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Inside this issueLocal landmarkCamp Bentzon – pages 9 & 10

Local businesspages 24 to 31

Kowhai FestivalHere at last – pages 56 to 59

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Artwork installed in the new toilet block at the old Wilson Cement Works, in Warkworth, will be officially unveiled at a public open day on October 31.The mosaic tiles, depicting the history of the site, are the work of artist Joy Bell. She has used detailed imagery of what the works were like in their glory days on the two tiles – one for the ladies and one for the men’s toilets. Joy has 14 years of art experience and was the creative mind behind the art in the Puhoi toilets. It took her six-weeks to complete the tiles, often working through the night to finish them on time.“I love using the locally-made Middle Earth tiles because of the quality and range of vibrant colours they offer,” she says. “I also like doing

Artist Joy Bell (foreground) gets some help to install the new mosaic tiles, which reflect the rich history of the site.

Mosaic tiles tell cement works story

Residents on Kawau Island are on tenterhooks as they await the outcomes of receivership negotiations on the three companies under the directorship of Reuben Zylstra.

Reuben’s Kawau transport service hits troubled watersAuckland Water Taxis Ltd and Kawau Water Taxis Ltd went into receivership in July, and Reuben’s Water Taxis has been in receivership since July 2008, owing in excess of $3.4 million.The services have continued to run

and receivers are hoping to achieve a sale of the business as a going concern.Tenders closed on Friday, September 24, and it is understood at least two serious parties are interested, with one looking at a purchase of the

entire operation.Receiver John Whittfield, of CMS Business Solutions, said he was not at liberty to discuss the negotiations, but did say that it would be “business

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public artwork and hope that the transition to the new supercity won’t see an end to this type of work.“What intrigues me about the toilets is that I will never get to see the faces, or the reaction of the people who will look at these tiles!”Completion of the toilet block cost

$160,000. The tiles cost $6200.Nathaniel Wilson set up the cement plant in 1882. By 1910 there were several large mills and kilns, and 180 workers. In the 1920s the works were abandoned and left to decay. Rodney District Council purchased the site in 2003 and is in the process of turning it into a heritage area.

as usual” for the time being. He hoped to be in a position to make an announcement early this month.Reuben’s operated a water taxi and a ferry business both in Auckland and Sandpit to Kawau Island, as well as providing tours of Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, island hopping and fishing charters. Not so long ago, the company ran a fleet of nine water taxis and the 145-seater Kawau Kat, and employed up to 40 staff in the peak season.Principal creditors are Marac Finance, Principal Finance and the IRD. Unsecured creditors are owed an estimated $808,461.Kawau Island Residents and Ratepayers chair Paul Harper says the uncertainty is a serious issue on the island, with many residents relying on the service.“Reuben put his heart and soul into the business and we feel for him, but we are concerned about what will happen and how any new service might operate,” he says.He says high prices will discourage users and he hopes the new Auckland Council might look at some degree of subsidisation for residents.“At the end of the day, it will be up to whoever buys the business and I don’t see the association having any

mandate to get involved.”Camp Bentzon, which runs year-round outdoor activity programmes for schools and other groups, is particularly reliant on the taxi and ferry services.Manager Peter Hyde says the services have been under a cloud for nearly two years and it’s a “big” issue for the camp.“We’ve got another smaller boat lined-up if worse comes to the worst, but it’s not as suitable as the larger capacity Kat,” he says. “Our standby boat can only carry 50, so it creates all sorts of logistical problems trying to bring large groups to the island.”Kawau Lodge owner Helen Jeffery says that while they can use their own boat, which is surveyed for eight, to ferry guests from Sandspit, they also relied on Reuben’s.She says some events such as weddings on the island have already been cancelled because of the uncertainty of the service.“I just hope something is resolved by Labour Weekend which is traditionally the start of the summer season,” she says.The Reuben’s service ran four return trips daily to Kawau, seven days a week.

It’s business as usual at Reuben’s until a purchaser can be found.

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A $250,000 redevelopment of the Omaha Beach Surf Lifesaving Club headquarters started in earnest last month.

Omaha Beach Lifeguards begin major overhaul of club facilities

Building work has started on the first stage of the Omaha Surf Club upgrade.

Stage One involves the construction of a deck and walkway, linking the clubrooms with the patrol tower. It is expected to be finished in time for the season opening at the end of this month. Stage two will be carried out next winter and will involve shutting down the club for a complete refit. The upstairs will have an open plan interior and new kitchen installed, and new bunkrooms, first aid room and entranceway will be built downstairs.Club president John Williams says the renovations have been in the pipeline for about two years.“By the time we’ve finished, Omaha will be one of the nicest clubs in NZ,” he says. “It’s exciting to see work start.”The present clubrooms date from about 1990 and are struggling to cater for the growing club membership.“We’ve got 250 members, including 150 juniors. There’s a good atmosphere, but it’s difficult to hold social functions in the limited space available.”John believes that the planned improvements will deliver benefits well beyond the club.“It’ll make it easier for us to hold events and carnivals, but it will also provide the community with a versatile facility.”

The improvements are being funded from events such as the annual auction and a $70,000 grant from Pub Charity. Approaches have also been made to the Lion Foundation and Rodney District Council. John says however, it’s local businesses who have provided the impetus to get the project on the starting block. “They have been tremendously supportive and we can’t thank them enough.” (See advert p18).Three years ago, the Omaha Surf Club was struggling to find enough lifeguards to cover the weekend patrols. John says it was all falling on the shoulders of a few teenagers and understandably, they weren’t staying with the club long.“We’ve made a concerted effort to train new volunteers across a wider age group, which has given the club

greater stability and sustainability. There are currently 27 trained lifeguards, which will allow us to put four patrol teams out this summer, but ideally, we would like to have 40 trained volunteers.”The volunteers patrol the beach from 11am to 5pm on weekends, from Labour Weekend to Easter. The week day patrols are covered by paid lifeguards.The volunteers play a larger role in the community. Their training means they can respond to first aid emergencies in the community and a number have also joined the Matakana fire service. Club members also help keep the beach clean.To find out more about becoming a volunteer, visit www.omahasurf.co.nz.The junior sign on will be held this month (see story p42).

A total of 134 years of municipal history drew to a close last month when Rodney District Council held its final full council meeting on September 30. Although the final curtain won’t come down on Rodney District Council until midnight on October 31, the final Council meeting signalled the end of the decision-making process in Orewa.Democracy services executive manager Paul Garbett says an extraordinary meeting could be called if a major unforseen issue arose, but this was unlikely. He says all the routine services Council delivers will continue as normal. Residents can continue to lodge building and resource consents, and traffic wardens will continue to give out parking tickets. Some planning hearings are scheduled, but these will be heard by independent commissioners.“As far as the public is concerned, it’s business as usual,” he says.Paul says some staff are still waiting to be notified if they have jobs with the new Council.“We’re told everyone will know in the next couple of weeks.”Mahurangi Matters will cover the election on October 9, and post progress and preliminary results on our website at www.localmatters.co.nz as soon as they are available after the poll closes at 12 noon. Official results won’t be announced until special votes have been checked, sometime in the week October 11 to 15.

Rodney ready to turn out the lights

Nearly 500 responses were received to a transport survey circulated in the Warkworth area in August.Forms were posted to residents in the Warkworth, Leigh, Matakana, Omaha, Pt Wells and Snells Beach area to gauge their interest in a door-to-door service that could be accessed via phone, internet or by text.

The Auckland Regional Transport Authority is now analysing the results and expects to make a decision before the end of the year on whether or not a trial will proceed. A spokesperson says the decision will be based on: y market research to determine likely patronage levels for a taxi-

bus service, willingness to pay, and local travel patterns;

y assessing the interest and capability of local transport providers;

y estimating costs and benefits; and y identifying relevant NZTA policies/rules relating to funding, procurement and licensing.

“At this stage we don’t know whether or not a trial will definitely proceed – we are just investigating whether a trial would be feasible,” she said. “A decision will be based on the level of demand, cost effectiveness, and funding availability. If a trial does end up going ahead, we’ll make sure it is widely promoted within the community.”

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Rugby treasuresExplaining the system of coloured shorts used by Golden Oldies rugby to determine the level of physical contact a player can be exposed to, a Mahurangi Mussels player said it progressed through to gold shorts for those over 65 years, purple shorts for those over 70 and incontinence nappies for anyone over 80.

Miner pointA junior student at Tomarata was sharing ‘news’ with the class, talking quite knowledgeably about the miners who were trapped underground. Then the teacher asked her if she knew what miners were. Her reply … “Yes, they’re birds and they are trapped in a cage and can’t get out for three months!”

Dead or aliveIt seems the pukeko fundraiser for Kaipara Flats School ruffled the feathers of a few animal lovers. The campaign organisers received several concerned phones calls from people who mistakenly thought the school was displaying real pukeko outside local businesses.

Bye bye RodneyRodney District Council’s last ever Strategy & Community Committee meeting this month coincided with a power cut that knocked out much of central Orewa, including Council offices, until around 10.30am. The meeting therefore began in semi-darkness. “This is one way of closing down Rodney,” Mayor Penny Webster commented. “But they might have waited for the last person to leave before switching off the lights.”

CorrectionIn last month’s paper, election candidate Steve Garner was reported as being the Harcourts sales manager for Warkworth. He is, in fact, the sales manager for Wellsford and Mangahwai.

Elizabeth Foster raised an important matter last issue on the role of Matakana Coast in this area. This incorporated society, Matakana Coast Wine Country was formed some 10 years ago by most of the significant local tourism operators of the day.RDC recently invited all tourism bodies in the area to participate in a tourism study which seeks to understand what the tourism industry here comprises and will also seek and review feedback from tourists and visitors and make recommendations for the future. The participants include Warkworth Business Association,

Matakana Winegrowers, Leigh by Sea, Warkworth Visitor Information Centre, Puhoi, Country Park, Matakana Village and Matakana Coast Wine Country. This will hopefully bring in a new era and shape for tourism organisations in the area and right now everyone has the opportunity to read about it and have their say at www.regionalsurveys.co.nz. We are hopeful that many residents and visitors will respond and also that Elizabeth will visit the site and complete the ‘Community Survey’ to input her views rather than just the public “thumbs down” of her letter.With regard to “what’s in a name?”

please be assured that Matakana Coast Wine Country has no wish to dictate what Elizabeth calls the area where she lives. She could even call it Auckland if it helps her. However, that is nothing to do with the marketing to help those businesses from Puhoi to Pakiri in the tourism industry. These mostly very small businesses play a major part in the economy of this region and especially in these times can be better served by the support of someone who is by several measures a leader in the local community.

Ross (Ras) Sutherland Chairman,Matakana Coast Wine

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Perhaps Elizabeth Foster (MM August) should have researched how Matakana came to legitimately represent the wider region, if mainly as a marketing exercise. ‘Matakana Coast Wine Country’ came about not least because this wine appellation was already designated Matakana with the NZ Wine Institute (now NZ Winegrowers) when we came here some 16 years ago. And long before MCWC came into being. Wine regions invariably take the name of the province or sub region where the vineyards were first planted, you do not choose

any old name. Just as Morris & James Pottery first put Matakana on the map, the vision of the Vuletic brothers in planting their vineyard on a steep hillside right here in Matakana has now led to the proliferation of over 30 vineyards. It seems to me a place is entitled to its own history, as you yourself mention Elizabeth, in the case of Omaha. An upsurge in accommodation providers (the biggest grouping within the Society) also occurred with Matakana Village thus developing into the ambient, delightful place to visit

that it now is. I hasten to state this is not a service town as Elizabeth termed it (although there are a few services available), but quite deliberately Matakana’s boundaries were restricted to keep its village atmosphere. Without the glamour wine industry coming to town nothing much may have changed. As things stand the local economy has received a significant boost, with the scenic vineyards providing a perfect match with the existing outstanding area attractions.

Jill Crone, Hyperion Wines, Matakana – Abridged

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It was great to see some hardy Sandspit residents planting some 900 native plants along the roadside in an effort to beautify this marvellous coastal community. Full marks to the Council too, for removing all the wattle and noxious trees along the foreshore road, and for providing the native seedlings. Disappointing though, to see that vandals have already uprooted some of the seedlings planted in the grass reserve next, to the community’s Sandspit Yacht Club. I wonder whether this has something to do with the upcoming appeal by the marina developers, and their plan to overcome their parking problems for the development?At the eight-day hearing for resource consent, it was suggested that the developer’s parking problems could be overcome by using half that grass

reserve for car and trailer parking.The developers have lodged an appeal in the Environment Court against the decision handed down by the Council’s independent commissioners, who so correctly argued that the marina should not proceed due to major infrastructure, noise, parking, traffic and environmental problems at Sandspit. The Sandspit community, and indeed the members of the local yacht club, should remain vigilant as to what the developers of the marina are planning. I only hope that Council and its officers rigorously defend in the Environment Court any appeal to overturn this important decision to preserve Sandspit as it is …. a designated landscape protected community.

Al Howden Sandspit

Tommy Parker, NZTA’s State Highways Manager, is quoted (MM Sept 2010) as saying… “We are aware of the impact that the first stage of improvements at Woodcocks and Whitaker Roads (in Warkworth) has had on the community” and, concerning the next stage of the works at the Hudson Road and Hill Street intersections, continues… “We want to avoid a repeat of that by ensuring that we have everything in place before the contractors start their work after summer.”Would I be right if I inferred that the work at Woodcocks and Whitaker

Roads began before everything was in place? Or could it be that the job was awarded to less than competent contractors? Or was supervision by the NZTA inadequate?Whatever it was, the community, which suffered as the contract took twice as long to complete as it should, is entitled to know. After all, it was our rates and taxes which paid for it.In addition, an apology from whoever was responsible would be nice.

John Northcott Warkworth

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Roberts rememberedA memorial rock and plaque will be officially unveiled at Highfield Garden Reserve, in Algies Bay, on Saturday, October 2. The plaque recognises Ted and Alison Roberts. The late Mrs Roberts gifted a large chunk of land to ‘the people of New Zealand’ and was well known for the care of her donkeys. The plaque will be unveiled by Cathy Algie and Jenny Van der Mespel, and Ross Lynch and Betty Paxton. The ceremony will start at 10am.


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Pest control has made it possible for the endangered NZ dotterel to begin breeding on the beach at Scandrett.The resident male is coming into his fourth breeding season at the park this year and the Northern Parks team is keen to give the birds the best chance possible.They are hoping to recruit a few local residents prepared to dedicate some of their time to the Scandrett Regional Park, on the end of the Mahurangi East Peninsula, pest control programme on an ongoing basis.Experience with pest control is not necessary and the opportunity would suit a fit retiree who is keen to learn, as much as it would someone who has years of practice.Scandrett is small in comparison to other parks in the area and has a smaller pest control requirement. However, the rangers and volunteers do still have to control low numbers of rats and stoats, and poison for rabbits where possible. They also continue to keep a close eye on possum incursions. One or two people who could perhaps commit four hours every fortnight or month on a regular basis would enable the existing trap and bait lines to be serviced at the required level. Volunteers would be able to work alongside an existing volunteer or the community ranger until they were confident to work unassisted.Volunteers are also needed for other tasks around the park and the ARC would like to hear from anyone interested in lending a hand.Info: Sue Hill, at the Northern Sector office, on 09 426 1200 or by email [email protected]

Park volunteer David Levesque checking a trap for stoats and rats under a grand old puriri on Scandrett’s south coast.

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A lone fur seal visited the waters around Ti Point last month, a sight not yet common in Hauraki Gulf waters.Department of Conservation biodiversity ranger Thelma Wilson says a small number of the seals (kekeno) turn up each year.“I would expect the number to slowly but steadily increase as the years go by as seals were originally found right throughout NZ,” she says. “Early Maori harvested them to extinction from the North Island, then early European sealers had a good go at the South Island and sub-Antarctic populations. Numbers are slowly re-building.”Thelma says she is aware of a small population currently in the Goat Island Marine Reserve.“I think Ivan Blackwell from the Glass Bottom Boat may have them on his payroll as they are currently a feature of his trips, generally lying around on the rocks for photos!”Thelma says local waters, including the marine reserve, are a popular hunting ground for fur seals, no doubt because of the increased fish numbers. While part of their diet is fish, they are also very keen on squid.“A couple of weeks ago I had reports of a seal off Leigh township chasing and biting John Dory.”

Fur seals, like this one spotted off Ti Point, will often spend a lot of time drifting about at sea, head under water and a flipper in the air.

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Thelma says anyone who sees seals should leave them alone and neither feed them nor disturb them.“Seals and dogs definitely don’t mix. It’s best to keep your distance because they can become aggressive if you get between them and the water, and to be especially careful with dogs or children. Seals can move surprisingly fast and they do bite.”If people do see an animal out of the water that they feel is in distress, please report it to DOC on 0800 36 24 68.

Gardening book winCongratulations to Natalie Heywood, of Snells Beach, and Carine Dimmock, of Point Wells, who were the lucky winners of our Grow It Yourself Vegetables gardening book, written by Andrew Steens, and kindly donated by David Bateman Ltd.


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The 9th annual general meeting was well attended and started with volunteers planting the last 3000 trees to reach their goal of 20,000 for the season. Congratulations to the TOSSI nursery crew, under Paul Williams leadership, and many planting volunteers for the production and planting of quality native seedlings. A barbecue was served back at the woolshed to the hungry volunteers. Invited speaker Christine Rose spoke about the successes and benefits of the partnerships between the ARC and public groups, particularly TOSSI.The new committee elected was – Chairperson Steve Palmer, deputy chair James Ross, secretary David Stone, treasurer Joe Crandle, and committee members Pat Williams, Alison Stanes and Sharon Kast. Outgoing chair Paul Williams, who will remain as coordinator of TOSSI’s native plant nursery, was thanked for his contribution, along with Jan Halliday who stepped down from the committee.Open Sanctuary coordinator Matt Maitland highlighted the activities during the past year before guest speaker Shauna Baillie, a PhD candidate with Massey University, spoke about her fascinating work with bellbirds.Now is a beautiful time of the year to visit the park. During the week, you will have it almost entirely to yourself. Sights to be enjoyed include the young lambs and calves frolicking, birds courting, new growth on plants, flowering kowhai, kiwi incubating, NZ dotterel nesting, North Island robins hatching, pateke ducklings growing and petrels returning to burrows. It is always great to see families out and about enjoying the park.Get involved: Our next Sunday in park volunteer work day will be on October 3. Meet at the woolshed at 9.15am. To encourage new volunteers and to thank our regulars, TOSSI provides a sausage sizzle and a guest speaker. This month, Joanne Peace will speak about the translocation of shore skink from Tawharanui to Crusoe Island. All welcome www.TOSSI.org.nz

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Rural strategy adoptedRodney District Council’s draft rural strategy was adopted last month and will go forward to inform the Spatial Plan and Long Term Council Community Plan of the Auckland Council. The strategy provides a framework for development in rural Rodney over the next 25 years and involved a survey of 783 rural property owners, workshops with a reference group and public notification of the draft in May, after which amendments were made to the final document. At Council’s strategy and community committee meeting, which adopted the Rural Strategy, Cr Ross Craig said the document had been through a robust process and would be a bastion for the district under the Auckland Council.


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It is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Sandspit jetty to Camp Bentzon, nestled in sheltered North Cove on Kawau Island, but the distance belies the change in pace, scenery and stress-levels. Each year, the camp hosts more than 5000 visitors, mostly children aged eight to 13, who come to enjoy the simple pleasures of boating, swimming, fishing, playing outdoors and re-connecting with family and friends. Camp managers Erin and Peter Hyde say this activity fills the cove with “happy noise”. As Mahurangi Matters editor Jannette Thompson discovered, this story is about the generosity of individuals and the community over nearly 80 years, and starts with a bequest from an old seafaring bachelor.Little is known about the fisherman Nicolas Bentzon except that he was born in Denmark in the mid-1800s, emigrated to NZ and anchored frequently in North Cove, where he eventually purchased just under 12 hectares. He was in his 80s by the time he built a cottage on site and even then, it’s said, he continued to sleep on his boat, as his cottage had no bed. In 1935, Mr Bentzon donated his land to the Education Board for the purposes of “public education and recreation”. The donation was on condition that the land remained in public ownership and was not used for private purposes. In accordance with his wishes, a school opened on the property in 1936 but ceased two years later. Eventually, the schoolroom returned to the mainland and the property was largely ignored for the next 30 years. In 1969, Noel Bowden, of the North Shore Teachers College was elected chairman of the newly formed Camp Bentzon Board and the beginnings of today’s modern camp began to take shape.

Life member Bruce Kissling, of Mahurangi East, says one of the early camp supporters was Mahurangi College teacher Dale Reddish, who had connections with the then-pirate radio station Radio Hauraki. The station ran an appeal, which helped get the camp up and running financially. The late Mr Reddish also left a substantial bequest to the camp and a room is named in his honour. The initial bunk-rooms were buildings that were surplus to Education Department needs and were barged from Auckland in 1970. Since then, hundreds of volunteers have contributed time, effort and funding to make improvements. Boats have been purchased, a wharf and sheds built, the kitchen refurbished and a confidence course built, with the help of the Army Territorials. The camp makes a modest surplus of around $50,000 annually, which is reinvested into capital projects such as the recent wastewater upgrade, which cost $170,000 including in-kind support. The Board had earmarked the money for

Plans are underway to expand the main accommodation block to cater for up to 120 guests by 2011.

The only known photo of Nicholas Bentzon.

Whangaparaoa Primary School students take instruction before setting sail from Camp Bentzon.

a new managers’ residence, but the upgrade had to take precedence.

One can only imagine how Nicholas Bentzon would feel if he could see the camp today – parents and teachers busy shepherding laughing, noisy children from activities on the beach, teaching them to cook, read a compass or swing through the trees like Tarzan. Managers Erin and Peter Hyde, who have been on the island for the past four-and-a-half years, believe the value and importance of the camp can’t be over-stated, particularly in a world where an increasing number of parents work and many children seldom, if ever, are taken on holiday. Although the school groups stay for only five days, it is enough time for the children to

get a glimpse of something different, particularly children from low decile schools. One of the hardest things that Erin and Peter have had to learn is to say goodbye to children who didn’t want to go home. “They sit on the wharf and cry. It’s very sad for all of us. Over time we’ve learned to recognise some of those children when they arrive and we try to give them a little bit more attention while they are here. Money can’t buy the rewards we get from this job. We hope that the experiences the children have at the camp gives them the confidence to get involved in an activity at home and perhaps take part in a sport.”

Around 37 schools use the camp annually. Weekends are for family

groups, churches, playcentres, youth groups and cultural groups, of between 40 and 100. One of the quietest weekends in the cove occurred recently when AUT held a

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Erin and Peter grew up in Pakuranga, met as teenagers and lived at Whangaparaoa for 20 years prior to Kawau Island. Peter was operations manager for a plastics firm in Albany, while Erin worked as an office manager. The job came up at a time when they were looking for a change and a challenge. They admit they found both, and a lot more. Peter says the job demands self-motivation and a diverse range of skills – people management, maintenance, building, teaching, cleaning, weed control and administration to

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name just a few. The isolation has also been hard at times. Peter feels grateful that the camp was closed when his mother became ill, which allowed him to spend precious days with her before she died. Family occasions often come second to the demands of running the camp 24/7. However, they recognised before they started that taking the job was a big commitment and try to make their holidays away from the island count. Peter’s 86-year-old father John Hyde, who lives at Stanmore Bay, is a frequent visitor who is always happy to pitch in and help with the endless list of jobs to be done. Erin and Peter also serve on the Kawau Island First Response team for civil defence, fire and medical emergencies. The camp is the civil defence centre for the island’s permanent population of 50 residents, who are linked only by water. Erin and Peter enjoy the novelty of island life, perhaps crossing to the mainland only once or twice a month. “People get along well, but we respect each other’s privacy. Going to dinner with friends across the cove means paddling over in our kayaks and changing into our dinner clothes at the end of their wharf. Some nights when we paddle back, the sky is full of stars and the phosphorence in the water is amazing. It makes us appreciate how lucky we are to live here – we think of the job as a very busy privilege.”

Bruce Clegg at the heart of the new sewage treatment plant, which was installed by Greg Jones Plumbing, of Matakana, and commissioned in April.

Next year, the Board of Trustees hopes to start work on expanding the bunkroom accommodation to take 120 and a new ablutions block. Board deputy chair Bruce Clegg says all major works are a financial hurdle, reliant on external funding, but building has been made easier with the support of both Rodney District Council and

Auckland Regional Council. Local service groups – Warkworth Lions and Warkworth Rotary – have been long-time supporters and it’s their hard work, either providing labour on-site or through fundraising, that has built many of the facilities at the camp. Generosity gave the camp life and continues to be its main driving force.

Dave Taylor and Ian Brackebush doing wharf repairs.

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Little enthusiasm for Auckland election

Mark Cunningham, Orewa: “I haven’t made my mind up about who to vote for yet.”

Mahurangi Matters polled voters at Snells Beach, Matakana, Wellsford and Warkworth, a week after voting started on September 18.Of the 40 people approached, half were either not going to vote while several others were “unsure”. Young people in particular showed little interest in who was standing for the new Auckland Council. The reasons for not voting ranged from “just don’t care” to “it doesn’t matter who gets in, nothing changes anyway” and “they’re all villains with their noses in the trough”.Of those who were voting or had voted, the majority said they had found the new voting system confusing. A

number complained there were too many candidates standing for the Mayoralty and Health Board to make an informed decision.“There are so many candidates, you may as well just go ‘eeny meeny miney mo’.”A number of people said they would vote for candidates who supported improvements to the district’s roads. Water charges, rates and provision of core services such as libraries and parks were seen as important. Experienced candidates were also being preferred over new entrants. A number of people said they weren’t being fooled by “unrealistic promises”.

Helen Bartrom (with Milly), of Snells Beach: “We’re not going to know for 10 years whether we’ve chosen the right people.”

Barry Blennerhassett, of Warkworth: “We need someone to run Auckland who can look at the big picture.”

“I’m sick of broken promises and am voting for honesty, sincerity and people I know.”Several people, particularly in Wellsford, said they would be lodging a protest vote by not voting. A retired resident said he would be putting a line through his entire voting paper … “we were bulldozed into the supercity, why should we make it easy for them.” Others were preparing to vote for their Ward and Local Board members, but not the Mayor.Voting closes at 12 noon on Saturday, October 9. Results will be posted on the Local Matters website at www.localmatters.co.nz as soon as they become available.

Joyce Chappell, Wellsford: “I knew who I didn’t want to vote for, but there wasn’t even a meeting where we could meet all the candidates.”


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Rodney’s Ward and Board candidates made a pitch for votes at a meeting in Snells Beach last month.

Incumbent local government representatives recommended themselves on the basis of their experience and achievements, while aspiring politicians said they would bring fresh ideas and skills.

There was a good turnout at the Snells Beach meeting, the only one held in north Rodney to which all candidates were invited.

Local candidates face the voters at Snells meetingJointly organised by Greypower and Snells Beach Residents & Ratepayers, the meeting provided one of the few forums for people to hear and question all the candidates together. About 150 people attended and Waitemata District Health Board candidate Paddy Sullivan was also given the opportunity to speak.Questions from the floor ranged over issues such as rates, roads and highway improvements, the environment, and concerns that Rodney’s voice wouldn’t be heard in the new supercity.Candidates views were also sought on the Warkworth community centre project, the future of the

Warkworth Town Hall and the lack of coordination and provision of sports and recreation options, particularly for older residents.The discussion on sports grounds lead Cr June Turner to remark that it was within the Mayor’s power to stop the proposed sale of the Atlas site, on State Highway One, in Warkworth. The Mayor replied that she wished she had ‘that sort of influence’ and Tracey Martin said that councillors had signed-off on the sale so residents needed to vote for people “who read documents before they sign them”.The meeting was chaired by retiring Rodney Councillor Grahame Powell.

The Public Service Association (PSA) has launched a new website for its members and the public to help people make an informed choice when voting in local body elections.At www.wheredoyoustand.org.nz candidates are being asked to declare where they stand on community ownership, control of services, assets and private water leases.So far, nearly 100 candidates on the site say they support community ownership and oppose water privatisation. PSA national secretary Brenda Pilott says local authorities provide a vast range of essential public services, everything from libraries to rubbish collection, recycling to social and recreational services.“These services are a fundamental part of our society; they keep our communities running smoothly and they make New Zealand a better country to live in,” she says.“Radical changes being proposed to the Local Government Act will position councils to privatise assets and contract out public services and could see people having less say in their local communities.“How people vote and who gets elected to councils around the country will be pivotal in deciding whether these changes get

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Retiring Rodney councillor Grahame Powell says the only promise worth making in an election campaign is that “you’ll do your best”.

Cr Grahame Powell is well-recognised as being one of Rodney’s hardest working Councillors, with a mileage count to prove it.

Gentleman of Council ready to take life easier“Decisions are made by a Council or Board, not individuals,” he says. “The decision-makers can be swayed by their pragmatism or their different philosophies, and what’s important in someone’s little patch, may not be seen as a priority in the district overall.”At the end of this month, Cr Powell stands down from local government after 12 years as a northern ward representative. He is disappointed Rodney and Franklin were “dragged into” the new Auckland Council as he sees little gain for rural ratepayers. He worries the north will be asked to contribute to the “huge” leaky homes bill and public transport that they will never use.“Central Auckland has got some issues – transport, civic amenities and connectivity – which may well be improved under one Council, but I’d be surprised if we’re better off. Our issues are roads, water and wastewater, and I can’t see Auckland paying for the improvements that are needed.”Prior to joining Council, Cr Powell worked for about 36 years as a vet in the Warkworth/Wellsford area. When he retired, he saw himself spending time on his 40 hectare farm at Wellsford, hunting and clay pigeon shooting, fishing and continuing his interest in the Rodney Aero Club. This lasted for about four years, before he was approached “by locals” to stand for Council.“I could see there was a need for the community to be heard and I was used to studying documents and reading, which was just as well because that is a large part of what you do as a councillor. It’s been a good experience overall but it’s cost me a lot personally, in terms of time away from the farm and things that I might have liked to have done for myself. But it was my choice – you can be as busy as you like. As a vet I was used to serving the community and as a Councillor, everything came second to Council.”Cr Powell’s diary gives a taste of the myriad of tasks undertaken in a typical week – there’s phone

calls about a farmer’s cows being on the road, a meeting with coastal landholders upset about their rates bill, a meeting with local JPs, a site visit on a resource consent matter in Matakana, and hours spent reading agendas. A constant round of meetings from Residents and Ratepayers to hall committees, and quarry and road reference groups crowd the pages.An issue that has remained a priority throughout his years on Council has been roads.“I’m pleased about the fact that there’s been about 40kms of road seal extension, north of The Dome, since I’ve been on Council. Parks

and reserves have been upgraded, particularly the provision of toilets, and our halls are being well-maintained.”

Cr Powell is Rodney’s representative on the Inter-Council Working Party on Genetically Modified Organisms, a role that has had him questioning his initial position on GMOs.“I believe GMOs are the science of the future, but I’ve become a lot more cautious because they pose a big risk to the community if anything goes wrong.”Cr Powell was also Council’s representative on the Mahurangi Action Plan and undertook special training to sit on Resource Consent Hearings, which taught him the value of a water-tight District Plan. He has maintained a keen interest in the affairs at Puhoi and chairs the infrastructure and environment committee.“Very few people understand the complexity of issues that come before Council and I fear a lot of the institutional knowledge will disappear in the transition to the new Auckland Council.“Naturally, it means we rely heavily on advice from staff which by and large in Rodney has been good.”However, in hindsight, Cr Powell says the advice Council received on land purchases was disappointing. He cited the purchase of the Corrie block, in Wellsford, as one example.“Council was told we’d have access to the main road but this turned out not to be the case.

Council officers sat on their hands and now the property is on the market and will probably be sold at a loss.“The Mad Butcher in Orewa and a 180-acre farm at Kumeu, which was bought as part of a wastewater scheme, were less than prudent.”“It’s also tough making people understand a decision that they might not like. Often communities can’t agree and sometime they don’t appreciate the bigger picture, so it doesn’t matter what the decision is, someone’s not going to be happy.Cr Powell hopes the new council representatives will keep a watchful eye on the community’s right to access marine areas and not let paper roads be privatised.Come November 1, Cr Powell says he just plans to “catch his breath”, although he thinks his wife Jenny may have an overseas trip in mind.

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The promotion is a fundraiser for the Kaipara Flats School and involves businesses paying to have the pukeko removed from their premises. Many businesses are also opting to pay a little extra to nominate who gets pukeko-ed next.Principal Cameron Lockie says the generosity of local businesses has been overwhelming.“In these difficult economic times and with so many worthy causes appealing for donations, it has been really heartening that local businesses have got into the fun of the pukeko game and dug deep to contribute to our school computer equipment,” he says.“We were a bit concerned when the local constabulary was nominated, but in true community spirit they

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Volunteers put through their pacesSince being re-launched as a passenger-carrying vessel on the Mahurangi River in May last year, more than 4000 people have travelled aboard her. Most of her sailings have been charted cruises, for special events.Steering committee chair Dave Parker told a Community Liaison meeting that it was becoming increasingly difficult to book in public sailing days.“We have charter bookings well into January and are expecting a pretty busy summer season,” he says.About 20 volunteers help run the vessel, but more would be welcome.Dave puts ‘enthusiasm’ at the top of the list of attributes that make a good volunteer.“Most of the volunteers have some nautical background, but that’s not essential. It’s more important that they are able to work as a team and have some appreciation of the heritage of the vessel.”Volunteer Nick Schofield, of Dairy Flat, says he has been “mucking around on boats” since he was a

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Pets take centrestageKaipara Flats Primary School is hoping to raise $10,000 from its annual show day on October 16. The money raised will go towards new ICT equipment for the school, updating their current hardware and software. School principal Cameron Lockie says the day is centred on the pets. “We are only a small school with 83 pupils, but around 20 students are bringing their lambs and around 15 are bringing their calves, so it should be a great show,” he says. Along with the pets there will be fresh produce and garden stalls, bric-a-brac, food stalls and other entertainment. The famous pukeko from the Warkowrth business promotion will also be auctioned. The show day starts at 10am and finishes at 2pm, and will be held at the school grounds. Info: Phone 422 5819

Rodney District Council has been ordered to pay costs of $26,000 to parties involved in an Environment Court hearing over the enforceability of financial contributions at Whisper Cove, Snells Beach. However, the final court order on costs was less than the two parties had sought. The Court noted that costs were not normally awarded against a public body whose decision was the subject of appeal unless the decision-maker neglected a duty or had been in some way blameworthy.The Court found that it was Council’s failure to collect the contributions at the appropriate time, and to require compliance with conditions of consent, which led to the necessity to bring the declaration proceedings.Rodney Council lost more than $1 million in development fees because it failed to collect financial contributions from the two developers in the Whisper Cove project. In a hearing earlier this year, the Environment Court rejected a Council suggestion that present individual owner of properties in the development with Certificates of Title were liable for the money owing.

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The Landowners and Contractors Protection Association (LCPA, Lower North) has been formed.Chair Brian Mason says it is envisaged that a national body may be formed, in view of the huge response already generated countrywide.“The LCPA is representing a wide range of our local community who are experiencing difficulties in both gaining and interpreting consents,” he says. “Whether it’s a section in town or a large commercial quarry, attempts are being made to establish guidelines and avenues of assistance which haven’t to date been available.”The group hosted a local Quarry Operators Forum last month where common concerns were aired along with specific cases. ARC Councillor Christine Rose was present and noted the many concerns to further investigate. Mr Mason says the group appreciated Cr Rose’s attendance as no representatives from the compliance team were present.He says the meeting highlighted the need for a more workable approach to issues.“An example was the plan for a provision for a 1-in-1000 year flood for a local limestone quarry which is on one of the highest hills above the town. The regulation concerning

dust discharge, when crushing damp limestone in a secluded situation, such as the middle of a farm, was also cited.“One quarry was questioned on their explosives handling and storage where no explosives had been used for more than 30 years.”Mr Mason says the impact of these types of issues on the wider community is crippling.“Costs have to be passed on for renewing consents, which in the case of blue metal services becomes a further burden on ratepayers.“The committee wants common sense outcomes, based on fairness and equity.”Meetings have been held with Fonterra management and the Auckland Council chief executive Doug McKay. Further meetings are scheduled with local and central government politicians.Committee members are Bruce Mason, Wendy Watson (secretary), Gordon Levet, John Turner, Gordon Greenwood, Colin Smith, Malcolm Smith, Richard Gardner, Greg McCracken, Neil Jones, Roger Farr and Steve Levet.Subscriptions from local landholders are welcome and cost $25. Info: Phone Wendy on 423 7578 or Colin on 423 7511.


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When interior alterations were made to storage areas in the Warkworth Methodist Church earlier this year, a plastic bag containing some clothing and an old bible was discovered. The bible was found to have many names inscribed within its covers and the few dates entered were for the late 19th and early 20th Century. Most of the names were accompanied by a bible reference and there were a few Chinese characters inscribed as well.As no one seemed able to shed any light on the origin of the bible or the names inscribed therein, it presented a real challenge and one that, hopefully, could be partly solved by searching through the old newspapers. The signature on the first page was that of Rev. A Somerville and dated 1878. The next three pages contained, among many others, the signatures of C. H. Yatman, James Lyall, Grace Stall of China, Robert F. Elder, Charles Reeve, *H. Grattan Guiness, F. Howard Taylor and Mrs Geraldine Taylor. The few dates recorded were 1895 through to 1920.From regional newspapers, it became clear that many of the names belonged to men and women who had come to NZ in order to hold religious revival meetings. Indeed, if the newspaper reports were correct these meetings were very popular, with hundreds turning up, not only in the main centres but also in smaller towns such as Katikati, Timaru and Hokitika.It transpires that the Rev. Dr Alexandra Somerville, the Scottish evangelist, came to New Zealand in

A problem – half solvedBy Cheryl Clague, Warkworth branch NZ Society of Genealogists

April 1878 as part of his worldwide tour. Rev Chas. Yatman, here in 1896 was an American evangelist and part of the YMCA movement. Dr Howard Taylor and his wife, the former Geraldine Guiness, who came more than once in the early part of the 20th century, were deeply involved with the China Inland Mission. Mrs Taylor a fluent and vibrant speaker drew very long crowds to her public addresses.Fascinating as it was to find all this information so easily, it doesn’t answer the question – how did this bible filled with names of eminent, long ago visitors to our country, come to be in the Methodist Church of Warkworth? If anyone has the answer I would be pleased to hear from them.*A distant relative of Grattan Guinness, owner of the Leigh Sawmill Café.


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A new disaster awaitingWe are still constantly reading in the media the sad reality of investors losing billions of dollars and more recently listening to the contentious opinions of why the Government has bailed out investors who invested their capital with South Canterbury Finance. This is the end result of investors making decisions that have ended up in tragedy, sadly affecting their financial wellbeing in future years.The new disasterInvestors moving forward should be well aware of a very old saying .. “The majority of investors are driven by three factors – fear, greed and apathy” Sadly, the new disaster will be driven by fear and apathy. In the next decade, this could well mean greater losses for investors in real terms than the events of recent times.Sixty years of research supports this realityInstead of keeping pace with advancements in modern portfolio theory and historical and statistical evidence, investors, money managers and investment advisers rely on conventional wisdom and flawed assumptions. Let us look at an example of two strategies using United States data going back for the last 20 years. An investor totally invested in fixed interest would have received a compound return of 5.8%. If this investor had a conservative balanced strategy of 60% fixed interest and 40% equities the compound return would have been 8.3%.What would this difference make to an investor?I will keep this example simple. Let’s say this investor had just received an inheritance and had been fortunate to receive $300,000. If this investor received a compound return in fixed interest of 5.8% their capital would have grown to $926,476. If they had received 8.3% their capital would now be worth $1,478,000. A massive $551,524 difference!The current rush to fixed interestIf we use the above example and we multiply the difference across only 1000 of New Zealand investors, we come up with an effective loss of opportunity of $551,524,000. And this is what is currently happening right across our country.What about retired investors?If one is to apply modern knowledge and technology to complete “Sustainable Cash Flow Analysis” we will likely see the investor in fixed interest running out of income over 14-16 years and the other investor maintaining their cash flow in real terms. Multiply this example by 1000 and the loss of wealth is frightening.

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Strong winds and storm forecasts forced the postponement of a recent Puhoi River clean-up by kayak.

Cody Mankelow, from Puhoi River Canoes, and Bill Marcroft with a trailer load of rubbish collected from around the toll booth.

Puhoi cleans up gatewayHowever, the Puhoi Landcare Roadside clean-up went ahead where there was a fair turnout of locals to help. In the afternoon, a crew from Puhoi Canoes and local resident Bill Marcroft cleaned up behind the State Highway 1 toll booth and along the river walkway, adjacent to the highway to the tunnels.“We collected a trailer load of rubbish from this area. We are very concerned about the amount of rubbish at the toll booth and have

requested that The NZ Transport Authority look at the tolling system to see if they can change the automatic printing of receipts to a ‘request for a receipt’ system in the hope that it will not only reduce the huge waste of ink and paper but also help to eliminate the mountains of receipts surrounding the booth. The NZTA have erected a fence behind the booths to try to stop people using this area as a toilet but it seems where there is a will there is still a way.

Mahurangi College year 13 student Alana Webb has been awarded a World Vision Sanitarium Scholarship for coordinating this year’s 40-hour famine at the school. Through her hard work and commitment, she encouraged more than 200 students to participate in the famine and raised more than $7000 for the cause.Alana will travel to Wellington for four days this month where she will meet other scholarship winners and attend a range of activities based around aid organisations and charities. The aim is to inspire global awareness amongst the young leaders.This was the first time Alana had organised the event but has been doing the famine since year seven.

Student’s effort recognised“I didn’t realise how much work was involved, but it was great to get such a good result,” she says.Alana plans to do a BA at Victoria University in Wellington next year.

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Culture takes centre stageMahurangi College will host the 18th annual Kaipara Cultural Festival on October 30. The one-day event is an opportunity to showcase the talents of cultural and kapahaka groups in Rodney. In recent years there has been substantial growth in not only the number of groups but the number of participants per group and the standard of performance. Participants will travel form Kaipara College, Whangaparaoa School and Rodney College. Last year the festival merged with the inaugural tribal Ngati Whatua Festival, which may become a bi-annual event. Entry is free and food and drink will be available. Generally, 15 to 20 culture groups from schools and organisations in the Kaipara/Rodney area participate in this event. Mahurangi College and Warkworth Primary School will between them enter up to four groups.


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A plan that has been in the pipeline for five years will become a reality this month, when Kath and Eddie McDermott open the doors of the Cider Shed Café, on SH 1 just north of Warkworth.

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For the past eight years, the couple has operated the business as the Dome Valley Orchard. The 4.8 hectare property includes about 2000 fruit trees, gardens, fruit and vegetable shop, and plant nursery.“The opening of the café will provide another outlet for what’s grown in the garden and orchard, and sold in the shop,” Kath says.“We’re also very excited to be launching the Cider Shed range of apple and pear ciders.”These are being made by Ransom winemaker Gabriel Ransom, using a blend of several apple and pear varieties.Gabriel says making the ciders has been a learning experience that he has found a lot more labour-intensive than making wine. He says when making red wine, he normally crushes about 10 tonnes of fruit a day. When making the cider, this was reduced to about one tonne of fruit a day.“All in all it’s gone fairly smoothly,” he says. “And we’ve got some pretty funky flavours.”Kath says a number of ciders, not just their own, will be sold from the

new café, as well as Ransom Wines.Before moving to Warkworth, Kath and Eddie ran the Auckland Transport Company.“This was quite a change and we’ve learnt the hard way how to run this business. It’s taught us the value of buying local produce fresh and keeping to what’s in season. The café is an extension of this philosophy, as the menu will offer fresh local fruit with an emphasis on apples.”Eddie says the plan was always to make the area a destination for both locals and visitors.He says it’s taken a little longer than expected, which wasn’t helped by a complicated Auckland Regional Council consenting process, but they are just glad to be finally there.The café will be family-friendly with a fenced-in outside play area.“There will be drive-through coffee, food at affordable prices, and seven day a week service from 7am to 6pm. The café will also be a great place for functions.”The expansion will also mean an additional five to seven local jobs.

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October is mulch month – an opportunity to retain some of the moisture that has soaked into the soil over the last few months by covering the soil with a thick cloak of organic material.Almost any organic material can be used, including some high quality products that can be found at landscape suppliers. Many of these are the result of large scale recycling schemes, and so are good for the environment in more ways than one. There’s a new product on the market called Garden Delicious Compost which gardeners are finding great as a growth booster. It can also be piled on thickly as mulch before spring planting gets underway, retaining moisture as well as improving soil texture and fertility. The product is described as a free-flowing, organic based compost produced from chicken manure, fine bark, green waste and other active fertilisers.Mulching pointers: y Consider hiring or buying a shredder so that you can turn prunings into mulch.

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Breathtaking scenery and the chance to get off the beaten track are just two of the attractions of a three-day walk at the Kaipara launched this month.

Three day walk unveils Kaipara’s secret landscapes

They describe themselves as “two land loving farmers and their corporate-turned-country wives” – from left, Jen and Shane Hood, and Clare and Steve Dill.

K2K (Kaipara to Kaipara) has been conceived and developed by two young farming couples whose family histories are buried deep in the district. Clare and Steve Dill and Jen and Shane Hood can count their connection to the Kaipara in generations.“We were looking for a way to generate an income from the farms, which also allowed Jen and I to work locally,” Clare says. “A friend who’d done the Otago cycle trail got us thinking along the lines of a walking trail and its snowballed from there.”K2K is a 35km walk, which meanders through farmland, exotic and native forests, the Mt Auckland (Atuanui) Regional Park and along the coast. Accommodation along the trek includes the historic Mataia Homestead at Glorit, a riverside farm bach and an eco-lodge. Hot showers and good cooking facilities are guaranteed. Jen says K2K crosses land owned by 10 different landholders so one of the first steps in the process was getting the various parties to discuss the proposal.“Initially, we were looking at a coast to coast walk but the logistics were a challenge,” she says. “We decided to start small and not bite off more than we could chew in our first year.”Through a series of discussions,

agreement was reached and the walk will run from October to April to ensure it does not interfere with the winter lambing programme.“We also thought it was a good idea to avoid the duck shooting season!”The new walk will be the 26th private walk in New Zealand. Clare says the team found it difficult to get statistics on the interest in walking in NZ, but the Tora Coastal Walk, near Wellington, which opened five years ago, averages around 1500 walkers annually.“There’s not really a business model to follow so we’re learning as we go along.”Jen, whose family owns the Mataia Homestead and has been involved with a large replanting and restoration project on the property, says conservation is an important element behind the venture.“It will support the initiatives already started on the farms and in time, we would like to support other landholders along the walk to develop their own conservation projects. The Hoteo Catchment Project is also very close to our hearts – the Kaipara Harbour is such a significant environment, particularly its marine and bird life, and we hope the walk will raise people awareness

of what a special place it is.”The walk can take a maximum of 10 people per day. Walkers are provided with an information booklet to help in their appreciation of the sights

along the way.A medium level of fitness is recommended, but the team expects the walk to particularly appeal to the 40 to 60 year old age group.

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Beach House Living owner Margaret Masterantonio has spent her working life adding a touch of beauty to faces and places.As an experienced beautician, she worked for household names such as Nutrimetics and Estee Lauder, as well as the cancer charity Look Good Feel Better.As the owner of Beach House Living, in Warkworth, she specialises in interior décor items that are “fun, stylish and create a relaxing atmosphere”. Last month, Margaret opened a second store in Matakana, which is managed by her daughter Maria.“Before opening the Warkworth shop, I spent three years of part-time study with the Nanette Cameron School of Design and travelled widely overseas to learn as much

as I could about interior design,” Margaret says.“Some customers just come to browse and buy what catches their eye, but sometimes they are looking for advice and I love being able to make some fabric and furnishing suggestions or help them coordinate pieces.”Margaret says the Matakana store will give the business a higher profile in the area. While both stores will carry a similar range of nautical and beach themed furnishings and gift items, they will complement, rather than copy, each other.“We have items for all tastes and all budgets, and cater for customers who are looking for a little something special to add to a room or to those who want to completely re-fit an entire living space. If they want advice, all they have to do is ask.”

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Waioma, the aged care home at Whangateau, has been sold to the SeniorCare Group and its name has changed to Omaha Bay SeniorCare.The Auckland-based group owns, operates and manages five homes, as well as having development interests in retirement villages.Director Chris Holmes says the acquisition of Omaha Bay was a good fit with its business plans in the Auckland area and SeniorCare would now start integrating Omaha Bay with its existing and future facilities.“Future plans for the home are to increase the dementia area and gradually expand the site to take advantage of the coastal setting and the peaceful, country atmosphere,” he says.“There will be some changes to the room configuration as time goes on and a larger activities and conference centre is planned to make use of the substantial land available.“The Warkworth area is not well-serviced in aged care given the large growth the region has experienced. While retirement and medical services have expanded, aged care has not. This is seen as a good opportunity to participate in a niche market and reposition the home to meet the area’s needs.”

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The new owners have retained the services of Connie Watts, who has managed the home and its 16 staff for the past four years. Connie is a qualified psychiatric nurse with 35 years experience in mental health and geriatric care.Omaha Bay currently caters for residents aged from 57 to 99 years, although it is licensed for 37. The home includes the only dementia unit between Browns Bay and Kamo.“Omaha Bay is a lovely home, set in beautiful surroundings, where residents are well cared for,” Connie says. “And residents are far from idle, they belong to walking and bowls clubs, others enjoy the local weaving group and some attend the weekly

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The Parsley Pot Café, on Sandspit Road, is already well-known for its fresh, homemade, gluten-free and organic range of healthy food. But now they have expanded their “happy food” philosophy to include a healing room.Café owner Mel Cashmore and healer Sheree Anderson are combining their talents and skills to offer a quiet retreat where people can relax and de-stress.The new centre, which adjoins the café, is called the Thora Dawn Healing Room, in honour of Sheree’s grandmother Thora Dawson. Meditation classes have already started on Wednesday evenings.“The healing room is a place where people can transition to a better place,” Sheree says.She does readings, bach flower

therapies and balancing and alignment techniques using crystals to help a variety of issues.“Grief, divorce, menopause, loss of a job and relocation are all events in our lives that can cause stress and anxiety. What I offer is a path to help people so they can become calmer and in control. I also see a lot of children whose stress and anxiety can manifest itself through withdrawal, aggression, anger and crying.”Mel says she is constantly trying new ideas at the café and the recent introduction of BYO Friday evenings (when advertised) with home cooked burgers and chips, and an “out there” dessert, such as the pear and organic blueberry waffles with chocolate sauce and homemade custard, is proving popular. The café is also available for private functions, catering for up to 40 people.

Mel Cashmore (left) and Sheree Anderson.

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Warren and Lauren Kitchin may be the new owners of Tahi Lodge, at Snells Beach, but they are hardly new to the world of hospitality.Both have extensive experience in the travel and airline industry – Lauren as a travel consultant and Warren, a chartered accountant, had several senior roles at Air New Zealand, based in Auckland, London and was head of finance at Air Nelson for a stint before setting up a successful aviation consultancy.Family connections with the Olesen family, formerly of Matakana, and summer holidays spent in the Omaha/Kawau area, plus a love of boating and fishing, were the incentives behind their shift from Auckland to Snells Beach.Since the sale became official, the couple have lost no time in introducing themselves to other

local tourism operators and they are keen to join the key industry groups such as Warkworth iSITE, Matakana Coast Wine Country and Warkworth Businesses Association.“We want to work with other operators to help raise the profile of what we all have to offer,” Warren says. “There’s tonnes of potential and I see opportunities to link with the Bay of Islands as either a second destination out of Auckland or a destination en route.”Warren says the region is also well-placed to market itself as a corporate retreat, which might help smooth out some of the seasonal highs and lows.Warren says Tahi offers three suites, with stunning views across Kawau Bay. The five-year-old lodge was formerly owned by Derek and Jean Drysdale and is ideally suited to cater for special events.

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Good interior design creates a tranquil atmosphere in the home, where there is harmony and balance, according to Deb Crowe, who has opened Board & Batten Interior Design at Matakana.“Rooms should feel comfortable to live in where furniture, ornaments, photos and artwork don’t intrude, but just feel like they are in the right place,” she says.Located where Signs for Two Brothers once operated, opposite Green Road, Deb says she is nervous but excited to be launching her new interior design business.“I fell in love with the location, the first time I saw it. I’ve converted the workshop, next to the house, into a workspace, which will give people a chance to drop in, talk about their projects and get a feel for what I do. I enjoy the challenges of any job.”Although Deb grew-up in Titirangi, she has lead a nomadic life since leaving home at 16.“When I left school, jobs weren’t hard to get. That’s how I became a nurse – I just walked into the Kaitaia Hospital, asked for a job and started the next day.”She went on to train as a theatre nurse, spending about 12 years in the north. In the 1980s, Deb ran the Great Barrier Lodge, at

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Whangaparapara and then joined a commercial fishing boat crew. This was followed by 10 years in the trade/importing side of the design industry before she opened her own home-staging company in Auckland. “While a person’s budget obviously determines what I can do for them, good design is not limited by budget. It’s more about ideas and if someone doesn’t have a lot of money to spend, then it’s about using what they have to their best advantage.“People today are moving away from the minimalist look, preferring something individual that reflects who they are and their lifestyles.”

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Ownership of one of the area’s most recognisable businesses, Gubbs Motors, has passed down a generation. Kevin Jones, and wife Robyn, are now major shareholders with Kevin’s aunt Pixie Jones who, along with her late husband Peter, bought the business from the Gubbs family in 1976.Gubbs employs 30 permanent and part-time staff, from drivers and mechanics to office personnel. Its fleet of 28 vehicles, which ranges from 14-seater vans to 53-seater coaches, is most commonly seen on the local school runs. However, its coaches also provide a tour and event service, and its workshop repairs everything from trucks and diggers to fishing boats and private vehicles.Kevin, who has worked as a mechanic in the workshop for more than 20 years, says he is not planning

any major changes at this early stage.He says the NZ tour market has slowed considerably since the recession, so he hopes to compensate by promoting the coach service to local clubs and organisations.“We can tailor itineraries to suit what the customer wants, whether it’s a day-trip or a three week tour of the South Island,” he says. “The coaches are some of the most comfortable on the market with reclining seats, DVD players and heating and cooling systems.”Clifford Carlyle Gubb started the company with a mail cartage service on horseback in 1903, covering Port Albert, Tauhoa, Kaipara Flats, Wharehine and Warkworth. Its first depot was in Queen Street, Warkworth, before moving to lower Percy St. Gubbs shifted to its present location in Hudson Road in 1995.

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A workshop will be held in Warkworth this month, aimed specifically at young business people.The Pitch and Grow Spring Series event is being coordinated by Etch, an online business and lifestyle magazine for young business owners and entrepreneurs.Publisher Abby Lynne says the Pitch and Grow series offers a monthly get-together for young business people to connect and network to help grow their business through referrals and shared business ideas.Each member will have 60 seconds to introduce themselves and their business, followed by a 20-minute presentation from a guest speaker on a current business topic.“The first half of the evening will be sitting and listening, but the second half will give participants a chance to relax, grab a drink and network,” she says.The workshop will be held at Chocolate Brown in Mill Lane, Warkworth, on October 14, from 4pm to 6pm. Info: [email protected]

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Iconic pub – price on applicationLocated in the heart of the Matakana Village, the Matakana House Bar & Bistro is the watering hole for locals and travellers alike. After eight years, the owner Gerry Pole has decided to move on. The pub is well supported and is an integral part of the local Matakana community, hosting several annual fundraising events for local charities. It is currently run as a family business employing one full time manager supported by six casual staff. The upstairs area includes six bedroom accommodation.

In a lather – $18,000 onoMatakana Essentials, a natural soap and body care business, based in Matakana, has been running for five years. It has an established website, know how and recipes, existing essential and base oils, as well as contacts and suppliers.

What’s on the market in north RodneyNew and secondhand shop, Warkworth – $38,000

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Patisserie truck – price on applicationFully operational mobile catering/events management truck. No ongoing retail rent, one off investment, minimal overheads, great profits, expansion options.

Antiques-retro-kiwiana – $59,000 + stock Mrs Jones in Warkworth is the original and iconic retro antique store that has a wide range of products including retro homeware, NZ contemporary art and objects, clothing and other unique offerings. The shop sources well-priced unique local and New Zealand items alongside functional and distinctive pieces from overseas.

Al’s Roasts Snells Beach – $68,000 onoWell-known roast shop in the centre of Snells Beach shops. Plenty of potential for expansion and diversification. Currently open 4.5 days per week.

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Country Lodge Puhoi – $1.25millionLocated in Puhoi, this purpose built Qualmark 4-star plus lodge has been operated as a lifestyle business for the past six years by the current owners. Set high on a ridge with views over hundreds of acres of native bush to the Hauraki Gulf, it has three luxury guests suites which provide privacy for both guests and the owners who have a private apartment above the lodge. The business is being sold as a total ‘turn key’ operation with the current owners prepared to help the new owners into the operation.

Café/bakery Wellsford – $360,000 onoEstablished for some 25 years it’s become a must-stop for travellers, truckies; in fact anybody heading north or south through Wellsford. The business includes a three-bedroom house above the shop and operates on a three shift, 24 hour basis. Turnover will be warranted at $18,000 per week and a new lease will be drawn up for a new owner.


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In one of its last duties as a municipal authority, Rodney District Council allocated nearly $50,000 to community groups and organisations serving the Northern Ward, as well as the greater Rodney district.

Rodney bows out by disbursing community grants

The grants were allocated from the ‘small grants’ category, representing amounts of less than $10,000. Larger grants are still be announced. The following community grants were ratified at an extraordinary meeting on September 23:Albertlanders 150 Celebration Committee $500 for celebration expenses; Albertland Pony Club $1000 to purchase more cross country jumps to extend the cross country course to full size; Homebuilders Family Services, Warkworth $3000 to run four new courses for people under stress – couples communication and skills for positive living; Kaipara Flats Tennis Club $2000 to upgrade equipment (tennis nets portable, tennis nets fixed, portable hockey goals) and essential court maintenance and coaching; Leigh Community Preschool $1000 to upgrade the playground to bring it in line with current safety standards including shadesails and landscaping; Mahurangi Christian Community Trust $200 to continue the furnishing of recreation room; Mahurangi East Tennis Club $1500 to purchase a replacement printer/copier and replacement toner for newsletters and keep membership fees down; Mahurangi Kindergarten $1500 is extending session times and needs designated lunch tables and chairs. Additional resources are needed, including magnetism kits, electricity

discovery kits and other science based learning tools; Mahurangi West Hall and Reserve $2000 to install a kitchen at the Mahurangi West Hall; North Rodney Blue Light Ventures $3,000 for the Blue Light Day Reward and Leadership Camp outdoor activities, travel costs, food and camp costs; Port Albert Cemetery Trustees $500 to refurbish historic headstones and graves, remove old concrete between some graves and update cemetery sign at entrance; Puhoi Sports Club $500 to purchase a set of match quality soccer balls, soccer goals and a club sound system with portable speakers and cordless microphones; Puhoi Volunteer Rural Fire Force $500 to prepare and paint the fire station sheds and containers; Rodney College $500 to purchase four new computers and a printer for school careers room; Springboard Community Works $3301 for a sound system and generator, to run fun and safe community dance and DVD nights; Warkworth & District Museum $2000 to purchase a scanner and computer to digitize photographic collection for easy storage and retrievability, a power point projector and laptop computer to be used at community meetings and a new photocopier; Warkworth Athletics Club $1000 to purchase equipment for club and make a contribution to the Mahurangi Community Sport project; Warkworth Brass Band $1000 to purchase new music for

the band members for performances; Wellsford Pool Management $1000 for the replacement of the shade/shelter at the swimming pool complex; Wellsford Promotions Group $1000 to erect in the main streets of Wellsford and Te Hana on existing light poles, banner holders and banners to promote events such as, Push Play week, Xmas, Easter, ANZAC, and the Rugby World Cup; Mahurangi College $5000 to change current parking area to a section for the students to eat their lunch, play board games or just sit and chat. Money is needed to cover the costs to pave current parking spaces, provide seating and plant trees and erect shade sails; Puhoi Community Forum $500 for the Riverside Walkway Project to cover costs associated with the initial design stages of the Puhoi Boardwalk; Epilepsy Association of NZ $640 to ensure communication between field officer and clients in the Rodney District as well as ensuring that volunteers from the Rodney District can also assist in this role. Money is needed to cover postage and printing of newsletters and information sheets, travel costs of field officer and volunteer expenses; Hestia Rodney Womens Refuge $5000 to appoint a professional programme developer and trainer to develop a comprehensive parenting programme designed specifically for mothers and their children who have experienced family violence. Money will also go towards the

programme development; Jane Gifford Restoration Trust $1000 to produce a promotional video telling the life history of the sailing scow the Jane Gifford; Multiple Sclerosis Society of Auckland and the North Shore $640 towards the costs of Rodney District Field Worker Salary; New Zealand Team Sailing Association $2864 Partial funding to assist the successful running of the 2011 Secondary Schools Team Sailing National Championships. Money to cover hire of marquee, hire of Mahurangi East community Centre, accommodation and meals for 16 officials, travel for race officials, boat hire and fuel for boats; North Harbour Pony Club Silverdale $800 towards purchase of the Breakaway Cups to hold showjumping events as required by NZ Pony Club Association; Parents Inc $2000 to provide seven Rodney District secondary schools with Attitude presentations that teach life-skills, to help teenagers make life-enhancing choices and build their self-esteem; Rodney Neighbourhood Support $1333 for ongoing service provision for state insurance, WOF, Motor Vehicle licence, and Fuel consumption for one year; Arapohue Bush Camp Trust, Windy Ridge Boys Farm $3000 to improve bathroom facilities so that any child with a physical disability be given the same chance to join the literacy programs without being disadvantaged.


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A three-year project to rehabilitate the foreshore of Sandspit Road by Rodney District Council and the Sandspit Residents and Ratepayers Association is virtually complete.

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A large group of local volunteers planted 900 seedlings to revegetate the bank last month. The work was carried out on open areas that were left exposed after council contractors, City Care, removed large wattles and other environmental nasties using chainsaws and cranes.Spokersperson Michael Taplin says Sandspit residents are happy to see the end of this large project, and are looking forward to a care and maintenance regime, watching the pohutakawa and cabbage trees grow. “Chris Burgess from Council assured us that City Care would continue to assist with weed control,” he says. The project has restored the foreshore from Green Point to Lees Boatyard by removing invasive pest plants that were spoiling the natural native environment.

“We are sure our visitors and walkers will enjoy the view of the Matakana estuary as it should be. Our efforts have also been supported by ARC’s biosecurity officer Rebecca Kemp who has arranged supplies of weedkiller and possum bait for years. The Weedbusters volunteers also removed wattles from James Street and Creek Street in Sandspit.“We are moving on to our next project, the restoration of Deans Island and the passive recreation reserve at the spit, so that visitors can learn about our rich birdlife.”Sandspit Weedbusters coordinator Christina Cairns was recently recognised for her persistent efforts when she received a Rodney Community Service Group Award.

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Dallas the balloon making clown, bouncy castles, face painting, cake and Devonshire tea stalls plus much more will be happening at the annual Leigh Preschool gala on Sunday, October 24.Head teacher Carmel Simmonds says it’s a family-orientated day with a laid back atmosphere.“We want families to come along and have a relaxing, fun day for their Labour Weekend Sunday,” she says. Other entertainment on the day includes a sausage sizzle, garage sale, bric-a-brac and plant and produce stalls, the famous seafood raffles supported Leigh Fisheries, lucky dips and an auction with an array of items up for grabs.Money raised from the gala day will towards upgrading the outdoor play area. Donations for the garage sale and bric-a-brac stalls are needed. Contact Carmel at the Preschool on: 422 6513.The gala will be held in the school grounds and at the Leigh Hall, from 9am to 1pm.

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Preparations for the Rugby World Cup so far include investigating the possibility of establishing temporary campervan sites in Rodney (an idea which was abandoned), planning district-wide “legacy gardens” and identifying high profile open spaces that could be used for themed gardens.A regional community engagement programme has also been agreed upon and will include schools programmes, Rippa Rugby and Adopt a Second Team. Sites have been identified as suitable for hanging street pole banners and banners have been ordered.These initiatives are among those contained in a Rugby World Cup progress report presented to Rodney

District Council last month at the request of councillors. The plans include four “legacy projects” identified for funding – Business Box (already underway), parks and reserves, transport and environmental sustainability.Key transport areas identified include local requirements for a moratorium on road works, traffic management and temporary parking and sustainable transport for events. To date nearly $102,000 has been spent on Rugby World Cup items, $80,400 of which is a contribution to the region-wide coordination of activities, coordinated by Auckland City Council.

Plans are underway in Matakana for next year’s Rugby World Cup, now less than 12 months away.Event organiser Martin Dancy doesn’t want to give too much away, but says something “big” is on the drawing-board.“We are planning something that will promote the area’s heritage and culture, while at the same time promoting the Matakana Coast region,” he says.Meanwhile, Warkworth iSITE has already had

two enquiries from overseas rugby fans looking for accommodation.iSITE volunteer Sue Truscott says it is probably still a bit early to expect too many enquiries yet.Rodney District Council will spend $1.2 million over three years on Rugby World Cup projects. For the financial year ending in June this year, Council had spent $101,800 on advertising and printing, professional services, and grants.

Other projects being funded from the RWC budget include the Puhoi to Pakiri tourism survey, Business Box workshops, an investigation of temporary campervan sites and four festivals including one in Warkworth.

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Cycle trails boostPrime Minister John Key has approved five more cycle trails as part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail project. The Government has now committed $45.6 million in funding for 18 cycle trails that will take cyclists through more than 2000km of some of New Zealand’s most iconic and picturesque country. The new trails are from the Bay of Islands to Hokianga, Hauraki Plains, Pathway of Fire, The Old Ghost Road, and Roxburgh Gorge.


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As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, which this year has the theme ‘History through a House’, Couldrey House at Wenderholm Regional Park came to life last month.

Volunteer guide Carolyn Reid churns butter in the Edmonds Kitchen at Couldrey House.

Wenderholm house takes walk down memory lane

On September 18, the doors of the historic homestead were thrown open and layers of history were revealed with displays that showed changes in the ‘lifestyles’ of the six successive families who lived there from 1857 to 1973. Costumed guides demonstrated bygone times and a ‘Time Trail’ sheet was provided for children to enhance their visit. The displays were organised by the Friends of Couldrey House, and as a bonus the Auckland Regional Council sponsored a complementary ranger-guided walk through the garden and park.The Couldrey House Heritage Festival showcase will continue on October 1–3, each afternoon from 1pm–4pm. Couldrey House will

then be opened by volunteers each weekday from 1pm–4pm for the second week of the school holidays (until October 10) and thereafter from 1pm–4pm each weekend. Info: www.historiccouldreyhouse.co.nz


Students and teachers from around the Mahurangi district have been quick to respond to the plight of schools affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

Matakana School principal Darrel Goosen joins in the fundraiser.

Earthquake prompts generous response

They have staged a number of fundraising events, everything from mufti days to dress-up days. Students from Matakana Primary School held a crazy head day where the students turned up in any sort of silly head attire, from hats, wigs and face paint.Two senior students from Wellsford Primary School organised a gold coin donation and encouraged students and teachers to write sympathy cards to Christchurch East School, which is a similar size to Wellsford. A total of 273 cards were posted along with a donation of $258, with the suggestion that the money be used to buy the children an ice cream.Mahurangi College had a gold coin mufti day and raised around $1100 for the cause.Thousands of students have had their studies disrupted by the 7.1 earthquake.

Registrations are open for the Hospice Homes Tour, which will give ticket holders access to some of the most character-filled houses in and around Leigh on November 7.This is the first time a homes tour has been held in the Leigh area and it promises to be one of the best yet. Several of the houses are local landmarks and a couple could even be called controversial. All have the

‘wow’ factor – whether by location, architecture or interior design – and none could be described as bland.Members of the Warkworth Floral Art Group will display floral arrangements in some of the houses and tour-goers will be invited to see more of their art by calling in to the Matakana Hall, where the club is hosting the Auckland area Designer of the Year show that weekend.

Some of the houses will also showcase luxury goods such as jewellery and fine linens, there will be silent auctions and a raffle, and cream teas and lunch options will be provided.Warkworth Wellsford Hospice is organising the Love Leigh Homes Tour with in conjunction with sponsor Ray White Bogue Real Estate. Funds raised will help ensure that Hospice’s nursing care, family

support and equipment services remain free to terminally ill patients in the north Rodney area.Tickets are $40 and can be ordered from Hospice House, on the corner of Woodcocks Road and Morrison Drive, or at one of the Ray White Bogue offices. The form can also be downloaded from www.catwalkarts.com. Ring Hospice House on 425 9535 for more information.

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As voters prepare to go to the polls, they have been turning to www.localmatters.co.nz to find out more about the Auckland Council candidates, with the election dominating the top 10 stories in September. Other stories that mattered to you included Warkworth’s traffic woes, a knitting naming controversy, some local history and the upcoming Kowhai Festival.

Local Matters is regularly updated so keep coming back for breaking news, photo galleries, videos and chances to have your say on local issues. You can also follow our updates on Facebook and Twitter.

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1. Candidates line-up for historic Auckland poll 2. Rodney Local Board Candidates - Warkworth Subdivision 3. Rodney Ward Candidates – Auckland Council4. NZTA re-thinks options for solving Warkworth’s traffic woes5. New research facilities opened at Goat Island (+pic gallery)6. Council prepares to dump hotel for $1.2 million loss 7. Firefighters call for volunteers8. Mayoral candidates debate9. History with Judy Waters - Fortunes won and lost10. Kowhai Festival 2010

Super Postcodes remainPostcodes will become more critical to the delivery of Auckland mail following the change to the super city structure. New Zealand Post addressing manager Geoff Pearce says that the current city names of Manukau, North Shore City and Waitakere in postal addresses will be replaced by Auckland from November 1. For example, Henderson, Waitakere, becomes Henderson, Auckland and Takapuna, North Shore City, becomes Takapuna, Auckland. Mr Pearce says existing postcodes will not change as they are based on postal sorting and delivery zones. “With the multitude of streets duplicated across the new Auckland, it’s going to be even more important that people use the correct postcode so that we know where they want mail to go to,” he says. Under the postcode system there are no duplicate streets or addresses within an urban postcode boundary.


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Rodney District Council’s plan to make $277,000 available to the Hibiscus Coast’s artists has been scuppered, after a recommendation not to proceed was made by the Auckland Transition Agency (ATA).

Rodney arts fund now in Auckland Council’s coffers

Faced with the prospect of losing the $636,000 currently in the Auckland Regional Services Trust fund to Auckland, Council had hoped to disburse the Hibiscus Coast’s share prior to the change in governance and place the amount allocated to the Western, Central and Northern Wards into a special reserve fund that would transfer to the new Council. However, a letter from ATA advisors Grant Taylor and Colin Dale presented to Council’s strategy and community committee meeting on September 16 states that although the ATA cannot legally prevent Council from this course of action, it considers it inappropriate so close to the change in governance.“The ATA does not consider it appropriate or necessary for the Council to make arrangements for the permanent distribution of this fund at this point in time, purely as a result of the impending reorganisation,” the letter states.The Transition Agency’s suggestion that Council’s share of the ARST fund be “ring fenced” as a special reserve fund, with its specific purpose

noted, was accepted by Councillors.To provide some surety as to the future use of the fund, reference has been made in a report to Auckland Council that the funds should be separately apportioned between the Hibiscus Coast subdivision of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and the Rodney Ward, based on population. It was also noted that while the Auckland Council and/or the Local Board may review how the funds are administered, the existing arrangement of disbursing the interest only on an annual basis in consultation with local Arts Councils should continue.Rodney Community Arts Council spokesperson Natalie Fuge says that the decision is disappointing, but a reasonable outcome in the circumstances. “We still have huge doubts about these funds ever coming our way, because it’s now in Auckland Council’s hands,” Mrs Fuge says. “It’s frustrating that we lobbied Council about it for around 18 months, and they didn’t do anything until it was too late.”

High flying charitiesCathay Pacific Airways is offering six community charities the opportunity to travel overseas to improve their knowledge or skills, assist with research, or to attend relevant seminars or conferences in their areas of expertise. Entries close 5pm October 22. Info: www.cathaypacific.co.nz.


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Brick by brickTena ra koutou katoa (greetings)A significant boost to our local economy saw 18 new employment opportunities established last week for our Youth (16 – 24) at Te Hana Te Ao Marama. The jobs were created through a partnership between Ministry of Social Department (WINZ) and the Te Hana Community Development Charitable Trust to bring to just over 30 the number of people employed at the trust in various roles.Our community at the moment is still reeling from the effects of financial and employment downturn, while a number of small to medium retail operators have also closed their doors in Wellsford recently. The Te Hana – Te Ao Marama project will be a glimmer of hope for our community, eventually employing up to 120 in the areas of management, administration, retail, hospitality, security, tourism, and cultural performance. At least a further 120 indirect employment opportunities will also eventuate as the project moves towards completion.The Te Hana Trust has been looking at ways to retain community members, either through up-skilling training programs or part-time and fulltime employment initiatives, whereby there are currently up to 80 students studying in various courses. Another one of its innovative ideas is a multi–government agency approach in information sharing workshops in its newly planned ‘Indigenous Information Centre’. A number of discussions have taken place with key stakeholders that will see Te Hana as a tourism gateway and destination, promoting the wider Northland and Auckland regions through the Indigenous Information Centre.Planning is also underway for opening the marae complex. There is still a lot of work to be done in this area, but the Trust is confident that an announcement will be made soon. You may have also noticed when travelling past Te Hana, that the palisade (tu wata wata) is being constructed along with landscaping around the project area. Exciting times for our community.Fundraising invitationSo, whanau, here is an opportunity to be part of our history in the making. The Trust is inviting its community to be part of a ‘buy a brick’ (plaque) that will be displayed in its dining hall (whare kai). The cost is $100, so if you have made a pledge or wish to make a pledge be in quick as there are only a limited number of spaces available. Contact Maryann on 423 9566 or call in at the Ahi Kaa Art Gallery, Te Hana.Until then, mauri ora.

Red Nose Day returnsCure Kids, in association with Paper Plus Group, is bringing back Red Nose Day – bigger and better than ever before – with the aim of raising $1 million to help fund research into life-threatening childhood illnesses affecting Kiwi kids. Cure Kids’ goal is to reach every Kiwi in the land and create a sea of red come November 19 through the sale of red noses, badges, wristbands, car noses and jaffas. The event is being supported by Paper Plus, Cadbury, Greenstone Energy (Shell service stations) and Rotary. Activities taking place will include a school art competition and family fun day, morning teas and a street collection on November 19. Info: www.curekids.org.nz/rednoseday (from October 14).


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Rodney District Council granted resource consent to the Warkworth Lions Club craft and produce markets early last month, ending a lengthy process. Market organiser John Frogley (pictured) said that although it had been a bit of a rigmarole, the club was grateful to have the consent and appreciated Council waiving the $2000 fee. Although interest from stallholders has quietened over winter, John says there are 28 stallholders booked in for this month’s market on October 10 and he expects this number to increase to at least 40 by the time January rolls around. Market days are held on the second Sunday of the month. Info: John Frogley 09 422 3067.

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BriefsBirthing centre leaseExpansion plans at the Warkworth Birthing Centre are set to proceed, following a Rodney District Council decision to grant the centre a 10-year lease over part of an adjoining recreation reserve. The centre, in Sea View Road, required the lease so that it could provide additional parking.

Croquet lease approvedThe Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club has been granted a five year lease over a portion of the Point Wells Recreation Reserve. The reserve was previously owned and operated by a trust but was transferred to the Rodney District Council in 2008, then vested and classified as recreation reserve. The Croquet Club has occupied the reserve since 1984, but has not held a formal lease for more than 10 years.


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Areas in Rodney that Rodney District Council deems appropriate for future industrial use were identified in a document released by Council last month.

Future industrial land demand investigated

Unlike Council’s recently adopted Rural Strategy, the Rodney Industrial Land Strategy has not been through a process of public consultation and is, according to assistant chief executive Warren Maclennan, to provide pointers and a factual resource for Auckland Council.The document pulls together information from existing structure plans for Rodney’s main settlements, as well as economic reports and projections, giving an overview of the district’s industrial land needs and the infrastructure that will be required to support it. Council’s projections indicate that there will be demand in Rodney for approximately 234ha of industrial land over the next 20 years, 200ha of which is expected to be required on the Hibiscus Coast. Currently, there is around 68ha of vacant land in industrial zoned areas. The Industrial Land Strategy identifies a further 386ha, of as yet unzoned

land, mainly centred in Silverdale, Warkworth and Kumeu-Huapai.Most of the land is already identified in structure plans adopted by Council, with the exception of the draft Silverdale West Structure Plan.When the document was presented to Council, Cr Wayne Walker expressed concern regarding industrial development in Silverdale West, saying this could lead to “wall to wall industry at the gateway to Orewa”.“The Weiti Estuary is already silted and polluted and this is a shameful legacy of Council,” Cr Walker said. “Before there is any further expansion, we need to clean up our act.”Mr Maclennan says the next stage for the Industrial Land Strategy would normally be to seek public feedback, but instead the document will go forward to Auckland Council to inform future strategies.“Auckland Council may well consult on it further,” Mr Maclennan says.

Auckland fares risePublic transport fares in Auckland will rise next month, in line with the increased GST. Fullers Waiheke Island service, tourist and other charter service fares will go up on October 1. Other fare increases for bus, train and most ferry services will come into effect on Sunday October 3. Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) says it is important that all customers check the MAXX website www.maxx.co.nz or call the contact centre for full details and to get a breakdown of the changes in fares so they are prepared.


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Helping teenagers and parents get along better is the aim of a public talk in the Mahurangi College Hall on October 28.

Keith Vaughan

Warkworth speaker talks straight to teenagers

Speaker Keith Vaughan will talk about real situations and how they were resolved, and will give his audience the tools to bring issues out in the open and deal with them while respecting everyone’s dignity. He emphasises that developing good relationships with teenagers begins when the children are small, and suggests that parents, teachers and coaches of children aged five to 18 attend the talk. Teenagers are also encouraged to come along and learn new ways to negotiate with their parents and teachers. Keith is a former secondary school teacher who now helps employers and managers resolve conflicts with staff. In 15 years of teaching, where he held leadership positions, he developed skills to deal with challenging situations.He says his policy is to be ruthless with standards, but gracious with people – and it’s a focus that is just as effective in families as in business. “There is a need to move away from a command and control way of dealing with people,” Keith says. “It doesn’t work with teenagers and probably won’t work with most adults either.Keith was born in South Africa and taught there for five years before moving to NZ. He says that growing up during the apartheid years, as a South African of mixed race, has given him an ability to offer solutions to deal with interpersonal conflict, where issues are brought

out in the open and fixed, not avoided.Keith brings to his talk a combination of lessons learnt from fatherhood, secondary school teaching, coaching school sports teams, directing holiday camps for school children, refereeing football, budget advising and employment law.The talk is in the Mahurangi College Hall on Thursday, October 28, from 7pm to 8.30pm. Entry is by gold coin donation, there will be spot prizes and refreshments will be provided. The event is a collaboration between Warkworth Wellsford Hospice and Mahurangi College PTA. Info: Phone Lesley at Hospice House on 425 9535.

Inspirational kiwiNominations are being sought for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2011, an award recognising an inspirational Kiwi. The recipient will be selected for his or her major contribution to our nation. They will have demonstrated an unrivalled ability to inspire through their achievements and their outstanding service to New Zealand. The 2010 recipient was Ray Avery of Auckland, a former street kid turned scientist whose low cost, sustainable medical devices – invented in the garage of his Mount Eden home – are making a difference to millions of the world’s most vulnerable and poor. The winner will receive a trophy and $5000. Nominations close on October 22. Info: www.nzawards.org.nz

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Mahurangi College Archery Club students Matthew Snedden, 16, and Jessica Lange, 17, will fly to Florida this month to represent New Zealand in the 2010 World Archery Championship.

Shooting for a win in world champsMore than 2000 competitors from all over the world including Australia, Canada, US, South Africa and Europe will be competing.Matthew, who has been practising archery for four years, will shoot in the senior boys division. He became interested in the sport after going bow hunting and has encouraged his younger brothers to start.Jessica will compete in the senior girls division. Her grandparents are former shooters and she became interested when she discovered the college had a club.Both say that to be a good archer takes strong mental skills and dedication.They train at the school four times a week, with each session an hour-and-a-half to two hours long. Both Matthew and Jessica have goals to be the best shooters they can. Matthew and Jessica have been granted a travel allowance of $6800 from NASP – Nation Archery Skills Programme. They thanked Carol Watson of NASP NZ for all her assistance.Matthew Snedden and Jessica Lange gearing up for the World Archery Championship.

Luncheon awardsThe Kourawhero branch of Rural Women New Zealand will hold its Woman’s Community Volunteer Awards luncheon at the Warkworth RSA on October 12. “We have a very talented group of nominees,” president Maureen Phillips says. “The judges have a challenging task ahead of them.” Guest speaker at the luncheon will be Stockyard Falls developer Neil Barr. Entry is by ticket only and these are available at Warkworth i-SITE and Market Provedores at Snells Beach. Enquires to president Maureen 425 8426 or secretary Noreen 425 7783.

Many would think it’s a thankless task being a netball umpire, yet Whangaparaoa College student Callandra Field would disagree.The 17-year old has been interested in becoming an umpire for the past four years, after initially taking Junior Theory classes to help her develop as a player. Last month she won the North Harbour Netball’s President’s Cup for best collegiate umpire.“The more you know about the rules, the better you play,” Callandra says. “As an umpire, you control the game, and working hard to get it right is very rewarding.”Recently Callandra received her NZ Theory, which means she is now being selected to umpire games at National Provincial Championship level.

Callandra Field has her sights set on umpiring at international level, and is well on her way having recently passed her NZ Theory exam.

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A hardy group of Rodney surfer’s took to the waves last month to compete in the Omaha Boardriders Cold Water Classic.In gale force winds nearly 40 surfers competed in four divisions in a semi-sheltered spot at Anchor Bay at Tawharanui. Contest organisers

Rhys Powell and Matt Hunt said despite the strong winds, Anchor Bay provided the best surf on the coast that day and surfers and supporters were lucky the rain held off.Leigh’s Andrew Reid was the stand-out surfer winning the shortboard division and making the finals of the

Longboard division.Omaha Boardriders thanked supporters Corona, BCK Accountants, Matakana Super Foods, O’Neill, Steve Jones Plumbing and Andy Hays’ Mahurangi Oysters.Results: Under 14 Girls – Chantelle Maher 1, Ana Ross 2, Ashley Maher

3. Under 14 Boys – Fraser Falconer 1. Stand-up paddleboard – Ramen Patel 1, Clinton Toi 2, Mark Jackson 3. Open shortboard – Andrew Reid 1, Kevin Stanley-Hunt 2, Brendan Reid 3. Open longboard – Richard Calder 1, Jason Durrant 2, Chevene Bambury 3.

Leigh sufer Andrew Reid. Omaha’s Kevin Stanley-Hunt.

Surfer’s storm through competition at Tawharanui

It may not quite feel like summer, but juniors will be back on the beach at Omaha later this month.The Omaha Surf Lifesaving Club is holding a registration day on Sunday October 24, at 10am, and the first training day will be on October 30. The tadpoles section caters for children under seven, while the A, B and C group caters for seven to 13 year olds.

Junior surf coordinator Gera Verheul says junior surf is about developing tomorrow’s lifeguards and opening up a whole new world to children. “With the tadpoles, the focus is on fun and playing lots of games that teach beach and water skills,” she says. “They also learn basic water safety.”The programme for the A, B and C

group is a little more structured. By the end of the season, they will have learned a range of skills appropriate to their ages.The C group of 12 and 13 year olds will be working towards gaining their Surf Life Saving certificate, which prepares them for their Surf Lifeguard Award when they turn 14.Gera says the training days will be run

by dedicated parents and coaches.Children from A, B and C groups will have the opportunity to compete in four junior carnivals at Mairangi Bay, Waipu, Orewa and Omaha, as well as the Club Championships at the end of the season. For more information www.omahasurf.co.nz or email [email protected]

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Several community agencies in Rodney are helping capture valuable intelligence (intel) for police.

Community helps capture intelligenceCommunity Probation Service, Rodney District Council, security companies and community patrols are all in the loop.“Police and probation officers are often interested in the same people. It was logical we work together to find them,” says Senior Sergeant Phil Paratene, area supervisor for Rodney. He says monthly tasking and coordination meetings provide the perfect forum for sharing information. “Areas like Rodney – with its mix of urban and rural locations – have unique challenges and communication is the key to meeting them. “Electronic communication is fine but it’s face to face discussions, listening to staff and visiting their work place that gets buy in. “We have visited rural stations to explain the intelligence and tasking process and look at ways we can improve it.”.Staff have recently taken the intelligence message to community patrols as well. Patrollers attend shift briefings and are tasked weekly through directed patrol reports,

prepared by the intelligence unit. A fortnightly newsletter, Community Crime Focus, is also sent out to Rodney security companies. It includes information on burglary, motor vehicle thefts and theft from cars. Recipients are encouraged to provide feedback. Senior Sgt Paratene says the newsletter distribution is likely to be widened to include Neighbourhood Support coordinators, community

patrols, Rural Post employees and night workers such as newspaper, bread and milk delivery staff.“These people are the eyes and ears for police. If they have the information relating to who or what we are looking for, they are more than willing to participate and interact.“It’s definitely a two-way street. We get good intelligence and the community gets a sense of how we’re working to make Rodney safer.”

Senior Sergeant Phil Paratene.

Heroic help for hospiceScouts are out looking for gay gardens with an edge to take part in next year’s Heroic Gardens Festival. The popular Auckland-wide garden show will be held on March 5 and 6 and proceeds will benefit all Auckland hospices. Next year’s event will mark the 15th anniversary of the festival. Last year more than 17,000 people visited festival gardens and $51,500 was raised for hospice. Organisers are keen to have some new and exciting gardens to build on what has become a strong brand of gardens with a difference. Last year two gardens in Whangaparaoa were included in the programme. Info: Heroic Gardens organising team email [email protected]

The equine sector has been identified as a major contributor to Rodney’s economy and the Rodney Economic Development Trust is working on developing its potential.REDT is working with equestrian communities and equine businesses to identify and develop opportunities.A spokesperson says given the size and diversity of the sector in Rodney, REDT is keen to nurture an holistic approach and foster collaboration.“This will not only benefit the sport in its widest sense, but also communities at large,” she says.The equestrian working group proposed for an initial project, the current privately owned Woodhill Sands Equestrian Centre (WSEC) could become publicly owned through a not-for-profit society. “This project will be a great starting point for collaborating and ‘putting equestrian on the map’ as an industry of significance to our economy.”REDT has carried out a questionnaire with users of WSEC, which will help towards developing a high level business case to assess the viability of the proposal and potential political support. If the high level business case stacks up, a detailed business case will be developed to seek funding support. Info: Contact Leanna at REDT or visit www.bizrodney.com

Equestrian potential investigated

A Finance Investment and Export Week, organised by the Rodney Economic Development Trust, is due to be held this month.REDT is asking anyone interested in attending to register their interest.The event will include workshops, presentations, seminars and expert advice.The cost is $59 for the entire week of events.Topics will include the viability of new inventions and products (‘dragon’s den’ style with a panel of experts), exporting, closing a sale, making money from the web, raising captial, starting a business, intellectual property, competitive advantage, business taxes and online services, pitching to potential investors, an entertaining marketing special, and more.

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More than 300 medical procedures have been undertaken at the Rodney Surgical Centre, in Morrison Drive Warkworth, since it opened in October last year.

General manager Kate Wilson.

Centre settles into period of consolidationGeneral manager Kate Wilson says changes in public and privately funded healthcare, coupled with a global recession have made it a challenging time, not only as a new facility but for any health care provider.“Despite the challenges, the Rodney centre has started to lay the foundations to build a robust and competitive health care facility,” she says.“We are very proud of the facilities and services we are providing, which are on a par with anything you would find in Auckland.”Kate says the aim of the centre remains to improve access to private and public surgical services in the Rodney and Kaipara districts, through working closely with local district health boards, primary care and specialists to provide easily accessed, high quality services.The centre currently has two state-of-the-art operating rooms – with a third planned as demand increases – a procedure room and an endoscopy service. A range of specialists hold clinics or undertake procedures at the centre including gynaecology,

eye surgery and plastic surgery.Kate says the endoscopy service is a diagnostic procedure that is helping in the early detection of cancers. It is being well supported by GPs and referrals are continuing to grow. “We have increased our endoscopy sessions from four to seven a month, and are presently in discussions

with an additional two respected endoscopists, who currently receive and take referrals away from the local area, regarding providing their services locally.”The centre is also becoming the centre of choice for a growing number of cataract operations, with older residents, in particular,

finding it convenient to have the surgery performed locally.A small team of 10 dedicated clinical and administrative staff runs the centre. This includes a number of well-respected theatre nurses with particular interest and experience in endoscopy, cataract and day surgery

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services who between them, have more than 30 years of day surgery experience.Kate says the centre’s next 12 months will be a period of consolidation and growth.“The capital investment has been done and we have identified our core business.“We will continue to develop relations with Waitemata District Health Board and ACC to promote our services and secure increased funding for the provision of clinical services locally. We will also be looking to strengthen and utilise existing relationships with medical specialists and primary care to further grow clinical activity and attract new specialists.”Kate says the centre is proud of its achievements thus far, including the recent announcement that its application for a clinical services contract with ACC was successful, starting last month through to June next year.“The Rodney centre is one of only a

few new providers accepted by ACC this financial year.“As well, we recently undertook a voluntary comprehensive audit by independent agency Telarc Quality Health and provisional certification has been awarded by the Ministry of Health.“Formal certification demonstrates our commitment to quality, productivity and patient satisfaction. Patients and specialists can now be confident in our ability to deliver services to a high standard, which consistently meet their requirements.”Kate says that while there is a sense of support from key service managers within Waitemata District Health Board for local access to public healthcare for the Rodney and Kaipara area, no outsourcing of clinical contracts has been made available as yet.The centre has been approved to provide clinical services to WDHB as an accredited facility, on their ACC contract.

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Local services at Rodney Surgical Centre are going very well, according to Northland Plastic Surgery’s David Crabb.

A growing number of day-case conditions are being treated at the centre.

GPs supporting local plastic surgeryMr Crabb says regular plastic surgical procedures are being performed that are able to be done under day-case conditions. “Plans are afoot to extend the service for longer stays and to make a larger range of procedures available to the local community,” he says.Mr Crabb, who is a founding member of the New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, has recently established a breast reconstructive service and skin cancer reconstruction service. Both are going well, he says.He has a longstanding interest in skin cancer prevention, which is incorporated into his practice as are the opportunities for patients to access the latest developments from research endeavours.“We are providing a comprehensive service for plastics with very positive feedback. Patients are advised to consult with their general practitioner

when discussing referral.”Mr Crabb says the service is being well supported by local general practitioners, both in terms of referrals and after care.

“We hope the Rodney Surgical Centre will continue to grow in importance and be a focus for continuing medical education and be an on going stimulus for local practitioner involvement.”

The following is a list of the specialists currently using the Rodney Surgical Centre: y Luigi Sussman, general surgeon and endoscopist

y Bill Farrington, orthopeadic surgeon (lower limb)

y Michael Boland, orthopaedic surgeon (elbow to hand)

y Mark Donaldson, eye surgeon y Richard Hart, eye surgeon with interest in ocular-plastic surgery

y David Crabb, plastic surgeon (skin cancers, carpal tunnels and cosmetic surgery)

y Dominic Ray-Chaudhuri, gastro-enterologists and endoscopist

y Pat Alley, general surgeon y Paul Henderson, OnG surgeon y Jonathan Koea, general surgeon and endoscopist

y Graeme Washer, general surgeon and endoscopist

y Andrew MacGill, GP with interest in skin cancer (affliated provider to Southern Cross)

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Daylight saving has started and the Cancer Society is reminding Kiwis they need to dig out their sunhats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Spring is the time when many New Zealanders can unwittingly get sunburned, as ultraviolet

radiation (UVR) levels are rapidly rising but temperatures can be cool, even on sunny days. The Cancer Society advises that between September and March, you should: y Cover as much skin as possible, wear hats that

protect the face, ears and neck and wrap around sunglasses

y Use SPF 30+ water resistant sunscreen, and reapply every two hours especially after swimming or being in water.

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Phone Eye Doctors on 09 520 9689 to make an appointment to see Dr Donaldson at the Warkworth Medical Centre and the Rodney Surgical Centre.

Dr Mark Donaldson of Eye Doctors and team perform the first cataract operation in the Rodney Surgical Centre, July 2010.

Congratulations to the Rodney Surgical Centre on their first anniversary – another step forward in the provision of medical services in the region.

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Technology sparks new approach to hip problemsHip resurfacing has had a resurgence over the last 10 years due to new techniques and technologies. A hip resurfacing is a type of artificial hip, designed particularly for the younger, active patient. There is less bone removed at the time of surgery a large metal cap is placed onto the femoral head that has had a few millimeters of cartilage and bone shaved off it. Then a metal liner is placed into the socket of the pelvis.There are many advantages with hip resurfacing – it is extremely hard wearing and many patients are able to get back to athletic and sporting activities. The dislocation rate where the hip can pop out of the socket is extremely low, much less than with a total hip replacement.Preservation of the bone leaves more options for revision surgery in the future. This in turn tends to give patients a quicker recovery and better functional result.The procedure often only requires three days in hospital. Patients are

usually off crutches and driving at about four weeks, with many being able to return to full activities shortly afterwards, with virtually a full range of movement and pain free.There have been many developments in the materials that hip replacements and hip resurfacings are made from. Hopefully, this will enable patients to be significantly more active and for these new artificial joints to last longer than previously anticipated.

Waitemata District Health Board wants two PHOs for the Waitemata district, which includes Rodney, and will consult further on two specific issues relating to PHO configuration.This follows consultation with stakeholders undertaken this year. The original consultation looked at whether or not Waitemata DHB should have one or two Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) in its district, a reduction from the current number of six.Current consultation will consider whether the two PHOs should be geographically based (one in the

North and one in the West) or whether they should both be district wide, and able to offer different choices for GPs. Patients will still choose a GP under either scenario, just as they do now.“We have chosen to undertake this additional consultation because the Board was presented with an alternative option that was not part of the initial thinking,” Board chair Dr Lester Levy says. “The concept has merit and should be considered along with the original model.”Feedback from key stakeholders must be submitted by Wednesday October 13, at 5pm.

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Walking with a pulseThe fifth annual Warkworth 5km walk for the Heart Foundation will be held on November 7, starting from Shoesmith Domain at 10am. Joining walkers this year will be Mayor Penny Webster and husband Malcolm. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children aged 15 years and under, and $20 per family. Entries are available from Not Just Hats, Push Play (Ph 425 6649), Curves, i-SITE Warkworth and Orewa Care Chemist.

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Joss Myers tries out some of the equipment that will be on display at the RSA.

RSA hosts expo for elderlySeniors in the Mahurangi area are invited to attend an Open Day at the Warkworth RSA on November 9.Welfare officer Joss Myers says that following on from the success of a similar event held last year, the RSA is hosting an expo of products and services designed specifically for older residents. She says there will be talks and demonstrations by at least

15 different providers. These include NZ relay, Aged Concern, St John, Yes Ability, Warkworth Croquet, Summerset Falls, WINZ and BUPA.“Given the recent earthquake in Christchurch, we are also hoping to have a civil defence presence and talk,” Joss says.The Open Day will be held upstairs at the RSA, from 12 noon to 3pm.

The number of people identified as having Influenza H1N1 (or swine flu) is steadily falling, as the flu season winds down, and the outbreak has been similar to last year’s, according to Ministry of Health data.

Swine flu winding down

The latest figures show that NZ-wide there have 690 hospitalisations of laboratory-confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1, including four people with confirmed H1N1 currently in intensive care. So far this year, a total of 103 people with confirmed H1N1 have been admitted to intensive care. In the year to date, the deaths of 18 New Zealanders have been linked to swine flu, 14 of which have been confirmed by the coroner as being due to swine flu. This is described by a Ministry of spokesperson as a slight improvement on last year, where there were 17 deaths where swine flu was identified as the primary cause.The Ministry advises that it is still important to seek medical advice early, particularly for people with underlying medical conditions as they are at greater risk of a more severe illness. If you have flu-like symptoms, phoning your doctor before you go in can help them manage your care and prevent spread of the virus to

others in your community. Other protective measures include: y Know the symptoms of influenza, which can include a high fever, headache, cough, sore throat, tiredness and generally aching all over.

y Phone for medical advice quickly (call your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116) if you have influenza-like symptoms.

y Antiviral medication may lessen the severity and length of your illness, but is best started within the first 48 hours. Antiviral medication is currently available free of charge for people who are prescribed it for influenza treatment.

y Seeking early medical advice is especially important for women who are pregnant, severely overweight people and those with conditions such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, heart and lung disease and other conditions including autoimmune diseases.

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Calcium and the heartIt is a very confusing world out there! One week something can be good for you, the next week it’s bad… and then perhaps there is a renaissance and it’s good all over again. Take calcium for example. It’s been in the news recently following the release of a recent study about calcium and heart health. The study showed that excess calcium in the body may increase the build up of plaques on artery walls, raising the risk of heart attack.Calcium is an essential element in the human body, with many different roles, but best known as being a vital component of strong healthy bones. This need for plenty of calcium in our bones has been the main reason people have taken calcium supplementation over the years. In the Western diet, dairy produce has been far and away the biggest dietary source of calcium, although of course there are other calcium containing foods in our diet. For example, fish – particularly small bony fish such as sardines – and one or two surprises – think sesame seeds. For most adults there is absolutely nothing wrong with a diet containing low fat dairy foods. It is unlikely that we will exceed the recommended allowances of calcium.However, when it comes to calcium supplementation it is much easier to get a significant amount of calcium in a small tablet – therefore easier to end up taking too much. Usually a calcium supplement tablet contains between 500mg and 1000mg of available calcium. An approximate recommendation of suitable daily intake for women is not to exceed 1000mg, and for men, 800mg. So you can see that if you do have a calcium rich diet and take supplement on top, it is possible to exceed these amounts. Nonetheless for those with relatively low amounts of calcium in the diet they may well need a moderate calcium supplement to ensure bone health. The issue in relation to the heart arteries is not something that happens overnight, so there is absolutely no need for any urgency or panic over this issue. It would be reasonable for anyone taking a prescription calcium supplement to discuss this with their doctor next time they have a check up. This discussion may result in them continuing as usual, or perhaps reducing their supplementation in some way. Essentially the bones of this story are that sometimes you can have just a little too much of a good thing!

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Springboard fundraiserThe Springboard Trust, which is based at Snells Beach, operates a number of programmes for troubled youth in our area, including alternative education, mentoring and youth justice. They are hosting a dinner and auction to raise funds for these programmes on Saturday October 30, at the Snells Beach Hall. Tickets can be booked through the Mahurangi College office.

Getting heart help onlineGetting heart health in ship shape order is the focus of a unique workplace wellness programme developed by the Heart Foundation and KiwiRail, which was recognised on World Heart Day last month. Interislander’s general manager Thomas Davis says encouraging employers to help their employees understand their heart health risk, as well as other health factors, is hugely important. “ShipShape Hearts has stimulated our staff to take more responsibility for their health,” he says. The Heart Foundation with the University of Auckland has developed www.knowyournumbers.co.nz to help understand heart health. The foundation says understanding your heart age is key to having a healthy, younger heart for life. The foundation’s new Know Your Numbers website, similar to the cardio risk assessments carried out at KiwiRail, has been key to helping people understand their heart age and the lifestyle changes they need to make.


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Baby Loss Awareness Week will be marked from October 9 to 15.Sands Rodney, an organisation that supports families following the death of a baby or infant, is holding a balloon release on Saturday October 16, at Wenderholm Regional Park, starting at 2.30pm.Coordinator Tania Pulman says that sadly, 823 babies died in 2007, aged from five months gestation to one year, which means there are hundreds of grieving parents and families.“This is why we try to promote Baby Loss Awareness Week, because

it gives people a chance to wear the pink and blue ribbon, attend memorial services and balloon releases, and acknowledge and honour the special little person who is not here with them,” she says.Awareness Week culminates in International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on Friday October 15. In Rodney, parents are invited to attend the balloon release at Wenderholm or the monthly support meeting on October 9.“Everyone is welcome to attend the services, whether a baby died

Week unites families to remember lossrecently, a year ago or decades ago. Grief surrounding the death of a baby is not something that ends at a fixed point in time.”Info: Tania Pulman 423 8089, 022 020 1317 or [email protected]

St John Warkworth held two successful CPR courses last year and is looking to run another this year. The course, called ‘3 steps to life’, teaches basic first aid and CPR. It takes about two hours and costs $20.At the end, participants receive a certificate stating they are trained to help save lives. Twenty participants are needed before the course can go ahead. St John area committee chairman Alan Boniface says new equipment costing $10,000 will be put to use on the training course. Mr Boniface has been involved

in St John since he was a child and has been chairman for 19 years. His wife, team manager Joy, is in her 35th year as a volunteer.Warkworth St John youth division caters for six to18 year olds and is held Monday nights from 6pm to 7.30pm at the St John complex.For more information on volunteering or joining the youth division ph 425 6696.

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SKIP - Strategies for Kids Information for ParentsBeing a parent is one of the most challenging and important things we will ever do in our lifetime.

SKIP Positive Parenting Evening Course at Homebuilders - Thursday 21 October 6.30-9.00pm (6 weeks). This is an opportunity for working parents, dads and step-parents to attend an evening course. This course looks at: how we were parented and how this effects how we coach our children, parenting styles (the pros and cons of being too tough or too easy), early child development, temperament types, strategies for effective discipline, love warmth and effective communication, and much more. There are also lots of opportunities to share and learn as a group of dedicated parents enhancing the learning and joy of being a parent. Although this course focuses on ages 0-5 all parents and caregivers will benefit from and enjoy this course.

SKIP Positive Parenting Course in Wellsford - Monday 18 October 9.30-12.00pm (6 weeks). Course content as above. Daytime course for parents and caregivers living in the Wellsford area. Venue to be advised.On site child minding services available on request

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n FAMILY HEALTH & BEAUTY life mattersEarning & teaching respect Foundations of Parenting (Part 4 of 4)By Brian Shires, Homebuilders family support worker and SKIP coordinator

What is respect? I take respect to mean that I should look up to and listen to those who are in powerful positions. Does this mean that I should respect all those who are in powerful positions? Certainly not. Have you ever had a boss who has treated you badly or unfairly, did you respect them without question? I presume not.Those in powerful positions have a responsibility to act in a way that maintains and earns ongoing respect. So how does this fit in with parenting? Lots actually. Some say that children of today have no respect for their elders and this may be true. What I ask is, who has been the powerful person in their life that they have had to look up to and what respectful behaviour have they modelled? Remember, we are the coaches, children don’t come fully programmed. If you want respect from your children then here are a few tips to generate it: y Be fair and reasonable. y Go easy when children make mistakes, this is part of learning. y Show compassion by helping them out when they are struggling, help them to succeed.

y Speak respectfully and listen to what they have to say and acknowledge their feelings.

Even if they get it wrong, be patient and help them to be successful. In acting this way, you build within your child the belief that adults are responsible and worthy of respect. This means that they will be less likely to end up rejecting those in power because, in their minds, it represents unfairness and feeling shamed. Respect is always earned.

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The valuable work that senior members of the community do is often done without expectation of reward, but the country gets an opportunity to say thanks, with the Senior New Zealander of the Year awards.

Awards recognise senior achievers nationwide

Nominations are being sought from around the country for the Countdown Senior New Zealander of the Year 2011, which is part of the New Zealander of the Year Awards. The award is open to those aged 60 and over, and celebrates an ability to continue to achieve and contribute to the nation.Nominees could be involved in any aspect of health, business, sport, arts, education and community groups or volunteering and will have achieved excellence in their chosen field of endeavour. In addition, they will present a significant, positive image of aging and be a role model to the wider community.Awards manager Grant McCabe is encouraging all New Zealanders to nominate someone for this prestigious award.Mr McCabe says older New Zealanders who make exceptional contributions to the community and the country deserve recognition for their commitments.The Senior New Zealander of the Year award is sponsored by Countdown. Progressive Enterprises communications and marketing

general manager Elizabeth Ryley says many older New Zealanders have helped shape this country during their lifetime.“This award provides New Zealanders of all ages with the opportunity to express their appreciation and admiration for the contributions and endeavours of our seniors.”All nominees will receive a certificate of achievement in recognition of their contribution and the winner will be awarded their trophy and $5000 prize money at a gala awards presentation dinner in Auckland on February 2 next year.Nominations close on October 22 and nomination forms are available from Countdown Supermarkets, Kiwibank and Mitre 10 branches, or phone 0508 692 927. Nominations can also be made online at www.nzawards.org.nz or text ‘nominate’ to 244 for more information.


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Yoga Warkworth Wednesday 13th October 10 weeks, 9.30am-11am, $90, New Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth.

Yoga Leigh Tuesday 12th October 10 weeks, 6pm-7.30pm, $90.00, Held at Leigh School.

Young Mothers Educational Programme Monday 11th October, 10am-12.30pm, A free parenting course specifically for young mothers under the age of 22 years. Held at the Women’s Centre. Free childcare provided.

Introduction to Massage Tuesday 19th October, 7 weeks, 10am-12pm, $120, Held at the Women’s Centre.

Colorful Cuisine Friday 12th November, 3 weeks, 9am-12pm, $45 plus ingredients. Held Main Road Leigh.

Confident Living Thursday 28th October, 10am-12.30pm, 6 weeks, $25, Held at the Women’s Centre.

Anxiety Workshop Wednesday 20th October 10am-12pm, 4 weeks, $38, Held at the Women’s Centre.

Introduction to Painting 2 Day Workshop Saturday 6th & 13th November, 10am-3pm, $49, Held at the Women’s Centre.

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Soft Stone Sculpture Sunday 7th November, 12-5pm, $55 plus $15 materials Warkworth.………………………………………………………………………

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MANGAWHAI: Tues & Thurs 12.30-1.30pm, Senior Citizens HallWARkWoRTH: Tues 2.30-3.30pm, Warkworth Town HallSNELLS BEACH: Tues & Thurs 4-5pm, Mahurangi Community Centre.oREWA: Mon & Wed 1-2pm STANMoRE BAY: Mon & Wed 2.30-3.30pmWHANGAPARAoA: Mon 4-5.30pm & Wed 3.30-5pm

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Confident living, colourful cuisine and healthy relationships are just a few of the courses being offered by the Women’s Centre Rodney, Warkworth, this term.

Amy Panhuis enjoying a relaxing massage from Heidi Downey.

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Course facilitator Karen Mills says demand for the courses has increased, which she thinks may be a reflection of the financial hardship many people are facing. The courses range from classes designed for young mothers under the age of 22, which include free child minding, to an introduction to massage course. The Confident Women course concentrates on encouraging women to be positive about themselves and the choices they make. There are around seven courses offered each term, 28 in total per year.Courses vary in length and while most are subsidised to make participation easier, some are also free. They are also held at various venues throughout north Rodney.

Tutor Heidi Downey says many women forget about themselves when they have a busy family life and the courses allow women to focus on their own health and wellbeing.“We are here to help in a number of ways, from courses to counselling,” she says. “Women just need somewhere to go and take a break sometimes.”The women’s centre is a community-based organisation that offers many services. Karen says recent Government funding cutbacks have put a strain on the centre’s resources and they have had to seek funding from other places such as NZ Lotteries.For more information: 425 7261 or www.womenscentrerodney.org

BriefsBreast screening availableThe mobile unit Breast Screen Aotearoa will be at the Wellsford Community Centre until October 8. They want to make sure that all women in Wellsford district are aware of this free and potentially life saving service. It is available to women aged 45 to 69 years, who haven’t had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Result are normallyy available within five to 10 days. An appoinment is required and can be made on 0800 270 200.

Family day outThe South Kaipara Men and Family Centre is inviting families to a tree adventure day on Saturday, October 2. The cost will be $10 per person. Participants will need closed shoes like sneakers, a jacket or sweat shirt, and a drink. Children need to be over 1.1.m tall for approval. Organisers plan to meet at Tree Adventures, Boundary Road, off Restal Rd, Woodhill, at 9.15am. Info: Jim on 09 420 9197 or 0210711427 to secure your place.


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Halloween will come to Warkworth on October 30 in the form of a Spooktacular.

Committee members and parents of the children at Mahurangi Gym Club have been busy preparing and sourcing all sorts of weird and wonderful things for the event. A ghoul-making evening was held, which produced some scarey spiders, ghouls, witches and more.

Prepared to be scaredThe Mahurangi Gymnastics Club is organising the fundraising event for families, catering for children of all ages.There will be a haunted house, spooky sweets, disco, fiendish food, devilish drinks, ghoulish games and freaky face painting.One of the organisers Rebecca Paul says the club hopes the spooktacular will become an annual event.“It is designed to coincide with Halloween and offer an alternative to trick or treating,” she says. “Children are encouraged to come dressed up and enjoy the fun and scares.”Rebecca says there will be chilling and eerie activities for all ages, and some more sedate activities for the younger members of the family.The club has received great support from TimberWorld who are providing some much needed supplies for the Haunted House.At present Mahurangi Gymnastics Club runs classes at the Mahurangi

College Gym. The club is working hard to be able to provide a purpose-built facility for the area and this event is to fundraise towards the building and equipment.The Spooktacular will be held at the former Warkworth Women’s Bowling Club in Shoesmith Street, Warkworth. Tickets are $5 for adults and $5 for children – all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available from Generation Kids in Warkworth or Warkworth and Matakana Schools. Info: Rebecca Paul on 422 7353.


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The 41st annual Kowhai Festival starts on October 2 with a perfect event for the school holidays – a family picnic and the Black Dog Cafe Children’s Dog Show in Lucy Moore Park.

Warkworth district braces for festive mayhemFor the last three years, the children’s dog show has been held as part of the Kowhai Festival Huge Day Out, but organisers thought it deserved a day of its own and this year built a picnic day around it. The dog show starts at 10am and includes categories to suit all breeds – waggiest tail, best trick, scruffiest, best costume, owner lookalike and a musical chairs ‘sit’ competition. Entry is $1 per category and all winners – and probably all entrants – will get a prize.The picnic and family games will follow at 11am; entry is free. With the aim being to have low-tech, low-cost fun, there will be old-fashioned games like sack races, egg-catch and tug-o-war, and the kids are encouraged to bring cardboard boxes for the one of the best free thrills – sliding down the hill. There will be plenty of prizes and giveaways to go around.Warkworth Library is also getting involved by holding a teddy bear’s picnic in the park before leading a teddies’ parade to the library for story time at 12.30pm. At least 20 more festival events are lined up for the following two

weeks, including an open day at the Warkworth Museum, Kowhai Crafts’ annual exhibition, a concert by the Auckland Youth Symphony Orchestra and a cat show. The picnic day on October 2 kicks off the first of three big festival weekends. On the following weekend, the main event is the Huge Day Out on October 9 – with the Mahurangi River Canoe Showdown, Wine and Jazz by the Wharf, Chuck a Duck, 100-plus street stalls, music stages and family entertainment in the Warkworth town centre from 9am to 4pm. Sunday sees the rafts racing on the river in the Barfoot and Thompson Raft Race at 10am, along with a special Lions riverside market. The weekend of October 16 and 17 is the last of the festival and the highlights are an outdoor screening of ‘Second Hand Wedding’ in Lucy Moore Park on the Friday, the Festival Dance at the Mahurangi East Community Centre on Saturday night, and Festival Gardens, Red Hats and Cupcakes from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Programme and booking details at www.kowhaifestival.co.nz and Warkworth i-SITE.

Warkworth’s Huge Day Out will wind-up at the Bridge House when rockabilly band the Recliner Rockers take to the stage. One of the busiest music festival bands in NZ, the rockers play a mix of rootsy blues and rockabilly with a dash of psychedelic spice thrown in. Expect a flying double bass called Mr Horse, ridden by Geoff Fitzpatrick, machine gun guitar toted by Al Lavis and R18 drumming courtesy of Julian Davis. The Recliner Rockers have left a trail of broken strings, sticks and wounded animals from Invercargill to Paihia. Be warned!

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What started as a joke has quickly turned into a reality for Harry Sutcliffe, who has been appointed the official Kowhai Festival town crier.

Kowhai Festival town crier Harry Sutcliffe.

Town crier preps for debut

Into its 41st year, this will be the first festival with its own crier and Harry says he’s a little apprehensive about the job.“Cr Dave Parker and I were just kidding about having a crier and that’s how it started,” he says.Harry, 73, a retired school teacher, says standing in front of a class taught him how to make himself heard. He taught at Rotorua Lakes High School from 1990 to 2001, before moving north with wife Gay to run coffee and lunch cruises on a small boat between Snells Beach to Kawau Island.

The town crier costume was specially made for him by Barbara’s Alterations, Repairs and Costume Hire in Warkworth, who designed the attire in a more modern style.His official crier duties started on September 21 in Wellsford, handing out flyers to promote the festival.He will be the event announcer on the Big Day Out, as well as participating in the parades. Harry and Gay have been supporting the festival since 1990 and used to run boat rides on the Mahurangi River, in conjunction with the festivities.


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An eclectic mix of art and crafts will be on show at the annual Kowhai Arts and Crafts Group exhibition, which opens in the old Masonic Hall in Warkworth on October 7.

Artists Rosemary Rowe (foreground), of Omaha, and Lauris Mortensen, of Warkworth, at work.

Artists are busy preparing for the exhibition in the Masonic Hall.

Artists assemble for exhibition

The exhibition will also celebrate the recent refurbishment of the hall.Group president Leigh Lomas says members are excited to be part of the first event in the newly-renovated hall.She expects 50 to 60 members to exhibit work, which will range from paintings, pottery and fused glass jewellery to felting, spinning and weaving, and knit wear.“It’s the only collective exhibition we do so is usually very well supported,” Leigh says. “Items will be on sale for a wide range of prices.”There will also be an opportunity for visitors to ‘have a go’ at activities such as spinning (Friday morning),

felting and pottery (Saturday), and weaving and painting (Sunday morning).The show will open with a ticketed preview evening from 7.30pm on October 7. It will then open from 9am to 4pm on Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9, and from 10am to 2pm on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the group is inviting interest from the community in some upcoming workshops. One will be run by Gillian Carlson on book making and the other will be run by Doris Riederer on silk painting. The silk painting workshop starts October 19 and will run over three weeks. Info: Leigh Lomas on 423 7070.

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Rafters at the readyKeep an eye on the Mahurangi River on Sunday October 10, when the raft race will return. Get your floaties on and be prepared to get wet in a no-holds-barred race or join the wimps on the Warkworth wharf and cheer ‘em on! There’ll be a barbecue to warm everyone up and some super prizes for first, last, best raft and best costume. Enter at Barfoot and Thompson Warkworth, or phone 425 8742, or email [email protected] Race starts at 10am.


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This year’s Wine, Food and Jazz Festival, on Wharf Road down by the Mahurangi riverside, promises a feast for the taste buds on October 9.

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The region’s best red, white, rosé and sparkling wines from Matakana winegrowers will be on offer for tastings or by the glass.Kowhai Festival’s Huge Day Out will see the début of two new vineyards, Grèvé and Matavino, and the first of the stunning 2010 vintage Rosé releases – increasingly popular summer wine style.As well as the region’s vine offerings, Kowhai Festival visitors will be able to enjoy fresh Mahurangi oysters – shucked or frittered, locally brewed Zeffer’s new season apple and pear ciders, and beer from Leigh Sawmill Brewery.The food alley, also on Wharf Street, will be packed with delicious treats to enjoy on the day or take home. Festival favourites will be there such as waffles, crepes, donuts, wood fired pizza, mussel fritters and gourmet sausages, as well as new food offerings such as spit roast, India Curry and pan paella.The cool sounds of local jazz star Jennifer Eirena and the funky Leigh based Pippi Pickers will add the final touches for a great day out.Souvenir wine glasses and two generous tastings will cost $10 with subsequent glasses for $5 and additional tasting samples for $2 each.The festival runs from 10am to 4pm.

Teddy bear time at libraryWarkworth Library will celebrate the Kowhai Festival this month, starting with a teddy bear’s picnic themed storytime session on October 2, at 12.30pm. Children and their families are invited to dress up and bring their teddies and favourite toy animals along with them. Clifford the Big Red Dog will visit the library twice on Friday, October 15, at 10.30am and at 6.30pm. Clifford is also paying a visit to the Mahurangi East Library on Tuesday October 12 at 10.30am and Wellsford Library on Wednesday, October 13, at 10.30am.


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A HUGE 6-hour family-friendly event among the vines.We’re celebrating our 10th birthday, so the first 1000 tickets are half price at $19.90 and kids are free*!• Gates open 3.30pm

• 4pm – 8pm Live music by The Mighty Groove Diggers, James RAY, The Late Show and Lou Lou.

• 8pm – The all-time classic movie ‘Casablanca’ on the Outdoor Big Screen

• 10pm – Spectacular fireworks display

Bring a picnic and a blanket – but NO ALCOHOL, GLASS or four-legged family members! Any non-alcoholic beverages must be in originally sealed containers.

Tickets are limited and just $19.90pp for the first 1000 (and after that $39.80). *Kids 14 and under FREE. Tickets - Internet / phone from Ticketmaster.co.nz or 0800 111 999 (booking fees apply). Or purchase over the counter from Ascension Wine Estate 480 Matakana Road, Matakana (No booking fees. Sorry, no phone sales).

All tickets are general admission. We encourage blankets and low chairs. Those with normal height chairs will be directed to the sides and rear of the venue.

A full bar with EFTPOS will operate and wood-fired pizzas will be for sale.

PARKING – on-site parking is only available for disabled guests. Please park at either the Warkworth Golf Club or outside Mahurangi College. FREE shuttle buses will operate from 3.30pm until the event has finished.

This is an outdoor event. We play "rain or shine". However, the promoter may decide in its sole discretion to postpone the event to the following Sunday 31st October and the same tickets will apply (NO refunds).

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CelebrationAscension Wine Estate is hosting a Labour Weekend birthday party on Sunday, October 24, and everyone is invited. The Big Night Out opens at 3.30pm with live music from 4pm. Cinema classic Casablanca will show on the massive outdoor screen from 8pm and there will be fireworks from 10pm. The party is celebrating Ascension’s first 10 years. Owner Darryl Soljan says the musical line-up includes Auckland blues and rock band The Groove Diggers, alt-country rock artist and former New Zealand Music Award finalist James RAy, talented local singer songwriter Lou Lou and The Late Show. “This is our way of saying thanks to everyone who has supported us, paid us a visit, enjoyed our wine, or simply stopped in to enjoy a show,” he says. “We have heavily subsidised the event to make it as family-friendly and accessible as possible. We can’t wait to see the place buzzing on Labour Weekend Sunday.”

One of the pioneers of Matakana’s growing wine tourism industry Ascension Wine Estate isn’t about to rest on its laurels.

A landmark in the making.

Ascension celebrates first decadeIt has been a decade this month since Darryl Soljan and wife Bridget first welcomed guests to Ascension. At that time, they were a young couple with two small children, living in a rented house in Snells Beach.From those early days of platters and counter service, Ascension has grown to offer a full a la carte menu, with many national food and hospitality awards to its credit.In the next five years, Darryl says Ascension will develop as a celebration centre, with more events. He has also formed an alliance with Kay Baxter’s Koanga Institute who will assist with the establishment of an edible food and tree trail, raising heirloom seedlings.“Our customers are interested in where their food comes from so this is a way of expanding that knowledge,” he says. “The food grown in our own gardens will be served at our tables.”Darryl says his tendency to “get bored easily” has been partly responsible for Ascension’s stable performance through the recession.“Whether it’s the grape varieties, the menu styles or the entertainment, nothing here ever stays the same for long. Change is part of the culture of this place.“Over the last couple of years, we’ve tried really hard to be innovative, to keep the customers interested. Staff are encouraged to have ideas and because there aren’t 12 layers of bureaucracy, what’s decided at a meeting today can be underway tomorrow. It’s given us the ability to change quickly to respond to what’s happening.”Establishing the business meant long days and nights for Darryl and Bridget, who would often work

until the early hours of the morning hand-labelling their wine.“We were doing everything from waiting on tables, making coffee and dishwashing, to paying the GST, changing the light bulbs and working in the vineyard.“We opened without any marketing or advertising – we just tied a few balloons on the gate and put out the ‘open’ sign. When the first guests arrived, the roof wasn’t finished, the plumber was hooking up the hot water, Dad was plugging in the dishwasher and neighbours were helping with dusting and vacuuming.”The opening of The Belfry conference and reception centre in 2006 completed the original concept plan and today Ascension employs the equivalent of 27 fulltime staff.Darryl estimates the business has injected more than $10 million in wages into the local economy, a statistic he is enormously proud of.Although Bridget still does the accounts, she wound back her involvement when children, Dominic and Emma, went to school.About five years ago, Darryl found himself still trying to do everything and working seven days a week. He got some advice, hired additional staff and focused his priorities on

marketing, planning and strategy, as well as the wine.“It was about finding a balance so there was time for family, time to look after my own health and time to be involved in the community.”Hospice, local business networks and his children’s school and sports groups all benefited. Commenting on the current Puhoi to Pakiri tourism strategy, Darryl says it has already been successful in bringing disparate groups together. He’d like to see one organisation representing the area, with a paid employee who could coordinate region-wide marketing and promotion, and lobby on behalf of local operators.“One of the biggest issues we continue to face is the seasonality of business here. I think we need a regional event – but it has to be something new.”Summing up the last decade, Darryl says he wouldn’t have the energy to do it again.“Sometimes the 10 years feels like 20, but then at other times I wonder where the time went. We’ve made mistakes, that’s part of learning, but we’ve also met some really wonderful people. We also love living in this area so that’s been another bonus.”

The “captain and navigator” of Ascension Darryl Soljan says he gets bored easily so likes to keep trying fresh ideas.


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Preparations for the Matakana School Gala on October 23 are now in full swing.

Donations still wantedGala manager Kim Scott says volunteers are busy sorting through the hundreds of items that will be sold on the day, through stalls, on the basketball court and in the silent auction.“We are still keen to receive bric-a-brac items, which can be dropped at the school during the school holiday break,” she says.Entertainment on the day is weather-dependent but includes the funky salon, candy castle sweet stall, sausage sizzle, mussel fritters, wood fired pizza, mastercake competition, crockery smash, toy stalls, clothing stalls, Hibiscus Rodders Car Club and local performer Loulou Collier. The vertical bungey and climbing wall are also booked in. Funds raised from this year’s event will go towards a state-of-the-art

information centre in the school’s library. The new facility will incorporate the library along with research areas with computers, an ipad electronic reading area, itouch electronic listening space and a skype conference corner.Gala Day is Saturday, October 23, starting around 7am.

Auckland’s top floral art designers will converge on Matakana next month for the 2010 Designer of the Year competition.Entititled Artistic Action, the competition will be held at the Matakana Community Hall, from November 5 to 7.Members from floral art clubs throughout the Auckland region will compete in various divisions with the ultimate prize being the title of Designer of the Year.Warkworth Floral Art Club president Penny Le Quesne says the competition will include an imposé competition, from 10.30am to 11.30am on Saturday, November 6.“This is a popular event for members of the public to watch,” she says. “Club members are each given a box of floral components and asked to demonstrate how to make unique and individual designs.”

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A lot of sausages have been sold, cakes baked, plants potted and goods sorted at Matakana School over the last 40 years.

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From small beginnings, the Matakana School Gala has grown to be a major event on the district’s calender attracting bargain hunters from as far away as Auckland .

This month marks the 40th year since the first gala was held in 1970, when the school roll was 196. Parents and teachers at the time decided to have a gala day to buy more books for the library. Their target was $3000 so were delighted when their efforts raised $3400.Former school teacher Christine Gardener, who helped organise the 1970 gala, says it was very small in comparison to the event nowadays comprising only a few stalls, which included books, toys, cakes, dart throwing and farming equipment.

“Relatively speaking, it was just as well supported then as it is now – it’s just that it was a much smaller community then,” she says.The gala has become a prominent Labour Weekend event with thousands of spectators coming to take part in the array of activities and entertainment available on the day. Last year $48,000 was raised plus a further $33,000 from the auction.Peter Allan, who was the principal in 1970, passed away last year after a long battle with cancer.


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A ‘singshop’ will be held in the Warkworth Anglican Church Hall on Saturday, October 9, from 10am to 4pm.

Max Maxwell will lead a singing workshop in Warkworth this month.

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The event will provide anyone with an interest in community singing an opportunity to ‘have a go’.The singshop will be lead by Max Maxwell, who has directed the Auckland-based Heaven Bent Gospel Choir for the past five years, as well as the SingForJoy choir, which started last year.Helen Diaz, who helps lead the Kaipara Flats based community singing group Kai Rhythmix, says Max’s passion lies in bringing people together to create harmony and rhythm in a fun atmosphere.“He works with choirs and singing groups throughout NZ so we’re very excited to be bringing him to Warkworth,” she says. “There will be a range of styles, from the Beatles and Beach Boys to African and gospel songs.“The aim is to encourage people in the community who sing, have secretly dreamed of singing or just want to give it a try, to have fun and share that with others in a non-critical but stimulating local event.”Kai Rhythmix has participated in numerous local events including Hospice fundraisers, and has performed in church and at rest homes.Charges will apply.

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West Auckland musician Richard Ingamells, along with Warkworth-based singer Jenny Eirena, will perform a tantalising mix of smooth jazz, original songs and acoustic guitar at Leigh Sawmill Cafe on October 1.

A jazz/folk/rock combo is in store for audiences when Richard Ingamells and Warkworth’s own Jenny Eirena take the stage at Leigh this month.

Sawmill entertains soulful sound mixSinger/song writer Ingamells is known to audiences following the production of an album of personally written songs in 2008, which followed two earlier albums of classical flute. Ingamells is a classically trained flutist and a guitarist with more than 20 years experience, and has featured

in several bands and numerous recordings. He teaches guitar, flute and bass, and this combination of skill flavours his music.Jennifer’s debut album Promise of Land is a compelling body of work and her sound includes gentle ballad, jazz and pop genres, whilst the lyrics convey a passionate account of

love, joy and the challenges of life. Jennifer has appeared at a number of jazz festivals and regularly sings with Julie Mason and the Jazz Divas, The Prohibition Big Band and her own ensembles. She studied music at Auckland University and jazz vocals at the New Zealand School of Music in Albany.

Bronze sculptures of tuatara made by Silverdale artist Brian Moore have found themselves in good company over the years.Last month, one of the life-sized tuatara was presented to the Wellington Police by the builder of the maritime unit’s new launch, in appreciation of the $3.5 million contract. Other notable recipients include HRH Prince Philip and Mercedes Benz headquarters in Germany.Brian made the first of a limited edition of 250 tuatara bronzes in 1985. The first one was presented to HRH Prince Philip in his capacity as Patron of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The WWF used the bronze tuatara project as a fundraiser, raising around $40,000 from sales which the government matched two for one, creating a $120,000 pool that was used for the tree planting

Silverdale artist Brian Moore with his bronze tuatara, which is proving to be a collector’s item.

Tuatara brings new trees to Tiritiri Matangion Tiritiri Matangi Island.More than 150 bronze tuataras have been sold to date and Brian says there has recently been a resurgence of interest. Each one of the edition

is cast to order and takes around six weeks to put through the various stages at the foundry.For information visit: www.brianmoore.co.nz/tuatara.htm


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Made In Dagenham“The Ford motor company is about to face its biggest ever threat – the female machinists!” From the director of Calendar Girls, Made In Dagenham is based on the true story of the 1968 strike at London’s Ford Dagenham car plant. What starts off as a pay dispute turns into a full uprising by the ladies, an event that led to the advent of the Equal Pay Act. Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins plays Rita, the initially impromptu and reluctant leader, who empowers her co-workers. The film is an inspiring true story; thoroughly entertaining and often hilarious. Sally Hawkins is brilliant along with a fantastic cast of Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson and Rosamund Pike. Both men and women will love this historical snap-shot of life in late-60s Britain.Film Review Courtesy of Matakana Cinemas

The Hut Builder by Laurence Fearnley

Fearnley previous book was the beautiful Edwin + Matilda. This new novel is set in the South Island and starts in the 1930’s. Boden is a young lad who shuttles between his own parents and the family across the road, never totally at ease at either. His mother seems to be perpetually lost in a haze and his father is the town butcher who expects Boden to take over his business. As a 20-year-old, Boden gets drawn into building a hut on the slopes of Mount Cook. This becomes a pivotal time in Boden’s life and marks his entry into adulthood. He feels obliged to live the life his family and upbringing demands, but writing poetry is where his heart lies. Fearnley blends real historical characters with her fictional ones which makes for fascinating reading. This book is beautifully written and is an exceptional follow-up to her previous work.

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room has been shortlisted for The Man Booker Prizeand has been getting great reviews. The first half of the book takes place entirely within an 11square ft. room in which a young woman has spent the last seven years after being abducted. Raped repeatedly, she now has a 5 year old son, Jack. The story is told in Jack’s voice and starts on his 5th birthday. The relationship the mother has with her son is absorbing, as she devotes all her energy to teach, nurture and entertain her son. The second half of the book is when mum decides to tell Jack the truth and they plot their escape. The book concludes with Jack’s introduction to Freedom. Room has been likened to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas. A profoundly affecting book written beautifully about a topical situation. Be brave and give it a go! Book reviews courtesy The Village Bookshop.

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The success of last month’s plant market has set the scene for it to become a regular event on the Matakana calendar.

Spring successThe Plant Markets last month were a huge celebration of spring and gardening with more than 30 stall holders. Gardening equipment, herbs and veges, flowers, pots and, of course, plants of all types were offered for sale. Children were catered for with a colouring-in competition and a stall where they could pot their own plant to take home. The markets were the first of their kind in Matakana but due to fabulous feedback and support will be happening every spring.

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Weeks of rehearsals have gone into the upcoming Extravaganza 2010 Variety Show, which will be presented by the Wellsford Drama Club this month.

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The show, which is a compilation of music, dance and acting with other entertainment, will be held at the Wellsford District Community Centre from the October 14 to 17. Director Carolynne Andrew says there is something for everyone in the show, and describes the costumes as “very creative”. Some students even designed their own costumes.

Students from the Wellsford and Warkworth area make up the cast of 45 players and 10 crew members. They range in age from 8 to 17 years.Carolynne says the rehearsal schedule has been intense, three times a week for 10 weeks.Tickets can be purchased from Woody’s Winners Lotto shop in Wellsford and Wellsford Pharmacy.

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Fertile imaginations and generous business owners helped raise more than $15,000 for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice at the Catwalk Arts show in last month.

Above left, Butterfly: Iconic NZ fashion designer Annie Bonza made this dress to represent the Warkworth Wellsford Hospice butterfly symbol.Above right, Legally bound: ‘Legally Bound’ by Town and Country Law won the Wearable Advertising section, a prize of $800 cash and $1000 worth of advertising on Times FM.Left, Colourful gesture: ‘A Colourful Gesture’ by Resene Paints Warkworth.

Creativity takes centrestage at Catwalk Arts

The wearable arts show, held at Ascension Wine Estate, attracted 57 entries in five categories. The judges – actor Shane Cortese, fashion designer Brooke Tyson and photographer Michelle Moir – added a sixth award for Mahurangi College teacher Pippa Hechter, who designed the costumes for the school’s recent production of Beauty and the Beast.The Supreme winner was Jayne Boesley, a Catwalk Arts veteran whose intricate paper and fabric outfit unfolded from a box; the box then folded into a matching handbag. Winners shared a total prize pool of $4500 and received a hand-painted tile made especially for the event by Morris and James. The main sponsors were Ascension Wine Estate, Mason Contractors and Bins, and Waitapu Farms. Photos are available from Kodak Express in Warkworth, and owner Colin Stables will donate all proceeds to Hospice. Photos can also be viewed at www.localmatters.co.nzWinners were:Creative Families – First, Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover by Barbara Leach and Melissa Ashton–Leach; second, Sock it to Me by Rose Gerard; merit, Luminoptera by Pearl and Karen Williamson.

Students – First, Fruitful Fecundity by Laura and Charlotte Donnelly and Tracy Davies; second, Mirror Image by Lucy Twhigg; merit, Plastic Fantastic by Julia Gabel; merit, Merge Like a Zip by Hollie Sanders; merit, It’s all up in the Hair by Grace Mitchell.Accessories – First, Want a Nibble? by Sharleen Greer; merit, Switched On by Julie Dowland; merit, Bosom Buddies – A Day at the Races by Sally Blyth.Wearable Advertising – First, Legally Bound by Town and Country Law; merit, Sea Print–cess by Warkworth Printing; merit, All Stitched up with Spring by Kawau Bay Health.Open – First, Unfold and Be Bold by Jayne Boesley; second, A Spring Explosion by Rosie Galbraith; merit, Canderella by Jordan Wright; merit, Volcanic Explosion by Sheryl Ross.Judges’ Choice – Pippa Hechter.Supreme Award – Unfold and Be Bold by Jayne Boesley.


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The throaty roar of 70 Harley Davidson motorbikes echoed around Orewa on last month as riders gathered to meet Aucklander John Bourne who is on a mission to raise men’s awareness of regular prostate checks.

John Bourne says early detection is key to fighting prostate cancer.

Harley rider focuses on men’s health awareness

John says that men should get a health check from their doctor every time they get a Warrant of Fitness for their bike.This month the 67-year-old took this message to the road, riding his Harley the length of NZ to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.Word of John’s mission spread quickly through the biking community, which is why, at his first key stop off point, the Caltex Station in Orewa, he was met by around 70 Harley riders, who rode with him into Auckland.John’s 6000km ride, which started and ends in Albany, will take him from Cape Reinga to Invercargill. It began on September 1 and is expected to take around three weeks to complete.The Auckland grandfather, who says he is lucky to enjoy good health himself, says he sees the ride as an opportunity to publicise the need for men to take preventative action.“Every year our fathers, grandfathers, sons and brothers die unnecessarily from prostate cancer and what’s frustrating is that nearly half of these deaths could have been stopped through early detection,” John says. “If this tour can get men to take notice of their health and help save the life of just one person, it will have been worth it.”Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ chief executive Keith Beck, says he is overwhelmed and humbled by the way businesses, schools,

communities and individuals like John are getting behind the cause.“John is an example of one of the many who are dedicating their time to help save the lives of others,” Keith says.The ride takes place in what has become known as Blue September, when countries all around the world encourage people to face up to prostate cancer, which, in NZ, kills 600 men each year.John is stopping at Caltex stations along the route. Caltex is collecting money for the cause, and John is selling patches as fundraisers. Info and intinerary, visit www.coastridernz.com

Candidates meeting WellsfordAlthough there is only a week to go in the Auckland Council local body election, voters in the Wellsford subdivision of Auckland will have the opportunity to meet their candidates this month. Participating will be Mayoral hopefuls Len Brown and Colin Craig, and the Wellsford candidates who are standing for the one seat on the Rodney Local Board. The meeting will be held in the Anglican Church Hall, Port Albert Road, on Saturday, October 2. The meeting will be held starting at 1.30pm.


ColourFoodie Fridays

Smell, taste, discuss and learn with demonstrations, tastings, book launches and more,

every Friday from 11am to 1pm - No charge!

October 8th: Pizza ... is it the new fondue?? Make, Bake and Taste.

October 15th: French Crepes and Italian vegetables.

October 22nd: Wines from Matakana matched with our favourite easy entertaining recipes.

October 29th: Home made ice cream.

November 5th: Sorry no demonstration this week.

November 12th: Tagine Cooking.

GUEST CHEFVirginia Iovine-Turner

from Cucina Amore

Up to 40% OFF selected Scanpan and Le Chasseur

products for Friday 15th only.

where Pantry meets Kitchen

2-4 Neville St,Warkworth

Ph/Fax: 09 425 0302

Open: Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm;

Sat 9-4pm; Sun 10-3pm

Email: [email protected]: tastematakana.co.nz

Le Chasseur

Cooking French Crepes and Italian Vegetables using

on Friday 15th October, 11am to 1pm.

Cuisinewith Andrea Hinchco www.tastematakana.co.nz

A complex vinegarBalsamic vinegar (aceto balsamico) is traditionally made from a reduction of cooked white grape juice and is not a vinegar in the usual sense. It has been made since the middle ages in the Modena and Reggio Emilia regions of Italy and today is highly valued by chefs and gourmet food lovers. Balsamico means balsam-like in the sense of restorative or curative.The name Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena) is protected by both Italian and EU laws. Balsamic vinegar of Modena (Aceto Balsamico di Modena) is an inexpensive, modern and commercial imitation of the traditional product. Made from wine vinegar with the addition of colouring, caramel and sometimes thickeners, it is mass-produced with no aging. To further confuse the issue there is a third level condimento which is made from a combination of these methods.True balsamic vinegar starts with a reduction of pressed trebbiano and lambrusco grapes. The resulting thick syrup mosto cotto is subsequently aged for a minimum of 12 years in a battery of seven barrels of successively smaller sizes. The casks are made of different woods like chestnut, acacia, cherry, oak, mulberry, juniper and ash. This balsamic is rich, glossy, deep brown in color and has a complex flavour that balances the natural sweet and sour elements of the cooked grape juice with hints of wood from the casks. None of the product may be withdrawn until the end of the minimum aging period. At the end of the aging period (12, 18 or 25 years), a small portion is drawn from the smallest cask and each cask is then topped up with the contents of the preceding (next smallest) cask. Freshly reduced cooked must is added to the largest cask and in every subsequent year, the drawing and topping up process is repeated.Contemporary chefs use these vinegars sparingly in simple dishes where its complex tastes are highlighted. It works well with steak, eggs, grilled fish, risotto and is divine on desserts of fresh strawberries, pears and gelato. It may even be drunk from a tiny glass to conclude a meal as a digestive.

Mantuan Chicken(serves 12)

Adapted from a 17th Century Italian dish by Tamasin Day Lewis. This is perfect for a summer lunch you want to prepare the day before. All you have to do on the day is make the sauce, an easy five-minute job, and pour it over the chicken breasts removed from their overnight cold bath. Then leave them to languish in this delectable black velvety liquor for three hours before lunch. 10 large organic chicken breasts 1.751 chicken stock300ml dry white wine For the sauce: 5 flat tbsp light muscovado sugar 125ml dry white wine 90g sultanas Grated zest of 2.5 lemons tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 125ml extra virgin olive oil, the best and freshest 5 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar (must be the very best quality)

Put the breasts in a single layer in as many heavy-bottomed pans as you need and cover each with the stock and white wine mixture. Poach at a mere burble, turning every 5 minutes, until cooked through with a faint pink in the liquid when pierced with a skewer (20-25 minutes should do large chicken breasts and they will continue to cook as the liquid cools). When cool, transfer to one pan with their liquid, cover and keep in the fridge overnight. Just over 3 hours before you want to eat, take the chicken out of the fridge and make the sauce. Put the sugar and wine in a small pan and bring it very slowly to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Draw off the heat, and add the sultanas and lemon rind to infuse. Leave to cool, while you cut each breast into 1cm slice and reassemble on a large serving dish. Strain the sauce, reserving the zest and sultanas in the sieve. Add the vinegar to the sauce, and the salt and pepper, then start adding the oil in a trickle, whisking as you go to form an emulsion. Return the zest and sultanas to the sauce, taste, adjust the seasoning, and pour over the centre of the breasts. Cover with clingfilm and keep at room temperature for 3 hours.

| Mahurangimatters Service Directory October 201072

Visit us online to find out what’s happening around the district. There’s also a handy A-Z business directory with the names and details of local services, suppliers,

tradesmen and professionals.

Advertise Situations Vacant for FREE on our website with FREE email and website linksPhone 425 9068 for more information or email your ad to [email protected]

Automotive • Builders, Roofers & Suppliers • Brick & Block Layers, Concreters & Tilers

ServicedirectoryGet the right person for the job. Our handy service directory ensures you can find a local professional or tradesperson, quickly and easily.

Accounting Services ..................................72Aluminium Joinery & Glaziers ................72Automotive ...................................................72Builders, Roofers & Suppliers............72-73Brick & Block Layers, Concreters &

Tilers...........................................................73Construction & Earthworks .....................73Engineering ..................................................73Flooring ....................................................73-74

Accounting Services • Aluminium Joinery & Glaziers • Automotive • Panelbeaters • Builders, Roofers & Suppliers

www.localmatters.co.nz

Domestic / Commercial Glazing

Glass Showers • Splash Backs

Mirrors • Cat Doors

Windscreen Replacement and Chip Repair

20 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth (09) 425 8678 • 0800 809 010

www.winstoneglass.com152M

Warkworth instone

GGlass & lazing

133

ACCOUNTING Business & Personal

Cashbooks yGST & PAYE yTax Returns y

Barbara Forbes BBSPhone: 422 0737 or 021 296 1457

Financial yStatementsBudgeting y

Snells BeachMOTORS

– 2 0 0 8 L I M I T E D –

425 53551 Hamatana Road - Snells Beach

140M

Electrical ........................................................74Design, Survey & Property Valuers .......74Lawnmowing ...............................................74Landscape Supplies & Maintenance....74Property Maintenance ..............................75Tree Services.................................................75Retail ...............................................................75Health & Beauty ..........................................75Laundry & Dry Cleaning ...........................75

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners ................75Painters/Decorators & Plasterers ..........75Water Pump & Heat Pump Specialists .... 75Water Supplies ..............................................75Marine/Small Engines ...............................76Plumbing & Suppliers ...............................76Website Design & Printers .......................76Computer Repairs & Service ...................76TV Aerial & Satellite Servicing ................76

Septic Tank Cleaning .................................76Water Tank Cleaning ..................................76Water Supplies & Purification .................76Ceiling Removal Specialists ....................77Furniture Removals & Storage ...............77Transport .......................................................77Training and Tuition...................................77Outdoor Furniture ......................................77Classifieds & Church Notices ......77-78

On site servicing of your vehicle• Engine tunes • Cam belt replacement• Brake checks • Shock replacement• Lube services • Exhaust repairs

Mobile Mechanical ServiceS

John YoungPh (09) 425 7781 • Mob 0274 828 293

Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Unit 4, 6-14 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

425 5340

431 5050

email: [email protected]

24hr CALLOUT

0274 904 564

PROMPT QUALITY WORK WE SERVICE WARKWORTH & MANGAWHAI

Frameless Shower InstallationsBevelled Mirrors - ALL GLASS REPAIRS

64 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach Ph 09 425 5025 • www.autohaus.co.nzYOUR LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE

152M

Fences - Gates - ScreensPergola - Trellis - Timber1A Matakana Valley Rd

Ph: 422 9550 Fax: 422 9635

Matakana Trellis & Fencing

Private & All Insurance Work

Ph 425 8723 • Fax 425 9526

Ian Wayne

PANEL & PAINTEDMONDS & MASON

Wayne 021 765 706 or Ian 021 977 72947 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth


The Trellis Guy• Custom made• Quality material• Quality workmanship

Ph 09 422 5737 • 027 272 7561Fax 09 422 5800

Snells Beach • Warkworth • Orewa

Also see Lance for your supply of Native and Landscaping plants

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RODNEY TRELLISTrellis - Panels - Fencing

Installations - all shapes and sizesSpecialities: Framed Archways –Superior Trellis Pedestrian Gate

Frames (mortised)Trellis spray painting / oiling

Gazebo's ~ dove cotes ~ pergolas

872 Kaipara Flats RoadPh: 425 7627 • Fax 422 4976

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• Light Commercial • Alterations• Architectural Homes

• Renovations • AdditionsPhone Hadley on 09 425 4968 or 0275 444 440


Builders, Roofers & Suppliers • Brick & Block Layers • Concreters & Tilers • Construction & Earthworks • Engineering • Flooring

For your safety we have: ● Experienced Qualified Scaffolders ● Full range of Equipment● inc. Alloy Mobile & Builder’s Props

PHONE 0800 622 7929OMAHA - SNELLS BEACH - WARKWORTH - MANGAWHAI

Member of Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand

CARPENTER-JOINER• Terraces• Alterations• New Housing

• Renovations• Maintenance• Small jobs a specialty

NEIL KOSEPhone 09 425 5491

Mobile 027 275 1172126

NATHAN HOUSTONPh: 09 422 2131 Mob: 021 220 5000

470 KAiPArA FlATS rOAd, WArKWOrTH

142M

MATAKANA EXCAVATORSBILL REA

32 years owner/operator(Civil engineering qualified)

1.6 Tonne Mini Excavator • 4WD Tip TruckFor all your earthworks / landscaping

(09) 422 9392 • 0274 442 606W & D REA

139M

362 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0948ph 422 7716 • fax 422 7717 • [email protected]

• slabs• beams and posts• panelling

• flooring• mulch• firewood

PHoNe 09 425 6431

uNiT 5 • HAMATANA RoAdsnells beach

General Engineering

135M

021 2800 233www.nzconcrete.co.nz

BASED IN MATAKANA

DRIVEWAYSFLOORS • PATHSExposed • Plain • ColouredStamped Concrete • CuttingResidential & Commercial

Sub-divisions • R.O.W’s • Excavations

BRICK & BLOCK LAYERSBRICKS - BLOCKS - TILING PAVING - WATERPROOFING

WARKWORTH BRICKLAYING SERVICES LTD

Phone Alan Berthelsen021 780 170, A/hrs 425 8252

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Servicing Auckland - Rodney - Kaipara

P. 09 425 0300 M. 027 4930468F. 09 423 0017 [email protected]

- Residential & Light Commercial - Quick Stage- OSH Standards - Tube & Clip- Qualified Scaffolders - Reliable Service

Roofi ng N.ZLong Run Iron

SpecialistsNew Re-Roofs

& Cladding

Ring Matt on 021 356 965A/hrs/Fax: 09 425 6311


152M

Phone: 027 4771 583 email: [email protected]

AWARD WINNING BUILDERRIchARD WILcock

Auckland region house of the year 2008

• Architecturally designed homes

• New houses

• Alterations

For the construction of:

www.rwbuilder.co.nz

• Decks

• Fences

154M

D A V E P O O L E

ANNEX CONSTRUCTION LTDDESIGN AND BUILD

P/F (09) 423 0310 • M 0274 522 403E [email protected]

From alterations to full contracts

Glen Hassett027 472 4684

Ph 09 425 5232Fax 09 425 5299

email: [email protected]

KENSINGTONMINI DIGGERS LTD

Phone Nigel Kensington09 422 9277

Mobile 0274 844 544

Trenching - Footings - LandscapingDrilling - Tip Truck

Specialising in tight fit workDiggers from 2 tonne to 13 tonne All aspects of

interior and exterior tilingPhone Bruce 021 181 1045

Your local Tiler

TILETILETILETILETILESTILEWITH

creating better homes

All aspects of building undertaken

Alterations • Additions • New homes

Rob HeronPh 425 4027 mob 021 117 3033


For Free QuoteRoss Bell

Your local Jim

Ph 0800 4 546 546www.jims.co.nz

• Lawnmowing • Section Clean Ups• Tree Lopping • Hedge Trimming• Pruning • Rubbish Removal

• Gutter Cleaning & Gardening • Handyman Services Available

Flooring • Electrical • Architecture design, Survey & Property Valuers • Landscape Supplies & Maintenance • Lawn Mowing

152M

ELECTRICIANED THOMAS

Registered Free Quotes Domestic Industrial

Ph 425-7422 • Mob (0274) 964-330

Mobile: 021 990355 Phone: 09 4226160Email: [email protected]

MM 6x4 advert indd 1 18/10/2006 6:44:04 PM

Polyurethaning:- Wooden Floors, Particle Board & Cork

Cork Tiles:- Natural & ColouredEnviro Friendly Products available

FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION

KAE JAE CONTRACTORS (LTD)PHONE KEN (0274) 866-923

A/Hrs (09) 422-7328 • Fax (09) 422-7329

FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION

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T.T.E. DESIGNSARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

THOMAS ERRINGTON Dip.Arch.

Over 25 years experience in all aspects of residential design

P: 09 425 0512M: 027 453 2495E: [email protected]: www.ttedesigns.co.nz

Lamb & moLLoy LtdSURVEYORS

Prompt, professional advice and service for all Subdivisions and Land Development Work

Phone Warkworth (09) 425-7393R. Mather 021 425 837 • R. Molloy 021 779 964

23 Bertram Street - Warkworth148M

[email protected]

Buchanan & Morison LtdREGISTERED VALUERS

VALUERSResidential - Lifestyle - Commercial - Rural WARKWORTH(09) 425 9547

www.bmvaluers.co.nz

MANGAWHAI(09) 431 5067

FLOOR SANDINGNuaZ

FOR QUALITY RESULTS & COMPETITIVE PRICESPhone Craig 0274 856 833

or A/hrs 09 431 2971

COASTAL CONCEPTSWAYNE BURTON Registered Electrician

Suppliers and Installers of:• Gates and Automation• Landscape & Ambience Lighting• Security Cameras & Alarms

COASTAL CONCEPTS 2004 LTDPO Box 47, Warkworth

T: 09 422 2175 M: 027 497 0464 E: [email protected]

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TOTAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONfor complete quality projects

Phone Bruce 425 7766 a/hI take the hard work out of Landscaping

• Lawns - contouring & seeding • Top soil

• Retaining Walls • Driveways • Paths

• Digger • Truck • Tractor

Cross CountryJB's No 1 LANDSCAPING

SERVICES

Servicing Hibiscus Coast to Mangawhai

•PLANTING

•FENCES

•PAVING

•DECKS

•RETAININGWALLS

•GARDENMAKEOVERS

JOHN BETTRIDGEPhone: 09 425 4086Mobile: 021 665 558E-mail: [email protected] Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand Inc.

Accredited Member

LAWN PATROL

MIKE & ANNE MAY 09 425 5654 • 021 039 5801

• Lawnmowing & Maintenance

• Handyman Jobs

Glenn Soljan Dip LS Design

• Designer • Plans designed and drawn• Stonemason • Fireplaces • 20 yrs experience

tel 09 422 9213 • mob 021 457 449email: [email protected]

www.soljanslandscapes.co.nz

Residential and Commercial ElectricalPhone 422 9589 • Mobile 021 679 483


ELECTRICAL SERVICES

155M

Valerie BridesCustom &

Pre-Made GownsA selection of designer sample

bridal gowns from U.S.A.

• Bridal Wear • Bridesmaid • Flower Girls

Ph 425 6336 (WW) Email: [email protected]


Property Maintenance • Tree Services • Retail • Health & Beauty • Carpet • Laundry • Painters & Decorators • Pool Maintenance • Heat & Water Pumps

for head to toe pampering

Beauty Therapy &

Nail Creations

46 McKinney Road, Warkworth Mob 021 051 3661 • Ph 09 425 7776 [email protected]

C.I.D.E.S.C.O, C.I.B.T.A.C, dip Beauty Therapy, dip Electrolysis, dip Body Therapy, dip Nail Technician

Alison Wech

• Facials• Waxing• Tinting• GelNails• AcrylicNails• Manicures• Pedicures• Electrolysis• Make-up• BodyWraps• Massage• SprayTans

135M

120

Call FREE 0800 022 101Fax 09 423 9436Mobile 021 456 429

Certified Member of theCarpet Cleaning

Association of NZ

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

CARPET CLEANING

Emergency Flood ServiceTechnical Experience 9 years

Fully qualified and certified

115

itchen Coloursand Wood Finishes

Spraypainters of quality kitchensLacquers, enamels, 2 pacs, clearcoats

Resprays and RecoloursPhone / Fax Gary 425 7669

Unit 21/30 Hudson Road, Warkworth

Riverside Arcade, Queen Street, Warkworth

Ph (09) 425 9623

• Wide range of health supplements for all the family’s needs• Organic hair and skin care • Homeopathy, herbs, aromatherapy productsPLUS! Come and talk to our in-house qualified naturopath and arrange for a personal consultation.

Looking for the best selection of Health Supplements and Supplies

in sunny Rodney?

WarkworthNatural Health

Storewww.warkworthnaturalhealthstore.co.nz

148M

Leigh Decorators

Your Painter/Decoratorwith over 25 years experienceserving all surrounding areas

Painting • Paperhanging • Roofs • Airless Spraying• Stopping (small jobs) • Repaints • New Homes

For your Free Quote and/or Consultation phone GaryHOME: 09-422-6695 • MOBILE: 021-024-44941

EMAIL: [email protected]

147M

Pumps / Water Tanks / Filtration / TreatmentSpa & Pool Shop / Pool Valet Service

Water Blasters / SprayersHose & Fittings / Mobile & Workshop Service31 WOODCOCKS RD - WARKWORTH - PH 425 9100

AUTHORISEDAGENT

BAZIL BRUSH PAINTERSFREE QUOTES AND FRIENDLY ADVICE FOR

ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTS.

BARRIE (BAZ) MOIR

PH 09 4315565 • MOB 021 1690 790Email: [email protected]

EXTERIOR STAINING SPECIALIST

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

KowhaiLaundry

• Duvets (including inners)

• Sheets • Towels • Linen (pressed)Dry Cleaning Agents

13 Neville Street, WarkworthPhone 09 425 9775

We’re happy to lend a hand!

property & home maintenance• building alterations and repairs• roof & spouting repair & replacement• fences / decks / pergolas• painting interior / exterior• water blasting / cleaning• weedeating / hedges / lawns

Michael & Fiona Baker

Handy Hands

09 422 9660 • 027 4040 338

144M

Arcadia Tree Care

Specialising in;• Fine pruning • Tree removal • Stump grinding • Hedge trimming

Ph Kevin on 021 725 757

General household carpentry and repairs

Property maintenance for permanent or absentee homeowners

John Petchell 09 425 6962 • 0275 183 570

home & property maintenance

• Decks • Stairs • Handrails • Fences • Doors • Letterboxes

NO JOBS TOO SMALL

FROG POOL FARM

Ph 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

Gifts Matai Furniture

Homeware, Kitchenware & Gardenware Crystals, Gems and Candles Tiffany Leadlight Lamps Custom Built Kitchens

Interior/Exterior n Waterblasting n Roof Painting Airless Spraying n Plastering n Wallpapering

Colour Consulting n Decorative EffectsQualified Tradesmen - Honest/Reliable

Ph Mandy 09 425 9007 or 021 507 463

A BRUSH WITH ARTEXPERT PAINTING AND DECORATING

Pool / Spa ValetsCrystal Water Chemicals

Pool Equipment ReplacementRepairs & Maintenance

Pool RefurbishmentWaterblasting

Warkworth to Mangawhai

(09) 422 9524 • 021 952 338Michelle Woolley

• Filtration• UV Sterilizers• Softeners and Neutralizers• Iron Removal• Agent for Stallion Pumps

Phone 021 771 878 • 24hrs 09 425 6002 Email: [email protected]

MoBILe eFTPos AVAILABLe

Owen Ward

H2O PUMPSWater Treatment Pumping Systems

WARKWORTHCOMMERCIAL CLEANERS LTD

Paddy & Gaye WebbEmail: [email protected]

Carpet & Upholstery CleanersGeneral Commercial Cleaners

Ph/Fax 09 425 6844 Mobile 021 079 8578 or 021 886 475

LTD

HEAT PUMPSSupplied • Installed • Serviced

h: 09 425 6776 m: 021 148 3845 e: [email protected]

www.abelinstalls.co.nz


Water Pumps & Services • Marine • Plumbing • Website/Printers/Digital • Computer & TV • Septic Tanks • Water Tank Cleaning • Water Delivery

% 0800 787 392 »0274 787 427email: [email protected]

www.purewaterservices.co.nz

Water Filters, Coolers and whole house ultra violet and

homespring filtration

123

Phone/Fax 425-5619Mobile 0800 733 765

New Pump Sales Service Installation

water pumps

K & R PUMP SERVICES ltd

131

outboard motor servicing

Available from:

MAHURANGI MARINE LTD330 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach

Phone 425-5806

146M

S T E P H E N J O N E S

P LU M B I N G L T DSTEPHEN JONES09 422 7618027 494 5499

Maintenance New Homes Craftsman Plumber Free Quotes

After Hours Callout 30 years experience

‘ T H E D . I . Y. W E B S I T E ’

ezSiteWe’re Local.0508 WEBDESIGN

www.ezSite.co.nz

152M

WATSONPLUMBING & GAS LT

D

BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED!SEWER & STORMWATER

utilising A.E.S. Hydrojet Cleaning MachineDrain location service available

Phone Ian on 027 495 8566 Workshop: (09) 423 8576

Phone 425 7257or email: [email protected]

58-60 Queen StreetWarkworthArgyll Angle

• Plan Printing, Colour & B/W Photocopying• Laminating, Binding, Fax and

Scanning Service • Internet and Email Service

e: [email protected]

Pump & Filtration Services(2007) Ltd

• Water treatment & Filtration• Pumps • Pool & Spas• Waterblasters

7days / 24hours Paul Harris

M: 021 425 887 T: 09 425 0075E: [email protected]

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TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES

Freeview Sales & InstallationTV & FM Aerials

Gavin BrouGhPh 09 425 5495

Mob 0274 766 115

Rodney Septic Tank Cleaning

Peter Cairns

Mob 027 494 6370 • Ph 422 7166

Limited

027 239 216709 426 9015 • 09 412 7644153M

clean. care. repair.WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION

CLEANING AGENCY

Phone John or Annette Carr p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483

water

0800 638 254 09 422 3700OR

ARTESIAN & SOLWAYfILTEREdWATER

HouseholdWater Deliveries

0800 747 928mobile: 027 556 6111

HOMEBUILDERS FAMILY SERVICES

5 Hexham Street, Warkworth • Ph 09 425 7048 Email: [email protected] Mon-Fri 9am-12midday, but leave a message anytime

We provide the folloWing free services:•FamilySupportincludingrelationships&parenting;youthcounsellingandworkwithchildrenexperiencingdifficulties.

•LivingWellOnYourIncomecourses,SKIPandBagofTricksParentingcourses.

•HelpDeskandAdvocacy•StrengtheningFamilies•DisabilityInformationService(Wednesdays9-12)

SUPPORTED BY LOCAL MATTERS


Ceiling Removal Specialists • Furniture Removals & Storage • Transport • Training/Tuition • Outdoor Furniture

• Airport Shuttle • 10-seater Minibus for club/group functions

• Local and national trips and tours

Phone Linda 425-0000

ClASSiFiEd AdVERtiSiNgAdvertise your Classifieds and Church Notices here. Only 30c per word for run-ons and $6.70 per cm for boxed adverts. Excl GST.

Warkworth

Phone 0274 889 216. Ah 09 422 7495

• Specialist Furniture Truck

• Packing & Storage

• Caring Owner/Operator

• Carriers Liability Insurance

FuRNiTuRe ReMoVALS

Lindsay

Taylor

146M

SNELLS BEACHPHONE 09 425 5597

FOR HIREHALLS FOR HIRE. The Warkworth Town Hall (limit 99 people) and the old Masonic Hall are available for hire at reasonable rates. Contact the Rodney District Council Service Centre in Baxter Street, Warkworth or Phone (09) 425 8539

FOR SALEAND NOW .... PRIME ON FREEVIEW, Now 13 channels, decoders with recorder $175, new 12 month warranty, dish and decoder package installed from $430. Call Jim the Maintenance Man 422 3725 or 021 254 2048.BROWN SHAVER PULLETS FOR SALE Specifically reared for free ranging and will commence laying early October. For more details and to reserve please phone 09 422 5890 or email: [email protected] PRODUCTS available. Phone Patrick 425 0448.

LOCAL NUTS Macadamia Nuts Fresh & locally

grown. Three choices - plain, honeyed and chocolate coated.

Yum Yum! $5.50 a packet; larger quantities available on order.

Available from the Mahurangi Matters office, 17 Neville St, Warkworth.

FLIGHTS

SCENIC FLIGHTS $39, 20 mins; $49, 30 mins. Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $75. Gift vouchers available. GREAT BARRIER FLIGHTS. Special stopover up to 4 hours. Return $99. Min. 3 passengers. NORTH CAPE FLIGHTS $375 each. Min 3 passengers.

Rodney Aero Club Ph 425 8735 or Rod Miller Ph 425 5612

FITNESS

SHOTOKAN KARATE (SKIF)

3rd Dan Instructor Supervised by 7th Dan. Suitable for high school to retirement. Affiliated directly

to Japan (Kanazawa Sensei)• A japanese art and cultural experience • An interesting way to keep fit • Good for stamina and flexibility • Improves balance and co-ordination • Achieve a calm alert focus

Training: Wed & Fri 6pm, Warkworth Town Hall

(Mon training available). Ring Bob 422 5229 for a free

trial www.skif.co.nz

Warkworth Aikido• Self Defence• Self Development• Self Confidence

Tuesday & Thursday 6.30pm-8pmMethodist Church Hall, Warkworth

All ages welcome

Ph Dianne 09 422 3356 or Andy 021 672 787

www.aikido1.org.nz

War

kworth Aikido

HEALTH SERVICES

FLIGHT TO THE LIGHT Energy/Spirit attachments released. An effective way to cleanse the energy field around people, animals and property. Reiki courses also available. Phone Caroline McSharry (09) 422-9477 or (027) 733-2583

HOME & MAINTENANCERUBBISH REMOVAL Discover how easy it is to dispose of stuff for the tip. Moving house? Clean up? Friendly affordable service. Free quotes. Phone 426 5219.

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Scenic farm & forest rides Quiet horses and ponies

Birthday pony rides • LessonsPlease book. 1hr - $35 • 2hrs - $65

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MARKETSMUSEUM SUMMER MARKET, 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, Warkworth. Enquiries Warkworth 425 8482.

PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL

PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIESVideos, slides & old 8mm films

all onto DVD. Ph TeTotara Video (09) 422 5710.

PUBLIC NOTICESBINGO, BINGO, BINGO! Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of the month, Upstairs New Masonic Lodge, Baxter Street, Warkworth. 7.15pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

GAMBLING HELPLINE Professional counsellors available 24 hours to help those suffering

from gambling problems or affected by another’s gambling.

Immediate, free, confidential support. Phone 0800 654 655.

PUBLIC NOTICESLIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY Personal development. Visit www.breakaway.net.nz.

RODNEY STOPPING VIOLENCE SERVICES

Providing programmes for men who need assistance to change abusive behaviours and attitudes and work

on equality and respect. Held in Orewa and Warkworth.

For enquiries phone 09 425 8130. We also provide programmes for women that are or have been in

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REUNIONS

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22-24 October 2010All events to be held at the school.

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Labour weekend, 22-24 October 2010. All past pupils, teachers, staff, PTA, Board Members and Board of Trustees members of the college

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Saturday Vigil: 6.00pmSunday: 10.30am

Holy Mass Timetable:

Phone 425 8545

PUHOISS. Peter & Paul Church

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Services held at: •Warkworth •Matakana •Leigh •SnellsBeach •KaiparaFlatsAll enquiries: Phone 425 8054

Sunday services 9am & 10.30am

MahurangiPresbyterian

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Phone 425 8861

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Snell's Beach Community Church325 Mahurangi East Rd

Sunday Service 9amHall Bookings Ph 425 5707

Point Wells Community ChurchWilliams Cres, Point Wells

Sunday Services 2nd & 4th Sundays at 9.30am

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GATEway meets Sundays, 9:30am at the Scout Hall,

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Kowhai Festival Combined Service

Join us with 4 other Churches as we Celebrate His Goodness together! Sunday October 10, 2010, 10am Mahurangi College Auditorium

Our Vision: Reaching out to God, to each other and to the world.

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all SOulS DaY SErVicEThe Anglican Parish of

Warkworth invites you to attend a service to remember your

loved ones who have died, to be held on Friday 29th October at 7.30pm in Christ Church on

Church Hill, Warkworth. All welcome. Queries 425 8054

REUNIONS

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL MARCH 2011

Encompassing Hamilton Girls’ and Hamilton Boy’s High Schools. A four day weekend of events is planned on March 17-20, 2011.

Those interested are invited to pre-register at

www.hamiltonhighcentennial2011.com or phone 0900 SCHOOL to make a $20 donation towards the cost

of holding the reunion.

CMT REUNION COMMITTEE42 Battery 4th Medium Regiment,

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since 1st intake. Saturday 25th September in Te Kuiti. Contact CMT Reunion, C/- 15 Earl Street, Te Kuiti,

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Back to basicsAfter explaining to a novice gardener how to look after their plant when they got it home, explaining how deep to dig the hole, use of planting mix, fertiliser and so on, I was then asked “do I take it out of the bag?” It made me realise just how complacent I had become, expecting people to know basic planting requirements. There are a number of things to take into consideration for implementing a successful garden project.

Choosing the right plantIs the plant going to be planted in clay-based soil or coastal sand, is the site sunny or in shade, what’s the drainage like, is it exposed to the wind? It would be so nice to have the perfect situation but that’s not how nature works. It’s always a good idea to have a walk or a drive around your neighbourhood to check out other gardens, see what’s growing well and if you like a particular plant, take a photo and bring it in to your garden centre. It is much easier than trying to explain what it looks like.

Planting timeSpring and autumn are generally the preferred planting times, this allows the root system to develop before the onset of summer and the added advantage of rain. However, planting can be done at anytime even in the summer, providing there is a plentiful supply of water.

Ground preparationFor best results it is advisable to plant into a good planting mix or compost. If plants are planted into compacted soil, clay or even sand without a good mix they are always going to struggle and take longer to develop. Plants will benefit from a good balanced fertiliser applied at planting time.

Wind protectionAs most of our properties are a little exposed to the wind it is essential to stake bigger plants or trees. Taller plants have a tendency to waver around in the wind, causing the new fibrous roots to break off, damaging the plant.

MulchingThis is a must for not only newly planted gardens but established gardens as well. This will help retain the moisture in the summer, suppress weed growth, protect your plant’s root systems and will increase worm activity – building better soil.

Events y Why not get your garden growing and enter it in the Warkworth & District Rose & Flower Show. Entries close October 29. Contact Annette Sharp on 422 7766 or email [email protected]. Two categories of interest are:

– Best garden under ¼ acre – Best vegetable garden y Warkworth Kowhai Festival Garden Ramble will be held on October 16 and 17. There will be a total of 14 gardens to view in the Warkworth/Matakana area. Tickets $15 each available from Warkworth i-SITE or Tumbleweed Coastal Plants, Matakana. Enquiries: Fay Illingworth on 425 8356.


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Cold and gloomy conditions failed to dampen the spirits of around 300 primary school children, taking part in the annual Interschool Cross Country Championships last month.

The Rodney Combined Schools team.

Interschool runners take on mud in cross country

Warkworth’s 10th Grade Soccer team went to Whangarei to play in the Northland Cup last month and came home with the winner’s trophy.

Standing at back, manager Nick Paul and coach Logan Caldwell. Back, Frankie Walkington, Jack Clark, Gemma Harris, Zane Illingworth, Matthew Peagram and Lockie Piper. Front, Jo Jo Bowater-Tree, Jacob Caldwell, Bronson Norton, and Jamie Paul.

Warkworth soccer wins in Northland Cup challenge

The course, at Te Haruhi Bay in Shakespear Regional Park, included a section along the beach and a steep hill climb.Organiser Evelyn Straka, of Wainui School, describes it as ‘a true cross country course’, mimicking the type of terrain in the original event held more than 20 years ago on Wainui farmland.

Children in Years 5–8 from 12 Rodney schools tackled the muddy course in bare feet, supported by a large group of parents and teachers.Whangaparaoa Primary came out on top overall, with wins in the Year 6 and Year 5 Girls, and Year 5 Boys races; followed by Red Beach School and Warkworth Primary.

The team, made up of players aged around 10 years, played six games in total. The team also came third in the Auckland competition this season after being promoted to the A2 division. They played nine games in the A2 division and finished third overall.

The team is coached by Logan Caldwell, managed by Nick Paul and the captain this year is Zane Illingworth.The soccer season started with enrolments in mid-February and finished last month with the staging of the Northland Cup.

New cricket seasonClubs in the Rodney Cricket Association competition are gearing up for the new season, which starts after Labour Weekend. The association covers clubs from Kaipara Flats to Otamatea, including Pakiri and Wellsford. For more information on the Kaipara Flats Club, which fields both senior and junior teams, phone 422 5805.

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Coaching the coachesThe methods of coaching in sport are changing as we understand more about how people learn. Most coaches are good at ‘what’ – the content, knowledge, skills, rules and tactics involved in their sport. The area where many coaches struggle is ‘how’– the process of how the players will become better at their sport. The following data was first published 50 years ago and is still very relevant. It is a good checklist for coaches to see where they spend their time at training: y Listening (5%) is the least effective, yet telling our players how to do things is the most commonly used method by poor coaches. Talk less, do more.

y Reading (10%) is rarely used except at a high level to give advanced information to professionals.

y Audio-visual (20%) is useful if combined with discussion. It is even better if players can teach others based on information on dvds of their own play/games etc.

y Demonstration (30%) is very commonly used but is not a good method until combined with other styles like doing.

y Discussion (50%) often under-utilised by coaches because we want to keep the players moving, but it is an effective way to learn because they are processing ideas and getting feedback. Can be used during rest periods, or after a game or practice. The players should be doing most of the discussion guided by the coach.

y Doing (75%). Good coaches spend a lot of their time using this style. y Teaching to others (90%). Coaches recognise that they themselves learn an enormous amount about their sport when they teach it to others, but few allow their players to learn this way.

This is challenging but here are a few suggestions: y Put players in threes. Two carry out a skill and one observes and gives suggestions on how to improve. Even if they are not experts, they will learn a lot for themselves in their attempts to teach other.

y Get players to referee small games and rotate so all get a turn. y Get a capable player to pair up with a weaker player and teach them to improve on something. Both will benefit.

Info: Mahurangi Community Sport project or the Push Play Collective, call Bridget on 425 6649 or email: [email protected]

New tennis season gears upTennis fixtures are cranking up for the new season, with six teams entered in the men’s A Grade competition in Warkworth, which starts on October 11. The business-house competition starts on October 13. Any juniors wishing to play inter-club, which starts on October 30, are encouraged to get their names in as soon as possible.Meanwhile, Mahurangi East Tennis Club will hold two opening days for new and returning players on October 15 and 22, from 10am to 12noon. Parent and pre-schoolers are invited along on October 14 and 21, from 9.30am to 11.30am, and there will be a family day on October 10 from 2pm to 4pm.


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Forty years of engineering experience is behind the design of two amphibious boats called Waterwheels, which were put through their paces at Sandspit recently.

Keeping their feet dry at the Sandspit launch.

Waterwheels prototype launched at Sandspit

Tom Ashton, of Scotts Landing, and his business partner Hugh Harvey say the motivation for the new boats was “so we could get to and from the water without getting our feet wet”.The boats are called Pursuit and Rebel, and can go 12kph on land and 45 knots on the water. They are designed with a large volume seven-metre hull and 135hp Honda outboard.Tom says people who have direct access to water will find these boats very convenient. He also sees

a market for them in the Pacific Islands where they could be used as patrol boats.It has taken 18 months and three prototypes before the successful launch at the Sanspit Wharf last month.“Our boat is a ‘real boat’ with brakes and protection from the elements, and has four wheels to give it stability. It’s easy to turn and can run longer on land without overheating the hydraulic systems as it has the most modern closed-loop system.”

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0440 0.61102 3.01702 0.82326 2.9

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Times for North Rodney locations differ from Auckland as below:Whangateau ............................ HW and LW times same as Auckland. Mahurangi ................................ HW +2 mins, LW +12 minsBon Accord .............................. HW -22 mins, LW -1 minManghawai, Leigh, Sandspit ... HW +5 mins, LW +5 mins. Kaipara - Poutu Pt. .................. HW +3hrs4mins, LW +3hrs14mins Tinopai ..................................... HW +3hrs39mins, LW +3hrs49minsSource: LAND INFORMATION NZ Tide Predictions. NZ Standard Time

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USSR TOUR – Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.1, Soloist Roentgen Ng, Shostakovich Symphony No.5, Khachaturian ‘Gayane’ Suite

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2 Picnic & The Black Dog Cafe Children’s Dog Show, Lucy Moore Park, Warkworth, 10am to 1pm (see story p ) Info: Bridget 425 6649 or [email protected]

4 Bingo, upstairs in new Masonic Lodge, Baxter St, Warkworth; starts 7.15pm. Proceeds Warkworth Museum.

5-8 Kids’ Holiday Programme. mornings at Mahurangi Presbyterian, attendance by donation. Info: Phone 425 0966.

8-10 Festival of Flowers and Praise Warkworth Methodist Church Centre, Church Hill. Opening times – 8th, 12 noon - 4pm; 9th, 10am-3pm; 10th, 10am-12.30pm. Refreshments available. Info: Annette Sharp on 422 7766

9 Kowhai Festival, Huge Day Out (see pages ).9 Local Government Election closes 12 noon. For results as

soon as they come to hand, visit www.localmatters.co.nz9 Singing workshop, Warkworth (see story p )9 Sands support meeting, Orewa Community House, 10am.

Info: Tania Pulman 09 4238089 or email: [email protected]

10 Mahurangi Raft Race, 10am. Enquiries 425 8742 (see ad p59).10 Organ recital by Paul Tarling with Sarah Harris, soprano,

Anglican Church, Warkworth at 3pm. Info: Daphne 425 057010 Warkworth Craft & Produce Market, Wharf Road, 9am-1pm

Info: Ph 422 306711&12 Two day vets golf tournament, Warkworth Golf Club.11 Warkworth district High School and Mahurangi College

Jubilee planning meeting, Mahurangi College, 5.30pm.15 Sands balloon release, Wenderholm Regional Park, at

2.30pm. Info: Tania Pulman 09 4238089.15 Music & Movie in the Park, Lucy Moore Park, from 6pm16 Kowhai Ball, Snells Beach Community Hall, music by

D’Starlights. Tickets $250 for table of 10 or $30 single. Tickets, Rosemary on 422 7409 or at Warkworth Footwear.

16 Puhoi Annual Concert, Puhoi Centennial Hall, 6.45pm. Tickets $18. Email Mike Swain at [email protected] or phone Quintin Lush 422 0635. Starts at 7.30pm. Fundraising event for the Puhoi Centennial Hall.

16&17 Festival Gardens, Hats & Cupcakes, 10am-4pm. Tickets Wwth i-SITE and Tumbleweed. Enquiries, Fay on 425 8356.

17 Kaukapakapa Village Market and Car Boot Fair. Enquiries: Sarah 09 420 9175 or [email protected]

17 Heron’s Flight, Tim Shadbolt and Gary McCormick (see ad p69).24 Big Night Out, Ascension, from 3.30pm (see ad p60).26 Rural Women’s meeting, Kourawhero Hall, Woodcocks Rd,

from 11am to 2.30pm. All welcome, bring your lunch.30 Kids Market, Warkworth Town Hall, 9am to 1pm. Contact

Nicky 422 2382, [email protected] Spooktacular Halloween event (see story p55).


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Mahurangi mussels in on golden oldies rugbyA team of 24 rugby players from Mahurangi took on the world’s best at the 2010 World Golden Oldies Rugby Festival in Sydney recently. The Mahurangi Mussels, so named for the ritual of eating a mussel each before taking the field, were one of 175 teams, representing about 5000 players, participating in the event.Mahurangi team organiser Ken Bogue says the local team is relatively young, with the oldest team member just 62.“The tournaments aren’t competitive and game scores aren’t important,” he says. “It’s all about having fun.”The festival is held every four years in a different location. The minimum age for playing Golden Oldies Rugby is 35, with the oldest players at recent festivals being over 80. Ken says the rules have been adapted to take account of the ages.“You can have as many replacements during a game as you want and players may leave and return to the game as often as required. Each game takes 60 minutes – played in three segments of 20 minutes each.”Different coloured shorts identify the age of players, with the colours signalling what moves can be done to them on the field. Players between 35-59 wearing club shorts are fair game, 60-64 wearing red can be held but not tackled, 65-69

The Mahurangi golden oldies were in tip top condition (sort of) ahead of their departure for Sydney.

wearing gold can be stood in front of but not touched, and players over 70 wearing purple cannot have anything done to them but can only

travel 20-metres if passed the ball.Mahurangi Mussels have a crowd-pleasing strategy for mini-festivals – they disburse wheelbarrows full

of steamed mussels to spectators.The Golden Oldies festival started on September 26 and was due to finish on October 3.

Tournament touches on mental health issuesPlaying a team sport is not only a way to stay fit and active but also to bond with others and gain a sense of community. This is exemplified in a touch rugby tournament that will be held for the second time at Victor Eaves Park in Orewa this month, during Mental Health Awareness Week (October 4–10). Shared Vision Rodney, a committee which provides a platform for the planning and provision of mental health services in Rodney, came up with the idea of holding a touch tournament as a way of bridging the gap between mental health services and the community. Co-organiser Shona Miers says one of her clients desperately wanted to play touch, but lacked the confidence to join a community team. Shona says last year’s inaugural tournament and the one to be held on October 9, have given him the boost he needed. Everyone is welcome as players or supporters to the touch tournament, October 9 at Victor Eaves Park, Orewa. Registration is open until October 7. Info: Shona Miers, ph 09 477 2630 or email [email protected]

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