Bream Bay, January 2021

BREAM BAY RIDING THE WAVES OF CHANGE

JANUARY 2021

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he building that houses Waipu Hammer Hardware started its hardware life as the local Dalgety stock & Station store. In it’s former glory days Waipu was a thriving farming community, supporting a dairy factory, saleyards and an agricultural and pastoral show grounds. Dalgety’s was a business hub in those days, with a bustling staff of 6.

Dalgety’s was taken over by Wrightsons in 1980’s and Finlayson Hardware opened up in 1988 under the ownership of one of Dalgety’s former employees, John Finlayson and his wife Mayvn. John was a colourful character and many stories are told in Waipu of his business style. He sometimes left the shop on automatic while he did his shopping at the local Four Square, and if people couldn’t wait, they just wrote on the note pad on the counter what they had taken. If John was out of stock of a product, his catch cry was it’s on the bus (as NZ Road Services carried freight in those days) One customer was so sick of hearing this, he had a sign made for John

saying “It’s on the Bus”, which John proudly hung behind the counter. John was also well known for his dramatic tendencies, and was often a feature in the Waipu Christmas Parade dressed as a certain bearded gentleman.

In 1998 Coralie & Bruce Roberts purchased the business from John and Mayvn Finlayson. Hardware was less packaged in 1998 - Mineral Turpentine, Methylated spirits and Kerosene all came in 44 gallon drums, customers brought their own container from home, and the product was dispensed into the customer’s container.

Fertiliser came in 40kg sacks and was weighed and packaged in brown paper bags.

After trading for 5 years as an independent hardware store, they were asked to join the Mitre 10 group, branded as a Hammer Hardware. Many changes have taken place over the following years, including putting in a computerised point of sale system and doubling the size of the store by building on in 2012. The business has grown over the years and what started as a life as a farm

1998 when Bruce & Coralie bought Waipu Farm & Hardware

2004 it became Waipu Hammer Hardware

supply business run by one owner, now has 8 employees, and sells a diverse range of hardware, toys, plumbing & electrical accessories, kitchenware, camping supplies and has a very popular garden centre.

Call in over the holiday season and you will still find that Waipu Hammer Hardware is still very much the local General store and one of Waipu’s best kept secrets!

Waipu’s Big Little Hardware store!

The Team L-R, Coralie Roberts, Larry Andrews, Hope Hislop, Glen Jaques, Emma Butler, (Absent Bruce Roberts, Isabella Ryan, Jack Paton, Ashlee Wright, Louise Hendrikx

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CONTENTS

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Developments create base for businesses

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Heading in the right direction

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Looking forward

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Let's keep moving!

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Marsden Waste – the little big arm of the Marsden Metals Group Ltd operation in the Bay

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Kauri: our past, present and future at The Kauri Museum

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Hidden gem holds the key to the golden pork sausage

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Waipu – an even greater place to live, work and play

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At 21, Northpine grows stronger

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Looking for a new home? Why not build it!

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Escape to Paradise Aotearoa Surf School & Eco Pods - Te Arai

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The Cove Fish Fry 2021

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Road safety – looking out for each other on our Northland roads

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BREAM BAY Developments create base for businesses

By Donna Russell

The Bream Bay area is being transformed into a powerhouse for Northland’s economy. That is the aim of Marsden Maritime Holdings, the company behind Northport.

T Boat yards at Marsden Cove, near Whangarei, with Marsden Cove behind.

he port company has stake holdings in a number of business activities in the greater Marsden Point area and has a key focus to attract business to the area through longterm lease arrangements on land owned adjacent to the port.

The rapid expansion of the area makes for exciting times for chief executive Felix Richter.

“The time is right for development and a lot of thought has gone into what is being built. It is often said that if you build it they will come. We are trying to do our part to keep the momentum going,’’ he said.

After developing plans for the strategic redevelopment of the Marsden Cove Village commercial precinct, Marsden Maritime Holdings is building a two-storey 1820m2 building with a Four Square supermarket on the ground floor and commercial offices on the first floor.

“The building is ready now and the supermarket lessee is busy fitting it out.”

The supermarket is expected to open in March next year. The capital budget for this project is $5.1m.

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A Four Square supermarket is opening in March in this purpose-built building at Marsden Cove

The company is also building commercial units to attract a range of businesses. The first is a 2400m2 multi-unit (4 x 600m2) building on Marsden Bay Drive. The second project involves building 24 commercial units at 150m2 each, in two buildings of 12 units each.

“We have rented out 11 units already and the rest are filling up quite quickly,’’ Richter said.

“There is a gym going in, as well as show rooms for home building companies and a mechanic. These are all sorts of businesses which will help the local community grow.’’

He said there is no doubt the Covid pandemic has been an interruption that has hit some businesses hard.

“But we are just getting on with it. None of our prospects have decided to pull out.

Some are taking a little more time but that is understandable.’’

Richter, who has a background as a civil engineer, said the development of Bream Bay is the opportunity of a lifetime.

“Northland has a lot of things going for it and one thing Covid has done is make businesses reconsider the way they operate,

Marsden Cove is proving to be a popular new development for Northland.

which doesn’t have to be in the centre of Auckland.

“Northland has an important role to play in supporting the growing Auckland population,’’ he said.

Northport is also planning to pursue its expansion plans. The proposed growth extends the current port footprint both east and west, lengthening the linear berth to a maximum of 1390m and increasing the total land area at the port to 75 hectares.

It is planning to apply for the consents needed and to start formal consultation with the community and other stakeholders as part of the consenting process.

Anybody with an interest can visit the updated ‘Vision for Growth’ website (www. visionforgrowth.co.nz) which outlines the port plans. Updated imagery on the Vision for Growth website shows clearly what the proposed change will look like.

It shows the introduction of a shipyard and a floating drydock needed to support this. The overall footprint, however, is no larger than that proposed in 2017 and nothing planned is

of any size to replace the Port of Auckland.

Chief executive Jon Moore said while the company still had no decision to expand the port it had decided to apply for the consents needed for the proposed expansion to take place.

He said this was an important distinction for the port to make and for its stakeholders to understand.

“Obtaining the consents we need for the future footprint is an important part of derisking any potential future business plan,” Moore said. “It’s a signal that the company is serious about the prospects for growth at Northport but should not be taken as confirmation that any firm plans to build are to hand.”

Moore said Northport was not planning for a relocation of Ports of Auckland to its site. The Vision for Growth, and the size of the Future Footprint Northport was seeking consent for, did not allow for expansion of that scale.

“This is the vision we asked people to let us have their views about, and this vision

is the basis for our continuation of the consultation process.”

Expansion was essential if Northport was to meet future freight needs and support economic growth in both Northland and North Auckland. Northport’s role as a significant New Zealand port meant it must keep up with global shipping trends. That meant being able to handle more freight, offer more diverse services and adapt to changing freight needs.

The concept of a shipyard and dry-dock was part of this approach, Moore said.

These would be both regionally significant and nationally strategic. If built they would represent a “massive win” for both Northland and Northlanders, helping to diversify the economy and generating more than 400 unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled jobs at the facility. Northport was progressing the concept despite it not receiving funding through the government’s ‘shovel-ready’ projects.

“It may be that nothing comes of the shipyard and dry-dock but they are in our concept plans to demonstrate how they could be accommodated within the footprint we are proposing. They will also be included in our consent applications so that they can be built if a decision is made to do so.”

Northport offers tours of the facility for small groups and individuals. These have proved popular and can be booked from the Vision for Growth website.

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BREAM BAY Heading in the right direction

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Mayor, Sheryl Mai How can I possibly fit everything that’s happening in the Bream Bay area into 500 words? Even with everything that’s been thrown at us in 2020, Waipu, One Tree Point, Ruakaka and the entire Bream Bay area continues to be one of our District’s growth hotspots. We now have more certainty around future plans in your area, and I can say without a doubt that Bream Bay is set for an extremely busy 2021.

or many years, Whangarei District Council lobbied for an improved state highway link between Auckland and Whangārei. This year, a decision was made to straighten and widen State Highway 1 into four lanes between Whangārei and Port Marsden Highway, following the existing route. This is great news for Bream Bay residents, as it creates a faster, safer accessway to Whangārei city. In particular, the separate walking and cycling path will make commuting via alternative transport a much more realistic option than ever before. For those who enjoy cycling, walking, scootering or jogging to their workplaces, this will come as fantastic news.

This comes in addition to the long-awaited upgrade of the Auckland-Whangārei railway line, which will see a major increase in

productivity for our commercial operations.

This improved rail line will have a number of benefits, increasing road safety through reducing the number of trucks and heavy freight on our roads, and decreasing our road maintenance costs. There’s also an environmental boon to using rail: a tonne of freight carried by rail has 66 per cent fewer emissions than a tonne carried by road.

At the moment, our regional freight volumes are sitting at 18 million tonnes a year. KiwiRail predicts that this could rise to 23 million tonnes by 2042, once the rail is in full use.

Any area that experiences high growth will have a need for investment in local infrastructure, and Whangarei District Council has been planning for growth in the Bream Bay area for more than 15 years.

Council is investing in infrastructure works on wastewater and stormwater assets, with

Ruakaka Wastewater Treatment Plant receiving a $20m upgrade, to help cater for the local population growth. All this infrastructure planning goes hand-in-hand with Northport’s own plans for expansion, which, if they proceed, would bring hundreds of new jobs to the Bream Bay area.

Ruakaka, One Tree Point and Waipu are all continuing to go from strength to strength, and I can’t help but feel immense pride in the community spirit shown in these locations.

The heart and soul of any community lies with the people who live there, and I can say without a doubt that the Bream Bay community is something special. We’ve come through a tumultuous year together, and while we have a long way to go in our recovery from the events of 2020, I am certain that with communities such as yours in our District, we will remain healthy, positive and heading in the right direction.

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LOOKING FORWARD As we start the new year in Bream Bay I can’t help thinking in some ways 2020 bought the best out of our local communities.

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e were really tested on several fronts yet we have come through. As I mentioned last year I feel Bream Bay has been well served by past local Councillors and this was evident in our ability to survive the big drought with adequate water reserves and be able to provide water to our neighbors less fortunate than ourselves. This forward planning is again evident in the ability of the Councils infrastructure to cope as Bream Bay is again identified as one of the Whangarei districts top growth areas.

We of course had the two COVID 19 lockdowns to survive and a special mention should go to the community support groups who played such an important role, and the essential workers who kept our district functioning through those times. Bream Bay has suffered a large number of job losses with the restructuring of the refinery and LVL plant, amongst others. While there is some new employment in our area I am acutelyy ploy aware that some of our people

have faced major changes and challenges over the last twelve months.

The representation and feedback that our local Resident and Rate Payer groups provide is invaluable to Shelley and I as Councillors.

We receive feedback on a wide range of topics including such things as rural road issues, beach bylaws and local hall maintenance.

I recommend to any resident to join and participate in your local group, they are fun and very welcoming to new faces. The work of all the Resident and Rate payer members is appreciated.

Looking forward we face some challenges as a district. One of these is the need to navigate well the sometimes contentious issue of Maori representation. It is an issue that evokes strong feeling on both sides of the debate. I believe the WDC decision to create Maori wards is a significant step forward in Maori representation and a small step toward better addressing some of the significant inequities in our community. It is my hope that our district will respond to this initiative with grace and understanding on both sides of the debate. The Government is pushing the three waters reform, what this will mean to our rate payers pay is unclear and the time line currently being worked to seems rushed,

and concerns me. The need to increasingly build climate change consideration into our forward planning also provides on going challenges. Likewise while the recent increase in containers arriving at North Port is, I believe, positive the effects and impacts of associated activity need to be identified and carefully managed.

On balance I believe we are fortunate to live in such a wonderful area. We will cope with the challenges, both known and unknown. Our community has what it takes.

Best wishes for the new year.

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LET'S KEEP MOVING!

Emily Henderson

I’m delighted to wish everyone happy holidays for the first time as your new MP. It’s been an incredible year: Who would have believed last December that one year on NZ would be one of the few lifeboats left afloat in a global pandemic? But it’s still important to celebrate our achievements, even as we take stock wof the challenges ahead.

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ne thing to celebrate is that Bream Bay is booming! A little while ago I visited Waipū Playcentre and discovered that over a year it’s grown from 6 families to over 20, and this reflects the 2018 census: Waipū and Marsden Bay are among the fastest growing areas in New Zealand, with One Tree Point and Ruakākā also growing

strongly. These new whanau, new businesses and new enthusiasm are great news, and we need to ensure we have infrastructure to keep up with it. For instance, strong roll growth in Ruakākā Primary School and Bream Bay College means they are set to benefit from Labour’s massive investment into new classrooms and school upgrades, with two new short-term roll growth classrooms each.

Speaking of Ruakākā Primary, my thanks to Principal Marilyn Dunn for letting me join in the end of year fun day: What better way to send off 2020 than water slides and a bouncy castle on our gorgeous Whangārei coast! I also got a sneak peek at their kitchen where they will be piloting their ‘Ka Ora, Ka Ako’ Healthy School lunch programme. This new government initiative provides our kids with nutritious daily lunches so the many kids who would otherwise struggle with hunger can concentrate, study and thrive.

While we tackle the challenge of alleviating poverty today, I’m also focused on Whangārei’s future economic success.

We all know Marsden Point Oil Refinery’s owners are indicating a downsizing. While the decision to restructure is one for its owner, ensuring the redeployment of these highly skilled workers into other Whangārei-based industries is a priority for our region.

This year, we actually got the first major boosts to rail and road spending in years.

The prospect of finally getting the four-lane upgrades is a welcome relief, even as we suffer through the short-term nuisance of road works … as I do at the Otaika Loop junction!

Ruakaka also got a boost to funding its Recreation Centre, which will be an awesome community resource for years to come.

Speaking of future plans (and current difficulties), from next year I will be holding monthly Constituent Meetings in coastal and rural areas, as well as weekly clinics in Whangārei central. Look out for times and places in the local community paper, or on Facebook. Come along, let me know what’s important to you, and how I can best help make Whangārei’s future a bright one.

Wishing you all a safe and happy summer with your whanau and friends. Rest up and know whatever 2021 throws at us, the team of five million is equal to the challenge. Hoake tonu tātou! Let's keep moving!

To make an appointment to discuss constituent issues please email me at emily. henderson@parliament.govt.nz.

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MARSDEN WASTE

The little big arm of the Marsden Metals Group Ltd operation in the Bay Bream Bay is without doubt one of the best places in New Zealand to live work and have fun.

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hat a brilliant place to have been locked down because of Covid especially since the Government allowed us to take walks on a beach, which this area has in abundance.

Covid lockdown was not just about walking along the beach and enjoying the Indian Summer weather it was also an incredibly scary time for our little economy.

Like everyone else we had to put our heads together and figured out a way to get through those first months post covid and re-energize our business.

We wanted to reach out to our customers tell them we were back in business and make it easier for them to get in touch. Our super cool new online booking service for waste bins emerged from this think tank. It provides our community with the ability to book a waste bin instantly without worrying whether we are open or not. Check it out www.marsdenwaste.co.nz

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Then we balanced the new with something tried and true. An old fashion postcard sent to every letterbox in the Bay with a free gift.

The wildflowers, YES! I’m sure you have some, maybe you’re even sitting on your deck having a morning coffee watching your flowers grow right now. Over the next couple of weeks it’s going to be great to watch the flowers burst into colour. Thanks Bream Bay News and our Rural delivery people for helping with this. Also to the team that look after the cycle way on Cove Road for spreading seeds along that pathway.

Whilst the world has changed inexplicably for all of us this year, it has also provided some incredible opportunities. The Australian Recyclers Conference held each year in Melbourne came to us right here in our yard, virtually of course. We have been able to listen to and participate in some incredible discussions on opportunities for using our waste streams for much better purposes than just landfilling. Virtual conferences are now the new norm, they are cost effective, more accessible, and of course help save the planet. More importantly

those discussions are now available to be shared with anyone interested in doing their bit to save our planet. Join me on linkedin or contact us through our websites and we will link you to some of these amazing discussions.

If you are struggling with finding yourself an achievable news years resolution because you already gave up smoking, drinking and of course winter holidays in warmer climates, then perhaps this year could be your year to think about what you throw out and how you do that. I know that we make money from what you throw away, but we still support the minimization of waste in our society.

All we ask is that you take a minute to think about how you might reuse, repurpose, or recycle what you are about to put in our bin.

Marsden Waste’s New Year's Resolution is to try and work more closely with our local council to see how we can begin repurposing some of our waste.

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Kauri: our past, present and future at The Kauri Museum There is always something new to discover at The Kauri Museum in Matakohe. Nestled on the edge of the mighty Kaipara Harbour, and firmly rooted in the Ancient Kauri Trail, a visit to The Kauri Museum will keep you busy all day.

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ou will discover the past, engage in the present and become part of the future of the kauri story.

The kauri story begins in our ancient swamp kauri displays where you can start to understand the impact of the environment on the lifecycle of the kauri tree.

Discover the work of scientists who unlock the secrets of our swamp kauri to inform their research on climate change.

The human story begins with tangata whenua who have lived on the Kaipara,

under the canopy of the kauri forest, for generations. ‘Ngā taonga, te Hononga Tāngata – Treasures that bring our people together’ displays some of the incredible taonga (treasures) of the area.

The kauri industries of the nineteenth century saw timber and kauri gum (our version of amber) exported all over the globe.

The people of the north worked hard to feed the demand for these unique products.

The Museum’s unparalleled photographic collection takes you on a journey where you are face-to-face with the people who worked the forests and the gum fields. The equipment they used and their everyday lives come alive in the Museum displays.

The remaining kauri forests face a new threat in the form of kauri dieback. At The Kauri Museum we share with you the part you can play in protecting our precious kauri.

Walk through our specimen bush and try out the simple techniques you can use to prevent the spread of kauri dieback. If we all care for our kauri forests they will be here for our great grandchildren to enjoy in 100 years.

Take a break from the Museum to partake of Matakohe hospitality with delicious food at The Gumdiggers Café. Here, too, you can be part of the future of the kauri story by enjoying a cup of our organic Kauri coffee blend. Each time you buy a coffee you are contributing to protecting our kauri forests.

Sustainable, local food and minimising food waste are important to us, which is why we source our produce locally and make all the food we sell onsite.

Over the summer activities for our young visitors include treasure hunts of the Museum and workshops. Check out The Kauri Museum Facebook page for more activities. Allow a whole day for your visit to Matakohe.

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Hidden gem holds the key to the golden pork sausage Nestled in historic Waipu is a small-town butchery, Millers Meats. Customers have been full of compliments since Cameron Miller and his Fiancé, Chloe, took over the store in 2018.

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o they put their bangers to the test to see how they compared to the rest of the country, and, after entering the Great New Zealand Sausage competition 2020/2021 for the very first time, Cameron and his Millers Meats team were awarded the Gold Medal for best pork sausages in New Zealand!

“Who would have thought that little old us hidden away in our small town could enter the same sausage we’ve been making for ages and take out a gold medal on the first try” says Chloe.

The Great New Zealand Sausage Competition, run by Retail Meat New Zealand, saw a record number of entries with over 600 entries, from 99 different producers entering in 17 categories. The humble pork sausage sees one of the highest number of entries in this competition, says Chloe, after speaking with a former a judge. “When we were told that we had won a medal, we were caught a little off guard. When we heard ‘the gold medal in the pork category: Miller’s Meats Waipu’ we all let out a cheer. It was very exciting” Cameron says.

Cameron and Chloe have owned Miller’s Meats Waipu, also known as Waipu Butchery, for over 2 years. They have seen themselves gain a good reputation amongst locals and visitors alike ever since. This small-town butchery, located in the heart of Waipu Village, is a short two minute drive from State Highway One, just north of the Brynderwyn Hills, and are now amongst the many other award winning producers of Waipu.

So, what’s the secret to a great sausage?

Cameron says there isn’t one, “It’s just simple done right: start with quality ingredients, don’t use cheap fillers, and get the texture right” he adds. Megan Claxton, Event Manager for Retail Meat NZ said on the virtual awards “When you get a sausage with great texture, that makes for a fantastic start”. The award ceremony was held online for 2020 due to last year being what it was.

Since the Gold medal win, there has been an increase in demand of the Miller’s Meats golden pork sausage. They have been trying hard not to sell out, although that is easier

said than done, as Miller’s sausages are made by hand and need to set overnight. “We have seen regular customers who have not tried our pork sausages giving them a go, and a few people who normally don’t eat sausages telling us how much they like our sausages” Chloe adds.

Miller’s Meats will continue making their gold award winning sausages, and Chloe says the next competition is not a priority right now, “We are focusing on keeping our product quality high and getting through the busy season; we will make those decisions closer to the time and let everyone know what we have entered like we did last year. We do welcome suggestions on what to enter next time, our customers have been pretty right so far.”

Cameron also makes his own black pudding, salami, burger patties, ham, and a variety of other products including gourmet sausages, catering to different palettes, flavours for which they change frequently.

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BREAM BAY WAIPU – an even greater place to live, work and play

H Shane Samtani Since my predecessor as the Chair of Waipu Business and Community Inc, Bruce Larsen wrote his article on Waipu this time last year, much has changed. I would normally be writing at length about how Bream Bay and Waipu in particular has performed in a normal year but 2020 has been far from normal.

owever, who would have thought since those seemingly dark days in March when Lockdown started that I would be writing in December how Waipu has generally prospered more than we thought possible.

As Bruce mentioned last year the village continues to grow at a rapid pace and the last 3 to 6 months has seen demand for land and houses at record-breaking levels. Most business owners in the village are reporting excellent sales and the reasons are clear – Aucklanders and other like-minded city folk are clamouring to escape the city rat race to live the Waipu dream. They want space, great beaches, close proximity to Auckland and Whangarei and be part of a rural community.

Waipu has all those attributes and more.

As in previous years Christmas Eve sees the annual Waipu Christmas parade, an event

held almost every year in living memory. It normally attracts a variety of 20+ floats and cars. Last year a huge number of spectators attended and we are hoping for the same in 2020. It truly is a spectacular show and grows in popularity year on year.

Following hot on the heels of the Christmas parade sees the Highland Games normally held on January 1st but this year they have given way temporarily because of COVID 19 to a new Waipu gala day. This will feature some traditional piping and dancing but with the addition of a bumper market, children’s and adult games and activities, all day music, food trucks, raffles, auctions and much more!! This is the first event of its kind held on New Years day in Waipu and we are expecting massive attendance.

Unfortunately, the school carnival and the Winter in Waipu activities were cancelled

this year but the long weekend markets held in January and October of this year had record numbers of stalls and brought many thousands of hungry buyers to the village which proved beneficial for the local retailers.

Art n Tartan also suffered a similar fate as the carnival and Winter in Waipu but the portents look good for a bigger and better show in 2021.

February each year sees the sporting activities of Bream Bay recognised through the Bream Bay Sports awards held at the Celtic Barn (a fantastic venue and available for hire) and we had a great turnout this year, sure to be repeated in style for 2021 with a newer exciting format.

The Waipu Business and Community Inc., a voluntary organisation which organises the Christmas Parade, long weekend markets and Winter in Waipu continues to strive to showcase the many businesses in the area via networking and community events. Ongoing the WB&CI will endeavour to hold a number of new events for 2021. Our mantra is to make Waipu a ‘’great place to live, work and play’’ and whilst 2020 has tested our ability to perform, 2021 is promising to be a bumper year for traditional and new activities, so watch this space!!

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Expansion at Bream Bay NIWA’s Northland Marine Research Centre is growing, along with the number of fish we are producing.

A new office building opened on our Ruakaka site in December and there is more expansion on the way.

We’re aiming to create 75 new jobs for the region in the next five years as we develop our recirculating aquaculture system capabilities.

We are planning new facilities that will enable us to produce up to 600 tonnes of Ruakaka kingfish a year in a sustainable, land-based venture that aims to prove the technical and economic feasibility of farming kingfish in tanks at a commercial scale.

The expansion plans are designed to show that not only is there

opportunity to develop a landbased kingfish industry in New Zealand, but also the technology to develop it for other species and locations.

Every week we send about 250kg of premium kingfish from Ruakaka to a select number of restaurants around the country.

This has given us insight into the product which is continuing to win awards.

We are proud to be part of this great community and look forward to making our plans becoming a reality.

Building a successful land-based aquaculture operation would not have been possible without continued support from MBIE, Northland Regional Council and many others.

A prize winning dish of Ruakaka kingfish at the Taste of Auckland competition.

The new administration centre at the Northland Marine Research Centre.

Kingfish grown at Bream Bay.

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At 21, Northpine grows stronger General manager Bruce Larsen on the ups and downs of sawmilling.

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orthpine was founded 21 years ago by forestry consultant Keith Reay, who bought the run-down assets of the Waipu Timber Company. Recruiting Richard Wilson and myself as business partners, Keith set about developing his vision of a sawmill based on technical ability and strong core values.

Keith was convinced there was “money in sawmilling”. Our first team meeting was around the kitchen table at Richard and Gaylene Wilson’s place. Keith scored the new company’s strengths and weaknesses, outlined his aspirations and expectations of what we could do for the staff. Overall, he set the tone. And he still believed there was money in sawmilling!

My first visit to the Waipu mill (about 2000/01) was a real eye opener. It was in a shocking state! Somehow in those early days

each Christmas our small team had made enough money to do an upgrade, with a bit of help from a finance company or bank.

And we still believed there was money in sawmilling!

Through 2003/04 we were planning the process of installing a timber drying facility, an expansion which required Resource Consent and agreement from the community at large. It’s fair to say we were not universally popular with the locals. But Keith knew the best way to handle concerns was to ‘front foot’ everything and be open and honest in our communication. We saw ourselves as part of the community, not careless exploiters of local resources. We demonstrated this by beginning a programme of local sponsorship, from sport and heritage to arts and education. It is still an important part of the Northpine culture today.

Richard on the headrig

Around 2008 things got hectic. We rebranded, including a new logo; we started constructing the drystore and the kiln complex. And then came the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The subsequent recession was total carnage for Northpine. As demand plummeted prices crashed, and the bank wanted the money we had borrowed for the construction project repaid. We were in deep doo-doo.

Another truckload leaves the Waipu mill

Somehow we survived those dark days – thanks to our staff, many suppliers (who became creditors), customers, family and friends. Collectively they saved Northpine from the chopping block.

It has taken years of hard work to get back to some equilibrium and be in a position to carry on with capital developments. We upgraded the planer and did some work at the treatment plant. This year we plan to install a steamer and other activities that will allow us to produce specialist solid timber products more efficiently.

The Northpine journey has been full of ups and downs. We have managed to win some awards along the way. Timber manufacturing is always very challenging but we have really good people and take pride in our products and the contribution we make to the district and region. We have a new Shareholding group now and will need to develop a new management team with Richard and Gaylene Wilson easing into retirement. Their contribution to Northpine for 21 years has been enormous; they are both much-loved and widely respected for their work ethic, skills and personal values.

In 2020, the year of Covid-19, Northpine ended the year in great heart. Demand for our timber is strong. Production is generally efficient, though we will always look for ways to improve. We have an energetic management team and Board with a wide range of skills and experience. We have a strong work ethic, great team culture, plus excellent relationships with customers, suppliers and the wider community.

We look forward to meeting head-on the challenges of 2021 and beyond.

Reach higher, grow stronger Last year Northpine launched a $20,000 funding programme called Stronger Communities to help the people of Bream Bay. Grants are made once every three months from applications received each quarter. Applications for the next round of grants close on 16 February and will be announced in early March.

Go to our website to find out more and to download an Application Form.

2020 recipients: Waipu Lions Club, Waipu Centennial Trust Board, Northland Masters Golf, Bream Bay Combined Arts Group, Waipu Caledonian Society, Bream Bay Swim Club.

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ur region is experiencing one of the highest population growth rates of the entire country, with the number set to only increase – and with population growth comes demand for housing.

It can be difficult to find what you’re looking for in an existing home when the housing market is at an all-time high. That’s where building a new home can be a great solution. There’s no better team to build your new home in Northland than the Signature Homes team, led by locals Craig & Leigh Dackers.

“Signature Homes has been established since 1983 and Leigh and I have been building Kiwi dreams in Northland since we set up the local office in 2005,” says Craig.

“I’m a born and bred Northlander and

have strong ties to the region. After living in Auckland and working in the construction industry down there for a number of years I felt a real pull to come back to my roots in 2005 and we’ve been here ever since.”

So why build a new home?

If you’re looking to buy a new home, there are so many benefits to building new with Signature Homes. “You can spend months searching for your perfect home, and often have to compromise on your must-haves,” says Craig.

“Building new has some significant advantages. You’ll get everything you want for a firm and final price, you’ll be protected by industry-leading Building Guarantees, and often you can build for the same price or even less than buying an existing home.

Best of all, you’ve been with us for the entire journey and you really ‘know what’s in the walls’,” says Leigh.

that section for a fixed price. Through its 38 years of experience, Signature Homes is constantly evolving its range of pre-designed plans to meet the changing ways Kiwis live and entertain. This means by buying a House & Land Package you can be sure your new home will be designed with the latest home trends in mind, while being future-proofed and timeless.

House & Land Packages While the Signature team are experts at Design & Build, where your dream home comes to life from scratch, there is also a wide variety of House & Land Packages available across Northland if you’re looking for something where all the hard work is done for you.

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xperience the beauty of Te Arai, close to the North Island’s most incredible surf breaks and beaches including Mangawhai, Langs & Waipu beaches. Take time out this summer with your family and learn something new on the East Coast.

Surfing is something the whole family can do, from 5-years-old to 95-years-old! Surfing can be transformational and provide a new awareness and freedom. Aotearoa Surf offer lessons for all ages and stages, or choose to learn together as a family.

Sign up for the Ultimate Kids Surf Camp an epic six day, fun filled adventure. An all-inclusive kids’ camp that’ll get your kids

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riding waves and give them the experience of a lifetime, including kayaking, paddle boarding, volleyball, yoga, a waterslide and confidence course. They will also have all the fun of camp style accommodation, campfires and BBQs Coming for more than just the day? You can stay in the new Eco Pods or have a go at Glamping. Enjoy their subtropical five acres with panoramic views from the Poor Knights to the Coromandel that will bring an instant sense of relaxation. The pods themselves have modern décor with a distinctive New Zealand personal touch.

Your knowledgeable and welcoming hosts will provide unique experiences and facilities to ensure a comfortable stay such as the option for a healthy breakfast, daily surf lessons, and much more.

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BREAM BAY THE COVE FISH FRY 2021 Mark the second Sunday of March 2021 on your surf event calendar, The 8th Annual Cove Fish Fry is not far away and the buzz has already started.

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Photos: Mike Cunningham

fter 7 successful Frys some my still not know what it is all about so let me explain: The Cove Fish Fry is basically a surfboard and surfcraft ‘show and shine’ day, an excuse to hang out at the Waipu Cove Reserve with like minded surfers and shapers and look at surfboards and hopefully get a wave or two, catch up with friends, take a few photos and enjoy the atmosphere at this fabulous location.

Waipu Cove is a dream spot to hold the event with a stunning white sand East Coast beach stretching for miles up the Bream Bay coastline with a pohutakawa laiden headland, friendly locals and of course the stunning reserve itself which is run by the Waipu Cove Reserve committee who let us use the area for the day, much appreciated by all the surfers and surfcarft admirers.

It is always a fun day with all sorts of wave riding equipment, so far every year has seen some amazing surfboards emerge from under bachs and holiday homes, dusted off and displayed, some boards have been absolute jaw dropping pieces of NZ surfing history.

Surfing has exploded in popularity in

recent years, not only in Northland but around the world, more youth finding their feet and a massive growth in ladies taking up the past time, it is great to see not only the ladies surfing but also surfing with great skill and grace, giving the lads a run for their money.

Some keen surfers and crafts people have been inspired by the event to make their own surfcrafts which has been fun to document and display on The Cove Fish Fry facebook

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Porthouse Bar & Eatery With a cosy dining room and a large garden courtyard, there is the perfect spot to relax. Great food, regular entertainment with live music. We deliver a down to earth hospitality experience with a warm relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Come and make yourself at home at the Porthouse – our house is your house.

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page and blog. facebook.com/thecovefishfry and thecovefishfry.blogspot.com Luckily last year we managed to have the Fry before Covid lockdown, sadly we may not see too many overseas surfers and shapers this time but this gives us the opportunity to focus more on the NZ made boards and some of the many talented New Zealand backyard builders.

Last year we had the fabulous Bull Kelp Surfers band perform a few sets, a real crowd pleaser and they have booked themselves in to entertain us again, a super talented group of surf inspired musicians.

I am always blown away by the amazing, friendly and talented people that are surfers and shapers, art, music and photography go hand in hand with surfing and this has been a large part of the previous events. So bring your surfboards, paint them up, bring a camera and get a few shots, bring the kids and a packed lunch, come listen to some cool laid back surf music, sit under the beautiful Pohutukawa trees and soak up the stoke, can’t wait to meet new people and hear about their love of surfing and it’s culture.

See you March 14 2021, don’t forget ya sunscreen and a hat!, Mike Cunningham.

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Looking out for each other on our Northland roads

Looking out for each other on our Northland roads An ongoing spate of vehicle crashes into power poles has prompted a group of Northland lifelines services to collaborate on a public safety campaign around the dangers of downed power lines.

Northpower and Top Energy have teamed up with the Northland Transport Alliance, Fire and Emergency NZ, Police, St John, Training 4 Safety, Forest Protection Services and the Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) to help keep people safe on our roads in Northland this summer.

And the collaboration will continue throughout 2021 with an array of initiatives planned to help educate people about the dangers of electricity and downed powerlines says Northland Transport Alliance Spokesperson Ian Crayton-Brown.

He says the information is courtesy of this collaboration with special thanks to the EEA for the following safety messages which are designed to help keep us safe in Northland this summer.

Minimum approach distances (MADs) All emergency services personnel must conform to the four metre MAD from any electrical equipment. Any emergency service persons may approach closer than the MAD only when the electricity supply industry representative (e.g. Northpower or Top Energy) has formally confirmed that the electrical equipment is safe to approach. If other risks exist, in addition to electrical risks (such as an explosion risk), the incident controller may consider imposing a larger minimum approach distance at the scene of the incident.

• Always treat every item of electrical equipment and any overhead line as live until the electricity supply industry representative confirms that it is free from electrical hazards.

• Always apply the MAD to any conductive item (for example, any vehicle) in contact with electrical equipment not confirmed as being free from electrical hazards.

Is the equipment live?

It is impossible to determine whether any electrical equipment or overhead powerlines are live merely by appearance. Treat all of these as being live until the electricity supply industry representative (e.g. from Northpower or Top Energy) formally confirms that they can be treated as being free from electrical hazards. The electricity supply industry representative will usually have to test the equipment to confirm this.

Fallen overhead lines When any overhead powerline falls and contacts the ground, the supply of electricity may automatically be switched off, or the fallen lines may remain live.

In particular, any fallen overhead line will not automatically have its supply of electricity removed but will remain live where: • It is still clear of the ground; or where • It is lying on something that is a poor conductor. This could include, for example, dry concrete or tarmac, ice or snow, dry soil, dead tree, car with rubber tyres.

An overhead line that has had its supply of electricity removed can also re-liven without any warning. This can happen when switchgear automatically recloses. Or a control room operator who is not aware of any incident may operate switches to restore the electricity supply.

It is important to remember that electricity often supplies electrical equipment or overhead lines from more than one direction, for example livening both ends of a broken overhead line.

A live fallen overhead line may not necessarily show any sign that it is still live, but sometimes there might be signs such as: • Sparking or glowing; • Crackling or buzzing; • Heat or melting; • Smoke or steam.

Also, any electrical equipment or any overhead line may still be live if lights or other electrical items nearby are still working.

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RIDING THE WAVES OF CHANGE An ongoing spate of vehicle crashes into power poles has prompted a group of Northland lifelines services to collaborate on a public safety campaign around the dangers of downed power lines.

Northpower and Top Energy have teamed up with the Northland Transport Alliance, Fire and Emergency NZ, Police, St John, Training 4 Safety, Forest Protection Services and the Electricity Engineers’

Association (EEA) to help keep people safe on our roads in Northland this summer. And the collaboration will continue throughout 2021 with an array of initiatives planned to help educate people about the dangers of electricity and downed powerlines.

The following information is courtesy of this collaboration with special thanks to the EEA for the following safety messages.

B Arriving on-site On arrival at an incident involving electrical received from the electricity supply equipment, emergency services personnel industry organisation. They will send a should follow the steps below: representative to the site.

• Establish a cordon around the incident, • Once on-site the electricity supply industry where appropriate. representative will identify the incident • Everyone not directly involved with the controller and will make themselves known rescue should keep well clear – at least 8 m to the incident controller. The electricity • Carry out a preliminary site hazard supply industry representative will provide assessment regular updates to the incident controller • Follow the pre-agreed communication in situations where emergency services plan with the electricity supply industry response work is underway, to set clear organisation and identify the location of the expectations on how long it will take and incident when extra equipment is required to make • Ask for on-site help. Follow the instructions the site safe.

Incidents involving electrical hazards Emergency services personnel are well trained to implement the following safety procedures: 1. Identify every potential electrical and mechanical hazards at the scene of an incident involving an electrical network.

2. Apply the Minimum Approach Distances (MADs).

3. Identify the asset number on a piece of electrical equipment in order to determine location.

4. Understand that the electricity supply industry representative that responds to an incident must follow the industry’s safety

requirements in making the site safe to effect rescue and that they will keep the incident controller informed of their progress during an incident.

5. Have the principles-based checklist ‘LIVE’ committed to memory. (i) Location of incident and assets involved (ii) Identification of hazards from electricity network (iii) View from at least 4 metres distance (and a minimum of eight metres for the public) (iv) ESI clearance needed before approaching incident site

ream Bay is an excellent place to live, work or visit anytime of the year. However, during summer, the population swells considerably, the roads get a lot more congested and people are easily distracted, impatient & fatigued at times while driving. It is so important to be alert at all times when driving, looking out for other road users especially vulnerable pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

It is well known and really important to not drive while impaired but many still choose to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Give yourself plenty of recovery time if you are impaired as it takes longer than you might think to clear your system from being detected if tested but importantly it may still impact on your reaction times and judgement putting yourself, your loved ones and others at unnecessary risk.

Northpower and Top Energy have consistently raised concerns about an increasing number of motor vehicle crashes into power poles which have brought down live powerlines.

Several of these recent crashes have ended in fatalities and serious injuries says Northland Transport Alliance Spokesperson Ian Crayton-Brown.

Each of these crashes sadly have also impacted on the lives of family members, emergency service staff and sometimes thousands of residents who have lost power as a result of poor driving behaviour. Some of these residents also rely on power for important life support medical equipment far away from the crash scene but directly affected.

Those that arrive on the crash scene first whether they are following motorists, local residents or Emergency Service personnel are placing themselves in very high-risk situations with power pole and live wire crash scenes. The adrenalin takes over when confronted by a serious crash or incident and whether it be daytime or night-time, reacting without thinking and rushing headlong into danger will not just put you at risk but could put others around you too, including those that might already be injured or trapped from the crash and downed lines.

Electricity in an uncontrolled environment is very dangerous.

Immediately call 111 and fully explain the situation so that all the appropriate services can be dispatched quickly. Power Company staff will be required so that they can disconnect the power to make the scene safe for everyone.

A vehicle in contact with lines or equipment may be live – keep at least 4m away

A driver or passenger exiting the vehicle must jump well clear

Since 2016 there have been more than 200 reported crashes involving vehicles hitting power poles in Northland Six of these crashes were FATAL And the social cost of these crashes is over $67 million

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Over the past 4 years I have been making an effort to attend the monthly meetings held by the following local organisations: Mangawhai Business Development Association, Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Group, Mangawhai Museum, Kaiwaka CAN, Waipu Business and Promotions Group, Waipu Residents and Ratepayers, Waipu Cove Reserve Board, Ruakaka Residents and Ratepayers and the Portland Ratepayers Association.

During my first term in office I managed a reasonable attendance rate, unfortunately in the past year I have not done very well at all. For this I apologise and therefore I am trying this monthly column. There are a number of local issues which are of concern to many residents and ratepayers, please ask me the questions and I will follow them up.

Regional Matters Improving freshwater quality has been the number one concern for Northlanders over the past few years. Northland Regional Council has been working with you as ratepayers and central government to address the many concerns around this issue. Of particular interest to this area is the amazing work being done around the Kaipara Moana Remediation Programme, please see the following link for further information: https://www.nrc.govt.nz/stories/2020/ september/a-new-era-for-kaipara-moana Finally of interest to all Northland ratepayers is the upcoming discussions within council on the Long Term Plan (LTP). The LTP will be released for public consultation around March next year. Please submit on the LTP, it is your chance to comment on the direction of local government in the upcoming years.

Disclaimer – these are my personal views and not those of NRC or NRC councillors.

Northland Regional Council Coastal South Councillor Rick Stolwerk Phone: 021 823 770 | Email: ricks@nrc.govt.nz

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