Vision Northland 2016

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NORTHLAND

OCTOBER

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

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CONTENTS

The WDC’s Vision for our Region

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Northland Aspires to Business Success through its Chambers of Commerce

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Te Kakano opens as Hundertwasser heads toward reality 7 Habitat for Humanity restore for your building needs

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Play in Northland

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Design and Build-complete your building project with ease 12 Tradeline Builders focus on quality and diversity

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Mitre 10 Mega continues to diversify

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Local businesses prosper in Northland

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Robinsons Asphalts turn your vision into a reality

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Property listings in demand in Northland

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The Heart of Northland’s Heritage

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Northlands collaboration to raise student achievement

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Enroll at NorthTec for 2017

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Carrruth House offers structure

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Kamo High School’sTrade Academy

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Kamo Intermediate School students excel

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Kamo Village heads into the Future

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Bush Road Medical Centre staff embrace Northland

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Kamo, the History of a Village

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Kamo’s Vision back then

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Port Road looking forward

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Life on Port Road in the 1950’s

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The changing landscape of Port Nikau

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Ship Repair NZ for your marine work

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Whangarei District Council’s

ViSiON fOr Our rEgiON

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hangarei has seen spectacular growth in recent years, and Council is pulling out all the stops to maintain the momentum.

The face of our district has changed noticeably as we endeavoured to maximise our unique points of difference, Council’s strategy being to create the canvas and bring others on board to help finish the picture.

It became a winning formula.

Excited by our ideas, others came to the district-development party, our combined resources creating amenities such as the popular Hatea Loop Walkway, ultra fast broadband, and the Onerahi, Kamo, Waipu, Ngunguru and Raumanga/Maunu cycle trails.

Business groups, Ministry of Social Development, MayorsTaskforce for Jobs and education providers joined with us to increase employment and employability. We have developed strong alliances at central government level, and worked with Police and health agencies to create a safer and healthier district.

Partnerships also delivered our festivals, international sports’ events, art exhibitions and Summer Safe Carparks programme.They saw us team with Maori through our Te Karearea strategic partnership forum, and with youth, older residents and the disability sector in an advisory capacity.

Facing forward, private enterprise is the exciting new partnership frontier. Although we have already teamed with private investors to a limited degree, Council now actively seeks their support for future initiatives such as Whangarei 20/20 Momentum and Blue/Green Strategy projects.

It’s all about bringing more and enhanced amenities for less cost to the ratepayer as we strive for an increasingly better Whangarei in which to live, work, play, invest and visit.

As we continue to maintain our focus on core infrastructure such as transport, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, we will utilise partnerships to co-create with us the welcoming, vibrant and flourishing district our community has asked for and deserves.

Using our winning formula, Council will provide plans like its Inner City Development and Hihiaua Development Plans to plot incremental environmental, heritage, arts, culture, social, business, health and education developments. External agencies then contribute their resources, knowledge and creativity.

Many agencies are working with us to develop tourism opportunities, especially in the tourist magnets like theTutukaka Coast and Bream Bay.The New Zealand Transport Agency works with us to create enhanced roading networks such as the newly-created State Highway 15 through Mangakahia and Otaika Valley Roads. It’s Northland Inc. and the Northland Chamber of Commerce with whom we are collaborating to make Whangarei ‘investment ready’, as well as the many service, craft and cultural organisations wanting to be part of moving us forward.

Team work makes the dream work, and we all win when we join forces to grow Whangarei. Council sees that, and looks forward to teaming with all its partners across every facet of its business to carry this district into the future.

Whangarei’s re-elected Mayor, Sheryl Mai

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The Whangarei

20/20 MOMENTuM PlaN I

f you think the Town Basin and city centre look great now, wait until you see what happens next.

Council last year released its inspiring draft Whangarei 20/20 Momentum document and website which proposes 28 future projects for the central city.

Some are new, others progress current projects, and all expand on Town Basin and city centre developments of the last 20 years.

Whangarei 20/20 Momentum builds on visions presented in the 1996 20/20 Traffic Management and Central Area Study, followed by 20/20 Plus: Living the Vision, developed in 2006.

This imaginative document describes Council’s vision for what central Whangarei could look, function and feel like ten years from now. It includes: • The Hihiaua Cultural Centre – a hub for cultural interpretation and education, • Parking to Park - a river’s edge activity and green space next to the proposed Hundertwasser site, • The Blue/Green network – riverside walk/cycleways interweaving the city, • A theatre/conference/expo precinct – a purpose-built arts, cultural and educational complex, • Pohe Island projects – including a Cycling Activity Centre, new Hatea Loop facilities and a passive recreation area, • Intensive mixed use and apartmentstyle residential development

in the central city and Reyburn Lane, and • City centre regeneration projects providing professional services, boutique shopping, hospitality and entertainment.

The Whangarei 20/20 Momentum projects are divided into various precincts based on location and purpose. Within each precinct is a range of distinct projects, some now completed and some in the planning phase.

These projects are focussed on creating a place that the community can be proud of, such as a city centre that is consolidated and well connected. Ultimately, these projects will create a resilient, vibrant and liveable community that delivers positive economic and environmental outcomes.

Whangarei is well practised at realising inner city visions. It started 20 years ago with ideas for revitalising the Town Basin, and in recent years has seen us successfully complete such world class projects as the Hatea Loop walkway, the Cameron Street Mall Laneway and our three fabulous bridges.

We want to use that impetus to take us to the next level of inner city connectivity, social interaction and cultural identity, and to grow our attractiveness as a place to live, work, play, invest and visit.

Supplied by the Whangarei District Council’s CE, Rob Forlong and Economic Development Manager, Pete Gleeson.

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Chambers of Commerce

NOrThlaNd aSPirES TO BuSiNESS SuCCESS N

Z Chambers of Commerce aspires for Northland to be a region that has a high wage, high growth economy. An economically and culturally vibrant region accompanied by city which is front of mind for national businesses wishing to relocate and supported by a network of smaller economically sustainable and equally vibrant business communities within Northland’s smaller urban centres. If this aspiration can be achieved then this can underpin a whole range of social well-beings and ensure that Northland youth have employment and our household incomes at least match of not betters other regions.

Being the neighbour to New Zealand’s largest city provides Northland a unique opportunity and a competitive advantage over many other areas of the country. We must make sure that our

communities are in a position to benefit from this proximity. It will require strong and courageous leadership from within local government and a truly business friendly environment.This change can be facilitated and enabled by local government but also requires private sector to assist, invest and develop.

Business growth requires sufficient rewards to justify the risk and part of the enabling process should be reducing the risk exposure that will in turn encourage private sector investment.To enable and facilitate this growth requires a culture within all Northland organisations – public and private - that recognises the role private sector plays in growing our economy, the risk the private sector takes and the risk to future growth when organisational culture unduly inhibits their endeavours.

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Accompanied by the commitment from private sector there needs to be an assurance from Council that they intend to create a business friendly environment and this intention is clearly articulated to all levels of their organisation and there are appropriate mechanisms in place to monitor, review and remedy and conflicts that inhibit private sector development without fear of prejudice.

Making it easier for all businesses to do business helps create a region that attracts more productive business and inward investment. Business-friendly can be defined as the explicit attempts by local governments, their partners (including central government) and private sector organisations to reduce the regulatory and non-regulatory barriers, costs, risks and uncertainties in all forms of commercial activity to stimulate and

Northland Chambers of Commerce CEO, Tony Collins

support local business growth, local business retention, and attraction of new business to the local area.This does not necessarily require additional investment to achieve but rather a reinforcement and adherence to existing best practices.

Within this environment special focus and support from private and public sector is required to ensure Northland iwi can participate in the commercial environment, and develop the same level of productivity, capability and productive as some of their southern counterparts.

We are excited to announce as of the 7 November 2016 we will be situated at

THE ORCHARD BUSINESS AND EVENT HUB CORNER CAMERON AND WALTON STREETS WHANGAREI, 0110 We look forward to our members and other members of the business community calling in to check out our new place, meet members of the Orchard and Northland Inc who will also be sharing the premises with us and seeing how this new collaboration can help with business success in Northland.

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Te Kakano –

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‘Te Kakano’ opens as hundertwasser art Centre with Wairau Maori art gallery takes shape.

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hangarei’s dynamic new attraction, the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Maori Art Gallery takes its first step towards reality with the opening of its ‘folly’ Te Kakano (the seed) on Friday 21st of October. A standalone sculpture in the shape of a koru, Te Kakano was a pre-requirement of the Hundertwasser Foundation in Vienna, so builders and artists could adapt and build in Friedensreich Hundertwassers unique style. Local tiler Bruce Hancock was tasked with the delicate task of mosaic tiling. “This job has meant I have had to unlearn everything about tiling. At first I was a bit unsure but as I got into the rhythm and flow of the ‘no straight lines’ idea, I started to relax and this made for a much better result and a very enjoyable experience.” Te Kakano will be officially opened by local MP Shane Reti on Friday October 21 with a Dawn Service

and unveiling, followed by an opening ceremony that afternoon featuring the Whangarei Primary School Kapa Haka Group and Kamo Intermediate Choir.

“Completing theTe Kakano build is a significant milestone towards realising the Hundertwasser Art Centre project,” says BarryTrass: Co-Chair of Prosper NorthlandTrust which drives the fundraising for the Hundertwasser Art Centre and Wairau Maori Art Gallery.

“Eventually, the Hundertwasser architecture, alongside the Wairau Maori Art Gallery will establish Whangarei as a centre with a major art attraction making this a very exciting development for the city.”

Closer now to achieving the required $16.25 million funding and $2 million underwrite the vibrant project through the completion of Te Kakano will be a tangible asset to Whangarei. The

Trust backed the project because they quickly realised this architectural structure will bring major cultural and economic benefits to the region. It is also being supported by well known New Zealanders Sir Michael Hill, Sir Ron Carter and Sir Bob Harvey who have all officially put their time and effort into the project and are assisting the team to raise funds and recognition.

With Te Kakano now here the people and city of Whangarei will gain a true sense that the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Maori Art Gallery is one step closer to becoming a certainty.

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id you know that the Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore sells second hand building supplies? From kitchens and bathroom vanities to window frames and doors – there are a wide range of goods in great condition.

The profits from the ReStore allow Habitat to continue their mission to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat provides an ‘Assisted Home Ownership’ programme which provides simple, decent homes for those living in substandard housing. Habitat’s partner families are involved in building their house (Habitat call this ‘sweat equity’) and pay for their home on an affordable basis. Rather than providing a hand-out, Habitat provides a hand-up. Habitat also offer a ‘Critical Home Repair’ programme for those people who own their own home but are struggling to afford maintenance and repairs.

Habitat for Humanity Northland have received huge support from the local community.They are now calling on all local builders, construction workers and members of the general public who are renovating to think of Habitat when they come across any building materials that can be reused. Not only do these donations aid Habitat’s work they also help to reduce waste and keep items out of landfill.

Habitat are happy to assist with the removal of the items or come and pick them up in their truck.

So next time you see unwanted building materials or are on your way to the tip think of Habitat and either drop the goods in store (50b Kioreroa Road) or ring the store 09 438 2250 to arrange a pick up. Every sale bangs a nail.

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We sell quality desktop computers with 2 year guarantees and also HP laptops and service all makes and models in our workshop.

UIT is a company made up of qualified and experienced experts who are obsessively devoted to the pursuit of delivering reliable, quality IT services to Whangarei and Northland.

The experienced team delivers their first-rate service to all manner of businesses, organisations and residents throughout the region. Having a large team means they can work with large schools and business projects down to the smallest of residential jobs.

UIT moved their office from downtown Whangarei to Kamo twelve months ago and since then the business has gone from strength to strength. A big influx of new customers has resulted in the employment of 5 new staff to accommodate for this and to ensure they continue to provide top notch services. This includes employing an Operations Manager so that Paul Batchelder (founder and owner of UIT) is freed up to work more closely with clients, focusing on helping them get the very best solutions and outcomes from their IT services.

The team offers a full range of services, from basic fix solutions through to managed server and cloud products. This includes 24 hours a day, seven days a week monitoring and support. UIT can also offer sound unbiased advice and consulting on IT strategy, cloud solutions, business continuity planning, system and supplier selection, designing and embedding solutions and more. They provide solutions tailored to meet your specific needs and can assist onsite or remotely.

UIT strive to be the most sought after IT firm in Northland and have big plans to continue the growth of the business and also the calibre and scope of the services they offer customers.

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EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND ENJOY LIFE, IN OUR COMMUNITY OF TE TAI TOKERAU. Our aim is to provide an environment where we are responsive, that people feel included, and supportive of people with intellectual disabilities to feel empowered with the choices they make in their lives.

Our Services are centered on the person and their wha¯nau and families. These include:

Vocational and Day opportunities:

Home support:

Accommodation Services:

A flexible form of support that considers the person’s needs along with their family/ wha¯nau.

In residential services small groups of people live in a home in our community. In Te Tai Tokerau we have 29 residential homes throughout our beautiful region.

Families/ wha¯nau that have your family member stay with them in their home Foster Care: Keeping families/whanau together is important to us. If foster care goes ahead we ensure that the children/tamariki and wha¯nau keep in close contact.

Contract Board: This is about people choosing to live in a home with caregivers. A more individualised support.

Supported Living: We support people in their daily living, to participate in their community and take control of their own life and make their own decision. Stuart Jenkins states “

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“I live in supported living, which I love. Support is there for me when I need it, both during the week and in the weekends.

This includes Supported Employment services to support the employee and employer.

At IDEA Services we are all about People. Throughout Te Tai Tokerau we employ more than 250 people to work alongside families, caregivers and the people who need our support.

If you love people and supporting people to reach their potential, then you should consider working with IDEA Services. Our staff and caregivers are well supported with training and development opportunities that lead to a formal qualification.

In talking to our people that work for IDEA Services in Te Tai Tokerau there is the common theme of making a difference in people’s lives. Lexine has worked for IDEA Services for seven years, six of those as a Community Support Worker in our Accommodation Service and one year as a Service Manager.

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My inspiration and passion for my work is driven by the reward of trust and happiness we see in the people we support when there is improvement in the quality of their lives. When things improve in such positive ways it is very humbling and brings a greater appreciation of the things in life that can so easily be taken for

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We support people with intellectual disabilities to get jobs, paid and voluntary and be active members of our community.

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If you are interested in a fantastic career with us phone Anne Dix 0800 WORK 4 IHC (0800 9675 4442) or apply online at careers.ihc.org.nz

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Just How Many Pieces of Paper

dOES iT TaKE TO Build a hOuSE

By Rosemary Killip Building Law Expert

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f you’ve ever had to grapple with the building consent, and I suspect if you’re reading my blog you have, you’ll know that the process can often be fraught with frustration. But well known for our No.8 wire mentality, it seems the systems in place haven’t yet deterred us Kiwis.

But just how many pieces of paper does it take to build a house?

Well in case you are unfamiliar with the process, the steps go something like this.

Plan well – Find out whether the work you wish to do (building or renovating) needs a consent. Some basic building work, may not require a building consent, but most building work will.

Refer to this handy Government booklet about what does and does not need consent. If in doubt ASK the Council.

There will be contracts to sign, disclosure forms and checklists let alone

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several iterations of plans, specs, as well as the actual building consent form.

Get your consent –You won’t be able to start any actual work until you have building consent, this is the time to consult your professionals, and making a good application will help avoid unnecessary delays. Will you be the applicant or allow the designer or building company to be your agent.

I would recommend that you get yourself copied into all correspondence between the Council and your agent as sometimes you get a nasty surprise you may not be expecting (eg more consent fees).There are items called “RFIs” or requests for further information from the Council to your designer asking for more detailed information or a correction to drawings. You’d be surprised to know that every job has these!

Starting the build – Once you have your building consent, you also have a green light to get going; but the paperwork

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doesn’t end there. I don’t think I’ve ever known a building project that doesn’t change (even slightly) along the way.

These need to be dealt with by an application to amend the consent. If you want to substitute a building product originally specified in your building consent application, you need to show the council how it meets the Building Code requirements.You’ll also need to submit as-builts for minor variations…

Guess what? More paperwork! PS3s and PS4s are important documents to help the council decide whether your intended work complies with the Building Code.

Council inspectors will have their own records too either paper form or digital over the numerous occasions they inspect work.

You have a building – Before you can get sign off, and your code of

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compliance certificate is issued, you’ll need to make sure that your contractor has supplied you with warranties and manufacturer’s literature that relate to your building, amended plans, Other items you’ll need to include in your application are energy certificates, LBP records, plumbing and drainage as-builts. You will likely need them for your code compliance certificate application, as well as for management and maintenance of your building.

So as you can see, it takes many pieces of paper to build a house.

That’s not a bad thing the process is there for a reason. Like all law, it also has a tendency to change…To stay abreast with any changes to the consent process, visit my website and sign up to BuildNet.

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Tradeline Builders

fOCuS ON QualiTy aNd diVErSiTy

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f you haven’t heard ofTradeline Builders yet, it is not surprising.

They are a small local building company, and they don’t mind that at all.

Throughout their 25 years in business, one of their objectives is to stay in contact with all their customers.They will remember you years later, and enquire how your family are doing, and probably get a shock to hear your children are almost adults.

Aaron startedTradeline when he was in his late teens, he worked with his Dad Dennis, and his Mum Grace did his paperwork while also working at Benchmark in Commerce St. In those days, everything was agreed with a handshake, and Aaron would turn up in his old V8 FordTransit, cheeky grin, and mince pie for lunch. Some things have changed since then, he still has the same cheeky grin, and a Ford transit, but now has a team of staff to help with the workload, including 2 apprentices, one of which is his son, making it 3 generations ofTradeline Builders.There are a few more sons who may be available in the future, so the family business is here to stay.

Tradeline now have a full joinery workshop and a huge shed in which they build new transportable homes in Port Road.The shipwrightTradeline team also work with many local boat repair companies, and have recently completed work on the Spirit of New Zealand for the 15th year in a row. Aaron still wears his builders’ apron every day, and is regularly on the building site. He likes to engage with his clients and assist with their queries.Tradeline wants you to have a great experience building your dream home.

Building houses has changed over the years, it has become a lot more focused on paperwork, and much of this is left to Aaron’s wife Dale. It’s a fairly big job, marketing, payroll, invoices, estimating, health and safety, council documentation to name a few of the office tasks.Together, they make a pretty good team. Every road trip, dinner, or weekend can often be turned into a mini management meeting.

Tradelines focus for new housing is to provide cost efficient healthy homes.

They use some of the most cost effective low maintenance products available,

so they know in the future their clients will be able to enjoy their home without time and cost consuming repairs. Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular, andTradeline love that clients are now opting for this option. While they focus on transportable homes, they do custom designed architectural homes, and Aaron has considerable commercial building experience too.

Someone famous once said ‘The disappointment of poor quality lingers long after the thrill of the bargain or the reason for the rush to get it done’. While it is tempting to cut costs early in building,

Dale would suggest thinking on the long term costs by substituting for cheaper items. ‘Just because something is cheaper it doesn’t necessarily mean it will do the intended job, and with the cost of skilled labour increasing, the last thing you want is to have items replaced early on. Often cheaper items cost more to run too, so the cost benefits decrease over time.

So if you happen to be out late in the evening or very early in the morning, and see a house being transported on a truck it could quite possibly one ofTradelines Transportables. Built at 279a Port Road, Whangarei for a very special customer.

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Investment in Mitre10

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t has been a busy year at Mitre10 MEGA Whangarei under new ownership and the changes and investment in the store are still going strong. New inspirational kitchen showrooms are now in store and bathrooms are next.

A great kitchen design is the heart of a home and a great investment for both new builds and renovation projects. With the increasing popularity of Northland and a mini migration pushing property values higher it is a great time to

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The Impressions kitchen range has been designed with smart style for easy DIY installation without compromise on quality with a cabinet range so you can mix and match to suit your space and layout.

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f you are looking for a quality product made in stainless steel or aluminium for your building project, then Absolute Stainless is the place to go!

They have worked hard over the years to become an outstanding example of a locally owned and operated business with a strong local and national presence.

Sue and Simon Mehrtens started the business in October 2001 and say the key to their success is producing quality products, having great relationships with their customers and a fantastic team to work with.They are known throughout Northland for their high-standard of work and the experience and skill of their tradesmen and emerging apprentices.

The many strong relationships that they have built with local businesses and individuals are testament to their consistently high-quality products and standard of work.

Versatility is something Absolute Stainless is very good at as they are often fabricating a range of products for customers in many industries, these being the commercial, residential and marine industry.

Their work can be seen in many public places in Whangarei, such as handrails and bar tops at new restaurants in the Town Basin and along the vibrant Loop Walkway, where they recently worked with the Council to provide the many stainless steel structures you see there, such as water fountains, bike racks and much appreciated dog bowls.

As well as numerous local businesses, Absolute Stainless has added a national business to their growing list of repeat clients, supplying stainless steel range hoods, which are then installed in to supermarket bakeries.

Most recently they have been involved withTe Kakano Construction Ltd with the Hundertwasser folly, where they manufactured and installed the parapet capping.

Pop into see Sue and Simon for a chat about any stainless or aluminium work you may be thinking about or check out their website. www.absolutestainless.co.nz

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ommy Adams of Northern Benchtops on Kioreroa Road has certainly seen huge change and growth in the Port Road area over the years. As a young lad he spent many an afternoon at his father’s tractor sales business on Lower Port road and has a strong connection to the area.

The biggest change he’s noticed is that the focus of the area has altered. The arrival of large commercial businesses has attracted more traffic and as a result, the Port Road area feels more like a destination rather than a mere shortcut to Auckland or into town.

“Since our move (to Kioreroa Road) we have a clear street presence and we have a lot of people who see our signage and call in as they were already in the area.”

Northern Benchtops are a family business run by husband and wife teamTommy and Steph.Tommy is a qualified joiner with 13 years’ experience under his belt and Steph handles the admin side of things. It’s a partnership that works well. They have grown the business from a small 3-man team to 8 staff members and also have a second premises dedicated to engineered stone.

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Tommy and the team offer the full package of measures, manufacturing and installations.This control over the whole process gives them the ability to better cater to their customers’ needs and to deliver quality products every time.

They are experienced and knowledgeable, understanding how important stylish and functional surfaces are to any home, business or boat!They are passionate about helping customers choose products that reflect their own unique style. If you are renovating or embarking on a new build, check out their show room on Kioreroa Road.

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Northland's First Class

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urning vision into reality – we make it happen so people can have a positive sense of progress, place and pride.

Robinson Asphalts is proud to have helped shape the infrastructure of Northland for the last 44 years. and is passionately committed to continuing to be an integral part of shaping our region in the future.

Since Alan and Annie Johnston bought Robinson Asphalts in 1992 from Annie’s parents (Peter and Joan Robinson) who started the business back in 1972, the business has grown and diversified and now employs over 40 staff including 3 licenced building practitioners.

Robinson Asphalts specialise in providing a one-stop-shop for first class civil contracting services – “We’re not just about Asphalt! - you’d be amazed at what we can offer” • Siteworks • Earthworks • Hardfill • Drainage • Demolition • Carparks • Retaining walls • Fencing • Paving • Kerbing • Concrete work • Asphalt • Timber work

• Decks and steps • Driveways • Tennis courts • Track Formation • Landscaping We don’t just do large commercial jobs – we offer the full range of residential contracting from small pathways to major siteworks, driveways, retaining walls, timber work and tennis courts – we can take care of it all from start to finish and we aim to make the experience as hassle free as possible” 2016 is another big and busy year for the team at Robinson Asphalts.

“It’s exciting to see lots of progress happening around the district. It can be challenging keeping up with it all, but that’s the nature of our industry.

Robinson Asphalts mission is to produce top quality, sustainable product and service which will perform to expectation for a long time. Alan and Annie speak very highly of their outstanding team “Our team are proud of their work in Northland – quality and client satisfaction are hugely important to us – it’s our number one focus. We’re a local Company employing local people - we believe in building strong relationships and sharing in the success of every project .

“We are absolutely committed to delivering a first class job every time – no shortcuts, no hassles. We go the extra mile, we make it easy for you and we stand by our work”

TURNING VISION INTO REALITY –

we make it happen so people can have a positive sense of progress, place and pride.

Robinson Asphalts are proud to have helped shape the infrastructure of Northland over the last 44 years. ...and yes we did build the new Parihaka viewing platform - so much more than Asphalt. www.robinsonasphalts.co.nz

Ph 09 435 0188

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Auckland influence

ClEar iN ThE NOrTh

Nick Goodall

Senior Research Analyst, CoreLogic NZ

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roperty prices in Northland really took off in late 2015.The annual growth rate in Whangarei according to the most recent QV House Price Index is 21.9%.This is after several years, since before the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, of growth not exceeding 5% annually.

Kaipara District is not far behind with 20.9% growth while the Far North District has also seen strong growth but a bit further back at 16.0%.

Growth around the rest of the country has also been strong over this period, with many places in the top half of the North Island especially experiencing exceptional growth. Key economic factors affecting demand are a large contributor to this growth.

Low interest rates provide a favourable borrowing environment for potential buyers while high net migration into the country also adds to the pressure with more people requiring homes.

And supply is especially tight – in Auckland more houses need to be built to accommodate a fast-growing population but in the North and in many other parts of the country a listing shortage is having a significant impact on rising prices.

Across Northland total listings are 37% down on the same time last year as strong sales volumes have eaten into stock levels and new listings coming onto the market have not kept pace.

So who are buying the homes in Northland?The mix has changed over the last ten years and there’s no doubt the Auckland influence is strong, especially in recent times.Typically Auckland investors have always been quite active in the North, accounting for 8-9% of sales for most of the last decade. In 2015 their share reached double figures (10.8%) while so far in 2016 investors from Auckland have picked up 12.2% of sales.

Meanwhile other investors (either local or non-Auckland) accounted for 27.5%

of sales in 2016, down from a peak of 35.5% in 2010.

Movers are also a significant part of the market here, and looking closer at these movers we once again see the influence of Aucklanders. This year, people moving from Auckland were the successful buyers of 13.8% of sales in the Northland region. Prior to 2013 they had never been above 8% but have trended up ever since.

Other movers (again, local or nonAuckland) have accounted for 18.5% of sales so far this year.

First home buyers are a smaller part of the market in Northland picking up just 15% of sales this year – compared to roughly 20% nationally. Historically first home buyer share in Northland has varied between a low of 13.2% in 2014 and a high of 17.7% in 2007 so we’re currently in the middle of that range.

With LVR restrictions tightening up around the country we are seeing an impact on overall market activity and we expect that this will continue. With other strong factors pushing the market up, however, we believe there is more intervention to come.

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The Heart of Northland's Heritage

STarTS WiTh KiWi NOrTh MuSEuM Kiwi North

Whangarei Museum-Kiwi HouseHeritage Park Kiwi North sits on 62 acres, just 6 ks from the CBD on SH 14. It is situated on volcanic farmland, forest and bush, with views that overlook the city of Whangarei and the Whangarei Heads.The site features a museum, a nocturnal kiwi house and gift store, along with unique Victorian heritage buildings.

It is owned and administered by the Whangarei Museum and Heritage CharitableTrust. It is wholly funded by admission fees, venue hire, grants and donations.

Here you find the Whangarei Museum with Maori taonga, early settler and natural history items including Whangarei’s very own moa. Regular temporary exhibitions are curated, either in the Mim Ringer Gallery or the main Museum Gallery, telling the stories of the district and people. As afore mentioned, the grounds contain beautiful heritage buildings, including the original 1886 Clarke Homestead, where the Clarke

family dwelt for 3 generations with the house remaining in a very original condition today.

events with community organisations such as theTeddy Bears’ Picnic or Fathers’ Day.

Pack a picnic and explore this unique site. Ice creams, cold drinks and packaged snacks are available at visitor reception; campervan sites are also available to NZMCA members.

Popular annual Friends of Kiwi North memberships are available and locals proudly bring their visitors to experience what they have here on their own doorstep.

With a major building project recently completed our visitor experience is now even better and there is more to come.

Keep an eye on what we are up to and our events and public programmes on our website or facebook page.

Kiwi North is open every day 10am to 4pm, except 25th and 26th December.

Northland’s ONLY captive kiwi and tuatara viewing is here in the Kiwi House where every year thousands of New Zealand and international visitors learn about our precious flora and fauna and how they can help protect it. Regular kiwi feeding times accompanied by a talk from the keeper are held daily at 11am, 1 and 3pm are very popular as are the tuatara encounters held throughout the school holidays and for group bookings.

Kiwi North is about community engagement be it the over 3500 school children that visit annually through the education programme, the 12 vintage restoration and special interest clubs that reside here, research assistance, as a wedding venue or the fabulous summer family event days such as the unique Medieval Madness or collaborative

KIWI NORTH OUR HERITAGE OUR COMMUNITY OUR PLACE. • Unique Visitor Experience • Community Events • Education Programmes • Weddings, functions, meetings.

• Something for everyone, locals and visitors, in one very special place

“An exceptionally special experience and a privilege for anyone to see.”

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10AM TO 4PM DAILY Gate 1, 500 SH 14 Maunu, Whangarei Northland Ph 09 438 9630 | www.kiwinorth.co.nz

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The Heart of

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ikurangi has a fascinating history which is all on display at the Historic Museum. Travel back in time to when Hikurangi was a thriving mining town and get lost in

the lives of the early settlers. It’s the perfect place to pop in and experience local heritage.

The Museum was opened in 1986 and is situated in the

Early settlers at the Waro Limestone reserve on the outskirts of Hikurangi

old Courthouse and Jail, the buildings alone are something to admire. Opening hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 am- 11.30 am or by appointment.

The Museum is located at 1 Alfred Street, Hikurangi.

NAD 27mar04 - Young children sit high up amongst the limestone Waro rocks in Hikurangi, circa 1908-1910. The Waro Limestone Reserve and picnic area encompasses limestone rock masses rising above the scrub and fern. Hikurangi takes its name from the peak to the west of the township, named after a peak in Hawaiki, meaning ``Sky Peak’’.-PICTURE/ Drummond/ Te Wake collection #284

Hikurangi began as a timber milling town in the 1860’s. European settlers lived among the dense bush of rimu, totara and other mature trees. When a road was constructed to Whangarei in 1874, a sawmill was established and timber was able to be taken to Whangarei for further transportation.

largest in the district. Gum digging and limestone quarrying were also important economically, but coal mining was the main industry turning Hikurangi into a thriving township with a school, hotel, and blacksmith. Eventually coal became depleted, and the last mine was closed in 1971.

Coal was discovered in 1863 while men were digging for gum. The first coal mine, named ‘Keep In Dark’, was opened in 1889 and many other mines followed with the Hikurangi Coal Mining Company being the

Today Hikurangi is a small township with a strong community spirit, with many social and sporting clubs, a full sized golf course, school, preschools, and a vibrant business community.

WaiPu MuSEuM

HIKURANGI HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Breathtaking and Interactive Waipu Museum is located just off State Highway One, 120km north of Auckland.

Heritage artefacts depicting the lives of early settlers in what was once a thriving mining town.

Finalists in the 2009 and 2015 ‘Museums Aotearoa’ Awards.

Experience the powerful story of one of the great migrations in New Zealand’s history told with dramatic presentations, interactive displays, audio visuals and beautiful objects.

Cnr of George & Alfred Streets

Discover the determination of a Gaelic community overcoming loss, injustice, poverty, disease, building their own ships and travelling, unassisted, to “the ends of the earth” in search of a better way of life.

www.hikurangi.co.nz

09 433 8062

A Great Day Out. . . . . . rain or shine!

We are a modern museum with many and varied stories to tell from the Niagara that sank with gold bullion on board to the plight of the endangered Fairy Tern. Plus we have classic kiwiana accounts of aJFQORJ XP PGJ WJXLGZ [QGFUH XUK WTXPFUHY _FUFQG ^TOR NFQFP `FPG X WRT`QJ FU PGJ \OQJOV HFIP QGTS XUK PJX XUK LXbJQ FU ]JQQFJMQ LXIJY

Open 10 - 4 daily, on Molesworth Dr www.mangawhai-museum.org.nz

Be transported back to the harsh injustices of the Highland Clearances,

the ice and snow of Nova Scotia, and the rigours of long ocean journeys.

The legacy of this hazardous journey is today a vibrant community, immensely proud of its Highland origins whose remarkable story is told here at the Waipu Museum.

The Museum also boasts a top quality gift shop, with NZ hand crafted products.

Be sure to also join us for the annual ‘Art nTartan’ Wearable Art Awards, held in Waipu, July 2017.

Keep an eye on our website for dates, times and ticket information.

Open 7 days from 9.30am www.waipumuseum.com

MaNgaWhai MuSEuM The Spirit of Mangawhai Mangawhai Museum is a new and modern museum celebrating life around our harbour from building ships to building sandcastles.

The stories are told with a wonderful collection of graphics, displays and videos that will keep you interested and engaged.

Our special exhibition ‘A Life in Colour’ is also on, and presents the life and works of John Foster –local Artist and Farmer.

After you have been through the museum, Jessie’s Café has a selection of Devonshire teas of coffee and cakes to tempt you.

So allow plenty of time!

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Kauri MuSEuM

The Kauri Museum at Matakohe Vision:

The Kauri Museum at Matakohe is one of New Zealand’s premiere theme Museums, recounting the story of our pioneering settlers through the lens of the mighty Kauri tree.

In 2012, The Kauri Museum celebrated its fifty year anniversary. While much was done to celebrate the success of the past, we now recognise the need to look forward and ensure we can plan for the success of the future.

Professional Museum futurist, Elizabeth Merritt challenges all museums to imagine their potential futures and to quantify it. The public and business sectors who continue to fund the future of museums are within their right to challenge the all-encompassing statement “we are preserving our collections for future generations”.

Exactly how many future generations and what does this mean? In addition to the technological, economic, ecological

and political pressures that all museums face, more complex are the social and cultural challenges associated with remaining relevant to our constantly evolving audiences. The Kauri Museum has begun imagining our future with the development of our over-arching strategic plan The Kauri Museum: The next chapter. This document, in conjunction with our 2016/2017 annual plan, is helping The Kauri Museum to position itself to meet our current audience needs and those of the immediate future. For more information visit http://www.kau.nz/about/annualplans-reports/

the industries that shaped modern New Zealand.The Kauri Museum recounts the history and the legacy left behind by our ancient Kauri Forests (second in size only to the American redwood tree). In addition to preserving our past, the Museum has a role to play in conserving their future, collaborating to “Save our Forests” by raising public

New Zealand Kauri (Agathis australis) has significant cultural significance, to Maori and more recent settlers alike.

These towering giants represent an important connection for Maori spiritual beliefs.Their prized timber and gum (the resin produced by the tree that over time becomes a young amber), formed

Kawakawa Memorial Library Museum is located in the historic WWI Memorial Library in Kawakawa and has permanent coal mining exhibits,reflecting the coal mining past of the district.

Other permanent exhibitions include: • Military • Engineering and printing exhibits • An Art Gallery with changing exhibitions The museum has strong military and vintage motorcycle collections, and a supporting photography collection

ClaPhaMS NaTiONal ClOCK MuSEuM

Make time to visit Claphams Clock Museum in Whangarei Take a walk through the history of time. From ancient sun, sand and water clocks, to rare antique clocks, and wacky, zany, unbelievable clocks – there’s something to entertain everyone in the largest and most historically significant collection of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.

Now’s the time to explore time, so take a second, a minute, or even a few hours to visit Claphams National Clock Museum in Whangarei, and see Archie Clapham’s diverse and captivating collection of clocks and timepieces.

awareness to control the spread of the Kauri Dieback disease and promote forest ecology.

Lisa Tolich Chief Executive Officer The Kauri Museum

The internationally acclaimed Kauri Museum has won numerous awards for sharing the story of the iconic giant kauri trees that once covered northern New Zealand.

PERMANENT DISPLAYS INCLUDE

Kauri Museum tells the story of New Zealand’s oldest resident:

THE MIGHTY KAURI TREE

KaWaKaWa MEMOrial liBrary MuSEuM

Claphams National Clock Museum is a unique visitor attraction presenting the largest collection of clocks in the southern hemisphere. Discover exquisite and rare clocks with a fascinating guided tour.

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$ Largest display of Kauri Gum in the world $ Revered collection of antique furniture $ Fascinating stories of pioneer settlers, with lifelike models $ #%( .174+ 1'51 -%"" 251+4 *74 &7/4 ,'4%31!53 .'766%8) 8++03

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Engaging Priority Families

a COllaBOraTiON TO raiSE EduCaTiONal aChiEVEMENT have participated in early childhood education. It is great to see a particularly big turnaround for Maori children, rising from 83.1 percent to 90.7 percent. When we can get it right for Maori, we get it right for everyone.

The proportion of 18 year olds with NCEA Level 2 has risen strongly since 2011, by over 10 percent with boys making impressive gains. We still have a way to go, but we are on the right track.This collaborative approach has contributed to greater achievement and more understanding of the needs of learners, their families and whanau.

Communities of Learning | Ka¯ hui Ako is gaining momentum in Northland with 42 schools now working together in this way. Communities of Learning are groups of schools, early learning centres and potentially tertiary organisations that collaborate to raise student achievement.

Hira Gage| Director of Education in Tai Tokerau

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e hiki ngakau, me te whakapiki matauranga mo nga tangata taitamariki o teTaiTokerau

Lift aspiration, raise educational achievement for every young person in TaiTokerau It is an exciting time to be involved in education in theTaiTokerau region as we are seeing significant improvement in educational achievement.There is now a strong collaborative approach across schools and early learning services, government agencies and communities who are all working towards one common goal, to improve positive outcomes for students.

Engaging Priority Families is a successful collaboration between communities, hapu and iwi which has contributed to an increase in early childhood participation in the last few years.This year’s figures show that 94.6 percent of children who have started primary school

Based on information about learners, schools in each Community of Learning share their expertise in teaching and learning, working together to meet agreed achievement challenges and ensure every learner is supported throughout their education journey.

My sense is that there is a much stronger desire and willingness than ever before to work in a collaborative way to address the educational, social and economical needs of young people inTaiTokerau - working together for maximum impact.

Our work programme for the next few years will continue to focus on how we can best support educators in accelerating achievement through the roll out of Communities of Learning, updating the Education Act, looking at the funding system and changes to professional development.

Also, further investment of $50 million is committed inTaiTokerau to upgrade schools and provide additional classrooms.

It is an exciting time to be involved in education.

KAMO PRIMARY SCHOOL Kamo Primary is a progressive, exciting and vibrant school!

Our focus is ‘Learning for the future’.

Staff are dedicated and passionate about best practice.

Students are friendly, engaged, respectful and motivated for success!

Kamo Primary is proud to be part of the Kamo Learning Community and the Community of Kamo!”

Phone 435-1482 email d.batten@kamoprimary.school.nz

Eric Woodward, Korina Pascoe, Belinda Weber and Patrick Ikiua.

NZSTA’S COMMITMENT TO THE NORTH

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n October the New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) opened their Whangarei office and as Operations Manager, Elaine Hines stated, "This office opening demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the North."

NZSTA’s outcome statement is to ensure all schools are effectively governed by a board of trustees whose primary focus is every student achieving their highest possible educational potential. It is NZSTA’s expectation that support and advice to boards in the far north will be greatly enhanced by the presence of two employment advisers and one governance adviser resident in the region.

At the opening attendees included a senior adviser from the Ministry of Education, the NZSTA Regional Executive Chairperson, a good percentage of the Auckland team, providers and Trustees.

nzsta.org.nz • 0800 782 435 • PO Box 5123, Wellington 6140

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Something for all at

NOrThTEC iN 2017

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f you’re thinking of studying and upskilling in 2017, NorthTec has something for everyone!

From foundation certificates to get you back into learning, up to diplomas, degrees and post-graduate qualifications, you can do it all at NorthTec without leaving the region.

We are the only tertiary education provider in Northland offering a full range of qualifications. We have more than 100 different programmes on offer from our learning centres in Whangarei, Dargaville, Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Ra¯ wene and Kaitaia.

With seven degree programmes, you can take your choice between nursing, social work, arts and Ma¯ ori arts,

applied science, sport and recreation or business management. They’re all hands-on and practical and will prepare you for the real world when you graduate.

If you’re keen to learn a trade, we have a wide range of subjects available.

From construction and painting to engineering and automotive studies, you can learn at our purpose-built workshops.

We’ve also got the service industries covered, from commercial transport to travel and tourism, or hospitality to hairdressing and beauty therapy.

For lovers of the outdoors there are several qualifications to

prepare you for New Zealand’s flourishing primary industries.

You can get upskilled to work on a farm, learn the safe way to work in forestry or grow your knowledge of horticulture and sustainable land use.

NorthTec also has a broad range of programmes in business, management, computing, information systems and sciences.

Our arts programmes – including visual arts, digital arts and Ma¯ ori arts – allow you to tap into your creative side while still focusing on employment prospects and the practicalities of life as a working artist.

For people who have been put of the classroom for a while, or need some help in preparing for higher level studies, we offer foundation and vocational programmes to set you on the right track. At NorthTec you can start with a level 2 foundation certificate and work your way right through to a bachelor’s degree, with the support of our tutors who just want to see you succeed.

So why not head for NorthTec in 2017? It could be just the thing to kickstart your career and your life!

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Carruth House

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hangarei High School opened in 1881 but it wasn’t until 1913 that it was determined a boarding hostel would be required to cater for students from throughout Northland. A building was erected on the then School site in Lupton Avenue and opened to boarders for the princely fee of $70 per year.

By 1920 the Whangarei High School was getting larger and it was determined that land should be purchased to build a separate school to allow the separation of boys and girls. The current site of Whangarei Boys’ High School was opened in 1925 and the number of boys in the Hostel on Lupton Avenue had risen to over 90. It was decided that it was appropriate to build a separate facility to house the boys and the now current site of Carruth House opened in 1927. It

was named Carruth House after the then Chairman of the Board, Mr W A Carruth.

The School Roll in 1927 was 725 students.

Boarding numbers were 92 and this also marked the first ‘Carruth Annual Banquet’, something that has become an institution and a very popular end of year function for past and present boarders.

Carruth House did its bit for the cause during World War 2 and acted as a hospital for predominantly American troops. Boys were moved offsite and boarded at private houses. What is now the current dining room was designated as the operating theatre during this time.

Occupation of Carruth as a hospital continued until the end of 1943 and order was restored to hostel life in 1944.

One of the major changes to life at Carruth happened in 2008. Up until then, all

OUR MISSION

To enable all students to become positive contributors to society by meeting the emotional, physical and academic needs and aspirations of all (hauora).

OUR VISION

To develop boys into fine men

heating and hot water had been through the use of a coal fired boiler. Many former Boarders will recall days of cold showers if they happened to get out of bed too late. In the days of coal fired heating, showers were restricted to 3 minutes. But in 2008, thanks to assistance from the WBHS Old Boys’ Association, heating was converted to gas and the old coal bunker covered over. Since then, many major improvements have been made to bring it up to what one would expect these days.

If you are asking yourself what is best for your son, and are looking for a structured living environment where he can focus on academic, sporting, cultural, musical interests and extra-curricular success, then Carruth could be a great option as it has been for many since 1927.

There are a number of boarding scholarships available to students

who need to live away from home for various reasons. Whangarei Boys’ High School prides itself on offering a wide and varied curriculum to their boys, from the strongly academic to the vocationally focused and Carruth House helps all its young men to achieve this.

If you would like further information, please email carruth@wbhs.school.nz or phone the Director of Boarding, Ian Rowe on 021 242 1108

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• Respectful relationships Whakawhanaungatanga and manaakitanga • Honesty and integrity Tika and pono • Courage and compassion Maia and aroha • Work hard together Mahi tahi

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KAMO HIGH SCHOOL

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hat is it?There are 2 options offered under theTeTaiTokerau Trades Academy umbrella and Kamo High School have chosen to provide Primary Industries and Electronic/Electrical training courses.

TheTrades Academy provides students a wide range of courses and learning environments. Any safety equipment and transport required is provided by the Academy at no cost. First Aid and Health & Safety courses are also provided.

We aim to grow our students so they are goal oriented with work place awareness and transferable skills, safety training and a drivers’ licence.

At Kamo High School the Primary Industries Course provides an opportunity for over 100 students per year to learn theory, and experience hands on the many facets of the industries. Students are taught a diverse number of topics including animal handling and management, farm systems and machinery, plants and soils, fencing and milking.

The senior students are able to gain NCEA credits as well as trades related

qualifications, whilst the junior students have the opportunity to experience many different areas of this industry.

These courses offer a range of different types of farming such as dairy, beef and sheep, as well as all the knowledge required to ensure the continuing development of a healthy sustainable environment.

Students learn about pest management, including the impact and damage caused and how to reduce pest numbers by trapping, and harvesting the fur.They gain knowledge of plants and soil by cultivating horticultural goods, collecting native seeds and propagating these for planting in wai restoration areas.This supports the NRC healthy waterways strategy.This is further enhanced by the involvement of senior students in the fencing of these waterways.

The Electronic/Electrical course provides learning opportunities in the areas of basic electrical theory and safety, the construction of circuits and products/ components and circuit diagrams moving onto PICAXE programming, circuit prototyping and much more.

Student learning is enhanced by the offsite practical opportunities available in conjunction with the NRC, Taratahi Agricultural Training and North Tec. The Electronic/Electrical students also attend courses at the North Tec Future Trades campus.

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Kamo

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amo Intermediate has had an outstanding year in all aspects of school life. The school has experienced considerable growth and now has a roll of around 670 students.

Students are actively involved in their learning and strive to be the best they can be. Students excel in a range of areas from music, dance & drama, environmental sustainability, sports, mathematics, science, literacy, kapahaka, technology and leadership.

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2016 Year 7 Girls Cross Country Champion

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2016 Year 7 Boys Cross Country Champion

A dedicated and high performing staff create many opportunities for students to extend their talents and try new things.

We are proud of our 52 year history and the many amazing students who have passed through the school.

2016 has seen some outstanding achievements. Among them are: • Y8 Mathex champions • Y7 Mathex Champions • A number of top 10 achievements at AIMS Games and selections in tournament teams • Excellent results at regional Science Fair including 2 overall winners • Awards in international and national curriculum competitions and tests, including a top 1% medal winner • 4th place in national Agri Kids competition • Top fundraising school in 40 Hour Famine

HOLLY RULE

2016 Year 8 Girls Cross Country Champion

LUKE CLEMENTS

2016 Year 8 Boys Cross Country Champion

TYRELL RAPANA - Went to Wagga Wagga, Australia during the holidays to compete at the World Archery Championships for New Zealand. Tyrell shot a perfect score of 560 during the week and won a GOLD medal.

Tyrell was also the flag bearer of the New Zealand team at the opeing Ceremony. With around 600 Archers competing. Tyrell has done extremely well and we are all super proud of what he has achieved!

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Kamo Village

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elcome to the Kamo Village where the past heads off into the future.

Kamo Village is situated approximately 5 minutes’ drive north of the Whangarei CBD. At the heart of Kamo Village lies a vibrant community where shops, cafes, offices, medical and other services are within easy walking distance of residential areas.

Nestling under the shadow of Mount Parakiore the bustling shopping centre, wide variety of sports clubs, manufacturing and light industry sections all contribute to the village’s colourful history dating back well over 100 years.

From our humble start in the early 1800’s, our coal mines, farming, famous bakery and motoring services to today’s thriving business community, our shopping precinct has it all from Hangar Galleries for that special picture you want framing to the wonderful Kamo Village Florist, there is something for everyone. Go for a walk up the main street and see Hammer Hardware, Kamo Four Square, Kamo Pets, Unichem Pharmacy, books old and new, Kiwibank and Post Shop, jewellery, Bush

Road Medical Centre and don’t stop there!

Just north of the lights school uniforms, motor parts, SPCA shop, Brits new and used furniture and Northland Automotive for repairs and warrants. Over the hill for garden supplies, farming supplies, farming equipment and NMI leading the way in traditional engineering, for all your requirements and Cowley’s Hire Centre for all those home and commercial needs from a new home to a new roof Kamo can cover it all.

For all your professional needs, Kamo can handle your problem from plumbers to electricians, accountants, office support, home and commercial security and the best cleaning supply shop in town.

If all this reading has made you a little bit peckish then Kamo has it all! Indian, Thai, Dominoes Pizza, McDonalds, Subway, pies, bakeries, cafes, Chinese, fish & chips, hot bread shop or for a cold one, pop into Kamo Hotel or Coalies Sports Bar & Grill for lunch or how about a dinner and dance at the Kamo Club.

If you want something to take home Omak Meats is certainly one of the best and for

Miniatures Exhibition

19 November 2016 - 31 January 2017 Opening Friday 18 November 5:30pm 402 Kamo Rd Ph 09-4353319 Hangar Frames and Gallery is located at 402 Kamo Rd. Business owners Megan and Barry Squire will spend time discussing options for framing artworks, photos, needlework’s and medals etc. The gallery showcases the diverse talents of Northland artists. Hangar Gallery has interesting and varied group shows and solo exhibitions of individual artists.

Exhibition opening evenings are entertaining with music and poetry performed.

402 Kamo Road, Whangarei Phone: 09 435 3319 frameskamo@xtra.co.nz

something special tryTim’s homemade peanut butter from the Bin Inn.

Kamo’s strong automotive industry is alive and well today with great automotive servicing for all forms of motorised equipment no matter high tech including lawnmowers from parts to tyres and we still have the only 7 day tyre shop in Whangarei as well as all your fuel supply requirements.

Kamo can also boast some exceptional facilities for retirees and seniors wishing to live within the Kamo Village district, providing a range of options from independent units, to serviced apartments and care homes.

Kamo Village is a great place to live, work, shop and play for residents, visitors and future generations alike, where a combination of private residences, mixed-use retail and

contemporary commercial offices will soon be complemented by newly created park spaces, summery streetscapes, a cycle way and heritage trail.

In 2014 an Expat Explorer Survey voted New Zealand the best place in the word to raise a family - describing it as “an ideal destination to raise active, outdoorsy and healthy children”.With at least 4 childcare facilities, 3 primary schools, 1 intermediate and 2 high schools Kamo Village is a great place to raise a family.

Transport links to Whangarei City are provided by City Link which runs a modern bus fleet and taxis are also available.

The list of reasons we LOVE our community could go on and on ... but we don’t want to give it all away. Come see for yourself all that makes our community so amazing!

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Bush Road Medical Centre staff

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Road Medical Centre challenge themselves out of work. At work and at play - we like to keep fit and walk the talk. Being good role models is important to us.

intensity activity each week. Moderateintensity activity will make you feel warmer, breathe harder and make your heart beat faster than usual.”

Surfing, fishing, diving, kayaking, tramping, cycling, running marathons, doing boot camps and IronMan NZ are just some of the ways our team at Bush

With the coming of summer we recommend you sit less and move more.

Start with a simple walk for 30minutes a day.The Heart Foundation recommends “you should aim to build up to a total of 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-

Visit https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/ healthy-living/exercise-and-fitness for more information on how to exercise safely.

What is important is that whatever age you are - you get started and build this into your daily work and leisure routine for life.

ush Road Medical Centre staff embrace Northland and its environs. We are local or have moved here seeking work and the lifestyle offered by the many unspoiled beaches, native bush and subtropical climate.

Dr Chris Poplar – our cycling enthusiast from England competing at the Wild Kiwi Challenge, Whangarei Heads

Dr Simon Wilkinson competing at the Wild Kiwi Challenge, Whangarei Heads

Dr Geoff Cunningham enjoying fishing at the beach with family

Dr Denise Limby competing in IronMan Triathalon

Dr Lauren Roche working out

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New Patients Welcome | 6/1 Three Mile Bush Road, Kamo | Ph 09 435 0692 | www.bushroad.co.nz

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KAMO, The History

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Kamo showing Puriri Street

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homas Wakelin came from Braintree, Essex, arriving in New Zealand when he was 21 on board the Frenchman in 1860. It is thought that he first worked on a farm at Whareora, then went pit sawing at Awaroa Creek and Pataua, before being employed by Edward Dent. By 1864 he owned his own land in Whangarei, and paid his rates by collecting for the Whangarei Highway Trust from mid-1864 to part way through 1865.The electoral roll published in the Daily Southern Cross on 18 April 1865 credits Wakelin with a household, show and dwelling.The shop is thought to have been the first butcher’s in Whangarei.

In 1866 he leased a 10-acre paddock in Whangarei fromT. B. Miller for 12 months from 15 August onwards. Wakelin marries Mary Udy in Auckland on 24 August 1865she had come to New Zealand with her father, four sisters and two brothers on the Nimroud in 1860.

That same year he purchased three sections from Te Puia, 53 acres in all. While the second big block, giving him 148 acres in total from Carruth, wasn’t legally Thomas Wakelin purchased until 12 May 1881, Wakelin had already started on the subdivision next to the Bay of Islands Road. Wakelin built a “commodious and delightfully situated residence” on the Te Puia land, sold his butchery business to Paul McDonald, and shifted from Whangarei sometime between April 1877 and March 1878.

By 1871 the business was doing so well that Wakelin could afford to purchase land at Kamo. He bought the first of two lots from Carruth- the land from Farmer’s boundary to the Bay of Islands Road on 1 January 1871.

Taken from KamoThe Story of a Village.

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t seems likely that Kamo was named after the numerous springs that are scattered throughout the district, as one of the meanings of the word Kamo is bubble up. Other meanings are all associated with the eye – eyelash, eyelid, wink, or blink. Kamokamo is to

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Also under all place reference "Image and extract taken from Kamo, The Story of a Village by Diana Menefy"

wink frequently, to twinkle. There are several versions of the story about the naming of Kamo. Some people say the main character was a man – after all Kamo is a masculine name – but agree it was the puriri tree in Grant Street that still stands today.

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Historical image of Kamo Township (Northern Advocate)

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The Vision for Kamo

iN ThE Early 1870’S From Kamo, The Story of a Village by Diana Menefy

John Grant Johnson stated to the Chief Commissioner, Donald McLean “I decided on acquiring those (blocks of land) immediately adjoining the already located districts, having frontage to Whangarei Harbour or connected with it by roads already opened up by settlers, and thus available for immediate colonization… there

is no doubt that the purchase of all blocks under negotiation will be speedily settled as soon as the district surveyor determines their extent.“ There were 16 blocks in this area covering 133,064 acres, of which the Kamo blockwas the smallest at 296 acres.The Kamo land was agricultural, with the richest volcanis soil, and it was purchased from the Nagpuhi on 23 February 1858 for (pound sign) 50.

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Port Road

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t was very pleasing to see continuity retained in the local body elections going forward.

The Councils have lots of new initiatives in their plans and this stability will allow them to hit the ground running with a clear mandate.

Our two new bridges, the Hatea Loop and the recent Waimahanga extension, the changes in property ownership on and leading to Port Road, the new sports fields and the spread of businesses to the south on Porowini Avenue and Port Road are just some of the changes that greatly enhance the investment potential for the Port Road area. The soon to be built Hundertwasser building will give the city and Port Road another big shove as tourists and locals alike utilise the area more.

Councils also have a vision for more CBD living over the next 20 years and this is another catalyst for change with the inevitable, albeit gradual,

shift of industrial, light industrial and commercial business premises to that land zoned for Business 2 and 4 at Lower Port Road and the Port Nikau centre.

There is approximately 150 hectares of bare commercial/industrial land available in the greater Whangarei area with most of this being in Lower Port Road at Port Nikau or properties adjoining. Prices for land here are very reasonable when set against our major cities and other recognised provincial centres.The city is very lucky to have this land available to work with and this engine will drive Whangarei forward for at least the next two decades.

Easy access from State Highway 1 and a rapidly improving road to Auckland are also critical game changers. A visit to any of the larger commercial areas on Auckland’s North Shore will astound with newly developed areas already struggling for room and a seemingly endless demand from corporates and new businesses.

The ability for some of Port Road and Port Nikau to also provide high quality residential waterfront land for the city will be the envy of many cities and very beneficial. A drive down there with your mind open will give you a feel for what can and will happen only 4 kilometres from the CBD. All Whangarei’s other major suburbs are at least a kilometre further away with much more congested roading networks.

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Pre-retirement living in flat areas, close to or on the water, handy to multiple walkways, sport facilities, cafes, bars and shopping will be a major draw card for an aging demographic as the baby boomers prepare to drift out of work. People living in Port Nikau can be fishing in minutes with the harbour entrance only approximately 10 nautical miles away.

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LIVING ON PORT ROAD

iN ThE 1950’S

By Shayne Heape (ITM)

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he Port Road area is a very familiar part of the world to local resident and Whangarei ITM owner, Shayne Heape.

From his current office window, as far as the eye can see was Shayne’s families leased land, spanning back to the 1930’s.

The memories feel like they were yesterday, even the sweet smell of fresh Pinot Noir grapes that decorated his Nana’s wrap around porch and endlessly fed the young hungry tummies.

As a child, Shayne’s family lived right down by the old wharf.

This family home Shane recalls as a child was still standing down by the old wharf up until a few short years ago.

“It was like the back of beyond here, a huge expanse for us kids,” he recalls.

His uncle owned a market garden with a half acre strawberry plot in the 1950’s.

One of the many memories to resurface during our conversation was the generous picking of strawberries from his uncles

land and the kids running to the hay shed to pig out on the juicy treats.

The smell of sweet fennel is also a trigger.

Fennel lined either side of the pipes where Shayne and his family played for hours. If the boys fell, they were welcomed a soft landing, the fall broken by the bushy soft leaves. This aniseed smell now takes him right back to that time.

As does the familiar harbour when he and his dad fished off the wharf or when his father would come home with dinner after fishing for flounder on what was then mud flaps as long since been reclaimed.

Next to his Nana’s house laden with the grapes was the go-cart club and not as it is today.The kids would race the track and enjoy the freedom and isolation of the area. When time stood still.

“We would play in the hills, climbing the toi toi trees,” Shayne remembers.

“It was an absolute hick town back then, a very cool place to live!”

The history goes way back to when Shayne’s Great-grandfather was the chairman of the Whangarei harbour board in the 1930’s and his grandfather owned the piggery in the area. The land was sparse and only a few houses scattered the landscape. Kioreroa Road was no such thing, barely a right of way to the farmhouses when one would drive up and over the railway line.

“One day we were sent to buy bread, there wasn’t sliced bread back then. We walked home nibbling the inside of the loaf and when we got home mum just

giggled (to our surprise) when we told her a mouse had got into it.”

The second time, they ate the lot and weren’t so lucky!

More recently, what was then Rosvall Sawmill, moved into the area in the late 1980’s when offered opportunity and space to expand and Shayne found himself in his childhood stomping ground again.

Now a lot has changed, but the memories are just as clear.

“I just love Whangarei,” he says. “I love what’s happening in this city and Port Road is just one part of that development.”

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“Our people are our strongest asset” At Rudolphs, we strongly believe our team is our strongest business asset. That’s why we’d like to introduce you to some of our people - the driving force behind our business.

Chris Henare

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“I was working as a Chef until I joined Rudolphs five months ago. I’m ‘keen as’ to learn anything, and thought I’d try something completely different to hospitality.

I’m currently going through Level 3 Health & Safety training, which is part of Rudolphs’ commitment to keeping their staff safe on the job.”

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“I started at Rudolphs as a cleaner, and thanks to their training and progression opportunities I’m now employed as Safety Watch, which means I keep an eye on the guys working on boats in confined spaces to make sure they’re safe. I also do some Crew Hand duties such as painting.”

Joe Pita Operations Manager

“I moved up from Auckland to sunny Northland where my family roots are. I’ve been here five months and already love the lifestyle - as well as the affordable housing!

As Operations Manager at the Culham Engineering Site, I plan and organise the workflow for the site, making sure all our jobs are done well and on time.”

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Changing Landscape

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oday when so much of our urban environment is already defined and established, there are very few opportunities to change the landscape and design a new way of living. Formerly home to the city’s port, Port Nikau is now ready and waiting to be revitalised into a new community that will grow from within our city and our region.

Port Nikau represents 89 hectares of freehold development at the end of Port Road in Whangarei, with over four kilometres of coastline, access to deep water and close proximity to arterial routes, amenities and facilities.The land has been gradually shaped over the past ten years, to create a development that will include a range of high quality urban living options, marina, village centre and a commercial precinct to help meet a number of future demands from our city.

Once known as Port Whangarei, the area was developed by the Northland Harbour Board pre-World War II as a base for Whangarei Northland sea freight. Dry store and cool store buildings were also constructed to

support the region’s agriculture industry, and handle dairy products, bulk fertiliser, forestry products and general cargo. As ships got larger and the Port outgrew its facilities, it was decided to move Whangarei’s high volume seafreight activities to Marsden Point, a transition that was completed in 2007.

While the port was transitioning to its new base, the redundant land and facilities were gradually acquired by private interests.These, along with other adjoining properties eventually became owned by one entity, Port Nikau. In 2010 the area attained ‘Port Nikau Environment’ status under the District Plan.The Mixed Use designation provides the framework to allow development with opportunities for residential, retail, commercial, marine and other activities.

Tony and Clare Davies-Colley - Managers of Port Nikau Development

and commercial precincts. Port Nikau will support the region’s economic development by meeting community demand for high quality social urban living; inner city green spaces; community facilities for walking and cycling; retirement residences; and retail and commercial activity, including a proposed marine precinct.

Planning for the Port Nikau community is being closely guided by the Urban Design Protocol to ensure high quality, future-proofed, urban design.The plan encompasses quality residential precincts, a village centre, entertainment and recreational areas and business

The first stage of Port Nikau’s business park is now under development, with land and business opportunities available on Logyard Road. Over the next three years, landscaping across Port Nikau will be completed and residential and commercial construction will begin.

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Occupational Health Solutions As a business owner or executive it can be a challenge to remain completely abreast of your occupational health and safety needs.

Green Cross Health Workplace combines decades of experience in occupational medicine with New Zealand’s leading national network of medical centres. This national presence allows for delivery of a consistent service to multi-site businesses. We’re also ‘local’ – building relationships with individual sites and staff to get a better understanding of your occupational health needs.

Our Approach We can ensure your company and employees know where to start in respect of legal obligations, and ensure your company is, and continues to be, a safe workplace.

We will take care of your legislative requirements and implement the necessary systems (or single need solutions) to mitigate risks that can significantly damage your brand, reputation and company profitability.

Our staff include leading experts in the fields of Specialist Occupational Medical Practitioners, Occupational Health Nurses, Safety Systems Advisors and Health and Safety Advisors.

Services We will tailor solutions for your needs from a suite of core services: ! Pre-Employment Testing

! Rehabilitation

! Health Monitoring

! Workplace Assessments

! Drug and Alcohol Testing

! Absentee Management

! Post-Employment Testing

! Stress Management

! Vaccinations

! OOS/RSI Systems and Advice

! H & S Systems Management

! Hazard Identification

! Wellness Programmes

! Noise and Air Monitoring

! Injury Management

! Health Consultancy

! Second Opinion Medicals

About Green Cross Health With locations nationwide, 270 doctors and 300 nurses, the Green Cross Health network of medical centres provides general practice and occupational health services. Established in 1989 in Hawkes Bay under The Doctors brand, the network now includes medical centres from Gore in the south to Kerikeri in the north. www.thedoctors.co.nz Green Cross Health Limited is a provider of primary health care services to communities the length and breadth of New Zealand. The company supports more than 340 pharmacies under the Life Pharmacy and Unichem brands, around 50 medical centres, and provides community health services to more than 19,000 clients. www.greencrosshealth.co.nz

Call us today to discuss the safety and health of your team.

T: (09) 470 0449 F: (09) 438 3658 E: workplace@gxh.co.nz W: www.gxhworkplace.co.nz

Dr Jim Mcleod

MBChB, Dip Occ Med, Dip Occ Health Practice

Co-founder and Director Jim is currently a medical advisor to such clients as The New Zealand Refinery Company, and Z Energy. He is an Accredited Provider for Accident Compensation Corporation.

Jim is a member of the Australia New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine and past member of the General Practitioners Association Executive. Jim is passionate about life and sharing his experiences. He currently delivers around 15 key note speeches each year on the topics of Health, Safety and workplace happiness.

Beth Swarbrick Office Manager

Beth is the face of Green Cross Health Workplace. Usually the first person you will see if you come down or the first person who answers the phone when you call. From assisting nurses and doctors, liaising with customers, working with people and organising systems and procedures Beth has done it all, and talking about their needs and developing systems that work and value in the service is what she aims to achieve for clients.

Jini Seal

MSc (Dist), MBA (Dist)

Operations Manager Jini leads the operations for Green Cross Health Workplace, designing a new approach to high quality Occupational Health service delivery at a nationwide platform. She has Masters degrees in Science and Business Administration and held senior management roles in healthcare.

Jas Futter Occupational Health Nurse

Jas has been in the specialist field of Occupational Health for a very long time, and has a wide range of Occupational Health experience within small and large businesses . She has worked as a contractor since 1997 and her passion for Occupational Health remains the same “Putting People First”.

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hip Repair NZ Ltd is a locally owned and operated company based in Whangarei NZ, whose highly skilled staff have a wealth of knowledge in the marine sector.

Ship Repair NZ Ltd offer a very experienced vessel survey / refit project management and a facility that includes a very sheltered commercial wharf with berths of 120m, 67m and 36m and a 40 tonne and 1800 tonne slipways.

The team at Ship Repair have years of experience to deal with any issues or circumstances that may arise during your vessel’s slipping. Staff numbers sit at around 40. A focus on training and retaining highly qualified staff has been a major driver. “This gives us expertise in

house and ensures that we have a highly capable team ready to go at all times to meet customer demand. We are a one stop shop specialising in all the tasks from heavy fabrication, general and specialised engineering, blasting and painting, marine electrical repairs and installations to any other tasks that maybe required to get your vessel back in the water and into operation.

No job is too big or too small for the team at ship repair – it doesn’t matter what kind of marine work you require we will get your ship together.

Some vessels recently serviced at Ship Repair are:The Oceanic Discoverer, a 63-metre passenger liner, which has been into the company several times for survey and

MARINE: • Full Class Survey & Repair Services for Commercial and Pleasure Vessels • 2000 & 40 Ton Slipway Facility • All Aspects of Marine Maintenance

general repairs, which the hull topside had a complete change of colour in 5 days during its visit in 2015.

The sailing vessel Robert C Seaman Barge Spirit of Mangawhai and Barge Pohunui Tug Bream Bay 80mtr overseas fishing vessel Evelina Da Rosa for survey and refit

Over the last 5 months work ona 36mtr local fishing vessel Western Ranger for major repairs, survey and refit Local fishing vessel Matariki for survey and maintenance The Sailing vessel Spirit of New Zealand for yearly maintenance

Protective Coatings HP Water Blasting Wet Grit Blasting Tank Cleaning Contaminant Removal Electrical Maintenance

279 Port Rd, Whangarei Ph +64 9 438 0753, Fax +64 9 438 0467 www.shiprepair.co.nz

System Design Motor Overhauls Megga Testing S/Board Cleaning Fault Investigation Procurement

Ship Repair NZ site and facilities Contact us by phone on 09 4380753 or Fax on 09 4380467 Email: nick@shiprepair.co.nz website www.shiprepair.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND’S BUSIEST AND MOST EXPERIENCED MULTIHULL HAULOUT SPECIALISTS.

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ravel along Dave Culham Drive, look east over the river and you will see a maze of yacht masts up on the land, pointing skywards. What you are seeing is the largest hardstand yard of its type in New Zealand.

Norsand Boatyard with four and a half hectares of mostly cruising boats (last count 116) foreign and local , out of the water for annual maintenance.

Norsand is also New Zealand’s busiest and most experienced multihull haulout specialists. A recent count showed 38 large cruising catamarans in the yard for maintenance.

NORSAND BOAT YARD

Has hard stand provision for over 100 yachts. Their concrete slipway has a capacity for vessels of up to 120 tons in weight and 12m beam. Multi-hulls are a specialty at Norsand and they are hauled on a custom built hydraulic trailer capable of lifting a 40 ton multihull up to 1.5 metres high if required.

All services are available on-site - boatbuilders, painters, engineers, welders, labourers, fibreglass, osmosis repairs and riggers.

Waterblasting and abrasive blasting services available. Norsand can manage your refit, overseeing contractors on your behalf.

Excellent facilities: Laundry, showers, toilets, BBQ and Wi-Fi internet facility Storage units available

At Norsand Boatyard catamarans are hauled on a custom built hydraulic trailer capable of lifting a 40 ton Multihull with a max beam of 12m up to 1.5 metres high if required.

Heavier commercial catamarans are hauled also but on a conventional railway system. The railway slip can haul monohulls and catamarans up to 115 ton weight.

This is a one stop service yard with all services available on site. Experienced boat builders, traditional and composite, painters, riggers, fibre glass & osmosis repairs (hull peeling), labourers, mechanics, marine engineers, hull extensions, rudder and dagger board construction and repairs. Marine shop on site, stocking Hempel, Jotun and International Marine Paint and Accessories. If required, Norsand Boatyard can manage your refit, overseeing contractors on your behalf.

The yard is situated at the end of a quiet no exit street away from traffic noise and has a rural outlook across the river but is only 1.5km from the centre of town.

Norsand’s friendly and experienced staff will ensure you have an enjoyable stay.

Facilities are excellent – laundry, showers, toilets, BBQ and a covered barbeque area for informal dinners or celebrations.

With a wide range of onsite marine services, Norsand Boatyard is the place to refit and repair your boat before continuing your journey.

OTHER FACILITIES INCLUDE: • Water blasting and pressure washing • Laundry room with washers and dryers • Showers and toilets • Free local phone for Norsand residents • WiFi Internet through local providers • Phone cards available at the office • Book share • Fax and photocopies • Mail service - using Norsand address to receive mail • Receiving fax and phone messages • On-site parking with security lighting

• 240v electricity and water supply • Household trash removal and recycling • On-site Store for your basic boat maintenance needs • Storage space • Planks and scaffolding can be hired on-site • Furnished accommodation on-site if required The benefits of being a working yard are countless when you assess boat projects.

A Service Manager will assist you to prepare your work list and make arrangements to have repairs and maintenance done by professionals on site or you can do the work yourself.

NORSAND BOATYARD | 10 Fraser Street, Whangarei | Ph/Fax 430 8485 | Mobile 0274 913 800 | Email: info@norsand.co.nz | www.norsand.co.nz

HATCHBACK HAVEN LTD 33 Port Road, Whangarei

2004 TOYOTA PORTE

1.3L, Auto, Monsoons, ABS, P.S, Air con, AM/FM CD Stereo, Electric sliding door, Electric windows, Spacious interior.

$5,995

2005 TOYOTA FUNCARGO - Passenger Mobility Seat *SPECIAL*

1.3L, Auto, 62,000kms, Chain driven, AM/FM CD stereo, Air-con, Central locking, Rear folding seats

$7,995

2009 DAIHATSU BOON

*SPECIAL* *SPECIAL

1.3L, Auto, 8 airbags, Proximity key, Central locking, ABS, P.S, AM/FM CD stereo, Rear folding seats, Compact & Versatile.

$5,995

2009 MITSUBISHI COLT

$9,995

2008 TOYOTA RACTIS

1.3L, Auto, 4 Monsoons, AM/FM CD stereo, Electric windows, Central locking, Rear folding seats, Smart and Economical.

$8,995

2013 SUZUKI SOLIO

$9,995

2009 SUZUKI SWIFT

1.2ltr New Shape, Cam Chain Drive, Alarm, Electric windows, Proximity key remote, ABS.

$10,995

2008 HONDA FIT/JAZZ RS

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$7,995

2007 MITSUBISHI COLT PLUS *SPECIAL*

1.5L, Auto, 43,000kms, 4 Monsoons, Central locking, Climate control, Remote boot opener, Rear folding seats.

1.3L, Auto, 14”alloys, Magic seat system, AM/FM Cd stereo, Chain driven, Excellent fuel economy.

$10,995

2011 NISSAN NOTE

1.3L, Auto, 20,000kms, Air-con, Central locking, Fender marker, Rear folding seats, AM/FM CD Stereo.

$11,995

2011 NISSAN TIIDA *SPECIAL*

1.5L, Auto, Chain driven, 4 Monsoons, Climate control, Proximity key, Rear folding seats, Fuel efficient.

$12,995

$9,995

2009 VW POLO SPORTLINE *SPECIAL*

1.6L, Auto, Tiptronic, 59,000kms, 16” alloys, Sport mode, Spot lights, Climate control, AM/FM CD stereo, Rear folding seats, ESP, P.S, Chain drive.

$10,995

2007 SUZUKI SX4 4WD *SPECIAL*

1.5L, Auto, 16” Alloys, 4 monsoons, Climate Control, Heated seats, Proximity key.

$11,995

2008 SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT *SPECIAL*

1.6L, A Auto, t 57000k 57,000kms, 16” Alloys, All Spot S t lights, li ht Body B d kit, Twin exhaust, Proximity key, Reversing camera, Mirror demisters, Climate control.

$14,995

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2007 TOYOTA PASSO *SPECIAL*

1.3L, Auto, Air-con, Central locking, Electric windows, NZ New Stereo, Rear folding seats, Proximity key, Rear tinted windows.

$7,995

2007 TOYOTA SIENTA (7 Seater) *SPECIAL*

1.5L, Auto, Chain driven, Air con, Rear folding seats, Parking sensors, AM/FM CD stereo, Rear folding seats

$8,995

2009 NISSAN CUBE

*SPECIAL*

*SPECIAL *SPECIAL*

1.5L, Auto, Eco & Sport mode, Air con, Central locking, Rear folding seats, P.S, Chain driven.

$8,995

2008 MITSUBISHI COLT

*SPECIAL*

*SPECIAL*

1.5L, Auto, 7 speed tipronic, 16”Alloys, Spots, Body kit, Magic seat system, Sports exhaust, Versatile & economical. (3 on yard)

$9,995

2008 HONDA FIT

*SPECIAL*

1.2L, Auto, Spotlights, Rear Spoiler, 4 Monsoons, Central locking, Climate control, Proximity key, Parcel tray.

2.0L,Auto, 4 Monsoons, 15”Alloys, Spot lights, Panoramic moon roof,AM/FM CD Stereo, Proximity key, Chain driven.

*SPECIAL*

*SPECIAL*

Auto, Tiptronic, 8 Airbags, Climate control, Proximity key, Chain driven, Very spacious boot.

2005 NISSAN LAFESTA (7 SEATER) *SPECIAL*

*SPECIAL*

*SPECIAL*

1.3L, Auto, 14” Alloys, AM/FM/CD Stereo, 4 monsoons, Rear folding seats, Large boot cavity, Easy access.

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2005 TOYOTA VITZ

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1.5L, Auto, 64,000kms, 4 Monsoons, Rear folding seats, Chain driven, AM/FM/CD Stereo.

$9,995

2008 MAZDA DEMIO *SPECIAL* *SPECIAL

1.3L, Auto, 53,000kms, Air-con, Central locking, Rear folding seats, Parcel tray, Fuel efficient, AM/FM CD stereo.

$10,995

2008 TOYOTA COROLLA RUMION *SPECIAL*

1.5L, Auto, Spotlights, 8 Airbags, AM/FM CD Stereo/Aux, Central lock, climate control, P.S ABS, Sport mode.

$11,995

2006 TOYOTA RAV4 *SPECIAL*

2.4L, Auto, Tiptronic, 17” Factory Alloys, Rear Tinted windows, A/con, ABS, Central locking, Electric windows & mirrors, New tyres.

$15,995

✔ First Pre Delivery Service FREE ✔ On-road costs Included ✔ Trade-ins Welcome ✔ Finance Available* ✔ Inclusive of 2 Year Mechanical Warranty