The Weekend Lifestyler, January 21th 2022

January 21 2022

An insightful presentation P3

The sandsational event P5

A ceramic journey Building the structures of equality P8

When Linda and Roger Peryer moved to Ruakākā, they created an artistic retirement lifestyle producing ceramic items. With 25 years of ceramic teaching experience, Linda has continued to upskill and come up with new ideas. As a team, the couple creates

an array of kitchenware, garden sculptures, lamps, vases and other decorative objects.

Linda loves colour and enjoys nothing more than knowing their bright and colourful ceramics make other people smile. continued on page 6 …

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A premature entry u by Ann van Engelen

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p Emma Kirkman and husband, Jim Chambers, with their daughter Bonne leaving the hospital thanks to the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service

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Emma was three months away from her due pregnancy date with Bonne when she attended a routine appointment with her midwife, and things escalated.

She had not been feeling well but put it down to normality, given it was her first pregnancy.

“Age 41 and my first time at the rodeo,” says Emma.

“I was admitted to Whangārei Hospital, and on the advice of a doctor, we made a mercy dash to Auckland Hospital.

“Bonne had stopped growing and moving, and my blood pressure was through the roof. It was unmanageable, and medical professionals had grave concerns about our welfare.

“Two days later, an emergency caesarean section was performed. There

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“Bonne stayed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Auckland for 22 days and was transferred by helicopter from Auckland NICU to Whangārei Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit.

“She remained for a further 64 days before being discharged on December 19, 2019 — day 87 of the NICU/SCBU journey. That transfer back to Whangārei was courtesy of the Northland Rescue Helicopter.

“The care I received from the medical teams was superb throughout, and I was stoked that one of my favourite nurses was the one to fly with us to Whangārei.

“Ronald McDonald House had also been amazing in the way they supported Jim. He had to keep our business ventures ticking along, with a dairy farm

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was only an eight per cent chance of a live birth because Bonne was more than two months premature at 29 weeks.

“She arrived amidst a measles epidemic, weighing less than two pounds of butter at 970 grams. Because of the criticality of the situation, I was unable to cuddle her, but the reality was that I was too unwell to anyway.”

In weeks to come, Bonne got up to eight hours a day lying skin-to-skin on Emma and Jim’s chests, known as Kangaroo Care.

“As a result, she has formed an amazing bond and become a feisty livewire of a child despite being half the size of children the same age.

“The birth was not the romantic movie experience where they place the baby on your chest for your first cuddle. What followed was an 87-day hospital journey for our family.

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“As for the Northland Rescue Chopper experience. I wonder what would have happened if I had not been given the care and kindness. I look back on it with gratitude.

“Without the chopper, it would have meant that we could not have come home to our home town, and Jim had been under immense pressure being away from the businesses.

“It was my first helicopter ride, and I often wonder what would happen to women and babies in need of critical care. They would die without the service.

“It is something we just have to support because it is there for us all 365 days of the year, every hour of the day and night. It is such a life-saver.”

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An insightful presentation

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u by Ann van Engelen

Stroke of Insight, an exhibition by artists Peter and Tatjana Panyoczki at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, is described as a powerful exploration of how insight can change, guide and influence one’s perspective and interpretation.

“The exhibition shows works and materials in a new light, from a different angle, with new insights,” says Mangawhai Artists Inc chair Belinda Vernon.

“Tatjana is well-known for her contemporary jewellery. She experiments with metals and other materials to produce unique and intricate art forms.

In this exhibition, she explores new insights while finding a new vision.

“Peter is a mixed media artist, working in a hybrid of forms and mediums — painting, sculpture, installation, photography and digital technology.

This exhibition shows his work through a new lens.”

Reflecting on having a medical stroke himself, the experience has influenced the exhibition, and Peter believes it may have been a blessing to halt and pause the stream of consciousness.

“I was there for a brief time, and I had an angel, my wife Tatjana,” he says.

“Maybe it is a grace to fall back into a state of speechlessness, to wonder what we are, and to reconstitute what we took for granted. I came out of it and was curious to see how it changed my artistic perception. Well, there was nothing fundamental, but things have changed.

“Everyday life, the awareness of the light and the dark, the life around us, the turning world, the pan-human behaviour, all this is more present than before. It is a stroke of insight, indeed.

“These works are not new, but looking back under this context and the absence of a stroke, they could open up an unknown door, a new angle, as it happened to me, being speechless and wonder. I gave it a go.”

Setting the scene for what is to follow, Tatjana says strokes come hard and fast, usually unannounced and in various dimensions.

“Sometimes they puff up in smoke and others linger,” she says.

“What you do with the insight — is where it gets interesting. Pause, reflect, observe, self-reflect.

“It has led me down a rabbit hole, an investigation of documenting the patinas and oxidisation of obsolete and discarded metal objects, such as through a fire-destroyed coin collection, found objects and off-cuts from my practice as a contemporary jeweller.

“The process of making miniature prints of each piece of metal excited me more than the end result. I let this path lead the way and take charge, not thinking about the final outcome too much.

“Through subtle interventions between each print, the process is recorded from the original state to a wearable piece. It is getting there that is exciting.”

Stroke of Insight is contemplative, uplifting, inspiring and beautiful. Two artists complement and balance each

p Peter Panyoczki is presently showcasing his Stroke of Insight exhibition alongside his wife Tatjana at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery

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The value of cardboard u by Ann van Engelen

Grant and Lesley Jacobs are advocates for recycling corrugated cardboard that they turn into animal bedding.

“We source clean corrugated cardboard locally from people and businesses in the area and chop it up, and it becomes perfect bedding for animals and birds,” says Lesley.

“Grant and I also sell American retro furniture, and he wanted to find a better way to recycle our corrugated cardboard boxes. As a Trade Me buff, he found a machine that chops up cardboard.”

Grant and Lesley decided to buy the machine as they were told that most cardboard going to the recycling refuse stations ends up in the landfill.

“We discovered people were paying to get their cardboard taken away, and nothing happens to it — it ends up in the dump. Our machine chops it up, and the finished product comes in an 18–20kg bale, ready to use as animal or bird bedding.

“The chips absorb smells.

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“Chickens love scratching around in the cardboard, and one customer in Christchurch insists it helps stop red mites on his birds.

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“It is quite an experience owning a business nowadays. We have just unpacked a container, which we ordered last June. Our showroom is in Kaiwaka, next

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“The furniture brings back so many memories for people.

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“The retro furniture used to get us out and about on the road — we have it all over the country.

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“We are always keen to hear from other people or businesses who need their clean flat-packed corrugated cardboard recycled.

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p Grant and Lesley Jacobs create animal bedding by recycling corrugated cardboard from their American Retro Furniture supplies and other businesses

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The sandsational event

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Sand Art Mangawhai and the Mangawhai Rotary Club have joined forces to present a fun-filled family day at Mangawhai Heads Surf Beach on Sunday, January 30, from 10am–4pm.

“We have brought the annual sand sculpture competition forward in the hope of good weather,” says organiser Dennis Emsley.

“We have created two more competitions, Golf Ball Drop and Fancy Dress Dog and Owner because we wanted the day to appeal to all age groups.”

Each competition is $5 a person to enter, with tickets available every Saturday at the two Mangawhai markets at the Rotary stall, and outside the Wood Street Four Square, from 9am–noon.

They can also be purchased on the day.

“There are four key sponsor companies that have kindly donated all prize monies. These are The REAL Team/Wallace & Stratton Real Estate, Raincloud Trusted Water Delivery, Bachcare NZ and Mangawhai Four Square Store — Wood Street.

“The idea for the golf ball drop came from a couple of our Rotary Club members, Kaitlin and Dan, who were members of Rotary in Canada.

“Ticket numbers are written on golf balls that are loaded into a container and dropped from a great height. In Canada, they use fire brigade extension ladders or helicopters.

“The container is then released, and the balls drop into a zone, which contains one golf ball size hole that accommodates three balls. The balls that land in the hole or nearest to it, win the prizes.

“We were donated 600 brand new golf balls by a Maungaturoto Rotary Club member and are using a club member’s tractor with a front-end loader bucket to place the balls since we don’t have a fire truck or helicopter.”

This competition begins at 10am.

There are three prizes of $500, $300 and $200.

“The fancy dress dog and owner competitions are held every year all over the world, so we thought why not here.

“Starting at 11am, the prizes are the same as the Golf Ball Drop. Beach rules apply, and all dogs must be on a lead, and we expect owners to clean up after their pets.

“Bowls of freshwater will be provided for the dogs, and some cover will be available. The Vet Centre Northland is providing a judge and is kindly donating doggy goodies as additional prizes.

Our sand sculpture competition starts around midday and ends around 4pm, with prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300.

p Local sculptors Brett Sutherland and Joanna Bagley with an example of a sandcastle they created for last year’s competition

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“We will have three judges for both the Fancy Dressed Dog and Owner and the sand sculpture competitions.

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p Creating vases, Linda cuts out a premade stencil pattern allowing for candles or seedights to be used to create a visual effect

p Roger and Linda create items that will last for many ye indoors or out

A ceramic journey u by Ann van Engelen

Linda and Roger Peryer moved to Ruakākā from South Auckland eighteen months ago, bringing Dragonsrest Ceramics with them.

“The dragon is my Chinese sign, and I have loved them since I was a child and started collecting them when I got married. I have a real affinity with the dragon,” says Linda.

“As a child, I had a leg disability and wasn’t taught a lot because I was perceived to be dumb as I had speech problems. Due to the lack of coordination and no art teacher would

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pottery, to try and make money, but it frustrated me.

“I dabbled in canvas work, but it wasn’t the challenge I was looking for.

A hairdresser friend invited me to do ceramics and I was hooked. I went off and did every course I could and I did the judges’ course.

“Roger and I met on Pakatoa Island later in life, and life has been good for

“I had taught ceramics for 25 years, and when we moved, I decided not to teach anymore. We had a lot of my pieces, so we placed them in our garden as ornaments.

“I make a lot of balls and things, and Roger came up with the idea to stack them on top of each other, and our garden stacks were born. The stacks are exciting as you get to choose

Compared to pottery, ceramic is lighter and fully glazed inside and out, while pottery has a dry footed bottom

teach me, I became very determined at a young age.

“I have had 15 surgeries to my legs, and I know what you put into life, you get back, and I am determined to keep going. If you don’t work it yourself, you are not going to get anywhere.

“If I wasn’t determined, I wouldn’t be alive now, and this is what has come of it. I married at 16 and had two children.

As an adult, I tried many things, including

us. Nearly 32 years and he proposed to me on a swing bridge at Kauaeranga Valley campsite on New Year’s Eve in Thames. I figured I should say yes in case he threw me off the bridge.

“When we decided to retire here, he joined me, and we work as a team, and we sell at various markets. He has completed ceramic courses, including mould making and discovered he is an artist himself.

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each component yourself. They look similar to Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s style, but it wasn’t intentional. His style is mosaic, I don’t do mosaic work, and I have always been a colour person.

“You won’t often find black or white in my work, but I do a lot of crystal work, so occasionally, you will see a white piece with black crystals through it.”

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p Linda’s self-watering plant pot is able to hold water to take care of a plant for a few weeks

p Roger and Linda attend many local markets with their products

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To open the kiln after a glaze firing and see the first absolute colours and how they have worked is always extremely exciting.

Roger and I complement each other very much

Crystals are pieces of glass fragments that are added to the glaze and explode during firing in the kiln, creating patterns.

“Some crystals sit exactly where they are placed while others will trail down or over a piece adding to the uniqueness.

One of my biggest loves is the mixing of the colours.

“Compared to pottery, ceramic is lighter and fully glazed inside and out, while pottery has a dry footed bottom, making it not always food safe. Ceramics are poured into a plaster cast and set before going into the kiln for the first firing. Once cooled and glazed, they have another firing.

“I enjoy playing with colour and designs. Some pieces can take me three weeks to complete. There is a neverending option for what you can make with ceramic. If you can think of it — you can probably do it.

“I love taking pieces of flat tile clay and carving a design out like my tree tile work. I make a stencil pattern and go from there. You can put citronella

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candles in a cutout vase, and when it is lit, it creates patterns around you, and they are really soothing.

“I am presently working on a big owl, but make everything from platters and pūkeko, dragons and balls, to everyday functional items.

“The garden stacks have become a big part of our work, and we have introduced a new line called Bright Stacks. We have put a hole through the clay and added seed lights that run by battery, so they are suitable for inside or outdoors.

“They are a permanent bright ornament in a garden and should look the same in 20 years. They won’t dull or tarnish but will need cleaning.

“Our kitchenware includes coffee cups, jugs, wine goblets, platters and bowls of all sizes. Roger made the mould for the wine goblets and we matched them with jugs. In summer they keep cold drinks cold and in winter can be used for hot drinks like mulled wine.

“Everything we make can be used in the oven, microwave and dishwasher.

They are also easy to clean. The clay is first fired to 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit, and then 1,860 degrees Fahrenheit once it is glazed, the average household oven wouldn’t go any higher than 450, so that is why it is safe.

“It is important to know if you have cracked pottery kitchenware to stop using it as bacteria builds in the cracks and breeds. That is why it is also important to have glazed bottoms, as this protects you from nasty illnesses from bacteria.

“No two pieces are ever the same. I do colour variations and can make things in colours someone wants. I don’t do single colours as mixed colours match decor better.

“I get a lot of pleasure doing the cutouts because I push the boundaries with my artwork and what I can do with them. To open the kiln after a glaze firing and see the first absolute colours and how they have worked is

always extremely exciting. Roger and I complement each other very much.

“Together we have made a business that people enjoy. We go to the Mangawhai Community Market, Waipū Artisans Market and Marsden Cove Marina Market.

“We will be at the combined arts exhibition at the marquee at Marsden Cove during Auckland Anniversary Weekend, and we are very excited about that. The work I will have there is what I don’t take to the markets.

“At the end of the day, it is nice to give someone a fun piece full of joy that adds happiness to their lives. That is very much what we love. Even if I have to sit in a wheelchair one day and work, we will still be able to enjoy what we like doing.

“We never thought we would be doing this. I have always said if you are in love with your partner and love them, you will work on your relationship, and you will get stronger from it. Both of us are enjoying life here in Ruakākā.” ¢

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Building the structures of equality u by Andy Bryenton

Since 1893, when New Zealand became the first nation in the world to allow women the vote, the systems that encouraged division and inequality between the chromosomal genders have been slowly dismantled.

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to those outside of the socioIt’s been to our great benefit, as economic elite. In 2003, Norway’s individuals and as a nation, that government imposed diversity this dismantling has occurred. quotas on corporate boards to Think of all the women in positions an outcry from conservatives. of mana, influence and leadership, However, it worked. Pay gaps who have made this a better place are down, and fresh ideas have to live in the past century. The only revitalised many companies in the unfortunate part of this process is Scandinavian country. that it has indeed been slow, and There have been great it’s not finished. advancements, but there is still Wages are one guide of equality. a road ahead to achieve true Women have traditionally been equality, a state in which the paid less for the same work than old systemic ideas of gender their male counterparts, a practice roles are gone. Such a state of that is widely condemned but still balance and mutual respect is pervasive. The pay gap had been as empowering for men as for trending down since 2014 when women. There is a good case to women earned an average of 14.3 be made that the roadmap of per cent less than men. At its empowerment for women has narrowest, the gap was at 9.9 per provided a parallel to the equally cent in 2020. It still means that, important movement for equality in a working year, women work five for the rainbow community. weeks with no pay compared to Looking at this feature, it’s their male co-workers. easy to see the entrepreneurial Some of this gender gap may p There was a time when ‘women in business’ was a controversial issue. Now, the task is to dismantle the toxic initiative, business acumen and be addressed if women were vestiges of the old structures that still threaten equality of genders drive of women involved with local better represented on the boards of directors of our top companies. Less fifth of NZSE market-listed corporations top. Industry insiders cite the continued businesses, often in roles of leadership than one-third of all board members in have no women on their boards at all. existence of a ‘toxic’ old-boys club that and foundation. They prove that the It seems a shocking oversight and is both consciously and subconsciously larger corporate world has everything to positions of corporate authority in New Zealand are women, and almost one- may fuel a lack of perspective at the exclusionary, not just to women but gain from promoting equality. ¢

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Occupational Health is the medical stream that covers work, workers, and the workplace. Pre-Employment medicals and drug/alcohol tests are advised for new employees to obtain baseline health information. Equally important is monitoring the health of the team annually, so that no changes in health, created from the workplace environment, do not go unnoticed.

Exit medicals are like insurance that protect a company from unfounded claims from employees who may state changes in health were a result of work in the workplace.

What do medicals cover? This can vary but could include blood pressure and pulse checks, range of movement, vision screening, audiometry (hearing tests) and spirometry (lung function tests) drug and alcohol tests, blood tests.

Bream Bay Occupational Health also conducts RATs -Rapid Antigen Testing, Qualitative Fit tests, workplace vaccines including flu vaccines and, smoking cessation, injections for those that require regular injections, ergonomic workplace assessments and blood tests.

Protect your workers through Bream Bay Occupational Health.

027 268 8628 hello@bbocchealth.co.nz Lakeside Business Park 496 Marsden Point Road Ruakaka 0171 PO Box 129 ruakaka

Eclectic Boutique 99 Gibbons Rd, Kaiwaka

Open 7 days: 10am - 4pm or by appointment Cash, Eftpos or Direct Debit available I am Trish Dowsett (Whitehead) & have been in the second hand trade of buying and selling, these past 20 years. Alongside of running our Eclectic Boutique, I have a small desk to continue on with the administration side of our Coast to Coast Electrical business. I Have raised 7 children all now grown & have 2 step daughters. Having been a volunteer fire fighter for 21 years, with Wellsford fire brigade rising in the ranks to a Senior Firefighter level, I joined due to owning and operating Wellsford traders because I wanted to provide a service to the community & educate the youth with our Firewise program. My long term dream was always to bring the business home to Kaiwaka & have fulfilled the dream, by building a second hand shop at the entrance to our property.

Since its opening in November I’ve been privileged enough to meet some amazing people, former customers and new residents that have moved into the Kaiwaka area. Our Shop is heavily stocked with new supplies brought in, daily/weekly. We recently have added new stock of material for patchwork & sewing enthusiasts, along with an additional stock of Crown Lynn, Bar Collectables, Hardware & Linen. We are still in operation 7 days a week 10am - 4pm or outside these hours by appointment. We have cash or EFTPOS available, a fenced in play area for children and air conditioning. We have recently been adding our own personal collection to the upper shelved mezzanine floor.

126 Mangawhai Heads Road Email: hello@casablancahomeliving.co.nz Phone: 09 431 3037

Well worth a look at all the old relics from the past!

Contact Trish for buying or selling 021 214 0522 | 09 431 2193

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Sally always had the dream of owning her own Woman’s clothing store and that became reality in March 2018. Her dream was to be able to help woman of all ages feel confident and look great in the clothes they wear. On her way to achieving this dream Sally went overseas to Australia to take part in the Image Consultancy Course. It was here that she developed her skills in styling and colour analysis. Sally uses this knowledge everyday in her business at i-style in Kerikeri where she helps her customers find clothes they look good and feel confident in.

Her customers say: “Sally always makes my shopping experience fun, she is honest and helpful and I always feel like I am in good hands when shopping in i-style. I always leave with clothes I feel great in, which has given me something I never had before, Confidence”

MEANT TO BE i sell a large variety of goods including home decor such as ecoya candles and the new ecoya laundry liquid, kitchen detergent, dryer balls and fragrances. new to my shop is the stunning aida rose italian clothing which has been so popular over summer. i also sell a large variety of moana rd products, baby ware, wallart etc. people often comment how there are so many ‘interesting and different products’ available here.

I employ three other gorgeous ladies who all help make meant to be a happy and enjoyable experience.

VANESSA HOLMES OWNER Phone 09 431 4820 meant2be@outlook.co.nz Shop 9, 41 Moir Street, Mangawhai Village 0505 www.meant2be.co.nz

The Look That Makes YOU Feel Good!

64c Kerikeri Rd, Kerikeri 09-407 9477 www.istylekerikeri.com

Our Story THE NEW ZEALAND SOAP COLLECTIVE is a young, entrepreneurial Northland based business priding itself on producing the highest-quality, 100% natural, plant-based, handcrafted soaps.

Who makes the New Zealand Soap Collective?

Allie Digweed Allie drives the production side of the business with everything made on the family lifestyle block.

At Naturalis healthy skin is one of our specialities, your wellness is our other.

After being diagnosed with Chronic Urticaria, I set out on a journey to find skin care and hair removal products that did not activate my condition. I found Scandinavian Skin Candy – a range that is natural, vegan, and paraben free. If you are wanting instant results, this is not the salon for you. We will provide you with the skill to care for your skin long-term using a combination of our high-quality in-salon treatments that compliment your home skin care product.

Our promise is to support you through your transformation so that you learn to love the skin you are in.

Our distinctive ‘point of difference’ is that we collaborate with clever locally-based artisans who supply their wonderful ingredients, allowing us to produce what are very unique regionally-themed New Zealand soaps.

Our soaps have already proven to be a perfect reminder of a visit to the area, an ideal gift for friends (here or overseas) or just a chance for people to simply pamper themselves with something quite different and a little special.

BEAUTY SALON

102 Takahiwai Road, One Tree Point, Bream Bay www.lucilounz.com | 027 486 7081 | naturalis@lucilounz.com Naturalis

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www.nzsoapcollective.com | 027 345 4468

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Penny brings her professional knowledge and business experience to the business arena I have been a trainer, consultant and business coach for almost 20 years and worked both in New Zealand and internationally during that period.

I am positive, informative, pragmatic, friendly but professional.

Linda Smith has been many things in her career, working in Education, Senior Management and Healthcare IT, but she has found her niche with the growing New Zealand olive industry.

She and her husband, Chris, purchased the grove in April 2012 and spent the next 6 weeks pulling together the necessities for their first harvest. They have won awards each year since then from Olives NZ (the national olive association) for their extra virgin olive oil. This year the Frantoio won Gold.

They also run The Grove Supply Co which services the olive industry as well as boutique fruit growers.

Deeply passionate about New Zealand’s growing olive oil industry, Linda says their visit to Italy and Spain a couple of years ago was very encouraging and that New Zealand olive oil could become as successful as New Zealand wine is today. “I really believe that the olive industry can compete on the world stage but we have to compete on quality, producing top quality oil. We can definitely do that,” explains Linda. “We just have to discover the best way of growing olives for our climate.”

Experience At Penny’s Worth our key driver is involvement with small business training. Our core value is integrity, ensuring small business has an opportunity to upskill affordably - taking advantage of new knowledge and small practices to grow and develop.

Training is a passion and I have experience in working with a wide range of clients - Tonga/Solomon Islands/Australia, as well as New Zealand. Clear explanations of complex topics with practical examples is a key tool....

Training courses provided by Penny’s Worth include: • One day GST - Understanding tax basics for your business • Getting started / setup and first steps • Legal structures for your business • Basic and advanced MYOB and Xero • Identifying and understanding your market • Financial Literacy - understanding enough to ask your accountant intelligent questions • Project Management Basics Strategic partnerships include Facilitating free courses for Te Wananga o Aotearoa - Certificate in Money Management/Certificate in Small Business and Project Management Training MYOB and Xero software NZ Business mentors Regional business partner with NZTE All courses locally based so no need to drive to Auckland or Whangarei

Visit www.olivesonthehill.co.nz for their award winning extra virgin olive oil, or www.grovesupply.co.nz for olive and fruit growers looking for equipment or storage solutions.

TO VISIT CALL 09 945 0890

Contact Penny at www.pennysworth.org.nz or on 021 983 297 for more details.

What started out as her Husband Stephen’s retirement hobbie has turned into Helen’s passion. Helen and Ste with their son Craven have lived in Ruakaka for over 16 years and feel like they are truly part of the community, helping patrons that are on their own or doing simple errands it’s all part of being a family unit.

Without the staff and the customers we would be just another secluded Restaurant and Bar. Helen says it’s all about giving back and knowing the people around you. Ruakaka has been through so much with the Refinery and all the job losses in the area, that when anyone comes in to either eat or drink we want them to go away feeling chilled and smiling at the laughter that the staff and other patrons provide.

We offer a function room for private events and have started doing Darts alternating with the Quiz nights, so we are trying to do something for everyone whether you’re on your own or a group we will make you welcome, give us a call to find out more details.

The Porthouse Bar & Eatery is a family run business that offers good wholesome food and a relaxed atmosphere. If you’re after a quick bite for lunch or a hearty dinner? The Porthouse has it all – a fresh, wholesome menu loaded with kiwi favorites.

www.porthouse.co.nz Ph 09 432 8909 | Address 163 Port Marsden Highway Ruakaka

Carleen started her real estate career in Waipu and is also an auctioneer.

Carleen has owned her own Beauty Buisness, has excellent marketing and communication skills, and has a Diploma in Management which reflects in her professional approach to real estate.

Carleen and her husband live on a 20 acre block property in Oakleigh and have a strong connection to Northland and the farming community.

Carleen is extremely passionate about everything she does, and has the capacity and backing to ensure her customer experience is second to none.

Results and customer care at the forefront of her business means her clients will be looked after - before, during and beyond the buying and selling process. So if you are looking for someone who is a people person and who will give honest communication and feedback, Carleen is it.

Talk to Carleen for a complimentary appraisal on your home today, There is value in knowing what your property is worth.

Carleen Still Licensee Salesperson 021 148 9804 | carleen.still@raywhite.com rwbreambay.co.nz

Move Forward Don’t Stand Still

Licensee Salesperson. The Real Estate Shop Limited. Licensed (REAA 2008)

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Hi! My name is Chloe, the new owner of SANOlifestlye.

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MooD is owned by Darlene Pearks who is a Reiki Practitioner and Mentor who also runs “Relax – Be Inspired”. She is deeply devoted to helping others to Create Abundance Effortlessly through Ease.

Her business MooD was originally started by a local colleague, but after Darlene was a devoted customer for a year she then decided to buy the business once it came up for sale in 2017.

Mood sells Body Scrubs that are packaged in gorgeous glass jars and made using 100% organic and natural ingredients including essential oils, butters and skin-loving oils MooD Body scrubs make beautiful gifts for friends and family or anyone who needs a reminder of how much they are loved, and yes that includes you!

Mood products are Meticulously handcrafted with love, our full product range includes - Body Scrubs, Candles, Natural Perfumes plus we also sell locally made soaps from Sanolifestyle.

You will find all of MooD products on www.moodskin.co.nz.

We only sell what we love deeply ourselves so you can rest assured that everything we offer on our website we have tried and fell in love with.

Soap for hair. Who would have thought?

I first started using soap to wash my hair when looking for a plastic-free alternative to traditional shampoo and body wash. One week into using Sanolifestyle soap, I was hooked! It is made using natural ingredients, smells amazing, has no plastic bottle, and most of all feels wonderful on my skin and hair. What more could you want?

When the opportunity came along for me to become the owner of SANOlifestyle, I jumped at it. I have always loved making, baking, and creating, and learning to make soap has been an exciting new adventure. I am lucky to have support in my new adventure of a great network of businesswomen, especially my wonderful mother. Handcrafting natural soaps fits perfectly with my desire to live low waste and reduce my impact on our planet. Every day working in the soap studio is filled with beautiful sights and scents.

Nature provides us with a wealth of beautiful ingredients and I love using them to create delightful and decadent skincare products.

I hand make all the soap myself at my studio at 79 Whau Valley Road. The SANOlifestyle studio is open weekdays from 12-5pm and by appointment outside those hours.

021 143 3316 | darlene@moodskin.co.nz | www.moodskin.co.nz 9 North Street, Woodhill, Whangarei

Call 022 011 0582 to book View the full range of soaps at... www.sanolifestyle.co.nz

Introducing Heather Adams Property Manager Heather is a true Northlander, having grown up in the Bream Bay area.

Heather joined Eves five years ago.

Her people skills, dedication and genuine desire to help people make her an excellent Property Manager. She is dedicated to her clients, both landlords and tenants alike, and prides herself on excellent communication.

With a desire to continually learn, Heather participates in regular training and networking, keeping up-to-date with industry knowledge and the ever-changing nature of the property investment industry in NZ. If you would like Heather to give you an appraisal on your rental property, please give her a call on 021 216 4883.

Heather is efficient and helpful and we would have no hesitation in recommending her to manage the letting of a property.

Rowena & Carole, Whangarei

09 438 0072

Carolynn Le Mac Licensed Salesperson

You are in experienced, capable hands when working with Coast Realty creator - Carolynn Le Mac. Carolynn brings over 20 years of successful real estate transactions, worth millions of dollars, to Coast Realty. Her acute eye for detail and Feng Shui training brings another edge for her clients.

A real community entrepreneur, Carolynn has a huge base of repeat clients, that admire her dedication and commitment to getting the best price for her vendors, in the shortest time possible.

With an extensive social network and a keen interest in football (sponsor of MFC) and living space design; homes and people are her passions!

rentals@eveswhangarei.co.nz

EREN Ltd, EVES, Licensed under the REAA 2008

Phone 027 479 2818 | Email carolynn@coastrealty.co.nz

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS 31 Farm and Companion Animal Focused Women

“As a Bream Bay Resident since the late 80’s and part of this Company since 2005, you could say that I am definitely a fixture not a chattel.

A combination of my extensive Local knowledge, drive and integrity together with an eternal optimism has culminated in the successful sale of hundreds of properties.

I look forward to having a conversation with you regarding your most valuable asset.

Our dynamic team includes 31 women at The Vet Centre, made up of frontline Vet, Vet Tech and Vet Nurse Teams fully backed by a solid support team who all work together to ensure our clients and their animals receive the best level of service possible.

Contact our team for all production or pet animal needs.

The Vet Centre

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Janine Goldsmith AREINZ Branch Manager and Sales

www.thevetcentrenorthland.co.nz

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We Care. Animals. People. Community Mangawhai 36 Moir Street, 09 431 4535 Weekdays and Saturday morning

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BEAUTY ON THE MOVE MOBILE BEAUTY THERAPY SOL AR FOR HOMES — OFF GRID

Maungaturoto 184 Hurndall Street 09 431 8318 Weekdays

Waipu 53 The Centre 09 432 0693 Weekdays and Saturday morning

Beauty on the Move provides professional beauty therapy treatments for you in the comfort of your own home.

All the time we are busy, stressed and find it hard to book out some time for ourselves. We help to take away some of that stress by eliminating your need to travel to the salon, to find parking at the salon and even have to find a sitter for your children.

Kirsten Williams

With a love for all things beauty we specialise in providing massage, makeup, waxing, brow and lash tints, lash lifts, spray tanning, facials, henna tinting, manicures and pedicures. Pamper parties have BEAUTY ON THE MOVE been so popular for birthdays and wedding season, these are MOBILE BEAUTY THERAPY now available to enquire for booking. Including a price tag easy to afford, we only ask that bookings meet the minimum.

For areas within Kamo, AVAILABLE HOURS: Tikipunga, Onerahi and Waipu bookings must meet a $50 minimum. For MON, TUES, WED, FRI all areas outside of that, the 9AM-5PM booking must meet $100 minimum.

Owner & Operator

It’s not too often you come across a sole female business owner in the renewable energy space. With over 15yrs experience, Ella Te Huia-Phillips is proving there are no gender boundaries when it comes to doing something you’re passionate about and is committed to helping other women enter the industry and learn more about the benefits of solar to people, communities and the environment.

After opening the doors at Solartive during the 2020 Covid-19 situation with a team of three, Ella has now grown to a team of 10 Northlanders based between Whangārei and Mangōnui, 4 of which are women.

To date, they’ve helped over 100 Northlanders convert to solar energy – both Off the Grid and Grid Connected (still connected to mains power) with positive feedback from their customers about the down to earth friendly service, knowledgeable team, outstanding products and after care support.

“The increasing costs of power and fuel are troublesome for our region. According to the Nov 2021 MBIE Electricity Price Monitoring report, Kerikeri has the highest electricity rates across the entire country. We need to help people combat this so they can put more money into health and education” said Ella.

If you’re interested in learning more about how solar energy can save you money on your power or generator costs, contact the friendly team at Solartive on 0800 203 204.

Office/Showroom: 10A Finlayson Street, Whangarei Office Hours Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm and Saturday 10am till 2pm

0800 203 204 solartive.co.nz

About the owner:

THU 9AM-7PM SAT 9AM-2PM

I am Kirsten and I am 29 years old. I started out with a love for makeup that lead me to a passion for beauty therapy. I have been a qualified beauty therapist for 5 years.

My favourite treatments are massage and makeup, but I love beautyonthemovenz@gmail.com doing all the treatments I offer facebook.com/beautyonthemovenz with Beauty on the Move. www.beautyonthemove.co.nz

027 596 5000

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Roses with heritage u by Liz Clark

Since the advent of the garden in ancient times, the rose has been an integral, fragrant and timeless standout.

In recent years a resurgence of interest in growing roses in home gardens has had nurseries developing new cultivars for their customers.

However, modern varieties aside, heritage roses have also made a strong comeback. They’re found along roadsides, old gardens and around heritage properties thriving on neglect.

Heritage roses come in a multitude of forms, colours and cultivars, and many are available in New Zealand. They’re worthy additions to any garden, even in a large pot — a statement is made.

One of this writer’s favourites is the Gallica rose. Initially from central and southern Europe and eastward to Turkey and

the Caucasus, this subspecies has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Gallica roses have relatively few thorns and can be propagated from suckers.

The plants thrive in several soil types, including clay, as long as it’s freedraining. Bloom colouration ranges from white to pink and deep purple.

It flowers only once each season.

Cultivars available include Charles de Mills, Duchesse de Montebello, Tuscany Superb and Beau Narcisse.

One of the hardiest of the rose family, the rugosa rose has a high resistance to black spot and other common diseases affecting modern cultivars. The species originated from Asia, mainly China, Japan and coastal Siberia.

This rose is ideal for mass planting for hedging or as a stand-alone shrub in coastal areas. They are salt and wind tolerant, easily propagated from suckers and fragrant. Bloom colourations range from dark pink to white, and the hips are edible. Cultivars include Alexander Mackenzie, Americ a , C ampbell , Eugenie Ombler’s Rose and Frimbriata.

A climbing heritage rose is a must-

have for fences, walls or a decorative arbour. The thornless Lady Banks’ Rose Lutea has a mass of soft, yellow blooms that flower throughout the growing season.

Another variety to consider is Black Boy (1919) a thornless rose with deep red, almost black blooms. A vigorous grower, it will provide colour and fragrance for months. Also, consider Chaplin’s Pink Climber, Daily Dream and Leonide.

While we’ve only covered a small portion of the heritage rose range, others include damask, moss, rambler, floribunda and many more. For more information about heritage roses, visit the Heritage Roses New Zealand website heritageroses.org.nz. ¢

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PUZZLE TIME

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