This month I’d like to start by saying a big thank you to all the Coasties – including some from Whangaparaoa, Manly and Gulf Harbour – who have reached out to us recently to tell us how much they enjoy our magazine. We’ve had lovely comments about how our readers enjoy the range of content we include, how bright and colourful the mag is, and how they religiously read it from cover to cover. For our team at the mag and all our contributors who work so hard each month to put out a mag we are proud of, this means so much. Thank you.
With Easter and the school holidays coming up this month we have an Easter-themed colouring competition on page 24 to help keep the kids (and grown-ups!) occupied. April is also Autism Acceptance month and our feature article looks at how you can find out more about Autism in our community and how to support acceptance. With ANZAC day coming up on 25 April our Family Corner piece this month reflects on family influences on our ANZAC remembrance traditions.
We also have information on everything from the Vivid Sydney festival to the low-down on repair café’s, B-vitamins, pushing back on the recession, the best gourmet pizzas in town and much, much more. Please pop your feet up and enjoy
Claire NevansFor
PUBLISHER Grayson & Sarah Furniss
EDITOR Claire Nevans
DESIGNER Michelle Thomas
PRINTER Treehouse Print CONTACT
CONTRIBUTORS
(Features)
Hayley Crawford
Karen McMillan
Mark Lane
Madison Smith
Paula Southworth
Rudi Hefer
2 Years Warranty on all electronics including: Motor & LED Lighting
Exceptional customer service is the backbone of every successful business and we are absolutely thrilled to be the Silverdale/Millwater Suburb Winners for the Rate My Agent annual Agent of the Year awards for the second year running
Exceptional customer service is the backbone of every successful business and we are absolutely thrilled to be the Silverdale/Millwater Suburb Winners for the Rate My Agent annual Agent of the Year awards for the second year running.
These are the awards we strive for and are so proud to receive Having happy clients is why we love what we do! Committed to being experts in our field, our focus is on the Millwater residential market. This affords us an in-depth, specialised market knowledge, to better to serve our clients
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No one goes on the market for fun. When you put your property up for sale you want to see a result. As good a price as possible, in a reasonable period of time. It's natural to want to maximise the price and you certainly don't want to let it go cheap This is where expectations of the market start to influence strategic decisions
When you first list your home, you'll have a target price in mind. A 'hope-to-get' price. This is likely informed by appraisals from real estate professionals, online value estimates and recent nearby sales of similar properties. But sometimes, the market doesn't play ball You might be sitting there after 6-7 weeks, wondering why you haven't had any offers? Wondering whether to keep holding out for your 'hope-to-get' price? Or bite the bullet and meet the market?
In this article, we'll help you decide for yourself if it's time to adjust your asking price.
Are your expectations still accurate?
Markets can change quickly. Interest rates go up, bank criteria get tougher, and more properties come on the market. All these factors can affect what buyers are prepared to pay for your home. So as a seller, it's important to keep reflecting on what price you are expecting to understand if it's still in line with market conditions.
If you aren't getting any action on your property after weeks on the market, it's highly likely your expectation or asking price is too high.
It's natural to feel like you are giving up something when you drop your price expectation, but you can't lose something that isn't there in the first place. You can only deal with what the market is serving up right now. Stewing over the price you would have got if you sold 12 months ago is a waste of time. You aren't on the market 12 months ago, you are on the market now
The question to focus on is:
"Does the current, realistic market value of our property allow us to move on and do what we want to do?"
If it would, make the adjustments to your price expectation now and get moving.
If not, you can wait it out for a fluke high price (they do happen but it's rare) or take your home off the market and make other plans
Play the what-if game...
Another exercise that can help with managing expectations is to consider what your home would have been worth 18 months ago. For most properties, that figure might be similar to what you could sell for today.
Sellers who sold 18 months ago would likely have been ecstatic at the time, selling in a rising market, getting a record price. But now, because the market has gone up and come back down, current sellers feel like they are getting a raw deal, missing out on the peak of the market.
Try to keep in mind that timing the market is ridiculously hard. It's only a tiny fraction of sellers that would have been lucky enough to sell right at the peak of the price rise. And even then, they likely had to buy at the peak of the market too.
So don't wish for that peak market price, because if you had sold then you might have ended up paying top dollar for your next home (which could now be worth significantly less). Instead, focus on what's possible now, and whether that allows you to achieve your goals. If so, get your asking price in line with the current market and get moving
Ask yourselves: If we were sitting down today with an unconditional, cash offer. What would we accept? Once you know that number, set your asking price as close as possible and let the market know Keep reviewing your price expectation using the questions in this guide every 2-3 weeks until you either find a buyer or decide to stay put.
If you would like to catch up for a cuppa and a chat, please get in touch. As area specialists, we are here to help and welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
There’s no doubt in our mind that Millwater, the Hibiscus Coast, Rodney and the greater North Shore, are truly special places to live and at Harcourts Cooper & Co, we pride ourselves on our community relationships. We are so committed to keeping it that way that we, both as individuals and from a branch/company perspective, work hard to support local community events wherever possible We happily support many events from local school fairs to running and swimming events, Santa Parades and all sorts in between!
proud to support our community in these ways and look forward to getting involved in more local events around the Coast.
Harbour Sport Golf Day, Pupuke Golf Course, Thursday 13 April at 11:00am
Auckland Tuatara Basketball- Home Game, Friday 14 April at 7pm, Eventfinda Stadium
Silverdale Rugby Club - Junior Open Day, Saturday, 22 April from 8:30am
sides need to be removed and replaced. The hull integrity needs to be inspected and certified before we even start on other tasks such as cosmetic repaint, floor coverings and waterproof covers.
These updates should provide us with another five years operational use from this vessel, so it’s incredibly valuable for
Like most volunteer organisations within New Zealand, Coastguard Hibiscus is a charity, meaning that not only do our volunteers give their time on the water, many also spend time behind the scenes ensuring the smooth operation of the unit and fundraising.
Our crew base at Gulf Harbour Marina is now almost complete thanks to some very generous sponsors and our hard working crew. The base provides a facility to safely store search and rescue equipment. We will also be able to run first aid trainings and meetings at the base, and having a base next door to the rescue vessel also provides crew with an area to safely brief and debrief rescue operations, which is of great importance with winter approaching.
Hibiscus Rescue One is now due for what is known as her end of life refit. Approaching 12 years old means she is approaching retirement, mostly because of the vigorous demands on her hull and equipment. During this refit we will replace both outboards and our GPS equipment. The fuel tank needs to be removed, inspected and refitted, the wiring for our navigation systems, VHF and UHF radios, phone and navigation lights needs to be removed and replaced. The pontoons along the
the unit and our community. However, this all comes at a cost expected to be between $200,000-$350,000.
The refit will take around 4-6 weeks. During this time we will have access to one of the Protector boats generously gifted by Lotto New Zealand players and the America’s Cup. Our crews will shortly begin training on these vessels as they have different systems and processes.
Ahoy M80s how can you help?
Purchase tickets to our 80s party on 27 April from 7pm. Thanks to the team at the Archer Stanmore Bay who are providing a free drink on arrival and their venue free of charge. Come along and dance the night away to your favourite 80s hits. Help us celebrate providing search and rescue services to the coast for the last 45 years!
80’s not your thing? We are also looking for donations for silent auction prizes for the event. Keep an eye on our Social Media pages for more information, or send us an email at 80s@coastguardhibiscus.org.nz.
Rachel Hessey and Natalie Macaulay Coastguard Fundraising
Silverdale recently became home to the foundation studio of innovative new ear and hearing health care provider, Resonate Health. After exploring how traditional audiology services could be improved, Resonate’s founder, James Whittaker, worked with a talented team to develop a unique approach that makes hearing health more accessible, affordable and transparent.
Craig Lett, audiologist at Resonate Silverdale, led the team that developed Ear360, Resonate’s ground-breaking ear and hearing health assessment tool. ‘With Ear360 you get a 60-minute appointment where we look at ten areas of your ear and hearing health,’ says Craig. ‘The service includes an audiogram and, if needed, we’ll treat you to our extra gentle ear wax removal. The assessment gives a visual map of your hearing profile, to help you understand your hearing better. Then we can have conversations about what you can do to improve and look after your hearing.’
Resonate makes top-of-the-line hearing aids affordable with their $90 per month subscription service, Resonate Unlimited, which includes all appointments, repairs and a free upgrade every three years. ‘One of the other great things about Resonate Unlimited is that once you’ve been assessed and fitted with your devices we can look after you anywhere in NZ,’ says Bronwyn Forbes, navigator at Resonate Silverdale. ‘We have a
remote service and the technology allows us to help with your aids and adjust them from anywhere in New Zealand.’ Resonate have already expanded, with studios now open in Milford and Tauranga and many more planned for the future. But it’s not surprising that Silverdale was chosen for the first ever Resonate studio, as Craig is very much a local. ‘I grew up in Whangaparaoa, going to Whangaparaoa Primary and Orewa College,’ says Craig. ‘I was a musical theatre kid at Peninsula Players and Centrestage. I trained as a teacher and taught at Kingsway School and Orewa College before moving into audiology. Theatre and teaching are all about connection, and that’s what audiology is all about too.’
Bronwyn is from Torbay, and has enjoyed discovering more about Silverdale since she began working here when the studio opened in November last year. ‘I love connecting with the locals,’ says Bronwyn. ‘We recently helped a customer who’d been putting up with hearing problems most of his life. His wife came back to the studio to let us know how much the hearing aids had changed not just his life but hers as well. That actually made me cry. It gives you such a buzz to make such a huge difference. The
To ensure the future viability of key buildings in the Silverdale Pioneer Village we have begun the process of preparing the Old Neville Homestead and the Old Parsonage for repiling.
These historic buildings, which were relocated to the village in the last 55 years, need some attention so that future generations can enjoy them and our collection of artifacts from the early pioneering days of the Silverdale District.
Volunteers have opened up access to the building foundations in preparation for engineers to begin the process of repiling.
Keep an eye on our website and facebook page for updates as we progress through the refurbishment over the next few months.
Silverdale Pioneer Village is very grateful to the support already received from many local families and businesses, and the following organisations that have already made substantial grants so that we could schedule the needed work:
• The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board of the Auckland City Council
• Foundation North
• New Zealand Lotteries Commission
• Auckland City Council Heritage Fund
• Bayes Family Trust
Any further donations or sponsorship towards the very high cost of over $85,000 to do this work will be gratefully received. Our bank account details are on our web site.
e-mail: pioneervillage1968@gmail.com website: www.silverdalepioneervillage.com
P.O. Box 27 Orewa 0946 | Ph: (09) 426 8272
12 Wainui Road, Silverdale
I believe I was being marginally ambitious contemplating a salad review or at least something slightly healthier this month. I hadn’t even finished the sentence about review options and my kids jumped to the conclusion that a pizza review was the best idea since, well, sliced pizza.
Why is pizza so comforting? Despite a scorched soft palate and blistered lip after every first bite we dive straight back in for another, unable to wait for the slice to cool. It takes a special food to warrant such self-inflicted pain, and this month I pushed the soft tissue in my mouth to the verge of a trip to Silverdale Medical!
I was keen to try some bougie pizza from sit-down restaurants rather than takeaway and figured that a pizza that invoked a ‘Mamma Mia!’ or ‘Bellisimo’ from me would require the following to be true. A traditional crispy base, handmade. An authentic, tomatoey base, great quality toppings and stretchy, tasty cheese. At all the establishments I ordered a Kiwi favourite, the meatlovers, or equivalent.
Here are my three favourites. I’m tempted to rank them by how long I was able to hold off taking another palate-scorching bite, but with my trusty spreadsheet by my side, I make it less subjective.
We arrive at the bistro on a Wednesday night and it’s rather busy. It has some really good dishes and the cheeky entrée of crumbed mushroom dish I have as a chaser to my pizza is fantastic! I opt for an Indiano, which is their tandoor spiced chicken pizza (as they don’t have a meat lovers). The hand-rolled base is near perfect, the tomato base is tasty and the toppings are great with red onion and chili. The mozzarella cheese, whilst not the most generous, is tasty. From a balance perspective, the pizza is delicious too and overall, it deserves a top three spot. 7.5 out of 10 and the cheapest in our taste test at $26.
As a gastro pub the Union, as locals call it, is right up there. Some recent menu refinement by Mark Lane from www.culinarylane.co.nz and a new chef, and the food really is at a level it hasn’t been before.
This meatlovers is generous and the base is golden and crispy. The toppings are hand-cut, and very good quality. It really lives up to the title with brisket, ham, pork belly, chorizo, salami and red onion. Whilst I’m not usually a fan of the BBQ swirl, this one is great. Turns out it’s Jack Daniels BBQ sauce. I rest my case. The balance is one of meat. It’s that simple, but it comes together nicely with the BBQ sauce.
The pizza is knee-slapping good and drops in at number two of three on my list. Unfortunately, it is spency at $32. If it was priced at a similar price point to the others, it would be a 9, but I understand with that butchery of meat, it would be impossible to drop the price. 8.5 out of 10
I remember visiting Niko’s more than 10 years ago when it was still a Takapuna institution. It was the go-to for a quick pasta or pizza, but what I forgot was just how buzzy and friendly Niko’s has always been. The night I arrive is no different and it’s too busy for a sit-down, so I have to take the pizza takeaway.
Their meat lovers is not as generous in volume as that of the Union, but the base is a 10 out of 10 – light, crispy and delicious. I can taste that the sauce is homemade with love at first bite. It’s packed with meat but slightly more refined and the ham, beef, bacon and salami are of exceptional quality. The cheese is an absolute knockout and the bubbly middle cheese fades to browned, crispy mozzarella towards the edges. The harmony of all the elements together means I’ve found my new, old favourite pizza hangout. I’d burn my palate seven days a week for the pizza from Niko’s. 9.5 out of 10 at $27.
Millwater and the Coast again prove that we are spoilt for choice. I have had no issues finding standouts in any of my reviews and I’m starting to think that I may have a job as a food writer for some time to come. I genuinely do think though, that next month needs to be a salad or sparkling water
If you have any feedback or would like me to review anything food related, drop me an email at rudi@ dadcooks.co.nz or visit Instagram @dadcooks
Rudi Hefer
Rudi is a Masterchef New Zealand Top 8 contestant and you can follow him on instagram@dadcooks
Pizza – 312 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
With new home builds it’s important you design a kitchen that will function well for your family and your lifestyle. Maddren Homes spoke to Gemma and Jo, kitchen designers at Fluid Interiors, to get the lowdown on what’s most important when designing a kitchen. Here’s a sneak peek of what they had to say.
What are the most important things to consider when designing a kitchen for a new build?
G: Use an experienced kitchen designer. List all the items going into your new kitchen and note their measurements –small appliances, the height of your stacked plates and tallest glasses. Think about what works well and what doesn’t in your current kitchen and research your appliances prior to your initial meeting.
J: Know what small appliances you have too and how regularly you access them. Also, consider how the space will be used. How do they cook? How many people are likely to be in the space at once? How do they shop and store food? Do they entertain? Do they use the breakfast bar? It’s important to have the space function for their unique requirements.
What are your ‘must haves’ in the kitchen?
G: There are many obvious must haves, like durability, functionality, compartmentalisation and lots of drawers, but if you’re after one product, I always include a Concealo waste bin.
J: Great hardware is a must! Soft close drawers and doors are standard at Fluid Interiors, with a few different options. Invest in great drawer runners and accessories such as inserts. The hardware is super important as its the bones of the kitchen. And, like Gemma said, bins. Really? A waste bin?!
G: Yes. A good quality bin is a must have and the Concealo is my top pick.
That’s unexpected! I thought you’d say something like a beautiful splashback… but space and functionality are definitely more important than style and trend.
G: Absolutely! Space and function are the foundation of achieving a stylish kitchen. I wouldn’t include a glamorous splashback in every space, that is driven by the client's style, colour scheme, layout and budget.
J: Have a think. What is your must-have?
I wish I had one of those really quiet rangehoods, where the fan and motor are fixed outside the house
J: There you go! Functionality has to come first!
For Gemma and Jo’s tips on the aesthetics side of kitchen design, check out the full interview now on the Maddren Homes website.
www.maddrenhomes.co.nz | www.fluidinteriors.co.nz
Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology that transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. From 26 May – 17 June 2023 you can enjoy an expanded program of light, ideas, music and food.
Vivid Light
Invigorating the city of Sydney with awe-inspiring art installations and 3D light projections, Vivid Light transforms the urban environment into a kaleidoscopic wonderland.
This year Vivid Sydney’s free Light Walk is a 8.5km adventure covering Circular Quay, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Darling Square, Darling Quarter, The Goods Line and Central Station. See 57 light attractions, including 26 international works and the largest installation to date, The Last Ocean by American artist Jen Lewin.
This year Vivid Lights also takes over Taronga Zoo with Wild Lights and The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney with Lightscape, the world-famous spellbinding 2.1km experience arriving to Sydney for the very first time.
Vivid Music is proud to spotlight First Nation voices, whose songs have connected the oldest continuous living culture to the country for over 60,000 years, with acts including Yothu Yindi, Ziggy Ramo, Emma Donovan, Budjerah and many more.
Enjoy free live music at Tumbalong Park, roaming artists across the Light Walk, DJs at The Goods Line and shows across our iconic venues and landmarks, including Carriageworks and, as part of their Vivid LIVE series, the Sydney Opera House. There is also a ticketed events program with local and international acts.
Vivid Ideas returns to 2023 to challenge your ‘natural’ ways of thinking, whether by shining a spotlight on underrepresented communities or creating one-of-a-kind immersive experiences. Vivid Ideas shines a spotlight on what really matters – community, authenticity, respect, love and what you can learn from the natural world.
Vivid Food
For the first time in 2023 Vivid Sydney brings Vivid Food, a perfect complement to the program of Light, Music and Ideas. As the culinary capital of Australia, Sydney has world-class hatted chefs, restaurants, producers and venues and Vivid Food is all about celebrating those that make our food scene so special.
Our Bucket List Travel Tip: One of the best ways to enjoy Vivid Light is from the harbour. Check with us for the best options
Michelle | Bucket List Travel, Red BeachEmail us at info@bucketlisttravel.co.nz
Our wooden chair was broken and two carpenters had both informed me that it would cost more than the price of the chair to replace the broken piece. They suggested I try wood glue. Sadly my DIY skills failed me as the pieces didn’t stay together for long, but I didn’t want to discard such a large item so I turned to a Repair Café to see if they could help. There, a lovely retired man did a much better job than me with glue and some screws and breathed new life into my now sturdy chair!
Repair Cafés are free pop-up events where people bring in their broken belongings and volunteer experts do their best to repair them. This can include small furniture items, bicycles, clothing, small electrical appliances, toys and anything else that needs gluing, nailing, screwing or stitching. They can also often do diagnoses of computers, laptops and electronics and check items for mechanical faults.
This initiative to foster a culture of ‘repair – renew – reuse’ is only partially funded, so a koha is appreciated. The two main companies doing this in New Zealand are DEANZ (Doughnut Economics New Zealand) and Repair Café Aotearoa New Zealand. In Ōrewa, DEANZ holds a repair café on the first Saturday of each month from 11am till 2pm in the Ōrewa Community Centre. You are required to stay with your item but note, refreshments are not available here as the name might suggest.
Sometimes these events are held at actual cafés and other venues so look online at either repaircafe.doughnuteconomicsnz.com or repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz to see their event calendars.
There, you can also link to the Greenpeace Right to Repair petition calling on the government to make law changes that promote circular product design and make companies accountable for the reparability of their products.
Hayley Crawford | @trashtalkingmama
Rat trapping drop in: Sunday, 29 April, 10am to 1pm
Meet the Pest-free Hibiscus Coast team pick up your backyard rat trap.
Archaeology week children’s event: Wednesday, 26 April, 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the children’s area of the Library.
Eco Warriors School Holiday Programme
Auckland Zoo visits the library: Tuesday, 11 April, 1pm to 2pm
Eco Fest: Wednesday, 12 April, 10am to 12 noon
Eel Puppets: Tuesday, 18 April, 2pm to 3pm
Kiwi Pompom: Wednesday, 19 April, 2pm to 3pm
Pinecone Bird Feeders: Thursday,
Monthly
Book Chat: Wednesday, 5 April, 10:30am
Ōrewa Writers: Saturday, 15 April, 1:15pm to 3pm
Fortnightly
Cross Stitch: Tuesday, 4 April 1pm to 2pm
Hibiscus Coast Embroiderers Guild: Sunday, 23 April, 1pm to 3pm
Weekly children’s programmes
Rhyme time: Tuesdays 4 April at 11am (for 18 months to 3-year-olds)
Wriggle & Rhyme: Wednesdays 5 & 26 April at 11am (for 0 to 2-year-olds)
Storytime: Thursdays 6 & 27 April at 11am (for 3 to 5-year-olds)
Weekly adult programmes
BrainFit: Thursdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
(not on during school holidays)
Craft group: Knitting, Thursdays at 9:30am
Te Reo Māori conversation: Sundays from 10am to 11am
Each weekday morning of the school year, cars and vans from Warkworth Taxis head out across the Rodney area to collect special needs children from their homes and deliver them safely to school.
As the local population has exponentially grown, so has the demand for this taxi service and the company are now struggling to find enough drivers to keep up with the demand.
The Warkworth Taxis special needs service started out by providing transportation to and from the support centre at Red Beach School, but at the beginning of last year they took over the taxi runs in and out of the satellite school at Whangaparaoa College and have now expanded further with the opening of the special needs centre at the new Ahutoetoe School in Milldale.
The service is vital to special needs families who have children unable to safely walk, ride or scooter to school, or use public transport. As well as helping logistically, it also offers respite to special needs parents, giving them a little time to focus on the needs of other siblings. The service can also help teach the children life skills as they learn to travel on transport services.
The vehicles on this service cannot be filled to capacity as the individual needs of the children need to be considered. A ten-seater van will typically transport 4-5 children at a time, with cars used for those who need to be transported on their own. This increases the number of drivers required. Currently some drivers are doing multiple journeys each morning and afternoon, some going as far away as Helensville and back to get the children to and from school.
Louise from Warkworth Taxis says the drivers don’t need any special training, but just need to be caring, understanding and empathetic, and have a clean driver’s licence. A police check and passenger endorsement will also be required but the company can help you obtain this. ‘As well as providing permanent, part-time work hours, these positions offer a lovely opportunity to build a rapport with the kids and their families’, says Louise. ‘They truly appreciate the service we provide’.
For more information contact Warkworth Taxis on 027 497 5842
If any of you lovely Coasties have some spare time on your hands and would like to make a difference in our community, the following organisations are looking for volunteers.
Harbour Hospice
Harbour Hospice provides specialist palliative care, free of charge, to families on the Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and in Warkworth/Wellsford. Its volunteers make a real difference to the lives of its patients and their families and whānau by helping with many different activities. Right now, volunteers are especially needed in the kitchens and hospice shops. Come join the team, meet new friends and make a difference in your community. Email volunteer@harbourhospice.org.nz or call Karen on 021 199 5149.
Gutter Kitties
Gutter Kitties is Auckland's largest no-kill cat rescue. They are run by volunteers and are currently in need of more volunteers for their op shop and their shelter.
Gutter Kitties Op Shop is in Stanmore Bay. Volunteer duties include general tidying, putting out donations and creating displays. To volunteer at the op shop contact danielle@ gutterkitties.co.nz. Go to www.gutterkitties.co.nz/thepawpad and fill out an online application form to volunteer at the shelter.
The local girl guides are on the lookout for more volunteer leaders. If you would like to enjoy the satisfaction of empowering girls to be the best they can be while gaining valuable experience and qualifications that can be transferred into you working life, please contact Barbara at hibiscus.lc@gmail.com.
I have been cooking professionally for 38 years, both in New Zealand and internationally. I have my own business, Culinary Lane Catering, based right in Millwater providing three and five course dinners in my clients’ homes, out-catering and grazing tables.
Now you can gain the benefit of my experience by emailing me your cooking questions and I will do my best to answer them in an upcoming issue
Barbara: I’ve never bothered making my own stocks but I’m keen to give it a go. What are the dos and don’ts of making tasty homemade stocks?
There is so much work that goes into making a great stock. When I started cooking, we made a demiglace, which is a beef stock that takes two full days to make. When I cooked in London, we needed 16 different types of stocks on hand. For brown/beef stocks nowadays there are so many great choices on the supermarket shelves and one good one is Gault’s Beef Stock Concentrate, (also available in chicken, vegetable and lamb). Just add this to soups and sauces. White stocks are a lot easier to make such as fish and chicken. One thing I suggest is when the stock is strained, reduce by ¾ and place in ice cube trays in the freezer and then add to dishes to add and enhance flavour. The most important thing with stocks is don’t boil them, only simmer, as this helps develop the flavour more slowly.
Dale: I’m trying to decide whether to buy an air fryer. Have you ever cooked with one? If you have, what do you think about the quality of the food that comes out of them?
To be honest, I have never used an air fryer. I have heard some really positive feedback and also some negative points. Chefs seem to rely on the basic methods of cookery as this is what we are trained in. I really think the best option for you is to research and find a friend that has one and try it before you buy. If you are going to buy one, really look into it as there are so many different choices. I would suggest a high-end product will last and give you the best results.
Mark Lane | Culinary Lane Catering
www.culinarylane.co.nz
For 3 & 5 course in-house lunches and dinners, out-catering, grazing tables and corporate catering.
If you are a new business owner or a well-established one, this applies to you.
In this article we push back on the cost of living increases and share some of the ways to make a recession work for you with clever marketing instead.
Imagine a cycling race when the pack slows for a difficult hill.
Remember 80% of your income comes from 20% of your customers. I’m not saying raise your prices right away, unless this is necessary. What I am saying is with the right preparation you will be ready to raise your prices when the time is right. Your best customers recognise your value and will understand your reasons to raise your prices a little.
What if you get off and push and surprise your competitors by taking the lead? Apply this same principal to marketing and advertising your business. Think what the effect could be if you maintain or even raise your spend.
Here are three ways a well-presented brand could grow your business in a recession too.
Strong branding that helps to promote your differentiation and promise, that appeals to the right customers and that is used consistently in the places your customers are looking, gets noticed. The challenge becomes determining the right customers. Here are some determining factors: biggest spend; best margin; least effort to each sale; most fun; quick payers; cross promotion opportunities; they have a good growth plan.
Despite low employment rates one of the greatest challenges for businesses right now is attracting staff, especially good staff. Good staff want to work for good companies. Taking care of the way you present your brand, from your logo to the cleanliness of your premises, will form first and lasting impressions. You might not see it but others do, and there is never a second chance to make a first impression. Get someone to cast a fresh set of eyes across these things for you
Chris Norris | Allbrand Cert. MKTG | MCC | Cert. Typography
Chris is on the board of Silverdale Business, is Chairman of Business Whangaparaoa and is a mentor with Business Mentors. Design, Print, Sign, Web – tools and advice to help you grow your business bigger or better. Chris@allbrand.co.nz
This is the time when you need to push it the most and you can even gain market share this way.
When the market slows some businesses choose to ease off on their marketing and advertising.
April marks itself down in our calendars for a number of things – the clocks changing for daylight savings, Easter, Anzac day – though also, for a month of acceptance that some people may not be as familiar with. Autism Acceptance Day falls on 2 April and the entire month is labelled Autism Acceptance Month – a month for people to educate themselves about the neurodivergent portion of our community. Learning about autism is not only important for the well-being and inclusion of autistic individuals, but it can also lead to personal growth and greater empathy and understanding of others.
Autism is a condition that affects communication, social interaction, behaviour and how people see the world, with almost 93,000 New Zealanders diagnosed somewhere on the spectrum. Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity to learn more about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its impact on individuals and families, and the support and resources available to those affected by it. By raising awareness and promoting understanding and acceptance of the condition, we can help to create a more inclusive and supportive society for individuals on the spectrum.
Luckily, we have organisations such as Autism NZ that provide support, information and education to the people of Aotearoa. They offer a wide range of programmes and classes to help families, workplaces and anyone who wants to learn more about autism. From workshops for parents with young children to tailored programmes for those involved with someone with ASD, Autism NZ has got you covered.
They offer a wide variety of classes to suit anyone and everyone, in person or online. They have many facilities based around Auckland with frequent classes listed in further depth on their website. Their programmes range from a targeted 0–6-year-old workshops
teaching parents how to play with their neurodivergent kids, all the way to the tailored and personalised Framework for Autism in New Zealand (FANZ) which is there for anyone involved with someone with ASD. If you're looking to get involved, check out Hoods up Wednesday on 26 April. It's a fundraiser for Autism NZ that supports their efforts and spreads awareness and acceptance of autism in schools and other educational facilities, along with gold coin donations that go towards the Autism NZ charity.
Here on the Hibiscus Coast, we have ACE Autism Consultancy & Education and Adapt Family Services that offer support and resources for families seeking to understand their child's autism-related needs. And of course, our community is known for being closeknit and accepting, so let's continue to show our support and learn more about autism this month. You can find information on Autism NZ's website www.autismnz.org.nz, including ways to donate and helpful learning resources.
Madison Smith I Features Contributor
The B Vitamins are a of group of water-soluble vitamins crucial to our overall health. They are not stored in the body, so they need to be consumed every day and whatever our body doesn’t need for that day gets flushed out in the urine.
The group is made up of Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B12 and folate (B9). With the exception of B12 and folate, they help our bodies extract energy from food we eat. They are important in helping our nervous systems function properly and for healthy skin, hair, eyes, muscles, brain and immune system. Vitamin B12 and folate help our bodies make DNA and help it to function properly, which means that they affect every cell in our body. They also assist vitamin B6 and iron in keeping our hearts healthy. B12 is very important for making red blood cells and having a healthy nervous system.
Women who are pregnant or wanting to become pregnant need extra folate. A daily supplement of 800µg of folic acid one month before becoming pregnant and three months after becoming pregnant will prevent neural tube defects such as Spina Bifida.
Vegetarians (who avoid eggs and dairy) and vegans, need to take a vitamin B12 supplement, as B12 is only found in animal products. A deficiency of B12 can result in anaemia, fatigue, memory loss, shortness of breath, numbness in extremities, poor concentration, pale skin and dementia.
Diets high in processed foods typically do not provide adequate amounts of B vitamins. Insufficient B vitamins can affect the amount of physical activity we are able to do and may result in issues such as fatigue, memory loss and depression.
B Vitamins can be found in green vegetables, milk, meat, eggs, liver, whole grains, fish, poultry and nuts. Folate is found in liver, dark green leafy vegetables, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, peanuts, oranges, strawberries, bananas, dried beans and peas. A good, well balanced diet, high in unprocessed foods will provide all the B vitamins you need to stay healthy.
If you would like help with creating a more nutritious way of eating, increasing your vitamin B intake, guidance for healthy weight loss and food allergy specific diets, contact me at paula@nutritionsense.co.nz.
Paula Southworth | Registered Nutritionist at NutritionSense
www.nutritionsense.co.nz
(BSc Human Nutrition and Sports Science, Massey University) Member of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand
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Each toastie entered in the competition must contain cheese (or a vegan equivalent) and pickles, so for the first two weeks of April, Roasted’n’Toasted will be running a poll where customers can vote on which regular toastie should be ‘pickle tickled’ and entered in the competition.
The chosen pickled toastie will be available on Roasted’n’Toasted’s menu from mid-April until at least the end of May, with a donation from each sale going to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in April.
If you’re yet to try a toastie made by Roasted’n’Toasted, the shiny silver bullet of a coffee cart nestled in beside the Gull service station on Wainui Road, then do yourself a favour and hightail it down there to remedy the situation as soon as you can. You can even pre-order on their app so you don’t have to sit there salivating while they prepare your chosen cheesy treats.
Once you’ve tried one of their toasties you will understand why Roasted’n’Toasted have become so legendary with locals and why this year they are entering The Great NZ Toastie Takeover, an annual competition now in its sixth year where organisers hunt for the country’s supreme toasted sandwich.
The competition is open to all New Zealand eateries from cafes, bistros and hotel eateries, to bars, pop-ups, hole-inthe-wall eateries and food trucks. ‘We are so excited to be entering,’ says Roasted’n’Toasted owner, Michelle Thomas. ‘Last year there were 180 entries so we’ll be up against some stiff competition!’
All food truck competitors will be judged on the weekend of 28-29 April, so for that one weekend Roasted’n’Toasted will be open on Saturday and Sunday. This will be great for any of you who find it tricky getting to Roasted’n’Toasted during their usual weekday hours to go check them out. Or you parents who sneak down there for toasties while the kids are at school – you know who you are – this time you can take the kids along for a tasty weekend brunch.
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My mum and dad both lived through WWII. They were teenagers when it ended. My mum would talk about her dad being a dentist in the war and how he performed dental surgery on soldiers aboard boats not fit for rough seas, doing a bit of surgery, then pausing as the boat lurched, then doing a bit more. Yet despite these connections to war, as a child my parents never took us to an ANZAC service. When my friends went with their families I felt outside of it all and that I was missing out on something important. Yet as an adult and a parent, I have never thought to go myself or take my own children.
This got me thinking about how our ANZAC experiences with our families growing up may continue to influence our connection to ANZAC Day. I asked a couple of other Coasties about their connection with ANZAC Day.
Bron: I used to go every year as a child with my mum to the dawn service at Stockade Hill in Howick. When I was old enough I would participate in the march as a Pippin/Brownie/Girl Guide. Then when my husband Phill and I had the kids we would take them along to the Stanmore Bay service to watch him in the parade – he was in the Navy. Our daughter was in the parade once or twice with guides too. We would then all go inside the RSA for lunch with everyone. It's definitely been something that has been part of my life as long as I can remember, and not just something we do because of Phill being in the Navy.
Michelle: My parents took me to the dawn service sometimes as a primary-aged child. Dad would wear his medals earned doing
active service in the Air Force so there was an immediate connection. Later I learned about where and how my maternal grandfather died (at Cassino in Italy, in a battle that had a huge loss of life for New Zealanders). He left behind two wee girls; if he’d had three kids he wouldn’t have had to go. Growing up I felt how recent that was, as it affected my own mum. In my mid 20s I visited my grandfather’s grave at the New Zealand war graveyard in Cassino. It was quite emotional as it struck me how young these men had been. I will always honour him and those who fought and keep fighting to keep peace and defend our nation. I have taken my boys to an ANZAC service since they were young and they see my Dad wearing his medals. It’s very important to me they are involved and have an understanding and that they don’t just see ANZAC as a ‘holiday’. I feel that all New Zealanders should attend an Anzac service, even new New Zealanders, to honour the sacrifice. It might sound strange to some people but I think ANZAC day is the most important day of the year.
This year I think I might go to my first ever ANZAC service. Maybe I’ll see you there.
Claire Nevans | Editor
Having a contingency plan in place for those tough financial times that may arise due to sickness, accident or losing a loved one is one of the smartest and wisest decisions you will ever make. But, where to start? Insurance can be rather daunting, confusing and scary, especially when you look at all the different products, the multitude of insurers, the various options available and then try to compare the quality of the different insurance policies and their associated costs.
Insurance needs are influenced by many different factors: age and stage in life, dependants (especially children), financial obligations (mortgage debt, personal and business loans) and whether you are in business (self-employed, in a partnership or company shareholder-employee). Protection plans need to be tailored specifically for individual, family and business needs. Such plans cannot simply be a ‘one size fits all’ exercise as there is often substantial variation in the quality of cover and costs between different insurers.
To help you through the insurance ‘jungle’ the best decision that you can make is to secure the services of an experienced and respected insurance adviser. The insurance specialist’s role is to work together with you to provide guidance and quality advice, and to come up with a plan that will provide security and peace of mind, knowing that you have protected yourself, your family and your business. All insurance companies have their specific ‘sweet spots’. It’s our job to find the best ‘sweet spot’ for you in terms of the type, quality and amount of insurance cover, as well as ensuring the cost is competitive and manageable.
You just don’t know what’s around the corner and life throws some curve-balls. Be prepared, act now: it’s easy when you talk with an experienced insurance adviser who knows their way around the intricacies of risk protection and who has a strong personal interest in helping people.
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Theo Simeonidis is a Financial Adviser, living and working in Millwater on the Hibiscus Coast, and specialising in personal and business insurances. Theo can be contacted on 027 248 9320 or email theo@uprotectnz.com. Any assistance is provided on a free, no-obligation basis.
A public disclosure statement is available on the www.uprotectnz.com web site.
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Houses also cost less in the smaller towns, and with investors now requiring a 40% deposit, the lower prices in these areas are likely to make investing here more achievable.
A cooling property market may seem foreign to some home owners and investors, especially those who are used to double-digit growth, but it has its benefits. Here’s why.
While those that own property like to see the value of their asset increasing, the truth is, if property prices increase too much in a short period of time, it can make the market more volatile.
With debt to income levels currently at record highs, a stemming of property growth reduces the risk that property prices will suffer an over-correction. While investors like to enjoy high returns, they typically like to avoid suffering losses even more.
With lower capital gains on offer in the big cities compared to recent years, some investors may choose to diversify their portfolios and buy in New Zealand’s smaller country towns and cities.
However, investors may also look to other forms of investment, such as term deposits.
As some investors look for other ways to increase their wealth, first home buyers may be able to get a foot on the property ladder.
While it is still relatively early days, we can see that first home buyers are taking up part of the slack left by investors.
The idea of property price growth slowing makes selling your home or upgrading less appealing, so many home owners will see the next few years as an opportunity to sit tight and pay down debt.
With interest rates likely to stay at their current level for a couple of years, some people using debt reduction as a form of wealth creation.
For further details or feedback feel free to contact Ivan 027 577 5995 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.
The weather has certainly improved recently and there have been more opportunities to get out. The water has cleaned up and the fish have certainly been on the bite, you just need to spend a little more time finding them.
My last trip was only a couple of days ago and out to Kawau Island. I arrived at the end of the tide and unfortunately, it was wind against tide. I didn’t care, I was out on the water and due for a good fishing trip. Arriving just before slack tide and the few boats that were around soon left.
It’s funny, I have caught some really great fish just before and after the tide has changed. This trip was exactly that, the fish were biting hard and even my hardest baits were being taken in seconds. Landing some average-sized snapper and trevally, I was quickly filling the bin. The tide started picking up, the boat had lined up with the tide and my burley trail was working well.
My little bait runner on a 5-7kg rod was doing the trick and suddenly my rod loaded up and the reel was screaming. I had trouble stopping the fish and it was heading toward the reef. After a 10-minute battle of tug and war I had the fish close to the boat. Was it a big snapper? The head nods felt like a shark, maybe it was a shark? Then I saw a flash of yellow. It was a kingfish!!
I had to figure out how to land the fish on my own and with a light rod. I grabbed the gaff and pulled the cover off the point of the gaff with my teeth. Now I had to grab the leader without snapping the rod and gaff the fish. It was no easy feat. The fish behaved for a few seconds and I gaffed it right in the lip. I’d done it! The kingfish was 1.25m just under 15kgs and too big for my chilli bin, so I pulled the anchor and headed for home. What an amazing afternoon on the water – tight lines!
Tim Lawrence
Following a healthy diet has many benefits, including preventing disease, protecting the heart, boosting your mood and building strong bones and muscles. Each life stage has different stages of development – think of a new-born baby and the growth that occurs vs an older adult who’s appetite may be reducing but still needs nutrient-dense food to keep them fit and active. Add in medical conditions or family history risk and you need more than general advice.
People who become nutritionists or dietitians are passionate about using their nutrition knowledge to help people enjoy better health.
So what is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
Dietitian – The term dietitian is a legally protected name, indicating that person is a registered health professional under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (HPCA) 2003. They have a science degree, majoring in human nutrition and a post-graduate Diploma or Masters in Dietetics, where they learn all the medical-based nutrition information and how to critically evaluate research and translate it into practical ways to improve your health.
They must legally maintain a certain level of competency and knowledge that is checked each year. Dietitians work in research (often achieving PhDs), policy development, health promotion and private practice but are also found in hospitals, usually alongside each area of medical specialty as well as in general outpatient clinics. This means they have consolidated experience of managing the nutrition around medical conditions, and usually have strong connections with specialist doctors.
You can check your Dietitian is registered with the Dietitians Board and has a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) by going to https://dietitians.org.nz/find-a-dietitian.
Nutritionist – The term nutritionist is not a legally protected name and there is no specific qualification, formal training or legal registration process required to use it. Some nutritionists in New Zealand may do the university based training for Dietetics, or have a natural health training background. A nutritionist may also have a PhD in a specific area of nutrition.
A Registered Nutritionist refers to someone who has registered with and met the qualifying criteria of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand and adheres to their continuing competency requirements, so using a registered nutritionist gives you more assurance. You can find the criteria at https:// www.nutritionsociety.ac.nz/registration.
Finding someone you feel comfortable with, and having confidence in their knowledge and approach means you are more likely to get the outcome you are after.
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This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the Silverdale branch of Simpson Western.
The Silverdale branch opened its doors in January 2013 headed by a young associate and Matakana local, Sarah Martin, who quickly became a partner of that office. The office opened with just Sarah, a legal executive and one support staff. The satellite office rapidly grew and in 2019 Greg Woodd, one of Simpson Western’s commercial partners and a Whangaparoa local, made the move to operate full time from Silverdale. Today, the team comprises six solicitors and two support staff.
Reflecting on the last ten years, Sarah commented that ‘It has been incredible seeing the growth from when we first opened our doors to now – not just for the firm but also for the entire Silverdale and Rodney community. Our little office has really taken off and with expertise in property, commercial law, asset protection, lifestyle planning and trusts, we’ve had the opportunity to continue to support our clients and their businesses as they take on new personal and commercial endeavours’.
Introducing Simpson Western North: new name, same great service
Coinciding with our 10 year anniversary, there are changes afoot at Simpson Western. From 1 April 2023, the Silverdale office will become a standalone law firm called Simpson Western North. Sarah Martin, Greg Woodd and their talented team of lawyers and support staff will continue to look after their existing and new clients in the Silverdale and Rodney area.
‘This is an exciting move for us in Silverdale,’ says Sarah.
‘Although we will be separate offices from 1 April, little will change to our service and strong commitment to our clients. We will retain a friendly working relationship with our Takapuna colleagues and look forward to continuing to assist those in our Silverdale and wider Rodney community with their legal needs.’
Simpson Western North’s offices will continue to be based at the corner of Millwater Parkway and Polarity Rise. If you would like our assistance with any of your legal needs, contact us at office@simpsonwesternnorth.co.nz or call us on 09 421 0559.
Morgan Sharp | Solicitor, Simpson Western
Electrolysis is a specialised treatment for permanently removing individual hairs from the face and body. It destroys the growth centre of the hair using a very fine probe with a disposable needle especially designed for this treatment.
Heat energy is applied for a few seconds and the hair is then removed with a tweezer.
Most areas can be treated, including eyebrows, lips, chins, cheeks, legs and breasts.
Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal treatment on the market.
How many treatments would you need?
There are many factors that influence excess hair growth, including:
• hereditary factors
• hormones
• drugs
For this reason multiple treatments are needed, but the total number of sessions to remove hair permanently varies from person to person.
The number of treatments also varies depending on the severity and the number of areas to be treated.
However many treatments you need, permanent removal will be achieved after the right amount of sessions.
Treatments are done weekly, fortnightly or as needed. Each session can vary from 15 minutes up to an hour.
Electrolysis treatment doesn’t cause a lot of pain, but it can hurt. A numbing cream can be used on sensitive areas to help reduce discomfort.
Choosing your Electrologist carefully is also very important. Make sure they have completed the specialist training needed to perform this treatment.
The best option is to have a pre-treatment consultation, discussing the area/s you’d like to have treated, your expectations and achievability, and what pre and post care will be required.
This treatment is available at Beauty Aspects Ltd.
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Amanda uses her personal story, case studies and practical examples throughout her book and covers everything from belief systems to how the unconscious mind works, how to delete things in your life that don’t serve you well and how to tap into your inner genius. She shows the difference between dreamers and doers and how to live your best life.
KnowingYou encourages readers to push aside self-doubt and transform their lives into something personally fulfilling. Amanda writes in an easy-to-read style with loads of empathy and compassion. KnowingYou is an informative read with plenty of heart.
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Estuary Arts Centre – your local creative hub in Orewa – is offering a jam-packed creative school holiday programme for kids aged five years and up from 11 to 20 April. Learn the art of eco-printing techniques with Val and Naya, join Eion Bryan for a full day of detailed drawing and painting. Other fun days will be filled with biscuit decorating, tie-dye, paper arts, crafting, drawing and painting. You can pick up a programme directly from the centre or look online at https://estuaryarts.arlo. co/w/courses/cat-65-youth-courses-2023/. Booking is essential.
In the downstairs galleries view the work of over 100 Estuary Arts students and our talented tutors who teach in our varied arts programme. In the education wing foyer view work from the Auckland Watercolour Society whose range of subjects vary from landscapes to animals and portraits. If you have ever wondered what life drawing is all about, head upstairs to our members gallery to view the students work. There will be quick five minute sketches to longer poses exploring the human form. This weekly class during term time is coordinated by talented local artist Amanda Morton every Wednesday afternoon, working from life models.
In term two we will be offering a new eight-week course designed for working women and mums at home who would like to get out of the house, destress and find some downtime enjoying a range of creative pursuits on Wednesday evenings. Bring a friend or your mum! Each week we will introduce a new project. There will also be a new class in painting with a palette knife.
On Saturday, 15 April come on down to the Orewa Boulevard Arts Fiesta from 11am onwards where you can have a go at mono-printing, tie-dying or paint your own pet rock to take home. This is the new date for this event, which will have live music, art stalls and lots of food trucks to choose from.
For all inquiries email manager@estuaryarts.org or phone 09 4265570.
Find us at the southern end of Orewa on the Western Reserve overlooking the beautiful estuary at 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, with plenty of free parking and an onsite cafe. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, phone us on 09 4265570 or view our website www.estuaryarts.org.
With the kids settled into their school year, now’s the perfect time to ensure your child has a clear view. Eighty percent of our learning is visual, so if the visual system is not working correctly our learning is affected. Children with uncorrected vision problems can struggle to develop academically, socially and athletically.
Signs your child may be experiencing visual problems include:
• trouble with school work – not seeing the board at the front of the class
• sitting too close to the television
• not being able to see things in the distance
• sore eyes
• rubbing their eyes
• slow reading or having to use a finger to guide their reading
• choosing one eye when reading
• headaches and dizziness
• excessive blinking
Our highly trained, experienced and friendly optometrists will be able to identify any visual problems, including common visual problems in children such as:
• myopia (near sightedness) – child can see objects in the distance very well
• hyperopia (long sightedness) – eyes can become tired/sore when doing things close up
• astigmatism (blurred vision)
• amblyopia (lazy eye) – where one eye can turn inward or outward
• colour deficiency – where some colours cannot be seen clearly
Regular eye checks for children are important as it means we can detect and treat any problems.
It has been established that managing myopia in its early stages can slow its progression, reducing the potential risk of developing high myopia and its associated conditions. There are very successful treatments and strategies that our optometrists can recommend to slow the progression of myopia in children. All these options will be discussed at your child’s comprehensive eye exam.
The team at Orewa Optics are on hand to answer any eye care and eye wear questions you have; as well as providing knowledgeable advice around the best type of contact lenses or optical lenses that will best suit your child’s lifestyle. Not to mention we have a stunning range of new season frames in store, perfect for complementing their uniform or ever-evolving wardrobe.
We can’t wait to see you! Visit us at 10 Bakehouse Lane, Orewa. Orewa Optics
There’s a sense of anticipation building at The Botanic Silverdale as an impressive list of amenities begin to take shape, with the 20m lap pool and wellness centre only months away from completion.
The resort-style retirement village has been designed to support residents in living rich, active lives and the foundation residents are eagerly awaiting the completion of the pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and fitness studio.
Michelle Pipping, a Millwater resident and part of The Botanic’s sales team says, ‘There are more than 60 residents living here now. They’re already a pretty active bunch, but they can’t wait for the full wellness centre to be complete.’
Other amenities will also open later this year including The Clubhouse, which has a café, lounge, dining space and a barbeque area, opening onto a bowling green.
In time, The Botanic Silverdale will be home to more world-class amenities including a cinema, library, restaurant, golf simulator and resident’s bar, along with croquet and petanque facilities. The village will also provide a full continuum of care including a rest home and hospital level care, and a specialised memory care centre.
The latest two-bedroom villas will be ready to move into in May and include two bathrooms, a single garage, a walk-in wardrobe and generous outdoor living areas with patios and gardens, or a balcony. Brand new villas are priced from $1.125m, and there is a one-bedroom villa available for $820k.
In October, The Botanic’s first apartments will be completed and ready to move into. The stylish two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments all come with generous balconies, high-spec design and floor-to-ceiling glass with expansive views.
‘The apartments are also really good buying because they are such a good size and they start at $995k.
They are the perfect home, or for residents who want to live the lock-up-and-leave lifestyle,’ says Michelle.
Find out more by popping along to The Botanic Silverdale (open Mon-Sat 11am to 3pm), or visit thebotanic.co.nz or call 0508 268 264.
Here are a few of Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigade’s members, why they wanted to volunteer, their biggest challenge and their best part of volunteering.
I grew up in rural New Zealand, where volunteer fire brigades are a keystone of the community. I’d always been interested, so when I moved into the area and had the chance to join up, I did.
My biggest challenge is rarely finding out what happens after an incident. We are usually the first to arrive at a
My grandad was the Chief Fire Officer in Cromwell; I grew up hearing his stories. I knew I wanted to help people in the community (and have a bit of fun!) so I decided to give it a go.
People told me I wouldn’t be good enough and wouldn’t cope.
and help others at the same time. My biggest challenge has come from progressing through the ranks. I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone doing courses and take on brigade leadership roles.
The best part has to be the other volunteers. They become your mates, your friends and most importantly, your second family.
fire, accident or medical call. However, we are normally the first to leave too. I always wonder what happened to patients after we hand over to St John.
What I enjoy the most is helping people. There is a lot of satisfaction being in having the right skills to assist, guide and support people, often during traumatic event. This role allows me to do that in so many ways.
I turned this into motivation, but it was a big challenge. Thankfully I met some incredibly supportive people who have helped me.
I love helping my community. Seeing the excitement from kids with the fire truck is pretty cool. I love that even a simple smile and wave, or an appliance tour can make their day.
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I have always wanted to get involved with giving back to our community. This role has given me everyday skills to develop myself
NOTE: At the end of daylight savings please check your smoke alarms. You are four times more likely to survive a house fire if you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and living area.
• Continue successive plantings of brassicas such as broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. Now is an excellent time to put in celery
• An autumn crop of rocket can be sown directly. Rocket makes a good salad stalwart going into winter and is delicious stirred through a roast vegetable salad
• Empty beds? Sow a green crop: blue lupin and mustard seed can be sown in autumn. Cutting the foliage down when the crop is at knee height and leaving it to decompose on the soil adds nitrogen
• In New Zealand sowing of broad beans traditionally happens around ANZAC Day. Broad beans are cold tolerant and germinate where they are directly sown, however slugs and snails tend to like the leaves
• Autumn harvest: feijoas, passionfruit and pears are ready now. Feijoas usually fall to the ground when ripe. Pears are best stored in a cool area for around two weeks before they’re ready to eat
• Citrus trees are appearing in garden centres now. The Auckland climate is excellent for growing citrus –just ensure they’re planted in a sheltered, sunny spot
• Early flowering (sasanqua) camellias make excellent hedges and are available for planting. They begin flowering now, through to the end of June. Pruning and shaping should wait until late August
• Tall perennial grasses give excellent autumn displays of flowering plumes and seed heads. Most can go right through winter, providing some ‘upright’ interest and contrast to the dull winter garden
• If you have a windy, clay site try planting some of the tougher shrubs. Australian westringias, coleonemas and raphiolepis (Indian Hawthorn) are very hard to kill!
• Rose flowering season is tailing off and roses can be left until pruning in July. If they have developed scale on the stems, spray with Conqueror Oil
• After a heavy season of rain, it’s good to fertilise the lawn with ProLawn Lawn Booster. Sowing new lawns or over sowing bare patches is best done this month
• Sow poppy and sweet pea seeds – get them in now for great spring flower displays
Macrocarpa or copper treated pine sleepers make great raised garden beds. Plants grow more quickly because the soil is elevated. Sleepers can also be used for garden walls, steps and garden edging. Fill sleeper edged steps with white lime chip or Waikato Fleck decorative pebbles. For all types of wooden sleepers see the range at centrallandscapes.co.nz
Clayton Christensen once said, ‘If you haven't asked the question, the answer has nowhere to go.
This quote suggests that an answer to a current life question you are asking is a puzzle piece that you, yourself, hold.
There are five big questions about life to explore.
These are:
• Where did I come from? (my origin)
• Who am I? (my identity)
• Why am I here? (my purpose)
• How should I live? (my values)
• Where am I going? (my destiny)
Within each of these questions there are often more questions that baffle our understanding of what we want to do, be and have.
As a life coach, I start by asking clients to tell me what is currently happening in their life, what they want to happen instead and how they will know a positive change has occurred.
Progressing from what we don’t want to what we do want requires asking new questions that invite better answers.
Ask questions that you know will have answers that will make a worthwhile difference to you or to others.
A curious 3-year-old asks, ‘Where does rain come from?’
A disgruntled adult asks, ‘Why won’t it stop raining?’
The child wants to discover new things about their world.
The adult wants to have control of their world.
Clayton Christiansen (opening quote) is best known for his disruptive innovation theory. Learning to disrupt our thought patterns and ask better questions allows us to live life with better answers.
Trish Beauchamp | Life Coach and Counsellor www. trishbeauchamp.com
Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club • Every Weds Silverdale Hall • 7:00pm
St Chad Market • 1st Sat of every month 8am to noon • 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa Stalls $15 & tables if required ($5) • For bookings call Grant 021 0830 7743 or email chadorewa@gmail.com. • Held inside if raining
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
• All welcome Orewa Badminton Hall, Victor Eaves Park • 021 0870 8118
Hibiscus Coast Artists Group • Meet on Mondays 9.30 - 1, at Stanmore Bay Community Hall, Whangaparoa • All Welcome
• ContactShana 021 650 184
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
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 • contact Alan 021 039 7155
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 Val Lincoln 09 9638242
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
Whangaparaoa Indoor Bowls Club • Whangaparaoa School Hall Mon 7pm • all ages, beginners welcome and coaching provided • Maurice 027 392 0541 and Owen 021 264 9192
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 • Josie Slack Contact Hibiscus Embroidery2022@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 Coast Stamp Club • Meets 2pm on 3rd Saturday every month at 22 Settlers Grove, Orewa. Interesting Speakers. A great hobby of endless interest and variety. Don’t know where to start –come along. ALL WELCOME. • Ph Derek 09 427 8911
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 • Meets 3rd Wed of every month
•Orewa Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Rd, Orewa, 10am-12pm. •Friendship Club is a club for seniors, both men and women.
• Morning tea, conviviality, guest speakers and outings. •Phone Colleen 021 112 3409
Line Dancing • Traditional & modern music • Silverdale Hall • Friday 2 - 3.30 pm. No partners needed. Very friendly group. Ruby 0274999209
Line Dance Classes • beginners class Weds 10am - midday at Silverdale Hall • great way to exercise to music and make friends
• Sue 021 99 1717
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
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 • Valma (Sec.) 021 0634852
Hibiscus Coast Country Music Club • 1st Sunday each month Orewa Community Centre 1 to 4pm • Entry $5.00 • Everyone welcome Contact Janet 0212367094
Hibiscus Coast Quilters • . 1st Tues of the month at 9.30am & 3rd Weds at 7.30pm • Whangaparaoa Community Hall • Beginners, experienced quilters & visitors welcome • Jill 0211890866
kg beef mince (I used 18-20% fat)
1 medium brown onion, finely diced
1 cup panko crumbs (or white breadcrumbs)
3 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbsp tomato sauce (I like Heinz)
2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce and/ or ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
½ Tbsp dried mixed herbs
Salt and pepper (to taste)
200gms )
When making your own beef burgers, the fat content in the mince is very important. If you use a mince with very little fat in it, it will be dry and have less flavour when cooked. The fat gives the burger moisture and flavour.
Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and combine the ingredients really well. Weigh into 200-210g balls and shape into burger patties around 10-12cm wide.
Preheat a grill pan (skillet) or a frypan on a medium to hot heat. Lightly brush the top of the burger patties with oil and place onto the grill or frypan oil side down. Either turn them over when they are half way cooked or as I do, when they are golden brown and then finish cooking them in a 200°C oven for around 5 minutes, depending on how you want them cooked. I like them medium.
I like to use ciabatta for the buns but just pick a great crisp on the outside and soft in the middle bun and serve warm.
I serve the following in separate bowls on the table and let everyone make up their own burgers. These patties are so much more flavoursome than any premade product you can buy: sliced beetroot, pineapple rings in juice, fried eggs, crispy bacon, mesculin or ice-berg lettuce, sliced cheese, sliced tomato, sliced red onions, tomato sauce, steak sauce and mayonnaise.
Mark Lane | Culinary Lane Catering
www.culinarylane.co.nz
For 3 & 5 course in-house lunches and dinners, out-catering, grazing tables and corporate catering.
Base
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup desiccated coconut
½ cup almond meal
¼ cup dates
2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
Coffee caramel
1 cup dates
2 tsp granulated organic coffee in 2 Tbsp boiling water
3 Tbsp creamy cashew butter
Choc top
100g dark chocolate, chopped
¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Cover dates (for base and caramel) in boiling water and set aside for 5 mins.
Line a 20x10cm loaf pan with baking paper.
Place base ingredients into a food processor and process until combined. Press into the base of the loaf tin and set aside.
Wash out food processor then place the drained dates (for coffee caramel), cashew butter and coffee inside and blend until perfectly creamy.
Spread over base and place in freezer for 1 hour to harden.
When hard, melt chocolate and spread over the top, then sprinkle with walnuts. Return to freezer for 20 mins. Slice and enjoy
Keeps in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Freezes well. Eaten straight from freezer the caramel is nice and firm and chewy.
Nicky Skinner | @nourished_and_vibrant
www.nourishedandvibrant.co.nz @nourished_and_vibrant
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Our homes are quality-built and easy to care for, giving you more time to do the things you love. Whether you’re a family, working professional, first home buyer, or retiree, there is something to suit everyone. Offering a combination of 2-5 bedroom, 1-2 level, terrace and standalone homes, ready now! Priced from $899K.
Our homes are quality-built and easy to care for, giving you more time to do the things you love. Whether you’re a family, working professional, first home buyer, or retiree, there is something to suit everyone. Offering a combination of 2-5 bedroom, 1-2 level, terrace and standalone homes, ready now! Priced from $899K.
Showhome: 7 Kuparu Lane, Red Beach
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Open: 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday
Contact: Les Whale / 021 411 345
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Contact: Les Whale / 021 411 345
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