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Coast sports clubs wishing to base themselves at Metro Park have had the rug pulled out from under them by the announcement that Silverdale United Rugby Football Club no longer considers moving there an option.

The moment the decision to reject a move to Metro Park was read out, Silverdale United Rugby Football Club erupted with clapping hands, stamping feet and shouts of approval. The decision impacts on plans for Metro Park, and reaction from other clubs when the story broke on Hibiscus Matters’ website on July 3 was swift.

Rugby decision rebounds on Metro Park shared clubroom projectThe rugby club’s decision to stay at its home ground, Silverdale War Memorial Park, was made by an overwhelming majority at an emotionally charged meeting on July 2.The rugby club has been considering the move to Metro Park East, which Auckland Council is developing in Millwater, for around three years. Research and feasibility studies have cost the club a significant amount of time and money, according to its

chair. Its involvement as the largest, best-resourced club was seen as crucial for building a base at Metro Park to be shared with the smaller cricket and athletics clubs, which currently have no clubrooms.Council’s plan is for Metro Park’s key users, who formed a working party, to share the cost of building clubrooms, with a Trust formed to run the facility. Hibiscus Coast Cricket, Athletics Auckland, Hibiscus Coast Athletics

Club and the Hibiscus Hockey Trust are the remaining groups on the Metro Park working group, along with Council parks representatives. The Hockey Trust is developing a site at Metro Park, but chair Merv Huxford says it will only use clubrooms on an occasional basis.A further problem for the development is the possibility that Hibiscus Coast Cricket will opt to stay at its current

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grounds, Victor Eaves Park in Orewa.The Sharks Sports Trust, which runs the facility at Victor Eaves, is restructuring, which is likely to see a cricket club representative included on its management committee.This signals a deeper involvement and commitment to the facility that was confirmed last week by Cricket Club manager Dafydd Evans. Mr Evans says that the club is keen to remain based at Victor Eaves, while continuing to use Metro Park’s fields for overflow training or games.When the rugby club’s decision was made public, with a story on Hibiscus Matters’ website and Facebook page on July 3, reaction was swift.While most of the clubs involved in Metro Park said that the decision reflected their gut feeling on how it was going, the fact that such a large majority of members –94 percent of the 154 who voted – rejected the move was a surprise.Silverdale Rugby Club chair Don Douglas says that the vote also took him by surprise. He says that the club now faces redevelopment of its facility to cater for growth. “That emphatic decision gives the club a strong mandate as it moves forward,” Mr Douglas says. “The board will now decide whether we undertake a more aggressive development but there is a lot of work still to be done in that regard.”Due diligence undertaken by the club indicated that from a financial standpoint, relocation to Metro Park would have been in the club’s best interests. Naturally the decision was a big disappointment for those who share that view. This includes rugby club board independent director Terry Creagh who, together with Stuart Fluker, was on the working group. He says moving to Metro Park would have future proofed the club, enabling it to benefit from the huge growth in the area over the next 30 years.If shared clubrooms are to be built at Metro Park, a new key partner will be needed. Raiders rugby league club

was approached, and declined to be involved, in the past. Hibiscus Coast AFC president Scott Beard says the club has not been officially approached, but if that happens any decision will be up to members. The football club has been at its Stanmore Bay grounds, which Mr Beard describes as “the best in the world”, for around 30 years and uses Metro Park for overflow games. Mr Beard points out that a model where clubs share sports grounds, but are based elsewhere, already works well on the Coast and Metro Park fits into that scheme.Last week the Metro Park working group met to discuss its options. The meeting was not open to the public, or media. After that meeting, the working group issued a statement, which says while extremely disappointed after all the work that has been done, the working group respects Rugby’s decision. “The working group would like to thank the Silverdale Rugby representatives for their expertise and input into the plan, giving up their personal time and resources,” the statement says.It says that the development of the sports grounds continues, “as well as a building consisting of changing and storage facilities, meeting rooms and social facilities that will be available to foundation club members and the Millwater community”.“As for the planned rugby playing fields these can now be made available to other sporting organisations through the Council booking systems for winter sports.”“This creates an opportunity for another sporting organisation who require mainly winter playing fields to be take up the vacancy left by Silverdale Rugby and be a foundation member of this facility.”

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Thirty five fish received a welcome fit for a king when they arrived at Maygrove Lake in Orewa last week on the back of a NZ Waterways Restoration truck.Around 25-30 local residents, as well as Rodney MP Mark Mitchell, were by the lake to see the two-year-old fish netted and placed carefully in the lake on July 3.Maygrove Residents Association member Marie Walding says the release of the fish sees the end of a two-year long battle with Auckland Council. “We have been begging Council for years to get us some fish, so we are thrilled to finally have them here,” Marie says.Fast growing introduced weed species, including oxygen weed, have taken off in the lake, and controlling them proved well beyond the ability of residents, who hold a clean up twice a year. Fifty grass carp were released into the lake in 2008 to control weed, but they were washed over the weir and into Orewa Estuary in a flood.To prevent something similar happening to these fish, a net has been placed under a bridge to contain them well away from the weir.The release was handled by Stephen Pullan, fisheries advisor with the Ministry for Primary Industries, and Gray Jamieson of NZ Waterways Restoration who supplied the carp.Residents will continue to remove weed from the

Around 150 people made their way in convoy onto an area of NZ Defence Force land normally closed to the public last weekend to see 40 little birds released into the bush.

A bird in the hand has become 40 in the bush at Shakespear Regional Park with the recent release of whiteheads (popokotea). Photos of the release are linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

Whiteheads take flight at Shakespear Open SanctuaryThe release of the 40 whiteheads was momentous for Shakespear Open Sanctuary (SOSSI) and was accompanied by a karakia by Rangi Brown of Ngati Manuhire and watched by dignitaries, including representatives of Auckland Council and YMCA Shakespear Lodge, NZ Navy Commander Stephen Lenik as well as close to100 past and present SOSSI volunteers.Although several species have self-introduced since the pest free fence was built four years ago, this is the first active translocation of a species previously lost to the area.SOSSI chair Peter Jackson said it has been rewarding to see wildlife returning on their own, but some species need a helping hand.The birds were captured on Tiritiri Matangi Island and brought across to the peninsula by ferry on the morning of the release.Open sanctuary coordinator Matt Maitland says everyone involved has worked long and hard in

the lead up to the birds’ release. “It’s been decades since popokotea have been in this area. To replace something that was missing is a real coming of age for the open sanctuary,” he said.That first release, on July 11, will be followed by a further one of 20 birds, this weekend.The site at the end of Whangaparaoa Peninsula was chosen because it provides the best possible habitat for the whiteheads. Matt hopes that once the birds are established they may spread beyond the pest free fence. They also mix into large flocks with other species, including bellbirds, which aids their hunt for insects.Their noisy chattering and small size means they are often heard before they are seen. However, sharp-eyed visitors may spot the birds, notable for their distinctive white heads, in the canopy. Each of the birds is banded and Matt says it would be helpful to hear of any sightings by the public.Whiteheads have been successfully reintroduced to a number of sites, including Tawharanui Open

Sanctuary, which has similar topography, habitat and site management.Robust monitoring will take place to observe and describe what happens to the birds.

Grass carp a welcome addition to Orewa’s Maygrove Lakeweir end of the lake, until a further net can be put up and more carp released.Rodney MP Mark Mitchell was thanked for his role in getting the project over the line. “It’s really the residents we should be thanking for their superb stewardship of this lake,” he said.

Carp controlThe use of grass carp for weed control in NZ has been controversial – since introduction in the 1960s, they have proved valuable in eradicating weeds from lakes where they can be contained. Their spawning and rearing requirements means that the establishment of a wild population is unlikely. Grass carp commonly exceed 500mm in length and 10kg in weight, and can live for 15-20 years.

Ministry for Primary Industries fisheries advisor Stephen Pullan was charged with releasing the grass carp into Maygrove Lake. More photos localmatters.co.nz


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Seawall alternativesI have difficulty with what the former Rodney District Council and now the Auckland Council, with many of the same consultants, do and now plan to do on Orewa and other beaches on the Hibiscus Coast. Sometimes I feel alone and isolated, when I write and question the constant response to beach changes that a “sea wall “ is needed to protect the beach. However letters in Hibiscus Matters indicate that I am not really alone in my view that we should not treat the beach as lightly as the Auckland Council proposes and does to meet “local wishes”. The debate is missing, as is the information and evidence to offer alternatives. I think that we

may do well to form an incorporated society with the aim of substituting the engineered response in quick time for a more natural and nature assisting offering for the “dynamically stable” beaches of the Whangaparaoa and Orewa. Such a society could have the credibility which seems so far to be lacking in questioning the “build a seawall” mantra and could mobilise the community into action.John Smart, Red Beach (abridged)

Stand appreciatedCongratulations to John Watson and his fellow councillors who courageously stood up against the huge rates increase by voting against the Long Term Plan; an increase that had been

cunningly hidden from ratepayers. It is only by making this kind of stand that people are aware of the lack of control of spending by the council. Of course ratepayers desire a better public transport system as it is the only means by which Auckland has a future without gridlock. What ratepayers do not want, however, is the huge waste of our rates on an additional 2000 staff since amalgamation, many of whom are paid unwarranted, excessively high wages and the way in which money is wasted on an unprecedented scale on non-core activities. By reducing staff numbers by 2000, over $100 million will be available for public transport each year. We can only hope that, at the next election, we get a new mayor

with some idea of cost-control and councillors who vote with their brains as did the nine who voted against this increase that will hit many ratepayers who can ill afford it.Ron Cooper, Orewa

Watson rightJohn Watson is dead right to question the proposed rates hike. It’s evident from some Board members’ comments that they have little business acumen. It’s easy to cane people with increased charges when they have no choice about paying and no choice of provider. In the private sector businesses that hike prices often fail. What needs to be done is to reduce the one billion dollars a year being blown on staff, loan interest, unnecessary flights of fancy and expenses. Until that is done the Council’s fiscal folly will remain like the Greeks’.John Clements, Orewa

Tax concernsJulia Parfitt is so right. We do desperately need the park and ride to be completed and in fact if the council really cared about what happens out here, it would also buy up the land nearby to allow for even more growth. The question is whether the transport tax was the right way to go, or whether, as our

Local opinion Editor Terry MooreThere have been a number of stories related to prospective Special Housing Areas in this newspaper. We make no apology for publishing this information, which is discussed in confidence

between Council, developers and central Government, and we will continue to do so on your behalf.Special Housing Area (SHA) status allows development to be fast-tracked, with minimal consultation and appeal rights.The community want to know whether this style of intensive housing development is likely to spring up in their backyard, even though they have no say in the matter. The feeling of powerlessness over the future shape of the neighbourhood is something we hear about all the time.The section entitled “what role do communities play?” in the SHA section of the Council’s website largely describes activities that go on behind closed doors – including obtaining local board views. We are told that even those discussions with the local board – effectively the only input that community representatives have – are considered a privilege, not a right. The Housing Project office says that the view of the relevant local board on the suitability

of a prospective SHA is one of council’s establishment criteria. “The council seeks to meet as many of the criteria as possible when deciding whether to recommend a candidate location to the Minister of Housing for his approval.”Should that input be withdrawn from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board in future, we will also make that public.We acknowledge that developers have a right to confidentiality when it comes to their intellectual property. For our most recent story about an application for a SHA in Whangaparaoa (HM June 17) we spoke to the developer, who made no secret of the fact that they hope for more residential housing for the understandable reason that housing is the hottest part of the market.If you are going to throw away the rulebook that applies to everyone else, you must expect increasing public interest, media scrutiny and mistrust. We will therefore continue our investigations into any proposed SHAs on the Hibiscus Coast and will make that information public when we have obtained it, despite the Council’s closed-door attitude.


Let’s get digitalHere are the top 10 Hibiscus Matters stories on localmatters.co.nz last month.Keep coming back to localmatters.co.nz to see the latest news, have your say, read extended stories and watch video interviews. You can also get updates on facebook.com/HibiscusMatters and follow our news feed on twitter at localmattersnz y Fatal car vs pedestrian in Orewa

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Making tracksEnjoyed reading Philip Wrigley’s recent article on conservation relative to our area (HM June 17) and wonder what progress has been made by the Matakatia Glade Appreciation Group who began work on the track last spring, led by the council who cleared weeds from the Beauvoir Ave entrance to the track. A magnificent stand of healthy kauri is resplendent at this end of the track and well worth a visit and protecting. Recently we tried to walk the track down to the beach but at the lower end was a soggy impenetrable jungle which is a great pity as this track encompasses a super round walk if you park at Matakatia Beach, walk up the main road, right into Roberts, right into Beauvoir then access track entrance a short walk down the road on the right then proceed bush walk to beach and back along to parked car: a super local walk of untouched beauty and mature splendid native trees.Ruth Newbury-Swash, Matakatia

Philip Wrigley replies: You have touched upon a tangle of matters. Matakatia Scenic Reserve is a wonderful jewel and, yes, access is difficult. The Matakatia Working Group of which I am a member has been weeding and

controlling pests there for years. We are ambivalent about the building of a path as to build it to a modern standard of safety would have a heavy impact on the bush. It wouldn’t be untouched beauty any more. It has value as a wilderness. We have flagged a route with tape, but still get lost sometimes. At the beach end, it is difficult to avoid straying onto private land due to erosion where the stream runs down the cliff face. The kauri grove at the Beauvoir Ave entrance is on private land, as is part of the track.

Publicity pays offAfter your article about the issue with paying for visits to Auckland Zoo (HM June 3), the zoo has allowed us to pay by cheque the morning of the visit and not have the cheque sent to them five days before the visit so that it could clear, which had been suggested – or open an account. Many thanks Hibiscus Matters.Carol Abley, Principal, Stanmore Bay

Heart warming newsIt warmed my heart to hear that a local school is bringing back bullrush and tree climbing games (HM June 17).A brave decision on behalf of the school and the parents, and one that has been made in the best interests of the students. The importance of it cannot be underestimated. Well done Dairy Flat School.Sarah Williams, Silverdale


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A ban on new liquor outlets in Orewa could be in place if concerns raised by Police are heeded.

Set netting on the Hibiscus Coast was again on the agenda for Auckland Council this month.At the Regulatory & Bylaws Committee meeting on July 8, Council staff presented a report which clarified where monitoring of set netting will take place this summer, as well as confirming the need for a permanent ban on the practice at Arkles Bay.The monitoring is to determine if illegal set netting activities are being undertaken, or impact on safety.Monitoring will continue at Hatfields Beach this summer, although the report notes that other issues were of more concern to residents including reckless driving on the beach and littering.Set netting at Matakatia will be monitored for the first time this

summer. The report took account of complaints registered last summer about set netting at Matakatia, which it said “may be as a result of the seasonal control at neighbouring Army and Te Haruhi Bays over the summer period”.Following the presentation to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board of evidence of set netting at Arkles Bay last May (HM June 3), staff recommended that a control be made to replace the existing Prohibition of Set Netting Bylaw, put in place by the former Rodney District Council. The plan is for the new control to replace the existing bylaw, when it lapses on October 31.Staff will report back to the committee in October and Cr John Watson says it will be interesting to see what they come up with.

Orewa considered ‘high risk’ for alcohol harmAuckland City Police have submitted an appeal against Auckland Council’s provisional Alcohol Policy, which was adopted in May.Part of the appeal requests that Council include Orewa in a Priority Overlay of high risk areas, which would result in a two year freeze on new off-licences and more stringent conditions for on-licence holders.In order for an area to be regarded as “high risk” there needs to be evidence that the area has a high level of alcohol related crime, high numbers of people experiencing disproportionate harm from alcohol and/or high numbers of existing alcohol licences.However Police have refused to supply Local Matters with the evidence for their appeal.Auckland City Police submitted the appeal on behalf of the Waitemata and Counties Manukau Police districts.Waitemata area commander Mark Fergus says the appeal is based on offence data and input from the community, however he says Police will not disclose the data publicly while the appeal process continues.“Police made submissions to the Council that we believe certain areas would benefit from restricting the availability of alcohol. Orewa and Warkworth were two such areas. Council chose not to put these areas on the Priority Overlay (high risk areas) list and therefore Police have appealed that aspect of the Proposed Local Alcohol Policy,” Mr Fergus says.

If Orewa were included as a high-risk area there would also be increased scrutiny on applications for off-licences after the two year freeze lapsed. The policy states there would be “a presumption against granting new off-licences” after the freeze expires.On-licence applications and licence renewals would also have to include a report outlining the existing licensed premises, sensitive sites, land uses and level of alcohol-related harm in the area.There are 23 suburbs in Auckland that are currently listed as high-risk areas. Police have also requested that Orewa, Takapuna, Pt Chevalier and Onehunga be included in the Priority Overlay.The appeal period closed last month and the Alcohol Policy will not be implemented until the appeal process has ended. The Ministry of Justice’s Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority is presiding over the appeal process. Ministry of Justice senior media advisor Matt Torbit says no hearing date has been set for the appeal, but it is likely to be in the first part of next year.

Hibiscus statisticsAuckland Council consultation on proposed liquor bans in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area last year found 31 percent of the people surveyed believed anti-social behaviour associated with the consumption of alcohol had been a problem in the past 12 months. This was lower than the Auckland-wide figure of 45 percent.

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Budget actioned locallyThe 10-year-budget passed by Auckland Council means we can now take immediate action on the Hibiscus Coast and across Auckland to tackle transport issues at the same time as keeping rates affordable and debt low.I promised to make the tough decisions to get Auckland moving after years of under-investment in infrastructure and I believe this budget strikes that balance.You made it clear you were especially sick of Auckland’s traffic problems.So in addition to agreeing on the level of overall investment for the next 10 years, we agreed to a three year interim transport levy that will enable an Accelerated Transport Programme to help get Auckland moving.There was especially strong support for getting moving on Penlink. The 10-year budget now enables the council to advance designation and consenting work on this alternative route between Whangaparaoa Peninsula and State Highway 1.This 5.8km shorter route is an important piece of work. Commuters using the new road will save 12-18 minutes using toll road with a five-minute saving on the existing route.We will now also be able to extend the hugely successful park and rise and bus lane network. The latest public transport patronage figures show a 13.3 percent increase for the Northern Busway. In the financial year to date Northern Express patronage has grown by 17.2 percent. This budget will allow us to look at new Northern Busway stations and an extension to the Silverdale Park and Ride to further improve the catchment, popularity and patronage of busway services.Our partnership with NZTA also means that in the next three years work will start on the design and consenting for an extension of the Northern Busway to the Albany bus station.And travelling into central Auckland will be half an hour faster during off peak when Auckland Transport rolls out its New Network on the Hibiscus Coast in October.More double decker buses will also be on the Northern Express from January, increasing capacity by approximately 25 percent between Albany and Britomart.The Coast will be the first area of Auckland to get a simplified and more frequent bus network.Northern Express services will operate between the coast and the city at least every 30 minutes seven days a week, and every 15 minutes at peak times. During the long term plan process, for the first time, we have had the opportunity to better empower communities in their local development. Your views were heard and considered by the local board.In all we received 34,300 responses from locals in this area.Another strong wish you expressed was to retain a seven-day library service. The consultation feedback showed how highly Aucklanders value their libraries.So in response to that, we won’t be cutting hours, but will redistribute them fairly. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board gave the green light to these projects (as covered in Hibiscus Matters’ May 20 edition):• Upgrading Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre • Development of Metropark East sportsfields including a hockey turf • Local and sports parks renewals including coastal asset upgrades• Ongoing improvements to Stoney Homestead• Providing contestable grant funding to community groups• Enabling the Youth Connections model to continue to be delivered locally• Preparation of a town centre plan for Whangaparaoa• Development of a Business Improvement District for Silverdale • Continuing support for local environmental programmes.Our budget is a bold plan that obviously won’t fund everything that needs to be done but it’s a great start.

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We agreed to keep the average general rates rise to 2.5 per cent in2015/2016. This is an average increase of 4.2 per cent for residential,1.4 per cent for business and a decrease of 9.7 per cent for farm/lifestyle properties. We will also work with central government toagree how Auckland can raise its alternative transport funding. Thisis likely to require legislative change and could take some years toestablish.

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I grew up in West Auckland with my sister and brother in a pretty hardcore area. My mother was very community minded. She was involved with getting Kindergartens started out there, and my parents were both active in Civil Defence and Scouts and charity work – something I’ve carried on with. My parents divorced when I was eight and as the eldest I had to grow up quite fast and take on a mother role, cooking and cleaning and keeping dad organised. I was getting into trouble and going down the wrong path, so it got to the point where I decided to make a change and moved to the North Shore to live with mum. It took a while to get back on track, but I had some amazing friends and that helped. When I was 18 I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, and was a bit lost so my mum sent me overseas. I went to New York and Greece and the UK, meeting up with friends and travelling around together. I came home and travelled around NZ, which is when I met my daughter’s father and Bree was born. I was a single mum for a long time and that’s when I really started to embrace the online life. I began sharing my experiences in a blog about being a single mum and that’s where I fell in love with expressing myself and having a voice online. I got a big following from that.

I’ve always loved creating art and made the decision to go to Wintec in Hamilton. I started by majoring in painting with the idea of being an artist but soon realised there was no money in it so changed to graphic design and graduated three and a half years

later with a Bachelor of Media Arts in graphic design and photography. That set me up for life – learning how to set your mind to something and do it. I moved to Hamilton so I could study and because it was a good place to be a single mum – we lived close to the Tech and I could afford the rent. But I missed Auckland and the beaches, so after graduation I moved to the Hibiscus Coast. As a new arrival in the community, a single mum who didn’t know anyone, I immersed myself in online groups. I found being online was the fastest way to get to know people in the community and make friends. When I started my various Facebook groups, including the Hibiscus Coast page, I thought it was a way to get the community talking, let them know what was happening and get them involved. I love the Coast and wanted to promote it as a great place to live and empower the people and businesses here. Some people think that retail is dying, but I think it’s about adapting to enhance what you have with online options. Young people in particular buy online, but it’s also a social and recreational thing to go shopping together and I can’t see that changing. People don’t realise what great things we have in

this area – I think there’s nowhere better to live. I started lots of other Facebook groups too – women’s groups, business groups, and I run the NZ photography group. Online communities work because it’s hard to get people together physically because they’re so busy, but with things like Skype events and Live Video chats you can talk to a large group of people wherever you are in the world. The whole time I’ve continued the blog which recently celebrated achieving a total of 11,000 email subscribers. Ninety percent of them are women. I just talk about everyday life, social media and whatever I’m doing and

it never fails to surprise me how interested everyone is in all that stuff.

A few years ago a friend suggested I try kickboxing and I was one of Dynamic Martial Arts’ original Fight Girls. It’s great for fitness and the camaraderie with the other women is better than you can get anywhere else. I’m not a fighter so it was difficult for me but I was up for a challenge. I don’t like hitting or being hit but on the night I really enjoyed it; it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. I’ve also taught children art and now I do a lot of teaching, mainly about how to use social media. Teaching seems to come naturally. People invite me to do workshops and seminars and that’s growing all the time. Having thousands of followers can be a bit weird like on my last birthday when people that I don’t know stopped me on the street and said ‘happy birthday’ because they’d seen it on Facebook. When I was overseas I met some Twitter people who asked about my kickboxing, though I’d never met them, so it’s always strange to see that people are paying attention. A lot of my close friends, including people all over the world, I’ve met online. You have a deeper relationship with people online because you’ve shared a lot before you even meet them. When you meet them for the first time it’s always easy. Some of my friends I don’t see that often, even if they live down the road, but we catch up online. When I married Jason five years ago we had the first wedding all organised through Twitter, which was exciting. To have a private life, and spend time together when I need to be online 24/7 to run my business, we set family hours and rules about when to shut off our phones or switch off the Wifi. I used

to be on my cellphone all the time but now I try to limit the times I go online. I had to make a conscious effort, which is hard because I’m big on Twitter. It was about setting priorities so I don’t tweet all the time, and I make sure when I do it’s valuable and engaging. I engage with people who I already know rather than randomly scrolling. The difficulty of working this way is you have to constantly be there and be positive and if you’re sick or exhausted you can’t let that get in the way, you have to continue. There’s no such thing as a sick day – you can reduce your capacity if you’re tired or ill and trying to rest, but you still have to do the bare minimum. It gets exhausting. Last year I pretty much worked seven days and only had a couple of weekends off. Just as well I love being busy.

In the last two years I’ve done a lot of travelling with my social media company, helping businesses grow online. I am also doing a lot more public speaking and interviews for podcasts and was just booked for some jobs in Sydney and in the States next year, which came from the Social Media Marketing World conference in San Diego that I went to earlier this year. The networking and contacts you make are everything – whether it’s online or in real life, it’s the people you know who can help you. Recently I’ve started writing e-books on social media and developing a task management diary, which is about to get printed. Everything I’ve done I’ve had to do on my own, and that includes my work and being a mum. But I didn’t need anyone to help me because I wanted to see if I could do it on my own and it turned out that I could.

Pauline StockhausenGoogle Pauline Stockhausen and it immediately becomes clear that here is a person with a big online profile as a mind blowing array of links appear bearing her name. Pauline herself sees it simply as being connected – a way of life that she has turned into a successful business, run from her Gulf Harbour home, a café, or anywhere in the world that she happens to be at the time. Pauline, who is Local Matters’ Digital World columnist, talks with Terry Moore about the up and downsides of the online life.


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Arkles Bay resident Liana Goodall’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses has been made more difficult recently, with the loss of a large part of her grazing land.

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Liana has been running Hibiscus Coast Horses for almost 17 years, but says since she started her Facebook page, demand for her services has taken off, although she doesn’t take on all the horses that she is offered.“Sometimes an owner just needs some advice or options, and I’m happy to do that,” she says. “But it is hard to say no.”For the past year, Liana has been keeping the horses she rescues at three grazing sites – two in Dairy Flat and the other in Whangaparaoa.The largest site, of around six hectares, is no longer available to her, leaving her with just two hectares of grazing – a situation she describes as “desperate”.Currently she has seven rescued horses, and had to turn down five others in the past month because of lack of grazing.The remaining sites are provided free of charge, and one friendly neighbour even throws hay across the fence to help her keep the horses fed. North Shore Riding Club donates covers to keep out the winter cold.Liana says it is this kind of generosity that keeps her going, as all the other costs associated with caring for the horses, including vet bills, come from her own pocket.Some of the horses are in dire straits when she hears about them – starving, sick, abused or abandoned, while others are what she calls “hand overs”, when people simply can’t look after them any more.Once the horses are rehabilitated, which for some means getting them to the stage where they can be handled, and for others returning them to full

health, Liana looks for good homes.The money she receives for the horses goes straight back into providing food and care.“I certainly am non-profit – sometimes with the amount people charge for grazing they obviously think I’m making heaps,” she says. “Any money goes straight back into the horses.”She is in the process of registering as a not for profit organisation, but says she needs a reliable grazing base before that can happen.She hopes that someone may be able to offer her some land free of charge in return for keeping down the grass and general care and attention. “The horses are my sole responsibility and I feed and water them as well as taking care of the property and fences,” she says.Liana says she can easily spend all day with the horses in summer, and in winter is with them four to five hours a day, rain or shine.Unable to work fulltime, this single mum is dedicated to the horses’ welfare and that’s the way she likes it.“It’s really hard at times, but I make the horses my number one priority,” she says.Info: phone 022 025 0552 or look for Hibiscus Coast Horses on Facebook.


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The first tentative steps were taken towards establishing a Community Recycling Centre on the Hibiscus Coast at a meeting in Waitoki last week.

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Around 15 people gathered at the meeting, called by the local Transitions Towns, to find out more about the centres from waste expert Richard Tong.Richard has nearly 40 years experience establishing Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) and was one of the founding members of Auckland’s first recycling centre, in Devonport, in 1977.CRCs are hubs, where residents can drop off goods for sorting, resource recovery and re-purposing. As well as reducing the waste that goes to landfill, the centres can generate training, jobs and community resources. Auckland Council plans to set up a network of these centres over the next 10 years with the majority to be run by community organisations and some by business.Richard made it clear that setting them up and running them well is a challenge. “It must be a business-like operation,” he said. “It’s a lot of work for little return, particularly at the start when demand for the service is unknown. Some funding is available but there is stiff competition for grants.”He said successful CRCs don’t rely on recovery of material as a big income stream – the value has dropped over the years until a garden bag of aluminium cans is valued at just $2.50. Instead, he says the focus must

be on adding value through innovative re-use of items. “What market niches can you find and fill?” he asked.At this early stage there are more questions than answers for the Transition Town members. Where would it go was the first question – something that one member said would “bring out the NIMBYs”. Other questions included which local industries have waste to recycle.Richard said that a key part of the process is finding answers to those questions, which requires a survey of the community. Richard and Transition Towns’ Betsy Kettle are approaching the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board this week seeking funding for a survey.A positive element for any organisation that takes up the challenge of running a CRC is Council’s inorganics collection, which begins locally in September. The service, which is paid for by a targeted rate on all ratepayers, is run via a booking system with items collected direct from your property. Residents will receive a flyer in the letterbox when it’s possible to book a collection.A wide range of items will be collected, and once a CRC is set up, those items will be delivered there, keeping recycling within the community.


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It has been a team effort for the Stephenson family of Orewa to make their youngest son feel as ‘normal’ as possible, but it takes its toll on Tom’s parents, Louise and Garry. “Anywhere we go as a family has to be carefully planned with one parent on Tom duty at all times,” Louise says.Their curious little boy does not understand the reality of danger, which the family fear could be a serious problem. “Tom loves to explore but he has no concept of danger and will happily wander off,” she says.The situation could be vastly improved, for Tom and his family, should he have an Assistant Dog.Assistance Dogs NZ provides trained dogs that assist the disabled by giving them the freedom to roam outside and also within their homes.The Stephenson family were recently able to meet one of the Assistant Dogs, named Cooper, and they instantly saw a difference in their little boy.“To see him have a little bit of freedom was just incredible,” Louise says.The dogs increase safety and lessen the bolting behaviours common in children with autism by acting as an anchor when harnessed to the child, as well as improving social and behavioural skills.“It gives him companionship,” his father, Garry, says.Louise says with Cooper alongside, for

the first time since Tom was diagnosed she was able to talk to another mother at her daughter’s school without having to worry about Tom.The dogs are trained to a high standard, just like guide dogs for the blind and have the right to go into any public place. They are also entitled to travel on all forms of public transport, but there is a waiting list and a significant cost.To raise and train a dog like this costs $48,000 – $20,000 of which the family provides, which would be a strain on the Stephenson’s finances.However, a dog has been earmarked for the family, who are remaining hopeful that they will be able to raise enough money, with the assistance of the community via Give A Little.“The money we raise goes to the training of other puppies for other disabled people. It isn’t for Tom alone,” Garry says.

When “massive sports fan” Robbie Daly of Arkles Bay won a football signed by the NZ U20 soccer team, he immediately thought about giving it away.Robbie won the ball in a Facebook competition and while he loves all sports, he says soccer is not top of his list.“I wanted someone to have it that would treasure it, rather than sell it on, or kick it around at home,” he says.His search via Facebook resulted in many stories from soccer fans and their parents, and in the end he could only narrow it down to two.He gave the ball to Josh Logan Keys, 15, of Whangaparaoa who has autism and plays soccer with a Special Olympics team that recently won its division.“It was hard having only one soccer ball to give,” Robbie says. “Loads of people came close with inspirational

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Progress is being made towards creation of a local Men’s Shed, with the formation of a committee of six tasked with getting the project off the ground.

The cliffs at Shakespear Regional Park just became a whole lot more attractive to seabirds such as petrels and shearwaters with the recent addition of around 30 nest boxes.The ready-made homes for the birds took four Shakespear Open Sanctuary volunteers around three weeks to build, with each box taking around six hours to make.Although it took 14 different pieces to make up each box, the instructions given to volunteers were rudimentary.“We were given a box of wood and nails and told to ‘go for it’,” SOSSI volunteer Jeff Albom says.It is hoped that seabirds attracted to the cliffs by speakers emitting bird calls at Huaroa Point, which were installed a few months ago, may be encouraged to stay by the boxes placed alongside. The boxes will largely be invisible to the birds but they will spot the holes where the artificial tunnels exit the ground.

The Sheddies: pictured, clockwise from back left, are members of the Hibiscus Men’s Shed committee – secretary Wayne Drummond, treasurer Steve Crilly, Raymond Benfiet, chair Stuart Johnston, Ross McEwan (advisor) and Peter Moorcroft.

Men’s Shed forging aheadThe goal is to establish a shed where members can work on their own, or community, projects. There are 22 of these in NZ, and some have more than 100 members.Men’s Shed North Shore chair Ross McEwan of Orewa raised the possibility of a local shed with the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board three months ago (HM May 6). He is providing a guiding hand for the local Men’s Shed committee.The Hibiscus Men’s Shed committee members are all keen ‘sheddies’. Peter Moorcraft says when he retired, he moved to a smaller property. “You have the time to spend on projects when you retire, but you don’t have the space, exactly when you need it most,” he says.That’s the reason the concept is so popular with retired people, mainly men. The sheds generally have

woodworking, engineering, electronics and model making equipment, which is donated or purchased.Among the committee’s first tasks is obtaining Charitable Trust status, a process that is almost complete.Quotes have also been obtained for constructing the shed, providing an idea of the amount of fundraising that will be involved. Chair Stuart Johnston says the group is looking down the barrel of $250,000 to build the shed and get it ready for use.“We need to get some idea what our membership might be, so that we can ensure the shed is large enough,” he says.It is hoped that the local board will be able to lease suitable land to the Men’s Shed, and at present a spot in Victor Eaves Park in Orewa is the favoured option.

These SOSSI volunteers’ DIY skills were put to the test as they made around 30 nest boxes. From left, Jeff Albom, John Hyde, Julian Fripp and Les Cave. Photo, Chantel Strydom

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SOSSI chair Peter Jackson says it is likely that young or first time breeding pairs will be attracted to the cliffs and they may appreciate help to successfully nest.He says local students were keen to make the boxes as homely as possible for the birds. “We gave one to Gulf Harbour School to paint and they fitted it out with a sheepskin and a few stuffed toys as well,” he says.

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Local schools and libraries led the way with Matariki celebrations over the past month.

A temporary, but colourful feature of Orewa Library is the Matariki skyline painting located in the children’s section of the library. It is on display until the end of these school holidays. Organisers of the painting, Orewa Library’s LeeAnne Wikitoria Wade and Liz Morris, wanted something fun for the kids to do during the holidays. They designed an image of the Matariki stars and Orewa skyline, which was then painted by children. Liz says around 40 children helped to create the skyline, with the older ones painting and the little ones decorating and placing the stars. Pictured, from left, are Ashant and Gideon Garmonsway working on the painting. Photos, Chantel Strydom

Matariki moments shared with Coast communityChildren were at the forefront, taking part in Kapa Haka performances, as well as getting involved in kite making, weaving, painting, writing and other creative and cultural activities.Three schools took part in the Kapa Haka performances at Whangaparaoa Library on June 25 – Stanmore Bay School, Red Beach School and Whangaparaoa College. A total of 120 performers were set to brave mid-winter temperatures lightly clad in their Kapa Haka costumes, however the librarians decided to move the performances indoors,

where they received a warm reception from the public.School holiday options at Orewa Library were focused on Matariki and included a lesson in Maori medicine, story telling, weaving puti-puti, painting and making poi.The month-long Matariki celebrations, which began on June 18, are now drawing to a close.Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters. The Maori New Year is marked by the rise of these stars in winter.

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Restructure proposedChanges to the way that Kingsway School is run are proposed after a review highlighted areas that need improvement. The school’s Board of Trustees commissioned a review of the finance and administration functions of the school, which included a peer review of other schools of similar size and demographics. The review highlighted some areas within the school that need to be adjusted and as a result the Board of Trustees is proposing a restructure process, which it says will be “extremely difficult” for its school community but aims to put more emphasis on core teaching and learning. Affected parties will be consulted; no classroom teaching staff positions are affected.

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Skaters will be celebrating, as these plans for a re-vamped Orewa skate park will be presented to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board for final sign off this week.

Skatepark designs for Western Reserve unveiledLarge numbers of skaters use the 17-year-old facility, which has long been in need of renewal. The problem was highlighted by the closure of a ramp and half pipe at the skate park, because of safety concerns, last November.A group made up of local skaters, local board members and Auckland Council parks department has been meeting since last November to get the project to the design and build stage.The design that will be presented to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board this week for approval is intended to develop the skate park into a multi-use facility that

caters for all ages and abilities.The mainly concrete construction has been designed for use by skateboards, scooters and bikes, as well as offering socialising and viewing platform areas.The project is to cost a total of $350,100, with the design and build contract awarded to Landscapes Contrax.Once the local board has approved the design, work is expected to commence next month so that the facility can be opened in time for this spring/summer.Further drawings of the design are linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz


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Sandra and Jonathan Cowley moved to the Hibiscus Coast a year ago and already they are making their mark, sharing their creativity with the community.The couple opened Cre8 in Whangaparaoa (next to Gusto) last month – a business bursting with colour that provides an opportunity to decorate a wide range of ceramics and make mosaics and glass pendants.Sandra, a former florist and photographer, is running Cre8, along with studying for a Diploma in Art & Creativity. Qualified designer Jonathan made the company’s logo and also designed the painted feature wall at Cre8.Sandra says that having children aged eight years and 18 months helps her plan Cre8’s fun activities – including school holiday options and birthday parties. Cre8 takes care of everything, including the invitations, for birthdays. Guests make their own pieces and contribute thumb or hand prints to make a unique gift for the birthday boy or girl.The studio is predominantly a drop-in – with no bookings required to take part, it’s an easy option for those with pre-schoolers. There are also options for adults, including Ladies Nights. “I’m only too aware of the need for parents to have time out,” Sandra says.

An innovative self-service automotive workshop that opened recently in Silverdale brings together Kiwis’ love of two things – DIY and cars.Ufixit Auto provides a hoist, workshop and tools that can be hired for an hourly rate so that you can do your own car repairs or modifications.It provides a safe working environment and there is also an experienced mechanic on hand for advice and assistance if needed.Ufixit Auto is owned by Beth Kelly and her partner Hans Roukema. Hans has been in the automotive industry for more than 20 years, while Beth’s expertise is in hospitality.Hans offers mechanical repair services, on all makes and models, as well as being available for DIY customers, while Beth, a trained barista, serves great coffees as well as taking care of marketing and accounts.The coffee bar is family friendly with blackboard paint on the walls and Wifi. The young ones can safely watch the goings on in the workshop.Hans says although there are some self-service workshops in the United States, the addition of the coffee bar makes Ufixit unique.He says the idea came from the number of times people ask him if they can “borrow a hoist for the weekend” – and

She says the process of painting and making is not only creative, it’s also therapeutic. Her first experience of ceramics was learning to make pots at night classes. “You leave everything else at the door and immerse yourself in what you’re doing.”Youngsters can get their hands on 36 colours, and make as much mess as they like. Adults have an even larger array of Duncan colours to choose from. “Anything is possible,” Sandra says. “It’s up to you and your imagination.”Cre8’s furniture was sourced from hospice shops and painted by Sandra and Jonathan. Slip cast ceramics – everything from mugs and plates to teapots, figures and moneyboxes – are ready to paint and Sandra expands the range all the time.Finished items are glazed and fired by Sandra and Jonathan, ready for collection. “It’s lovely to see people’s faces when they see the finished pieces.”

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also to make car repairs more affordable.There are three hoists in the Ufixit workshop, catering for vehicles up to light commercials (4 tons in weight). Customers can bring their own tools, or hire them from Ufixit.“There are a lot of things people can do for themselves, from changing brake pads and servicing the oil to replacing shock absorbers,” he says. “Being able to fix those things yourself, prior to going for a WOF could save a lot of money.”Hans supplies Castrol engine oil and can also source parts. He does all the cleaning up and disposes of engine oil safely.There has been a lot of interest in Ufixit, particularly from car clubs, since it opened lat month.“We wanted to bring this service to the Hibiscus Coast because it’s growing so rapidly and there is a great sense of community here,” Beth says.

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care of reception.Craig trained as a hair stylist in Auckland as soon as he left school and never looked back. Years of styling the hair of footballers’ wives and TV presenters in Chelsea, further honed his cutting and colouring skills. He says New Zealand is right up with the latest trends but that creating a look that suits the individual, and their hair type, is the number one priority.The building has been refurbished, inside and out, to Sarah and Craig’s requirements for a modern salon with a rustic edge. Exposed brick walls, corrugated iron detailing, recycled wood and large windows letting in natural light and views of the garden centre definitely fulfil that brief.“We think the salon adds something special to the garden centre, and the garden centre environment adds to our clients’ experience,” Sarah says. “It’s an ideal fusion.”


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American junior cheerleaders will be honing their jumps, tumbling, lifts and dance skills at camps in Wisconsin this month, under the eye of Coast cheerleading coach Ashleigh Constable.This is the fourth year that the Pacific Cheerleaders head coach has been teaching in America – she is the only Kiwi at the Wisconsin camps and says she was selected after a team from Wisconsin saw Pacific Cheerleaders perform in an Australian competition.Hundreds of cheerleaders attend the camps to build their skills prior to the competition season.Ashleigh says the level of talent in the American juniors is very similar to their Kiwi counterparts, but that the Americans take their determination to succeed to a whole new level. She says one of the best things is being able to bring what she learns back to Pacific Cheerleaders.

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Saving sports clubs money by making them more energy efficient is the task taken on by the team from Project Litefoot, who recently visited Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre and Raiders Rugby League Club.Things such the type of light bulbs and appliances used, heating systems and refrigeration are checked by sustainability advisors as well as how the club disposes of food waste, what recycling is done and insulation.Sustainability advisor Claire Keeling, who visited Raiders League Club in Stanmore Bay last month, says most clubs immediately see the benefit of making changes.“They are gobsmacked that it’s a free service and also at how much they can save long term,” she says. “It leaves them with more money to spend on their core sport activities.”The project has been running since 2011 and included previous visits to Hibiscus Coast Clubs in 2012 and 2014.Project Litefoot is a Charitable Trust supported by sportspeople, including Brendon McCullum, Sarah Walker, Conrad Smith and Barbara Kendall, and is brought to local clubs by field workers.The service is funded by the Ministry for the Environment, NZ Community

Trust, Lion Foundation and ratepayers: the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board recently gave it $2435 for the work at the Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre.The team travels the country in a van stocked with LED lightbulbs, water saving devices, hot water cylinder wraps, pipe lagging and indoor recycling bins for clubrooms. So far they have visited 579 clubs nationwide.Over a two hour visit, each club has energy efficient products installed and receives advice and ideas on its particular issues.The work includes replacing light bulbs, lagging the pipes to retain heat and installing gizmos in the toilet cistern and aerators on taps to reduce water use.Claire says insulation is the biggest problem for sports clubs. “Often they invest in a heat pump, but when there are large rooms with no insulation, around 40 percent of that is lost,” she says. She says insulation is also one of the most difficult issues to solve, because it’s expensive for clubs to install.She says old appliances with leaky seals are also a common problem – the seals can be checked and maintained, but replacing old appliances with Energy Star rated models, which Project Litefoot recommends, may be beyond

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a club’s resources.Along with energy efficiency and cost savings comes a win for the environment. Claire says recycling cans, bottles and cardboard from a club’s bar not only saves recyclables going to landfill, but saves the club money on waste disposal.Any club that owns its own clubrooms is eligible for the service. Info: www.projectlitefoot.org

Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre: Changes to lighting, water consumption and waste disposal are calculated to save $11,200 and 500,000L of water (over the eight-year lifetime of the products installed). A total of 46 light bulbs were upgraded to LEDs.Raiders Rugby League Club: Savings here, with the installation of a gizmo cistern weight, tap aerators and lightbulbs (28) are estimated at $6488 and 100,000L of water.

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In just a few years, water polo has grown by leaps and bounds on the Hibiscus Coast.In 2012 it was introduced at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre pool, with a couple of teams playing the junior version, Flippa Ball. Currently there are 130 Flippa Ball players in the Hibiscus Coast Water Polo club, as well as more than 80 playing water polo.The club’s most senior players are now in the U16 team (H2O), which is taking part in the Auckland League later this month. The core of that team consists of players who won the U14 division in last year’s nationals. They also plan to take part in the National League competition in October.Coach Eddie Marukore says until now, fundraising has been limited to barbecues but it is clear that this will not be sufficient to pay for new

uniforms (tee-shirts) and cover some of the costs of attending tournaments.He is hoping for sponsorship that will help his “focused and talented” U16 players to represent the area.If you can help, contact team manager Teresa Marukore, phone 021 131 2509, or via the club’s Facebook page.Pool space neededThe numbers of players mean games and training now take place at the Millenium Pool on the North Shore as well as at the Leisure Centre. Recently it was suggested that the club would be denied access to the Millenium Pool from next term, which would be a serious blow to members. However, at the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board’s suggestion the club is negotiating for continued access, a process which Hibiscus Coast Water Polo chair Noel Chignell says is “looking promising”.

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The proposed contribution by ratepayers of around $1.6 million that could be used to help establish a strong base for hockey on the Hibiscus Coast has been welcomed by the Hibiscus Hockey Trust.The Trust is in the process of establishing a base for hockey at Metro Park East in Millwater and in the recent Auckland Council budget, $4 million was allocated for Metro Park; local board members say $1.6 million of this is for hockey but the details are, as yet, unclear.The Trust is leasing its portion of Metro Park from Council, giving it control, as landlord, and last month the Trust’s earthworks project manager, Steve Hollander, updated the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board on progress to date. The earthworks required to lay artificial turf are around 40 percent complete. It is expected that the hockey facility will be used by the North Harbour Hockey Association, local schools and hockey clubs.Trust chair Merv Huxford says the plan is to lay 1.5 hockey turfs, with one a dedicated hockey turf and the other (the half turf) available for other sports codes to hire. The half-size turf also makes it possible to introduce the new Hockey Fives – a similar fast-paced sport to indoor hockey, but played outside.Mr Huxford says that the Trust is keen to ensure that the artificial turf at Metro Park is state of the art, which

Funding fast tracks hockeyincludes having high credentials for sustainability.The Trust is investigating the possibility of importing turf with a recycled plastic and rubber base, which is flooded from below rather than sprayed with water from above. A large amount of the water sprayed on artificial turf evaporates, so flooding from below is a more sustainable option.If this type of turf is brought into the facility, Mr Huxford says it will be the first such full size turf in the country.“The turfs will be of huge ‘green’ benefit in saving on travel to Albany and back for the 200 Coast children playing hockey,” Mr Huxford says. “Everywhere in NZ where a hockey turf has been installed, there has been a huge increase in the number of children playing the sport.”He says the Trust welcomes the proposed contribution from Council, but is not “doing high fives” about it as yet because official confirmation and conditions are yet to come through.He says if the Trust receives the amount that has been suggested of around $1.6 million, it will need to raise another $400,000–$700,000 to cover lighting and other infrastructure.Mr Huxford says that the Trust hopes to have pre-turf earthworks completed by the end of this year and, depending on weather conditions and funding, the turf could be down and playable by next April/May.

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Survey highlights football club’s needsThe Hibiscus Coast Association Football Club is half way through a strategic planning process. The process, initiated by Northern Football, and supported by Harbour Sport, has already seen benefits for the club.The club has just completed a survey where members and other stakeholders were asked to provide feedback about the club. Club president Scott Beard believes that the feedback has been insightful and validated the beliefs of the committee about the club’s future direction. More than 200 respondents answered the survey. The club has now formed a strategic planning subcommittee to assess the data gathered and develop a draft plan.The strengths of the club highlighted include the locations available, the quality of the fields, the large membership and potential growth. The club was also seen as a having good communication to its members, strong teams, great culture, and a committed group of members/volunteers.The biggest weakness identified was the facilities. The club has grown significantly and the clubrooms, as well as the number and quality of fields limit future growth. The lighting needs improvement to allow for more training time. Another critical factor is the ability to develop and retain coaches. Finally the need to develop the female programme in the club was identified. There is a need for more female players and coaches to support the growth of women’s football in NZ. The club will struggle to grow without addressing these issues. It is important to meet the needs of the increasing population, and to ensure a quality football experience. The committee had already identified these factors but the survey helped reinforce the importance of developing a plan to address them. Scott highlighted the fact that if you do not provide qualityfacilities and coaching for your participants, you risk local players moving on or choosing another sport or activity. He says that the planning process has helped the club. “We want to do the best we can so any participant has a fun, quality experience playing football at our club.”The subcommittee will investigate the findings and develop the key strategic priorities for the next 3–5 years. These will be developed into the strategic plan, and then consulted on again, before the plan is embedded in the day-to-day activities of the club.

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Wainui jazz singer/songwriter June Hayes says that the opening of the Manly Jazz Club this week is a dream fulfilled.

Stu Duval has written, illustrated and published well over a dozen books since he turned his back on an advertising agency career 15 years ago. However, the one that he is launching this week has special significance, being the first written for his youngest son, Louis.The Army Bay based writer and artist’s latest book, The Golden Spark Plug of Awesomeness, is the first in a series that began as spontaneous bedtime stories. Stu made them up for his son each night, incorporating things in Louis’ room, and his suggestions, in the tale.The resulting story will strike a chord

with many in the 8–12 year age group.Stu visits hundreds of schools each year and says that the things children love in a book hasn’t changed.“They love a good story – pirates, adventures, quests, love and redemption. They also like to hold a book in their hands and it’s only older teens and adults who are taking to e-books.”Stu’s latest book will be officially launched on July 18 at Whangaparaoa Library, 2pm–4pm at a free family event that includes refreshments, a bouncy castle and family fun. You can also meet the author and get your book signed.

Jazzing up Manly VillageThe ‘club’ has no membership, but is a way to bring some of the country’s best jazz musicians to play once a month at the Manly Bar & Grill in Manly Village.June says she has been hoping to bring the jazz club scene to the Coast ever since she produced the Jazz on the Coast Winter Music Series back in 2007 and 2008.“The idea is to present a fantastic array of professional jazz artistry across a variety of styles that will appeal to our audiences, and at a time that allows people to travel outside peak rush hour traffic. The enthusiastic support from musicians has been fantastic,” June says.The June Hayes Set plays regularly at Manly Bar & Grill and the Jazz Club is a collaboration between June and Manly Bar & Grill owner Tracey Hewson.The launch this week, on July 16 (7.30pm–10.30pm) showcases the Ben Fernandez Quartet, with Ben on

piano accompanied by bassist Russell McNaughton, jazz violinist Nick Jones, and Jason Orme on drums. The quartet will be joined by special guest vocalists and musicians.The band Dog is lined up to play next month. Dog won the Tui award for Best Jazz Album earlier this year, for their self-titled debut. The lineup includes bass player Olivier Holland, who lives on the Hibiscus Coast.The Jazz Club will be at the Manly Bar & Grill on the third Thursday of every month. There is a $10 entry fee.

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Dyslexia project extendedThe Freemason’s Lodge in Orewa adopted a project last year to pay the licence fees for a software programme called Lexia that assists children with dyslexia in local schools. The programme has brought rapid improvements in reading and comprehension, the Freemasons say. Eight Coast schools – approximately 350 children – currently benefit from Lodge Orewa’s financial support. Orewa Lodge spokesperson Peter Packard says that this assistance is now being extended for a further year for some schools. He says this will become a 50/50 financial partnership between those schools and Lodge Orewa for the second year. Lodge Orewa has worked hard to raise funds for this project and the next initiative is a Trivial Pursuit evening. This is being held at Weiti Boating Club, 1 Fairhaven Walk, Arkles Bay on Friday, August 7 commencing at 6.30pm for pre-dinner canapes followed by dinner at 7pm. The cost is $40 per person. A maximum of 60 people can be catered for. Info and bookings, phone Bill Boyle, 021 784 482, 09 428 7234, or email [email protected]

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A tale of two brothers

Both James Steele Cosgrave, pictured, and his brother George, were killed in action in World War I, but their war experiences were very different.

James Alexander Cosgrave, who had arrived in NZ from Belfast with his parents in 1864, and his wife Ellen (nee Meale) of Upper Waiwera, lost two sons James and George, on the Western Front. Both men were keen to join up, but their personalities and paths to enlistment were very different.James, the youngest, joined up in Palmerston North on August 26, 1914. He was in the 1st Battery, NZ Field Artillery and set off from his job as a bushman in Hawera to join the main body of the NZ Expeditinary Force. His brother George had to follow a much more circuitous route.The sixth of the eight Cosgrave children, George was a policeman at the outbreak of war and was probably in a reserved occupation. He resigned from the Police on July 8, 1915, went to Australia, changed his name and enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force as George Edward Wells. Joining the First Battalion, 11th Reinforcements at the Town Hall in Sydney in August 1915, he described himself as a labourer.In March 1916, after training in Egypt, Sergeant George Wells (Cosgrave) arrived in Marseilles, France then went to the Somme. Wounded in the right shoulder in June, he spent time in hospital but only a month later, in July 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, he won the Military Medal for bravery, rescuing two comrades from No Man’s Land and escorting prisoners under heavy enemy fire. Initially reported missing in action on November 5, 1916 his pay book was recovered from his body in the field in March 1917. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery near Bapaume, Somme, France. He was 27 years old.Meanwhile, his brother James fought at Gallipoli and then went to France in April 1916 where he became a bombardier. However James was not too keen on Non Commissioned Officers and spent a bit of time on extra duties and confined to barracks for insolence and causing disturbances after lights out. He disobeyed orders and was found drunk on duty for which he was fined five shillings. He also spent time in and out of hospital, once with chicken pox.By 1917 he appears to have settled down and in June was promoted to Corporal, but after three months he asked to revert to ranks where he obviously felt more comfortable. James was killed in action at Passchendaele, Belgium on October 4, 1917 aged 23. He is buried in the Divisional Cemetery in Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

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Fire guts Waiwera HotelIn its heyday the two-storey Waiwera Hotel, originally built by Robert Graham in the late 1800s, was popular with the rich and famous as a hot water health spa. In coaching days it was an important halfway spot between Warkworth and Auckland where horses were changed and passengers had their lunch. Sadly on September 27, 1939, soon after the outbreak of war, it was spectacularly burnt to the ground. The alarm was given by Mr R Darling who lived across the road from the hotel. Awakened by his mother he sped across the road in his pyjamas in an attempt to warn the inmates. The hotel was in darkness but he heard the sound of breaking windows in the ground floor lounge where the fire seemed to have started. With some difficulty he managed to find four young women staff members and got them out of the building with scarcely any of their possessions. By this time the fire was really taking hold with crackling timber and billowing smoke but Mr Darling bravely attempted to reach the upper floor to see if any guests were trapped by the fire. He was however driven back by the smoke and flames. Fortunately the only two guests in the hotel had been awakened by the fire and had escaped via the fire escape (one Auckland paper reported the woman as being seen climbing down a drainpipe).The only water supply was under the building and could not be reached. Fortunately there was no wind so the various outbuildings on the grounds were not burned although several trees in the grounds caught alight. Residents of Waiwera were woken by the fire and watched the old wooden building burn to the ground. The glow of the fire was reported to be visible in Auckland 30 miles away. By daylight only charred timber and the brick chimneystacks remained. All possessions had been lost. The safe, which had contained money and hotel records, was retrieved but when opened contained only ashes and a molten mess of metal.The Licensee, Mr Connell, was away from Waiwera at the time. The freehold was owned by Mr Wenzl Schollum. The buildings were insured for the equivalent of $7000 and the stock and furniture for $2400. The cause of the fire was not established.Museum newsPioneer Village open Sat/Sun, 10am–3pm • 1860s Chapel available for weddings • August 7, 11am - Talk in Chapel: The Boer War, a South African perspective. Entry by gold coin donation

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AT’s proposed changes to local bus services were altered as a result of public feedback, as indicated in this map.

Hibiscus Coast bus schedule shake up finalisedFor many the changes were welcome, with comments ranging from “the evening buses mean I can come home earlier”, to a more succinct “about bloody time”.Others were concerned about the route from Hibiscus Coast Village to Orewa and Whangaparaoa, congestion at the park and ride and the amount of Northern Express buses.The Coast was the starting point for Auckland Transport’s (AT) rollout of its New Network, which aims to make the bus network more efficient, increasing the frequency of services and improving connections with the Northern Express service to the city. The changes will be implemented in October.AT consulted on the changes a year ago and in the intervening months has been finalising routes and negotiating with Ritchies and NZ Bus.

Although a majority of the 874 submissions received (71 percent) supported the proposed route changes, residents voiced opposition to some proposals including the suggested reduction in the off-peak service to and from Albany and the city along Dairy Flat Highway. Routing buses through the park and ride (even those travelling from Whangaparaoa north) was also a cause of consternation. As a result of feedback, changes were made to 10 of the 11 proposed routes. This included retaining a service to run “throughout the day” along Dairy Flat Highway, Monday to Friday. The plan to use the park and ride as a hub remains. Feeder services into the station have been ‘streamlined’, with the aim of providing more efficient connections to the Northern Express. The changes will bring more buses into the park and ride, which only

recently obtained resource consent and confirmed funding for the final stage of its construction – the station itself and expansion of car parks from 100 to 484. That work is not expected to begin until October 2016 – a year after the New Network comes into force – a situation that AT describes as “unfortunate”. It is likely that this will increase the number of disgruntled users of the park and ride in the short term. A report presented to the local board last November by AT anticipated this, saying “because the full park and ride facility will not be built by the time the Northern Express is extended to Hibiscus Coast Station, there is likely to be dissatisfaction with the amount of car parking, although this will maximise the potential market for the feeder bus services”.In the meantime, measures to mitigate the problem have been instigated

Network highlights• Northern Express bus services are to be extended to Silverdale and will operate between the park and ride and the city at least every 30 minutes, seven days a week, and every 15 minutes at peak times. AT anticipates that this will make travelling into the city from the Hibiscus Coast 30 minutes quicker during off peak hours than it does currently. During peak times there will be 10 more trips between the Hibiscus Coast and the city through the park and ride.• More double decker buses will be on the Northern Express from January, increasing capacity by approximately 25 percent between Albany and Britomart. • There will be more services on the local network, particularly in weekends, a bus every half hour between Orewa and Manly, a link for Millwater, a trial loop service from Arkles Bay to The Plaza (Monday to Friday) and a trial bus connection between Gulf Harbour ferry and The Plaza, via Shakespear Regional Park.

including new shelters. AT is also investigating installing toilets and expansion of the parking area prior to the Stage 2 works.Details of the bus services and route maps are linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

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prizes for a raffle to held on the night. Ph Mandy Hebben 426 0586 or email [email protected] MIND BODY SPIRIT ExPO July 18/19, 10am–5pm. Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd. Adults $5, under 16 Free. Wonderful Stalls, Free Demos all weekend. Ph Dean 021 373 404.u-MATTER MORE THAN u KNOW We are a social group who enjoy doing activities together while supporting each other in our recovery from Addiction and Depression. You are welcome to come if this sounds like your kind of group. $2 p/session. Fortnightly, Thursday, 1.30–2.30pm Orewa. From time to time it will vary. Ph/txt Heather 021 262 4711.SAVVY SENIORS is a group for independent active men and women aged 60+ who are living alone or lack family and social support. The group meets regularly and covers discussion topics, creative experiences, outings and networking. Fun, supportive and social. Info ph Home and Family Counselling 09 630 8961 Ext 0.STILLWATER QuILTERS. Stillwater Hall. August 8, 9.30am–12.30pm. $5/person. Contact Sharron @stillwaternz.com or 027 458 6659, new members welcome.TAI CHI, QIgONg – THE ART OF HEALTH by Brian Barton. Saturday July 18, 1.30pm Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place. All welcome. 426 5265 for details.WHANgAPARAOA LIONS CLuB meets twice each month. Business meeting 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.15 pm. Social meeting 4th Tuesday each month, from 6.30pm. John Kingdon ph. 428 3301; John Campbell ph. 428 5608WOMEN OF ALL AgES WHO ENJOY THE BuSH and would like to refresh your skills in the outdoors. Join our Women’s Outdoor Pursuits Introductory course on Saturday August. 1 & 8. Enrol www.wops.co.nz or ph Anne 09 480 5424

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gARDEN MAINTENANCE New gardens, lawn mowing, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance &

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SILVERDALE BuSINESS ASSOC. AgM, July 29. Westpac Bank, Silverdale, 5.30pm. We need more active Committee Members so if you, or you know of someone who could help, please ask them to come along.We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the evening. STILLWATER RESIDENTS & RATEPAYERS AgM Sunday July 26, Stillwater Community Hall 2pm. All welcome..

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CLEARINg OuT YOuR SuMMER WARDROBE? Francesca's in Silverdale need donations of good quality, top label and designer clothing, shoes and accessories. These will be either be sold at Francesca's or at their Spring/Summer fashion parade later this year, to generate funds for Hibiscus Hospice. If you can help, please drop off your donated items to Francesca's at 20 Silverdale St., Silverdale.COMBINED RODNEY SENIORS Next Trip, Monday August 3. $30/person. Price includes: Return coach fare, visit to the Heritage Folk Society (TBC), Roast lunch at Bricklane Restaurant (bring Gold Card), a visit to Crown Lynn Museum – bring any pieces of Crown Lynn and they will try to date it and possibly price it for you if collectable Bookings & payment to Fred ph 426 5765 before July 28 – leave message. Or Stan at Orewa Community Hall Tues/Thurs 12.15 – 12.45pm.DO YOu THINK YOu WOuLD look good in a kilt? Join our band for free tuition on bagpipes and/or drums. All stages and ages welcome. Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Silverdale. Ph Gayle 09 424 1893 or Bob 09 424 1838. HIBISCuS COAST u3A (uNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AgE) Monday July 20, 9.40am. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 32, Wairora Rd, Stanmore bay. This month speaker is John Clark who will share some of his varied and fascinating experiences. All are welcome to join us.HIBISCuS COAST WIDOWED CLuB Meets 2nd Wednesday of month. Orewa Community Centre (nxt to Citizens Advice Bureau) 1pm (doors open 12.30pm) Interesting speakers, afternoon tea, raffles, regular morning tea/lunch get-togethers, outings and trips arranged. Annual subs $10, Door charge $2. Good company – we care. Ph 424 3757HIBISCuS COAST ORCHID SOCIETY meets 2nd Sunday of month, Orewa Community Hall, 1pm. New members welcome. Ph 424 1968

KIWI DANCE CLuB, SOCIAL DANCE - ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue, Modern Sequence. All welcome. 4th Sun of month, 5pm-8pm. A great way to meet people. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542. Next event July 26OLD CAR OR BOAT BATTERIES – The Orewa Lions collect old batteries (Any batteries, although not the small AAA batteries). ALL the money received goes to the Child Mobility Foundation fund. Supporting children that suffer from Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, or similar disabilities. Ph Laurie 426 3122 or Mandy 426 0586OREWA LIONS CLuB is looking for Business Sponsors for our 10th Lions Club, Noel Crawley Memorial Jazz Concert, Wednesday Sept 2, Centrestage. Proceeds from the concert are donated to the Hibiscus Hospice. We are looking for Sponsors who can donate between $50 to $250 towards covering costs of staging this show. We are also looking for donations for

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16 The launch of Manly Jazz Club, Manly Bar & Grill, Manly Village, 7.30pm–10.30pm. Features the Ben Fernandez Quartet and special guest artists. $10 cover charge. (see ad this page and story p22)

18 Rock n Roll Legends Dine and Dance, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Riverside Rd, Orewa, 7pm–midnight. Live performances from acts impersonating – Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Diamond. Fundraiser for Hibiscus Hospice. Tickets include a glass of bubble, nibbles, live show, buffet dinner and dancing. $75 per person plus optional $5 for (local area) bus transport to and from venue. VIP $100 per person includes canapés and transport. Info and tickets, ph 421 9180 or hibiscushospice.org.nz

18 Book launch: The Golden Spark Plug of Awesomeness by Stu Duval at Whangaparaoa Library, Whangaparaoa (opposite The Plaza), 2–4pm. Meet the author and get your book signed. Stu will also demonstrate cartoon drawing and offer free give-aways. Thanks to the sponsorship of Rotary Club of Whangaparaoa there will be refreshments, a jumping castle and more. A free family event. Info: ph Sue, 427 3719 or [email protected]. (see story p22)

18 Tai Chi, Qigong – The Art of Health by Brian Barton, Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place, 1.30pm. All welcome. Info: ph 426 5265.

19 Volunteers needed for Shakespear Planting Day, Shakespear Regional Park, Whangaparaoa, 10am–1pm. Come and help plant seedlings, with free barbecue to follow. Follow signs at park entrance to planting site. Dress for the weather and wear suitable closed footwear. Gloves and spades are provided or bring your own. Info: sossi.org.nz or ph 424 8913.

25 Dynamic Martial Arts presents WKA Fight Night, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, 76 Riverside Drive, Orewa. Doors open 5.30pm (first fight 6pm). An evening of kickboxing. Tickets from eventfinda. Info: dynamic.org.nz

31 Kohootz Quiz Evening at Whangaparaoa College Gym, doors open 7pm. Fundraiser to get school teams to the AIMS tournament in Tauranga. Tables of 10 for $100 or $12 per single ticket. Free Pizza! Raffles, Warrior ticket auction, bar and games. An iPad or iPhone will be needed at each table with internet access to participate in the quiz. So get some friends together and best dressed table wins a prize. Tickets, ph Viv, 021 523 520.

4–8 Orewa College production of Anything Goes, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Showcasing students’ dance, drama and musical talent. Tickets $20 for adults and $16 concession and can be booked through Centrestage Theatre, from July 6, or Orewa College accounts office, phone 427 3833 from July 20.

7 Trivial Pursuit evening, hosted by Lodge Orewa, Weiti Boating Club, 1 Fairhaven Walk, Arkles Bay, 6.30pm. Eveing of fun and friendship. $40 incl canapés and dinner. Info and bookings: Bill Boyle 021 784 482, email [email protected]

15 & 16 A Touch of Coast Quilt Show, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, 368 Hibiscus Highway, Orewa, 10am–4pm. Entry $4, Children Free. Hibiscus Coast Quilters are again taking the opportunity to showcase their skills and passion for patchwork and quilting. Displays of quilting, patchwork and applique at its best. Merchants will be attending.

16 Community meeting about the pest free peninsula project, Whangaparaoa Hall, 717 Whangaparaoa Rd, Whangaparaoa, 2pm. A chance to find out more about the next part of Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird’s pest free peninsula project, happening soon. Sales of traps, bait stations and bait available.

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Surf lifesaving’s annual Awards of Excellence saw several local lifeguards recognised for their contribution over last summer.

From top, Local surf clubs were honoured with a raft of awards at this year’s Awards of Excellence. The winners included the Red Beach Sirens Open Women’s Surfboat Crew, who won Competition Team of the Year. The team performed exceptionally well last season, with many first placings at regional events and two silver medals at the NZ Championships. The team also placed third in the Open Women division of the World Surf Lifesaving Champs in France last September. Three members of the crew featured in the row around the Gallipoli Peninsula in the lead-up to the centenary of the 1915 landing by the Anzacs. Grace Kaihau of Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club was named U16 Sportswoman of the Year. Photos, Ross Malyon

Coast surf clubs honoured for excellent performanceThe 2015 Awards of Excellence for the Northern Region took place at Eden Park on Saturday, July 11, with around 300 people in attendance.The celebration of surf lifesaving included the presentation of regional, lifesaving, sports and honours awards along with an appearance from special guest speaker, Olympian Ian Ferguson.Surf Life Saving Northern Region chief executive Kenny Halliday said that the awards evening is always a great time for members to reflect on the season and get together to celebrate their achievements.There are 17 Surf Life Saving Clubs in the Northern Region stretching from the Far North to Raglan. Together, they undertook 453 rescues over the summer season – an increase of 37 percent on the previous season.Mr Halliday acknowledged this hard work, which is entirely voluntary, saying that all of the region’s members made a huge contribution to surf lifesaving in the Northern Region throughout the 2014/15 season. “They should all be extremely proud of themselves and their fellow club members,” he says.The awards are spread over surf sports competition, officiating, coaching, instructing and examining.Local surf lifesavers were finalists in a total of 14 categories, including

the prestigious sportsman and sportswoman awards. Red Beach club had eight finalists up for awards, and Orewa had 12.The awards they won are:Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club: U14 Sportsman of the Year: Jonathan Selman • Developing Surf Official of the Year: Dylan Turner • Competition Team of the Year: Red Beach Sirens Open Women’s Surfboat Crew • Masters Competition Club of the Year AwardOrewa Surf Lifesaving Club: U14 Sportswoman of the Year: Lucy Makaea • U16 Sportswoman of the Year: Grace Kaihau • Surf Official of the Year: Wayne Franich • Junior Competition Club of the Year Award • Junior Surf Championships AwardService Awards went to: Red Beach’s Chris McCullough and Dean Pouwhare, and Benny Larsen of Orewa Surf Lifesaving.Life Memberships were given to two Orewa club members, Alan Franich and Mark McCarthny

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