Mahurangi Matters_Issue 179_4 May 2011

Proudly NZ Owned A division of Local Matters

Your LOCAL Community Newspaper

4 May 2011

FREE

Puhoi • Warkworth • Snells • Matakana • Omaha • Leigh • Pakiri • Wellsford • Port Albert • Kaiwaka • Mangawhai

Royalty reigns supreme at Hospice sale

Hospice volunteers dressed to the nines and shared wedding cake with customers at their weekly Wednesday sale.

Water rights request rankles locals A Watercare application to take the bulk of water from the Sanderson Road bore, in Warkworth, for the next 35 years has prompted concerns among existing bore users about possible impacts on their water supplies and the community.

Rodney District Council (RDC) made to secure water supply for future consent term” and stated there was “a general lack of certainty over what the 2008 resource consent application residential growth in Warkworth. to take up to 1.2 million cubic metres An Auckland Regional Council future demand and supply sources per year of groundwater from a (ARC) report noted that if granted, will ultimately be during the life of Sanderson Road bore, more than 85 the consent would “fully allocate the the consent”. percent of an estimated sustainable groundwater resource when ultimate Last August, the ARC advertised the continued page 15 throughflow of 1.4 million m3/year, demand is not till the end of the

off the drawing board this month . . . .

A

D

N

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NZ INC

Inside this issue Local folk

Barry Rose – page 9

Warm ‘n’ cosy

Heating feature – pages 23 to 28

Out and about

Entertainment news – pages 31 to 38

New Home Tawharanui

GRAHAM SAWELL • ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Z

Shoppers were given a right royal welcome at the Warkworth Wellsford Hospice garage sale last week.

Volunteers dressed in their finery from fancy shoes and frocks, to hats and jackets to mark the royal wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton. “We didn’t get out invitations but we decided to celebrate anyway,” says garage sale group leader, Christine Sanderson.

The event was complete with a bride (Fay Thomas) and a best-of-British morning tea, including Devonshire scones, as well as a wedding cake made by Sandra Haycock and shared with customers. Christine says that volunteers worked hard to keep spirits up and put a smile on people’s faces and the response from the public had been 100 percent positive.

“creating efficient, functional & delightful architecture”

PH 425 1010

9 Falls St • Warkworth

Delivered twice a month to 12,200 homes & businesses throughout north Auckland

2 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Mahurangimatters is a locally owned publication, circulated

Issue 179

twice a month to more than 12,200 homes and businesses.

A 42-year-old former policeman, whose work experience includes hostage negotiations, confrontations with the Mongrel Mob and protecting diplomats and officials in Iraq, should bring a no nonsense approach to his new role as National candidate for Rodney.

Mark Mitchell, who was brought up on the North Shore, has lived for most of the past decade in Kuwait, where he was chief security officer for Agility Logistics.

He spent 14 years in the police, serving in Auckland, Rotorua, Gisborne and Taupo, leaving in 2003, after a number of injuries, to pursue other interests.

Since then he has worked in security roles in the Middle East and became a successful businessman. As chief executive, he grew international security company Threat Management Group into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

His political pedigree includes Mark Mitchell being the grandson of Frank Gill, a cabinet minister in Rob Muldoon’s Bourne, says the time was right to government. His father, Larry return to NZ and throw his hat into Mitchell, of Puhoi, is a former the political ring. mayoral candidate and finance and His priorities include growing the policy consultant to local government. economy through increased exports, Mark, who is engaged to Peggy supporting critical infrastructure Bourne, widow of rally ace Possum projects and strong support for police.

Next issues are May 18 & June 1 – Book your advertising now Enquiries: ph 425 9068 • fax 425 9088 • PO Box 701, Warkworth 0941

17 Neville Street (corner Neville & Alnwick Streets) Warkworth

localmatters@xtra.co.nz • www.localmatters.co.nz Editor: Jannette Thompson • ph 425 9068 • editor@localmatters.co.nz Advertising: Cathy Butland • ph 431 4966 • advertising@localmatters.co.nz

Sandra Staines • ph 431 5649 • mahurangi@localmatters.co.nz Views expressed in Mahurangi Matters are not necessarily endorsed by the publishers.

All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission of the editor is prohibited.

Orang - Otang Tree Trimmers 2008 Ltd • Chipping & Stump Grinding • Tree Removal • Shelter Belt Removal • Pruning & Dead Wooding • Land, Section & View Clearing • Arborists • Insured

0800 TRIMTRIM (8746 8746) 021 619 728 • 09 431 5625 orangotang@xtra.co.nz • www.treetrimmers.co.nz

Guns for Hire

250 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach | 09 425 5400 Open 6 Days – 7.15am to 5.15pm (closed public holidays)

www.hireworks.co.nz

Coastguard NZ’s MayDay appeal

MM179

Full range of contractors & handyman equipment

National anoints candidate

Coastguard New Zealand is running a two-week MayDay fundraising appeal, calling on Kiwis to show their support for the charity and its many volunteers.

Donations will be invested in supporting Coastguard’s critical volunteer programme ‘Train one – save many’. Coastguard Northern Region has just over 1000 volunteers who, in the past year invested more than 100,000 hours responding to 3134 rescues and calls for help.

The Kawau Volunteer Coastguard, based at Sandspit Warkworth, has an operational area that includes Kawau Bay, Mahurangi Harbour, extending to Te Arai Point/Bream Tail in the north and to Great Barrier in the east. In the 12 months to June last year, Kawau volunteers undertook 55 rescues, taking 4208 man-hours to help 101 people back to safety.

We have the world covered!

Looking for relaxation, adventure, history, ocean voyages or something off the beaten track? The expert team at Warkworth United Travel have something to delight even the most seasoned traveller.

As part of the MayDay appeal, the Kawau unit will have their vessel on public display at the Warkworth Wharf Market on May 8, from 9am to 12 noon. There will also be a display at the ASB in Warkworth and the Coastguard and Safety At Sea material will be circulated to local schools.

Coastguard’s next major event will be the third Kawau Volunteer Coastguard Winter Plunge at Sandspit Wharf on Sunday July 17, at 8.30am. Info: President Martin Howson 422 7235 or kawaucoastguard@yahoo.co.nz To donate: yy Online at www.coastguard.co.nz yy Make an automatic $25 donation by calling 0900 767 767 yy Direct debit to the Coastguard ASB account 12-3209-0434030-01 (Ref: MayDay and surname)

Warkworth United Travel 42 Queen Street (09) 425 8009 reservations@warkworthtravel.co.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 3

Call for planning of Mangawhai walkway In the wake of another successful Mangawhai Walking Weekend, Kaipara District Council is being challenged to seriously look at a walkway circumnavigating Mangawhai estuary.

The 12th annual walking weekend attracted 640 registrations. A number of people did more than one walk which equated to a participation rate of 1300.

Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association committee member Helen Curreen says she is realistic that an estuary walkway, from the surf club to the school, is not going to happen overnight, as much of the proposed route crosses private land.

“When a property is subdivided, then a 20-metre strip along the foreshore must be surrendered for reserve,” she says. “So it could be decades before the whole circuit links together.”

However, Mrs Curreen says Council is slowing the process down even further by not ensuring that existing reserves are clearly identified for future public use, by allowing incremental encroachment over foreshore reserve Signs like these on a paper road leading to a Mangawhai esplanade reserve, and by not securing the 20-metre strip which have since been removed, have often confused the issue of where public access is allowed. when land is subdivided.

“Council is being incredibly short- In March last year, Council refused the scenarios right around the estuary. sighted in failing to act. As a result, there park owner’s request to renew its Licence “It comes down to the fact that is a sort of ‘privatisation’ happening to Occupy the Esplanade Reserve, where Council is not policing or managing with landowners planting within the a number of vans are situated. The park the foreshore in the best long-term 20-metre reserve or constructing sheds was asked to remove all structures and interests of the community. They have and other structures on this land. buildings on the reserve by May last a real difficulty in grasping the concept “It’s setting the scene for what could year. However, this has not occurred of a walkway and the level of support be a lot of unpleasantness and conflict and Kaipara District Council did not walking has in Mangawhai. Their within the community at a later date.” respond to requests for comment. judgement seems to be based not on Some submissions to the latest Additionally, the holiday park owners what ratepayers want but on how Kaipara annual plan point to the said they would prefer not to comment. much something might cost Council Hideaway Holiday Park as an example But Mrs Curreen says the Hideaway in terms of maintenance and upkeep.” case is not unique and there are similar See also Mangawhai Tracks story p34. of Council’s neglect.

Tourism NZ enriches visitors online experience Changes to the way NZ Tourism talks online to its customers were outlined at an Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) presentation held at Plume Restaurant, in Matakana, last month.

Tourism NZ online manager Peter Verryt said a new site would be launched early this month which would be more interactive and more

of an open forum.

“We’re essentially changing the site from being a ‘brochure’ to being a ‘marketplace’,” he said. “Visitors will be encouraged to post their opinions and operators will be able load offers next to their stories.”

Mr Verryt encouraged operators to take up the offer of a free listing on newzealand.com which was viewed

by more than eight million potential visitors each year. The site had more than 40,000 live pages, of which about 8000 were regularly viewed.

He said the ‘book now’ offer was what customers were looking for and research showed that too many operators were ignoring enquiries received from ‘enquire here’ messages received through their websites.

Briefs Spatial planning The Rodney Local Board has identified the Warkworth Structure Plan as one of its five top spatial plan initiatives. The other four ‘number one’ priorities are located in the south of the ward. Secondary priorities were the Matakana Sustainable Development Plan, Pt Wells/Omaha Flats Sustainable Development Plan, Wellsford Urban Structure Plan (including Te Hana), Puhoi Structure Plan and Sandspit/Snells/Algies Structure Plan. Leigh/Mathesons Bay was identified as needing some initial investigation to plan for a future village structure plan process.

Call for citizen nominations Nominations are open for the 2011 Kaipara District Council Citizens Awards, which recognise the contribution made by community volunteers. Three Citizens Awards will be presented during Volunteer Week June 19 to 26 June. Nominations close with Council on Wednesday May 18. The Honours Boards can be viewed in the front foyer of the Council offices in Dargaville and Kaiwaka. Official nomination forms are available by phoning 0800 72 7059, from Council offices or from kaipara.govt.nz

Fundraising total mounts A recent dinner and auction organised

by Mahurangi College Year 12 and 13 students raised more than $5000 for Christchurch, while a percentage of stock sales through Wellsford Saleyards added another $2000 to the fund. These amounts, along with other fundraising, brings the school’s total Christchurch fundraising tally to nearly $19,000.

Ticket winner Congratulations to Mahurangi Matters competition winner Trish Wright, of Leigh, who won a double pass to see Anika Moa play at the Leigh Sawmill Café.

64 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach  09 425 5025

www.autohaus.co.nz

• Euro Vehicle Trained Technicians • Specialist Parts Supplier

• Specialist Diagnostics • Courtesy Vehicles

YOUR LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE

MM179

• Full Mechanical Service • Auto Electrical /Airconditioning

4 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

OFF THE RECORD A royal flush A recent Matakana Community Group meeting broached the subject of a possible logo for Matakana.

Predictably, everyone had a view and no two views were the same. When those in favour of the toilets ran up against those in favour of King George, diplomat Neville Johnson suggested satisfying both camps with a logo of King George sitting on the throne!

FEEDBACK

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

Nasties out, natives in When my husband and I were thinking of coming north to live, I was delighted with the title Kowhai Coast. Then during subsequent trips to Warkworth we were so surprised to find there are very few kowhai trees around, even at the time of the Kowhai Festival. The flowering bushes which do seem be around at that time are bush privet and I am finding myself allergic to this ‘weed’ going into fits of sneezing when it’s out.

Travelling along Mahurangi East Road it’s a real privet parade. It would be

lovely to see kowhai there instead.

Then the tree privet comes out later on so I start sneezing again. Not to mention all those seeds which are taken by the birds and dropped into gardens, parks, farmlands, forests and wastelands. More trees – more sneezing.

Many people suffer in this same way, some worse. Is this Council aware that other councils are taking real steps to keep these nasty weeds out of our communities? Wouldn’t it be lovely to have kowhai trees planted in all

the new subdivisions instead of those cheap and nasty flowering cherry trees, which after their flowering, send all their copious seeds around the place too. More weeds!

So come on Warkworth, plant a kowhai in your garden and get rid of these nasties, please. As new residents of this area, I am hoping it will be a colourful Kowhai Festival this year and not a privet party with lots of running eyes and noses.

Pat e Williams, Algies Bay

Landscapes debated in October hearings Hearings on Kaipara District Council’s Variation 1 Landscapes to the proposed District Plan are expected to start at the end of October.

Of the 555 submissions received on the removal of the visual amenity Mangawhai Barrier Spit. A total of 46 the Variation, about 189 submitters landscapes from the Variation or the visual amenity landscapes were identified have indicated they wish to be heard. removal of private property from for maintenance and enhancement.

A Council spokesperson says in outstanding landscape areas.

Kaipara District Council was ordered general, submissions supported the The Variation identifies around 37,000 to notify the variation after the identification and protection of hectare as outstanding landscape and Environmental Defence Society outstanding landscape areas and the 14,000 ha of visual amenity landscape. complained to the Environment inclusion of outstanding landscape The 23 outstanding landscapes include Court that Council had not included areas in the plan. She says submissions Tokatoka, the Brynderwyns, Bream a landscapes chapter in its notified in opposition generally sought Tail, Bald Rock, Kai Iwi Lakes and reviewed District Plan in October 2009.

Programme for parents The Incredible Years parenting programme will be run in the Warkworth area around the middle of this year. The programme is designed to enhance positive family relationships and empower parents to make change and to manage difficult behaviour. Practical step-by-step suggestions are provided for parents of three to eight year olds to help them handle everyday family situations. Evaluations on the programme show that it is effective in significantly improving parent-child interactions, reducing parent’s use of violent forms of discipline and reducing child conduct problems.

Dates, times and venue are still to be confirmed. To enrol or for further information, phone 09 487 1100 (Albany office).

While the woes of finding a place to park in Auckland are legendry, parking problems are not normally encountered in Leigh. But, one driver at least, obviously thinks otherwise.

After filling his tank at the only petrol pump in the township, he locked his car and departed. When workshop staff realised what had happened, the driver was long gone. Never mind, there’s not much that a good jack and a tow rope can’t fix.

Open to interpretation A conversation with a contact raised a red flag (or should that be a red light) and an eyebrow for one of our reporters recently when she was told that hookers had taken over all the Harvey Real Estate offices. While both interpretations are a kind of company, only one is accurate.

Do as I say ‘Clean Me’ is a common sight on dusty cars in the north but it was a delight to see it written in the dust of a car advertising ‘car grooming, car washing, heavy duty vehicle cleaners, and polishes and waxes’.

What next!

A recent media release from the travel industry explains the expanding lexicon of travel-speak. Apparently … ‘Babymoons’ are holidays that parents-to-be take before the baby arrives; ‘buddymoons’ is a wedding and holiday with friends and family rolled into one; ‘flashpacking’ is upmarket backpacking and ‘glamping’ is five-star camping!

Send Your Off The Record to editor@ localmatters.co.nz

Kent Fast Steel 3½” 1¼ shot 1625 fps

was $50.00 per box now $39.99 per box or $349.99 per slab

Federal Premium Ultra Shok 3” was $42.99 now $29.99 Green Head Mallard Decoys from $89.99 per dozen Super Duper Soft Bait Special DAIWA Sweep fire rod and reel with Braid for only $99.99 Valid for the month of May 2011 or while stocks last

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 5

Point Wells property owners slow on wastewater uptake

A little over half of property owners in Pt Wells have so far connected to the pressure wastewater collection system, which was commissioned in June 2008.

Rodney District Council fast-tracked Cranston says the environmental construction of the system due to issues associated with failing septic concerns that household septic tank tanks still exist in Pt Wells. disposal systems were failing to cope “Properties that aren’t connected are and causing smells, water pollution in required to upgrade to the new system Whangateau Harbour and health risks. if they wish to sell or make structural Watercare says only 125 of the 240 alterations,” she says. “Eventually, properties in the catchment have everyone will be connected but in connected and Auckland Council the meantime, you can still smell seems uncertain as to whether the sewage at particular locations at hardship subsidy offered by Rodney as certain times.” Noelene says the cost an incentive to speed-up connections of installation, which was originally will continue. Householders who estimated at around $8500, has risen can prove hardship can have their with increased consent and Council payments postponed until they can fees, pump and drilling costs. settle the debt or sell the property.

“Finding the right person in the new Pt Wells Residents & Ratepayers Council regime to talk to about this Association spokesperson Noelene issue is proving difficult as well.”

*

WIN $1000

*

TOWARDS YOUR DREAM WARDROBE WARDROBE EXPERTS: We design wardrobes to meet your individual storage needs.

Briefs Book sales boost museum coffers The annual Mangawhai Museum Book Fair held on Easter Weekend, nearly doubled its profits on last year’s event, raising $21,418. The fair was held in the still-under-construction museum and organisers said many people were keen not just to buy books, but also to see inside the new building. “It was a ‘once only’ opportunity to set the books out in a large venue, which gave people a chance to browse,” they said. “It won’t be possible again as the new museum space will soon acquire internal structures for display and storage.” The remaining books are being left on tables, however, for another book fair on Saturday June 4, Queens Birthday weekend. Organisers thanked everyone who contributed used books and the community groups and Mangawhai Hire Centre who loaned trestle tables.

Keeping senior motorists safe

TREE REMOVAL AT HOME & BACHES • Tree felling • Pruning • Hedge Trims • Chipping • Bamboo removal • Driveway Clearing

Graham Rauner Owner/Operator P 09 425 9639 M 021 525 073

5 HomePlus Rodney

year ty

arr n a

w

A new set of tools aimed at keeping older road users safe is now available. The Staying Safe online toolkit is a suite of older driver education resources to help improve road safety for people aged over 70 years. As well as information for individual drivers, there is also supporting material designed to help organisations provide road safety refresher workshops for older drivers. The resources include interactive activities and information to help older drivers improve safety for themselves. The NZ Transport Agency says the resources are designed to help people maintain their independence while also staying safe on the road. While older drivers do not have as many crashes as younger drivers, if they do crash they are more at risk of being seriously injured or killed. The ageing process can affect a range of skills essential to driving including eyesight, memory, decisionmaking and reaction times. The free tools are at www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/seniorroad-users.

16-18 Morrison Drive Warkworth Ph (09) 425 7053 Free phone: 0800 466 375

visit our website www.homeplus.co.nz

TO WIN THIS GREAT PRIZE REQUEST A FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE FOR A HOMEPLUS WARDROBE TODAY *Terms and conditions found at www.homeplus.co.nz.

6 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

think global n COM M U N I T Y I N AC TI ON

act local

Over-fishing’s true impact under-played The deficiencies of NZ’s fisheries quota management system were outlined at the Mid North Forest and Bird annual meeting, in Warkworth, last month.

Guest speaker, marine biologist Dr Roger Grace, addressed the need for ‘no-take zones’ or marine reserves, which act like regional parks in the sea.

He said most New Zealanders tacitly accepted the official view, promoted

by Ministry of Fisheries, that the quota management system was one of the best in the world and prevented over-fishing.

“While this might sound fine in theory, in practice this does not protect our seas from serious ‘collateral damage’,” he said.

Detailed scientific field research by Dr Grace and others, in coastal waters around northern New Zealand, had shown that inshore reefs were now largely virtual deserts termed “kina barrens”. Too many snapper and crayfish had been removed, even whilst sticking to current fisheries rules.

“This in turn has led to an explosion Large crayfish are now common and kelp forests have been restored at of kina, one of their main prey Tawharanui Marine Park, which has been protected for 30 years. species, which have eaten out large areas of kelp forest and devastated the Put simply, this does not leave enough waters and fish life was like before fish in the sea to maintain ecological fishing changed everything. associated biodiversity.

“To achieve the goal of maximum services, natural biodiversity and “The popularity of the marine reserve at Goat Island proves how people like sustainable yield (= maximum dollar habitats in our coastal waters.” value), fisheries managers aim to Dr Grace said no-take zones, or to see examples of the sea “how it was” keep the snapper population at only marine reserves, over time restored the before heavy fishing pressure had its 20 percent of its pre-fishing biomass. balance and showed what NZ’s coastal widespread impacts.”

Council stubs out smoking in parks Auckland’s 24 regional parks are going smokefree thanks to a new policy being implemented by Auckland Council. The new Smokefree Policy will see the regional parks join a growing number of smokefree outdoor facilities including Auckland Zoo, Mt Smart Stadium, Eden Park and playgrounds. “Regional Parks are family friendly havens, with playgrounds, bush walks, beaches and picnic sites,” Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum chairperson Councillor Sandra Coney says.

“The reduction of cigarette butts littering parks will certainly benefit the environment as well.” Cr Coney says that the new policy relies on social pressure rather than a big-stick approach. “We rely on education and other parks’ visitors to remind smokers that our parks are smokefree. This has worked at other venues. It will happen over time as the message gets around.” Smoking is banned by law in the buildings and grounds of schools and early childhood centres and indoors at all workplaces. The Auckland Council plans to look at the extension of smokefree policies to other parks in the future.

best cameras, best deals, every day OLYMPUS VG-140

•5x zoom •14 MP •Silver/Blue/Black

$

249

NEW

FREE BAG + 2GB MEMORY CARD

OLYMPUS FE-4030

•5x zoom •14 MP •Pink

$

189

FREE BAG + 2GB MEMORY CARD

OLYMPUS TG-810

•5x zoom •14 MP •In-built GPS •Black/Silver

$

674

R WATE OF PRO

Waterproof Shockproof Snowproof Crushproof

35 Queen Street, Warkworth • 09 425 9574 • digitaleasy.co.nz • photos@digitaleasy.co.nz

Garden project to rescue world’s medicinal plants Planning of a botanical garden in the Warkworth/Puhoi area, specialising in medicinal plants, is in its early stages.

The Sustainability Institute Foundation, an educational institute specialising in sustainability, is driving the project.

Trust spokesperson Ann-Marie Goldthorp says a feasibility study is underway and efforts are being made to find a suitable piece of land, within easy driving distance north of Auckland.

“Ideally, we are looking for an area of between 20 to 40 hectares which is held by a body such as Auckland Council or the Queen Elizabeth Trust, but we would certainly be interested in hearing from any philanthropic private land holders,” she says.

“The concept is to present the world’s medicinal plants in a series of relaxing and interesting gardens, starting with a NZ collection. There are more than 200 native NZ medicinal plants, many of which are threatened or endangered.

“We will work with universities and the world’s other botanic gardens to ensure the conservation of this part of the world’s heritage. It’s a unique project – the only other specialist garden in the world is The Eden Project in the England.”

Ann-Marie was the deputy head of the Islington Green Further Education and Community College in London, before re-training as a medical herbalist and running her own organic farm.

She says the Rodney project will include buildings which demonstrate low-energy (carbon footprint) building methods and materials. All energy needs will be met from renewable resources. Info: www.sif.org.nz

Print your photos from Facebook in-store at Kodak Express.

It’s so easy, connect to Facebook on our new Kodak Picture Kiosks and select the photos you want to print!

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 7

think global Pre-Easter clean-up at beach What’s next?

act local

by James Ross

A pre-Easter clean-up along Snells Beach was organised by the Snells Beach Resident and Ratepayers Association. Three trailer loads of debris, mainly driftwood, was picked up during the two-hour working bee, which was later collected by Auckland Council. Thanks go to Peter Bardsley for the loan of his tractor. Further working bees will be arranged. Volunteers should phone Terry Norris on 425 5580 for dates and locations. Pictured beside a pile of driftwood are Terry Norris (left) and Alan Boniface.

Update on bee health Whangarei beekeeper Simon Peacey will be the guest speaker at the Forest and Bird Mid North winter series talk at the Totara Park Village Hall, in Warkworth, on May 19. He will talk on the topic ‘Colony collapse disorder amongst bees and wider ecological issues’. The talk will cover the worldwide concern over the health of bee colonies and the use of insecticides, as well as issues such as the wider decline of pollinators. The talk starts at 7.30pm. All welcome. Info: Warwick Massey 425 9246.

The Open Sanctuary Project at Tawharanui Regional Park has been a remarkable success. The project was conceived in 2000 with three main goals – erect a predator proof fence, control introduced pests inside the sanctuary and then re-introduce native fauna. Incredibly, within just 10 years these basic milestones have been largely achieved. The Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI) was formed in 2002 to help the then Auckland Regional Council make the open sanctuary a reality and we have recently been thinking what’s next? What projects do we want to participate in for the next 10 years and what is our vision for the future of the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary?

Maintaining Tawharanui as an oasis for native wildlife will remain our highest priority. As before, we will continue to help with fence maintenance, pest eradication and weed control. We also want to help identify better ways of detecting and stopping pest incursions. TOSSI’s nursery continues to produce up to 20,000 plants per year to restore wetlands, forests and coastal vegetation in the park. Over time, these plantings become homes for the ever-increasing numbers of birds within the park. As population numbers increase, it is likely that the Tawharanui will be seen as a potential source of animals for other restoration projects. The announcement that the marine park at Tawharanui is to become a marine reserve will undoubtedly increase the recreational and research interest in this beautiful stretch of coast. TOSSI is keen to develop projects related to the marine reserve and also to link the land to the sea by enhancing seabird nesting on our rugged headlands. Tawharanui Open Sanctuary really is “open”. As well as the ‘import’ of animals from elsewhere, robins, bellbirds, pateke, kakariki, skinks and possibly even kiwi have all left the sanctuary, some through scientific programmes but others of their own accord. Inevitably this exchange with the outside world will continue. We hope that by building relationships and conducting joint projects with adjoining landholders and regional groups, we can help create a network of habitat where animals can disperse and prosper throughout the region.

What’s pleasing is that TOSSI and the Auckland Council are already moving along with this next phase of the open sanctuary. Our boardwalk and seabird projects, and the proposal to re-introduce saddleback will all be part of the open sanctuary in 10 more years. And over the next few months we will be planting those 20,000 ‘future homes for birds’ at our monthly workdays. We would love you to help us. Save these dates: 4 & 5 June, 3 July and 7 August. Start time 9.15 and follow signs to the planting sites in the park. All are welcome!

Carl James CABINETMAKERS

With quality workmanship & prompt personal service, we design, build and install to your requirements.

Colour consultancy also available.

Kitchens Vanities Custom Furniture Laundries Built in Wardrobes Phone/Fax Chris & Sue 09 423 7229 Email: carljames@ihug.co.nz - PO Box 43, Matakana – Covering Puhoi to Mangawhai – MM179

8 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Crest Energy chief says time for talk on turbines is over

Tapora Crest Energy, which plans to build NZ’s first tide-driven power station in Poutu Point the Kaipara Harbour, has ruled out the need for any further community N consultation.

North Head Crest director Anthony Hopkins says said. “The area will be a no-navigation more than 100 meetings have been area, meaning restricted or no fishing, Tapora held over the past five years with and no anchoring will be allowed N Poutu Point the pubic and Te Uri o Hau. The within a certain area of the turbines.” project has also been through the full In evidence presented to the 200 marineNorth Head South Environment Court process.

Environment Court, National Institute turbines Head Auckland/ Commenting on public meetings of Water and Atmospheric Research NRC Boundary held in Dargaville, Wellsford and (NIWA) principal scientist Malcolm 200 marine Helensville recently, Mr Hopkins Francis said the potential impacts South turbines Head said he had offered to attend but was of the proposed turbine installation Auckland/ told by Kaipara Mayor Neil Tiller “it on marine megafauna would revolve NRC Boundary around collision, electromagnetic would not be appropriate”.

Mayor Tiller said he did not feel Crest fields, noise and loss of habitat, and physical obstruction of migration.

Energy would get a fair hearing.

He said the risk of collisions between 10kms “The community was quite angry and Existing & proposed sand extraction megafauna and the turbines was if Crest had attended it would have probably low, and electromagnetic been counter-productive for them,” he Northland Environment Court. The conditions fields produced by the current-carrying Department of Conservation 10kms Existingthe & proposed sandtoextraction said. “What they do now is up to them development be halted conservator Chris Jenkins said DOC allowed cables were largely mitigated by design and Council’s role will be to monitor and turbines removed if significant would keep a close eye on the impact features and installation procedures. the project.”

Information on noise impacts would the tidal turbine development had on environmental impacts were detected. marine life, including Maui dolphins.

Hundreds of concerned residents be harder to quantify.

The station is allowed to initially install attended the recent community “There is no information on how “The staged installation of turbines three turbines, which will be monitored meetings, which were convened by Te sea life migrates into and out of the was approved after a robust four-year over a two-year period. From there, the Uri o Hau, who oppose the plan.

Kaipara Harbour – whether along the consent process that closely scrutinised council will decide whether to allow turbines to be built up in further stages Marine biologist Peter Crabb told seabed or at the surface, or whether in the project,” he said. the meetings that the turbine project the shallows or via the deep channel,” “DOC was involved throughout the from 17 to 40, then 80 and then to a could impact on west coast snapper he said. “It is, therefore, impossible to consent process and we were successful maximum of 200. stocks which breed in the Kaipara, predict what proportion of migrating in having the project proceed in a Mr Hopkins said the earliest date for as well as threaten other marine life fish will encounter the turbine units, cautious manner that involves detailed construction would be two years away. such as sharks, rays, orca and the and how they will respond to such monitoring.”

Crest Energy estimates the turbines critically-endangered Maui dolphin. large physical obstructions if they do.” Northland Regional Council would will eventually generate enough energy Commercial, recreational and Dr Francis said that a minimum of administer the monitoring programme to power an area from Albany to Cape customary fishing may also be affected. three years of baseline monitoring was and DOC would work closely with the Reinga. The estimated total cost of the “It is a large-scale operation in an area of required in order to understand patterns council to ensure Crest Energy adheres project over the first 10 years is about to the strict conditions set down by the $600 million. undisputed ecological importance,” he of marine mammal use of the harbour.

GET IN QUICK! ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 1300 CUSTOMERS

WHO PURCHASE A TOYOTA HILUX, HIACE OR LAND CRUISER 70 BEFORE 30TH JUNE 2011*

LAND CRUISER 70 Accessories not included

HIACE

GET YOUR FIELDAYS

DEAL ON OUR ENTIRE COMMERCIAL RANGE

See us at Wilmot Toyota today

HILUX

*Terms & conditions apply.

sales@wilmot.toyota.co.nz | sales DDI 09 425 1093 | A/hrs: Jeff 021 048 5604 or David 021 371 234

www.wilmot.co.nz

localfolk

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 9

Barry Rose retiring officer

Constable Barry “Baz” Rose calls it how he sees it and in 36 years of law enforcement he’s seen plenty, from drug busts and robberies to road deaths and more, much of it in Warkworth and Wellsford. Once a wayward teen himself, he accepts that people make mistakes but would like to see them be more accountable. While he believes that police make a positive difference, he is increasingly irritated by the constraints of society’s political correctness and the lenient penalties for offenders. Nevertheless, he told Adele Thackray that even some of his worst days on the job have helped spur him on.

In 1994 I had my leg broken in a scuffle with a car thief I’d arrested in Wayby, just opposite the silos. We were on a rutted tanker track and when he fell on me, both bones in my lower leg snapped like carrots. I thought I knew the people who lived there but was greeted by four or five people who I didn’t know and no-one would ring for an ambulance – although one of the girls got bags of frozen peas and veges to put on the break. The thief tried to rip the radio handset from the car by slamming the cord in the driver’s door and I eventually managed to crawl into the passenger side and call for help. By then the offender had flown the coop but I was able to identify him and he was located a couple of days later on Waiheke Island. At that stage I’d been doing the job for 20-odd years and what really “pissed me off ” is that he was the only one who had got the better of me and got away. It only happened that once.

I spent about a week in hospital before recovering at home and had only just returned to work when the Warkworth BNZ was robbed. There were only two of us working that day and my offsider, Senior Constable Ray Burt, went into the bank and I was driving around the area when a driver floored it past me. He didn’t fit the description we had, but his reaction got my attention. I chased him to Pulham Road and he took off across the paddocks down to the mangroves but was arrested by the dog teams within a couple of hours. I think they got all the money back, bar $10. It was pretty satisfying because he wasn’t previously known to police and might otherwise have gotten away with it.

I’m the first to admit that as a teenager I was far from squeaky clean. I liked fast cars and fast motorbikes and once spent a few hours at the police station waiting to be picked up by my father.

I was brought up on a Te Kuiti farm and later became a founding member of Manurewa High School, but school and I just didn’t gel and I left before I was 15. I had visions of joining the air force but my academic qualifications

were zero, so I did farming work and drove heavy earthmoving machinery before deciding to make a lifestyle change and work as a traffic officer in 1975. You could say was a case of “if you can’t beat them, join them”. When I first started, a traffic officer asked “how well do you ride a motorbike?” and I said, “good enough to get away from you guys”.

To be a reasonable policeman you do need some form of education, but you also need some grassroots life experience and I had plenty of that. Most of my career I’ve been in a rural environment where you work by yourself, up to an hour away from backup. That helps you to rapidly develop your people skills. On an early posting in rural Otago, I would probably see fewer cars in a day than I would in Wellsford in 10 minutes.

In those days you had to have good cause to process a drunk driver, so you followed them until they did something absolutely stupid and quite often you’d open the door and they’d just fall out on the road. Attitudes to drink driving have improved dramatically since changes to drink driving laws in 1977.

I moved to Mt Wellington/One Tree Hill in 1979 before coming to Warkworth in 1984, just after the gas pipeline went through. I dealt with a lot of rubber-burning petrolheads and drunk drivers. My attitude was to speak to people once, take their keys and drive them home, but if I dealt with them again, that was it. Right from the start I worked closely with the two Warkworth policemen so when the merger between police and traffic officers came in 1992 it was easy.

I can’t recall how many fatalities I attended in the Dome Valley, but I refuse to call them “accidents”; they’re avoidable and drivers need to realise that and take responsibility for their actions.

In those days, we didn’t have crash teams and dealt with the whole job ourselves.

The ones that affected me the most involved innocent kids. Child deaths are always hard, but it was the unexplained sudden death of a two-week-old baby

about three years ago that really got to me. I didn’t realise how badly affected I was until a coroner recognised I wasn’t handling it well. It made sense when she told me that the stress of dealing with death is cumulative.

In the early 90s I enjoyed working with teams on cannabis recovery operations.

We’d carefully put together warrants and then, with the support of aerial surveillance, a team would do multiple arrests within a short time. We got great “intel” from the community and the results were always good. Drug cultivators are a lot more sophisticated these days and like many others, I’m concerned about the rising P epidemic.

In my time at Warkworth I saw a lot of nice kids turning into drugged-up dropouts. Some of our so-called experts need to realise that drugs and alcohol are right at the top of our social diseases and get the balls to do something about it.

I spent a brief stint in Orewa between 2000 and 2003 before moving up to Wellsford. Although it’s been tough at times, my family have always been totally supportive of my job. I’ve been on an on-call roster now for 30-odd years and when the phone goes two or three times in the same night it’s hard on everyone. I was always the first to find out when my teenage sons did something silly and people were always interested to see how I handled it. As a

result, my youngest son had to leave his V8 Falcon parked in the garage for a couple of three-month stretches.

As far as I’m concerned the NZ police have been, and still are, a great organisation to work for but they need better back-up in the courts. Young people’s attitudes to authority, and the law in particular, are getting worse because the consequences are not a deterrent. It’s like being hit over the hand with a wet bus ticket.

I’ve always enjoyed my job, I’ve had great support from the community and I’ve worked with a fine bunch of people. The only reason I’m giving up now is that age isn’t on my side and I want to quit while I’m ahead.

When I’m off duty I like to use cabinet-making skills I learned from my father and enjoy flying in small aircraft. I briefly held a private pilot’s licence many years ago and I still like to get in the right-hand seat of an aircraft to play around without taking command. Building and flying model aeroplanes at the Springhill Aviation Club effectively combines both interests.

My wife of 39 years, Rose (yes, Rose Rose) and I, love Wellsford and built our house here in 2002. Now I plan to spend my time building kitchens and cabinets from my home workshop fulltime.

10 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Viewpoint with Penny Webster, Rodney Councillor, Auckland Council

Issues aired, far and wide

This Annual Plan round of hearings has been very interesting. As a way of understanding the various communities and their differences and similarities, Councillors have attended hearings throughout the city. In the past few weeks, I have been to Pukekohe, Papakura, Waitakere and Otara, plus the three days of hearings in Auckland central and the Council Controlled Organisations and Local Board hearings. There has been a wide variety of submissions and some very passionate people speaking for their patch. As with Rodney residents, the further away from the city centre one goes the feelings are uncertain as ratepayers read about the vast amounts of money to be spent on rail and busways. Also, the needs of communities for recreational parks and sports grounds, plus the needs of community groups trying to compete for the scarce resources of ASB Trust, Lions Foundation and so on to fund their project.

Every community knows that the money is tight especially in light of the Christchurch earthquake, but some of these projects have been in the planning stage for many years and what is wanted is action. Not much will change in this round, as the Annual Plan is really the job of works flagged by the previous councils. As soon as this round is finished we will start on the Long Term Plan which is the budget for the next 10 years and which needs to reflect the work and vision of the Auckland Plan.

Included in this is the setting of the policy which will underpin the rates; targeted rates, differentials, remissions and rebates. The Auckland legislation has decreed that we must have capital rating. The rest has to be worked through. Do we rationalise the rubbish collections, for example, and what do we charge for development contributions? What is a fair charge for a building consent and is a small shed or a garage changed the same as a house. A myriad of discussions to go forward.

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. As a result of the amalgamations of the Councils and the creation of one entity supplying water, Rodney residents will experience a huge reduction in water charges. This is one area where the economies of scale are going to benefit us more than most. We are talking about a possible charge of $1.30 instead of over $3 that it was before. A real good news story.

FROG POOL FARM

There’s a little touch of magic at

 Gifts

Frog Pool Farm

 Matai

Furniture  Homeware & Kitchenware  Crystals, Gems and Candles  Tiffany Leadlight Lamps  Custom Built Kitchens  Gardenware

Phone 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

• WATER PUMPS • WATER TANKS • SPA & POOLS

• SALES & SERVICE • WATER BLASTERS • FILTRATION SYSTEMS

AUTHORISED AGENT

We also offer the following:

• Water Filters • Pool Valet Service • Water Testing • Water Treatment • Spray Equipment • Mobile & Workshop Service 31 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth

P: 09 425 9100

MM179

E: info@splashwater.co.nz

Golden oldies tap into rugby fever Mahurangi Rugby Club hopes to attract 16 teams to its annual Golden Oldies tournament that will coincide with the Kowhai Festival and the first of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on October 15. Club president Bernie Kose says the competition drew 10 teams last year and expects to build on that, although two teams that were to come from Japan have withdrawn as a result of tsunami. The club has been designated as an official fan site on the day and Tourism Auckland will supply big screens for viewing the semi-final match live from the rugby club grounds and the town centre.

Farmers invited

The PGG Wrightson National Seminar Series – Leading Thinking in Agriculture will be held in Whangarei on May 20. The focus for the seminar series is to provide landholders with the latest information on rural issues.

Info: pggwrightson.co.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 11

Rodney Watercare updates Capital works on water and wastewater projects in Auckland over the next 20 years are expected to cost in the order of $6.5 billion.

In the Auckland Council discussion to this project. document Auckland Unleashed, the need to upgrade some rural water Matakana reticulation supplies and wastewater treatment This $1.32million project will systems is recognised. While most divert Matakana wastewater to the of this expenditure is earmarked Omaha wastewater treatment plant for urban systems, Watercare has by 2013, in accordance with the confirmed that the following Rodney Rodney-obtained consents. Existing projects are on track: residences will be fitted with a pressure wastewater collection system and the Wellsford water supply project is proceeding as planned.

A total of $1.283m was allocated The Matakana wastewater treatment in the Rodney Long Term Council plant will be decommissioned once Community Plan to upgrade water the connection to Omaha has been supply in Wellsford and work is commissioned. Upgrading of the proceeding. Supply will transfer to a treatment plant will cost $134,000 new ground-water source at Wilson and the treatment plant disposal field Road, which involves construction also requires refurbishment. of a water treatment plant and water main. Planning and investigations get Snells/Algies underway later this year and work is Detailed planning has started on the due to be completed in 2014.

Snells Beach/Algies wastewater project, subject to a review of the ocean outfall Warkworth – Sanderson Rd which may also require replacement. A (see story p1) total of $211,000 has been allocated, Watercare will spend $535,000 but Watercare acknowledges that transferring Warkworth’s water supply additional upgrades may be required from the Mahurangi River to a new to service future planned growth. ground water source at Sanderson Road. Consents for a staged increase Warkworth wastewater in water take from the aquifer are Reticulation extension works being processed and a new treatment worth $267,000 are planned for plant and connection to the network implementation in the next financial is due to be completed in 2013. year and are likely to incorporate a review of new developments in the Martins Bay wastewater area. Additionally, $102,000 will be Detailed planning is underway for a spent on minor upgrades to improve wastewater pump station storage. A ammonia removal at the Warkworth total of $176,000 has been allocated treatment plant.

HIV memorials organised Organisers of the annual AIDS Candlelight Memorial, which will be held on Sunday May 15, are looking for local coordinators. The New Zealand memorials will be part of more than 1200 which take place in 115 countries to honour the lives lost by HIV and raise social consciousness. Regional coordinator Wayne Otter says anyone who cares about the HIV epidemic or has been touched by HIV/AIDS in some way can coordinate a memorial. “Each memorial is special, whether it’s three people or 300, held by the sea, at the summit of a mountain, in a church, a park or in a hall,” he says. Info: Phone Wayne on 09 309 5560 or email wayne.otter@nzaf.org.nz or visit www.nzaf.org.nz

PRESENT YOUR SUPERGOLD CARD FOR DISCOUNT

COURTESY CAR AVAILABLE MM179

Lynda Spivey

Registered Marriage Celebrant 388 Old Kaipara Road RD1, Warkworth p. 09 422 5040 • m. 021 203 2757 • f. 09 422 5041 e. lynda.spivey@clear.net.nz

Crystal Clear Window Coating Blocks 99%+ of Harmful UV Protect your carpets & furnishings against fading caused by UV radiation For a free no obligation quote contact paul@uvtec.co.nz

0800 488 832 or 09 424 3977 www.uvtec.co.nz

EXCAVATOR HIRE - 12 & 6 TONNE • ROLLER GRADER DRAINLAYING • ROADING • BUILDING SITES • FOOTINGS HOLE BORING • POLE DRIVING METAL SUPPLIES / TOPSOIL • LOADER HIRE

09 425 7214 • 021 951 518

116

Matakana Re-vegetation & Landscape Services Specialists in Natives: Replanting and Wetland Planting

Erosion Control

Site Preparation Planting • Tracks • Property Maintenance

Phone Greg Courtney 09 422 6106 or 021 886 732

 Yes, we service diesel vehicles - all makes and models COME IN AND SEE US FOR YOUR

NEW AND USED VEHICLE WARRANTY SERVICES AA Licensed Repairer (MATAKANA ONLY)

+ PICK UP AND 56 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana DELIVERY SERVICE Phone 422 7661

Open Saturday Mornings 34A Whitaker Rd, Warkworth (Behind Mobil)

Phone 425 8559

12 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Church launches budgeting service

A free money management service will be launched in Warkworth this month.

Debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty rather than cards, to manage expenses.

(CAP) is offering residents in the Mahurangi area Carol says it will suit a cross-section of people. the opportunity to get their finances on track and “It’s not just for people who are struggling to balance under control through a three-week course, which their budget,” she says. “It will provide advice for starts on May 31. people who have money but are not managing it well, Jim and Carol Hawkins, who have been trained as people on fixed incomes and business people such as CAP money coaches, will lead the sessions. Jim is a contractors who may have an irregular income.” former manager and currently SeniorNet tutor, and Depending on response, further courses are planned.

Carol ran the Bernina sewing centre in Warkworth The first free course will be held at the Ablaze Church for nearly 19 years and now works as a financial hall, 44 Whitaker Road, Warkworth, on Tuesday, advisor in Orewa. The course will cover topics such May 31, starting at 7.30pm. To register, contact the as setting up bank accounts and how to use cash, Ablaze Church or phone Jim and Carol on 425 9029.

Briefs Business scholarships Application for the 2011 Prime Minister business scholarships for people planning to study at internationally recognised business schools opened last month. The scholarships are designed to build business capability and business skill development. Mr Key launched the scholarships last year with nine recipients attending institutions such as Harvard, INSEAD, London Business School, Wharton School, Parsons Design School and Stanford University, this year. Managers, executives and business owners of NZ-based firms who plan to attend international business schools are all encouraged to apply. The Government will pay for 50 percent of course costs and other expenses directly related to the successful applicant’s study. Applications close on June 7.

Plantings in spotlight at Solway Farm Solway Deer Farm will host visitors for a New Zealand Farm Forestry Association Field Day on May 14.

The event will focus on the farm’s trial plantings of natives and cost-effective methods of propagating pinus radiata seedlings. It may also include comment on a range of other species including chestnuts, pecans and blackwoods. The farm was recently recognised with an award for excellence in riparian management from Deer Industry NZ. Visitors should meet at 591 Sandspit Rd at 10.30am. Info: Phone president Peter Riley 09 445 3657 or secretary Julie Ryan 09 846 7917.

grapevine Valuers join northern team the

localbusiness

Warkworth-based valuation company Buchanan & Morison has joined Northland Valuers, a Whangareibased company with more than 35 years experience in residential, rural, insurance, compensation, matrimonial and horticultural work. Valuers Matthew Buchanan and Scott Morison will continue to cover the district spanning from Kaukapakapa to Mangawhai and Ruawai. Matthew says banks are taking a new approach to instructing on how valuations are done so there are advantages in joining a larger firm.

Spire re-brands Spire Accountants in Warkworth and Auckland has re-branded to KGA. KGA is a relatively small (by Auckland standards) firm, but advises to many high profile, high net worth clients and corporates with values in excess of $50 million. The Warkworth office retains the existing team members and premises, including Rick Middleton and Wade Glass. KGA is owned by Wade Glass and Keith Goodall.

New name for Warkworth real estate Harveys Warkworth has become LJ Hooker following a national buyout of the Harveys real estate business by the Australian-owned firm. However, the Warkworth real estate team remains unchanged under the continuing ownership of Warkworth businessmen Greg Allen-Baines and Viv Wyatt. Greg says linking with the international LJ Hooker brand was a carefully considered decision that made business sense. They will continue to focus on building their business around property management services and sales of a broad range of properties, specialising in coastal lifestyle.

(formerly Spire Chartered Accountants) MAY 11

Buy 500 or 1,000 Regular DL Rack Cards and receive another 500 or 1,000 FREE! *full details at www.backbonemarketing.co.nz printing.com @ Backbone Marketing Shop 3 , 292 Hibiscus Coast Highway, OREWA Phone 09 427 9982 | Fax 09 427 9942 Email printing@backbonemarketing.co.nz nz.printing.com

Wade Glass, Rick Middleton and our team can provide taxation solutions for small and large businesses.

We provide a mix of local knowledge and specialist tax advisory from our offices in Warkworth and Newmarket.

Warkworth Office Level 1, 2 Wharf Street, Warkworth Phone: 09 425 8536 Fax: 09 425 8530 Wade Glass Email: wade.glass@kgal.co.nz Rick Middleton Email: rick.middleton@kgal.co.nz Website: www.kgal.co.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 13

localbusiness Employment law tips and traps

The trial period clause; sick leave changes; swapping holidays for cash

By Joy Paxton, of People + People

Misunderstandings relating to some recent changes to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act are beginning to surface in local workplaces.

The Trial Period clause can now be law changes mentioned, the new used by all employers – in simple law allowing employees to request language, next time any employer to swap up to one week of annual hires a new employee there is the leave for cash, may prove in practice option of using a Trial Period clause. to be the trickiest. In general terms, However, being a non-mandatory each employee request should be clause, there will be situations where considered carefully to uncover any you may put it in your agreements hidden dollar or productivity costs or times when it may be better left that could impact on the business. out or substituted/combined with a Remember the timing of the request probationary period clause. There are is impacted by the wording of a number of traps to avoid. One of the legislation; prior leave accrued the first being, the agreement must be is off-bounds and be sure to clearly signed off by both parties before the identify the next entitlement dates. employment commences for it to be Implementing a policy to cover the a valid clause. company’s rules around swapping The Sick Leave amendments are leave for cash may well be your aimed to provide employers with best option. more flexibility when employees There may be good reasons and real are absent for reasons of illness or benefits when considering the use and injury. Under this new law change, application of law changes outlined the employer can require proof for here. However, it may pay to get periods of less than three consecutive a better understanding of the true days’ absence. However, before taking impact on your particular business this action, the employer must inform before you make the changes. the employee early and be prepared The above information provided is to meet any reasonable expenses that of a general nature only and is not a have occurred to get this proof. substitute for specific legal advice for I am of the opinion that of the three your particular situation.

A major change being proposed to the way domestic violence services are funded will mean communities will find it harder to protect children from child abuse and neglect, child advocates say.

It is understood that Associate Social Development Minister Tariana Turia is planning to withdraw funding from the Child Advocates for Child Witnesses of Family Violence Initiative and reallocate it to whanau ora initiatives.

In the Rodney region, child advocate Maria Collins says being a child advocate is a very different role from that of a social worker.

“We focus on the prevention side of child abuse and on educating people about the impact of family violence on children and how to respond.

“I have worked alongside principals, teachers, counsellors, social and family support workers, youth workers, Child, Youth and Family Services, Warkworth and Orewa Police youth aid workers, lawyers, public health nurses, youth pastors and early childhood workers.”

4

PLUSFOUR INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

What are the new workplace rules?

Do you know what has changed and what you need to do now?

What is it that makes people work well?

Are you keen to improve your business results by improving your people performance?

Do you need a Human Resource WOF check up?

Offering one hour’s free time to check your business such as (but not limited to) employment agreements, job descriptions, email internet policies, use of company cars and credit cards; Pay, Holidays and Leave, Health and Safety, hiring and termination processes. (Limited time period)

Please contact Joy on 09 422 2290 to register your interest in the seminars now or to discuss a FREE Human Resource WOF check up!

Joy Paxton Director

t: 09 422 2290 m: 027 481 5155

joy@peoplepluspeople.co.nz www.peoplepluspeople.co.nz

• ACC Specialist Advice • Life and Income Protection • Mortgage Repayment Insurance • Medical Insurance

www.plus4.co.nz

Mike Tonks 021 222 6443

Risk Management Advisors Creating you a safe & secure financial future

Roger Adams AIF®

Investment Fiduciary

Wikus Erasmus 021 667 748

Bill Crawford 027 438 0056

021 620 642 roger@rmaconsultants.co.nz

I specialise in: • Investment Planning • Pension Transfers • Business and Key Person Insurance www.rmaconsultants.co.nz

Winscombe Mall | 37-39 Queen Street, Warkworth | 09 425 7111

MM179

Family fund cuts

Two FREE Business Seminars plus a FREE Human Resource WOF in May

14 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

localbusiness Contact us today for a FREE consultation.

Phone: 09 431 4521 or Email: lyndsay@strongca.co.nz |

|

Maximise your

business potential Come in and see us at

51 Morrison Drive, Warkworth for a no-obligation interview

      

Taxation and financial accounts Business mentoring and advice Software advice, installation and training Company formations GST returns and management reports Cash flows and budgeting Succession planning and property advice

INTR ODUCING n

Cleaver Building A passion sparked in carpentry classes at Timaru College lead Larnce Cleaver to a building career.

Now he has set-up his own business Cleaver Building, in Warkworth.

Larnce returned to the area, from the South Island, late last year to be closer to family at Mangawhai. He has been helping his brother Daniel, the owner of Chainsaw and Mower Services in Warkworth, while establishing Cleaver Building.

Larnce has a Certificate in Carpentry from Aoraki Polytechnic in Timaru and has worked for C. Lund & Son Construction, as well as other builders.

He says coming from a large family – he is the fourth youngest of seven boys – has its benefits.

“Engineering and mechanics are prominent in our family so we can support one another,” he says.

Larnce says he will be starting with small jobs.

“I want to prove myself, show how well I can do the work and establish customers’ confidence.

“Once I have done that I will think about hiring other people and perhaps

Larnce Cleaver

commercial construction. For now, I am focusing on jobs such as decking, renovations and building flats.”

In his spare time, Larnce enjoys rugby, boating and is currently building a hovercraft.

Briefs Northland agrichemical collection

Cnr Morrison & Glenmore Drive, Warkworth Phone: 425 9836 Fax: 425 9834 Email: manager@bck.co.nz Website: www.bck.co.nz

Northland farmers and horticulturalists can safely dispose of unwanted or expired agrichemicals through the Agrecovery Rural Recycling programme if they book by 27 May 2011. Collection and disposal is free for some chemicals and others are subsidised. Farmers in all regions can register agrichemicals for collection at any time and will be notified when and where relevant collections are scheduled. For information and to book online visit agrecovery.co.nz/chemicals or freephone 0800 247 326.

More time for Ag Art Wear creations There’s still time to enter the national Fieldays Ag Art Wear wearable art competition after organisers extended the entry deadline to May 18. The event involves creating an outfit from rural products and materials. Cash prizes are offered for winners in categories including Avant Garde, Under 21, Designer Traditional and Landcare Awareness.

For information got to the Activity Centre link at fieldays.co.nz. Fieldays will be held from 15 to 18 June at Mystery Creek Events Centre, south Construction & Renovation of Hamilton.

Cleaver Building Affordable Building,

by Wright Certified Carpenter

FREE QUOTES Larnce Cleaver p. 021 0825 8241 e. cleaverbuilding@live.com

Rural news round-up There is a focus on rural news in the next issue of Mahurangi Matters out on May 18.

Stories can be sent to reporter@localmatters.co.nz or phone Adele on 425 9068

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 15

Water resource under pressure

New Mangawhai principal Aaron Kemp says he is looking forward to getting involved in community events.

Beach school principal starts Ascension’s Darryl Soljan says his winery and hospitality business relies on bore water but Warkworth could do with a quality long-term supply.

rights but owner Hamish Alexander says the business relies mainly on rainwater from his 70,000m3 reservoirs. He did not “object” to the Watercare application but raised issues including the need to stage the introduction of the water take, to ensure ongoing monitoring and to keep the Warkworth Treatment Plant operating for at least five years while effects are assessed.

“You can’t just say ban it because it sounds a lot. But where does that leave anyone else wanting a bore in the future?”

Ascension’s Darryl Soljan is concerned that, despite being identified as potentially affected, he was not officially notified. He says his winery and hospitality business couldn’t survive on tank water alone. After lodging an objection, Watercare representatives have told him his bore’s performance won’t be affected, but haven’t met his request to commit to remedying the situation if it is.

However, as a Warkworth resident he is sympathetic to the town’s need for a quality water supply.

Matthew Buchanan B.Com.(Ag), ANZIV, MPINZ

Northland Valuers PO Box 97, 1 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth 0941 p. 09 425 9547 f. 09 425 9549 e. matthew.buchanan@northlandvaluers.co.nz

“I don’t like it when my kids bath smells like a swimming pool because of the chlorine used to treat the river water. People in Warkworth have got a right to a long-term, good quality water supply. At some point we need to trust the experts.”

Since speaking with submitters Watercare has proposed to stagger the water uptake from 750,000m3 annually from 2011 increasing to 915,0000 from 2025 and up to 1,200,000m3 in 2036.

The company maintains that the effects of the bore would be monitored throughout the life of the consent.

However, a Watercare spokesperson says a hearing is likely and if required, will be arranged by Auckland Council to be run by independent commissioners.

Watercare is also pursuing an inherited RDC resource consent application to increase its current take of surface water from the Mahurangi River to 780,000m3 cubic metres per year, while current demand is around 370,000m3 annually.

Residential

Lifestyle

The draw of the sea, lifestyle and community spirit was what first attracted Aaron Kemp to the position of principal at Mangawhai Beach School.

Aaron, who started at Mangawhai this term, says he is excited to join a thriving rural seaside community that has a genuine interest in providing quality education for their children “I am looking forward to getting to know the Mangawhai community, not to mention a round of golf at the local course and a surf,” he says.

Aaron is originally from Feilding. He studied and completed his educational degree at Massey University and began his teaching career in Tauranga. He was principal at Tauranga Intermediate, Te Puna Primary and was deputy principal at Pyes Pa, in the Bay of Plenty. His curriculum passions are information technology, music and mathematics.

“Quality schools are about quality staff. Through effective professional development, I intend to continue to build on the present staff ’s capability, as teaching and learning is about continuous improvement.”

Meanwhile, former Mangawhai deputy principal Natasha Greatorex is the new principal at Pakiri School.

Former Pakiri principal Julie Tuner is now the principal at Leigh School.

Rural

Coastal

Northland Valuers service the entire Northland Region from Puhoi to Cape Reinga with offices in Kaitaia, Whangarei, Mangawhai Heads and Warkworth. Northland Valuers has expert Registered Valuers that can advise on all aspects of rural, residential, commercial and industrial property.

www.northlandvaluers.co.nz real value

MM179

application and notified consented groundwater users within the 52km wide catchment, including bore owners within two kilometres of the production well. Of 17 submissions received, six were in support, one was neutral and 11 were opposed.

However, Kaipara Flats Rd objector, Dennis Brown says the number of people notified was grossly inadequate. Of five of his neighbours with consented bores, only one was notified and he expects many more could be affected.

He anticipates granting the consent would diminish the performance of numerous existing bores resulting in unfair costs to their owners. He thinks Watercare’s assessment significantly underestimates existing demand on the acquifer which could become depleted.

Another farmer and bore owner, Lance Taylor, says committing the resource prevents access to bores for future agricultural and horticultural uses that could otherwise generate jobs and income for the region long term. He suggests that requiring new homes to have tank water supply would free up the water resource and ultimately be more cost effective.

Notified artesian bore owner, Warkworth’s Jim Visser, agrees that the water’s full value should be realised and also protected from the risk of future privatisation.

“They don’t need it now but they’re trying to grab the total remaining resource. Watercare’s owned by us at the moment but it could be sold off to a private company. It’s an issue for the whole area including farmers that haven’t got a bore and lifestyle blocks that will need a bore in the future.”

He says the presence of artesian bores like his indicates groundwater under pressure and land could be susceptible to subsidence if that pressure is significantly reduced.

Large commercial water user, Southern Paprika, has substantial bore water

from page 1

16 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

sweet appreciation

Quality Maternity Care at

Warkworth Birthing Centre 56 View Road, Warkworth www.warkworthbirthcentre.co.nz ALL SERVICES ARE FREE ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

FREE pregnancy tests Prenatal classes, birth venue & post-natal stay Own room in peaceful rural surroundings Excellent equipment & atmosphere Water birth a speciality Midwives on call at all times, and as backup for your caregiver (LMC) Full post-natal hospital stay 24 hour registered nurses to care for you and your baby You can transfer from your birth hospital within 12 hours of normal birth or 24 hours following a Caesarian Available to all women and their caregivers from Whangaparaoa-Orewa to Kaiwaka North

Congratulations to Eric and Betty Brayshaw who received a hamper of chocolates from Chocolate Brown, in Warkworth.

Rodger Stansfield writes: I would like to nominate my dear friend Eric Brayshaw who lives at the top of the Bullock Track. He, along his wife Betty, provide invaluable support to our street and the community in general. As a couple, they are magnificent role models for all aspiring citizens of Auckland and New Zealand.

In addition to their services to all the elderly residents of the Bullock Track, Eric is currently a member of our local Probus and with Betty works voluntarily as tutors for Senior Net. Betty is also a voluntary accountant for the Wellsford Warkworth Hospice. They are a grand emigrant couple, in addition to being super neighbours.

chocolate brown

only the good stuff...

Our friendly helpful postnatal staff at the birthing centre

Cafe / Chocolaterie / Gifts Phone 09 422 2677 No 6 Mill Lane, Warkworth www.chocolatebrown.co.nz

For further information talk to your LMC/midwife or Warkworth Birthing Centre

Phone (09) 425 8201

hers Gift Voucfor available

Mother’s Day

Email: riversideskincareclinic@xtra.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/riversideskincareclinic

Raewyn Campbell M.A.B.TH.NZ, C.I.D.E.S.C.O (Zurich) A.A.D (Confed, England)

custom picture framing at Warkworth Picture Framers 15 Coquette Street, Warkworth Call now for a FREE QUOTE 425 8143 | the_littles@xtra.co.nz



Phone: 09 425 0256

Providing all aspects of beauty therapy by qualified therapist

Oxfam is inviting people to hold a coffee break with friends or workmates and help raise money for their work and promote Fair Trade. Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break is an annual event that takes place during Fair Trade Fortnight, May 7-22. Register to host a Coffee Break and a pack including free Fairtrade coffee and materials about Fair Trade will be sent out. Guests are asked to make a gold coin donation.

Info: www.oxfam.org.nz

Fra me a photo of your mu m!

20% OFF

at Warkworth Picture Framers



Riverside Arcade, Shop 7 62 Queen Street, Warkworth

Coffee for a good cause

Expires May 31st.

Bring in this voucher to redeem.

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 17

“HAIR NOW” BARBER / HAIRDRESSER MOTHER’S DAY SPECIALS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

½ Price

$10

Cut & Blowwave

Eyebrow Tint & Wax

with every colour

STOCKISTS OF: Trophy winners, from left, Tyler Edwards, Lukas Kendall, Alana Thrasyvoulou, Julia Neal and Snr Constable Sharon Glen.

PRODUCTS

Rodney brings home nail-biting finish in Blue Light challenge Rodney College Year 13 students out-did their peers in the annual Police Bluelight physical competence test held at the North Shore Events Centre recently.

All Police officers must complete the after their team members who had obstacle course individually every already started on the 200m sprint two years. However, for this event, before tackling the other obstacles. students competed in teams of four The event demands a strategy that gets and were allowed to help each other everyone around and over the course, over the various obstacles. without hold-ups at the dreaded sixThe start of the course consisted of all foot wall or the eight-foot fence. four team members pushing a trailer Last year’s winner Takapuna College 10 metres, and then one member finished in second place, just one second lifting a tyre out of the trailer and behind the winning Rodney College carrying it 10 metres before chasing team. Northcote College was third.

Prof es si on al Af fo rd able Fam ily Ha ir Ca re

LEE & HART PHARMACY

L‘

O

Stalls available to view & purchase from including Avon, Plants, Preserves, Oils, Ceramics, Jewellery, La Reve, Massage, Tupperware, NZ Pottery and many more...

A

L

products

The Tauhoa School is inviting families to treat their “mums” to a special high tea at Tauhoa Hall on Saturday, May 7, from 1.30pm to 4pm. The event is a fundraiser for the school. As well as the high tea, there will be a lucky ticket prize and stalls selling cosmetics, plants, preserves, oils, ceramics, jewellery, massage, pottery and handmade crafts. A supervised crèche will be available at the school.

Tickets cost $10. Info: Phone Dianne on 423 9169.

High Tea provided } Lucky ticket prizes Supervised Creche available at the school

È

20% off all

Treats for Mums at Tauhoa

Saturday 7th May, 1.30pm - 4pm at Tauhoa Hall Tickets $10 from Tauhoa School or Dianne 423 9169

R

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL

Wellsford Police has a new officer. Senior Constable Mark Palmer, who was formerly based at Orewa, has replaced Constable Barry Rose (see Local Folk page 9). He has been in the Police for 16 years, half of that time with the Counties Manukau Police.

Fundraising for Tauhoa School - Tickets Essential

OPENING HOURS:

Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Saturday - 9am-1pm Late night - Thursday

Phone Michelle 425 9994

New officer in Wellsford

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

$15

Unit 2, 28 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

Briefs

Read our latest edition online at www.localmatters.co.nz

Mens Cuts

Buy 2

products to go in the draw to

WIN A GIFT BASKET WORTH $250 Offer expires Mother’s Day - May 8th, 2011. While stocks last.

Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

FREE Delivery Service Monday - Friday

Free areas include Warkworth, Matakana, Snells Beach, Algies Bay, Kaipara Flats, Omaha, Point Wells, Whangateau and Leigh.

27-35 Queen St, Warkworth | Phone 09 425 8344

18 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Stained Glass & Leadlights Stefanie Mann

Designed and constructed for domestic and commercial buildings.

Restoration work also undertaken, including china cabinet repairs.

Phone 425 7723

Shadze Sizes 10-22 or made to measure

Gorgeous new styles in store each week 6 Neville St, Warkworth Phone: 09 425 0515

Mon-Fri 9.15am-5.15pm; Sat 9.30am-2.30pm shadze@xtra.co.nz | www.shadze.co.nz

n FAM I LY HEALTH & BEAUT Y

lifematters

Retirement village expansion on track Staff at the Summerset Falls retirement village, in Warkworth, fielded a steady stream of enquiries during an open day on Easter Saturday.

Sales manager Steve Garner said it was a great response with a lot of enquiries from both locals and out-of-towners.

Three people/couples placed deposits.

“I’d be surprised if there isn’t a shortage here soon, especially as the other facilities come on line,” he said. “It is likely we will have to continue our building programme further and faster.”

The open day was an opportunity to look through the accommodation villas, recreational areas and grounds, and learn more about the $16 million Stage Two development, which got underway recently.

Current works will more than double the village size and include a two-storey village centre, as well as 10 cottages and 14 villas overlooking the headwaters of the Mahurangi River. The cottages and villas will be available to occupy next Sales manager Steve Garner with Leon and Doreen Maitland, of Katikati, who year and range in price from $295,000 visited Summerset during the open day. The couple are thinking of moving for a cottage and $475,000 for a villa. north to be nearer their Auckland-based family. They said they were attracted Ten of the villas have already been sold. to Warkworth because of its rural village atmosphere.

The village centre will also open next 40-bed care centre, which will provide Nationwide, Summerset is the third year. It will include a lounge, bar and 24-hour hospital-level aged care. largest operator and second largest café, hair salon, library, theatre area, Only eight of the original 32 houses developer in the industry, owning doctor’s consultation rooms and four built in Stage One remain unsold. and operating 12 retirement villages apartments.

Eventually, there will be 130 retirement with another four in planning or The final component of Stage Two is a units on the four-hectare site. development.

• • • •

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 19

lifematters

At Last - An Anti-Ageing Beauty Regime

THAT WORKS!!

Tailored exercise programme targets post-cancer treatment

No Needles – No Knives – No Pain So if you are looking for a brand new way to target and slow down the signs of ageing let me show you how

For a FREE Demonstration Ring Di (09) 431 4500 or 021 0292 5786

Exercise is probably the last thing that anyone feels like doing after breast cancer surgery.

However, latest research has found that exercise can help boost the immune system, limit weight gain from chemotherapy, ease treatment side effects and contribute to an improved quality of life.

The pink pilates programme, which is being introduced to the Mahurangi and Wellsford area by Active Living Physiotherapy, is suitable after any type of breast surgery or treatment, and accommodates all fitness levels.

Physiotherapist Helen Sheat says the programme addresses the physical condition and side effects of treatments such as radiation. It also helps reduce the risks of treatment-related The Pink Pilates programme gives side effects such as lymphoedema women the confidence to step into a osteoporosis, neuropathy, fatigue and new post-cancer lifestyle. weight gain. programme undergo specialist “We want to inspire those affected training in cancer rehabilitation, by cancer to commit to a moderate utilising pilates, physiotherapy, exercise schedule which will allow stretching, massage and breathing them to feel stronger in heart, soul, techniques. The ideal time to start the body and mind,” Helen says. “Women programme is two weeks post-surgery who have been on the programme say and the initial treatment involves 10 that another of the benefits has been individually-tailored sessions. the one-on-one time to unwind and To register, go to www.pinkpilates. reflect on what they’ve been through.” co.nz. Subsidised rates are available in Physiotherapists delivering the some circumstances.

FOAM ROLLERS HAVE ARRIVED!!

Do you stretch but still have tight sore muscles?

Then come to a FREE demonstration on how to use FOAM ROLLERS

• Excellent muscle release • Great for relaxation/spinal stretches • Great addition to your core workout Give us a ring today to join a free demonstration class!

MATAKANA: 41 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana P: 09 422 7220 WELLSFORD: 220 Rodney St, Wellsford P: 09 423 7449 MANGAWHAI: 4a Wood St, Mangawhai P: 09 431 4558

WWW.ACTIVELIVING.CO.NZ PASSIONATE ABOUT DELIVERING RESULTS

MM179

FAMILY HEALTH & BEAUTY n

Pilates – smart exercise, great results | www.activeliving.co.nz

HEARING LOSS why put up with it?

Independent, friendly advice from your local hearing team For free confidential and impartial information, advice, advocacy and support.

Our service covers Warkworth, Wellsford and Mangawhai areas.

Monday-Friday 10am-3pm.

We have information on a wide range of subjects from Consumer and Tenancy Rights to Neighbourhood Disputes and Family Issues.

Visit the Community Centre, 1 Matheson Road, Wellsford or phone 423 7333 or 0800 367 222.

Email cab.wells@xtra.co.nz

The Hearing Care Northland Team: Lesleigh Smith & Kasia Hamilton (Audiologists), and Shirley Parker (Administration)

The team at Hearing Care Northland will give you caring, independent advice on your hearing.

From a full diagnostic hearing test, to the selection and fitting of hearing aids, Hearing Care Northland will ensure you are comfortable and fully informed throughout the process.

Hearing Care Northland deals with all the major funding bodies such as ACC, War Pensions, Super Gold Card, AccessAble and WINZ, and any of our friendly audiologists can advise you on which option you may be eligible for and assist you with the application process.

Simply call us on 09 422 2550 and make an appointment.

HEARINGCARE

We Have Moved Unit 4

AUDIOLOGY & HEARING AID CLINIC

NORTHLAND Warkworth Health Centre Unit 4, 23 Percy Street • Phone (09) 422 2550

20 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Health with Dr Kate Baddock

Cuddles pay dividends

Varicose Veins ?

ALL Treatment Options Available Laser - Injections - Surgery + Ultrasound Southern Cross Affiliated

with Experience and Care

Warkworth Medical Centre 11 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

0800 085 555

www.veinandlaser.co.nz

elite feet PODIATRY

For all foot related problems come to an Elite Feet Clinic near you WARKWORTH

09 425 1199

MATAKANA

09 422 7220

WELLSFORD

09 423 8086

Chiropractic is a natural form of health care, focussing on the function of the spine and the nervous system.

Do you know how important it is to cuddle your child? Recent evidence shows that 20 percent of parents do not think it is important. This is an interesting finding, particularly as a leading English epidemiologist is about to publish a study that supports those gut feelings that we all have about giving our child a cuddle. This study has shown that children who are cuddled on a regular basis as three year olds, do much better when they grow up. They do better at school and they earn more as adults. This finding was true across all groups – whether they were rich or poor; the children do better as adults in terms of their learning and education, and in terms of their earning capacity.

There’s more. Not only is cuddling important but so is talking to your three-yearold. Do you all talk to your children every day? It’s another thing that affects their development. Having a conversation to your three-year-old is not silly or a waste of time – it makes a difference to their adult life. Just like cuddling, the benefits as an adult are huge – when children are talked to each day, they do better at school and they earn more later in life. The third thing that is so important to a threeyear-old is being read to. Young children who are read to every evening (and put to bed at a regular bedtime) again do better at school and earn more as adults.

These findings are incredible. We tend to believe that talking to, reading to and cuddling our children is good. But until very recently we did not know just how good. So for those of you who may be in that 20 percent, who are not aware of its importance, now you know.

The thing about epidemiology is that it does not necessarily mean that one thing (e.g. cuddling) is the cause and one thing (e.g. earning more) is the effect.

What it means is that there is an association between these two things. Where the parent spends time with their child – cuddling them, talking to them and reading to them, these same children do better when they grow up. There may be other factors that are not taken into account but even so, these are powerful arguments. So begin now and make a difference for your child.

Psychologist shares dyslexia insights A talk about dyslexia will be held in Wellsford on May 11.

Guest speaker will be Laughton as an educational, child and family King, who has 30 years experience psychologist. He recently retired from his practice in Whangarei and is travelling NZ on a self-funded four• ACC Registered year tour, running seminars for teachers • Toe Nail Care and parents, sharing his insights into dyslexia. On his blog he confesses that • Corn, Callous and Bunion Care he still regards himself as a ‘non-reader’, • Verrucae Treatment who has learned to write.

• Orthotics & Insoles “My three psychology degrees • Footwear Assessment and Modification were achieved on the back of close • Diabetic Care observation of human behaviour, of • Sports Injury and Management good listening skills (both developed in my desperate urge to understand) and SNELLS BEACH MANGAWHAI these allowed me an ability to debate 09 425 6666 09 431 4128 the content of books and research that I could never read,” he says.

“Now at 60 I have an accumulated view of ‘dyslexia’. I see my picturethinking style as being like a dieselengine car, and word-thinkers as being like petrol-engine cars. School is a place of words and could be viewed as a petrol-station – where this little diesel ‘dyslexic’ got tanked up with petrol on a daily basis.”

The evening’s presentation will allow time for questions. The seminar will be held at the Cooperating Parish, Rodney St, Wellsford, starting at 7pm.

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 21

History CONTRACTORS

with Judy Waters www.wwmuseum.orconhosting.net.nz Warkworth & District Museum

Footings Hole Boring Landscaping

3.5T Digger 5T Truck

Bob Waata Mobile 021 634 484

Building • Cartage • Temporary Shelter

Flour Mill showing the additions needed to process oatmeal.

Tide of enterprise John Anderson Brown’s timber mill was established in the mid-1840s giving employment to about 30 men and it was still operating 20 years later. The bone mill, near the upper falls, and the flour mill, below the present bridge, were newer ventures on the Mahurangi River, using the hydro power naturally provided by a series of waterfalls.

Mindful that all produce brought into the area came on small ships at Bone Mill Bridge was built in 1868, and considerable cost, the enterprising was washed away by a flood in 1917. settlers provided as much as possible for themselves. In 1864, John Trethowen, proprietor of the bone mill, cultivated a small paddock of two acres and four chains, and produced 30 tons of fine potatoes. The manure used was Peruvian guano and bone dust, proving to his neighbours the value of conditioning the soil with the product from his mill.

Produce on view at the annual agricultural shows gave evidence of experimentation with a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and grasses. Hop vines gave a good return from a small acreage and oats, linseed and opium poppies were grown. The flour mill was adapted in 1868 so that the drying and grinding of oats could be added to the business already carried on. A celebration was held at Southgate’s hotel when oatmeal was ready to be marketed.

Both mills experienced financial difficulties and neither had a long history. After the bone mill burned down, the grinding stones were used by Wilson’s Cement Works and, in a later adaptation, the flour mill was used to process lime deposits from Kowhai Park. The bone mill bridge, built in 1868, stood for nearly half-acentury before being washed away by a flood on 3 February 1917. As the river flows through the town today, there is little indication of the former activities which engaged our pioneers.

Clinic: Snells Beach Medical Centre Corner Dalton Rd & Mahurangi East Rd

Phone (09) 425 5055

Tradextra

9m x 6m from

$7.50+GST per day

3 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth (Opposite Warkworth Wreckers)

Phone 0800 425 800

Extra for the trade

ng: i k c o t ow s n e ar • Mosaic Supplies e W • Ceramic Tiles • Glitter Tiles • Mirror Tiles • Crystal Tiles Also supplying grouts, adhesives, tools, and indoor & outdoor bases.

FULL RANGE OF FLOOR AND WALL TILES IN STOCK!

info@webbsroofing.co.nz

www.webbsroofing.co.nz

info@warkworthtiles.co.nz

www.warkworthtiles.co.nz

Phone Bill & Sandi Webb 09 425 9080 or 021 955 549 Unit 2, 2 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

Chainsaw & Mower Services Ltd • Sales • Parts • Service • Repairs 3 Morrison Drive, Warkworth Phone: 09 945 0090 | Mobile: 021 297 0615 | Email: wcams@live.com

MM179

Community Foot Services

Tarpaulins for Hire

22 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Hospice Awareness Week – May 16 to 22

Personal stories help preserve treasured memories Putting life in perspective is something that can bring comfort and a sense of meaning and purpose, especially for patients suffering serious illness.

This is why Warkworth Wellsford “He did it for the grandchildren Hospice offers a service that helps because his main regret was that he patients put their life story down on wouldn’t see them grow up and he wanted them to know him,” Sally says. paper for future generations.

Hospice’s family support team includes When family support volunteer Chris several volunteers who are trained to Powell first visited Peter to offer him gently guide patients as they tell their Warkworth Wellsford Hospice’s life stories and compile their biographies, story service, he said “I haven’t got a which are then published in booklet story”. form, complete with photos.

Sally has now had about 170 copies The life story service is adaptable; of Peter’s Story printed and is ready to some patients prefer to compile photo order more from Warkworth Printing. albums for their children, or to write The Leigh Library asked for a second letters or make cards to be given at copy because they had a waiting list. future milestones.

“The ongoing picture is that everyone Family support coordinator and is relating it back to their own life,” counsellor Gabrielle Masters says while Sally says. “When they see how the Hospice puts each biographer on a life of an ordinary person has been put training course, the most important into words, they want to do their own criteria for the job are innate. These family history.” include patience and being a good It’s Peter’s own story and he may not listener. Biographers also need basic have remembered some things precisely computer skills so they can transcribe as others do, but it captures his voice and from notes. Gabrielle says life writing is personality and “recalls those little things an important and integral part of caring Pete used to be so definite about”. for a patient, providing a sense of peace “It’s not a hole that’s there now, it’s a and satisfaction and a wonderful legacy mountain.” for their family and friends.

Chris has been a biographer for This is borne out by Pakiri farmer Peter about four years and has just finished Greenwood’s life story, which has been transcribing another patient’s life story. reprinted many times in the year since Tony Taylor, a Snells Beach resident his death. Peter’s wife Sally describes who has travelled widely and had more the story as “an ongoing love of Pete”. adventures than most, says his friends

Treo

River View Plaza Warkworth Phone 425 9005 treo@vodafone.co.nz

Kowhai Laundry Dry Cleaning Agents

Hospice round up A few cents add up to a lot of Hospice care when you round up your grocery bill to the nearest dollar between May 16 and 22. Last year all those cents raised more than $5000. It’s Hospice Awareness Week from May 16 and once again, New World is supporting Warkworth Wellsford Hospice at the checkout. Shoppers can add a little or a lot, but every cent will help Warkworth Wellsford Hospice fund its free services for terminally ill patients in the Rodney community. and family kept asking him to write his story, but it took Chris to motivate him.

“If anyone has any doubts about being interviewed by Chris, I would say just go ahead,” Tony says. “It’s not as hard as I thought it would be and it’s brought back some good memories.”

Because Tony doesn’t need a lot of prompting, Chris gave him a dictaphone so he could record his story at his own pace. His main aim is to create something he can hand on to his grandchildren.

“It gives me something to think about, and something to do apart from reading library books.”

Tony’s partner Lynn Dromgool says she has also found the process valuable.

“Tony’s told us stories for years, but getting those old photos out (to go with the text) has been interesting.”

A Warkworth patient that Chris helped recently was Erin Haines, who compiled her life story and photo boxes, special occasion cards and letters for her three growing sons.

Erin’s husband Jeff says the process

energetic style absolute comfort for Home and Garden

1st Birthday Sale 20% OFF ALL STOCK (Excluding My Walit handbags & purses)

Valid 9th - 22nd May 2011

Let Kowhai

Laundry

refreshen your Duvets & Blankets in readiness for the seasonal change

“ We wash while you shop ” Hours - Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Sat 9am-1pm

13 Neville Street, Warkworth • Phone 09 425 9775

Warkworth Wellsford Hospice family support coordinator Gabrielle Masters says life story writing is an important part of caring for patients.

gave Erin a way to work through some of her emotions and gave her peace of mind, knowing she was leaving things the way she wanted.

“She knew she wouldn’t be there for the boys’ special occasions but she wanted them to know she was there in spirit,” Jeff says. “When Erin had finished, it was like, ‘I don’t have to worry about that any more’.”

Having Chris come and work with Erin also took pressure off Jeff, not least because it resulted in a letter outlining her wishes for her funeral service. Chris worked with Erin for more than two years. They compiled the photo boxes over several months, talking about the images and what they meant to Erin.

“Then she got the idea that she wanted to write a letter to each of her boys,” Chris says. “She had got to know me and trust me, and we talked about it a lot and I coached her. It gave her the confidence and the ability to write what came from the heart to her boys.”

Erin then wrote cards for her boys’ 21st birthdays and other milestones, then progressed to writing her own life story. Chris typed and edited it and Jeff has added some of Erin’s poetry and children’s stories, “so the boys will have the life works of Erin”.

Chris says it was fortunate that Erin started early and had plenty of time to complete her story.

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 23 Mahurangimatters - 4 May 2011 1

Your handy pull-out guide

Get the right person for the job with our handy service directory, which ensures you can find a local professional or tradesperson, quickly and easily.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $46 PER MONTH (+GST)* *for a three month contract Phone 425 9068 for more information or email your advertisement to localmatters@xtra.co.nz

Glaziers & Joiners ...................................... 1 Automotive................................................. 1 Builders, Roofers & Suppliers...........1-2 Brick & Block Layers ................................. 2 Concrete Specialists ................................ 2 Construction & Earthworks ..............2-3 Engineering ................................................ 3 Flooring ........................................................ 3 Electrical ...................................................... 3 Design, Survey & Property Valuers ..... 3 Lawn mowing ............................................ 3 Landscaping ............................................... 3 Property Maintenance .......................3-4

Tree Services............................................... 4 Mobility Scooters...................................... 4 Retail ............................................................. 4 Health & Beauty ........................................ 4 Furniture ...................................................... 4 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners.............. 4 Laundry & Dry Cleaning ......................... 4 Interior Design........................................... 4 Painters/Decorators & Plasterers ........ 4 Heat Pump Specialists ................................ 4 Swimming/Spa Pool Specialists .............. 5 Water Pump Specialists .............................. 5 Marine/Small Engines ............................. 5

Plumbing & Suppliers ............................. 5 Printers & Website Design ..................... 5 Computer Repairs & Servicing ............. 5 TV Aerial & Satellite Servicing .............. 5 Septic Tank Cleaning ............................... 5 Water Tank Cleaning & Purification .... 6 Water Supplies .......................................... 6 Security ........................................................ 6 Auto Wreckers............................................ 6 Transport ..................................................... 6 Furniture Removals & Storage ............. 6 Marriage Celebrants ................................ 6 Classifieds & Church Notices ...... 6-8

Glaziers & Joiners | Automotive | Builders, Roofers & Suppliers

For all your glass, glazing, and aluminium needs and

53 Station Road, Wellsford Phone (09) 423 7358 wellsfordglass@xtra.co.nz

WG

arkworth instone lass & lazing

Domestic / Commercial Glazing Glass Showers • Splash Backs Mirrors • Cat Doors Windscreen Replacement and Chip Repair

20 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth (09) 425 8678 • 0800 809 010 www.winstoneglass.com

COMPOSITE JOINERY Ltd

0274 904 564 425 5340

Composite Joinery Ltd 7 Glenmore Drive Warkworth 0941

24hr CALLOUT

431 5050

We specialise in: • Vantage Aluminium Joinery • APL | Architectural Series • Metro Series • Internal and External Timber Joinery

Auto GlAss • Mirrors DesiGner GlAss • GlAzinG

Phone: 09 425 7510

email: brettatapexglass@yahoo.co.nz

Frameless Shower Installations Bevelled Mirrors - ALL GLASS REPAIRS PROMPT QUALITY WORK WE SERVICE WARKWORTH & MANGAWHAI

54A Mangawhai Heads Road, Mangawhai www.northglass.co.nz

sales@compositejoinery.co.nz www.compositejoinery.co.nz

Say No to Leaky Homes

THE ULTIMATE ALUMINIUM

WINDOW AND DOOR FLASHING SYSTEM

• Robust, Good Looking and Durable • Specify Best Practice, Specify Flashman • The only Flashing System Guaranteed

Northland 0800 55 66 00 www.flashman.co.nz

09 431 4999

Snells Beach

MOTORS – 2008 LIMITED –

 425 5355

1 Hamatana Road - Snells Beach

Mobile Mechanical ServiceS

Ian

Private & All Insurance Work

• Cam belt replacement • Shock replacement • Exhaust repairs

John Young Ph (09) 425 7781 • Mob 0274 828 293 Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Wayne

EDMONDS & MASON PANEL & PAINT

On site servicing of your vehicle • Engine tunes • Brake checks • Lube services

Fax: 09 422 2011

Ph 425 8723 • Fax 425 9526

Unit 4, 6-14 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

Wayne 021 765 706 or Ian 021 977 729 47 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth

Email: autoglassww@xtra.co.nz

4 May 2011 24 | Mahurangimatters 2 Mahurangimatters - 4 May 2011

Your handy pull-out guide

Builders, Roofers & Suppliers | Brick & Block Layers | Concrete Specialists | Construction & Earthworks

RODNEY TRELLIS Trellis - Panels - Fencing Installations - all shapes and sizes Specialities: Framed Archways – Superior Trellis Pedestrian Gate Frames (mortised) Trellis spray painting / oiling Gazebo's ~ dove cotes ~ pergolas

115

872 Kaipara Flats Road Ph: 425 7627 • Fax 422 4976

Matakana Trellis & Fencing Fences - Gates - Screens Pergola - Trellis - Timber 1A Matakana Valley Rd Ph: 422 9550 Fax: 422 9635

The

Trellis Guy Snells Beach • Warkworth • Orewa

• Custom made • Quality material • Quality workmanship

Also see Lance for your supply of Native and Landscaping plants

Ph 09 422 5737 • 027 272 7561 Fax 09 422 5800

AWARD WINNING BUILDER

RICHARD WILCOCK

From alterations to full contracts

Auckland region house of the year 2008

Glen Hassett

0 27 4 72 4 684 Ph 09 4 25 5 232 F ax 0 9 4 25 5 299

email: hassettbuilders@xtra.co.nz www.hassettbuilders.co.nz

For the construction of:

• Architecturally designed homes • New houses • Decks • Alterations • Fences

Phone: 027 4771 583 email: rwb@xtra.co.nz www.rwbuilder.co.nz 152M

• Light Commercial • Alterations • Architectural Homes • Renovations • Additions Phone Hadley on 09 425 4968 or 0275 444 440 Email: hadley@trescobuilders.co.nz www.buildersonline.co.nz

CARPENTER-JOINER • Terraces • Alterations • New Housing

• Renovations • Maintenance • Small jobs a specialty

NEIL KOSE

Phone 09 425 5491 • Mobile 027 275 1172

creating better homes All aspects of building undertaken Alterations • Additions • New homes

Rob Heron

• slabs • flooring

• beams & posts • mulch

• panelling • firewood

362 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0948

Ph 425 4027 • mob 021 117 3033

ph 422 7716 • fax 422 7717 matakanasawmill@xtra.co.nz

NATHAN HOUSTON

For your safety we have: • Experienced Qualified Scaffolders • Full range of Equipment • Including Alloy Mobile & Builder’s Props

Roofing N.Z Long Run Iron Specialists New Re-Roofs & Cladding

Ring Matt on 021 356 965 A/hrs/Fax: 09 425 6311 Email: iron.man@xtra.co.nz

Servicing Auckland - Rodney - Kaipara

Ph: 09 422 2131

Mob: 021 220 5000

470 KAiPArA FlATS rOAd, WArKWOrTH126

BRICK & BLOCK LAYERS BRICKS - BLOCKS - TILING PAVING - WATERPROOFING

- Residential & Light Commercial - Quick Stage - OSH Standards - Tube & Clip - Qualified Scaffolders - Reliable Service P. 09 425 0300 M. 027 4930468 F. 09 423 0017

warkworthscaffolding@xtra.co.nz

R.K. PADDISON CONTRACTING LTD • Truck Hire • Metal Supplies • Bulk Cartage

Owner/Driver: Ray 38 Coquette Street, Warkworth Ph 422 3450 or 0274 955 566 • Fax 09 422 3451

WARKWORTH BRICKLAYING SERVICES LTD Phone Alan Berthelsen 021 780 170, A/hrs 425 8252

MATAKANA EXCAVATORS BILL REA

32 years owner/operator

(Civil engineering qualified)

PHONE 0800 622 7929

OMAHA - SNELLS BEACH - WARKWORTH - MANGAWHAI Member of Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand

021 2800 233 www.nzconcrete.co.nz

BASED IN MATAKANA

DRIVEWAYS FLOORS • PATHS Exposed • Plain • Coloured Stamped Concrete • Cutting Residential & Commercial Sub-divisions • R.O.W’s • Excavations 135M

MICK BERGER CONTRACTORS Phone: 09 422 0688 • Mobile: 0274 930 806

43 years experience

1.6 Tonne Mini Excavator • 4WD Tip Truck For all your earthworks / landscaping

 (09) 422 9392 • 0274 442 606 W & D REA

Dams ● Winching ● Bulldozing ● Driveways House Sites ● Landscaping ● Earthmoving ● Sub Divisions

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 25 Mahurangimatters - 4 May 2011 3

Your handy pull-out guide

Construction & Earthworks | Engineering | Flooring | Electrical | Architects, Survey & Property Valuers | Lawn Mowing & Landscaping | Property Maintenance

KMD • Trenching - Footings - Landscaping • Drilling - Tip Truck • Diggers from 2 tonne to 13 tonne Phone Nigel Kensington 09 422 9277 • Mobile 0274 844 544

Carpet, Vinyl, Cork & Ceramic Tiles Installation Service Overlocking Service

PHONE 09 425 6431

Free Measure and Quote

General Engineering

sales@rodneyflooring.co.nz

UNIT 5 • HAMATANA ROAD SNELLS BEACH

FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION Polyurethaning:- Wooden Floors, Particle Board & Cork Cork Tiles:- Natural & Coloured

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Enviro Friendly Products available

KAE JAE CONTRACTORS (LTD) PHONE KEN (0274) 866-923 A/Hrs (09) 422-7328 • Fax (09) 422-7329

T.T.E. DESIGNS

COASTAL CONCEPTS WAYNE BURTON Registered Electrician

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

Suppliers and Installers of: • Gates and Automation • Landscape & Ambience Lighting • Security Cameras & Alarms

COASTAL CONCEPTS 2004 LTD PO Box 47, Warkworth T: 09 422 2175 M: 027 497 0464 E: cc2004@xtra.co.nz

Residential and Commercial Electrical Phone 422 9589 • Mobile 021 679 483 Email: rob.vic@xtra.co.nz

Mobile: 021 990355 Phone: 09 4226160 Email: markysparky@xtra.co.nz

Over 25 years experience in all aspects of residential design THOMAS ERRINGTON Dip.Arch.

P: 09 425 0512 M: 027 453 2495 E: ttedesigns@ruralinzone.net W: www.ttedesigns.co.nz

Lamb & moLLoy Ltd

For Free Quote Ross Bell Your local Jim

SURVEYORS

Ph 0800 4 546 546

Prompt, professional advice and service for all Subdivisions and Land Development Work

Phone Warkworth (09) 425-7393 R. Mather 021 425 837 • R. Molloy 021 779 964

23 Bertram Street - Warkworth admin@lmsurveyors.co.nz

Lawns Alive where the grass is always greener At Lawns Alive we offer a superior property maintenance service, specialising in large property lawn and garden maintenance.

TOTAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION for complete quality projects

• Lawns - contouring & seeding • Top soil • Retaining Walls • Driveways • Paths • Digger • Truck • Tractor

Take a look at our testimonials page to see what some of our fantastic customers have to say about us.

Phone Bruce 425 7766 a/h

Ph Allan 0212136892 • www.lawnsalive.co.nz

I take the hard work out of Landscaping

Cross Country

home & property maintenance General household carpentry and repairs • Decks • Stairs • Handrails • Fences • Doors • Letterboxes

Property maintenance for permanent or absentee homeowners

John Petchell 09 425 6962 • 0275 183 570 NO JOBS TOO SMALL

www.jims.co.nz

• Lawnmowing • Section Clean Ups • Tree Lopping • Hedge Trimming • Pruning • Rubbish Removal • Gutter Cleaning & Gardening • Handyman Services Available

JB’s No 1 LANDSCAPING SERVICES

• Planting • Paving • Retaining WallS • FenceS • deckS • gaRden makeoveRS

SeRvicing HiBiScUS coaSt to mangaWHai

JOHN BETTRIDGE (JB) Phone: 09 425 4086 Mobile: 021 665 558 E-mail: john.bettridge@jbsno1.co.nz

For all your property maintenance and small building projects Phone to discuss YOUR requirements 021 423 860 - 423 8619 a/h handyman@bruno.co.nz • www.bruno.co.nz

4 May 2011 26 | Mahurangimatters 4 Mahurangimatters - 4 May 2011

Your handy pull-out guide

Tree Services | Mobility Scooters | Retail | Health & Beauty | Carpet & Upholstery | Furniture | Laundry & Dry Cleaning | Interior Design | Painters & Decorators | Heat Pumps

MOBILITY SCOOTERS

Arcadia

Rodney - North Shore

Tree Care

SALES AND SERVICE Noel & Lyn Beale 09 422 2615 Warkworth 0800 002 884

Specialising in; • Fine pruning • Tree removal • Stump grinding • Hedge trimming Ph Kevin on 021 725 757

144M

Beauty Therapy & Nail Creations

Grant & Jeanette Stewart Owner/Operators

100% MANGAWHAI ELECTRICAL 12b Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads

Warkworth Natural Health Store

• Wide range of supplements • Organic hair, skincare & makeup • Homeopathy and Aromatherapy • Herbal Dispensary • Naturopathic & herbal consultations with Jasmin Sturm DipNat DipHerbMed BHSc(CompMed) We can also post to you!

Riverside Arcade, Queen St, Warkworth Phone 4259623 • Email: jmts@slingshot.co.nz www.warkworthnaturalhealthstore.co.nz

T +64 (0)9 431 4651 F +64 (0)9 431 4290 E mwielec@yahoo.com

www.100percent.co.nz

Furniture Wellsford Best furniture deals with Dave everytime!

149 Rodney Street, Wellsford Phone 09 423 7302

• Duvets

Kowhai Laundry Dry Cleaning Agents

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

CARPET CLEANING

(including inners)

• Sheets • Towels • Linen (pressed)

13 Neville Street, Warkworth Phone 09 425 9775

Emergency Flood Service Technical Experience 12 years Fully qualified and certified

Call FREE 0800 022 101 Mobile 021 456 429 Email: brocks@xtra.co.nz

Certified Member of the Carpet Cleaning Association of NZ

Judy Tindill PDINZ 09-4257474 021-794394

judy@innerspacedesign.co.nz www.innerspacedesign.co.nz Your Painter/Decorator with over 25 years experience serving all surrounding areas

Leigh Decorators Painting • Paperhanging • Roofs • Airless Spraying • Stopping (small jobs) • Repaints • New Homes For your Free Quote and/or Consultation phone Gary HOME: 09-422-6695 • MOBILE: 021-024-44941 EMAIL: gary.robyn@clear.net.nz

Alison Wech

C.I.D.E.S.C.O, C.I.B.T.A.C, dip Beauty Therapy, dip Electrolysis, dip Body Therapy, dip Nail Technician

46 McKinney Road, Warkworth Mob 021 051 3661 • Ph 09 425 7776 tlcbeautytherapynails@yahoo.co.nz

FROG POOL FARM EXCELLENCE IN FURNITURE Recycled Matai

NZ Made Solid Wood

Custom Built Kitchens

Ph 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

WARKWORTH COMMERCIAL CLEANERS LTD Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners General Commercial Cleaners Paddy & Gaye Webb

Email: padgayewebb@gmail.com

Ph/Fax 09 425 6844 Mobile 021 079 8578 or 021 886 475

BAZIL BRUSH PAINTERS

INNERSPACE • interior design for renovations and new builds • home staging for selling presentation • colour and lighting design for effect and impact

for head to toe pampering

A BRUSH WITH ART

EXPERT PAINTING AND DECORATING

Interior/Exterior n Waterblasting n Roof Painting Airless Spraying n Plastering n Wallpapering Colour Consulting n Decorative Effects Qualified Tradesmen - Honest/Reliable Ph Mandy 09 425 9007 or 021 507 463

itchen Colours and Wood Finishes Spraypainters of quality kitchens Lacquers, enamels, 2 pacs, clearcoats Resprays and Recolours

Phone / Fax Gary 425 7669 Unit 21/30 Hudson Road, Warkworth115

FREE QUOTES AND FRIENDLY ADVICE FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTS. EXTERIOR STAINING SPECIALIST NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

BARRIE (BAZ) MOIR PH 09 4315565 • MOB 021 1690 790 Email: b.r.moir@slingshot.co.nz

LTD

12B Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads M 021 280 4008 P 09 431 4651 E mwiappliance@gmail.com

• Facials • Waxing • Tinting • Gel Nails • Acrylic Nails • Manicures • Pedicures • Electrolysis • Make-up • Body Wraps • Massage • Spray Tans

HEAT PUMPS Supplied • Installed • Serviced h: 09 425 6776 m: 021 148 3845 e: kevin@abelinstalls.co.nz

www.abelinstalls.co.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 27 Mahurangimatters - 4 May 2011 5

Your handy pull-out guide

Water Pump Services | Pool Specialists | Marine & Small Engines | Plumbing | Printers & Website Design | Computer & TV Services | Septic Tank Cleaning Pool / Spa Valets Crystal Water Chemicals Pool Equipment Replacement Repairs & Maintenance Pool Refurbishment Waterblasting

(09) 422 9524 • 021 952 338

Pumps / Water Tanks / Filtration / Treatment Spa & Pool Shop / Pool Valet Service Water Blasters / Sprayers Hose & Fittings / Mobile & Workshop Service

Warkworth to Mangawhai

31 WOODCOCKS RD - WARKWORTH - PH 425 9100

Michelle Woolley

Pump & Filtration Services

AUTHORISED AGENT

(2007) Ltd

• Water treatment & Filtration • Pumps • Pool & Spas • Waterblasters 7days / 24hours Paul Harris M: 021 425 887 T: 09 425 0075 E: pumps4u@live.com

H2O PUMPS Water Treatment

WATER PUMPS

Pumping Systems

• Filtration • UV Sterilizers • Softeners and Neutralizers • Iron Removal • Agent for Stallion Pumps

New Pump Sales Service Installation

Phone/Fax 425-5619 Mobile 0800 733 765

Owen Ward

Phone 021 771 878 • 24hrs 09 425 6002 Email: h2opumps@xtra.co.nz MoBILe eFTPos AVAILABLe

K & R PUMP SERVICES LTD

OUTBOARD MOTOR SERVICING

AUTO & MARINE

Water lters - Underbench - UV - Whole House • Water Coolers • Water Pumps • Sales & Service “If you don’t have a lter you are the lter”

steve@purewaterservices.co.nz

www.purewaterservices.co.nz

ST E P H E N

J O N E S

P LU M B I N G

L T D

STEPHEN JONES

09 422 7618 027 494 5499

Maintenance  New Homes  Craftsman Plumber  Free Quotes  After Hours Callout  30 years experience 

keep your car and boat serviced with us to ensure reliability & safety

Available from:

MAHURANGI MARINE LTD 330 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach Phone 425-5806

WATSON

PLUMBING & GAS

Argyll Angle

BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED! SEWER & STORMWATER Phone Ian on 027 495 8566

Workshop: (09) 423 8576 | wpg.ltd@xtra.co.nz 152M

ezSite

Phone 425 7257 or email: copyworks@clear.net.nz

TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES

We’re Local.

Freeview Sales & Installation TV & FM Aerials

0508 WEBDESIGN

GAVIN BROUGH

www.ezSite.co.nz

Ph 09 425 5495 Mob 0274 766 115

THIS COULD BE YOUR AD!

Rodney Septic Tank Cleaning

Mob 027 494 6370 • Phone 422 7166

58-60 Queen Street Warkworth

• Plan Printing, Colour & B/W Photocopying • Laminating, Binding, Fax and Scanning Service • Internet and Email Service

utilising A.E.S. Hydrojet Cleaning Machine Drain location / camera inspection

‘ T H E D . I . Y. W E B S I T E ’

Peter Cairns

09 431 4814 194 Molesworth Drive Mangawhai Industrial Estate

LTD

0800 PURE WATER

service & repair specialists

Limited

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE ONLY $46 PER MONTH (+GST)*

027 239 2167 09 426 9015 • 09 412 7644

153M

*for a three month contract Phone Cathy on 425 9068 or email your advert to advertising@localmatters.co.nz

4 May 20112011 6 Mahurangimatters 28 | Mahurangimatters - 4 May

Your handy pull-out guide

Tank Cleaning & Testing | Water Supplies | Security | Auto Wreckers | Transport | Storage | Furniture Removals | Marriage Celebrants

Household Water Deliveries

TANK WATER TESTING We collect samples of your tank or bore water, have them analysed for microbes at an IANZ reg. laboratory.

Our written report explains the results and makes recommendations.

clean. care. repair.

WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION CLEANING AGENCY

Phone Simon Breeze (09) 422 9345

tankwater@xtra.co.nz | www.tankwatertesting.info

Phone John or Annette Carr

0800 747 928

p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483 email: mobikair@xtra.co.nz

mobile: 027 556 6111

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrote 431 4608 | 027 493 8961

WARKWORTH

Homeshield

AUTO WRECKERS FOR ALL NEW & USED PARTS

Building & Security

Grant Julius

WE NEED CARS FOR WRECKING – $$$ PAID

0800 474 435

grant@homeshield.co.nz

2 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth Ph (09) 425 7835 or (09) 425 7730

Alarms, CCTV, Automatic Gates Deck, Fence, Alterations, Maintenance

• Airport Shuttle • Local and national trips and tours • 10-seater Minibus for club/group functions

Phone Linda 425-0000

Warkworth FURNITURE REMOVALS • Specialist Furniture y a Truck s d Lin ylor • Packing & Storage a T • Caring Owner/ Operator • Carriers Liability Insurance Phone 0274 889 216 • Ah 09 422 7495

SNELLS BEACH

PHONE 09 425 5597

146M

Dave Parker QSM, JP P: 09 425 5006 M: 0274 849 935 E: dh.parker@xtra.co.nz

PO Box 581 Warkworth 0941 New Zealand

Marriage Celebrant - Available for Weddings on the Jane Gifford Community Relations ~ Events Warkworth ~ Funeral Celebrant Master of Ceremonies ~ Justice of the Peace

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only 30c+GST per word for run-ons or $6.70 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts.

FLIGHTS

BUSINESS & FINANCE

FOR SALE

INTUITIVE BUSINESS MENTORING Hit a brick wall? www.sensingbusiness.co.nz or phone Brigid 426 8361.

FOR SALE – WARKWORTH COMMERCIAL

FOR HIRE HALLS FOR HIRE. The Warkworth Town Hall (limit 99 people) and the old Masonic Hall are available for hire at reasonable rates. Contact the Warkworth Service Centre of the Auckland Council on toll-free (09) 301 0101.

SAND ARENA 60x40 jumps and poles available. Point Wells Road. Individual or group concessions. For bookings phone Liz 021 300 450 or 422 9705.

FOR RENT

KaiwaKa central house

3 min walk to 4 square, 1 bedroom, plus separate sleep-out, french doors, large decks, separate laundry, great views, partially furnished, fridge etc. $160 p/week. Ph Roxanne 09 423 7577

SCENIC FLIGHTS $39, 20 mins; $49, 30 mins. Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $75. Gift vouchers available.

4 x Retail units plus 1 office unit. Central Warkworth, currently returning $136,297 + GST p.a.

For an information pack phone Gary Seekup 027 226 9880 DDI 09 359 7880 Email: g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz SOLE AGENT

GREAT BARRIER FLIGHTS. Special stopover up to 4 hours. Return $99.

Min. 3 passengers.

NORTH CAPE FLIGHTS $375

Licensed under the REAA 2008

FOR SALE

HEALTH SERVICES

FREEVIEW 1080 high definition decoder with recorder $275. Freeview installations dish decoder complete from $450. Call Jim THE MAINTENANCE MAN 422 3725 or 021 254 2048.

RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS available.

Phone Patrick 425 0448.

SANDSPIT YOGA STUDIO

HOUSESITTING HOUSE

SITTER

AVAILABLE

Experienced, non-smoker, mature, short term OK. Phone 09 431 5662.

Learn the art of breathing, posture and relaxation.

Fully equipped yoga studio Morning and evening classes Qualified lyengar teacher Phone Yan 422 3134

YOGA Wellsford Community Centre, Mondays 5.30pm-7pm. 8 week term starts Monday 9th May. Phone Kohia 021 268 1312.

each. Min 3 passengers.

Rodney Aero Club Ph 425 8735 or Rod Miller Phone 425 5612 MARKETS THE POTTING SHED MATAKANA

hosts a Plant Market in the Market Square, Matakana Village, each Sunday during May being May 8, 15, 22 and 29.

20 stalls of garden products to celebrate the love of gardening.

10am until 2pm.

Mahurangimatters May 2011 7 | 29 Mahurangimatters - 4 May 42011

Your handy pull-out guide

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only 30c+GST per word for run-ons or $6.70 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts.

HOBBIES & RECREATION

WARKWORTH & DISTRICTS MUSEUM AGM

HORSE RIDING WARKWORTH 

Family Fun Scenic farm & forest rides Quiet horses and ponies Birthday rides • Lessons Suit beginners & experienced riders and people with Disabilities Social, Language & School Groups



Please book NoW 1hour $40 • 2hours $70

Phone 425 8517 42 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth www.come.to/horseriding

PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL

To be held at the Museum, Sunday 22 May 2011 at 2pm.

Afternoon tea to follow.

WARKWORTH LIMOUSINE White Ford LTD (Not a ‘stretch’) available for private hire. Airport, weddings, tours, executive transport. Phone 425 5065. www.warkworthlimousine.co.nz WARKWORTH TOASTMASTER OPEN MEETING where we will be outlining what we do. Monday 16th May, starts 7.30pm. Warkworth RSA, downstairs committee room.

Contact: Steve Reynolds on 0274 787 427. All welcome.

PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES

Videos, slides & old 8mm films all onto DVD. Ph TeTotara Video (09) 422 5710.

PUBLIC NOTICES BINGO, BINGO, BINGO! Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of the month, Upstairs New Masonic Lodge, Baxter Street, Warkworth. 7.15pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

FREE JP SERVICE

Every Monday, 10am-2pm Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, Warkworth.

No appointment necessary.

Services include witnessing, affidavits, immigration & marriage dissolution Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters RAW FOOD POTLUCKS Anyone interested in a raw food lifestyle ph Delwyn 4226236 or visit the GO RAW stall at Matakana Village Market on Saturdays.

RODNEY STOPPING VIOLENCE SERVICES Providing programmes for men who need assistance to change abusive behaviours and attitudes and work on equality and respect.

Held in Orewa and Warkworth.

For enquiries phone 09 425 8130.

We also provide programmes for women that are or have been in abusive relationships.

Held in Orewa & Warkworth.

Phone 422 2102 or 021 023 20297 Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

NOTICE OF AGM

WARKWORTH & DISTRICTS CROqUET CLUB INC AGM to be held at the Point Wells Community Hall, Sat 21 May at 1pm, to be followed by prize giving.

WARKWORTH & DISTRICTS GREY POWER ASSOC. AGM

May 27th, 2011 Methodist Church Lounge, 1 Hexham Street, Warkworth Members only 10.30am-11am Guest speaker Phil Goff 11am-12noon - Public welcome.

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

Good food that’s Gluten Free

18b Glenmore Dr, Warkworth

09 425 9593

elocinfoods@xtra.co.nz www.elocinfoods.co.nz

READINGS TRISH STEWART CLAIRVOYANT readings and change facilitator with over 20 years experience.

Phone 426 7833.

BRIGID IS AVAILABLE FOR READINGS

Visit www.makingachange.co.nz or phone 09 426 8361.

DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED

A qualified or experienced dental assistant is required to assist at Mangawhai Dental, 30 Moir Street, Mangawhai Village.

8-45am to 5pm Mondays only.

Start date will be 13th June 2011.

Please phone Donelle on 09 638 3424

SITUATIONS VACANT

TRAVEL

GREENKEEPER REqUIRED

BLUE LAGOON CRUISES FIJI Book a 7 day cruise and only pay for a 4 Day cruise! Contact Kelly for more info PH: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@ warkworthtravel.co.nz

Ability to care and maintain bowling green. Spray licence and experience an advantage.

Written application to Secretary, Mahurangi East Bowling Club, 41 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach.

Expressions of interest close 7 May, 2011.

PART TIME CO-ORDINATOR WANTED

Seasons Warkworth/Wellsford requires a part time co-ordinator to take responsibility for all practical and professional aspects of its programme delivery. Seasons provides peer support for children struggling with grief and loss.

The position would suit a person with experience in the care of families and children who requires part time work.

It is envisaged the role will involve around 20 hours per month.

Applications close: Friday 6th May. Also required are "companions" who will work with groups of children.

This is a voluntary role, for which training will be provided and police checks required.

Interviews for these roles will take place on the 16th and 17th May. For further information including a job description, or to forward a CV for consideration: phone 425-8054, P.O. Box 7, Warkworth, or office@anglican-warkworth.org

TUITION

WDHS & MAHURANGI COLLEGE REUNION

TV SERVICES Freeview, dishes, aerials, boxes. Sales, installation and repairs.

Phone Gavin 027 4766115.

VEHICLES PARK AND SELL Gull Snells Beach.

Weekly rates. Great exposure. Phone 09 425 4092.

WORK WANTED REID EqUESTRIAN ENGINEERING, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Phone Ron 423 9666.

WANTED Vans, Utes, 4x4, Trucks Going or not, de-registered or broken motors etc. Cash paid on pick up.

Phone 022 016 6455 for a quotation to value your wreck.

 C HUR C H

N OT I C E S

Warkworth Methodist

Celebrating 150 years of district wide education – Easter 2012.

For more information and free registration visit www.mahurangi.school.nz

TV TUNING. DVD’s / Sky / Video / Freeview etc. Phone 425 5431.

ASIA RAIL AND SAIL with Silversea and Eastern & Oriental Express. Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore & Hong Kong. 15 night holiday including flights departs 12 November 2011. From $14899 per person share twin. Contact Lynette for more info Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email lynette@warkworthtravel.co.nz

MaHurangi MetHodiSt PariSH

REUNIONS

TV SERVICES & SALES

KYLIE MINOGUE IN BRISBANE: Les Folies Tour 3 June 2011. 3 nights from $1185 pp share twin ex Auckland.

Contact Debbie for more info PH: (09) 425 8009 or email debbie@ warkworthtravel.co.nz

Cnr Neville & Church Sts Warkworth Phone 425 8660 Sunday Service10.30am SING RIGHT LESSONS available.

Includes presentation and performance. Experienced teacher.

Singers workshops available.

Phone Robyn on 0274 725 610 or email: robynhill@xtra.co.nz

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE for May 18 issue is TUESDAY MAY 10 Phone 425 9068 to book your classified advertising

Hall Bookings Ph 425 8053

Snell's Beach Community Church

325 Mahurangi East Rd Sunday Service 9am Hall Bookings Ph 425 5707

Point Wells Community Church Williams Cres, Point Wells Sunday Services 2nd & 4th Sundays at 9.30am

4 May 20112011 8 Mahurangimatters 30 | Mahurangimatters - 4 May

Your handy pull-out guide

ď Ž

CHURCH NOTICES cont.

Mahurangi

Presbyterian Church

5 Pulham Road, Warkworth Phone 425 8861 www.mahurangipresbyterian.org.nz Mon 6pm - Boys Brigade (ICONZ) Wed 10am - Mainly Music Fri 4pm - Mahu Youth Juniors (Year 7-8) Sat 7.30pm - Mahu Youth Seniors (Year 9-13)

Sunday Services 9am & 10.30am

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Phone 425 8545

www.holyname.org.nz

Holy Mass Timetable: WARKWORTH

The Jane Gifford came out to support and watch over the sailors competing at Algies Bay last month.

Holy Name Church, 6 Alnwick Street Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm Sunday: 10.30am

Coloured sails compete with Algies winds

PUHOI

A total of 28 teams, representing 209 sailors, competed in the Secondary School Team Sailing Nationals at Algies Bay from April 26 to 30.

Sandspit Yacht Club and the NZ The Team Sailing format, with short NZ, with the support of the locals.

Team Sailing Association hosted the tactical races sailed in 420 dinghies, It is a regular venue for regattas. The event, and schools from Kerikeri to provided plenty of action for coloured sails can be seen training competitors and spectators. every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon Wanaka were represented. throughout spring and summer.

Strong contenders were the Mahurangi Over the last few years Algies Bay has become the home of Team Sailing in For results, visit localmatters.co.nz College team of Alice Noyer (skipper), Angus Adamson and Tim Snedden, who in six of the last seven years, finished in the top three.

Teams were competing for a place in the InterDominion Competition in South Australia later this year.

SS. Peter & Paul Church Sunday: 8.30am

celebration centre Sunday Service @ 10am Warkworth Town Hall P: 09 422 3168 www.celebrationcentre.co.nz

Sudoku - the numbers game 2

6

8 9

1 9

4 3

1

8

7 4

Focusing for a win are Mahurangi College sailing students, Angus Adamson (left) and Tristan Gill.

2

5

8 3 5

2

5

4

1

3

6 7

8 4

6

MEDIUM

Fill in this grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

3 www.sudokupuzz.com Solution page 38

The sailing was on for both trophies and a place in the team which will compete in the InterDominion Competition in South Australia.

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 23 31 HEATI N G F EATU R E

warm’n’cosy

Engineer slashes household energy costs with solar panels While others might think of the beach when it’s sunny, Warkworth engineer Chip Babbott thinks of kilowatts and hot water being delivered to his house while the power meter runs backwards.

Photovoltaic panels installed on a shed last June have since generated about 75 percent of the electricity required for his family of five’s two-storey, 400-squaremetre house. He chose the panels over the likes of windmills and generators which have more moving parts and a much higher maintenance requirement.

The $60,000 system is “grid-tied” meaning it’s connected to mains power and when the sun shines it feeds energy into the grid and the power metre runs backwards saving him about $120 a month. However, being tied to the grid meant the system shut down if there was a problem elsewhere on the line, so Chip added a battery backup that automatically ensures ongoing power to key household electrical circuits (either direct from the panels or from batteries), even when the grid is switched off.

“Photovoltaics are expensive, but a 15-20 year payback seems to work at today’s energy prices assuming that those energy costs are going to rise at historic rates or greater in the future.

Chip Babbott with the evacuated tube solar hot water system that’s generating major savings.

I think it’s a reasonable investment.”

In addition, replacing electric water heaters with a solar hot water system was around tenth of the cost ($6000) and saves the same $120 per month, representing about a 20 percent return on the money invested. While he doesn’t expect the same return through winter, he could see the system pay for itself in four or five years. After researching his options, Chip chose

a roof-mounted kit using evacuated tubes from Nelson company Skypower.

“There are two different kinds of panels – evacuated tube collectors and flat plate collectors. The evacuated tubes are a more recent design and seem to work better on cloudy overcasts days when they still produce some heat,” he says.

Acquiring the necessary building consent was straightforward and he and a local plumber installed the system in a

couple of days. Although the electricity automatically boosts heating if the water gets too cold, this hasn’t been required since the January installation and Chip expects that in this area it should provide all their hot water for 60 to 70 percent of the year.

“Hot water is usually between 30-40 percent of the power bill so to cut that out is fantastic. Every house should have it.”

WINTER WARM UP!!

NO ONE BEATS US ON PRICE GOLDAIR TIE DOWN ELECTRIC BLANKETS

MINI FAN HEATER

• 1 heat settings • 1kW • 1 Year Warranty 100925

1298

$

FIREWOOD KINDLING

• 2 heat settings • Tilt safety switch • 1.2kW • 1 Year Warranty

• No flashback • Safe & easy to use

172094

172934

765

2

$

98

NOW IN WARKWORTH! 70-80 WOODCOCKS ROAD PH 09 425 8119 FAX 09 425 8118

121616 121617 121618

• Affordable heating • Ideal for bedrooms and hallways • 3 Year Warranty

2998

$

from

121600

SAMBA FIRELIGHTERS 36 PACK

• Dry & easy-to-light ignition fuel • Clean handling

$

1998

RADIANT HEATER $

• 3 heat settings • Fixed controller • Assorted sizes • 2 Year Warranty

PANEL HEATERS

each

ROUNDWOOD 9 PACK LOGS

• Low-emission • Ideal for wood burners, combustion heaters & multi-fuel burners 128778

898

$

128229 128228

260 Watt

179

$

199

$

400 Watt

MINI OIL COLUMN HEATER • 3 heat settings • Adjustable thermostat • 5 Fin, 600 Watt • 1 Year Warranty 173038

2198

$

OPENING HOURS

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7.00AM – 6.00PM SATURDAY, SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 8.00AM – 6.00PM

Prices guaranteed until Wednesday 11th May 2011 whilst stocks last

32 24 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Astute

HEATING FEATURE

warm’n’ cosy

TILING SERVICES

Craftsman Tiler | High Quality Workmanship Accredited Waterproof Membrane Installer Specialist in Epoxy Grout | NZQA Trade Certified

Simon Bennett

t. 09 431-5723 or 021 320-705 e. astute1@ubernet.co.nz 72 Cames Road, RD5 Wellsford 0975

SERVICE AGENT FOR:

Ross Inger

15 Years Registered Craftsman

Phone 422 9900 or 0274 990 879 Email: wwpg@xtra.co.nz

Commercial & Residential Marine, Kilns, Camper Vans/Buses

• Fisher & Paykel • Escea • Bosch • Electrolux • Dometic • Rheems • Moffat/Blue Seal

Sleepbetter Treat your body to a Superior Sleep with a

Mattress Topper Pad You’ll be amazed how much better you feel!!

 Moulds around your body - a comfort level like you wouldn’t believe!  All sizes available  Pillows & Mattress also available CALL INTO DRUMMERS TODAY to try it for yourself or phone 09 423 9077 for a

FREE INFORMATION PACK

BE WARM!

Read this testimonial

ensive beds Being sick of buying expy claim - tossing the at which don’t do wh h pressure and turning all night wit ff and sore, sti up g kin wa points and e come across I was so grateful to hav er Pad & Pillow pp To li tal Vir zon Ma the my existing bed. which I put on top of ess moulds ttr ma s I love the way thi I wake up feeling now and y bod my o int y it rolls up and wa the e lik I l.

Wonderfu ause I simply bec , me h I can take it wit hate being without it. Mrs A.C, Ashburton

Flannelette Sheets, Microfibre Blankets & Winter Duvet Inners FANTASTIC PRICES ON NOW INSTORE COMFORTABLE BEDS OF EVERY SIZE!!!

DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR FREE MAY RECIPE SHEET!

225 Rodney St, Wellsford • p 09 423 9077 • f 09 423 7132 sales@drummers.co.nz • www.drummers.co.nz Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm Have you tasted our Delicious Fresh Fudge??     

Gas primed for bigger slice of national energy market Around 350,000 New Zealand households are connected to gas, including many new homes, and according the LPG Association, the numbers are increasing.

Executive director Peter Gilbert says the popularity of gas is being helped by the fact that Kiwis now have increased confidence about the ongoing supply in NZ, and they understand that gas is efficient and cleaner-burning.

“Consumers know that NZ has plenty of natural gas and LPG for many, many years,” he says. “That’s made a bit of a difference to people’s willingness to choose gas.”

Mr Gilbert says a Gas Industry Company (GIC) report found that replacing all NZ’s electric hot water heating with instantaneous gas systems would reduce the country’s CO2 emissions by 430,000 tonnes per annum.

Gas is being touted as an environmentally-friendly alternative.

Another report by the Centre for Advanced Engineering states that using gas for water and space heating, instead of electricity, could cut NZ’s CO2 output by nearly two million tonnes annually.

“The GIC has, in fact, recommended the government subsidise these systems.”

Insulation for health benefits The Waitemata District Health Board is offering families in Rodney who qualify, free home insulation. The benefits of the Warm ‘n’ Well scheme are a warmer and drier home, cheaper power bills and heating costs, and a healthier family. The programme will run until June next year when it will be reviewed. To be eligible, your home must have been built before January 2000 with children 14 years and under living in the home or with a baby due soon. Recipients must also have a Community Services Card. Info: 09 838 1898 or visit warmnwell.org.nz

HEAT PUMPS

Designed for kiwi comfort all year round.

From dual-timer operation for efficient warmth in winter to pollen-busting filters for clean and cool air in summer, we bring everything together to make sure that your home is a haven – whatever the weather. It’s clever, made easy.

ideas for life

Call now 09 431 4651 for a FREE IN-HOUSE CONSULTATION AND QUOTE Installed by qualified experienced tradesman

12 Wood Street Mangawhai Heads

Mangawhai Electrical

Phone 09 431 4651 Email: mwielec@yahoo.com

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 25 33 HEATING FEATURE

warm’n’ cosy

House warming scheme offered A region-wide programme to help Aucklanders make their homes warmer, healthier and more sustainable is being considered by Auckland Council.

A version of the Retrofit Your Home programme is currently available in West Auckland and Council is looking at rolling out the new programme across the whole of Auckland.

The home heating initiative builds on the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart home insulation and heating programme.

The programme will allow homeowners access to financial assistance to help pay for a range of household sustainability measures such as insulation, clean heating, ventilation and water efficiency measures.

A maximum of $5000 including GST per rateable property will be available and the financial assistance from Council will be paid back through the property rates over nine years.

A funding pool of $3 million will be available in the first year starting

this July.

The regional Retrofit Your Home initiative will be a two-stage process.

If a ratepayers want to insulate their homes under the scheme, they can contact an approved service provider directly, get a quote and apply to council to pay the balance of the insulation cost. If ratepayers want to undertake a second stage of home improvements, including clean heating, water efficient fittings or double glazing, they will arrange for a free Sustainable Home Assessment.

A Retrofit Plan will then be prepared with recommendations.

The assessment is required before Council will fund for clean heat or other measures. Council has contracts with a number of approved suppliers who then provide quotes and undertake the work. If a property owner then wants to continue with the scheme, they sign the Ratepayer Agreement and submit this to Council for approval. If approved, the work will be done and the suppliers invoice Council directly.

Stop draughts Heat escapes by passing through the ceiling, walls, floor and windows. To keep warmth in, block off its escape routes. Reduce heat loss through windows with sealing, double glazing and thermal-lined curtains to block off draughts.

Source: smarterhomes.org.nz

Your Local Husqvarna Specialist

Wilmot Motors Ltd

Cnr Mill Lane & Whitaker Rd, Warkworth 09 425 8439 • www.wilmot.co.nz

www.husqvarna.co.nz

Offer effective 1st April - 31st July 2011, or while stocks last. Available at participating dealers. Available for selected chainsaw models only: 445e,445e TrioBrake™, 450e, 455R & 460

30% OFF Curtain Making PLUS FREE THERMAL LINING conditions apply

For friendly, personal service and expert advice pop in to our showroom in Warkworth, or give us a call and we can come to you.

SELECTION View our wide range of fabrics from leading design houses, accessories and fittings at our conveniently located Warkworth showroom. You’ll be spoilt for choice!

EXPERT ADVICE Our experienced team specialise in combining your ideas and ours to find colours and textures to create that perfect look.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL We can help guide you through all the initial decisions from choosing suitable fabrics and linings to headers, rods and tracks. Creating stylish window solutions that work for you and your home.

LOCAL Our locally based curtain makers oversee clients work from start to finish thereby guaranteeing all our workmanship.

1 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth

Phone 09 425 0037 www.curtainspecialists.co.nz

Offer available April – June

34 26 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 HEATING FEATURE

warm’n’ cosy

Turn it off and save dollars Northland homes are wasting an estimated $2.5m in electricity charges by leaving their heated towel rails on all the time, according to statistics released recently.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority spokesperson Stuart Ross says it costs around $175 a year to run a heated towel rail, if left on all the time.

“Using a heated towel rail timer still delivers a warm, dry towel, but operating your towel rail for eight hours a day instead of 24 hours could save you up to $115 a year,” he says.

There are an estimated 45,767 heated towel rails in Northland. If they were all used efficiently, it could save an estimated $2.5 million annually in electricity costs.

“A heated towel rail timer is fast and easy for an electrician to install, and we are encouraging people to get one if they’re buying a new heated towel rail or the next time they need an electrician to visit their house,” Mr Ross says.

“Making the most of the energy we use every day isn’t about sacrifice, it’s about doing things in a smarter way.”

There are several models of heated towel rail timers available, retailing from around $30 up to $220.

T M REID ELECTRICAL REGISTERED ELECTRICIANS

• Bring in your electric blankets for testing Special rates for senior citizens • Freeview Satellite Decoders on special 24 HOURS PHONE 09 423 7063

Tim Reid 021 425 325 | Terry Reid 021 671 674 tmreidelectrical@gmail.com • 126b Rodney St, Wellsford

Torches  Fire Extinguisher  Smoke Alarms  Batteries

Small changes in towel rail use can lead to electricity bill savings.

For more information about heated towel rail timers, including the report

by Consumer NZ, and other ways you can make your home more energy efficient, visit www.energywise.govt.nz.

Briefs Energy wise Fitting a low-flow showerhead can save on both energy and water charges.

According to one estimate, a fourperson household in an area with water meters could save up to $360 a year. Source: smarterhomes.org.nz

Keep heat in Insulation in your home is essential for effective passive heating. It keeps heat in on cold days, prevents too much heat from getting in on hot days and reduces condensation and dampness.

Source: smarterhomes.org.nz

Heating tip Avoid using unflued gas heaters as they produce air pollutants and can increase respiratory problems for some people.

Consider one that does not produce indoor air pollution, such as flued gas heating or central heating, which carry pollutants outside. Use an electric heater or reverse cycle air conditioner.

Source: sustainability.govt.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 27 35 HEATING FEATURE

DID YOU KNOW?

warm’n’ cosy

Roof Paint

We now have in-store ....

$98+GST

• Marine paint including antifoul • House paint at factory prices 15 standard • All painting equipment colours • 15 yrs on-site painting experience for FREE advice THE PAINTERS GEARHOUSE

Tradextra

3 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth (Opposite Warkworth Wreckers)

Extra for the trade

Phone 0800 425 800 www.flooringxtra.co.nz

Keep kids safely separated from fires over winter.

Time to tackle fire risk factors loose ones and children should stay at least one metre away from heaters and fires. Screen open fires with a fireguard and don’t leave them unattended.

Never use flammable liquids to start a fire and take care with ashes which can take up to three days to cool. Have a fire blanket handy to cover cooking fires or wrap a person whose clothing is on fire.

Electric blankets should be tested by a qualified electrician and be laid flat and tightly secured when in use. Don’t put heavy objects on the bed when the blanket is on and turn it off when you get into bed. Electric blankets shouldn’t be used with young children at risk of bed-wetting. It’s better to store them rolled, rather than folding them, which can damage wires.

Avoid overloading powerpoints or multiboards with high wattage appliances like heaters and don’t hang clothes on heaters to dry them out.

Have your chimney checked and/or swept and be prepared with an escape plan. If a fire does occur you have only one or two minutes from the alarm to when your life is seriously threatened by fire or smoke.

Simpson 5.5kg Top Load Washer

Selected carPet

VINyl PlaNk

laMINate

$12 $66

$59.95

$29.95

Per SQ Metre

Per SQ Metre

Per SQ Metre

FrOM tO

21 Glenmore Drive Warkworth t: 09 422 2275 www.flooringxtra.co.nz Terms & conditions apply. See catalogue for details.

Bosch 14 Place White Dishwasher

227 Rodney Street Wellsford, 09 423 9060

$

1099!

MSZGE25VA

749!

$

GREAT VALUE!

Mitsubishi Electric Wall Mounted Inverter Air Conditioner

SGS55E12AU

36S550N

SPECIAL!

FrOM

PLUS WIN a share of $20,000 worth of travel vouchers!

APPLIANCES LTD QUALIT Y PRODUCTS, QUALIT Y SERVICE!

NOW

PLUS 12 months No Payments and No interest

FLO 6433

House fires are a real risk when you’re keeping warm over winter, but some simple precautions will help to keep your family and property safe.

Most fire fatalities occur while people are sleeping and can’t smell smoke, making smoke alarms the best possible defence against dying in a fire.

Photoelectric smoke alarms are recommended over ionisation ones as they provide more effective detection of all fire types. Long-life photoelectric alarms cost more at the outset, but pay for themselves by providing 10 years of smoke detection without battery replacements. Others should have their batteries changed twice a year in keeping with a regular event like changes to daylight saving and all should be tested regularly.

Optimum smoke alarm placement is in every bedroom, living area and hallway, while an alarm installed in the hallway closest to the bedrooms is a minimum. Smoke alarms with extra features are available for people with hearing loss.

Despite compulsory fire-risk labelling of nightwear, no clothes are fire-proof.

Snug-fitting items are better than

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE!

from $1850!

Installation Additional

36 28 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

WANT TO BE WARM? We supply, install & service Heat Pumps

• HEATS • COOLS • DEHUMIDIFIES

Derek Cuthell Owner

• • • • •

Accredited Installers Quality Workmanship All Electric Work $50,000 Workmanship Warranty Free Consultation & Quotes Phone 422 3598 Mobile 021 496 358 WARKWORTH BASED

www.airconnorthauckland.co.nz energywise™ &5.$%$ 02/'2!--%

HEATING FEATURE

warm’n’ cosy

Window trimmings keep the cold out and the heat in

By Frank and Lyn Rijkers, of Jamelli Décor

Insulation is always a hot topic when winter sets in.

While under-floor and ceiling insulation go a long way towards making a house cosy, a lot of heat is also lost through windows.

Blinds make a huge difference when it comes to keeping in the warmth and keeping out the cold.

Wooden venetians, vertical or roller blinds can reduce heat loss by up to 50 percent in winter and work even better along with curtains.

Basswood internal shutters are also efficient insulators and are suitable for any décor from traditional to a modern look.

To retain the warm air from your radiator or heater, venetians should be closed with the slats upward slanting which has the effect of retaining more of the warm air circulation in the room.

Skylights should also be covered and constant-tension roller blinds are good

Frank Rijkers says there are curtains and trimmings for all home decors.

for this job. To extend your outdoor living and protect a sunny patio, deck or balcony from wind and rain, clear PVC straight drop awnings are an effective solution.

Wetbacks meet the challenge

Phone 09 431 5223 or 0800 432 872 rodney@airfoam.co.nz • www.airfoam.co.nz

BLIND

LL KI A – S

NDS

AW

NINGS HOME SERVICES SECURITY DOORS • SHUTTERS • SCREENS

• As VEN-LU-REE Agents we supply and install all VEN-LU-REE products with a 3 year guarantee • Cleaning and repairing of venentian blinds • Specialists in small maintenance and repair jobs around the home

RODNEY DISTRICT COAST TO COAST AND NORTH TO MANGAWHAI HEADS

FOR FREE QUOTES PLEASE PHONE FRANK ON 09 4222 603 OR 021 2144 250 since 1966

email: vlr.frank@yahoo.co.nz or visit: www.venluree.co.nz

put into the hot water.

The design team at Harris Home Fires, the Christchurch manufacturer of the Woodsman wood fires, took up the challenge and has produced five models clean-air approved for installation with a wetback.

Company spokesperson Richard Harris says new and high tech insulation materials from Europe and Australia were used to line the inside of the firebox to maintain a clean burn, even with a wetback fitted.

MM179

Easy payments with Energy Saver Fund.

Wood fires with wetbacks, and open fires with wetbacks, have been popular in NZ homes for generations. It was always a secure feeling knowing that in the event of a power cut, the household always had a source of hot water. They were also a great way to significantly reduce winter power bills for many homeowners.

When the National Environmental Standard for wood burners came into affect in 2005, it was widely thought that the industry could not produce a wood burner to pass the 65 percent efficiency requirement when this did not include the energy the wetback

This Woodsman woodstove boasts 19.6kW lab-tested heat output, can be fitted with a wetback and is clean-air approved for all zones in New Zealand.

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 29 37

Parents key to curbing teenage drinking Centenary for hall on hold

By Nichole Ganley

In the last six years, 180 children 15 years and under have been admitted to hospital emergency departments for intoxication, according to figures released by the Waitamata District Health Board.

Although specific figures for Rodney district were not available, Warkworth Sergeant Bede Haughey says underage drinking in Warkworth is small by comparison with other urban areas.

“As a small community we are more responsible and caring in regards to what our children and others are doing,” he says.

“Parents take a lot of interest in their children’s social lives. We also have other positive influences through the work of community groups such as Springboard who help prevent children from anti-social behaviour. However, it is the parent’s responsibility to educate their children not to abuse alcohol. Primary support needs to come from the family. Without that principal David Mcleod says the program “Only a few students had to have a cup is part of their health curriculum. of coffee before entering,” she says. there is bugger all the Police can do.”

Wellsford Bluelight coordinator Shane “Every child in Years 9 and 10 is “We did this to counter the growing Gould says parents need to have a rotated through the program,” he says. concern nationally about youth binge trusting relationship with their children. “Counsellors at the school offer drinking and after parties.”

“This is crucial,” he says. “The first support to anyone we feel may be at Tracey says parents need to lead by step is effective communication and risk. On occasion our counsellors have example and take more responsibility strong parenting when children show an had to deal with issues related to a for teenager drinking. interest in having their first drink. The parents misuse of alcohol.”

“The drinking age should have been community needs to be on the same page Ball season for some teenagers is seen left at 21. Parents who provide alcohol to deter underage drinking and show that as a time to drink with their friends, to other people’s underage children alcohol does not need to be present for both before and after the ball. should be prosecuted. That is the law; teenagers to have a good time.”

Rodney Local Board member and we just haven’t, as a society, been using Both Rodney and Mahurangi Colleges Mahurangi College Board of Trustees it. There is also the host responsibility run a programme called SADD – chair Tracey Martin says ball students last law – if a young person leaves a party Students Against Driving Drunk, year were pre-warned that Police would or a house in an intoxicated state, educating about the consequences of breathalyse them at the door and those when an adult has been present, then alcohol abuse. Mahurangi College over the limit would be refused entry. there needs to be some accountability.”

Vacancies Available

• From 2½ years to 6 years • Montessori Curriculum for early childhood • AMI trained Montessori Teacher & AMI trained Early Childhood Teachers • Open 9am-3pm • Opening during school holidays - Holiday programme for centre children only

“

We encourage independent learning.

We bring the world into the classroom.

We share the journey of education and support you as parents.

”

Small Steps Montessori Pre-School MATAKANA

Contact: Joy on 09 422 9401 Mobile: 021 679 301 Email: matakana.smallsteps@xtra.co.nz 984 Matakana Road, Matakana

The Warkworth Town Hall will be a century old this October, but plans to celebrate its 100th birthday are on hold due to the uncertainty over its fate.

Once a thriving theatre with the capacity for 400 seats, its occupancy has been restricted to 99 for safety reasons.

Deputy chair of the Warkworth Town Hall Advisory Committee and registered architect, Graeme North says this year would be a good time to inject the hall with a new lease of life.

“The community is desperate for a venue,” he says. “Renovating this historic building will be a considerably cheaper option than any aspiration to build another community centre. Renovating and reusing the existing building, rather than erecting a costly new building, is also a much better pathway to take for environmental reasons and in the current economic times.”

The advisory committee is seeking $15,000 from the current Auckland Council annual plan budget to enable it to work on developing a restoration strategy. This would include an outline plan, updating cost of earthquakestrengthening, updating fire compliance issues and consideration of an overall upgrade of the whole building to include a new stage and backstage area.

Committee chairperson Ilona Rodgers says planning for the halls centenary will start once it is known whether or not the hall will receive any funds towards possible restoration.

ChildCare VaCanCies • Qualified Teachers • Individual child portfolios • Educational Programme Our new hours for 2011 are 8.00am-5.30pm Fees: 2 year olds – $150 per week 3 & 4 year olds – $80 per week* 4 hour sessions also available

“OaK Tree”

*conditions apply

The early Childhood learning CenTre

(09) 425 9508

38 30 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

COME TO OUR OPEN DAY Tuesday May 17th, 2.30-4.30pm at the Computer Centre, 3 Matakana Road, Warkworth.

SeniorNet Warkworth welcomes seniors who want to expand their computer knowledge through involvement in the courses and shorter workshops. Tutors will be available to explain how SeniorNet works, and show you the range of courses we offer. Starting with Introduction to Computers, twenty-six courses are available.

Including Word Processing, Email and the Internet, CD & DVD Burning, Power Point, Genealogy & Computers, Digital Photography and Photo Editing. We tutor on PC and Apple Mac. Two hour classes once a week. One tutor with two students.

Phone 422 3728 or drop in at the Learning Centre, 3 Matakana Road, Warkworth www.seniornetwarkworth.org.nz

WATER

Quality Assured Bob & Sandra Brunt

09 431 5571 • 027 287 0922

REIDS CARTAGE

HIRE

Well Drilling & Water Ltd

Mobile obile Towers and

Aluminium Scaffold

Tradextra

NARROW WIDTH SCAFFOLD available

3 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth (Opposite Warkworth Wreckers)

Phone 0800 425 800

Extra for the trade

Computer talk

by SeniorNet Warkworth

Saving not losing

We’ve all done it at one time or another … you need to create a new file in Word that’s pretty much identical to another one, so you open the first file, make the changes and then save it. In that very, very short time while you watch the file being saved, you are struck speechless with the horrible realisation that you have just saved the new information over the old.

You have two choices, live without the file or recreate the file. You can’t replace the original file but there is a way of making sure you don’t do it again.

There is an option in Word to open the original file in a way that ensures you can’t just hit the Save button and lose the first version completely! In Word 2003 click on File >Open In Word 2007 click on the Office button and Click on Open. Select the file you want to open but don’t click on open yet. Instead, use the down arrow next to the Open button to display a short list of ways to open the file. Notice the Open Read-Only and Open as Copy choices? These are the key to saving yourself a big headache.

Choosing Read-Only means that the file absolutely cannot be saved over the original. To save changes you’ll be forced to start in the Save As dialog box and give it a new name.

The Open as Copy option automatically tacks on the phrase Copy (1) to the file name. Obviously, you might want to name it something a bit more meaningful.

On the other hand, if you do forget to rename it, you’re covered.

Change the way you open the document and the frustrations of lost data in original files can be a thing of the past.

Grey Power identifies issues A call for rate increases to be held to the rate of inflation, a new rating system that recognises the contribution of older people, and an Auckland-wide positive ageing strategy were some of the issues raised by the Warkworth and Districts Grey Power Association, at a Rodney Local Board meeting last month.

President Ann Martin said the association was also concerned about the rates rebate scheme, and super gold card concessions on wastewater and transport.

Greypower has asked Auckland Council to provide information in a way that recognises that many older citizens have some computer deficiencies.

WHEELIE BINS From

2.87 per week

$

*

Based on per weekly empty for 80 litre bin. Available in 80, 120 and 240 litre bin sizes for general refuse. *Special conditions apply.

Ph 425 8567 Mason Bins • www.masonbins.co.nz

Proudly supporting the Warkworth A&P Show Locally owned and operated

A Toyota ‘No Worries’ Service Plan gives you the following benefits:

Assurance of Toyota Genuine Parts & Service Tailored Pre-Paid Servicing Protection against inflation Choice of two servicing levels Some conditions apply - please contact us to discuss further

Wilmot Toyota www.wilmot.co.nz

Corner Whitaker Rd & Mill Lane Warkworth Service DDI 09 425 1090 service@wilmot.toyota.co.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 31 39

localentertainment Spinning Sun Dance director Ann Dewey.

Company

Shine Lady cast members, from left, Julie van Renen, Elizabeth Kirk and Liana Yew will bring to life striking images of female divinity including the Madonna and the Hindu goddess’ Kali and Parvarti

Newest Dewey dance production shines first on Leigh stage

Acclaimed NZ choreographer Ann Dewey has spent a year developing her new dance work Shine Lady, which premieres in Leigh this month.

The show is a collaboration between theory of plate tectonics, and Molly Ann says the idea of the dance then the surprising choreography.”

Ann and artist Mike Petre, composer Dewey, a botanist and researcher of progressed to being more themed around Spinning Sun Dance Company Charlotte Rose and performers Elizabeth fungal biology at Oxford University. the idea of female figures in spirituality. received a Creative NZ grant to assist Kirk, Julie van Renen and Liana Yew. “Shine Lady takes inspiration from my “I think people will enjoy the with the production.

Ann is the daughter of world-renowned parents’ work,” Ann says. “It expresses extraordinary strength and grace of Shine Lady will be at the Leigh Hall geologist John Frederick Dewey, who dance by abstracting the movement of the dancers, the varied music, the from May 18 to 21 and later at Tapac beautiful set made by Mike Petre, and Arts Centre in Western Springs. was a major force in developing the plate tectonics and local flora.”

40 32 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

■ BOOK RE VIE WS

leisuretime

Reviewed by The Village Bookshop, Matakana

Open 7 Days Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sun & Public Holidays 10am-4pm

When God Was A Rabbit

by Sarah Winman

MM179

The Village - 2 Matakana Valley Road • Matakana P: (09) 423 0315 • E: villagebookshop@paradise.net.nz www.villagebookshop.co.nz

FREE 20 MINUTE HEALTH CHECK

for the month of May when you mention this advert Please phone 422 9083 to book your place with our Homeopath Diane Breen Ph 422 9083 • Fax 422 9084 • villagehealthshop@xtra.co.nz

MORRIS & JAMES POTTERY

HARVEST

SALE Saturday 7th May to Sunday 22nd May Free guided pottery tours 11.30am daily Relax in the courtyard at The Pottery Cafe 48 Tongue Farm Road, Matakana Phone 09 422 7116 www.morrisandjames.co.nz OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM – 5PM

This is a delightful, quirky story that I found strangely compelling. Elly is growing up in England in the late seventies and is very close to her family, particularly her brother Joe. She is a slightly unusual girl and finds a best friend Jenny Penny, who totally gets her. However, Elly soon realises that Jenny Penny’s home life is less than ideal. Elly and her family move, new friends come into their lives, Jenny Penny resurfaces, Joe moves to America, and one of the pivotal moments involves New York 9/11. This book explores relationships beautifully and that is the key to this fabulous story.

The Tiger’s Wife

by Tea Obreht

Tea Obreht is only 26 and is being hailed as a new literary voice with authors such as Ann Patchett, T. C. Boyle and Colum McCann singing her praises.

Set in the Balkans, this is the story of a young trainee doctor Natalia, who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her beloved grandfather. Half the story is Natalia’s, set in a country that is still scarred by war, and the other half is made up of the stories her grandfather told her as she was growing up.

Beautifully written and immensely readable, this is an excellent read. Obreht will speak at the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival in mid-May.

Author visits Matakana Fans of Sarah-Kate Lynch can meet the author in person at a book signing and discussion evening at The Village Bookshop in Matakana on May 26.

Currently based in New York, Lynch is in NZ to attend the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival where she will also introduce her latest novel Dolci Di Love, the story of childless Lily Turner who finds out her perfect husband has a secret family in Tuscany.

Lynch is well-known to local audiences through her columns in New Zealand Woman’s Weekly. Although she usually lives in a cliff-top house on the wild west coast of New Zealand, she also likes to escape whenever possible for “research” purposes to far-flung spots in pretty parts of the world. Her current favourites are Montepulciano in Tuscany and New York where she is working on her eighth novel, the story of a woman who keeps bees on her Manhattan rooftop.

Other Lynch books include On Top of Everything, House of Daughters and The House of Peine.

the little french shop gorgeous french inspired gifts homewares . furniture Open Exclusively on Saturdays only 10am - 2pm 137 Sandspit Rd, Warkworth (Warkworth end next to Park Lane) Phone 027 255 2594 . k.c.metcalf@xtra.co.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 33 41

localentertainment

Matakana Cinemas scoop national award

An established favourite with locals, Matakana Cinemas has now been named the nation’s Best Independent Cinema in a People’s Choice poll at the NZ Motion Picture Industry Council awards event last month.

The three-screen, fully-licensed boutique cinema was up against independent cinemas throughout New Zealand to win the inaugural Flicks-sponsored award through online voting that drew a total of 2000 responses over a two-month period.

Co-owner and manager Dan Paine credits “a word-of-mouth phenomenon” prompted by the “visionary design” and “stunning architecture” of the complex designed

by Noel Lane Architects as their main appeal over other cinemas.

“People are blown away when they come here and it really sticks in their minds,” he says.

In fact, those who want to see the cinemas without seeing a film is an ongoing management challenge.

Cinema goers have voted Matakana theatres the best in New Zealand. With Other attractions are the complex’s interiors such as the Tivoli, pictured, this is hardly surprising. friendly customer service and wide selection of films, which range from that there’s no really close competition. Dan hopes to expand the conferencemainstream blockbusters to art house “People treat this as their second living hosting and special events side of the releases. room where they can be comfortable business and has plans to host an event “We’ve got a fiercely loyal customer and get a coffee or a glass of wine. for the Rugby World Cup, as well as base that love coming here, although You’re not just coming here to see a continuing to support community to be honest we’re helped by the fact movie it’s part of a bigger experience.” fundraising and private functions.

No guitar necessary The Leigh Sawmill Café is holding an air guitar competition on May 20. Registration is from 8.30pm, with air guitar enthusiasts onstage from 9.30pm. Prizes for best performer. R18, $10 on the door.

Kowhai artists will demonstrate their various skills during the open day.

Arts open day Anyone interested in discovering their inner-artist is invited to an open day at the Kowhai Arts & Craft Centre, at the Warkworth A&P Showgrounds, on Friday, May 20.

The centre, which has been running for more than 25 years, has more than 100 members.

The open day is an opportunity to see many of the crafts in action, talk with the artists and be inspired. Pottery, canvas-painting, silk-painting, leatherwork, spinning and weaving, porcelain painting, printmaking and creative book-making will be on display, and some sales of work will be available.

The open day will run from 10.30 am to 2pm and entry is free. Info: Leigh on 423 7070.

Experience compelling contemporary New Zealand sculpture and architecture, elegant handcrafted wine and seasonal foods.

In May only, taste limited re-releases of special earlier vintages.

Open Daily 10 - 5pm | Arabella Lane, Snells Beach, Warkworth | 09 425 4690 | wines@brickbay.co.nz | brickbay.co.nz

art & wine entwined

Metro Magazine’s ‘Best Winery Experience’

42 34 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

localentertainment

LEABOURN PA S S E N G E R S E R V I C E LT D

Track enthusiasts explore cirque dU SOLEIL – saltimbanco Kaipara’s off-road potential JOIN US ON A TRIP TO SEE

Sunday 28th August - Matinee Show

For detailed itinerary phone 09 423 7416 leabourns@xtra.co.nz • www.leabourn.co.nz



        



 



JOIN US AT THE STABLES RESTAURANT FOR

SUNDAY ROAST EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH MAY & JUNE, FROM NOON

MAIN AND DESSERT ADULTS $25 KIDS $12 BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED The Stables Restaurant, Matakana Country Park, 1151 Leigh Rd (09 422 7360

feast

catering company

The development of walkways in Mangawhai has stepped up a gear since the launch of the Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust late last year.

Trust chair Tom Smith says securing cycle opportunities. funding for a number of new walks is a On the issue of the estuary walkway, priority. Among these is a track in the Tom says it has been accepted as part Brynderwyn Ranges, which crosses a of Kaipara Council’s coastal reserve major tributary of the Mangawhai strategy, but he thinks it will take Harbour. Making the track accessible some “imaginative” solutions to make involves building a walking bridge. it happen.

“We estimate it will cost around $20,000 “The route is fraught with technical, and we have started approaching a environmental, land ownership and number of national funds,” Tom says. possibly cultural issues. These aren’t The lack of off-road cycling insurmountable, but some sections are opportunities between Auckland steep and unstable, and in other places, (Woodhill) and Whangarei such as the Moir Point headland, (Glenbervie) is also being addressed putting a walkway structure around it with a proposal to utilise farmland may not be the best outcome. There owned by Kaipara District Council in are still a lot of issues to talk through.”

Browns Road. The farm was purchased Anyone interested in helping the trust, to dispose of effluent from the EcoCare can contact Tom on 431 5522. project, but has an extensive bush The working group, which continues backdrop, which Tom says would be to construct tracks through volunteer ideal for walking and off-road cycling. labour, meets on Fridays, from 8am.

He says Sport Northland is backing Anyone interested in getting on the the project and Mangawhai could reap end of a chainsaw, spade or set of substantial economic benefits from loppers can phone Mike Robinson on the development of good off-road 431 5443 for more information.

Conference looks at green food The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Assn is holding its annual conference in Puhoi this month. The

theme is ‘growing health-giving food’.

As well as a range of guest speakers, who will cover topics such the history of nutrient-dense food, heritage breeds, better quality milk from cows with horns, climate change, composting and organic soil amendments, there will be a number of field trips. These will be to Shelly Beach Farms, one of NZ’s longest established biodynamic and Demeter farms, Lothlorien organic feijoas, and Heirloom Organix Ltd, in Coatsville.

The conference will be held at the Puhoi Community Hall, running from May 13 to 15. Info: office@biodynamic.org.nz or phone 04 589 5366.

Contemporary food for all occasions providing catering services for: Weddings • Anniversaries Corporate events • Dinner parties • Finger food Picnic hampers PO Box 738 Warkworth, Tel: 09-425 9694, Mob: 0274-318 740 email: lindy@feastcatering.co.nz • www.feastcatering.co.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 35 43

localentertainment International and Domestic Flights and Packages ❚❚❚International and Domestic Flights and Packages International and Domestic Flights and Packages ❚ International and Domestic Flights and Packages ❚ International and Domestic Flights and Packages Cruises ❚❚Sports, Sports, Shows and Special Events ❚❚❚Cruises ❚ Shows and Special Events Cruises Sports, Shows and Special Events ❚ Cruises ❚ Sports, Shows and Special Events ❚ Cruises ❚ Sports, Shows and Special Events Hilary Dennis Travel Advisor Hilary Dennis Travel Advisor Hilary Dennis Travel Advisor Hilary Dennis Travel Advisor Hilary Dennis Travel Advisor For your travel arrangements telephone 09 425 0018, mob 027 272 2953 your travel arrangements telephone 09 425 0018, mob 027 272 2953 For your travel arrangements telephone 09 425 0018, mob 027 272 2953 ForFor your travel arrangements telephone 09 425 0018, mob 027 272 2953 For your travelorarrangements telephone 09 425 0018, mob 027 272 2953 email hilaryd@travelmanagers.co.nz ororemail hilaryd@travelmanagers.co.nz email hilaryd@travelmanagers.co.nz or email hilaryd@travelmanagers.co.nz or email hilaryd@travelmanagers.co.nz TAANZ bonded IATA licensed TAANZ bonded &&&IATA licensed TAANZ bonded IATA licensed TAANZ bonded & IATA TAANZ bonded &licensed IATA licensed

116 116 116 116 116 116

Annual Harvest “Wine-down” French gypsy jazz in the vineyard

Jazz vocalist Kate Martin & Club Manouche – 3 piece band with authentic sound –

Transporting, romantic, fun music - another occasion to remember!

Adding a splash of colour to the show will be dancers, from left, Abbigail Sim, Gabbi Tennant, Kendra Hansen, Olivia Crean and Amy Maddren.

Art mirrors life in musical

A contemporary New Zealand high school sets the scene for this year’s Mahurangi College senior school production For Today.

The show includes romance, action, 6.40pm for a 7pm start. singing and dancing all set to a Tickets available at the school office, or collection of contemporary songs email h.glover@mahurangi.school.nz by some of New Zealand’s greatest singers and bands such as Salmonella Dub, Anika Moa, Dave Dobbyn and Bic Runga.

The story follows David Miller, an ex-rugby star who was involved in an accident that killed his friend Tom Burrows – an event that David feels responsible for. After a year’s absence, David returns to his old school but instead of playing rugby decides to join the choir so he can meet Sophie, a popular and talented student who came to the school while he was away.

Sophie used to go out with Jordan Jones, a tough guy who blames David for Tom’s death.

Anthony Macleod, Becky Moon and Deborah Rabey take the three lead roles, with Paul Hazard, Josh Free and Reece Hunter also featuring among the 50 cast members.

Wendy Sutherland directs the show and choreography is under the direction of four senior dance students.

The show will be on stage at the Mahurangi College auditorium on May 21, 26, 27 and 28. Doors open at

46 Valerie Close Warkworth www.ransomwines.co.nz

Sunday 29 May 1pm

Limited tickets $15pp Delicious warm harvest platters & cash bar

To reserve a table phone 425 8862 or email: info@ransomwines.co.nz B E I N E A R LY • D O N ’ T M I S S O U T

44 36 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Warkworth Music Society

V8 Vocal Ensemble presents

localentertainment

‘V8 Uncorked’

This acclaimed 8 voice ‘a capella’ group return by popular request to present another wide ranging programme of favourite works in stunning style.

‘Very stylish, totally entertaining and polished’ Sunday 29th May at 4pm, Ascension Winery, Matakana Road, Warkworth

Tickets at door Adults $25 • Students Free • Info: 425 7313

FUNDRAISER FOR WARKWORTH WELLSFORD HOSPICE

CATEGORIES

░ open ░ families ░ students ░ wearable advertising ░ mannequins ░ under the lights ░ boots and all

$4p5ri0ze0s in

Leigh centre reveals marine environment wonderland

UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION enter Catwalk Arts 2011

wearable arts contest ░ ascension wine estate ░ 26 & 27 aug

TO ENTER visit catwalkarts.com ring Hospice House 09 425 9535 email lesleyi@hospicehouse.org.nz

Leigh Marine Laboratory operations manager Arthur Cozens inside the soon-tobe completed interpretive centre.

A public interpretive marine science centre representing the third and final phase of a $10 million upgrade to facilities at Goat Island Marine Reserve is nearing completion, although the opening date has still to be confirmed.

A range of displays from static models, One wall of the centre will be to interactive video screens and more, specifically devoted to work being will provide insights into aspects of the done in the laboratory, including a marine environment and Auckland bank of four video screens showing University’s work at the laboratory. some of the raw footage shot by Operations manager Arthur Cozens students and scientists in their work. says ensuring scientific accuracy of Mr Cozens says the public should be the content has caused some delays aware that the university’s work in in completing the centre, initially the marine environment incorporates scheduled to open earlier this year, but all science disciplines, including good progress is being made. geography, physics and chemistry A sound tunnel feature is particularly as well as biology and zoology, often pertinent to current work being combining multiple disciplines in a done at the lab on marine acoustics. single project.

Walking through it will trigger a Centre information will generally be series of responses from whale song geared towards senior high school to crayfish snapping shrimp. While level, but an attraction for younger the laboratory’s study is not focusing children will be a five-metre-long on whales, it is examining the water-filled tank on a covered deck small acoustics of the reef that are area, where they can touch live marine attracting crabs and small snapper to life like starfish and sea cucumbers. habitat structures important to the Opening hours and admission prices for continuation of the species, he says. the new centre have yet to be finalised.

Warkworth & District Museum Visit the Museum – see displays of memorabilia, furniture, photographs, clothing, machinery and buildings from our colonial past. Lots to see and do for all members of the family. Browse through our Gift and Souvenir Shop.

Open Monday to Sunday 9am – 3pm Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive (Off Wilson Road, Warkworth) Phone: 09 425 7093 | Email: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz | www.wwmuseum.orconhosting.net.nz

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 37 45

New Zealand Diving

Cuisine with Andrea Hinchco

Specialists in Sports & Technical Diving www.tastematakana.co.nz

Spicing up a winter favourite

All of us here at Taste love to get new food products to try out and last month it was an Ethiopian spice mix Berbere (pronounced ber-ber-ray). This is an aromatic peppery spice mixture which includes red pepper, garlic, cardamom, coriander and fenugreek among other spices. Use it in soups, stews, and for making a sauce. Berebere can also be used in the same way as masala to heighten the notes of a stew or curry, or it can be used as a rub on meat or fish where it delivers a hint of curry. It adds much flavour when sprinkled atop salads, chips, potato wedges, yoghurt dips and so on. I love it rubbed over chicken Maryland which is then drizzled with olive oil and or oven roasted.

Now that the barbecue season is all but over, I am always on the lookout for an answer to the question “what can we do that is new with mince?” So try this meatloaf – the spice is not too hot so all the family should enjoy it.

Do you have a love for nature?

Discover the exciting deep ocean

Learn to Dive!

• Professional Training • Charters • Discover Amazing Destinations • Tech Diving • Specialty Courses • Equipment and Services

We offer training for all divers, whether you are a complete beginner or interested in deep, wreck or any kind of technical diving. Our instructors are fully trained and can offer tailored courses to suit your requirements.

Berebere Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce

500g mince 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 2 tsp Berebere Spice Salt and pepper to season ½ cup cold water

1 tube sausage meat 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 egg 2 TBS freshly chopped parsley ½ cup milk

Mix all ingredients together well with your hands or in short bursts in a food processor. Form into a loaf shape and place in the middle of a large roasting pan.Bake at 170 C for 45 minutes, then pour over the barbecue sauce and bake for a further 45 minutes, basting well several times during cooking.

BBQ Sauce ½ cup apricot or tomato sauce. ½ cup boiling water ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tsp instant or one-shot espresso coffee Heat in a small saucepan until mixed through and hot, about 5 minutes.

Thousands boost respite plan Jane Gifford cruise and dinner packages offered by Mahurangi Presbyterian Church last month netted more than $11,000 to help Christchurch families gain respite here.

Spokesperson Bob Deans says the sellout event was held in perfect weather and its success was due to the generous support of the community which meant no money had to be spent on staging it.

The Jane Gifford Trust provided free use of the vessel and musical duo Jenny Erina and Lyn Dashper provided onboard entertainment, while dinners were provided by a Presbyterian women’s group and Kowhai Coast Lions. Other major contributions Already more than 50 people have were made by Kodak Express, Rotary, been hosted under the scheme. members of Matakana Winegrowers “The money is important but it’s more Inc, Puhoi Cheese, McEntee Hire and important that people felt they could New World Warkworth. actually do something and they did.

The funds raised will be used to No-one knocked us back when we help cover the costs of Christchurch asked for assistance and people were families wanting to take a break. extremely generous,” Bob says.

Visit our new shop: 20 McCallum Drive, Sandspit, Warkworth 09 422 3599 or 021 221 3971 • neil@nzdiving.co.nz • www.nzdiving.co.nz

Many thanks to all the participants in our

Cup Cake decorating

competition

With over 40 entries competition was fierce and judging extremely difficult RESULTS Under 7 Ist - Grace Richards 2nd - Harrison Barnes 3rd - Poppy Stenbeck Highly commended: Niamh O‘Neil, Bennett Cullen, Luke Posthumus and Naseem Makhlouf Under 10 1st - Elise Maric 2nd - Emily Shaw 3rd equal - Maxwell Morning and Kimberley Allen

Under 13 1st - Abia Makhlouf 2nd equal - Emma Holman and Charlotte Allen 3rd - Mercedes Smith Highly commended: Ally Holt Special Merit for Family Effort: Eden, Nina and Annabelle Robertson

where Pantry meets Kitchen

Make sure you are on our mailing list to receive information of next competition and upcoming cooking classes Open: Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm; Sat 9-4pm; Sun 10-3pm

Email: info@tastematakana.co.nz Web: tastematakana.co.nz

2-4 Neville Street, Warkworth Ph/Fax: 09 425 0302

46 38 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

localentertainment

Caberlesque coming to Leigh A band that describes its songs as quirky and its music as fun, personal and a mix of alternative cabaret punk, will play at the Sawmill Café on May 7.

Macombee and the Absolute Truth are an eight-piece band comprising UK singer Sarah Macombee who does vocals and piano, Marcus Burgoyne on lead guitar, Howy Pritchard plays bass, Mike Burrows plays drums, Poppy Pritchard does the backing vocals, Mike Booth and Elizabeth Stokes play the trumpet, and Jono Tan is on the trombone.

Burgoyne says the songs are brought to life by a laugh-out-loud theatricality and amazing three and four part harmonies to a backdrop of killer grooves and eccentric hooks that make for an epic sound.

“The band has been around for three years but the current members have been together a year,” he says “Last year was a huge year for us. We headlined the Prana New Year’s Festival in the Coromandel, playing between Sola Rosa and Pitch Black. We also Macombee and the Absolute Truth, featured in ‘A Two Night Stand,’ a an eight-piece line up with an array show which we played over two sold of songs and sounds, will rock Leigh out nights at the Titirangi Theatre.”

Sawmill Café this month.

Seniors get in free MOTAT is giving Auckland’s seniors over 65 the opportunity to turn back the clock and relive their golden days. Until June 30, residents with a Super Gold Card can visit MOTAT for free. Exhibitions include the 1950s themed ‘I Am The Last Tram’, and the history of tea drinking exhibition, based in the Victorian Village.

Sudoku - the solution 221 Rodney Street, Wellsford

It’s Winter Get Cosy with a Good Book Ph 09 423 8258 * Novels $7.50 (recent releases) * Magazines * Recipes Books * Childrens Books – unders 5 and 8-12 yr novels *Craft activities *Puzzles and Games * Kites for those Windy Winter days * Join our loyalty club

*Your one stop Lotto shop!!

2

4

6

7

8

1

3

5

9

3

8

7

9

5

6

1

4

2

5

1

9

4

3

2

7

6

8

9

6

1

8

7

4

2

3

5

4

5

2

1

6

3

9

8

7

8

7

3

2

9

5

4

1

6

6

2

5

3

1

9

8

7

4

7

3

4

6

2

8

5

9

1

1

9

8

5

4

7

6

2

3

Beach Inspired.

Shop 6, River View Plaza, Warkworth. 09 425 0056 (along from Ducks Crossing Cafe)

MM179

We offer an exquisite range of beach house style furniture, accessories and decor for indoor and outdoor living.

Inspirational gifts and unique designs for the coastal lifestyle.

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 39 47

warmuptime

Kaiwaka awards recognise top sporting achievements Otamatea Hawks Rugby Club senior team member John-Luke Whitehead was named Sportsperson of the Year at the annual Kaiwaka Sports Association Sports Awards held last month.

More than 100 people attended the awards ceremony including special guests Eastern United life members Doug Leslie, Tony Hargreaves, Adrian Reddy and Brian Jaques, who were the first to view a new Eastern United memorabilia board in the pavilion.

Whitehead was a member of last year’s team which won the second division.

He was awarded U21 Player of the Year, Top Try Scorer and Player of the Year for 2010. Whitehead was also selected for Northland U20s, but turned it down due to work commitments.

Other award winners were: Junior Sportsperson of the Year – Diva Ratu (netball); Service to Sport – Nikola Kemp (high school netball); and Greg McRae Memorial Trophy – Bradley Kemp (hockey and swimming).

A placemat quiz of local rugby questions was won by Renee Wairau and the auction of a rugby ball signed by the All Blacks was won by Mirna Manuell with a top bid of $170. A video sporting quiz was won by the Otamatea Strollers.

Photos, Overviewsnz.com Photography

Event

Winner of the Greg McRae Memorial Trophy Brad Kemp (left) is congratulated

by Greg’s brother Scott McRae.

Senior Sportsperson of the Year John-Luke Whitehead.

Eastern United Life Member Doug Leslie.

Eastern United Life Member Adrian Reddy.

www.localmatters.co.nz

Your LOCAL community newspapers in Auckland’s north Auckland Mayor Len Brown’s whistle-stop visit to Warkworth, for a ‘Mayor in the Chair’ session to hear from the Rodney community, was the top story in April on localmatters.co.nz The Auckland’s 30-year plan out for public comment also rated in the top ten stories that grabbed your interest. Another highlight this month was the Christchurch Earthquake feature. Thank you for sharing how you were supporting Canterbury in our special fundraising forum.

The Local Matters website is regularly updated so please keep coming back for breaking news, photo galleries, videos and to have your say on local issues. You can also follow our updates on Twitter (twitter.com/ LocalMattersNZ) and Facebook (facebook.com/MahurangiMatters)

Don’t have a website but feel you would like to have a presence on the information superhighway?

Local Matters is offering small local businesses the opportunity to have a page of their own, attached to our popular online A-Z business directory. Prices for this service are very reasonable.

Enquire now on 425 9068 or advertising@localmatters.co.nz

Junior Sportsperson Diva Ratu.

Top 10 viewed stories in April 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Mayor takes chair in Warkworth Fun, fundraisers and fishing End of an era for Woodcocks Road Sandspit Marina appeal decision pending Video: Jane Gifford 2011 Special Feature: Christchurch Earthquake 10 out of 10 for Mega Mitre 10 opening Comedy acts line up for festival laughs Land girls recognition tinged with sadness Auckland’s 30-year plan out for public comment

Mahurangi Matters 09 425 9068 • Hibiscus Matters 09 428 4025

48 40 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Sport

Sponsored by

TOTALSPAN Rodney

scoreboard

with Simon Mills

A roundup of sports activities and events in the district Netball

yy Coach wanted – Otamatea High School is seeking a coach for its top team.

The team comprises players who are highly skilled, dedicated and very motivated. Some reimbursement may be available to the right applicant.

Otamatea will field nine teams in the senior and junior competitions this year. Info: Madelaine Moulds 431 7056 or moos@farmside.co.nz yy Rodney dates – The senior competition starts on May 6, junior competition starts May 7, finals of Autumn Twilight Competitions on May 9, Rodney District Secondary School Challenge starts May 9, and Junior Club tournament May 29. Info: Tui 423 7400, or 022 628 3238 or netballrodneycentre@farmside.co.nz Badminton

yy Paparoa badminton will start again in the Paparoa Hall on May 5. Kids years 5 and up 5.30-7pm. Adults 7-9pm. All welcome. Info: Pete 431 6822 yy Social badminton is played at the Rodney College gym on Monday nights, from May 9 until October 3. Children ($25 term or $2 a night) 6.30-7.30pm; adults 7.30-9pm ($45 term or $4 a night). All levels welcome, spare racquets available. Info: Jo Walker 423 7677 or John and Kaylene Bassett 423 8768.

Squash

yy Warkworth Juniors – Coaching on Tuesday or Wednesday from 3-6pm, primary students 3-4pm, college students 4-5pm with the older senior students playing between 5-6pm. This term the club will also trial an hour from 4-5pm on Mondays for college students. Fun tournaments will be held straight after school on some Fridays, and a leagues ladder will be running for older students. One-day tournaments will be played on some Sundays. Info: Kaye Jackson 425 6965.

Tennis

yy Lower Northland Vets tennis has commenced at the Warkworth Club, new members welcome, social days are Tuesday and Saturdays from 1pm-3pm. Info: Kaye Jackson 425 6965.

Underwater hockey

yy Intro program for 10-13 year olds at Mahurangi College pool, will start in early May. Updates will be sent to families already registered.

Any unregistered or interested players/parents, contact Terry Axford htatrust@gmail.com or phone 425 4615 or 021 924 592.

To list information about your club or team’s sporting activities, phone Nichole on 425 9068 or email news@localmatters.co.nz

229 State Highway 1, Warkworth Phone 09 422 3149 0800 TOTALSPAN (0800 868 257)

TOTALSPAN.CO.NZ

Different cultural approach

From 1992 to 1995 and then again in 2000, I coached rugby at Sendai Ikuei Gakuen Senior High School in Japan. My family lived right in the middle of the area devastated by the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami. It was an amazing experience working in another culture. The school had hired me to improve their standard of rugby and whilst improving the ability of the students was a simple task, fitting into the sporting culture was a far more complicated issue.

Coming from a New Zealand perspective, I expected to train hard twice a week for about 90 minutes a session, play on Saturday and do another sport in summer.

How wrong I was. The team trained every day after school except Mondays.

Training started at 4pm and finished at 8pm. Weekends were all day training from midmorning to late afternoon. Games were held rarely, perhaps every 2-3 months and only the 1st XV played. The other 30-40 boys might get a few minutes run as a team if they were lucky. School holidays came round and serious training began at camps where we trained and played, trained and played until exhausted. The season had no end; it just rolled around. Every team was attempting to win their regional tournament, which would enable them to go to the annual knockout tournament at Hanazono in Osaka.

My dilemma was how much change do I make to another culture’s sport? My first chance came when I was doing some speed work and I noticed the boys were not really sprinting. When I asked why, it became apparent they expected to do sprinting for a long time so were pacing themselves. So I asked them to actually sprint and we would do quality, not quantity. They agreed and so after a hard workout we finished and I left the ground to return home. I realised I had forgotten something and came back to training. Much to my astonishment, the boys had returned to the ground with no coach and were training. They told me they must train for four hours.

I came to understand that training was not just a means to an end. It was a discipline in itself. Teenage boys and girls all over Japan were with coaches for more time than their families, learning endurance, and extending physical and mental limits. They were occupied fully and had no time or energy for getting into trouble. They were fantastic people to coach. I went there to coach but ending up learning some life lessons myself.

Surf club upgrade The Mangawhai Beach Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse has been given a new coat of paint thanks to the generous support of national and local supporters. A $7000 grant from the Lion Foundation, $2000 sponsorship from McDonalds Wellsford, $1000 from Ray Stonelake and paint from Wattyl have made the re-paint possible. The surf club is in the process of renovating the clubhouse, which includes re-wiring, re-development of the ablution blocks, bunkrooms and first aid room, and improvements to the lounge area upstairs. The club hopes to have the renovations finished within the next year.

Mangawhai fitness The Mangawhai Heads 2 Harbour Run/Walk will be held on Sunday July 3.

The run/walk is nine kilometres long, starting at the Mangawhai Heads ocean beach carpark and finishing at the Mangawhai Tavern. This is the fourth event in the Sport Northland Run/Walk series. Info: runningcalendar.co.nz

Call us for a professional consultation

c o n s u l t a n t s SURVEYORS, ENGINEERS, PLANNERS We offer a complete solution for Kaipara and Rodney Area Surveying, Engineering and Planning

warkworthpushplay@gmail.com

Glenn Metcalf

Andrew Dunlop

Development Manager

Survey Information

09 431 4444

021 619 307

Email: terra@terragroup.co.nz

Unit 8, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Telephone: 09 431 4444

Absolute Concrete

WATER TANKS

094312211

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 41 49

warmuptime

MAHURANGI MARINE LTD

Mahurangi student scores AFL scholarship with Hawks

Awards for sporting success Nominations have opened for the 2011 Asics Sports Award. Students in years 7 and 8 who have achieved outstanding results or who have defied the odds to achieve sporting success are eligible. To nominate visit: asicssportsaward.co.nz ADVERTORIAL

Honda unveils flagship outboard HONDA debuted its all-new flagship BF250 outboard last week at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show. Honda says the concept BF250 provides the first indication of the design direction for the new outboard, which is planned to be available in New Zealand towards the end of this year.

Based on a large-displacement 3.6L engine, the concept BF250 has been designed to deliver the optimum balance of performance and fuel efficiency, through exclusive Honda technologies including BLAST - air/fuel ratio linked ignition timing control technology; VTEC - variable valve timing and electronic control; and ECOmo - unique lean burn control system. The concept engine is also NMEA 2000 compliant, allowing engine-to-electronics data communication to deliver engine management and performance data to compatible marine electronics displays.

ceive Mention this advert and re YOUR WINTER SERVICE

10% OFF

MAHURANGI MARINE LTD 330 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach Phone 425 5806

SEE YOU AT THE BOAT SHOW 12-15 MAY

Your Specialist Outboard & Diesel Repairers

330 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach • Ph 425 5806 TIDE TABLE - MAY 2011 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2/05

3/05

4/05

5/05

6/05

7/05

0025 0641 1243 1909

1.0 2.9 0.8 3.0

9/05

0514 1136 1730 2358

0.8 3.0 0.7 3.1

16/05

0542 1151 1822

3.3 0.4 3.4

23/05

0530 1148 1743

0.7 3.0 0.8

30/05

0516 1122 1750 2348

2.8 0.9 2.8 1.0

0104 0723 1323 1949

0.9 3.0 0.7 3.0

10/05

0605 1225 1821

0.8 3.0 0.8

17/05

0019 0638 1246 1916

0.5 3.3 0.4 3.5

24/05

0018 0621 1237 1834

3.1 0.8 2.9 0.9

31/05

0602 1206 1835

2.9 0.8 2.9

0142 0803 1401 2027

0.9 3.0 0.7 3.1

11/05

0051 0659 1319 1918

3.1 0.8 3.0 0.8

18/05

0112 0733 1339 2009

0.5 3.4 0.3 3.5

25/05

0109 0713 1328 1929

3.0 0.9 2.8 1.0

1/06

0030 0647 1249 1917

1.0 2.9 0.7 3.0

0221 0843 1440 2105

0.9 3.0 0.7 3.1

12/05

0147 0756 1418 2021

3.1 0.8 3.0 0.8

19/05

0204 0827 1430 2059

0.5 3.3 0.3 3.5

26/05

0159 0804 1420 2026

2.9 0.9 2.8 1.1

2/06

0112 0732 1331 1958

0.9 2.9 0.7 3.1

0301 0924 1520 2144

0.8 3.0 0.7 3.1

13/05

0245 0856 1521 2124

3.1 0.7 3.0 0.8

20/05

0256 0919 1519 2149

0.5 3.3 0.4 3.4

27/05

0250 0856 1515 2122

2.9 1.0 2.7 1.1

3/06

0154 0816 1413 2039

Times for North Rodney locations differ from Auckland as below: Whangateau ...................................... HW and LW times same as Auckland.

Mahurangi.......................................... HW +2 mins, LW +12 mins Bon Accord ........................................ HW -22 mins, LW -1 min Manghawai, Leigh, Sandspit ............. HW +5 mins, LW +5 mins.

Kaipara - Poutu Pt. ............................ HW +3hrs4mins, LW +3hrs14mins Tinopai .......................................... HW +3hrs39mins, LW +3hrs49mins Source: LAND INFORMATION NZ Tide Predictions. NZ Standard Time

0.9 3.0 0.6 3.2

0343 1006 1600 2226

0.8 3.0 0.7 3.1

14/05

0345 0955 1624 2226

3.2 0.6 3.1 0.7

21/05

0347 1010 1607 2238

0.6 3.2 0.5 3.4

28/05

0340 0946 1610 2215

2.8 1.0 2.7 1.1

4/06

0238 0900 1456 2122

0.8 3.0 0.6 3.2

SUNDAY

8/05

0427 1050 1643 2310

0.8 3.0 0.7 3.1

15/05

0444 1054 1725 2324

3.2 0.5 3.2 0.6

22/05

0438 1059 1655 2328

0.6 3.1 0.6 3.2

29/05

0429 1035 1702 2303

2.8 0.9 2.8 1.1

5/06

0322 0946 1539 2206

0.8 3.1 0.6 3.2 MM179

Mahurangi College sports star Rhys Panui-Leth, 16, has won a Trent Croad Scholarship to further his AFL career.

Rhys leaves NZ this month to travel to Melbourne for his first training session with the Hawthorn Football Club (Hawthorn Hawks).

The Trent Croad scheme is awarded to players in New Zealand, aged between 15 and 23 years, who show exceptional athletic qualities, as well as good academic results. It also provides for specialist coaching in New Zealand.

Rhys has represented AFLNZ at junior international level tournaments in NZ and overseas, and hopes to one day play for the Hawks professionally.

He caught the eye of Hawthorn’s Chris Pelchen at a Hawks player-testing day in Auckland late last year.

Rhys, who has been playing AFL for more than two years, says he loves the Rhys Panui-Leth will travel to Melbourne on May 10 for training game because of its intensity.

“There’s a lot of running involved and with the Hawthorn Hawks.

I love the game dynamics,” he says.

South Pacific tournaments, and will He has played for the NZAFL U16s, play at the AFL International Cup, in U20s, and in the AFL Oceania and Australia, in August.

Business Opportunities Available alan@puncturesafe.co.nz 50 42 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

warmuptime

Breakers share game secrets Why risk it?

If you need to get where your going!

Call now 0800 292 5000 Less ‘Bang!’ for your buck Business Opportunities Available alan@puncturesafe.co.nz

A group of Rodney College student leaders attended a leadership day at the North Shore Events Centre with the Breakers basketball team recently. After watching the team’s training session, they talked with Breaker Dillon Boucher about his pathway to success and about how the team has a “family” philosophy. Dillon also shared his own personal goals. The students toured the team’s gym and were able to sit in the dressing room cubicles used by players, where the names of previous players’ are inscribed. A community coach who works for the Breakers, Lawrence Lianda, hosted the day. Born in a small village in Kenya, Lawrence talked about his struggles to make a life for himself. Students were moved by his open and honest account. The day finished with free tickets to the evening game. From left, back – Corey McDevitt and Sean Sweetman. Middle – Kaedyn Patterson, Romahn Howard, Mitch Northin, Leslie Fox. Front – Alana Thrasyvoulou, Caitlin Fleming, ‘Breaker’ Dillon Boucher, Nikki Torrie and Kate White.

Call for Rodney soccer support

If you like it hot, you’ll need a fan The new The Range 2011/12 from Resene is full of inspiring designer paint colours designed for 2011/12 and beyond. Each colour features complementary colour ideas to help you splash your personality around your home.

Get inspired with a Resene The Range 2011/12 fashion fandeck worth $9.95 FREE! Simply bring this ad into your Warkworth Resene ColorShop and we’ll give you the latest Resene The Range 2011/12 fashion fandeck brimming with colours to get your walls into fashion.

Warkworth Resene ColorShop 29 Glenmore Drive, Ph: (09) 422 2150

Limited to one The Range 2011/12 fandeck per advertisement only until 30 June 2011.

The Rodney Otamatea Soccer Association Football Club (ROSA) season will start on May 7, at the Port Albert Domain. At the recent ROSA general meeting, Ian Spencer was elected president, taking over from Mark Bell, and Ruth Tanner stepped down as secretary. The club is currently looking for someone to take her place.

“As with all voluntary organisations we also suffer from a lack of coaches,” Ian says. “We would be interested in talking to keen football supporters, even a parent who is willing to give coaching a try. Referees are also needed for older and open grade competitions.

“Experience is not a prerequisite.

ROSA, through NZ Football and

Northern Football Federation, can provide training and support.

“We are also looking at appointing a dedicated referee coordinator.”

ROSA was incorporated nine years ago to fill a gap in the football landscape that existed between Auckland and Whangarei. It is made up of four affiliated clubs – Mangawhai, Kaipara, Wellsford and Matakana. They cater for players from four to under 17 year in mixed teams, as well as a social open grade for those over 18 years.

This year ROSA will also affiliate with the Northern Football Federation, opening up further opportunities for additional training of coaches and referees.

dig 4 u 13 Ton Digger 3.5 Ton Digger Tip Truck Rock/Tree Grab Hole Drilling

ü Metal Supplies ü Trenching ü Drainage ü Footings ü Driveways ü Bridges ü Landscaping ü Site Work ü Retaining Walls

0800 RESENE (737 363) • www.resene.co.nz

Brett Hawkings

Ph/Fax 425 8269 or 027 290 8314

Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011 | 43 51

what’s on May 2011

7 7

Tauhoa School Mothers Day high tea fundraiser (see ad p17).

Macombee and The Absolute Truth, Leigh Sawmill Café, 9.30pm. Tickets $10 on the door (see story p38).

7&14 Raw Food Potlucks – Anyone interested in a raw food lifestyle phone Delwyn 4226236 or visit the GO RAW stall at Matakana Village Market on Saturdays.

8 Kawau Coastguard vessel on display Warkworth Wharf, 9am to 12noon (see story p2).

8&15 The Potting Shed Matakana hosts a Plant Market in the Market Square, Matakana Village, each Sunday during May from 10am until 2pm. 20 stalls of garden products.

11 Dyslexia seminar will be held at the Cooperating Parish, Rodney Street, Wellsford, starting at 7pm (see story p20).

13 National Blood Pressure Day – Te Ha Oranga in Wellsford invites you to come and talk to the staff, and have a free blood pressure test.

13 Sands coffee group (children welcome), Hibiscus Coast Community Centre, at 11am. Info: Tania 09 423 8089 or rhysandtania11@clear.net.nz. Sands supports parents and families after the loss of a baby during pregnancy and beyond.

13-15 Biodynamic Conference, Puhoi Community Hall, presented by Biodynamic Farming and Gardening NZ www.biodynamic.co.nz 14 NZ Farm Forestry Association Field Day at Solway Deer Farm, 591 Sandspit Road 10.30am. Information, phone John Millet 09 422 2651 or Julie Ryan 09 846 7917 (see story p12).

16 Warkworth Toastmasters open meeting, all welcome.

Warkworth RSA, downstairs room, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Info: Steve Reynolds 027 478 7427.

17 SeniorNet open day (see ad p30).

18 Entries for Fieldays wearable art competition close (see story p18).

18-21 Shine Lady - Ann Dewey and Spinning Sun present a new dance, Leigh Hall, 7.30pm Bookings phone 422 6560 (see story p31).

19 Forest and Bird Mid North Winter Talks series, discussion on bees, Totara Park Village Hall, Warkworth, 7.30pm ( see story p7).

20 Kowhai Arts & Craft open day (see brief p33).

21 Warkworth & Districts Croquet Club Inc annual meeting, Point Wells Community Hall, at 1pm.

22 Warkworth & Districts Museum annual meeting, 2pm.

Afternoon tea to follow.

21 Kaipara Young Farmers Club Masquerade Dance Party, Tauhoa Hall, 7pm. Cash bar, $20 entry, live band, spit roast dinner, best dressed prizes. Info: Katherine Tucker 021 0228 5387.

21, 26-28 For Today, Mahurangi College senior school production (see story p35).

26 Meet author Sarah-Kate Lynch, Village Bookshop (see story p32).

27 Bookings for Northland agrichemical collection close.

Information www.agrecovery.co.nz/chemicals or or freephone 0800 247 326 (see story p18).

27 Warkworth & Districts Grey Power annual meeting, Methodist Church Lounge, 1 Hexham St, Warkworth. Members only 10.30am-11am. Guest speaker Phil Goff, 11am. Public welcome.

27 Warkworth Floral Art Club invites past members to a luncheon and demonstration to celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary.

Info: Penny 425 4993 no later than 30 April.

29 V8 Vocal Ensemble, Warkworth Music Society (see ad p36).

31 Debt counselling course launched (see story p12).

For inclusion in the What’s On, here and on our website email your events to editor@localmatters.co.nz

41 QUEEN ST , WARKWORTH PH 09 425 0110 4 DROP BOXES FOR EASY RETURNS Matakana Gull Service Station

Snells Beach Gull Service Station

Leigh General Store

Omaha Beach Superette

OUT IN MAY THE KING’S SPEECH THE TOURIST THE FIGHTER BURLESQUE TANGLED LET ME IN THE DILEMMA MORNING GLORY GULLIVER’S TRAVELS LOVE & OTHER DRUGS

FREE STUFF!!

SPEND $18 IN-STORE AND GET A FREE FAMILY PACK OF M&M’S OR MALTESERS...

WHILST STOCKS LAST

RENT 1 GET 1 FREE COUPON Valid until 31/05/2011 UNITED VIDEO WARKWORTH ONLY • NORMAL MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA APPLIES • NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTION • TO EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE • FREE ITEM MUST BE TAKEN AT SAME TIME AS RENTAL • EXCLUDES BOX SETS.

52 44 | Mahurangimatters 4 May 2011

Lizara with her volunteer coach Janie Verwey.

Last month’s tournament was a warm-up for the 2011 netball season which starts this month.

Coastal Vets make strong start in pre-season netball tournament Senior netballers playing in the Rodney competition held a warm-up tournament at the courts in Wellsford on April 17.

Warkworth club Coastal Veterans were the grading has finished. The programme aims to develop runaway winners, winning both the A and B grade the basic motor skills of children aged between five and competitions. Runners-up in the A grade were Not seven, and teaches movement and passing skills.

Bad and in the B grade, Ruggals.

Lynette says the centre welcomes enquiries from Rodney Netball Centre senior convenor Lynette anyone interested in assisting on Friday nights or Gubb says the numbers of teams registered this Saturday mornings. season is up on last year. A total of 36 teams will “Coaches, officials and umpires are always needed, compete in six grades in the senior division, played but we also require others to help with administrative on Friday evenings, and 43 teams are entered in the tasks, so you don’t necessarily need to know a lot junior division, which plays on Saturday mornings. about netball to help.”

A junior tournament will be held on May 29 and the Parents who would like to enrol their children Fun Ferns programme, which introduces young players in a team or the Fun Ferns, should contact Tui to the sport, will be held on Saturday mornings once McCaughey on 423 7400.

Young swimmers triumph Representatives from Warkworth and Matakana came home with ribbons flying after competing in the Hibiscus Coast Special Olympics (Swimming) last month. Lizara Cuthell, 10, was the youngest female competitor in the meet, which attracted 80 swimmers from Whangarei south to Auckland. She —Api2011 won the 25m kickboard, and was second in the breaststroke and freestyle events.

Twins Reid and Quinn Simpson, of Warkworth, competed in freestyle, breaststroke and kickboard events. Their mother Karen says the boys got a lot out of competing and thoroughly enjoyed their races.

Lizara’s mother Suzanne Cuthell says Lizara’s participation in both swimming and gymnastics makes her fitter and stronger, improves her coordination and her achievements boost her confidence.

“I just wish Warkworth had an aquatic facility where she could train,” Suzanne says. “At the moment, we have to travel to Stanmore Bay at least once a week so she can receive the sort of coaching she needs.”

  employment law changes  new tax rules  disaster recovery plans  reviews of your business documentation  new business structures  compliance and more Whether you are just starting out, a small business or an established company, we’ll turn your problems into solutions. For pragmatic legal advice, in language you can understand , call us today.

phone 422 2190 27 Percy Street, Warkworth www.wynyardwood.co.nz visit Mahurangi Matters online at www.localmatters.co.nz