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Wind blows thousands Inside this issue 150th through A&P gate Puhoi celebrations The windy weather that kept people off the water and away from beaches is being given some of the credit for the huge turnout at last month’s Warkworth A&P Show.

Philosophically, show secretary Marjorie Blythen says it is an ill wind that blows nobody good.

“I know the golf club had a busy weekend as well, so it may have been that people were looking for alternative entertainment while the wind blew,” she says. “Gate takings were the second highest on record and feedback from the trade sections indicates they had a good show as well.”

It’s hard to tell who enjoys the A&P Fairy Princess Contest more – guest compere Te Radar or the entrants.

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Kaipara tidal power project paused The future of a tidal power station, at the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour, is looking uncertain with Crest Energy stepping away from predictions construction will start this year.

The company’s chief executive Anthony deadlines around the tidal power Point aluminium smelter which may increase electricity capacity to the Hopkins said in May 2010 the earliest project were missed. date for construction on the $600 Mr Hopkins is now refusing to give a New Zealand market by 10 percent million project would be two years away. date, saying three factors need to be or more if it closes; the long-term implications of the Government’s In 2011, a Government grant of resolved for the project to progress. $1.85 million was withdrawn when

These include the future of the Tiwai

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Health & fitness

Sticking with New Year resolutions

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Farm talk

Field Day feature and rural news

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Mahurangi College Newsletter Welcome back

pages 34 & 34

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Kaipara tidal project privatisation programme; and the impact of new energy supplies such as fracking on world markets.

Mr Hopkins says fracking has completely changed the US energy market in the last two years.

“The uncertainty of the world oil market could have an impact on NZ oil markets, which will have an effect on NZ electricity markets.”

The indecision comes as Northland iwi Te Uri O Hau step up the rhetoric.

The tribe placed a rahui on the mouth of the Kaipara in March last year and trustee Mikaera Miru says the moment any activity is noticed “trouble” can be expected, with a protest flotilla deployed as obstruction.

“There’ll be trouble as a rahui has been placed and the Government is legally obliged to uphold it.”

University of Auckland Law Faculty senior lecturer Khylee Quince says the Government is only legally obliged to uphold a rahui if it is imposed by the Ministry of Primary Industries.

“This rahui is more a political stance – asserting mana whenua rights. It has no formal legal standing.”

Te Uri o Hau fought the original application to the Northland Regional Council and then through the Environment Court, before Crest Energy was granted resource consent in March 2011.

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Their concerns relate to the fact the harbour mouth is a breeding ground for snapper, home to the endangered Maui dolphin and a “spiritual graveyard.”

Mr Miru says the company doesn’t have the technology to do a complete appraisal of the ecological impact.

“Iwi have been shafted by the clowns from the crown. With the new concept of renewable energy, it seems looking after the environment has gone out the window.

“We have a government that’s been making it easier for businesses to trash the environment. Now we’re moving on to another level – the mouth, the doorway to the health of the harbour.”

Mr Miru says Te Uri o Hau has been in talks with Northpower to prevent Crest Energy from connecting to transmission lines which may connect to a Pouto Peninusla wind farm. He says the fact that Te Uri O Hau support a windfarm is proof that iwi aren’t opposed to renewable energy per se.

“The decision to approve the tidal power station had created a battleground for iwi and communities around the Kaipara.”

Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty says her party supports tidal power and other forms of renewable energy but doesn’t support the Kaipara project because of insufficient information to protect the diversity of the harbour.

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Work on clock tower ticks by

At the Paul Harris Fellowship presentation are, from left, Sally O’Mara, Lucy Conroy, Lindsay Ford and Jane Blackbourn.

Rotary applauds AIMS disability group A Rotary District Governor, Lindsay Ford, has made a strong appeal to the Mahurangi community to look for opportunities to integrate AIM (Adults in Motion) into mainstream community and business life.

Mr Ford was speaking at the “I was really impressed by what I saw, particularly school leavers, with a presentation of three Paul Harris but I was also struck by the impression physical or intellectual disability. The Fellowships to AIMS long-serving of ‘out of sight, out of mind’,” he said. group focuses on teaching life skills volunteers Sally O’Mara and Jane As a result, Mr Ford spoke to the such as budgeting, shopping and Blackbourn, and programme manager Warkworth and Epsom Rotary Clubs numeracy and literacy.

Lucy Conroy, in Warkworth, on to see if they would be interested in Volunteer Jane Blackbourn says the January 30. becoming involved in improving the aim is to help the young people to be He said the Fellowship was the highest conditions and opportunities for the as independent as possible. honour Rotary could bestow and people of AIMS, in partnership with It is the only facility of its kind recognised the outstanding work the businesses and the community. between Auckland and Whangarei, women had done in setting up and “It’s not up to me to say how this will and relies on a mix of paid staff and running AIMS. work but it could mean gardening volunteers to run the three-days-aMr Ford, who divides his time between and cooking opportunities, where week programme. The group currently homes in Queensland and Norfolk they could learn to grow and prepare has 11 participants, including some Island, is the District Governor for food. Perhaps more could be done to from the Hibiscus Coast.

Rotary District 9910, which includes help find local work opportunities – Funding is received from various the people who AIMS caters for have sources including the government, Auckland and Northland.

He first visited the AIMS facility, a natural dedication to a job and are charitable trusts and local service groups. situated down a right-of-way in wonderful at customer service.”

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Work on a public art project in Warkworth, which involves decorating the plain white town clock with mosaic tiles, is well underway.

Kaipara Flats artist Joy Bell, who received $26,760 from the Auckland Regional Services Trust (ARST) Fund for the project, says a finishing date is difficult to pin down because installing the tiles on the tower is weather-dependent.

However, if things go to plan, the work could be unveiled towards the end of May. The six-month long project is being done in two parts – four months in Joy’s shed and two months on site.

Joy says some special firings by Middle Earth Tiles have produced excellent teal and blue colours for the tui.

“They are looking really beautiful,” she says. “About 90 percent of the tiles in the work are from Middle Earth – its great to be sourcing the material locally.”

Text on the tower will be in both Maori and English, and the work will include 105 engravings, which represent aspects of the immediate area. Joy says there has been huge interest in the progress of the work.

“This is going to be the best job I’ve ever done.”

The clock tower, beside the Auckland Council offices and iSITE, was designed by architect Neville Price and built by Warkworth Jaycees 45 years ago.

Guides with bite Guide Biscuits go on sale on March 1. GirlGuiding relies on Guide Biscuit sales for more than half its annual revenue, so if you want to help young women achieve their potential and contribute to their communities, look out for local sellers, or pop into a Postie store (at Wellsford or Silverdale) or the Mad Butcher (at Silverdale).

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OFF THE RECORD Below the belt Artists wishing to submit work for the Omaha to Matakana walk and cycleway may have gained the wrong impression about the type of art that is required from a story published

by Mahurangi Matters last month.

It began with a magnificent typo, which described it as “the pubic art project”! We’re predicting a lot more traffic on that pathway once the new artwork is installed.

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When the prickly subject of rural road sealing was raised at this month’s meeting of the Warkworth Liaison Group, the audience was reminded of the Mayor’s election promise to seal all roads in Auckland in his first term of office. A member of the audience remarked that according to his calculations, at Council’s present rate of sealing, it will take another 750 years to complete this task. Mayor Brown must be planning a very, very long tenure.

Letters can be sent to editor@localmatters.co.nz or PO Box 701, Warkworth

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Council information direct Kaipara District Council has introduced a new email service to disburse information. To access the service, register online at www.kaipara. govt.nz. Subscribers can tailor the information to their needs and interests such as Civil Defence and emergency warnings, events, newsletters and updates from Kaipara’s Commissioners, Long Term Plan, Annual Plans, reports and press releases. Corporate Services manager Barbara Ware says the system will be particularly useful for the 34 per cent of Kaipara’s ratepayers who are non-resident.

Artists Gudi Grotzky and Malcolm Roberts at the recent exhibition and auction held in the foyer of the Mangawhai Museum.

Artists move historic building Fundraising for a visual arts centre in Mangawhai got a shot in the arm from a recent exhibition and auction, which grossed $17,000.

Mangawhai Artists is raising money to of negotiation to be done before people relocate the historic Anglican Church know for sure “what’s going where”. from its present site in Molesworth Mangawhai Artists started about five Drive to Mangawhai Park. years ago with 15 to 20 members.

Group president Jan Grover says Membership now stands at around 90 the plan is to turn the church into and activities include two annual art a meeting room and exhibition trails and exhibitions. space, with provision for workshops The 128-year-old church building was and classes. If the group can secure a schoolhouse before being converted sufficient land – it is asking for about in 1957. Jan says the cost of relocating half a hectare – its plans include stand- it, along with associated consents and alone studios and sculpture walks. service connection costs, was still Mangawhai Park is situated between being assessed. the Heads and the Village, and is owned “The money raised from the auction

by Kaipara District Council. There are gives us a base to begin applying to two tenures on the land – recreational major funding organisations. We really reserve, where the golf club and bowls appreciate the support the community club are located, and ‘fee simple’ where is putting behind this project.” the new ambulance station will be sited. The group would like to see work on Jan says the development of the park is the development start well before the an exciting project, but there is still a lot end of this year.

Concert hero At least two visitors to Ascension’s winery tour concert this month got to see a bit more of the countryside than they expected. After the concert, they hopped on the complimentary shuttle bus, not realising it was heading to Omaha, instead of Warkworth. Three cheers to promoter Campbell Smith who rescued the pair 30 minutes later and took them home himself.

Off the record contributions welcome.

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Correction – Tracey Martin In an article on NZ First MP Tracey Martin’s decision not to re-contest a seat on the Rodney Local Board (MM Feb 1), she was described as the deputy leader of the party. In fact, she is number two on the list, not deputy leader. We apologise for the error.

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A major concern may also be that they wish to reduce the risk of damage to the sealed area by the activities of crazed youth tearing up the seal by spinning the wheels of their lowered cars after hours. This risk is omnipresent, as evidenced by the patches of damaged tar seal on public roads wherever these hoons are active.

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Kaipara District Council Commissioners will present details to a public meeting in Mangawhai on Monday, February 18, on what they have done to stabilise the financial situation, cap debt and monitor contracts.

Commission Chair John Robertson says the meeting will be an opportunity to explain the commission’s findings on historic errors, what they are doing to correct these and what impacts this will have on residents of Kaipara.

“Over the past five months, we have met with many individuals and community groups, and have communicated to residents and ratepayers through the press and the internet,” Mr Robertson says. “We are now keen to engage through public meetings.

“We’ve tackled some of the most pressing issues and have formed a view on the most sensible next steps. Now it’s time for Kaipara people to hear Commission Chair John Robertson from us directly in public meetings.”

Mr Robertson says that while much on sound financial and governance of the last five months has been practices.” focused on the mistakes of the past, The commissioners were appointed the commissioners have also been in September 2012 after Council working with council management members stepped down following a to identify the best route forward. government-appointed Review Team He says these plans balance the need report to the Minister. for careful financial management and The Mangawhai meeting will be held efficiency gains with the need for at the Mangawhai Club, starting at improved community services and 9.30am. There will also be meetings infrastructure. at Maungaturoto Country Club “We understand the loss in confidence on February 18, at 1pm, and the in the community over the last few Dargaville Council Chambers on years. Rebuilding has begun, based February 19, at 4pm.

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Applications now open for natural heritage protection funding Are you working on a community heritage protection project and looking for funding?

Auckland Council invites applications under the Rodney Natural Heritage fund.

The fund supports the conservation, restoration or protection of valuable natural heritage areas.

Examples of projects previously supported by the council: • native plants, site preparation and plant pest control towards

CUE haven restoration project • fencing towards Hoteo River restoration • fencing, native plants and plant pest control towards restoring

indigenous biodiversity at Waiwera.

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Countdown begins for Wellsford library opening It started in a cupboard in the 1940s, moved to a room in a basement, then spent 50 years in a tiny building on SH1. Now Wellsford War Memorial Library is getting a purpose-built structure to meet today’s needs.

The project has been on the go since the early 2000s and a construction milestone was reached on January 30 with the official ‘roof shout’. Council and construction representatives celebrated the occasion with morning tea.

Auckland company Stryde Projects has led the build, employing local carpenters to work on framing and cladding. Materials have been purchased at Carters Warkworth, equipment has been hired from Wellsford Hire and the aluminium joinery supplied

by Whangarei company Altherm Northland.

The “thunder grey” Colorsteel roof is the latest addition to the $3 million structure. It includes five cavernous air vents and 115 solar panels. The vents will control temperatures naturally while the solar panels will power the building’s lighting, saving $300,000 over 25 years.

Rodney service delivery manager Vicki Clarke says the library will include eight new computers, a children’s area, young adult area and a public room for community meetings. An outdoor courtyard is being created with benches by Snells Beach group Springboard.

Local artists from Te Hana have been working with the project team to integrate design elements into the building that reflect Wellsford’s historic connection with the Kaipara Harbour. These include pre-cast panels on the building’s exterior and designs depicted in the carpet tiles.

Ms Clarke describes the interior as an “airy space with plenty of windows.”

The current library – in a small brick and tile house beside public toilets on SH1 – is five times smaller than its successor and “not fit for purpose.”

She says extra books will need to be purchased.

Collection selectors from the Rodney area have been working with community library manager Jocelyn Koks to establish a book list. They will base their decisions on customer feedback from a survey carried out last year, their own knowledge of local library users as well as general collections usage statistics.

The number of magazine subscriptions and multimedia collections will also be increased.

“It’ll be a place for the community to come to relax, read, meet up with others or just hang around,” Ms Clarke says.

The new library sits in Memorial Park, on Port

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Stryde Projects project manager Paul Archer, project architect Roy Blok, Auckland Council libraries manager Allison Dobbie, and Rodney Local Board member Steven Garner.

Current library staff, from left, Glennis Flintoff, Natasha Hallam, Lesley McLean, Vicki Clarke and library manager Jocelyn Koks.

Albert Road, and is expected to open in June. The project will provide expanded car parking for both the library and the museum, together with a new plaza, which forms an entry court to both buildings.

Senior library assistant Lesley McLean says the library started in a cupboard in Wellsford Hall around 1946 before moving to a room in the basement of Culpan’s Building. From 1954 it occupied one third

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of a brick-and-tile house next to the public toilets on SH1. It shared the space with the old town council and was run by volunteers. Rodney District Council took control in 1996 and an employee was paid for the first time.

Ms Koks says truck drivers often leave their motors idling when they use the public toilets, leaving road dust to blow into the library and damage books.

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A family of pateke have taken a liking to a drain beside the road to Anchor Bay.

Summer in the park

By Sue Crayshaw

The recent prolonged hot weather has brought many visitors to Tawharanui and the campground has been full. Elsewhere in the park, the Hereford calves are now steady on their feet and getting larger and venturing further from their mums. The pukeko babies are growing into their oversized feet. A family of pateke have taken a liking to a drain in a paddock beside the road to Anchor Bay in a space they are sharing with paradise ducks and the pukeko. The lambs are past the cute and chubby stage and have been docked.

On a hot day, a bush walk through a track shaded by huge puriri and taraire is a pleasant alternative to enjoying the sun. If you stop off at the bridge and sit on the big puriri log, you may hear or see saddlebacks, robins and bellbirds in the trees around you and hear screeching kaka overhead. Eels and koura can be spotted in the stream just before you head up the shaded track to the paddocks and then down the hill to the beach.

New areas of retired pasture have been sprayed out in readiness for winter planting at the west end of the park. The kikuyu-covered planting sites take two sprays to prepare them for planting; otherwise this rampant grass grows over and smothers the new young plants. Kikuyu was planted at Tawharanui as a pasture grass because of its toughness and drought tolerance.

The nursery has potted up over 8000 trees for winter planting. Extra helpers came from the campground for the Tuesday morning nursery sessions. At one nursery session, 60 willing campers turned up to help.

A new bird hide has been completed by the lagoon. The hide provides a place to sit and observe the birds in the lagoon without disturbing them. Sixteen bird species come and go from the lagoon; only about five of those are resident. At present there are over 50 paradise ducks in residence using the lagoon as a safe flocking site while they are in moult. They shed their old feathers and cannot fly very far for most of the month. Pateke also moult around February or March.

Local Landcare groups at Christian Bay and Baddeleys and Campbells Beaches have been active, with initiatives to remove both pest animals and pest plants. The work of these enthusiastic teams will help the sanctuary birds have safe places to live to outside the fence. Kakariki, kaka and bellbirds are regularly seen and heard at Baddeleys and Campbells Beaches, so they are moving out from their safe haven.

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Rodney police target drivers around schools

St John hopes the new station will attract enough volunteers to operate 24/7.

All systems go for Mangawhai ambulance Construction of a new ambulance station in Mangawhai Park is expected to be finished by the end of this year.

St John Northland District acting “It will operate around the clock, While the new facility won’t operations manager Wally Mitchell providing we have sufficient immediately lead to any additional says he is extremely pleased to see the volunteers,” Mr Mitchell says. services, the formation of a cadet unit project underway, given the delays in “Ideally, we need between 15 and 20 is in the pipeline. finding a suitable location. trained officers. I think the lack of our Mr Mitchell says St John is He says St John had hoped to have own base is part of the reason we’ve progressively building or upgrading its the facility built by now. However, struggled to recruit volunteers in facilities throughout Northland. when the project was first mooted Mangawhai.”

“The workload and response times for the park, some objections were The ambulance currently shares space required of a modern service means raised as to whether or not it was an at the fire station. we have to provide appropriate bases. appropriate location. A questionnaire Having people respond from home Mr Mitchell says funds from the was circulated which demonstrated strong community support for the successful Opportunity Shop in just doesn’t work anymore.”

Mangawhai, operated by about 50 Mr Mitchell says anyone interested in park site.

The $800,000 facility will include “extremely hardworking ladies”, learning more about the service and what volunteers do, should visit www. a garage for an ambulance, would underwrite the project. accommodation and facilities for night “The shop reflects the community’s stjohn.org.nz where they can request a recruitment pack. strong support for the ambulance.” staff, office space and a training room.

Rodney Police are conducting a back-to-school speed enforcement campaign to help reduce pedestrian casualties.

Police say there’s been numerous complaints of drivers speeding in the vicinity of the region’s schools. On many occasions a tragedy has been narrowly averted after a car has almost hit a child.

Sergeant John Roberts, of the Rodney Police Strategic Traffic Unit, says that research shows that children have an undeveloped sense of risk and take a number of years to develop ‘road sense’.

Over the last five years, more than over 1200 child pedestrians have been killed or injured during the school terms.

“Driving at 50km/h, by the time you react to an unexpected event ahead and apply the brakes it will take you 41 metres to stop – nearly two cricket pitches or nearly half a football field),” Sgt Roberts said.

“Some drivers unfortunately become nonchalant about the risks around our kids and over-estimate their ability to stop.

“People need to exercise extreme caution around kids as they are unpredictable.

If you travel more than 4km/h over the speed limit around schools and school buses during school hours you will be ticketed – no excuses.”

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Welcome to 2013 – a big year. The first big job for you, the ratepayer, is to give your feedback, via submissions, on the draft Auckland Council Annual Plan 2013/14. The plan represents the second year of our 10-year budget to 2022, and includes investments, activities and the financial policy proposed for next year. Each local board also creates a local board agreement that looks at our specific community priorities.

The local board agreements are annual agreements between Council’s local boards and the governing body which outline local service levels and funding for local activities. Your household should recently have received a summary of the draft annual plan, which includes your area’s draft local board agreement and outlines any possible changes. If you haven’t received the summary, please call 09 3010101 and ask to have one sent out, or drop in to your local service centre.

Submissions are due by February 25.

Well, there are only 11 months until Christmas! That is how fast this year is going – and it is also an election year. For you poor folks the madness will descend in a big way probably around August because the local body elections are in October. Knowing that I will not be standing again allows me the freedom to concentrate on solidifying the projects and portfolio areas I have been working on for the past two years.

Late last year I was able to show off several local businesses to the Representative of Taiwan and to the Consul-General of Japan. At the last meeting of the board last year I asked to have my name added to the sister-city portfolio, which was accepted. Out of that visit the Taiwanese government has invited me to spend several days in April this year in Taiwan looking at improving relationships and trade between our two nations. It is a specific goal of mine to include Rodney in that. I am also hoping to visit Japan in June or July this year to reignite the relationship between Warkworth and Furudono (this relationship lost its funding in the Auckland Council amalgamation) and to support the sisterschool relationship between Mahurangi College and Sendai Secondary School.

Before I leave this role I will being seeking to entrench strong relationships between the Springboard Trust, Youthline, Mahurangi College and Mahurangi Technical Institute. Along with work that Brenda Steele and I have been doing on the Kaipara side of Rodney, the goal is to widen the opportunities for our young people by way of further education and employment closer to home. Other areas of attention are the Matakana River and erosion issues, liquor bans and enforcement, bridle paths and horse rights in general; youth forum formation and support, recognition of iconic rural events such as the rodeo and A&P show – to name just a few. Head down, you-know-what up – let’s get into it.

Access funds walk out the door Clubs and organisations undertaking projects to improve access to the outdoors have one month left to apply for funding through the 2013 round of the Enhanced Access Fund.

The NZ Walking Access Commission such as negotiations to secure access has made up to $138,000 available in this agreements and support for the legal year’s funding round, with a maximum or survey costs of obtaining access. allocation of $25,000 possible to any Other eligible projects include those one organisation. Chief executive Mark that provide information about access, Neeson said the contestable fund helped such as installation of signs, and projects to create new opportunities for people to that develop and improve walking access the outdoors. opportunities by installing gates, stiles “Ready access to beaches, lakes, rivers and fences. The fund is also available and mountains is a wonderful part of to groups seeking a contribution to the New Zealand’s culture and the fund cost of obtaining professional reports, helps groups around the country to such as engineering reports, and groups continue making meaningful access undertaking community walking access contributions for future generations,” projects, including construction of new infrastructure.

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Rodney College participates in ethnicity identity research Northern Territories Short Breaks 2-8 days

Rodney College students are taking part in a research project examining the effects of ethnic identity.

It began in the US with the aim of finding a social explanation for why Hispanics and African Americans don’t achieve as well at school as Caucasians.

University of Auckland associate Professor Christine Rubie-Davies says the study’s founder, University of California’s Frank Worrel, wanted to validate his findings in a New Zealand context.

He found a strong association between identity with dual ethnicity and motivation, relationships, selfperception and ability.

Another revelation was that students with only one or no ethnic identity tended to be more pessimistic about the past, present and future than those with more than one.

Christine Rubie-Davies: Professor “Kids more optimistic about the future Christine Rubie-Davies says students and past are more optimistic about with more than one ethnic identity do better at school than others. themselves,” Dr Rubie-Davies says.

Rodney College has 350 students – they’re aware of what they’re capable of.”

65 percent are European, 30 percent She says there has been too much Maori and five percent come from emphasis on tests and exams at schools other countries. The college is the internationally, which stresses students last of four New Zealand schools to and limits achievement. participate – 3000 students will be “The focus should be on relationships. surveyed in total.

School is the fundamental context Dr Rubie-Davies says all data received where you learn to interact with so far backs-up Professor Worrel’s others. You get better results if you findings. create an environment where students She says New Zealand teachers often are happy and motivated.” had low expectations for poor achievers She says if you ask people which class and Maori were often in that group. they loved the most at school “they’ll Professional development programmes tell you about the teacher they had a such as the University of Waikato’s Te good relationship with”.

Kotahitanga had changed that.

Rodney College principal Dave “It’s made teachers more culturally Ormandy says he is happy for students sensitive and respectful of other to take part in the study as it could lead cultures, and this will wash off on the to something the school didn’t know. students.”

“The more we know the better we are at She says giving some students low- meeting the needs of students,” he says. level tasks is a mistake.

Mr Ormandy says Te Kotahitanga “Once in a low level group, they tend has been running at the college for six to stay there and keep getting low level years and has made a clear difference work. If you take that away, suddenly to academic results for Maori.

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Sir George Grey look-alike wanted for Living History Day An actor is being sought to play Sir George Grey for Kawau Island’s Living History Day. The event on March 3 recreates the period the former premier lived on the island and has been brought back after four years to focus on the renovation of Mansion House.

The historic building is undergoing remedial work worth more than $1 million, with roof upgrades to the mine manager’s house and nursery wings and rebuilding of chimneys on the west wing.

Friends of Mansion House committee member Heather Bowles says members of her group will dress up in Victorian costume and act as butlers and maids, but an actor is required to play Sir George Grey.

The “pre-eminent” European owned the island from 1862 to the 1890s and was New Zealand premier – a prime minister of the time. He extended a former mine manager’s residence to create Mansion House and turned the surrounding land into a botanical and zoological park. He imported creatures including zebra, antelopes, emu and five species of wallabies, and had the best library collection in the colony, which was donated to Auckland Public Library when he died.

Up to 80 people lived on the island during the governor’s time including his niece Annie Matthews, her husband and their eight children.

Ms Bowles says Grey met foreign diplomats on the island and invited the public once or twice a year.

“It was an important place in colonial New Zealand.”

Living History Day will show people performing Victorian activities such as butter churning and silver polishing along with traditional games such as

The Living History Day, at Mansion House, is an opportunity to dress up in Victorian garb.

stilts, quoits, croquet, cricket and skipping. High tea will be served on the lower veranda.

Friends of Mansion House have around 40 members.

They are hoping to become a registered organisation so they can apply for grants to purchase things like authentic bed linen, Christmas decorations and plants. Ms Bowles says the Department of

Conservation has asked the group to include plants more in keeping with Grey’s time such as roses, lavender, sunflower and delphiniums.

Everyone is invited to come in Victorian costume – prizes will be on offer. Those wanting to take part must book on the ferry that leaves Sandspit at 10.30am.

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Organist heads to Warkworth Renowned organist Chris Hainsworth is performing in Warkworth on March 10.

Mr Hainsworth, a Wellingtonian, has on themes suggested by the public. been freelancing in Europe for 30 years The concert is at the Anglican Church, and is organist of Beziers Cathedral in Church Hill, from 3pm.

France.

It will be followed by a wine tasting, His “Organ Proms Concert” includes courtesy of Ransom Wines. pieces by Grieg, Vivaldi, Bach and Wagner. New Zealand composer John Proceeds will go to the Warkworth Wells contributes “Kokako Fanfare Parish Organ Scholarship Fund. and March” to a section “strictly for Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased from the church office, i-SITE or at the birds.”

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The Opera Factory singers perform in the atmospheric location of Couldrey House in Wenderholm Regional Park this month.

Wenderholm garden setting for summer night of opera

A summer evening picnic in the garden of Couldrey House will be made all the merrier by a live musical performance.

This is the fourth year that the Friends modest bach in 1857 and was acquired of Couldrey House, supported by by Auckland Regional Council in the Auckland Council, have staged the 1970s. The park itself was purchased a picnic concert, which takes place on decade earlier.

February 24.

Chris says the Summer Magic concert Singers from The Opera Factory will has proved popular over the years, present a programme of light opera, providing a unique opportunity to operetta, Gilbert & Sullivan and relax with friends while listening to musical theatre. good music, in a beautiful setting.

Concert sub-committee chair Chris The concert starts at 6.30pm, with Hagon says the event is informal. The gates opening at 5pm. Ticket holders singers will perform on the veranda, can enjoy a free look around the house with the audience seated on the lawn. prior to the concert.

“The audience bring their own tables, Tickets cost $30 and can be obtained chairs and even, from time-to-time, a by sending a cheque payable to The candelabra – whatever it takes to make Friends of Couldrey House Charitable themselves comfortable and enjoy the Trust with details of address and music,” he says. number of tickets to Summer Magic, The money raised goes towards the PO Box 42 115, Orakei, Auckland redecoration of the interior of historic 1745. There are some gate sales, but Couldrey House, which started life as a cash or cheque only.

Summer Magic ~ Music in the Garden The Friends of Couldrey House Charitable Trust invite you to a Picnic Concert in the garden

With singers from Opera Factory. Favourites from Opera G & S and Musical Theatre. Tickets $30 each in advance or at the gate. Cash or cheque only (sorry no EFTPOS). Bring friends, picnic, wine, coffee and rugs.

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Couldrey House, Wenderholm Regional Park. Gates open 5pm for 6.30pm concert Enquiries: Carolyn (09) 528 3713 or Chris (09) 478 7922. Email reid.caro@gmail.com

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Puhoi River re-enactment keeps retired fireman busy The arrival of Puhoi’s first Bohemian settlers 150 years ago will be re-enacted on the Puhoi River on Saturday, February 23.

Taking centre stage during the late afternoon’s proceedings will be two boats handmade by local resident and retired fireman Peter Jones.

The larger of the two is a 7.5 metre skiff, designed along the lines of an American ‘Sharpie’. It was built two years ago from demolition teak, salvaged from an old steam ship that was destroyed by fire, demolition kauri, plywood and some jarrah.

The second, and smaller of the two boats, was built specifically for the reenactment and took about 10 weeks to complete.

“I made it out of cast-offs so it really didn’t cost anything to build,” Peter says.

Originally from Somerset, in England, Peter worked on a farm in his early years, before becoming a draughtsman cum engineer. He had a short career as a police officer, but says an unfortunate decision to book a magistrate ruined his prospects. His first job in NZ after immigrating in 1966, was managing a poultry farm in Upper Hutt. He then went on to serve with the NZ Fire Service in Auckland for 37 years until retirement.

Commenting on his passion for reusing and recycling materials, Peter says it comes naturally to anyone who was born during World War II.

Peter Jones with the larger of the two boats that will be used in the re-enactment.

The first boat he built was a 21-foot Hartley trailer-sailer. He has made several since including spending fiveand-a-half years rebuilding the 1886 sailing cutter Rewa.

He says he would like to see the sea scouts or a similar group formed in Puhoi, based on the river.

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Rural Women New Zealand is canvassing families in rural communities to gauge their current state of mental wellbeing. In a brief survey which closes on February 21, participants are being asked about anxiety and depression issues. The results will provide an update on the Feeling Rotten Survey undertaken in 2006, which revealed a high level of anxiety and depression in rural areas. Causes varied, but for women post-natal depression was reported as a significant factor. Rural Women NZ executive officer Noeline Holt says everyone has been ‘down in the dumps’, pessimistic or felt unfulfilled at some point in their lives. “We’d like to know what’s changed in the six years since the first survey, to help guide us in our advocacy role and in providing practical help in rural communities.” Anyone living rurally is welcome to take part in the survey.

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Villagers unite in wharf 150th celebration Report praises Mahurangi Kindergarten When Rodney MP Mark Mitchell cuts the ribbon and symbolically opens Puhoi’s wharves on February 23, he will bring to fruition a project his father helped conceive about eight years earlier.

The two wooden wharves, on opposite sides of the Puhoi River in the township, opened to the public about two years ago. However, resident Larry Mitchell says the goal was always to officially hand over the structures during celebrations marking the Puhoi Bohemian 150th anniversary this year.

“I like to think of it as a gift from the Johnny-come-latelies of Puhoi,” he says. “We might not all have Bohemian connections, but we all share a love of Puhoi.”

Larry says the idea of building a wharf came up during “discussions” with Scruff and Scotty Barre, in the Bullshit Corner, of the Puhoi Hotel. When the community was divided on which side of the river the wharf should be located, it was decided to build two – one on each side. The project cost an estimated $200,000.

“Five supporters stumped up 90 percent of the community contribution, while NZ Lotteries and The Puhoi wharves have provided river access for boaties, swimmers and the Lion Foundation also came to the fishermen, and the history boards give visitors some understanding of the party. We were also very fortunate to village’s origins. have the support of former Rodney “For instance, Puhoi would make a wharves being well used by visitors.

District Councillor Grahame Powell, perfect model village with working History boards, which tell the story of consultant engineer Craig Davis and examples of a blacksmith’s shop, tractor the Bohemians’ arrival, have also been the late Trevor Sampson.” engines and so on. We also need better installed.

Larry says the hope was always that pathways connecting the church, library, The wharf opening and landing rethe wharves would kick-start some rotunda and other places of interest.” enactment ceremonies will be held of the other projects which have been Larry says that despite the extra grey on Saturday, February 23, starting at “talked about for years but still haven’t hairs the project has cost him, he gets 4.30pm. The public is welcome to a tremendous “buzz” from seeing the attend. materialised”.

Mahurangi Kindergarten has received a glowing report from the Education Review Office and head teacher Karen Carr says she couldn’t be more pleased.

“Children have fun and are confident, easy learners,” the report says.

“Their creativity is nurtured through exploring art, dance and music activities.”

The report explains how teachers use literacy, numeracy and science concepts to support children’s learning.

“Children are developing a good understanding of the natural world and knowledge of environmental issues. They play actively and imaginatively in the outdoor area and are developing a sense of empathy and social responsibility.”

Ms Carr says there is a strong sense of community at Warkworth’s only public kindergarten.

“Teachers have respectful and trusting relationships with kindergarten families and well established connections with the local community,” the report says.

The kindergarten has won two grant applications to travel to Kiribati this year with the aim of deepening ties with the Kiribati people.

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“When the lens clouds over it reduces the amount of light reaching the retina at the back of the eye,” he says. “This makes it difficult for you to see clearly and is called a cataract.

“Cataracts develop as a normal part of the aging process but they can also develop at a younger age as a result of diabetes, following an eye injury or due to specific medications such as steroids.”

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It was found to be made from pyrolised materials. Pyrolisation is “baking” organic materials without oxygen. Burying embers with soil when cooking a hangi pyrolises the wood from the fire. It cuts off the oxygen and charcoal is formed. The hard outer cells of the wood remain and inner parts of the cells evaporate. This leaves a light, porous, black material that can be used in the garden as a permanent form of compost. All around the world, universities are researching biochar for more reasons than soil improvement. Properly made biochar added to agricultural soils improves nutrient holding capacity, water holding capacity, drainage in clay soils, and has a liming effect. But it also has the ability to sequester carbon in the soil.

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With rising carbondioxide levels in the atmosphere, biochar has the potential to trap and grow the carbon in soil. Biochar seems to trap carbon in the soil in four ways: by the carbon in the charcoal itself; by creating homes for micro-organisms that take up carbon to build their bodies; by increasing plant growth which increases carbon uptake from the atmosphere; and by the micro-organisms in the soil eating up the carbohydrates the plant roots pump into the soil. It might be hard to believe, but the creation of 30 cubic centimetres of top soil using biochar can trap and hold more carbon than a 30m tree. Homebuilders’ Grow and Eat from Your Garden courses will be using biochar made from coffee grounds as a soil improver in the March course, and discuss how to make small amounts of biochar at home in the April course. Other topics will also be covered during these two CHIR O P R A CT I C courses.

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Teachers throughout the Mahurangi and Kaipara area are invited to hear education guru Kevin Honeycutt who will speak at Maungaturoto Primary School on March 1. Kevin will spend the day working with children and staff at the school, but will also run an open workshop for teachers on the theme of Trends, Tactics and Tools for 21st Century Learning at 1.30pm. He will give a keynote presentation to teachers, school whanau and interested residents at 3.30pm. Info: Phone Daniel Alcock on 09 431 8109 or daniel@maungaturoto.school.nz

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The popularity of the annual Matakana Fruitloop is growing every year.

Wheels join Fruitloop capers Wheels, as well as feet, will take to the hills around Matakana for the staging of the annual Matakana Fruitloop on March 2.

The seven-kilometre fun run/walk outing on a subset of the main through vineyards, orchards, olive Fruitloop course. groves and over farmland is organised “For this first year we intend an ‘outing’ by the Matakana Community Group rather than a race. The course is a to raise funds for the nearly-completed three-kilometre return trip, through a Matakana Pathway, between Matakana beautiful estate with a private chapel and Point Wells/Omaha. at the halfway point. The chapel doors Proceeds from this year’s event will go will be open so the interior can be towards installing a bridge over the viewed, but no entry will be available.”

Matakana River. Prizes are awarded Wheelchair Fruitloop entrants are for the wackiest and most original asked to email Fruitloop organisers costumes, with Olympian Alison for full details. Other wheels such Rowe taking on the difficult task of as skateboards, cycles and standard judging this year’s event. pushchairs are not allowed and, as this Fruitloop organisers say ‘wheels’ are is on private property, no pets/animals will be admitted. also in favour this year.

“There have been some upgrades to a The afternoon festivities start at the couple of sections of the course so we Matakana Country Park with judging are pleased to be able to welcome ‘baby of the fancy costumes from 2pm to buggies/strollers’,” spokesperson Ras 2.30pm. The gun will be fired on the Sutherland says. “Strollers just need to starting line at 3pm. be aware that the surface varies from En route there will be live music sealed, to gravel, to farm field and that and wine tastings, coupled with there are a couple of short but definite spectacular views. Entertainment, uphills and downhill sections which will food and beverage stalls will operate at the conclusion of the race. require a level of fitness and control.”

Also new this year will be a wheelchair Info: www.matakanafruitloop.co.nz

Health briefs Walking invitation The Hidden Treasures of Rodney walking group is inviting people to join it on Mondays and Fridays for an opportunity to explore the Rodney area. Each week will involve a trip to see a bush or coastal area of natural beauty and interest, including covenanted private bush, wading bird areas of the Kaipara Harbour and out-of-the-way DOC reserves. The walks are led by local outdoor enthusiast Linda Cole, who is often assisted by DOC or community group experts. Hidden Treasures of Rodney is run through Orewa College Community Education. The cost for seven days is $95. Info: Phone Linda on 421 0812.

Wellness Day Waitemata PHO is holding a free Women’s Wellness Day on Saturday March 2, at the AMI Netball Centre, 44 Northcote Road, Northcote (just off the motorway). A variety of health provider displays will be available. These will include BreastScreen, Te Ha, WONS (cervical screening), Arthritis, Waitemata DHB Asian Health Support Services, health and wellbeing talks, and activities for young children. The day will run from 10am to 3pm. Info: Lorelle George at lgeorge@waitematapho.health.nz

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Sewers, and quilters in particular, have a specialised shop at their disposal following the opening of the Pukeko Patch at Kaipara Flats.

Warkworth Primary School teacher Sharon Brown has set-up the wellequipped shop at her home, where she eventually plans to offer children’s and adult sewing classes.

The shop caters for both traditional and modern tastes, and Sharon is keen to see more young people involved in the craft.

“I’m hoping the classes will introduce a new generation to the pleasures of creating quilted toys, clothes, bags, kitchenware and, of course, quilts,” she says. “I hated sewing at school and only took it up again three years ago, after taking one of Alison Letcher’s introductory classes. My first quilting classes were with Angie Green at Sally

Smith’s home, in Sandspit, and after that I was hooked.”

The Pukeko Patch stocks a range of fabric designs from kiwiana prints to batik, as well as Riley Blake, Moda, French Generals, Lynette Anderson and Civil War Melodies. Sharon also has both patterns and fabrics for the colourful Christchurch-based Squiltz range.

“I’m basically a one-stop-shop for patchwork and quilting, with DMC embroidery threads, patterns and books, and battings and backings.”

The shop also carries a range of giftware and last year, Sharon purchased Christmas Creations, a business that specialises in Christmas decorations.

She has a separate area dedicated to displaying the decorations, which she also shows at the annual Auckland Festival of Quilts.

Creativity, in all its many, varied and colourful forms will be on display next month at the second annual Hibiscus Arts Fiesta in Orewa.

The Fiesta follows on from the works for sale, as well as food and successful event held last year to drink. celebrate Estuary Arts Centre’s fifth The event will be officially opened by birthday.

Mayor Len Brown.

Organisers say that the event will The fiesta is organised by the Hibiscus showcase the talent of local artists, Coast Community Arts Council, a as well as promoting courses and volunteer organisation that promotes creative opportunities available to the arts, culture and heritage locally. community.

Work entered for this year’s Hibiscus It includes live entertainment such Coast Community Arts Awards will as body and face painters, musicians, be exhibited at Estuary Arts Centre buskers, belly dancers, jugglers, street Organisers are inviting artists and stall theatre performers, clowns, live bands holders interested in participating and a talent quest for young people. in the fiesta to phone Deborah The musical line-up includes pipe Allan, 021 025 83453 or email bands, creative dancing, theatre hibiscuscoastcommunityarts@hotmail. performances, comedians, line com dancing and bands.

The event is free and runs from 10am Hands on activities such as interactive to 5pm on Saturday, March 9 at workshops provide an opportunity to Western Reserve, alongside Estuary try painting and sculpture.

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Auckland Zoo is celebrating the longer summer days by staying open until 7.30pm most Wednesdays throughout February and March. In addition to the regular zoo experience, the Summer Zoo Lates programme will offer live music at the band rotunda and an interactive art exhibition.

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Watercare is calling on Warkworth residents to be prudent with their water usage as a sudden dip in the Mahurangi River level means the town’s water supply is under pressure.

Governor General Lt Gen. Sir Jerry Mataparae and his wife Lady Janine visited Matakana recently, en route to celebrations in Waitangi. The visit was informal and included the Saturday Farmers Market and Morris & James Pottery and Tileworks.

Market manager Michael Kessell says Sir Jerry and Lady Janine were very relaxed, stopping to speak with stallholders and sampling the food. “Sir Jerry is very convivial and easy to communicate with,” Michael said. “Lady Janine was interested in the health benefits and aspects of the market products.” While at Morris & James, Lady Janine was given the opportunity to design a hand-glazed tile, which will be sent to her in Wellington. General manager Kieran Rice said Sir Jerry was interested in the employment pathway for people working at the pottery. It was the second visit by a Governor General to Morris & James – the first was by Sir Paul Reeves. The couple are pictured receiving a gift basket from Michael Kessell and Karen Brown.

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In the 1800s, in Kaipara, coastal waterways were the principal means of getting from one place to another, roads being almost non-existent. Marian Judson (nee Edger) wrote in The Albertlanders that in March 1863 Charles Cranwell, her nearest neighbour, went with a friend through the bush along the edge of Wharehine Creek to get a boat which had been left until high tide so they could bring it home. Charles waded out to the boat while his friend stayed on the bank with a light.

The friend heard water splashing for a while, then nothing. He shouted over and over with no response so went home, thinking perhaps Charles had given him the slip. But Charles wasn’t at home and couldn’t be found when they searched the next day. His body was found in the creek a couple of days later.

Anyone who has gone flounder-spearing in Kaipara rivers, on a very dark night with only a Tilley lamp, can understand how easy it is to get disoriented and head into deeper water instead of towards shore. Perhaps this is what happened to Charles.

A more gruesome story is also told in The Albertlanders. About six months after the first settlers arrived at Oruawharo, a man named Cummings disappeared while heading to Mangawhai. It was assumed he’d got lost in the bush. However, about that time a shark was caught near Mangawhai and when it was cut open, pieces of a human body were inside. Perhaps Cummings had been trying to cross part of Mangawhai Harbour when the tide was in and was either caught by the shark or drowned, and the tide took his body to the shark. Details of his death will always be a mystery.

Around the middle of the 1860s, two Broughton brothers working for Nicholson’s timber business were sent up the Mainene River to bring down a raft of logs to the Topuni sawmill. They didn’t arrive when expected so two more men went looking for them. When the tide fell, the brothers’ bodies were found near the logs. It was assumed one or both had fallen off the logs and neither of the men could swim.

The Brookes family from Wharehine lost Charles Henry, aged 20, in 1868. He sailed out of Takapau Creek to visit his sweetheart in Port Albert, but his little boat capsized in a squall. He was found several days later and buried in Minniedale Cemetery. In December 1893, Gertie Brookes (later Logan) wrote a gossipy letter to her friend Ella Farmer. She told Ella: “Oh Ella, have you heard that poor Austin Cullins has been drowned? He was crossing in a punt to Hargreaves, and the punt was found bottom upwards close to Wharehine and he was found the next day. I don’t know where, though.” Gertie had her own idea about what happened. “I have an idea he drowned himself. Ma said he was terribly upset at Mary giving him up.

It was in the paper accidentally drowned but we will never know if it really was so will we?” A newspaper clipping about the drowning was enclosed with her letter.

There will be an exhibition of Tomarata School pupils’ artworks entitled Our Taonga, Our Treasures in the Harold Marsh Gallery, at the Albertland Museum in Wellsford, from mid-February.

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Exhibitors keen to showcase their wares at Field Days A higher dairy payout and new dates have seen a record number of exhibitors sign up for this year’s Northland Field Days, from February 21 to 23.

By February 7, around 95 percent of sites were booked.

Fonterra has lifted payout predictions for the end of this season and it is hoped the extra cash will end up with more spending at the event.

Field Days president Lew Duggan says farmers tend to save up big purchases to take advantage of time and money-saving opportunities at the show: “2013 should definitely reflect that with the higher payout.”

The event has been held a week earlier than last year and coordinator Megan Edmonds says better scheduling with other gatherings has made it easier for businesses to make the trip to Dargaville.

The three-day congregation attracts up to 25,000 people: between 7000 and 9000 are expected on the first day.

An Enterprise Northland commissioned AUT Economic Impact Study discovered that in 2008, 1250 people surveyed went specifically to the Field Days to buy something. Spending averaged out at $738 per visitor including food and accommodation.

The Tractor Pull is a mainstay of the show and is celebrating its 21st birthday. Former winners have been invited to participate on the Saturday and 10 people have signalled they’re keen.

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Northland Federated Farmers president Matt Long says Northland Field Days is the biggest farming event in Northland and a good place to catch up with acquaintances and see what’s new.

“Looking at the weather it won’t help farming budgets but every increase in payout does end up

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Organisers predict that a possible drought is likely to see a lot of interest around equipment such as Hansen Products Irripod irrigation, which can irrigate any ground configuration and be moved around by quad bike.

They’re also selling leveller valves that keep tanks levelled, lengthen pump lifecycle and avoid pump burnout.

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Company representative Zoe Pow says some leaching comes from fertiliser aids like DCD but the bulk comes from urine patches. The company is selling stock shelters that give animals a place to go when it’s hot or cold or they aren’t actively feeding. More urine is kept internally meaning farmers can spread dung and urine when weather conditions are most appropriate.

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Councils’ working party seeks surety with GMO regulations Auckland Council may be able to exert some control over the release of genetically modified organisms in the region, following the recommendations of a report released last week by the InterCouncil Working Party.

The report recommends that councils can regulate and manage genetically modified organisms (GMOs) under the Resource Management Act 1991 in their local area.

Its proposed plan change provisions include prohibiting the release of food and non-food related GMOs on the land or in the sea.

Cr Wayne Walker, who chairs Council’s Environment and Sustainability Forum and represented Council at the recent meeting of the working party, says it is important that the issue is included in the draft Unitary Plan.

This will enable the public to make submissions on the release of GMOs locally, which Cr Walker says is of huge concern to the community.

He says that the suggested wording for the Unitary Plan does not close the door on the release of GMOs into

the environment, but imposes strict conditions around surety, liability and costs.

“This is in line with how councils treat other types of hazard,” Cr Walker says.

“It means that Councils will not be faced with the risks and the cleanups and ensures any applicant seeking release of GMOs is clear about liability and responsibility. Otherwise Council could wear any clean up costs, which could be huge. It also follows a precautionary approach so that the release of GMOs is stopped in the meantime.”

The Auckland Plan committee will consider the working party’s report at their meeting on February 20 and determine whether any provisions will be included in the draft Unitary Plan, which will be released for public feedback next month.

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The society trialled a new layout this year, aimed at drawing the show together rather than presenting it in sections.

“There’s still some fine-tuning to be done, but we think it worked well. Although there were big crowds, there was plenty of room to move around and see the various exhibits and entertainment. One area I would like to see develop is the home craft section. The show is a great opportunity for home-based arts and crafts people to display and sell their work.”

Marjorie thanked all the committee volunteers and helpers who made the show possible, and especially thanked the Snells Beach School PTA, lead by Danni Fa’aui.

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Eden Fa’aui, 7, gives Welsh pony Freeway a kiss for luck before heading out to the Snells Beach School pony rides.

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We look forward to the next 30 to 60 days with a nervous excitement, kind of like that first day back at school – happy to see your mates, apprehensive about actually doing any schoolwork, and hoping your teacher will be nice. What we want now is warm temperatures, clear skies and a little rain to help growth. The key elements are set up for a good harvest.

This season has similarities to 2010, which brought winemakers very ripe fruit with lots of character and a warm climate appeal. But it’s not quite the same.

That’s the wondrous thing about winemaking – it’s never the same vintage, with the same flavours replicated. There are elements that are the same, which allows professional wine tasters the ability to pinpoint where a wine is grown, but it’s the subtle differences in vintage conditions that mean one never stops learning when it comes to making wine.

Over harvest, winemakers must make decisions that have ramifications which are only obvious a year or so down the track. It is both a stressful and rewarding time.

Are we excited about the season? Hell, yes. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

While we wait for the berries to change colour and catch the attention of various nefarious birds, we begin to consider 2012’s harvest. Last year was what we call a ‘challenging’ year – which is code for ‘not ideal’. There were lower amounts of sunshine and slightly more wet periods than one would consider desirable.

Initial expectations were not overly positive. At harvest time, low sugars in the crop indicated a slight drop in perceived quality. However, I have just spent considerable time looking at various 2012 wines from all over the country and am delighted to say that the Matakana wines were consistently riper and rounder than their counterparts in more southern climes.

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Recycling incentives offered The Agrecovery container programme is offering $5000 worth of rewards to encourage more farmers and growers to get recycling.

The programme provides free recycling a perceived environmental negative for empty, triple-rinsed containers, into a big positive,” he says. sized 60 litres and under, from 59 “It is a big challenge but the work supporting brand owners. Containers the Agrecovery Trust does provides are shredded and recycled in NZ into a practical solution for farmers a compliant end-use, rather than being to improve their environmental burned or buried on-farm. stewardship.”

Duncan Scotland, of Agrecovery, To take advantage of the promotion, hopes that the chance to win one of ten simply take eligible containers to any $500 vouchers may be just the nudge of the 70 plus Agrecovery collection that some non-participating farmers need to get started with Agrecovery, sites nationwide during February and especially in the pastoral sector which March. has not seen the same uptake as in The promotion is open to new and existing members in all rural sectors horticulture and viticulture.

The slower uptake of recycling in and the turf industry.

Agrecovery Container the pastoral sector has recently led The both Federated Farmers and Beef + recycling programme is funded by Lamb New Zealand to call for those 59 New Zealand manufacturers in their sectors to adopt greener, and distributors of agrichemicals, more sustainable methods of disposal fertilisers, dairy hygiene, animal health of their used plastics by using the and biological products. Empty tripleAgrecovery programme. rinsed plastic containers (60 litres and Federated Farmers chief executive under in size) from these companies Connor English says environmental are eligible for free recycling. stewardship is critical.

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Paddock competition closes soon Time is running out for those farmers interested in entering the Pasture Renewal Charitable Trust’s ‘Win a Free Paddock’ competition, which closes on February 28. All farmers are eligible to enter for three chances to win $8000 worth of products and technical advice used in the pasture renewal process.

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Facial eczema Facial eczema is a serious disease of sheep, cattle, deer, alpacas and goats. It is caused by a fungus that grows in pasture, predominately during the warm summer months. The fungus prefers moist, warm conditions and grows best on the dead litter of the pasture. The spores produced by the fungus contain the toxin sporidesmin, which damages the liver and causes the bile ducts to thicken so much that they may become completely blocked. The damaged liver cannot rid the body of its wastes anymore and a breakdown product of the chlorophyll accumulates in the tissues, making animals sensitive to sunlight. Sunlight causes immediate and severe inflammation of the skin on exposed, non-pigmented parts of the body, especially around the eyes, ears and udder.

The clinically-affected animals will seek shade. The exposed area of skin will become swollen and thickened. The ears in sheep will droop and feel hot when held. Later, the affected areas of skin will exude serum and form scabs. Skin damage may be increased as animals rub themselves. Severely affected animals will develop jaundice and facial eczema can be fatal. Most animals survive and recover but production of wool, meat and milk will decline.

The animals themselves suffer for a long period of time while recovering from the disease and the only relief for them is shade and barrier creams containing sunblock and zinc. The emphasis must be clearly on the prevention of the disease. Resistance to facial eczema is inherited and some sheep breeders in New Zealand have selected for this resistance for some time now.

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Dear Parents and Guardians Tena Koutou Katoa Welcome back to the new school year. A special welcome to our new students and parents - we have had a large number of new enrolments at all levels through the school.

The preliminary NCEA results from 2012 again look very pleasing, with 37 students having gained their NCEA endorsed with Excellence (50 or more credits at Excellence level).

The confirmed NCEA results along with national and decile 8 averages will be released by NZQA in May.

we have had to postpone our annual Year 13 Great Barrier Island trip. This will now be held over Easter, so the students have done their Peer Support training at school, rather than on the island.

The new B Block is nearing completion. We expect to be in the new school office, the new Student Services Centre, the nine new Mathematics classrooms and the four new specialist classrooms, in early March. The new courtyard area for students will also be a much needed asset for our school.

PHOTO: Artists Impression of the new B-Block

In 2012 our Girls 7s Team won the North Harbour competition so qualified for the national Condor 7s Tournament which was held in Auckland in December. At this our girls won all three of their round robin games, their quarter and semi-finals but lost the final, so they came second in NZ. Congratulations to all involved and to Ruahei and Kiritapu Demant who were both selected for the tournament team.

The NZ Secondary Schools’ Touch Nationals also took place in December Lee PHOTO: Nicholas PHOTO: Ruahei Dema last year. Our Girls and Mixed Teams nt (different players in each) had both Our Head Prefects for this year are qualified. Our girls had previously won the Nicholas Lee and Ruahei Demant. Both North Harbour Competition and the Mixed Team students gained their NCEA Level 2 with had won the Auckland Regional Competition.

Excellence last year and both have been The Nationals were held in Hamilton. Both involved in a wide range of sporting and teams played well. Our Mixed Team finished 8th out of 20 qualifying teams and our Girls’ cultural activities within the college.

Team finished 4th. Congratulations to the We have four new staff starting this year: following five students who were selected Kerrin Jamieson for the National in Year 8, Hannah Secondary Gifford in PE, Katrina Schools’ Touch Wards in PE and Teams: Ariaana Maree Thomas in PE Osborne, Brooke and Social Sciences.

Moka, Kiritapu We welcome each of Demant, Kayne these new teachers Middleton, and to our school.

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Unfortunately, due to the persistent strong easterly wind David Macleod, PHOTO: Hannah Gifford, Kerrin Jamieson, Maree Thomas, Katrina Wards and the swell at sea, Principal

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National Condor 7’s Rugby Tournament Team: Kiritapu Demant, Ella Rodgers, Mikyla Pene-Bavastro, Arianna Osborne, Simone Stinton, Reina Sucker, Ruahei Demant, Khalled Burdett, Nicole Adams

Top Try Scorers: Ruahei Demant 7, Kiritapu Demant 6, Arianna Osborne 6, Nicole Adams 4

Game 1 vs Neyland College Won 33-0

Coach: Khamal Ganley

Game 2 vs Napier Girls Won 26-19 Game 3 vs Auckland Girls Won 26-15

Tournament Team: Ruahei Demant & Kiritapu Demant

2013 College Prefects & Student Executive Head Boy: Nicholas Lee Head Girl: Ruahei Demant

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Game 4 vs South Otago Girls (1/4 Final) Won 26-17

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International Students The start of 2013 sees 47 International students at the college, the highest number for some years.

The students come from Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, England, Germany, France, Austria, Thailand, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Brazil. For the first time there will be a significant number of Brazilian students (10 in all) who are at the college as part of a State Government Scholarship Programme for Terms 1 and 2. It is expected that if successful, this may become a regular feature of our Nationality base.

The students are mainly Senior School with the bulk in Year 12. Some (the Europeans and Brazilians mostly) will stay for one or two terms, and our Asian students generally stay for a year or longer. The emphasis for all the International students is to improve their English language proficiency but also to participate as much as possible in all the diverse activities the college offers - sport, cultural, trips, camps, and so on.

The college operates a very successful Homestay Programme

and we have our students as far afield as Ahuroa, Leigh & Puhoi, as well as the usual placements in Warkworth town and Snells/Algies area. It is predicted that our number of International students is likely to rise and we are always interested in hearing from families who want to experience another culture and share ours in our hosting programme. If you are interested in this, then our Homestay Coordinator is Kate Leslie; 425 5629. (Most of our students arrive in two intakes: the start of the school year and the start of Term three.)

Peter Johnston

Sports Prefects: Blake Stubbs, Quinn Edmonds, Iosia Tebau, Hamish Cole, Shannen Mills, Mandy Ion, Emma Sanderson, Kate Haughey, Courtney Winterbottom, Brook Moka, Stacey Botherway.

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• He is always highly motivated, hard-working, friendly and helpful.

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• He plays badminton and soccer.

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what’s on February 2013

For links to more information about some of these events, as well as listings through to the end of the year, visit the What’s On calendar online at www.localmatters.co.nz

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Trolleys designed for children with special needs will feature for the first time at the Soap Box Derby in Stanmore Bay.

Super kids join trolley derby The introduction of Super Kids trolleys at the Whangaparaoa Rotary Soap Box Derby in April is another way that the event can ensure it is representing and involving the whole community.

NZ race director Terry Clarkson says Community groups, such as local in America, the home of Soap Box scouts groups, are also involved and Derby racing, Super Kids have their the Air Corps are putting in a team for own race in the specially designed, the first time. dual control trolleys.

Matthew Fishlock from Whangaparaoa Two Super Kids trolleys have been will race one Master Trolley, but made to the American specifications by organisers still have one opening for Rotarian Alan Paterson in Waitakere so an experienced Super Stock driver that special needs children can race at to race a Master Trolley; the person the Hibiscus Coast event, to be held on will race in all five race centres in the Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay in April.

North Island.

Terry says that anyone interested in The festival taking place alongside the having their special needs child race in Leisure Centre is being run by Event a trolley, with a helper, should contact Designers and is expected to include him. A sponsor for the two Super Kids a wide range of entertainment options trolleys is also needed. such as rides, stalls and food.

Meanwhile, plans for the event, to Anyone interested in sponsorship, be held on April 6, followed by the Super Kids trolleys or the Master Nationals on April 7, are powering Trolley can contact Terry Clarkson, ahead. phone 09 426 5426 or 021 918 980 All 16 trolleys have been snapped up for more information. by local schools.

Whangaparaoa Rotary Soap Box Wainui School will race two, entering Derby • Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay an all girls team and a mixed team.

• April 6 and 7.

Half marathon on track Organisers say that planning for the fifth annual Orewa Beach Half Marathon on April 21 has been the smoothest yet, with the event template now almost foolproof. Race director Laraine Chase of Orewa Events says support from community organisations and businesses has been invaluable in putting such a large event, which attracts around 2000 competitors, together. Despite the growing numbers of competitors, organisers insist that they will keep the entry fee reasonable, as their goal is to see wide participation from “mums, dads and the kids”. To enter, visit www.orewabeachhalfmarathon.com

Matakana Summer Concert featuring Pat Benatar, Bachman & Turner, and America, Matakana Country Park. Gates open at 11am. Tickets available from the Country Park, Warkworth i-SITE or www.ticketek.co.nz 17 Warkworth Rotary Club 50th Year celebration lunch, Ascension Wine Estate. Info: Peter on 0274 807 451 or mahupj@xtra.co.nz 17 Two hour picnic luncheon excursion aboard the Historic Jane Gifford. BYO; departs Warkworth Wharf at 12.30pm. Adults $30, seniors $15, child $10, under 5yrs free. Family $75. Reservations: Phone 0274 849935 21-23 Northland Field Days, Dargaville, featuring more than 550 exhibitors (see stories p25 to 27) 22-24 Puhoi 150 anniversary picnic at Wenderholm Regional park; landing re-enactment including the opening of two new wharves; and Summer Settlers Ball at Puhoi Hall. Info: www. puhoi150years.org.nz (see stories pgs 16&17) 23 Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Club annual Swap Meet, Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Clubrooms, Satellite Station Rd, off SH1, 3 km south of Warkworth, starts at 7am. Vintage car display, car parts old & new, motoring books, catalogues & manuals, collectibles, bric-a-brac, refreshments. Info: 423 8122.

24 Black Soap Boys, Leigh Sawmill Cafe (see ad p14) 24 Summer Magic Concert, Couldrey House, Wenderholm Regional Park, 6.30pm (see story p14) 24 Trail Ride, 265 Whakapirau Rd, Maungaturoto (follow the signs from SH12). Fundraiser for Maungaturoto School. Registration 8.30am. Adults $35, Child $25. Info: Karina 09 431 8344 26 Bridge lessons start at Warkworth Bridge Club, at 7.15pm (see Scoreboard p32)

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World Day of Prayer Service, Holy Name Catholic Church, Warkworth, at 10am. This ecumenical service is prepared by the women of France. All welcome. Info: 422 7766.

Matakana Fruitloop Fun Run, raising money for the Matakana Walkway (see story p21) Special Excursion on Jane Gifford to Mansion House Kawau Island Living History Day. Info: 027 484 9935 (see story p12) Sunday in the Park volunteer day at Tawharanui. Meet at the Woolshed at 9.15am. Complimentary BBQ at noon. Presentation on fantails after lunch.

Children’s Fun Day celebrating National Children’s Day, Centennial Park, Wellsford. 1pm-5pm. Info: Wendy Crow Jones 021 144 6613 or wdsr@ctchauora.co.nz Warkworth Primary School Fiesta, Hill St, 3pm-7pm. Food, games, stalls, raffles, white elephant, beauty parlour. Phone Nikki 425 9183 or email PTA@warkworth.school.nz for any donations or queries.

I, George Nepia, Mahurangi College hall, 7.30pm. Info: Warkworth Information Centre or The Edge on 0800 289 842.

Organ Proms Concert, Anglican Church Hall, Warkworth, 3pm.

Info: Daphne 425 0570 (see story p13) Sal Valentine, Lucy Moore Park, Warkworth. Info: musicinparks. co.nz Gibbs Sculpture Park tour, fundraiser for Rodney’s Victim Support service (see story p15) (Easter Sunday) One hour Jane Gifford excursion. Departs Warkworth Wharf at 11am. Adults $20, seniors $15, child $5.

Family $50. Info: 027 484 9935

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Coach optimistic for Mahurangi rugby As the opening of the 2013 rugby season gets under way, Mahurangi Rugby Club Premier’s coach Red Mayes says the side will be consolidating the training groundwork laid down last year.

This is Red’s second season coaching Mahurangi’s top team and he says he’ll be working on both the team’s attitude and “rugby smarts”, as well as the players’ fitness and game plans.

“The Premier’s won the Bowl Trophy last year so although they finished in the bottom two, the losses were close,” Red says. “We lost by only four points when we played competition winners Western Pioneers and by only five points when we played Silverdale, who were runners up. We’re quite capable of winning the competition if we can fix some key play-making areas.”

Red played rugby for Waitemata and Massey before switching to league to play for the Burleigh Bears in Queensland and Glenora. He has coached rugby in Pittsburgh and Vancouver, and believes the key to success is creating an enjoyable team environment where the players work hard for each other. He says a team needs to feel respect and pride.

The Mahurangi side has a mix of both locals and players from outside the area, and they range in age from 18 to 39. Some play representative rugby for Fiji and Samoa.

“The out-of-towners boost the depth

Sports briefs Golf masters muster Wellsford Golf Club is holding the 27-hole Men’s Master’s Tournament on March 2. The over 40s event was started four years ago by Russell Foster, of Ruakaka. It attracts up to 110 people each year from as far away as Whangarei and Auckland. There are two divisions and points are awarded for gross, net, and stableford. Prizes include holiday accommodation and meat packs. The tourney starts at 7am and finishes at 5pm. Breakfast and lunch are available if required. Tickets cost $45. Info: 09 433 0395 or email diannefoster@xtra.co.nz

Gymnastic invitation

Coach Red Mayes.

of local talent and the diversity in the team is a strength, providing we can merge it well.”

Red says good supporter attendance at games is another strength the team can draw on. He says it always lifts the team when home supporters ring the field.

The schedule of pre-season games includes: Waitakere, at Waitakere, on February 23; a night game against Otamatea at Warkworth, on March 1, kick-off at 7.30pm; and the annual pre-season game against Wellsford, at Wellsford, on March 16.

Families in the Kaiwaka area are invited to a ‘Give-It-A-Go’ class on Monday afternoons during March, being run by Otamatea Gymnastics. The sessions, from 4pm to 5pm, are held at the Kaiwaka Sports Association.

Club manager Stephanie Brown says the classes are suitable for ages two to 12 years and will cover the fundamental skills of gymnastics.

“Families will be able to do the full circuit and get an idea of what gymnastics is all about,” she says.

Pre-registration is essential and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: Phone 431 2022 or 021 180 3821, or email gymnasticotamatea@gmail.com

For a full range of family health care, including A&M services in an integrated system 24 hours per day, across our region, including public holidays

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Paparoa 1877 Paparoa Valley Road 09 431 7222

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Maungaturoto 138 Hurndall Street 09 431 8576

Wellsford 220 Rodney St (Cnr. SH1 & Matheson Rd) 09 423 8086

Phone 09 423 8086 for 24/7 after hours urgent service Delivered twice a month to 12,350 homes & businesses throughout north Auckland