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Rally NZ – unique school fundraiser

Kyron Sams lives alongside the local route where World Rally Championship cars will race.

The calibre of the drivers and the cars, will be very high. We love the entertainment right on our doorstep It’s not often that local schools are able to use an international car rally as a fundraiser but a new initiative from Repco Rally NZ has enabled that connection.

Four schools, including Ōrewa Primary and Waitoki School, as well as a sports club and scout group, have been able to provide marshals and catering at parking spots near public spectator points to raise money.

The rally, which takes place from September 29-October 2, is the 11th round of the FIA World Championship and will bring top

drivers and international coverage to local gravel roads.

Day three of the event, on Saturday, October 1, takes place on roads on the Hibiscus Coast including a section that passes right by the farm on Upper Waiwera Road where the Sams family live.

Nine-year-old Kyron Sams is in Year 5 at Ōrewa Primary and the family has donated part of their property for car parking and a great place to see the action. There will be food trucks, a sausage sizzle and snacks available on site, with the money going to

the school.

Sam’s mum, Vivien Bayer, says rallies come past the property every now and then, and she has grown up watching them, but this is the first time they’ve hosted spectators.

“An international event is a massive highlight for us,” she says. “The calibre of the drivers and the cars, which include some electric cars, will be very high.

We love the entertainment right on our doorstep.”

She says there will be walking involved for spectators to get from the carpark to

the vantage point, including a steep hill.

“Expect a farm environment,” she says. Ōrewa Primary PTA chair, Celeste Hauraki, says it is a unique and exciting fundraising opportunity.

“We are so lucky that Kyron’s family property will allow spectators to see the rally for about a kilometre at their top speed. Around 25-30 volunteers from the school (mainly whanau and committee members) will provide safety marshals, sell food and drink and run the sausage sizzle. continued p2

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Ticket holders can get up close to the action in Upper Waiwera Road, while supporting a local primary school. This image was taken from the same spot during the City of Auckland Rally, 2020.

A Rally NZ spokesperson says the rally always works with local sports and community groups where possible, but the concept of public spectator points with parking and catering utilising schools is new.

The rally has not been here for 11 years and not up on the Coast for closer to 20 years, the spokesperson says.

“Organisers are grateful to the local communities and landowners who have kindly provided access to spectators, and the schools and other organisations for food and refreshments. It means the public of the Hibiscus Coast will have some fantastic opportunities to get upfront and personal with the world’s best rally drivers.”

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Repco Rally NZ is a ticketed event. • Day three, on October 1, will be on roads in North West Auckland and the Hibiscus Coast, with three special stages repeated. It starts with the 15.83km Kaipara Hills stage at 8am with the spectator point on the corner of Monowai Rd, Upper Waiwera and Krippner Roads. Spectators need to be in place by 7am. • The second stage is Puhoi, where the cars race over 22.50km featuring a number of spectator points including prime viewing at the corner of Noakes Hill and Upper Waiwera Roads and at the corner of Monowai road, Upper Waiwera and Krippner roads. The first cars through Puhoi stage will be at 9am with spectators encouraged to be in place by 8am. • The third stage of the day is Komokoriki over 5.81km, and the spectator point is via a shuttle bus from Ahuroa Fire Station. The first car through will be at 10:15am and the last shuttle will depart at 9am. • Fans are encouraged to plan their day out for both the morning stages, and then when they are repeated. The second run through Kaipara Hills is at 2pm, Puhoi 3pm and 4.20pm at Komokiriki. • If you are driving onto the sites, four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles are recommended as well as a gold coin donation for the school. • There will be some gate sales, but it is recommended to pre-book tickets. Info: www.rallynewzealand.com

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Step by step: epic walk for sexual abuse awareness On October 1, Stanmore Bay’s Libby Taylor and her sister Kate Hattaway of Kumeu, both in their 60s, will set out from Cape Reinga to walk the length of Aotearoa New Zealand.

They plan to walk and cycle on open roads every day, rain or shine, ending up in Bluff around mid-November.

Libby and Kate are both survivors of sexual abuse, and their 2100km epic journey is a way for them to speak out about the ripple effects of abuse that have an impact on survivors, their family, friends and communities.

Along the way, there will be several chances for supporters to walk with them, including one in Ōrewa.

“It was important to walk on roads, where we will be able to share our message with others,” Libby says. “Our walk cannot be entirely continuous, due to motorways that we are not permitted to walk on, and some dangerous roads, so we’re substituting those un-walkable kilometres with the supporter walks so we complete the whole distance.”

She says more than anything, she and Kate are looking forward to walking with other survivors and supporters.

“It’s about solidarity – I call it ‘combined courage’. We hope to see lots of people join us on those supporter walks.”

Libby, who is a counsellor, first thought of

Libby, left, and her sister Kate Hattaway in training for their epic walk.

the walk when she turned 60, at the end of 2020.

She wanted a challenge, and to do something special. Initially she thought she’d be doing it alone, until her younger sister said she would join her.

Libby founded REOSA (Ripple Effects of Sexual Abuse), with the walk in mind.

“When we deal with sexual abuse, it is a lonely, isolated place. There are a lot of amazing support organisations for those dealing with the immediate effects of abuse, but no one talks about the negative ripple effects on others, which can cause disfunction. The REOSA message is about those ongoing effects, rather than the sexual abuse itself.”

She says the walk is a way for her and her sister to use their life experiences, energy and determination in a positive way, rather than dwelling on the past.

We hope to see lots of people join us on those supporter walks

The REOSA walk includes 30 supporter walks, including one in Ōrewa. The website, www. reosa.co.nz/reosa-walk has all the details and links to other ways to support this cause.

There’s a 2100km walk ahead for Libby Taylor of Stanmore Bay.

Rowing for a reason: a ‘trans-Tasman’ challenge for Big Buddy Rowing, whether on the water or indoor machine, is something Blair Cranston has been doing for around 40 years.

In the coming months, the 62-year-old gets to put that skill, as well as a fair dose of perseverance, to the test with an epic 1892km row (the distance from NZ to Australia) in order to raise awareness and money for Big Buddy.

The Stanmore Bay Bayleys real estate agent says the idea came up after he completed a marathon on his rowing machine, last year.

Big Buddy is a charity that matches 7-14-year-old boys who do not have a father in their lives with men who can be a reliable mentor and friend – Blair has been 10-year-old Linus’s Big Buddy for two years. Together they go fishing in the Weiti River, take walks, shoot arrows or hang out and chat.

Blair says with his own son grown up, these were things he had missed doing.

“I had a bit of spare time to give and used to enjoy doing things with my son that he doesn’t necessarily want to do with me

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anymore, now that he’s 24. With some kids going off the rails at the moment, Big Buddy is something positive that I can put my time and effort into.”

He says his main inspiration was the example of his own father.

“My father was firm but fair. He was tough on bad behaviour and demonstrated the difference between right and wrong. He provided me with a sense of security and confidence that has stayed with me and that I hope to pass onto Linus,” he says.

For Linus’s mum, Laura, the steady contact for Linus has taken the pressure off.

“Being alone in New Zealand without extended family, it has been a challenge to be everything,” she says. “Linus has the perspective of another adult to help mould his world view and the confidence that there is someone else he can rely on,” she says.

On Tuesday, September 27, Blair will begin rowing every day – either at Club Physical gym in Whangaparāoa or at home – recording all the kilometres on an app.

He plans to row 30km daily, over three sessions a day, seven days a week. At that rate, he will be rowing for 2-3 months.

The aim is to raise awareness of what Big Buddy does, as well as to bring in around $30,000 – enough to match 15 more buddies with boys who need them.

At the gym, the public and a number of high profile sportspeople will be able to row alongside Blair. Bayleys is donating $1 for every kilometre that someone else rows.

There will be information at the gym as to what times Blair will be there rowing.

Olympic rower Eric Murray will be among those taking part, with more yet to be confirmed.

Blair says he has done a lot of training and preparation, including sticking to a strict nutrition plan.

However, he says it will be as much a mental challenge, as physical.

“As anyone who has rowed on a machine knows, it can be a grind. But I’m excited to get started.”

Real estate agent Blair Cranston says several months of daily rowing will be a mental, as well as physical, challenge.

For more information and to support Blair, go to www.bigbuddy.org.nz/transtasman-row/ Note: Big Buddy’s policy is that only first names of little buddies and their families are used to protect their privacy.

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It was a convivial meeting for candidates, from left, Leanne Willis, Lia Shelford-Toopi, meeting chair Janet Fitzgerald, and candidates Donna Patterson and Trish Nathan.

Women candidates quizzed at Wade There were never going to be any fireworks at a public ‘meet the candidates’ event hosted by the National Council of Women at Wade Hotel on the wet evening of September 13. However, it was an example of grass roots democracy.

All but one of the women candidates for the Hibiscus subdivision of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board attended.

Leanne Willis had to leave early – Sam Mills, who is standing on the same ticket, read her answers. The other attendees were Donna Patterson, Trish Nathan and Lia Shelford-Toopi. Nancy Stride put in her apologies. Retiring local board member Janet Fitzgerald chaired the meeting.

Each candidate introduced themselves and answered questions that had been provided in advance. This meant responses were well-rehearsed and timed to meet the strict four minutes given. No questions from the floor were permitted, but candidates mingled with the attendees afterwards for a more informal chat.

Around 12 women came to the meeting and were a polite audience with no interjections.

The questions were generally focused on areas within the remit of the local board, rather than bigger picture political issues such as the government’s 3 Waters reforms.

Candidates were asked about the Unitary

Plan changes to permit more intense housing development, particularly on Whangaparāoa Peninsula; suggestions to boost local business; how facilities providing activities for teenagers could be increased and the condition of footpaths.

Failing infrastructure, insufficient green spaces and inadequate planning were mentioned by candidates in relation to the zoning changes. Shelford-Toopi encouraged submissions to the proposed changes, which are open until the end of this month (September 29).

Ideas to boost local businesses included social procurement – using local suppliers for goods and services (Nathan); Patterson spoke about supporting businesses affected by roadworks. Improving connectivity and parking provision for shoppers was raised, and all spoke about the need to encourage residents to shop local, given the scale of commercial development in the area.

The four candidates agreed that local footpaths are in a poor state. Sam Mills (for Leanne Willis) wants 3m wide shared footpaths, and, along with Patterson, prioritised the use of local contractors to make the work more economically viable.

Nathan and Shelford-Toopi pointed out that the local board is only responsible for new footpaths, so repairs come down to advocating to make Auckland Transport,

Waka Kotahi or Council (for paths in reserves) aware of the issues.

It was generally accepted that teenagers are in need of more facilities – Mills suggested the local board may look at a permanent pump track if the movable one coming to the area soon proves popular and ShelfordToopi said Hibiscus Coast Netball courts need covering and investment. Patterson said it all comes down to funding, but we need to do more for this age group. Nathan suggested the Coast would be ideal for waka ama and that a youth panel could be

set up so that the local board can listen to what young people want.

Concluding the meeting, Fitzgerald, who has been in local government for 30 years, said it was interesting to hear what the candidates hoped to achieve.

“If you are elected, do your homework, so you make well-informed decisions,” she advised them.

Audience members said that the meeting had achieved its purpose of helping them decide who to vote for.

Local board delivers 123 percent

Members elected to the Hibiscus subdivision of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board in 2019 – Leanne Willis, Andy Dunn and Gary Brown – have stated in their campaigns (including in the election feature this issue) that the local board had an unprecedented 100 percent completion rate for community projects over its three year term. Fact checking this with Auckland Council revealed that it is correct – in fact they are underselling it a bit – on average over the three year term, 123 percent of the work programme was delivered. The kind of projects they are talking about here are playground, car park and toilet block renewals, the renewal of the bridge across the estuary to Ōrewa College and bollard installation at Hatfields Beach and Moana Reserve, Ōrewa. Auckland Council’s area operations manager, Kris Bird, says the 123 percent average figure is because projects earmarked for future years were delivered early. “If we overdeliver in a financial year, the budget and number of projects for the following year is reduced,” Bird says. He says in the 2019/2020 financial year, 74 percent of the work programme was achieved with significant impacts on delivery due to Covid-19. In 2020/2021, this increased to 153 percent and for 2021/2022, 143 percent of the work programme was delivered. As to the “unprecedented” claim, Bird says the rate is higher than in previous years. He says figures show that in the 2017/2018 financial year, 62 percent of the work programme was delivered and in 2018/2019, 89 percent was delivered.

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Seawall build to begin 2024 The building of the seawall between Kohu St and Marine View in north Ōrewa is still some time away.

Back in April (HM April 4) Hibiscus Matters published a proposed timeline as it was then, with Auckland Council advising that construction could begin in October next year, at the earliest. This has now been pushed back six months, to April 2024.

Council’s resilient land and coasts general manager, Paul Klinac, says funding has been allocated to deliver the project over the 2023-26 financial years.

“Site investigation work, surveying and detailed design will commence this financial year, with construction planned to be staged

over two winters – April to October 2024, and April to October 2025 – to avoid the busy summer period,” Klinac says.

He says that Council will update the local community in the coming months with letterbox drops and information for local media. “We will also be distributing regular quarterly newsletters on the project.”

The exact timing of the leaflet drop is yet to be confirmed but Klinacs expect it will take place in the next two to three months.

Council first applied for resource consent for the Ōrewa seawall at the end of 2016 and after a lengthy and expensive court process, was granted consent in May 2020.

Funding went into the budget in 2022.

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The level of parking enforcement in Ōrewa town centre will go up a notch, after a request from business association Destination Ōrewa. The organisation says employees of local businesses continue to park in the town centre, removing those spaces for shoppers. In its recent newsletter, Destination Ōrewa says as this problem is not dissipating, it has asked Auckland Transport to increase the level of parking enforcement. It says the problem is having an impact on Ōrewa businesses and is unfair to customers.

Lifesaver award nominees

Several local volunteer surf lifesavers were nominated for this year’s Surf Lifesaving NZ National Awards of Excellence. They include Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club’s Mark Johnston for Instructor of the Year and Benny Larsen for Official of the Year as well as Red Beach’s Harry Mellor for Volunteer of the Year. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the many club members dedicating considerable time, effort, and skills to keep local beaches safe. The awards were presented last weekend, September 17, after this paper had gone to print. Local winners will be linked to this story at www.localmatters.co.nz

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On-water action begins

After all the disruptions caused to recent seasons by Covid-19 restrictions, Manly Sailing Club is looking forward to a full-on summer of sailing. Club commodore, Barry Thom, says it will be the busiest sailing season ever. Events kick off with the Spring Regatta on September 25, as well as the 29er North Island Sailing Champs. The Cherub Nationals takes place in December, and early in the New Year the club hosts the first ever National Wing Foil Championship. The National Starling Champs will be held in April and the Auckland Zephyr Championships will top it off. Thom says the club also has revamped its wind surfing programme and introduced a Learn to Wing Foil course.

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Changing times

It’s been a busy couple of weeks, with a lot of events to attend and report on around the Coast. Several of them feature in this edition.

The full event calendar reflects a positive mood out there that things are looking up – Covid-19 numbers dropping, summer on its way, and sports, events such as galas, and cultural activities, more or less back to normal.

While unfortunately some businesses have closed, and others continue to struggle with staff shortages and illness, there are signs that these stressful times may be almost behind us.

While covering a football game in Stanmore Bay recently, someone on the sidelines commented how great it was to be back and at full strength – for the teams taking part but also for the supporters. Post-lockdowns, there’s a new recognition of how important and precious these activities are as a way of bringing the community together.

There were also a number of Springfocused events that featured flowering and edible plants, and gardeners were out in force at these. If you weren’t able to attend, maybe the photos in these pages will inspire you to get growing this Spring.

Also, thank you for all the feedback about our Te Reo masthead last issue, which was done to mark Māori Language week.

Generally, opinions were divided by age, with younger people very enthusiastic, and the older generation not so much!

Surprisingly, the different masthead made a few readers unsure whether the last issue was actually the Hibiscus Matters that they know and love – although the rest of the layout was exactly the same as usual. The masthead has obviously been cemented in as a strong part of the paper’s identity.

Interesting times ahead, as New Zealand continues its journey towards becoming a nation where Te Reo Māori – and perhaps sign language (which we’d struggle to include in a masthead!) – is in everyday use alongside English.

Finally, it’s important to note the passing of the Queen, Elizabeth II. This has caused a lot of sadness and reflection in the community – most of us have never known another monarch. It will no doubt be some time before we get used to those changes and to a new profile, that of King Charles III, on our currency.

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I am concerned at what appears to be more back flips by Council when it comes to the plan for the bollards at Manly Beach. It looks as though the tree roots will be ring fenced, and parking allocated on the most damaged and erosion-hit areas of The Esplanade. It beggars belief. Let’s wait and see what is done.

Wayne Unkovich, Manly

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This Stanmore Bay bus stop is proving popular with local birdlife. A chicken ‘waiting for the bus’ was spotted by Christine Clarke and posted on Facebook.

It was seen there again more recently, and a duck has also been using this stop.

Crossing canned?

Auckland Transport seems to have caved in after hearing negative feedback about its plan to put a pedestrian crossing on Whangaparāoa Road, on the dynamic lane (HM September 5). It would have been inconvenient to drivers, for sure, but those of us who struggle to cross that portion of road at busy times have rights too. Why does the motoring lobby always win?

Kathrine Brooker, Red Beach Editor’s note: Auckland Transport (AT) has delayed (not cancelled) the plan to build a raised crossing on the dynamic lane, pending funding for it and other pedestrian safety improvements on Whangaparāoa Road. Pedestrians are very much a focus for AT these days.

Locals are unsure what’s behind this election sign, put up in Whangaparāoa but maybe the people who put it up were lost?

Notification awaited

How good to hear that the latest Ōrewa building proposed by Nautilus creator Rick Martin will be publicly notified (HM September 5). Your newspaper does a fantastic job of getting this information in front of the local public. Now we just have to wait until those submissions open so we can all have our say.

Thomas Shaw, Ōrewa

Mayoral candidates wanting to put flyers in letterboxes have been getting more exercise than they expected. At the start of the election, NZ Post announced that, given Covid and other pressures, it would not be distributing election flyers. When candidate Michael Kampkes, pictured, got the news he already had 40,000 flyers printed, which then had to be delivered by hand.

KingsWay school’s Year 10 cohort have been studying Gallipoli and their work culminated in a walk-through exhibition at the school. The work covered the walls, floor and windows of four classrooms. Staff say the items in the exhibit tell a story of all the different aspects that the students have learned about, and include some impressive digital, 3D and 2D work. It has since been taken down, but the school was keen to share pictures of how it looked.

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Dairy Flat School welcomed Labour List MP Marja Lubeck, right, and Minister for Women and Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti recently.

Education focused visit A recent visit to the Hibiscus Coast

by Jan Tinetti, Minister for Women and Associate Minister for Education, combined school visits with talking to women in the trades at various building sites.

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For the first time, Lions Club of Ōrewa are selling a calendar as a fundraiser.

Lions Wendy Miller says all the local photographers whose work features in the calendar generously donated their images. “We feel it shows a good cross section of the Coast,” she says. Proceeds will go to the Lions Starship PICU Appeal – Lions clubs around NZ are trying to raise $406,700 to set up and fully kit out a Paediatric ICU room at Starship Hospital. The calendars cost $10 and will also be offered to sports clubs, schools and other groups to sell as a shared fundraiser. Businesses can purchase them to give to clients. They are available from Paper Plus in Whangaparāoa, Lions club members or by ordering via email, Ōrewalionsclub@gmail.com, or on the Ōrewa Lions Club Facebook page – @ lionsŌrewa

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scheduled to open in Term one of next year. They met founding Principals and senior management teams for the two new schools.

The Minister also met young women apprentices including Stillwater’s Lauren Peace.

The Minister noted that the Ōrewa Ministry for Social Development work broker had helped Lauren into an apprenticeship as a spray-painter with WRNZ.

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The Minister was brought to the area by Labour List MP Marja Lubeck.

Included in the itinerary on Wednesday, September 7 were visits to Dairy Flat School, and the site of Nukumea School in North Ōrewa, which is under construction and is expected to open around May next year (HM July 25).

Lubeck says she was ‘high fived’ at Dairy Flat school because of the recent decision by the Minister of Transport Michael Wood not to grant North Shore Aero Club airport authority status (HM August 22).

At the Nukumea School site, the pair were briefed about the build and also about progress on Ahutoetoe School, which is being built in Milldale and

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Volunteers replanted a local reserve to repair damage caused by bike tracks.

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

Native plantings restore damaged reserve Mountain bike tracks made in Shuttleworth Reserve, Manly, have caused damage to native plants, and also highlighted the need for more places for locals to ride.

As this is a public bush reserve, creating your own tracks is not permitted but over the years several have been made and ridden on.

Last month Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird’s Jenny Hanwell and Rhiannon Thomas joined 12 local residents to replant a space that has seen significant damage.

Just over 100 native plants were put in and roped off to protect the area.

Hanwell says local volunteers Debbie and Murray Vercoe, who have been controlling pest animals and weeds in the reserve for several years, are heartbroken by the damage to the bush and contacted Forest and Bird for help.

She says the tracks show the lack of places locally for people to mountain bike, but that a bush reserve like Shuttleworth

is not the place to do it.

“We want to spread the word as we are concerned that there may be further damage,” she says.

Auckland Council’s area operations manager, Kris Bird, supported the planting and says Council is aware of the illegal mountain biking tracks.

“Signs have been installed explaining that it is illegal to construct tracks and to damage the reserve. Occasionally, our contractors will also be sent in to remove any structures that have been installed,” he says. “We understand that people enjoy riding through the bush and there are numerous fantastic mountain biking tracks throughout the region that cater for this.”

Locally, the only mountain bike tracks on Council land are in Shakespear Regional Park.

If you see anyone damaging the reserve, you can report it to Council on www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Mobile pump track on its way

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board recently purchased this new mobile pump track that is currently set up in Freyberg Park in Browns Bay. The track will move around the Hibiscus and Bays area every six months. In October, it will be moved to Long Bay before going to Metro Park East, Millwater. Future locations are to be agreed with the new local board, however, one of the recommended sites is Gulf Harbour Reserve, Whangaparāoa.

At the Environment and Climate Change Committee on September 8, members voted to approve the criteria and priorities for the Auckland Climate Grants. The grants are a part of the 10-year Recovery Budget and aim to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or improve climate resilience through community-based action. Some focus areas will be low carbon transport systems, local food projects, projects for a climate disaster resilient Auckland and Māori-led projects to reduce emissions. Community Climate Action team manager Lucy Hawcroft presented to the committee and said the grants were aimed at a community and household-led response rather than major infrastructure. They include response grants of between $1000 and $15,000 and strategic grants of between $15,000 and $50,000. The grants have a $400,000 budget for the 2022/2023 financial year and council staff will be looking to deliver the first round of funding by the end of this year.

A book called My Green Day that Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste facilitators use to deliver programmes in Early Childhood Education had its first reading after being translated into Te Reo recently. The book tells the story of the sustainable actions that a boy takes with his family.

Funding from the local board enabled the book to be translated into Te Reo by Kereama Nathan of Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa marae, and its first reading was at the marae. Pictured, from left, are Pip Speedy of Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa, local board members Julia Parfitt and Janet Fitzgerald and Zero Waste’s ECE programme facilitator Sam Imhof.

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Park to get Te Reo sign

Auckland Council will soon put up new signs in D’Oyly Reserve, Stanmore Bay which are bilingual. At its final workshop for the term, on September 8, the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board was shown the signs, which are expected to go up in the first week of October. Signs in both English and Te Reo will go up in local parks when the signs need replacing, with the exception of one ‘exemplar’ park in each local board area. The park selected by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board was D’Oyly Reserve/Whenua-roa which currently has no signs. The signs are part of a culture and identity programme that supports Council’s commitment to Te Reo Māori, the restoration of Māori names and sharing the meaning and stories behind the names.

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A proven team who get things done Wayne Walker and John Watson back the Coast

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Over the next three years the Hibiscus Coast will benefit from over $2 billion worth of infrastructure projects - more than at any other time in our history - through Penlink, the Northern Motorway Improvements, a large extension to the local bus network, ferry enhancements and significant water and wastewater upgrades.

John Watson and Wayne Walker strive to get the best outcomes for the Hibiscus Coast – across projects and achievements big and small – local and regional.

This last few years and the upcoming term will see the Hibiscus Coast benefit from more major infrastructure projects than at any other time in our history – through Penlink, the Northern Motorway Improvements, a huge upgrade to the local bus network and ferry upgrades and the start of the Orewa Seawall protection works.

John Watson and Wayne Walker make an effective and experienced team on Council and out in the community. In Council meetings they stand out – they make a difference. They do their homework, make information available and work with the community to get the best results.

As a long-standing team John and Wayne back each other, share the heavy workload and work efficiently. Up to speed on Auckland wide and local matters they know what to do, where to go and how to go about it. They have support from an extensive network of Hibiscus Coast people across community, business, sport, recreation and clubs – built up over years of helping get things done, fixed and delivered.

A snapshot of achievements on the Coast • Saving the 3.2 ha Hammerhead at Gulf Harbour in public control and keeping the ownership of the 9 ha Marina land • Steering Penlink through to a long awaited start this year – now government and not ratepayer funded • Ongoing and extensive water, wastewater and treatment improvements • Open space acquisition progressing the 23 ha coastal bush covered Archers Block in Stanmore • Opening of new Bus Station at the Silverdale Park and Ride • Keeping the Park and Ride free • Securing financing of the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre • Delivery of new BMX, Equestrian and Hockey facilities

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• $700 million Northern Motorway improvements including busway extensions, extra motorway laning and walking/cycling links • Budget secured for the Orewa seawall protection works

We will take a strong stand on crime, support neighbourhood crime prevention initiatives and bylaw enforcement.

We will continue to oppose wasteful spending, challenge deals that are not in the best interests of ratepayers, stand for more accountability and oversight over Council Controlled Organisations and look to get the best value for your money.

• Sportsfields, community facilities, Leisure Centre, playground upgrades • Dealing to anti-social behaviour including inappropriate Freedom Camping with new Bylaw

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We want to make sure that at every step we get the best outcomes, make the most of your money spent and make sure the projects deliver to maximum effect for you, your community, your businesses. So we’ll be pushing for a toll free Penlink, with a Park and Ride at Stanmore Bay, the long awaited Weiti Walkway/Cycleway along the Weiti Estuary – linking Arkles Bay to Silverdale and through to Orewa, environmental offsetting to improve our bush, streams and beaches, improved quantity controls on sediment to protect our streams, beaches and precious Hauraki Gulf, long term secured funding for the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre – and much more We will steadfastly stand-up against the undemocratic Three Water reforms and the unprecedented Housing Intensification that threatens our neighbourhoods, quality of life and overloads our infrastructure. We’re 100% independent. Our number one priority is to the people we represent.

We have voted consistently to keep rates down.

As always we will continue to work collaboratively with community and business groups across the coast to make things happen – and we welcome your support.

We need your vote and your support to get re-elected.

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2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

KEY Delivery of voting packs from Friday September 16

Close of voting noon, Saturday October 8

DAT E S Preliminary results available progressively after polls close

Official results announced October 13 to 19

Key issues canvassed in election feature Voters are spoilt for choice this election, with 23 candidates for Mayor, nine standing for two positions as Albany Ward Councillors and 15 putting their names forward for four spaces on the Hibiscus subdivision of our local board.

There have been three election meetings locally so far, so that the public can quiz Council and local board candidates in person. Some key issues have emerged – these formed the basis for the questions asked in the election feature on the following pages.

Along with those issues, the proposal put forward by the Hauraki Gulf Forum for co-governance (50 percent mana whenua membership) came up at one recent meeting in questions from the floor.

Whether or not this happens is a question for central government, which is yet to make its decision, but the prospect has divided opinions.

With this in mind, Hibiscus Matters asked Albany Ward and Hibiscus & Bays (Hibiscus subdivision) Local Board candidates last week whether or not they support co-governance as proposed for the Hauraki Gulf.

Those against the move say it is undemocratic, while those in favour talk about the need for an equal partnership.

Fifteen responded or stated their views at the public meeting. Seven of those were

opposed – they are John Watson, Wayne Walker, Donna Patterson, Leanne Willis, Andy Dunn, Sam Mills and Gary Brown.

Jake Law says he would need to see a detailed proposal for what co-governing the gulf would look like, and until he does, he can’t support it. However he thinks “that partnership with tangata whenua to bring more environmental protections to the gulf will be beneficial and should be sought after”.

John Davies says he is supportive in principle, without knowing the details, as

his policy is to take each of such issues on a case-by-case basis. Lia Shelford-Toopi and Ed Amon are supportive of the cogovernance model, along with Sylvia Yang, Kereama Nathan and Trish Nathan.

Wayne McCormick is calling for a mandatory referendum to see what the public want.

Voting packs are being delivered now and Hibiscus Matters hopes that all the information we have put together in our newspaper helps with informed decisionmaking.

Who can we vote for?

Since 2010, when Auckland Council formed, Hibiscus Coast residents have voted for the Mayor, two Albany Ward councillors (who represent this area on the governing body of Council) and four members of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board (Hibiscus subdivision).

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board covers from Waiwera to Campbells Bay, including Whangaparāoa Peninsula. The other four members on it represent the East Coast Bays subdivision. Dairy Flat residents vote for one representative on the Rodney Local Board – incumbent Louise Johnston is standing unopposed for that position.

Election feature details

All Albany Ward and Hibiscus & Bays (Hibiscus subdivision) candidates were invited to submit a short profile and answer four questions. There was no response from Callum Blair, Sylvia Yang, Nicholas Mitchell and Sion Stavrovski by deadline. Contact details were not available for Tony Corbett or Nancy Stride. • All candidates were asked if they were affiliated with, or a supporter of, any political party, organisation or advocacy group and if so, which ones. All claimed they had no such affiliations, apart from the group they are standing with for these elections. However, voters are urged to do as much of their own research as they can before voting, including asking candidates direct questions. • Candidates are presented in random order (names were pulled from a hat), grouped with Council candidates first, then Local Board. Info: www.voteauckland.co.nz

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2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS – ALBANY WARD COUNCIL CANDIDATES

This is my seventh time as a Mayoral candidate – Auckland three times, Hamilton two times, Far North and Hastings bielection. That’s 21 years offering to serve my community.

Because I care. Gutsy Kiwi.

At 62 years of age I’m back at Massey University fulltime distance Bachelors Business Property. I care.

Alezix Heneti

Wayne Walker

Albany Ward

Q: What issue will you prioritise if elected, and how will this benefit the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Put money back into your pockets from the council. How? Easy – take less from you and make do, better, with what council already has. Having lived six years in Ōrewa (two years in the Nautilus) I know how locals deserve to get more cash back, to locals. Stop taking from the locals.

Give back money to the locals. And stop charging unnecessary charges.

Q: How can you prevent this area being overlooked in central city decision making?

A: Easy. Speak up. All the time. Be in council. Be the voice for locals. Say, Hibiscus Coast needs this, and deserves this, and will get this. Being outspoken in council for Hibiscus Coast is easy when you are in council. Vote me in. I am fearless for those who need me to be, for them. I am relentless and successful in getting good important things for good local people.

Q: Growth seems to be unchecked. What can Council do to ensure environmental

Coast resident for 33 years with Julie and family. Auckland University Commerce degree business, organisation, project management. Owner/manager large garden centre/landscape team, project manager large water quality/water saving projects, qualified planning commissioner. Toastmaster national champion impromptu speaking, tennis player, past president local ratepayers association, community trustee, Rodney then Auckland Councillor.

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balances and infrastructure keep pace?

A: Build effectively with matching infrastructure.

Ensure community consultation is carried out with all locals involved. Check all environmental and construction and local economics are fairly considered and supported in all environmental issues and infrastructure issues. Remember all locals have necessary input. Keep the locals happy, and the developers and investors happy.

Q: How can Council improve its performance, while living within its means?

A: Simple. It’s like any local has to do.

Cut costs. Reduce. Re-use. Re-purpose.

Economically assess carefully every expenditure, cost , overhead and future planning and trim, trim, and trim again.

While still getting powerful, legal, positive, safe outcomes for locals. Possible? Yes. Doable? Yes. If Covid lockdown of four months has taught us anything. It is that I can do this. Strong leader.

Alezix Heneti is also standing for Auckland Mayor.

Q: What issue will you prioritise if elected, and how will this benefit the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Top priority is to make the most of unprecedented projects already underway especially Penlink and Northern Motorway improvements. We should advance the busway north, Weiti walkway-cycleway to Silverdale/Ōrewa, new Archers Block park, new Whangaparāoa Park-and-ride future proofed for EVs and ride-share, with intersections designed for efficient traffic flow, and use environmental compensation to restore local streams and bush.

Q: How can you prevent this area being overlooked in central city decision making?

A: A Hibiscus Coast transport strategy is needed to maximise and lock-in project gains including joined-up bus and ferry services, walkways/cycleways, park-and rides and incentives to change behaviour.

Density controls should reflect local infrastructure and geographical limits.

Q: Growth seems to be unchecked. What can Council do to ensure environmental balances and infrastructure keep pace?

Protect local golf courses from sale, a Gulf Harbour marina strategy building on the safeguarded Hammerhead and marina land, sedimentation quantity rules protecting beaches and Hauraki Gulf, improved stream, stormwater and coastal management to prevent flooding and erosion. More realistic development contributions to fund infrastructure, parks and community facilities.

Q: How can Council improve its performance, while living within its means?

A: Operational efficiencies and revenue increases from Ports and operations to offset rates. Improved Council performance comes from councillors working as a team – putting you first, rather than what government imposes (like the undemocratic 3 Waters and flawed housing intensification). That means listening, understanding, working with, being genuinely accountable to, then acting on your interests. More accountability from CCOs – especially Auckland Transport. Emphasis on council measures and management to reduce crime and make Coast communities safer.

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As the current Deputy Chair of our local board, I have seen first-hand the missed investment opportunities for our community.

I am standing to bring the needs of residents back to the forefront of Auckland Council with an emphasis and laser focus on delivery and value for money.

Victoria Short

I’m standing for Council and Local Board. For Council, we’re overdue for change and a new perspective. I’ll collaborate to get more done. For the Local Board, I bring a common sense, community-first position. I will support local groups who are often unknown but achieving much.

John Davies

Albany Ward

Albany Ward

Q: What issue will you prioritise if elected, and how will this benefit the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Our infrastructure has been forgotten and is woefully inadequate with no obvious remediation programme in place for the Hibiscus Coast and surrounding suburbs.

Our roads are choked with congestion, when it rains sewage spews onto our beautiful beaches, and now worrying future housing intensification plans. I will prioritise new infrastructure investment and progressing overdue maintenance programmes.

Q: How can you prevent this area being overlooked in central city decision making?

A: Within Auckland Council the elected majority rule. We have been locked out from all negotiations and decisions for years.

I enter the role with a clean slate, free from conflicts-of-interest, with strong integrity and the respect of other elected members. I will work with whoever is elected to the table to get the job done. We are not getting value for money and we have been left behind.

Q: Growth seems to be unchecked. What

can Council do to ensure environmental balances and infrastructure keep pace?

A: We must protect and preserve our green spaces, forests, beaches and waterways.

As Auckland continues to intensify, these spaces will become even more precious.

They will not be sold under my watch, and we must support the wonderful community groups who maintain and protect them for future generations.

Q: What issue will you prioritise if elected, and how will this benefit the Hibiscus Coast?

Q: How can Council improve its performance, while living within its means?

A: I am an extremely hardworking, dedicated mother of two daughters, who will demonstrate our community’s expectation of council employees by example. Ratepayers are not receiving value for money by international contractors; the procurement process must be urgently reviewed with preference for local contractors/suppliers. There is current inequity in council expenditure, with North Auckland subsidising development and services across the rest of Auckland, which I will fight to change. We must get our fair share!

Q: How can you prevent this area being overlooked in central city decision making?

Victoria Short is also standing for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board (Bays subdivision)

A: Council fails to enforce. They claim they cannot. I would investigate why they cannot and, if this is more of a ‘do not want to’, find ways we can ensure the environment is protected. On infrastructure, we must limit green field growth and focus on where we can intensify and ensure that existing infrastructure is grown and maintained.

A: Local amenity is my priority. This Council and local board have failed us with an incredibly slow four year timetable to build the Ōrewa seawall and failure to give urgent priority to a Whangaparāoa Community Hub. If elected, these will be my priority along with improved maintenance for existing amenities.

Q: How can Council improve its performance, while living within its means?

A: Council performance improvement is down to key decisions that balance cost with the essentials. My decision making will be guided by the legislated essentials that Council is meant to meet under law.

The best way to improve performance on key issues is to close programmes that are not working. In our area for instance, why would we do optional roadworks on Ōrewa Boulevard when we have failed to deliver a community centre for Whangaparāoa?

That is the fresh independent view I would bring to Council or Local Board.

A: First we need councillors who know what collaboration means. I sit on three Trusts all of whom work on consensus decision making. I know how to work with others to get things done. Through collaboration, we can sway more people around the Council table to support Coast and Bays initiatives.

Q: Growth seems to be unchecked. What can Council do to ensure environmental balances and infrastructure keep pace?

John Davies is also standing for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board (Hibiscus subdivision)

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John Watson

I’ve lived on Coast for 30 years, raising my family here. I have an MA (Hons) from Auckland University, college teacher, captain Northcote Tigers, Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club, youth coach in rugby, cricket, league, basketball. Royal Society Teachers Fellowship 200210. President of the WRRA, Whangaparāoa Community Trustee, Rodney District councillor, Hibiscus local board, Auckland councillor.

Albany Ward

Q: What issue will you prioritise if elected, and how will this benefit the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Penlink is starting construction this year.

My priority is to maintain momentum and additionally leverage this $830m project for further community gains (through Archers Block reserve acquisition, Weiti River walk/cycleway to Silverdale, new Whangaparāoa park and ride terminal).

We did this successfully with Northern Motorway improvements (eg. Rosedale International Hockey Centre) and can do so again with this amazing opportunity.

Q: How can you prevent this area being overlooked in central city decision making?

A: The Coast is the beneficiary of over $2 billion worth of transport infrastructure via Northern Motorway improvements, busway extension and Penlink.

Additionally big increases to future bus and ferry services were funded through this year’s budget. Central decision-making therefore has no option but to leverage the new $30m Hibiscus Coast Station to the max and roll out these enhancements while the big projects are completed. When both come together, we’ll have one of the best-

I was born and raised on the Hibiscus Coast. I am a primary teacher with more than seven years’ experience.

Incredibly passionate about community, I have spent time painting community murals and accompanying my grandfather while he served as Rodney Mayor. I am standing to offer solutions.

Jake Law Albany Ward

connected regions in Auckland.

Q: Growth seems to be unchecked. What can Council do to ensure environmental balances and infrastructure keep pace?

A: That balance is under constant threat.

My track record is one of safeguarding reserves, marinas, golf courses from sale and retaining public open space, as occurred in 2020, securing control and ownership of Hammerhead and Gulf Harbour Marina.

Also consistently lobbying for stronger environmental protection through better sedimentation controls that are actually available now.

Q: How can Council improve its performance, while living within its means?

A: That starts with strong, independent councillors working together, not partypolitical blocs merely following orders.

Councillors in touch with their communities and capable of bringing informed, decisive representation to an organisation too often removed from the people it serves. My sincere hope is that this election will deliver the effective, efficient and accountable performance Aucklanders deserve.

Q: What issue will you prioritise if elected, and how will this benefit the Hibiscus Coast?

A: I will prioritise improving transport options, as the Hibiscus Coast is already facing congestion issues and this will be exacerbated by future growth. Penlink is coming and will play a role in easing congestion, and we must demand that the bus station and public transport along Penlink are open from day one. We also need rapid and frequent express buses from the Hibiscus Coast Bus Station to Whangaparāoa and Ōrewa.

Q: How can you prevent this area being overlooked in central city decision making?

A: I will work to build positive relationships around the council table to win more for the Hibiscus Coast. It’s important our councillors are focused on their areas, but they need to have the support when the time comes to demand local investment.

Q: Growth seems to be unchecked. What can Council do to ensure environmental

balances and infrastructure keep pace?

A: Auckland is a growing city, and our children and grandchildren need to find affordable places to live. We all have the right to live and work in the areas we were born and raised. To limit intensification of suburbs, council has a role in zoning areas like Hobsonville for higher density developments. Growth should be focused around public transport hubs and business centres, as well as closer to the city centre.

Q: How can Council improve its performance, while living within its means?

A: Council needs to show that it is connected and engaged with residents, and actively listening to need. Stronger cooperation between council CCOs will save cost and improve efficiency. Targeted rates need to be reinvested back into the communities that are being asked to contribute. Investing in resilient and high capacity infrastructure will ensure our communities are better supported into the future.

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Leanne Willis Local board

I have been living on the coast for 32 years, raising my children with husband Ken – whose family moved to the coast in 1948.

I helped organised the Whangaparāoa Community Christmas day lunch in 2014, and have been involved in many community based projects over the years.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: A key issue for many locals is roading, traffic flow (or lack of, in some instances) and road safety. We have seen improvements to roading over the last three years however we do need to address (and have done so) the lack of communication between Auckland Transport (AT) and local businesses affected by roadworks. It’s important to ensure feedback and communication between AT and business owners takes place prior, to avoid major disruption to businesses.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Best use of the funds is to assist groups (eg. environmental groups) to help continue their work in this area. Given the climate change issues it’s also important to be that

“squeaky wheel” and ensure the Ōrewa seawall is built and within the time allocated.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

A: Coast People members were instrumental in opening up workshops to the public. We hope to see this continue, as we are all about transparency. Regarding public engagement, Coast People set up library chats (prior to Covid) with the public, and would be keen to continue this if re-elected. Also the public forums worked well and we hope these will also continue.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: In the last three years that Coast People have served on the local board, we have completed 100 percent of our projects – which is unprecedented, and aim to (if reelected) do the same this time round also.

Also, as we have done in the last three years, we will continue to keep the communication channels with our community open, with library chats and community forums, and continue to advocate for the community wherever needed.

My wife and I have lived on the Coast for approximately 40 years. We have raised four children here and are proud grandparents to four mokopuna. I stand independently as part of Team Coast, alongside my wife, to promote stronger and safer communities for change.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: Stronger and safer communities - we can better plan, implement and execute strategies, that will make our communities stronger and safer. I would encourage a more inclusive and active approach by community members to work collaboratively with the Local Board to ensure these goals are met and championed. It takes a community to achieve community goals!

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Firstly it is important to understand that climate change is a global problem and its effects are often indiscriminate, unplanned and economically devastating to any affected regions. In a short term strategy, this fund can contribute to research and planning in terms of civil emergency solutions for our local area in the case of a civil emergency caused by climate change.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

A: Individual members could hold informal public forum meetings bi-weekly.

If I am successful, I will be accessible to the public throughout my term of service.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

Kereama Nathan Local board

A: I will ensure that the Local Board actively participates in a more collaborative and inclusive approach to developing and implementing safer and stronger communities.

Gary Brown Local board

I was chair of the local board last term. I have been involved with Silverdale Rugby Club since 1970 and am still an active referee (28 years) and president of the North Harbour Referee Association. I am on the No. 5 Squadron Air Cadets committee and a former NZ surf lifesaving champion.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: The local board needs to advocate strongly for a bus terminal at the Whangaparāoa Road end of Penlink to decrease congestion at Silverdale and quicken transportation.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: We need to see some improvement to our areas when targeted climate change rates become effective. What we need to ask, is how is Auckland Council going to set KPIs or even quantify where our rate payments are going to be utilised – is it with electric buses and ferries?

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Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

A: We introduced open workshops last term and I intend to continue with that transparency. I would like to have a lot more consultation about projects that affect our everyday lives.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: I’m proud to say that the local board achieved 100 percent of Community Facilities projects. Once local boards get control of services then improve better maintenance contracts to ensure that areas as well kept, cleaner, to a higher standard especially with services such as waste management.

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Lia Shelford-Toopi Local board

I am a proud Coastie and live with my husband and two daughters in Red Beach.

I am offering local residents a fresh, highly enthusiastic, community-driven candidate to vote for. I will represent and advocate for everyone equally. I currently manage our family business Washworks in Silverdale.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: Making our communities safer by putting support and funds behind initiatives like Community Patrol and Neighbourhood Support. Crime has risen and the Coast is not as idyllic as it once was. I want to contribute to positive outcomes for our future generations.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Targeted for the restoration of our natural environment through wetland planting, community gardens and bush extensions. We need improvements to be made to public transport to ensure rapid and reliable services better connecting local business hubs and living zones; in turn helping congestion issues and reducing emissions.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

A: It should be obvious who our local board members are. They should be engaging with all members of our community in person, and accessible to everyone in regards to contact details being easily available.

Consultation opportunities should be better advertised. A collaborative and functioning local board should deliver on the aspirations of all and have no bias or prejudice.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: I will be a conduit between ratepayers and Council, so will listen to what people want and act on their behalf – I’m not going into this with my own set agenda.

It will be an honour and a privilege to be elected for a role that I will take seriously. I am highly committed to working hard and doing the very best that I can for our entire community.

Wayne McCormick Local board

public be improved?

A: The outgoing Local Board has publicised that they do chat sessions at local libraries and opened workshops to the public. In addition, suggest sixmonthly informal discussions/meetings at local Bowls Clubs and RSAs, looking for new project ideas and discussing ongoing projects in the area. Look for ways to entice younger generation to participate. .

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: Aim to process at least two or three projects over three years. Set up new Strategic Plan for the next three years. More public awareness and try to entice the younger generation to implement new ideas.

I am a local Ōrewa resident, semi-retired, married 38 years with two adult children.

Over 30 years in corporate travel in London, Australia and NZ. Still playing football. I would like to have a say in what happens in our area. Always up for a new challenge and would like to put some of my ideas forward.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: Brainstorm and implement Ōrewa south beach seawall issues. Look to revamp children’s play areas on the Hibiscus Coast. Look to increase car parking at the Silverdale Bus Transfer Station by going up - one or two additional floors of parking.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Council’s targeted rate adds about 2.2 percent to rates. Make sure we get the appropriate finances to continue tree planting on the Hibiscus Coast. Review and formulate new walkways and cycleways to offset driving emissions.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the

Sam Mills Local board

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A: I am a strong believer in local government and as such Local Boards to me are to work in conjunction with our coast community to promote economic recovery on the coast, improve our transport infrastructure, support and advocate for those community groups that are integral to the health and happiness of our coasties, and of course to look after and develop our facilities, open spaces and environment for all those that live on the coast.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: I would like to see the climate change rate applied in a fiscally responsible manner to our coastal areas.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

A: Coast People are about democratic transparency – we opened the Local Board workshops last term as was our pledge. We hope to continue our weekly library catch up sessions so that you can have your voice heard.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: On the Coast People team my specific interest is in the youth and how I can increase youth engagement with our Local Board with a keen eye to those facilities that our youth cherish. Coast People and our Local Board already fully funded our Youth Centre last term – it is my hope to continue this fantastic work as I believe that our community is only as strong and healthy as our young people. I am also a strong advocate of community safety and, if elected, I hope to further the existing work of the board to increase the use of CCTV cameras in public spaces to deter crime for the benefit of our community, in partnership with local Police.

considerable expense due to modifying construction plans because of revised regulations. Also, the importance of ensuring no further delays to the construction of the Ōrewa Seawall for any budgetry reasons.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

Andy Dunn Local board

My background is as a graphic designer, artist and actor. I’ve always been heavily involved in community work which currently includes Rotary, Community Patrols, Youth mentoring. When asked to join the Coast People Team, I saw it as an excellent opportunity to expand on my ability to assist our community.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: I have spent the last three years working with Auckland Transport to assist with community concerns regarding road safety.

Example is the Moana Ave, Hibiscus Coast Highway intersection which I have arranged for them to present to the Board options to improve traffic flow while protecting pedestrians.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Some of the best uses of this money for our local community could be in assisting the numerous environmental groups to continue their work in dealing with the effects on fauna and wildlife. We could assist our Surf Lifesaving building project that has suffered

A: During our first term in office, we opened the majority of our meetings to the public so all could be aware and understand decisions being made. We made ourselves available for library chat sessions which unfortunately suffered at the hands of Covid. As soon as possible we will reinstigate those. The Coast People Team already accept any and all invites to meet with individuals and groups.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: Our first term in office achieved an unheard-of 100 percent completion rate of intended projects. This was achieved both because of the personal abilities of our team members, but also the structure which we created regarding how we work.

Given public support, I expect that success to continue if re-elected.

I moved to Aotearoa in 2010, moving to Whangaparāoa in 2021. I believe being part of the local board is a good way to learn, contribute, and make a positive impact. I have recently completed a Master of Indigenous Studies. I am also a business professional, writer and performer.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: One of my top three priorities is to ensure the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are a part of everyday working of the local board. Additionally, I will endeavour to develop community education initiatives with Mana Whenua to raise the cultural competency of the local board and our community.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: Another one of my top three priorities is to commit to the implementation of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri (Auckland’s Climate Plan). We need to urgently localise the eight priority areas of the plan with our own key performance indicators. These should be developed under the umbrella of Te Ora ō Tāmaki Makaurau Wellbeing Framework with true partnership with Mana Whenua.

The Whangaparāoa Pilot of the Shoreline Adaptation Plan is a great example of a localised plan to protect our environment.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

Ed Amon Local board

A: One of the main reasons for disengagement of the public with the local government, is the inaccessible formats that the local bodies hard work is presented in. This makes the performance seem less transparent. If we create a local board platform and present the board’s work using tools such as easyto-understand infographics, it will have a Ed Amon continued p20

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Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: I want to learn, work hard, contribute to the community, and provide a diverse way of thinking to the local board. Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Auckland’s Climate Plan, and timely completion of Penlink are my priorities and I will do my best to deliver on those.

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Donna Patterson Local board

I am a mother, grandmother and business owner. I’ve been a Coastie for eight years but have had an association with the area since first holidaying in the 1960s.

Standing for our Local Board is founded on my commitment to being part of an accountable team that drives real change.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: A key issue for both Councillors and Local Boards throughout Auckland is expenditure within the community. We are the ratepayers and rates go towards our immediate community.

Q: How should the climate change rate be allocated locally to best mitigate the effects on the Hibiscus Coast?

A: CATR is a fact and who manages this for Hibiscus and Bays is a question that needs to be asked. It’s about what is in place, that can be improved on and expanded, then actioned with tangible results. We have an ageing fleet of vehicles – introducing emission testing at the time of WOF would be an easy and cost efficient way of getting many off the road while making us aware of our responsibilities to the planet and keeping our vehicles energy efficient and cleaner.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

A: I intend to deliver a voice that won’t go away, a voice that will question how Council goes about its business. We need to change the culture within Council and those employed by Council so that both sides work together with focus on our community. I want to focus on council fees, contributions costs and how they are applied to the community from whence they came. It is a very murky, confusing area that I have had direct experience of, neither pleasant, logical or fair.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: I want to stir up the current apathy that exists with the current regime. Challenge the status quo and ask questions of our Council CEO and CFO about the use of our money. Those currently in a position of control need to be accountable for the decisions made on our behalf.

Trish Nathan Local board

I have lived on the Coast for over 40 years with my husband and four children.

I have three grandchildren who attend Whangaparāoa Primary School and one at Best Start Whangaparāoa. I stand independently as part of Team Coast, alongside my husband, to promote whānau for change.

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A: This fund can be dedicated to the use of more environmentally conducive construction and infrastructure products and by implementing natural planting and land regeneration strategies.

Q: How can the local board’s performance, transparency and engagement with the public be improved?

A: Individual members could hold informal public forum meetings bi-weekly.

If I am successful, I will be accessible to the public throughout my term of service.

Q: What will you deliver for ratepayers over the next three years?

A: I will be committed in the role to serve this community to the best of my ability.

I will ensure that the Local Board and the greater community is better educated and more pro-active in terms of the preservation, restoration and sustainability of our natural coastal environment.

Q: What is a key issue that the local board can effectively tackle, and what would you do about it?

A: Lack of green space - we can better plan, implement and execute strategies, that include the impacts of climate change to better protect this environment and its existent green spaces for future generations to enjoy. Educational environmental safe practices for Local Board to upskill, from people who are experts in that field.

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Once you’ve taken these steps to prepare, you’ll be ready to begin your diet and a pathway to the new you. Bring on Summer!

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Ōrewa Lions has taken on the Spring Fertiliser Drive previously undertaken by the Whangaparāoa Lions Club, which closed. The fundraiser involves delivering garden fertiliser and potting mix right to your door. Info phone Lion Nigel, 027 278 0183 or email Ōrewalionsclub@gmail.com. Orders close on October 5 for delivery on October 15.

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29 SEPT - 2 OCT RALLY STAR HAYDEN PADDON REVEALS 2022 REPCO RALLY NEW ZEALAND ENTRY New Zealand’s leading rally driver Hayden Paddon has revealed the look of his Hyundai i20 NZ Rally2 car at Pukekohe Park ahead of the Repco Rally New Zealand later this month.

Paddon will compete with an increased partnership with long-time motorsport supporter Repco New Zealand, complimenting his Hyundai New Zealand backing.

In front of an expected sell-out crowd, Paddon revealed the striking new livery incorporating Repco branding at the Repco Supercars Pukekohe event, the last Supercars race at Pukekohe before the circuit closes in April next year.

The 2022 Repco Rally New Zealand marks the return of the World Rally Championship to NZ shores – 10 years after the last event.

“We’ve been waiting 10 years for Repco Rally New Zealand to come back, and to be here with our own car and own team, representing New Zealand is something we’re excited about, and pretty proud about too,” said Paddon.

Running under the Hyundai New Zealand Rally banner, Paddon and long-time co-driver John Kennard are set to contest the WRC2 category of the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship which features 18 international drivers.

Paddon and his all-Kiwi team of engineers, technicians and team management have recently returned from a successful European campaign which was wrapped up in Finland with third place in the WRC2 category.

Repco is a passionate supporter of New Zealand motorsport and Paddon is proud to represent the company on the world stage later this month when he’ll be competing for WRC2 honours and aiming to be the first New Zealander overall.

The 2022 edition of Rally New Zealand features the best rally drivers in the world with an 11-car WRC1 field run by the current three WRC manufacturers.

“The anticipation for the return of Repco Rally New Zealand is growing, and to have Hayden Paddon representing Repco in our 100th year on home soil is very fitting,” said Jonathon Maddren, Executive General Manager – GPC NZ.

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Spring fling at club show St John’s Catholic Church hall in Ōrewa got a temporary floral makeover, when the Ōrewa Garden Club held its annual Spring Show there on September 8.

Many of the club’s 119 members took advantage of the opportunity to display Spring flowers and foliage from their gardens, after Covid-19 requirements

caused the cancellation of last year’s show.

All entries were judged, in categories that included freesias, pot plants, climbers, shrubs, bromeliads and succulents.

The club is open to all gardening enthusiasts and welcomes new members. It has regular meetings, garden visits and talks. Info: email orewagardenclub@outlook.co.nz

Above, Bromeliads and succulents were introduced to the competition for the first time. The freesia entries created a splash of colour.

The arrangement in a basket category was won by Betty Goss

Whangaparāoa Library’s first Green Clinic on Sunday, September 11, was a chance for people to find out more about local environmental initiatives. It included groups such as Whangaparāoa Recycling Centre, Pest Free Hibiscus Coast, the Compost Collective and more. There was also a plant swap table. A steady stream of people dropped by to ask questions and talk with the experts who were on hand. Dee Pignéguy, Hibiscus Matters’ gardening columnist, is pictured at the event – she brought a selection of edible plants and others that attract beneficial insects.

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Orchids on show in Ōrewa The annual Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society’s two-day show drew a crowd to Ōrewa Community Hall on September 9 and 10.

The orchids on display included all the prize winners, and the trading tables were packed with houseplants and orchids for sale.

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President Judy Murray says it was good to be back after lockdowns, with plenty of plants in the show.

“There was lots of interest, lots of sales and a chance to talk with other enthusiasts and people who are new to orchid growing,” Judy says.

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Coast football reaches

Tensions ran high for an end-of-season football game between the Hibiscus Coast and West Auckland top men’s teams at Stanmore Bay on September 3 – Coast needed to draw or win to get promoted to Northern Region Football’s Division One (one below Premier).

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if Coast was successful, and both teams were fired up.

“The atmosphere after the final whistle was something I have never seen before. With the ground packed with spectators, including lots of junior players, it was such a buzz. This achievement will give the younger players coming through an incentive to get onto the pathway that can lead to first team football.”

Beard says it’s been an amazing season – as well as this latest win, the club’s top women’s team went through the season unbeaten and won their league. Next season they will compete in the Premiers.

The men were presented with the trophy after the September 3 game, and the women received theirs after their final game of the season, on September 18.

As emotions ran high, on-field and off, yellow cards were handed out – including to the coach of the opposing side.

Coast was 3-0 down after the first half but came back strongly in the second. They equalised with an exciting third goal in the dying stages of the game.

Coast has played in that division before, but was relegated in 2019, so hopes were high of a comeback.

“It’s a huge day for the club,” president Scott Beard said, as the game began.

Clubhouse and sidelines were packed with raucous supporters, MP Mark Mitchell was standing by with the trophy to present

Beard says it showed the team has the determination and grit they will need next year.

“A lot of club people, including the players, have put in so much time, effort and energy to achieve this goal,” Beard says.

The Hibiscus Coast AFC top men’s team is riding high after winning its league. The crucial match was a tough one versus West Auckland, which ended in a draw.

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SOFTBALL Registrations are open for Hibiscus Coast Softball Club 2022/23 season. All ages, boys, girls, men and women welcome, from Under 5s to senior competitive and social players. Coaching, management, scoring and umpiring opportunities also available.

Info: https://hbcsoftball.org.nz/season, www.facebook.com/hbcsoftballclub/, or email secretary@hbcsoftball.org.nz In it for life – Raiders’ stalwarts, from left, Roger Reid, Karen Gibbons and Kevin Smith.

Raiders honour ‘Lifers’ Last month, Raiders awarded three new life memberships.

Raiders’ Patron Ken Stirling presented the awards to Karen Gibbons, Kevin Smith and Roger Reid. This is what he said: “Karen has been a tireless worker for the club over a long period. She first came to the club in 1995 when her son began playing and has held almost every position, including spending a decade as chair before moving on to a position on the Auckland Rugby League (ARL) board.

She was instrumental in the club becoming the first League for Life club in NZ and also played a major part in establishing and assisting with Tag football which has become a focal point for the summer. Karen also received a Distinguished Service award from ARL for her work.” “Kevin came along with his two sons about 25 years ago and has been involved for much of the

time since. I describe him as the ‘rock’ of the club. As treasurer he has guided the club through some pretty difficult financial times and his good sense and advice has kept it in a good position. On top of this he has also been found helping behind the bar, helping clean up after games and with any other job that needs to be done. Kevin has also been awarded the Distiguished Service award by the ARL.” “Roger, the current President, has been involved with the club since it was formed and is the only member who has been actively involved in the club since its inception. He is known as ‘Kodak’ for all the photographic work he has done and was still playing for the Old Boys team until a recent injury. Roger’s involvement at the club has been huge as he has also been on the committee for a large number of the years he has been involved.”

CRICKET Time to register for the 2022/23 season at Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club. Another epic season of cricket on the coast awaits – https://hibiscuscricket.co.nz/register 10 PIN BOWLING Friendly group, ‘Recycled Teenagers’, play at Whangaparāoa Ten Pin Ten on Tuesdays at 10am. All welcome to join in for fun and a little exercise. Phone Bob, 021 735 023 or just turn up on the day.

MULTISPORT Entries open for the Futureproof Life Rodney Coast Challenge, November 13 – which traverses the district from the west coast (Muriwai) to the east (Wenderholm).

Individual and team options. Info: https://www.rcc.org.nz/ TABLE TENNIS Table tennis at Whangaparāoa Community Hall. Games on Mondays, 9am-12noon. Emphasis on fun and social play with tea and coffee included in the entrance charge of $2. All welcome. Info: phone Steve Chong, 027 442 1653.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 60’s UP MOVEMENT, HIBISCUS COAST. Meeting 3rd Wednesday of every month, 10am at the RSA in Viponds Road, Whangaparāoa. Outings 1st Wednesday of month. Ph Gloria 027 386 2339.

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Exhibition Ngā Manu o te Moana, Seabirds of the Hauraki Gulf, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Ōrewa. Artwork and installations showcasing seabirds. Info: www.estuaryarts.org

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A talk, ‘Lithium Batteries for your Boat or Motorhome’, by Matt Paulin, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, near the ferry, 7pm–8.30pm. Types and applications suited to lithium batteries, safety issues , battery control, NZ regulations and insurance.

All welcome by gold coin donation to Youth Sailing Programme.

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Auckland Youth Orchestra symphony concert, Ōrewa College Arts & Events Centre, Riverside Road, Ōrewa, 7.30pm. Tickets at Eventfinda or at the door, $10-$25. Info: www.ayo.org.nz A talk, ‘Photographing Wildlife on the Hibiscus Coast’, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 7pm. Guest speaker photographer and wildlife enthusiast Neil Davies. Part of Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird’s Spring Inspired Speaker series. All welcome. Entry free.

Scott Macindoe of LegaSea talks about the organisation which is dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of the marine environment, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club (near ferry terminal), 7pm-8.30pm. Find out about the Fisheries Amendment Bill before Parliament. All welcome by gold coin donation.

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Celebrating the humble horse, Silverdale Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale, 10am-3pm both days. Transport display, featuring the old gig, children’s games and treasure hunt, craft shop, Devonshire teas.

Part of Auckland Heritage Festival. Entry by donation. All welcome.

Help control invasive weeds with Friends of Okura Bush, meet at the bus stop on Duck Creek Road (parking opposite 1 Coastal Heights Stillwater), 10am–12pm. Bring water, loppers (if you have them) and gardening gloves. Light refreshments provided as well as hand tools, herbicide gels and stump treatment.

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Silverdale School Country Show Day, Longmore Lane, Silverdale, 10am-2pm.

Rides, stalls, food and entertainment – fun for the whole family.

Dairy Flat School Ag Day, 1220 Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat, 9am-2pm, Rides, stalls, entertainment, judging of hand-reared farm animals, food and fun for the whole family.

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Crowds flock to school gala

The organisers of Whangaparāoa School Gala had some anxious moments leading up to the event, on Saturday, September 10.

It’s the first local gala for the season – well ahead of the next few, which are at the end of October – but the weather was kind and the crowds turned up in force.

There were no rides this year, with the gala was focused on simple games such as the Bean Bag Toss, Teddy Toss, Chocolate Throw, Lucky Dip and Card Darts.

Co-organiser Jenny Lisefski says rides and things such as the White Elephant were cut from the gala in 2018, because they were not worth it from a financial perspective.

The Manly fire truck was not able to make it this year

and activities on the field were curtailed because it was relatively muddy.

“The gala had a much smaller footprint this year – it was one of the things that was changed because of the Spring timing,” she says. She says the gala ticked all the boxes, including the main two – providing a fun community event and raising money for the school.

Food was a big feature, with a wide range on offer, including the ever-popular cake stall. A long queue formed for the toy stall. There was also a lane of market stalls featuring handcrafts, Lego and clothing.

Jenny says around $35,000 was raised, which was a fantastic result for the school.

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Clockwise from far left, Teacher Mark Shearer was the first of many to take a good dunking. The gala began with a mass kapa haka by Whangaparāoa School students.

Some spectacular cakes were auctioned. Teacher Susannah Franks and her daughter Tyla Haak’s stall with its hand-painted potted succulents, crystals and macrame was popular with all age groups. Whangaparāoa College students, from left, Leah Vandenbergh and Micayla Tomlinson helped out at the Teddy Throw. Natalie Marvin and her daughter Savannah, aged 7.

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