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

Inside this issue Watercare re-think Water meter installation on the cards

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Birthing Centre Warkworth celebrates extensions

The successful launch of adventure tourism business Blue Adventures has seen Matakana’s Tony Carr named 2012 Rookie of the Year in the prestigious 2012 NZ Travel Industry Awards. See story page 6.

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Seniors in the spotlight

Council and Sandspit marina society fail in bid to recover court costs Ratepayers and Sandspit Yacht Club Marina Society investors will pick up a $500,000 tab from an Environment Court hearing earlier this year, which granted land use consent for a marina at Sandspit. the matter could and should have In a decision released on September 13, which opposed the consent.

Environment Court Judge Jeff Smith The marina society claimed that been settled, and took unmeritorious rejected an application by Auckland SOSSI had attempted to re-litigate and technical points.

Council and the marina society seeking the coastal marine area consent, took The marina society sought full costs against the community group an irrational approach to the potential reimbursement for its costs of continued page 2 Sandspit SOS Incorporated (SOSSI), adverse effects, failed to settle when

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$275,926, while Council suggested a contribution of between 25 to 35 percent of its total costs of $271,382.

However, Judge Smith said costs should lie where they fell.

He noted that while Rodney District Council had declined the application for land use consent, it had subsequently sought to reverse that position and supported the marina society’s application.

“We can see no proper basis on which SOSSI should be liable for Council’s costs in changing its position and then seeking to penalise SOSSI for relying upon the original decision,” the Court said.

In regard to the marina society, the Court’s view was that the costs generally should be borne by the marina society, as it was seeking the granting of a consent, which would not have been considered in the absence of proper evidence.

“There is some question in this case as to whether there were some special elements of the proceedings whereby the process of the Court was in some broad sense abused. Although a number were mentioned by the society, we do

not accept that the majority of these apply in this case. Although SOSSI fully tested the applicant, it is clear that Council, at least in the first instance, considered that the application did not have merit.”

SOSSI estimated its participation in the consent hearing cost $90,000. This was funded by a Ministry of Environment grant of $38,000 plus contributions by SOSSI members and supporters.

Meanwhile, in determining a set of conditions of consent, Judge Smith said that despite the court giving general directions in March, as to the type of conditions it would see as appropriate, it received sets of documents from the parties which were virtually incompatible, and it was difficult to understand the position of each party in relation to the conditions.

He said it was unfortunate that the method by which the parties had worked in this case was not helpful to the Court in preparing the final set of conditions, which covered issues such as stormwater drainage, parking, construction management, landscaping, the community liaison group, noise, financial security, refuelling and footpaths.

SOSSI’s response ...

Decision defends community rights Sandspit SOS Incorporated (SOSSI) chair Jo Haswell says the Environment Court decision secures the right of community groups to hold other parties to account.

“It also means that SOSSI survives and can keep up its environmental work on the Sandspit estuary,” she says.

“Through the hearing process, we made significant gains for the public in terms of landscaping, amenity and access, which would not have otherwise been achieved.”

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“I wish there was some way of passing on what we’ve learned so that other groups in a similar position do not have to learn it all themselves the hard way.”

SOSSI member Michael Taplin says the community is entitled to take a position on what happens in terms of major developments in its environment and is entitled to defend its position.

“If we hadn’t challenged the yacht club and marina society, then who would have?” he asked. “Certainly not Auckland Council, who abdicated its responsibility to defend the Rodney District Council decision.”

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These knitters were in a class of their own, taking top honours in the inaugural Wine Cozy Competition. Pictured, from left, are Gera Verheul, Jennifer Farley, Carolann Flamus and Barbara Dobson. More photos at www.localmatters.co.nz

Wine bottles get cozy at Matakana Vintry show Knitters from Orewa to Mangawhai let their imaginations run wild in the inaugural Winter Wacky Wine Cozy Competition, held at The Vintry in Matakana, this month.

Organised jointly by Nicki Haller and Sharleen Greer, more than 60 entries were submitted. Inspired by local wines and vineyards, the cozies displayed a range of quirky styles, colours and decorations.

“It was a great response but also, the calibre of the entries was very high,” Nicki says. “It looks set to become an annual event. The cozies are on display at The Vintry, where visitors can vote for The People’s Choice which closes on September 29. There are hundreds of votes already.”

The winner will be announced at the Kowhai Festival’s Huge Day Out on October 6. The Vintry will host the

wine marquee in Wharf Street and will display the wine cozies at the stand.”

Competition judges were Charmaigne Connell, Ingrid Anderson and Helen Crosby. They commented that they were impressed by the general artistic standard of the wine cozies, and described the ideas, originality and effort as outstanding. In the end, four winners, 10 commendations and three special merits were awarded.

The four main winners were: Best Knitted Cozy to ‘The Vintry’, by Barbara Dobson; Best Crocheted Cozy to Beneath Omaha Bay (BOB), by Ed Verheul; Most Outrageous Cozy to Flora Bunda, by Carolann Flamus; Best Depiction of Local Wine or Vineyard to Off White Knight, by Jennifer Farley.

Pressure forces Watercare to meter tanks Protests by tank water users, incensed at what they consider inequitable wastewater charges, have forced Watercare Services to agree to offer customers the option of installing meters on tanks.

However, the CCO is suggesting the will be taking this up with Watercare.” not suit every household. estimated cost of installation of the Watercare’s decision to offer meters “Low water users have said they want meter will be around $947, dependent to rainwater tank users comes after their wastewater charges to reflect on the site.

Auckland Council required the CCO their water usage, but rainwater tank This has outraged Councillor to undertake a feasibility study into households of more than two people will Wayne Walker, who says a study by the meters. Watercare commissioned a probably be better off paying the fixed the Whangaparaoa Ratepayers & report from an independent engineer charge rather than installing a meter,” he Residents Association, following a and presented the findings to Council’s says. “In addition, anyone considering & Performance this option needs to be aware that there large public meeting of tank water users Accountability will be rules and charges to connect, to last month, showed that manually- Committee last week. read meters cost less than $100 each Those who install meters will pay for ensure consistency for all customers.” and electronic ones around $200. He what they use, rather than paying a fixed Watercare is working through the says the company that installs meters annual charge of $582, based on the planning required to make rainwater for Watercare quoted the association a average use of a two-person household. tank metering available – including maximum of $80 for installation.

Watercare’s chief infrastructure officer the possibility of a trial.

“People should be able to buy and Graham Wood says the charges are The company says it will provide install appropriate meters themselves likely to be suitable for low water users connection information to all and have it signed off, to make this an compared to the fixed wastewater rainwater tank customers as soon as affordable option,” Cr Walker says. “I charge but that installing meters will the details are confirmed.

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The Rodney Local Board will spend just over $3000 sending its chairman Bob Howard to a conference on the Gold Coast next month. Only board member Tracey Martin voted against the expenditure. She said she felt the conference programme was not relevant to Rodney, as it predominantly had an international perspective. She was also concerned that it consumed the entire board training and conference budget for a year. The Cities in Transition conference will run from October 16 to 19.

Designs on Hill Street The Rodney Local Board has been advised that the design for the Hill Street intersection upgrade in Warkworth has been completed and construction is expected to start after Christmas.

The project will take between 18 and 21 months. NZ Transport Agency says the estimated construction cost is significantly higher than that envisaged in the Memorandum of Understanding and it is leading the application for additional funding. Meanwhile, NZTA says the preliminary design for the Mansel Drive-Falls Road link has been completed and it is anticipated that the detailed design, notice of requirement and land acquisitions will be completed by the end of this year.

U-turn on Worker Rd Worker Road, in Wellsford, will remain open following feedback from the community. Auckland Transport had proposed to close the road for safety reasons, prompted by the conditions of a resource consent for a nearby development. However, after receiving community feedback, the preferred option was for a left turn out of and left turn into Worker Road, from SH1.

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OFF THE RECORD Move over Imelda A Tomarata School teacher went to the Warehouse to collect 24 donated empty shoeboxes for art activities. One student was amazed and commented: “Wow! You bought 24 pairs of shoes so we could have a shoebox each!”

Press 1 for snooze Was the receptionist at an Auckland business being honest, talking in her sleep or did she really make a slip when she answered the phone: “Good afternoon, Lavinia sleeping.

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A win for grassroots democracy lose. Likewise, would the people of the Te Arai community be quite so willing to volunteer their time and energy to protect one of the last breeding habitats of the endangered NZ fairy tern from a housing development if they knew that they might face financial ruin for their efforts?

By and large, these small groups are acting in the best interests, as they see them, of their communities. And, even if the projects do eventually proceed, they are often better for the robust debates, which have forged compromises and improvements through the community consultation process.

When Council decided to seek costs in the Sandspit case, Hearings Committee chair Cr Noelene Raffills, in defence of the decision, said: “Where possible, settlement of resource consent appeals must be encouraged without the need for rehearing by the Court. The Court’s decision (to grant consent) confirmed Council’s position that the proposed conditions offered by the marina society largely addressed all matters. There was little to be gained from the subsequent six-day hearing, which could not have been agreed to as part of a previous settlement.”

Judging by the Environment Court’s decision, it would seem that Cr Raffills was poorly informed. Let’s hope that was the case anyway, because the alternative would be to assume that Auckland Council is prepared to use its considerable financial muscle to subjugate dissension.

Snells Beach organises Te Whau walkway fundraiser A flea market and second-hand toy sale will be held at the Mahurangi East Community Centre on September 22, raising funds for the Te Whau walkway. The sale is being organised

by the Goodall Reserve Advisory Committee. Money raised will be used to build a boardwalk over damp areas along the walkway. Te Whau Walkway meanders beside Te Whau creek, from

the bottom of Goodall Reserve to the bottom of Dawsons Road, at Snells Beach. Sale tables cost $10 and floor space for toys $5. Info: Joanne 021 162 1247 or 425 6541.

Hot air Political commentators have been bemused by the claim lodged by a northern hapu this month for commercial rights to the wind under the Treaty of Waitangi. Treaty expert Professor Paul Moon says that the claim will face several obstacles, including “that use of the wind for commercial purposes does not deplete the resource” and “that the wind is not restricted to tribal boundaries”. There is, however, no barrier to hapu or iwi applying for consents to generate electricity by wind, he said.

Lost in translation The speed mitigation measures being discussed for the Mill Lane intersection, in Warkworth, are being described by an intriguing array of names including traffic calming devices, road bumps, speed humps and speed tables. But, much to the disappointment of some locals, the one description missing is ‘roundabout’.

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Small community groups around Auckland will breathe a sigh of relief when they learn of the Environment Court decision this month not to award costs against Sandspit group SOSSI (see story p1). Had the decision gone the other way, SOSSI could have faced a bill of around $350,000. It would have almost certainly been the death knell for the group, which only has about 60 members. But far more devastating would have been the message it would have sent to community groups everywhere: ‘Challenge us at your peril.’

As uncomfortable as it might be for developers, utilities and Auckland Council, individuals have a right to question plans and proposals put forward for their communities, and that right includes challenging those projects before an independent arbitrator. The idea that the victor should then turn around and try to punish the other parties for holding an opposing point-of-view is contrary to most people’s understanding of democracy. As Voltaire once said: “I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

It is neither a waste of time nor money for large controversial projects to be properly scrutinised. It was not too long ago that residents of Omaha were faced with a totally incompatible development on their doorstep, on the Tawharanui Peninsula. They had enough to contend with in mounting their case to the Environment Court without the added burden of possible costs against them should they

Above and beyond the call of duty, a Warkworth handyman found himself in a fishy situation earlier this month when he was called upon to salvage a number of ducklings who had fallen into a drain. Luckily enough Huey, Dewey and Louie were easy to wrangle and were safely returned to their mother.

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Board takes parks to task over financial accountability Parks staff servicing Rodney are being called to account for a budget blow-out of nearly $800,000 in the last financial year.

At its meeting on September 10, the later this month.

Rodney Local Board moved a motion However, Council’s finance manager that the Parks Manager North be Kevin Ramsay says the figures asked to confirm how resourcing represent the difference between will be managed to ensure that all ‘budgeted’ and ‘actual’ depreciation. capital expenditure projects identified, including those outstanding from “This is an allocation issue,” he says.

2011/12, are delivered in a timely and “We’ve been doing a lot of work around better allocating local assets to cost-effective way. the appropriate local boards and better The board was also concerned that defining the assets we have.” it had not received a parks works The Rodney board requested that other programme for the 2012/13 year. departmental managers, who have spent “Where is the money coming from to beyond their allocated 2012/13 budgets, cover this overspend?” board member report to the Local Board as a matter of Tracey Martin asked. “My concern is that urgency to provide clarification as to the it means we have technically committed reasons for any over-spending. money from next year’s budget to work that hasn’t even been approved by this The Board wants to be informed as board. This is completely unacceptable.” a priority before spending beyond allocated budgets occurs.

Relationship manager Lesley Jenkins said parks staff were spending money Board member John McLean said any with no accountability. She said the parks project needed to be scrutinised Hibiscus Bays board had already more closely. withdrawn any discretionary spending “I think the weakness in parks is their financial management,” he said. for this reason.

Mrs Jenkins said parks had been asked However, Mrs Martin said she felt the in June to attend a Rodney board weakness in parks was that they didn’t meeting to explain its position. The understand who was in control of meeting had now been scheduled for the budget.

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Council rip-off It seems Mayor Len Brown now knows not to mess with Mahurangi Matters with his Auckland-based PR blurb (MM Sept 5) and I applaud your stand. I would like to ask Mr Mayor and his council to justify the fees charged for us to replace an existing wood-burner and wet-back.

Permit and fees were $582.25, plus one inspection fee of $56.25 – a total of $638.50.

I believe our original Rodney Council fees were a fraction of that cost. It would seem North Rodney residents were spot-on in their concerns about what Mr Brown’s Super City (driven

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What a rip-off, and I would not be surprised, if people by-pass the Council, and do unsafe installations. In our case, we employed a reputable tradesman.

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Cancer survivor takes awareness in stride A 65-year-old cancer survivor, who has fought off various types of the disease for 50 years, is hitting the pavement this month walking more than 100kms for Kiwi kids affected by the disease.

CanTeen Northland ambassador Api Theodore, of Whangarei, will set off from Repco in Morrison Drive, Warkworth, on September 21, and will walk 65kms to Waipu where she will rest for the night before heading back to her home town the next day.

Api was 15 when she had her first operation for breast cancer in 1962.

She says in that day and age, she had little support from anyone.

“I found a lump on my chest and my mother took me to the hospital where it was removed straight away,” she says.

“The operation was never spoken about. I didn’t find out I had breast cancer until five years later. I had had my first child and was denied life insurance because of the diagnosis.”

She says as a result of her breast cancer, the cancerous cells spread to her liver and bladder, and she was later diagnosed with secondary breast CanTeen Northland ambassador Api Theodore (left) and Northland CanTeen cancer. Api’s last surgery was a breast coordinator Margie Crawford are encouraging people to purchase a CanTeen bandanna this month. The bandanna is a symbol of hope and courage for the mastectomy in 2010. thousands of young New Zealanders living with cancer.

She says over the years she has refused to have conventional therapy to treat and empower them in any way I can.” of CanTeen. the disease. Instead, she believes in Earlier this year, Api walked more than “We will be hosting a BBQ outside the 500kms from Whangarei to Kaitaia and store from 9am and Api is likely to set off living a positive and healthy lifestyle.

“Being diagnosed when I was a back in an effort to raise money for a new mid-morning. Come down and show your support, buy a CanTeen bandanna teenager, I can relate to the CanTeen cancer treatment centre for Northland. patients. I understand what they are Warkworth Repco manager Galvin and get a free sausage. A number of fun going through and want to support Milich says Repco is a keen supporter activities will be going on.”

New Matakana business owners unveil their plans Visitors to Matakana will be in for some gastronomic delights when two Matakana food establishments re-open for business in the next few months.

At a meeting of the Matakana Community Group, held at Plume Restaurant on September 6, Plume owners Clyde and Farida Cooper and Matakana House co-owners Duncan and Hannah Anderson, outlined the direction their businesses would take over the next couple of years.

Clyde and Farida are currently renovating the former Brookview

Teahouse, by the roundabout in Matakana, and will re-open it as a café and patisserie sometime in November.

“There will be a French influence and everything will be fresh,” Clyde said.

“Baking will be done on the premises, initially for the café but a retail outlet may happen later.”

Clyde also outlined plans for a restaurant, below the cafe, which already had resource consent. It would be pitched somewhere between casual and fine dining, and all going well, it could open in about two years.

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“One of our first priorities is to finish the walkway that connects the market to the wharf.”

Meanwhile, Duncan and Hannah, and their business partners David and Sarah Marshall, and Bill and Jodi Jamieson, hope to re-open Matakana House by Labour weekend.

“Our vision is to run the best country pub in the world with 25 percent of craft beers,” Duncan said. “We’ll offer good value family meals in a relaxed environment. And, yes, some of Gerry’s stuffed animals have been retained.”

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Young watersport entrepreneurs clinch top award Matakana entrepreneur Tony Carr has put the region and his business, Blue Adventures, in the spotlight, being recognised as 2012 Rookie of the Year by judges in the prestigious NZ Travel Industry Awards.

The former commercial skipper and qualified kite-surfing instructor, took up the challenge to establish his own business in June last year, offering locals and tourists “adrenalinepacked” entertainment in the form of kite surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, jet boating, and wakeboarding off the Matakana Coast.

Tony grew up in the area, attended Rodney College and has since travelled the world trying his hand at various adventure sports. He says he was keen to turn what he loved doing into his work and share the benefits of the region with others.

“A lot of people don’t know how good it is around here.”

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Judges were impressed by the amount achieved by the business in a short time, including creating a website, developing a range of activities and following through with a successful first season.

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Plans are underway to re-establish populations of the giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus), a threatened species of fish, to two streams within the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary. Adult giant kokopu spend their lives in fresh water and prey on aquatic and terrestrial insects. Giant kokopu eggs are deposited at the stream margins and can be predated by rats and hedgehogs. Rats and hedgehogs also compete for the invertebrates which the kokopu eat. Because both stream sites intended for re-establishing this species lie within the park’s predator control fence, these fish will benefit from the same predator control as other endangered introduced species such as our newest residents, the saddlebacks.

Newly-hatched larvae from the giant kokopu are swept out to sea on river currents where they spend their first six months. Juvenile giant kokopu return to fresh water in spring and were one of the species previously caught as whitebait.

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The saddlebacks released at Tawharanui in March and April of this year appear to be thriving. Some birds have settled at Tokatu Point while others have dispersed right down the north and south coasts, and into Ecology Bush. Survival has been very high with 81 birds having been seen since release. There are many pairs settled on territories and nest building should begin this month.

A new TOSSI committee, ably led by Steve Palmer, was elected at the annual meeting on September 3. We farewell Sharon Kast a long-standing member of the committee. Sharon has been a staunch advocate for and protector of the dotterel population at Tawharanui.

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From left, Mahurangi College library manager Jeanette Cornege, Les Ramsay trustee Rex Civil and author Steve Barker.

Rotary support delivers books to schools School libraries across the Mahurangi district will receive free copies of the latest novel by Warkworth author Stephen Barker.

The Riddle of the Stones is the sequel to those written locally. individuals, as well as schools and The Secret of Spirits Bay, and is targeted “It shows students that getting work churches. Trust board member John at readers in the 10 to 14 year age group. published is achievable,” she said.

Evans says donations help support Steve describes the story as an historical, The books have been purchased by primary and secondary school-aged young people, whose parents or ghost and supernatural adventure. the Les Ramsay Youth Trust, which is caregivers may not otherwise be able While it doesn’t specifically reference administered by Warkworth Rotary. to afford the outlay. This could include Warkworth, local readers may recognise Every year, the Trust spends thousands helping to buy uniforms, clothing, descriptions of familiar places.

At a presentation at Mahurangi of dollars supporting youth in the books and musical instruments.

College, library manager Jeanette district, from Puhoi to just south The trust welcomes enquiries, which should be directed to either Rex Civil on Cornege said the college was always of Wellsford. keen to pickup NZ books, particularly Appeals for assistance come from 425 7662 or John Evans on 422 0193.

The Mahurangi Community Trust hopes to power its Civil Defence organisation with the proceeds from an upcoming book sale.

Money raised will go towards the purchase of a large generator.

Trust chairman Christine Kyle says in the event of a major power cut, the generator will be used to power both the community centre and the police station next door.

“The unit will cost around $10,000 so we will apply for grants to make up any shortfall,” she says.

The trust is hoping the community will show its usual generosity and donate books to the sale. Donations received so far include a wide range of books, vinyl records, puzzles, DVDs, comics and magazines.

“The more items we can collect to sell, the more money we hope to raise.”

The Book Fair will be held at the Snells Beach Community Centre on the Saturday, October 20.

Donations can be left at Hireworks in Snells Beach, Copyworks in Warkworth or phone Christine on 425 6816 or 0274 937 386.

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Putting Rodney’s case So what’s the next big plan for Auckland and how does Rodney feature? Behind the scenes, work has begun on the Unitary Plan, an enormous job which will bring some consistency in land definitions and use across the city. Now, obviously, with the large variety of communities and their aspirations, there is going to have to be flexibility and a certain level of variance. The names may be the same but where they are applied will be greater or lesser in each Local Board area. So what of Rodney?

The Local Board recently got our first look at the draft maps for each of our towns and villages. As has been the norm, the officers under-estimated the size of the Rodney space, the number of towns and villages to be covered, and the amount of local knowledge and input they would receive from your Local Board members. We are very clear what our communities expect when we represent them. So, long story short, Rodney has to have a second session on their own with the planners. But never fear, the Unitary Plan will be coming out to our key community groups as a discussion document around March 2013 and then once altered to reflect that input, the draft document is set to come out in September 2013 for your formal submissions. Yes, it is a big process, but considering the importance of the outcome I suggest we don’t rush it and we do get involved.

On more day-to-day matters, Bob Howard and I headed off earlier this month to meet the new CEO of Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development.

We took along the information and PowerPoint pack from our Economic Development presentation to the Governing Body some months ago and a box of Chocolate Brown goodies. I requested this meeting to make sure that the head of this organisation was fully informed of the Rodney Local Board area and its potential. It was pleasing to note that we are well and truly in ATEED’s sights, and work is being done to enhance our area’s economic opportunities so we benefit from being part of the SuperCity. Over the next month, I will be working with Brenda Steele and staff to create three Youth Forums to cover the Rodney Local Board area. We want the voice of our 14 to 24 year olds clearly established in our decision-making. I do think it is worth a mention, however, that while Auckland has created many forums, Youth and Ethnic Peoples to name just two, there is no official forum for the older person in this new city and this is something that needs to be addressed in the very near future – the older generation should have equal representation with those other groups and their specific needs should be taken into account in all local and regional decisionmaking. Until next time – love the place you live.

Huge effort by small community More than $10,000 was raised in the Warkworth district last month in support of Daffodil Day. A month’s worth of fundraising activities, organised by the National Bank, included a trivia night and movie night, as well as sausage sizzles, raffles and a roadside collection. Organiser Charlene Morrison says to raise this amount in a small town is “incredible”. “The most enjoyable aspect of fundraising for Daffodil Day is seeing the whole community wanting to be involved, whether it is donating a prize, coming to one of the events or making a donation,” she says. “It is wonderful to see our community come together to help others. We would like to thank all the local businesses that contributed to our success, especially Ginger Café who helped us fundraise and the Farm Butchery who donated an amazing number of sausages for the BBQ.”

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Free outreach clinics teeter due to lack of support Monthly clinics in Warkworth and Wellsford, offering free legal advice and assistance from Inland Revenue, face closure if patronage doesn’t pick up.

Funded by the Ministry of Justice, the Whangarei Community Law Centre runs monthly clinics offering free legal advice to people who can’t afford a lawyer or who don’t qualify for legal aid.

Legal executive Megan Lajeunesse says they deal with a range of issues including civil, administrative, criminal and family law, as well as Maori legal issues.

“We need a minimum of three people Inland Revenue also provides a free to book appointments before our clinic on the first Monday of the lawyer, Carla Janssen, will travel to the month at the Te Korowai Aroha Pumau clinic,” she says. building, in Rodney Street Wellsford, “All our lawyers have a current and on the first and third Friday of practising certificate and extensive the month, at the Community Link knowledge on most aspects of the law. Centre in Warkworth. relationships “We don’t have the resources to Community do conveyancing and we also don’t representative Nicola Sharp says the clinic is run on a drop-in basis with no provide court representation.

“But we do give assistance and appointment required. information, and can advise clients “We are there to help customers with on what their options are. Clients queries relating to getting an IRD are treated with integrity, empathy, number, tax credits, child support, confidentially and professionalism. income tax, refunds and rebates, debt As long as people continue to use the and Kiwisaver,” she says. clinics, we will offer them.”

“Customers with business-related The Wellsford clinic has been running enquiries would be directed to for three years and the Warkworth clinic, our monthly seminars run at the based at the Community Link Centre, Warkworth office.” started at the beginning of this year.

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Complaint being investigated An official complaint of Conflict of Interest involving Rodney Local Board member Steven Garner has been lodged with Auckland Council.

The complaint refers to Mr Garner’s position as a submitter for the Sandspit marina project and his subsequent tabling of a Notice of Motion at the board’s July meeting, which called for the appropriate Auckland Council officers to investigate the issues around sea level rise on the spit and the effect on associated structures and amenities.

Auckland Council has confirmed it is investigating the matter but a spokesperson says it is still to be determined whether or not there is substance to the complaint.

“If substance is found, the complaint will be referred to an independent conduct review panel,” he said.

“Panel members are determined on availability and subject expertise from a pool of persons who have agreed to assist Council in such matters.”

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Warkworth hockey trust lease finally in sight Auction success The Warkworth Hockey Turf Trust is one step closer to achieving its goal with advice from Auckland Council that it will have a lease by the end of the year.

Work started on the long-awaited party this year and we have had great development of the hockey turf at the support from the Rodney Local Board.

Warkworth Showgrounds in March All going well we hope to be playing and while Council funding will pay summer hockey next year.” for the field foundation, the trust will Auckland Council has set aside have to find around $800,000 for the $614,000 over the next two years to playing surface, fence, goals, lights and develop the showgrounds and most of any other facilities. the money will be spent on earthworks for the hockey turf – one field initially, Warkworth Hockey Turf Trust chair with provision for a second field in Brett Illingworth says the lack of a future. The new field will cater for lease over the grounds has left the senior and junior hockey players from organisation in limbo for a long time throughout the Warkworth/Wellsford but once granted, it can start applying area, as well as golden oldies players. for funding.

Trust chair Brett Illingworth can’t wait “We will have a stand on Queen Street “It will be a real confidence booster to get the hockey turf up and running. in Warkworth during the Kowhai for the trust to get started on applying for funding to really get the project a number of funding agencies that Festival’s Huge Day Out, so we invite going,” he says. “It has been a long open their applications in January and everyone to come down and show time coming. If we can get the lease hopefully, we will have an answer by their support for the turf.” before Christmas, we can apply to June. Council has really come to the Info: Brett Illingworth 425 9148.

Cook Islands brass band instruments appeal The Warkworth Lions Club is driving an appeal seeking donations of brass instruments, on behalf of the various brass band brigades in the Cook Islands. Earlier this month, Warkworth resident Dave Parker, who spends a majority of his time in the Cook Islands promoting tourism and youth involvement, contacted the Lions Club for help.

Dave says the last donation of instruments from NZ was made in 2006 and many have now deteriorated.

“They urgently need replacement

drums, trumpets, saxophones and percussion instruments,” he says.

“Mouth pieces, music and some drum skins are also sought. The bands, which have limited funds, are responsible for the many civic and community events in the islands but their instruments have passed their use-by-date and, as a result, members are losing interest.

“If any bands, former band members or bands that have gone into recess have instruments stored away that they are not using and could donate to a worthy cause, it would be greatly appreciated.”

Band musicians in the Cook Islands have limited access to funds to purchase new instruments.

Info: Gavin Brough 425 5495.

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More than $16,000 was raised for Matakana School’s modern Information Centre at the annual auction evening held this month.

With entertainment provided by local vocalist Loulou and comedian Ben Hurley, more than 130 people attended the evening.

Some of the biggest selling items of the night included a painting by Virginia Leonard which sold for $1750, dinner and wine for 10 people at The Stables Restaurant sold for $1100, and a Great Barrier Island excursion for two hit the hammer at $750.

More than 80 silent auctions also ran throughout the course of the evening.

Organiser Helena Ujdur says the school is thrilled with the amount raised.

“It will give us enough discretionary funds to be able to complete the proposed Information Centre in the school library,” she says. “The first stage of work on this project will start next term.”

The event also raised $415 for Daffodil Day and $151 for Assistance Dogs NZ. Meanwhile, the Matakana School gala will be held on Saturday October 20, starting with the yard sale on the netball courts at 7am. There will also be the usual huge range of stalls, offering everything from plants to clothes, electrical goods, books, artwork and cakes.

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Linda Gribble says that a few months As a result, the club is funding a full set ago, two 10-year-old boys were writing of swimming lessons for the school’s 10 goals in their classroom and noted that year olds, as well as a set of lessons for the thing they would most like would teenagers and adults. The lessons will be be to learn to swim. held in the school holidays at Mahurangi She says they were both Pacific Island College Pool and will be conducted by boys from large families and the swimming tutor Ruth Mills. chances of swimming lessons were There will also be pool practice time very slim. for the swimmers after their lesson to “Teacher Heather Manning and practise in a safe and non-threatening teacher-aide Gera Verheul approached environment. me as I take the Pasifika Group at the Linda says the Pasifika families have school and have been involved with already had an afternoon at the pool the Pasifika community for a few years with Watersafe Auckland who put now,” Linda says. everyone in life-jackets and taught the “Pasifika children love the water and parents and young people how to be the families spend a lot of time around safe around water and what to do if water, fishing or swimming in their they were in trouble in the water. leisure time. However, sometimes “This is a wonderful example of a adults and children are not always aware community working together to save of safety measures or have the skills to lives, up-skill people so that they can save themselves in an emergency, as pass their skills onto other members of was demonstrated in a recent Tongan their families, and make our summer boating tragedy in Auckland.” activities safer. What a great place Linda put this concern to the Warkworth is!”

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Preschool gala boosts Leigh improvements Signage clean Leigh Preschool is getting ready for its biggest day of the year, the annual gala on October 21. up campaign All the usual attractions will be there including the bouncy castle, face painting, and cake and toy stalls. The day is sponsored by Leigh Fisheries who will supply plenty of fresh and smoked fish for the raffles.

The preschool strives to make the day as relaxed as possible for families to enjoy. It has been going for more than a decade and has proved to be a successful fundraising event.

Last year it helped to raise $10,000 which went towards purchasing three, much-needed, shade sails and sandpit covers.

Head teacher Carmel Simmonds says thanks to two communitybased grants, the centre has also recently planted a number of native trees around their outdoor area and replaced the playground bark with burgess netting.

“It has really enhanced the play area,” she says. “The upgrade has been part of a strategic plan since 2009 and it is great to see we are achieving our goals. Next step is to upgrade the front entrance. Our premises were purposebuilt in 2003 with a separate area for the under twos and we have a close relationship with Leigh School, which makes transitioning easier.”

The preschool is hosting an open day on September 22 and is inviting all parents and their preschoolers to check out the facilities.

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October holidays for the first time.”

The centre will be open during normal hours, 8.30am to 3.30pm. At this stage, it will cater for children from two to five years old only.

Donations for the gala garage sale and bric-a-brac stalls are needed.

The gala will be held in the Leigh School grounds and at the Leigh Hall, from 9am to 1pm.

Info: Carmel at the Preschool on 422 6513.

Kaipara District is launching a campaign to clean up roadside signage “Signs can obstruct a driver’s view of the road if not placed correctly,” monitoring and compliance officer George Lewis says. “The design, construction, colours and the amount of information contained on a sign can also be a distraction.

“Plus, a number of different signs in a small area is seen as visual pollution.”

Advertising signs are controlled through bylaws, district plans, policies and guidelines. Anyone wanting to install an advertising sign anywhere, other than outside their own business premises, can only do so once resource consent approval has been obtained. This applies even if the sign goes up on private land.

Info: Barbara Ware 09 439 3123.

Power charge rises opposed The possibility of further increases in electricity line charges, as signalled in a recent Commerce Commission report, would have a negative impact on rural families and small businesses, according to Rural Women NZ. Spokesperson Pam Thomlinson says proposals in the report will allow electricity lines companies that supply some of New Zealand’s most remote rural areas to raise their charges by as much as 15 percent next year, with further rises down the track. Feedback on the report closes on October 1.

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Marathon raises mental wellness awareness Marathon runner Perry Newburn passed through the Mahurangi district on September 11 on his 5300km circumnavigation of NZ, raising money for the Mental Health Foundation.

The Great ENZED Charity Run started in Palmerston North on August 31 and is expected to take 71 days to complete. As well as raising money for the foundation, Perry, a drug and alcohol counsellor, will also be raising awareness of mental wellness.

It’s a field he understands as he battled his own addictions for more than 15 years after dropping out of university in the mid-1970s. After “getting himself together”, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Massey University and went on to gain additional qualifications in adolescent mental health and alcohol and drug counselling. He has a special interest in the field of justice within the drug and alcohol counselling field.

‘Perry’s Run for Christchurch’ from Auckland to Christchurch last year raised $20,000 for the Red Cross Earthquake Relief Fund. From The Great ENZED Charity Run, Perry Perry Newburn (centre) was heading to Cape Reinga when he passed through hopes to raise more than $30,000.

Warkworth on September 11. His run is supported by ENZED representatives, The run is being sponsored and including Wessel Hanekom (left), of Wellsford. Also pictured is his friend and supported by ENZED Total Hose and support crew Clarry Johns.

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Wellsford takes on rippa rugby finals Wellsford Primary School’s undefeated Year 3-4 rippa rugby team will take on Mangawhai Beach School’s top team in the final of the Lower Northland zone competition on September 22. The rippa rugby final will be held at Toll Stadium in Whangarei as a curtain raiser to the ITM Cup Northland versus Taranaki game. Kick off is at 5.35pm. Meanwhile, Wellsford’s Year 7-8 team took on Otamatea earlier this month, winning 4-2, making them the Northland Champs.

The schools Year 5-6 team were away at the National Rippa Rugby Championship in Wellington when Mahurangi Matters went to print.

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Five Rodney builders are vying for top honours in the Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2012 House of the Year.

The Gold Reserve Finalists were The winners will be announced at a selected from Gold Award winners gala dinner in Auckland on Saturday, in the 12 regional competitions November 17. throughout New Zealand during July Registered Master Builders Federation and August. The Rodney entrants are: chief executive Warwick Quinn says New Homes $600,000 to $1 million the competition continues to showcase – The House Company (Rodney) the country’s best builders. for a home in Omaha; Allan Wallace “These builders are the cream of the Builders for a home in South Head; crop in the construction industry Maddren Homes for a home in today,” he says. “Our builders take Helensville. New Homes $1 million a lot of pride in their work and to $2 million – Brackenridge Builders this is reflected in the outstanding for a home in Omaha. James Hardie workmanship and quality of the Show Home Award – Maddren homes in the competition this year.”

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Police issue open home warning Police have issued a warning to people holding an open home, saying some “viewers” may be visiting the property with mischief on their minds.

They say a couple, who when recently attending an open home in Auckland, made off with jewellery and other small but expensive items.

“It’s understandable that the operators of open homes – the agents – cannot be in all rooms at all times, so it’s important that vendors ensure their valuables are either removed from the property during the sale period

Business briefs Tax refunds hoax Inland Revenue has issued a warning about hoax phone calls telling people they are eligible for a tax refund. Those making the hoax calls are claiming to offer a refund on the condition that people make an upfront direct payment to a bank account via Western Union. Inland revenue spokesperson says if anyone has replied to the scams, and given money or their personal details, they should contact their bank or credit card provider immediately. To report suspicious phone calls or emails that target Inland Revenue customers, email to phishing@ird.govt.nz

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In the recent Auckland incident, the couple filled in the viewer register with false names and contact details.

Bedside cabinets and chests of drawers were targeted and, if found to contain portable valuables, these were taken. If anyone is aware of people carrying out this type of theft, they should contact the Police or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Peaches and Pickles Popular performing arts school Peaches and Pickles will extend its classes to Warkworth Primary from term four to meet local demand.

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by Hibiscus Coast residents Sophia Pedersen and Charlotte Nightingale, has grown from a single school holiday programme of 30 pupils to include five professional tutoring staff, over 180 pupils aged from 3 to 13 years, after-school classes in five schools, Saturday morning musical theatre workshops, a boys-only class and interactive birthday parties.

The pair of experienced performers met in 2010 while performing at Orewa’s Centrestage.

Charlotte previously ran a children’s theatre company in the UK and Sophia is a qualified New Zealand Academy of Dance Teacher who relocated from Wellington. Both were passionate about creating an affordable, holistic theatrical offering for kids to enjoy.

Peaches and Pickles teaches multiple theatrical genres including singing, dancing, acting and “everything else involved with performing”.

“We cover audition techniques and students have written and recorded their own songs. Next term the boys class will be film making,” says Charlotte.

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The ultimate reward for the children, parents and tutors comes at the “live” performances at the end of term and local community events.

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Between them they have six children, aged six and under, and Charlotte is expecting her third baby in October.

However, it hasn’t stopped them extending their enterprise by importing a range of quality, affordable dance shoes.

They also regularly perform with their husbands in their band USP (United Soul Project) at private functions.

Peaches and Pickles’ Warkworth classes begin in term four on Mondays from 3.30pm. All enquiries welcome.

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Houses in the Mahurangi and Hibiscus Coast area reached an average sales price of $477,000 last month, an increase of three percent compared to last year. Barfoot and Thompson says as result it has increased the average sales price for the past 12 months to $462,000, 15 percent higher than the average price at the same time last year. Locations with the greatest activity were Red Beach, Orewa and Helensville.

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Philosophy prioritises supportive family environment When the Warkworth Birthing Centre opened in 2000, it had one birthing area and three post-natal rooms.

At the end of the current renovation next month, the centre will offer 10 post-natal rooms, and three dedicated assessment and birthing areas.

The past 12 years have been busy ones for managing directors, Sue Wynyard and Sally Wilson, and their team of four other midwives.

Both women have decades of nursing and midwifery experience, which they have drawn on to develop a centre, which they believe is second-to-none. It is also the only one of its kind between the North Shore and Whangarei.

“It’s quite unusual, nationally and internationally, to have a midwiferylead primary unit,” Sue says.

The Warkworth Birthing Centre Community Trust owns the building, which is operated independently by Rodney Coast Midwives.

“This arrangement gives us autonomy, especially when it comes to deciding our budget priorities. We can make sure the money is used effectively where the need is greatest.”

Current renovations began with the sealing of a 17-space public

Birthing Centre managing directors Sue Wynyard (left) and Sally Wilson in one of the new rooms.

carpark, adjoining the centre. This was followed by the construction of a new wing that includes six postnatal rooms, a designated staffroom, office and administration space, and a new parents’ room. The final stage will be the refurbishment of parts of the original area and construction of a second birthing room with a pool.

Sally says about 90 percent of women

use the pool at some stage during their labour.

“It’s a weightless environment so it provides a greater level of comfort for the women and the warmth helps with pain relief.”

Last year, the centre accommodated 142 births and 426 women chose continued next page

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Matt and Elissa Robertson, of Castor Bay, with two-day old Daniel James Burton Robertson. Although Daniel was born in Auckland, the couple received post-natal care in Warkworth.

They had nothing but praise for the care and support they received at the centre. “It’s really nice that they let the Dads stay a night – it means we can bond as a family,” Elissa said.

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Supportive environment Warkworth for their postnatal care. Of the women who birthed at the centre, 96 percent exclusively breastfed, while the rate among women who birthed at other centres, but received postnatal care at Warkworth, was 91 percent.

“The rate is one of the highest in NZ.” Sally and Sue put the centre’s success down to a combination of factors.

“Formal feedback tells us that the rural surroundings are a definite drawcard, but the homely atmosphere of the centre, its privacy, the fact that Dads can spend a night, that staff are

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friendly and supportive, and that the individual needs of each family are accommodated, are also routinely mentioned.

“It’s so important for family members to bond when a new baby arrives and we do all we can to support that. We don’t have strict rules around how long a mother needs stay after the birth either – it all depends on how she’s managing and feeling. After a normal birth, most mothers are happy to leave after about four days. After a caesarean, the stay is usually a few days longer.”

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University study pinpoints centre’s success strategies The Warkworth Birthing Centre is a recognised training organisation, which regularly accepts student midwives, both from NZ and overseas.

Director Sally Wilson says the centre has a good relationship with AUT, which also provides education opportunities for centre staff.

In 2008, AUT Associate Professor Liz Smythe and Dr Debbie Payne chose the centre for a research study, which examined more closely the “strategies, factors and influences that help achieve sustainable excellence.”

Sally says the study arose from a discussion between the centre and academic researchers.

“Having sat through a presentation at the College of Midwives Conference which highlighted the issues confronting midwives such as low breastfeeding rates, increasing rates of intervention during labour and birth, and midwifery burnout, I knew we were doing something at Warkworth that needed to be shared,” she says.

Rather than narrow the study down to one particular aspect of the centre’s operation, the researchers decided to pursue the question: ‘What works well here?’

Builder Rob Dunne thanked staff for their patience during the renovations.

“Please don’t wake the babies!”

Following the success of the first study, a second project looked at the subject of ‘keeping birth normal’.

Their research found that the Warkworth centre exemplified the vision of the Ministry of Health Maternity Action Plan towards women experiencing pregnancy and motherhood as normal events with confidence in their ability to give birth.

The study showed that there were many factors contributing to the centre’s success which included its ‘homely’ feel, the confidence mothers were given and a clear vision.

Builder Rob Dunne says the Warkworth Birthing Centre extension project was not without its challenges.

“Babies don’t ask us if it’s a convenient time to be born so we were all conscious of the fact that we were working around a centre that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” he says. “The staff have been incredible and it’s been easy to work with the directors and Trust because they have streamlined decisionmaking processes.

“All bar one of the contractors is local and it’s worth mentioning that they all gave big discounts on goods

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Rob, who has had a working relationship with the centre dating back to 2002, says the site safety management programme was especially rigorous, given that the work was happening around new mothers and babies.

Among the contractors on the job was builder Gerald North, whose nineyear-old son was born at the centre and delivered by Sue Wynyard.

“It’s quite neat to have that connection,” he said.

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Matakana motorists say “bye bye billy” Motorists ruminating over the fate of some well-known Warkworth residents from a prominent hillside on Matakana Road, near the golf club, are in for a disappointment.

The property, owned by Bruce and Barbara Quinn, at Christmas, but also for the magnificent show of has been sold and Marmite and Millie are returning flowers along the roadside. Bruce has more than 200 to their original home at Julie Thompson’s animal rose bushes on his property. refuge, just west of Warkworth.

“People regularly stop and take photos or say “thanks”.

Bruce, a retired baker, says he’ll be sad to bid farewell We’ve even had a bus load of Japanese tourists pull into to the goats but it was time to move on. the house and get their cameras out. One Auckland “We’ve been on this one hectare property for 31 business man, with a house at Omaha, told me he years and have decided to downsize to a yet-to-be- keeps a photo of the goats on his computer! built home in Warkworth so we can spend more “I just want to say thanks to everyone who has time with the grand-kids,” he says. stopped and talked and taken photos over the years.”

The Quinn’s property is well-known in the area, The property has been sold to a young family from not just for its goats who take on a festive theme Torbay.

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Money raised through Pink Ribbon events goes towards education programmes, research and medical support, outreach programmes and advocacy. The Pink Ribbon street appeal will be held on October 12 and 13, and more volunteers are needed in the Mahurangi area to help at collection sites.

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Seniors press for voice inside new Auckland SuperGold Card Grey Power is pushing for greater representation for older people on Auckland Council in order to gain recognition equal with other groups.

Warkworth president Anne Martin says that while Advisory Panels exist for the likes of ethnic peoples, Pacific peoples and youth, older people have no formal recognition despite the fact that Auckland’s elderly population is projected to grow dramatically.

Statistics NZ estimates that the number of Aucklanders aged 65-plus will more than double from 156,000 in 2011 to over 320,000 by the year 2031.

“We were concerned to get involved while all the planning was being done and still are concerned that there’s an emphasis in the Long Term Plan on lots of groups, but not specifically on older people,” she says. “You have to go to the addendum to find any reference to them.”

Anne says although Auckland Grey Power and Age Concern representatives appreciate meetings with the Mayor and senior Council staff, currently held three times a year, they don’t have the same “kudos or mana” as official groups.

“When you don’t appear in these plans specifically as seniors or older citizens, then you’re not visible.”

President Anne Martin.

Mayor Len Brown says the current meetings are “a valuable way of understanding the needs of Auckland’s senior citizens and communicating with them.” Although he has the power to establish a more formal senior citizens advisory forum, and is not ruling out establishing such a body in the future, he has no current plan to do so.

“The current forums should be allowed to settle in so we can see how they go,” he says.

However, Anne says positive outcomes from past meetings highlight the importance of formalising the

representation of senior citizens’ unique perspectives.

Successes include Council’s commitment to allow people with a licence to occupy units in retirement villages to apply for a rates remission under the Rates Rebate Scheme and a general push for awareness that the income-tested scheme is available.

Grey Power and Age Concern representatives are also involved in a Council-funded Mayor’s Morning Tea at the Town Hall on October 5 to recognise the contributions of selected older citizens and in an Auckland Libraries move to form an ongoing consultation group representing older people’s library needs.

Anne warns the assumption, expressed by some staff, that ‘a city that’s good for young people will also be good for old people’, could mean that the needs and concerns of older residents are overlooked.

For example, consultation on transport revealed that many older people required an additional service to deliver them to main transport routes and some are “really worried” about impacts of changes to multiple bins for rubbish collection, both issues that Anne says may not arise for other sectors of society.

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A recent SuperGold recruitment drive has seen 2000 new businesses join the scheme. There are now more than 3600 participating businesses, representing more than 7900 outlets nationwide, who are offering discounts to older New Zealanders.

The new businesses come from a wide range of sectors such as trades, automotive, food and drink, home and garden, retail and accommodation, and health care including more than 30 dentists and nearly 100 pharmacies.

Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew says a particular focus for the latest drive was to increase the number of participating businesses in provincial or rural areas.

“Given this, it’s pleasing to see that two-thirds of these new businesses are from outside main centres,” she says.

“I’m ambitious to see the programme further expanded. SuperGold Card holders can also play a role in getting more organisations to join up. They can do this by talking with local business owners who are not already in the scheme and encourage them to sign on.”

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RSA Support Services officer Joss Myers says around 17 providers, ranging from funeral homes to Northlink Health, will be represented.

This is the third year the event has been organised.

“There’s nothing else quite like it in the area,” Joss says. “People get information on health services such as diabetes and dementia, and the Disability Resource Centre has a wealth of information on health aids available.

“Although the elderly themselves will find it helpful, it’s also aimed at carers and family members.”

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The expo will run from 11.30am to 2.30pm and complementary refreshments will be available.

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Warkworth SeniorNet keeps locals on top of technology Mahurangi residents struggling to keep up with rapid technology changes have access to help from some of the country’s leading SeniorNet providers, as an open day at Warkworth SeniorNet’s Matakana Road premises on September 25 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm will highlight.

The Warkworth group has helped thousands of locals since it began 16 years ago and is at the forefront of the movement, developing valuable training resources that have been snapped up by other groups around the country.

While tracking continuous computer hardware and software developments is business as usual, president Garry Atkins says the exponential growth in digital devices including smart phones, tablets and laptops has kept tutors particularly busy.

Although originally geared to those 50-plus, the disappearance of college night classes has seen SeniorNet accepting an increasing number of younger people.

The Warkworth group has around 500 members paying an annual $25 subscription and relies on the goodwill of around 22 volunteer tutors, most of whom have been through the SeniorNet system themselves. Garry

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began as a computer novice 15 years ago and says he was soon hooked on the knowledge-sharing philosophy.

Courses cover everything from the basics of various operating systems and software programs, to managing a variety of practical and creative tasks and how to function online using search engines like Google, social media sites, online auction sites, networking

and more. That enables them to do everything from Skyping to emailing, genealogy or other research, writing a life story, scanning, manipulating photos, or setting up a spreadsheet, database, letterhead or website.

The practical outcomes are often better increased connections with family and society, improved work efficiency or productivity in volunteer roles, and a

boost to confidence in general.

Garry says everyone is encouraged to begin with an eight-week basics course to familiarise them with the computer, keyboard, mouse and “computerese” enabling them to quickly master future skills. Then people can ‘cherry pick’ from a comprehensive series of stand alone two-hour lessons about specific topics, for just $5 a session.

Regular “help clinics” enable members to raise any software or hardware issues they want to with experienced tutors who can also offer advice on what equipment to buy without paying too much.

He says the days when computers were all family hand-me-downs have gone as the cost of new items has dropped and their performance has increased, meaning people demand the latest information.

At the same time, he believes computers are becoming easier to use and much more intuitive, making them increasingly accessible to those willing to take the time to learn.

For more details about SeniorNet services, courses and timetables see this story at www.localmatters.co.nz; visit seniornetwarkworth.org.nz or contact course coordinator Judy Wane on 422 3728.

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aged t o perfection Day celebrates older persons Age Concern Rodney is hosting a market day outside its premises in Orewa on September 28 to celebrate International Older Persons Day. Chief executive Catherine Smith says the aim of the day is to provide a fun event for the whole community.

“Age Concern works every day to promote the rights, wellbeing and quality of life of older people,” she says. “The market day is about raising community awareness of older people’s contribution to society. We would love the support of our community and would appreciate any donations of items such as baking or homemade preserves to sell. All money raised will go towards running costs.”

The market day will include a sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas, stalls selling bric-a-brac and entertainment provided by local keyboard and accordion player Joe Cook.

It will be held at the Westpac Plaza in Tamariki Ave, Orewa, from 10am to 2pm.

International Older Persons Day is observed annually on October 1.

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Urgent call for landholder action to rescue Kaipara Harbour Landowners are being educated about their influence on the health of the Kaipara Harbour through a series of free on-farm field days at flagship sites around the harbour’s 654,000 hectare catchment.

Last month, around 50 people attended the most recent demonstration of best practice in integrated and sustainable land use for the harbour’s health at Streamland Suffolks, a 68-hectare Ahuroa sheep stud, owned by Susan Meszaros and Karyn Maddren, incorporating two waterways that feed into the Araparera River.

The event was organised by the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group (IKHMG), a partnership of hapu, community groups, councils, government and research agencies, formed to tackle the declining state of what is New Zealand’s largest estuarine ecosystem and the second largest harbour in the world.

Group coordinator Leane Makey, said they aim to highlight the combined benefits of whole farm planning, including improvements to water and soil resources, stock health and ultimately, the Kaipara Harbour. Susan praised the comprehensive assessment by Auckland Council specialists in water, trees, soil, pests and plants, used to help address issues including biodiversity, soil structure, and fencing and planting gullies and waterways.

“They looked at it from the whole perspective, not just trees or water, but how it all feeds into each other and how it helps our Suffolk enterprise,” she said.

Vanessa Vujcich, of Council’s land management team, presented a Farm Management Plan intended to support both productivity and economic goals,

Streamland Suffolks’ Susan Meszaros and Karyn Maddren discuss their QEII covenanted bush blocks with Chris Ferkins of Auckland Council’s biodiversity team.

and social and environmental objectives. She said Council was using “the carrot approach”, seeking to engage and assist with best practice and the plan was a “flexible tool” reflecting the priorities of landowners, rather than those of Council.

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NIWA scientist Dr John Quinn noted that native species had evolved to suit forested riparian areas and many were intolerant of high water temperatures.

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Visitors toured recently planted riparian strips, two QEII covenanted blocks and the farm’s own plant nursery, learning about best planting options and approaches, before WaiCare’s Rachel Griffiths demonstrated water quality measures and indicators, including onsite water testing.

The flagship project is funded through The Ministry for Environment Community Fund and other sources, for at least three years. However, Leane says that represents just part of an ongoing, long-term effort to restore the Kaipara’s health.

In the next 12 months, the project aims to have eight flagship sites and

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also advance relationships with two industrial sites. In year three it’s hoped to establish the first flagship site within the harbour, possibly an aquaculture site or natural habitat.

Leane says new flagship sites are JV Farms – a dairy farm enterprise in the Hikurangi Swamp, and Pouto Topū Trust at Pouto, on North Head peninsula. However, the next field day will be held on November 14 at organically certified Muriwai Valley Farm on Komokokiri Hill Road, Ahuroa, 97-hectare of pasture grasses, woodlands and wetlands, carrying stud stock of red Devon cattle, Arapawa sheep and goats, large lop-eared black pigs and Wiltshire Horn sheep.

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Vegetable gardeners in the Mahurangi district are being encouraged to sharpen their spades and trowels, and get their vegetable gardens in top condition for the annual Warkworth & Districts Rose and Flower Show.

Entries in the Best Vegetable Garden so there is still plenty of time for some competition close on November 9 and good spring growth,” she says. the winner will receive a prize of $100. This year’s show on November 23 has The show is organised by the moved from the Warkworth Town Hall Warkworth Garden Club. to the Old Masonic Hall. Show schedules Show secretary Annette Sharp says will be available early next month from after the rain and with the increase in district libraries, Tumbleweed Garden temperature, the ground will be ready Centre in Matakana and the Mahurangi Matters office in Neville Street. to start planting vegetables.

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Tattie time again Potato, spud or Murphy, whatever you call them they are the most popular vegetable in NZ, eaten by more than 90 percent of adults. They are high in vitamins B and C, minerals and fibre and even more so if eaten unpeeled. We generally stock around 20 varieties over the season and notice that most people have their favourites. ‘Early’ varieties are available from late March and several including swift or rocket can be harvested in 60 to 90 days. Cliffs Kidney and Jersey Benne will take 90 to 100 days. They are ready to harvest when the first flowers are fully open but, to be sure, gently move the soil away and check the tubers are big enough to be dug. Early varieties have soft skins, which make them unsuitable for storage so they need to be eaten soon after harvest.

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Main crop varieties are ready to harvest when the foliage dies off.

My favourites are Agria which are great for mashing, roasting and baking, and Jersey Benne, which are ideal for boiling.

Potatoes grow best in full sun with a fertile, well worked over loose soil. Dig a trench 20cm deep and place a handful of fertiliser where each potato is to be planted (30-40cm apart). Fork lightly and mix into the soil before planting.

Cover each tuber with five to seven centimetres of soil. When stems reach about 15cm above ground level, mound the soil up around them.

It is essential to water during the flowering season but avoid the foliage as much as possible to avoid blight. When harvesting, use a digging fork to gently lift your potatoes from the ground. Be careful not to damage any tubers.

Main varieties are suitable for storing and can last up to six months. Dry them thoroughly after digging and place them in shallow boxes in a dark, cool position. Cover with a dry sack or cloth to stop any light. Check regularly and remove any rotting ones.

Tips: yy Plant now to ensure you have your own tasty new potatoes on Christmas Day – best varieties are Jersey Benne and Cliffs Kidney. yy If you are confined for garden space, grow them in containers, large plastic bags or old car tyres. yy Buy certified seed potatoes to ensure they are not carrying any virus diseases and are true to their variety.

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with Robin Ransom www.matakanawine.com President, Matakana Winegrowers Inc

Staying ahead of the pack With the explosion of winegrowing in New Zealand in the last 30 years or so, it is easy to believe that we occupy an important place in the world of wine. The New Zealand wine industry has undoubtedly made astonishing achievements in a very short time, but it is important that we do not become complacent about this if we are to retain the leadership role we presently enjoy, because the rest of the world is rapidly catching up.

Apparently, vineyards have been planted recently in Sweden (believe it or not) and there has been a small but quality-focused winegrowing industry in a number of elevated, temperate regions of India for some time. But China is the country where winegrowing is growing rapidly and on a very large scale. China is now the world’s fifth-largest consumer of wine, which is perhaps believable given that country’s vast population, but less believable is the fact that it is now the world’s fifth-largest producer of wine.

I was in the province of Shanxi in northern China recently and visited a vineyard and winery development. Shanxi province has a population half that of the UK and the main city, Taiyuan, is about the size of Sydney. Like everything in China, the winegrowing project is on a heroic scale. The vineyard will eventually be more than 100 times bigger than our own and will comprise hundreds of small plots of vines, owned by the families that have farmed there for generations.

They have grown maize and sweet corn mainly in recent times. The grapes planted, so far, are cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc, with a bit of chardonnay. Total production will eventually be around double the amount of wine currently produced in New Zealand from the cabernet sauvignon grape.

What I found perhaps slightly surprising is that the people involved in the project are thoroughly devoted to the notion of producing very high quality wine and it is not just lip-service. They consulted much more comprehensive climate records than are available to us in selecting the site and vineyard management and monitoring so far has been scientifically rigorous. When they construct the winery over the coming months, it will be “state of the art” – no expense will be spared in acquiring the most modern equipment and technology.

If this is typical of what is happening elsewhere in China and in other countries, the biggest threat to the New Zealand wine industry is not the scale on which winegrowing is expanding around the world, but the dedication to quality. The reputation of the New Zealand wine industry is founded on our quality ethos and rests solely upon that notion today. We will never be able to compete with other countries on volume or price, so the lesson for us is to avoid the cut-price bulk-wine mentality which large sections of the Australian wine industry have succumbed to and redouble our focus on the quality of the wine we produce.

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Leptospire soup in Aotearoa Leptosprosis is currently the most serious zoonosis (disease transmissible from animals to people) in New Zealand. It is a bacterial disease of mammals. There are more than 50 Leptospire types in the world, with six types recognised as endemic to NZ, although others do turn up from time-to-time.

The bacteria can gain entry via mucous membranes such as eyes, nose or mouth, or through broken skin. They spread throughout the body and at this stage, a variety of body fluids and tissues will contain Leptospires. The host mammal often gets sick but after a period of days, or weeks, it eventually eliminates the bacteria or occasionally dies. In some cases the bacteria are eliminated everywhere except from the host’s kidneys where they multiply and are shed into the animal’s urine for a year or more before being completely cleared. These mammals are called the ‘reservoir’ hosts and specific types of Lepto tend to be associated with specific mammalian species. ln New Zealand these are: • cattle, deer and sheep – hardjobovis.

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The greatest numbers of Leptospires out in the environment will have come from a reservoir host’s urine. The bacteria die quickly in dry conditions and although they are easy to kill with disinfectants, Leptospires can survive for several months in moist conditions – in the wet months, it’s Leptospire soup out there. As a vet in mixed practice for 30 years I have seen a number of pomona abortion storms in beef herds and sometimes Lepto bloody urine and death in young calves and, very occasionally, copenhogenai illness, jaundice and death in dogs. But I have listened to the stories of dozens of rural people who were so sick with Lepto, who were hospitalised or couldn’t work for months. Just before I started work, the horjobovis/pomona vaccine for cattle was developed and taken up extensively in the dairy industry. Until then, dairy farmers were the ones in greatest danger of contracting the disease. Interestingly, today, battum is the most commonly diagnosed type of Lepto in people.

But severe illness is only part of the Lepto story. We know already that heifers that pick up hardjobovis, and which don’t show illness normally, are likely to have a lifelong, slight reduction in fertility. There is recent research in deer to show that harjobovis/pomona vaccinated young stock grow bigger and faster than unvaccinated animals. Trials are underway with beef cattle and sheep where it is expected the same results will occur.

While Leptospirosis probably gets well diagnosed in cases of serious illness, there is increasing evidence that lesser illness caused by Lepto is under-diagnosed. lf you end up in bed for a few days with flu-like symptoms, that others around you aren’t coming down with, and you work with livestock, at a meatworks or you are a plumber or someone who cleans up in moist areas where rats and mice have soiled, then “yes” that may well be Leptospirosis.

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The Ministry for Primary Industries and Auckland Council are urging residents not to grow or share banned aquatic pest plants because they pose a huge risk to our waterways.

They are particularly concerned about salvinia (also known as kariba weed) and water hyacinth.

Both weeds are present in the Auckland region including Rodney and are known for growing rapidly to form large dense floating mats on ponds, drains, lakes and still waters in swamps. The floating mats can double in size within days and pose flooding risks and drowning risks to humans and livestock.

Recent discoveries of the weeds at a number of locations in the Northland region has raised concern that these weeds are being propagated and distributed among some pond owners.

Both salvinia and water hyacinth are unwanted and notifiable organisms under the Biosecurity Act 1993, which makes it illegal to sell, propagate or distribute them. They are also banned under Auckland Council’s Pest Management Plan.

Salvinia and water hyacinth have been found at about 20 sites which It is illegal to sell or propogate salvinia are currently being monitored for (top) or water hyacinth. regrowth after removal and destruction should report it to either Ministry for of the weeds.

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with Marjorie Prictor, Albertland Museum www.albertland.co.nz

On the move Something we take for granted in NZ is our ability to move buildings. These are often transported long distances with many technical difficulties to overcome. However, this exercise is not just a modern day occurrence.

From the very early days in this country, moving buildings from one place to another seemed to be undertaken without a second thought.

This is rather surprising given the fact that buildings in England were not designed to be transported and even today are more usually shifted by demolition and rebuilding.

The first house built by William Prictor, on land at Port Albert, was moved some distance up a hill and down the other side in 1873. The shift was done using rollers (tree trunks) underneath – a huge task, as each log had to be repositioned once the house had rolled over it. With no worries about wiring or plumbing, the family spent each night in the house during the move. It eventually settled in a central part of the farm.

Other houses were shifted as roads improved and rivers became less important as transport routes. One built near the Hoteo River was shifted

by Cliff Grant to MacPherson’s farm.

The late Max Reid told me that their house on Port Albert Road was moved from a site by the river on Wellsford Valley Rd. The house at 5 Davies Rd, originally built by Frank Curel,

was shifted by the Smart family from Rodney St to its present site in the 1950s. Later times saw the relocation of the power station houses, just south of Wellsford, to School Rd. Another interesting move came when George Pook purchased a Keith Hay house which was considered difficult to deliver by road. It was loaded onto two barges at Port Albert Wharf. At high tide, it was towed by George’s launch Calypso and Everard Judd’s Norwest, and safely beached at Whakapirau to the surprise of the locals waking up to the new arrivals.

Maybe the ability of bullock teams to shift huge logs from the forests, some on tramlines and others over rough terrain, made the idea of repositioning buildings feasible. In some ways it was so much easier then, with no need to obtain resource consent and permits.

Transporting more than just houses became the usual solution when a building was no longer needed.

Relocation to a new site was adopted by many local churches. The hall at the Port Albert Methodist Church was previously the Port Albert boarding house dining room and, in an earlier move, came from nearer the shoreline where it had been the gum store. Even earlier, it was probably the original store commissioned by W.R. Brame as a supply depot for the earliest settlers.

Others on the move were the Church of

The Port Albert jail being prepared for its move to Wellsford. Photo, Albertland Heritage Centre.

Christ built in 1906 in School Rd to its present site in Rodney St in 1934; the Port Albert Church of Christ was moved to the same site in 1941. The Te Arai church was moved in sections in 1935 to become the new North Albertland Church, and in 1946 the redundant Woodcocks Church of Christ, from Kaipara Flats, was moved to become part of the church on Mangawhai Rd. The Hoteo Church of Christ moved to the youth camp at Mangawhai in 1955.

The Anglican Church was transported to Tauhoa in the same time period and later, the Presbyterian Church moved up Rodney St to become the new CoOp Parish Church after the removal of the original Wellsford Methodist Church to Tomarata. The Catholic Church had also moved back from the

edge of Rodney St to its present site in Matheson Road.

The old Wellsford School was first shifted first from its site at Old Wellsford by the two bridges, to the corner of Rodney St and School Road.

In the 1970s, it made another trip to the Golf Club on the Warkworth/ Matakana Rd, where it remains, albeit a little altered. The demise of the Farmers Trading Company and redevelopment of that site saw the manager’s house moved to Waipu and the Lodge also relocated. The original Police house was shifted to Torbay where it became the home of a retired policeman. The original police cells at Port Albert were shifted into Wellsford and are, I understand, still in use.

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Tanekaha Forest track invitation A new walking track, providing access to the southern slopes of the Brynderwyns, will be opened

by Department of Conservation Conservator North, Chris Jenkins, on Labour Weekend Saturday, October 20, at 1.30pm. The Tanekaha Forest Track, a collaboration between the Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust and the Walking Access Commission, starts on an unformed paper road at 300 King Road, about 10km west of Mangawhai. The opening ceremony in the new carpark will be followed by an invitation to join a group for a walk to the Brynderwyn Ridge or a stroll in your own time to the new swing bridge and any point beyond.

Pictured is the elegant little swing bridge on the Tanekaha Forest Track.

Students win top honours Two high achieving Mahurangi College students took first and third place in the Orewa Lions Young Ambassador of the Year awards, presented in Orewa this month.

Gabriella Tennant, who combines academic excellence with a strong interest in sport and the performing arts, was named Young Ambassador of the Year and Rachel Wilson, who is a senior youth leader at Mahurangi Presbyterian Church, as well as being an active caver and jazz dancer, took third place ($200).

The five finalists, three from Kaipara College and two from Mahurangi College, have a wide range of career paths ahead of them – from medicine to music – but the judges said all were obviously highly motivated to succeed in their different fields.

All the teenagers had their eyes on the $1000 first prize and a lot of hard work went into presenting their CVs, undertaking an interview and preparing speeches to impress judges Rodney MP Mark Mitchell, Sue Lions Young Ambassador, Gabriella Tennant.

Dixon of Lions and Wayne Franich at the finals on September 9.

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The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) and head lice have always existed in human communities and head lice infestations (Pediculosis capitis) have been found on ancient mummified Egyptian bodies. Many of us have spent a vast amount of time, energy and money to eradicate these pesky parasites, but not all hope is lost eradicating them. With a community-based approach, head lice can be eradicated through sound awareness and prevention strategies.

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Head lice are “spread” by direct contact with someone who has a head lice infestation. This means head-to-head contact, sharing of combs, brushes and hats and so on. Head lice do not fly – but scuttle with speed and precision.

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Jill Porteous is a Registered Nurse with a Public Health & Tertiary Teaching background. She has worked alongside individuals, families and schools in the community dealing with head lice issues. Jill is enthusiastic about sharing cost effective and insecticide/chemical free options to eradicate head lice.

Good research habits encouraged Tip and tricks for beginners was the main subject of a talk by Carolyn Williams, guest speaker at this month’s Warkworth Genealogy Group meeting.

Carolyn stressed how important it was to get into good habits when compiling information and to use, whenever possible, what is known as ‘primary sources.’

“Genealogy without sources is mythology,” she said.

Carolyn also talked about the Ancestry research programme available online and gave members advice on the different levels and costs involved.

The speaker next month is Sheila Ford

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Waipu pageant preparations pick up speed

Organisers of Waipu’s Grand Pageant, which is held only once every decade, are inviting locals to audition for a part in the spectacle.

Two outdoor evening performances mainly as a group but there are will be staged on The Glebe, by the opportunities for small speaking, Waihoihoi River near where the first dancing, miming and singing parts. landings took place, on January 11 Children are welcome but must be and 12. The natural amphitheatre accompanied by an adult who is part venue has capacity for up to about of the production in some way and 4000 people. family groups are especially welcomed.

Although the principal roles have Rehearsals for children start in already been cast, pageant director November. Extras will be used in two Lachie McLean is still looking for scenes only, with rehearsals about a Gaelic or waulking singers, people for week before the January performances. the crowd scenes and extras.

Those interested are asked to contact “There are several ways people can the museum as soon as possible to participate, and we welcome anyone register so a costume can be organised. from within and outside the area,” Production info: Lachie McLean 09 Lachie says. “Our aim is to involve 432 0530 or Waipu Museum on 09 as many people as possible in this Director Lachie McLean 4320 746. spectacular outdoor production.” turn up at the first rehearsal in the Tickets are available from Auditions for Gaelic (or waulking) Coronation Hall, Waipu Centre, on TicketDirect, the Waipu Museum or singers will be held at the Waipu Museum on Monday October 1, at Wednesday October 3, at 7.30pm. from Forum North in Whangarei.

7.30pm. Waulking songs are simple, Members of the crowd will play Adults $60, school children $25. repetitive folk songs, traditionally ordinary folk of the community, from Info: Waipu Museum 09 432 0746 the time they left Scotland to their or grandpageantwaipu@gmail.com sung in Gaelic by women. or visit the Waipu Museum website No auditions are required for the lives in Waipu, up to 1987. crowd scenes – people just need to Lachie says these people will work www.waipumuseum.com/events

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Puhoi’s annual concert featuring classical folk music will be held at the Puhoi Centennial Hall on October 27.

Doors open at 6.45pm for wine and cheese. The event is a fundraiser for the hall. Tickets are $25 each or $45 for a couple. Info: Quintin Lush 422 0635, Fran Endemann 422 0835 or e-mail jenny@hiko.co.nz

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The artistic talents of the Mahurangi area will be on display at the annual Kowhai Arts & Craft Exhibition in the Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth, next month during Kowhai Festival.

The exhibition will feature examples of creative book-making, glass fusing, silk painting, porcelain painting, leatherwork, spinning and weaving, pottery and painting. Additionally, artists will be on hand each day to offer various ‘have a go’ opportunities.

“This community of artists continues to feel very vibrant so I imagine the exhibition will reflect this,” Kowhai Art & Craft member Leigh Lomas says. “It will be a great place to see what is being created in the community, as well as an opportunity to buy early Christmas presents at very reasonable prices.”

Painting and leatherwork tuition will be offered on Saturday, while visitors on Sunday can have a go at painting fired clay hangings and masks. Masks designed by members will be a feature in the exhibition.

Kowhai Arts & Craft acknowledges the support of the Creative Communities Scheme and long-time sponsor Visique Mahurangi Vision Centre.

The exhibition will run from October 5 to 7.

Mary Starr puts the finishing touches to a poster advertising next month’s Kowhai Art & Craft Exhibition.

Font of eager calligraphers band together The art of beautiful writing, or calligraphy as it is more commonly known, has spawned a new following at Kowhai Arts & Crafts.

The organisation already supports creative a calligraphy group has started, meeting group so far and convenor Marry book-making, glass fusing, silk painting, monthly at the Warkworth Showgrounds Starr says anyone with an interest in the craft is welcome. A number of the porcelain painting, leatherwork, spinners clubrooms. and weavers, potters and painters. Now Ten eager acolytes have joined the members are also keen book-makers.

“I find it fascinating,” Mary says.

“Once you get to understand it better, it becomes quite a passion. We’ve been to some calligraphy exhibitions and the scope of what people are doing is amazing.”

While the group is still finding its feet, former calligraphy tutor Hilary Lewis says she is prepared to run classes for beginners if demand warrants.

Occasional workshops are also being planned.

“It’s a mechanical skill which anyone can learn,” Hilary says. “You don’t need to be able to draw, as the artistic side of calligraphy comes with experience.”

The hobby is relatively cheap with starter sets costing between $20 and $30.

The group meets on the third Thursday of each month, at 1pm.

Info: Phone Mary Starr on 425 8755.

Festival looms

The Kowhai Festival is gearing up for another big month, running from September 28 to October 14. The Huge Day Out will be held on October 6.

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An experienced performance poet himself, Michael has organised numerous events including this year’s competitive National NZ Poetry Slam in Wellington on November 10.

He wrote his first poem on the eve of his mother’s funeral about 17 years ago.

“I was a big burly building worker in those days and my uncle said ‘that’s beautiful poetry where did you get that from’? That must have planted a seed.”

He followed it up a couple of years later with a poem about a missed opportunity with a girl and his enthusiasm for the art form grew from there.

He recognises that poetry is sometimes “its own worst enemy” and “too high brow” to be easily assimilated, but says performance poetry is different, attracting people of all ages and from When he’s not selling hardware all walks of life to competitive poetry Michael Rudd is playing a central role “slams”. in promoting a growing art form.

“It demystifies poetry. It’s engaging year’s nationals to the first trans-Tasman and entertaining. Within most competition, where the New Zealanders audiences, 72 to 80 percent have never finished equal to their Australian been to a poetry event and afterwards, counterparts as a team and took out in excess of 95 percent say they never the top individual title, and this year’s knew they’d have such a good time at winners will have the same opportunity. a poetry gig.

He’d like to see an Australasian team go “Subject matter can be poignant on to compete in the US where slams or humourous, about family or last for days and draw an audience of relationships, sex, drugs or rock ‘n roll. thousands and, tentatively envisages a Performers are only limited by their local festival where he might perform imagination and what the audience again himself. will tolerate.”

‘I’ve been live on national TV and Last year’s national winner performed performed in front of hundreds of a political satire focused on John Key. people, but it’s actually harder in your Michael says he’s nearing the end of his own little town where you live, than role as an organiser, after being involved anywhere else.” for 15 years, during which time he’s seen Go to localmatters.co.nz to a considerable growth in performance see a video of last year’s poetry events around the country. national winner in action.

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Kowhai Swimming Club is inviting children who can competently swim 25m in at least two different strokes to join them at the Mahurangi College Pool, from 5.30pm to 6.15pm on Tuesdays, for a casual start to competitive swimming. Club nights also include a variety of other activities such as dolphin leagues, relays and distance certification. Cost is $20 per child per term. Info: Ruth 422 9349

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A new approach to midget football was put through its paces in Warkworth this season and Warkworth Football Club president Matt Bull described the outcomes as “brilliant”. development officer The new programme is called First Federation Kicks and Fun Football and is a change Darren Bazeley recently described from what was the midgets and mini Warkworth as the biggest and best run midgets competition. It caters mainly programme in the region. for four to eight year olds, and was run “Our base in Warkworth means its at Shoesmith Domain on Saturdays. convenient for parents and we’re It has meant changes in field and conscious of keeping costs down. But teams sizes, and an emphasis on we’ve also made a big effort to support enjoying the game and learning skills. coaches and ensure games are well run.”

Matt says there is also a lot more scope Matt sees another positive aspect of for involvement by parents. the game at present is the increasing “There’s been a lot of research done number of girls taking up the sport. in the past few years, nationally and internationally, and First Kicks and “I think we’ll see big growth in the club Fun Football is one of the programmes over the next few years from this sector.” to come out of it,” he says. “It’s part of “Warkworth already has a number of allNZ Soccer’s ‘whole of football’ plan, women teams doing well in competitions. which looks at improving all aspects Overall, it’s been an outstanding season. of the game, from players skills to We appreciate the support from major coaching and administration.” sponsors Mitre 10 Mega, Borders Real Matt says Northern Football Estate and The Bridge House.”

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WINDSCREEN REPAIR OR REPLACE GLAzING SERVICES MIRRORS • SPLASH BACKS • SHOWERS

0800 70 40 10

info@northglass.co.nz • www.northglass.co.nz

Denis 021 945 498 Joel 021 422 592

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Local roots mean more

Carpet, Vinyl, Cork, Ceramic Tiles, Wood & Laminate

09 422 2275 21 Glenmore Drive www.flooringxtra.co.nz 146M

David Just Developments Ltd Bathroom and Kitchen renovations Over 25 years experience References available from past clients

David Just • Ph: 0274 753 574 justdevo@farmside.co.nz

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

0800 METAL 4 U

• Metal supplies • Landscape supplies • Topsoil • Bark & mulch • Truck hire • Bulk haulage

183 Sandspit Road, Warkworth Phone 0800 638 254 (0800 Metal 4 U)

Household Water Deliveries 0800 747 928 mobile: 027 556 6111

AUTHORISED AGENT

Pumps / Water Tanks / Filtration / Treatment Spa & Pool Shop / Pool Valet Service Water Blasters / Sprayers Hose & Fittings / Mobile & Workshop Service 31 WOODCOCKS RD - WARKWORTH - PH 425 9100

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0800 638 254 OR 09 422 3700

TANK WATER TESTING We collect samples of your tank or bore water, have them analysed for microbes at a high quality laboratory.

Our written report explains the results and makes recommendations.

Phone Simon Breeze (09) 422 9345

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

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18b Glenmore Drive, Warkworth 425 9593 • elocinfoods@xtra.co.nz www.elocinfoods.co.nz

FROG POOL FARM

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There’s a little touch of magic at Frog Pool Farm

Custom Built Kitchens Matai Furniture Homeware & Kitchenware Leadlight Lamps & Gifts Gardenware Crystals, Gems & Candles

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& DRAINLAYING

Mark Sim 021 102 4561 tplumber@xtra.co.nz

TTT Plumbing Limited

153M

TRIED – TESTED – TRUSTED

Phone 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

LAVENDER HOUSE HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC 25/27 Lilburn Street, Warkworth • P: 425 8445 M: 021 825 966 • E: lavenderhouse@xtra.co.nz

home + kids + gifts

www.mooimooi.co.nz

• Medical Herbalist • Diet and Nutrition • Bioenergy Healing • Acute & Chronic Conditions

SNELLS BEACH

Kayleen Hazlehurst NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

PHONE 09 425 5597

146M

MHSc; Adv.DipHSc; DipHSc; PhD.

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9 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana (driveway behind the Rusty Pelican) WINTER HOURS : Friday-Sunday 11am-3pm

body - mind - spirit

For all your carpet needs Kitchens ▌ Bathrooms ▌ Entertainment Units Laundries ▌ Wardrobes and Offices From design to installation we’ve got you covered

• 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

Contact Neil 09 425 7017 or 021 070 0643 neiltcabinetmaker@xtra.co.nz www.cabinetmakeranddesign.co.nz NOW AT 16A GleNmOre Drive, WArkWOrTh

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

Interflora

Says it best.

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

contact derek Letcher

09 945 0559 or 021 122 3054

185 matakana road Warkworth

info@bespokeprojects.co.nz Kitchens • Bathrooms • Laundries WardroBes • offices • storage soLutions entertainment units • BespoKe furniture

HOME MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN Phillip Keesing Decks Ph. (09) 422 6036 Fences Mob. 021 045 0132 General repairs pjkeesing@gmail.com Clean ups All things considered General repairs covering a wide range of jobs around the house including decks and fences

Matakana Village Shop 4B Matakana 09 423 0428 | Open 7 Days

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR ONLY +GST* PER INSERTION

$48

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

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CARPET LAYERS CARPET LAYER Over 30 yrs experience.

Repair & replacement specialist. Great rates. Call Rob today 425 5257.

DRIVEWAYS WINTER SPECIAL Maintenance Grading, Rolling and Metalling for rural Driveways. No job to BIG or small.

Phone (09) 425 7766.

FITNESS

Learn to PLay tennIS

Adult Classes - 6 lessons $75 Starting week of 15th October Venue: Omaha Beach Tennis Club Option 1: Easi Tennis Ideal for new or improving players Tues & Thurs 9.30-10.30am or Mon & Wed 6.00-7.00pm Option 2: Doubles Skills & Stroke Improvement Wed & Friday 9.30-10.30am Private Lessons by appointment To register: Phone 021 423 001 or email john@easitennis.co.nz

FOR LEASE

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

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.

WARKWORTH OFFICE, CLINIC OR WORKSPACE. Near shops, peaceful setting, parking.

Daily or weekly rates. lightways@xtra.co.nz

FOR SALE BROWN SHAVER PULLETS

Specifically reared for free ranging & will commence laying late Oct. For details & to reserve ph 422 5890 or email: wilfscovell@clear.net.nz CARAVAN FOR SALE, Bailey Pageant Imperial, 18 ft, 2 berth, new awning, A1 condition. $26,500 ono. Ph 422 9159.

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.

2013 HEALTH TRUST CALENDARS ON SALE NOW

Archery Lessons

JOIN NOW FOR TERM 4 Professional coaching beginners and advanced 7 years - adults Lots of classes available www.matakanaarcheryclub.com or e-mail us on matakanaarcheryclub@xtra.co.nz 09 423 0126 or 021 744 452

PILATES MAT CLASSES

Thursday 5.30pm, Fri 9am-11am Matakana Hall. Pilates Machinery.

ACTIVE LIVING PHYSIO Phone 422 7220

FLIGHTS

from Mahurangi Matters, 17 Neville Street, Warkworth. Only $10 each.

A fundraiser for the Health Trust.

Organised and photographed

by Alan Boniface

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

Wholesale direct to the public. Liberty Park Native Tree Nursery, 90 Jones Road, Omaha 09 422 7307.

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.

EFT & LAW OF ATTRACTION PRACTITIONER If you are ready for

change, call Jan Carter 09 425 7247.

HOBBIES & RECREATION

SCENIC FLIGHTS $39, 20 mins; $49, 30 mins. Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $79. Gift vouchers available.

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

Min. 3 passengers.

NORTH CAPE FLIGHTS $375 each.

Min 3 passengers.

Rodney Aero Club Ph 425 8735 or Rod Miller Phone 425 5612

FOR HIRE PUHOI CENTENNIAL HALL Capacity

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

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only

$2.95+GST per line or $8.85 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts.

Horse riding WarkWortH

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

Book Now 1hr $40 • 2hrs $75 Phone 425 8517 42 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth www.come.to/horseriding

HOME MAINTENANCE 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.

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

Coveing specialist. Phone 0210 424 296 or a/hrs 428 7127.

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.

WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 or visit www.purewaterservices.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

THE JANE GIFFORD STORY on DVD only $12.50 each

available from the Mahurangi Matters Office, 17 Neville Street, Warkworth ($1 from every sale is donated to the Jane Gifford Trust)

SITUATIONS VACANT PLAY GYM INSTRUCTOR required to run Mahurangi Gymnastics Club’s preschool classes, 4 hrs Fri morning.

For more information ph Liz 425 5705

MAHURANGI MATTERS PAPER BOY (OR GIRL)

LOST

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

Would suit active retiree with a good sense of direction.

Person must have own care.

DENIM LOOK BABY’S BLUE SUNHAT. Snells Beach walkway on Saturday afternoon (8/9). If found, please contact Sandra on (09) 410-6155.

TUITION

WATER PUMPS Low water pressure?

Get it sorted. Sales, service & installation.

Work guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 or www.purewaterservices.co.nz

MARKETS

For details phone Angela on 425 9068.

MATHS & PHYSICS TUITION

GOOD AS NEW PRE LOVED KIDS MARKET Sat 22 Sept, 9 - 12 noon Orewa Community Center. 40+ stalls selling quality 2nd hand kids clothes, toys, clothes & Furniture. Ph 0274707151.

Year 11 to Year 13, NCEA, Cambridge, I.B., Phone Marty 021 170 9059, msmi042@aucklanduni.ac.nz

PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL

• FREEVIEW • HOME THEATRE • • SATELLITE •

PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES

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

PUBLIC NOTICES AGM - KAIPARA FLATS SPORTS CLUB

Monday 24th September at the Kaipara Flats Sports Club at 7.30pm. Peter Hudson, Secretary.

KAIPARA FLATS CRICKET CLUB AGM

Saturday 22nd September 2012 at 3pm in the clubrooms.

Ros Guy, Secretary 422 5805.

New players for all grades email: kaiparaflatscricket@yahoo.co.nz

MAHURANGI/WARKWORTH SENIOR CITIZENS

meet every Thursday, from 11am-4pm, in the Alnwick Street clubrooms, for fellowship, and 500 from 1pm. All welcome. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month from 1pm-3pm.

Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

TV SERVICES & SALES

Installation, advice and supply.

Phone Andrew 021 466 394.

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

Phone Gavin 027 4766115.

WANTED CASH PAID Tools & Machinery, Shed & garage clearouts. All things considered.

Call or txt 021-161-5139

VEHICLES PARK & SELL Gull Snells Beach. Weekly rates. Great exposure. Phone 425 4092.

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Choir extends open invitation Kowhai Singers is holding an open rehearsal in the Warkworth Methodist Church Hall on Monday, September 24, starting at 7.30pm.

Organisers say this is an opportunity opportunity to watch or join in. to experience the joy of singing with No experience is needed – just a desire a group of enthusiastic folk who enjoy to sing. singing together.

“You don’t have to be able to read music, Kowhai Singers is a community although it’s naturally a help if you can. choir with members from Orewa to If you decide to join the choir and you’re Maungaturoto. Members are now not sure whether you’re a soprano, alto, rehearsing music for their Christmas tenor or bass, we can quickly assess this Concert and they’re keen to offer for you. There are no auditions.” other enthusiastic adult singers the Info: kowhaisingers,yolasite.com

Dancing around Rodney halls Fresh from her performance in the Sziget Festival in Hungary, Leigh choreographer Ann Dewey will present her latest work Lazy Suzy Boy at halls in Rodney, starting on September 27.

Dewey will also offer a series of free workshops aimed at younger people, aged eight to 16 years. The work created in the workshops will form five minutes of the local performance.

The venues are: Leigh Hall, September 27 to 29, at 7pm. Wellsford Community Centre – workshop October 1, from

10am to 2pm; performance October 2, at 7pm. Puhoi Centennial Hall – workshop October 3, 10am to 1pm; performance October 4, at 7pm.

Old Bowling Club Hall Warkworth – workshop October 5, from 10am to 2pm; performance October 6, at 7pm. Ranfurly Hall Kaipara Flats – workshop, 10am – 1pm; performance October 8, at 6pm. Helensville War Memorial Hall – workshop October 9, from 11am to 4pm; performance October 10, at 7pm.

Kaipara seeks top sports

Sport Northland is calling for nominations for the annual Kaipara District Sports Awards, sponsored by Silver Fern Farms. Award categories include Youth Sportsperson Achievement, Sportswoman of the year, Sportsman of the year, Masters Sportsperson of the year, Service to Sport, Team of the Year, Junior Team of the year, Coach of the Year, Referee/Umpire of the Year and Administrator of the Year. Only Kaipara residents or members of Kaipara district teams are eligible to apply. Nominations close on October 10 and the awards will be presented on November 2 at The Lighthouse Function Centre, Dargaville. Terms and conditions, as well as nomination forms are available at www.sportnorthland.co.nz

Orewa Santa Paramdbeer

ve Saturday 17 No 12.30pm ENTER A FLOAT!

A $100 Shopping Voucher to be won in each category

Categories: Non Commercial • Commercial • Club/Team

Most Creative • School/Child Focused Float

REGISTER NOW

Phone Destination Orewa Beach on 09 426 2638 or download forms at www.orewabeach.co.nz/santaparade SUB SPONSORS

what’s on September 2012

See also Scoreboard (page 43) for sporting events

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

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Warkworth Lions Club information night, Totara Park Hall, 7.30pm.

Ladies Night, Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth, 7pm to 9pm. Learn DIY skills, take part in product demonstrations, competitions and prizes, refreshments provided. Register interest. Info: 425 8119, info@megawarkworth.co.nz.

20 Author Nicky Pellegrino, Matakana Cinemas, 8pm. Info: The Village Bookshop phone 423 0315.

21 Charity fundraiser featuring Hard to Handle, raising money for Alla-Joye’s assistance dog; Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana, 7pm. Tickets $20, available from Curves Warkworth or phone Donna Reeves on 021448353 or Ryl on 021 909 363.

21 Cancer survivor and CanTeen ambassador Api Theodore starts her walk from Warkworth to Whangarei (see story p6) 21 Mahurangi River walkway tree planting. Les Buckton 425 9619.

21&22 Spring Song Festival Concert, new Mangawhai Museum, Molesworth Drive. Tickets $20, includes wine and cheese, available from Mangawhai Books & Gifts and G.A.S. Service Centre (cash only); or phone Christine 431 2057. All proceeds to the Museum Project.

21-23 Magic Earth Theatre Society and the Wellsford Drama Club present the Magic Feather at the Wellsford Community Centre.

22 Flea market and second-hand toy sale, Mahurangi East Community Centre, from 10am-2pm. Fundraiser for Te Whau Walkway. Info: Joanne 021 162 1247 or 425 6541 (see story p4) 22 Leigh Preschool open day, 9am until noon (see story p14) 22 NZ Fairy Tern Trust annual meeting, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Fagan Place, Mangawhai Heads, 2pm. Guest speaker, Tony Beauchamp, of Dept of Conservation, Whangarei. All welcome.

Info: info@fairytern.org.nz 23 Matakana Pony Club registration day, 1.30pm to 3pm.

23 Ukelele Jam, Orewa (see story p41) 24 Kowhai Singers open rehearsal, Warkworth Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. All welcome. Info: kowhaisingers.yolasite.com (see story this page) 24-Oct 1 Older Persons Awareness Week (see story p27) 26 Warkworth/Wellsford Breast Friends inaugural meeting, Rodney Health Trust, 20 Auckland Rd, Warkworth, 7pm. Info: 0800 273 222 or www.breastcancersupport.co.nz 27 Forest & Bird winter series, featuring by Dr John Walsby, marine scientist, who will talk about shellfish, sediment, science and scepticism. Totara Park Village Hall, Warkworth, starts 7.30pm.

27 Comic Book book club Warkworth Library 3.30-4.30pm.

27 Happy Families Trivial Pursuit evening, The Club, Mangawhai, 6.30pm-9.30pm. $10 pp, teams of six; dress as your favourite family. Zonta Club is raising funds for Mangawhai Heads playground. Info: Jude 431 2765.

29 Meet author Peter Dawson, Unicorn Bookshop, 11am. All welcome. Peter will be talking about his new children’s books, The Kiwi and the Kea, and Hippopotamus.

29 Snells Beach School fundraising scrap metal collection, Dawson Road, Snells Beach, get rid of any unwanted scrap metal.

Large items can be collected by arrangement. For a full list of collectable items contact Leonie, poni@jbsno1.co.nz or 425 4086.

29 Warkworth Museum Summer Market, Old Masonic Hall, from 8.30am. Bargains galore.

29 Kaiwaka Organics Natural Bee Keeping workshop with Sustainable Habitats consultant Daniel Tohill, 9am to 4pm. Info: 09 431 2732 or email shop@kaiwakaorganics.co.nz Email your events to editor@localmatters.co.nz

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College underwater hockey collects silver medals Despite most of the team being riddled with the flu, Mahurangi College took the National Secondary Schools Junior Underwater Hockey Championship by storm earlier this month.

The college junior underwater hockey team was down four members, taking the squad to just 10 players, when it set off for the Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre in Wellington.

After a gruelling first day of competition, playing five round-robin games, they managed to secure fourth place.

Coach Terry Axford says their goal was to get into the top four in order to earn a spot in the semi-final play-offs.

“In our next game we came up against rival team Glendowie, that we narrowly lost to in the final of the Northern Region Schools competition earlier in the year,” he says.

“We were ready to take them on, playing fiercely from the onset and we won 4-1. Our forwards were feeling fitter and it was obvious by our dominant play in the pool.

“We finished the round robin in third place and were feeling great. Central Region Junior Underwater Hockey Champions Scots College beat us in our first game and we were set to meet them in the semi-finals, which we won 5-2.”

The Mahurangi College junior underwater hockey team brought home 10 silver medals at the National Secondary Schools Junior Underwater Hockey Championship in Wellington, this month. Photo, Renner Photography.

Taking on Wellington Collegiate in the final, Terry says they knew the Wellington team would be hard to beat.

“The final game was won deservedly

by Wellington with a final score of 5-1.

We walked away with silver medals and were very proud of our efforts.

John Su received the Mahurangi MVP Award, and Max Hargreaves

and Forrest Axford were chosen as the Top 10 Players in the Junior Grade for the tournament. We also received an honorable mention for the Fair Play Award.”

To provide high quality primary care to the persons of our region addressing the issues of access and equity with innovation.

Please note our service continues to remain accessible 24 hours per day over the holiday period CLINICS: We are a network of clinics providing comprehensive primary care including Snells Beach 145 Mahurangi East Road 09 425 6666 24 HOUR SERVICES Matakana 74 Matakana Valley Road 09 422 7737 available at our A & M Centre in Mangawhai Fagan Place 09 431 4128 Wellsford at an affordable price Maungaturoto 138 Hurndall St 09 431 8576 Paparoa 1877 Paparoa Valley Rd 09 431 7222 For further information and new Wellsford 220 Rodney Street 09 423 8086 enrolments, please contact any of (Cnr. Highway 1 & Matheson Rd)

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