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Milldale’s First Neighbourhood Centre

May 2022

Scott Kennedy

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NEW PRIME SPACE

How appropriate that it was autumn when New Zealand moved to orange on the traffic light system. When I rushed to check what extra leniencies we could expect while bathed in an amber glow, I was somewhat disappointed to see that while it’s good for the hospitality and events industries – which is great news – and the kids are thrilled to not have to wear a mask all day a school, it doesn’t really change day-to-day life very much. Of course, in order to get to green we have to pass through orange, so we can at least celebrate a step in the right direction.

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As autumn is drawing to a close this month, we’ve put some suggestions together for getting out in the fresh air and enjoying those last few weeks. To prepare for the coming winter, we have tips on combatting dry skin, on winterising your runabout and on coping with the cost of produce during the cooler months. We’ve also got a chicken and leek pie recipe to warm your bellies and the lowdown on a new grocer in town where you can source lots of local ingredients. With lots going on at present in real estate, you’ll want to check out our local market updates to keep yourself informed. We also have helpful tips for anyone wanting to loan funds to their children for a deposit, those contemplating the move to a retirement village and anyone who is trying to sell and buy homes at the same time. Also, please remember that many of our local businesses are still doing it pretty tough, so please get out there this month and support them as much as you can.

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In This Issue 04

Lesson learned

The Orewa Grocer

Shopping with a purpose and a plan

What’s On Hibiscus Coast

Local Business Directory

It’s time. Right now.

To my mum and yours

Eggs-celent Easter hunt

The Green Spot

Tips for buying a house while selling your current home

Fine Travel Destinations Bay of Many Coves

No more Single House Zone?

Your Local Book Reviews

The mindfulness in making

Osteoporosis

Winterising your runabout

Let’s get playing

We have people waiting to buy. With demand high and record sales, find out what your home is worth right now!

Local Asian Corner

Five awesome autumnal activites of the Coast

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The mighty cock-a-leekie pie

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The cost of fresh produce this winter season

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Lesson learned the process, John and Pam made the mistake of skipping legal advice. They simply signed a document supplied by the broker and handed over the money. The offer was accepted and shortly, Stacey and Matt took ownership. Sadly, Matt and Stacey soon decided to separate, selling the unit at a $200,000 profit. Stacey’s expectation (and that of her parents) was that the original $150,000 gift would be repaid. However, Matt’s lawyer advised him that the way the money was gifted meant he was legally entitled to half. Matt refused to walk away with anything less than his legal entitlement. Shocked, John, Pam and Stacey consulted a lawyer to find out what they should have done differently. She explained that banks will accept limited loan agreements rather than gifts with the correct legal contracts in place. Alternatively, a gift could have been protected by a contracting out agreement, ensuring the money would remain Stacey’s separate property. There are many ways of structuring loans and gifts from ‘The Bank of Mum and Dad’. Seeking sound legal advice is the essential first step in understanding your options and protecting your family investment. A financial contribution to property is a wonderful way to help secure your children’s future. However, there are a number of potential pitfalls – a tough lesson that John, Pam and their daughter Stacey learned the hard way. John and Pam were considering ways to help their daughter, Stacey, and her new husband, Matt, onto the property ladder. When Stacey and Matt found the perfect two-bedroom unit, John and Pam offered to lend them $150,000 towards the deposit.

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Eager to make an offer, they took the advice of a mortgage broker who said the bank wouldn’t accept the money as a loan. It had to be a gift. Not wanting to delay

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Milldale’s first neighbourhood centre

At a vital gathering point within this growing community, Milldale’s first neighbourhood centre will be situated at the junction of Waterloo Reserve and Henry Tayler Rise. Directly opposite and with views out across Waterloo Reserve, the complex will be just a short walk from Milldale Primary School and Summerset Retirement Village.

Scott Kennedy of Broadway Property Group is seeking leasing interest from businesses wishing to secure their position in this prime location within the Milldale community.

With a residential population reaching 15,000 and a large construction workforce growing by the day, the centre will provide convenience and essential services.

With options from 70sqm to 325sqm, convenient car parking and excellent signage opportunities, a complementary business mix will be developed to service the growing community.

Made up of two parts, one on each side of Henry Tayler Rise in stage 2H, construction is planned to begin in the last quarter of 2022, with completion expected at the end of 2023/early 2024.

Developed by Broadway Property Group, spaces available for lease include Food & Beverage, Hair, Beauty, Real Estate, Health & Wellness and other retail services, ranging from 70 -325sqm.

Millwater Central Broadway Property Group has over 30 years’ experience in delivering successful projects in a wide range of sectors including industrial, commercial, retail, medical and residential property. Shown here are some recent examples of similar projects to the Milldale Neighbourhood Centre.

A number of tenancies have been leased or are under contract, however, interest is being sought from food and beverage, hair, beauty, real estate, health and wellness, and other retail services.

Please contact Scott Kennedy on scott@broadwayproperty.co.nz or 021 530 329 for more information.

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The Orewa Grocer

Meet the couple behind the Coast’s new fresh produce and specialty grocery store For this month’s issue I spoke with Kimberley Smyth and Todd Burns, the proud owners of The Orewa Grocer, a new business located next to New World in Orewa. The Orewa Grocer opened up at the beginning of March and has had an outpouring of love and support from the community. Kimberley says ‘At The Orewa Grocer we offer beautifully fresh produce and specialty groceries. We have a range of Mediterranean and Asian groceries, artisan bread, cheeses and deli meats – and a growing range of other delicacies too’. It sounds like a great place to go and get your ingredients for whatever dishes you’re cooking. Alongside this the grocer is a hub for local producers, so instead of waiting for market days you can get now get local products any day. ‘In a small community it’s important for businesses to support each other, so we love being able to provide a platform for local producers. And it’s given us the privilege of meeting people whose love for what they do is infectious.’ Todd and Kimberley decided they wanted to start their own grocer business in the middle of a global pandemic and while Kimberley was seven months pregnant. They are both originally from the Hawke’s Bay area and have spent the last few years in Auckland. Since having their son they moved up to the Coast to make their dreams of opening the grocers a reality. Todd quit his job as a chartered accountant and they both took a huge leap of faith to open up their own business, which

they were both passionate about. It hasn’t been an easy road opening a new small business but they have done it well. They had to delay opening the store because COVID-19 disrupted the store’s renovations. It was easy for them to stay positive though, because so many local passersby would pop their head in to say hello and see how they were going. So Coasties, now they are up and running, let’s all give Todd and Kimberley our love and support and head down to The Orewa Grocer for fresh, yummy produce and artisan products. You will not be disappointed. ‘I’m so glad we took a leap and The Orewa Grocer is where we ended up. It turns out that selling beans is much better for the soul than counting them.’ Daniella Taylor Features Contributor

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Eggs-celent Easter hunt rocks and lots of chocolate eggs, stickers and bubbles. Over 100 rocks were painted by our community using bright paints and sparkling gems, and even a pom-pom bunny tail was hidden in parks across Millwater for kids to find on Saturday morning. The Easter bunny sure had a lot of eggs to hide! We were eggs-cited to see so many happy, smiling faces on Saturday and Sunday, with over 300 goodie bags and spot prizes of mugs and hot chocolate handed out over the weekend. It was great to see so many kids hopping to it and searching high and low for the painted rocks to exchange for a goodie bag. Lots of kids took the decision of which bag to pick very seriously!

This year the Milllwater Easter Egg Hunt was a great success. A huge thank you to the lovely Haley and Vanessa from Mike Pero for organising the event and a huge thank you to all the wonderful sponsors (listed below). This year was a little different with an egg-stra special Easter Egg Rock Hunt for the kids, complete with sparkling, colourful

The Easter colouring-in competition was also a big hit, with prizes given out for two categories, the under-5s and over-5s. With so many egg-ceptional designs handed in it was really tough for the judges to choose only a handful of winners. We can’t wait for next year’s Easter egg hunt and we hope you will forgive all our Easter hot cross puns – we know they’re not very bunny!

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The Green Spot

These days it is widely understood that the production of cow’s milk has a large environmental footprint. You have probably also heard that plant-based milks can have negative impacts on our planet too. The truth is that the overall damage caused by cow’s milk is worse by far when considering land use, water use and especially greenhouse gas emissions, which are roughly three times as much as the vegan alternatives. Options include soy, nut and rice milk but oat milk works out as the most sustainable choice, according to various studies and reviews. To avoid the packaging involved in buying non-dairy milks, usually sold in tetra paks, we can make our own. For oat milk you can blend 1 cup of rolled oats and 4 cups of water in a highspeed blender and strain through a cheesecloth or clean t-shirt. I confess my own attempts at this haven’t gone well so I was very excited to discover milk bases by Mylk Made. Mylk Made are a New Zealand company who sell a range of milk bases that come as jars of paste that, when blended with

water, make a smooth, fresh milk. They even accept their returned jars for reuse and have kindly offered readers a discount of 20% off their first order online. Use the code MILLWATER20 at mylkmade.co.nz, where you can also find a list of their stockists, which inclides New World Albany. I’m yet to try their hemp milk base, which is the latest promising game changer in the non-dairy milk industry due to having both environmental and health benefits, but research is still being done. Whether you go nuts over almond milk, have bean drinking soy or especially if you are an udder fan of cow’s milk, why not diversify your intake to reduce your global footprint? Hayley Crawford

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Mortgage Matters Tips for buying a house while selling your current home to understand all your options early. You will also need to ensure you have sufficient funds to cover expenses such as legal fees, insurance and valuations. Completing the necessary prep work well in advance can help set you up for success when it comes to making offers on your next home.

Know what you’re looking for Before you sell, it’s good to have a clear understanding of what you want in your next home. Whether you’re looking for a home in a specific location or any particular features, spend some time thinking about the ‘nonnegotiables’ compared to the ‘nice-to-haves’. This can help you to narrow down your search, and a local real estate agent may be able to alert you to properties that match your criteria as soon as they hit the market. Consider an in-between option Here are some things to consider when buying and selling homes at the same time. For homeowners looking to move on, the process of buying a home while waiting for your existing property to sell can feel overwhelming – and it can be tricky to get the timing right. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure a smooth transition process and help you get into your next home faster.

Prepare your finances As with any major investment, it’s important to prepare your finances with the support of an experienced lending specialist before purchasing property. Many borrowers require the funds from the sale of their first property to cover the purchase of the second, so it’s important

In some circumstances, it might not be possible to buy while you sell. If you plan to purchase a new home before selling your current one, a bridging loan could be worth considering. Keep in mind that you will need the bridging loan in place before purchasing your new property. Or, if you have already sold your home but are yet to buy, short-term rental accommodation might be necessary until you find the perfect property. An adviser can support you to prepare and help you explore all your options. For further details feel free to contact Ivan on 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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The mindfulness in making Mindfulness has been a hot topic since COVID-19 hit us, and we are talking more about finding useful ways to de-stress, unwind and find mindfulness. Being creative is an active form of meditation, allowing your mind to shift away from the business and pressures of life. Our art students often say their art classes are their therapy, three hours of ‘me time’ to escape and play with clay or paint or broken china. It really doesn’t matter about the outcome of the piece of art you are making, it’s the process that matters. In term two we are introducing a few new art classes; beadwork, figurative sculpture, textile screen-printing, embroidery and a few more clay classes, due to high demand. If you have some time on your hands then do try out an art class, it’s fun and it’s therapeutic. More details can be found on our website www.estuaryarts.org. In May you can view the successes of our students who will be displaying some of their artwork created in class. There will be painting, printing, mosaics and ceramics on display from 2 May. In the main gallery there is a group exhibition where you can see a wide range of embroidery techniques, from decorative wall pieces to intricate functional pieces. Featured artists include Jan Adams, Vera Bainbridge, Sue Barnes, Anne Bell, Judy Browne, Tina Coombes, Elizabeth Foy, Christine Gray, Alison McKee, Rhonda Nichols, Diane Olsen, Jacquie Penn, Beryl Plimmer, Shirley Pygott, Kimi Quirk, Joanne Saunderson, Josie Slack, Judith Smith, Val Waterhouse and Janice Webster. We also welcome the Kingsway school students who will be showcasing their photographic work in the foyer area of the education wing. The gallery is open 7 days a week with a great on-site café for your caffeine fix. Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and weekends 10am to 3pm. Located on the Western Reserve with plenty of free parking, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway. Contact us on 09 4265570 or email admin@estuaryarts.org. Like us on Facebook.

Osteoporosis

What is it and how do you prevent it? the age of 30 we have reached our peak bone mass and the risk of osteoporosis begins. The rate of bone deposition is highest in our teens, so these young people have an awesome opportunity to lay down as much bone as they can to protect them later in life. For our bodies to make new bone, we need: • calcium – approximately 1000mg per day, this varies slightly with age and gender • vitamin D – 600 IU (international units) per day • protein, which provides the ‘scaffolding’ inside our bones that the calcium and phosphorous adhere to • magnesium, potassium and phosphorous Strength training, balance and weight-bearing exercise all contribute to better bone health. Excessive salt consumption can cause calcium loss, so limit processed foods that are heavily salted. Smoking and too much alcohol can prevent our bodies from absorbing calcium, so limit intake to not more than two standard drinks per day. Hip fractures in older adults are associated with a threefold increase in mortality risk (within one year of the fracture), decreased quality of life, loss of independence, increased financial burden and disablement. Osteoporosis, or thinning and weakening of the bones, is highly associated with hip fractures. Ladies, we need to look after our bones even more diligently than men do! Three quarters of all reported hip fracture cases are women and we are at a greater risk for osteoporosis after menopause. There are no early warning signs, but as osteoporosis progresses we may experience back pain from collapsed or fractured vertebra, decrease in height, bones that break more easily and a hunched posture. Bone is living tissue, so it’s constantly being broken down and replaced. When we are young our bodies make bone faster than it breaks it down, so our bone density increases. By about

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Winterizing your runabout

In the run up to summer every year, boaties throw the covers off their boats and head straight for the open water, keen to make up for a long winter of inactivity. And just like clockwork, every year, Coastguard volunteers attend dozens of breakdowns – problems that ruin a day on the water and often prove expensive! A few simple steps taken to winterise your boat now can save you a lot of aggravation and expense come summer. Here are our top tips to prepare your boat for winter.

• Flush the engine with fresh water, by connecting a hose to the flushing port.

Use your boat. The best way to ensure your boat remains ready for summer is to use it regularly over winter! There are some beautiful days and while crisp, you can dress for the conditions. Just remember to keep an eye on the weather and always log a trip report on VHF or through the Coastguard mobile app.

Look after the interior. Store linen, clothing, blankets and curtains ashore, clean and dry. Avoid nasty, mouldy surprises by propping the fridge door open if you have one. The same goes for cupboards and drawers.

Make sure your boat is safe. If you won’t be pulling it out of the water, ensure your boat is sheltered, with ample fendering for the most severe of gales. Double up on mooring lines so your boat remains safe, should one break or come loose. Look after your engine. Engines don’t like inactivity, so paying attention to the engine before tucking your boat up is especially important. A few things we recommend are: • Checking your fuel. Left for any length of time, fuel can spoil through degradation or contamination. If you’ve got a full tank consider adding a fuel stabiliser now, or if you have less than half a tank, drain it completely before use in the summer. • Change the oil and filter. Now is a good time to replace your engine oil and oil filter. It never hurts to also check the gearbox, or outdrive oil as well, if applicable. You’ll help remove contaminants that could cause issues after months of sitting around, plus you won’t have to worry about trying to sort out a service once summer rolls around.

Look after batteries. Where possible, make sure batteries are kept somewhere warm and dry over winter, on a trickle charger to keep them topped up (a cheap, low wattage solar cell should do). Batteries left uncharged for long periods may need replacing.

It’s a great time to check the navigation lights and electronics are in good order too, spraying them with water-repellent silicone where needed. Finally, cover up. Ensure you have tight-fitting covers for deckinstalled electronics, and consider a full wrap cover for your boat – it’s a great way to ensure there’s no water ingress, and that everything stays protected. These few short steps can make sure you’re safe on the water come summer. If the worst does happen, Coastguard’s got your back with free on-water assistance* for members. If you’re not a member yet, maybe it’s also a good time to remind loved ones that membership is a great mid-winter Christmas gift. *Membership terms and conditions apply.

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Let’s get playing Bananagrams – Not only is this fun, but players also work on their spelling and general knowledge if you play using specific categories. Pass the Pandas – Fast moving dice game that is easy to play and loads of fun! Where you literally Pass the Pandas. Left Centre Right – Dice game with tokens. Even if you’re out, you still have a chance at winning. I’ve played this with my 4-year-old niece and my 20-something staff. Both loved it! Cluedo – Oldie but a goodie. Good for critical thinking skills. Code Names – Good if you have older children, some mental gymnastics needed. Head Bands – Great one to play with any age. Funnily enough, the younger kids seem to be better at this than the older, which makes it fun for the whole family!

Coming into winter is the perfect time to have a family games night! Some days are a bit too cold or dark for the park or beach after dinner, but you still want to have your family time, right?

And you can’t go past card games. A good game of UNO is always fun. But there are so many games you can play with a regular deck of cards. And the best part is you can take them anywhere, no fuss. You could also google ‘games to play with Lego’, there’s heaps to choose from. Let’s get playing this winter, Millwater!

Games are a great way to build relationship and character. Get them off the shelf, shake off the dust and put those games to good use! Don’t have many games or maybe the games you have are a bit stale because you’ve played them so much, or maybe you want to buy some new games but just don’t know what to get? It can be difficult to find games that kids love but aren’t going to drive you mad (à la Candyland). Here’s a list of games your whole family might like: Monopoly World Edition – This is a great game to play as it doesn’t take hours like the regular Monopoly. The game can be completed in about an hour. There are no properties with houses or hotels, just a passport to fill.

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The cost of fresh produce this winter season on those frozen favourites a little more such as peas and sweetcorn when fresh prices spiral out of control. We all know tomatoes, cauliflower, iceberg lettuce and some fruits will be expensive, but use them as a treat and we’ll all appreciate them more in a few months’ time when the sun comes out again. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. The hard part for anyone in hospitality is that we have to have set prices on our menus, so when fresh produce becomes more expensive, our prices stay the same and we wear the cost. We will all have to design our menus around seasonal products more than usual and will have to come up with some innovative ways to cook winter produce. I look forward to the challenge ahead, which is to feed our family as best we can in these trying times. You can’t beat supporting your local fruit and vegetable shop this winter. I get all my fruit and vegetables from Fruit World Silverdale.

Mark Lane Culinary Lane www.culinarylane.co.nz As a professional caterer with my own catering business, I expect the cost of fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables to be at a premium in winter, but this year may be the highest prices we have ever seen. It’s the perfect storm really, with COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, inflation out of control, the high price of fuel and our fresh food imports at a minimum due to the rising cost of international freight.

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We are all going to have to shop smarter this winter. I have been using bottled, skinned red capsicums lately. They are around $5.00 for a jar but there are around 5-6 whole seeded capsicums in each jar. When you are paying $3.00 per capsicums it works out to be a great way to buy them if you want them cooked.

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We can rely on the fruit and vegetables that we know will be at a steady price through winter, such as carrots, cabbage, spinach, leeks, silver beet, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, onions, potatoes, kumara, apples and oranges. We may need to rely

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COVID-19 increases the importance of medical insurance during a pandemic and staff shortages when isolation is required (This is a serious concern, as patients on everincreasing hospital waiting lists wait indefinitely for treatment – treatment they could have through private medical insurance.) Now that COVID-19 has pushed its way to the front of the queue, ahead of other important medical treatments, how long will you have to wait in the public health system if you need a knee or hip replacement or cancer surgery or any other nonemergency treatment? Medical insurance provides funds for having covered treatments in the private system – even more important in the COVID-19 world. Both the public and private health systems need to be strong, fully functional and complementary. Private medical treatment takes pressure off the public health system, particularly with respect to major diagnostic tests and elective surgery. If everyone relied on the public health system at present it would become completely overwhelmed.

Acute medical conditions, including life-threatening COVID-19 infections, are dealt with by the public health system. So why is medical insurance particularly important during a pandemic? Private medical insurance will generally fund most non-COVID19-related elective and non-acute treatments provided by the private health system. Most of these treatments would normally be available through the public health system, but may become unavailable or substantially delayed due to capacity constraints caused by a variety of factors, such as: • nursing and medical staff shortages impacted by the Government’s health sector mandates • the backlog of deferred surgical and medical treatments impacted by multiple sustained lockdowns, the numbers of COVID-19 patients, restrictive hospital protocols required

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What interview questions can’t employers ask? • Who do you vote for? • How old are you? • What’s your current employment status? • What religion are you? • Are you pregnant or planning on starting a family? Plus, if an employer asks about your sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship status, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political opinions, employment status, age or family status, then they might be considered to be discriminating against you. Pre-employment processes generally go well when employers focus on the skills, experience and competencies required for the job. Employers can then attract and select the best person for the job against objective criteria. They can go wrong when applicants perceive they have been treated differently because of one of the 13 different grounds of discrimination under the Human Rights Act of 1993, for example, their sex, race, ethnic background, age, disability or sexual orientation. Before you head to an interview, it’s important to be aware of the questions that recruiters and employers shouldn’t be asking you.

More about this is in the Human Rights Commission’s ‘A to Z for employers and employees’. (https://www.hrc.co.nz/resources/ pre-employment-guide/)

Employers use job interviews as a way to work out how suitable you are for a role – the interview is an ideal opportunity to discuss your skills and expertise, and questions should be about your ability to do the job. Some types of questions are inappropriate in a job interview and you shouldn’t have to answer them.

Contact the Citizens Advice Bureau for more info. The CAB provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. Not sure? Ask us.

Questions that dig for information that’s not relevant to how suitable you are for a role may be unacceptable. For example, the following questions may not help the interviewer to determine whether you can do the job well: • Are you married?

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Considering moving in to a retirement village? aware that a licence to occupy is a personal right, not a property one. This means that while you have a contractual right to live in your home in the village, you have no legal ownership of your home or the land on which it sits. Your interest will not be recorded on the certificate of title for the property and you cannot lodge a caveat or mortgage against the title. Normally, you are unable to sell your home (as you are not the registered owner), so will not benefit from any capital gains. Most retirement villages operate under a licence to occupy but some do operate on alternative ownership models so it pays to check how your particular agreement is structured. What are the likely costs involved? Common costs under an ORA are: • Capital Payments/Entry Payment – this is the fee you pay for your licence to occupy when you first enter the village.

When looking to retire, people often consider selling their homes and moving into a retirement village. Whilst this can be a good option, it is often more complex than buying a standard home. Below are a few points to consider if you are thinking of moving into a retirement village.

What is an Occupation Right Agreement? An Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) is the agreement between you and the retirement village that creates a right for you to exclusively occupy your home in the village for life (unless the ORA is terminated earlier). An ORA also normally covers your rights and obligations associated with living in a village community, such as the costs payable, having guests or pets, the terms around transferring homes within the village, and what will happen upon termination of the ORA. Often, your right under the ORA will be a licence to occupy, also known as an occupation licence. It is important to be

• Deferred Membership or Management Fee – this is the fee charged when your ORA is terminated and is normally a percentage of the capital payment that will be retained by the village. • Outgoings and service payments – villages will often charge a weekly or monthly fee to cover the outgoings of the village and/or the services offered. These vary from village to village so it may be worth comparing the different costs. If you would like our assistance with your Occupation Right Agreement, please 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

This week I was looking at stats for properties sold in Millwater over the past couple of years and the current market in Millwater is strikingly similar to what we were experiencing around the same period in 2019. The median days to sell getting close to breaking 50, up from the late 30’s the month before, but any seasoned real estate professional can attest to the fact that this too shall pass. Most experts now agree we are in the throws of a buyer’s market and with that knowledge and confidence, buyers are holding a lot of the power. The solution to our local Millwater market is fairly simple; we either need a drop in vendor expectation or an increase in active buyers. Sellers will need to meet the market price expectations if they want to achieve a quick sale. Another good strategy is selling and buying in the same market, with good buying to be had throughout Auckland. The difficulty seems to come when sellers are leaving Auckland, with most of the rest of NZ holding their prices at high levels, meaning that there is less left in the pocket to enjoy the move. As many readers will experience, the construction of new homes doesn’t seem to be slowing down, but it should come as no surprise that builders are struggling with shortages in both labour and materials. This is impacting on the time required to complete a new build. The supply chain to the construction sector has even affected property renovations and that has brought immense pressure to bear on all parts of the housing market. Buyers experiencing delays and price increases throughout the build process and sellers unable to take a home to market because repairs, or those long put-off renovations, are incomplete. So, for the immediate future at least, we can expect some more downward pressure on prices. We are seeing a slight release of pressure with a number of sellers deciding to withdraw their property from the market and wait it out. That means there are a number of sellers not able to sell their homes in Millwater right now, primarily because they are not prepared to accept the prices being offered by the market, but for some there are simply no buyers seemingly at any price. If you’re thinking of putting your property on the market, you’ll need to have some tough conversations, be prepared to meet the market and accept reasonable offers. Our expectation is that the current disparity between sellers’ and buyers’ expectations will close up over the winter months and some equilibrium will return to the market in the latter part of the year. As always, the Millwater team are happy to discuss any matters relating to property and welcome your calls. Vanessa 021 614 771 | vanessa.jardim@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate, Licensed REAA (2008)

MILLWATER Latest Sales

Median Sales Price for March

$1,825,000

Number of Sales Mar 2021 Feb 2022

March 2022

Median Days to Sell Mar 2021 Feb 2022 Mar 2022

Highest Sale Price Mar 2021 Feb 2022 Mar 2022

$1,810,000 $2,135,000 $1,975,000

THE LAST SIX MONTHS Millwater Median Sales Prices March 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022

$1,417,500 $1,850,000 $1,695,000 $1,572,500 $1,585,000 $1,807,500 $1,825,000

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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Marvellous home in Millwater This single level home on 14 Bartlett Drive sits on a 540m² section (approx) and 196m² (approx) floor area and built by the renowned Veridian Homes. • uncompromised quality and functionality • mainly brick home with weatherboard features • private lounge area, modern open kitchen and dining • easy flow to an outdoor decked patio area that’s perfect for summer BBQs • fully fenced, well-maintained grounds provide a safe space for pets to roam and children to play

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Freehold GJ Gardner Townhouse, only 3 yrs old If you are looking for a quality home on the Coast, that does not compromise on style and space, then look no further - you’ve found it! • filled with natural light, designer kitchen and quality finishes throughout • plenty of storage and a single internal access garage and laundry • living spaces that spill out to the sheltered patio, surrounded by a greenbelt • perfect for busy professionals

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Nest or Invest in this Near New Home A fabulous single level, weatherboard home situated in the heart of Orewa in a location that is hard to beat! Just 1km to the beach, close to shops, bars restaurants and public transport – there’s no need for a car here. • open plan living flows easily out to a spacious, north-facing deck. • flat 325sqm section (approx.) is easy care and private and set well back from the road • only four years old, this home is double glazed and fully insulated with a heat pump Vacant and available for immediate occupation, you couldn’t wish for a better neighbourhood toraise your family.

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Introducing Max Zhang Introducing a staple of the Millwater real estate landscape and local resident, Max Zhang.

in this saying from China: ‘Deal or No Deal, the trust remains.’

Max came to work at Millwater Mike Pero and immediately made an impact with buyers and sellers, winning rookie of the year 2017.

When you are ready to buy or sell, and you would like a champion of real estate to look after your best interests, call the Millwater Mike Pero Real Estate team and ask for Max Zhang.

After graduating from Massey University in 2003, Max started his first job as a salesperson, eventually amassing 13 years of experience in the retail industry. His easy-going, caring nature and willingness to go the extra mile drew him to a career in real estate. Max and his wife Emma are a couple that give back so much to the local community. Emma works hard as owner of the Flowers by Joanne store in Orewa, and it’s not unusual to see Max help out with a delivery or two. With a young family in Millwater, this couple is often part of celebrations – flowers for birthdays or Valentine’s Day, and our go-to for flowers to celebrate a client’s purchase of their dream home. Max believes that trust and loyalty are what matters to people the most, and that trust is a two-way street, because loyalty comes from trust. Colleagues always comment that Max is a good listener and that he likes to treat everybody with respect and sincerity. His fluency in Mandarin is also a real asset to the team. If there was a motto that described Max it would be

LOCAL PROPERTY TALK with Lane Sanger Franchise Owner Residential Specialist

A changing market Welcome to my latest monthly Property Talk – a chance to share some general knowledge about the property market in our local area. Firstly, I’d like to congratulate our team in Orewa. At our quarterly awards with Mike Pero, the team were finalists for both Top Producer and Top Sellers in the North Island (Top 5 of 32 franchises). An additional congratulations to Gary Davey and Robyn Beard, who took out Top Seller for the North Island. I took out the award for Top Producer Nationally for the quarter. I also sat in the finalists for Top Marketing Achievement. All around, it has been a very successful quarter, especially considering the change in the market. The inventory in Rodney has continued to increase. Trade Me has gone from 1,395 listings at the end of February to having 1,496 active listings in early April. The median days to sell have decreased, from 53 days in February to 33 days in March and sales have increased from 23 sales to 33 sales. While we can call it a ‘buyers’ market’, that doesn’t mean sales successes aren’t happening. We’ve found that with an effective campaign and a home that is presented and positioned well within the market, properties are still moving. At this point in time, nationally, first home buyers have the lowest share of the purchasing market that they have had since 2017 (they bought only 21% of sales in March) as a direct result of the tightening of lending and the increased deposit requirements. We are starting to see small changes and lessening of the requirements, however, the Reserve Bank’s announcement regarding increasing the OCR from 1 to 1.5% will have ramifications for the industry. Looking forward, there will likely continue to be a saturation of homes for sale, and the pricing will likely level to match. At this point in time, if you’re looking to sell, it is imperative that you have an agent that is well versed in the market and can position you and your property to sell. This includes a current and very precise marketing scheme that will put your property first in line (it would not be surprising to see that more capital is spent on advertising in the coming months). It is important for the success of your sale that you choose timing, positioning and planning with accuracy. I can assure you that the market is ever changing and the most successful teams in real estate are the ones who can change with it.

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

THE OREWA RESIDENTIAL Latest Sales Median Sales Price

$1,380,000 Sales

Median Days to Sell

Highest Sale Price

$3,120,000

Street | Hibiscus Coast Highway

THE LAST SIX MONTHS Orewa Median Sales Prices October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022

$1,525,000 $1,285,000 $1,540,000 $1,311,000 $1,425,000 $1,380,000

Data sourced from REINZ

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Franchise Owner & Licensed Salesperson "Lane is efficient and friendly, and provided us with a great result. Lane and his team were always friendly and professional to deal with, and Lane’s market knowledge and advice on selling strategies were great. Lane is very experienced and his office is extremely efficient (from our perspective everything ran like clockwork). We had very specific expectations which Lane met. We are happy sellers!" Craig & Vicki

DEBBIE COATES Licensed Salesperson

" Her expertise, communication skills and professionalism were top notch as well as having the ability to make the whole process as stress-free as possible" Helen

IAN BATEMAN Licensed Salesperson

""From our first meeting with Ian and Lynn we were impressed with their local knowledge of the Puhoi market. They always came prepared and after every meeting we felt that the information provided was useful and relevant...He achieved a great result in a very short time and we would recommend Ian and his team to anyone" Marius & Vanessa

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"We first met Gary and Robyn at an open home viewing. We were so impressed with their attitude that within a few weeks we listed our home with them. Never once did they put any pressure on us and listened to all our needs. They achieved a top result within a couple of weeks" Ivan & Pat

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You’re invited to our open house There are enormous benefits to being a Toastmaster. A membership can help you become a better, more confident public speaker as well as a better leader. But the benefits don’t stop there. Why not experience a meeting for yourself and see what it can do for you? The Silverdale-Orewa Toastmasters club will be hosting an open house on the 12 May and is an excellent opportunity for a first visit. The Silverdale-Orewa club members are very diverse, with half of our members being born in other countries. Our President is 26 years old and our members ranges in age from late teens to 65+. Anyone will fit into our cosmopolitan club. 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 9:30 pm.

Want to try something new? Dip your toe into a potential new hobby or learn a new skill that can help you advance your career. Our toastmasters club will be hosting a special evening dedicated to introducing visitors to the organisation and all it has to offer.

The next meeting dates are 12 and 26 May, and 9 and 23 June. Guests are very welcome.

Silverdale-Orewa Toastmasters Club

Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters is known for public speaking, but it also provides other wonderful development opportunities. Some of these include being mentored, becoming a mentor, taking on a leadership role at the club and learning how to provide good feedback.

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‘I came to Toastmasters for the public speaking, but stayed for the leadership skills and the friendly, supportive community’, is what our president said when asked what drew him to our club.

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Shopping with a purpose and a plan and personal factors including: • colours • lifestyle • personal style choices • wardrobe A good place to start is to know the length between your legs and your torso. Do you have: • a balanced body • long torso, short legs • short torso, long legs These three simple guidelines can greatly help you understand which garments will suit you. Then, of course, there’s the horizontal body shapes, which include hourglass, inverted triangle, triangle, rectangle, diamond and oval.

In a world where there is so much choice, we can often be inundated by too much choice. There is something to be said for having confidence and knowledge that negates the peripheral clutter and provides you with the clarity of choice that works for you. It gives you power and makes you feel confident. Learning about your own body is something that can help provide you with this power and confidence. To shop with a plan and purpose. Our body is a complex composition of proportions, scale, shape and features.

No two people will be same, as height and other features come into play. However, creating balance is always a good way to help you achieve a flattering style. Other things to consider are the line and design of the garments, the fit, fabric and your personality. Dressing and shopping can be so much fun when you are in the know, and you can walk into a store and block out the excess with confidence, knowing what you like and what you don’t.

Once you understand all these facets you can then start to reveal your personal style – what you like, don’t like and why.

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Turn dirt into gold. Landscaping your property can really enhance its value. Whether you’re planting, paving, mulching, adding some pebbles or building raised beds, the team at Central Landscape Supplies can help with all your needs.

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What's On Hibiscus Coast Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club • Every Weds Silverdale Hall • 7:00pm

St Chad Market • 1st Sat of every month • 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa Stalls $15 & tables if required ($5) • bookings call Andrea 02108310745 or John 09 4267645 (If it's wet it will be inside). Millwater parkrun • Every Sat 8am • See www.parkrun.co.nz/millwater for more details Rotary Club of Orewa-Millwater • 1st & 3rd Tues of every month 7pm at The Wade Tavern, 2 Tavern Rd, Silverdale • Contact Secretary orc.secretary@outlook.com Hibiscus Coast Mid-Week Badminton Club • Every Weds 9am-noon (Club Nights Tues & Thurs 7-9pm) • All welcome Orewa Badminton Hall, Victor Eaves Park Ukelele Classes • Every Thurs • St Andrew’s Church Hall at 107 Centreway Dr • 1pm - 2:15pm • Beginners to Intermediates • $15 includes music Call Avon Hansen-Beadle 021 421 109 or 09 4766361. HBC Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren support group 1st Weds of each month • 11am - 2:00pm • Red Beach Methodist Church • Free group offering support, friendship, guest speakers and lunch Contact Donna 021 024 30064 Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast • 4th Tue of each month @ 6pm at The Wade Hotel, Silverdale • Visitors welcome to join us for dinner & interesting guest speakers • hibiscuscoast@zonta.org.nz or 027 577 1888 Ladies Crafts Group • Every school term Tuesday • Orewa Community Church • 235 Hibiscus Coast H’way, Orewa 9am - 12pm $2 for morning tea & craft • creche provided Arts Group • Every school term Friday • Orewa Community Church 235 Hibiscus Coast H’way, Orewa 9am - 1pm • $2 includes morning tea •suitable for beginners Hibiscus Coast Rock & Roll • Every Tues • Whangaparaoa Hall 7pm lessons • 8pm general dancing • Wear soft sole flat shoes Further info on our website & Facebook. Join Hibiscus Coast Concert Band • Every 2nd Thurs • All ages & abilities welcome • See our website hccb.org.nz • Call 021 186 4599 HBC Senior Citizens Assn. Inc. meet for Indoor Bowls & cards Every Tues & Thurs • (500) in the Orewa Community Hall from 12-4pm. Membership $5 a year • Entry $2, includes afternoon tea • Contact Howard 09 427 9116 Silverdale Village Market • Every Sat 8am -1pm, Silverdale St Silverdale & District Historical Society Coffee Morning • 3rd Tues of each month • 10:30am The Old Parsonage Silverdale Pioneer Village Bring your items of historic interest to discuss over coffee • Free entry • pioneervillage1968@gmail.com Dance Fitness Class • Every Tues/Thurs evening 7-8pm Kingsway Jnr Campus • First class FREE, then $10 per session concession cards available Contact Richard 021 504084

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Whangaparaoa Indoor Bowls Club • Whangaparaoa School Hall Mon 7pm • all ages, beginners welcome and coaching provided • contact Geoff 09 428 5915 or Owen 09 426 8476 Silverdale Ballroom Studio • Every Thurs evening • Silverdale Hall at 7pm • Adult & Improvers classes for beginners & social dancers Contact 09 427 5542 for further information

Kiwi Club • 4th Sun of each month • Social Dance 5-8pm All welcome Silverdale Hall Lunchtime Toastmasters • Every Fri • 1:00 - 2:00pm • Orewa Library Evening Toastmasters • Meets fortnightly Thurs http://orewa.toastmastersclubs.org/ Hibiscus Coast Embroidery Guild • 2nd Weds 7-9pm & 4th Thurs 10am - Noon • Hibiscus Coast Community House • Contact Jan Adams 09 426 5851, janadams49@gmail.com Puhoi Celtic Sessions • Every 2nd Thursday • Orewa North Primary School • A sing-around/play-around event where everyone can join in. Contact Alan alanthewag@outlook.com Hibiscus Petanque Club • Every Tues & Weds 9am - 12 & Sun from 1pm • 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway • New players always welcome, free coaching available . Ph Colleen on 021 1774820 Heartbeats Cardiac Survivors Support Group • 1st Tues of every month 10am at HBC Community House • Open to all heart event survivors & their families & all cultures • Information, education & support with guest speakers • Contact Trent Lash on 0220 606 199 Suicide Bereavement Support – Empathy Group • Last Mon of every month except Dec • 7pm to 9pm, HBC Community House • Support & understanding for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, all welcome at any meeting • Contact Susan 021 884 162 or PM us on Facebook (Empathy support group) Red Beach Combined Club • 3rd Wednesday of every month Salvation Army, 32 Greenview Lane, Red Beach 10am – 12pm. Friendship Club is a club for seniors, both men and women. Morning tea, conviviality, guest speakers and outings. Visitors welcome. Phone Colleen 09 426 5673 Line Dancing • Traditional & modern music • Silverdale Hall • Friday 2 - 3.30 pm. No partners needed. Very friendly group. Phone Ruby on 0274999209 10 pin Bowling for Seniors at Whangaparaoa Bowling Centre, Arkles Bay.We are looking for senior players to join our club for league games on Mon and Fri at 10 am • Lots of fun and advice • Brett 0210530905 Waiwera Ashram • Open Days 3rd Sat of the month. Sat 18th September • ‘The Conscious Heart’ Talk by Murray Stentiford,1.30pm. Koha • All Welcome. 9 Waiwera Pl. 09 426 5265. Orewa Garden Club • Meet 2nd Thursday of month • February – November 12.30 – 3.00 pm • Meeting venue: St John’s Catholic Church Hall 180 Centreway Road, Orewa • Visitors welcome orewagardenclub@outlook.co.nz

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To my mum and yours

From the time I was very little, my mum wore a back brace every day. She had no stomach muscles thanks to a bout of polio she caught when working as a student nurse during the polio epidemic in the late 1940s. I’ve seen photos of her in the isolation ward, officially a patient but comforting the children who were suffering alongside her. The polio ended her nursing career and permanently turned her stomach into a massive marshmallow. For years after that her back had to do far more work than it was built for and eventually the brace became a necessary constant. It helped her to keep working and to keep looking after us. Whenever I hugged Mum I felt the rigidity of the back brace and the laces and hooks and eyes that held it in place. But sometimes, in the evenings when she took the brace off for bed, I would get the softest, squishiest cuddles snuggled against that marshmallow belly of hers. I also remember that when Mum hugged me she would often grit her teeth and I never understood why until I became a

mum myself and realised I was doing it too, when I hugged my own children tight. I didn’t understand the sacrifices she made either, or the sheer exhaustion she must have felt at the end of each day after working, running the house and somehow putting healthy food on the table every night despite the small amount of money she had to work with. She was gone before I could appreciate all that she had done and really thank her for it, from kidney failure that was most likely a long-term effect of the polio. So here’s to all you stellar mums out there and those being mums, with us or gone. We see you. We know how hard you work and how hard you love. We thank you for everything you do and we cherish the memories. Happy Mother’s Day for the 8th, everyone.

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How to combat skin dryness in winter How to prevent winter dryness 1. Vitamin A and Antioxidants are an absolute must for skin health. 2. If you’re finding your usual moisturiser isn’t cutting it, try Nimue Super Hydrating Mask. Apply your usual serums at night, massage a liberal amount of the mask over the top and leave overnight – it’s incredibly effective! This can be done weekly. 3. One of my recent favourites is Nimue Hyaluronic Ultra Filler Serum. Not only do you get the immediate hydrating effect of the hyaluronic acid but a filler as well, helping to address fine lines and wrinkles. 4. A fabulous way to fast track hydration is an LED 6-8 treatment course, with appointments twice weekly – it is quite a commitment but worth every luxuriously, relaxing minute under the warm lights. Not only does it give you an instant glow, but it also has the longer-term effects of repair and collagen induction. 5. Add in some high-quality omega oils at least 6000mg per days. This helps maintain those healthy cell interactions and lipids balance.

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Winter can bring on some negative skin changes due to contrasts and extremes in temperature. Cold temperature followed by indoor warm temperatures has a physiological effect on the skin. These fluctuations in temperature can exacerbate water loss. Transepidermal water loss is the amount of water that evaporates through the skin into the environment. This affects the skin’s barrier function, which is fundamental to skin health. When the skin’s barrier is compromised it becomes unbalanced and your skin will start to feel drier. This effect can create a cycle where the skin becomes even more reactive to the environment and more damage occurs in the skin. This is as a normal part of ageing combined with sun damage but even a well looked after skin can get drier in winter.

1. Poor quality makeup and skin care can cause a wash out or strippin’ effect on lipids in the skins barrier, and causes low level inflammation that leads to further damage and comprising of your acid mantle barrier. 2. High Glycaemic Index foods cause inflammation leading to glycation of the skin cell membrane, which will influence the absorption of nutrients and oxygen, as well as the elimination of waste. Get the best protection for your skin by coming in for a consult. Amelia Beauty Aspects

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Fine Travel Destinations Bay of Many Coves

Located in the middle of the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sounds in Marlborough is the luxury five-star resort, Bay of Many Coves. The resort is situated in an idyllic private location between a secluded bay and 130 acres of New Zealand native bush. Due to its private location, the options for getting to the resort are either a helicopter flight or water taxi. On arrival you will be collected from the private jetty, given a tour of the grounds and then taken to your room.

Bay of Many Coves is an intimate resort with only 11 rooms including one, two, and three- bedroom apartments, all with uninterrupted views of the sea. The on-site facilities include a waterfront bistro, fine dining restaurant, heated outdoor pool and a cedar hot tub. The resort is in the perfect location for those who love to get out into nature. Right on the doorstep is the world-renowned Queen Charlotte Track. This coastal track winds through 72km

of native bush and stunning coves. If you love to hike, there are also numerous walking tracks from the resort that take you through the expansive private bush. Some other activities include swimming with dolphins, bird watching, fishing charters, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, star gazing and sailing. If you feel like doing something relaxing, there is the option of an afternoon on your own private beach, an afternoon in the Miritu Day Spa or a wine tasting tour at one of the many vineyards in the Marlborough region. The on-site fine dining restaurant, Foredeck, has stunning views across the bay. It is the perfect location to enjoy a candlelit dinner for two. The chefs at Bay of Many Coves design their menus using locally sourced, sustainable products and dishes often showcase local delicacies that the Marlborough region has to offer. Guests can either choose from the a la carte menu or there is a 7-course degustation menu with expertly matched wine for each course to experience. Bay of Many Coves is the perfect spot for walkers, nature lovers, wine lovers and those looking for pure relaxation. Marlborough Sounds is a stunning part of the country and after spending time here you will see why it was one of Captain James Cook’s most frequent places to visit.

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No more Single House Zone? enable most residentially zoned sites to develop up to three dwellings per site, even if they are in the currently Single House Zone of the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP). This Zone currently has a minimum land area of 600m2 for subdivision. Compared to the current AUP rules, the MDRS also has more flexible ‘height’ and ‘height in relation to boundary’ standards that will enable dwellings to be built up to three storeys high. In effect it will be similar to the current Mixed Housing Urban Zone of the AUP. Other relaxations of the rules will allow greater building coverage, smaller outlook and living spaces and a reduction in front yard and landscaped areas. This should enable more housing supply and result in higher density in most residential areas of the cities where these new standards apply.

In October 2021 there was a bipartisan announcement of a new housing supply bill proposing changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 to boost housing supply in all New Zealand’s major cities. The amendment has now been passed into law and the new standards outlined in the bill will be applied from August 2022 with the new standards having immediate operative effect. There is a submission period and decision-making process after that, however, the recommendations and council decisions cannot be less permissive than the proposed standard, and if the Council try to be less permissive the Minister for the Environment will have the final say.

There are, however, some areas where a Council can justify not applying the MDRS. These matters include heritage, special character areas, volcanic view shafts and other height-sensitive areas. How much ‘status quo’ will be retained via these opt outs is still uncertain. It is also worth mentioning that many areas have developer controls on the land titles with restrictive covenants that will effectively override the MDRS as they are civil law controls. These covenants will prevent an owner from creating additional dwellings or erecting anything that exceeds a specific height restriction. The MDRS and other changes to the AUP are happening in August 2022. It is important to keep an eye on how things progress as the impact will be widespread. If you have land that has the potential to be developed, make sure you consult with our design and build consultants. There are many elements to consider and lots of background checking to do in order to design to the new standards. We can also help to maximise your development potential within the new parameters. Don’t risk flying solo. Our team can provide you with the most up-to-date advice and professionally guide you through the process. Please see page 33 for contact details.

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I once read somewhere that if you want to know what someone’s first language is, ask them to count the numbers from one to ten out loud. The language being use is their first language. If you happen to be raising a bilingual kid, try it out! Finally, let’s say ‘far sun’ together. That’s the exact pronunciation for peanuts in Cantonese, pointed out by my boy, obviously!

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Central’s Tips May 2022

Prepare the beds for winter planting of garlic and strawberries, protect young seedlings against slugs and snails. Time to plant the winter herbs and get clever about sourcing a cold frame to help vegetables along in winter

The fruit and vegetable garden • Prepare beds for traditional mid-winter crops such as garlic, onions, asparagus, and strawberries. Compost, blood and bone and Aquaticus Soil Conditioner (ground mussel shell) are all ideal. • Chinese Snow Peas can be sown from now on, but ensure you have a wall or a frame for them to reach their mature height of 1.8metres.

Plant now for winter flowers and scent, identify your favourite autumn trees. Use gypsum on areas that get boggy and use Lawnganics ROOTS on the lawn and around plants to build strong roots. A clean-up copper and oil spray is beneficial.

The rest of the Garden • Get hardy cold season annuals in for winter

flowers. Plant polyanthus, poppies, primulas, pansies wallflowers, stock, sweet william and cyclamen

• Loving the autumn colour? Take photos of the trees

and shrubs you like then take them to your local garden centre. They’ll be able to identify them and let you know what they’ll need to grow well

• New winter vegetable seedlings such as cabbage and broccoli need to be protected from late season attacks by caterpillars, slugs and snails. Spray for caterpillars or use slug bait around seedlings

• Plan for some winter scent - wonderful, scented

• Check lemon and other trees for scale infestations on the backs of the leaves in the form of hard brown lumps. Spray with mineral oil

applied now to give some extra nutrition to build winter resilience in the lawn

• Pot winter herbs by the kitchen door – thyme, rosemary and bay leaves are staples for infusing flavour in cold weather food

flowers in winter include daphne, wintersweet, boronia and the Burkwood viburnum.

• Organic product Lawnganics ROOTS should be

• Mulching helps: a layer around prized plants

neatens the look for winter and has benefits such as protecting exposed roots from cold, limiting weed growth and evenly dispersing heavy rainfall

• If your maturing feijoa and citrus fruit have been attacked by guava moth, make a note for the coming spring season when traps can be used to control them

• Boggy areas developed in winter? Apply a layer of

• Need a cold frame to grow vegetables? A cheap and easy solution is a demolition window frame that can be lent against the house or shed in a sunny spot

• Once leaf fall is finished, a copper and oil spray

gypsum to those areas, to open up the clay and aid drainage

over deciduous fruit trees helps strengthen against disease and stops scale developing

Project for May Nature’s Planting Time With more time at home these days, it’s a great idea to take the opportunity to get new plants established. Late autumn is a great time for this because shrubs and trees have time to settle into their surroundings before winter hits in earnest. Plant into weed-free Living Earth Garden Mix which has plenty of fertilizer included to nurture everything. For all the products you’ll need to get new plants established visit www.cen t ra l l a n ds c a p e s.co. n z

Five awesome autumnal activities on the Coast 3. Stargazing at Shakespear Regional Park: Did you know that Shakespear Regional Park is considered one of the best places in Auckland to see the stars? Gates are open until 7pm and now that daylight saving has finished it’s getting dark nice and early. So, pick a clear night, grab some fish and chips and a blanket, and head out for some stellar stargazing.

4. Watch the sunrise at Orewa Beach: My kids love waking up early and jumping in the car in their pjs, blanket across their knee to head down and watch the sunrise at Orewa Beach from the comfort of the warm, cosy car. Try to get there about 20 minutes before sunrise is due if you want to see first light. Oh, and don’t forget to pack a thermos of your favourite hot beverage or stop by the collection window of a local café on your way home.

We all know the Coast is a fantastic summer holiday destination, with so many fun things to do in the sun that people flock here from all over New Zealand to take advantage of what we are blessed to have on our doorstep every day. But now that it’s May, before the chillier weather of winter sets in, here are 5 awesome ideas for things you can do to get out and make the most of the Coast in this last month of autumn.

5. On yer bike: This year we have been blessed with a long, hot summer, but sometimes all that baking sun made it a wee bit too hot to head out for long bike rides during the day. This time of year is perfect for getting the family out cycling together without any risk of overheating. There’s plenty of tracks and beachside routes to choose from with cafes and parks perfect for rest stops along the way.

What autumnal activities will be first on your list?

1. Check out some rock pools: You don’t have to go swimming to appreciate all the critters that hang out in rockpools at low tide. Red Beach is always a good option, or head to the northern end of Orewa Beach. Why not take a bucket and build a sandcastle while you’re there.

2. Breezy beach walks: Chuck on a jacket and head down to Orewa Beach for a refreshing stroll along the sand. Low tide is the best time to ensure there’s plenty of room for everyone, and because sections of the beach are completely under water at high tide.

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Seasonal shedding in life

The falling away of what no longer needs to stay autumn, but what appears as beauty is the sign of impending death. The green has changed, the leaf’s life source has been shut down. Sometimes in life we hold onto remnants of fading beauty; in a changing relationship, in a career that no longer fulfils us, or an unsatisfactory lifestyle. We resist letting go and allowing winter renewal. Is it time to let go of your attachment to a person, living environment, limiting belief or unhealthy well-being? Your current life position will impact how to prepare for an autumn season of decomposition. Be kind to yourself and acknowledge your needs during the transition stages of seasonal shedding. For myself, I now view change with a perspective that allows the falling away, like autumn leaves, of all that no longer needs to stay. And I remember there are always people, and experiences, that remain constant – as the evergreen trees behind my home and the sun that rises every morning. I arrived at my new home to be greeted with this view. The dying autumn leaves, now detached from their branches, were creating a wet sludge underfoot. Like shedding leaves, my cloak of identities was falling away – it was a season in my life when I was being stripped bare of all that had been familiar. The death process of fallen leaves begins as smelly brown sludge and then the magic begins! The decomposing stage is preparation for the next season of life. When autumn leaves fall to the ground, bacteria, fungi and insects break them down, returning nutrients to the soil. The tree rejuvenates during the winter months and the cycle of new growth begins. Like that tree, when we experience loss and change, rejuvenation awaits us.

Allow an autumn season in your life to be a time to detach from what you no longer need to be, do or have.

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Local Recipes The mighty cock-a-leekie pie (chicken and leek) Serves 4 portions

Method

Ingredients

1. Preheat a heavy-bottomed saucepan to medium. Add butter and melt (do not brown). Add garlic and onions, sweat (cook without colour) while stirring occasionally with wooden spoon until soft and translucent. Add leeks, thyme and bay leaf. Sweat until soft.

60gms diced butter 700gms skinless chicken breasts or thigh (I prefer thigh) 10gms finely chopped garlic 200gms finely diced onions 1 dried or fresh bay leaf 3gms fresh thyme or rosemary (you can use dried) 220gms diced/sliced leeks (washed) 50gms standard white flour 30mls white wine 15gms chicken stock powder or Vegeta 250-300mls cream 40gms sour cream salt and pepper 15gms whole grain mustard (optional) 15gms chopped Italian parsley (optional) 20cm square of puff or flaky pastry 1 egg yolk You will also need one casserole dish or 5-6 individual moulds (oven proof)

2. Dice chicken into 3-4cm chunks and add to pot. Stir occasionally until chicken is half cooked (4-5 min), do not brown or overcook chicken (pie mix should light beige). 3. Add flour and stir. Cook out the flour for 1-2 minutes, then add white wine, stock powder and cream. Mix really well and bring to boil. Turn off heat. 4. Stir in sour cream. Add optional mustard and Italian parsley. Check seasoning. Place into your dish or individual moulds. 5. Cover with puff/flaky pastry. Cut out some shapes (stars/ rounds) and leave to the side. Brush top of pastry with egg yolk, then place shapes onto pastry and brush these with egg yolk. Avoid pie mix being too hot when topping with pastry as this makes the pastry harder to handle. 6. Place into a 200°C preheated fan-forced oven on middle shelf for 15 minutes or until the pasty is golden brown. Serve straight away (I serve with mashed potato and peas).

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George’s classic sugar cookies Ingredients 2¼ cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed for rolling and work surface ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature ¾ cup (150g) castor sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla extract Royal icing or easy glaze icing and colouring of choice

Method Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl and set aside. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together on high until completely smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat on high until combined. Scrape down sides and beat again as needed to combine.

Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Dough should be soft and easy to handle. If it seems too sticky for rolling, add 1 tablespoon of flour. Put some flour on the tabletop and rolling pin and roll out the dough. Divide dough into two equal parts and roll with your hands into solid blocks. Wrap each part with glad wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. (These can be kept in the fridge for up to two days.) Once chilled, preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silicone mats. Take out as much dough as you need and use your hands to loosen it up, it will be a bit firm from the fridge. Roll it out with flour on the table and rolling pin, and then cut into shapes. The thickness can be as you prefer. Arrange cookies on baking sheets at least 1cm apart. For 5mm thickness, bake for 10-15 minutes or until just golden brown around the edges (see image provided). For 10mm thickness, bake for 20-25 minutes. The cookies will be a bit fragile, so remove carefully with a spatula and place on a cooling tray. Once cooled they will harden up. Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing or easy glaze icing. (Tip: I like to use a small piping attachment to border the outside of the cookies. While waiting for the border to set (about 30 minutes), I set up small pots of coloured icing with teaspoons and toothpicks. This way, the kids can do their own by spooning in small amounts of colour and spreading it around the cookie with the toothpicks. Once the icing sets they’re ready to eat. If covered tightly at room temperature these cookies will stay nice and soft for up to five days. For longer storage, store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 10 days. Nikki Lynn

How to work around your cycle to optimise weight loss and water retention. Focus on light, steady state workouts such as yoga, swimming and cycling. If you want to reduce bloating, avoid foods that cause gas (such as cruciferous vegetables), and foods that cause water retention (sodium, caffeine, processed foods and alcohol). Instead, opt for foods that help expel water such as watermelon, bone broth, bananas and berries. Research tells us women tend to experience little anatomical changes from intense workouts at this phase of their cycle. You may also be low on motivation, so if you do plan on starting a new eating and workout plan, it’s best to do so in the follicular phase. That way, if your motivation starts to wane you’ll already have good habits instilled and will be better equipped to push through. It’s important to remember that we are all different and you may feel fine training at high intensity all month if you’re in that habitual routine. The studies are unanimous on this one – the adaptations slow right down in that luteal phase. You could use this time to continue high intensity workouts at your maintenance level and focus on increasing volume (such as increasing your weights) in the follicular phase, when your body will benefit the most. Follicular phase (Day 1-14, or day 1 of your period until the day of ovulation) During this phase, estrogen starts to increase and progesterone is at its lowest. This could be an ideal time to start a new eating or training programme. Research shows this is the stage women experience the most physiological adaptations from strength training or high intensity workouts, so your hard work will pay off the most. However, if you struggle with bad periods, once it gets less heavy you may feel more energised, motivated and optimistic. This is a good time to get those intense workouts in (especially weight training) before the feeling tapers off as estrogen drops, closer to the luteal phase. You can also focus on eating better or starting a new weight-loss meal plan because your appetite is much lower (in the luteal phase many women have hunger like a bear about to hibernate – I know I do!). This is also the optimal time to fuel yourself with quality carbs and fibre to facilitate harder training because you don’t bloat as much and your bowels may be more regular.

Luteal phase (Day 15-28, or the day after ovulation until the day before your next period) In this phase, progesterone spikes up and estrogen takes a dive. Progesterone may cause or increase mood swings, anxiety, bloating, constipation, headaches, breakouts and fatigue. This stage can therefore make everything feel harder, and you may feel uncomfortable from bloating caused by low bowel movements

If you’re a mum or new to working out and not quite ready to go into a fitness facility or workout with others (or perhaps are unable to because you have a little one with you), I offer home-based personal training at my home or yours. Having a toddler myself, I’m happy to work around you and your little one’s needs throughout the session. Any questions, you can contact me (Nikki from Get Moving Mama) on 0210412624.

Note: This is based on an average 28 day cycle, with day 1 being the first day of your period. For some, these stages may differ in days but if you’re aware of your symptoms at the different stages, you probably know which one you’re in and when.

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