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p One Tree Point School students were treated to an educational experience at Roto Pārera Ruakākā Dune Lake last week

“The students learned about threats to dune lakes, lake health, pest and native fish, torewai — freshwater mussels and plants during this interactive day out,” says Northland Regional Council education manager Susan Karels.

Patuharakeke, a composite hapũ descended from most major iwi groups in the north, contributed with kōrero (discussions) about the significance of Roto Pārera to local iwi.

“The project is co-funded by the Ministry for the Environment and Northland Regional Council, with the goal of improving water quality in a number of Northland’s dune lakes by targeting threats to lakes, including controlling

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days, giving the children an opportunity to learn more about these unique and fragile ecosystems. The days provided hands-on opportunities for the students to look at lake plants, fish and water quality.

“This project has brought an incredible contextual learning experience to the tamariki of Taitokerau, giving them understanding and tools to protect their local ecosystems. It has enabled all of us involved to learn from experts sharing their knowledge in exciting and practical ways, and we are so grateful for this.

“The results of the project will be vital to improving the health of Northland’s dune lakes in years to come. Dune lakes

This project has brought an incredible contextual learning experience to the tamariki of Taitokerau

water weeds and pest fish, and reducing nutrient and sediment inputs.

“Run in partnership with mana whenua — those with authority over the land, iwi and hapū, residents local to the lakes and landowners have provided fantastic education opportunities for Taitokerau — Northland school children.

Sixteen education events took place over the five-year period, involving up to 1,000 tamariki.

“Dune lakes are rare ecosystem types on a global scale, but Northland is home to over 400 of them, and the top 12 ecologically outstanding lakes in Northland are all dune lakes.

“The education events have been called ‘get to know your dune lake’

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are generally closed systems that are sensitive to external influences. Factors such as excess nutrients causing algal blooms, pest fish, aquatic weeds, land use, and water-take all contribute to declining water quality in our dune lakes.

“Among the steps taken to improve the health of our dune lakes are eradicating water-weeds, controlling pest fish, removing grass carp, stock exclusion through fencing and reticulation and remedying nutrient and sediment inputs.”

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p Wellsford School whānau and guests were inspired by the kapa haka performance the students presented to celebrate Māori Language Week last Friday

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p The boys in the group presented a brand new haka

Celebrating Māori language u by Ann van Engelen

Wellsford School celebrated Māori Language Week last Friday, with the Senior Kapa Haka Roopu performing a newly learned set of action songs and haka.

“The students treated their peers, whānau and guests to an outstanding performance as we celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori,” says teacher Meriana Hare.

“Covid had a big impact on our group, so we began again 10 weeks ago by focussing on the new format with a bracket of all new songs and performances.

“We had one Friday morning to practise, and I think having a fresh start had a big impact on the tamariki — they were all very excited and motivated.

They managed their behaviours as best they could and showed discipline and determination to have a great first performance.

“The experience really enhanced their mana (passion), for something they love to do, and that encouraged their confidence and build character.

The group enjoyed coming together as peers, learning how to build each other up and work together.

“They had had no performances for three years, and that was an opportunity lost for a long time, so celebrating Māori Language Week was uplifting. The audience included parents, grandparents and friends, who thoroughly enjoyed seeing a performance they have never seen before. I think it was a great accomplishment to be able to put a whole bracket together in a short amount of time with 70 students

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“It was awesome to see our whānau enjoying a cuppa, kai (food) and kōrero (conversations) beforehand too. We really appreciate the support we receive from the community. It is with thanks to our tutors who work alongside me, my dad matua Graeme, our teacher aide Arapeta and whaea Rachyl and Bridget Petch for all their organising.

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“Anyone can join the kapa haka group. It helps with coordination and motor skills because every action has a meaning and the group works constantly on harmonising and thinking together.”

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Inspiring creativity with plants u by Ann van Engelen

PlantLab 22, the latest AwhiWorld production, has opened with a pop-up installation and innovation lab in a formerly empty shop in the Strand Arcade in Whangārei.

“PlantLab 22 Te Tai Tokerau celebrates plants,” says creator and producer Dr Maggie Buxton.

“It is a working installation and creative innovation lab giving participants the opportunity to experience something new, through various projects and practices.”

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The team has been working on the project for a number of months researching, delivering a symposium, and then setting up their work and working in the physical space.

“It is very organic and not a scheduled presentation, so you may see different things at different times and on different

We are celebrating and engaging with plants from a creative perspective

Those involved include scientists and artists working with digital, craft and hybrid elements.

“There are lots of different types of projects and research, and people can physically pop in, or they can go online and watch workshops and interviews with PlantLab researchers. We are celebrating and engaging with plants from a creative perspective, as well as supporting the regeneration of the CBD after the Covid lockdowns.”

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days. It is not like an art gallery that is finished. There are working displays and insights of the research that is still being done.

“There are works in progress involving 3D printing and projection, through to more traditional printmaking using natural plant inks. There will be small talks and contributors working in the space that people can visit.

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“Plants are a super important part of our lives and we need to support people who do work with and love plants whether they be farmers, creatives, small business owners, environmentalists or scientists.

“It is such a lovely space, it’s going to be hard to leave when the project is complete.”

The project is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage’s Arts and Culture Covid Recovery Programme.

“In particular, the Cultural Installations and Events Fund, which supports skill building and creative employment. We have one person from the project now in a permanent paid role and others researching new projects, as a result of their research and connection with PlantLab. We will continue to work with those participating to help them realise their creative goals.”

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u by Ann van Engelen

Ruakākā resident Kat Jones decided to create her Ruakākā Surf Co clothing brand to give local residents the opportunity to show off their town.

“My husband Hayden and I are very community minded. I noticed that other communities proudly wear their towns on their jumpers and cars, but we don’t have anything here. So I created my brand so we can proudly show off our area,” says Kat. “I launched the project this month. As my brand grows, I would like to funnel my profits into helping children with extracurricular activities such as sports if people need help financially.

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“It speaks for itself. I think when you look at Bream Head — you think Ruakākā. The waves represent the surf beach, but it is not a brand just for surfers — it is for everyone. Over time, we will change out the colours to keep it fresh.

“At this stage, I have hoodies and crew jumpers, and I am looking to expand into T-shirts and hats, and if I see a demand for something, I am happy to expand my collection. People can check

At this stage, I have hoodies and crew jumpers “I am not an artist, so I couldn’t design it myself. I knew I wanted to include the beach and came up with the name, but I had Rhys Owen from Surfline Custom Surfboards help me design the artwork.

“I met Rhys when I had a surfboard made by Roger Hall, and Rhys sprays the surfboards. I mentioned my idea to him, and he was fantastic at helping get my vision on to paper. The artwork is the view you get from the stairs at the tunnel to the power station to Bream Head.

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out my designs on the Ruakākā Surf Co Instagram or Facebook pages, and I have my website too.

“Hayden and I work at Heritage Homes, which is a company that builds brand new villas and bungalows. We love heritage homes as they are beautiful and full of character.

“They have pretty accents that we call their jewellery, they will never go out of fashion, and they still stand the test of time.

“I have lots of big ideas, and my clothing project has given me an interest

p Kat and Hayden Jones are particularly active in the local community through their children’s sporting codes

outside of work, and this is a gateway for those ideas to come to life.

“We have four children ourselves who attend Ruakākā School and Bream Bay College. They play hockey and are involved in Jiu Jitsu, and we are excited to help other children participate in their passions in the future with their subs and things for the various codes of sport.

“I also have free car stickers that I am happy to drop into people’s letterboxes if they would like to contact me. It would be lovely to get our little community out in public more and show off the beautiful place we live in.” ¢

p Kat Jones began her new clothing venture Ruakākā Surf Co as a way to put her small town on the map and help youth in the future

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Gardening — pleasure or pain? u by Deb Wright

I bet many have asked themselves this question. I certainly have and often.

Over winter, looking at my garden, I decided I was going to rip them all out and turn it back into lawn, but with the first sign of sun, that thought vanished, and pain began. A sore back and aching knees, but the feeling of achievement outweigh it all. We are a strange bunch, us gardeners.

Roses are so beautiful but so vicious.

I have one, and no matter what I do to keep it away from the ‘other half’; it

seems to find him when he is mowing the lawns. That leads to a lot of foul language, and a very descriptive list of things he wishes to do to the offending plant and I will admit giggles from me.

Then he has absolute glee when he hears me having a robust discussion with said offender when it spikes me.

Oh, but I do love them so; well, I must do. On the last count, I have 27 of the spikey gems.

Then there are the weeds that cause no end of frustration. I have convolvulus, and to say I hate it is an understatement. It seems to just pop up anywhere and wind its way around whatever is available to hold it up. Truly horrid stuff.

Yesterday, while enjoying the garden and pottering about, I noticed dahlia shoots, so a race to the slug bait was required. They seem very

early but exciting. I may have blooms for Christmas.

My veggie beds are ready to receive plants; I just have to decide what I fancy this summer. There is definitely pleasure in eating homegrown produce.

Sitting on the deck looking at the gardens and freshly mowed lawn and smelling the port wine magnolia on the breeze is much more pleasure than pain. ¢

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Literacy encourages children

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u by Ann van Engelen

The seventh Pukapuka Party saw more than 450 children enjoying a variety of literacy activities at Bream Bay College last weekend.

Organised by Bream Bay: The Learning Community and supported by many local organisations, including the local Lions Club, Ray White Bream Bay and Ruakākā Library.

“Bream Bay: The Learning Community is a group that was started seven years ago after Linda Biggs brought the idea from an event she did in South Auckland,” says organiser Wendy Rowsell.

“Linda thought the idea would work well here, and we have run an annual party ever since. The Pukapuka party is a free literacy day where the local schools and early childhood centres organise literacy activities for children from birth to 16 years old.

“The children were given a passport each, and they received a stamp when they participated in the various activities.

They also received a pack containing stationery items like pens, notebooks, colour pencils and activity books.

“The event was free, and as part of their passport, they got a sausage sizzle from the Lions and a free bottle of water.

There was a great crowd of people, and we had quizzes. The different schools had teams entered, and this year, we did a Tech for Teams quiz for Year 7 and 8 students, which was well received.

“We saw lots of happy faces while the children participated in the event.

They got to choose the activities they did. It was good to see Ray White Real Estate come along with their Word Find competition as they have supported us every year since the Pukapuka Party began.”

Children also had fun learning knot tying, and the Coast Guard were on-site helping children make paper boats.

“The Ruakākā Community Library was on hand with one of the early childhood centres offering the opportunity to experience making things out of clay.

“We are grateful to all the people who helped make the party a success.

As we had to postpone this year’s event because of Covid, we are having a break in 2023 and will be back in March 2024.

“We are now looking forward to our upcoming Swap a Book event in the school holidays using the spare books we have. Children can bring in their old books and trade them for new ones. If they write a book review on the books they are trading with us, they will get a prize. We will announce the date, time and venue on the Bream Bay The Learning Community Facebook page.

p Children of all ages were able to participate in literacy activities at last weekend’s Pukapuka Party

p Families were able to get their photo taken with the Pukapuka Party frame to remember the event

“Another initiative we are continuing to promote is our Reading Angels with volunteers helping students at local primary schools learn to read. We have

30 volunteers at present helping once or twice a week, but we are always looking for more. People can contact us to help through our Facebook page as well.” ¢

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p Johno Richardson says he has the best of both worlds helping people with their pick up and deliveries, particularly those in the building industry

p Johno at the Langs Beach locals tractor parade, held on New Year’s Eve each year

Helping with deliveries u by Ann van Engelen

Based at Langs Beach, Johno Richardson initially began his Timber Taxi service as a way to help builders collect their timber, and the service grew to helping community members with household items as well.

“In 2011, I began working at Carters Glenfield as a hiab driver delivering timber,” says Johno.

“An opportunity came up to transfer to the Mangawhai branch in 2016, and I decided it was great timing to get out of Auckland.

“When I left Carters 18 months ago, I brought their old ute from them and thought while I was doing nothing, maybe I could put it to good use.”

Johno began picking up timber and other goods for builders and delivering it on-site to save them the time of leaving their projects.

“I decided to call my service Timber Taxi, and then I began doing tip runs as well to clear the building sites. It is a huge help to the contractors as their work time is really valuable. People then started asking me to collect furniture and other things from them, and I now go from Whangārei to Warkworth and beyond to help people. If it fits on my ute, I will generally collect it.

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“You never know who you are going to meet, and that is what I find exciting. I met Burt Munroe, the motorcycle racer’s granddaughter, on a delivery job, which was really interesting.

“Outside of work, my partner Irene and I enjoy fishing, floundering, oyster picking and white baiting. My dad was a fishmonger and owned a fish shop in Castor Bay, Auckland. I began filleting fish at nine years old because you got them whole back then.

“Moving here for a change of life was a great decision. People can find me on my Timber Taxi Facebook page, or they can call me on 021 122 2691. The whole thing around having a taxi is if I am available, I will be there within half an hour. I live 15 minutes to Mangawhai and 15 minutes to Waipū, so when I can do something without delay, I will.

“People also have done things like give me fruit, a bottle of wine or a box of beer as an extra thank you. It makes you realise just how appreciated you are for your efforts to make someone else’s life easier.” ¢

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p Natalie forages for native seeds and enjoys passing her knowledge on to other eco-warriors

Restoring native treasures u by Ann van Engelen

As a native seed collection and propagation consultant, Natalie Gardner is an integral part of reestablishing the Kaipara Harbour with native trees through the Kaipara Moana Remediation programme.

Moana means ocean, and the KMR is New Zealand’s largest harbour restoration programme, aiming to revitalise the health and mauri (life force) of the harbour through its globally significant environmental programme.

“I joined the KMR early this year to assist with the eco-sourcing of native seeds and plants for the nursery,” says Natalie.

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and special to Māoridom and will help bring the Kaipara Moana Remediation Programme to fruition in years to come.

“I never take for granted the gifts we are receiving, and I thank every native tree I collect seeds from. These taonga are treasures that will help bring the remediation programme to fruition in years to come.”

tree after collecting and feasting on nīkau seeds. It drops them to the ground in the same spot every time, leaving hundreds of seeds for me to collect.

“They are a gift, and I am so lucky to have found that spot. I am passionate about the field in which I work and often refer to Mother Nature as my God, so this is a privilege. Collecting seeds can be infectious, and I often take my whānau

Part of my focus in the next two years will be growing some of the taonga species “My journey to get to where I am now began when I became the first woman in New Zealand to complete a four-year Horticultural Apprenticeship at Manukau City Council in the early 1990s.

“I now work alongside my son Sam who is the Te Ārai Nursery production manager, after working for many years at another local nursery.

“Part of my focus in the next two years will be growing some of the taonga species. Those that are spiritual

Natalie and her team have already collected more than one million native seeds from 40 species in 2022.

“I hope to source a similar amount of seeds from another 40 native species by the end of the year.

“Part of my job is marking trees for my nursery colleagues to help with seed harvesting. From beneath one pūriri tree alone, I have collected thousands of nīkau seeds annually. A kererū (wood pigeon) regularly perches in the pūriri

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with me. Along the way, I mark trees for my colleagues at Te Ārai Native Tree Nursery to help with seed harvesting.

“I am also here to oversee the implementation of the propagation of these seeds on a commercial scale.

“I believe the KMR scheme will result in a healthy landscape, healthy waterways and importantly, employment for local people. Being part of something that gives back to the people and the land is awesome, my hope is to one

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p Natalie believes establishing healthy plants is important to help with the conditions of climate change

p Natalie Gardner has discovered a special pūriri tree that a wood pigeon disposes ot its nīkau seeds under which she collects for regenerative planting

p The Te Ārai nursery team that Natalie works alongside. From left: (standing) Frances Perkinson, Jaiya Skipper, David King, (sitting) Natasha Rogers, Danae Parker and Kathleen Armstead

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Efforts to revitalise the health and mauri of the Kaipara Harbour through the globally significant environmental programme are progressing well

day Google Earth the Kaipara Harbour and see large tracts of native trees once again surrounding it and helping protect it.”

The Ministry for the Environment, Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Te Uri o Hau, Northland Regional Council and Auckland Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish Kaipara Moana Remediation in October 2020.

In less than two years, efforts to revitalise the mauri of the Kaipara Moana are scaling up rapidly.

“Efforts to revitalise the health and mauri of the Kaipara Harbour through the globally significant environmental programme are progressing well,” says KMR’s Pou Tātaki — general manager Justine Daw. The programme is one of the most intensive afforestation efforts globally and one of New Zealand’s largest catchment restoration programmes, investing $4.67 million last year in projects to reduce sediment flowing into the Kaipara Harbour.

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“The KMR kaupapa (agenda) is to invest in local people to develop and sustain meaningful, nature-based employment and support people who whakapapa (descend) to the Kaipara returning home to work on the project.

“Not only is the Kaipara Moana important ecologically — it has deep cultural and economic significance.

The harbour is home to several iwi/hapū groups, with local taonga (treasure) species providing food and medicine, underpinning cultural practices and connecting people to place. The Kaipara is also the breeding ground for New Zealand’s valuable snapper fishery.

“Decades of deforestation and land use intensification have degraded the catchment. Today, less than 10 per cent of original native forest cover and just five per cent of wetlands remain, leading to a seven-fold increase in soil erosion and associated sediment washing into rivers and the harbour.

“We are encouraging landowners in the Kaipara Harbour catchment to do their bit.”

Justine and her team are encouraging farmers, iwi/hapū and community groups interested in fencing off riparian and wetland areas and preparing land for planting during spring and summer are invited to complete an expression of interest at kmr.org.nz/landownerexpression-of-interest.

“I am passionate about sharing the skills I have learned over the last several years in this field, adding the more ecowarriors, the better,” says Natalie.

“I gained plenty from the wisdom and experience of the late Bill Worsfold, and I love the mantra he taught me. That of passing on knowledge and skills to others to arm them with the ability to continue working with the land to benefit our environment.

“I believe it is important that there is strong and open communication on a regular basis between everyone involved in KMR. I also want to play my part in teaching the skills involved in eco-sourcing, preparing and germination of natives. Being part of the biggest native revegetation programme in the

country. I often encourage people to Google Earth the Kaipara. It is amazing how much we have taken but be able to experience how it is to give back and envisage what it will look like in decades to come.

“It is really exciting, and it will take a concerted team effort to make that happen, but we have made good progress in 2022, and that will only build in 2023 and beyond. Doing this work has meant I have had to learn about a lot more native species and be very accurate with that. I would like to be part of the entire KMR journey.

“Horticulture becomes even more important with climate change as there is a lot more involved than people think and a lot of detail, but making KMR a success is absolutely attainable.

“To me, natives are just like giants in the forest with their shape and form. I love everything about them and the job they do for the good of our environment.

I have to say that trees for the native birds are my favourite varieties — pūriri, kōwhai and taraire particularly.” ¢

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Art awards entries closing u by Ann van Engelen

Artists are encouraged to get their entries in for the upcoming Kaipara Art Awards 2022 with the closing date being Friday, September 30.

“The awards will be announced and presented at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery on Friday, October 28,” says Mangawhai Artists chair Belinda Vernon.

Categories for the event are 2D Painting, 2D Other Media, including drawing, collage, fabric art, printing and photography, 3D Sculpture and all 3D Media.

“In addition, there will be an Emerging Artist Award, which will be drawn from entries in the above categories, and a People’s Choice Award up for grabs.

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“We have wonderful support from the painting community, and we are really keen to encourage more participants in the 2D Other and the 3D category.

“The Emerging Artist Award is drawn from someone starting out on or changed their creative journey. The People’s Choice is always exciting and strongly contested, with the members of the public choosing their favourite piece.

“Following the awards ceremony on the Friday evening we will have a 10day exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, which will be followed by a month-long exhibition at the Muddy Waters Gallery in Dargaville.

“This year, the judge is Jean Allan from Whangārei, and we are limited to around 60 entries, and the spaces are filling quickly. The event is all about celebrating excellence and encouraging artists to put themselves out there to receive positive, constructive positive feedback. It is a great opportunity to have your work judged independently as well as alongside your peers.

“It is always an exciting event, and there is a huge sense of anticipation when we open the gallery doors before the award ceremony.

“It is three years since the awards were hosted by Mangawhai due to Covid interruptions, and we are very excited to see this year’s entries.

p Artist John Ecuyer received second place for his 3D work at last year’s awards

p Zirvana Pauling with her 2D Other Media, which took first place last year

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“It is important to read the rules and conditions before completing the entry form. To enter, we encourage people to complete the entry form via mangawhaiartists.co.nz/kaipara-artaward-2019 or download a hard copy and submit it by email to kaiparaartawards@ gmail.com. When you submit the entry form, you will receive an automatic

acknowledgement, including the details you have submitted.

“You can edit this information through to September 30. If you lodge the entry form by email, you will receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please email kaiparaartawards@ gmail.com.” ¢

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