As we embark on our 101st issue, dear reader, there are changes afoot at your local mag HQ. Firstly, I must inform you that our lovely and talented designer Michelle Thomas has dazzled our pages for the last time. A big thank you to Michelle for all the hard work, beautiful layouts and clever designs she has given us over the many years she has been a part of this mag. We will miss you dearly Michelle. Hoping a less cluttered calendar does eventuate! Luckily we secured the services of Sally Travis, an extremely experienced and creative designer, to work alongside Sarah in the important task of bringing our pages to life. Welcome Sally, it’s great to have you with us.
This month we also say goodbye to our Mortgage Matters writer Ivan Urlich, who has been with the mag since our very first issue. Thank you Ivan for the sage advice, the good ideas and the information you have shared with us over the past nine years, and thank you for ALWAYS getting your column in on time – what an utter legend! We are thrilled to say that long-time advertisers Wayne and Karen Henry from Wayne Henry Mortgages will be offering a fresh perspective in the Mortgage Matters column from this month.
Just before we head into our latest issue, I must offer a correction and an apology for a mistake that appeared in our July mag. Due to a misinterpretation of information, an article that appeared in our July issue incorrectly stated that Vera Bartlett had passed. My heartfelt apologies go to Vera, her family and friends and our readers for this mistake.
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We believe that selling and buying a house or property can be stress-free and exciting when you have the right knowledge and insights, partnered with a supportive real estate agent and sales system. As top local agents who know the Millwater/Silverdale area, know the current market , and know how to get results, all while providing our clients with the best possible service, we offer a down-to-earth yet bespoke approach to real estate.
We hope you'll find the next few pages provide some information and insights to help you make informed decisions about your next move. We welcome the opportunity to chat with you about your current and future property plans So have a read and send us a message or call us any time Jake & Jen
We have cash buyers actively looking to purchase in the area. If you've been considering a move, then now is the opportune time, while listing numbers are relatively low and demand is building Give us a call for a friendly chat and see what we can do to help your property dreams become a reality. Jake 021 447 534 | Jen 021 820 373
We have years of experience selling properties, many for record prices and a reputation of consistently out-performing our competitors on overall vendor experience. Don't take our word for it though....
"Seamless and professional. We found both Jake and Jen very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Questions were answered promptly and our marketing plan was explained and changed as the market evolved We would not hesitate to recommend them in the future." John & Heather | Vendors - July 2023.
"A professional & successful sale's process with no stress. I felt in safe hands with Jake & Jen who took total responsibility & ownership in the coordination and sale of my home From day one I was able to leave the sale of my property in Jake & Jen's hands whilst I was busy with work and life commitments. I trusted their recommendations and suggestions and was able to rely on them getting small things done which would have been an inconvenience to me including rearranging power connections, access for the staging people, obtaining quotations, arranging a hob to be replaced, coordinating with tenants. I ended up getting exactly what i was after for the property despite a flat market. I was provided a successful, easy, calm, relaxed, and stress free process I would definitely recommend, and use Jake & Jen again " Andrew | Vendor - July 2023
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To maximise your chances of success, consider these tips:
Beat the rush
If you are keen to put your home on the market when everyone else is, then get in early. Time your run to hit the market at the very start of the rush That way, you'll get the benefits of the nicer weather, without the added competition
Winter can be an ideal time to sell
There is something truly heartwarming about walking into a nice cosy home on a winter's day. Owners often rule out winter as an option but in our experience, this means the owners that do take the plunge in the cooler months secure great prices because buyers have fewer houses to choose from. That means more eyeballs (and potentially more offers) on your home. If you have a warm, dry home with good heating, selling in winter is definitely an option worth considering.
Avoid long weekends (and potentially school holidays)
Timing your run to secure a great result is often about choosing the right weekend, rather than the right season Try to avoid having your first weekend open home on a long weekend if locals travel out of town in your area
If your home could potentially suit a young family, then you may want to consider whether it's smart to list your home for sale during school holidays. Parents may have too much on their plate looking after kids to make big real estate decisions. Sell with your future buyer-selves in mind
If you know when most owners choose to sell in your area (Spring), then a smart play is to sell your home a month or two before that, so you can be a cashed-up buyer when all the new properties hit the market That way you greatly increase your chances of finding a home you love, in the short amount of time available
The right time is when you are ready
No matter what, keep the initial message in mind as you make your timing decision: the right time to sell is when it suits you best. If you have just spent months de-cluttering and tidying the garden, then the best time to go on the market is probably right now!
What's next?
You may have a number of other questions about the selling process How much does it cost? What renovations add the most value? Should you buy first? Or sell first?
Call us today to book a no-obligation chat about your upcoming move. We can provide answers to the questions above and any others you might have. We love putting our vast experience to work helping owners in our community make smart real estate decisions. Get in touch today!
Jen Singleton: 021 820 373 Jake Morgan: 021 447 534
It's been 12 months since Harcourts Cooper & Co found a new home in the beautiful Rodney area Cooper & Co proudly achieved over 30% of the market in May and it wouldn't have been possible without you supporting us! We can't thank you enough for the warm welcome. Your support has been instrumental in our success
Whether you're looking for your dream home or want to sell your current one, Harcourts Cooper & Co is here to guide you every step of the way Contact your local office today and let's make your real estate dreams come true this year! Get
This page-turning novel starts with a fascinating premise. What if Mozart faked his death in 1791 and he lived on? In the opening chapters, the reader finds Mozart doing precisely that, so he can live with the woman he loves, Magdalena, and so he can free himself from his debts and his unhappy marriage. But he can’t live without continuing to compose, so he reinvents himself some years later as the Maestro and begins composing music with the young composer Gioacchino Rossini, who in real life wrote 39 operas in 19 years.
The author is an opera singer, and he was inspired to write this book after a colleague, Eliano Mattiozzi, had studied Gioacchino Rossini’s operas and found too many similarities to Mozart’s work to be ignored. That started Lynn John on a two-year journey of research.
A Secret Never to Be Told brings to life the performers and composers of opera in this era. Be prepared for bawdy humour, intrigue and betrayal that mimics the humour and subversive nature of Mozart’s operas. A definite must-read for any lover of opera.
Filament Publishing, RRP $30.75
This thrilling crime novel starts with a man being lost overboard when a narcotics pick-up at sea goes wrong. Then a young woman is found dead on a beach, and Sergeant Bill Granger is called on to investigate, along with Constable Niko Sopoaga. They find themselves investigating a dangerous underworld of drug dealing, with a ruthless killer on the loose.
Meanwhile, Bill’s wife Annika prepares for an art exhibition and she befriends newcomer Crystal, who is in a controlling relationship with her partner Andrei. Annika takes the young woman under her wing but is increasingly worried that the smooth, charming man Crystal is with is not what he appears.
Bill had hoped for a quiet off-season in Matakana. Instead, a complex web of small-town secrets and a desire for revenge will soon place Bill’s family in danger. You will never look at Matakana the same way again after reading this page-turning, exhilarating book.
Matheson Bay Press, RRP $36.99
When Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale opens its doors this month, it will showcase some exciting new concepts being developed for future Mitre 10 stores. Located in the Highgate Business Park, the 11,300sqm store is the 85th in the Mitre 10 network and the first new greenfield Mitre 10 MEGA since 2016.
Innovative digital experiences, improved wayfinding, a new showroom offering and a ‘treehouse’ playground built mostly of timber are just some of the features being piloted in the new store.
The Mitre 10 Design Guide and Style Finder is a digital experience delivering inspiration, personalised style guides and product selections for kitchen, bathroom, laundry and wardrobe projects. It’s a fun, interactive way to shape up a project. For customers ready to get started, the new Project Help experience provides in-store access to project planning guides, material calculators, ‘Easy As’ how-to videos and a directory of preferred suppliers for customers needing professional tradespeople.
Interior Living, Mitre 10’s new streamlined New Zealand kitchen range, delivers an end-to-end service enabling our Trade and DIY customers to design affordable on-trend kitchens either delivered fully assembled or as a flat pack bundle.
Trade customer needs have also been prioritised, with the location of timber yard, drive-thru and ‘heavy-end’ hardware, electrical and plumbing supplies carefully considered to minimise time in the store. The top 100 building product lines are racked at waist height for quick, easy access and there are offices available for trade customers to meet with clients and suppliers.
On the retail side, the store layout has also been redesigned to showcase key categories that make Mitre 10 a destination –paint, tools, garden supplies, fixings and fastenings, and outdoor living. Each of these hubs bring together product ranges, accessories and adjacent categories in a way that makes sense for customers, making it easier to find everything for a project in one space. For example, a stunning new display of landscaping supplies is showcased within the garden centre so customers can easily compare different decking, fencing or pebble finishes to complement their chosen plants (and vice versa!).
‘This new store is piloting a number of new customer experiences, all designed with the customer in mind, and in response to extensive customer research and insights. Some are less obvious, like safer and more pedestrian-friendly carparks, and some will transform the customer experience, like the Design Guide and Style Finder digital experience,’ says Jules LloydJones, Chief Marketing Officer for Mitre 10 New Zealand.
Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale is owned and operated by Riviera Hardware Holdings, along with the Warkworth, Whangaparaoa, Albany and New Lynn stores. This means trade customer accounts can be used across the district, at whichever location is
Cam Caithness Managing Director
closest to site, saving time and money.
Around 120 new jobs have been created with the opening of Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale, with recruitment drives held at the local rugby club. Riviera Managing Director Cam Caithness says the business has been fortunate to recruit a high calibre team who he’s confident will help create a positive workplace culture that embraces the co-operative spirit.
We’re looking forward to opening the doors and welcoming the local community into our new store. Mitre 10 regulars will notice some exciting new experiences, alongside the familiar warm welcome and quality service and advice Mitre 10 is known for,’ he says.
Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale by the numbers:
• 120 new jobs created
• 24,000m2 total site area
• 11,300m2 total store floor area
• 6,000m2 retail area
• 2,000m2 garden centre area
• 2,000m2 trade drive-thru
• 1,600m2 timber yard
• 232 car parks
• 1 Columbus Café
• 1 new ‘treehouse’ playground
About Mitre 10
Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Ltd is a Kiwi co-operative of 84 (soon to be 85) locally owned stores nationwide, employing over 8,000 team members combined. The country’s most trusted home improvement and garden retailer and one of the fastest-growing trade merchants, Mitre 10 has been a household name since 1974. The co-operative was ranked second in the 2023 Kantar Corporate Reputation Index, named most trusted home improvement store brand for the thirteenth time in the 2023 Readers Digest Trusted Brand Awards, #3 Most Trusted Brand overall, and is a repeat winner of Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers Award in the home improvement category.
In our June issue we shared the story of tenyear-old Orewa Primary School student Oliver Tiedmann, heading to Italy to complete in the Italian O’pen Skiff nationals in Cagliari and attend a training camp with Sir Russell Coutts before competing in the O’pen Skiff world championships in Rimini.
We’re thrilled to announce that Oliver won gold in the Under-12s category at the Italian nationals, seeing off local sailor Pietro Dedoni with three race wins in a row to take out the competition.
At the world championships, Oliver competed against more than 50 talented young sailors. Over 14 races he produced some excellent performances in difficult conditions and finished in fourth place – an incredible result, and up four spots from his eighth-place finish at the world championships last year in France.
Oliver’s parents are extremely proud of his results and of all the hard work he and the other kids have put into their sailing. Mum Anna says the competitions and trainings have been very intense, and the kids have shown great resilience, spending up to six hours a day out on the water in very high temperatures.
These excerpts from a journal Oliver and his dad kept (and kindly shared with us) offer some insight into his incredible experiences in Italy.
• Winning the 3-day Italian nationals (u12) was a highlight in beautiful Sardinia.
• Crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and a powerful 'mistral' wind was fantastic says Oliver.
• Having my friends and Russell at World's giving us briefing and pep talks is awesome. Not to mention my dad, for carrying all my gear around.
• It's day two and I'm coming third in the U12. It's a huge event, 285 sailors. In my U12 division there are about 60 kids. The start lines are chaos.
• It's very, very hot and the winds are very, very light and shifty. Often it feels like 3 knots, more floating than sailing.
• It's challenging and frustrating as it's hard to sail fairly when it's like this every day. I'm trying my best, on some days it feels like luck and weight play a big part in who does well.
• My NZ team mate had his boat implode because it's so hot. He gets a new boat today hopefully. We rig our boats and have to wait on the concrete before launching. With no breeze and the heat wave it’s like we're standing on a frying pan. My friends boat, when it launched in the cooler water, the air inside his boat contracted and sucked his boat concave underneath. (That's a bad day at World's!)
• The lake is surrounded by enormous mountains, it's like sailing in a postcard. The winds are great, it comes blasting down the mountains in the morning, then shifts and goes up the mountains in the afternoon. We trained with several teams from around the world and had the best time!
• Russell spent the whole time training us and would take us straight to the Gelato shop after most sessions!
• We're all in Rimini for Worlds now and the heat wave is kicking in.
• The winning boy at the moment in my division is a Ukrainian boy adopted by Rimini. He's really good!! I'm so happy for him! If you had to have someone beat you at world's it's him you'd choose! We're all very happy and proud of him.
• Three more days of racing to go, no strong winds forecast, hopefully I can keep in the top five as they award prizes to the top five places.’
You certainly did end up in the top five Oliver – congratulations on your impressive results! Us Coasties are very proud. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and best of luck with all your future sailing goals.
Lake Garda trainingWell… that depends. It depends on age; gender; how active you are; any medical issues you may have, such as:
• is your thyroid not working properly?
• do you have issues with blood sugar regulation?
• have you had your gallbladder removed?
• do you have any food allergies?
• do you struggle with IBS?
• do you have diabetes?
A low carb diet may suit some and not others, the same goes for many of the ‘diets’ out there – ketogenic, Atkins, low fat, low carb and so it goes, the list is endless. They can all be successful for some people in the short term, but often it is difficult to make long term, permanent change. Just as much as ‘get rich quick’ schemes don’t work, nor do ‘quick weight loss diets’, at least not in the long term.
For long term success, we really need to:
• change our habits
• learn what works best for our bodies
• get some sound nutrition information behind us
• get an appropriately qualified nutritionist to help facilitate these changes
Some basic principles would be to ensure that you mostly eat unprocessed, whole foods. Drink WATER! I can’t emphasise that enough. We are roughly 60% water and it’s critical for so many of the processes that occur in our bodies. Move regularly, doing something you really enjoy, so that you do it often. Our bodies were designed to move.
There is so much more than just weight loss to consider. Health is a long term investment that pays dividends immediately and in the future. When we put a priority on our health, the results show up in many ways – increased energy levels, great skin, healthy immune system, bones, teeth, heart, liver, kidneys, muscles and more. It’s about re-organising our priorities which puts value on the things we value most and learning how to develop new habits to achieve our goals.
If you would like help with creating a more nutritious way of eating, guidance for healthy weight loss and food allergy specific diets, contact me at paula@nutritionsense.co.nz, both in person and online consultations are available.
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
Something sweet and extraordinary is taking place along picturesque Wainui Road. A small local beekeeping company called Rhybees, named by a passionate young boy called Rhylee, is creating a buzz in the community. With a mission to teach beekeeping at affordable prices, Rhybees provide the opportunity for individuals to become skilled beekeepers and they are also playing a vital role in bee conservation efforts.
Allow me to introduce Joshua, Tanya and Rhylee (who just had his sixth birthday) – the three founders of Rhybees! What inspired this family to embark on their bee-utiful adventure? It all began with Joshua's fascination of plants and horticulture. As Joshua explored the world of flowers and fruit trees, he realised the integral role that bees play in pollination and the overall health of ecosystems. This newfound interest proved infectious, with Joshua's enthusiasm soon spreading to those around him, including his partner Tanya and her bee-keen son Rhylee. Together they established Rhybees, a family business dedicated to making beekeeping accessible to everyone, regardless of age or experience. Rhybees offer hive sales and rentals, making it possible for anyone to embark on this fulfilling journey. Their affordability sets them apart – they have the cheapest prices in the country. They prioritise teaching over profit and
with the guidance of Bryan Alexander, a seasoned beekeeper with over 40 years of experience, they ensure their aspiring beekeepers receive comprehensive training and support, to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to nurture their own hives.
Beekeeping is not without its challenges but the rewards are abundant. Seeing Rhylee and other children confidently donning beekeeping suits and overcoming their fear of bees brings immense joy to Joshua and Tanya. They gain fulfilment by empowering others and fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and these remarkable creatures. This includes helping to dispel misconceptions surrounding bees and beekeeping, such as educating the public that bees do not swarm unless provoked and that their natural instincts cannot be manipulated. For those with a fear of the buzzy little creatures, Rhybees offer this simple advice: bee calm and bee kind and you will be a-ok!
Rhybees also encourage others to contribute to bee conservation efforts. They say by using bee-related environmentally friendly products such as beeswax wraps and by planting pollen-rich flowers, people can help to sustain and support bee populations. They offer a distinctive service, allowing individuals
who rent a hive to actively engage in beekeeping alongside them. They take the time to explain the bees' behaviour and provide guidance on what to anticipate from the bees during different seasons of the year.
For those considering beekeeping, Joshua and Tanya emphasize the importance of locating hives in areas abundant with flowers and sunlight, and facing north, to align with the bees' natural flight patterns. They also stress the significance of being calm and kind to the bees, as they are not aggressive creatures and pose no threat if treated with respect.
Looking towards the future, Rhybees plan to establish a website and a presence on social media platforms to expand their reach and impact.
With their dedication to nurturing the next generation of beekeepers and their unwavering commitment to bee appreciation and conservation, the team at Rhybees are an inspiring example of how a small family business can make a significant difference.
If you want to buy some yummy raw honey or you’re interested in giving beekeeping a go, contact Joshua at Joshua.rhybees@gmail.com or give him a call on 022 464 9870.
Madison Derbyshire-Smith | Features Contributor
If you are into bucket list train journeys, the return of the Eastern & Oriental Express to Southeast Asia has brought exciting new luxury rail journeys to the region. Beginning in February 2024, this iconic train, operated by Belmond, will offer two seasonal return-trip routes from Singapore, exploring the picturesque landscapes of Malaysia.
The train will depart from Singapore's Woodlands station and traverse Malaysia, making stops at popular destinations such as Penang, Langkawi and the Taman Negara National Park with 15 signature green-and-cream-coloured carriages to offer a captivating experience for everyone onboard.
The train features eight sleeper cars, two restaurant cars, a piano bar and an open-air observation car at the rear. The carriages showcase nods to the region's culture, including Malaysian
embroidery and silks, while cherry wood panelling add a touch of warmth. The train offers three cabin categories: Pullman, State, and Presidential, all of which come with private bathrooms. Each category is uniquely designed to reflect different elements of Southeast Asian cities. Culinary delights await in the train's restaurant, where you will be served contemporary Peranakan dishes. Peranakan cuisine is known for its fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian flavours and cooking techniques.
The Eastern & Oriental Express offers two distinct experiences for guests. The first is ‘Essence of Malaysia: A Gateway into Malay Culture,’ a three-night journey that takes you from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang. A private boat transfer from Alor Setar will bring you to Langkawi, where you can partake in activities such as snorkelling in the Pulau Payar Marine Park. In Penang, explore George Town's historic architecture and indulge in the renowned street food scene. The second trip, ‘Wild Malaysia: Exploring Sights Unseen,’ spans the eastern side of the Malaysian peninsula. A highlight of this journey is a visit to the Taman Negara National Park, one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests and home to diverse wildlife, including tigers and Sumatran rhinos. Spend time with local tiger conservation groups, participate in a photography masterclass or embark on a jungle foraging trip. The itinerary also includes a visit to Penang before returning to Singapore.
Elegant, exquisite and exotic Journey in a ‘palace on wheels’
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the newly appointed general manager of Silverdale Business, and I am honoured to have the opportunity to serve our vibrant community.
With four years of experience within this organisation, I bring a wealth of knowledge in event management, project management, marketing, sponsorship, business development, human resources and recruitment. Throughout my career I have prioritised building strong relationships while effectively managing various aspects of a business.
One driving force that has remained constant in all my roles is my heartfelt desire to make a positive impact on others. I firmly believe that success is not solely measured by financial achievements but also by the lasting impressions we leave on people's lives. This belief forms the foundation of my leadership approach, fostering meaningful connections with clients, team members and stakeholders.
As the General Manager of Silverdale Business, my primary objective is to deliver exceptional experiences that surpass the expectations of our customers, members and sponsors. I am deeply passionate about creating memorable moments and ensuring that every interaction with our brand leaves a lasting impression. Through strategic planning, meticulous execution and a customer-centric mindset, I aim to drive sustainable growth and cultivate a thriving community.
Furthermore, I am pleased to announce that we have recently established our Board, comprising esteemed individuals who share our vision for Silverdale's future. However, there are still a couple of vacancies available and we are excited to welcome talented individuals within the Silverdale area to join us in shaping the path ahead.
On 3 July, we proudly moved into our new office, situated in a central location surrounded by the diverse and inspiring businesses that make up our community. The proximity to our valued stakeholders and partners allows for greater collaboration and the opportunity to forge even stronger connections.
In August, we will commence the recruitment process for our dedicated staff members who will work to support our mission. We are confident that our team will embody the values of Silverdale Business, bringing
expertise and enthusiasm to further enhance our services.
I am truly excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for Silverdale Business. Together, let us embrace this thriving future, fostering an environment where businesses and our community can flourish.
I would be delighted to connect with you. Let's collaborate and make a positive impact together.
Tasha Gummer | General Manager, Silverdale Business tasha@silverdalebusiness.co.nz
Following on from my June and July articles, here are some more tips to help you in your efforts to recycle right, taken largely from my informative trip to Visy Recycling.
Aluminium foil is a material that’s easy to recycle and can go in your kerbside recycling, but only if you save up enough to scrunch into a fist-sized ball so it doesn’t behave like paper and get misclassified by the recycling machinery. Make sure food and grease is removed first. This applies to most recycling, but when it comes to pizza boxes, grease is fine so long as the food scraps have been removed.
For other cardboard boxes, remove plastic packaging but tape and labels can remain. Robust boxes that beer and other cold beverages come in are suitable for recycling, as are boxes with food items that go in the freezer that have a subtle waxy inner lining. Liquid paper board, such as Tetra paks, are currently accepted in Auckland’s recycling but as there is no buyer for this going forward, they aren’t likely to be accepted beyond February.
Broken glass is fine to put in household recycling so long as the pieces are big enough to pick up with your fingers. The tiny fragments will need to be binned. But remember only grocery glassware is acceptable, such as wine bottles and jam jars rather than pyrex or drinking glasses.
It’s impossible to fit all the remaining tips in this third and final article on recycling but thankfully there is a handy chatbot called Binny that you can contact on messenger or download the app. Just type ‘Binny’ into the search bar on messenger chat, ask any Auckland recycling question and you’ll get an instant answer.
To finish, I am happy to dispel the longstanding myth that a misplaced landfill item in a home recycling bin contaminates the entire contents of a recycling truck, meaning it’s all discarded and not recycled. Whilst there are current issues with public recycling bins, I was reassured when visiting Auckland’s recycling centre to see that there are some hardworking staff and clever machinery who do indeed sort through the items. However, the amount of non-recyclable material placed in Auckland kerbside recycling bins has doubled over the last three years to 22 per cent, costing ratepayers an extra $3 million per year. So, let’s not be complacent with our recycling habits to help their systems run efficiently.
Useful links:
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rubbish-recycling/binrequests/Pages/what-put-your-recycling.aspx
https://www.wastenothing.co.nz
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Harbour Hospice. What started as a completely volunteerrun service is now a multi-disciplined operation staffed by 230 professionals, supported by 1200 volunteers and covering a region extending from Devonport to Te Hana.
Without the grit of those early volunteers, Harbour Hospice would not be where it is today. To begin with, the charity’s three distinct communities –North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/ Wellsford – were served by three separate groups of volunteers linked by the North Shore branch of the Auckland Hospice Foundation Trust.
Hibiscus Coast’s early hospice services were driven by Carmen and Bob Urban, an Orewabased couple inspired to set up a hospice after visiting California and seeing the good work hospice did there.
With the help of North Shore Hospice’s first paid staff member, Volunteer Coordinator Julian Court, Bob and Carmen set up a volunteer group and training. By 1987 the group was caring for its first patients and families in their homes and had set up its first bereavement support group.
As the community began to rely more on Hospice the group purchased its first building in 1993, a home in Pohutakawa Ave, Orewa that the vendors, the James family, kindly offered to Hospice for just over half its market value.
In 1994 the group hired its first paid nurse, Wendy Lashbrooke, and in 1997 opened its first hospice shop in Orewa. The shop proved so successful two more were opened, in Whangaparaoa and Silverdale. Today, they and Harbour Hospice’s 14 other shops, raise a third of the charity’s annual funding needs.
In 2005 the land for Hospice’s current Hibiscus Coast site at John Dee Cres, Red Beach was purchased, and construction began on a purposebuilt building. Fundraising had been behind every success that Hospice had enjoyed, so a dedicated fundraising committee, the Hibiscus Hospice Women’s Committee chaired by Jan Adams, swung into action to fundraise for this project. Their extraordinary efforts raised hundreds of thousands towards the project, and beyond.
In 2018 Hibiscus Coast Hospice merged with hospices on the North Shore and Warkworth/Wellsford to form Harbour Hospice, as it is known today.
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When there are hundreds of different ‘whites’ to choose from, let alone all the other colours and thousands of different finishings, what will work best in your home? Let’s step into the wonderful world of colours and texture. Maddren Home’s interior designer Natasha Bozic, founder of Designns interior design studio, certainly has the touch of magic that makes it all work.
M: In terms of interior design, what is the difference between renovation and a new build?
N: There are certainly less limitations when working on a new build project. That’s why if you have a specific style or certain requirements to achieve, it is best to engage an interior designer in the early stages, ideally as early as the plan is under development with the architect. We can look into the spaces and make sure they work with your desired furniture, window treatments and other finishing touches. These can be easily be missed out in the design process.
M: What are the most important elements in creating your dream home?
N: Having the bigger picture in mind with a clear concept of style, colour, texture and finishes. A clear goal and being able to visualise the end result is extremely crucial.
M: It sounds a little abstract. Do some people find it hard to visualise at such an early stage?
N: Yes, but I have a process in place to help clients capture their vision and bring their dream into reality. I always start by inviting the client to provide image examples of what they like and/or don’t like. Usually by looking at 5-10 images for each area I can pick up repeating elements and narrow down the path that leads to their preferred style, vision, colour and taste. It also helps to ask lots of questions, such as how do they live and what are their priorities. It can be a long process for some while others may make decisions pretty quickly; no matter what I regularly refer back to the initial design concept to check if elements of the design align with the overall vision we have created for their home. Afterall it is their home and it needs to feel that way.
I draw my inspiration for projects from many sources, but it first and foremost comes from my clients and their project - who they are, their lifestyle, where they live. Surroundings are also a big inspiration and will often influence the design, colour palette and textures.
I also always ask if they will take existing furniture to their new home. If yes, I will incorporate this into the design. There is no point designing a new home that does not match with the furniture or featured art that will inhabit the home. There is always a way to make things work, as long as the conversation is in place at the beginning.
M: What are your key recommendations for those starting their interior design journey?
N: First of all, take time to look at your options, consider what you like and don’t like and make informed decisions – don’t rush. Secondly, don’t just follow trends as they may not necessarily match your style. It is better to create spaces that reflects yourself, otherwise it may never feel like your home. Lastly, let yourself have fun in the process. Building a house can be overwhelming with lots of decision to make. Having an interior designer holding your hand through the process means that decisions become easier. I filter options for my clients, saving them time and costly mistakes, and ensure that their home is functional, cohesive and beautiful. Let your interior designer assist you with making the right decisions for you and enjoy the journey.
If your budget allows, invest in big ticket items such as couches and cabinets, then introduce trend and colour via accessories and finishing touches, which can easily be changed to switch the theme in the future without costing too much.
M: Lastly, can you share some common mistakes for clients to be aware of and try to avoid?
N: Never buy furniture without a clear vision. Think about how it will fit in the overall look. Consider dimensions and make sure they will work within the space. Vice versa if you are at the design stage, make sure you take the measurements of walls and room space and double check if they can accommodate your furniture.
For help designing and building your dream home, contact Maddren Homes. www.maddrenhomes.co.nz
During the weekday most of our crew maintain full time jobs. This means that sometimes we can have a delayed response time or alternatively, if we don’t have crew available to respond, the next closest unit will be tasked. The same will happen to us if our neighbouring units are unavailable.
To ensure there will always be at least one Coastguard Rescue Vessel (CRV) available, the six units within the Hauraki Gulf area have a duty boat system. Every 6th day Hibiscus Rescue One is the duty boat, so on duty day we ensure we have crew available and within 20 minutes of Gulf Harbour Marina if for any reason we are required.
After work, from approximately 6pm until 6am the following morning, we will also have crew ready to respond. This roster is split between our six skippers and our 30 local volunteers, who can be at home or out and about with friends and family, but always ready to respond.
On weekends and public holidays the rostered crew are available on 24-hour shifts. Normally our crew will meet on the boat at around 11.30am and finish their day around 6pm. Unless of course we are paged out, required for a longer tasking, or there have been multiple vessels requiring assistance through the day. Why an 11.30am start? We’ve found that most call outs tend to be after 3pm as boaties attempt to start their journey home.
While weekend days are often our busiest days they are also the days we spend the most time training. It is not unusual to
see Hibiscus Rescue One or Two driving around in what might appear to be circles within the marina, or putting our bow pontoon, or our stern cage on pilings (poles). We call this Close Quarter Manoeuvring. (CQM)
We train all our crew in CQM, as it is incredibly important that we can control our CRV in all wind speeds and direction. Crew need to know how the vessel will respond in different situations. We also train putting our bow or stern onto pilings so that we can slide larger vessels back into their marinas when required, no matter the weather conditions.
And of course on days when most boaties are coming home because of the weather, you’ll see us heading out. Our crew need to be able to handle our CRVs safely in rough weather, sometimes at speed, because sometime, someone’s life might depend on our incredible volunteers and their training.
Rachel Hessey | Vice President – Coastguard Hibiscus
I have been cooking professionally for 39 years, both in New Zealand and internationally. My business, Culinary Lane Catering is based in Millwater, providing three and five course dinners in your home, out-catering and grazing tables.
Now you can gain the benefit of my experience by emailing me your cooking questions.
Amy: What flavours (other than chocolate) and types of desserts seem to be popular with most people and so are a fairly safe bet with a larger group?
I am always a fan of cooking seasonally to get the best pricing. This time of year, deserts can centre around fruits such as pears, apples, oranges, lemons and rhubarb. For me you can’t go wrong with a good crème brulee (only 4 ingredients, cream, eggs yolks, sugar and vanilla). This can be made well in advance and just gratinate with demerara sugar when serving. To jazz it up add some caramelized fruit at the base before adding your brulee mix (see my recipe crème brulee recipe on page 45). A fresh fruit crumble made with stewed apple, pear and rhubarb always goes down well. Some other choices could be a tart tatin (caramelised apples topped with puff pastry) or a lemon tart. You could accompany the desserts with a Crème Anglaise, fruit compote or a vanilla bean ice cream.
unusual brands/types that people may not have tried before. Go to a specialised shop and have a taste of different options. If you are going to put chutneys, pates, etc on then try making your own. Find some freshly baked Artisan bread, get great quality meats and you could put some seafood such as poached prawns and smoked salmon on the table. I serve my grazing tables with some hot items also, like chicken skewers, mini meat pies and arancini. Having plenty of different sauces gives extra variety too.
Mark Lane | Culinary Lane Catering
www.culinarylane.co.nz | email culinarylane@gmail.com
A few items we spotted locally this month and rather fancied.
Next month, in conjunction with Skylight Trust and Yellow Brick Road (formerly Supporting Families New Zealand), a grief education programme aimed at supporting adults who have been bereaved by suicide will commence in Silverdale.
The eight-week Waves programme, which is led by two trained facilitators, combines learning about suicide and bereavement with group discussion and support to better cope with loss from suicide. Participants will:
• meet and share with others who are also experiencing the impact of suicide
• be provided with a safe, supportive environment to explore aspects of their grief and reduce isolation and stigma associated with bereavement by suicide
• gain information and strategies about how to care for themselves and others (including tamariki and rangatahi) after a suicide
• receive help with adjusting to living with loss and moving forward
The programme will run on Thursday evenings from 5.30pm to 7.30pm commencing on 7 September.
Spaces are limited and criteria for participation include being over 18 years of age and having been bereaved for at least six months. To express interest in attending this programme contact:
Sonja Loeve on 022 618 7821 or via email sonja@ yellowbrickroad.org.nz, or
Marina Ngaha on 027 277 2395 or via email marina@ yellowbrickroad.org.nz
If you would like more information about the Waves programme, which runs throughout New Zealand, go to www.skylight.org.nz/waves.
1. Leach Ceramics mug $45 at Island Orewa, Bakehouse Lane, Orewa
2. Ambe Linear 72 Electric Fire $1999 at Gatmans Mowers & More Kings Plant Barn Complex, HBC Highway
3. Lurex Argyle Sock – Pink & Red $15 at Buckle and Bow, Millwater Central Shops, Millwater
4. Charcuterie platter by the fire $ varies at The View Eatery, Wainui Windmill Road, Wainui
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Mortgage interest rates have skyrocketed over the past two years, having a significant impact on many mortgage holders.
If your mortgage is due to expire off a low fixed term interest rate soon, you’re about to experience a significant increase in your mortgage repayments. For example, with a $500,000 mortgage fixed at 2.99% pa with a remaining loan term of 28 years, you’ll potentially be looking at an increase of around $260 per week.
Speak with a mortgage adviser to review how your mortgage is structured as there may be better ways to structure it that minimise exposure to interest rate increases. For example, splitting your mortgage over various amounts and terms will reduce the impact on your budget at each rate expiry.
You could look to extend your mortgage loan term to help reduce your regular mortgage repayments. This would require going through a full application process and it should also be noted this will be increase the overall amount of interest you’ll pay over the life span of your mortgage.
You can look to secure an interest rate anywhere from 60 days to 30 days BEFORE your mortgage fixed term expires, depending on which bank your mortgage is with.
You could look to consolidate any high interest loans, such as car finance loans, onto your mortgage, as mortgage interest rates tend to be lower. This will reduce and simplify your loan repayments.
To pay off your mortgage faster, you could try:
• making lump sum payments, either during or at the expiry
of your fixed term (please speak with a mortgage adviser first to check if there are any penalty charges)
• increasing your regular loan repayments
• changing monthly loan repayments to either weekly or fortnightly (you will make more repayments during the year compared to monthly repayments)
• if interest rates have decreased when your next fixed term expires, keeping your repayments the same (as you’ll be used to paying this amount)
If you have an existing mortgage that is due to expire within the next three months, NOW is the best time to speak with a mortgage adviser. In the meantime, stay positive and remember that interest rates and inflation are cyclical.
Let’s chat! Contact Wayne Henry on 021 423 818 or email wayne@waynehenry.co.nz
Wayne & Karen Henry are Millwater locals. Wayne is a financial adviser specialising in mortgages and Karen supports him with all admin related work. Wayne’s Disclosure Statement is available free of charge on request or can be downloaded via website https://www.waynehenry.co.nz/ wayne-henry-mortgage-adviser/
Whether starting a new business or running an established one, sometimes it’s hard getting up in the morning. This isn’t about the cold of a winter’s day, it’s about finding your energy spark. Daily you’re faced with solving issues such as losing a valued staff member; customers you can’t afford to lose changing the rules; your partner wondering if you love your work more… Finding the energy to solve issues will come when you know your ‘why’. This isn’t just corporate jargon and it’s really quite simple to do.
Tips to finding your own energy-generating ‘why’
1. Start by writing down the 5-10 things most important to you in life. It doesn’t matter if these are what you have or what you want. Top of the list will usually be family, happiness, health, free time, maybe wealth. Don’t make it generic like this – make it specific to you. Sometimes just a family photo on our desk is enough to remind us our ‘why’, but we want to get more out of this so that’s why we try for 10 things. The things you want are your goals and the things you have are the goals you need to protect.
2. If you have staff or a team, ask them to write their list too and compare. We know the usual things, it’s the unique things we’re looking for. The usual things will remind you to get up, the unique things will help you leap up. They really are the ‘why’.
3. Write the combined list down and display somewhere everyone will see it often. This is what makes you all you.
Now you have your ‘why’ family will understand, staff will know
the plan, suppliers will want to back you and customers want to deal with you.
Knowing your ‘why’ will give you the ‘how’. With your goals in view, every decision you make is easily filtered; will this decision help us achieve our goals? Some of us know this, but not many write it down and display our goals to see every day. That’s the magic step that engages our subconscious.
We ran this goal discovery exercise with Business Whangaparaoa and the underlying theme was ‘create benefit to members’. We work on a lot of projects and this helped us prioritise what was most important. In two months we have doubled our membership and we have a new sense of energy amongst the team. Try it for yourself.
Chris Norris | Allbrand Cert. MKTG | MCC | Cert. Typograph
Chris is Chairman of Business Whangaparaoa and is a mentor with Business Mentors. He runs a locally focussed branding business. Design, Print, Sign, Web – tools and advice to help you grow your business bigger, or better. Get in touch via Chris@allbrand.co.nz.
Knowing your why will give you the how
Artwork of lights: If you didn’t make it up to the Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights this year you will be pleased to hear that a new permanent public Artwork of Lights has been installed in the Warkworth Wharf area, with a number of different pre-programmed shows to be displayed throughout the year. The current artwork is a collaboration between the Council arts department and local Ngati Mahuhiri artist Hokimai-anahera Rosieur (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāpuhi, and Te Aupōuri). The artwork sits in native bush opposite the town wharf and uses programmable led lights speakers to express the genesis story of Mahurangi and the enduring presence of Ngāti Manuhiri, mana whenua of Mahurangi. Installed by Davco Electrical and funded from Auckland Council Public Art Regional budget, the trees will light up each night at sunset, with 20 minute shows playing over winter at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. With Warkworth now a quicker and easier trip up the new motorway, this is sure to become a popular evening out for Coasties.
Maddren are coming to town: The team at Maddren Homes are responsible for building a number of houses within our community, particularly in the Millwater and Milldale developments. In the past a trip to Maddren Home’s headquarters from the Coast has meant travelling the Coatesville/Riverhead Highway to Kumeu. But no more! From 18 August Maddren HQ is relocating to the Vantage Point complex at 2181 East Coast Road in Silverdale, much more convenient for all their Coastie clients.
Have your say: Auckland’s Local Board plans consultation process is currently underway. The 21 local boards in Auckland have released their threeyear plans and the public now have a chance to read these plans and give feedback, which must be submitted by 14 August 2023. Comments are often posted on local social media pages about how public funding is used and the development and use of local spaces such as Orewa Beach, dog parks, playgrounds, pump tracks and undeveloped spaces such as Butler Stoney Park in Millwater. If you would like to read the Hibiscus and Bays three-year plan and give feedback on what you feel should be prioritised within our area, go to http://www.akhaveyoursay. co.nz/localboardplans.
Wow, this winter has been absolutely amazing for fishing. The wind has settled into some nice westerly flows which suits inshore fishing up here on the Coast. I especially like fishing when the outgoing tide lines up with the westerly winds perfectly. The big fish are still hanging around in close this winter, even though the water temperature has dropped.
My last mission had another perfect combination with the tide changing at dusk and my first fish was 14 pounds! When I arrived, it was wind against tide and I had trouble finding fish sign on the sounder where I usually anchor. I spent a good 10 minutes looping around the reef trying to work out the best position to park up knowing the boat would eventually swing as the tide changed. I forgot how awkward it is fishing with your line under the boat drifting towards the bow.
Soon the wind pulled the boat around and I was able to cast well off the back of the boat and into the burley trail which was now into its second burley bag. The start of the tide is the best
because you only need half an ounce or two to get the bait to float to the bottom. I fish with big slabs of bait like half a filet of mullet secured with two 7/0 hooks on 80 pound leader. Once the current gets going the big baits tend to act like a sail in the current and you need a lot of lead to get it to the bottom. I’m always adjusting my weights depending on the phase of the tide. It’s important to have enough weight to keep the line tight so you can feel the bites. Not enough weight will cause too much slack in the line and you can’t feel what’s going on.
A wise man taught me to always use pliers and a wet cloth when unhooking fish. My second fish was around 12 pounds and I did not show it enough respect when I landed it. My 7/0 was through its cheek and I stupidly put my thumb in its mouth to try and remove the hook. Needless to say, I still have a very swollen and sore thumb today. Lesson learned – tight lines!
Tim Lawrence
When it comes to problems with your ears, it’s great to know you are in safe hands. Hear Again have been delighting Hibiscus Coast residents for over 7 years at their inviting Whangaparaoa Coast Plaza clinic.
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Because these two nervous systems offset each other, they help maintain balance in your body. However, feeling stressed on a frequent basis triggers the brain and body to respond in a continuous panicked mode. Our SNS doesn’t have a low gear and when unmonitored we can experience chronic effects of stress including high blood pressure, fatigue, depression, poor digestion and low immune function.
Activating our PSNS is achieved with breathing techniques, nature walks, meditative practices and laughing, to name a few.
Smoke detectors are designed to sound an alarm whether a smouldering fire threatens your safety or toast is burning. Our amygdala – the brain’s emotional centre – is similar to a smoke detector. It can’t tell the difference between real and perceived stress.
When working with clients I help them understand the functions of the nervous system and identify when their internal smoke detector responds to faulty information. Sometimes heightened anxiety disguises the truth of the situation – it creates a ‘smoke screen’ which triggers our inbuilt alarm system. When we recognise what alerted our brain’s response we can learn how to manage stress.
You may be familiar with the terms ‘fight, flight, freeze’ which refers to how the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) reacts to the perceived presence of physical or psychological threats. In contrast, the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) returns the body to a relaxed state – this is the crucial ‘rest, digest and repair’ response to stress.
Living a stress-free life is unattainable. We experience good stress, eustress, to succeed at certain tasks. Eustress motivates us to work toward our goals, take up a new hobby and begin new relationships. It's a stress response that benefits us.
Balancing our SNS and PSNS systems is attainable when we understand how our body serves us and how to avoid ‘distress’. Our brains can be retrained to respond to stress in a healthy way.
The presence of smoke does not always indicate a fire. When you feel that quickened heartbeat or brain fog in a stressful moment, just pause and ask yourself, ‘Am I remembering to breathe? What is a calming technique I can use right now?’
Your well-being will thank you; mind, body, and soul.
Trish Beauchamp | Life Coachhttps://www.trishbeauchamp.com/
If you have had a family trust for a while, you may be asking yourself, ‘is it time for this Trust to come to an end?’
Perhaps you are retired and looking to simplify your affairs, or you may no longer be in business and your Trust has served its purpose. Whatever the reason, below are a few key points which you may want to consider before proceeding with winding up your Trust.
important to ascertain what the assets and liabilities of your Trust are so they can be addressed as part of the wind up. Sometimes, it is unclear which assets are held personally versus in the Trust (particularly if no accounts have been prepared). It pays to make a note of this, before discussing with your lawyer and accountant.
Properties and Bright-Line: If your Trust owns property, it is important to check the implications of a property transfer out of the Trust with your tax advisor. A transfer to a beneficiary could result in that beneficiary paying tax upon their eventual sale of that property, potentially including tax on the sale of a home if they have rented it out or otherwise moved out of their home for an extended period. There is some relief available for certain transfers out of a trust, but it is important to seek specific tax advice to ensure your Trust qualifies before making the transfer.
Share transfers: If your Trust holds shares in a company you will need to consider the impact a share transfer may have on the company's ability to carry forward losses and imputation credits. Again, an important point to discuss with an accountant to avoid adverse tax consequences.
Final tax liabilities: As part of winding up the Trust, you need to make sufficient allowance for any final tax liabilities which need to be paid.
If you are looking to wind up your family trust and would like our assistance, you can call us on 09 550 8843 or email office@simpsonwesternnorth.co.nz.
Morgan Sharp | Solicitor, Simpson Western North Note: This article is published for general information purposes and should not be relied upon as legal or tax advice. For advice specific to your circumstances, please seek specialist advice.
Low vision refers to a significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with traditional spectacles, contact lenses or medical or surgical intervention. It is a condition that affects people of all ages, often resulting from eye diseases or injuries such as macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. Coping with low vision can be challenging as it can greatly impact a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks and reduce their overall quality of life.
Orewa Optics is proud to have Helen Heyns, a low vision specialist on our team. Helen plays a crucial role in helping patients with low vision optimise their remaining vision and maximise their functional abilities. Helen is trained to understand the unique visual needs and limitations of individuals with low vision. She employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining her expertise in optometry with knowledge of visual aids, adaptive techniques and eye diseases.
When patients have their appointment with Helen they undergo a comprehensive eye examination and functional assessment to determine the extent of their visual impairment and identify potential underlying causes. Based on this evaluation, Helen can prescribe low vision aids such as magnifiers, telescopes or
electronic devices that can enhance the remaining vision and aid in performing daily tasks.
Helen may also give instruction on lighting optimisation, contrast enhancement and techniques for reading, writing and using electronic devices.
Low vision specialists such as Helen play a vital role in improving the lives of people with low vision. Helen’s expertise and knowledge in assessing visual impairments and recommending appropriate visual aids and rehabilitation strategies help patients regain independence and enhance their overall well-being.
If you’d like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.
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 looking after your eye health, as well as helping you get the best type of contact lenses or optical lenses that will suit your lifestyle.
We can’t wait to see you! Visit us at 10 Bakehouse Lane, Orewa.
When I was a kid I watched my friend’s relationships with their grandparents and was more than a little envious of the closeness I saw. Both my grandfather’s had died before I was born, my Nana lived out of town and died when I was seven and my remaining Grandma was lovely but very posh (think Remuera, purple hair and pearls) and didn’t get on with Dad, so we only really saw her at Christmas. I could feel I was missing out on something important.
There’s no denying that relationships between grandparents and grandchildren can enrich the lives of both generations, and we are lucky that with free video calls (via the internet) to the other side of the world, these days grandparents don’t have to live close by to be a regular presence in the lives of their grandchildren. I’ve heard of a few grandparents who even help out with their grandkids via video call, occupying them with books and stories and games to give Mum or Dad a chance to get dinner on. But while some families have easy inter-generational relationships that are healthy and work well for everyone, others can find it difficult to negotiate mutually acceptable boundaries and relationships can become strained.
Jenny Hale, Senior Family Coach at Parenting Place, says that when difficulties occur, considering the situation from each other’s perspective can be a useful tool in finding solutions that enhance your intergenerational relationships.
She says common responses from grandparents surveyed about involvement with extended family include that they appreciate it when their children realise they have commitments that are important to them so they can’t always be available to help with the grandkids at no notice. They value manners and so while they appreciate modern parenting may be different to what they are used to, they still like to hear please and thank you from their grandchildren, and while they may have a different style when caring for your kids they will always look after them and love them. AND that they love being invited to special events such as birthdays and school concerts.
From the parents’ perspective, common responses included that they love grandparents spending special time with their kids, especially when they pass on life skills such as knitting, cooking and playing chess. They appreciate it when grandparents take the time to learn about their grandchildren’s lives so they can engage and converse with them in meaningful ways. That they appreciate it when their parents can sometimes listen to troubles without necessarily giving advice and it is
important they understand that when it comes to the kids, the parents are the final authority.
These are just few potential sticking points you could consider when aiming to maintain strong intergenerational connections that benefit the well-being of the entire family.
Claire Nevans | Editor For more information, check out www.parentingplace.nz
Varicose veins are not a cosmetic problem. They are often a sign of other underlying health issues.
Risk factors for developing varicose veins include pregnancy, a family history, occupations involving long periods of standing, obesity and a past medical history of deep vein thrombosis.
Skin Institute are the experts to assess, diagnose and treat varicose veins with the most advanced non-surgical treatments. If you’re concerned about your veins, book a consultation online today at www.skininstitute.co.nz or call 09 426 0400
Estuary Arts Annual Members Awards Exhibition is a highlight on the exhibition calendar.
Every year the artwork gets better and better and this year is no exception.
The Estuary Arts Members awards showcases artwork in all media by our growing body of artists and students. You must be a current member to take part, and our membership runs from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. This is a joyous exhibition which celebrates our collective creativity. The theme for the 2023 exhibition is ‘Gratitude’. The members exhibition runs for one month from 2 August throughout the art centre’s five galleries, with an opening and award night being held on Friday, 7 August from 6pm. This year we have more prizes on offer thanks to our generous sponsors. The overall winner will receive a prize package that includes art supply vouchers, an art magazine subscription and $1000 cash.
Being a member of Estuary Arts Centre is easy and affordable and opens up the doors to so many creative opportunities. Family membership is just $50 and as part of your membership you get great discounts on classes run at the centre. There are a range of weekly art classes, after school art extension programmes and weekend workshops on offer, and members receive discounted rates on all of these. Each school holiday art programme runs for two weeks and has a different theme each term.
We are located at 214b Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. The Centre is open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm daily with a great onsite café. For more details visit their website www.estuaryarts.org Facebook page or phone 09 265570.
Images:
A range of artwork from painting by Patricial Hollis, ceramics by Tanz, glass by John Hanson and Oamaru stone by Michael Irwin.
If you’re looking for a fun activity for everyone, look no further. Our Junior Surf programme is fun for the whole family and is conveniently located on Ōrewa Beach in front of the Surf Life Saving Club. It all happens at our Sunday Sessions, where the beach is turned into a giant playground filled with fun activities for children aged 3-13 years.
The Junior Surf programme is designed to create a positive beach experience for all while building strong foundations of surf knowledge and skills.
We offer our foundation Junior programme training on Sunday mornings, with each age group training alongside each other on the beach with an emphasis on FUN and building confidence. Sunday junior surf session usually involve a warm up, followed by a mixture of races, games and skill-based activities on the beach and some water activities, with some weeks focusing on theory. We encourage parents and extended family to get involved too.
There is also an opportunity to refuel after the Sunday’s sessions, with our weekly sausage sizzle, stay for lunch or an
ice cream at our Club Beach House Eatery, or just hang out and enjoy the beach for the afternoon.
There’s plenty of opportunity for everyone to get involved, we look forward to seeing you on the beach!
New 2023-2024 season dates:
Sunday, 29 October 2023 to Sunday, 17 December 2023
Sunday, 14 January 2024 to Sunday, 24t March 2024
Junior membership sale now on – limited time only
To take advantage of our Early Bird Junior Membership SALE enrol now via our website https://www.orewasurfclub.co.nz/ membership-fees
For more information:
Ph 09 426 5058 | admin@orewasurfclub.co.nz
Facials are a popular skincare treatment that many people have regularly to rejuvenate and nourish and improve and maintain their skins health. Have you ever wondered what the true benefits of a facial might be? It’s so much more than just the immediate after glow! By understanding the life cycle of a facial you can ensure you get the maximum benefit for your skin.
Immediately after your facial, you’ll notice that your skin is smoother, firmer and has a healthier glow. This is because facials reduce inflammation, boost circulation and stimulate the lymphatic drainage boosting your skin health.
Facials deep cleanse, exfoliate, remove impurities and remove excess oil from the skin, which can clog pores that cause breakouts. By exfoliating we remove all the dead skin cells, so that all the other products used can penetrate into the skin more deeply and provide better results. If you have a special event coming up getting a facial will help your skin look its best on your big day.
But the benefits of a facial don't stop there. In fact you'll continue to see improvements in your skin for 72 hours after the treatment. This is because facials boost hydration and circulation, and cell turnover is accelerated. This leads to improved skin texture, tone and glow.
Homecare is vital for your skin after your facial to maintain the results. Over the course of the next few weeks, you'll notice your skin is firmer, smoother and more youthful. This is because facials stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve overall skin health.
To maintain these benefits, I recommend using SPF minimum 30 applied daily to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays plus blue screen lights and pollution. Incorporating healthy habits into your lifestyle such as eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise and drinking lots of water will also improve your overall skincare health.
As the benefits of a facial can last for several weeks, scheduling a facial around every 4-6 weeks (depending on your skin type and other factors such as lifestyle stress levels) is optimal, to help maintain healthy skin. Dead skin cells can accumulate and impurities can build up without regular treatments.
In addition to the physical benefits, facials also provide a sense of relaxation and self-care. The soothing atmosphere in a salon, that gentle touch and the pleasant sounds and scents can help to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being.
Amelia | Beauty AspectsOur friendly team is ready to provide you with professional advice and the best eyewear to suit your needs. Come and see us today!
the range of insurers and the types of covers they
the variable quality of the policy wordings in the market (insurance policies are not all created equal)
where the cost ‘sweet spots’ are for different insurers (all insurers have their specific ‘sweet spots’) what extra inbuilt benefits are incorporated by some innovative insurers
the systems and processes used by different insurers (some provide exceptional service and excellent communications, while others can be very erratic and poor)
the excellent value that an experienced insurance specialist will provide to a client, through strong advocacy at the application and underwriting stage, and especially in assisting a client at claim time
It is important, when taking up personal insurance cover, that you work with an expert insurance specialist who will be there for you, in your corner, to fight for you every step of the way, whether at application and underwriting time, or at claim time.
Would you ask your electrician to give you advice on creating a will? Would you contact your dentist to wire up your house extension? Would you expect your lawyer to design and create an awesome web site and digital marketing strategy for your business?
I very much doubt it.
While I have huge respect for the Kiwi DIY and number eight wire tradition, there is no doubt that when it comes to trades and professional services, you choose a specialist who can provide you with a professional and efficient service based on their specialised knowledge, experience and track record.
Yet when it comes to life and health insurance, it amazes me how many people will take unqualified advice from wellmeaning friends and family who have no knowledge of:
It’s what we do!
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 website.
Image by storyset on Freepik
Theo Simeonidis | UProtectNZ Insurance Services
‘Eating is better when we do it together,’ or so the saying goes, and The Botanic Silverdale will soon be hosting people to dine together when the much-awaited clubhouse opens in October.
‘I always talk about The Clubhouse being the beating heart of our village so we can’t wait for it to open its doors to our residents, and I think they’re already organising a party,’ says Michelle Pipping, a sales executive for The Botanic and a Millwater resident.
The Clubhouse will accommodate a café, lounge, bar, dining space and barbeque area and it will serve as a community hub for retirees and their families in the $500m state-of-the-art retirement village.
Michelle says plans are underway to officially open The Clubhouse Cafe in October and although she’s staying ‘mum’ on who’s been invited to cut the ribbon, she’s hoping there might be a well-known face or two at the village.
‘It’s going to be a big day for The Botanic so we’re hoping to make a fuss of the opening. The clubhouse will become the social centre of our village for our residents, their families and visitors and guests too.’
electricians who have been working on the project and they say it’s a dream job.
‘The Clubhouse is a bespoke architectural project and is highspec, with high functionality. Everything we do will support The Clubhouse Café’s capabilities, also ensuring the lighting design and installation enhances the whole resident experience,’ says Scott Crilly, Frontier’s Commercial Contracts Manager.
‘Being involved in this build and watching it all come together has been a pleasure,’ he says.
The Frontier team sometimes leave the lights on at night and that is how curious commuters have spotted the large, glass-fronted Clubhouse from the Hibiscus Coast Highway.
The Clubhouse is scheduled to officially open in spring and the village’s 70 residents are eagerly waiting for the facility to throw open its doors. Happy Hour is already scheduled in for Thursday nights.
Once completed, The Botanic Silverdale, which is located near the Hibiscus Coast Bus Station and Park-n-Ride, will offer 82 villas and 383 apartments for independent living, and an aged care home with 54 suites. In time, The Botanic will also provide two homes with 12 care suites in each, offering highly specialised memory care.
• Plant alyssum at the base of fruit trees to ensure the bees will visit. Specific seed blends for aiding pollination are also available
• Use snail bait or organic snail and slug control amongst maturing cabbages and cauliflowers and around new seedlings of lettuces and herbs
• Raised beds tend to sink over the time, so add fresh Garden Mix and dig it in. If the existing soil hasn’t been conditioned in a while add compost and Dave’s Growth Booster Sheep Pellets
• Harvest time for all the winter vegetables – carrots, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, beetroot, and silver beet
• Plant new seedlings of fennel – they will take the baked vegetables to the next level. Put in globe artichokes, but pick off snails regularly – they live in the big, pleated leaves
• Hardier herbs such as thymes, oregano, coriander sage and parsley can be planted. Cos and head lettuce varieties will start the salad patch
• In frost free areas, sprouted potatoes can be planted. Dig a trench and plant them 40cm apart covering lightly with soil as they grow
• Prune hydrangeas and hibiscus, taking out dead or old branches at the base. Thin out congestion in the centre of the bush and cut back branches to a double set of leaves
• For blue hydrangea flowers, apply ‘blueing tonic’ (Aluminium Sulphate). For pink flowers, apply lime. White flowers remain the same in any soil
• Plant hedges in soil that has been enriched with compost. To encourage good, thick growth in a new hedge, it’s best to cut the bushes back by a quarter at planting
• Look for dormant perennial plants beginning to shoot through the ground and place a marker stick beside them, so you don’t pull them out by mistake
• Repetition planting: add groups of the same plant around the garden to give it a sense of continuity. Reliable shrubs or tidy strap-leaf plants for this look include loropetalums, and coprosmas, dietes and lomandras
• Make lavender a big thing for summer: if you’re brave enough, cut back lavenders that are beginning to show bud or flower – this will increase their bushiness and overall size for a wow summer flowering
• It’s too early to fertilise roses and other showy summer plants, but adding sheep pellets around the garden releases nitrogen slowly into the garden soil
Nothing appreciates like a garden where the soil has been conditioned and improved to get the best out of the plants. Early spring is a great time to add plenty of compost, sheep pellets or liquid seaweed to moist soil, so that your garden will thank you when the soil warms up (dries out) to enable planting.
For the best compost and soil conditioners visit centrallandscapes.co.nz
‘At all costs, we must avoid the coral reef!’ shouted Mr Jollybowler over the rush of wind and salty sea spray. ‘Hold on, everyone!’
They were coming in high and at speed. Emma and Blong the Cat held on to their palm tree for dear life as Elastic Island hurtled over the coral reef and into a picturesque lagoon with clear blue water, four small idyllic islands and a sandy beach opposite. What wasn’t picturesque was the faces of everyone on the beach as they saw Elastic Island hurtling towards them at great speed. Holidaymakers ran in all directions. Blong let out a pitiful meow as sun loungers were abandoned and customers in the Barefoot Bar looked up from their cocktail drinks in astonishment. Shaking and shuddering, Elastic Island crash-landed on Muri Beach, a wave of water washing over everyone nearby, only
Blong remaining dry in his practical red raincoat.
‘Worst landing ever!’ said Ethan crossly, letting go of his tree and taking off his glasses to wipe away the water.
The others let go of their trees as well. Emma clutched the jewel pendant she always wore, which made her feel calm, while comforting Blong, who was shaking with fright. Kiri took off her flower crown, which had miraculously survived the crash-landing, and began to wring out her long hair, while Heathcliff the Dog shook himself vigorously.
If you have a parenting agreement but your ex is not keeping to the agreement, what can you do? It’s best if you and your expartner can try to set aside any issues in your own relationship when children are involved. To work out care and access arrangements, parents must be able to have respectful and mature discussions with each other.
Young children are not able to see your break up in adult ways. They don’t have enough life experience to see the bigger picture, so sometimes they may react in ways that seem unfair to you. It's important to respond to them with sympathy and understanding.
If you and your ex-partner only have an informal agreement about how you will share the care of your children, and did not formalise it as a consent order, it might be hard to enforce the agreement.
If you are unable to get your ex-partner to fulfil what they
The CAB is here to help with free, independent information and advice. Feel free to contact any of the North Shore branches for more info. Not sure? Ask us.
www.cab.org.nz | 0800 367 222 | Branch operating hours may vary.
Birkenhead | 09 418 0032 | birkenhead@cab.org. nz
Browns Bay | 09 479 2222 | brsownsbay@cab.org. nz
Glenfield | 09 444 9451 | glenfield@cab.org.nz
Hibiscus Coast | 09 426 5338 | hibiscuscoast@ cab.org.nz
Northcote | 09 480 2971 | northcote@cab.org.nz
Takapuna | 09 486 3139 | takapuna@cab.org.nz
agreed to, and you can't come to a new agreement, you might both need to go through the process of:
• doing a Parenting Through Separation course;
• getting Family Dispute Resolution mediation; and (if you still can't agree)
• going to the Family Court for a court order (a parenting order) on how your children's care will be shared.
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for help from a Family Legal Advice Service lawyer.
Remember that at any step during this process, you and your ex-partner can form an agreement about your children's care and not proceed with the next step in the process. If you do come to an agreement, consider applying for it to be formalised as a consent order.
Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club
Silverdale Hall • 7:00pm
• Every Weds
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 scrabble • (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 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 Lions Club • Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6.30pm for 7pm at St Chads Hall, 117 Centreway Road, Orewa • Contact Wendy 021 841 125 • email: orewalionsclub@gmail.com
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
Travel Club – with Bucket List Travel • Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month (except Dec & Jan) • 9:45am – 11am• Red Beach Surf-Lifesaving Club room • friendship travel club for active senior travellers
• contact Michelle & your local travel agent team 094261490
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
Silverdale Naval Club • meets the third Sunday of each month at the HBC Community RSA at 15.00. Contact Vince Sturmey 09 4285222
7 large egg yolks
70g castor sugar
720ml liquid cream
1 scraped fresh vanilla pod (or 1 tsp good quality vanilla bean extract)
Preheat oven to 110°C.
Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together till well combined in large bowl.
Heat the cream and vanilla in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. As soon as it begins to simmer, remove from the heat. Remove about ½ cup of the hot cream and, in a slow and steady stream, whisk into the egg yolks. Keep those egg yolks moving so they don’t scramble. In a slow and steady stream, pour and whisk the remaining cream into the egg yolk mixture. Place ramekins in a large baking pan. Pour custard evenly into ramekins, filling to just below the top. Carefully fill the pan with boiling water till half way up the ramekins. I like to place the baking pan in the oven and fill with the boiling water while in the oven as it’s safer. Place another tray the same size on top. (This is optional but it makes a softer finish on the brulee as it steams more than bakes).
Bake until the edges are set and centres are a little jiggly. The
time depends on the depth of your ramekins. Begin checking at 20 minutes but they should be ready after around 30 minutes or when an instant thermometer registers 77°C.
Remove pan from the oven and remove ramekins from the pan. Place on a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour. Place in the refrigerator, loosely covered, and chill for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days before topping.
Sprinkle a thin layer of demerara sugar all over the surface of the chilled custards. Caramelise the sugar with a kitchen torch and serve immediately.
Note: I prefer using demerara sugar to gratinate on the brulee as it goes really hard when caramelized and nutty in flavour. It is harder to melt so I use a spray bottle with water in to spray if the sugar starts to burn before it’s melted by giving it a light spray to cool it down.
For 3 & 5 course in-house lunches and dinners, out-catering, grazing tables and corporate catering.
Quick and easy to make and super versatile, these meatballs are great on their own, nestled in a tomato sauce, added to a minestrone or other vegetable soup, popped in a sandwich or even sliced cold onto a salad.
400g chicken mince, approximately
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (add more to taste)
1 stalk of celery, finely sliced (optional)
½ tub of ricotta
½ - 1 cup of sourdough breadcrumbs (more/less depending on how many meatballs you want)
grated rind of half a lemon
30-40g grated parmesan or pecorino
ground rock salt and black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 190°C.
Fry the finely chopped celery, shallots and garlic in olive oil until lightly golden and soft and allow to cool slightly.
Add all ingredients apart from the egg and seasoning to a large bowl and lightly mash together. Season well with salt and pepper.
Lightly beat the egg and then fold into the mixture well.
Wet your hands and roll spoonfuls of the mixture (size is not critical, as you are baking them and they will cook through) into balls of roughly the same size and place them on a baking sheet or tray.
Brush each meatball lightly with olive oil.
Pop into a preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Fiona BlackAuthor Brenda Bardsley By the skin of my teeth book launch
Saturday, 12 August at 11am
The book launch of Brenda’s autobiography. Come meet the author and hear her story. Copies will be available for purchase.
HBC Embroiderers Guild
24-26 August
Embroidery display in the library.
Monthly
Book Chat: Wednesday, 2 August at 10.30am
Ōrewa Writers: Saturday, 19 August from 1.15pm to 3pm
Seed Savers: Wednesday, 16 August from 10.30am to 11.30am
Fortnightly
Hibiscus Coast Embroiderers Guild: Sunday, 13 and 27 August from 1pm to 3pm
Weekly children’s programmes
Rhyme time: Tuesdays at 11am (for 18 months to 3-year-olds)
Wriggle & Rhyme: Wednesdays (term time only) at 11am (for 0 to 2-year-olds)
Storytime: Thursdays at 11am (for 3 to 5-year-olds)
Weekly adult programmes
ESOL classes: Three classes on Tuesdays (term time only)
9.30am to 10.30am, 10.30am to 11.30am and 11.30am to 12.30pm
Craft group: Knitting, Thursdays at 9:30am
BrainFit: Thursdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm
Activities and exercises for keeping your brain active.
