be made. The next business meeting is on June 16. www.localmatters.co.nz

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The proposed development of 59 homes on land formerly owned by the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA at Melia Place and Vipond Road (HM May 2) is moving forward. The fast-track consenting process, which had been paused, has resumed.

An Environmental Protection Authority spokesperson says a decision is expected this week (on or before May 31). However, if the expert consenting panel making the decision need further time to deliberate, they can extend the timeframe by up to an additional 25 working days. Once a decision is known, Hibiscus Matters will make it public on our website and Facebook page.

From left, Watercare’s leak detection programme manager Lucas Gan looks for leaks at Foundry Rd, Silverdale. Leak survey supervisor Quinn Erickstad and leak survey manager Charles Chapman detecting leaks in Silverdale.

Invisible leaks detected on Coast

Watercare’s proactive water leak detection programme is underway on the Hibiscus Coast with a team combing the streets listening for leaks that are often invisible to the eye.

Watercare leak detection programme manager, Lucas Gan, says the organisation will cover 457km of public pipes on the Coast to identify and fix leaks in our water supply network.

The initiative is part of a regionwide push to reduce water loss through leaks and increase water security for Auckland, with more than 5300km of pipes audited so far this financial year.

Teams use specialist audio equipment, a bit like a stethoscope for pipes, to listen for a specific noise that indicates a leak bubbling away under the surface, usually invisible to the eye.

“We check the pipeline at several different times of the day to confirm it is a leak,” Gan says. “ We can then estimate the volume of the leak based on the sound detected – a

big leak will be a loud leak.”

When a leak is detected, it’s reported to Watercare’s faults team, and a repair crew is sent to find and resolve the problem.

So far, the team has found (and are on track to fix) more than 50 leaks on the Coast and are expected to wrap up work in mid-June.

Leakage survey supervisor, Quinn Erickstad, says people have been kind and curious as the team goes about its work. He says each section posed different challenges.

“Compared to other zones we check across the city, our work on the Hibiscus Coast is the largest, with every type of terrain we could expect to encounter – industrial, new/old/tightly-packed suburbia, rural and open roads,” Erickstad says.

It’s the first time the programme has come to the Hibiscus Coast because suburbs and sub-regions have been prioritised based on need, with other areas of Auckland typically having higher volumes of leaks reported.

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“The reduction in leaks is a result of the combined efforts of our leak detection programme, repair crews and customers proactively reporting leaks in the public network when they see them,” Gan says.

Watercare is responsible for maintaining water pipes up to where they meet the point of supply on private property and carries out a proactive leak detection programme as part of a wider push to reduce water loss across the city’s network of pipes.

“There are more than 440,000 connections to our network, and each has its own network of private plumbing – there could well be more kilometres of private pipes in Auckland than there are public, so if everyone carried out a simple leak test, the potential for water savings is huge.”

Info on finding a water leak at home: waterforlife.co.nz/leaks or phone 09 442 2222 and press 1 to report a leak or burst pipe on public property.

First stage of motorway

The first stage of the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway is open. There is a new road layout for traffic north of the Johnstones Hill Tunnels. Hibiscus Coast Highway northbound traffic will merge onto the new motorway alignment, travel across the Arawhiti ki Ōkahu viaduct and exit at the new Pūhoi off-ramp onto Pūhoi Road, before connecting back onto SH1. The new viaduct structure is 330m long and 25m wide. Further road layout changes will be made on Monday, June 13. SH1 traffic, traveling in both directions through the Johnstones Hill Tunnels will join Hibiscus Coast Highway traffic on the small section of the new motorway, exiting before Pūhoi road on the new on-ramp that will be temporarily two-way. Temporary speed limits will be in place until the project fully opens in 2023.

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A Domino’s spokesperson says that the opening of this new store in the coming months will generate approximately 30 new jobs, including positions for people to deliver pizzas by e-bike.

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Special school reaching out Wairau Valley Special School opened up a new hub at Whangaparāoa College at the beginning of this year and is now reaching out to local businesses seeking work experience for some of its students.

Currently the hub has three classes – an intermediate, college and transition class.

The transition class is for 17-21 year old students who are preparing to leave school and move into adult services (students in a special school are entitled to stay in school until they turn 21).

Transition dean Catherine Butler says the class aims to provide the students with meaningful learning experiences and opportunities, both in school and out in the community.

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“Work experience is at the heart of the transition programme and we are currently looking to the Whangaparāoa community to offer our 17-21-year-olds the chance to volunteer and use their skills in a day-today work setting,” she says.

She says students may be able to help with things such as gardening, pet walking, kitchen duties, car cleaning, shop work, filling and tidying shelves and mail drops.

“It is also a wonderful opportunity for the students to work on their inter-personal skills and transfer these skills into lifelong learning.”

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Rehearsals look a little different as Centrestage performers prepare for the Roaring Twenties, while keeping their distance.

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Centrestage show revisits the 1920s Centrestage Theatre Company co-manager, Stephanie McKellar says they are excited and relieved to be back in business after Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns meant they were closed for over eight, “long, worrisome” months.

Its Youth Theatre members are busy rehearsing Hello Dolly. However, this doesn’t open until July.

“We needed to get shows back on stage and funds back in the bank as soon as possible, while being mindful of the ever-present threat of Covid-19 and its potential to derail a production,” Stephanie says.

The solution was created by Michael Sanders, who conceived a show that is entertaining, inexpensive to mount, fairly Covid impervious and easy to rehearse, as well as suitable for the entire family. This was then pitched to local talent to see who would like to be involved.

The result is the Roaring Twenties, which starts this week.

It is a compilation of songs and music from the 1920s, which Stephanie says are still as entertaining in the 2020s.

The theatre promises a sophisticated yet fun revue with songs from both sides of the Atlantic, including Gershwin, Cole Porter, Noel Coward, and even Charlie Chaplin, as

well as an entire section of music made famous by Al Jolson.

The cast, all local talent, range in age from early 20s to some in their 60s.

Stephanie says the theatre is very aware that some of the local community are still hesitant to venture out, and they wish to keep the theatre truly accessible to all – including the elderly or immuno-compromised.

Therefore, the first matinee performance of the Roaring Twenties on Sunday, June 5 at 2pm, will be vaccine mandated. All patrons attending this specific performance will be required to show their vaccine passes (it doesn’t matter if these have expired) and Centrestage Theatre hopes this may give confidence to people who would love to come along but have been nervous about going to an indoor event. Masks will be required at all performances unless eating or drinking.

“Audiences young and old alike will be tapping their toes to some of the tunes, reminiscing and encouraged to sing along with tunes they know by heart,” Stephanie says.

The Roaring Twenties is on at Centrestage Theatre from June 4-11. Bookings at www.centrestagetheatre.co.nz or phone 09 426 7282.

If you love to dance, but not in public, a regular event at Waitoki Village Community Hall could be just what you’re looking for.

Waitoki resident Anna Glasgow started her Let Loose Underground Dance in 2017, initially in Silverdale.

The difference about these dances is that, with all the lights switched off, participants can enjoy dancing, singing along and jumping about to music from a varied playlist, with no one watching.

Anna loves dancing, and often travelled into Grey Lynn for its version – Dark Side Dance.

“There was nothing like that on the Coast, so I started Let Loose,” she says.

Covid shut the dances down until last week, on Monday May 23, when they re-started at Waitoki Hall and will initially be held monthly.

Anna says letting loose like this is good for your mental health.

“This is special because there are no expectations,” Anna says. “You are free from any worry about what you look like and whether or not you have rhythm. You can shake off stress. It fills you with joy.”

“You can hear people having fun,” she says. “The best bit is when the lights come on at the end and everyone is smiling.”

The hour-long dances are open to all adults – Anna says it’s mainly women so far, but she is keen for more men to come too.

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Getting it right As we step into the new tax year, we see the Inland Revenue Department tightening up on various business sectors when it comes to income tax.

There is a strong focus on ensuring that industries claim their expenses correctly with what Inland Revenue call ‘risk assessments’ being done on industries such as real estate and trades.

A closer eye will be kept on what expenses are being claimed to ensure that they are not being over-claimed and income has not been understated.

Checks on other industries will follow, so it is important that you ensure that what you claim and declare is correct.

A large area that is under the spotlight is vehicle expenses. There is an increasing amount of private expenditure being claimed without a logbook being kept. A logbook is essential in determining the percentage claimable for business and should be recompleted, and the percentage of business usage updated, every three years. If Inland Revenue believe there is reason to review the expenditure, you may be required to provide your logbook as evidence of claim ability, so make sure this is up to date. If Inland Revenue undertakes a review, and you don’t have a logbook, the car expense claim will be limited to 25 percent of what you have claimed.

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Ōrewa levy increase approved Businesses in Ōrewa will pay 4 percent more to Destination Ōrewa Beach (DOB) this financial year (2022/23) after the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board gave the proposed increase its seal of approval this month.

DOB is the area’s only Business Improvement District (BID), which means it charges a levy/targeted rate to all businesses within its area. This is collected by Auckland Council, and any increase in the rate must be approved by the local board and Council.

The rate funds DOB activities that support Ōrewa businesses, including promotional activities, events, networking and lobbying on a range of issues.

The 4 percent increase is the largest among BIDs in this area, by a narrow margin,

and represents a $10,448 rise in the rate collected by DOB, from $261,216 in 2021/22 to $271,665 in 2022/23.

Other BIDs in this local board area voted for a range of increases, from zero (Torbay) to 3.33 percent (Browns Bay).

Across Auckland’s 50 BIDs, 26 increased their targeted rates (by 1.6 percent to 10 percent) and the remaining 24 voted for no increase.

The DOB board voted for the increase to ensure that the BID levy and DOB budget, keeps up with any consumer price index increases.

DOB’s Hellen Wilkins says a regular annual small increase in the rate is preferred over not having an increase at all, or having a lower increase and needing a higher one in future to catch up.

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With a long career in hospitality, The Archer co-owner, Danny Bucalo, has it nailed.

He opened the first Archer in Adelaide 20 years ago – named after the street where it is located.

The vision, Danny says, is for a beachside, feel – a local bar where the music is quiet enough for conversation, people of all ages are welcome, and the food is always good.

The Archer opened in Stanmore Bay in February after a refit to create a light and airy interior – described by Danny as “French country meets the Hamptons”.

Fully committed to The Archer’s success, Danny moved with his family to the Coast and he says, despite the challenges for the hospitality sector, he is delighted that he did.

He assembled a team that includes manager Steven Richards, who recently managed Auckland’s Skytower food and beverage operations, and chef Milos Miskovic, previously at Andy’s Burgers and Bar in Auckland city.

“He really knows his burgers, and they’re already a customer favourite,” Danny says.

The Mediterranean style menu changes seasonally – from lighter summer dishes to winter warmers like lamb shanks.

‘Our customers are mostly local and they are giving very positive feedback. We feel like we fit right into this family-orientated, beachy area.”

Senior Constable Bryan Ward has been in the pink recently – literally. The Rodney community police officer has been visiting children’s martial arts classes in Silverdale, Warkworth and Wellsford sporting a bright pink jiu-jitsu suit, or gi, to promote the values of anti-bullying initiative Pink Shirt Day (May 20). Senior Constable Ward is based in Whangaparāoa, but he travels throughout the Rodney area visiting schools and youth groups, and is known to many from starring in former children’s TV show, Bryan & Bobby. He has been an ambassador for Pink Shirt Day since it started in 2009, and says since he joined a local martial arts club, Coast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Coast BJJ), that the combat sport shares a number of the same values as Pink Shirt Day – treating people with respect, accepting differences and being an upstander not a bystander when bullying happens. “A number of the coaches at Coast BJJ have worn pink gi’s this month to show their support for Pink Shirt Day and the values for which it stands, to raise awareness of the issue of bullying amongst all club members,” he said. “Lead instructor Matt O’Dea and I have been talking to the kids about the values of Jiu-Jitsu and Pink Shirt Day, both of which are very similar.”

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The long and short of Covid Ōrewa Beach School shares the love on Pink Shirt Day.

Schools go big on Pink Shirt Day All of the area’s local schools showed their support for Pink Shirt Day, May 20, with its anti-bullying and mental health messages.

However, two Primary schools took it to the next level – gathering students together to create a big impact and taking photos of the result with a drone.

Red Beach School created a giant pink shirt,

and Ōrewa Beach School a pink heart.

“We had lots of fun waving at the drone and learning how to make a heart shape with up to 400 children,” Ōrewa Beach School’s principal Katherine Pascoe said.

Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt.

Red Beach School’s giant pink shirt. Photo, @Josh Hirst

If you are suffering from the after effects of Covid-19 you are not alone, with current evidence suggesting that 10 to 20 percent of people experience various symptoms long after the infection has disappeared.

Symptoms remaining up to 12 weeks are known as post-Covid, whereas it becomes long Covid if you still have symptoms after 12 weeks.

I recently had Covid-19 and for me, it was like a bad head cold – sore throat, cough, fatigue and runny nose. But then came the next phase, a week or so later. Heart palpitations, chest discomfort, brain fog, and disabling dizziness. I was devastated.

Given the disease is so new, the only research I found for the treatment of long Covid was that both physical and mental rest during the infectious phase can decrease the severity of the disease and the odds of getting long Covid.

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sKids Kingsway owner, Rechelle McNair, has worked with children and their families for more than 30 years as well as publishing articles and talking at schools to parents and teachers around issues concerning children. Here she shares the story of something that happened in her own family, highlighting the importance of resilience.

Four months ago, when an accident left my son Logan as an above-the-knee amputee, his life, and ours, changed in a single night.

He was 22 years old with his whole life ahead of him.

However, Logan has not let the loss of his leg stop him. And we are learning how much we, as abled bodied people, take for granted. But Logan’s life won’t be less than.

We made an investment as parents that he has since grown in value and is using to create his future. He’s creating opportunities.

That’s resilience. The ability to not only bounce back, but bounce beyond to a better future.

Instead of dwelling on limitations, Logan is looking for avenues to lead him into a new future. He has gone kayaking with local Paralympian, Corbin Hart who competed in the Japan Summer Olympics and is off the Worlds. Corbin’s achievements have Logan setting his sights on the Paralympics.

Logan had completed over 100 skydiving jumps prior to his accident. Skydiving has unique challenges which are exasperated as an amputee. So Logan has connected with an American prosthetic designer and developer. Knowing he can’t be the only

one looking for life without limits, it could be that they design a leg together.

I don’t believe resilience is a lottery. I think it’s a savings account. You invest into, save for when it’s needed, and it will grow in value. There is no way we could have known the challenges our son would be facing. But we were determined to do our part to equip our children as best we could for those times when life doesn’t go their way.

We decided not to remove problems, pave the paths or smooth out the lumps for our kids. The reality is, life isn’t fair. As parents, it’s our job to help our children not only see this, but empower them with the skills and tools to overcome the obstacles, challenges and injustice they will inevitably encounter.

For us this meant allowing challenges to be experienced. When the kids made the team, but sat on the bench game after game, we didn’t talk to the coach. We talked to our kids. Encouraged them to work harder. Practice more.

When they got the ‘mean’ teacher at school, we didn’t write to the school and have them moved. We talked to our kids about prejudging people and learning to deal with different personalities.

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This year, as the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA were not able to hold a public Anzac service Whangaparāoa School found another way to show its respects, holding its own Anzac Service Assembly on May 13. The assembly was almost entirely run by the tamariki, enabling the whole school to be involved and to grow their understanding of Anzac Parades and why they are held. It was also a way to grow connections with the wider community and learn about the past as well as incorporating the school values. Guests who attended from the RSA, and Te Herenga Waka O Ōrewa Community Marae shared their personal experiences. The Last Post was played on a saxophone by a student, The Ode was read by B10 class, In Flanders Fields was read by John McCrae of B2, and there was also Haiku poetry, letters from Maori soliders, a karakia and haka. The National Anthem was performed in sign language as well as being sung.

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From left, Asher Whitehead took his role as Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King all the way to Korea. Asher with proud parents Lydia and Matthew on the red carpet in Auckland. Disney had a replica of Young Simba made with Asher’s name on it.

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A love of theatre that began at Centrestage in Ōrewa has led to performing in front of thousands on the world stage for 10-year-old Asher Whitehead.

Northern School of Performing Arts in Whangaparāoa as well as taking lessons in singing and dance.

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Family give Down for Love the thumbs up Leisel and Braydon have been together just over a year.

Red Beach residents Leisel Shepherd and her family say only good things have come from being featured in the reality/documentary series Down for Love, which is currently on TV.

The show follows people with intellectual disabilities, including Down Syndrome, as they meet potential partners.

Twenty-three-year-old Leisel, who has Down Syndrome, and her family were confident from the start that they were in good hands when opening up their private lives.

The programme was made by Attitude Pictures, which focuses on content that fosters understanding about mental health and disability.

Leisel’s mother, Brenda, says she heard about the company’s search for young people with Down Syndrome to take part in the programme while she was fundraising for the Upside Downs Education Trust. This, as well as the involvement of the NZ Down Syndrome Association, gave her confidence that it would be handled with care.

“We agreed as a family to take part,” Brenda says. “It was something really different for us, but a good experience. A lot of people around here know Leisel anyway, and we’ve had very positive comments about the show.”

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Filming began in March last year but delays due to Covid-19 meant that the show did not go to air until this month.

Leisel says it was exciting, and a bit strange, to see herself on TV recently meeting Braydon Pettigrew, 21, for the first time.

The couple liked each other from the start and have been dating for a year now. Leisel says they cook together and go out to have fun. As Braydon lives on the other side of Auckland, they also keep in touch via TikTok. Brenda says one of the best things about the show was the opportunity for Leisel to find someone special.

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Kids excited for second market Last year’s inaugural Stanmore Bay Kids’ market, where all the stalls were run by children (HM June 16, 2021) was so successful that a second one will be held on June 19.

The stalls are run by local children, who can demonstrate their creativity, earn a bit of pocket money and also have fun and make new friends.

Last year items for sale included toys, sweets, home baking, books, plants and artwork.

Organiser Karen Miller says the focus is again on recycling and reusing, encouraging the children to upcycle, recycle, barter, buy and swap goods on the day.

A total of 22 stalls are booked, and are likely to again overflow the venue, Stanmore Bay Hall, with stalls spilling out into the carpark.

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Young stallholders are looking forward to the second Stanmore Bay Kids’ Market.

a popular attraction last year. “The busking is a chance for local talent to shine,” Karen says.

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Life memberships honour women The Hibiscus Coast branch of the National Council of Women (NCW) has two new life members, after a presentation in Ōrewa recently.

Around 40 NCW members and family and friends of Colleen Edward and Belinda Manus McGeehan gathered to see the pair receive the Life Memberships.

Colleen was a founding member of the local branch of the NZ Federation of Business and Professional Women in the early 1990s and represented this organisation at NCW North Shore, shifting to the NCW Hibiscus Coast branch when it formed.

Two new murals, painted by local teenagers, were recently installed outside Estuary Art Centre in Ōrewa. The murals were painted at a two-day workshop for teenagers held at the centre on May 14 and 15, coordinated by local artist Susannah Law, assisted by Creed Bell. The murals are based on an Ōrewa version of Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and feature Norfolk pines, Ōrewa Beach and the Nautilus apartment block. They have been installed on the front garden wall of the arts centre, overlooking the road. Pictured, from left, are artists Jessica Howe, Amber Kettle, Elise Roberts, Creed Bell, Susannah Law and Grace Cook.

“For over four decades Colleen has been a president, secretary, treasurer, committee member and a gracious, patient, knowledgeable mentor to many women,” branch president Jenny Brittain said.

Belinda joined the local branch in 1998 as a representative for the Hibiscus Coast

Community House. She took on the role of family affairs convenor for six years and was social issues convenor for three years. At the time the government was re writing the benefit system and dismantling benefits and Belinda attended numerous Parliamentary select committees to present NCW NZ’s submissions.

Over her 24 years with the Hibiscus Coast branch, Belinda has been secretary and president.

Both Colleen and Belinda were presented with framed certificates acknowledging their service, which president Jenny Brittain said has ensured the branch has continued to advance the status of women and girls locally and nationally.

Before the formal side of the gathering commenced, guest speaker Caitlin Watson, of Coast Mentoring addressed the audience about her role in the programme that aims to support at-risk youth.

Maygrove Care Facility goes the extra mile There is no doubt that living in an aged care facility over the past two years, in a world of covid rules and restrictions, has created challenges for all involved, be it residents or staff. Community events were cancelled or placed on hold, as were services such as the stroke club and many other social and physical activities that usually benefit our wellbeing immensely. Thankfully of late we have seen things start to pick back up, with one of these activities being pet therapy at Maygrove Village Hospital, Orewa. The hospital provides an array of activities for their main groups and one on one sessions with the Diversional Therapy Co-Ordinator from Monday to Friday, leaving space for more family orientated time on the weekends.

Pet Therapy takes place every fortnight and we are blessed to have the wonderful Ashley from St Johns bring in her poodles for us. On the 10th of May we took it one step further and invited Ashley’s 23-year-old horse named Raisin into our wonderful facility. This was Raisin’s first time in a lift as well!

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themselves. They absolutely loved seeing the horse, feeding it carrots and having a pat. It was great to hear stories from the Residents, like that of Beverly Flavell, who told us of how she used to ride horses around the local area of Silverdale many moons ago.

Our Diversional Therapy Co-Ordinator Ashleigh who plans and sets out our weekly Program says the benefits of pet therapy is huge to the residents, releasing endorphins and creating a calming effect and lowering moods of depression in the residents. The sessions are talked about for days after with great delight. It gets the Residents out and socialising and takes their minds off the realities of aging and living with the many health conditions that often negatively impact their day to day lives. There is everything positive to come from pet therapy and Ashleigh welcomes any well trained animal to visit the hospital so if you have an animal that you would like to share please feel free to contact her as Ashleigh will consider all options. This week, in complete contrast to the horse, we had the pleasure of tiny baby kittens brought in by our staff member Megan who regularly fosters kittens. Nothing quite like a ball of string and a kitten to play with.

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Down the rabbit hole of family history Once Vicky Adin of Ōrewa began learning about historical facts, she was led into writing historical fiction.

In the 1990s, she began looking into her husband Bruce’s family history.

“It takes you down a lot of rabbit holes,” she says. “A genealogist told me that facts are good, but you need to put meat on the bones. It’s not just about when our forebears lived and died, but who they were. The stories are what fascinate me.”

Back then, pre-internet, research like this was very hands-on. It was time consuming and labour intensive with a lot of dead ends, as Vicki went to churches and council offices to look at records, or searched through microfiche at libraries.

Along the way she put quite a lot of meat on the bones of her husband’s genealogical history – so much so, that she began writing her first series of books – The New Zealand Immigrant Series.

“Once I’d done the research, I just couldn’t let those stories go,” she says.

Her first book, The Disenchanted Soldier, focused on a soldier from Bruce’s family

who fought in the NZ Wars, but later regretted taking part. All his sons were conscientious objectors in World War I. Vicky went on to self-publish five more stories in that series, inspired by true stories of early New Zealand immigrants.

She later researched her own family history, which included learning a lot about the lives of sweet-makers in Wales.

She is currently writing a second series of books – dual-timeline family sagas about finding your roots.

The second in that series, Elinor, was

published this month and she is in the early stages of the third.

Much of the information is now available online, but although this makes research a lot easier, Vicky says it is not the complete answer.

“Cemetery records are online, but it’s something else altogether to stand in front of a headstone and read the inscription, or visit an old house or an area that someone lived in. That can lead to more research,” Vicky says.

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Meeting with a Scottish flavour A tartan-clad bagpiper welcomed visitors to the monthly meeting of the Hibiscus Coast Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists on May 17. The meeting’s Scottish theme was in honour of visiting staff from the Waipu Historical Museum, who were there to talk about the emigration of Scottish ancestors who settled in Waipu.

More than 65 members of the Hibiscus Coast branch attended the meeting, with several remote visitors by Zoom, and many

family history links were discussed over a Scottish-focus afternoon tea of Dundee cake, Scottish shortbread and Empire biscuits. The Hibiscus Coast Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists holds meetings at St Chad’s Church, Centreway Rd, Ōrewa on the third Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Visitors always welcome. Help Desk support for family history research operates at Whangaparāoa Library, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10am-12noon. No appointment necessary.

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Although it might not be the best weather for the tree planters to enjoy, Auckland is too hot and dry in the summer to allow planting at that time of year. Planting in the early winter is best as it allows the young trees a few months to recover from the shock of transplanting and to grow new roots into the soil before the hotter, dryer weather returns.

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Unexpected home games fill fields The fields of rugby league club Hibiscus Coast Raiders in Stanmore Bay were packed on Saturday, May 14 as seven out of eight junior teams had games at home.

Club Captain Seth Gleeson says this rarely happens and it was just the way the draw fell.

Having so many teams and their supporters at home was an unexpected bonus for the club, with a good crowd enjoying the sport in great weather.

Seth says seeing the kids and their families out enjoying the league, it felt like they’d cast off the shackles of Covid-19.

It was also a bit of a preview of the Raiders’ official Club Day, which this year will be held on its 40th anniversary, Saturday, July 2.

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Hockey – Social adult hockey. A mixed gender adult social hockey competition will be running through Terms 2 and 3. Register email hockeyhibiscustrust@gmail.com Mixed Gender Masters Hockey Casual masters hockey games on Friday evenings, Metro Park turf in Millwater, throughout the winter months. Register email Bronwyn bron@otsl.co.nz

Darts – Whangaparāoa Darts Club recently moved from the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA to Paraoa Brewing Co in Whangaparāoa. The club meets every Tuesday at 7pm , $2 on the night. All welcome .

Happy birthday Raiders – The club turns 40 this year. On Friday, July 1 a weekend of celebrations to mark the occasion will commence. July 2 will be a Club Day, with teams playing at home in Stanmore Bay, and in the evening there will be a mix and mingle, buffet and speeches. On July 3, the weekend will finish with a Masters Module. Contact organisers - Karen Gibbons, 021 164 4810, karengibbons2@gmail.com or Roger Reid, 021 177 7255, tutrays@hotmail.com

Kahn Dean Under 6 v richmond. Photos, Roger Reid

Laser tag – Action Sports and Social Club is starting a Laser Tag competition at MegaZone in Silverdale. For ages 15 years and up. Info: phone Jessica Williams, 021 471 664.

Table tennis – A new table tennis group is starting up at Whangaparāoa Community Hall. The opening day is Monday, May 9, 9am-12noon. Five tables, emphasis on fun and social play with tea and coffee included in the entrance charge of $2. All welcome. Info: phone Steve Chong, 027 4421 653.

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Gulf Harbour Yacht Club had a fundraising stall at its annual Boat Bits & Car Boot Sale on May 8, which raised more than $2200 for Starship Children’s Hospital’s oncology ward.

The club thanks everyone who supported their fundraising efforts. The money will be used to purchase furniture – top of the list are a couple of lazyboy chairs so that teenagers on day visits can have infusions in comfort.

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Wingfoil racing now at Manly The Manly Sailing Club recently added wingfoiling to its regular weekend racing programme.

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