The Millwater Mag, October 2022

Editor’s Note

Since you held our last issue in your hands there has been a rather seismic shift in the world. Unless you’ve been hiding under several large rocks for the past few weeks you will know that Queen Elizabeth II is no more and the reign of King Charles III has now begun. I’m not majorly for or against the monarchy, but I must admit I found myself shedding the odd tear for a woman who gave up so much and spent so much of her life in duty, and for her family.

My daughter’s class held a high tea to celebrate the Queen’s life, with Victoria sponge and scones and cucumber sandwiches. I thought it was a great way for the children to remember her.

Amongst our own tasty morsels this month we have plenty of few food-related features, with stories on how what you eat affects your brain function and the environmental benefit of mushrooms, recipes for a rustic baby potato salad and a flourless, fructose-free brownie, and we also have the results of Rudi’s selfless ‘steak-out’ around the Coast.

With the school holidays coming up we have details on what Orewa Library and Estuary Arts have organised to help keep your children entertained, advice on whether that holiday fishing trip you have planned is a good idea and a few fun suggestions for family days out from the Coast. And if you manage to find a moment to yourself, our book reviews will help you decide whether to read an historical love story, an intriguing murder mystery or maybe both!

If you are heading away for the school holidays or Labour weekend, please take it easy out there on the roads.

For now, pop your feet up and enjoy.

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The Hibiscus Coast is rapidly growing, so new rules have been proposed enabling more higher-density housing. The government’s changes will enable higher-density housing, such as apartments and townhouses in our community.

Under the new MDRS rules (Medium Density Residential Standards) is it time for you to understand the development value of your property?

With my experience in the unitary plan I can help you understand true market value based on how to reverse engineer your property

The new MDRS allows for several key changes to planning rules thus resulting in a much higher density yield

These new planning rules take single house zoned land, and allows up to 3 homes per property indications show no resource consents required only building consents.

With over 30 years experience in greenfield and brownfield residential development, I can help direct you to unlock the very best outcome for your property This a no obligation free appraisal! The residential area shaded in orange shown in the 'current operative plan' map is where medium/high density housing is currently allowed In the 'proposed plan' map, is where this will extend to

If you are looking to purchase a section and build your own investment or home, there are some key elements in achieving the best financial outcome to you, such as fixed price build contracts, infrastructure under the section, purchasing terms on section ie builders terms and how this works from a cash flow point of view.

Contact me to have a chat or for a free no obligation appraisal for your property!

Disclaimer: the above is subject to change until adopted

RAY WHITE ANNUAL AWARDS 2022

This past month Ray White held their national 2022 Annual Awards Dylan Turner, Sales agent & co owner of Ray White Orewa, was awarded #12 Residential Salesperson, and #7 Supreme Growth nationally. With 192 offices in New Zealand, this is a massive achievement A worthy mention, Dylan was also awarded with Chairman's Elite status for the second year in a row Chairman’s Elite members form part of the top 3% of salespeople in the Ray White group

Recognised for their high performance in transactional outcomes The quality of work that our status members provide is aligned with our customer satisfaction program and provides for the very best outcomes for each client who selects one of our Ray White status members to look after their property needs

The Hibiscus Coast is rapidly growing, so new rules have been proposed enabling more higher-density housing. The government’s changes will enable higher-density housing, such as apartments and townhouses in our community.

Under the new MDRS rules (Medium Density Residential Standards) is it time for you to understand the development value of your property?

With my experience in the unitary plan I can help you understand true market value based on how to reverse engineer your property.

The new MDRS allows for several key changes to planning rules thus resulting in a much higher density yield

These new planning rules take single house zoned land, and allows up to 3 homes per property. indications show no resource consents required only building consents

With over 30 years experience in greenfield and brownfield residential development, I can help direct you to unlock the very best outcome for your property. This a no obligation free appraisal!

The residential area shaded in orange shown in the 'current operative plan' map is where medium/high density housing is currently allowed In the 'proposed plan' map, is where this will extend to

If you are looking to purchase a section and build your own investment or home, there are some key elements in achieving the best financial outcome to you, such as fixed price build contracts, infrastructure under the section, purchasing terms on section ie builders terms and how this works from a cash flow point of view

Contact me to have a chat or for a free no obligation appraisal for your property!

Disclaimer: the above is subject to change until adopted

RAY WHITE ANNUAL AWARDS 2022

This past month Ray White held their national 2022 Annual Awards. Dylan Turner, Sales agent & co owner of Ray White Orewa, was awarded #12 Residential Salesperson, and #7 Supreme Growth nationally With 192 offices in New Zealand, this is a massive achievement A worthy mention, Dylan was also awarded with Chairman's Elite status for the second year in a row. Chairman’s Elite members form part of the top 3% of salespeople in the Ray White group

Recognised for their high performance in transactional outcomes. The quality of work that our status members provide is aligned with our customer satisfaction program and provides for the very best outcomes for each client who selects one of our Ray White status members to look after their property needs

Violet’s big day!

On Thursday, 1 September, Violet McKelvie celebrated her 103rd birthday with her loved ones at the Pinehaven Rest Home. Purple balloons everywhere, a snazzy purple boa around Violet's shoulders, comfy purple gloves on her hands – Violet and the rest home alike were adorned in purple from top to bottom, all in honour of Violet’s extra-special birthday celebration. As the guest of honour, Violet took pride in showing off her skills in a friendly game of ‘skittles’ as part of the birthday festivities.

I recently had the chance to visit Violet at her rest home. The entire time I was speaking with her, the thing that stood out greatly to me was the unforgettable smiles she gave throughout our chat. Violet’s smile is the kind that lights up the room around her, and her smiling face matched the rest of her demeanour. A happy face for a happy woman.

It is no surprise that her advice for others matched her own positivity: ‘live a happy life’. She spoke to me with nothing but joy, relishing the company of her friends around her. In that moment it was clear to

me she was doing exactly as she advised others to do: living her life to the fullest, with her best friend beside her on their favourite spots on the couch. As I listened to stories of the special day itself, not a single memory was recalled without a smile and fond expression to go with it.

Alongside the violet-themed decorations and clothing, there was singing and dancing from everyone to go along with the festive atmosphere. The purple balloons, streamers and a banner made by the residents were there to greet Violet on her birthday, along with visitors and a delicious banana and chocolate cake – perfect for commemorating such a special occasion.

Violet has lived through so much, with years upon years of change, growth, conflict and peace. Now that she can reflect back on her years of experience and wisdom, I’m glad she does so with the same attitude she has for most things in her life – and with a smile. Happy Birthday Violet, from everyone on the Coast!

Madison Smith | Features Contributor

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Take a stroll through the 8200sqm showroom at Gatmans Mowers & More and you will soon discover that the ‘& More’ is a bit of an understatement. Started in 1953 as a garage selling farm equipment and vehicles, Gatmans have steadily expanded their product range to meet the changing needs of our ever-evolving community.

Along with the widest variety of mowers in the greater Rodney area (Cub Cadet ride-on anyone?), Gatmans stock everything from farm vehicles to chippers and trimmers, water blasters, pumps and chainsaws. Their lifestyle range – focused on more relaxing, social endeavours – includes a large selection of Weber BBQs, outdoor heating, fires and some very cool cooking tables (seriously, go and check them out). There’s also a range of mobility scooters, generators and, not ones to forget the little things, a wide range of genuine parts, accessories and consumables.

The team at Gatmans take great pride in the wide variety of products they have brought together. ‘Gatmans are a family business and have been part of this community for a long time,’ says Managing Director Ash Stilwell. ’As the local area has grown and developed we have grown too, so that we keep providing customers with products that are useful and relevant to them.’

Gatmans also take pride in the quality of service they provide their customers. ‘We invest time in each customer,’ says Ash, ‘to properly understand their needs and recommend the right products’. They invest in their team too, with staff specialising in specific product areas and attending regular training sessions to make sure they have the knowledge to provide reliable advice. ‘Our philosophy is we look after our staff, they look after our customers and everyone is happy.’

With new ride-on lawn mower purchases, Gatmans even offer a home demo service, where they bring the mower to your home to check it is the right choice for your property. They also provide lawn mower servicing and give the first service free on selected machinery purchases. They’re truly going the extra mile.

So whether you’re after a chainsaw, a bag of wood chips or an outdoor fire that can also cook your dinner, go to Gatmans Mowers & More and have a look around. They’re very welcoming and they’re easy to find, sitting up there on the hill behind Plant Barn. I hear their sunsets are pretty spectacular too.

The business Pre-1953

Fishing SpotHow good has the fishing been lately?

Tiri and east of Omaha and the big fish have already come into the harbour areas to breed. It truly is the season for lure fishing right now. Whether you like to soft bait or chuck a slow jig, you can’t really miss.

A lot of you will have had your boats sitting around all winter so it’s a good time to take stock of the expiry dates on your safety equipment, test and charge your batteries and give the motor a run before your next outing. You’ve probably left it too late to book in for a service before Christmas by now so you should check the bearings on your trailer wheels, check the lights work correctly and the spare tyre is inflated. The last thing you want to do is be sitting on the side of the road waiting for assistance when the seas is 5 knot variables all day.

This month I was only able to get on the water once due to work commitments and weather conditions, but it was sure worth the wait. I decided not to risk it and head out wide to find the work ups, instead I headed to my usual spot I had been fishing all winter. After a short 6 mile trip from the boat ramp and a leisurely start of 9am. I caught the last of the outgoing tide and set my anchor a little too far off the foul ground where I usually fish. The boat swung around with the tide and I was fishing in deeper water than I am use to. The burley seemed to be running to the left of the reef but it didn’t matter. My first fish was 10 pounds, then I caught one around 6 pounds before a quiet patch. At lunchtime the bite came on and I caught another 10 pounder then an 11 pounder. By 1pm I had my limit and was on my way home. What an amazing morning out on one of the flattest days I’ve fished in a long time!

Tight lines.

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A printed photograph is worth its weight in gold

Those of a certain age may fondly remember sitting on a grandmother’s knee as she explains in detail who the various family members are in the stacks of photo albums she keeps in her sideboard. Not only who they are, but what they were like and where and when the photographs were taken. Often little notes would be scribed alongside each picture with a date. News stories would often appear of families having to flee their homes for one reason or another, usually with just the clothes on their back and the family photo albums.

Now everything is online and backed up to the cloud so there’s nothing to rescue other than the family pet, and your phone, which is a crying shame as there is so much more to a printed photograph than a digital image on the web.

A printed photograph is a tangible, invaluable family heirloom that is imprinted with the DNA of the people is presents. Having people write a message on the back makes it absolutely priceless. Printed family photographs hanging on the wall of a home show children that families are valued and that they are important members of the family. Back in the day, we only had film cameras and there was no alternative to printing our photos and albums were the obvious choice for storage. Now we take more pictures on our phones than on a camera and who has the time or money to get them printed anyway? With digital technology moving as fast as it is, who’s to say your images on Facebook or Instagram are going to last forever? VHS, CDs and fax machines have all been and gone, so what’s to say your digital images will be around forever?

The only safe way to safeguard your family’s legacy is to print your photos, and there are many affordable options available. Websites such as snapfish, blurb and chatbooks, to name a few, offer reasonably priced photo book options and are well worth checking out. Think of your family members that have passed, and how much you value their photographs and you will realise that printed photographs are as much for your future family as they are for todays.

Paul Conroy | APSNZ

The clock whisperer

Resident profile at The Botanic

Murray Brown always knows the time – he has eight clocks in his villa The Botanic Silverdale. He developed an interest in watches when he was an instrument fitter with the RNZAF, and later in life began to repair them as a hobby.

He says he began ‘playing around with watches as a teenager’ and during his time in the air force he fixed many watches, including intricate models such as Omega and Rolex. He continued working on watches until he resigned from the air force in 1976.

‘My age and visual limitations made watches a little difficult to work on as I grew older, but I’ve been working with clocks for about 15 years now.’

Murray is a resident at The Botanic, the newest retirement village on the Hibiscus Coast. He’s converted the second room of his two-bedroom villa into a workroom.

Over the years Murray says he has built five clocks from scratch, starting with small sheets of brass. ‘I’ve always been interested in intricate mechanical things and how they work. The more complex the better.’

Murray has repaired or overhauled many clocks including English, French and American-built pieces. ‘Every one of them provides a challenge.’

In Murray’s villa he has eight clocks, but he singles out two which are particularly interesting. ‘I have an American grandfather clock and a beautiful, Swiss-made Atmos clock. The Atmos clock is self-winding and is driven by atmospheric change. It never needs winding. ‘It has a beautiful mechanism. It keeps perfect time, year after year.’

Murray says his interest in clocks is a hobby, not a business. ‘People come to me with a clock to fix and I strip it down, overhaul it, clean it and put it back together.’

Naturally, Murray has become the go-to at The Botanic for helping residents with their clocks.

‘I’ve fixed one or two for some of the residents. I like to help out if I can.

The Botanic

When should you refinance your mortgage?

Chat with Wayne to find out.

Wayne Henry

Glass Art Speak

The Focus on Glass exhibition is back on this October, celebrating studio glass art of all techniques including kilnformed, cast, blown/hot-worked, flame-worked, neon, pate de verre, leadlight and more. The exhibition will run from 05 to 29 October 2022, at Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa and is brought to us by GAINZ, which stands for Glass Artists in New Zealand. GAINZ is committed to bridging the gaps between artists, suppliers, galleries, collectors and all aspects of the NZ glass art industry. GAINZ is also a place for artists, makers, crafters, suppliers and collectors interested in glass art in New Zealand to connect and find ways to collaborate.

It is always an exciting show to view, featuring a range of contemporary New Zealand artists who produce sensational glass artwork. This year, Focus On Glass 2022 is an open-themed exhibition that celebrates all types of glass, and is in celebration of the United Nations International Year of Glass 2022.

October is also School Holiday Programme time. We have a range of fun classes for children aged five years and up.

Our theme is Naturally Creative, focusing on upcycling, eco-printing, clay art, zentangling, bees and nature. Most classes run all day, starting at 9am. Check our website for more details. The gallery is open 7 days a week Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm, Fridays 9am to 3pm and Weekends 10am to 3pm. You can find out more about the Centre and the school holiday classes at www.estuaryarts.org. Find us on Facebook and on Instagram.

Nutrition Sense

Nutritional psychiatry is an exciting new field of research looking at optimising the nutrients we consume to support brain function. The brain is about 2% of our body weight, but consumes 20 – 40% of our metabolism – it is VERY nutrient-hungry! Highly processed foods don’t supply the right kind or enough nutrients to ensure it functions well.

Some key nutrients needed for healthy, well-functioning brains are B vitamins (especially B12), folate, omega 3 fats and vitamin D. Minimising processed foods high in sugar and unhealthy fats is also important, as these can have a negative effect on brain health.

Nutritional psychiatry

Harvard University are looking into links between diet and depression. Stanford University now has The Metabolic Psychiatry Clinic, the world’s first academic specialty clinic that evaluates and treats patients with psychiatric illness and metabolic abnormalities (insulin resistance, pre-diabetes or unhealthy excess body weight). In patients with psychiatric illness, diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease occur in much greater proportions than the general population. Metabolic dysfunction is often found in a wide range of illnesses including depression, bipolar, schizophrenia or psychosis and eating disorders.

Your brain and food (Part 1)

Stress and depression are associated with loss of cells in the hippocampal region and an inability to generate new cells. The hippocampus helps us store long term memories, process emotions and plays a role in spatial processing. A recent study has shown that a typical Western diet (i.e. high in processed foods and low in nutrient-rich foods) is associated with a smaller hippocampus.

One in five New Zealanders struggle with mental health problems and this is increasing. Studies are now showing that Western diets may be associated with higher incidences of ADHD. Other studies are showing that what the mother eats during pregnancy can affect the mental health of her unborn child.

Food matters…it is how we obtain all the nutrients we need to protect our health and ensure that our bodies function properly. It’s not just about what we are eating, but also what we are not eating and which nutrients we are missing out on that is significant. Next month I’ll continue with this topic.

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. I’m on Facebook as NutritionSense, for regular posts on health-related topics and recipes.

Paula Southworth Nutritionist at NutritionSense www.nutritionsense.co.nz

BSc Human Nutrition and Sports Science, Massey University Member of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand

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. With a dedicated ear wax removal suite, FREE initial hearing tests, and access to the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers, Give your ears a treat today!

Day-tripping Coasties Family Corner

Families from all over Auckland make day trips to the Hibiscus Coast to take advantage of the natural beauty and amenities we enjoy here every day. But where are the best spots for us Coasties to go when we fancy heading further afield for a family day of adventure?

The plethora of parks and beaches along the coast from Mahurangi Regional Park Tawharanui Regional Park are great choices and

lunch at one of the great cafes and stop by the terraced playground before walking along the river or jumping aboard a river cruise on the fully restored sailing scow, the Jane Gifford.

Sanders Reserve and Bike Park in Paremoremo is only a 30-minute drive away and has plenty to fill up a good chunk of your day. There are mountain bike tracks suited to different abilities and the kids will love discovering the artworks carved into old tree trunks around the park.

The changing face of hospitality

It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 ½ years that we have been dealing with COVID-19 and the profound impact it has had on our local hospitality and tourism industries.

It is great to see the vaccine mandates have come to an end and that there are no more masks!! It will be great to see people’s facial expressions again, which is so important in front of house service.

You may have noticed that when you go out to eat these days the people serving you are a lot younger than we have previously seen, with some staff as young as 14 or 15 years old. Throughout my career I have worked with a fairly young team but not to the extremes there are now.

The main reason I wanted to discuss this is that I believe it will be the case for the next year at least, and that hospitality is coming into a very hard summer indeed to staff.

The working visa has only recently opened again to internationals. It will take quite a while for the impact of this to filter through to businesses due to the high demand globally for a ready and able workforce, which New Zealand will find hard to compete with due to our lower wages and high cost of living. It’s not all doom and gloom. We are creating our own, younger

work force and teaching our teens work ethic, working in team environments and invaluable interpersonal skills that will only make for better Kiwis in the future.

I am not suggesting that we shouldn’t still have high expectations of service, but in reality we need to appreciate that it may not be as high as we have previously experienced. This certainly isn’t he fault of the person serving you. We must be patient with staff and business owners as staff are trained, juggle school work and a social life.

I know the hospitality trade can be brutal and the expectation on these workers will be hard for them. As customers we must encourage, be patient and accept that mistakes will likely happen as we change to a younger and less experienced work force. In the short term it will be hard for all involved, but ultimately we will benefit in the future by helping create a stronger ‘Generation Z’. As a parent, I couldn’t be prouder of them.

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.

Millwater parkrun

On Saturday, 17 September, Millwater parkrun celebrated its 8th birthday with dress ups and finish line treats. It was a beautiful spring morning with 157 people crossing the finish line. The age of the participants ranged from 6 years to 80 years, with times ranging from 17:35-56:47. As always, numerous volunteers were there to ensure smooth running of the event and to make sure everyone received their recorded time.

Millwater parkrun is one of 39 parkrun events throughout New Zealand, and over 2000 across the world. It happens every Saturday morning at 8am at Metro Park and is a free, timed 5km event that you can run or walk. It is a wonderful, friendly, encouraging community event that is great for all ages and fitness abilities, and is always a nice way to start the weekend.

There is always a volunteer tail walker, ensuring that no one is left behind. During the month of October, parkrun is promoting ‘walking at parkrun’, encouraging those want to walk the course to come along and give it a go – if you can complete 5km then you can join in, any pace is welcome.

See Millwater parkrun’s facebook page or website for more details, and come on down before 8am on Saturday morning and give it a go! Great for the whole family!

2022 Auckland Heritage Festival:

Celebrating the humble horse Saturday, 1 October and Sunday, 9 October (10am – 3pm each day)

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Why lenders sweat the small stuff with tiny houses

Tiny houses are an affordable way to buy property, but you might need help navigating the finance.

House prices have led some home buyers to seek alternative ways to get a foot on the ladder. One popular option is to embrace simple living in smaller houses. Known as the tiny house movement, this type of abode is faster, easier to build and low maintenance once completed. However, it can be difficult to obtain finance because many tiny homes are transportable. Here’s what you need to know.

Fixed vs transportable tiny houses

Tiny houses are more commonly fixed on a trailer to make transportation easier but they can also be built on foundations. Lenders can only provide finance if the house is permanently fixed to the ground, so this can create some issues for tiny house hopefuls.

What are your options?

If you’re looking to buy a transportable tiny house and intend to place it on an empty lot, one option is to buy the land and dwelling using separate loans. For example, the land could be purchased using a traditional lender and a personal loan can be used to help purchase the tiny house.

This means managing two types of loans, so you need to understand the costs, risks and timeframe to repay. You may also need to be budget conscious as the amount you can borrow using a personal loan is limited.

How can an adviser help?

Owning a tiny house can be achievable – you just need the right help. Advisers can help package the finance together in a way that best suits you. Where specialist services are required, such as insurance, they may also be able to point you in the right direction.

Feel free to contact Ivan on 0275 775 995 or email ivan.urlich@ mikepero.co.nz.

Ivan Urlich is a financial adviser specialising in mortgages, his disclosure statement is available free of charge on request.

Fungus! It’s probably not the first thing you think of as a potential solution to solving major environmental issues, but mushrooms can remove pollutants from our planet without exhausting our resources and even have an untapped potential for the disposal of plastic! Their root systems release enzymes that break down their surrounding ‘food’, including hazardous waste. So, they have been deployed to clean up oil spills, remove heavy metals from contaminated water, convert pesticides and even ‘eat’ plastic, using it to fuel its metabolism. Chernobyl is an example of where mushrooms are thriving.

On top of this, mushrooms are extremely good for you, being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre. They support your immunity, neurological health and energy levels, and taste delicious!

Good Vibes Fungi sell DIY mushroom growing kits, so you can have fresh, home grown mushrooms as a kitchen ingredient whilst displaying a comment-worthy table centrepiece. The sustainable practices of this New Zealand company have allowed multiple businesses to operate in a closed loop by using their waste. For example, the substrates inside these mini mushroom farms contain pine pellets (a by-product from the forestry industry) and leftover buckwheat hull from the milling process of a local baker. All their ingredients are certified organic and sourced from Aotearoa and they are offering you a 10% discount to try their product for yourselves. Just use the code GOODVIBES at goodvibesfungi.com, where you can learn more.

Now don’t go thinking plastic rubbish in our environment is now less of a concern since the humble ‘shroom can make a meal of it, as it is a specific type of mushroom in the rainforests of Ecuador that possess this ability. And whilst I would need a lot of scientific persuasion before feasting on plastic fed fungi, the concept of this being the recycling of the future is a ‘magic’ one indeed.

Hayley Crawford

Losing capacity

It can be stressful when a loved one loses mental capacity and is no longer able to manage their own personal and property affairs. Preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) is a step you can take now to make things a little easier in the future should you lose your capacity.

What is an EPA?

An EPA is a legal document under which you may appoint a specific person or persons (called your attorney) to manage your affairs and make decisions for you if you lose your capacity, including through age-related illness such as dementia or temporary incapacity, for example an accident induced coma.

EPAs can only be signed while you are mentally capable, so before they are needed. Without an EPA, your spouse or next of kin cannot automatically make decisions for you if you lose capacity. There are two types of EPAs: one for property and one for your personal care and welfare.

What if there are no EPAs?

If your loved one loses capacity and has not appointed an attorney, you, or another person, will need to apply to the Family Court (under the Protection of Personal and Property

Rights Act 1988 (PPPR)) to be appointed by the Court to manage their personal and/or property affairs.

How much does this cost?

Preparing EPAs is the significantly cheaper and simpler option. Going to court to have PPPR Applications decided is a much more expensive (financially, timely and emotionally) process. However, when this is required, we work hard to be as cost effective as possible.

EPAs can also be less onerous on your attorney as you determine if there are any conditions included, whereas a property manager appointed under the PPPR will have an obligation to complete financial reports to the Court at least annually. PPPR orders are also reviewed every three years; EPAs are not reviewed.

If you would like Simpson Western's assistance with this process, we are available to help. Please contact us on 09 421 0559 or email silverdale@simpsonwestern.co.nz.

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Beauty Aspects

Spring is spray tan time

Having a spray tan is a great way to look tanned instantly. Salons mostly use organic high-quality rapid spray tan, meaning they develop colour 2-4 hours after application –no more messy sheets! Spray tans provide a beautiful golden colour no matter what your skin type is. Spray tanning involves using a high-powered spray gun to apply the spray tan in a mist all over your body. A bronzing agent is included in the solution so the therapist can see exactly where they have been to ensure a nice even coverage. You walk away 15 minutes later looking fabulous!

Additional benefits include:

• the awesome colour – definitely no orange and very natural

• being perfect for sensitive skin

• the tan lasting 5-10 days

Preparation

Wax/shave at least 48 hours prior to treatment. This allows the pores time to close.

Exfoliate and moisturize 24 hours before your treatment, paying particular attention to problem dry areas. The entire 24 hours before your treatment avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products. Also, please don’t apply moisturiser, perfume, deodorant or make-up on the day of your treatment. Wear dark, loose clothing to your appointment. Also wear jandals/flipflops.

Post-spray tan

After an hour (or longer if you choose), shower with lukewarm water. The brown bronzers will wash away, while the fast tan actives continue to work. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. It stops the development of the tan actives. Once you shower, you can wear your favourite clothes and go out. Your tan will develop into a natural tan without the hassle of fake tan staining and smell.

Remember – shower lightly in cold/lukewarm water for 45 seconds ONLY after your desired development time. Use plain water without shower gels, scrubs, shampoos or a loofah for the first 24 hours after your treatment. Pat your skin dry. Do not rub or scrub. Moisturize every day. After day 5, exfoliate on a daily basis, to help your skin absorb even more moisturizer and keep it looking and feeling gorgeous. This also helps the tan fade naturally.

Not sure which colour tan is right for you? Book in for a patch test before your tan application.

Amelia | Beauty Aspects

‘All children learn differently, and the Wentworth staff know each of our kids really well,’ Arlene Beall says enthusiastically when asked about her children’s school. ‘The teachers have been able to tap in to what motivates them; what gets them excited about learning and, as a result, they have discovered so much more about themselves and what they are capable of achieving.’

Wentworth College is a private school of less than 300 children based in Gulf Harbour. The Beall family have three children studying there: Aiden in Year 13 (who is also the Deputy Head Boy), Savannah in Year 11 and Julian in Year 8. The children enjoy their classes and their sport. They all play waterpolo and the boys excel in basketball.

‘We can’t speak highly enough of the staff and the solid education taught under the Cambridge curriculum in such an intimate setting. It’s a healthy environment where everyone there just gets on with it and enjoys school. Our kids are so happy and that, in itself, is priceless.’ Arlene Beall, Parent

Another Millwater family who are pleased they chose Wentworth is the Zhangs. They have their son, Edison, in Year 11 and he is sitting his IGCSE examinations in six subjects this year, as well as working on his A Levels in Music. They like the small class sizes and feel this has helped their ‘very shy boy’ become a confident person, as seen when he performs on the piano in assemblies and in the College’s music festivals. ‘The teachers have given him all the help he needs,’ says Rainbow, Edison’s mother.

Wentworth College began in 2003. Since then it has worked with families to develop many well-rounded, confident students who learn to work hard in their studies, play hard in their sports and enjoy many cultural and co-curricular clubs and activities. Buses run through Millwater to bring students to the College.

Edison Zhang

Back to basics skincare Skincare known as Skinalism, the less is more approach

Just as we have reached a point in our lives where we are decluttering our homes, our wardrobes and our makeup bags, we are approaching our skincare in the same way.

We can reduce the number of products we use, as this can often be overwhelming, and honestly, we don’t always have the time! This way we can focus on an approach that is more refined, paying attention to what products we are using and why.

A more intentional method reaps the benefits of a natural healthy glow, embraces a slow beauty approach and appreciating that perfection in skin does not exist.

Often when using an excessive amount of skincare, and not understanding the why behind it, you are potentially compromising your skin barrier. Just because your friend is a using a product, doesn’t mean that you should.

So, how can you achieve the skinalism approach? You can:

• focus on what your skin needs – this starts with knowing your skin type, see a professional to help you if you are not sure

• use suitable cleanser, moisturiser, and a good SPF, one you will wear is always the best SPF

After this, you can analyse what your skin concerns are, and once identified, you can address this by adding in the additional product that is intended to help you combat that specific concern.

Go slowly and intentionally. By tackling one thing at a time you don’t feel as overwhelmed, and once you can see the results and you are happy and comfortable with things, then move onto the next step, if need.

Skinalism also allows for multitasking, a multitasker product that can achieve more than one outcome is a wonderful less-is-more approach, and great for our environment.

Janine | Natural Style Beauty

Coastguard

A blessing of boats

Last month Coastguard Hibiscus took part in a blessing and naming event at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club. The event allowed Coastguard New Zealand to give thanks for the meaningful names bestowed on them and to all the suppliers and stakeholders involved in this special campaign.

The new CRVs (Coastguard Rescue Vessels) are two of 26 high-spec craft first used as chase boats at last year’s America’s Cup. Through a partnership between Lotto NZ, Coastguard and Emirates Team New Zealand, and a $9.8 million lottery grant, these boats have been reskinned and refitted for Coastguard units across the country.

The boats may have lost their America’s Cup branding, but Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton says their involvement in this unique partnership remains a source of pride for the whole team. ‘Coastguard are the unsung heroes of our waters… it’s great to see the fleet of vessels that supported us freshly refitted and taking to the water again to help them save lives.’

The names of both new CRVs, Joe Hawke Rescue and Hukātai Rescue, were gifted by local iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and respectively pay tribute to inspirational Takaparawhau (Bastion Point) and Māori land rights leader Joe Hawke who passed away in May 2022 and recognise the iwi’s close connection with the Waitematā.

Coastguard New Zealand Regional Manager Jonny Bannister says it’s special to not only receive these new boats, but for them to be gifted such meaningful names. ‘Joe Hawke Rescue will be used as a training boat…out on the Hauraki Gulf and around Okahu Bay where Joe spent so much of his life protecting and improving water safety outcomes for his iwi,’ he said. ‘Our second boat’s name is just as meaningful. Hukātai is the wake generated by a canoe in motion and symbolises the pursuit of knowledge as an accumulation of facts picked up along the way. Considering this boat will also be used as

an additional training vessel, the name is extremely fitting, and we thank everyone who has made this possible for us.’

As the most northern based CRV to attend the blessing it was an early 6am start for our volunteers, required to report to the Bean Rock area at 7:15am sharp. From Bean Rock the 8 CRVs entered Orakei Marina in formation, with Coastguard Air Patrol performing a flyover.

Once inside the Marina the crews were invited by Pōwhiri to take part in the ceremony, blessing the two new CRV’s and blessing and thanking all Coastguard volunteers across the country. We layed Kawakawa leaves on the new CRVs and meet with the local iwi before starting our journey home.

Our journey home took much longer than expected. As we were leaving the Marine Rescue Centre we were tasked to a vessel with electrical failure situated in the Firth of Thames which needed assistance to get back to KawaKawa boat Ramp. Luckily it was a beautiful Friday to be out on the water.

Language support

If you're new to New Zealand, need support getting settled, or perhaps need help in communicating this issue in another language, then the Citizens Advice Bureau is here to help. Friendly CAB volunteers have lots of experience helping new migrants to access information on education, employment, tenancy and getting to know the services in your community. Contact your local CAB and find out what's available in your area.

CAB are passionate about people knowing their rights and responsibilities and making sure money and other barriers don’t get in the way. You can contact CAB by visiting or phoning your local CAB in one of over 80 neighbourhoods around New Zealand, or by calling free on 0800 FOR CAB / 0800 367 222 (from your mobile phone or landline). You can also email or get advice online through live chat.

• CALL 0800 367 222 (9am to 5pm weekdays)

• MESSAGE anytime via www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/contact-us/, or live chat when available

• VISIT your local CAB (For opening hours, visit : www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/

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, brownsbay@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

Book Reviews

Karen McMillan | www.karenm.co.nz

The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves

A group of old friends meet to enjoy a weekend on Holy Island, a reunion they have had every five years since first meeting as teenagers fifty years ago. They spend their time reminiscing about life, and they remember Isobel, the young woman who lost her life to the rising waters at the first reunion. But everything changes when one of them is found hanged in the morning, and it isn’t the suicide they first thought – this is murder, and one of them might be the killer.

DCI Vera Stanhope and her team secure the crime scene and begin interviewing the friends, who are now suspects. But as Vera uncovers long-held secrets, it seems that current events might link to Isobel’s death all those decades ago, and soon they are in more danger than they could have ever thought possible.

The Rising Tide is an excellent multi-layered whodunnit with refreshingly well-rounded, complex and compelling characters.

Macmillan Publishers, RRP 37.99

By the Green of the Spring

by Paddy Richardson

This historical novel opens in the small mining town of Blackball on the West Coast. Otto Bader and Pansy Williams are caught up in an intoxicating love affair that they keep quiet for the time being, but they plan to spend their lives together, have a family and grow old.

But the First World War brutally rips the young couple apart when Otto, who is of German descent, is forcibly removed from his home and forced to endure the duration of the war interned on Somes Island in Wellington Harbour as an ‘enemy alien’ – made all the more poignant with the glittering lights of Wellington so close but yet a world away.

Otto’s story is told through a series of lengthy letters to Pansy. Pansy is pregnant and marries her childhood friend Clem Bright, whose story is told through their daughter Lena’s eyes.

Paddy Richardson has created a compelling and haunting love story, beautifully written and meticulously researched. The ending moved me to tears. This is storytelling at its best.

Quentin Wilson Publishing, RRP $37.99

Summerset Milldale coming soon

New Summerset village on its way!

Summerset is excited to announce a brand-new retirement village, Summerset Milldale which begins pre-selling in early 2023.

Once complete, it will offer over 220 independent homes to choose from including villas and apartments. Plus, we will also have a wide range of care options, including serviced apartments, a care centre and our industry-leading memory care centre. All safe and secure within a fully gated village community.

Summerset Milldale is located close to the Whangaparoa Peninsula in one of Auckland’s newest and most affordable suburbs. It will offer the perfect retirement lifestyle, close to beaches, cafes and shopping, everything the Hibiscus Coast has to offer. All just 25 minutes from downtown Auckland. This stunning village will give you easy access to everything a busy retirement life demands.

To order your free information pack, call 0800 SUMMER (786 637) or visit summerset.co.nz

Get a better deal from ACC A real-life case study

Do you own and operate your own business? Do you want to reduce your ACC levies and improve the quality of your ACC cover? It pays to understand that ACC cover is simply expensive accident insurance. It does not cover loss of earnings from illness.

Business owners who are self-employed, in partnerships or non-PAYE shareholder employees will normally be placed onto either ACC CoverPlus or ACC WorkPlace Cover, respectively. This is the standard cover most people are familiar with. It can pay compensation for 80% of lost earnings, as well as the cost of treatment and rehabilitation.

Many people don’t know there is a far superior ACC cover called CoverPlus Extra. This can be taken out instead of the default cover and enables self-employed people and non-PAYE shareholder employees to negotiate an agreed level of weekly lost earnings compensation, while also being entitled to have treatment and rehabilitation costs met by ACC. Those on CoverPlus Extra receive 100% of this agreed compensation if they cannot work because of injury.

ACC CoverPlus Extra has considerable advantages over the default ACC CoverPlus, including that:

• an injured person does not need to prove loss of earnings when claiming (really important for the self-employed)

• the agreed value income compensation is payable in full, even if one returns to work part-time during rehabilitation

• by reducing the negotiated amount of injury cover that a self- employed person would receive, considerable savings can be made in ACC levies

Consider this case study of Ben, a 35-year-old sole management consultancy owner. Ben earns $165,000 annually and pays ACC levies of $2,292 per year ($191 per month) for accident cover of $109,234 per year.

By switching him to ACC CoverPlus Extra and dialling down his cover to the minimum permissible $33,972 per year, the ACC levies reduce to $818 per year ($68 per month) –a huge saving of $1,474 per year or $123 per month.

By applying the savings in ACC levy costs to take up Business Loss of Revenue Insurance Cover ($7,900 per month) backed up by Mortgage Repayment/Household Expenses Insurance Cover ($7,007 per month), the quality and scope of Ben’s protection plan was dramatically improved at a cost of only $5 per month more than he was paying for ACC accident cover alone.

To review and optimise your ACC and personal insurance protection plan, call us any time.

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Theo and Cristina Simeonidis are Financial Advisers, living and working in Millwater on the Hibiscus Coast, and specialising in personal and business insurances. Theo can be contacted on 027 248 9320, Cristina on 021 868 280 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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Rudi's Restaurant Reviews

Steak, steak baby!

If I was in any way musically inclined I would write songs about food and an entire musical about steak, glorious steak!

Grilling the perfect steak is genuinely simple, yet there are so many restaurants getting the basics so very wrong. A steak doesn’t need fussing with. It doesn’t even need seasoning beyond salt and pepper (although a basted steak makes me weak at the knees). Frustratingly, many restaurants cannot get the doneness right and I’d often rather stay home and BBQ myself a steak the size of my head.

But one must venture out and be brave, so armed with my trusty scorecard and gentile sense of taste, I headed out to five local steak joints. I’m looking for something that’s not fussy but I don’t want blasé either. I intend to judge on quality of meat, accuracy of doneness, the sides served, quality of the chef’s recommended sauce and how it all comes together.

Unfortunately the judging was tough as every restaurant had something amiss, be it undercooked chips, lumpy mash, average sauces or presentation. Overall the steaks themselves were worth trying, but at price tags in the high $30s you want to be delighted with your meal, not just filling your puku. I ordered a scotch fillet with the menu-based side/s and a recommended sauce at each establishment. Here are my three favourites.

Shoreward – 350 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa

The restaurant is busy and there’s a good vibe. This is the only spot on my tour serving a fancy breed of Scotchy (Awhi Farms Angus) and it shows, as it’s the most expensive. This is sidelined slightly though as the steak is cooked to perfection and it really is superb quality. The red wine jus hits an absolute Celine Dion-ish high note (although I’d serve it on the side rather than lost in chips and salad). Unfortunately the sides are a letdown, but the steak quality alone is enough to make my list. Ask for the jus and salad on the side. That will make it a pretty decent 4.0. Score 2.9/5

The Union is buzzing. It’s just a good ole local to hang out at. The meal is the prettiest 250-gram scotch and the presentation is at the high end of the tour – herb swirl in toe and like a back-up singer in a music video, it supports the steak well. The steak is cooked a little over but it’s still very good. The potato rosti is delicious and a little different, and the veggies are garlicky and el dente. The only let down is the jus, which is more gravy-like, under seasoned and a little stodgy. Overall though, the meal looks good and each bit on the plate plays its part. Score 3.3/5

Picador – 3/570 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay

I’ve heard such great things about Picador, but on arrival the restaurant is a little odd and the ambience is off. The lights are turned up high and the large jugs of lemony water are reminiscent of an RSA rather than a serious steak joint, but I’m not here to taste the ambiance now, am I?

The steak was the most generous at 300 grams. It’s plump, juicy and the only steak in this taste test that’s basted. Brownie points. The cook is slightly inconsistent at one end due to being finished in an oven, but it is simply a gorgeous piece of meat. Unfortunately I can taste powder in the gravy. I can forgive the somewhat overcooked edge on the steak but not the powdered gravy. My ballad has been downgraded to a serenade. Chips are next level and the veges are tasty. 3.9/5

As I said, it’s not hard to do a great steak at home. With the variety of rubs and quality of steak available from our local butchers, armed with your BBQ tongs, an apron and a BBQ hissing away, you’re able to create magic in your back yard without the hefty price tags.

I must admit, this was a lavish taste test and for the sake of my bank balance, I’m wondering how to pare it back a little. I’m thinking fish and chips, Chinese takeaway or a good old steak and cheese pie. But for that you’ll have to wait until next month.

In the meantime, I’m open name suggestions for my steak food baby!

Northern Union – 23 Wainui Road, Silverdale

Rudi Hefer

Fine Travel Destinations

Hotel Plaza Athénée Palace in Paris

I have recently returned from Paris where I had my own ‘Sex and the City in Paris’ moment at the stunning and iconic Hôtel Plaza Athénée (for those who don’t get my reference, this was the hotel that Carrie was filmed at during her episode in the beautiful City of Light).

Hotel Plaza Athénée is part of the Dorchester group. It first opened its doors in 1913 and is a quintessentially Parisian style hotel. The hotel is situated on the beautiful tree-lined avenue Montaigne, which is the home of Parisian Haute Couture with labels such as Chanel, Dior and Valentino close by. For sightseeing its position is perfect, as it is also a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, the River Seine and the Champs Elysée.

The décor at the hotel is stunning and it is decorated in a classic yet art deco opulent style with gleaming crystal chandeliers, marble floors, touches of silk and gold and silver, and splashes of bright colour. The hotel’s façade gives it its iconic look, as it is adorned with red geraniums.

Facilities at the hotel include the Dior Institute Spa, which offers a full range of treatments, and dining options, which include the Michelin Star gastronomic restaurant Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée. Chef Jean Imbert’s Michelin star menu is a modern and playful take on France’s ancient recipes –some of which date back 250 years. Other restaurants at the hotel include Le Relais Plaza (which is where their amazing breakfast is served) and La Cour Jardin, situated out in the beautiful courtyard garden of the hotel.

Hotel Plaza Athénée is one of an extremely small number of hotels in Paris and the whole of France that has been given the official distinction of palace status. A Distinction Palace is an official government rating for a hotel that goes beyond the already high 5-star standards. Some of the other Parisian hotels with this status include Peninsula Hotel, Hôtel de Crillon, Hôtel Lutetia, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Mandarin Oriental, Le Bristol and Le Maurice.

Hotel Plaza Athénée is the epitome of luxury and the perfect hotel for an indulgent Parisian experience, and I highly recommend it.

Jennie Ready | Fine Travel

311 ways to say I love you…

… Le mur des je t’aime, Paris

As I write this article I am spending time with family in Paris.

One of my favourite places to visit is the I Love you Wall in Montmartre. The artwork was created by Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito. The phrase ‘I love you’ was collected in different languages by asking their multilingual neighbours and visiting embassies.

‘Aroha ana ahau ki a koe’ features on the wall as one of the 250 languages represented.

To love has no pre-determined structure, neither does it come with instructions – it just is. Maybe that is why it is both simplistic and complex to give and receive love.

Love can be felt in many forms. My love for morning coffee is insignificant compared to the love for my grandbabies

I have just met. When I return to New Zealand, I will savour the wonderful memories of time spent with them – and resume morning routines I enjoy, like reconnecting with my coffee machine.

We can love someone, without knowing them personally, as an expression of respect and admiration for who they represent to us. The outpouring of grief following news of

the Queen’s passing was in response to feeling the loss of someone revered and honoured.

Have you felt love for a family member who you don’t actually like as a person? That can be an uncomfortable relationship to navigate but it is a reality for some people.

Sometimes, what we know as love changes as a romance or friendship evolves. A relationship may end with or without our choosing, or it may shift to become a different connection.

There is also a cost attached when we choose to love, particularly when change or loss occurs through death, divorce, disconnection or emotional distancing. To love is to experience a heart connection with someone. To love is also being vulnerable to heartache and grief.

The quote above the I Love you Wall reads, ‘Loving is chaos … so, let’s love.’

That makes sense to me.

Trish Beauchamp | Life Coach and Counsellor www. trishbeauchamp.com

Orewa Library School holiday events

Make your own unbelievable garden:

Tuesday, 4 Oct from 2pm to 3pm.

Edison Robot Workshop: Wednesday, 5 Oct 1pm (for ages 10+). Limited spaces. Contact Orewa library to book.

Create your own mosaic initial using Lego: Thursday, 6 Oct from 2pm to 3pm.

Nee Naw New Zealand tour: Monday 10 Oct from 2.30pm to 3:30pm at Orewa Community Centre Singing, dancing and musical comedy for kids of all ages

Make your own hidden door for your garden or your room: Tuesday, 11 Oct from 2pm to 3pm.

Edison Robot Workshop: Wednesday, 12 Oct 1pm (for ages 10+). Limited spaces. Contact Orewa library to book.

Central’s Tips

October 2022

Science Stations: Thursday, 13 Oct from 1m to 3pm. 4 STEM activities to try: Make a bouncy ball, make rice dance in a jar, build a soda bottle rocket, magic liquid layers.

Auckland Heritage Festival events

Sacred spaces (free event):

At Holy Trinity Church Hall, 24 Wainui Road, Silverdale

Wednesday, 5 October from 1pm to 2:30pm Friday, 14 October from 10am to 11:30am.

Limited to 40 people, bookings required. Email penny.dallow@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Tomatoes and other summer vegetables can be planted. Add companion flowers around them for the bees and the salads. Fruit trees require fertilising and install traps to control Guava and codling moths.

In the veggie patch

• All the summer vegetables can go in now. Remember to stake tomatoes well, as they can grow to 2 metres high! But summer beans need heat, so sowing in November would be better

• Summer herbs such as dill, French tarragon and coriander are good to plant now, but we recommend planting basil towards the end of the month because it is temperamental in cooler weather

• Plant edible flowers to make salads interesting and to use as garnishes. Flowers to eat include nasturtiums, carnations, daylilies, rose petals and violas. They attract the bees too

• Hang sticky traps in apple and pear trees to stop an infestation of codling moth in young apples and pears. A reliable alternative to this is to spray with Yates’ Success Ultra four times over the spring season

• Guava moth is an established pest in Auckland gardens. It ruins ripening citrus fruit and feijoas, so gardens centres have a newly developed pheromone pest trap to go on the attack and save the fruit

The rest of the garden

• Wage war on the weeds – by actively removing or spraying them early in the season, there’s plenty of room for the desirable plants to flourish

• Organic rose care: Spray aphids with an organic insecticide or, if your water pressure is good, loosen them with a heavy squirt of water. An excellent means of controlling black spot is to mix 1 tsp of baking soda, 1 cup milk to 1 litre of water and spray the foliage

• It’s fertilise time in the garden – apply Prolawn’s All Purpose Fertiliser around trees and shrubs and gather up fallen flowers of camellias and azaleas, which helps to avoid spreading petal blight

• Cut any last flower bracts from leucadendons and proteas as their season ends – this is the typical way of pruning them and the flowers last well indoors. Do not apply fertiliser around the bushes – they do not require it and it can kill them

• Apply sheep pellets and mulch around the garden, to nourish the soil, conserve moisture at the roots of plants and limit invasive weed growth

The Orewa Surf Life Saving Club has been providing a vital surf lifesaving service to the community for over 70 years.

Operating from a tent in the 1950s, the club has grown with the expanding community and is now one of the largest surf lifesaving clubs in New Zealand, with a membership of over 1,200. The club is proudly family oriented, with up to three generations of surf lifesavers giving their time and energy to ensuring the safety of the public.

Club President John Chapman, says ‘one of our mottos is ‘In it for life’ which reflects in our membership ranging from 3 to 80 years plus. We do much more than just provide a lifeguard service to the community. With a strong family and youth focus we emphasise healthy lifestyles and youth development. Water safety education plays a large part in our operations. The Junior Lifeguard programme teaches water safety and skills to children aged from 3 to 14 years. Many of these children, and their parents, progress to becoming Lifeguards.

‘The values our members learn as Lifeguards help them become constructive members of the community. Many go on to become business and community leaders outside of surf lifesaving. Our collaboration with a number of community, educational and business groups provides benefits to the whole community.’

The club is looking forward to continuing its involvement with local events, including the IKON Homes Surf Sounds Concert and Fireworks on 26 November, following the Orewa New World

The current facility is beyond its useful life and is no longer fit to support surf lifeguard operations, community services and youth development programmes that locals and visitors both

The club is close to applying for building consent for a new community hub, right on Orewa Beach, that the whole community can use and enjoy. Plans can be viewed at orewasurflifesavingcommunityhub.co.nz.

Donate at www.buyabrick.nz before 31 October and be in to win a $5,000 Mediaworks advertising package – terms and

Allergic conjunctivitis

Spring is in the air! And with it we’re able to enjoy longer days, blooming flowers, more time outdoors and we are here for it!

With all these awesome things, however, comes the inevitable… mosquitoes, yes, but we’re talking about POLLEN. For a lot of people across Aotearoa, pollen can cause what’s known as allergic conjunctivitis. Unlike bacterial or viral conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis can’t be spread from person to person.

It can, however, cause symptoms such as:

• itchy, watery eyes

• puffy eyelids and swelling of your eyelids

• the white of your eyes looking red or pink

• sore or burning, gritty, irritated eyes

• other allergic symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose

• in severe cases, your conjunctiva (the tissue that covers the surface of your eyeball) may swell

Luckily, there are multiple ways of tackling allergic conjunctivitis. We’ve found the majority of people benefit from a more conservative approach of using cool (but not ice cold) compresses to the eye, as well as the use of appropriate lubricating drops to soothe the eyes and flush out allergens. We’d also recommend that you don’t wear your contact lenses during this period.

If this doesn’t create the desired result we can recommend, and prescribe if necessary, therapeutic drops to be used in the eyes.

Don’t let itchy and uncomfortable eyes get in the way of an amazing spring!

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 to suit your lifestyle. We also have a stunning range of new season frames in store, perfect for complementing your spring wardrobe.

We can’t wait to see you! Visit us at

10 Bakehouse Lane, Orewa. Orewa Optics

What's On Hibiscus Coast

Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club • Every Weds Silverdale Hall • 7:00pm

St Chad Market • 1st Sat of every month 8am to noon • 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa Stalls $15 & tables if required ($5) • bookings call Shirley 027 244 2832 or Grant 021 0830 7743 (If it’s wet it will be inside).

Millwater parkrun • Every Sat 8am • See www.parkrun.co.nz/millwater for more details

Rotary Club of Orewa-Millwater • 1st & 3rd Tues of every month 7pm at The Wade Tavern, 2 Tavern Rd, Silverdale • Contact Secretary orc.secretary@outlook.com

Hibiscus Coast Mid-Week Badminton Club • Every Weds 9am-noon (Club Nights Tues & Thurs 7-9pm) • All welcome Orewa Badminton Hall, Victor Eaves Park

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

Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast • 4th Tue of each month @ 6pm at The Wade Hotel, Silverdale • Visitors welcome to join us for dinner & interesting guest speakers • hibiscuscoast@zonta.org.nz or 021 0585 804

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 Howard 09 427 9116

Silverdale Village Market • Every Sat 8am -1pm, Silverdale St

Silverdale & District Historical Society Coffee Morning • 3rd Tues of each month • 10:30am The Old Parsonage Silverdale Pioneer Village Bring your items of historic interest to discuss over coffee • Free entry pioneervillage1968@gmail.com

Dance Fitness Class • Every Tues/Thurs evening 7-8pm Kingsway Jnr Campus • First class FREE, then $10 per session concession cards available Contact Richard 021 504084

Whangaparaoa Indoor Bowls Club • Whangaparaoa School Hall Mon 7pm • all ages, beginners welcome and coaching provided • contact Geoff 09 428 5915 or Owen 09 426 8476

Silverdale Ballroom Studio • Every Thurs evening • Silverdale Hall at 7pm • Adult & Improvers classes for beginners & social dancers Contact 09 427 5542 for further information

Kiwi Club • 4th Sun of each month • Social Dance 5-8pm All welcome Silverdale Hall

Lunchtime Toastmasters • Every Fri • 1:00 - 2:00pm • Orewa Library Evening Toastmasters • Meets fortnightly Thurs http://orewa.toastmastersclubs.org/

Hibiscus Coast Embroidery Guild • 2nd Weds 7-9pm & 4th Thurs 10am - Noon • Hibiscus Coast Community House • 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 Petanque Club • Every Tues & Weds 9am - 12 & Sun from 1pm • 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway • New players always welcome, free coaching available . Ph Colleen on 021 1774820

Heartbeats Cardiac Survivors Support Group • 1st Tues of every month 10am at HBC Community House • Open to all heart event survivors & their families & all cultures • Information, education & support with guest speakers • Contact Trent Lash on 0220 606 199

Suicide Bereavement Support – Empathy Group • Last Mon of every month except Dec • 7pm to 9pm, HBC Community House • Support & understanding for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, all welcome at any meeting • Contact Susan 021 884 162 or PM us on Facebook (Empathy support group)

Red Beach Combined Club • 3rd Weds of every month • Salvation Army, 32 Greenview Lane, Red Beach 10am – 12pm. Friendship Club is a club for seniors, both men and women. Morning tea, conviviality, guest speakers and outings. Phone Colleen 09 426 5673

Line Dancing • Traditional & modern music • Silverdale Hall • Friday 23.30 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

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

Support

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Recycling

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Motoring & Boating

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Silverdale Car Services 09 421 1413

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Wainui Golf & Function Centre 09 444 3437

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Millwater Vet Hospital 09 427 9201

Home, Garden & Design

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Local Government, Council & Community

Mark Mitchell 09 426 6215

Forrest Funeral Services 09 426 7950

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Education

Wentworth College & Primary

09 424 3273

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Pharmacy

Life Pharmacy Orewa

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Medical / Dental / Optometrist

Orewa Medical Centre 09 426 5437

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Local Recipes

Rustic Baby Potato Salad

A great all-year-round salad of 6-8 portions

Ingredients

800g baby gourmet potatoes (agria, baby bennies)

150g streaky bacon

2 bunches of spring onion (finely sliced)

150g gherkins (roughly chopped)

50g capers (washed and roughly chopped)

4 eggs (hard boiled and peeled)

30g Italian parsley (roughly chopped)

30g Dijon mustard

Juice of 1 lemon

200ml fresh mayonnaise or Best Foods Mayonnaise. Salt and ground black pepper

Method

Place baby potatoes in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a tbsp of salt and bring to the boil. Turn down to a simmer, cook for 20-25 minutes or until just cooked in the middle. Remove from water, place on a flat tray and allow to cool. When cold place in fridge for a couple of hours then cut into quarters.

Place eggs into boiling water for 9 minutes, remove from heat and cool under cold water. Peel and roughly chop. Place bacon onto an oven tray into a 200°C oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 3cm dice. Add all other ingredients to cut potatoes, mix well and check seasoning. Place in the fridge until required. Will last up to 5 days in the fridge.

For the home-made mayonnaise

3 #7 egg yolks

30ml white wine vinegar

5g Dijon mustard

Salt and ground white pepper

Sugar to taste (20-30g)

30ml fresh lemon juice

350–400ml canola oil

20g castor sugar

Method

Combine egg yolk, vinegar, mustard and ½ teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Whisk until lightly blended and bright yellow, about 20 seconds. Using a jug and whisking constantly, add ¼ cup oil to yolk mixture, in a slow stream, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk the remaining oil in, whisking constantly until mayonnaise is thick, about 8 minutes (mayonnaise will be lighter in colour). Refrigerate until required. This will last 2-3 weeks covered in the fridge.

Mark Lane of Culinary Lane Catering www.culinarylane.co.nz

Flourless and fructose-free brownies

Ingredients

¾ cup cocoa

½ tsp baking soda

cup butter, melted and halved

½ cup boiling water

1 cup Stevia

2 eggs

1 cup almond meal

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

¾ cup sugar free chocolate bits

Method

Heat oven to 180°C. Grease 33cm (13in) long x 23cm (9in) wide x 5cm (2in) thick pan.

In a large bowl, stir together cocoa and baking soda; blend in cup butter.

Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens. Stir in Stevia, eggs and remaining cup butter; stir until smooth.

Add almond meal, vanilla extract and salt; blend well. Stir in chocolate bits, and nuts (if desired).

Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Remove from pan and cut into squares

Nourished by Vanilla Chic nourishedbyvanillachic.com

Stellar Home Support

Helping hands from them to you

We have been born with two hands, which is sometimes not enough to balance life, work and anything else that may pop up. Injuries, newborn babies, all of those extra time-consuming, stressful tasks you’ve been given from work – Stellar Home Support is an all-around adaptable service that can offer support and cater to everyone’s needs.

Stellar Home Support is a local business run by two keen helpers, Jana and Mandy. The creative idea behind this business began in the early months of 2021, when Jana and Mandy decided they wanted to run a business that also supported the local community – with the added bonus of spending more time together.

From the start, their main aim was to help others. Throughout their own journeys they had become all too aware of life’s roadblocks that they had gone through and were supporting others through too, including a brain tumour. Jana and Mandy now offer their services as people who care about the people they are helping, and they want their services to make a difference in the lives of those going through tough times.

They know that for those who are dealing with difficult times, or even so many people who are just busy and find that two hands isn’t always enough to achieve everything they need to get done, a bit of extra help goes a long way. So when there’s too many things to juggle, or big roadblocks are in the way, Stellar Home Support is an extendable hand of support you and your loved ones

can call on in times of need or gift to someone you know could do with some help.

They have five main gift package bundles to choose from, such as a ‘helping hand’ bundle, a ‘new born support’ bundle and a ‘get well soon’ bundle. Each package includes house cleaning and home cooked meals, with other inclusions tailored to suit. The meals are delicious, with a large selection for you or your loved ones to choose and enjoy whatever takes your fancy.

They have just developed a new look and a new website for their unique one-stop-helping-hand-shop! Find them at https://www.stellarhomesupport.co.nz/, to check out all the services they offer.

Madison Smith Features Contributor

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