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Coast club goes in to bat for refugee A journalist who escaped Afghanistan on the last NZ Defence Force flight out is now one of the Hibiscus Coast’s premier cricketers.

Wasim Bahawalzai, aged 26, was one of two Afghans who took up an offer of support from the Hibiscus Coast Cricket club.

Wasim fled his country in August last year as the Taliban regime took over because he worked for the state-run radio television station, RTA. He says the media were an early target of the new regime.

He was able to obtain a Visa because he was engaged to an Afghan NZ citizen, Razia, who is now his wife.

Joining Razia in Auckland meant waiting for a space on the Defence Force’s emergency evacuation flights from the capital, Kabul.

After finding one flight full, he got up early on the morning of August 23 and left home in the dark, with just the clothes he wore and a small bag of personal items.

“My parents and sisters were sleeping, and I didn’t get to say goodbye to them,” Wasim says. “I didn’t know whether I’d get on the flight and didn’t want to wake them or see the tears in their eyes. My 12-year-old brother was up and I told him goodbye.”

The NZ soldiers helped him on to the last flight out, which stopped in Dubai and Australia on the way.

A depressing 14-day Covid-19 quarantine in an Auckland hotel followed.

“It was very hard leaving behind my country, my family and colleagues and my dream of continuing my journalism career.

I was very sad and for about a month I didn’t know what was going on. I got very depressed in the hotel by myself.”

After quarantine he was able to join Razia.

Hibiscus Coast Cricket manager Gair McSkimming said he reached out to the Afghan community and offered free fees and cricket gear to anyone who escaped Kabul on that final flight, because he felt for their plight and wanted to help.

Wasim took up the offer, because he had played cricket at university and also covered sport as part of his role with RTA television.

“I only told the club/board about this offer after I had made it,” Gair admits. “I would have paid the fees myself but the club agreed we should do it.”

He says although Wasim had never been coached, or even practised in a net before, he proved to have natural talent and was promoted in record time to the premier men’s team, making his debut with them on Saturday, October 22.

He earned selection as a bowling allrounder through both taking wickets and making runs in pre-season games.

Wasim is now a trainee mechanic in Auckland, learning a new skill while he works on his English in hope of going back into journalism.

He is in touch with his family in Kabul regularly, and fears for them, especially his father whose company has worked on projects for the United Nations and the US.

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He left home in the dark, with just the clothes he wore and a small bag of personal items.

“When he walks out of the house each day, they never know whether he’ll come back,” Wasim says.

His four sisters now can’t attend school, and spend their days at home.

“I encourage them to be patient and say one day they will have a chance at freedom and to study again,” Wasim says. “But of course no one knows what will happen.”

He hopes immigration will let his family join him here one day.

“New Zealand is my second home and Hibiscus Cricket is a big part of making me feel so welcome and supported,” he says.

“They tell me I have talent and are always positive. I will continue to work and train hard to thank them for having faith in me and giving me this chance.”

Snowplanet put on ice for next six months One of Silverdale’s biggest attractions, Snowplanet, closed this week, on Monday October 31, for major refurbishment. It will be closed until next April.

Snowplanet sales and marketing general manager, John Howsam, says as part of ongoing maintenance, it was found that sections of its large, flat roof were compromised.

The work involves replacing the entire 200m x 40m section of roof over the snow dome.

happening this Christmas.

A temporary roadway has been created alongside the building to give access to the giant crane that will lift and replace the roofing panels.

Once the work is complete, all the snow inside will need to be replaced.

As far as staff are concerned, Howsam says they have tried to do the right thing by everyone, including helping people to find other roles.

“Some will come back to us, some

won’t. That’s the risk we take. We fully understand that people need to do what’s best for them.”

He says the work is costing “a not inconsiderable sum” but that the actual figure is commercially sensitive.

“We apologise for the inconvenience and thank customers for their understanding,” he says. “Snowplanet is here for the long term, so we figured it was important not to delay this work, but just get on with it.”

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“We have repaired leaks over the years, but engineers said the best plan was a complete replacement,” Howsam says. “We have been looking for some months at the best way to do this. Unfortunately, the major work involved will take considerable time and requires complete closure.”

October to April is the facility’s quietest time, so Howsam says it made sense to do it then. Unfortunately, this means Santa photos in his snowy grotto won’t be

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Waiwera residents seek protection of heritage sites occupation – a terrace/pit and two midden ovens.

Heritage NZ recommends that the cemetery and Māori sites be protected from any future development by a covenant on the property’s title, that the area be formally recognised as a historic cemetery and that further archaeological assessment is undertaken.

Allan notes that no action has been taken on these recommendations in the intervening eight years.

The property at 42 Werenui Road, currently owned by land developer/subdividing company Everlast Enterprises, was listed for sale in July last year but has not sold.

“Unless Council acts now, the sites could be lost forever,” Allan says.

The application went into Council last month and a spokesperson says that any assessment of heritage protection takes time.

The first stage, currently underway, is for staff to consider whether the nomination has sufficient merit to progress towards an evaluation.

The evaluation involves identifying heritage value and significance, and gathering information.

Council then looks at whether to schedule the sites in the Auckland Unitary Plan.

“If it passed these steps, then we would

Waiwera residents fear that a significant part of the area’s history could be lost, if an early European cemetery, and nearby Māori archaeological site, are not protected from neglect and potential development.

The sites are at 42 Werenui Road, on privately owned land.

Recently Pat Allen, on behalf of the cemetery subcommittee of Waiwera Residents Association, sought protection for the sites from Auckland Council, by nominating them for historic heritage evaluation.

Allen says that the Waiwera community and Ngati Manuhiri support the protection of the sites, which have not been maintained by landowners. The Māori sites were also damaged by earthworks around 10 years ago.

He says the community hopes that if heritage protection is granted, it will be possible for the community to clean up and maintain the sites.

Heritage NZ wrote a report for Council on the sites in 2014, as part of action Council took against the landowner at that time regarding illegal earthworks.

The report details a cemetery with at least six known graves dated between 1882-1905, including gravestones, some surrounded by wrought iron railings, overgrown with vegetation.

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This privately owned Waiwera property contains a significant historical site that residents want to care for and preserve.Despite neglect, the early graves were clearly visible when this image was taken, several years ago.

initiate a plan change which would be publicly notified and interested parties could submit,” the spokesperson says. “Such a plan change only happens every 18 months – so there is a long way to go in the process.”

Allan says has had great support from Council’s heritage staff.

“I hope that the application is treated with some urgency so that if a plan change is needed, it happens in time to prevent any development. The community is right behind this.”

Hibiscus Matters was unable to contact Everlast Enterprises for comment.

Silverdale firefighters hope no more strike action required As Hibiscus Matters went to print, local firefighters were holding their breath to see whether or not they would need to dig out their placards again in preparation for a third round of strike action.

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significant increase in base remuneration.

Having read the findings, the two sides met again for talks on Thursday, October 27.

Silverdale’s senior station officer, Steve Robinson says firefighters hoped that those Strikes by Silverdale’s paid crews were well talks would prevent any escalation back to supported by the public back in August, strike action. but any such action has been suspended In a statement on October 21 FENZ chief since then as talks resumed between the executive Kerry Gregory said the aim is firefighters’ union and Fire and Emergency for a collective agreement that’s fair for NZ (FENZ). professional firefighters, as well as being Facilitated mediation between the parties has affordable and sustainable for FENZ. been ongoing since early September, with “It’s helpful that the mediator has verified both sides hoping for an end to the deadlock. through an independent financial advisor the significant challenge for Fire and Last week, the NZ Professional Firefighters Emergency to fund the current claims,” Union issued a strike notice, with potential Gregory said. “This is an obvious challenge walk-offs for an hour,11am-12noon on for both parties, however we are exploring November 4, 7, 11 and 14. all our options in this regard. It’s clear we The mediator, Graeme Colgan, provided his will both have to make compromises.”

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Mayor begins push back on 3 Waters As Mayor, I expect that you will not be unnecessarily spending your resources on assisting or preparing for Three Waters reforms that are unlikely to happen.

The political hot potato that is the government’s 3 Waters reforms took another turn in recent weeks, with an exchange of letters between new Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Watercare Services chair Margaret Devlin.

The 3 Waters reforms propose to establish four publicly owned water services entities – one of which will replace

Watercare – with the aim of improving water standards and environmental outcomes throughout the country.

On the campaign trail, Brown promised to stop the 3 Waters reforms. He discussed the issue with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta in recent weeks and wrote to the Watercare chair on October 17 saying that it is not in the best interests of Watercare, its shareholder or its customers for it to spend any more money on those reforms.

“As Mayor, I expect that you will not be unnecessarily spending your resources on assisting or preparing for Three Waters reforms that are unlikely to happen. That is also true of Auckland Council to which I have given the same advice,” the letter said.

The Mayor made this letter public at the time it was sent by way of media release. Watercare’s response on October 21 was also to be made public that same day, however the Mayor wanted to consider its contents first and it was not made public until October 26.

Watercare’s response stated that its work on 3 Waters is part of its statutory obligations.

It also says that should water reform not proceed, much of the work it is doing will continue to be of use as part of Watercare’s asset management processes.

Costs related to the 3 Waters are being met by central Government.

Both letters in full are linked to this story at www. localmatters.co.nz

New Mayor targets Council staff costs

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

The number of big Auckland Council salaries has been rising and new Mayor Wayne Brown is looking to change that.

The annual staff costs in the 2021/2022 financial year sat at just over $1 billion for council and its owned or controlled organisations, hitting the 10-digit figure for the first time since amalgamation in 2010.

The latest annual report also revealed that 257 staff across council organisations earned over $200,000. In the previous year, that figure sat at 222 and since 2015 it has risen by 60 percent from 155.

The number of staff earning over $300,000 is 56, one up from the previous year.

In several public statements, Mayor Brown put a target on the backs of middle managers, looking to cut the salary pool

of $300,000 by 30 percent which would see more than $5 million cut from salary expenditure.

However, to advocate for this would require Auckland Council to pass a resolution.

Brown’s sway over council staff is also limited by the fact that only one employee is directly under the Mayor and the Governing Body’s control – that is chief executive Jim Stabback.

Stabback receives quarterly performance reviews from the Governing Body and in the last term it was repeatedly noted that he is councillors’ only direct employee.

The rest of council’s staff are managed by Stabback himself.

Another tack Brown could take would be to adjust the performance measures in Stabback’s quarterly review – provided the Mayor has a majority of councillors’ support for a change.

One of Stabback’s current performance

measures is a target of between 6385-6485 full time employees, which earlier this year councillors discussed changing.

Even if Council adjust those performance measures, any salary adjustments would be in the hands of the chief executive himself.

During one of Stabback’s performance reviews last April, former mayor Phil Goff challenged the idea that council staff were overpaid.

“Whenever anyone tells me that we have got a bloated and overpaid bureaucracy I say, well if it is so bloated and overpaid why is it that we have the attrition rate of our skilled people going to other organisations?” Goff said.

Chief financial officer, Peter Gudsell, says the increase in employees earning more than $200,000 is because of a tight labour market.

“The high demand for a limited number of skilled workers drove salaries

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upwards,” he says.

Council reports that it benchmarks salary levels for employees against the public sector and market rates, with 15 salary bands for similar positions.

Stabback was approached for comment but did not respond by the time of publication.

Local board sworn in and ready for action

Hibiscus member Gary Brown will be chair for the first half of this local board term, then deputy chair for the second half.

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The inaugural meeting of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, which included the swearing in of members, took place on Wednesday, October 26 in the Ōrewa council chambers.

Eight elected members – four for the Hibiscus subdivision: Gary Brown, Leanne Willis, Sam Mills and Jake Law; and four for the Bays: Alexis Poppelbaum, Victoria Short, Julia Parfitt and Greg Walden – were joined by family and friends.

Those supporters included former Rodney District Council Mayor John Law and his wife Leslie, there to see their grandchild, Jake Law, sworn in.

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Formalities included a whakatau or welcome from Ngati Manuhiri.

Following this, the members were sworn in and then elected a chair and deputy chair.

Members decided to split the three year term in half, with a different chair and deputy chair for each half of the term.

They also split the roles equally between the two subdivisions of the local board.

Until the end of April, 2024, Hibiscus member Gary Brown will be chair and Bays member Julia Parfitt will be deputy.

After that, until the end of the term, Bays member Alexis Poppelbaum will be chair

and Gary Brown the deputy.

In his opening speech, Brown said exciting times lie ahead for the local board, including projects that are even more substantial than those achieved last term.

“Mayor Wayne Brown has promised to provide local boards with more money, resources and powers,” he said.

Poppelbaum said that during elections some stand in teams or are divided along political lines.

“However, once elected you leave those things at the door so that the local board works as a team,” she said.

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Time to shake up the joint Firstly a big thank you for the support in the recent election. The Albany Ward is large – it takes in three parliamentary electorates and has the biggest population of any in Auckland - 185,800 people with the Hibiscus Coast making up 34 percent of that figure.

As usual, the Coast had one of the highest voter turnouts, as did the Bays this time around. That’s great. Generally speaking it’s the smaller, more cohesive communities that have the best turnouts, and those with local media that give a more in-depth, untrammelled coverage of council affairs.

Likewise those bureaucrats and politicians in council responsible for closing down civic centres and consistently ignoring concerns important to local communities in-between elections. Their hand-wringing at the low turnout also rings hollow. Similarly, the council removal of local election programmes for schools which in the past saw places like Silverdale Primary hosting real meetings and their well-informed students grilling candidates.

During this election though two questions predominated – one was who to vote for as Mayor and secondly, how does Auckland combat the party-political influence from Wellington.

Those who vote, as always, decide the first while a response to the second will only

become clearer over time.

In the meantime, I’m all for shaking the joint up and in particular those parts of the council corporate far removed from the public that they too are meant to serve – as opposed to the many hardworking council employees on the frontline in libraries, community centres and out in the field doing the work.

Certainly the ‘rate, borrow and sell’ regime of the last six years has well and truly run its course – there is now little room for manoeuvre and some tough decisions will have to be made to try and balance the books.

For the Hibiscus Coast, however, the outlook is a lot rosier as we are already the beneficiary of over $2 billion worth of committed NZTA/ Waka Kotahi infrastructure funding, either underway or about to start.

What’s more, a number of significant additional community improvements can be leveraged from this historically unprecedented investment in our area.

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Finally then, good on all those who participated in the election – either as candidates or voters. At this point in our country’s history, democratic participation is important. It’s a right previous generations had to fight to defend, a right perhaps too easily taken for granted but one still denied to many elsewhere in the world today.

Police funds help small businesses

The Government provided further support to help Police protect small businesses affected by a spike in ram raids, back in May. A total of $6 million was invested in a crime prevention programme managed by Police. The money was to enable Police to work closely with vulnerable small retailers to identify effective, practical solutions based on the features of each location. It may include things such as installing bollards or other protection structures to protect small businesses. Fog cannons, security alarms, or screens may also be considered for funding. As at October 14, 126 stores in total have been contacted by the Retail Prevention Crime Programme Staff, 80 of those (34 of which are in Auckland) have completed a Police assessment and 59 have been allocated to a supplier for protective equipment to be installed. Other stores have also received crime prevention advice. Seven retailers, all in Auckland, have had protective equipment installed and a further six have commenced installation. Police have committed $260,568 to date for assessment and installation. So far, none of this money has been spent on the Hibiscus Coast, which Waitemata North Area Commander Matt Laurenson says is because of the relatively small number of these types of crimes locally. Across Auckland Police have arrested 142 youth offenders and laid 1036 charges relating to burglary and similar offences since May.

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Electric excitement

Good to see a locally made electric bus coming to our school routes (HM October 17). I imagine it will glide quietly up to the bus stops so the children will learn to be alert and watchful and hopefully off their phones – this is the kind of attention they will increasingly need as quieter transport becomes the norm.

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Don’t panic fishers!

A story in Hibiscus Matters’ October 17 issue mentions a proposed protected area between Tiritiri Matangi and the Army Bay end of the peninsula where fishing could be banned. However, what is proposed for most of that area is a Seafloor Protection Area (SPA), which protects seabeds from

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Plenty of dogs are walked past the Hibiscus Matters office by their owners, but not many cats! Last week we met Alee Smallman as she walked her cat Marbles on a lead in Ōrewa. Alee has autism and likes to have the 10-month-old cat with her on walks. “Marbles also gets a bit grumpy if she hasn’t had her walk,” Alee says. Having recently moved to the area, Alee says Marbles is getting plenty of attention on walks. She has a backpack to put the cat in should there be dogs around. Marbles was rescued from Helping Paws, a cat rehoming charity in Dairy Flat.

some fishing but only methods such as dredging that damage the seabed.

Recreational and commercial fishing is not banned in SPAs. Behind the scenes, NZ Sport Fishing Council’s Terry Creagh says there is a plan to enlarge the small High Protection Area around Tiri, but this is not on the proposal that is out for consultation.

Apologies for any confusion!

Correction – Ōrewa Community garden

The Ōrewa community garden that featured in the October 17 paper is on land leased by the Hibiscus Coast Community House, but is located on the corner of Hibiscus Coast Highway and Centreway Road, not next to the community house itself. Apologies for any confusion.

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The floating inflatable obstacle course, Waterworld, will be back on the Hibiscus Coast this summer, for a five day stay in Stanmore Bay, and Hibiscus Matters has two Family Passes (2 adults, 2 children), valued at $88 each to give away. The course, anchored just offshore, provides slips, slides and jumps for anyone over the age of five years.

It has been in Auckland for five years, and last year added the Hibiscus Coast to its schedule for the first time. Unfortunately the course was the target of theft and vandalism when anchored off Red Beach, but director Kel Travers says security has been beefed up this year. “We are looking forward to another summer of Waterworld fun after unprecedented support last year,” Kel says. Bookings are now open for the Stanmore Bay dates of 21-26 January 2023. Info and bookings: www.wipeout.co.nz/ Waterworld and Hibiscus Matters have two Family Passes to the Stanmore Bay Waterworld to give away. To go in the draw, ‘like’ Hibiscus Matters on Facebook and message us your name, phone number and email address with ‘Waterworld Stanmore Giveaway’ in the message. Or, write your name, phone number and email on the back of an envelope and post to Waterworld Stanmore Giveaway, Hibiscus Matters, 21 Florence Avenue, Ōrewa 0931. Entries close Friday, November 18.

The little fairy garden in Brown Street, Manly, near the beach, has been attracting interest ever since work began on it around a year ago. The garden is alongside the pavement, on a strip of land owned by Auckland Council. Richard Brown, who lives opposite, says he was sick of looking across at “bush being smothered by weeds”.

He asked Council to get rid of the weeds, and around a year ago, he got some action.

“Although the weeds were killed, nothing was removed and it simply went brown,” Richard says. “So I cleared away the honeysuckle and found some lovely native plants.” Around this time Richard and his wife Clare saw a programme about people making fairy houses in Hobsonville and the idea for a fairy garden was born. Richard used his woodworking skills to make a log cabin, then more pieces. Clare made a farmhouse and their granddaughters

also made things to decorate the garden.

Richard made Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men characters using modelling clay and golf balls. He says the community interest was immediate, and before long, people were adding things of their own, mostly anonymously. “We love that it’s become a community effort,” Richard says. He says barely a day goes by without someone adding something. “There are some pretty painted stones, and the other day someone put a lion in there! Everyone has their own ideas.” Recently Richard added a few flowering plants and fairy lights. “It’s been a great success,” he says. “A cop came by yesterday and said he and his family love it, and even their dog stops to take a look on their walks.” There has been one bit of negative feedback, however. “A young boy complained to me that ‘they’re not real fairies’,” Richard says.

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“I’ve seen people stop to read it, and it definitely adds to the meaning of the statue,” Susan says. “It makes the hard work worthwhile.”

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Ōrewa’s statue of Sir Edmund Hillary is now complete, with the restoration and return of its original plaque. Susan May was instrumental in the return of the plaque.

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The plaque’s restoration is largely due to Susan May of Puhoi, and Auckland Council who listened to her, then had it repaired and installed.

The statue of Sir Edmund Hillary, made

by Chen Wei-Ming, has stood in Hillary Square since 1991, and originally it had a plaque listing the mountaineer and explorer’s achievements.

In the early 2000s, the statue was moved to a new position in the square. In the process, the plaque was badly damaged, seemingly beyond repair, and it was put in Council’s scrap metal bin.

And that’s where a scrap metal collector, who was a friend of Susan and her partner Dave, found it.

“He knew Dave and I were great admirers of Sir Ed, so he gave us the plaque,” Susan says.

For years, it was kept safe in the couple’s lounge, but when Dave died in 2010, Susan thought it would be a good idea for it to be refurbished and replaced.

“It was in bad shape – the bottom was bent when it was removed, and there were two big holes where it had been bolted to the statue,” Susan says. “But I had faith it could be fixed.”

Susan discussed the plaque with Council staff, and gave it to them in 2017. They eventually found money to have the repair work done.

“The repairer has done a beautiful job,” Susan says. “If you’d seen what it was like before you would appreciate how much work was involved.”

The plaque was quietly installed in its

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After a little over a year in the job, Whangaparāoa College Principal Steve McCracken says he has listened to the community and students, and is ready to put some major changes in place, starting next year.

He says the ultimate goal is to raise levels of academic achievement.

This year, 12 staff have been visiting and researching other colleges, nationally and internationally, to bring together aspects that they think fit with the college and its community.

Next year the focus will be on literacy at all year levels – something the college has been working on with its three feeder primary schools.

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He says a new structured approach will “rip away the fluffy stuff ” and focus on the literacy basics.

Alongside this, a bi-lingual unit (Te Reo and English) will be introduced next year – open to all students who want it. McCracken says this is not just about teaching in both languages, but a Māori approach to learning, which may include things such as haka, dance and cooking – with the end outcome still being to increase academic achievement.

Currently the school has 300 Māori students.

“We want to engage Māori learners and give them access to the curriculum by walking in their world,” McCracken says.

Good quality teaching practices is another focus and here McCracken says all teachers will be impacted.

The process began this term, with “360° baseline observations” of teachers. McCracken says this will provide data, identifying any weaknesses so that professional upskilling can be provided if needed.

He says the most exciting development is that Whangaparāoa College is the NZ pilot school for a programme that works with Hewlett-Packard called Reinventing the Classroom.

McCracken says the programme, which has been tested in Australia, will provide access to world class technology for both staff and students.

Alongside this, the school will be reviewing how it constructs its school day and whether any changes there could improve student outcomes.

Over the course of next year, a Trades Academy is being planned for possible implementation in 2024. This will provide various non-

Whangaparāoa Principal Steve McCracken is getting cracking with big changes at the college.

academic work pathways, initially construction.

Connecting with local businesses and the community is another focus.

The college is growing fast – currently there are 1700 students, which is expected to grow by a further 750 next year. The Ministry of Education predicts a roll of 3000 in the next decade.

New buildings and facilities are therefore on the drawing board, with firm plans expected to be ready by next May. McCracken says he sees the school’s strengths as “great young people and great staff ”.

“This community really backs its children to do well, which means we have such huge potential – these plans are the start of unlocking that,” he says.

Staff reactions, he admits, have been mixed.

“We’ve been kicking around ideas for a while, but when I said recently that we were going to pull the trigger next year, and they realised how huge it is, it was a bit of a shock,” he says.

“There is massive excitement, along with some trepidation. It’s going to be hard and challenging, and needs to be carefully staged, but the future is exciting, different and very positive.”

Holistic counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist Charlene McIntosh of Integrated Insights Wellness Clinic in Stanmore Bay was inspired by last year’s Gumboot Friday, which raises money for free counselling, to offer her services free of charge to a local child whose whanau would struggle to pay.

Charlene selected the first child from a number put forward, and once those sessions were over she decided to keep going, offering one child at a time free therapy.

So far, she has provided help to three local children free of charge. The number of sessions required for each, depends entirely on the individual child.

Charlene says the biggest need is anxiety and stress related issues – things she is seeing more and more in the clinic in general as a result of Covid-19 – and she says she has seen some great results from her service.

With the next Gumboot Friday just around the corner, on November 4, Charlene is asking anyone who knows of a worthy young recipient (aged 9-18 years)to get in touch. She will hear each story and select someone based on who she thinks she can help the most.

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Environmental impact of vape products investigated A Year 12 Whangaparāoa College student wants to spread the word about the environmental impact of single use vape products – most of which she says go into the bin or are discarded on the Coast streets and beaches.

Jenica Crous, aged 16, has a passion for the environment and is researching the subject in her Level 2 Sociology class.

Her interest was sparked by the increase in vape stores around the Coast and a rise in the popularity of single use plastic vape products.

“I want to know what people are doing with their disposable vape products when they’re done with them and I found that majority throw them out.”

She does not vape herself but says a large number of her friends and peers are regular vapers.

“Smoking is much less common among people my age, and much less popular than it was when my parents were my age,” Jenica says. “Vaping is more affordable and accessible than smoking.”

She says vape culture is big and evergrowing in youth, and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

A survey she came across in her research, conducted by the NZ Asthma Foundation, shows that nearly 20 percent of students are vaping daily.

“Many youths only vape at social gatherings.

That’s one reason why disposable vapes are so popular, as they don’t do it all the time.”

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projects to reduce smoking, vaping and nicotine use in general – shows that more than half (51 percent) of young e-cigarette users reported disposing of used e-cigarette pods or empty disposables in the rubbish, 17 percent in a recycling bin not designed for e-cigarette waste, and 10 percent reported that they simply throw them on the ground.

“Almost half (49.1 percent) the young people surveyed said they don’t know what to do with used e-cigarette pods and disposable devices, and I would say that number could be higher here,” Jenica says.

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The service is free to the public, and all JPs are volunteers.

Last month, the Auckland Justices of the Peace Association celebrated 100 years of service.

The organisation, founded in October, 1922, connects local JPs to promote consistency in their duties, provides regular group training and makes sure the services to the local community are well coordinated. The association currently has 1300 JPs working under its umbrella.

Hibiscus Coast Justices support group coordinator, Maren Bock-Mueller, says 57 JPs volunteer their time locally. Most clients

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Maren says some JPs also go out of their way to help sick and immobile clients in hospital, hospice or in rest homes.

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Sofia completed all her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) exams and in 2016 she graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Dance Studies.

Four years ago, she moved to Europe, basing herself in Stockholm and spending her summers studying at RAD in London.

She completed her Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance in 2020 after what she describes as “a summer on Zoom in the thick of the pandemic”.

Since 2019 Sofia has been teaching at a studio in Stockholm, teaching preschoolers, RAD grades, vocational and

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“I have gained so much experience teaching here, and all in Swedish,” she says.

“At the same time I have also been working as a gym manager and Les Mills group fitness instructor. Huge weeks, but all so rewarding.”

Sofia and her partner decided to settle back in New Zealand, and arrived here last week.

Sofia says this has taken things full circle for her.

“While it is hard to leave the great life I’ve established in Stockholm, I am so excited to settle back into NZ and start teaching again where it all started at the Lea Sandford School of Dance.”

Principal of the dance school, Lea Sandford, is excited to have her former pupil return and says Sofia will be a true asset to the area with her knowledge and training in ballet and dance.

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Rewards of getting involved The seasons roll by. The days get longer then shorter, hotter then colder, always changing.

But in spring it feels like this really speeds up. Every day there is something new.

We see a progression of new life, from white clematis flowers in August, followed by kowhai, then flax, then pohutukawa by Christmas.

But these are just the big ones. Look a little closer and you’ll find smaller treasures like kumerahou flowering on clay roadside banks, or step into the bush to find small hooded ground orchids flowering right now.

On the birding side we see black fluffy balls of spur-winged plover chicks, halfgrown paradise shelduck families and at Shakespear Park I’m sure you will find robin chicks already leaving the nest. In my own garden, thrushes have fledged and a blackbird has relined last year’s nest just outside my lounge window. No eggs yet.

Rather incredibly NZ dotterels have been trying to nest at Manly again, this time at the Manly Fire Station. This wasn’t successful but the birds can be seen at the beach most days and will no-doubt try again. Please care for them.

So how to take all this in when we’re inside for most of our lives? Well, a growing number of people take themselves out every week to check pest trap lines in all corners of the Coast. From the clifftops of Army Bay to the sheltered coastal forest of Eaves’ Bush at the north end of Ōrewa, these people are checking traps and bait stations, making sure each is as ready as possible to catch any rat,

Native clematis Photo, Richard Chambers possum, weasel or stoat that comes along.

It’s while you are out doing this regular routine that you start to notice the changes, the small things that don’t make themselves obvious until you put the time in.

Something I think everyone notices is the great show of pohutukawa as they flower all along our coastlines and many of our streets before Christmas. But go back a few decades and on parts of the Hibiscus Coast these trees were struggling under the browsing of possums. Even now, up the back of Hatfields Beach I’ve seen totara trees, another possum favourite, with flat top haircuts from continual possum grazing.

But control efforts by Auckland Council, Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird, and Shakespear Open Sanctuary volunteers are continuing to push back on this with the results we see today. So if you don’t know if possums are being controlled in your area, then get in touch with Forest and Bird to borrow a trap and receive the necessary advice to use it.

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Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to report illegal dumping with hopes of cracking down on the problem.

There are more than 18,000 reports of illegal dumping every year.

Council operates a 24-hours a day, seven days a week phone line where the public can report illegal dumping. After a report is investigated, council can issue instant fines of up to $400.

Serious cases of illegal dumping may also result in offenders being prosecuted under the Litter Act, with a maximum penalty of $30,000.

Tyres, mattresses and green waste are among some of the common items Aucklanders might spot illegally dumped in their neighbourhood.

With the high cost to the environment from illegal dumping, Council’s senior waste advisor Jan Eckersley says Aucklanders need to be responsible with their waste and learn how to dispose of it correctly.

“People don’t seem to realise that not disposing of waste in the right way causes environmental issues – green waste kills plants and spreads weeds, food waste attracts vermin, and hazardous waste such as oil, chemicals and batteries, contaminates the ground and pollutes waterways,” Eckersley says.

Eckersley urges Aucklanders to think of the services offered by Community Recycling Centres – the Whangaparāoa Community Recycling Centre can take items such as washing machines, old stereo systems and other household items.

Items that are not reusable or recyclable should be taken to a transfer station for disposal.

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Crafty Xmas ideas at Makers’ Market

Dance groups from all over Auckland perform at the Ōrewa Asian Food & Culture Festival.

All things Asian at tasteful festival Margaret Johnston of Ōrewa will bring her range of plants in decorative containers to the Makers’ Market.

All kinds of creative crafters will have their work for sale at a pre-Christmas Makers’ Market in Ōrewa on November 12.

It’s a chance to buy some unique crafts direct from the people that made them.

The market is organised by Estuary Arts Centre and stalls will be set out around the centre, by Ōrewa Estuary and Te Ara Tahuna walk and cycleway.

The variety of work for sale will include art, jewellery and plants.

You can watch potters, sculptors, spinners and weavers and Oamaru stone carvers work on pieces, the café will be open, there’s a sausage sizzle and buskers will be around to entertain shoppers.

Inside the arts centre, there will be a chance to have a go at various art activities, including tie dye and harakeke (flax) weaving.

Estuary Arts Centre manager Kim Boyd says as the market runs from 2pm-7pm, people can bring a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Skilled hands give fabric new life Ōrewa crafter Stacey Manuel has been making cushions and clothes from left over fabrics for years, but in lockdown she branched out into other useful items for the home. Stacey’s brother is a curtain installer, and provides her with bags of beautiful left over or sample designer fabric. “I made a full set of curtains from pure silk which would otherwise have gone in the rubbish,” Stacey says. Seeing what she had made for her home with the fabric, friends suggested she should do more. In lockdown, Stacey began experimenting, making bags, purses, bunting and wine bottle holders. “I make things for people to use – it’s important to me that they have a purpose, so you are making good use of something that someone else threw away.” Most of what Stacey makes is given as gifts – the Estuary Arts Makers Market is the first time that she and her mother, skilled crocheter Caroline Grant, have had a stall to sell the things they have made. “I love the idea that it’s local and as well as buying things, I hope it encourages people to have a go at making things themselves,” Stacey says.

After a two-year absence owing to Covid-19, the Asian Food & Cultural Festival will be back on Moana Reserve, Ōrewa on November 19.

The festivals, which began in 2019, bring a feast of flavours from all over Asia, as well as cultural performances on stage.

All funds raised on the day are donated to Harbour Hospice.

Co-organiser Sue Chau says this year there will be 11 food trucks bringing tasty dishes from Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea and more.

There will be bubble tea, a flower stall, face painting and calligraphy, as well as a bouncy castle and raffles.

Live entertainment groups come from all over Auckland for this event. They include Chinese dancers from Waitakere, West Auckland, Sunnynook, the North Shore and South Auckland along with the Golden Swallow dance group, Beijing Opera, Rainbow Chorus and a number of solo performers.

Sue says they are also lucky to have the Greater Auckland Chorus and children from the Shuiyun Dance School taking part this year The festival on November 19 starts at 3pm and finishes at 8pm.

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Finish line buzz motivates Ironman competitor At the age of 52, Michele Caminos is training for her fourth Half Ironman event.

she never looked back, completing several events around the North Island.

The Army Bay resident says although she did short runs for fitness, her love of longer events began when she nervously joined her daughter for a half marathon, six years ago.

She also became a member of the Hibiscus Coast Harriers & Triathlon Club, met many like-minded people and learned a lot about her body and what it is capable of.

Along the way, she has come to love cycling, overcome a fear of deep water and fallen in love with the feeling of crossing a finish line.

“When my daughter Casey was 16 and I was 46, she talked me into doing my first half marathon,” Michele says. “It seemed like a fun mother-daughter thing to do but I was so nervous as I’ve never done anything that long before. She waited for me at the finish line, and as I crossed that line with her, I got such a buzz. There really is nothing like that feeling of satisfaction and achievement.”

Before this, she says, working out was more about her love of food – “I wanted to be able to have chocolate cake and a glass of wine at the end of the day and not feel guilty,” she says.

But after the first half marathon, a love of events for their own sake was kindled and

Despite her fear of deep water, Michele was persuaded to join her friend Kay Abayakoon and other Harriers & Triathlon Club members for an ocean swim around four years ago.

Michele’s tips

“I used to hyperventilate when I couldn’t see the bottom, but now I love it, and have even done the 4.5km Rangitoto swim,” she says.

• Give yourself six months to train before any event. • Consult a health professional if you have any issues that might stand in your way, before you start. • Start with getting on a bike for 15 minutes, a 10-minute run or 20 laps of the pool. • Train with someone – you motivate each other. • Sign up for an event – nothing like a little extra nudge to get you out there. • Just do it – you might surprise yourself!

In 2019 she completed the Rotorua full marathon, which was “an adrenalin rush”.

Then she got on a bike – something she hadn’t done since her teens – and took on Half Ironman events, again encouraged by Kay. “I picked up road biking at the age of 49 and at first I fell over a lot, before I learned to unclip with purpose,” she says. “Now cycling is my favourite sport because of the speed and how technical it is if you want to do it efficiently.”

“I do the events for fun, not to place or win,” Michele says. “I get up early in the morning to train, and in the evening because I work in the city.”

She insists you are never too old to get started.

“The key for anyone wanting to begin sports like this is to allow time – it takes me

The unbeatable feeling of crossing the finish line became addictive for Michele Caminos.

A friend to push and support you is invaluable. Michele is pictured with Kay Abayakoon at their first Half Ironman.

six months of training for a Half Ironman, and I have to plan that into my week to make sure it happens. Your body adjusts if you give yourself time. It gets stronger and used to the duration of exercise. It’s amazing how it adapts. I have learned so much about my body, what I should eat and drink, and from training with people

who have been doing it for decades.”

She says the numbers of women taking part in events like the Half Ironman is still relatively small.

“I think a lot of that is about the family responsibilities that they feel – we take a lot on. But I’d say do something for yourself – you can do this.”

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Getting comfortable in our skin As we head into the warmer months, the days of soaking up the sun, sand and surf at the beach are fast approaching.

For many this means breathing a sigh of relief coming out of the winter hibernation, where you can take off the jumpers and joggers, and enjoy the freedom of frolicking in the waves. However, for others, it can actually be quite a daunting time, when the pressure that comes with having more skin exposed and having that ‘summer body’ can be all too much.

Young girls and guys are living in a world primed for body obsession and unrealistic body ideals. Social media, in particular, keeps people hooked into a validation trap hinged on images. Female influencers post photos in their bikinis revealing their slim and toned physique, and guys post photos showcasing their defined bodies.

However, one could argue that the focus on ‘the perfect body’ has been constant throughout time, it is just the cultural trends and technology that have evolved.

If we throw it back to the 19th century, we see that to be large, was to be in vogue.

Larger body mass symbolised wealth and privilege, showing you could afford to eat more.

Moving forward to the 1920s, it was fashionable to be slender and boyish. The icon of the 1950s, Marilyn Munroe, brought about the popularity of curvaceousness.

Then along came Arnold Schwarzenegger and Cindy Crawford, who introduced the athletic figure, followed by the waif-like

figure and today we see the ‘fitspiration figure’ idolised alongside the Kardashians.

The bottom line is that the ideal body is like fast fashion – the trends are ever changing!

With the pressures to live up to this idealised standard, young girls and guys can be left with low self-esteem, as they simply don’t feel like they measure up. For example, the YWCA Insights Report showed a 2020 survey of young people in NZ, who reported that 79 percent have seen posts that made them “feel negatively about their body image, social situation or background”. Recent research has also linked poor body image with a higher risk of depression, bullying, eating disorders, and reduced physical activity.

So, what can we do about helping people to feel comfortable in their own skin? Firstly, let’s encourage body acceptance, whatever shape or size. Secondly, let’s encourage our youth to not compare themselves to influencers and celebrities, who set unrealistic standards which can often be digitally enhanced or cosmetically treated.

Thirdly, let’s get practical and encourage girls and guys to think of the things they like about their appearance and personality (let’s not lose sight of the fact that what matters most is on the inside). And finally, let’s focus on healthy eating and exercise habits.

Life is too short to allow the cultural trends and pressures of the day to dictate how you define yourself. Let’s encourage our youth to feel confident in their own skin in every season.

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The Rodney Aphasia Group, Companionship & Morning Activities for Seniors (CMA) and Age Concern Rodney each received donations this month from the Laurie Parker Trust committee of the Rotary Club of ŌrewaMillwater. The Trust donates annually to successful applicants from the Rodney area, particularly on the Hibiscus Coast, who support the social wellbeing, relief of suffering and public benefit of residents suffering from heart disease, stroke or similar. The Laurie Parker Trust Deed, formed on June 18, 1986, was created between the Olive Margaret Parker and the NZ Guardian Trust (now Perpetual Guardian Trust) and The Rotary Club of Ōrewa (now Rotary Club of Ōrewa-Millwater). The amounts donated are confidential. There to receive the donation were Grant and Lisa Fowlie and Tony Petrasich of Rodney Aphasia Group and Kiri Bevan of CMA. Age Concern Rodney was unable to attend the presentation but will receive the donation separately. Pictured at the presentation are, from left, are Rodney Aphasia Group’s Grant Fowlie, Mick Shaw, Karen Bonnici and Christine Collins of Laurie Parker Trust, and Lisa Fowlie and Tony Petrasich of Rodney Aphasia Group.

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Busy November in the garden As the signs become more obvious that food security is not guaranteed in New Zealand it is time to consider just how resilient we can become in our own backyards.

Resilience at my place means I recently harvested red cabbage, bok choi, Chinese cabbage, spinach, potatoes, beetroot, carrots and parsnips, zucchini, broccoli, salad greens and rhubarb. Then I collected fresh eggs and had the makings of dinner.

The zucchini was a real treat – when I planted them, in August, I put plastic bins as small glasshouses over them and regardless of the cold wet September the mini “glasshouses” kept them warm enough to produce.

Now that we are experiencing warmer days and the temperature is consistently over 16 degrees during the day, you can buy those tomato, capsicum and zucchini seedlings.

Plant them into your warmest microclimate, out of the wind. Tomatoes need to be well hardened off before planting outside, and provide a frame to support them. Pinch out laterals, or side shoots for best results.

addition to the vegetable garden as the tops can be used like celery.

Seedlings of Chinese cabbage, spring onions, tatsoi, lettuces, rocket, spinach, and silverbeet can all be planted out now.

And don’t forget to put in some flowering plants for the beneficial insects – cleome, calendula, phacelia, marigolds, chamomile, anise hyssop, dill, fennel, lavender, rosemary and any other herbs of your choice.

Asparagus plants are also available now and I have been upgrading my asparagus beds with a few new young plants. Globe artichokes are forming heads and if you are going to eat them, they must be picked small before the beautiful purple flowers sprout out of the centre. After that happens, they are best left to the bumblebees.

Plant a first crop of corn and dwarf beans.

Instead of planting all your available rows at once, plant some seeds now and more in a month’s time to space out the harvest.

Carrot and beetroot seeds can be sown straight into the soil. Cover the area with shade cloth to protect them while they germinate.

If you have water, lots of compost and mulch material you will be able to succession plant right through until February, unless of course we experience the horror summer weather that Europe had.

Seedlings of celeriac are now available in the garden centres. The turnip-like root has the flavour of celery and makes a versatile

Remember to keep building the soil – if the minerals are not in the soil, they will not be in your vegetables.

Kids market on again

The popular market where stalls are run by children, Stanmore Bay Kids’ Market, is on again on Saturday, November 12. The market will have 21 stalls filling Stanmore Bay Community Hall in Waiora Road. The kids will sell second hand toys, home-made items, plants, baking and more. There is entertainment and coffee on site. Funds raised will go to Auckland Cavy Care, next year’s Cheerleading Global Games trip to Hawaii and local community gardens. Organisers hope that the market will be held twice a year. More young buskers are wanted – if you’d like to busk at the market, email stanmorebaykidsmarket@ gmail.com to register your interest. See What’s on for more details.

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• Just walk No need for long workouts at the gym – walking is fantastic for health. Intense exercise can raise the stress hormone cortisol, which may stop your body burning fat. I’ve found that many people get better results when they swap higher intensity exercise for walking.

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Healthy gut = healthy immune system We have all heard the term ‘you are what you eat’. The link between diet and gut health has been well established and in addition to the critical role that that gut health has to overall health, it is particularly important for the health of our immune system as approximately 80 percent of our immune system is found within the gut microbiome.

Improving gut health therefore is a great way to improve the health of your immune system and it doesn’t need to be complicated. There are simple, everyday actions you can take that will help improve gut health without needing to resort to medication or expensive supplements.

The key to a healthy gut is having good levels of beneficial gut bacteria. Fermented foods are a rich source of beneficial bacteria, enzymes and vitamins, so add them into your meals. Good options include sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, natural yoghurt and kombucha, which are all available at the supermarket.

of water with a dash of apple cider vinegar approximately 10 minutes before you eat, as this will stimulate your stomach acid, improving digestion.

If your digestive system is particularly weak, you could consider taking a digestive enzyme with your main meals. This supplement will give you a wider range of enzymes to process and break down the food.

The timing of meals is important. If possible, make lunch your main meal of the day, so your body has more time to fully digest the meal at a time of day when you are more active. Cut out snacks and focus on good meals. Ideally you should wait 4-5 hours between meals so that your body can properly digest the meal, internal cleaning processes can take place and your body can get ready for the next meal. When you eat snacks between meals, it will disrupt this process and can cause digestive distress.

Include prebiotics in your diet, as these are the fuel source for healthy bacteria. Foods high in prebiotics include leeks, garlic, onion, asparagus, dandelion greens, bananas and nuts.

How we eat is just as important as what we eat. For optimal gut health, relax before you eat and eat slowly. Allow yourself 1520 minutes to eat your meal. Chew every mouthful thoroughly, as undigested food particles are a fuel source for bad bacteria.

Good digestion is important, so your body can fully absorb the nutrients available in food. If you drink a warm glass of water first thing in the morning with a dash or lemon juice or apple cider vinegar it will help to flush out the liver and wake up your digestive system. Have a small glass

A strong gut is the foundation for a strong immune system. By taking steps to improve your gut health, you will be strengthening your immune system and setting yourself up for better health. Try incorporating some of these actions into your daily routine and see how they impact your overall health.

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Mountain biker levels up

Levi enjoys the downhill speed and uphill challenge of mountain biking.

Two years since he took up the sport, 12-yearold Levi Gear is making his name as a mountain bike cross country competitor.

Levi’s first race was last year – something completely new for him, but fun and a chance to meet lots of good people.

Last month the Ōrewa College student won the Cycling NZ Secondary Schools National Mountain Bike XC race in Bluff (U14), leading from the start and coming in more than two minutes ahead of the competition.

He enjoys mountain biking for fun, but says he began taking it more seriously when he rode some trails with his family during the 2020 lockdown – there aren’t many places to ride locally, but he got permission to ride on some trails in Ōrewa on private land.

Mountain biking is a complete contrast to his other sports, Jiu Jitsu and Judo, but Levi says he enjoys the speed of the bike, and the challenge of being fit enough to keep up that pace on uphill sections.

After lockdown, with his dad, Rod, he went on to ride regularly in Woodhill and Riverhead Forests as well as in Rotorua.

Now that he has his first national mountain biking title under his belt, joining the one he has already earned in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he’s keen for more. He trains at least three hours a day, for both biking and martial arts – this often means fitting in rides early in the mornings and using a stationary bike. Some days he will do a 50km ride, or a 15km run with his Judo training squad before school.

His next mountain biking event is the Nationals at Coronet Peak in February.

His biggest competition, in a place like Coronet Peak, will be riders used to steep hills.

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His competitive streak is a key strength and Levi says he hopes to be able to make one of his sports into a profession one day.

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First overs under Hibiscus premiers’ belt

The Hibiscus Coast men’s premier team, pictured, played its first game of the season at Victor Eaves Park in Ōrewa on Saturday, October 22. They took on Howick – which club manager Gair McSkimming described as “a tough start” – in a two-day, 100 overs per day, match. Howick made 318 runs on day one. The second day was played the following week (the result was unknown as the paper went to print). The premier men are also in the Auckland one day and T20 competitions, which will see several games played at Victor Eaves. The next Ōrewa games are the two-day competition on November 5 and 12, followed by one-day games on December 3 and 17. Supporters are welcome.

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The honours were more evenly shared in the second (union) half with both sides scoring three tries, to make the final score 48-16 to Raiders.

The match was played in great spirit in front of a knowledegable and appreciative crowd.

Raiders chair Carl Clayton says that the club hopes to hold the premier teams Clash again next year, ideally alongside the old boys’ game.

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Grants that are received from funders enable the Group to offer a variety of care programmes and services to our members. The position would suit a person who is, or was involved in the health sector, or has previous experience in obtaining funding from grant providers. The Grant Writer reports directly to the Management Committee of the Group. This role is offered as a part-time contract role and a job description is available upon application. Applications close on the 30th November 2022 Register your interest or ask any questions about the position by emailing our administrator at: rodneyaphasiagroup@gmail.com

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Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Centrestage Theatre Company, 60 Centreway Rd, Ōrewa, Wednesday-Sunday. tickets https:// nz.patronbase.com/.../Productions/PQ22/Performances

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The Vibro Kings, Parāoa Brewing Company, 719A Whangaparāoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa.

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Hibiscus Coast Garden Club show, Manly Methodist Church, corner Whangaparāoa Rd and Walford Rd (opp Manly fire station), open to the public from 9.30am till 11.30. Entries on display include roses, flowering shrubs and floral art. Raffle and trading table. All welcome

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19-Twenty - voted one of the top acts at Byron Bay Blues Fest 2022, with Special guests Lazy Fifty. Parāoa Brewing Company, Whangaparāoa. Tickets $30 at Moshtix.

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Ōrewa Beach Santa Parade, 4.30pm followed by Surf Sounds concert.

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Red and yellow flags back on beaches

Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club’s 156 patrollers are back on duty at the beach. Their patrol season began on October 22 and the beach will be patrolled every weekend and public holiday until April 10. In late December and January, they will also patrol at Wenderholm Regional Park. As well as its active patrollers, the club has 750 junior members and parent supporters. Ōrewa

Surf Lifesaving chair Faron Turner says the club’s team of Search and Rescue approved lifeguards are also able to respond 24/7, all year round, to emergencies. The club’s biggest ever project – the building of its new base – is on track, Turner says. The club hopes to reach another milestone, submitting its Building Consent to Auckland Council, in November.

Ōrewa’s patrollers, pictured in training, are well prepared for the season. Photos, Malcolm Barr

Hot demand for lifesaving services expected

• Surf Lifesaving Northern Region (SLSNR) is expecting a busy patrol season, with the possibility of a marine heatwave, hot temperatures, warm nights and high humidity likely to see people flock to the beach. • SLSNR chief executive Matt Williams says people may be even more keen to get back in the water after a few years of restricted access. “Our beaches are getting busier, earlier, and one of our key three-year strategic priorities has been to resource clubs to be prepared across every aspect of their operations, including after-hours and Search and Rescue functions,” he says. • Beachgoers are advised to recognise their limits and stay within them, learn how to recognise rip currents, be smart around rocks and large surf, and never swim or surf alone.

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Record breakers at Red Beach Red Beach lifeguards begin patrols on Saturday, December 3. They will also be on duty at Pakiri Beach, from December 17.

The club’s competitors are in fine form, having kicked off the season with strong performances in two Pool Rescue Championships.

After snaring the Cosgrove Trophy for the most overall points in the Surf Lifesaving Northern Region Pool Champs last month (something the club had not achieved in 10

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years), the club went on to further success in the national Pool Rescue Champs, placing second overall after three days of competition.

It’s the first time the club has achieved a top three finish in the national pool event and some performances were record-breaking. In the junior division, Ryan Wyatt and Dylan Blanchard set a new NZ record in the U14 Male 100m Patient Tow with Fins and Jasper Cornish set a NZ U17 record in the Male 100m Manikin Tow with Fins.

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