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Rodney’s share of a $10 million allocation from Auckland Transport has been described as “appalling” by Auckland Council’s Rodney Ward representative Cr Penny Webster.

Transport spend bypasses RodneyRodney will receive just $369,261 to spend on local board priorities, which equates to $250 per km. This was the smallest allocation per kilometre of any of the 21 board areas, despite the fact that

Rodney has the largest roading network.Strategy and Finance Committee chair Cr Webster says the decision to allocate the money based on population was “completely inequitable”.

“Some inner city boards will struggle to spend their allocation – it’s ridiculous,” she says. “The funds should have been allocated on a needs

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basis. It’s just another example of the difficulty city-based councillors have with understanding the Rodney district. They remain very public transport focused.”In a presentation to the committee, Rodney Local Board representatives Steven Garner and Thomas Grace suggested that the allocation should also reflect road length and the value of the roading asset within a Local Board area. However, their arguments for a better deal for Rodney were ignored.Mr Garner says under the adopted allocation, Rodney will receive just $250 per km of discretionary funding. By comparison, Albert-Eden, Devonport-Takapuna, Henderson-Massey, Kaipatiki, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Maungakeikei-Tamaki, Orakei, Otara-Papatoetoe, Waitemata and Whau all receive more than $2000 per km.The average across all Local Boards is $1381 per km.“We have more than four times the length of road and almost three times the asset of the average, and yet we will receive just 3.7 percent of the allocation,” he says. “We suggested reducing the allocation to 17 of the 21 Local Boards by 10 percent and re-distributing that amount to Rodney and Franklin. A fairer allocation for Rodney would have been $832,334, which would have equated to $564 per km.”Mr Garner says while Great Barrier and Waiheke received dispensation because they have relatively low populations, Auckland Transport once again gave no consideration to the geographic area encompassed within the Rodney Local Board area.“The obvious connection between road length and value has been missed completely.”He says Rodney has historically spent a large proportion of the rates collected on roads and a large number of smaller projects, which possibly would have been funded by this capital allocation.“Investment in roading projects makes a significant difference to people as communities develop.

Mrs Webster said she would be working “very hard” to ensure the formula for allocating transport funds for discretionary spending by local boards was changed.In April, Mayor Len Brown proposed that $10 million of the Auckland Transport capital budget be set aside for local board priorities which were local in nature and not part of the funded programme, providing that the projects were deliverable, met transport safety criteria and did not compromise the network.Examples of appropriate projects included cycling and walking networks, public transport, seal extensions, safety and carparking improvements.Auckland Transport’s own figures put the costs of sealing a rural road at roughly $450,000 per km. Meanwhile, Mr Garner says the Rodney Local Board is still awaiting figures from Auckland Transport on what the capital and maintenance spend will be in Rodney this financial year. “I appreciate that we are ‘one’ Auckland now and budgets are spread across a wider geographic area and perhaps it isn’t appropriate to identify specifically what will be spent on a board-by-board basis. However, it makes it difficult to get perspective or make any comparisons.

Cr Penny Webster says the funding formula has to be changed before the next allocation.

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BriefsNew era dawns for Mahurangi Technical Institute

A new development boundary replacing the current metropolitan urban limits will be introduced to ensure Auckland has 30 years supply of greenfield land for residential and business growth as targeted in the Auckland Plan.

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Warkworth’s private tertiary training provider, Mahurangi Technical Institute (MTI), will soon be in new hands.Details of the sale of MTI to the Manukau Institute of Technology were being finalised as Mahurangi Matters went to press on August 10. While both facilities confirmed the sale was imminent, they said they would prefer not to comment until it was official.The fate of MTI has been under threat many times over the past few years as it has struggled to survive under changed Government funding arrangements. In 2009, it

was no longer able to access funding through its partner, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, cutting off about 80 percent of its funding. At the time, founder and major shareholder Paul Decker said the funding changes had “cut MTI off at the knees”.MTI is one of Rodney’s largest employers and the area’s only targeted youth training provider. It specialises in maritime education and freshwater fish research, and these lines of study are expected to continue and possibly expand under Manukau’s stewardship.

The Auckland Plan Committee has endorsed a programme to investigate key greenfield areas of Auckland and consult widely with stakeholders, local boards and communities prior to defining a rural urban boundary (RUB) to be incorporated in the Unitary Plan.The RUB will define the maximum extent of urban development in 2040, enveloping all significant urban areas including the existing urban core, satellite towns, and rural and coastal towns. It will potentially allow for up to 40 percent of new dwellings to be built outside the current metropolitan urban limits.“We’re looking at a 30 year timeframe and this work is vital to the success of the Auckland Plan in meeting the housing and business land needs of our rapidly growing city,” deputy mayor Cr Penny Hulse says.

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Dog policy hearingsThe first of several public hearings on Auckland Council’s proposed bylaw and policy on dogs will be held at the Auckland Town Hall on August 17. Draft proposals released earlier this year attracted more than 10,000 submissions. One of the major proposals includes making seasonal access times and dates for dogs on beaches and parks the same across the region. Other proposals include a requirement to neuter dangerous, menacing and uncontrolled dogs, and standardising access rules for playgrounds, sports surfaces, streets, car parks and campgrounds. The final policy and bylaw will be adopted in November. Info: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Residents from Sandspit and the lower Matakana estuary are petitioning the Rodney Local Board to rescind a decision to investigate a project to raise the level of the spit.The board last month agreed to a notice of motion from board member Steven Garner that the appropriate Auckland Council officers be asked to investigate the issues around sea level rise on the spit and the effect on associated structures and amenities.

The board endorsed the suggestion that there were potential environmental advantages in using excavated material from the planned Sandspit Marina project locally. The board was also keen to utilise a Sandspit Yacht Club Marina Society offer to allocate capital, which would otherwise be spent on transport and material disposal elsewhere, towards the spit project.However, residents who are concerned

about the scope and potential impact of the spit project were planning to present a petition to the Local Board this week. The petition calls for full consultation, involving all affected parties and community groups, before any further investigation is done.The residents say the rationale and impact of the project need to be thoroughly examined before scarce Council funds and resources are committed to an investigation.

Community split over Sandspit spit investigation

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NAIT consultationNew proposed regulations governing the National Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme are provided in a Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) discussion paper which is out for public consultation. The proposed regulations are for infringement offences and for establishing a panel to consider applications for access to the NAIT information system. The discussion paper sets out 12 proposed infringement offences. Submissions must be received by 5pm on September 5. The discussion paper incorporating the proposals includes details for how to make a submission and is available on the web at www.mpi.govt.nz


Really?The University of Otago, Auckland Transport, Pasifika Injury Prevention Aukilana and Auckland Council are this week’s joint winners of the Stating the Bleeding Obvious Award. According to their media release: “A new study suggests that young people who do not drive cars choose buses, trains, cycling and walking because they are more affordable and convenient transport options.” What, we wonder, are the alternatives – horses, piggyback ride or maybe pogo stick?

Perilous paceOlympic gold medallists Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan may have been the ones in the hot seat during the men’s double sculls, but their last minute charge to victory set hearts racing around the country. The pulse of one post-operative patient, watching the race unfold from his hospital bed, spiked so high it set off an alarm that brought nursing staff running. Luckily, a gold medal was just what the doctor ordered and things settled down once the race was won.

Penny who?There’s no chance of Rodney Councillor Penny Webster getting a big head. Well, not if Auckland Council’s customer service section has anything to do with it. On making a call to Council recently and asking to speak to Penny, the response was: “Who?” The operator then followed up with: “Sorry, we don’t have a number for her.”

Mayoral moobsAuckland Mayor Len Brown said one of the most challenging things about his recent trip to Samoa was the thought of being asked to go topless in order to don ceremonial dress. “It’s a bit of a disaster down there,” he admitted, indicating his chest area.

Mayor or tagger?A recent Council press release was headed: ‘Mayor to launch city-wide graffiti plan’. Perhaps they meant anti-graffiti?

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Outrageous ratesMayor Len (Council rates notices mailed’ MM Aug 1) espouses the virtues of the new “fairer” rating system and highlights the average increase of only 3.6 percent across Auckland and, according to Len, a 1.99 percent average decrease in Rodney rates. He obviously forgot to include our rates assessment in his number crunching. We have been hit with a substantial increase of 18.5 percent. No, that is not a typo – it is an eighteen-point-five percent increase. Kindly, the Auckland Council has capped our payment at only a 10 percent increase for this year, with the remaining 8.5 percent and any other subsequent increases to be paid next year. I’m looking forward to that invoice already.Aside from the outrageous increase (which is, quite frankly, unsustainable for our family) I also fail to agree with the Mayor’s statement that: “The single rating system will mean that properties of equal value will pay equal rates, no matter where they are in the region, which is much fairer for everyone”. Perhaps that would be fair if those properties of equal value had equal access to equal council-funded services and facilities. However, last time I checked, I didn’t see a community centre, public pool complex, adequate sports grounds/facilities, hockey turf, public transport system or reasonable sized library in Warkworth. And don’t get me started on the lack of a footpath so that our children can walk to school safely. I suggest Mr Brown take off his

Garner impreciseThere are a number of disappointing elements in Steve Garner’s response to Allison Jones’ letter (MM Aug 1). The first is that he continues to publicly disparage members of his constituency who do not share his enthusiasm for a marina at Sandspit or for an ill-defined proposal to “future-proof” the spit by utilising some of the dredgings from the marina. The second is that his comments are imprecise. As an original submitter in favour of the marina and with access to Auckland Council documentation, Mr Garner ought to be properly informed. Interim consent for land-based aspects of the Sandspit marina has been given subject to a number of matters still to be determined by the Court.The third is the undue haste with which Mr Garner and others are pursuing the proposal to raise the spit, prior to consultation with the Sandspit community. A proper consultation process should not be bypassed simply to satisfy the timelines of the Sandspit Yacht Club Marina Society or any other organisation or person.

Chris Rowe, Sandspit

Assessing real needsChristine Rose writes a valuable article under Environment (MM Aug 1).

central-city-rail tinted glasses and read my dictionary, which states: “fair – not exhibiting any bias and therefore reasonable and impartial”.

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Her arguments are persuasive that the future of mankind on this planet requires us to restrain our wants and give more attention to our real needs. It is an argument, which politicians and business leaders have chosen to ignore in the hope that it will come home to roost only after their term in control has ended. They continue to preach GDP as if production increases were solutions to our problems instead of inevitably contributing to them. We, as citizens, look at this mantra of Gross Domestic Production as a magic formula, which is understood only by the initiated. We forget that production follows consumption, not the other way round. And while we may not see our way to control GDP, we each know and understand GDC, Gross Domestic Consumption, because we, the consumers, directly run it. But it must be admitted that these figures are at least national if not global and one person’s restraint will not save the world but in the aggregate we are in control of consumption and producers are forced to follow. Christine omits a factor we fear to mention – human populations. We have increased and filled the Earth as instructed but to overflowing and yet increasing our numbers 100-fold from Biblical times. Since gross consumption is my lifestyle multiplied by seven billion, restriction of population growth, and indeed negative growth, must be the alternative to deprivation. Whether it be by natural increase or immigration, it is the one painless factor we never applaud.

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A new mosaic in the park locally known as Donkey Hill in Algies Bay is now on display for the community to enjoy.

The artwork was installed by the High eld Garden Reserve Advisory Committee and unveiled by the Rodney Local Board last month.

The Rodney Local Board supported the local project by providing funding for the artwork, created by artist Joy Bell.

Rodney Local Board members June Turner and Steven Garner joined the advisory committee and guests for the unveiling.

“It was a wonderful event and the Rodney Local Board is very pleased

Arts projects to bene t from funding roundThe Rodney Local Board has allocated $316,000 towards signi cant arts and cultural projects taking place in the Rodney area through the ARST Fund – here are the recipients.• Manuhiri Omaha Kaitiakitanga Ora

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• Point Wells Community Ratepayers Assn - Te Papa Ara/ The Paper Road public art projects - $36,000.

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• Muriwai Arts Incorporated - Muriwai Arts Trail 2012 - $25,150.

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Rodney Local Board member June Turner, High eld Garden Reserve Advisory Committee chairman Peter Caccia-Birch, Rodney Local Board deputy chairman Steven Garner, and artist Joy Bell unveil the mosaic.

to be involved with this project,” says Mrs Turner.

“The advisory committee do a wonderful job taking care of the reserve, and the mosaic is beautiful.”

Fighting to save the Corry Block, the Wellsford Sports Collective went eight rounds with Auckland Mayor Len Brown on August 4.

Mayor Len Brown listening to the Wellsford Sports Collective’s presentation, which covered the history of the site and sports complex, its strategic position and Auckland Council’s engagement.

Sports collective fights for Wellsford multi-use facilityThe collective set up a boxing ring inside the A&P building at Centennial Park, Wellsford, and presented Mr Brown with eight rounds of speakers expressing why they want the Corry Block, on SH1, taken off the market.Collective coordinator Julie Hawkes said the block had huge potential to be utilised as a northern gateway attraction.“The space could be used for our vision to build an incredible multi-use facility,” she said.“We want to make Wellsford a destination for sport, recreation, and health. The Centennial Park complex would be an invigorating community hub that offers organised sport, free activities, school holiday programs, walking and BMX tracks, as well as health and rehabilitation facilities. The

park already attracts a large number of sporting activities – it is not a case of build and they will come, they are already here.”Collective chair Wendy Crow-Jones said the new library in Memorial Park was being built in the only green space in Wellsford.“Help us to develop this incredible opportunity for Auckland using Wellsford’s Council-owned land,” she said.“The collective is willing to work collaboratively and raise the funds for the project. We ask you, Mr Mayor, to stop the sale of the Corry land and give the land clearance for this complex, support the development with resource consents and permits, and supply the expertise to turn this vision into a reality.”

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Plantings stack upBy Sharon KastThe August planting day saw the completion of Tawharanui’s planting programme for this year, although small infill plantings will occur later in the year. To date, some 19,000 plants have been put in and the major planting at Anchor Bay completed. There was also a smaller planting along the south coast.The planting of the 100,000th tree produced by TOSSI’s own nursery enhanced the satisfaction of completing this year’s planting. Paul Williams established the nursery six years ago in order to increase the number of trees available for revegetation within the Tawharanui Regional Park. Earlier plantings were limited to around 6000 trees a year while projected tree numbers for the proposed revegetation programme was more than 200,000. Once the nursery was constructed, an enthusiastic group of volunteers was soon producing 20,000 trees a year. Not only has the quantity of trees available for planting increased but the quality of stock has also improved and planters frequently comment on the vigour of trees planted.To mark the production of 100,000 trees, prizes were awarded to the planters. Prizes included the book NZ Native Trees, by Dawson and Lucas, which was supplied by The Village Bookshop, and a voucher for the Tawharanui bach. Among the planters who won prizes were members of the Green “S” group from Northern India. This group is predominantly students who involve themselves in community environmental activities. Overseas visitors and recent immigrants are frequently present for our plantings, which is encouraging for the future protection of our natural heritage.Production of plants for next year will start soon and anyone interested in volunteering for nursery work would be welcomed. Further enquiries can be made by phoning Paul Williams 425 9877 or through the TOSSI website.Save the date: The TOSSI annual meeting will be held on Sunday September 2, following the normal volunteer workday. Meet at the Woolshed at 9.15am for work assignments on the park, enjoy a complementary BBQ at noon and join the TOSSI committee for the annual meeting at 1pm. All welcome.

Northern Parks principal ranger Mathew Vujcich (left) and TOSSI vice chair James Ross present Kara Stones, winner of the ‘100,000th tree produced and planted at Tawharanui’ prize.

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Despite a strong north-easterly and a forecast of heavy rain, the Coastguard Kawau Midwinter Plunge went ahead as planned on Sunday July 29 at the Sandspit Yacht Club.

Supporters take the plunge

Almost 50 hardy souls registered, accompanied by a healthy contingent of supporters.Among the swimmers was the Coastal Vets netball team, two local boys-in-blue Kevin Blair and Paul Barrett, several bikini-clad young women, and many of the Coastguard Kawau’s own volunteer crew in various attire.Lisa Patterson of The Circuit Room Gym, Matakana, warmed up the crowd for the event.A small number of mainly younger participants led by Chloe Sutherland, 8, set the event off with a plunge from a pontoon a few metres away from the yacht club boat ramp.

St Johns Ambulance staff and Coastguard crew kept an eagle eye on proceedings with a small flotilla of rowboats also patrolling the course. Certificates and spot prizes were handed out with a $150 gym voucher from The Circuit Room in Matakana going to a regular participant who swims in uniform, local policeman Kevin Blair. Two super hampers from Warkworth New World and a selection of books from Penguin added to the bonus of participating.Chocolate bars, a sausage sizzle and hot drinks soon restored energy to the participants and made for a sociable conclusion to another successful event.

Sweet successAbout 100 people attend a recent Decadent Dessert evening, raising $1700 for the Mahurangi Underwater Hockey squad. The funds will go directly towards the club’s trip to Wellington to attend the Underwater Hockey Schools National competition in September. Event organiser Sue O’Reily says that due to its success, the event will be held again next year. The following sponsors were thanked for their support – Ben Kloppers of Bayleys Real Estate, Puhoi Valley Cheese, Rush Coffee Wellsford, Feast Catering Company, Bin Inn Warkworth, Charlies Gelato Garden Matakana, McEntee Hire Warkworth, New World Warkworth and Imago Institute for Relationships Warkworth.

The Northland Regional Council and Te Uri o Hau have signed a special agreement giving the Kaipara hapū a more active role in the management of its tribal area. The Office of Treaty Settlements recommended a number of parties enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ngati Whatua sub-tribe as part of the settlement of a Treaty of Waitangi grievance claim by Te Uri o Hau in 2003.Regional council chief executive officer Malcolm Nicolson says the memorandum comes off the back of the recently released hapū environmental management plan – Te Uri o Hau Kaitiakitanga o te Taiao.“The new environmental plan marked

an historic milestone for the Kaipara hapū’s role in managing its natural and physical resources,” Mr Nicolson says. “The plan, alongside a proposed habitat and wildlife strategy for Mangawhai/ Te Arai wildlife areas and today’s MoU, are all great initiatives from Te Uri o Hau.”Te Uri o Hau chairperson Mihi Watene says one of the key issues is the ongoing management of the Kaipara Harbour, which sits within the Northland and Auckland regions, and is impacted by the land use rules of at least five different councils.“The MoU will enable us to look at synergies in planning regimes and provide for better cooperation in the management of the harbour as a whole,” Mrs Watene says.

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Volunteers will plant up to 235 special kauri trees beside the Mahurangi River on August 21.

Auckland Council biodiversity coordinator Paul Duffy (left) and Woodcocks developer Michael Webb-Speight discuss planting locations for the Kauri Project.

Hospice kauri ready to plant

The seedlings are the first to be planted in the Mahurangi Kauri Project, a campaign launched at the end of last year to raise $20,000 for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice and create a legacy forest in a new Warkworth reserve.Hospice is inviting people to buy a kauri seedling to add to the forest. In return for a $20 donation, supporters receive a certificate stamped with a number that matches the number on ‘their’ tree. Up to 1000 kauri will eventually be planted on the southern banks of the Mahurangi River, off the end of Mansel Drive and

beside the Stockyard Falls commercial development in Woodcocks Road.The Mahurangi Kauri Project has been coordinated by Woodcocks subdivision owner Michael Webb-Speight, and is sponsored by GJ Gardner Homes, Kauri Park Nursery, and Warkworth New World, which is selling the kauri certificates on Hospice’s behalf. Anyone interested in helping with the planting on August 21 can contact Lesley Ingham at Warkworth Wellsford Hospice, phone 425 9535, or email [email protected]

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Oaks retirement village re-design reflects feedbackCompany director Chris Murphy said based on community feedback, one of the three buildings that will make up the multi-million dollar complex, has been lowered.“A preliminary report from Auckland Council earlier in the year made a number of recommendations,” he said. “Council provided a fresh perspective on the development and, in hindsight, the changes make sense. We’re happy to accommodate them and they will improve the outcome.”The proposal to build three accommodation apartment blocks plus 10 retail shops, a rest home/hospital facility, café and leisure facilities, including a private gym and swimming pool, behind the Warkworth Inn in Queen Street was submitted to Auckland Council for resource consent in June last year. Council received 161 submissions on the Oaks resource consent application, of which 138 were in support of the proposal, 22 were opposed and one was neutral.Mr Murphy said the height of the buildings, the trees and the historic nature of the Warkworth Inn had always been issues they had to try and overcome.“The site is difficult and we have endeavoured to settle on a mix which finds a balance between these issues, community wishes and what is needed to make the venture financially viable.”The other major change has been to bring the access from Neville Street closer to the Picnix lunch-bar.“This means we do not need to remove as many of the large oak trees, which are a feature of the development.”Neville Street would be the only access to the underground carpark, which was for residents and staff vehicles only. Any retail and public traffic would enter via Queen Street. The new design had three fewer units. The complex would now include 83 apartments – 29 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom units. There

would also be a care facility, which could accommodate 29 people, each with their own bedroom.Mr Murphy said the building façade was changed to make it more attractive and lighter colours would be used to soften its impact on the town centre.The developers were optimistic that construction could start in a year’s time.An Auckland Council resource consent hearing would be held before the end of the year and, if granted, the building consent would be lodged soon afterwards. “All going well, tenders will be called around the middle of next year.”

Mr Murphy said the development would take about two years to complete, although there were some issues with the redevelopment plans for the Warkworth Inn, which was a protected building. The plans were to extensively renovate the main structure and move the smaller tacked-on building, which currently housed a bar and TAB, off site. This would allow better access from Queen Street. However, the Historic Places Trust was currently opposing this removal. Discussions were continuing.“We may have to consider encasing some aspects of the building, such as the historic staircase, in glass if we can’t remove it.”

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Fall in or fightThere has been plenty of media attention around central Government’s plans to sell state assets in the form of power companies. This has caused substantial controversy, hand wringing and upset. It is interesting to see, however, that Auckland Council is also planning to sell significant amounts of assets. Buried in a footnote to the financial statements, we discover that these ‘assets’ are actually land which is deemed to be surplus. Deemed by who I do not know. Nobody has asked the Rodney Local Board in any case. Presumably land is surplus if it does not fit within Council’s already hugely city-centric strategic plans.Where this becomes a real issue of cross-regional equity is in how the money from the sale is to be applied. There is no policy around this, as such cash just goes into the consolidated pot to bring down Council’s rates requirement – code for being poured into certain pet projects of certain politicians I imagine. There is no guarantee, and I would say it is highly unlikely, that money generated from a local land sale will be spent locally. This can be illustrated by a block of land in Wellsford known colloquially as the Corry Block. It is presently on the ‘for sale’ list, as surplus land. However, it adjoins the Centennial Park recreation reserve and there is significant community desire to have the land retained and added to the reserve to provide for future growth of sports fields and an improvement of facilities there. This doesn’t sound like surplus land to me. Council has budgeted to raise $186 million over the next 10 years from these types of disposals, without yet identifying which parcels of land are specifically being considered. I don’t doubt that there are areas that are truly surplus to requirements. For whatever reason, local authorities seem to have acquired all sorts of odds and ends around the place. However, where a community need can be satisfied, at no cash expense, the proposal should be fully investigated. More concerning is the likelihood that the vast majority of “surplus” land is likely be situated in peripheral communities, the sale of which represents another transfer of service from the outer areas into the city centre. It has been said by prominent Councillors: “You can work with us or against us”. This, it is becoming increasingly evident, means “you can acquiesce to what we are doing or you can fight it”.

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Four worthy Warkworth causes have benefited from more than $5000 donated by Warkworth’s Z Energy to mark its re-branding from Shell at the beginning of June.

St John’s Alan Boniface (right) receives a cheque from David Wilmot of Z Energy.

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Manager David Wilmot says the charities were selected to represent a cross-section of community services and the funding split was based on thousands of votes cast by local fuel purchasers over about five weeks.St John Warkworth came out on top with $2000, Kawau Volunteer Coastguard $1350, AIM – Adults in Motion $1000 and Rodney North

Harbour Health Trust $700.St John Warkworth chairman Alan Boniface says all of the groups were deserving and he’s appreciative of the support of the public and Z Energy in awarding St John the largest share.He expects a large portion of the funds will probably be spent equipping and educating St John cadets.

Scrap metal drive benefits schoolMaungaturoto Primary School, in conjunction with Alexander Scrap Metals in Silverdale, is running a scrap metal drive during August and September. The school is accepting large-scale metal items such as old dishwashers, refrigerators or water heaters. Fundraising coordinator May Seager says the scrap metal drive is a great way to help the local community recycle and dispose of their unwanted items while raising money for a good cause. Info: 431 8106


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Divisions include spring bulbs, garden flowers and vegetables, as well as everything from specimen blooms to creative arrangements. Young gardeners are encouraged to take part in children’s divisions, presenting a saucer arrangement and/or a small bunch of flowers.Full schedules are available from the libraries in Snells Beach and Warkworth or from Helen Whiteley on 425 5516. Entries will be accepted from 9am to 10.30am, and the hall will be open to the public from 1pm to 4pm, after judging is complete.Other features of the day include a plant stall selling seedlings, plants and vegetables, raffles and afternoon tea.New members and guests are welcome to Garden Circle meetings, which are held in the Community Centre on the second Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm. The group regularly hosts speakers and enjoys outings and an annual picnic.

Trivia quiz to keep kids drySnells Beach Kindergarten is inviting the public to a fun Trivia Quiz night at Salty Dog Inn, Snells Beach on August 17 from 7.30pm with the serious aim of providing an all-weather outdoor space for its children. Proceeds from what is the kindergarten’s major annual fundraiser will go towards a $6000 project to extend a canopy over the kindergarten deck area and install retractable blinds. Parent Becky Gallagher says the improvements will make a big difference to children, teachers and parents, enabling the children to be more active on wet days and avoiding “cabin fever”. The night will include a range of spot prizes, raffles and a silent auction featuring items donated by local businesses. Fancy dress is optional and nibbles will be provided. Tickets $15 a head, available at the kindergarten or at the door on the night.


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Ascension Wine Estate will remain under the continued ownership of the Soljan family.

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The business was put out to international tender earlier this year after owners Darryl and Bridget Soljan signalled they were ready for new challenges.However, they say that despite local and international interest, the process of selling gave them an opportunity to take a different look at the business.“Winemaking is in our family’s blood,” Darryl says. “It was my great grandfather who planted our first grapes in Henderson almost a 100 years ago. At the heart of that business was a passion to grow the very best grapes, make the finest wine and to share it with friends and visitors alongside traditional food from ‘the old country’.“Bridget and I intended to emulate this when we established Ascension in 1996. Over the years, as the business grew, I became more focused on management and less on what I love – working on the vines, winemaking and talking to my customers.”

As a result, the couple have decided to spend more time front-of-house. They will also introduce a more casual and affordable epicurean-style dining, starting on August 25. However, the vineyard and winemaking operations will remain unchanged.Ascension will also continue to host concerts with some exciting acts planned for the upcoming summer including The Village People and the Classic Hits Winery Tour.

ASB Trust sets funding priorities The ASB Community Trust is holding a meeting for community organisations in Whangarei on Friday, August 24 to explain its funding priorities for the next five years. The meeting, at Kensington Park’s ASB Lounge, will outline the trust’s new funding approach, which will make things clearer and simpler for community organisations applying for grants. Trust chief executive Jennifer Gill says the aim is to support innovative projects, focusing on outcomes rather than outputs. Funding information will be available and the latest funding information will also be on the trust’s website by mid-August: www.ASBCommunityTrust.org.nz. A similar meeting was held in Auckland on August 13.


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Minnie Armitage (nee Brookes) on the left, visiting her friend Bessie Marsh at Wharehine in 1903. Marsh Collection, Albertland Museum and Heritage Centre.

He wrote that both babies were very small. The boy was born eight hours after the girl and was coming feet first so had to be turned around. Then the little fellow put his hand over his eyes and that had to be moved to his side so he could ‘see the light of a new world.’ A friend and neighbour, Mrs Hunt, acted as midwife and helped reassure Minnie when the doctor said the babies might not survive.However, survive they did. Leonora married a Jack Smythe and I believe she died in childbirth. Whitfield, known as Bee, was killed in action at the Somme in World War I, aged about 30. Minnie had two more children after the twins, the last in 1891. She and Bessie Marsh remained great friends for the rest of their lives, keeping in touch with cards, notes and letters. How very precious these are.Dateclaimer: A new exhibition will open at the Albertland Museum next month as part of the Auckland Council Heritage Festival. This exhibition is called Auckland - Images by Albertlanders and will display photographs primarily from the Marsh Collections but a few others as well.


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Primary schools around the district got into the Olympic spirit by holding their own Games-inspired events and activities. The events ranged from small opening ceremonies to hat parades and shared lunches. Tomarata School held an Olympic Day on August 3 which included an opening ceremony. Students were then divided into 12 countries, where they participated in six games in muddy conditions. Each competitor was presented with a medal for their efforts. Meanwhile, Ahuroa School had an Olympic lunch with food from Brazil, Jamaica, Canada, South Africa and China. Mahurangi Christian School encouraged their students to decorate a hat to represent a country participating in the Games and plan to hold their own Olympic Day in the coming weeks. Pictured is the Tomarata School Olympic Games medal ceremony held earlier.

A new Farm Price Index introduced by REINZ aims to provide a more accurate guide to changes in farm sale prices.

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Developed in conjunction with the Reserve Bank, it adjusts for property specific factors such as location, size and farm type in measuring changes in farm prices. REINZ Rural Market spokesman Brian Peacocke says the index will take into account macro-economic variables including interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, farm input prices and other items, which typically account for a third of the price trend movement.REINZ will continue to publish monthly median price per hectare data, commonly used to assess the initial value of properties. However, larger farms tend to sell for less per hectare than smaller farms, which could skew sales values and the price per hectare can also be influenced by a large number of sales in one region.“By correcting for these factors, and others, the REINZ Farm Price Index indicates the direction of farm prices rather than reflecting the mix of properties being sold in any particular period,” Mr Peacocke says.The index indicates that for the three months ended in June, farm prices were 2.4 percent lower than the same time last year. Although they have shown compound annual growth of

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Take Note rebrandsJennifer and Thomas Chang (right) have rebranded Take Note in Winscombe Mall, Warkworth, to become Paper Plus after the previous owner of Warkworth Paper Plus sold the brand. Originally Books and More, the store became part of the Paper Plus Group as Take Note when the group bought the chain in 2005. While the store at 37-39 Queen St is getting a revamped interior as part of the rebranding, Jennifer says it will be business as usual, with continuation of Kiwi Bank and postal services, and the community information window. She says the move is to a bigger brand with better deals and more promotions for customers.

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A total of 25 Rodney businesses will compete for supremacy in this year’s 2012 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards.They are among the 143 entries received from an area spanning from Pakiri to just north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The highest number of entries came in the Mitre 10 Excellence in Customer Engagement and Massey University Excellence in Innovation and Improvement categories.Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) general manager business growth north, Ngaio Merrick, says the focus on the customer engagement and innovation categories shows a mass

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New Wellsford store Handy Hardware aims to be just that – saving locals a time-consuming round trip to Warkworth for basic hardware supplies.Owner Michael Rudd formerly ran Wellsford ITM, before it was taken over by Carters, and is now keen to fill the gap in the market that has left locals in the lurch. His stock includes hardware consumables such as silicones, glues, nuts, bolts, nails, hand tools and paint supplies that are frequently needed at short notice. However, it’s not just a store for hardware. Homebrew and winemaking supplies, cheese-making kits and preserving equipment reflect the growing interest in craft beers, organic produce and self-sufficiency.In the absence of a local DVD store, he’ll offer around 120 DVD rentals that will be changed every couple of months and he has also indulged a personal interest with a section for books.“It’s a bit incongruous, but I had a gap and a second-hand book section satisfies a long-standing want of mine,” he says. “If hardware or another part of the business takes over, I’ll find room for the books out the back.”Michael also previously owned and operated a Wellsford garden centre

An interest in horses spanning more than 40 years has prompted Pauline Colclough, of Kaipara Flats, to open Ma’Tack’ana Equestrian Boutique at the Matakana Country Park.Joining Pauline in the new business is her husband Phil, a commercial IT consultant, and family friend Tegan Brady. Together, the three have transformed an area behind the Craft Co-op Shop into a retail store selling top quality apparel for horse and rider. Pauline says she couldn’t have found a better location for the boutique.“The shop complements the park’s existing equestrian facilities,” she says.“Whether you are a casual rider or a competitor, we cater for all equestrian needs from riding apparel, footwear and competition clothing to equestrian gear such as bridles and bits. There is also veterinary and grooming supplies, and safety equipment.”Pauline says she has gained a lot of knowledge about equestrian products over her 40 years as a rider. She is also a riding coach for the Warkworth Pony Club and a member of the Warkworth Dressage Group.She says her passion for horses comes from her father.“He spent most of his life working with

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and hire outlet, but says he’s been in virtual hibernation for the past few years, since his wife died of cancer and he simultaneously suffered two broken heels in a fall from scaffolding. For him, Handy Hardware is not only a job close to home, giving him flexibility as a parent and a place where his eight-year-old son Issac can come to do his homework after school, but a renewed commitment to the district that has supported him.“This community has been great to me and my son, and I strongly believe in it. We’ve got a great school and good people, and I would like to be part of bringing more business and industry to the town if I can.”

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horses and was a natural with them. I got my first show pony, a palomino named Jacob, when I was 10 years old and eventing became my passion, competing at intermediate level whilst in the UK. When Phil and I moved to NZ in 2008, we brought my thoroughbred Mister Macaulay with us and two years later, we bought Rock IT Man, a thoroughbred from NZ renowned equestrian rider Kate Wood.”Pauline competed on Rock IT Man at several A&P shows last year and qualified for this year’s Horse of the Year event. Rock It Man placed sixth in the Debutante Show Hack of the Year class and Pauline placed fifth in the Best Presented Horse and Rider category. Ma’Tack’ana Equestrian Boutique will be officially opened on August 18.


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A move to new premises in Glenmore Drive will mark an expansion in services for Warkworth Engineering.The company, which has been owned by Chris and Michelle Buxton for the past four years, has relocated from 16 to 24 Glenmore Drive. The building has a 35-year history in engineering and was one of the first tilt slab buildings in Warkworth.Chris, who has more than 25 years experience as a machinist, says Warkworth Engineering is proud to carry on the tradition.At 545 square metres, the new premises are more than twice the size of the former workshop and will still accommodate Michelle’s business Kowhai Accounting Services.Warkworth Engineering specialises in general and specialist machining, light fabrication and machinery repairs. However, the range of services has expanded following the appointment of Mike Heaven, who has 25 years experience in fabrication.New services include certified welding repairs for COFs, aluminium/stainless steel welding, construction fabrication and site welding.“We have always done truck and digger work but the extra space means it’s a much better working

Michelle and Chris Buxton.

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environment all round.“We can do anything from refacing your engine head to fabricating your house beams or repairing your spade. We are also involved in design and build projects. For example, we were recently asked to design and build a hinge system for one of the leading campervan companies to use in the American market. This required the supply of 100 initial units.” Michelle says the business strives to be friendly, affordable and as prompt as possible, with a focus on the local community.“We would like to take this opportunity to thank our existing customers for their continued support.”

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Department of not-so-silly questionsThe sorts of questions people ask at our cellar door sometimes remind me that knowledge about grapes and wine is not as widespread as I, in my state of exalted ignorance, might assume. How about this one: “How many crops of grapes do you get a year?” Silly question? Maybe not. While grape vines are a truly deciduous plant that originated in a temperate climate, I understand they can be coaxed to produce more than one crop a year in tropical climates. Related to this: “Can we see the grapes now?” – sometimes asked when the punter has a clear view of dormant winter vines.People reading our cellar door wine notes, with their often comprehensively inventive flavour descriptions, may ask: “How do you get all of those different flavours into the wine?” The first response to this is that we are not permitted to add any ‘flavour’ components – it is all in the grapes. Like all fruits, grapes contain complex chemical aroma and flavour compounds, and some of these are also found in other fruits. Hence, for example, the peachy flavour some people detect in chardonnay, pears in pinot gris and blackcurrant in cabernet, some of the more commonly observed among dozens of examples.“Why does chardonnay or red wine give me a headache?” One answer could be: “Maybe you drink too much of it”, but you have to know your punter before using that one. That aside, this one really has me stumped. Is it a self-fulfilling prophecy, an over-active imagination or maybe some people really do have physical reactions to some wine styles and not others.“Why can I only drink European wine?” This can be the result of a misapprehension about preservatives, possibly combined with an over-active imagination about their impact. Some people think that because they are not mentioned on the label, EU wines do not contain preservatives, which is incorrect. Very few wines anywhere in the world are made without preservative. In fact, many cheaper EU wines are likely to contain higher levels of preservative than NZ wines because EU winemakers are prevented, by regulation, from mentioning use of preservatives on their labels, whereas in NZ, it is compulsory to specify their use.“Is rosé wine made from a mixture of red and white grapes?” True rosé is made solely from red grapes and the pale colour comes from the fact that after crushing, the grape juice and skins are kept together for just a few hours – long enough for only a small amount of red pigment to infuse into the juice from the skins.

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When red wine is made, the juice and skins are generally kept together until well after fermentation has finished, and this can be anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. This length of time, along with the heat generated during fermentation and the solvent effect of alcohol, help to effectively and efficiently infuse skin pigment into the wine.

Policeman’s storyThe Mahurangi Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship will host a breakfast function at the Mahurangi East Community Centre on August 25, starting at 7am. Guest speaker will be Australian police Inspector Gary Raymond. Known as the Sheriff of Cabramatta, Gary will tell his story of the personal price he paid for career success and how, at the point of desperation, his life was miraculously transformed. Members of the public are welcome to attend, but bookings must be received by August 22. Info: Graham Turner on 425 6276.


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A free Auckland Council service is helping residents to incorporate sustainable design into new homes, extensions and retrofits through ready access to comprehensive, independent advice.Eco design advisor Eion Scott works with homeowners, builders, designers and the trade, helping them to build healthy, energy-efficient, water-efficient houses, with better quality indoor environments, lower-impact materials and less waste. The service is currently run at six councils and deals with all kinds of housing, from new, high spec eco-sensitive homes, to old and sometimes historic buildings, that he says wouldn’t come close to meeting modern building code standards.Top interventions nationally are ceiling insulation, underfloor insulation, bathroom extractors, energy-efficient lighting, solar or heat pump hot water systems, and double or secondary glazing, while Aucklanders are also particularly interested in reducing dampness.Eion says getting houses up to reasonable health and comfort levels often involves a combination of measures, and independence is key, as conflicting information from companies vying for trade can lead to misconceptions.“People often think a single $3500 system can solve all their problems when, in fact, it can’t,” he says. “We look at the whole building and how various aspects of it interact and affect each other.

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“Usually a number of things should be done.“When we give advice, we prioritise what people want to do within their budgets and how they can best solve their problems to achieve the dream green home that they want.”Te Hana’s Michelle Donald got help with two homes

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on her property, one built in 1845. She says Eion’s site visit enabled her to discuss options without the pressure of “a hard sell”. The result was ceiling and underfloor insulation, installed at no cost to her under the Snug Homes Scheme, which has made

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Plant a notionGoing green doesn’t have to mean making radical life changes. Sparing a thought for the environment during everyday tasks can make a big difference. y Turning computers off instead of leaving it in sleep mode can save up to 40 watt-hours per day, adding up to four cents a day or $14 a year.

y Unless the oven is being used to make bread or pastries, don’t pre-heat it. Instead, turn it on when placing a dish in.

y Nearly 90 percent of plastic water bottles are not recycled, instead taking thousands of years to decompose. Buy a reusable container and fill it with tap water.

y Most lighters are made out of plastic and filled with butane fuel, both petroleum products. Since most lighters are considered ‘disposable,’ more than 1.5 billion end up in landfills each year. When choosing matches, pick cardboard over wood. Wood matches come from trees, whereas most cardboard matches are made from recycled paper.

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a significant difference to comfort levels, reducing both heating needs and the asthma symptoms of her adult son and daughter. A report also recommended other improvements which could be made over time and can potentially be funded through Council’s Retrofit Your Home scheme. Eion says generally, the more you invest up front, the lower the running costs will be and the less carbon you produce over the building’s lifetime. The earlier advice is sought the better, especially if building or renovating.

“We even like to comment when you’ve just bought a section and we can see a clean slate and help to design something perfectly, as much as the section will allow.”Auckland residents and designers can receive up to two hours of free information and advice. Time can be any combination of meetings on site, at the council, the designer’s or client’s premises, and email or phone time. For more details and useful internet links see this article online at www.localmatters.co.nz or visit www.ecodesignadvisor.org.nz

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One of the oldest forms of recycling or resource recovery is the scrap metal industry.Warkworth Auto Wreckers, in Glenmore Drive, have been in the business for 25 years and process about 200 vehicles annually. However, co-owner Nick Sharp says what a lot of people don’t realise is that they also take all forms of whiteware, old batteries, corrugated iron and boat trailers.“In terms of the cars, the first step is to remove anything that can be re-sold – lights, batteries, radiator, window glass, mag wheels and so on,” he says.“The vehicle is also drained of all fluids. We send away around 1000 litres of waste oil a month and most of it’s used to heat greenhouses.“What’s left is sent to Sims’ shredder in Auckland and reprocessed into products such as construction-type steel and fencing wire.”Nick says the range of models on the road is a challenge for wreckers’ yards. “There’s about three million licensed vehicles on the road today, with more than 65,000 variations to makes and models. Twenty years ago there would have been around 10,000 variations.”To help solve the problem of such a wide range, Warkworth Wreckers is part of a parts network that links around

Unlike most other recyclables, scrap metals have an almost never-ending life cycle, allowing it to be recycled over and over again. Pictured in the Warkworth Wreckers yard is co-owner Nick Smith.

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300 wreckers nationwide. Prices and availability can be checked, and the part couriered overnight if necessary.The scrap metal industry is also one of New Zealand’s largest export earners, valued in excess of $100 million a year.Recycling scrap metal has some major

benefits for the environment. It helps to cut greenhouse gas emissions, saves energy and protects the depletion of natural resources.Significantly less energy is required to produce steel products from recycled scrap metal than from virgin ore.

Recycling facts and figures: y Aluminium can be recycled indefinitely as reprocessing does not damage its structure. Aluminium is also the most cost-effective material to recycle.

y Recycling 1kg of aluminium saves up to 6kg of bauxite, 4kg of chemical products and 14 kWh of electricity – enough to power a TV for three hours.

y Two-thirds of all cans on supermarkets shelves are made from steel. They have a very thin layer of tin that protects the surface of the can.

y Every tonne of steel packaging that is recycled saves 1.5 tonnes of iron ore and reduces air emissions by 86 percent.

y Steel scrap is essential in the process of making new steel and can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality. Most new steel products use at least 25 percent of recycled steel in their production.

y Copper products such as spouting, hot water cylinders and cable are the most commonly reported stolen scrap metal items. However, manhole covers and even rubbish bins have also been targeted.

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A popular part-time course in Organic Horticulture, delivered by Agriculture New Zealand, is now being offered in Warkworth. (A second course may also run in Helensville if numbers permit). The course explores the latest trends in sustainable farming, both internationally and in New Zealand. The overall aim is to build ecosystems, promote biodiversity, increase soil and plant health, and avoid the use of artificial fertilisers and sprays.A science-based approach is used to separate myth from fact, while exploring a wide range of organic techniques and systems. Topics covered include organic principles and philosophies, soil management, soil food-webs, composting, companion planting, crop rotation, green manures, organic weed, pest and disease management, general plant knowledge and an introduction to Permaculture.This knowledge can be applied not only to food crops, but also to the cultivation of any plants - from suburban gardens to pastures, orchards, shelterbelts or woodlots. The course will therefore appeal to gardening enthusiasts of all ages as well as growers, farmers, orchardists and lifestyle-block owners. Organic philosophies also embrace principles of kaitiakitanga - which may interest Tangata whenua involved with land management. As well as attending lively and interactive tutorials, the chance to network between organic growing enthusiasts is an added bonus to joining this course.The course is based on NZQA unit standards and successful students will gain a formal qualification. In addition to attending tutorials, workshops or fieldtrips once a week, students will need to complete practical and theory assignments in their own time. For more information phone Agriculture New Zealand at 0800 475 455 or visit our website www.agnz.co.nz

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The ability to save money by producing food at home is fuelling an increasing interest in permaculture, according to Sustainable Habitats landscape designer and environmental consultant Daniel Tohill.Daniel, who is based at the Kaiwaka Organics Heritage Garden Centre, has worked for more than 20 years as a landscape designer and environmental consultant. He says as the cost of living has increased, more people have taken an interest in learning how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.“People are becoming more health conscious and are starting to pay attention to where their food comes from and how it is made,” he says. “They are also interested in saving money by producing their own food.” Daniel says permaculture is a holistic approach to living a sustainable lifestyle. It incorporates many elements such as growing produce commercially, home gardening, architecture, understanding ecological and biological systems, alternative economies and technologies, agriculture, soil science and how all of these are interconnected. It also includes ecological design and engineering, which model natural ecosystems.“I work with a lot of farmers who are looking for alternative ways to make money from their land. It’s about effective land management.

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“However, it isn’t restricted to those who have a large piece of land. People who live in urban areas can also take small steps to live more sustainably. Permaculture provides people with a number of life skills. Being a producer instead of a consumer is very empowering.”Daniel’s work takes him all over the country and current projects include working on the concept design of small permaculture farms in Kaiwaka and Christchurch, as well as a land production plan for market gardens on the Waikato River. He is a member of the Permaculture Institute of NZ and runs educational courses at the Kaiwaka garden centre and other locations. The centre is offering a number of courses over the next few months including cheese making, gardening for beginners, bee keeping and how to build a pizza oven.Info: www.kaiwakaorganics.co.nz

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ruralrodneyWarkworth’s Harvey Carran has tackled the high incidence of quad bike deaths and injuries head on with the invention of a protection frame entered in this year’s National Fieldays Innovation Awards.

Harvey Carran with his potentially life-saving quad bike protection frame.

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Quad bike accidents are the biggest cause of on-farm injuries and deaths in New Zealand, killing an average of five people and injurying 850 each year. However, Harvey says many more accidents, like his own two experiences of rolling an ATV, go unreported.While a flexible rear-mounted ATV rollframe created by Dargaville’s Vernon Suckling took top honours in the Fieldays competition, Harvey still considers his own design to be the most practical solution for farmers.Being front mounted, it is in sight to avoid getting hooked on trees and prevents riders being “clotheslined”, suffering serious injury when they inadvertently ride into electric fence tapes put across stock races, he says, as the frame either breaks the tape or pushes it safely over the rider’s head.The wide structure incorporates a bullbar and leaves room for a spray tank or similar to be mounted in front, keeping the back free for a wide range of uses. It also provides a vital protection area, to prevent crushing of riders as the bike rolls and may help to halt the bike’s momentum on flatter terrain.Other advantages include a front

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support bar that aids rider weight transfer for better handling on hills, and a removable windscreen to cut down rider chill. Harvey incorporated alloy to keep weight down and chromoly steel, as used in car roll- cages, for flexible strength. “It’s a balancing act between making it strong and making it heavy. I’ve tried to keep weight down so it doesn’t become top heavy and reduce stability.”While ATV manufacturers strongly oppose roll bars, which they claim pose added risk to riders, Harvey says their assumptions are based on misleading, self-funded computer simulations using poorly designed, rear-mounted rollbars.His current design is an improved version of a roll bar he entered at Fieldays last year and he will continue to test and refine his product, aiming for a universal style that will fit

Kaipara workshopThe Kaipara Harbour Management Group will host an on-farm field day on August 20, from 9.45am to 2pm. The ‘paddock-to-harbour’ workshop will look at best-practice on-farm management strategies using flagship sites across the Kaipara Harbour. The harbour suffers from the cumulative effects of sedimentation and eutrophication, with the source of sediment and nutrients derived from its massive catchment of 654,000ha. The workshop will be held at Streamlands Suffock, West Coast Road, Ahuroa. Info: Leane Makey at [email protected]


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More than 670 tonnes of plastic farm waste has been recycled nationwide during the past year but organisers of the Plasback scheme want more farmers north of Auckland to get involved.

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Plasback operates Agpac’s product stewardship scheme to recover used farm plastics for recycling. This scheme was the first to gain Ministry for the Environment accreditation and a $130,000 award from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund which was used to fund an awareness programme.It supplies more than 1000 recycling bins to New Zealand farms, and collects agricultural plastics such as bale wrap, silage wrap and covers, agrichemical containers and crop bags.Scheme manager Chris Hartshorne says the voluntary user-pays scheme is convenient and affordable, with on-farm collections and pick-up costs kept at just $40 a bag of up to 150 wraps, since it started in 2006.He acknowledges that farmers have a difficult job and need sustainable, long-term solutions.“The more people that do it, the easier it is to have a collection and keep the cost down.”However, at just 19 tonnes of the nation’s 677 tonnes collected in the year to June, Northland is well behind other areas like Southland at 168

tonnes and Waikato’s 239.“To their credit, more and more farmers are joining. The first year we started we only collected nine tonnes out of the whole country and now it is 677, so it’s better, but there’s still a long way to go.About 4000 tonnes of new wrap goes out in the market every year and much of it still ends up being burnt or buried, he says.The used farm film is sent to China for recycling into another plastic film and is welcomed by recyclers because it is UV stabilised and, unlike the mixed nature of supermarket plastic scrap, is a consistent product, which is the same as farm film received from other suppliers.


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A frog on the hoofWhen we talk about a horse’s frog, we aren’t talking about a horse’s amphibious friends. A horse’s frog is located under the animal’s hoof. The old saying is “no hoof, no horse”, and I think the new saying could be “no frog, no hoof”. So, what is it, why is it so important and how can we look after frog health?The frog is the triangle of tissue on the underside of the hoof and is akin to the digital pads on a dog’s paw. The length of the frog is generally about two-thirds the length from heel to toe of the hoof. A healthy one, with no smelly crevasses, will have a hard, calloused outside and a firm inside. Why is this structure important?The frog has three main functions: y It is a sensory device. This means that the horse uses the feeling he gets through each frog to determine how to travel over certain surfaces, a bit like how our fingertips can tell us the texture of a surface.

y It is a traction device. Just like a dog’s pads on his paws help with traction, a frog helps the hoof not to slip.

y It is a supportive device. With increasing research into the function of the equine foot, it is becoming more obvious how the centre of the hoof, right below the bones inside the hoof, is supported in part by a big healthy frog. This is why we should try hard not to trim the frog callous; it should be encouraged to grow by keeping it healthy. Frog tissue generally takes longer to build than hoof wall so if the frog is unhealthy, it can take a while for it to grow back. Winter is a great time to remedy this, to get hooves ready for summer riding.

Now we know how important frogs are, how can we look after them? To start with, trim hooves regularly to keep the horse comfortable and landing heel first with each step. This ensures proper circulation of blood to the frog and hoof tissues. Make sure you treat thrush – a destructive disease of frog tissue signalled by foul smelling black “goo”, crumbly soles and tender frogs. Use vetadine foot scrubs or veterinary treatment creams if there are deep clefts.Ensure that your horse has a dry place to stand when it is wet such as lime rock where the hay is fed. Use properly fitted hoofboots or pads for riding if the frogs are tender, again to ensure heel-first landing. And last, but not least, encourage daily movement. This is the most important thing for the frog, the hoof and the whole horse. Every step your horse takes, is a step towards a healthier frog and hoof. Happy trails!

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Old favourite returnsIt may seem like an odd time of the year to talk about hydrangeas, but winter is when they need a little maintenance to keep them looking good throughout summer. Although these high performing, yet undemanding, deciduous shrubs were a little out of fashion for a few years, they are enjoying a much deserved resurgence and are increasingly finding their way back into our gardens. They are also a very popular item as a cut flower.The most common variety of hydrangea in New Zealand is the pink or blue hydrangea macrophylla, also known as the mophead. Mophead flowers are round in shape, rather large and are reminiscent of the head of a mop. Other hydrangeas, commonly known as lacecaps, have flowerheads with less pronounced, flatter flowers.Hydrangeas are easy to grow and will adapt to most conditions. However, they will perform their best when given some dappled afternoon shade and plenty of water when it is hot and dry in summer. Plants will respond to pruning and feeding. The colour range includes shades of white, cream, blue and pink, and these colours can be intensified and controlled with fertiliser. Hydrangeas vary in colour according to soil acidity or alkalinity; blue colours can be retained with aluminium sulphate and pink or red colours with an application of lime. This needs to be done every two weeks prior to flowering, starting in winter. Prune heavily in July/August, cutting back by half to a pair of swollen flower buds. Remove last year’s flowered stems, leaving those which have not yet flowered. Don’t be too worried about what you prune as they will adapt well.Flowering from early spring right through to late autumn, hydrangeas are one of the toughest plants for any garden. They do particularly well in coastal gardens and are ideal for mass planting, low screens, borders and even containers. I have seen a fabulous display of blue hydrangeas completely covering a bank on Kawau Island. All hydrangeas are deciduous and range in size from 60cm up to 1.5m. Happy gardening.

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Rodney MP Mark Mitchell manned the BBQ at the Adults in Motion (AIM) fifth anniversary celebration on August 8.

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Volunteers, supporters and clients celebrated at their premises in Glenmore Drive, Warkworth. AIM programs manager Lucy Conroy says the dream is to one day buy their own premises.“We are really pleased to have the support of our local MP Mark Mitchell,” she says. “Earlier in the year, Minister for Disability Tariana Turia and Mark gave us a visit and we told him about our upcoming event which he offered to come along to and support.”Mr Mitchell says since his earlier visit, AIM’s has received an additional $6000 in funding.

“AIM provides life skills to our local kids with disabilities and it is important that we help to raise their profile to attract funding,” he says. “Community support is vital to keep this organisation operating.”Adults in Motion is a not-for-profit organisation which was set up in 2006 by a group of concerned caregivers and parents to provide day services for young adults with an intellectual disability in the Rodney area. Programmes are community based and provide participants with opportunities to develop life and employment skills

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Six new guided trails have been added to this year’s Warkworth Walks event including the opportunity to visit Hauturu/Little Barrier Island.Other new walks include Te Muri-Mahurangi Heads and vineyard, Kaipara Back Country and Hoteo River, Pukapuka Panorama and Glorious Glorit. There will also be the chance to visit the Gibbs Farm, home to a large collection of sculptures bordering the Kaipara Harbour. A majority of the walks allow for passage through normally inaccessible areas such as private land. Member of the management team Ross Aitken says the new walks tend to sellout first.“We had 293 people participate last year and a large majority of those people will be interested in what new walks there are this year,” he says. “The walks have a limited capacity. Therefore, we recommend people book as early as possible.”Ross says the event has doubled in size since first held in 2008 and participants have come from as far afield as Dunedin. “As well as the six new walks, we have the old favourites such as the Artists in Residence, an opportunity to visit the private workshops and studios of renowned local artists, and the Vineyard Trail, visiting Matakana’s popular boutique vineyards.“The walks vary in grades, so there is something for everyone. It is important that people take note of the grade of the walk when booking to ensure they are fit enough to participate and enjoy their day.”Info: www.warkworthwalks.co.nz

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The annual Point Wells community dinner for hospice reached Olympic proportions this month, beating its own personal best by $10,000.

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The dinner made $26,150 for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice, with tables sold out well in advance of the event and names on a waiting list. Nearly 150 diners packed the Point Wells Hall, many dressed to represent one of the countries competing in the Olympics, and prepared to go for gold to support their local hospice.Coordinator Meralee Simpson says the dinner’s success is largely due to the generosity of businesses and individuals who donated auction items.“It’s a tough business environment and many of the individuals and organisations who assisted us also back other charitable causes,” she says. “The quality and range of goods available at auction also encouraged those present to open their wallets wide and they were very generous with their support.”Donated items included a 1960 Vauxhall Velox that closed for $5000 on TradeMe the day before the dinner.Warkworth Wellsford Hospice manager Kathryn Ashworth presented each member of the dinner’s organising committee with a gold medal from the Point Wells Olympiad 2012. Chef David Read also received

a ‘Masterchef ’ immunity pin for his efforts in presenting a menu with tastes from Italy, New Zealand, France, India, Britain and others. Funds from the dinner will support the work of Hospice with patients and families living with any progressive, life-threatening illness. The Warkworth Wellsford palliative care nurses, counsellor and social worker visit patients from Puhoi to Mangawhai, providing care, support and complementary therapies right from the point of diagnosis, with the aim of reducing pain, anxiety and stress, and making life as ‘normal’ as possible.

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An introduction to Work and Income entitlements: A free 2 hour course providing information about the rules around who can receive the Disability Allowance, Advance Payments and Special Needs Grants from Work and Income. This course will provide details about the criteria for each of these sorts of grants and discuss who is eligible to apply and what these payments can cover. This course is suitable for anyone on a low income or on a Work and Income benefit. Tutor: Quentin Jukes. This is a “Money Week” Seminar. The Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income is developing the first annual Money Week to help New Zealanders learn about everyday money. Date: Thurs 6th September 12:30 to 2:30, Anglican Church Hall. IMPORTANT NOTE: No childminding creche will be available for this course.

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Small savings pay offBy Anne Taylerson, Warkworth/Wellsford Budget Service

It’s only August and Christmas is ages away. Right? Well, it’s about 20 weeks away, which for many people is 10 pay days. If that sounds a little scary, you’re not alone. Christmas costs can build up very quickly and that can be a problem if you haven’t budgeted for it. A simple solution is to put aside a small amount each week. If you put $10 a week into a savings account starting from now, you will have more than $200 by the time you need to do your Christmas shopping. That $200 could go a long way.However, most of the clients who use our budgeting service would struggle to find $10 a week, every week. We saw more than 238 clients last year and the average debt was around $59,145 so their priority was repaying these debts as quickly as possible. For many, Christmas is a small event by necessity.Here are a few tips to ensure this Christmas does not blow your budget: y Check last year’s bank statements to add up what Christmas cost. In this way, you will know what you will need to have available for the coming year.

y If possible, put aside a small amount each week into a Christmas savings account. Don’t touch this until you do your Christmas shopping.

y Plan early to take advantage of sales. If you know what you’re getting someone for Christmas, you can keep an eye out for when that item comes on sale. It’s possible to save a lot of money by shopping this way.

y Visit a budget adviser to ensure your budget is realistic.The Warkworth/Wellsford Budget Service is affiliated to the NZ Federation of Family Budgeting Services which offers free, confidential, non-judgemental budgeting advice. This year, the local service has organised a poster competition (see story below) to help promote Money Week, which runs from September 2 to 8. Information about money week and budget advice can be found at www.sorted.org.nz. The Budget Service is always keen to hear from people, particularly in the Warkworth/Snells Beach area, who might be interested in becoming a budget adviser. The next training programme will start next month so if you are interested, please don’t delay in calling our coordinator Jo on 423 7123.Free seminarHomebuilders Family Centre is also contributing to Money Week by holding a free two-hour seminar at the Anglican Church hall in Warkworth, on Thursday September 6, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. The programme will include an overview of Work and Income entitlements such as disability allowances, advances, special needs grants, temporary additional support and so on. A budget adviser will also attend the seminar to outline different ways of managing your money. Phone Homebuilders on 425 7048 to book.

Poster competitionAs part of Money Week, which will be held from September 2 to 8, the Warkworth/Wellsford Budget Service is running a poster competition. Service coordinator Jo Walker says the idea of the poster is to stimulate and encourage young people to think about how to manage their money. “The younger children learn to budget and make good financial decisions, the better.” The competition will be judged in two age categories – nine to 12 years and 13 to 18 years. Post entries to Warkworth/Wellsford Budget Service, PO Box 90, Wellsford 0940 by Friday, August 24. Winning entries will receive $75 and runners-up $25. A selection of the posters will be displayed at New World Supermarket in Warkworth during Money Week.


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Knitted items from Leigh are on their way to various eastern European countries following a dedication service on July 29.

From left, Andrew Wilks from Mission Without Borders, with Leigh knitters Cathie Smith, Roz Lovegrove and Ruth Gardiner.

Winter warmers head north

Members of Leigh Craft Group have been knitting for Operation Cover Up, a group responsible for sending warm clothing and blankets to countries such as Romania, Bulgaria and Albania. Blankets, cardigans, sweaters, beanies and ponchos were displayed at the dedication, and Mission Without Borders representative, Andrew Wilkes, talked about the work being done in

some of the recipient countries.The craft group meets at the church hall on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm finishing with a cuppa. Embroidery and other crafts are also practised, and a local dog is sporting a warm winter vest as a results of the group’s efforts. New members are welcome and tuition is offered for those who would like to learn the basics of knitting and crochet.

Crafty wine bottle designs welcomeCrafts people interested in knitting and crocheting are invited to enter a fun competition to design a wine cosy. Organiser Sharleen Greer says the purpose of the competition is to cheer the end of winter with a fun/frivolous project. The categories are: Best knitted cosy – technical; Best crocheted cosy – technical; Most outrageous cosy; The cosy that best depicts a local wine brand or vineyard.Wine cosies can be left at The Vintry in Matakana. Entries close on August 31.


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Spanning nearly a century, four generations of the Stevenson family have followed a career in the NZ aviation industry.From the NZ Royal Air Force Special Service Squadron to flying the police Eagle helicopter, they have done it all and 19-year-old Greg Stevenson is the latest to continue the tradition.Greg recently completed his private pilot licence, following in the footsteps of his father Roger, grandfather Neville and great-grandfather Richard.He says having grown up around helicopters, he couldn’t imagine pursuing any other career.“Flying is in our family’s blood,” he says. “I love the rush of adrenaline you get when you take off. I left Mahurangi College in 2010 to start my private pilot licence, which is the first step to learning to fly. As well as being taught by my father and grandfather, Rodney Aero Club chief flying instructor Rod Miller was a huge influence.”Greg, who can fly private fixed-wing aeroplanes and has a type rating for a Cessna 172R, is now studying for his commercial helicopter pilot licence, spending five days a week at the Ardmore Flying School and working for his father on weekends. “I study six subjects which includes law, human factors, principles of flight and navigation. It is pretty intense but will be worth it. I am lucky to be able to complete the required flying hours with my dad at home and to live so close to Kaipara Flats airfield, one of the last aero clubs in the country.”

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“I had two paper runs to finish before I could go flying with dad,” he says. “I would get up at 2am to be ready to go out by 5am.”Neville Stevenson started in the aviation industry in 1965, working for Barr Brothers in Kaipara Flats, as a loader driver. “It was an easy job but, with four kids to support, I wanted to earn a better living,” he says.“Barr Brothers, which was later bought by Marine Helicopters, had bases from Ardmore to the north cape. They stationed me all over the place and put me through my commercial helicopter licence. I worked for them from 1969 to 1996.“After I’d completed my commercial pilot’s licence, I found out my father Richard had been in the NZ Royal Air Force Special Service Squadron. He never spoke about his time in the squadron, but my mother showed me a photo of him when he was 17.”Roger got his commercial pilot helicopter licence in 1987. After

working for Air Work NZ taking mail from Auckland to Wellington, he got a job with Vertical Flight Management flying the police Eagle helicopter. “They offered me the chance to purchase one of their helicopters which I did and, subsequently, started Skywork. It seems we were all born into the industry. If we aren’t up in the air, we are thinking about the next time we will be.” Neville says that while the qualifications and required flying hours have become stricter, the principles of flight are still the same. “You need to be committed, fit and confident – you fly the aeroplane, it doesn’t fly you.”Skywork undertake a wide range of work throughout the northern North Island, from jobs in forestry and agriculture to tourist flights, power line work and firefighting. They have been called in to help with track work for the Department of Conservation, relocate endangered fauna, boat salvage and to help with emergency service repairs.

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Super day for DadsNew World Warkworth is holding a special Dad’s Day on Saturday December 1, from 10am to 6pm. Prices on lots of “Dad items” will be “rounded-up” and there will be tastings, a children’s colouring in competition, a special discount offer for children making a Dad’s Day purchase, free gift wrapping and hot in-store specials. Shoppers can also go into the draw to win a New World Fathers’ Day Hamper.


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Former All Blacks captain Anton Oliver is throwing his weight behind a new environmental cause – protection of the country’s outstanding wild and scenic rivers.Although now based in London, Oliver says on recent visits back to New Zealand he’s been staggered by the rate of decline of many of our country’s rivers and waterways.“I’m like many Kiwis who love and have a great affinity for our rivers – I grew up swimming, playing, and fishing in crystal clear water that you’d drink without any fear of sickness or pollution,” he says.“Living in the UK, I see the promotions aimed at luring tourists to New Zealand – the land of crystal-clear waterways. In my opinion there is a large and growing discrepancy between the marketing ‘clean green’ rhetoric and the reality of what’s actually happening on the ground.“My concern is that we are fooling ourselves if we think New Zealand’s natural world is pristine and untouched – it’s a concept that is difficult for us to accept because it challenges a part of our national identity. “We’re not doing enough to protect these special natural features, and consequently the highly lucrative ‘100% Pure’ brand that relies so

Oliver has been outspoken on environmental issues – including the mismanagement of New Zealand’s freshwater resource – and his credentials include the completion of a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy from Oxford University, UK.

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heavily on wild, scenic rivers and clean water.”Oliver is fronting efforts to preserve

and even strengthen the use of Water Conservation Orders (WCOs), which confer status akin to National Park-protection over some of the country’s most iconic and pristine wild rivers.“WCOs are the highest level of protection that can be afforded to any freshwater body in New Zealand, yet lots of people have never heard of them.“We’ve only got a finite number of wild, free-flowing rivers left in this country and many are protected by WCO. It’s time to get WCOs to the fore and ensure the average Kiwi understands how precious they are.”There are currently 15 WCO-protected waterways throughout New Zealand (for a full list visit www.OutstandingRivers.org.nz).“When a WCO is granted it provides National Park-type status, protecting its outstanding natural values for all freshwater fish, wildlife, outdoor recreation and present and future generations,” Oliver says.So, when a WCO is put in place it protects a river from damming, altering its course, or other environmentally damaging in-stream impacts, he adds.Fish & Game NZ, through their efforts to preserve and enhance habitat for species such as trout, salmon and a variety of waterfowl, have led the majority of applications for WCOs.

He’s one of a kind, a jack-of-all-trades, a provider and a protector, and on September 2 he deserves to be celebrated for all his efforts.Fathers’ Day is coming and while many men won’t want a big fuss, there are a number ways to show Dad how much he is loved and appreciated – without getting too mushy.Most dads have a sweet tooth so why not cook up some fudge, bake a cake, or whip up some man-sized cookies. For the handyman dad, take a plain photo frame and decorate it with nuts, bolts, nails, latches and odds and sods from his workshop, and pop in a nice family photo. If he is a sports nut, make a sports logbook so he can keep track of his favourite teams. Make headings on each page for the date, opposition, venue, and columns for points and penalties. Decorate the front cover by cutting out pictures of his favourite sport, team or players. For the petrol heads, the Fathers’ Day Drags are on at the Fram Autolite Dragway in Meremere featuring American and Aussie V8s, from 7am. Tickets are $20, children under 12 are free. Info: framautolitedragway.co.nz

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Know someone who deserves a big “thank you” for their community spirit? Tell us and they will receive acknowledgement in Mahurangi Matters and an amazing hamper from Chocolate Brown, 6 Mill Lane, Warkworth. Send your nominations to: [email protected] (subject line: Sweet Appreciation) or post to: Sweet Appreciation, Mahurangi Matters, PO Box 701 Warkworth.

Congratulations to Karen Woolley from Karen’s Fitness Centre in Te Hana who is this month’s recipient of a hamper from Chocolate Brown Warkworth. Karen was nominated by Jean Crombet-Beolens. Jean writes:

I would like to nominate Karen Woolley from Karen’s Fitness Centre in Te Hana because of the kindness and understanding she shows to others. Karen not only works with fit and healthy people at the centre, but also with people who struggle with physical and mental disabilities. Karen always has a smile, a joke or a word of encouragement for everyone. Apart from running the gym and aqua aerobics, she does a lot of good work in the local farming community, which often goes unnoticed. A group of us, who have been attending the centre for the past couple of years, think she works so hard she deserves more than a thank you.


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Show Tickets $35Non-reserved seating

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Sunday 9th September

@ 3pm

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An afternoon with

A play based on an original modern mythical legend about NZ’s endangered and extinct birds will be presented in Wellsford next month.

Flight of fancy touches down in WellsfordThe production is a collaboration between the Magic Earth Theatre Society and the Wellsford Drama Club.Nearly 40 children and many of their parents are involved in the show, written by Kaipara Flats playwright Deneice Gannoway.Deneice says the play Magic Feather is based on the struggle of the kokako, a forest dweller who is better at singing than flying, and explores the solutions that will help with their recovery from the brink of extinction.“Through dance, song and movement, the play takes a looks at the wider eco-system and the impact that humans have on the environment,” she says.“The kokako is the heroine of this story. Years ago, kokako were a valued resident of the bush at Port Albert but have since disappeared.”Deneice says the cast members, who range in age from five to 70 years, have had a wonderful time during rehearsals.“With a month left until the opening performance, it’s getting really exciting. We hope the wider community will come and support our efforts.”

Magic Earth was founded in 2006 and exists to produce plays that offer participants the opportunity to develop skills as performers, but also to raise awareness about environmental issues.

The first show will be on September 21 at the Wellsford Community Centre at 7.30 pm, followed by a performance on September 22. A matinee will be held on September 23 at 2.30pm.

Comedian Ben Hurley is helping Matakana School raise money for its modern Information Centre by hosting one of the their main fundraising events.The annual Matakana School Auction evening will be held on September 1 in the school hall.Organiser Helena Ujdur says with Ben as MC, the night will be “a blast”.“Tickets are $15 which includes a complimentary drink on arrival, entry into the door prize, finger food and entertainment,” she says.“Ben is sure to have everyone in hysterics. It will be an inexpensive, fun-filled night out and best of all, it’s for a great cause.”Last year’s event raised more than $10,000.“A variety of goods and services will go under the hammer in both silent and live auctions. Wine, art, cosmetics and two iPads were the main sellers last year along with the opportunity for a student to be ‘principal for a day’ and advertising on the school’s water tank.”Doors open at 7pm and tickets may be purchased at the school office, on Eventfinder or at the door.

Kiwi comedian hosts auction

Magic Feather, based on NZ’s endangered and extinct birds, will be on stage at the Wellsford Community Centre next month.


Community Foot Services

Clinic: Snells Beach Medical Centre Corner Dalton Rd & Mahurangi East Rd Phone (09) 425 5055

Saturday 1st Septemberfrom 1pm - 4pm

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Snells Beach Garden Circle Flower Show

Phone Helen 425 5516

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Residents of Wellsford are being given a rare opportunity to participate in a professionally facilitated singing programme.

Choirmaster Max Maxwell.

Choir tunes up in WellsfordSupported by funding from Creative Communities, Sally Randall and Anna Pendred are starting a local community singing project. The aim is to provide an affordable opportunity for adults in the area to get together and experience the joy of singing in a group. “People from 16 to 86 are welcome,” Sally says. “No experience is needed, just a desire to sing.”Professional choirmaster Max Maxwell, of Auckland, will speahead the new venture, bringing years of experience and expertise. Practices will be held at the Wellsford Community Centre on Sunday afternoons, beginning later this month.The 10-week group singing programme will cost singers a gold coin donation per session. The Wellsford Community Choir singing project will finish in November, ending with a performance for the community.“It is hoped that a broad cross-section of the community will register on Sunday

August 26, between 3pm and 5pm. Choir members will be encouraged to continue group singing practices after the 10-week programme ends. It is hoped this will enhance the community and strengthen community spirit.“Singing is so good for general health and wellbeing, and lifts the spirits.”Info: Phone Sally on 09 423 9393.

Creative cupcake fundraiserGet creative for a cause and register for this year’s SPCA Cupcake Day. The annual fundraising event held on August 27 helps the Auckland SPCA care for animals in need of assistance and for the hundreds of animals at its Animal Village. Enter for the chance to receive prizes for the most cupcakes baked, most money raised and for the most creative cupcake. Info: spcacupcakeday.co.nz, or phone Catherine Davies 09 256 2520 [email protected].


Small Group TourHanoi to Ho Chi Minh CityDeparting 22 September 2012 & 20 October 2012

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HURRY!Saturday 27th October Matinee – “Mary Poppins” The Supercalifragilistic Musical

The show at the top of every theatregoer’s “must see” list

Only a few tickets left for Mary Poppins

Tickets at door Adults $25 STudenTS free • Info: Ph 425-7313

presentsWarkworth Music Society

John Wells - PianoIntroduces and performs works of Classical composers who lived and worked far from their country of birth.

Sunday 16th September, 4pm at Mahurangi College Hall, Warkworth

‘Strangers in a Strange Land’

SOS! Help us!Save our socks

Fundraising Trivia Night

Snells Beach Kindergarten15 Hamatana Road | 425 6330 | [email protected]

Friday 17th August 7.30pm @ The Salty Dog InnBuy a ticket & join in $15 per head (nibbles included) - Teams of 6-8 or come alongFancy Dress • Spot Prizes • Silent Auction • Raffles • Door Sales (Limited)

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Gangsters, splurge guns and a toe-tapping speakeasy will be the new game in town when Bugsy Malone comes to Mahurangi College next month.

Xavier Garneau-Roughan plays Bugsy to Eden Adam’s Blousey in the Mahurangi College production.

gangsters take over college

The 1920s, prohibition-era show is the latest junior production to feature at the school and follows the antics of one-time boxer Bugsy Malone, who is neither completely honest nor completely crooked, caught in the middle of a gangland feud.Complicating things is his budding relationship with country girl Blousey Brown, who is newly arrived in the city.

More than 70 students from Years 7, 8 and 9 are involved in the production which is currently in rehearsals.The show, which will run from September 3 to 7, is being produced and directed by Craig Taylor. The season will include three matinees for local schools and three evening public performances.

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Artisans in the Auckland area have a new outlet for their wares.

Coordinator Stephanie Fraser (pictured) says the Matakana Indie Market is about supporting the “small fish”.

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Indie twist on new marketThe monthly Matakana Indie Market started in June and is showcasing the work of more than 30 independent artists, designers and crafts people.Coordinator and stallholder, Stephanie Fraser, says she used her own networks, as well as social media, to invite stallholders to join the market. She says it generated a lot of interest.“Although the market will regularly feature jewellery, art, clothing and homeware stalls, I’m also rotating stalls so the market is always fresh and interesting. It’s hard to classify exactly what we are, but what’s being sold is

high quality vintage, up-cycled and ethical craft.“The Matakana Farmers Market provided the perfect venue and just like the Saturday market, there is live music, coffee and a selection of food available on site.”The Indie Market is held on the third Sunday of the month, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.Stephanie hopes to run the market weekly over Christmas.Info: Steph 021817579 or [email protected]

Touch Rugby

y The Mahurangi Rugby Club is holding a registration day for its junior and senior touch modules on September 19 at the club. Games will be held every Wednesday from October 17. Registration forms can be collected from the Mahurangi Rugby Club, BK Design, Ray White Real Estate Warkworth or from the Bridgehouse in Warkworth. Info: 425 8191.

Aqua-Robics

y Aqua-Robics for adults is held at the Mahurangi College Pool on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 2pm, $7 per session. Info: Moira Dye 425 0089.

Badminton

y Wellsford Social Badminton is held in the Rodney College Gym on a Monday night from 7pm to 8.30pm. Children over 12 years welcome, beginners welcome, racquets available. Info: Jo Walker 423 7677 or just turn up on the night.

Table tennis

y Social table tennis and junior table tennis is held at the Matakana Village Hall every Tuesday from 7.30pm. All welcome. Adults $2 and students $1. Info: Mary Perkins 425 8146 or George Anderson 423 0424.

Rugby

y The Tomarata Rugby Club is holding their prizegiving at their clubrooms on August 18. Players and supporters are asked to be there from 5.30pm, prizegiving starts at 6.30pm and is followed by dinner. Info: 431 4656.


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DRIVEWAYSWIntER SpEcIAl Maintenance Grading, Rolling and Metalling for rural Driveways. No job to BIG or small. Phone (09) 425 7766

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Ceroc is the fastest growing dance phenomenon in the country. This fusion of Jive and Salsa is easy to learn, sociable and fun, and

can be danced to any music with a regular beat. Ceroc DJ's play music ranging from 70's classics through to your current chart favorites.

7pm on Tuesday Nights at the Woolshed, Country Park, Matakana, Warkworth.

For more information Contact Colin 021 862 847 • www.ceroc.co.nz

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ScEnIc FlIGHtS $39, 20 mins; $49, 30 mins. Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $79. Gift vouchers available. GREAt BARRIER FlIGHtS. Special stopover up to 4 hrs. Return $99. Min 3 passengers.nORtH cApE FlIGHtS $375 each. Min 3 passengers.

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FOR REnt1 BEDROOM self contained bedsitter flat, Separate bathroom & toilet. Off street parking, $190 per week, power & water included. Phone (09) 425 8707

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BROWn SHAVER pUllEtSSpecifically reared for free ranging & will commence laying late Oct.

For details & to reserve ph 422 5890 or email: [email protected]

FIREWOOD DRY, Split, Shed stored, Hotmix, delivered. Blue Gum, Old Man Pine. Ph 021 2165 856

FREEVIEW AERIAl OR SAtEllItE DISH ... DOn’t KnOW? For a site survey and quote call JIM THE MAINTENANCE MAN 021 254 2048 or 422 3725.

FREE InStAllAtIOn On FREEVIEW Receivers if you have a working satellite dish. Quality equipment with 2 year warranty from $184 including GST. Offer ends 31/8/12. Ph Gavin 0274766115.

FOR SAlEplAntS, Quality groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Large and small grades. Wholesale direct to the public. Liberty Park Native Tree Nursery, 90 Jones Road, Omaha 09 422 7307.

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BOWtEcH / BOWEn tHERApY Contact Adele 0800 BOWEN 4 U (0800 269 364)cOUnSEllInG Professional - Experienced. A powerful way to gain perspective and effect change in our lives. Contact Phillipa Reeve 09 423 0483 or 021 0271 8621.

HOME MAIntEnAncEAt FEncE KInG We do all types of fences. Satisfaction guaranteed for prompt service and a free competitive quote. Phone Sam-the-fenceman 021 1264 660 or 09 42 4 8874.

HAnDYMAn – tHE MAIntEnAncE MAn Your one stop fix-it-man. Phone Jim 422 3725 or 021 254 2048.plAStERInG - Karl Hall 25 years experience. All aspects of stopping. Coveing specialist. Ph 0210 424 296 or a/hrs 428 7127.SEMI-REtIRED BUIlDER All types of building work. Free quotes & advice. Able to help with your building projects. Ph Wayne 09 425 5757 or 021 112 0696.

StEVE’S MAIntEnAncE lawns, hedges, waterblasting, rubbish removal, section clearing, property maintenance. No job too big or small. Ph Steve 029 770 7101 or 09 425 9966. Serving Warkworth, Snells, Matakana, Sandspit.

WAtER FIltERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 or visit www.purewaterservices.co.nz

WAtER pUMpS Low water pressure? Get it sorted. Sales, service & installation. Work guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 or www.purewaterservices.co.nz

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pRESERVE YOUR MEMORIESVideos, slides & old 8mm films

all on to DVD. Ph TeTotara Video (09) 422 5710.

pUBlIc nOtIcESBInGO, BInGO, BInGO! Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of month, Upstairs New Masonic Lodge, Baxter Street, Warkworth, 7pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

WEllSFORD AMAtEUR AtHlEtIc clUB AGM, Wednesday, 29th August 2012, 7pm at La Padella, Wellsford. All Welcome. Enquires phone 423 7191.

pUBlIc nOtIcEStHAnK YOU The Point Wells Community Fundraising Dinner raised $25,150 for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice. From everyone at Hospice, many, many thanks to the following for their hard work and generosity: Organising committee: Meralee and Gordon Simpson; John Spooner, David Read, Ngaire Maddren, Bede and Vicki Haughey. Sponsors: Ascension Wine Estate, Flooring Xtra, Mike Pero Real Estate, New World, Matakana Chiropractic, Lisa Bindon, NZ Concrete Services, John and Barbara Maltby, Home Plus Rodney, McDonald Adams Optometrists, McEntee Event Hire, Karyn Maddren, The Dough Puncher Bakery, Air New Zealand, Logan and Anne Campbell, Skywork Helicopters, Barbara Kendall, Plume The Vineyard Restaurant, Basically Bush Ltd, Runner Duck Winery, The Jane Gifford Restoration Trust, Firestone Warkworth, Lee & Hart Pharmacy, Treescape, Natural Imports Ltd, Rae Hutton, Nick’s Market Place, Adams Driving School, Quince, Hamish and Robyn Alexander, Rusty Pelican, Morris and James, Ursula Davies, Tank Water Testing, Mooreen Cameron, Speckled Hen Café, Paul and Marie Claydon, Sheer Bliss, Glenys Paterson and Warkworth Sheetmetals, Mobi-Kair, Prime Minister RT. Hon. John Key, Rhodes for Roads, Mazda NZ, Omaha Organic Berries, Board and Batten, Alegria Beauty Farm, Warkworth Collision Repairs, Hutchinson Consulting Engineers, Brick Bay Winery, Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company, Black Dog Café, Bridge House, Omaha Golf Club, Ben Dugdale, Karikari Estate, Andrew Steens, Dalton Apparel, Art Matakana, Mahurangi River Winery and Restaurant, The Stables, Accor Hotels, Ransom Wines, The Knitting Establishment, Countdown Warkworth. And to everyone else who supported this extraordinary event, thank you all., Art Matakana, Mahurangi River Winery and Restaurant, The Stables, Accor Hotels, Ransom Wines, The Knitting Establishment, Countdown Warkworth.

VEHIclESpARK & SEll Gull Snells Beach. Weekly rates. Great exposure. Ph 425 4092.

SItUAtIOnS VAcAntHOlIDAY HOME MAnAGER – Work is mainly PT and seasonal but year round. You live in Leigh, enjoy cleaning and meeting people with great attention to detail and have computer, internet and mobile phone. Be part of a growing business. Suits semi-retired couple or person returning to the work force. Email: [email protected]

tRAVElVIEtnAM SMAll GROUp tOUR – Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Two departures: 22 September and 20 Oct 2012 for 14 days. From $3,895 p/p share twin ex Auckland. World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or [email protected] MARY pOppInS - the SUpERcAlIFRAGIlIStIc musical is coming to Auckland. $349 per person share twin includes Premium Tickets to Mary Poppins, 1 nights accommodation at a 5 star hotel in Auckland. World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email [email protected] MElBOURnE cUp 2012 - Departs 4 November. From $1,776 per person share twin including flights, 3 nights accom, transfers, entry to Melbourne Cup 6 November in Lawn Stand Seating. World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email [email protected]

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I.B., Phone Marty 021 170 9059, [email protected]

tV SERVIcES & SAlEStV SERVIcES Freeview, dishes, aerials, boxes. Sales, installation and repairs. Phone Gavin 027 4766115.

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See also Scoreboard (page 39) for sporting events

16 Daffodil Day movie night Bourne Legacy, Matakana, at 8.15pm. Tickets available from National Bank Warkworth.

16 Careers Evening, Mahurangi College new gymnasium, 7pm to 8.30pm.

17 Snells Beach Kindergarten fundraiser, Trivia Quiz night at Salty Dog Inn, Snells Beach 7.30pm. Tickets $15 from the kindergarten or at the door (see story p12)

18 Acrylic Workshop with Bill Harris, Kowhai Arts and Crafts clubrooms, from 10am to 3pm, cost is $35. Info Rae 422 9211.

19 Matakana Indie Craft Market 9.30 to 2.30pm (see story p39)19 Snells Beach Scavenger Hunt, 9am start. Entry, $10 per vehicle.

A fun event for all the family. Proceeds to Warkworth Wellsford Hospice and NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Info: Cheryl Fenwick 021 0257 8636 or [email protected]

21 Warkworth Wellsford Hospice kauri tree planting morning, end of Mansel Drive, 10am start. All welcome to come along and help. Info: Lesley on 425 9535 (see story p7)

24 Warkworth District Grey Power Association bi-monthly meeting, Methodist Church, 1 Hexham Street, Warkworth, 10.30am. Guest speaker, Wendy Hawkings, from Rodney Health Trust. All welcome. Info: 422 2370.

24-25 Monster Book Sale, St Chad’s Anglican Church Hall, corner Centreway Rd and Florence Ave, Orewa, 9am to 4pm each day. Good quality books in most categories, all books $3 and under.

25 Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship (Mahurangi Chapter) breakfast function with guest speaker Gary Raymond, Mahurangi East Community Centre, 7am. $10 pp, bookings essential by Aug 22. Info: 425 6276. (see brief p19)

25&26 Heal Your Life two-day transformational workshop, Matakana. Info: [email protected] or harmonyofbodymindspirit.co.nz

26 Mahurangi Community Planting, Wech farm at Cowan’s Bay Road, Warkworth (500m from top of road, follow the signs), 10am followed by BBQ lunch. Bring a spade (some provided), sturdy shoes, raincoat and a drink. Info: [email protected] or 09 427 3453.

26 Wellsford Choir inaugural registration day, Wellsford Community Centre. Info: Sally 423 9393 (see story p37)

28 Family history talk, Betty Paxton Room, Mahurangi East Community Centre, from 10am.

29 Warkworth St John CPR course, 7pm-9pm; cost $20. Info: Phone Alan on 425 6696.

31 Daffodil Day road collection, Hill St intersection, 7.30am-9.30am.

September1 Wine, cheese and comedy featuring Brendhan Lovegrove and

friends, at Ascension Wine Estate. Hospice fundraiser. Info: warkworthwellsfordhospice.co.nz

1 Matakana School Gala Auction, with comedian Ben Hurley as MC (see story p36)

1 Snells Beach Garden Circle flower show, Mahurangi East Community Centre, Hamatana Rd from 1pm-4pm. Entries accepted from 9am-10.30am. Info: Helen 425 5516 (see story p12)

2 Tawharanui Regional park planting day, 9.15am start (see TOSSI column p6)

3&4 Creative Art Lace Knitting Workshop, Warkworth. Tutor, Janet Hainsworth from New Plymouth. A few places still available. Info: Rosemary Burnby 425 0504.

13 Warkworth/Wellsford Cancer Support Group meeting, Warkworth RSA meeting room, 10am-12 noon. Info: Mike 422 9211.

14-16 Rodney District Art Awards exhibition, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth (see ad p14)

Five Year 13 Rodney College students recently spent a day at the medical laboratories at North Shore Hospital. The five students were Renee Weatherall, Renee Johnson, Ben Giles, Amanda Crow and Kate Hopkins, who are all on a medical sciences career pathway for 2013. Key medical laboratory scientists worked with the students on blood diagnostic tests. “Field trips are a great opportunity for students to have ‘hands on’ experience in the work force,” Head of Department Bronwyn Dempster said.

Medical careers under microscope

Visitor nights upThere were 1,516,000 visitor arrivals to Auckland for the nine months to 31 March, up 7.9 percent on the same period the previous year according to ATEED’s quarterly report on economic development considered by Auckland Council’s Economic Forum in July. Visitor length of stay remained high, at an average of 11 nights. Auckland’s commercial accommodation saw an 8.8 percent increase in guest nights for the year ended March 2012.


Delivered twice a month to 12,350 homes & businesses throughout north Auckland

To provide high quality primary care to the persons of our region addressing the issues of access and equity with innovation.

CLINICS:Snells Beach 145 Mahurangi East Road 09 425 6666Matakana 74 Matakana Valley Road 09 422 7737Mangawhai Fagan Place 09 431 4128Maungaturoto 138 Hurndall St 09 431 8576Paparoa 1877 Paparoa Valley Rd 09 431 7222Wellsford 220 Rodney Street 09 423 8086 (Cnr. Highway 1 & Matheson Rd)

We are a network of clinics providing comprehensive primary care including

24 HOUR SERVICES available at our A & M Centre in Wellsford at an affordable price

Phone 09 423 8086 for 24/7 after hours urgent service

For further information and new enrolments, please contact any of

our clinics

Please note our service continues to remain accessible 24 hours per day over the holiday period

Best known as Angelo, he came to New Zealand from the UK after meeting his kiwi wife Stephanie in London. Already experienced at hunting and target shooting with guns, it was a chance meeting with an American archer that changed his trajectory.“I was fascinated,” he says. “We went to an archery shop and as soon as I picked up a bow it felt like I was made for it.”He bought his own and was so impressed by how well he could hunt with it that he sold his guns, investing in bows and arrows instead. Practising at Auckland Archery Club, he became absorbed by the discipline of target shooting.“For me it was almost like meditation. As soon as I picked up the bow and aimed at a target I’d forget about all my stress. It was complete serenity.” Over the past eight years he’s ranked as high as fourth in New Zealand and in 2009, he took almost a year off to train and compete in Italy.In 2010, the couple sold their popular Ponsonby café The Food Room to move to Matakana with their children Luca, Oscar and Lucia, and transformed a neglected 8.5ha into a productive farm and B&B to help sustain their new lifestyle.Angelo says films such as The Hunger Games and Brave have significantly

boosted archery’s popularity worldwide and he’s keen to offer locals access to the sport.He says anyone who can hold a bow, from seven-year-olds to adults, can take part, gaining improved focus, balance and concentration in the process. It’s ideal for kids who don’t want to play team sports, but still enjoy a challenge. Introductory courses will focus on safety and include all the necessary equipment to start with target shooting before progressing to 3D targets set out in his 2.5ha of bush. Club membership and coaching to a competitive level will be options for those who are keen, while other plans include a local inter-school competition, lessons at Matakana School in term four and hosting various groups.A member of the New Zealand Field Archery Association, Angelo is training as a coach under top archer/instructor, Whangarei’s Trevor Irvine, of Arrowhead Archery.He still loves to cook but doesn’t miss his previous life and has turned down opportunities to start cafés here.“My true passion now is archery, the farm and the lifestyle. This is the happiest I’ve ever been.” Info: matakanaarcheryclub.com or phone 423 0126.

Angelo Georgalli has his sights set on introducing locals to the sport he loves.

New archery club targets MatakanaThe moment Arcangelo Georgalli picked up a bow he knew he would become an archer, but he didn’t know he would give up a successful career, owning and operating top Auckland eateries, to start an archery club from his Matakana home.

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