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Editor’s Note Happy New Year (can we still say that?) and welcome back, dear readers, to our first issue of 2024.

We haven’t yet had the long hot summer the weatherman promised us in November, but amongst the torrential downpours there have been some glorious days fit for summertime pursuits, cold beers and fruity cocktails. I hope you have all enjoyed a few of your favourite indulgences. I write to you from a Langs Beach holiday home, with views of Bream Bay, while the Mr and kids x2 are off on a short bush walk to a swimming hole at the bottom of the property, so you will hear no complaints from me.

Coasties caring for Coasties

Within our pages this month we share some inspiring stories sure to motivate you towards your goals and dreams for 2024. There’s butcher Nick Thompson, a local lad who headed overseas to hone his craft and is now home to share his expertise with our community, Carmen Bird, who’s out there ticking off her great trails bucket list, Trish Beauchamp reminding you that life shouldn’t wait for a lotto win, and a group of cancer survivors pushing themselves to the limits, determined to thrive.

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On top of that we have some great summer read reviews, an incredible act of generosity in the fundraising plight for the new Orewa Surf Life Saving Club’s Community Hub, a supercharged coleslaw recipe sure to elevate your bbq table, and so much more. Please pop your feet up and enjoy.

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In This Issue 4-7 Local Real Estate

23 Children’s eye checks

11 Hello Marrow

26 Gardening tips 13 Busting with life

29 The Fishing Spot

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Waitematā Endoscopy celebrates 16 years

The Waitematā Endoscopy team is proud to celebrate its milestone of serving the Waitemata community for 16 years. Clinical Director Dr Ali Jafer says the private endoscopy clinics aim to deliver not only an international standard of excellence in endoscopy services to the community but also peace of mind through working very hard to reduce patient waiting times. Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the gut using a thin tube with a camera that is minimally invasive for patients. Commonly referred to as a ‘top and tail’, the ‘top’ is a Gastroscopy, when the tube or scope is inserted through the mouth. The ‘tail’ is a

Colonoscopy, where the scope is to get a good look at the colon or large bowel.

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With bowel cancer the second highest cause of cancer deaths in New Zealand (more than breast and prostate cancer combined), early treatment is essential, with endoscopy an integral part of early cancer detection and diagnosis.

Modern, purpose-built endoscopy facilities, including the latest technology and patient recovery areas increase that peace of mind, with patients knowing that they can access timely and exceptional quality endoscopy when needed.

The clinics provide people with upper gastrointestinal issues, reflux, coeliac disease, colon/bowel cancer and irritable bowel disease access to a highly experienced team of 16 gastroenterologists and surgeons, supported by a kind and compassionate nursing team.

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If you have health insurance, a referral is usually required. Waitematā Endoscopy is an affiliated provider with Southern Cross Health Society and can apply for prior approval with NIB on your behalf. The clinics also provide quotes for other insurers, or if you would like to self-fund, you can self-refer and the clinics can provide an estimate. www.waitemataendoscopy.co.nz/ appointments/ *For more details and full terms and conditions, see our website

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The butcher of Hillary Square

Marrow, a boutique butcher shop that promises to redefine the way locals experience meat, is soon opening its doors on Florence Avenue in Hillary Square. The brainchild of Nick Thompson, a passionate artisan who honed his craft in the culinary capitals of Europe, Marrow is not just a butcher shop; it's a celebration of tradition and quality. The journey to bring Marrow to life is a tale of dedication, culinary exploration, and a deep-rooted connection to the Coast. Having grown up in Red Beach and spent eight years perfecting his skills in the bustling food scenes of Europe, Thompson has returned home with a suitcase full of experiences and a heart brimming with passion. The decision to open Marrow was born from an enthusiastic response from our community when asked about their appetite for a boutique butcher with both online orders and physical premises. For Thompson, Marrow is also the realisation of a dream to share with others his passion for quality meat as well as homemade spices, marinades and even butchery masterclasses, teaching how to cut meat at home. The interior of Marrow reflects a harmonious blend of modern aesthetics and chill music. The welcoming atmosphere invites patrons to explore the carefully curated selection of meats, expertly displayed to showcase the artistry behind each cut. With a focus on transparency and sustainability, Marrow ensures

that customers not only enjoy exceptional flavour but also feel connected to the source of their food. This is what earns them their ‘boutique’ title in the butcher line. Everything is made from scratch, and with no preservatives. One of the highlights at Marrow is accessibility and inclusion for all, with Thompson and his team acting as culinary guides, ready to assist customers in selecting the perfect cut for their culinary creations. Whether it's the chicken and green peppercorn sausages for a weekend barbecue or a bone marrow burger for a delicious lunch, Marrow is poised to become the go-to destination for those seeking top-notch meats and a memorable shopping experience. The shop’s online order system (along with local delivery) also makes it accessible for anyone and everyone on the Hibiscus Coast, and all the products are also gluten free. The online orders, operating since the beginning of December, have already proven very popular, and as the grand opening of the physical store approaches, the anticipation in the community is unmistakable, with locals eager to welcome this culinary haven into their midst. Get ready, and get to Hillary Square – Marrow is about to redefine the way you savour meat.

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Busting with life

Orewa local Amanda Holmes loves living close to all the beautiful beaches we have up here on the Coast, but if she’s heading out on the water these days it’s much more likely to be down at Lake Pupuke, training as a member of the Busting With Life breast cancer survivors dragon boat team. Amanda first heard about Busting With Life via a facebook post in a Breast Cancer Survivor’s group promoting the team and asking if anyone was interested in joining up. Determined to embrace her new post-cancer ‘why not?’ attitude towards trying new things, Amanda decided to give it a go and joined the team in October 2022. ‘I only had breast cancer in 2019 so being on the team was really hard to start with’, she says. ‘I lost my breath quite easily but the training helped to build up my fitness, and created a motivation for getting fit too.’ And while the members don’t talk that much to each other about being breast cancer survivors, Amanda says the shared experience ‘…just makes it easier, because everyone knows what their team mates are going through. There is a shared motivation that if they can do it then so can I.’ The idea of breast cancer survivors forming dragon boat teams was born from a study by Canadian doctor Dr Don McKenzie, in which he sought to dispel the myth that repetitive upper-body exercise could have negative health implications for women treated for breast cancer. From that one study, breast cancer dragon boating has become a world phenomenon, with seven teams competing in New Zealand alone. Busting With Life was the first team established in New Zealand and has just celebrated 25 years of racing. The team have members from all over Auckland, with the Rodney District represented by Amanda and another crew member from Waitoki. But Busting With Life is about more than just the comradery, the fitness and the buzz of competing in regattas. The team aims to show all breast cancer survivors they can live full and active lives. ‘Even if dragon boating isn’t their thing,’ says Amanda, ‘we want

to inspire them and show them that breast cancer doesn’t have to slow them down.’ The team also promote awareness of breast cancer, with an emphasis on early detection. Any local breast cancer survivors interested in finding out more about the team can visit www.bustingwithlife.org.nz. The dragon boat season runs from October to April, with practices usually held at St Mary’s Bay (but currently on Lake Pupuke due to wind conditions) and regattas held around the country.

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Not just a house, a piece of history There’s a home being built in Milldale right now that is something pretty special. To those peering curiously in as they pass by, the house probably looks like another beautiful house being built for lucky new owners. But this house will change more than just the life of those who buy it. This house will make a significant contribution to our entire community. The Orewa Surf Life Saving Club are currently raising funds to build a 2000sqm Orewa Surf Life Saving Community Hub. The new building will be a great asset to Orewa but is also a necessary replacement for the existing clubrooms, which are dilapidated and will soon become uninhabitable. G.J.Gardner Homes Rodney East, with the support of Fulton Hogan and local trades, are constructing that home in Milldale in order to generously donate all proceeds from its sale to the Orewa Surf Life Saving Community Hub development project.

‘The surf club is a huge part of this community,’ says Elaine Morley from G.J. Gardner, ‘and as our community grows the club needs facilities to enable them to grow, and the clubrooms, restaurant and function areas will be a major leap forward for all us living in the area.’

It is great to be able to give back to something that will affect so many.’ The 150sqm, three-bedroom home has an open plan kitchen, dining and living space and a lovely large north-east facing alfresco area. The plan was custom designed to suit the site and would be perfect for a first home, young family or mature couple down-sizing and looking to take advantage of all the great amenities both within Milldale and close by. The build is well underway, with the windows currently being installed and the wrap and bricks coming next. Elaine says their tradies and suppliers are being incredibly generous with their time and materials to ensure they get the most profit from the sale.

Elaine’s family have been associated with the club for many years through their business, with their daughter and staff who are active members too. Knowing the club was wanting to raise funds, they looked at what they could do as a business to assist. ‘The club offers so much to our community.

The new owner of this home will also have a plaque at the new Community Hub to celebrate their place in the history of the club. Could you be that buyer? Keep your eyes out for more progress reports and the auction date coming soon.

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Taking a Hike

Travelling the Otago Rail Trail The Otago Rail Trail had been on my bucket list for a while, so last November we flew South to tick it off. The 150km trail, which follows the former railway line from Clyde to Middlemarch, attracts visitors from all over the world. We opted for the three-day adventure on e-bikes – an easier option, especially when you’ve done very little training. Picking up our bikes and a coffee in Clyde, we headed off on the more scenic and slightly longer track along the river, cycling to Alexander and the official start of the trail. We rode into rural Otago, soaking in the views and enjoying our first day and arrived at Chatto Creek for lunch, the cutest country pub set in gardens dotted with sculptures including a life-sized hippo. When we carried on, the skies opened up and we had a bit of drizzle. No complaints though, the rest of our trip was blue skies and sunshine. Arriving in Lauder a tad sodden we were greeted by our lovely host Gill. After plugging in the bikes and having a shower we strolled down to the quintessential old town pub Lauder Hotel for a fun night of dinner, drinks, a few games of pool and some banter with the locals. Waking up with the roosters, we had breakfast in the farmhouse, bought some local honey from a roadside stall and hit the trail again. Day two was a firm favourite. The scenery was magnificent, with tunnels (our heads torches came in handy), bridges and winding gravel tracks. We had a leisurely stop at Oturehua pub and stepped back in time at the Gilchrists Store. Part store and part museum, it is reputedly the oldest continuously trading shop in New Zealand, a fascinating collection of all things vintage. We pedalled off again over more bridges, expansive plains and past historic buildings, stopping often to read the trail info signs scattered along the way and to take plenty of photos. A highlight was the Waipiata Country Pub where we sampled their legendary pies before our last leg of the day to Kokonga Lodge. The grounds were resort-like with a pool, manicured gardens and expansive views, and we enjoyed a beautiful home cooked meal with our hosts and the other guests. Our third and final day was more beautiful vistas, old towns, railway history and panoramic views and we arrived into Middlemarch early afternoon in time for our shuttle back to Clyde. The trail is a glorious mix of nature, wide open spaces, quaint old historic towns, wonderful country pubs, some eclectic locals and fabulous hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it’s a big yes for the e-bikes, so much fun and perfect for the last hour or so of the day.

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The Green Spot Only rain goes down the drain. It’s an easy rule to remember but it’s not always followed, often due to a lack of awareness. The stormwater drains you see around our streets and properties are there to minimise flooding by directing rainwater into watercourses towards the sea. All too often pollutants enter these drains, putting our marine life at risk as well as any other animals that drink from the waterways. These impurities also restrict necessary light from entering streams, causing oxygen levels to be reduced and making fish and shellfish unsuitable for consumption. A common misdemeanour is washing your car in the driveway or paved area, allowing soapy chemicals to contaminate our waterways. The grass on your lawn, however, will cope with car wash detergents so, if possible, you should wash your car there or on gravel. Professional car wash sites often have filtration in their drains or they recycle their water, such as our local Washworks at 2 Foundry Road, so they can be a great alternative. Water-free car wash products are also available that have the added bonus of saving on water.

Oils from your car can also end up down the drains when your vehicle is hosed off or sitting out in the rain. Stay on top of oil leaks to avoid any greasy puddles. If you’re emptying a spa or pool this should likewise be done on the grass as the chemicals are not safe for our waterways. When it comes to rinsing paintbrushes, these must either be cleaned in your sinks where the pipes flow to a wastewater treatment plant to be filtered, or on the grass, as most paints these days are water based. It is furthermore our responsibility to keep drains free from pesticides, fertilisers, sediment, leaves, lawn clippings, litter, animal excrement, construction materials and debris. For more information on helping look after our stormwater systems, head to the stormwater infrastructure page at aucklandcouncil. govt.nz.

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Imperfection is perfect Whilst the pursuit of perfection looks good on paper and in the promotion of your products and services, it is often impossible to achieve, never cost-effectively. The last 10% put towards achieving perfection will take most of the effort, and budget. In today’s fast-moving world we need businesses that innovate and seek solutions that allow us to keep pace and evolve. This doesn’t mean accept sloppy. Far from it. Keep standards high but don’t keep your head down for too long. Admit it, most won’t appreciate the detail anyway. This isn’t compromise, it is good business as it will allow you to keep momentum. Here are some guidelines to help: •

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Imperfection is perfect – The time you spend with your head down pursuing perfection gives your competitors the chance to get in front. Take your idea, make a start, present it to a few good customers to try. Then listen to the feedback and keep evolving. Don’t be afraid to fail a little – Regardless of your experience there is no better way to test a new product than in a live controlled environment. This way mild failure can guide you. Be honest - Your best customers will stay along for the ride if you share the journey with them. Making them feel important

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Be bold – Remember ego is bad, bravery is good. Be brave enough to accept when something is good enough and don’t let your ego to make it perfect to you, stand in the way.

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A complaint is an opportunity – It’s true bad customer experiences can end you if not handled well. But don’t fear a bad review. Research says that customer satisfaction will increase after a bad experience if it is swiftly handled well, and 4.5 stars is a great score. So, as long as any bad reviews are answered quickly and dealt with generously people will trust you will do the same for them and feel they are in safe hands.

It takes courage to commit to something that is good enough. Don’t punish small failures, be that person who invites feedback, admit it when someone else has a good idea and act on it quickly. This will build a culture of innovation.

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Cooking Questions with Mark Lane

Your own personal chef 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. Matt: What is the trick to cooking chicken breasts so they are juicy? My kids don’t like the dark meat of the thigh but say that breast meat is too dry. Please help! Great question. Firstly, sear the meat in a preheated, hot heavy bottomed fry pan with a little oil. This prevents the juices from escaping. Next finish in a pre-heated oven on at least 200°C. Don’t overcook as the juices will evaporate. Remove the cooked meat just before ready and rest for 5-10 minutes. This is the most important part. As it rests, the meat will finish cooking in its own heat and will loosen and the juices will relax into the meat. Don’t cut the meat to check if it is cooked as the juices will run out. Use a temperature probe or touch test. If you are roasting a whole chicken, make sure the oven and tray are hot when you add the raw chicken so it starts cooking straight away. Trisha: I want a good set of kitchen knives, but the good ones are so expensive. What should I look for in buying a new set of knives and how much do I need to spend to get a decent set without going overboard? The most important tool in your kitchen is a good, no ‘great’ chef’s knife. It needs to be sharp, comfortable, well balanced and it must be good quality to stand the test of time. I still have some good knives that are over 20 years old.

I like a light knife with a wooden handle (Victorinox for me), but a light knife won’t stay as sharp for as long as heavier bladed knives. There are many factors to choosing the right knife for you. Forged or stamped, European or Japanese, wooden or plastic handled, light or heavy, smaller or larger blade. The list goes on. A good quality chef’s knife can cost from $100 to $400 plus. A cheap cook’s knife won’t last, won’t stay sharp and it certainly won’t do a good job. You don’t need a whole set, just get a cooks, a pairing and a bread knife. I purchased a Victorinox 10 inch chefs’ knife for around $110 and this will last me years. I have a video on my Facebook about the best knives to buy. Try www.chefshop. co.nz. Look after your knife by not washing in the dish washer, getting it professionally sharpened, steeling regularly and keeping the blade covered and away from other utensils. Remember, you are only as good as your knife!

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Prioritising children’s eye health and eye care AND protecting your eyes

As the new school year gets underway, February presents the perfect opportunity for parents to prioritise their children’s eye health by commencing regular check ups. Ensuring clear vision is essential for a child’s academic success and overall well-being. Undetected vision problems can hinder their ability to learn and fully engage in daily activities. By scheduling eye checks, parents can discover and address any potential issues, setting their children up for a successful academic year. Signs that your child may be experiencing visual problems include:

Whilst basking in the joys of summer sun it’s crucial to emphasize to children the importance of protecting their eyes against the sun’s rays. Our eyes are susceptible to damage from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and prolonged exposure can contribute to long-term issues. We can help ensure your child is equipped with sunglasses that not only fit comfortably, but also provide UV protection to shield their eyes during outdoor adventures. Our dedicated team of qualified optometrists and dispensing opticians is ready to guide you through the selection process. We take pride in offering knowledgeable assistance to parents and children in a very approachable way. Expert advice ensures that the chosen frame not only complements your child, but also helps to achieve the best vision possible.

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Ingrid’s inspiring workshops Local artist Ingrid Boot, who we introduced in our last issue, has been creative from a very early age and even though being an artist is now her full-time job, she still has a huge passion for creating. She loves that she is able to make a living with her art and when asked if making art her job has made it feel like a bit of a chore she says ‘Not at all! I love absolutely everything about art. It is incredibly rewarding at the same time as being incredibly frustrating – but all of this makes it awesome and exciting.’ ‘I find it therapeutic,’ she says, ‘and when I find myself in difficult times, I pop on my favourite playlist, pick up a paint brush and start painting, and all the negativity and worries just melt away. I can’t think of anything else that has that effect.’ Ingrid also gets a kick out of helping and inspiring others to feel this way about art. Over the years she has found a lot of people were not encouraged to pursue art when they were younger, and many want to revisit it and explore their creativity but just lack the confidence they need to give it a go. They just need some assurance and guidance. She saw the benefits of this while teaching art for over 12 years at Orewa’s Evelyn Page Retirement Village, where there was huge

pool of unrealised artistic talent that appeared when her students attended regular sessions. Ingrid now runs workshops from her Orewa studio, so anyone can benefit from her skills and experience. The workshops cater for all abilities and are informal, relaxed and fun. Her aim is to inspire, encourage and give others the confidence to give art a go. There is a full day comprehensive workshop with lots of practical exercises along the way to suit every ability level. She also runs workshops for artists where they come along and work on their current paintings and Ingrid helps and guides them along the way. ‘People love to learn in the environment of a working art studio. I help and encourage everyone to find their own style but fully understand that some don’t know where to start, so another of my workshops enables the class to copy me step by step to learn how to complete a work of art from start to finish.’ If you are considering taking up art in 2024 or would like some help with an ongoing project, check out Ingrid’s website for upcoming February and March workshops.

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New radiology services close to home

As a rapidly growing community, the Hibiscus Coast is lucky to have the Northern Specialist Centre now open in Silverdale, which is set to become a prominent medical hub in the area. Beyond Radiology, a proudly New Zealand-owned and clinician-led radiology clinic have recently become one of the latest medical specialist providers to open within the new centre, which is located on Painton Road, directly across from the Silverdale Park ‘n’ Ride. For Beyond Radiology, their new opening within the Northern Specialist Centre marks the company’s third location, joining one already established in Auckland and another in Christchurch. Dr Phil Clark is the lead radiologist, who has a personal connection to the area, underscores the significance of bringing quality

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services closer to home for local residents, and he is driven by a commitment to elevate healthcare standards and provide a five-star service to patients on the Hibiscus Coast. The new facility, which has been six years in the making, prioritises a patient-first approach, with its experienced team of radiologists providing accessibility, clarity and accuracy in its services and medical reports. At Beyond Radiology Silverdale, residents of the Rodney area will have access to a comprehensive array of imaging services. This includes MRI scans with Artificial Intelligence, a dedicated breast imaging service including MRI breast scans, Mammography and breast biopsies, image-guided injec-

tions, ultrasound and X-rays, all captured in the highest imaging quality on new machines and CT scanning, which is the only CT scanner on the Hibiscus Coast. Aligning with its commitment to community-wide wellbeing, Beyond Radiology’s practices support Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ by performing public hospital outsourced scans, allowing local patients to have their scans done within their own neighbourhood. For more information about Beyond Radiology, head to https://beyondradiology.co.nz.

Central’s Tips February 2024

The fruit and vegetable garden

The ornamental garden

• Green looper caterpillars hatch quickly in the heat and are responsible for the holes in tomatoes, mint and lettuces. Picking them off requires daily dedication, but there are natural sprays and remedies that will deal with caterpillars

• Stake up the taller perennials in the garden – delphiniums, phlox and helenium to offer a great display in the summer border

• Buckets of soapy water from the shower or from washing the floor are just fine to pour on to plants and a good way to give the pots a good soak • Cover ripening blueberries, raspberries and strawberries with bird netting – the birds are hungry and love a good berry patch • Basil is easily grown in summer as it loves the heat. Experiment with different types of basil to make those Thai dishes taste great

• Thin out the fruit developing on young citrus bushes to ensure you get a decent size fruit crop. Too many on a stem and none of them will make it

• New season’s daffodil and tulip bulbs can be stored in the fridge in paper bags. By the time they’re ready to be planted out in May they will have broken dormancy ready to grow strongly • For a summer flowering tree, the lagerstroemia (crepe myrtle) with it • Spray evergreen shrubs like rhododendrons, verbenas and bergenias to avoid the silvery thrip damage to foliage that becomes evident in autumn. A natural alternative is an oil spray on the reverse of the leaves or even a jet of water from the hose • Tropical plants add a lush, summery feel to any garden. Adding big leaves such as canna lilies, pukas and ligularias help this look as do palms and flowers such as impatiens and alstroemerias (Peruvian lilies)

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What skills are the CAB North Shore looking for when recruiting? The CAB wants smart super-sleuths. We don’t need people who know it all, just people who know how to find it all. We’re looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who have good written and verbal communication skills and display traits such as patience, reliability, flexibility, enthusiasm, empathy and a sense of humour. The must be willing to work with anyone, be non-judgemental, collaborative and open-minded.

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Do I like helping people? Do I like doing research? Do I like getting to the bottom of an issue? Do I like untangling problems?

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Coastguard As I write this in the middle of January, we can report that we have seen some exceptional boating weather so far this year. Warm summer days with light winds and rain have seen a large number of boaties enjoying the best that the Hauraki Gulf has on offer. Our primary rescue vessel, Hibiscus Rescue One, is still sitting on land at Fishing Boats NZ due to additional repairs required to meet survey requirements. Not having a rescue boat available at Gulf Harbour would have created additional stress on our neighbouring units and created even longer delays for vessels needing assistance. Thankfully we have been able to utilise Hukatai Rescue – one of vessels gifted to Coastguard by Lotto NZ following the America’s Cup. The vessels name, Hukatai (seafoam) is a canoe heading into the sunrise. The seafoam at the bow of the waka is created as it moves through the waters. It represents life’s experiences, learning and culture that compels us forward to new horizons. Our team of volunteers have done exactly that, with a sharp learning curve moving from our Yamaha engines to Hukatai’s Mercury engines, a fiberglass boat rather than our aluminium boat, and a complete change in navigation systems from Raymarine to Simrad. Hukatai Rescue has been on the water every day over the Christmas holiday period, except for Christmas day when we were available on pager only. With anywhere between 1 to 5 boaties assisted each day. Most of our taskings have been due to

mechanical failure with vessels requiring a tow back to their home base. The average tow takes at least 1.5 to 2 hours depending on vessel size and home location. Even a JetSki takes longer than you’d think as we are restricted to a top speed of 5 knots to prevent water from entering the engine through the exhaust system. On New Year’s Day both of our vessels responded swiftly to an urgent call-out regarding a missing snorkeler in Matakatia Bay, Whangaparoa. Working in collaboration with the Police Eagle Helicopter, which located the individual, our Coastguard crew onboard Hukatai wasted no time in retrieving the individual from the water. Immediate medical assistance was provided onboard and while transporting the person back to shore, where the individual was handed over to the care of St John. Unfortunately, he was unable to be revived. Our thoughts are with the family and our responding volunteers at this difficult time. This summer Hukatai Rescue has already been as far north as Leigh and Little Barrier, across to the Coromandel and down to the Firth of Thames and Kawakawa Bay. We have been tasked to assist a boat 1.5k from ‘The Noiseys’ only to have Airpatrol locate the vessel 7NM North East of Tiri. With an average daily fuel bill of over $600 we’d like to thank all our members and supporters who allow us to continue to provide our life saving service at sea. Rachel Hessey | President, Coastguard Hibiscus

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park of boats when we got there though. Fishing in close at my usual spots have also been a little slower. There have been plenty of fish around 30-35cm and one in 20 around 4550cm. These were serious sessions with lots of burley and plenty of bait fishing well into the night. We were also visited three times by the taxman (sharks) during our last dusk session. The fish have been biting hard during bite times with us often catching two fish on one bait. Happy Fishy New Year everyone! Wow this summer has certainly been amazing for fishing so far. The westerly flows have created better weather for fishing in close and for big missions out wide. Snapper fishing has been a lot harder this year with the warmer water coming in early and the fish spawning. I’ve tried a number of methods with mixed results and the charter operators have been saying the same thing. Late December I went on a charter with some mates leaving from the city we ended up fishing near Challenger Reef south of Kawau! Isn’t it great that we have some of the best fishing in Auckland on our doorstep. Shame it was a car

On another trip, I headed out to the middle ground looking for work ups. There were very few birds around and not a lot of sign but we managed to pick up quite a few fish and of decent size too. We were fishing pretty much straight out from Takatu Point in around 45m of water. The game fishing season is already kicking off here in Auckland and in the far north. I haven’t managed to tow any lures yet, but I have been lucky enough to eat some fresh yellow fin tuna caught out the back of Great Barrier. This season will be epic and I already have plans on mates bigger boats both locally and out of Opua. We just need our days off to line up with some good weather and we will be out there. Cheers to a great summer! – tight lines!

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Book Reviews Be Kind to Your Mind by Julia Grace You wouldn’t know to look at Julia Grace that she has struggled with anxiety and depression; she is a born entertainer, singer and keynote speaker who comes across as bubbly, energetic and oozing confidence. But by reading Be Kind to Your Mind, Julia reveals another side of herself as she generously shares her personal struggles, using stories and loads of fabulous humour. It’s personal, but she also incorporates science, based on 30 years of teaching, that backs up her stories with some well-considered data. The book's first part is about ‘Saddling up the Chihuahua’, where Julia shares her personal story and then invites you to do some reflective activities. In the second part of the book Julia shares practical language tools she teaches in businesses, schools and conferences around the world. This is a fabulous book for anyone, an enjoyable read that will boost your mental health, and also give you some strategies for the days you feel ‘wobbly’. Jelly Buddy Publishing, RRP $29.99

The War Photographers by SL Beaumont In 1943, Mae Webster is working in the top-secret codebreaking centre at Bletchley Park. Her life changes when she meets and falls in love with New Zealand war photographer Jack Knight. But tragedy occurs when Jack’s photographs seem to reveal a double agent… In 1989, Rachel Talbot, Mae’s feisty granddaughter, is working as a photographer for a news organisation. She goes in search of her grandfather’s killer, a Stasi officer, as East German unrest is escalating. It’s not long before Rachel is in the thick of the Cold War boiling over and her life could be in danger… The War Photographers is a page-turning read that brings together two remarkable stories. The work done by men and women at Bletchley Park is fascinating, and the author has done a superb job recreating their clandestine work. The other remarkable story is the fall of the Berlin Wall, and we get a front-row seat to this extraordinary historical event. This is well-researched, compelling fiction. Karen McMillan | www.karenm.co.nz

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In the loop Local women’s refuge team need your help In our September issue (p11) we brought you the story of interior designer Shanly Simpson stepping up to project manage a much-needed refurb on the administration hub for our local Hestia Rodney Women’s refuge. While significant progress has been made on the refurb, Shanly is asking for help from local businesses and community minded individuals to help finish the project off and give the team at Hestia the calming and uplifting space they need to keep doing the incredibly important and difficult work they do helping vulnerable women and children within our community. The structural changes at the site have been made, all the paint has been sourced and the main room has already been painted, but painters are needed who can donate their time to help paint the doors, entrance, offices, meeting room and kitchen. While the painting is the main priority, it would also be amazing if someone was able to donate and install new flooring. If you’re able to help with the project or would like to find out more you can contact Shanly at www.shanlysimpson. com.

Our corner of the coast We often wonder what we could call our corner of the Coast, the awkwardly long names of local community facebook pages evidence of the lack of a more elegant term to describe the combined area of Orewa, Silverdale, Millwater, Milldale and Red Beach. If you have any ideas or have ever heard of an established name that refers to this area, we’d love to hear it!

A run of changes at the top for local schools Over the past 18 months our community welcomed three new principals to our local schools, with the foundation teams commencing at Ahutoetoe School and Nukumea school, and Claire Janes taking over from Diane Lambert at Orewa Primary in term two of last year. Now it’s Orewa Beach School’s turn, with a new principal taking over in term one to replace outgoing principal Katherine Pascoe, and recruitment is also underway for a new principal for Orewa College after Gregory Price left at the end of last year. We can’t wait to see how these new leaders may develop and enhance the educational options and opportunities for our younger community members.

Mortgage Matters Looking to purchase a rental Owning rental property has long been a popular form of investment for New Zealanders, however, over the last couple of years, it has not been so popular. This was largely due to the tax deductibility changes in 2021, along with interest rate increases and LVR requirements. However, with the recent change in government there has been an increase in property investor enquiries. When purchasing a rental property, it is generally considered a long-term investment. In the short term there may be little or no profit as the expenses associated with a rental property, such as mortgage repayments, property rates and maintenance, may outweigh the rental income received. Over time, however, as the mortgage balance decreases and the property value increases (capital gain), there may be a profit.

Income requirements When assessing your income for a rental property purchase, banks consider: •

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rental income you’ll earn from the new property – it should be noted the banks will scale this rental income to account for costs associated with the rental property, such as vacancy of the property, property rates and insurance

If you’re considering purchasing a rental property, we recommend you speak with an experienced mortgage adviser to assess your lending ability. Let’s chat! Contact Wayne Henry on 021 423 818 or email wayne@waynehenry.co.nz.

Deposit requirements Currently, the minimum deposit required for a rental property is 35% for an existing property and 20% for a brand-new property. This deposit can either be cash you have already have on hand, or equity leveraged from your own home. If you have built up equity in your own home, you can borrow up to 80% of its current value. For example, if your home is worth $1,000,000 and your mortgage balance is $500,000, you could potentially borrow an additional $300,000 against your home to put towards purchasing a rental property (80% value of $1,000,000 is $800,000).

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Art Speak

Try a new hobby in 2024

Tutor's and student's exhibition

With life, school and work returning to ‘normal’ this month the fun doesn’t have to end. Get a new creative hobby in 2024. Join up for one of the great art classes and workshops on offer at Estuary Arts Centre in Term One. We have a full line up of classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture on offer. With the popularity of our clay classes and due to demand, we have added additional classes to the mix to ensure no-one misses out. If you are not sure about which class to choose and would like to learn more about the tutors here at Estuary Arts, then come down and view the Tutors and Students showcase where our talented tutors and their students will showcase their own art work. Painting tutors include Lee Stephens, Pauline Smith, Kate Jones, Nicoletta Benella, Dil Shroff and Maureen Roke. Our ceramic team of tutors includes Di Toi, Elizabeth Walker, Ara Bosh, Sandra Mather, Amanda Morton and Kim Boyd. Amanda also doubles up as the life drawing tutor while Jane Davies runs a casual portraiture class. Pastels will be taught by Nicola Warner and our popular mosaics and journaling by Sonya Young.

If you love art and have some free time on your hands, then join our volunteer task force who help out in numerous ways from reception and front of house to catering, cleaning and maintenance, and other fun hands-on committees. It’s a great way to give back to your community and meet likeminded people. The Centre is open 7 days a week, including most public holidays. Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm, Fridays 9am to 3pm and weekends 10am to 3pm. Free entry to the galleries and the gift shop. Classes can be viewed and booked on our website www.estuaryarts.org. We are located at 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway overlooking the Estuary. Phone us on 09 4265570.

We welcome the Monday Afternoon Photographers who will be exhibiting in the Education Wing Foyer Gallery. Participating amateur photographers include Janet Munnings, Nick Munnings, Shoan Rickman, Wynn Gemmell, Min Wilson, Martin Sanders, Breen Porter, Lynn Hedges, Marilyn Rendle, Anne Thornton and Phil Thornton ¬¬– a group of photography enthusiasts who meet up, support and critique each other’s work. They are not constrained by any one theme but like to explore all genres of photography. Join local artist David Stone with his array of beautifully executed landscapes and seascapes so reminiscent of our local Hibiscus Coast and the good feels of summer. David’s paintings will be on display in Gallery Three.

Art classes

Poppies by Min Wilson

Life's a Blue Beach by Lynn Hedges

How would your life change if you won the big Lotto prize? The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life. These are my thoughts: the length is the connection with self – our inner dependence; the breadth is the connection with others – our interdependence; the height is the connection with God/ higher self /philosophy – our spiritual beliefs. When we live true to our values and principles, and all three dimensions work together harmoniously, we experience life satisfaction. I have heard it said, ‘Our values are the game we are attempting to win. The principles we live by determine the rules we apply and how honorable we play the game with considering other people.‘ Having a bucket list allows us to think outside the box. Living in a world of possibility is a healthy way to view life. I encourage people to live in the present and make life choices that reflect how they want their lives to be in the future. When choices align with our values and the three dimensions of a complete life, we can experience daily wins — with or without a windfall of money. How would your life change if you won the big Lotto draw? What’s stopping you from experiencing some of those changes now? - advertising designs DESIGN PROOF – JOB DESCRIPTION: Shades Direct

I often hear the wishful phrase, ‘I’ll have that when I win Lotto.’ Yet stories abound of how people’s lives changed for the worse after winning millions. One theory is that lottery winners spend or lose a massive payout according to their financial context. Dave Fisher, a financial planner, explores this in his book Destination Wealth. The stories of winners who experience the positive rewards of a sudden windfall generally speak of changes that do not conflict with their values around money. Their satisfaction with life is enhanced because their choices have expanded, but they continue maintaining their commitments to the people they care about, their careers and community service.

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When is cancer not cancer? Trauma or critical illness cover is a personal insurance product which provides a lump-sum benefit if you suffer a critical illness that meets the defined diagnostic definition for that condition in the policy wording. The covered critical illnesses are, by their nature, potentially life-threatening if not addressed, and, as a result, can have a significant financial impact. Trauma cover is therefore an extremely important element of any well-balanced and structured protection plan for you and your family. While trauma cover can encompass some 50 critical illnesses, the ‘big three’ conditions most regularly claimed are cancer, heart attack and stroke. All trauma policies offered by mainstream life insurers naturally include cancer. Progressive innovation in the life insurance market in recent years has seen a move to ‘severity-based’ trauma cover, which offers cover for conditions of different levels of severity and charges a premium that is relative to the seriousness of the condition and the scope of the cover provided. For example, different insurers offer comprehensive trauma cover, which incorporates early-stage cancers; they also offer moderate trauma cover for those cancers of ‘moderate’ severity, which are often treatable, or severe trauma cover for more advanced cancers. Serious trauma provides cover for severe critical illnesses that seriously impair your ability to work or impact on your ability to live a normal life. Because severe trauma cover does not pay benefits for less serious medical conditions, conditions such as cancer require a greater level of severity before a claim would be paid. This means that severe trauma is significantly cheaper than ‘normal’ trauma Cover. All life insurance companies approach severity-based trauma cover in different ways, meaning that it is extremely important to be sure of the policy wording of the trauma cover that you have in place. So, back to the question in the heading: when is cancer not cancer? The simple answer is that cancer is cancer, but unless your cancer diagnosis meets the diagnostic definition laid down in your trauma policy wording, no claim will be paid. For this reason, it is extremely important to work with an experienced insurance adviser who knows the variety of trauma policy wordings available in the market to ensure that you have in place and

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Creating something special Most retirement villages attract new residents from within a 15km radius but The Botanic Silverdale is proving so popular, enquiries are coming from retirees living beyond Auckland’s borders. The $500m state-of-the-art retirement village has been under development on the Hibiscus Coast for almost three years and is home to many world class facilities. More than 120 residents have moved into villas or apartments, and more retirees will shortly move into the newly completed Nikau apartments. ‘Some of our residents have secured an apartment or villa because they are easy-care and they want to head overseas or take off in their campervans. The lock-up-and-leave lifestyle is really appealing to so many of our residents,’ says Michelle Pipping, one of the sales consultants at The Botanic. The Clubhouse is the social heart of the resort-style village and includes a café, lounge, bar, dining space and barbeque area. It was officially opened in October, and Silverdale locals have been regularly popping in for coffee or lunch. The opening of The Clubhouse also coincided with the completion of several much-anticipated facilities including the Wellness Centre with an indoor 20m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi,

gym and fitness studio. All facilities are now fully open and available to The Botanic’s residents. Pipping says that while The Botanic continues to attract Hibiscus Coast Residents they are also fielding enquiries from as far away as the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Blenheim, the Bay of Islands and Australia. ‘What’s different about The Botanic is that we don’t tell retirees how to live, but we provide them with a beautiful environment that encourages them to live well. It’s also a coup that we are close to Auckland and have brilliant transport links and connections, but we' only a hop, skip and a jump away from Orewa’s restaurants and beach as well.’ The Botanic will also accommodate an independent pre-school centre which will eventually cater for 100 children. It is designed to create ‘intergenerational engagement’ between elders and pre-schoolers. Once completed, the eight-hectare site will have 84 villas and 354 apartments for independent living residents. An aged care home and specialist memory care facilities will also follow.

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Greek Extravaganza 2023 A huge success We are thrilled to advise that the Greek Extravaganza 2023 raised $26,807 for Harbour Hospice. This is an awesome result at the end of a challenging year for businesses, families and the wider community, and brings the total funds raised since the first Greek Extravaganza in 2017 to $137,525. Harbour Hospice, this year (2023), celebrated its 40 years of service to the local community. Since the early days, the number of hospice patients has increased substantially, and continues to grow. People are often surprised to learn that Hospice receives just half of its funding from the Government. The balance is raised from a variety of other channels, including the Hospice shops and voluntary fundraising activities and events such as the Greek Extravaganza. Events such as this require sponsorship funding to offset operating costs. The funds raised through our annual Greek Extravaganza for Harbour Hospice (in the Hibiscus Community) are all channelled into keeping the Hospice community teams operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, both in outpatient care, where nurses visit patients in their own homes, and inpatient respite care in the sixbed unit at the Hospice facility at Red Beach.

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One of the inpatient units at Red Beach was damaged as a result of the serious weather events in early 2023 and has been out of action ever since. With the help of funding raised from the Greek Extravaganza, along with local contractors volunteering their time, work is to hand to restore the damaged unit back to a fully serviceable state. Our heartfelt thanks to our amazing sponsors, donors of goods and services for the various live and silent auctions, mystery prizes andraffles, to Emily's Greek Kitchen, Arabellas Bellydance Entertainment, Sounds of Greece and, of course, to all our guests who attended on the night to support Harbour Hospice while enjoying an awesome night out! Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen on the night, including Rotary and Hospice volunteers and, particularly, Emily Thomas, Gwenda Holster-Dowler and our awesome youth volunteers. Thank you all, ‘Opaaa!’

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Sports clubs, community groups and other incorporated societies Are you ready for the new Act? Key points to review before reregistration Before a society begins the reregistration process, its members will need to review the society's policies, processes, and documents to ensure that they comply with the New Act. For example, societies will need to:

The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (New Act) came into force in October 2023, replacing the old 1908 Act (Old Act). The New Act will govern the operations of incorporated societies across New Zealand, including many local sports clubs and community groups. All existing incorporated societies will need to reregister under the New Act if they wish to remain operating as an incorporated society in the future. Don’t worry though, existing societies do have some time to work through the reregistration process; reregistration being open until 5 April 2026. If an existing society fails to reregister by such date, then it will automatically cease to exist. Once an existing society has reregistered, it will be governed by the New Act. Before reregistration, the Old Act will continue to apply. Image by Freepik

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elect a governing committee and officers – determine who will form your society's committee (your governing body) and who will fill other officer roles

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review your constitution – review and update your constitution to ensure that it meets the new mandatory requirements for constitutions under the Act, for example, constitutions must now contain provisions covering dispute resolution and complaints processes

These are just a few key points which societies will need to consider before they begin their reregistration application. We appreciate that reregistration can be a daunting process, so if you would like our assistance with this, you can contact us at office@simpsonwesternnorth.co.nz or on 09 421 0559.

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

St Chad Market - 1st Sat of every month 8am-noon 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa Grant 021 0830 7743 or email chadorewa@gmail.com

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Hibiscus Coast Artists Group - Meet on Mon 9.30am-1pm • Stanmore Bay Community Hall Whangaparoa • All Welcome Shana 021 650 184

Ukelele Classes - Every Thurs • St Andrew’s Church Hall • 107 Centreway Dr 1pm-2:15pm • $15 includes music Avon Hansen-Beadle 021 421 109

HBC Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren support group 1st Weds of each month 11am2pm • Red Beach Methodist Church • friendship/ guest speakers/lunch Donna 021 024 30064

Ladies Crafts Group Every school term Tues Orewa Community Church 235 HBC H’way • 9am-12pm $2 for morning tea & craft creche provided

Arts Group - Every school term Friday • Orewa Community Church 235 HBC H’way • 9am-1pm • $2 incl. morning tea Alan 021 039 7155

Hibiscus Coast Rock & Roll Every Tues • W’poa Hall 7pm lessons • 8pm general dancing • Wear soft sole flat shoes • See website & Facebook

Hibiscus Coast Concert Band - Every 2nd Thurs All ages & abilities welcome hccb.org.nz Call 021 186 4599

HBC Senior Citizens Assn. Inc. - meet for indoor bowls & cards Tues, indoor bowls & scrabble Thurs • Orewa Community Hall • 12-4pm Membership $5/yr • Entry $2 Val Lincoln 09 9638242

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Silverdale & District Historical Society Coffee Morning - 3rd Tues of each month, 10:30am Silverdale Pioneer Village • Bring your items of historic interest Free

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

Whangaparaoa Indoor Bowls Club - W’poa School Hall • Mon 7pm All ages, beginners welcome • coaching provided Maurice 027 392 0541

Silverdale Ballroom Studio - Every Thurs Silverdale Hall at 7pm Adult & Improvers classes for beginners & social dancers 09 427 5542

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

Lunchtime Toastmasters Every Fri 1-2pm Orewa Library • Evening Toastmasters meets fortnightly Thurs

Puhoi Celtic Sessions Every 2nd Thurs • Orewa North Primary School A sing-around/play-around event • Contact Alan alanthewag@outlook.com

Hibiscus Coast Embroidery Guild - 2nd Weds 7-9pm & 4th Thurs 10am-noon Hibiscus Coast Community House • Josie Slack- hibiscus. embroidery2022@gmail.com

Hibiscus Coast Stamp Club - Meets 2pm 3rd Sat every month at 22 Settlers Grove, Orewa • Interesting Speakers Derek 09 427 8911

Hibiscus Petanque Club Every Tues/Weds 9am12 & Sun 1pm • 214 HBC Highway • New players welcome, free coaching Colleen 021 1774820

Heartbeats Cardiac Survivors Support Group - 1st Tues of every month 10am • HBC Community House • Open to all heart event survivors & their families Trent Lash 0220 606 199

Suicide Bereavement Support – Last Mon of every month (Jan-Nov) 7-9pm HBC Community House Support for anyone who has lost a loved one Susan 021 884 162

Red Beach Combined Club 3rd Wed of every month Orewa Presbyterian Church 10am-12pm • Friendship Club for seniors • Morning tea, guest speakers & outings Colleen 021 112 3409

Line Dance Classes beginners class Weds 10am-midday • Silverdale Hall • great way to exercise to music & make friends Sue 021 99 1717

10 pin Bowling for Seniors W’poa Bowling Centre, Arkles Bay • Looking for senior players to join club for league games • Mon & Fri 10am • Lots of fun and advice Brett 0210530905

Orewa Lions Club - 1st & 3rd Weds 6.30pm (7pm start) • St Chads Hall 117 Centreway Road, Orewa Wendy 021 841 125 orewalionsclub@gmail.com

Orewa Garden Club - 2nd Thurs of month • Feb–Nov 12.30–3pm • St John’s Catholic Church Hall, Orewa • Visitors welcome Valma 021 0634852

Hibiscus Coast Country Music Club - 1st Sun each month • Orewa Community Centre 1-4pm $5.00 • Everyone welcome Janet 0212367094

Travel Club – with Bucket List Travel • 2nd Tues of every month (Feb-Nov) 9:45am–11am • Red Beach Surf-Lifesaving Club Michelle 094261490

Hibiscus Coast Quilters 1st Tues of the month at 9.30am & 3rd Weds at 7.30pm W’poa Community Hall Beginners, experienced quilters & visitors welcome Jill 0211890866

Silverdale Naval Club meets the 3rd Sun of each month at HBC Community RSA at 15.00 Vince Sturmey 09 4285222

Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society - 2nd Sunday of the month • Feb–Dec 1-3pm Masonic Lodge, Centreway Road, Orewa • Visitors welcome Contact Bruce 09 427 5787

Bowls Orewa - Free coaching & introduction to lawn bowls every Friday 10am-12pm, bowls provided • Housie every Fri 12.30pm ($1000 jackpot) 214 Hibiscus H’way Ph 09 426 5937

Hibiscus Coast Frienship Club – 4th Wed of the month at 10am • Bridge Club rooms, Edith Hopper Park, Manly Speakers/outings/luncheons together Peter or Jeanne 09 4268675

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Local Recipes Moroccan chicken tagine (4-6 portions) Ingredients

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4 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 large garlic cloves, finely diced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, chopped 1 ½ Tbsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp each ground coriander, cumin and cinnamon ½ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste) 1 cinnamon stick 1 large preserved lemon, medium diced 12 large black kalamata olives (whole/pit in) 2 cups chicken stock 300g chickpeas canned 425g diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp coriander root, finely chopped ½ cup honey 6 chicken legs, bone in, skin on Salt and pepper 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (to garnish) 10g coriander leaves (to garnish) 30g toasted almonds (to garnish)

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy bottomed large pot (or large tagine) over medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté with seasoning until golden, then remove. Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. Add the onion, garlic, ginger to the pot and gently cook until the onion is tender, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add paprika, turmeric, ground coriander and cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and stir 1 minute to lightly 'toast' the spices. Add the chicken stock to the sweated onions and spices, then add the chickpeas, tomatoes with juices, honey, preserved lemon, olives and coriander roots. Bring to the boil and gently simmer 10 minutes. Add the seared chicken to the pot. Cover and place in a 170°C oven for about 40-50 minutes until chicken is cooked and tender. Add more water to cover the chicken if needed. Remove the pot/tagine from the oven and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and almonds, garnished with coriander leaves. Serve with Couscous, Greek yoghurt and crisp Turkish bread.

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Green coleslaw with toasted tamari seeds Salad ingredients

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¼ green cabbage, finely sliced

Thinly slice the green cabbage, spring onion, kale, (roughly chop salad greens if too bulky) into a large bowl. Add to this the roughly chopped mint and parsley.

1 spring onion, diced 2 kale leaves, finely diced 1 handful baby spinach leaves 1 handful fresh mint 1 handful fresh parsley ½ cup combination of pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds 3 Tbsp tamari sauce

Dressing ingredients 1 cup fresh coriander small handful fresh parsley 1 lemon juice and zest 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup water

Toast the seeds in a dry pan and once toasted, splash with tamari sauce and continue cooking until brown and crispy. Remove from heat. Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a blender/food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour over salad and use your hands to incorporate. Sprinkle with seeds and serve. Will keep in the fridge overnight, but don’t dress if making before. Notes: This is the perfect salad for a nourishing start to the year, it’s great to take to a BBQ – a perfect combo of sweet, tart and crunchy.

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Family Corner

Ready, set, go slow Easing back into routines

After a long summer break, shifting headspace from pyjama days and beach hangs to lunchboxes, homework and afterschool activities can sound either exciting or terrifying – depending on how ready you are for the holidays to end and routines to resume. And after the drama of the past few years, many of us are talking about simplifying life which makes this the perfect time to reflect on the family schedule. Here’s a few thoughts around how this might work:

keen to cook and while it’s a LOT easier and faster when I do it myself, if I don’t give him the opportunity, how will he learn? So far, he’s mastered spaghetti and meatballs, and homemade pizza, so we’ll work to expand the menu this year. Short-term pain, long-term gain, I keep telling myself.

Practise saying no

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Saying ‘I’ll think about that and get back to you’ when requested to, volunteer, join a club or take on the netball team treasurer role gives you time to reflect on whether the opportunity is the right fit for your schedule and something you want to give up your spare time for.

Less is more Be realistic about how many extra-curricular activities your kids can do. Get the kids involved in the decision-making process around what activities to do, so they can practise weighing up options, making wise choices and following through on commitments. Lifelong learning right there!

Put up some boundaries Unscheduled time to simply hang out as a family unit is gold, so consider how much of this you would ideally like to have, and block it out on the calendar. It may not always be achievable, but is something to aim for nonetheless!

Enlist the team What extra household chores your kids could take on this year to help share the load (while also upskilling them)? So far my 5- and 9-year-old’s lists include things such as unpacking the dishwasher, making beds, prepping their stuff for school the night before, making lunches and vacuuming. My older child is

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