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School news Plans for the Mill Lane ‘priority controlled’ intersection are being revised following a meeting on site between Auckland Transport and elected Council representatives. From left, Andrew Allen, Cr Penny Webster and Steve Garner.

Mill Lane intersection plan revised Auckland Transport (AT) called a halt to work on the Mill Lane/Whitaker following concerns raised by Auckland Council elected representatives.

Although contractors had already Cr Penny Webster and Rodney Local started digging up the road pavement, Board member Steve Garner that no they were told to stop work until further construction would be done further notice. until there was a confirmed outcome.

At a meeting on site, AT road corridor A revised plan would be drawn up operations manager Andrew Allen told taking into account issues such as the

Road intersection, on September 24, height and position of speed tables around the intersection.

Cr Webster was particularly concerned about the width of speed tables on Whitaker Road, outside the

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Algies Bay neighbourhoods worried over house break-ins Algies Bay residents will step up Neighbourhood Watch activities after a recent increase in break-and-enters.

A Neighbourhood Watch rather attend a false alarm than hear later spokesperson says the thieves are that someone else has been robbed.” targeting holiday homes and appear to Residents were also encouraged to be well-organised. think seriously of installing alarms, A range of household items are being if they didn’t have them already. The taken including food, as well as several Neighbourhood Watch spokesperson boat motors. Around 80 people, said some insurance companies offered including representatives of Snells discounts on home insurance if alarms Beach and Scotts Landing, attended were installed. a special meeting on September 22 to Sen. Constable Buick said the discuss what measures could be taken disappearance of auxiliary boat motors to counter the robberies. was a district-wide problem.

Sen. Constable Hamish Buick “The best way to counter this is to get the attended the meeting and advised motors out of sight. Don’t come home residents to maintain greater vigilance. from a fishing trip and leave the boat in “Just at the moment, residents need to the driveway, thinking that you’ll wash it be more inquisitive,” he says. “If you down the next day. Put the motor away hear a loud crash or see something somewhere and for heaven’s sake, record suspicious, don’t ignore it. Police would the serial number.” (See story above)

Intersection re-think Warkworth RSA. “This is the main street into town, used by large trucks and buses,” she said. “If the road is too narrow, we could see the trucks diverting through the middle of town which is something we definitely don’t want.”

Mr Garner questioned the positioning of the speed tables and the gradient on Mill Lane.

Mr Allen said the revised plan would also look at options to improve the access out of Church Hill Road. However, this would require AT funding.

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“Although the Environment Court favoured a roundabout on the intersection, it did allow for a ‘priority controlled’ intersection if a roundabout was not an option due to safety reasons,” Mr Allen said. “We did safety audits on four possible roundabout designs, but none was suitable. The speed tables won’t manage traffic as well as a roundabout, but they are the second-best option and their objective is to lower speed.”

Mr Allen said he was aware that Progressive hoped to open the new supermarket on October 17.

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Board member Rolfe follows career south Chinese buy Rodney Local Board member James Rolfe, who represents the Wellsford subdivision, has moved permanently to New Plymouth.

On his experiences on the Local Board, James says that in the short-term, he will continue to attend Local Board James says the role was different from business meetings. what he had anticipated.

“Obviously this is not ideal in terms “Everything happens so slowly; I found of representation for Wellsford, but that really frustrating and I know if I resign immediately, it will trigger ratepayers feel the same. It’s difficult a by-election,” he says. “This would to point to any one concrete thing cost around $36,000, which seems an that we’ve achieved, but I feel the role appalling waste of ratepayers money is more about advocacy – making sure given that local government elections the local perspective is recognised in will be held around this time next year. regional policy. It was always my fear, along with a lot of other people, that “I’m told that if my resignation is Auckland was being run by a lot of city received at the beginning of next year, types who don’t understand the rural then the Local Board has the option of either appointing a replacement or James Rolfe is now based in New perspective – I’m sorry to say that my Plymouth. experiences on the board confirmed carrying on one man down.

“This means that I won’t be able to outlets recently purchased by the that this is actually correct.”

James thanked the people of Wellsford attend the numerous community former Wellsford franchise owner. meetings that the job involves, but “It’s a step in the direction I want to for the opportunity to represent them. the Local Board salary isn’t enough to go with the company so it was an He said he would welcome suggestions survive on so, in terms of a career, I offer I felt I didn’t want to refuse. My on who his replacement should be, have to go where I feel I have a future.” preference would have been to stay in should the board decide to take that James, who was managing McDonalds Rodney and grow with the company option. Alternatively, people could Wellsford, has moved to New there, but those expansion plans don’t give their suggestions to one of the Plymouth to manage two McDonalds look like they will eventuate.” other Local Board representatives.

Hobbs Wharf The Overseas Investment Office has given the green light for Chinese-backed company Top Harbour to purchase the failed Hobbs Wharf development in Gulf Harbour for $35 million.

The decision states that the new owner will continue the development of “a premier integrated coastal community in accordance with the Gulf Harbour District Plan”. The development will include more than 1000 homes, a business centre, shops, cinemas, a possible hotel and convention centre, and a marina.

The total cost of the development over the next eight years is expected to be up to $550 million. Creation of jobs, enhanced domestic services, additional investment and historic heritage are listed as the criteria met by Top Harbour’s application to purchase the 31.7 hectares of land.

Hobbs Wharf was being developed by owners Gulf Corporation when the company, owned by Jamie Peters, went into receivership in December 2009.

Mahurangi Library closure option sparks community outcry News that Auckland Council was considering closing Mahurangi East Library, leaked ahead of a Rodney Local Board workshop, held on Monday, September 24, caused an immediate storm of protest in Snells Beach last week.

A petition, organised as soon as the news broke, collected several hundred signatures in a matter of hours.

However, board member Tracey Martin says the claim never had substance.

“Mayor Len Brown is looking for a three percent cut in budgets across Council and all staff have been asked to come up with ideas on how this can be achieved,” she says.

“The library people put this up as an ‘idea’ – it was just one of those leftfield, dumb ideas that was never ever going to be taken seriously. They were told at the workshop that it was

definitely not an option.

“June (Turner), Steve (Garner) and I will tie ourselves to that library before we let it close.”

Cr Penny Webster confirmed that the proposal was a line item on a list of possible budget cuts.

“It hasn’t been to the Governing Body, but I have made it very, very clear to the Mayor and the Mayor’s staff that under no circumstances is closing that library, or any other library for that matter, an option,” Cr Webster says. “I’m not sure how all this got blown out of proportion, but it seems to have stemmed from an email sent to the Mahurangi East Library. It’s been a very bad process.”

Board member June Turner says the community’s immediate reaction was not surprising.

“It’s a well-used facility that is the hub of the community and an important

There was a swift response when the library looked to be under threat.

Council presence on the peninsula,” she says.

It’s understood that although the petition has been put on hold, following assurances from Council that the library will not close, neighbourhood

groups are maintaining a ‘watching brief ’. A spokesperson says that there is a genuine fear in the community that although the Local Board may oppose the library closure, they could be overridden by the Governing Body.

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FEEDBACK Council’s double-standards In reply to Frances Hall’s letter (MM Sept 5) I would like to voice a contrasting opinion.

Ms Hall, along with her everenthusiastic comrades, are revelling in the Auckland Council Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy and, likewise, the Hauraki Gulf Environmental Enhancement Programme.

The term ‘biodiversity’, whilst trendy and now a catchphrase in Council circles, is becoming a very dangerous weapon in the hands of power hungry bureaucrats.

Yes, I do applaud Local Board member Steve Garner on his stand denigrating the Significant Natural Areas (SNA) project and was heartened by his commonsense description of it being a waste of money, as well as “nothing short of a folly”.

We, as a group in Northern Rodney, have been active in opposing the SNA project throughout New Zealand and have gained huge support.

Suddenly, by stealth, we see yet another attempt to enter our properties and encroach further on our privacy,

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business and that of our staff and families.

Surely Council bureaucrats should have got the message that the natural habitats and species only exist because prudent custodians of the land have protected and nurtured them for many decades. Obviously the writer hasn’t been burdened by the cost of protecting these areas while suffering humungous rate bills for that privilege.

Let’s now take a look at the Hauraki Gulf Environmental Impact Study. We see every productive sector copping blame for contamination but not a mention of the failing and somewhat abysmal sewerage systems discharging a far more concentrated pollutant than that of the over-regulated farming activities which, unfortunately, are always the “easy target”. In Rodney, we are unique in having access to both the Hauraki Gulf and Kaipara Harbour.

However, both are the dumping grounds of this human waste, spoiling our pristine waters.

Maybe these supporters who the writer said “packed the hall” need to take another look at what really is the priority, leave the landowners doing

the job they know best and point the bureaucrats in the direction of cleaning up Council shortcomings.

Julie Cotton Landowners and Contractors Protection Association, Wellsford

Job well done The walking residents, of the Jade River end of Alnwick Street, Earlsway and Southgate Street, are most grateful to both Fred and Roger for all their expertise and efforts to organise the walkway across the ‘paddock’ through Alnwick Street. Due to their relentless labours, locals do not now slip or get muddy whilst walking through this grassy gap.

Other volunteers were Keith and Alan, along with various Mahurangi College lads, who appeared for a wheelbarrow or two of mulch dispersal after school!

Fred also worked hard on gaining much support from local businesses in town, who provided the materials required for the walkway.

Thank you all for a job well done.

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Hiccup cure One staff member came up with an innovative way of curing her partner’s hiccups recently. Rather than face a night of listening to him hiccuping she looked him in the eye, smiled sweetly and said “Darling, I’m pregnant”. The shock provided an instant cure.

Final farewells Colin Craig managed to puzzle many commentators with the speech he gave at the Conservatives’ first annual conference recently. One of the most questionable examples came in a statement about the numbers of people leaving New Zealand. “People are leaving – with emigration, and suicide, at record levels,” he said.

Sweet news A recent Auckland Council media release announcing “Mayor rules out bans on lolly scrambles” left us wondering if Council was short of things it was doing and was going to start reporting the things it wasn’t going to do instead. Or maybe they just wanted us to see the Mayor’s sweet side?

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Council surveys identify urban expansion Fishing industry threat to survival of tiny New Zealand bat focus on seabirds Long-tailed bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus) surveys have been undertaken at two sites in the Mahurangi area and one on the Hibiscus Coast in an attempt to identify the distribution of the mammals across Auckland.

Altogether, 23 automatic bat monitors were set at about 25 locations in Auckland, over 34 consecutive nights.

Long-tailed bats are a threatened species and are ranked as nationally vulnerable by the Department of Conservation due to ongoing population decline.

Council biodiversity officers say Auckland’s continuing urban growth is likely to have adverse impacts on the bat’s foraging and commuting habitat in the next 10 to 15 years, particularly in the peri-urban areas to the north and west of the region.

In the Mahurangi, the surveys were undertaken at Mt Tamahunga and Tawharanui Regional Park.

A report to the Rodney Local Board said that the bats found at Mt Tamahunga were likely to be part of the previously recorded bat population in the Dome Valley, while the bats detected at Riverhead Forest were a At eight to 11 grams, the relatively small long-tailed bat is rarely seen and feeds previously unrecorded population.

Bats are the only native land mammal ‘on the wing’ on moths, midges and other flying insects. This photo, by Gerard Kelly, was taken at Pureora Forest, in the Waikato. found in New Zealand. There are three including exotic species such as endemic species, of which the greater area and are likely to occur in the pines and macrocarpas which short-tailed bat (Mystacina robusta) is Orewa, Hatfields Beach and Waiwera areas. These areas are undergoing provide roosting space for bats, even thought to be extinct. if trees are left “standing dead”; Auckland Council will continue significant urban expansion which may threaten bat populations in the yy Ensuring that resource consents planned initiatives to better understand for future developments in areas the distribution and abundance of future.” supporting bat populations include bat populations and opportunities Council has several protection options, appropriate ecological measures; to ensure they are conserved. This which include: work will be delivered under the yy Animal pest control in public areas yy Further survey work; framework of both the Auckland so bats are not disturbed when they yy Further research into the Council Biodiversity Strategy and the are at their most vulnerable, while requirements for maternity roosts, Auckland Plan. roosting; where these are and how they can be protected.

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Commercial fishers swapped tips and techniques to reduce fishing-related seabird injuries and deaths during a Southern Seabird Solutions workshop in Leigh on September 7.

About 55 fishers, including locals and others from as far afield as Whakatane and Houhora attended the event, that tackled the issue of seabirds foraging for food at the back of trawl and longline fishing vessels and getting caught on hooks or tangled in trawl gear.

Innovative solutions include the brainchild of Leigh fisherman Dave Kellian, the Kellian line-setter, which sinks the line between pulleys, shortening the time bait is on the surface. Development of the concept has resulted in a prototype being tested in Australia.

Leigh Commercial Fishermen’s Association president Michael Goldsworthy says Leigh fishermen have been proactive in seabird mitigation for the past 20 years and the strong workshop turnout shows that keeping up-to-date on the issue remains important to fishermen as part of best fishing practice.

Southern Seabird Solutions convenor Janice Molloy says that as well as highlighting the latest developments in the field, the workshop featured information about local seabirds, including vulnerable species such as the black petrel, how to care for seabirds if they are caught and industry benefits of being seabird-smart.

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Politics of hope Everyday we’re confronted with tales of warning – climate change, recession, pollution, poverty and extinctions. These stark and grave realities can make us want to turn off from the world and retreat cave-like into the security of mass-produced media entertainment or self-interested protection of our own interests – “as long as we’re ok, there’s no point in trying to save the planet”. It is when facing crisis, impacts and responsibility that the politics of hope is most important. When things seem most hopeless and overwhelming, or desperate and depressing, hope is an essential political and social currency. When the world says ‘Give up’, hope whispers ‘Try it one more time’. It is the purpose of hope to make hopelessness bearable.

Despite all the environmental challenges we face, political scientists suggest that ‘hope-based networks’ are displacing traditional ‘interest-based networks’.

In traditional ratepayer meetings, for example, Dollis and Wallery found that discussions were focused on issues such as ‘how much will my rates go up’ or ‘how will this expenditure benefit me’, but in hope-based networks, a more outward, ‘other’ orientation was to the fore.

Those involved with ecological restoration or community development projects will be familiar with the forward-looking, positive, hope-filled motivation and reward that comes from working on initiatives that seek to improve the planet or our communities. Indeed, we see hope and hope-based networks in local projects such as the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary, where people plant trees, monitor birds and kill pests motivated by the vision of a better world for living creatures. We see hope in the murals, rubbish collection and tree planting of Keep New Zealand Beautiful efforts. There’s hope in groups working together for new community facilities. There’s hope and fun in the efforts to shape our built environment through knitted graffiti. Every native tree planted is a living embodiment of love of nature and hope for the future.

The politics of hope builds on ideals and visions of a better world, where the actions of individuals and communities make a difference, where we are not deterred or scared off by what might otherwise seem insurmountable obstacles.

Hope is the glue, the escalator, the motivation that binds us together to common, public good causes. Hope itself offers us comfort and meaning in a damaged and cynical world.

Even though we face resource scarcity and we have growing poverty here in New Zealand, we can be confident that the Earth will prevail and humans will adapt. The planet is resilient and communities are resourceful. It’s an ecological and economic necessity that we find new ways of living within the limits of the Earth’s resources and recognising the limits to growth. Let’s all hope we can respond and adapt in time.

Costumed volunteers will make Wenderholm Regional Park’s historic Couldrey House come alive for visitors daily until October 14 as part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2012. Guided tours and a children’s trail will be available from 1-4pm. Adults $3 and accompanied children under 16, free. The heritage festival includes over 200 events including walks, talks, tours and exhibitions.

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For a “university dropout” Chris Gaskin, of Whangateau, finds himself quite regularly working with audiences of scientists and academics, talking to politicians, and giving presentations. His study of NZ seabirds spans decades and has taken him to all parts of NZ including many offshore islands and overseas. He finds it disturbing that New Zealanders currently operate as if precious wildlife is expendable and within exploitative industries, there is still a sense of ‘what can we get away with’. He hopes that through greater awareness of how special NZ is to seabird populations globally, we will set the benchmark for their conservation a lot higher. For most of this year, Chris has been working on a joint Forest & Bird/BirdLife International project, identifying Important Bird Areas (IBA) for NZ’s seabirds. His finished report, which will be released next February, will outline a network of important seabird sites in NZ. He told Jannette Thompson that he’s looking forward to the release and although he’s not expecting it to be controversial, it will throw up some challenges for those involved in conservation ….

There are around 10,400 species of birds worldwide, but remarkably, only 350 are what we call ‘seabirds’.

NZ has the greatest diversity of these birds – 140 occur within our Exclusive Economic Zone and 85 of those breed here. Additionally, 36 of those species breed exclusively in NZ. These figures demonstrate how important NZ is for seabirds. The IBA study I’m involved in looks at all threatened species and sites which have high representative populations. The report perhaps will help focus our conservation efforts where they are needed most and, hopefully, will encourage greater community and government support. But it will also provide a ‘watching brief’ where our efforts to take care of these special places can be measured on an international scale. The challenges will arrive when we start to look at how these sites will be managed into the future.

Who knows where a person’s interest in wildlife comes from, but I think mine stems from the amount of time I spent outdoors as a child. I loved exploring, tramping and sailing, and being out on boats gave me the time over the years to start watching and observing the behaviour of seabirds. They are remarkable creatures and I continue to be fascinated by them. We’ve learnt a lot about them, but there’s still a lot that’s a mystery and their capabilities are quite staggering. A case in point is the white-faced storm petrel, which some people refer to as the ‘Jesus bird’.

It’s only about the size of a blackbird and dances on the top of the water while it forages. It breeds on two or three islands in the Hauraki Gulf but, around the end of February, it starts on its long journey flying, and skipping and hopping across the surface of the Pacific Ocean to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and other regions along the South American coast. Along the

way, they have to find food – mainly plankton and fish eggs – in a pretty dynamic environment. By September they are back in the Hauraki Gulf, once again preparing their burrows.

We hear a lot about the amazing migration of the godwits, but to me, I think the storm petrel’s journey is just as remarkable. There are other similar remarkable life-stories we’re starting to uncover through our research projects.

I didn’t really find my career path until I was in my late 20s. I was born in Auckland, but my Dad’s job as an air traffic controller in the NZ Air Force took us to Fiji for six years and then Wellington. I started a geology and engineering degree at Victoria University, but dropped out and went tramping and climbing in the South Island. My family are all artists – Mum and Dad, and my sister all went to art school – and at some stage, the NZ Forest Service saw my work and offered me a job as the artist roaming between Mt Cook and Stewart Island. The next five years were spent traversing the region drawing and painting virtually any wildlife and landscapes which caught my eye. This led to a career as an illustrator, mainly of children’s books, and later a designer of museum and visitor centre displays. I’ve illustrated five books with writer Philip Temple and we’re currently working on one on the kea and NZ’s alpine environment. However, we’ve had to move the publication date to next year while I finish the IBA work.

For the past four or five years, my wife Karen Baird and I have lived at Whangateau. We operate Kiwi Wildlife Tours, a small birdwatching tour company Karen set up with her dad Johnny Kendrick. It offers a range of trips for birdwatchers, mostly British or North American, but we have taken parties from Taiwan, Japan and

Europe. Birdwatchers tend to fall into two categories – there’s the “twitchers” who are desperate to tick off or list species, and the rarer and more unusual the bird, the better. The other type of birdwatcher is more interested in the whole experience. They want to see NZ and the birds are part of that experience. I think I fall into the second category. I can enjoy watching the little white-eyes that play in the tree right outside my office window, as much as I do any other bird. One of the most memorable sightings I remember happened in Arthur’s Pass, while I was climbing Mt Rolleston with a friend.

We were surrounded by snow and ice when we spotted three large black shags flying towards the West Coast. Shags aren’t rare but it was intriguing seeing them in such a location. They knew what they were up to – minds set on the eels and fish they were about to snatch from West Coast rivers and lakes.

For several years I’ve been involved in a collaborative project with scientists, professionals and ornithologists, trying to identify where the NZ storm petrel breeds. The bird was presumed to be extinct until it reappeared in 2003. A few birds captured at sea between 2005 and 2009 confirmed that they were, in fact, the same as the three specimens collected in the 19th century and held in museums overseas. We are currently in fundraising mode to finally nail which island, or islands, the NZ storm-petrel

is breeding on. Once we do that we will be able to fully assess its conservation status. The project is part of a larger Hauraki Gulf Seabird Project, which is trying to determine how all seabirds utilise the gulf. Seabirds as top predators are, in a way, the ‘canary in the coalmine’ – they are indicators of the health of the system. Possibly the greatest threats to their survival in the Hauraki Gulf are depletion of the marine environment and risk of reinvasion of their breeding islands by rats. Fisheries by-catch is also a real problem with estimated by-catch levels of around 10,000 albatrosses and thousands of other seabirds killed by fisheries in NZ waters each year.

While it’s one thing to research and study natural history, this has to go hand-in-hand with advocacy and real engagement with the community. I’d like to be part of that process, helping to develop a climate where research projects can happen and then the messages get out. Seabirds are extraordinary creatures.

In NZ we are privileged to have them in such numbers and diversity, but that brings major responsibilities. Some of our practices, especially around their breeding sites, may have to be re-evaluated. We can’t afford to let our guard down, but given the relentless dismantling of DOC, coupled with a general official timidity towards compliance in some vital areas, there is a danger of all the good work done in conservation in recent years unravelling.

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Regional recognition a challenge This time there is a real kaleidoscope of issues. Sometimes it feels like I am swimming against the tide trying to get things done for the Rodney area. In the past, we accepted that staff understood our area and I think we underestimated that fact. Now, whenever I ask for anything to be done, I preface it with the question: “How well do you know …….? Have you visited ….. often?”

Explaining to people about, for example, the Highfield donkeys or South Head or Tapora or Omaha issues gets tiresome.

Recently, the debate on Christmas parades showed that staff involved had no idea that in our small towns, floats came from primary schools, kindergartens and play centres. A decree that ‘no under fives’ could go on floats would have had a vast effect on these occasions. Another decision that I was concerned about involved the extra discretionary transport funding given to local boards by Auckland Transport.

The Rodney Local Board came to Council to give a representation on the need for Rodney to be treated fairly and on a needs basis. This was not done and the funding was allocated on a per head basis. This meant that some areas of the city were given well over $600,000 while we were given only $350,000. As this was extra money, we could maybe have used it for extra footpaths around rural villages or to create safe areas for children at rural bus stops.

Still it’s not all bad news. Under Watercare, there is investment going in throughout Rodney, upgrading water and sewerage plants with a new wastewater plant at Riverhead, Huapai and Kumeu. Being assured that monthly billing is no more expensive than half-yearly or annually, many people have said they prefer it as it helps with the cash flow and lets people know how to manage water use.

Also, for those people on water tanks and reticulated sewerage, Watercare have suggested a trial of metering. Although this has been touted as the one solution, Watercare has warned that with all systems, some people will benefit and some will pay much more so a trial seems the fairest way of finding out the real story.

The consenting of the Silverdale Park and Ride means construction can start in October and, hopefully, that will bring public transport a bit closer to north-east Rodney. The Warkworth iSITE has been tagged as one of the success stories by ATEED and finally, the Mayor has agreed with me that banning throwing of lollies at Santa parades was nonsense.

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Passionate professor shares love of home-grown hymns A special evening celebrating hymns, and NZ hymns in particular, will be held at the Warkworth Methodist Church on October 25.

The evening will be hosted by Emeritus Professor of English at Otago University, Colin Gibson, who has been the organist and choirmaster at Dunedin’s Mornington Methodist Church for 55 years.

Prof. Gibson is a church leader of many years standing and, although he is now in his seventies, he still teaches, sings in a city choir and is actively involved in the city’s Gilbert and Sullivan productions.

His lifelong passion has been NZ music, especially hymns which reflect the country’s unique imagery and idioms – NZ words and music, by and Colin Gibson will share his rich for New Zealanders. knowledge of NZ hymns at a workshop The Colin Gibson Hymnology in Warkworth this month.

Collection, at Dunedin Public Library, publication dates and biblical allusions. contains more than 2200 hymn regularly travels overseas Wbooks, books and reference works, He and is the only national archive of its speaking at international hymnology conferences and his visit to Warkworth kind in NZ. has been organised by the These Hills Prof. Gibson is currently writing a Workshops, Music & Ministry. book which will amount to more than 1000 pages. It will contain biographies The evening will run from 6.30pm of hymn authors, composers and to 8.30pm. A donation of $10 at the arrangers and accounts of more than door will help cover costs.

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Principals doubt value of league data for decision-making Principals are being urged not to “sensationalise” National Standards data recently published by the Government on the internet and parents are being warned not to read too much into it.

The data, already published by some comparisons that are made between media, went online on September 28 at schools without knowing how the the Ministry of Education’s Education data was arrived at or whether the Counts website, www.educationcounts. comparisons are in fact fair and are govt.nz. It shows how students are comparing like with like. All data performing in reading, writing is contextual, and people need to and mathematics against National understand that the data only gives a Standards for the New Zealand very narrow picture of a school.” curriculum that came into effect for She said the best way to discover schools with primary and intermediate the worth of a school is to “do what pupils (Years 1 to 8) in 2010. parents already do”, visit the school to The Ministry was expected to speak to its senior leaders. summarise data on a national basis “We are at the very beginning of a and provide student achievement data process of nationally scrutinising from individual schools, as submitted primary school achievement data – it with their annual reports on May 30. will evolve and get better over time, The site was also expected to include and everyone needs to understand schools’ full annual reports and latest this. The other issue is that it is only a ERO (Education Review Office) ‘snapshot’ in time – this data gives no reports. idea of progress.”

Education Minister Hekia Parata She and many other principals have says the data has set a baseline of already communicated with their achievement that will enable support school community on the issue and for all learners and earlier targeting she has no local concerns. of those who are behind. However, opponents of the move are concerned “I believe our parents have a good idea it will lead to “league tables” and of where their children are achieving.

The Board is well informed and we unfair comparisons between schools. have nothing to hide.”

Speaking prior to release of the data, Auckland Primary Principals Mahurangi College acting principal Association (APPA) president and Alistair Elder said the college was

among those who had provided Student Achievement Data to the media after an Official Information Act request.

He says that, personally, he has no problem with public release of data and a summary of the college’s 2011 junior school performance in mathematics, reading and writing is included in this month’s school newsletter.

“As a school we are constantly

involved in professional development that will assist us in our ability to more accurately reflect the standard students are at.”

However, he advises parents choosing a primary or intermediate school for their child to talk with the school’s principal.

“It would be unwise to base the selection of a school purely on National Standards data.”

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Teachers say schools should not be judged solely on National Standards data.

The Royal Navy concert band and big band, led by Warrant Officer Shaun Jarrett, will present an entertaining show on the Warkworth Wharf, behind the library, on October 9, at 12 noon.

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Education delegates voice fear over assessment focus Local principals were among the 1460 Australian and New Zealand delegates at last month’s Australian Primary Principals’ Association and New Zealand Principals’ Federation Trans Tasman Conference in Melbourne, backing a call to put children back at the centre of educational decision-making.

A unanimously agreed resolution for students and not harm their called upon those involved in chances of success, as it was known education reforms in Australia and that “high stakes assessment regimes” New Zealand “to ensure all of their could damage children. decisions are in the best interests of New Zealand’s education system was schools and students, to ensure the currently one of the best in the world, very best educational outcomes for thanks to an individualised learning students and made in full consultation approach, a broad curriculum, with the profession.” collaborative teaching and close New Zealand Principals’ Federation relationships with local communities, president, Paul Drummond said it was he said. questionable whether the “high stakes ‘We are the envy of many countries whose experiences warn us not to head environment, including the likelihood of league tables” would down the same high stakes reform ensure the best educational outcomes path as they have.”

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Networkers extend invitation The Wednesday morning business networking group BNI is keen to recruit new members, particularly tradesmen.

Warkworth BNI president John Carr, every Wednesday, starting at 7am. who has been a member for five years, John says while it’s hard to put a figure says while increasing business for on the amount of business generated members is a primary aim of BNI, the through the group, most members group provides other spin-offs. find it more than covers the cost of “It’s a great way to meet and get to membership. know business people in the area BNI is a business and professional and the one-minute presentations networking organisation that allows each person does every week helps only one person from each profession people improve their public speaking to join any group or chapter. There are confidence,” he says. currently 128 chapters in New Zealand.

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Matakana’s Blush Beauty Lounge owner Christine Parkinson has been recognised with a national award in a Jane Iredale photographic competition. Set with the challenge of creating flawless but natural looking makeup, with a NZ theme, Christine beat off the competition to finish runner-up from a field of 35 entrants.

She said she was thrilled with the result, and thanked model Monique Jansen (right) and husband/photographer Richard. Christine trained at the College of Camille, in Auckland, and has had additional training in both Jane Iredale and Wendy Hill makeup.

Diversification Warkworth Motorcycles, the largest Kawasaki and Suzuki dealer in Rodney, has signed with Briggs and Stratton, and is now able to service and supply all Briggs and Stratton motors including Victa lawnmowers and Ferris commercial mowers.

Both the Warkworth and Kaiwaka stores will be stocked with an extensive range of models and parts. Warkworth Motorcycles is owned by Garry and Anne Soffe and partners Aden and Kelly Berthelson. Small engines mechanic Kevin Thorburn, formerly with Wilmots, has also joined the team.

BNZ hosts seminar Prospective home owners are invited to attend a free seminar at the BNZ in Warkworth on October 4, starting at 5pm. Branch manager Lee-Anne Scarth says legal and industry representatives will talk about their areas of expertise, with plenty of time for a question and answer session. “We run these seminars about four times a year,” Lee-Anne says. “Buying property is never as simple as we think it should be so we thought a seminar talking about the issues and pitfalls would be appropriate.” Guest speakers will include representatives of Webster Malcolm and Kilpatrick Lawyers, Sheldons registered valuers, and Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate.

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A breakfast meeting with keynote speaker Sir Stephen Tindall in Silverdale this month is the start of a strong focus on youth employment initiated by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board.

Local board chair Julia Parfitt says she hopes around 50 employers will be at the meeting to hear The Warehouse founder and head of the Tindall Foundation speak.

“Sir Stephen is a big supporter of Auckland Council’s Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs, through the Tindall Foundation, and he will be able to explain the philosophy behind it to the gathering,” Mrs Parfitt says.

“A particular issue for the Hibiscus and Bays area is helping local graduates to find employment. Informal discussions indicate some local employers may have opportunities Sir Stephen Tindall and we need to find ways to connect receive valuable on-the-job training. graduates with those employers.”

Improving employment opportunities Further plans, which are based on a for young people on the Coast was successful model from Otorohanga, identified as one of the priorities in include a retail careers seminar next the Local Board Plan, and local board month. members are looking at creative ways “There will be a number of vacancies of delivering it, after Hibiscus & Bays in Silverdale as centres there open up, received no funding from Auckland particularly in retail, and we want Council to run its Youth Connections to ensure these opportunities are education, employment and training available for our local youth.” scheme.

She says the local board also has a The breakfast meeting will be held on number of projects where youth can October 17 and is by invitation only.

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When a customer walked into Gary Steele’s new furniture shop in Wellsford recently and asked to buy the clock on the wall, his response was immediate: “Make me an offer.”

Although the clock was actually for his own use, Gary says everything in the shop is for sale, for the right price.

“We’re here to sell stuff, not hoard it and besides, I enjoy a good barter,” he says.

Steele a Deal Furniture has opened in the building formerly occupied by Carters, on Centennial Park Road. The shop is carrying a range of goods including new and second-hand furniture, and clothing. Gary is also offering a park and sell service from his high-profile site, for people wanting to sell cars, boats, trailers and other vehicles.

Raised in West Auckland, Gary has done a number of jobs over the past 35-odd years. His jack-of-all-trades resumé includes woodturning, shoe making, dowel manufacturing, truck and bulldozer driving, and railway work. He moved to Wellsford when he bought a weed spraying business in 1980 and set-up Steele’s Winching and Towing. Gary and his son Bronson still operate the towing side of the business under Mid-Northern Towing.

“I’d only intended to stay in Wellsford five years, but now I can’t think of a better place to live.”

Talented craftspeople in the district have a new outlet to market their work.

Jewellery maker Penny Highfield has opened Kreative Kiwee, in Matakana, where she is specialising in mostly locally-made Kiwiana giftware.

As a founding member of the Craft Coop, which set up 26 years ago, Penny says she’s saddened to see the amount of imported craft work being sold in “so-called” local markets. The Coop was originally based at the former dairy factory in Matakana but is now located at the Matakana Country Park.

“There’s something special about buying work that has been produced locally with originality, care and skill,” she says.

“In almost every case, these sorts of pieces have a story to tell and it’s this individuality that makes it special.

“Price-wise though, it is very hard to compete with what’s being imported.

I have been to large craft fairs in Auckland where nearly everything was mass produced overseas including the NZ souvenirs.”

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Gary says his grand plan is to sell all the furniture in his house through the new shop, then sell his house.

“There’s method in my madness – once everything’s sold I’m going to get into my 1960 Leyland Comet mobile home and tour NZ.”

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outlets for them sell through so I’m hoping my shop will fill that niche.”

On the books already are wood turner Fred Kingsnorth, jeweller Jeannette Switzer, embroiderer Elspeth Speed, glass artist Heather Olesen, knitter Linda Whitaker, seamstress Margaret Sowry, woodworker Jim Sowry, artists Melanie and Regan Highfield, ceramist Tina Keogh, and Christine Hart who works with hypertufa.

Penny says she will be trying to keep prices as reasonable as possible. Her stock ranges from fused glass pendants and earrings to scrap-booked cards, notepads and photo albums.

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Do we want the same thing? People often start a business to make money and support themselves. Whether you want to distribute net profits today or build equity to obtain a capital gain upon exiting the business, can create tension between business partners if they are not aligned. If you are going into business See www.resene.co.nz/sale.htm for sale details. Discounts off the normal retail price available 1-31 October 2012 only at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers. Paint offers also available at Mitre 10 with someone have a discussion about what you want to achieve and what you Mega (excluding Greymouth) and Mitre 10 Bishopdale, Cromwell, Wanaka and Westport. Valid only with cash/ think the business will look like in two, five and 10 years time. credit card/EFTPOS purchases. Not available in conjunction with account sales, promotional vouchers/coupons or other offers. Excludes trade, ECS and Crown products and PaintWise levy.

Who wears the pants? How will decisions be made? Will someone make decisions autonomously and, if so, will that authority be restricted to agreed dollar limits?

Do strategic decisions need to be made unanimously or by majority? If there are only two decision-makers, how is a deadlock decided? Addressing how decisions are made and recorded in foundation documents is important.

Conflict resolution - Ensuring you have a mutually agreed method of resolving conflict before any disagreements arise can save you money, emotional energy and, in the worst case scenario, your business. Partnership or shareholder agreements commonly have ‘stepped’ dispute resolution clauses that require parties to discuss any dispute before referring a matter to mediation or arbitration. Ensuring you have a dispute resolution clause that is clear, practicable and effective is important.

Till death do us part? Agreeing on the length of time each stakeholder will work in a business and discussing how a stakeholder will exit a business may affect how a business should be structured. Questions to consider include: Will business partners have an option to purchase any exiting partner’s share of the business, how is this valued and, if you have insurance to buy out a partner, how do you address the inequality in insurance premiums younger business partners can pay in comparison to their more senior colleagues?

Kensington Park is a master-planned, residential neighbourhood located just minutes walk from beautiful Orewa beach.

An old proverb encourages people to obtain input from those around them and ahead of them in life to ensure success. Business failure rates in the first five years A resort-style community with the established ambience of mature native trees and neighbouring bush reserve. No other lifestyle development in New Zealand matches are higher than the dissolution of personal relationships. More than ever, itKensington Park is a master-planned residential neighbourhood located just minutes walk from is Kensington Park’s unique combination of individual home designs within a common beautiful Orewa beach. important to talk to an advisor concerning business affairs.

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A resort-style community with the established ambience of mature native trees and neighbouring Due to ongoing requests we are giving the public an opportunity to tour throughout bush reserve. No other lifestyle development in New Zealand matches Kensington Park’ s unique Scott Homestead heritage tour the park and experience the Kensington Park lifestyle. combination of individual home designs within a common architectural style.

We’ll even shout you morning tea and a free gift for coming!

The public is invited to a free guided tour of Scott Homestead and surrounding Due to ongoing requests we are giving the public an opportunity to tour throughout the park and heritage area on October 13 from 11am-4pm as part of the Auckland Heritage rd th • One hour Tour of Kensington Park & future plans experience the Kensington Park lifestyle. We’ll even shout you morning tea and a free gift for coming!

Festival, featuring over 200 events across the region. For more information on festival events go to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Florence House 16 Florence Avenue Orewa

A new two-storey classroom block at Mahurangi College should be built on time.

College construction project on schedule for 2013 opening Mahurangi College’s new $4.5 million building is on track for completion by mid to late January and ready for use at the start of term one next year. minor internal layout Acting principal Alistair Elder is Only optimistic about completion of the modifications have been made during two-storey, 14-classroom block on construction of the building, which time, despite a setback of a few weeks will adjoin and partially replace after a technical error required re- the current administration block, pouring of concrete on one section of including the student services area, the sickbay and counsellors’ rooms. the upper floor.

Meanwhile, prefabs are substituting for It will include five specialist rooms – the previous mathematics block and two ICT based, one for graphics, a staff and students are dealing with some commercial kitchen and an enquiry throughway issues, including some learning room. Deans’ rooms, an noise and parking restrictions at times. interview room, a new base for However, Mr Elder says the school the school’s computer hub and a community is excited about the prospect landscaped student courtyard are also part of the project. of having the new building available.

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PH: 09 4222 122

P. 09 422 6052.

KITCHENS • VANITIES • LAUNDRIES • WARDROBES • FURNITURE Design, Build and Install Quality workmanship • Prompt Personal Service • Colour Consultancy

Carl James CABINETMAKERS

Phone Chris & Sue 09 423 7229 Email: carljames@ihug.co.nz • PO Box 43, Matakana

Covering Puhoi to Mangawhai

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Glaziers & Joiners ...................................... 1 Automotive Services ............................... 1 Tyres .............................................................. 1 Auto Wreckers............................................ 1 Panel and Paint.......................................... 2 Trellis, Fencing & Supplies ..................... 2 Carpenters, Builders & Roofers ............ 2 Scaffolding .................................................. 2 Construction & Earthworks ................... 2 Engineering ................................................ 3 Concrete Specialists ................................ 3 Tiling, Brick & Block Layers .................... 3 Flooring ........................................................ 3

Electrical ...................................................... 3 Design, Survey & Property Valuers ........ 3 Lawn mowing & Landscaping .............. 3 Property Maintenance .......................3-4 Health Professionals ................................ 4 Florists .......................................................... 4 Hairdressers ................................................ 4 Home Maintenance ................................ 4 Arborists ...................................................... 4 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners.............. 4 Retail ........................................................4-5 Home Services - Blinds, Awning etc ...... 5 Painters/Decorators & Plasterers ........ 5

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On site servicing of your vehicle • Cam belt replacement • Shock replacement • Exhaust repairs

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

Phone: 09 425 7510

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Snells Beach

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Composite Joinery Ltd 7 Glenmore Drive Warkworth 0941

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

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

COMPOSITE JOINERY Ltd

0274 904 564

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Panel & Paint | Trellis, Fencing & Supplies | Carpenters, Builders, Roofers & Suppliers | Scaffolding | Construction & Earthworks

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EDMONDS & MASON PANEL & PAINT

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

Private & All Insurance Work

Ph 425 8723 • Fax 425 9526 Wayne 021 765 706 or Ian 021 977 729 47 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth

Email: autoglassww@xtra.co.nz

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

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Trellis Guy Snells Beach • Warkworth • Orewa

• Custom made • Quality material • Quality workmanship

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

Focus Fencing Farm & Domestic Fencing  Post & Rail Post Driving  Cattle Yards  Retaining Walls  Wooden Farm Gates & Hardware  

Contact Jeff mobile 021 996 713 a/hrs 09 423 7310 stevies.fencing@xtra.co.nz

AWARD WINNING BUILDER

• Design & build • New homes • Renovation • Maintenance • Fences & decks • Project management • Alterations & additions • Shade & outdoor living areas

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

CARPENTER-JOINER • Terraces • Alterations • New Housing

• Renovations • Maintenance • Small jobs a specialty

NEIL KOSE

Phone 09 425 5491 • Mobile 027 275 1172 Murray Holt Builders Ltd 355 Old Kaipara Road, RD1 Warkworth, Auckland 0981 Ph: 021 935 509 murrayholt@gmail.com

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

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43 years experience Footings Hole Boring Landscaping

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Bob Waata Mobile 021 634 484

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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

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Phone Dave 09 425 7970 mob 021 704 056 • email vortech@xtra.co.nz • Landscape • Site Works • Retaining •

• Specialists in Passive Concepts •

MICK BERGER CONTRACTORS

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

PROPERTY SERVICES & MAINTENANCE

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

Mob: 021 220 5000

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

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

Long Run Iron Specialists New Re-Roofs & Cladding

Also see Lance for your supply of Native and Landscaping plants

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Engineering | Concrete | Brick, Block Layers & Tiling | Flooring | Electrical | Design, Architects & Surveyors | Lawn Mowing & Landscaping | Property Maintenance

021 2800 233 www.nzconcrete.co.nz

BASED IN MATAKANA

DRIVEWAYS FLOORS • PATHS Denis 021 945 498 Joel 021 422 592

dens@xtra.co.nz PO Box 193, Warkworth

Foundations • Floors • Drives • Paths • Digger & Truck Hire Concrete Specialists backed by over 30 years experience Established since 1984

Tiling & Waterproofing Bricks • Blocks • Paving

TILING SERVICES

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

Phone Alan Berthelsen 021 780 170 • A/hrs 425 8252

Simon Bennett 09 431-5723 or 021 320-705 email: astute1@ubernet.co.nz 72 Cames Road, RD5 Wellsford 0975

Polyurethaning:- Wooden Floors, Particle Board & Cork Cork Tiles:- Natural & Coloured 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 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

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

Sub-divisions • R.O.W’s • Excavations 135M

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Exposed • Plain • Coloured Stamped Concrete • Cutting Residential & Commercial

COASTAL CONCEPTS • Electrician • Gates & Automation t. 09 422 2175 m. 027 497 0464 e. cc2004@xtra.co.nz

www.coastalconceptsltd.co.nz

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

Lamb & moLLoy Ltd SURVEYORS

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

Steves Nursery

It's your day off and you're mowing the lawn?

• Lawnmowing • Hedges & Pruning • gardening / sPraying • section cLean uPs • rubbisH removaL • gutter cLeaning • Handyman

Native Trees & Plants Planting Service Garden Makeovers Property Maintenance

Steve Atkins 37 Ward Rd, Matakana RD5 Warkworth

CALL FREE 0800 4 JIM JIM (546 546) or book online at www.jimsmowing.co.nz

Tel: 09 422 7877

FRANCHISE ENQUIRIES WELCOME TOTAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION for complete quality projects

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

Phone Bruce 425 7766 a/h I take the hard work out of Landscaping

JB’s No 1 LANDSCAPING SERVICES

• Planting • Paving • Retaining WallS • FenceS • deckS • gaRden makeoveRS SERVICING HIBISCUS COAST TO MANGAWHAI

JOHN BETTRIDGE P: 09 425 4086 M: 021 665 558 E: 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

Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand Inc.

handyman@bruno.co.nz • www.bruno.co.nz

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House & Garden Care | Health Professionals | Florists | Hairdressers | Home Maintenance | Arborists | Carpet & Upholstery

House & Garden Care

LAVENDER HOUSE

A complete house & property service

HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC

• Garden Design • Gardening • Windows • Gutters • Property Maintenance • Raised Vegetable Gardens • Compost Bins • Climbing Frames & Pergolas • Pruning • Chainsaw, Fencing & Handyman Work • Garden Tool Sharpening

25/27 Lilburn Street, Warkworth • P: 425 8445 M: 021 825 966 • E: lavenderhouse@xtra.co.nz • Medical Herbalist • Diet and Nutrition • Bioenergy Healing • Acute & Chronic Conditions

Great service, rates & advice | Senior discounts | Excellent references One off or ongoing maintenance | Organic options for weeds & pests

NZ First Light Flower Essences Consults and essences for adults, children and animals Essences for emotional, mental & spiritual support, life situations, challenges, trauma, distress, unease, negative patterns, anxieties, fears.

Marj Marks

Registered Practitioner

Based in Puhoi - Available at Lavender Cottage, Warkworth

09 422 0177 or 027 612 5256 www.aquaesse.co.nz

• • • •

BSC HonS oSt Reg. Osteopath

ACC Treatment Provider Spinal and Muscular Sprains/Aches All ages – Babies to Seniors Structural and Cranial Osteopathy

Kayleen Hazlehurst NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

Now also at 27 Lilburn St, Warkworth

body - mind - spirit

6 Kendale Drive, Matheson Bay Tel. 422 6522 • www.theosteopaths.co.nz

MHSc; Adv.DipHSc; DipHSc; PhD.

MM189

Phone Tim 021 857 433 or 422 9493

Ross Payn

Beauty Therapy & Nail Creations for head to toe pampering

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

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

Rodney Appearance CONSULTATION Medicine FREE Book now for your FREE 15min Consultation with our Cosmetic Nurse Specialist

Spa Manicure & Pedicures | Acrylics | OPI Gel Polish | Shellac Sheekee Nail Wraps | Essie / OPI Nail Lacquers Princess Pamper Parties | Weddings | Special Occasions

0800 4 APP MED

XS Cuts Building, 27 Queen St, Warkworth (in the courtyard by Kodak) Tuesday - Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm, Late Night Thursday Angela Munro Qualified Nail Technician 425 0441 • 021 709 704

Specialists in Skin Consultations, Dermal Fillers and Botox

4 277 6 33

ramedicine@vodafone.co.nz

0800 FOR FLOWERS 0800 367 356 Shop 5, Riverside Arcade 62 Queen Street, Warkworth Phone 09 425 9418

Interflora

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NEW SALON Family affordable prices Mens...$15 • Ladies...from $20 • Kids... $10

• Ear Hygiene • Discharging Ears • Dermatitis • Microsuction Specialists

BYO COLOUR

Winter Hours: Mon-Fri

Whangarei • Warkworth • Kerikeri

Unit 8, Mahurangi Shopping Centre, Snells Beach

Phone Terri (09) 425 5511

For all your carpet needs • Supply only Neil Wardle • Lay only Carpet Layer • Supply and Lay 09 425 9149 • Re-adaptions 027 264 7941 • Repair Work neilwardle@hotmail.co.nz

334 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach Phone 425 4142

Arcadia

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • WATER BLASTING

0800 927 492 021 725 907

No appointment necessary

Tree Care

Contact Linus Wood www.treecontracts.co.nz

Specialising in:  STUMP GRINDING  Fine Pruning  Tree Removal  Hedge Trimming Ph Kevin on 021 725 757

WARKWORTH COMMERCIAL CLEANERS LTD Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners General Commercial Cleaners

Paddy & Gaye Webb Phone/Fax: Mobile: Email: Website:

09 425 6844 021 079 8578 padgayewebb@gmail.com www.wwcc.co.nz

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

CARPET CLEANING

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

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A guide to upcoming events including

Kowhai Festival and Labour Weekend

Put away the wellies Turn off the heating Get out the bbq

ummer s Son its way!’

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Programme

28 September - 14 October the best3rd dressed Superhero so grab your cape and tights and join in the fun October 2012

Warkworth BPW presents : Spring Fling Fashion Extravaganza Bridgehouse Lodge 6pm, $25

14th October 2012 Warkworth & Districts Croquet Club ‘An afternoon of Carnival Croquet’ 1-4pm, Croquet Lawns at Point Wells, $10 per team

Join us for an evening of great fashion! Showing Katya Maker & others. Complimentary glass of Open to any two-person team. There will be prizes for, Best Dressed Team, Most successful bubbles on arrival. For any questions call Gillian Bray on 0272837772. team, and spot prizes on the day. Come along and enjoy a game.

5th to 7th October 2012

19th October 2012

Kowhai Art & Craft Exhibition & Sale Of Work ‘CARNIVAL-SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE’ Old Masonic Hall

FREE ENTRY

10am till 4pm

Opening celebration 5pm till 7pm nibbles kindly supplied by WW New World. We will feature ‘HAVE A GO’ table with art, pottery, painting and leatherwork. On display for sale will be pottery, prints, paintings, cards, porcelain, leatherwork, jewellery, woven & knitted goods, along with work of our newer groups – silk art, creative books and fused glass art. Exhibition made possible by our sponsors Creative Communities Scheme and Visique Mahurangi Vision Centre.

Outdoor Cinema

Mahurangi College from 6.30pm, FREE ENTRY, NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED

Great family event! Bring a picnic or buy dinner from one of the food stalls, relax on a rug and enjoy a movie that everyone will love. Held in conjunction with Mahurangi College PTA. Prize to be given for best dressed superhero.

Other events dates, times and venues to be confirmed

6th October 2012 - HUGE DAY OUT For more information see advert this page.

7th October 2012 Barfoot & Thompson Warkworth Raft Race Warkworth Wharf, 1:30pm

Intrepid rafters battle it out to stay afloat in this mighty river race. For the safety of all concerned, spectators are prohibited from throwing any missiles. Prizes for first, last, best raft and best dressed crew. Share our Barbecue, or bring a picnic. It’s fun, it’s wet and the kids love it. To register email warkworth.service@barfoot.co.nz or phone 425 8742

9th October 2012 Navy Band

Warkworth Wharf (behind the library), 12pm

The Royal Navy band led by Warrant Officer Shaun Jarrett, is always excited to present an entertaining show as part of community events. The Concert Band and Big Band will present a programme of popular favourites. Wet weather venue will be the Warkworth Primary School Hall.

11th October 2012 The Great Debate

Ascension Wine Estate, 6:30pm doors open, Debate starts at 7pm

Tickets $30 - available at Barfoot & Thompson Warkworth, Ray White Warkworth, The Vintry and Hospice House, 51 Woodcocks Road. Warkworth Toastmasters present: Two debates adjudicated by Darryl Soljan, topics are ‘Real Estate Agents a necessary evil” debated by Toastmasters and Real Estate Agents and “a good wife makes a good husband’ debated by Toastmasters and Rotary. Finger food and a cash bar.

Huge Day Out | 6th October Local Wine, Food and All Day Music at the Wharf The Vintry brings the best of Matakana wines to town in the big marquee, where you can sample local vintages and savour Mahurangi oysters fresh from the shell. Come and enjoy your favourite foods or tackle some new tastes – such as snails from Urban Escargot!

Onstage, a stunning line-up of top musicians will keep you entertained into the evening.

Don’t miss our Carnival headliners, KANTUTA from 4-6pm – their salsa dancers will have you swinging your hips with the best of them! Recliner Rockers (energetic rockabilly), Bonnie and the Oosh, Caribbeanz Southern Stars Steel Band and more.

Community Stage: (located at the end of Baxter St) Becky Moon, Singing Pirates Captain Festus McBoyle and Fungal Finnegan, Muzacon and Andy Richards.

Pub Stage: (located in front of The Establishment) Dave Clarke Revival and

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Other Events & Activities throughout the day • Little black photo booth • Street performers • Buskers • Vertical Bungy • Vintage Car Display • Giant waterslide at Lucy Moore Park from 12pm-4pm ONLY $5 for unlimited slides!

Plus heaps for kids of all ages: toilet seat throwing, water walkers, rock climbing, bungy trampoline… and a world-record attempt at the biggest ever buzzy bee ride! Also Sammy Steam Train chugging along the boardwalk. Stalls galore - including crafts, books and heaps of food.

Canoe Showdown - Registration closes 3rd October @ midnight

Conductor: Michael McLellan, Cello: Rachel Atkinson, Violin: Isin Cakmakcioglu, Performing: Handel arr Harty - Royal Fireworks Music, Brahms - Concerto for Violin and Cello, Cesar Franck Symphony D minor. This is a rare opportunity to soak up some classical orchestral music at the hands of 70 highly talented musicians. They love what they do and ensure their audiences love it too.

Late entries may be submitted by phoning Terry Newsome on 021 074 8485 and will incur an additional fee of $5. Briefing at 10am. Race starts at 10:30am. Open to all classes of Kayaks, canoes and skis to race or casually cruise the course. Distances: 20kms - The Premier race open to all and usually dominated by the serious racers with the winning man and woman crowned King & Queen of the Mahurangi River! 10kms - This shorter distance race is for sea kayaks and recreation craft with trophies presented to the winning male and female. 5kms - A great course for the first time paddlers, children or those wishing to cruise and enjoy a casual paddle. Prizegiving: Held on Baxter Street Reserve at approximately 12:30pm. Trophies: Trophies will be presented to winners of all classes! Spot Prizes: A huge range of fantastic spot prizes including two Kayak Packages!

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13th & 14th October 2012 - Weekend of Classical Music St Matthews Chamber Orchestra

7pm, 13th October, Warkworth Primary School Tickets $25 available at the iSITE. Students FREE with valid ID

4pm, 14th October, Mahurangi College Hall, Warkworth, $25 on the door

On the 150th anniversary of Debussy’s birth, the Warkworth Music Society presents some fascinating insights into this so-called impressionist composer. Debussy’s music will be played by one musician and presented by another, with coverage of the composer’s meticulous concern for matters of structure and form, mostly drawn from the world of painting and poetry.

You can pre-purchase a ticket for both concerts for $35 from the iSITE.

14th October 2012 Warkworth Museum Open Day FREE ENTRY

Come and have a look around the Museum including a rare chance to access normally closed work areas such as document Archives, photo Archives and Machinery display shed and Workshops. There will be a Kids Corner where they will be entertained and shown how to make handcrafted items assisted by Museum staff. Museum volunteers will run vintage machinery, including a hay baler, engines, tractors and mills. There will also be a sausage sizzle and food stall. Come along and also enjoy Bush walks through PARRY KAURI PARK.

Warkworth River Bank Behind Library, 10am $1 entry fee per category Proceeds to Kiera Animal Shelter. Categories are: Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Scruffiest Dog, Owner look-alike, Best Costume, Smallest Dog, Biggest Dog, Highest jumper for small, medium and large dogs.

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Festival brings carnival spirit to town Authentic French escargot and salsa on the riverbank are just two of the new attractions in store for visitors to this Saturday’s 43rd annual Kowhai Festival Big Day. Around 130 stalls, as well as entertainment stages and amusement rides, are expected to line the streets of Warkworth, from 9am onwards.

Festival coordinator Lesley Ingham says last year, the festival introduced a closing concert which gave everyone “including hard working volunteers” a chance to unwind and relax.

“It was well received so in keeping with the carnival theme of this year’s event, we’ve booked international Latino music entertainers Kantuta and they’ll perform from 4pm to 6pm,” she says.

Other performers throughout the day include the colourful Guggemusik Swissstyle carnival band, Bonnie and Oosh, Caribbeanz Southern Stars Steel Band, Recliner Rockers and the Singing Pirates Captain Festus

McBoyle and Fungal Finnegan.

The Kowhai Art & Craft exhibition will be on display in the old Masonic Hall and there will be displays of vintage cars. The little black photo booth and giant waterslide will also be operating.

The Canoe Showdown on the Mahurangi River will start with a briefing at 10am and race start at 10.30am.

Entries for this event, which is open to all classes of kayaks, canoes and skis, close at midnight on October 3. Race distances vary from five kilometres to 20kms.

The Black Dog Cafè children’s dog show will be held on the riverbank, behind the Warkworth Library, at 10am. There is a $1 entry fee per category, with proceeds to the Kiera Animal Shelter.

Lesley says the festival is still keen to recruit more volunteers.

“We’ve got about 40 but we really need around 60.

We’re grateful for the support of Lions and Rotary clubs who will be managing traffic.”

Under new Auckland Council regulations, the festival has had to employ a traffic consultant which has added about another $1000 to overall costs.

Organisers are again thanking major sponsors Pub Charity, New World Warkworth and the ASB Community Trust.

Lesley also acknowledged the huge effort put in by volunteers.

“No-one gets paid – we’re all volunteers. People such as Nicki Haller, who organises the wine and food marquee, and Fiona McGough, who does music and stages, do a tremendous amount of work to bring it all together.”

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The Lorax takes its name from the character created by Dr Seuss. It was a favourite bedtime story of Victor Hopwood’s children.

Clinker canoe returns to river Gracing the waters of the Mahurangi River, during the Kowhai Festival’s Huge Day Out on October 6, will be Victor Hopwood’s canoe yawl, the Lorax.

For the past two years, the 21-foot boat has been under restoration at Robertson’s Boatyard, in Warkworth.

This has involved replacing the bilge boards which were full of “the dreaded Toledo worm”, fitting new bulk heads and coating the entire hull, inside and out, with a glass resin to stablise her.

Designed by American Phil Bolger, along the lines of Albert Stanges’ canoe yawl Cherub II, the Lorax was built by Frank Eaddy at Jenkins Bay, Titirangi, in 1975. Eaddy also built the masts and modified the stern to the ‘lifeboat’ type.

Victor says Martin Farrand, of Scout fame, suggested the small forsail, which added versatility. Farrand also had a hand in the restoration,

donating timber for the new mast which was fashioned by Bill Townson.

“She’s been a great little boat and we’ve had some epic trips in her, including a return voyage between Auckland and the Bay of Islands,” Victor says. “For the last 15 years, she’s been based at Te Kapa, plying the waters around the Mahurangi.”

In an interesting twist, Victor married Eaddy’s daughter Ngaire, at Scotts Landing, two years ago.

“She actually gave her Dad a hand to build the boat when she was a teenager.”

Victor says without the dedication of Conrad Roberston and his dedicated band of boatbuilders, the restoration would never have been completed.

“I couldn’t have afforded to do it as a solitary project so I really appreciated his flexibility in fitting the Lorax in between bigger jobs.”

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The St Matthews Chamber Orchestra, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is Auckland’s longest established chamber orchestra.

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Warkworth musician secures rare chamber orchestra outing The St Matthews Chamber Orchestra will make a rare appearance outside Auckland when it plays in Warkworth on October 13.

The 70-member strong orchestra will play Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello, under the baton of Michael McLellan.

Guest soloists will be cellist Rachel Atkinson and violinist Isin Cakmakcioglu.

Bassoonist Vince Harris, of Warkworth, has been a member of the orchestra for 12 years and it is his involvement with the Kowhai Festival that has lead the orchestra’s Warkworth concert.

“I think the concert will appeal to people who enjoy nice music, something other than just an electronic sound.”

Conductor Michael McLellan was musical director of the Auckland Youth Orchestra for 24 years and has worked with the St Matthews orchestra on several occasions.

Melbourne-based cellist Rachel Atkinson is a recording artist for ABC Classic FM and performs with the Melbourne Symphony. She has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician at concerts around the world.

Violinist Isin Cakmakcioglu, also of Melbourne, has studied in Istanbul, Vienna and England. He is a member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and teaches at the University of Melbourne.

Vince has had a long and distinguished musical career which included being the principle bassoonist with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra for nine years, a member of the Bayswood Woodwind Quartet and bandmaster of the Royal Marines for 10 years. He was also the director of music for the NZ Navy for five years.

The St Matthews Chamber Orchestra will perform at Warkworth Primary School on October 13, starting at 7pm.

Tickets $25 at the door; students free.

Come and have a look around the Museum!

There will be a rare chance to access normally closed work areas such as document archives, photo archives, machinery display shed, workshops and textiles.

There will also be a Kids Corner where they will be entertained and shown how to make handcrafted items assisted by Museum staff.

Museum volunteers will run vintage machinery, including a hay baler, engines, tractors and mills.

Sausage sizzle and food stall available on the day.

Come along and also enjoy bush walks through Parry Kauri Park.

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Prof. Heath Lees presenter Explore the piano music of Debussy

Sunday 14th October, 4pm at Mahurangi College Hall, Warkworth Tickets at the door Adults $25 • STUDENTS AND CHILDREN FREE Discounted tickets available at i-SITE • Info: Phone 425-7313 or 425-7015

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Debussy 150th celebrated Warkworth Music Society will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Debussy’s birth at Mahurangi College October 14, devoting an entire programme to his music in a unique concert played by one musician and presented by another.

Concert pianist and senior lecturer at University of Auckland, Stephen De Pledge, will play works of the so-called Impressionist composer, including Jardins sous la pluie, the famous Clair de lune, and an evocative piano solo version of one of Debussy’s bestknown orchestral works, the Prélude à L’Après-midi d’un faune.

Stephen studied at the University of Auckland, and then with Joan Havill at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Since winning the Gold Medal from the Guildhall, and the NFMS Young Concert Artists’ Award, he has maintained a wide-ranging performing schedule as soloist, chamber musician and song accompanist, performing around the world.

Emeritus professor of music at the University of Auckland, Heath Lees, will introduce both halves of the programme through an illustrated presentation of what ‘Impressionism’ was all about.

Heath is a renowned international lecturer, speaker and author.

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music that is necessarily “weak-kneed and dewy-eyed”, instead highlighting Debussy’s focus on structure and form.

The performance is at Mahurangi College auditorium at 4pm. Tickets $25 at the door, students and children free. However, if bought in conjunction with tickets to attend the Kowhai Festival performance by St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra the previous night, a discounted ticket price of $35 for both performances is available at Warkworth i-SITE.

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The lucky winners of the Rotarians versus Toastmasters debate will take home the Kowhai Festival Great Debate Trophy, displayed here by Toastmaster Steve Reynolds.

Gift of the gab put to the test The persuasion skills of Warkworth real estate agents will be put to the test during the annual Kowhai Festival Great Debate, which will be held at Ascension Wine Estate on October 11.

The agents will go head-to-head with members of Warkworth Toastmasters to argue the topic ‘Real estate agents a necessary evil’. Defending the honour of local agents will be Pete Taylor, from Barfoot & Thompson, Ken Bogue, from Ray White Real Estate, and Mark Macky, from Bayleys.

Toastmasters will challenge a Warkworth Rotary team in the second

debate of the night on the subject of ‘A good wife makes a good husband’.

Darryl Soljan will adjudicate both debates, with audience acclamation deciding the eventual winners.

Last year’s inaugural debate provided a lively evening of entertainment and organisers are confident it will be another great night.

Money raised will be donated to Warkworth Wellsford Hospice.

Doors open at 6.30pm, for a 7pm start. Tickets $35 at the door. Earlybird tickets $30 from Warkworth/Wellsford Hospice Shop and participating real estate offices.

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Vibrant Latin dance band Kantuta will perform on the Mahurangi riverbank.

Latin sights and sounds headline festival Top Latin dance band Kantuta is bound to get toes tapping at this year’s Kowhai Festival when it performs, complete with Latin dancers, on the wharf stage from 4-6pm.

The Auckland-based group delivers a unique style of modern Latino music and rhythms including salsa, merengue, modern Latin dance tunes and classic Latin favourites, inspired by the varied cultural backgrounds of its members.

Comprised of five to seven musicians and any number of Latin dancers, Kantuta has performed internationally in countries including Australia,

Dubai and Pakistan and has three albums to its name.

Its self-titled first album, Kantuta, released in 1992 achieved platinum status. The second, Pacifico, had a salsa and tropical music focus and sold successfully both in NZ and Latin American countries, including Mexico, Colombia and Chile, while a third album, Fiesta, featuring familiar Latin dance tunes, is also sold internationally.

Originally formed in 1983 by two Chilean brothers hoping to keep their traditional music and cultures alive, Kantuta modernised in 1989, building on original instruments to

add elements such as modern drums, percussion, keyboards, saxophones, trumpets, guitars and lyrics in a variety of languages. Today’s line-up includes three of the original members from that time, representing NZ, Colombia and Puerto Rico.

The hard-working band remains on a mission to raise awareness of and enthusiasm for different types of Latin dance music and movement, continuing to produce regular weekly performances throughout NZ, appearing in music videos and on television appearances, and travelling internationally.

Info: www.kantuta.co.nz

The Warkworth & Districts Croquet Club is gearing up for the Kowhai Festival Croquet Carnival on the croquet lawns at Point Wells, on Sunday October 14, from 1pm.

This is a fun golf croquet competition with a difference. Team Rococo, Raoul and daughter Eden, were the last year’s winners which included teams of firefighters, bankers, teachers, chemists and medics. The medics Jo and family won the Best-Dressed Team Award and ANZ’s Lorraine and Vicki won an award for persistence and perseverance.

This year it is hoped there will be more entrants, maybe even a political presence.

Dress up, bring a picnic and cheer from the sidelines or find a partner, grab a mallet and get on the lawn.

Entry fee is $10 per two-person team.

Organisers have issued the warning that this activity may not be suitable for serious people.

Golf Croquet is quick and easy to learn. Come along from 1pm and get some free tuition before the games start at 2pm. You are also welcome to come along on a Saturday afternoon from 1pm and get a bit of help and practice with club members.

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Matakana School gears up for monster gala fundraiser Monster stalls, entertainers, fresh food and funpacked rides, will vie for visitors’ attention at the Matakana School Gala on October 20 from 7am.

Gala manager Kim Scott says donations are continuing to flow in for the major fundraiser, which has become a popular event on the local calendar and is expected to continue until around 2pm.

Action-packed offerings will include last year’s favourites, like Kruzin Kids cars, Zorb balls, vertical bungy and more, along with the chance to ride in Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s flight simulator in exchange for a gold coin donation to help support the service. Comedian and magician Jarred Fell will be the showcase act in a lineup of live entertainment including Auckland singer/songwriter Jamie McDell, who will join funky local drummer Benny Staples on the judging panel for the “Matakana’s Got Talent” finals.

Entertainment organiser, television broadcaster and gala MC, Wendy Douglas says over 50 impressive student acts, encompassing dance, singing, juggling, drama and music, have already been presented in talent quest heats, ensuring 12 top quality performances for the gala finals.

Well stocked stalls will feature books, a quality brica-brac selection, toys, clothing, electrical, paintings, yard items, plants, cakes, sweets, produce and preserves. A silent auction will be located in the back of the school hall and a few items will also be auctioned live.

Matakana Fire Service will hand out a range of prizes from the Quick Fire Raffle truck in the main quad, while the popular grocery raffle will see someone alway somethins g new

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Tastebuds will be tempted by a wide selection of food on the day from the home baking at the One Day Café, to burgers, mussel fritters, Thai curry, a sausage sizzle and bacon butties, and sweet treats

such as mini donuts, shave ice, kettle corn and the Candy Castle sweet stall.

Funds raised will boost development of the school’s information centre and enable the integration of new technology.

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Magic act makes Matakana appearance at school gala Multi award-winning comedian and magician Jarred Fell is expected to amuse and amaze in equal measure when he performs for visitors at Matakana School’s Gala Day, appearing on stage around midday on October 20.

Entertainment organiser Wendy Douglas says Jarred brings a “fresh approach” to magic and comedy with his cutting edge act and talks to the kids on their own level.

A performer since joining the Auckland Children’s Musical Theatre Company at the age of seven, Jarred was captivated by magic after a trip to a Las Vegas magic shop when travelling with his parents and began performing professionally at the age of 14.

After years of practice and mentoring by more experienced magicians, he has claimed a regular place in top Auckland comedy gigs and a slew of industry awards, including New Zealand Variety Artists Club (VAC) 2011 Top Comedy Award, Top Stage Act awards in national conventions in 2008 and 2009, the International Brotherhood of Magicians 2009 Top Senior Stage Magician and a nomination for best New Zealand International Comedy Festival newcomer the same year.

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Jarred Fell’s unique act has won industry accolades.

and work experience from acclaimed international magicians, the UK’s Paul Daniels and America’s Criss Angel, which helped to affirm his career path.

Also a qualified special effects make-up artist, it seems that all you can expect from this comedic, stunt-wielding, hypnotising, singing, dancing and acting magician, is the unexpected.

Prepare to be scared Goblins, ghouls and rattling bones will haunt the Kaiwaka Sports Complex on October 27 during the annual Fright Night Halloween party. Organisers had to shift the night from Friday to Saturday at the request of the school. Kaiwaka Sports Association manager Cheryl Anderson says the children used to get so excited, they couldn’t concentrate on their studies. The programme will include games, music and, of course, the haunted house. There will be prizes for the scariest costume. Entry is free but parents are asked to bring a plate to share at supper. The fun starts at 7.30pm.

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Easy listening line-up set to entertain market goers Matakana Village Farmers Market will be in full swing to the mellow sounds of emerging Snells Beach singersongwriter LouLou and Friends, on Saturday October 20 from 8am.

LouLou describes her sound as “feel good pop with a twist of folk and jazz” and says her Labour Weekend performance will include mainly covers, with a smattering of original material. Earlier this year she released original single Amy’s Song, which features on YouTube with a video

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Now in its ninth year, the market includes around 40 artisan producers offering everything from fresh flowers, local produce, baked goods and coffee, to oysters in the shell, cheeses, chutneys, farm fresh eggs, raw juices and more.

Market coordinator Michael Kessell says a new pizza oven will add to popular cuisine choices available, including buffalo cheese burgers and whitebait and mussel fritters.

ACT seminar takes environmental perspective Green or Greed is the title of a public seminar, which will be held at the Bridgehouse Lodge, Warkworth, on October 13. Two speakers will address issues around environmental entrepreneurialism. The event is being hosted by the ACT Auckland-North branch. Seminar starts at 1.30pm.

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Warkworth’s Barbara Starrenburg works on a giant wedding ring already adorned with bottlebrush leaves and seeds.

Warkworth show presents floral art on grand scale Warkworth Floral Art Club will stimulate the senses in more ways than one, with its festive, food-based biennial exhibition ‘Floral Cuisine’ at Warkworth’s Masonic Hall in Queen St on October 12-14.

Treasurer Maggie Kensington says the club’s 47 members have been divided into teams to tackle the displays on a grand scale, using a wide range of plant material, including foliage, flowers, fruit and vegetables to present a number of themes.

Exhibits will include “Icing on the Cake”, a 1.8m square cake accompanied by a series of mini “cup cake” displays contributed by Warkworth Primary School children, which will be judged at the Friday opening at 10am. Summer Christmas will see Santa on a surfboard, ‘weddings’ will be complete with bride, groom and wedding cake, while

■ Eco-sourced native plants

other exhibits will represent a white Christmas, birthdays, Easter, and an ice cream parlour.

Maggie says the exhibition is the club’s major fundraiser and helps to cover the cost of ongoing education of members through hosting guest tutors, and attending workshops and exhibitions.

The group draws members from as far north as Maungaturoto and meets every third Friday at the Matakana Hall from 9.30am.

Floral art is well established in New Zealand with a national conference, regular competitions and 17 clubs in Auckland alone and Maggie hopes the exhibition will inspire others to come along and “enjoy being creative with flowers”.

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Diverse voices echoed through exhibition A diverse group of local and guest photographers will give voice to individual expression at an exhibition at the Fine Line Gallery, Sharp Road, this month.

Organisers say the exhibition records a contemporary range of visual sensibilities and art practice.

Exhibiting in the show are Carli Clark, Richard Collins, Barbara Cope, Di Halstead, Sue Hill, Ian Macdonald, Davina Monds, Richard Smallfield and Charlie Wrigglesworth, with guest artists Mark Leonard Kaneko, Hamish Macdonald and Garry Currin.

Kaneko will present a series of images taken over two trips to his wife’s grandmother’s house in Ibaraki, Japan, in 2008 and 2009. The old lady is a hoarder and the house is an amazing time capsule where nothing is ever thrown away or organised in any discernable or particular fashion.

Having worked as a photographer in anthropological disciplines for the last 20 years, Hamish Macdonald’s own work lies on the flip side to this – locationally indistinct land, sea and skyscapes, invoked or set to lyrics and verse of personal meaning. Macdonald lives on South Kaipara Head where he draws much of his inspiration.

Richard Smallfield continues to

Ian Macdonald’s large work Edge of Warming – Whangateau Harbour documents Ian’s major concerns with global warming and our precarious ecological future.

Ian says Edge of Warming is a new series of work that has been incubating for the last few years and is an effort to respond visually to the undeniable rising of sea levels brought about by climate change. “Water seems to me to be the emerging political indicator of the axis of sustainability and exploitation we encounter as a species struggling to survive on this planet. I’m calling that intersection the Edge of Warming.”

document his Gone Tomorrow series of the changing rural environment with classical square black and white photographs. The format echoes the work of earlier photographers and references the passing into history of these familiar scenes. His main focus in recent years has been to capture these changes in the area around Leigh.

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Even before established artist Garry Currin began painting, he recorded daily life and his creative responses to his world with a camera. His large archive or diary of personal images is a continual process of documentation and inspiration.

The exhibition Voices is at the Fine Line Gallery, from October 6 to 28.

Puhoi celebration split solves weather dilemma Organisers of Puhoi’s 150th celebration next year have come up with a commonsense solution to managing an event that is weather-dependent.

They have decided to split the programme in to two so that outdoor functions, such as a pioneer landing re-enactment and official opening of the Puhoi River historic wharf replica, will be run in summer as a curtainraiser to the core weekend in June.

The first event on the programme will be Puhoi Axemen’s competition on January 12. Then, from February 22 to 24, the Bohemian Association of New Zealand will hold a picnic, wharf opening and pioneer landing re-enactment. The Puhoi Show will be held on March 2 and 3, and a special Anzac Day event and Puhoi Farmers Market will be held on April 28.

A cemetery working bee and clean-up and re-lettering of grave headstones is under consideration for May. Thousands of people are expected to Puhoi during the celebrations marking the arrival of the first Bohemian settlers. The core celebration will be held from June 28 to 30.

Info: www.puhoi150years.org.nz

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Fishing comp plays catch up

The ag day events are always well supported.

Principal Aaron Kemp is in for another dunking this year.

Entertainment galore at Mangawhai gala hot rod cars, a merry-go-round and horizontal bungy. Stalls will offer everything from bric-a-brac, plants, books and toys, to cakes, other food and drinks.

Gala manager Tina Marwick says the day will showcase performances by the school’s own band and kapahaka group, as well as up-and-coming Auckland singersongwriter Jamie McDell, who recently recorded her first album and has previously been compared to Taylor Swift.

Mr Kemp says the event has attracted “fabulous community support” including platinum sponsors Coastal Homes and Bayleys Real Estate, as well as Mangawhai Village Four Square, Westmoreland Homes, Sarah Weber Photography, Placemakers Mangawhai and GJ Gardner Homes.

The school would still welcome donations for raffles, or good second-hand items for the bric-a-brac stall.

Thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy some traditional gala day fun at Mangawhai Beach School gala and agricultural day at Insley St, Mangawhai on October 20.

The school hopes to raise around $20,000 towards ongoing, and potentially increased, teacher aide support in classrooms, which principal Aaron Kemp says will free up teachers’ time to improve all students’ learning through targeted teaching.

Gala day events will kick off at 9am with lamb and calf judging, followed by a wide range of activities and stalls.

Last year’s favourites, like pony rides, face painting, a cafe, quickfire raffles and the chance to dunk principal Aaron Kemp and some of the teachers on the dunking machine, will be joined by new games and activities including mini

Fishers of all ages are invited to test their angling skills in a belated Timberworld Mangawhai Fishing Competition on October 20 and 21.

Mangawhai Fishing Club president Trevor Downey says the annual competition is usually an Easter event, but was postponed until Labour Weekend this year, due to bad weather.

Fishing starts at 6am on Saturday and weigh in will be held at the Mangawhai boating and fishing clubrooms from 4pm. A fish auction will be held each day around 6pm, with proceeds towards the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society. Sponsors include Timberworld, 100% Mangawhai Electrical, Mangawhai Fishing and Tackle and the fishing club itself and a range of prizes, including fishing gear, electrical appliances and a patio heater, will be allocated for heaviest and average fish in a range of species, ticket draw winners and kids.

Timberworld manager John Merrick says the tournament is “a great event” and a chance to give back to the Mangawhai community and acknowledge its ongoing support of the business. Tickets are $30 for open and $5 for children, available from Mangawhai Fishing and Tackle and Mangawhai Service Centre.

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Fundraising hots up Rotary service spreads near and far A series of fun Labour Weekend challenges will help raise funds for a much-needed auxiliary vehicle for Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Organiser and part-time Mangawhai resident Annie Kitchener says she put together the events, after witnessing the dedicated work of the fire brigade in attending all sorts of callouts, including fires, rescues, medical emergencies and more and recognising that they had no choice but to send the fire engine to every one.

The Quiz ‘n’ Fun Night at Mangawhai Golf Club on October 20, at 7pm will be run by a professional quiz master and include a light supper and a range of donated prizes. Tables of six or individuals are welcome and drinks can be purchased from the bar.

Tickets are $26 and pre-booking is essential.

On Sunday October 21, the Firemen’s/ladies’ All Weather Run will start at 10am from opposite the Mangawhai Information Centre. Competitors will be required to wear a parka and carry a backpack weight of 10kg for men and 5kg for women, as they tackle a diverse range of Mangawhai’s tracks, steps and beaches for around 5km, following clues along the way. Entry costs $10 and is restricted to those 13 years and up.

Meanwhile, the Tip-A-Trail with a Dog Pal or Human friend will kick off from the carpark behind the information centre. Participants can choose from a range of local tracks, walking at their own pace and watching out for paper bones on the way that can ultimately be exchanged for prizes or dog treats. Entry costs $10 per dog and $5 per person.

Info: Mangawhai Information Centre or contact Annie at akitchener@xtra.co.nz

Ask the question ‘what does Rotary do for our community?’ and the answer may surprise many residents.

The Warkworth club, celebrating 50 years next month, is involved in a diverse range of activities, ranging from youth scholarships and sponsorships to town clean-up days and events such as the annual Carols in the Park supporting Foodlink.

However, the principles which draw people to Rotary remain the same, despite rapid change to the organisation’s ongoing success and relevance.

The founding mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.

In Warkworth, this translates to partnerships with organisations such as Mercy Ships which delivers vital health-care services to people in West Africa and the Butterfly Trust which is finding dentists to volunteer for health work in Vanuatu.

Recognising that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders, there is a strong emphasis on young people, with the club supporting numerous scholarships, exchanges and leadership awards. Wellsford School has been the recipient of the Dictionaries in Schools programme and Phonak Classroom Sounds this year.

The club donates to and supports wholeheartedly the Springboard Trust, based at Snells Beach, which works with at-risk youth and families, and Rotary members administer the Les Ramsay Trust, assisting young people mainly with small support grants.

These one-off grants allow students to participate in

The donation of 32 dictionaries to Year 5 students at Wellsford School was coordinated by the Warkworth Rotary Club, as part of Rotary International’s goal of literacy development for young people.

sporting and educational events that they might not otherwise be able to attend.

Support is also given to Trees for Survival, the annual Kowhai Festival, Summer Science Schools, Hospice and St John, as well as a myriad of one off-grants to help local residents purchase much-needed equipment.

Gathered together, our members are a diverse group, openly sharing their time, talents and expertise while enjoying new friendships and social events.

Aiming to expand membership and better represent the local area, Warkworth Rotary is reaching out and welcomes enquiries from anyone interested in joining them for dinner.

It will be an opportunity to answer for yourself the question, “What does Rotary do for our community?”

Info: See ad below or call the PR team, Peter Johns 0274 807 451 or Joy Paxton 422 2290.

Proud of our Club’s spirit and achievements, we aim to reach wider into the community to increase the diversity in our Club membership. This will give us a better representation of our changing local community; wider representation of business, industry, community and minority groups, more women, younger people.

See you at the Kowhai Festival!

Rotary Warkworth will be providing marshalling and bucket gold coin fundraising!

The Warkworth Rotary Club display shows you first hand what Rotary does in our local community and across the globe.

Come and see us and learn more!

A special display represents the ShelterBox program.

This is an international disaster relief programme providing emergency shelter. Come and see the shelter box; containing a disaster relief tent for an extended family; blankets, water purification stove and tool kit; meet our local trained response team volunteer. Ross McKenzie recently returned from the tropical storm and flooding in the Philippines to learn more about this work. www.shelterbox.org.nz

To learn more call the PR team Peter Johns 0274 807 451 or Joy Paxton 422-2290

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Pre-drinks 6.30pm Dinner and show 7pm $40pp includes buffet dinner and Faulty Towers Show TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE WARKWORTH RSA 28 NEVILLE STREET, WARKWORTH • PH (09) 425 8568

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You must be at the Club after the race to collect your sweep!

Just $30 per table of 6 (yes ... just $5 pp) Prizes, Winning Team, best dressed Male and Female. Tickets at The Warkworth RSA, 28 Neville St. ph 425 8568.

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

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WARKWORTH PICTURE FRAMERS COMPLETE CUSTOM FRAMING SERVICE David and Pat Little P. 09 425 8143 E. the_littles@xtra.co.nz 15 Coquette Street,Warkworth 0910 DAVID LITTLE GCF

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Digital Freeview Satellite

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TV • Video • DVD Tuning Additional TV Outlets Phone David Redding 09 422 7227 or 0274 585 457

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WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION CLEANING AGENCY Warkworth: Phone John or Annette Carr p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483 email: mobikair@xtra.co.nz

mobile: 027 556 6111

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrope 431 4608 | 021 642 668

SALES • REPAIR • HIRE Noel & Lyn Beale

09 422 2615 or 0800 022 884

FITNESS BLUE VALLEY TAI ChI CLASSES Holy Name Church Hall, Alnwick Street, Warkworth, every Wednesday 12.15pm to 1.15pm Info: Brian 021 747 947 or bluevalleytaichi@gmail.com

FOR hIRE PUhOI CENTENNIAL hALL Capacity

200, reasonable rates. Ph Kathy on 422 0891 or email puhoi.hall@hiko.co.nz

ShOESMITh & MASONIC hALLS The Shoesmith Hall (limit 120 people) and the old Masonic Hall (limit 100 people) are available for hire at reasonable rates. Contact the Warkworth Service Centre of the Auckland council on tollfree (09) 301 0101.

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NORTh CAPE FLIGhTS $375 each.

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CARAVAN FOR SALE, Bailey Pageant Imperial, 18 ft, 2 berth, new awning, A1 condition. $26,500 ono. Ph 422 9159.

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FOR LEASE MODUS 1ST FLOOR OFFICE SUITE Beautiful views overlooking river, 94.28 sq metres, air-con. Contact Rona Glover owner 04 384 8311 or ronaglover@xtra.co.nz

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RAWLEIGh PRODUCTS Phone Patrick 425 8851.

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FREEVIEW AERIAL OR SATELLITE DISh ... DON’T kNOW? For a site survey and quote call JIM THE MAINTENANCE MAN 021 254 2048 or 422 3725.

ShEEP MANURE 15kg bag, $10. Free delivery by arrangement. Algies Warkworth - Orewa. Ph 09 425 5612.

WATER TANkS – 1000L – Great Way To Save $$ On Your Rates! Ex. Cond.

Sits In An Alumimum Cage. Been Used Once For A Food Grade Syrup. $150.

Phone 426 6706.

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A fundraiser for the Health Trust.

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GARDENING / PLANTS PLANTS, Quality groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Large and small grades.

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hEALTh SERVICES COUNSELLING Professional Experienced. A powerful way to gain perspective and effect change in our lives. Contact Phillipa Reeve 09 423 0483 or 021 0271 8621.

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hOME MAINTENANCE AT FENCE kING We do all types of fences. Satisfaction guaranteed for prompt service and a free competitive quote. Phone Sam-the-fenceman 021 1264 660 or 09 42 4 8874.

CLEANING SERVICE Regular home cleaning, spring cleans, moving cleans.

Phone Innesa 09 422 6125. hANDYMAN – ThE MAINTENANCE MAN Your one stop fix-it-man. Phone Jim 422 3725 or 021 254 2048 or visit www.themaintencemanjim.co.nz LAWNS - Contouring, prepping and laying. Owner/operator 25+yrs experience. For complete quality projects phone Bruce (09) 425 7766.

PLASTERING - Karl Hall 25 years experience. All aspects of stopping.

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RETAINING WALLS Wooden retaining walls and fencing. Owner/operator 25+yrs experience. For complete quality projects phone Bruce (09) 425 7766.

STEVE’S MAINTENANCE lawns, hedges, waterblasting, rubbish removal, section clearing, property maintenance.

No job too big or small. Ph Steve 029 770 7101 or 09 425 9966. Serving Warkworth, Snells, Matakana, Sandspit.

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ABUSE PREVENTION 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.

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VEhICLES PARk & SELL Gull Snells Beach. Weekly rates. Great exposure. Ph 425 4092.

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

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

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We are looking for someone to drop off papers in the Snells Beach, Matakana and Omaha area. Delivery takes a couple of hours, twice a month, on a Friday morning.

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TUITION MOSAIC WORkShOPS

Wed & Thurs 6pm-8pm $10/class plus materials costs. Please ring 425 9080.

Also in store mosaic supplies and art for sale.

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Cafe style first Fri of month all welcome!

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Photo competition deadline closes in

There’s still time to enter the Matakana Information Centre’s The Essence of Matakana Coast photo competition, which closes on October 15. Centre chair Mike Dixon says the not-for-profit centre needs to update and expand its photo collection, and the competition was seen as a great way of doing this.

Some terrific entries have been received so far, in all five categories – water, land, villages, tastes and people. Entry is open to professional and amateur photographers in the Puhoi to Pakiri region. Local businesses have come onboard to sponsor prizes and a selection of photos will be on display at the information centre, in the Matakana Cinema foyer, from Labour Weekend onwards. To enter, email your jpeg image/s to photos@matakanainfo.org.nz.

Files must be between 1MB and 1.5MB. Info: www.matakanainfo.org.nz.

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A journey through the past is part of the Hidden Treasures Exhibition at the Silverdale Pioneer Village, until October 14.

The exhibition is part of the Auckland by archivist Lyn Whyman, and a Heritage Festival, which includes selection of text and photos that show activities all over the region including the farming past of the area and the tours of historic sites, concerts, family- story of Stoney Homestead from when tree workshops, heritage walks, film it was purchased to the fight to save it. screenings and lots of fun activities for A total of seven vintage dresses dating families. from the 1870s to the late 1930s are Preparation for Hidden Treasures has also included, most of which are too seen the volunteers at the village delve fragile to be on permanent display. into their archives and storage areas These include a black hand beaded for items that are normally not on jacket from the 1870s and an antique public display. lace wedding dress, from 1938.

The display includes a slide show The exhibition is on at the Silverdale of historic images from around Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Rd, which the Hibiscus Coast, put together is open from 10am to 3pm daily.

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healthmatters Diabetics wary of changes

The Fire Service/Hynds Pipes partnership has delivered real benefits for Hynds employees. Celebrating the project were, from left, senior fire risk manager George Stephens, Hynds learning and development officer Corina O’Brien, Fire Service Waitemata area manager Denis O’Donoghue, project developer Tony Sanford and Hynds manager Bruce Peden.

Warkworth Hynds initiative goes nationwide Hynds Pipe Systems employees nationwide can sleep a little sounder thanks to an initiative by Warkworth volunteer firefighter Tony Sanford.

As part of a managerial course, Tony work together to achieve good Fire Station on September 25. undertook an inventory of how many outcomes for the community. He Fire Service Waitemata area manager Hynds employees had smoke alarms in hopes further fire safety measures may Denis O’Donoghue congratulated their homes. The survey identified 85 be implemented in future such as the Tony on the initiative and said the homes without the lifesaving devices fitting of a fire extinguisher in every programme set a template that other so Hynds agreed to fit three alarms in employee’s home. industries could follow. each house, over a period of a couple Tony has been a Warkworth volunteer Hynds learning and development officer of years. Altogether, the company firefighter for 12 years and a Hynds Corina O’Brien said there had been a lot purchased 256 alarms. customer service employee for five years. of positive feedback from families who Tony says the project was a great The fire service recognised the project at had received the smoke alarms. example of how organisations can a special presentation at the Warkworth “They are really grateful,” she said.

A recent change affecting many diabetics means there will be significant disruption for patients, according to Orewa Care Chemist owner Antony Wentworth.

Last month, Pharmac added the CareSens blood glucose testing meter and strips to those that it subsidises and will only cover that brand from March 1. Pharmac, which has entered into an agreement with Pharmaco NZ to be the sole supplier of CareSens test strips and meters, says the change will save $10 million annually.

Around 150,000 New Zealanders with type 1 or type 2 diabetes use the meters and test strips to monitor their blood glucose levels. Type 1 diabetics needed to test five to 10 times a day, while Type 2 diabetics could test up to four times a day.

Mr Wentworth says many diabetics currently use the Accu-chek meter, but will need to change over before next March.

“The new meter means a lot of people need to relearn something they have been well used to,” he says. “Many of our diabetic customers have expressed concern about this.”.

The joys of spring have come To warkworTh Nobody loves a community get together more than Summerset residents.

That’s why the Kowhai Festival is such a highlight of our year – for a weekend the whole town comes alive, welcoming in spring.

Family and friends meet up to enjoy a great day out, as the community celebrates our lovely rural surroundings and our delightful township.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the excitement.

Next Open Weekend Saturday and Sunday 13 and 14 October, 11am - 3pm For more information call Steven Garner on 09 425 1202. We’re at 31 Mansel Drive.

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The Hospice Homes Tour on the Mahurangi West peninsula will give visitors a taste of both modern and heritage homes.

Hospice homes tour traverses Mahurangi West The stunning Mahurangi West Peninsula is the setting for this year’s Hospice Homes Tour on Sunday, November 4.

This is a one-off opportunity to visit eight beautiful homes, as well as Zealandia Sculpture Garden and Gallery, home to the works of renowned sculptor Terry Stringer.

The homes tour is held every two years to raise funds for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice. This year there is something to inspire every home stylist including a stunning contemporary house designed

by Warwick Lee, a tastefully renovated 1940s bungalow, a unique multilevel cedar house carefully crafted by a boatbuilder, and a large, luxurious English manor-styled home.

The Mahurangi West Hall Committee Tickets are $45, reduced to $40 each Ticket holders will be invited to bring will serve teas in the historic hall, for group bookings of four or more. a picnic rug for lunch at Zealandia, where local artists will have works for Contact Hospice House on 425 9535 where Leigh-based business Fired will sale. Opahi Bay artist Cherrie James or see www.warkworthwellsfordhospice. offer pizzas fresh from the wood-fired will also open her gallery for viewing co.nz. Phone to ask about booking on oven and donate all profits to Hospice. and sales. a homes tour bus.

The public will have the opportunity to do the right thing and return unneeded crutches and hospital equipment as part of a Waitemata District Health Board amnesty drive in October.

DHB spokesperson Tamzin Brott says patients are often discharged home with equipment on short-term loan, to aid their recovery, but often forget to return it later.

People should be aware that the equipment remains the hospital’s property and can be reused to benefit other patients. A reassessment with a physiotherapist or occupational therapist is required for those who feel they need to retain hospital equipment for longer than it has been allocated for.

The board runs North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals along with other health services in the northern and western parts of Auckland and, in terms of population, is the largest in the country. Each hospital crutch costs around $50 and the DHB spends over $100,000 on them annually.

People can drop equipment back to three collection points at the main receptions of North Shore Hospital, Waitakere Hospital and Hibiscus Coast Community Health Centre, between 8am and 4pm throughout October.

Savings will be reinvested in services.

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Pakiri raw food specialist Delwyn Ward will highlight health benefits and dispel some myths about the raw food lifestyle at a Raw Food Weekend Retreat at Tera del Mar Bed and Breakfast in Leigh on October 13 and 14.

Certified in ‘living foods lifestyle and total well-being education’ from the Ann Wigmore Natural Institute in Puerto Rico, Delwyn believes raw food is more than a trend, but is being recognized as a lifestyle choice that offers health improvements such as normalised weight, reduced cellulite, increased energy and focus, better digestion, improved sleep and clearer skin, as well as helping people with diseases like cancer and diabetes.

Delwyn practises what she preaches, eating a largely raw food diet with her partner and two teenage children and wants people to know “it’s not all about rabbit food”.

“There are diverse, yummy dishes, like chocolate almond milk, lasagne with wild weed pesto, kale chips & creamy chive wdip, berry cheesecake, apple pie & vanilla ice-cream, all prepared without the need of an oven or stove top,” she says.

Delwyn founded and organises Raw food expert Delwyn Ward says taste and health benefits can go hand monthly Raw Food Community in hand.

Potluck groups in Point Wells and Matakana, runs the Go Raw Stall at 9 and 28 and also offers personal Matakana Village market, will hold coaching. introductory Raw Food Classes at Info: Contact Delwyn 422 6236 or Taste in Warkworth on November 021 0247 9080.

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Special celebration marks Springboard anniversary

Principal Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft will be the guest speaker at a special celebration marking Springboard Community Works’ 10th anniversary on Friday, October 19.

Founder and Springboard director community and getting them back Gary Diprose says the celebration will into the workforce. These include be an opportunity to reflect on the a mentoring service, a youth afterjourney Springboard has been on over school programme and family support service. Springboard also works closely the past decade.

“It’s been a bit crazy,” he says. “But, with Police on a programme for youth what we have today was beyond my offenders. wildest dreams when I first set-out “I’m really hoping we can get some 10 years ago to help kids who’d been of the kids who’ve been through our programmes to come back and talk at kicked out of school.”

Springboard, which moved into its the anniversary. Some of these guys are own headquarters in Hamatana Road, now married with their own families Snells Beach, last year, is involved with so it’d be great to hear their stories.” around 120 youths on a weekly basis. The celebration will be held at the The organisation targets at-risk youth Hamatana Road headquarters, from and families, offering programmes 1pm to 3pm. All welcome. aimed at reconnecting them to the Info: www.springboard.org.nz

sweet appreciation Congratulations to Warkworth SPCA supporter Julie Thompson, of Julie’s Animal Refuge Warkworth, who is this month’s recipient of a hamper from Chocolate Brown Warkworth.

Julie was nominated by Jenni Marsh.

Jenni writes:

Recently we adopted a kitten from Auckland that turned out to be feral.

We were unaware of this at the time of adopting and went through several weeks of sheer anguish trying to adjust the kitten to her new home. I met with Julie when I was at my wits end and although she had no part in the original adoption, she offered her help and support to take the kitten from us and replace it with another one from her shelter. Julie has been running her shelter as a volunteer for 14 years fulltime. She is the most caring and committed person, and has gifted so much time to the re-homing of animals – she deserves a medal!

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Kitten carers needed Kitten season is starting and the SPCA has already had its first kittens through the door. The service will be inundated with kittens over the coming months and will be desperate to find temporary foster homes for three to six weeks, until the kittens are big and healthy enough to be adopted. At the peak of the season, the service can receive between 50 and 100 kittens a day. SPCA supplies all food, litter, litter trays, carry cage, toys, bedding and medication if required. The service is seeking people to pre-register. Call 09 256 2525 or email karyn.sage@spca.org.nz. For more information on how to become an SPCA supporter, visit www.spca.org.nz

Cafe / Chocolaterie / Gifts Phone 09 422 2677 No 6 Mill Lane, Warkworth www.chocolatebrown.co.nz Know someone who deserves a big “thank you” for their community spirit? Tell us and they will receive acknowledgement in Mahurangi Matters and an amazing hamper from Chocolate Brown, 6 Mill Lane, Warkworth. Send your nominations to: editor@ localmatters.co.nz (subject line: Sweet Appreciation) or post to: Sweet Appreciation, Mahurangi Matters, PO Box 701 Warkworth.

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Warkworth Football Club’s Division One Women’s team has continued its winning form.

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Warkworth takes First Division soccer title The Warkworth Football Club women’s teams have won their fourth divisional title in three years.

Leading the way was the club’s Division “We were unsure of the quality of Whangarei women’s premier team 4-0.

One football team, sponsored by the opposition in this higher The Warkworth club’s second Withers & Co Chartered Accountants. division but continued to place high women’s team, sponsored by Lamb The team was promoted to the expectations on ourselves,” team and Molloy Surveyors, played in the Northern Football Federation first captain Fiona Mann says. “To win fourth division, and also performed division after winning the second the first division league title this extremely well winning the division division title last year. They continued year has been demanding in many title, the fourth division cup and the to play a game based on sound aspects and we managed to peak at the third/fourth division combined cup. defence with a positive attacking style right time, saving our best efforts for The club is keen to recruit more of football and took the title after the last game.” winning 16 games and drawing one. Warkworth Withers & Co also won players for all women’s teams next Altogether, they scored 88 goals and Federation’s One Cup Knock-Out season. conceded 12. tournament plate final, beating the Info: www.warkworthfootball.co.nz

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Wearable arts takes vintage theme

The annual Paparoa Wearable Arts Gala and Trash to Art Exhibition will take on a vintage theme this month, reflecting the town’s 150 year celebrations.

The event, which is in its seventh year, will be held in the Paparoa Memorial Hall, on October 6, starting at 6.30pm.

Organiser Pat George says the aim is to encourage the use of discarded materials in the production of visual art.

“The exhibition is open to all ages and is a great opportunity for many first-time and emerging artists from the Kaipara region,” she says. “The underlying message is to use Earth’s resources wisely and to minimise the inappropriate disposal of limited resources.

“The Kaipara area is renowned for attracting entries from creative, innovative designers who make the most amazing garments and put a terrific amount of time and effort into their creations.”

The Trash to Art Exhibition opens for viewing at 7pm, while the Wearable Art Show starts at 8pm.

Info: www.paparoa.org.nz or phone Pat George 431 6351.

Art, fashion and environmental awareness will merge on stage at the Paparoa Memorial Hall this weekend.

Garden enthusiasts set for Mangawhai ramble A total of 20 private gardens, estates and boutique businesses will be on show for the annual Mangawhai Garden Ramble on November 10 and 11.

The event raised more than $9000 for the Mangawhai Kindergarten and the Kaiwaka/ Mangawhai Plunket Society last year. The money was spent on commercial playground equipment for the Rose Madsen Cottage and a range of science equipment, water resources, books and puzzles at the kindergarten.

Organisers says this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the best, with major sponsor Palmers Planet on board and several new gardens on the itinerary including a cluster of properties in Avocado Lane.

Several gardens have special attractions such as ponds, water features, artwork and historic buildings.

Refreshments will be available at some of the venues including a special high tea at Tara Lodge, hosted by the Zonta Club of Mangawhai.

Earlybird tickets cost $15 or after Labour Weekend $20 per person. They are available from the Naja Garden Centre in Mangawhai, Jaques Superstore in Kaiwaka; i-SITE Warkworth and Woody’s Winners, Wellsford.

Info: kaiwakamangawhai@plunket.org.nz or phone Mangawhai Kindergarten 431 4333.

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More than 45 artists, at 14 locations, will showcase their work during Art Trail Mangawhai, on October 20 and 21.

Fluro flags on roadsides will signpost “Several artists are doing a combined the various exhibition sites, which can exhibition in the foyer of the new be visited free of charge. museum, where visitors will get a sneak Alternatively, maps are available preview of Joy Agar’s commissioned from the Mangawhai Information stingray sculpture,” Jenny says.

Office, at the venues and at www. The work of a number of award mangawhaiartists.co.nz winning artists will be on show.

Mangawhai Artists secretary Jenny Disciplines range from ceramics, Ashford says the trail is run twice a year wood, paintings and photography to and is an opportunity to showcase the flax weaving, sculpture, hand-crafted wealth of artistic talent in Mangawhai. furniture, jewellery, glass art and more.

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Parade celebrates rag trade longevity The annual Lions Club of Kowhai Coast fashion parade will be held at the Warkworth Bowling Club, in Mill Lane, on October 16.

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Money raised is spent on Lions Club community projects.

Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets are $10, which includes a light supper, and are available from participating businesses.

Book winners Congratulations to our recent book competition winners. G. Dixon, of Whangarei, won a copy of Rangatira, by Paula Morris, and Barbara Burrows, Kathleen Gibbons and Christine Sanderson received copies of Brian Allen’s books.

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History

with Judy Waters, Warkworth & District Museum

A good year for Warkworth “Our native bush is a picture of beauty just now with the yellow of the kowhai on a background of green.” So wrote a Warkworth resident in the year 1912.

The predictable seasonal display of the kowhai on the riverbank is one of the one of the few constants in an everchanging scene. A visitor to the main street of Warkworth, a century ago, would have seen the original colonial buildings, few of which survive today.

Close to the bridge stood the stables of Ramsbottom’s coach service. From there, the Royal Mail coach travelled four days a week to Kaipara Flats to meet the train. The journey could take more than an hour depending on the state of the road. The Warkworth Town Board had, in 1912, purchased a twohorse grader and when steamrollers came into use in Auckland, a secondhand two-horse roller was acquired to compact the six inch layer of metal that was applied to the clay roads.

The river, from earliest times, was the lifeline of the town and it still remained the focal point of industry and transport in 1912. Scows and steamers often vied for position alongside the wharf.

In January 1912, the new steamer Hauiti made the first of many trips to Warkworth and the Kotiti, though usually on the Matakana run, came to Warkworth to transport the produce from Driver’s canning factory. The factory processed locally-grown fruit and its equipment included a parer and corer, which could handle 32 apples a minute. Fruit growing was a thriving activity with the largest orchard being Morrison’s, at Red Bluff, where staff had their own hockey team competing in the local competition. The lime and cement industry had brought prosperity to Warkworth. At this time Wilson’s Portland Cement employed 180 men.

Support was growing for a local hospital and in the meantime, Dr Ick-Hewins, a registered practitioner, met medical needs. Some still preferred to consult

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Dr Shoesmith who had practised medicine in the area for years but had no recognised qualifications. There was also Charles Cadman, a chemist who came to Warkworth with 30 years experience and an impressive string of letters after his name. He advertised a seven-day-aweek service which included extracting teeth and removing blemishes. He undertook the care of animals and their owners, and was known to set broken bones when necessary.

Three bakeries baked and delivered the daily bread, and whether it was a pair of new boots that were required or a new sulky, gig or dray, it seemed the town had the man to supply the goods.

Labour Day was celebrated for the first time in 1912 with a sports day held at the showgrounds and a concert was arranged to mark the first anniversary of the completion of the town hall. All things considered, 1912 was a good year for Warkworth.

Archives open - The archives at the Warkworth Museum will be open on Sunday 14 October. Family trees of settler families will be available to view and if your family is not already there, additions are welcome. Visitors will be invited to view a timeline of Warkworth history and archivists will be on hand to help with queries. Entry to the museum will be free.

Infrastructure advisory group appointed An independent expert advisory group has been set-up to help local government provide more costeffective infrastructure.

The eight-member group is one of the initiatives outlined in the Better Local Government reform programme announced earlier this year.

Local Government Minister David Carter says the advisory group is part of a broader reform programme, which aims to provide clarity around the role of councils, stronger governance and improved efficiency and financial management.

Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Fran Wilde will chair the advisory group. Other members are Council for Infrastructure Development chief executive Stephen Selwood, Contractors Federation chief executive Jeremy Sole, businesswoman and infrastructure economics expert Josephine Grierson, infrastructure and policy consultant Liz Anderson, South Taranaki former deputy Mayor Debbie Packer, infrastructure company advisor and investment banker Philip Cory-Wright, and former local government chief executive and engineer Alan Bickers.

The advisory group will report back next February.

Put yourself in The Zoo Children will have a chance to roleplay as zookeepers, vets and more, in Auckland Zoo’s ‘Replay The Zoo’ holiday programme until October 14. Targeted at fans of The Zoo television series, the daily programme available from 9.30am-5.30pm will include a number of interactive activities and the chance to chat with a variety of zoo staff. Senior primate keeper, Christine Tintinger says it’s hoped the experiences will inspire children to get involved in animal conservation themselves. See www. aucklandzoo.co.nz for details.

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Student initiative converts computer trash to cash

An enterprising group of Year 6 students, at Warkworth Primary School, are involved in an environmental scheme, which is making money for the school.

Members of the Computer Kids of As well as computer equipment, the Warkworth Primary are taking used IT group is also selling second-hand equipment – mostly from the school phones and cameras. Any items that but also donated items – cleaning it can’t be sold are being “smashed” and re-selling it. Their main outlet is and the various saleable components TradeMe, but they have also held a recovered and sold to a local scrap garage sale at the school. metal outlet.

Since starting in Term One, they’ve Money raised is being reinvested in raised $1500 from the sale of about school IT equipment.

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The students would welcome “We’ve still got about the same donations of any saleable IT amount of stock again to sell,” William items, particularly screens in good Paterson says. condition. They can be contacted computerkids@warkworth.school.

“A lot of the equipment is in working at order so it’s good that it isn’t just being nz. Their username on TradeMe is ‘computerkids’. dumped in a landfill.”

TV recycling facility A recycling facility that will process up to 80,000 televisions each year has opened in Glenfield. Abilities Group used a $110,000 Waste Minimisation Fund grant to buy equipment that will allow it to divert up to 750 tonnes of waste from landfill each year. This is one of a number of e-waste initiatives the Government has funded through the Waste Minimisation Fund. The initiative is a further step towards better managing the 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste created each year in NZ from used televisions, computers, cellphones and printers.

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We are often asked for recommendations for teenagers who have loved The Hunger Games and this is the one we have loved. There are some similarities in that it is set in a dystopian future and features two main characters – a boy and a girl. Partridge is one of the lucky few that lives sheltered inside the Dome. He should be happy and feel safe, but he doesn’t. He feels smothered by the regime of living in the Dome and he is desperate to get out to find his missing mother. Pressia lives in the dust and devastation outside the Dome. Every day is a struggle for survival and she is deeply envious of the Dome dwellers. What she doesn’t know is that her life is about to change when she runs into a boy on the run from the authorities. This is the first in a trilogy, which has been optioned for the movies.

French influence for festival French chef Nico Fini will add a dash of European flair to the food on offer at the year’s Kowhai Festival.

Nico trained and worked in some of the most exclusive restaurants in France, including one and threestarred Michelin restaurants, and was head chef at a restaurant voted in the top 20 by Gault & Millau before coming to New Zealand. He has since adapted his style to embrace the Pacific-rim produce and influence, while remaining true to the proven, traditional French approach to cuisine.

Until recently based in Christchurch, he has worked as an executive chef in various Canterbury restaurants such as Akaroa’s French Farm Winery and five-star boutique accommodation restaurant The Charlotte Jane.

Nico has appeared as a guest chef on Peta Mathias’ Taste New Zealand television programme and his catering services have also gained a high profile, featuring in publications including Cuisine Magazine, Style Magazine and Taste.

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Layers of crunch As those of you who know me are aware, I am passionate about Italian food but there are times when the French really show their mastery. Only they have a specific word for the golden, crispy bits of food that get stuck around the edges of a baking dish. This word ‘gratin’ comes from the verb gratter, which means “to scrape”. Virtually anything edible can be made into a gratin, but potato gratinée is most common, particularly the Gratin Dauphinois. It involves layering thinly sliced potatoes with cream, and sometimes egg or cheese, in a buttered dish rubbed with garlic.

A good Gratin Dauphinois should be crispy on the top and bottom, and have a rich, cheesy taste, even without any cheese added. If you look closely at your gratin when you take it out of the oven, you will notice the cream has turned into a curdled, cheese-like substance. Don’t be alarmed – this is most desirable in a gratin. The potatoes absorb water from the liquid and as with fresh cheese curds, there is a concentration of fat and protein. I have made many gratins, following many different recipes, and they never turn out the same. The thickness of the potato slices, the way they are layered, the depth and width of the dish, and where it is placed in the oven all influence the end result. Starchy potatoes are a must.

The following is my basic recipe. When serving as an accompaniment to meat dishes I don’t use cheese, but if having a meatless meal then putting dollops of a good blue cheese or adding grated gruyere, in each layer, makes an extremely decadent dish.

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Trim the ends off the garlic cloves but don’t peel. Grate the cloves on a grater.

The flesh will go through the fine holes and the skins will be left behind. Scrape the grated garlic flesh into a bowl with the drained potatoes.

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Rodney Junior Tennis Interclub for grades 14 and over, 13 and under, and 10 and under, starts November 3. Teams need to be registered by October 26. Info: Kaye Jackson on 425 6965 or email kayejackson@ xtra.co.nz Aqua-Robics

Aqua-Robics for adults is held at the Mahurangi College Pool on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 2pm, $7 per session. Info: Moira Dye 425 0089.

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Deserving support Volunteers is such a simple word yet it encapsulates so many people and functions within society, in general, especially in the sporting sector. If there were no volunteers we wouldn’t have coaches, managers, cooks, cleaners, umpires, committee members, drivers, ground maintenance, gear stewards or people putting their hand up to help. This is such a scary prospect that one of Harbour Sport’s key strategic pillars is volunteers and how we can get more people volunteering in sport. To this end, Harbour Sport has created a volunteer toolkit for any organisation that wants to recruit, retain or reward their volunteers. This is available on our website www. harboursport.co.nz and is a community asset for anyone to use.

The first thought of many organisations is “how can we gain more volunteers” but do these same organisations spend as much time thinking about “how can we retain and reward our existing volunteers”? A simple ‘thank you’ to the person who coaches your child’s team, or even offering your assistance if they need it, can go a long way to making them continue to coach.

Volunteers deserve our support and thanks because without them, our children would not be able to play.

This is not just a club or committee role, but everyone involved needs to say ‘thank you’.

Graham Hobman, who is president of the Silverbacks Wrestling Club, is an example of the selfless volunteers we have Harbour Sport Volunteer of the Month in our community. He is a wonderful for September, Graham Hobman, has individual who is dedicated to coaching been involved in wrestling for more his students and passing on his love of than 50 years and was the first light professional wrestler to wrestling and the life lessons that can be heavyweight represent New Zealand. learned through this challenging sport.

For the last two years, he has travelled up to Mahurangi College every Thursday to train the school teams. He is also involved with coaching the netball and rugby teams, as the fundamental skills from wrestling can be applied there as well.

Graham can still hold his own on the mat and students are always amazed that someone his age is so strong and fit. This wasn’t always the case. As a child, Graham had a difficult time due to contracting polio. He began wrestling as it was the only time he was able to take off his leg braces. Currently, he is dealing with some health issues, but again is proving his dedication by continuing to train students every week. He is an inspiration and living proof that no matter what you face, you can get through it as long as you keep on getting back on the mat.

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Summer heralds tennis season Mahurangi East Tennis Club is gearing up for a great summer of tennis, starting with the opening day on October 6, at 1pm.

The club has seven Astroturf courts and a modern clubhouse on Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach.

Club secretary Judith Phillips says all levels of play are catered for, from competitive to social. Club days are on Wednesday, 9am to noon; Friday 5pm to 10pm; and Saturday 1pm to 4pm.

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as well as social events such as barbecues, mid-winter and Christmas dinners, and quiz nights.

The successful Junior Coaching Clinic will be run again this year, under the direction of coach Peter Dibley.

Players, aged between five and 17 years, from all areas are catered for.

Info: Junior club captain Barbara Robbins on 425 5330.

“Whether you are an aspiring young tennis star, a keen club player or purely a social player, the club has something for everyone.”

New players on opening day are asked to wear soft-soled shoes or sneakers, and the club can provide racquets, if required.

Info: Judith Phillips on 425 5617.

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Acting Principal, Alistair Elder

As well as training and games for the New Zealand squad, Jess has been a regular member of the Glenfield Rovers Womens’ team and been available for the Mahurangi College Girls First XI on a number of occasions this year.

Dear Parents and Guardians Tena Koutou Katoa Many Primary and Intermediate schools throughout New Zealand have had a request under the Official Information Act from Fairfax Media for the release of Student Achievement Data against the National Standards.

We have no problem releasing this information but the extent to which it can be used to compare to other schools is questionable.

Schools are in the process of working on the means by which ‘overall teacher judgements’ of student work are consistent, reliable and accurate, and the means by which student work is accurately moderated. Our judgements may well differ from the way other schools assess student work. National consistency in the way schools present data is important. Until that time, comparability between schools must be seen as extremely unreliable.

For your information, below is a summary of Mahurangi College Year 7 and 8 Achievement Data measured against the National Standards.

Congratulations to Jessica Innes (Yr12) who has just been selected as a New Zealand representative in the Under 17 Women’s Soccer team. The Paul Temple coached squad will compete in the Fifa Under 17 World Cup to be played in Azerbaijan in September.

The team fly to Switzerland for a warm up game against Columbia before heading to Azerbaijan via Turkey and Dubai. Jessica says they have three pool games against formidable opposition, Mexico, Brazil and Japan.

Jessica plays in the midfield but has already scored a goal for the team in a warm-up competition against Australia.

PHOTO: Jessica Innes NZ U17 Womens Soccer Rep

Four students from Mahurangi College have been selected as members of the Under 13 Elite Boys and Girls Global Sports Touch Team to play in Australia in the term three holidays. Sam Warner, Lewis Arthur, Tama Hawkin and Danika McKenzie will leave New Zealand on 29th September bound for the Gold Coast to compete in a number of night games culminating in a Challenge Cup Tournament against three Australian teams.

Winter sporting fixtures have concluded and a number of teams have performed admirably. Well done to the 4th and 6th Grade Rugby teams who won their respective championships. Congratulations also to Senior 1 Open A and Senior 6 Grade 11 Netball teams who won their grades. The first XI Girls Soccer team have also completed another outstanding season having won the Senior A Under 19 North Harbour minor premiership.

The team played thirteen games, won eleven, drew one and lost one. They scored sixty-two goals and only conceded six.

Katie Kuo (Year 12) recently won a scholarship to perform with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra as a Flautist. She performed in several Kiwi Kapers concerts. Katie revelled in the eperience. It is Katie’s goal to become a member of a professional orchestra.

ISSUE 9: October 2012

important dates October 5 - 7 • Junior Netball Tournament - Taupo Monday October 15 • Term 4 Starts Wednesday October 17 • Cultural Blues Awards - Hall 7-9pm Thursday October 18 • Sports Blues Awards - Hall 7-9pm Friday October 19 • L1 Art Folios Marking Day Monday October 22 • Labour Day Wednesday October 24 • L3 Geography School Workshop • Basketball Prize Giving Evening - Hall - 7pm • L1 Art Folios to Wellington.

Thursday October 25 • Year 13 Uni Course Planning Day 9.50-12pm • Mufti Day Friday October 26 • Course Completion for Yrs 11, 12, 13 except industry based and alternate courses October 28 - 31 • Dunearn Secondary School, Singapore Visit Monday October 29 • L2 Art Folio Marking Day • BOT Meeting - 6.00pm start Wednesday October 31 • L2 Art Design, Photo, Paint due to Wellington • Dunearn Secondary School, Singapore leave • Social Years 7-10 Thursday November 1 • Nth Harbour Int Touch Comp Monday November 5 • Senior Art Exhibition Tuesday November 6 • Junior School Athletics Competition Wednesday November 7 • Prize Giving - 7.00pm - Hall • Last Day - Year 11, 12 & 13 students

Alistair Elder, Acting Principal

PHOTO: 1st XI Girls Soccer Team

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Te Ara Poutama, our Maori study centre, continues to run every Thursday in the library after school.

Te Ara Poutama fosters Maori Kaupapa, but is not exclusively for Maori students. ALL students are welcome. It is a facility where teachers and students provide extra tutoring and mentoring.

At Year 11, 12 and 13, students may now follow through an achievement standards based course at all levels. As these standards are from the technology domain, it is a university-approved subject.

It is evident from the response of the students that having the opportunity to follow a design brief and therefore make decisions based on their own needs, or that of the ‘client’s’ needs, this has lead to greater creativity and more ownership.

It is also a drop centre for parents to come along and take an active role in their child’s academic achievement and meet some of the teachers involved. Parents are warmly welcomed to pop in to see what we do and enjoy a cup of tea.

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Senior Art Exhibition

To celebrate the successful year for your student, we will be holding a Senior Exhibition evening. This is a great opportunity to see the best from our senior students. The exhibition will be held on the evening of 5th November 2012 and will include all folio boards from Year 11, 12 and 13 art students. Further details of time and place will be available Term 4.

Mahu Wrestling

Graham is the president of the Silverbacks Wrestling Club, and he comes up to Mahurangi College every Thursday to train our school teams.

The First XV and the Senior Netball team have been receiving coaching from him this year. He has adapted specific drills etc for each sports code, and the emphasis on these sessions is improving their relative codes. On the 30 August, Maree Wright from North Harbour Sport presented Graham with their ‘Coach of the Month’ Award a small token for the effort he has put into these teams this year.

Now that netball and rugby season are over, we move into our pre-season training. Wrestling is a fantastic sport to participate in during the off season, as it enables you to maintain your fitness

and testing, developing and evaluating ideas.

Girls Hockey 1st XI

The girls have been busy fundraising to get themselves to tournament week in Tauranga.

They have sold chocolate, had a raffle (won

by Allice Dimmock) and worked on sausage sizzles. To keep costs down the girls do their own cooking at tournament in a “Mahu Master Chef” competition, resulting in some “interesting" dishes. Tournament marks the end of a very successful and enjoyable season for the team.

and conditioning in preparation for the next season. We train every Thursday in the old gym from 3.30 onwards. Come along to see what this sport is all about!

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Achiever of the Month:

Katie Kuo

• Academic Blue 2011 (55 Excellence, 38 Merits) with Excellence Endorsement in Music and Merit Endorsement in English and Science.

• Gained Distinction Grade 7 Royal School of Music - in Piano.

• Gained Merit Grade 8 Trinity in Flute.

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• Gained a Scholarship to play in the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra 2012.

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Falcons make northern tour ahead of album release Auckland troubadours Royal Falcon, Drop Dead Redhead and Will Saunders are welcoming summer back with a gig at Leigh Sawmill Café on October 12.

The Falcons blend raucous psychedelic around the NZ music scene of late, country blues with dark narrative with a catchy barrage of garage rock and creeping dynamics to create and an energetic live show. Fresh an explosive aural assault. The six- from releasing their warmly received member collective lays down a rocky debut EP Bunching Together, the trio base, and adds a unique array of exotic maintains a busy live schedule. instrumentation for a mesmerising, Will Saunders is best known as but infinitely danceable, experience. frontman for rowdy noiseniks The band is currently working on its Bearhat, but will be playing a special third album, due for release later this solo acoustic set to kick off the night. year. The Leigh set will draw from Royal Falcon bass player Gareth Hays the album. The new songs build on says it’s always a buzz to take the past momentum, while displaying a band’s music on the road and expose clear evolution in sound including the band to a wider audience. flourishes of trombone by musical “This is our first venture up north and wayfarer Rob Simpson. one we hope to establish as a regular Drop Dead Redhead has gained haunt – Leigh Sawmill has become a considerable attention and airplay live music institution.”

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The Barfoot & Thompson Warkworth Raft Race will be held at the Warkworth Wharf on Sunday October 7, at 1.30pm. Intrepid rafters battle it out to stay afloat in this mighty river race with prizes for first, last, best raft and best dressed crew. Registrations close October 3.

Info: Phone 425 8742.

what’s on October 2012

See also Scoreboard (page 30) for sporting events

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BPW Spring Fling Fashion Extravaganza, Bridgehouse Lodge, from 6.30pm. Tickets $25, from Katya Maker and Gaby’s.

4 First-home buyers information night, BNZ Warkworth, at 5pm. RSVP: lee-anne_scarth@ bnz.co.nz (see Grapevine p14 & ad p15) 5 Lazy Suzy Boy dance production workshop, Old Bowling Club Hall, Shoesmith St, Warkworth, 10am-2pm. Performance, October 6.

5-7 Kowhai Arts annual exhibition, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth, free entry, ‘have a go’ table and Friday night fiesta. Info: Leigh 423 7070.

6 Kowhai Festival Big Day Out (see pullout p2) 6 Garage Sale, Wellsford Co-operating Church, 253 Rodney Street 8am-10.30am.

6 Mahurangi East Tennis Club opening day (see story p31) 6 Wearable Arts Gala & Trash to Art Exhibition, Paparoa Memorial Hall (see story p24) 6 Auckland Comedic Guffaws do Waipu, Waipu Hotel, 8pm. Kilts optional. Info: Sandy on 09 432 0306 or sandy@waipuhotel.co.nz.

6-28 Voice photo exhbition, Fine Line Gallery, Matakana (see pullout p13) 7 TOSSI volunteer work day, 9.15am followed by free BBQ lunch and guest speaker.

7 Barfoot & Thompson Mahurangi River Raft Race, 1.30pm. Info: warkworth.service@ barfoot.co.nz or phone 425 8742.

9 Royal Navy Band, Warkworth Wharf, 12 noon.

9 RSA Expo for the Elderly, from 11.30am-3pm.

Light refreshments provided. All welcome.

11 Kowhai Festival Great Debate, Toastmasters vs Warkworth Rotary at Ascension Wine Estate (see pullout p7) 12 Warkworth & Districts Grey Power meeting, Warkworth Methodist Church hall, at 10am.

Guest speaker, Auckland Cr Penny Webster. All welcome,with a gold coin donation for nonmembers Please note the earlier start time.

12 Royal Falcons, Leigh Sawmill (see story opposite) 12&13 Pink Ribbon Appeal, Volunteers still needed to help at collection sites. Info: Shona 425 4330.

12-14 Warkworth Floral Art Club flower show, Old Masonic Hall, 10am to 4pm (see pullout p12 ) 13 Settlers Day, Matakohe Museum (see brief p10) 13 Scott Homestead free guided tour, Scott’s Landing, Mahurangi Regional Park, 11am-4pm. (see brief p17) 13 St Matthews Chamber Orchestra, Warkworth Primary School, 7pm (see pullout p5) 13 Monster garage sale, Omaha Marae Leigh, from 8am-12 noon.

13 Green or Greed public event, Bridgehouse, Warkworth, 1.30pm. Presented by ACT Auckland-North branch (see pullout p11) 13 Ahuroa Community Hall car boot sale, a fundraiser to heat the hall, from 9am to noon. Country style morning teas available.

Bookings, Moreen 422 4043.

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13-14 Raw Food Weekend Retreat with Delwyn Ward, at Leigh. Contact Delwyn 422-6236 or 021 0247 9080 (see story p21) 14 Piano concert, presented by Warkworth Music Society, Mahurangi College, 4pm (see pullout p6) 14 Warkworth Museum open day, free entry (see brief p4) 14 Croquet Carnival, croquet lawns Pt Wells, from 1pm to 4pm. Open to two-person teams, prize for best dressed team (see pullout p8) 16 Fashion Parade, Warkworth Bowls Club, Mill Lane, 7pm. Presented by Dorothy’s and the Lions Club of Kowhai Coast. Tickets $10 (see story p25) 19 Outdoor cinema, Mahurangi College, from 6.30pm.

19 Springboard 10 Anniversary Celebration, Hamatana Road, Snells Beach, 1pm-3pm.

Guest speaker, Principal Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft (see story p22) 20 Matakana School Gala, Matakana School from 7am, treasures, entertainment, and food galore (see pullout p9) 20 Mangawhai School Agricultural & Gala Day, Insley Street (see pullout p14) 20 Book Fair, Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach.

20 Tauhoa School Calf Club Gala, market stalls available. Info: Dianne 423 9169.

20 Quiz ‘n’ Fun Night Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade fundraiser at Mangawhai Golf Club from 7pm. Bookings essential. Info: akitchener@xtra.co.nz (see pullout p15) 20&21 Mangawhai Fishing Competition (see pullout p14) 20&21 Art Trail Mangawhai (see story p25) 21 Faulty Towers, Warkworth RSA (see ad with full list of upcoming RSA events, pullout p16) 21 The Firemen’s/ladies All Weather Run, starts 10am opposite Mangawhai Information Centre. Info and tickets: akitchener@xtra. co.nz (see pullout p15) 21 Trip-A-Trail with a Dog Pal or Human Friend, starts 10am, carpark behind Mangawhai Information Centre. Info: akitchener@xtra. co.nz (see pullout p15) 21 Matakana Indie Craft Market 9.30 to 2.30pm.

21 Leigh Pre School Gala, at Leigh School grounds and Leigh Hall, from 9am to 1pm.

25 NZ Hymns & Songs with Colin Gibson, Warkworth Methodist Church, Hexham Street, 6.30pm; $10 donation at door. Info: Maurice 425 7559 (see story p11) 26&27 Warkworth Embroidery Guild, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth, 10am- 4pm.

27 Puhoi’s annual concert featuring classical folk music, Puhoi Centennial Hall, 7.30pm.

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27 Spooktacular, former Warkworth Women’s Bowling Club, Shoesmith St, 5pm-8pm.

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Serious message underlies cycling epic At a time in their lives when a lot of people are ready to take life easy, Sandspit retirees Alan and Sally Smith are about to undertake a gruelling 2300km cycle ride, from one end of NZ to the other.

The couple will leave Bluff on October 13 en route to Cape Reinga as part of the eight-member Ride Out of the Blue team, lead by Auckland actress Aidee Walker. The purpose of the ride is to promote discussion about mental health and suicide issues, and raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

Sally says most of the riders participating have had some personal experience with mental health issues and these stories will be shared with people in towns along the journey.

“Every day in New Zealand, 1.5 people take their own lives and we have one of the highest teen suicide rates in the world,” she says. “We need to change these devastating statistics.

“Personally, I’ve lost cousins to suicide and also, a close friend’s 16-year-old son. There’s almost no-one who hasn’t been touched in some way by these issues.”

Money raised will go towards the rollout of the Mindfulness Programme in worst-affected schools, targeting 13 to 17 year olds.

Sally says she is feeling a little

Call for support To make a donation, visit www.rideoutoftheblue.co.nz Sally and Alan are also accepting personal sponsorship.

This can be arranged by contacting them on 422 3671 (prior to the ride), 021 425 407 or at sally.smith@clear.net.nz

classes twice a week since April and at least one long ride of 80 to 100kms each weekend. They expect to average around 120kms a day on the ride.

Alan, who already rides regularly, says he is looking forward to setting off.

“It’s a great cause and a personal challenge,” he says. “I’m a little anxious about Sally, in terms of her experience on a bike, and feel part of my role will be to support her.”

Other cyclists are welcome to join the team at any stage. The riders will be travelling from Auckland to Wellsford on State Highway 16, on October 29, and from Wellsford to Dargaville on October 30.

The inaugural ride last year was organised by Sally’s cousin Alison Blyth and raised more than $30,000.

Alan and Sally Smith aren’t fazed by the fact that they are nearly twice the age of most of the other riders on the Ride Out of the Blue team.

apprehensive about the ride, particularly since she and Alan are almost twice the age of the other

riders. However, she says opting out or not completing it is not an option.

The couple have been doing spin

Ride Update: Sally will be sending Mahurangi Matters progress reports along the way, which will be posted on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ mahurangimatters

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