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Unless you’ve been living under a very large piece of Hibiscus Coast rock you’ll know that in recent weeks the y-axis on the New Zealand COVID-19 new cases graph has undergone a rather dramatic transformation. While there’s 30km of motorway separating us from most current cases and places of interest, there’s no denying that omicron is well and truly out there and is stirring up a whole lot of feelings and frustrations for everyone. Please be kind Coasties. To help you navigate the omicron outbreak, in this issue we have information on Coastguard protocols, renters’ rights and employer obligations in the current COVID-19 climate. For those wanting to momentarily escape the madness, there’s a banana bread recipe for a slice of comfort on a plate, details of some fabulous art exhibitions to lose yourself in and the lowdown on Skyscape – a very special spot in the middle of the South Island where you can truly switch off and get away from it all.

“Elemental - Contempory tonalism” SiLka & Tiina Power “Silver Jewellery” by Susan King “ Light and Landscapes” by Holly Haines “Natural Beauty” by Pamela Moresby

We’re bringing you brows and loos and book reviews, including a write up on Tina Clough’s New Zealandbased novel that explores some very timely subject matter. There’s a peek into the future with details of the new community hub planned at Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club headquarters and a rather important announcement from Mike Pero Millwater that you won’t want to miss. Please pop your feet up and enjoy.

Award winning International Artist “Chinese Pen & Ink painting” by Lei Wenbin

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The Mum’s Clique

What is Toastmasters all about?

It’s time.

Do you love a good lippy?

What’s On

New business alert - Jenna Ellen’s Hair

Happy souls and sundowners at The Botanic

Local Business Directory

Sleeping under the stars at Skyscrape

Candle conservation

Right now. We have people waiting to buy.

What to know about buying a lifestyle block

Light and landscapes

Your design and build consultant

Silverdale Business Association

Working with Omicron

Blood sugar levels

With demand high and record sales, find out what your home is worth right now!

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Volunteering in red

Local Asian Corner

Vision and driving

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The Mums Clique

The Mums Clique is a registered New Zealand charity on a mission to support and empower mothers. We are here for every mum regardless of age, motherhood stage, financial status, parenting choices or anything else. At our core, we are a community. Through our events and online chat group we bring mums together and help them build a much-needed support system. We also offer practical support for mothers who are struggling. What we do We provide a holistic, wrap-around service designed to support mothers at all stages of the parenting journey. Free assistance boxes: We send care packages filled with essential items to mothers going through a tough time. Free meals: We cook and deliver healthy, nourishing meals to mums needing extra support. Clothing: We provide access to free and low-cost kids’ clothing, baby gear and maternity wear. Events and chat groups: Our local events and chat groups help mums connect with each other and form friendships, reducing isolation and give them an inclusive online space to share advice and support one another. Education and referrals: We empower mothers through free and low-cost classes, workshops and resources and help mums access other support services (such as counsellors and lactation consultants). Can you contribute to our cause? Your donations make what we do possible. Whether your donation is used to courier assistance boxes or buy essential

items (such as nappies, wipes and formula), your contribution will make a huge difference. You can donate to: THE MUMS CLIQUE CHARITABLE TRUST 01-0735-0084874-00 or head to our website www. themumsclique.org.nz/donate. Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor? With your support, we can change lives. We can give mums who are struggling the love and assistance they desperately need and help them build a strong support system. email hello@themumsclique.com www.themumsclique.org.nz

FIND US AT 18 BAKEHOUSE LANE, OREWA OR WWW.ISLANDOREWA.CO.NZ ISLAND Orewa is a thoughtfully curated lifestyle and fashion boutique in the heart of Orewa Beach. We stock something gorgeous for you, your home, your bub and your pooch, made by artisans both locally and internationally. From ceramics, home fragrances and beautiful dresses to fine jewellery and homeware, the goodies at ISLAND are sourced with care and intention. We stock pieces from our friends at Assembly Label, Father Rabbit, Citta, Elk, Status Anxiety, Zoe Kratzmann and Robert Gordon Ceramics just to name a few.

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New business alert – Jenna Ellen Hair need to be scared to go to the hairdressers ‘we are just as scared as everyone else,’ she explains, which is why they are doing everything they can to make everyone comfortable by following all the government’s protocols. Jenna has been working as a hairdresser since she was 14 years old, working in her auntie’s salon after school. When she left school, she got an apprenticeship with Rodney Wayne and became a fully qualified hairdresser at the age of 20. Jenna has a huge passion for hairdressing. She couldn’t imagine doing anything else and her goal was always to open her own salon. She has created a unique, uncluttered space that is cosy, moody and comfortable.

For this month’s issue I talked to lovely Jenna who recently opened up her new salon in Silverdale called Jenna Ellen Hair. They are located on 1 Alberto road, next to Shoe Science and Joe’s Garage. Opening a hair salon and being a hairdresser in these times has been crazy and uncertain, but it is not impossible to get your haircut. Jenna explains what it’s like to come to the hairdresser in the traffic light system: Red and Orange are pretty much the same considering we are a small business. All of our chairs are 1.5 meters apart and people can also sit on opposite ends of the salon. In these traffic light settings we only do one client at a time and constantly use masks and sanitiser, scan in using the QR code and check vaccine passports. The same message, however, applies with hairdressing as everything else: if you are sick or have been sick or are a close contact of someone who is sick then don’t go to the hairdressers.

Jenna is amazing and I can’t wait to watch her business grow. Please remember to support new and local businesses.

Green is pretty much back to normal, but still keeping socially distanced, sanitising regularly and wearing masks. However, in Green vaccine passes aren’t checked so anyone can visit the hairdressers and are encouraged to do so.

You can follow Jenna Ellen hair salon on instagram and facebook @jennaellen_hair with a website launching soon where you’ll be able to make bookings.

Extra protocols that Jenna is taking to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable include cleaning and sanitizing everything before and after a client, cleaning all equipment after use and keeping hand sanitiser everywhere around the salon for everyone/anyone to use. Jenna explains that you don’t

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Your Local Book Reviews The Shadow Broker by Tina Clough

This thrilling novel is set in 2026, in a New Zealand where individual freedoms are curtailed and the government is riddled with corruption. In this environment, the story centres on Minnie. One evening she discovers a phone in her bag that is identical to her own but full of coded messages. It’s a burner phone that reveals top-level government corruption, with a person called The Broker masterminding shadowy deals. Minnie decides to enlist the help of her best friend Rumble to see if they can uncode some of the messages, and when they do, she enlists the help of Luke, a former parliamentary press reporter, to join them. As they unravel the evidence, they put themselves in extreme danger, with ruthless people who will do anything to hide the truth. There comes the point of no return… The Shadow Broker is another page-turning read from Tina Clough. Lightpool Publishing, RRP $35.00

The Library of Unfinished Business by Patricia Bell

This novel follows the story of Maurice, a librarian in a small town living a safe, constrained life when he dies one Monday morning in a car crash. He finds himself in a very unusual and unexpected afterlife – a place populated with Biblical characters, a drunken barmaid, a karaoke machine, naked people and angels that are alarming in more ways than one. Meanwhile, back on earth, Maurice’s daughter Andy is tasked with writing the eulogy for her father – a task she struggles with as much as she struggles with his death. Maurice makes friends with Kit in the afterlife. They uncover a terrifying plot and Maurice must decide, for the first time, if he will fight for something despite the risks involved. The Library of Unfinished Business is one of those once-in-ablue-moon novels that manages to be funny and moving, and it has a real sense of quirky magic about it. At its heart are themes of forgiveness and second chances. It reveals the redemptive power of love, even after death. This is superb storytelling. Cloud Ink Press, $34.95 Karen McMillan, www.karenm.co.nz www.elasticisland.com

Happy souls and sundowners at The Botanic Stage Three villas and Stage Four apartments have just been released and are selling now. One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are priced from $725k, with one- and twobedroom villas beginning at $820k. Michelle says that for some residents, the decision to buy comes down to timing. ‘Some of our future residents are looking to secure something now, so they can take their time to work through the downsizing process and sell their home. That takes a lot of stress out of their lives.’

The Botanic Silverdale, the Hibiscus Coast’s modern new retirement village, has just released new villas and apartments to the market and they’re selling now. ‘There’s been a lot of interest already. The new show home helps people see for themselves the quality, size and finish of our homes. Seeing really is believing,’ says Michelle Pipping, a Millwater resident and a sales executive at The Botanic. The Botanic is now home to almost 50 foundation residents who have moved into their modern, light-filled homes in time for summer. Michelle says the Conservatory Clubhouse, with its large, bifold doors and spacious decking, is proving popular for sundowners on a Friday.

The Botanic was inspired by an appreciation of lifestyle, and designed for young-at-heart retirees who want to get the most out of their golden years. The modern, resort-style village offers world-class amenities, an environment rich in nature and a vibrant, thriving community.

‘There’s a lovely community spirit here already and I know everyone enjoys meeting up to share a drink and have a chat,’ says Michelle.

Once complete, the eight-hectare site will have 80 villas and 383 apartments for independent living residents, while an aged care home will provide 40 beds to ensure The Botanic meets the full range of aged care needs.

Bets Blake and her husband Bob recently moved into their villa. Bets is a former palliative care nurse and says the environment is ‘so uplifting for the soul’. ‘There is so much light and space, and the workmanship is beautiful. Everywhere I look I can see nature. I absolutely love it,’ says Bets.

The new show home is open by appointment at 44 Evergreen Drive, The Botanic Silverdale. Find out more by calling Michelle or Jan on 0508 268 264 or visit thebotanic.co.nz

The Green Spot

Candle conservation

Living sustainably means making things last and there are some great tips to prevent your candle tunnelling (melting in the centre only and wasting the wax on the sides.) Burn your candle long enough so that it melts all the way to the edge before you extinguish it, or repurpose some used tin foil by placing it on top of a contained candle, with an opening for the flame. This causes the heat to reflect back on to the outer edges. Or gently push the wax at the side down toward the centre after burning, while it is still soft. Reuse the vessel of the candle by combining leftover wax and replacing the wick. This can be done by putting the container into a pot of simmering water until the wax is liquid, so it can be easily poured. I use an old birthday candle as a replacement wick but you can buy new wicks from places like Spotlight. Excess wax can also be re-used as an excellent body moisturiser! Whether you have your own cheeky ideas for hot wax or just enjoy the mood set by a burning candle, make the effort to use them sustainably.

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I really love the sweet aroma of a scented candle and for many, a burning candle can bring calmness and relaxation. However, most candles contain paraffin, (a by-product of oil production) which releases harmful emissions and toxic substances when burned. Avoid this by only purchasing candles made of 100% natural substances such as beeswax, vegetable wax (for instance, soy) or stearin – but only if it is made from coconut oil, or palm oil that is certified as sustainably grown. Some candle wicks contain heavy metals that release harmful toxins, so opt for wicks made of cotton or paper. Synthetic fragrances and dyes can be especially dangerous, but you can choose candles with essential oils and eco-friendly colouring.

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Mortgage Matters What to know about buying a lifestyle block Residential lifestyle blocks Residential lifestyle blocks, which are within city or town boundaries, may require a smaller deposit. The amount you can borrow for this kind of land will depend on the lender but could be up to 80%. When seeking a loan for a lifestyle block – of any kind – income generated from the land is unlikely to count towards affordability. Buying a block to build Most lenders will offer finance for land and construction. Lenders will generally seek a 20% deposit, but there are conditions on timeframes, valuations and building costs. Lenders typically prefer turn-key home and land packages, where the builder has completed pricing for the total build. If you’re planning for a prebuild or relocatable home, keep in mind that these have extra requirements. Buying land with no build plan

Dreaming of a change in scenery? If you want to trade the city for country living, you may be thinking about buying a lifestyle block. But before you buy a lifestyle block and commit to a whole new way of life, there are a few things you’ll want to know. What is a lifestyle block? Most lenders define a lifestyle block as land between two and ten hectares in size. Generally, if you need a ride-on mower for the lawn, it’s a lifestyle block. When thinking about your finance options, it helps to understand how lenders might classify different types of lifestyle sections. Broadly speaking, there are three different types: those classified as residential, blocks with build plans and blocks with no build plans.

Lenders consider lifestyle blocks more variable in price and more difficult to sell. As a result, they typically require a registered valuation before finance is available. Any shortfall in the valuation may require you to increase your deposit. Talk to a local expert With all these considerations, engaging the help of a mortgage adviser can make the process of financing your lifestyle block much simpler. For further details feel free to contact Ivan 0275 775 995 or email ivan.urlich@mikepero.co.nz Ivan Urlich is a financial adviser specialising in mortgages, his disclosure statement is available free of charge on request.

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Art Speak Light and landscapes Exhibition theme for March

Come on down to Estuary Arts Centre to view five exciting new exhibitions. In the downstairs gallery SiLKA (originally from the UK) and Tiina Power (originally from Finland) have teamed up for their first ever solo show displaying their paintings called Elemental. Their style is contemporary tonalism, which elevates the traditionally more muted tonalist landscape style to a more exciting contemporary character. They are supported by Susan King (originally from Ireland) with a display of her elegant sterling silver stacker rings. SiLKA stands for ‘simple living kiwi artist’ and is the name that artist Paul King goes by. As he says, ‘It didn’t do Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz any harm to have a different name as a painter’. Tonalism is an impressionistic style depicting atmosphere and feel by employing the tonal qualities of a limited colour palette. Tiina explains, ‘I discovered Tonalism and fell in love with this approach. I could say I got obsessed and both studied old masters’ works as well as painted for hours each day. What most appeals to me in Tonalism is the focus on expressing mood/feeling, atmosphere, imaginary scenes and only an illusion of detail with a limited palette of colours.’ Holly Haines, an Auckland-based artist, is also a first-time exhibitor, showcasing her fluid motion landscapes. Holly’s exhibition explores land, light and water including impressions of distinct New Zealand scenery. Like the other painters, Pamela Moresby explores the natural beauty inherently found all around New Zealand. Her genres include wildlife, people and landscapes and any subject matter that catches her attention. Her work is on display in the education wing foyer. Estuary Arts is very excited to be the selected gallery to showcase a travelling exhibition of Lei Wenbin’s Chinese paintings. Dean of Art at the Chengdu College of Sichuan Normal University and Professor of Art at Xihua University, Lei Wenbin is a master of this traditional style of pen and ink Chinese painting. His landscape paintings reflects the daily lives of people conducting everyday chores and pursuits. His work aims to be pure and honest, detailed yet unrestrained. His works are widely praised for their unique artistic expression and he is part of art collections around the globe. Through his artwork he pursues the harmonious coexistence between man and nature and the ideal home in people’s minds. Located at the southern end of Orewa overlooking the beautiful Estuary, open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and weekends 10am to 3pm. Call on 09 4265570 or visit www.estuaryarts.org for more information. Images: Days like this by Tiina Power / SiLKA / Holly Haines Lei Wenbin: Fishermen and Temple

Blood sugar levels

What they are and why they’re important aren’t destroyed, but become resistant to insulin and stop making enough. This is typically caused by a combination of lifestyle factors and genes. To help prevent diabetes: • maintain a healthy weight – the more fatty tissue you have, the more our cells become resistant to insulin • eat whole, nutrient rich foods, minimise processed carbohydrates and stay hydrated • ensure your meals are well balanced with complex carbohydrates, protein, good quality fats and plenty of fibre • be physically active regularly – exercise helps our cells to respond better to insulin • prioritise sleep – disrupted circadian rhythms can affect how well our bodies cope with glucose

When we eat, our bodies break food down into smaller particles, which we can then absorb and extract nutrients from. Carbohydrates break down into glucose (blood sugar). Sustained high levels of sugar in our blood will damage our blood vessels – especially the smaller ones in our feet, hands, eyes, liver, kidneys and brain. Our bodies move blood sugar from our blood vessels into our cells when the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is like a lock that opens the gate to our cells and allows glucose in to provide energy for our muscle, brain and other tissues. Diabetes develops when this system doesn’t work properly. Type 1 diabetes (an autoimmune disease) occurs when our immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Without insulin, glucose cannot move into our cells. This type is the result of genetic and environmental factors, usually begins in childhood and cannot be prevented. It is managed with insulin injections, a healthy diet and exercise. Type 2 diabetes is often preventable. Cells in the pancreas

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ROMEOs in the Ukraine before he moved to New Zealand. The distillery has been set up behind the historical Puhoi Pub. A range of drinks are distilled there, including ranges of gins and whiskeys and also brandy and limoncello. While Alex kept up the flow of very interesting information, Victoria offered samples of their product range, which were greatly enjoyed by the 10 Romeos present. We then retired to the Puhoi Pub to enjoy a meal and continue conversations.

The Millwater Romeos outings have finally recommenced. Originally booked for last September and having to cancel thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, we were able to reschedule FIVE months later and enjoy a very informative visit to the Puhoi Organic Distillery. We were hosted by Alex Kirichuk and his daughter Victoria. Alex went into his background

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Volunteering in red assistance you will be asked to pay at least $280 an hour – this time starts from wherever the Coastguard Boat departs from to wherever it returns to. On average most tows will cost from $500 to $1000. If you are joining for the first time, remember to add Hibiscus onto the membership request. That way a portion of your membership fees will be donated directly back to the local unit.

The COVID-19 epidemic has created challenges for everyone including, of course, all the volunteer organisations. To minimise the risk to our volunteers and our fellow boaties, we have suspended normal weekly full-crew training meetings with the thought that if we were to become a location of interest, our response ability would be extremely compromised. However, training still continues in small groups with a set purpose, so that when we are required to respond our crew are ready and trained to the highest standard. Under red all our volunteer crew are required to be fully vaccinated and to wear masks when approaching members of the public. If you are out on the water and require assistance you will be questioned in regard to your ‘COVID-19 Status’ by the team at operations prior to any vessel tasking. We will also ask that you wear masks and use the COVID-19 tracer app to record your ‘visit’ to our workplace – Hibiscus Rescue One or Two. Having a Coastguard membership is still one of the best insurance policies you can have out on the water. Membership starts from $115 a year. If you aren’t a member and require

Finally, thank you to everyone who purchased tickets from our unit members in the summer lottery this year. With the events we would normally attend cancelled we understandably had concerns that our major fundraiser for the year was in jeopardy. Thankfully, with the support of New World Orewa, The Silverdale Mall, Orewa Beach Farmers Market and of course you, our wonderful supporters, we were able to sell over 1700 tickets. If you’re heading out this weekend remember to take and wear lifejackets, take two forms of communication, check the forecast, stay safe and have a great weekend.

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Our club is your club Did you know the Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club have performed more than 1200 rescues since their establishment in the 1950s? With a strong youth development programme, being on call 24/7 and over 1200 members, the club does crucial work in the community and keeping our beaches safe. The current clubrooms are no longer suitable and urgently need to be replaced. The new Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Community Hub will be the third structure established by the club in their 72-year history, and by far the largest. Comprising 1900m2 of floor area over two levels with an additional 150m2 of cantilevered deck, the scale and flexibility of the building’s layout has been designed by Product X Architecture to provide for growth and diversity of use.

treatment, and for storing equipment. The upper floor has large and flexible hospitality and function spaces at each end separated by a commercial kitchen and amenities. Semicovered beach-facing decks run full length. The proposed patrol tower will be a single-level beachfront outpost for lifeguarding operations. It will have a panoramic observation point with a connection to the reserve for public interaction and immediate medical assistance. The tower’s structure is relocatable to address the impacts of coastal erosion and tidal inundation over time.

The revised location widens the adjacent beachside reserve area and increases the prominence of the building on the Hibiscus Coast Highway, where it can anchor itself as a community hub and important landmark. The building form is simple yet refined with a robust materials palette and spaces are organised to make the most of views. A gable roof forms angles down focusing on the beach view and reducing the dominance of the western façade. Full-height glazed ends create light filled spaces with a strong visual connection to the Ōrewa Reserve. The ground floor houses the bulk of club operations with spaces for club administration, lounge, training, and medical

Club President John Chapman says ‘With council consent achieved, the next step is gaining building consent, then we can start raising funds to actually build.’ It’s at this stage that funders and contributors have indicated they will be ready to contribute. Club members have already dug deep to help get the project this far. Now community fundraising is essential to keep progressing. There are a range of different ways you can help and get involved at every budget, and make our club your club. Enquires are welcomed, askus@orewasurflifesavingcommunityhub.co.nz or phone the Project Hotline: 020 4121 1581.

Protecting yourself while you’re healthy It is in these circumstances that the benefits of good-quality private health insurance are readily apparent. Such plans provide generous cover for a variety of medical expenses and mean that you are able to receive prompt treatment as, when and where you require it, rather than being at the mercy of the public waiting lists. Good health insurance plans cover the costs of: • major diagnostic tests • surgical treatment • non-surgical (hospital) treatment • non-subsidised drug treatment for high-cost drugs not funded by PHARMAC, as well as cover for the cost of subsidised drugs, and • many other ancillary benefits that aim to assist with your quick recovery and rehabilitation The key thing to bear in mind about medical insurance is that the best time to take it up is while you are healthy, not after some medical event makes you liable to have major exclusions of pre-existing condition(s) or even worse, for such cover to no longer be available to you. The New Zealand health care system has been the source of ongoing disagreement over many years, much of which has come from the perspectives of the various participants in the health care industry. There has been a lot of concern over whether the current system is based on the ‘ambulance at the bottom of the hill’ concept (reactive care), rather than the preventative ‘fence at the top of the cliff’ (preventative health care). Irrespective of what view individuals may have of our health care system, a current reality of life is that long public waiting lists are now the norm for many major diagnostic tests, and both surgical and non-surgical medical treatments. This has been made worse by the various prolonged lockdowns we have experienced over the last two years, which have delayed treatments and added to the already lengthy waiting lists.

If you wish to discuss the medical insurance options open to you, please contact us. We are always available and happy to assist with a noobligation review. It’s what we do!

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Amidst the trials of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAB has seen ongoing enquiries from renters facing tough and trying times. Tenants and renters have had issues with the poor state of housing, high rents, lack of housing, disputes with landlords, maintaining relationships with flatmates, isolating when sick in times of COVID-19 and much more. The CAB wants to reach out to renters, to inform them of their rights and let them know that the Citizens Advice Bureau is always there for them when it comes to valuable confidential information and advice.

The Aratohu Tenant Advocacy website is a comprehensive online resource developed by CABNZ that provides support and guidance to tenants and their advocates. Contact the Citizens Advice Bureau for more information. The CAB provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. Not sure? Ask us. 0800 367 222 | www.cab.org.nz

Buying or selling a property

Key things to know about the deposit What if the deposit is not paid on time? As a deposit is part payment of the purchase price, failure to pay can result in penalty interest being charged until it is paid in full. Whilst some vendors may choose not to charge penalty interest, this is a risk to be aware of and highlights the importance of making sure you have the funds available to pay on time. Purchasers should consider whether they need to adjust their bank account limits to attend to payment – often this can be a stumbling point. If a purchaser continues not to pay there are mechanisms for the vendor to cancel the agreement if a notice process is followed. If you are having issues with payment of a deposit, we suggest you discuss this with your lawyer. Requests for early release Sometimes, vendors will ask for the deposit to be released early. Some purchasers are happy to agree to this but should be aware that the deposit could be more difficult to recover in the event that your vendor fails to settle. Your deposit is more readily accessible in the stakeholder’s trust account than if it has been released to the vendor.

Payment of the deposit is an essential part of most property transactions and often one of the first matters to attend to. Deposits are normally payable either upon signing the agreement or when the agreement is declared unconditional. In most cases, the deposit is paid to the real estate agent or the vendor’s solicitor, who holds the deposit as stakeholder until the agreement goes unconditional and title requisition has passed, or sometimes even later in the case of a unit title. Real estate agents also have a statutory obligation to hold the deposit for 10 working days from when it is received, unless an early release is agreed. Therefore, vendors should be aware that it may be some time before they see the deposit in their account.

If you are looking to buy or sell property and would like our assistance, contact us on 09 421 0559 or email silverdale@ simpsonwestern.co.nz.

Morgan Sharp Solicitor, Simpson Western Note: This article is published for general information purposes and should not be relied upon as legal advice. For advice specific to your legal issues, please engage a lawyer directly.

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PROPERTY TALK with Vanessa Jardim Franchise Owner Residential Specialist

Welcome to my first Property Talk as the new franchise owner of Mike Pero Millwater. After almost a decade in real estate I am proud to be taking over the reins of Mike Pero Millwater. As we head into the third month of 2022, I’m finding a common theme amongst my conversations with buyers and vendors: what’s in store for the property market this year? Locally, the Millwater market has seen significant price growth over the past year, reaching a peak in October with a median price of $1.85M. November and December followed with a decrease in both buyer activity and median sales price. It does appear that following that record high, FOMO amongst buyers has greatly diminished, if not disappeared completely. There has been a noticeable decline in open home numbers, with fewer unconditional buyers turning up to bid at auction.

MILLWATER Latest Sales

Median Sales Price for January

$1,585,000

We would be remiss not to mention the impact of CCCFA (Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act) changes, which require more in-depth scrutiny of borrowers’ financial health. This has had an immediate impact on auction buyers, with more difficulty purchasing unconditionally. This, together with the anticipation of interest rate increases, remains the two main signals that there is a likelihood of a gradual slowdown in price growth.

Number of Sales Jan 2021 Dec 2021

Jan 2022

Dissecting the statistics for January, it is encouraging to see that the median days to sell is steady at 29 days and we have seen encouraging signs of rising listing numbers following a long term supply issue. Late February to early March typically sees an increase of listings in the market, and this will be welcome news for buyers who will benefit from greater choice. Should listing levels continue to increase we could expect to see a rebalance between supply and demand, easing some of the price pressure. These factors, together with the seeming lack of urgency to buy, could be signalling that a shift to a buyer’s market is not too far away.

If you are considering a move and want to discuss the various methods available to make it happen, please get in touch for a no-obligation chat. Expert information can often make the process easier, faster and more financially rewarding. Call the Mike Pero Millwater team today on 09 426 6122.

Vanessa 021 614 771 | vanessa.jardim@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate, Licensed REAA (2008)

Median Days to Sell Jan 2021 Dec 2021 Jan 2022

29.5

Highest Sale Price Jan 2021 Dec 2021 Jan 2022

29 $1,850,000 $2,650,000 $1,710,000

THE LAST SIX MONTHS Millwater Median Sales Prices January 2021

$1,260,500

August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022

$1,603,000 $1,710,500 $1,850,000 $1,695,000 $1,572,500 $1,585,000

Disclaimer: These sales figures have been provided by a third party and although all care is taken to ensure the information is accurate some figures could have been misinterpreted on compilation. Furthermore these figures are recent sales from all agents in the area. Data is gathered from Property Guru and REINZ.

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Light and Bright Single Level Family Home Bathed in sunlight and boasting a genuine sense of tranquillity, this family-orientated home is the haven you’ve been searching for! Living here is easy, with endless opportunities to create family experiences and memories of a lifetime. Call today to register your interest in this very special property. • immaculately presented GJ Gardner home • perfectly proportioned 211m2 (approx) home on 657m2 (approx) fully fenced section • open plan living with built-in gas fireplace and ceiling fan for year-round comfort • double internal access garage and ample storage throughout • easy flow to covered alfresco entertaining area

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A Charming Cul-De-Sac Home • Four solar panels to save your electricity bill • Balance of Master Build Warranty • Spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living area opening to large and sheltered (with drop down sides) north/west facing deck • Large entertainers kitchen with stone bench tops, double sinks, dishwasher, gas cooktop and large fridge space • Extended deck area with roofing and verandah curtains installed. • Fruit trees produce a variety of fruit throughout the year. • Lovely outlook over Millwater towards bush.

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Effortless Style & Function Oozing charm, this immaculate Stonewood Home has benefited from a recent refurbishment including full interior painting, brand new carpets, and LED lights throughout. The calibre of this home will draw you in while the peace and tranquillity of its location will make you want to stay! • immaculately presented Stonewood Home, recently refurbished • 191m² (approx) home on 547m² (approx) fully fenced section • sunny open plan living with second, separate lounge/media room • double internal access garage with additional off-street parking • easy flow to covered entertaining area and private, sheltered garden

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Built with families in mind Perfectly situated in one of the most sought after streets in Millwater, it’s little wonder our vendors have stayed put for so long. 8 Bridal Place is now offered to the market with genuine commitment by owners who are motivated to move. • functional 198m² (approx) single level home, 2.7m stud in living areas • 658m² (approx) fully fenced north facing section • open plan living, dining and kitchen (with stone bench top), second spacious lounge • private outdoor entertaining area with built-in spa • double, internal access garage, additional off-street parking, attic storage

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Mike Pero Real Estate Millwater Grayson and Sarah Furniss, franchise owners of Mike Pero Millwater, are pleased to announce they have sold the Mike Pero Millwater franchise to Vanessa Jardim. Vanessa has worked with Grayson and Sarah for seven years as their client services manager and a licensed salesperson. The sale to Vanessa is seen as a seamless way of ensuring strong business continuity for past, present and future clients. ‘Vanessa Jardim has been a key part of our business and we are thrilled that she has stepped into the Mike Pero franchise family,’ says Grayson. Vanessa joined the company in 2015 as a licensed real estate salesperson and in 2019 took on the client services manager role. ‘I have enjoyed my time at Mike Pero Millwater, both in my role as salesperson and as client services manager. When Grayson and Sarah offered me the chance to purchase the franchise, I can say that I didn’t even hesitate. As franchise owner I can continue building on all the good work Grayson and Sarah have put into the business and this community,’ says Vanessa. Turning her focus to managing the business, Vanessa will put her efforts into building a new team and pursuing some exciting proj-

ects for the franchise. ‘We couldn’t think of anyone more dedicated to the Millwater community and the franchise than Vanessa,’ say Sarah and Grayson. ‘She has always been supportive of us and she offers a strong continuity of the values and ethics we have always held as key in our business. We are confident that Vanessa and her new team will continue to be the real estate business that values client relationships best of all.’ Grayson says, ‘Sarah and I have been proud to serve the Millwater community for the past 10 years. It’s been a pleasure to be part of developing this community into what it is today and we thank everyone one of our clients, some of whom have become lifelong friends. Grayson and Sarah have some other projects they are working on and they will continue to own and publish The Millwater Mag. Mike Pero Millwater is a successful real estate franchise covering Long Bay, Okura, Weiti Bay, Stillwater, Milldale, Wainui and Ara Hills. With a grand opening of the first office in 2015, this business has been a staple of the Millwater community and will continue to serve its clients with integrity.

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LOCAL PROPERTY TALK with Lane Sanger Franchise Owner Residential Specialist

Welcome to my latest monthly Property Talk. Last month I anticipated that the length of time properties would take to sell was likely to lengthen. This by and large has been the case, and the increase in supply in Orewa is a testament to that. It is important to note that in some parts of the Hibiscus Coast there are areas in short supply. In Rodney the listings are still light, especially compared to three or four years ago. To put this in perspective, Trade Me Property, at the time of writing, has less than 1,200 listing. In comparison, it was close to 2,500 listings back in 2017 and 2018.

THE OREWA RESIDENTIAL Latest Sales Median Sales Price

The latest Auckland Council rates are expected to come out very soon. Although they may be a guide to what your home is worth, I can tell you I have often seen extreme variations of sale prices to rateable valuations, even after factoring in a certain percentage increase since the valuations were last done in 2017. One example was a property I sold in Manuka Street, Orewa in August 2021 for $2,680,000. The rateable valuation was only $840,000. That is $1,840,000 above its rateable valuation. Another one of my recent sales just before Christmas in Moenui Avenue sold for over $2,000,000 above its rateable valuation.

$1,370,000

The following is a snippet from the Auckland Council website:

‘The law requires all councils to revalue properties within their boundaries every three years. The last revaluation took place in 2017. The next revaluation was due to take place in 2020, but because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of the impact it would have on the property market, the Valuer-General granted us a 12 month deferral. ‘As part of the Valuer-General’s audit process, it was determined more work needs to be done on the values before they are ready for release. Updated property values will be online, and sent to you, in March 2022. ‘These values do not impact rates until 1 July 2022. ‘These new values are based on the most likely selling price if the property had sold on 1 June 2021’.

Sales

Median Days to Sell

Highest Sale Price

$1,865,000

Street | Tendrill Court

THE LAST SIX MONTHS Orewa Median Sales Prices August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022

$1,350,000 $1,330,000 $1,525,000 $1,285,000 $1,540,000 $1,370,000

If you are curious about a more accurate and up-to-date value on your property then please contact us for a no-obligation chat or free market appraisal.

Data sourced from REINZ Lane 021 215 9718 | lane.sanger@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate, Licensed REAA (2008)

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What is toastmasters all about? break. It is in this break that guests are given an opportunity to ask questions and get to know the members. After supper break comes table topics. In this section, certain attendees are chosen to deliver impromptu mini-speeches. Here guests are given an opportunity to take a leap of courage and deliver a short two minute speech on a topic or tell the club a little about themselves. Last is the evaluation session, which is the cornerstone of Toastmasters. It is hard to know whether or not you are on the right path without the help and support from others. Evaluations also help participants learn how to deliver useful feedback without hurting someone’s feelings. Why not follow your curiosity and take that leap to experience a Toastmasters meeting for yourself? The SilverdaleOrewa Toastmasters club will be hosting an open house on the 31 March 2022 and this is an excellent opportunity for a first visit.

For an organisation that has run for almost a century and has touched the lives of over 4 million people, many don’t know what happens in a Toastmasters meeting. Sure, most people know that Toastmasters is about public speaking, but what is it actually like to attend?

Members and guests can attend our meetings in person at the HBC Presbyterian Church at 107 Centreway Road or via Zoom. We meet fortnightly on Thursdays 7:20pm to 9:30pm. To attend in person your Vaccine Pass is required.

The meeting structure used in Toastmasters is designed to encourage active member participation throughout. Each meeting consists of three parts, namely the prepared speeches, table topics and evaluation sessions. Each section focuses on developing a different skillset. Prepared speeches are what Toastmasters is known for. Members are given notice and booked in as speakers long before the meeting takes place so they have enough time to prepare. After the prepared speeches members take a quick

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There is power in gliding on that shade of lipstick that lifts your mood instantly, but with literally hundreds of colours/shades of lipsticks available it can feel quite daunting choosing the right one. Where to start? Here a few tips and tricks to help simplify your lippy shopping, because shopping for makeup should always be fun. The first thing you want to consider is your skin tone. Understanding your skin tone and undertone (yes, there is a difference) will help eliminate all the colours that you don’t need to consider. Is your skin undertone warm, cool or neutral? A quick way to help you decide is to see if wearing silver (cool) or gold (warm) compliments your skin, or if you can wear both silver and gold (neutral) comfortably.

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We are coming to the end of another financial year and it is time to get all your information ready for your accountant so they can prepare your financial statements and file your tax returns. If you are a property investor you need to consider if your financial statements will need to be updated to reflect the current market value of your properties. Even though this is not a requirement of the IRD it is helpful to see the true position of your portfolio. Last year the Government announced new tax rules that removed the deductibility of interest for property investors. As a result, you’ll need to consider the cashflow for your portfolio year by year because the new rule is being phased in over time. The bright-line and interest deductibility tax changes need to be calculated to show how much interest you will be able to

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claim over each of the next four years for properties purchased before 27 March 2021. You will not be able to claim interest at all in relation to properties purchased after this date unless they were new builds. Don’t forget that if you work from home, as many people do these days, you can include a portion of your household expenses as business related. Undertake measurements of your home and office space so your accountant can apportion the appropriate share of costs such as rates, insurance, electricity and internet as business expenses.

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The importance of a well-shaped eyebrow give you a more youthful look. Accentuate your eyes It’s not just shaping your eyebrows that it important but choosing the right shape. Consider ongoing trends when you make this choice and be realistic about what can be achieved from your current shape. Refine your look and minimise imperfections Some people diminish the importance of well-kept eyebrows because they don’t appreciate how even a simple shaping can create a polished, younger look without even the slightest hint of makeup. By adding dimension and length to one’s eyes, well-maintained eyebrows can also minimise the appearance of imperfections, with small eyes appear bigger, eyes set far apart looking closer, and hooded eyes more open – as though the flaws never existed. Your brows will look clean and pleasing to the human eye. So what are you waiting for? Book in with your amazing brow therapist and tame those bushes now!

Eyebrows are a person’s most important facial feature. They help to express emotion, add flair to your look and even affect the shape of your face.

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Over the years eyebrows have become an integral part of enhancing one’s beauty, making it important for one to trim, shape and fill in their brows to achieve an aesthetically pleasing look. Most of us require a weekly or monthly grooming session to keep eyebrows tidy, and with masks now being must-wear items, eyes and eyebrows are the only facial features we see. Brows can make you look younger Have a look at someone with bushy, unshaped eyebrows and then someone with groomed eyebrows and try guessing their ages. Groomed eyebrows are an anti-aging antidote that very few people know about. Perfectly plucked eyebrows filled in just right will lift up your face, make your eyes appear wider and

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Sleeping under the stars at Skyscape Waking up at 3am and seeing a shooting star go past is a memory I will never forget. I have recently returned from an unforgettable stay at Skyscape, near Twizel. Skyscape is owned and operated by Bevan and Bridget Newlands on their 6000acre family farm, Omahau Hill Station. They have created an experience that showcases the stunning MacKenzie night sky and rolling landscape, and as they are located inside the Aoraki MacKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the night sky and stars really are spectacular!

The Skyscape units are unique, mostly glass buildings that are nestled into the native scrub. They are very private, as each of the three Skyscape buildings is located out of view of the others and in secluded locations. The beds have been lowered, which gives you the feeling of lying on the ground while looking up at the stars or the beautiful morning sunrise. The way the Skyscape units are positioned makes you feel at one with nature and it is the perfect place to escape the craziness of everyday modern life.

Skyscape is completely off the grid. The property uses solar power and gas (and there is a back-up generator for cloudy days). Continental breakfast is included in the nightly rate and each Skyscape unit has a small kitchenette. There is the option of an evening dinner platter with local produce and as the location is quite secluded I highly recommend ordering this so you can stay in and make the most of the amazing experience. If you love a good bath then the Skyscape bath certainly won’t disappoint. It is an outdoor 2m long stainless-steel cedar bathtub that you fill with heated water from a nearby spring. It

really is the perfect place to sit back and relax. Modern life can be crazy and going somewhere that allows you to switch off and experience nature in such a comfortable way really is priceless. Staying at Skyscape was an amazing experience and definitely something that should be added to your bucket list.

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Your design and build consultant What to expect at your first meeting

claddings and indoor/outdoor flow, we’ll also be getting to know you and your family, so we can understand your lifestyle. Do you regularly entertain large groups or do you like curling up in cosy corners? Do you spend lots of time in the kitchen with a plethora of small appliances that all require their own plugs? Perhaps you’re an outdoorsy family that needs a big storage room for all their bicycles and sporting equipment? Some questions may sound irrelevant at the time, but the more we know about you, the better we can customise your house to suit you – that’s the beauty of building bespoke. The meeting is fun and dynamic, with clients often enjoying the opportunity to review and reflect on their lifestyle.

When you’ve done your research and settled on design and build as the best process for turning that new home vision you have into a reality, your mind can fill with a multitude of questions. What’s on your dream list and what is a must have? What will the experts come up with to enhance your own ideas? How do you even get the project started? It can all be a little overwhelming. That’s why the initial meeting with your design and build consultant is so vital. One of the key advantages of building a bespoke home is that there is no set plan to start with. It is always useful for you to bring along some drawings of plans and designs you may have in your head, to initiate discussions and help us see your vision; even the simplest sketch can highlight priorities and gives us a good understanding of what is most important to you. Then we can ensure those features are given priority in the design process. At that first meeting we’ll also be gathering lots of information from you. Along with fundamental questions on everything from budget to house style, special features,

Our consultant carefully evaluates the information you provide and offers professional advice on what is financially achievable. They are the specialist who works on getting you your must haves and ticking off as many items on your wish list as possible. There are many online platforms that can help you prepare for this initial meeting. Pinterest is one option. NZ-based Archipro is also a good one to start with, where you can create your own design boards to share. Every home has a story to tell and we can’t wait to hear yours. See details on page 33 to talk to our design and build consultant.

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Silverdale Business Association The Silverdale Business Association team is confirmed for 2022! Our focus for now, during these COVID-19 times is support, information, projects and advocacy. If you are a Silverdale business and would like to join as a member, please register online or email for more information. https://silverdalebusiness.co.nz/register/

This season has been terribly frustrating with the La Niña weather patterns bringing strong easterly winds making plans for fishing very difficult. Almost every weekend has had 20 knot winds with a significant swell. Hopefully the season will settle a little and bring some better conditions in March. Summer has peaked and the nights are getting cooler, meaning the water temperature is starting to drop from the very warm 22 degrees we have been experiencing. As the season begins to change, the fish will start to come back on the bite. This time of year is the best for dusk fishing with the long sunsets and lasting light slowly receding into the night. The fish are beginning to feed again, ready to put on weight for the winter. You will see the work ups kick off again and, of course, the good old bait and burley sessions during the warm evenings will produce some great specimens. All we need to do is find a good spot out of the wind where the tide is running in the same direction. Our last trip out was cut short with a mechanical failure about 11km offshore. The plan was to troll for gamefish and fish the same area we had caught the marlin earlier. Sadly the motor failed while under steam out to the hunting ground and we were left drifting while trying to fix the motor. Fixated on a fuel issue we tried in vain to remove the fuel filter and phoned a mate (who was the angler for the marlin the day before) who had the correct tool. He rode out to us on his jet ski. With still no luck fixing the fuel system, we decided to get towed via the jet ski. It was a slow ride in at 6 knots but at least the sea conditions were great. The issue turned out to be a failed fuel pump. It goes to show that no matter how much you service and look after your boat, things can still go wrong. Until next time – tight lines! Tim Lawrence

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Working with Omicron

Legal obligations for employers • looking at whether there are roles within the business that • carry a higher risk and whether those roles should only be carried out by vaccinated workers • undertaking a health and safety risk assessment for all roles, to determine the risk profile of all roles • looking at other measures to reduce the risk of infection and transmission, such as appropriate PPE gear, working in shifts and separating the workforce to ensure there are critical workers available across the business, should there be an outbreak To minimise disruptions for businesses this year and to keep staff as engaged as possible, we also recommend employers: • communicate with their team – ensure the team knows what will happen if / when a widespread outbreak occurs • put in place a clear Working From Home policy • know how the Government financial support packages work (in particular the COVID-19 Leave Support Payment and the STAP – there are hidden fishhooks in the detail) • put in place health and wellbeing programmes for the team – these can be as complex or as simple as needed

As the numbers of the Omicron outbreak spread through New Zealand, employers are again forced to look at what their legal obligations are to their staff. The primary duty of care is for employers to take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of their workers. At a minimum, all employers should be now be:

It is imperative that businesses take a proactive approach to 2022 to ensure that staff engagement and morale remains high, that productivity remains as strong as possible and that business disruptions are minimised where possible. The Employment Law team at Davenports is here to help. Please get in touch with Bronwen Newcombe to help you prepare for the year ahead: bronwen@davenportslaw.co.nz.

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The good, the bad and the ugly I once had a record of not consuming a drop of water for six hours on a work trip. My colleagues were amazed I could finish my lunch (bread!) without a sip of drink. There are exceptions though. Sometimes a restaurant, or a nice place, would employ an ‘aunty’ (usually of senior age) to guard the toilet. She would dutifully clean each toilet after each use and frequently wipe down surfaces. In return, every ‘user’ left some coins in a plate for her as tips, and this would make up most of her salary. It is such a total relief living in New Zealand, as in general the toilets are clean and tidy – except the dreaded Portaloo! Dark, small, hard to manoeuvre inside. It’s as if it was designed for people to aim against a target. I genuinely think we Kiwis deserve something better than this when it comes to temporary toilets! We are a nation with outstanding ideas and creativity and we have lots of well-designed public toilets (close to home, the public toilet in Matakana is a good example). Maybe it is time to put some efforts into improving our outdoor loo experience. What about a skylight to allow more visibility? Perhaps the sink could be removed for more room and a tap built on the outside? Auto cleaning and drying? A sensor that beeps when the user has messed things up and goes to leave without cleaning would be great. When I was little, I totally hated to using public toilets. Most of the time they were pretty disgusting. I tried to avoid going unless I was about to burst. Because of this, I have a habit of not drinking too much water throughout the day – which is not good for the body, so don’t try. Even to this day my daily water intake is still considered low (according to my mum, who would probably think I am not taking enough of anything healthy anyway).

I sincerely hope some entrepreneurs will read this and create something innovative, modern and fun for the Portaloo market! I am sure it would help the nation save on toilet paper too.

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Central’s Tips March 2022

Grow some radishes!

Time to sow a green cover crop in garden beds that you’re not using over winter; sow or plant seedlings of brassicas – cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and put in some silverbeet. Put straw under pumpkins and melons. Trim hedges and get on top of weeds and pests.

Now’s a great time to sow a crop of radishes, they are fast growing and taste great in winter salads. Constant watering is important for quick growth

The fruit and vegetable garden

The ornamental garden

• In vegetable areas that you’re not likely to use this winter, sow a green cover crop such as lupins or mustard seed or a three-way blend of peas, oats and mustard. Once mature it can be cut and left on the soil to break down adding nitrogen and other nutrients to the soil

• Plant out autumn-toned shrubs and flowers to

• Plant out cabbage, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, tatsoi, pak choi, mizuna, spinach, silverbeet and spring onion seedlings • Edible flowers for the vegetable patch that can be sown now: calendulas, violas and Iceland poppies • Place straw beneath pumpkins and melons as they ripen. This avoids contact with increasingly damp soil that can rot the skins • Sow parsley and coriander now, curly parsley makes great bright green edging for winter vegetable gardens • Save heritage tomato seeds by pushing the flesh through a sieve, then drying the seed and storing in dry paper bag

complement the autumn colour ahead: tawnycoloured NZ grasses, orange flowered daylilies and bright foliage shrubs such as heucheras and NZ coprosmas

• New season’s spring flowering bulbs are available

now, so choose from a brilliant range of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths - potted bulbs can brought indoors as they flower

• Grow a great lawn with seed from the Prolawn range and help it grow with Prolawn Turfmaster Starter fertiliser – lightly water the seed each day to aid germination

• Trim hedges now for a crisp shape in the winter months. Where the plant roots have become exposed to the sun, add some Living Earth Garden Mix

• Kowhai caterpillar – is the foliage disappearing on

• Forward thinking: get rid of weeds before they go to seed - this limits the ability for their seeds to invade the vegetable garden and come back to haunt you next year

your prized kowhai trees? Spray with organic Bugtrol to stop the damage. Notching in young cabbage trees can be stopped this way – spray into the centre of the leaves

Project for March Housebound? Make space for you in your garden. Create a pebbled area that offers a restful space and a safe oasis. Our range of beautiful pebbles and stones gives you plenty of options to suit your garden. Add some chairs and edge with your favourite plants, then relax and enjoy! For a ll t he p rod ucts yo u’ll ne ed fo r yo ur pebb l e proj ec t vi s i t www.cent ra l l a nd s capes.co.nz

Vision and driving

Vision provides as much as 85% of the information we need to drive, so when our vision is reduced it has a significant impact on our driving. Limited light Vision begins to deteriorate around the age of 40. Our pupils get smaller and dilate less, and the cornea, lens and eye contents become less transparent. This reduces light entering the eye and causes scatter, increasing glare. These changes reduce contrast sensitivity making it harder to see at night. Over the years, tinted lenses have been promoted to increase contrast sensitivity but they also reduce light. Eye conditions Age-related eye conditions can develop slowly so drivers may be unaware their vision is declining. Some common conditions and their signs and symptoms are: • cataracts – cloudy/blurry vision, faded colours, glare, halos around lights and poor night vision, light seems too bright, double vision or multiple images in one eye • glaucoma – no symptoms initially, then progressive loss of peripheral vision with blindness unlikely, but possible if not treated • macular degeneration – blurred vision early on with an inability to see details clearly as it progresses, straight lines may appear crooked, progressive loss of central vision • diabetic retinopathy – severe vision loss, even with no initial symptoms, blurred vision, leaking retinal blood vessels, followed by severely blurred vision, severe vision loss and potential blindness

Driving enjoyably and safely Modern technologies can improve almost every type of visual decline and most eye disorders are treatable, but treatment is always most effective with early detection and treatment. Attitude is everything and planning a regular eye exam is the best way to ensure you have the vision needed to drive safely. Almost any degree of long sightedness, short sightedness or astigmatism can be corrected, and clear vision from far to near can be incorporated in single or multiple lenses, and there are great lenses and coatings available now that help reduce glare. Precision tints can be used to enhance contrast and control disabling glare. Ask your optometrists or qualified Dispensing Opticians at Orewa Optics how you can continue to enjoy driving – maybe for longer than you thought possible. Orewa Optics

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The moment a white turkey changed history for me reaction to surprise information and the emotions that were aroused. Let’s talk turkey Sometimes surprise happenings create intrigue or joy, sometimes we experience shock or grief from what catches our attention, and that moment of impact can hold us captive to memory recall for days, months or even years. As with toxic relationships, toxic thinking can distort the reality of the situation. We believe what we’ve trained our mind to believe — until we choose to believe something different. Making that change requires self-awareness and the curiosity to ask ourselves uncomfortable questions. What is the story I am telling myself about what is happening? Is it the truth or my perceived truth of the situation? Would my emotional reaction shift if I believed something different? What do I want to believe instead?. My turkey visitor has not returned, but I now refer to a negative emotional reaction as a ‘white turkey moment’ — a fleeting visitor that I don’t invite into my mind to scratch up a painful memory. History can only be repeated in our minds. Changing our thinking changes our responses … and changes history for us.

The facilitator of the zoom meeting was posing the question, ‘What is catching your attention right now?’. Just as it became my turn to answer I glanced out the glass door to see a white turkey appear in the front field. I wasn’t expecting that! I recalled that earlier in the week I reacted to another ‘I wasn’t expecting that’ moment. The turkey moment was amusing; the other had triggered anguish. I became curious about my

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Local Recipes 4-Ingredient easy artisan bread Ingredients

dish and cover. (If using parchment paper, you can pick up the edges of the paper and transfer the dough and the paper together into the baking dish.)

3 cups all-purpose flour

Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes more, until quite golden brown.

1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon yeast 1 ½ cups warm water

Method

In a bowl stir the flour, salt, yeast and water until combined. The dough should look dry and shaggy – if too wet or sticky, stir in an additional ¼ cup of flour. Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and form a ball. (Place on parchment paper if desired.) Rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place an oven-safe baking dish with high sides into the oven and preheat to 230°C. Slash an X on top of the dough. Carefully transfer to baking

Cool before slicing.

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Easy banana bread Yields one loaf

Method

Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a standard loaf tin (20cm x 10cm) with baking paper or butter.

2 to 3 overripe bananas, mashed

In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until completely smooth.

1/3 cup (76g) butter, melted

Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.

½ tsp baking soda

Add the baking soda and salt. Fold into mixture.

1 pinch salt

Stir in the sugar, beaten egg and vanilla extract. Add in the flour and fold in with a spoon (no mixer needed).

¾ cup (150g) sugar 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cups (205g) all-purpose flour

Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 175°C, or until a knife comes out clean when poked into the centre. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely before serving. Slice and serve with butter if desired. For a chocolate topping, melt a teaspoon of butter with half a block of dark chocolate of your choice. Pour chocolate mixture on top of cooled down loaf and refrigerate until solid. Nikki Lynn

I’ve tried everything to lose weight and nothing works: why? 20% of your daily recommended calorie intake. Your body gets used to a certain way of living and if you suddenly make drastic changes, your body will go into panic mode. Using up the energy you need when your body goes into survival mode will put you straight back into that weight loss/weight gain cycle. It might look okay on the scale for the first few weeks, but there’s more than just fat that makes up what we see on the scale, such as water and muscle mass. When we make changes too fast or too drastically, you can’t be sure the loss you’re seeing comes from excess fat. Cut back slowly to see lasting results.

You may be wondering why you’re not reaching weight loss goals even when you feel like you’re doing everything you can. Here are some of the common reasons why that could be and what you can do about it. 1. Are you eating at a caloric deficit? Your body’s energy currency is calories. | When you eat too many, your body stores energy. When you don’t eat enough, your body taps into stored reserves (weight loss). Approximately 7700 calories is equal to 1kg of fat. That means to lose 1kg you need to burn around 7700 calories more than you consume. Find out how much you should be eating a day for healthy energy, then track what eat for a week (try a free My Fitness Pal account), right down to the oil you put in the pan. You’ll quickly see where those excess calories are coming from and the results may surprise you. Then you can work towards making cutbacks. You won’t always need to calorie count, but it’s good to practice it for a while to become more mindful of how much you’re putting into your body. 2. Are you setting realistic goals? When deciding to cut back on calories, it’s important you don’t cut back more than

3. Do you have a cadence of healthy habits over a month or more? Get a monthly calendar, choose a goal and track to see your follow through. Sometimes when we feel like we’re working hard towards something we want to see results right now, but our body doesn’t care about what we do well for a week. Adaptation takes time. Put a big X on your calendar on the days you achieve your goal. When the month is over, you’ll clearly see in big X’s just how many days you actually stuck to it. Remember, if you brush your teeth six times a day for a week and then not at all for the rest of the year, it’s the rest of the year that makes them go bad, not the week you brushed them excessively. Similarly, you get lasting results with working out and eating healthy if you focus on creating a steady cadence rather than dropping a few kg in a month for a holiday. Nikki Lyn Certified Personal Trainer at Get Moving Mama

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