07 July 17 - Online - Helensville … · day, which included fencing, splitting and stacking wood,...
16
Issue 201 July 2017 6000 people took part over six days in the fifth annual Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, held in late June for the first time this year on a farm adjoining Rautawhiri Park. Previous events were held at Woodhill Sands. The first two days for were for primary school children from around the upper North Island, followed by two days for college students, and then two days for adults. Obstacles included a slippery mud slide into a dam, a net crawl, tunnels, and a barbed wire challenge. More photos are on the Helensville News Facebook page. between teachers and classes and his ability to solve clashes and problems is legendary. Other teachers – some who have also been at Kaipara for many years - testified to Brian's standing with parents, teachers and students. But the most telling tributes came from former students, who spoke of how Brian's teaching changed their attitude to maths in particular, and study in general. Apart from his maths teaching Brian has also been involved with organising school activity weeks, and the annual school balls. Brian was born and brought up in Australia (with several years spent in Christchurch at a young age) and he remains a proud Australian, planning to retire to his family home there. As an only child, he had a close bond with his parents, which remained until his father recently died aged 98. After starting work as a lolly boy in a picture theatre, Brian finally made his way through teacher training in the 1960s. He worked in Christchurch before coming north to Helensville in 1972, bringing with him his custom car, which has been a life-long hobby. A distinctive figure, Boris is well known in the community, largely through his daily walks around Helensville with his beloved dogs. Boris has become a legend in his own lifetime at Kaipara, and he will be remembered with gratitude and affection long after he leaves later this year. -with Wynne HaySmith He's been known affectionately to students and staff alike for decades simply as 'Boris' – and now one of Kaipara College's most beloved teachers is putting away his chalk. At 80 years of age and after 45 years as a maths teacher at the Helensville secondary school, Brian Stewart (as he's really called) will retire in August, bringing to a close a long and highly appreciated career spanning generations of students and colleagues. Brian's teaching methods have been appreciated and enjoyed by students, their parents and his teaching colleagues throughout those years. Brian started at Kaipara in 1972. Appointed by then headmaster Russell Jackson, he has served under six principals. At a special farewell function held at the college, former principals Brian Griffiths, Peter Garelja, and John Grant, and current headmaster Patrick Gale, praised Brian's dedication to his students and his grasp of, and leadership in, the use of the latest technical advances in teaching and equipment. It was recalled how other teachers were aghast when he introduced calculators, but he was ahead of his time, and students were grateful when they were able to dispose of complicated maths tables. A feature exhibit at the farewell was the large green 'timetable' board which had a dominant place in the staff room. Brian's ability to remember all the linkages shown Tough Guys Gals & Boris bows out after 45 years ! Tough gals - Year 13 Macleans College students Amelia and Ashleigh ! Tough guys - that'll wash out... ! Boris at a Kaipara College ball Helensville News 5000 copies delivered monthly to Helensville, Parakai, Kaukapakapa, Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach www.helensville .co.nz news @ H News elensville @ www. helensville facebook.com/ news
Transcript of 07 July 17 - Online - Helensville … · day, which included fencing, splitting and stacking wood,...
Issue 201July 2017
6000 people took part over six days in thefifth annual Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, heldin late June for the first time this year on a farmadjoining Rautawhiri Park. Previous eventswere held at Woodhill Sands.
The first two days for were for primaryschool children from around the upper NorthIsland, followed by two days for collegestudents, and then two days for adults.
Obstacles included a slippery mud slideinto a dam, a net crawl, tunnels, and a barbedwire challenge. More photos are on theHelensville News Facebook page.
between teachers and classes and his abilityto solve clashes and problems is legendary.
Other teachers – some who have alsobeen at Kaipara for many years - testified toBrian's standing with parents, teachers andstudents. But the most telling tributes camefrom former students, who spoke of howBrian's teaching changed their attitude tomaths in particular, and study in general.
Apart from his mathsteaching Brian has alsob e e n i n v o l v e d w i t horganising school activityweeks, and the annualschool balls.
Brian was born andbrought up in Australia(with several years spentin Chr istchurch at ay o u n g a g e ) a n d h er e m a i n s a p r o u dAustralian, planning toretire to his family homethere. As an only child,he had a close bond withh i s p a r e n t s , w h i c hremained until his fatherrecently died aged 98.
After starting work asa lolly boy in a picturetheatre, Brian final lymade his way through
teacher training in the 1960s. He worked inChristchurch before coming north toHelensville in 1972, bringing with him hiscustom car, which has been a life-long hobby.
A distinctive figure, Boris is well known inthe community, largely through his dailywalks around Helensville with his beloveddogs.
Boris has become a legend in his ownl i fet ime at Kaipara, and he wi l l beremembered with gratitude and affectionlong after he leaves later this year.
-with Wynne HaySmith
He's been known affectionately tostudents and staff alike for decades simply as'Boris' – and now one of Kaipara College'smost beloved teachers is putting away hischalk.
At 80 years of age and after 45 years as amaths teacher at the Helensville secondaryschool, Brian Stewart (as he's really called)will retire in August, bringing to a close a longand highly appreciatedc a r e e r s p a n n i n ggenerations of studentsand colleagues.
B r i a n ' s t e a c h i n gmethods have beenappreciated and enjoyedby students, their parentsa n d h i s t e a c h i n gcolleagues throughoutthose years.
B r i a n s t a r t e d a tK a i p a r a i n 1 9 7 2 .A p p o i n t e d b y t h e nheadmas te r Russe l lJackson, he has servedunder six principals.
At a special farewellfunct ion he ld at thecollege, former principalsBrian Griff i ths, PeterGarelja, and John Grant,and current headmasterPatrick Gale, praised Brian's dedication tohis students and his grasp of, and leadershipin, the use of the latest technical advances inteaching and equipment.
It was recalled how other teachers wereaghast when he introduced calculators, buthe was ahead of his time, and students weregrateful when they were able to dispose ofcomplicated maths tables.
A feature exhibit at the farewell was thelarge green 'timetable' board which had adominant place in the staff room. Brian'sability to remember all the linkages shown
Tough Guys Gals&Boris bows out after 45 years
� Tough gals - Year 13 Macleans College studentsAmelia and Ashleigh
� Tough guys - that'll wash out...
� Boris at a Kaipara College ball
Helensville News5000 copies delivered monthly to Helensville, Parakai, Kaukapakapa, Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach
www.helensville .co.nznews@H Newselensville@www. helensvillefacebook.com/ news
H C Ritch ar entals provided a car for thetrip, while Helensville Countdown gave ashopping voucher so the travelers couldstock up for their journey. The Fitzroy BeachMotel supplied a wheelchair-accessible unit,and met Cathy and Vicki with chocolates anda bunch of flowers.
Due to her illness Cathy can't dine out, solocal cafe fPiccollo Morso donated ood forlunches and Bella VitaItalian restaurantdelivered a meal each night to the motel.
Cathy says it was 'food forher soul' to see her family.T h e r e w e r e 3 0 f a m i l ymembers at the reunion.
She says with almost allfamily contact now throughelectronic means, being therein person was something shewill “treasure in the laststages of my life”.
The Race4Life Trust is anot for profit charity formed tofulfil the wishes of palliativecare patients, with the aim ofenabling people living withlife-limiting illness to realisetheir dreams and creatememories they and theirfamilies can cherish.
2
Ph: 420 021 417 9922028 Mob:
Your localToshiba HeatPump Installer
Your localToshiba HeatPump Installer
For all d and c electrical workomestic ommercialFor all d and c electrical workomestic ommercial
Phone: 420 9042
69H Mill Rd, [email protected]
Phone: 420 9042
Wastewater design
Tank supply, installation, servicing
Drainlaying
Wastewater design
Tank supply, installation, servicing
Drainlaying
APPROVED
Wastewater Ltd
APPROVED
Wastewater Ltd
www.approvedwastewater.co.nz
Cathy Grosvenor of Parakai wasable to attend a family reunionrecently thanks to help from theRace4life Trust.
Cathy is a 66 year old womanliving alone with ovarian cancer andischemic heart disease. But her mostdeb i l i ta t ing i l lness is chron icconstrictive pulmonary disease,which keeps her housebound as sheis unab le to t rave l w i thou t awheelchair, physical support andportable oxygen.
She originally moved to Aucklandto care for her elderly parents, butnever dreamed that she herself wouldbecome ill and be unable to travel – isolatingher from the rest of her family.
Cathy approached Race4life Trust tohelp with her wish to attend a family reunionin New Plymouth where family, her isoriginally from.
Race4life organised for Cathy and hercarergiver Vicki toGurnett of Helensvilletravel with a portable oxygen concentrator toNew Plymouth, where they stayed for fournights.
The Tough Guy & Gal Challenge (page 1) looks like such good fun. I spent two daysphotographing primary and secondary school students take on the (very) muddy obstaclecourse, and had hoped to run a whole page of photos.
But as often happens, there were just too many articles and not enough space to fit theminto this issue - so I've uploaded a selection of the best photos to the Helensville NewsFacebook page. I'm not sure how the adults fared - unlike for the children, the weather wasshocking; not only did they have to contend with mud, with the strong wind, rain and coldtemperatures as well. Maybe it wouldn't be such fun after all...
- Dave Addison, Editor
www.methsolutions.co.nz
Jane Spafford
Book a test:0800 638 4522Book a test:0800 638 4522
CERTIFIED SAMPLER
SolutionsMeth
(Quote # 140363)ID
Issue , 20201 July 17
Help from charity lets ill Parakaiwoman attend family reunion
Lower speed limits for Kaukapakapa?The New Zealand Transport Agency is
considering lowering the speed limits onS t a t e H i g h w a y 1 6 e i t h e r s i d e o fKaukapakapa to improve safety withincreasing traffic in the area.
It’s now seeking feedback on theproposal from the community and those who
travel through the area.Submissions close on July 30, and can
be made online at www.nzta.govt.nz/KV-c o n s u l t a t i o n ; b y e m a i l t o :[email protected]; or by post to:Caitlin Metz, Safe Roads, PO Box 1318,Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240.
� Cathy (left) and her caregiver, Vicki
editorial
3
Helensville's contestant in this year'sFieldays Rural Bachelor of the Yearcompetition has one piece of advice forother local farmers keen to take part infuture: "definitely put your name in".
Scott McKenzie (29) didn't win the$20,000 worth of prizes on offer in theannual contest, but he has no regrets abouttaking part.
He says prospective entrants need to beprepared to put their "authentic self"forward.
"There's no hiding. You will be tested andput in stressful situations," he says.
Scott, who is the stock manager on his
family's Helensville sheep and beef farm,entered the Rural Bachelor of the Year to geta week's holiday off the farm, as well as anall-expenses paid trip to the Fieldays - anevent he had never been to before.
With the other seven contestants helived in a luxury bachelor pad for a week,complete with an in-house chef and allneeds catered for.
For the first two days, the contestantstravelled around the North Island visitingprimary schools and Farmlands stores andperforming mini challenges - everythingfrom fencing to making floral bouquets.
Over the next four days at the Fieldays,Scott had to complete four challenges eachday, which included fencing, splitting andstacking wood, building a rat trap, doghandling, and reversing anATV and trailer.
Looking for quality residential care for yourolder loved ones in the Helensville/Rodney area
Looking for quality residential care for yourolder loved ones in the Helensville/Rodney area
CRAIGWEIL HOUSE- -CARING FOR THE OLDER PERSON
COME TO VISIT AND VIEW OUR AMAZING FACILITY AT
143 ,PARKHURST ROAD PARAKAIEMAIL INFO CRAIGWEIL CO NZ: @ . .
CRAIGWEIL HOUSE- -CARING FOR THE OLDER PERSON
COME TO VISIT AND VIEW OUR AMAZING FACILITY AT
143 ,PARKHURST ROAD PARAKAIEMAIL INFO CRAIGWEIL CO NZ: @ . .
Our kind, considerate staff are available to care for your lovedones 24/7, and our new purpose-built hospital and dementia
wing is now fully operational.
Our kind, considerate staff are available to care for your lovedones 24/7, and our new purpose-built hospital and dementia
wing is now fully operational.
CALL US!NOW
Phone
420 8277
CALL US!NOW
Phone
420 8277
We offer
Quality of Care,
Quality of Life
We offer
Quality of Care,
Quality of Life
Issue , 20201 July 17
Rodney District Insurance
Ph: 420 2798
Mob: 022 363 2377
Email: [email protected]
www.rdi.nz
Ph: 420 2798
Mob: 022 363 2377
Email: [email protected]
www.rdi.nz
Locally owned and operated
Insurance BrokerLocally owned and operated
Home and Business
Vehicles Marine
44 Commercial Rd Ph / fax 420 8336one44 Commercial Rd Ph / fax 420 8336one
7LAYBY AVAILABLE OPEN DAYS�
Birthday
Baby
Knitting
Sewing
XmasToys
Kiwiana
Gifts
Yoga and farming a good fitHe was "thrown a curve ball" on the
cooking challenge, turning out a feast ofbacon and eggs only to find out the person hewas cooking for was a vegetarian.
Ahighlight was the Fieldays 'Health Hub',which had a focus on rural mental health.Scott is passionate about yoga, teaching aclass at the Helensville Rugby Club roomseach Tuesday evening, and was proud to beable to use his expertise to teach it at theHealth Hub - the first time yoga has beentaught at the Fieldays.
Scott says yoga is ideal for farmers, whooften suffer from stress and mental issues.
"As a farmer, being able to have atechnique to reduce stress isgreat," he says, adding that yogacan give you more energy, andcan help people stop worryingabout things they can't control.
Another highlight was beingable to bring his three youngnephews into the event to helpw i t h a g u m b o o t p a i n t i n gchallenge.
"Getting to share it with themwas a really special part of thecompetition," he says.
W h i l e t h e c h a l l e n g e sprovided the Fieldays crowdsw i t h e n t e r t a i n m e n t , t h econtestants were judged moreon their personalities, and howthey interacted with the crowds.
For Scott, the biggest hurdle was all themedia attention. He got picked to appear onthe TV3's 'The Project', and with just 90minutes to prepare says "that was one of thebigger challenges in my life".
He says it was a "huge learning curve"about how to handle media attention, beingphotographed and interviewed.
"It gave me a whole new understandingof how things are portrayed.
"And having your love life plasteredeverywhere. That's not something youbroadcast!"
Which brings up the reason behind thewhole contest - Scott may not have won theRural Bachelor of the Year title, but he sayshe did "meet some really great girls" and isnow developing a potential relationship as aresult of the competition.
� Scott with nephews William (7), George (5) & Jock (7)
4
Planting around 1200 native shrubs andtrees beside the Kaipara River was all in aday's work for the keas, cubs and scouts ofthe Motutara-Waimauku Scout Group.
Along with parents and a few othermembers of the local community, theyhelped Woodhill farmer Johnny Hildrethplant a 300m stretch of land beside the river,either side of Kiwitahi Road, as part of aneffor t by the Lower Kaipara RiverLandowners Collective. About 40 people intotal were involved.
The collective consists of around adozen farmers and small block ownerswhose properties border the Kaipara Riverfrom the Kiwitahi Road bridge to its harbourmouth. Several other farms have alsoplanted parts of the river flood plain.
Johnny has fenced off 1.2km of the riverbank, with another 1.1km to follow. The areaplanted is six metres wide and includesunderstory plants like toe toe and harakeke,temporary canopyt r e e s i n c l u d i n gmanuka, kanuka,karamu and mahoe,a n d p e r m a n e n tcanopy trees such askahikatea, t i tok i ,r e w a r e w a a n dtotara.
A member of thecouncil's Biodiversityteam spoke to thep l a n t i n g t e a m ,explaining how toplant, and the needfo r the d i f f e ren tlevels of planting.
� For all your electrical requirements� Repairs, maintenance & new installations� Overhead to underground conversions� Underground services to new homes� New alarm systems
0274 784 396x
Ph/Fax (09) 420 5122, (09) 420 8978email: [email protected]
Cabbage trees have been planted on thetop edge of the river bank to help stabilise thesoil, but the banks themselves have been leftclear so as to not restrict water flow duringflooding. Future areas to be planted will betwo metres wide.
The fencing and planting was funded 50percent by Rodney Local Board, andsupported byAuckland Council.
Johnny says he can't speak highlyenough of Dylan Clarke, the senior specialistwith Auckland Council's Healthy Waterwaysinitiative who helped facilitate the project.
"The whole project is all about beingresponsible," he says. He can recall titreebeing cleared off the land he farms, and nowhe has come full circle and is replanting that.
Johnny was also thrilled with the effortput in by the Scout group, who did theplanting as part of their community service.Members of the Scout group have campedand gone eeling on the farm in the past.
Issue , 20201 July 17
M�L�� � M� � � � �M�L�� � M� � � � �
6 Railway Street, Helensville
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 420 8633
Find us on Facebook
WOFs
All Mechanical Repairs
Auto Electrical
Tyres & Batteries
Stockists of 'Total' lubricants
Your friendly local team
Planting the Kaipara River
� Johnny Hildreth (front left) and his team of helpers planting the river bank
A free Certificate in Money Management course starts at Te Whare Oranga ō Parakaion Monday, July 17. The course will cover everything from home ownership, to managingdebt and building wealth. It is suitable for anyone regardless of income or financial situation.The course is NZQA approved and involves one, three-hour class per week for 20 weeks.Contact Colin Frampton 027 679 5622 or 09 420 2628.
A new series of antenatal courses starts at Te Whare Oranga ō Parakai onSaturday mornings from July 22. The free antenatal course is for expectant parents and isrun by the Helensville Birthing Centre. Held over three, fortnightly Saturday morningsstarting July 22, the course is available to residents living north-west of Riverhead. Email:[email protected] for more information.
Free money, antenatal courses at Parakai
5
156 Main Road, Kumeu [email protected] www.kpl.co.nz
Ph 420 9108
plumbing
roofing
solar heating
pump shop
pool & spa
filtration
drainage
woodfireswetbacks/radiators
“Is this the back door to the café?” askedNorma Frazer, when she accidentlystumbled across Helensville's MondayPainting Group.
“No, but come and join us,” was theunexpected reply from group members.
Norma made her excuse: “But I can'tdraw a straight line”, but that was quicklyrebuffed by Laurel North, stating “There are:no straight lines in nature.”
That's how Norma began her paintingcareer – completely by accident.
Now Norma is the host of the group,which has been meeting at the Helensville
Community Church in Mill Road between10am and 2pm each Monday for the lastcouple of years.
The group is untutored and very socialand, despite having only around nine regularattendees, always seems to be hostng amorning tea for somebody's birthday.
The group are exhibi t ing at theHelensville Art Centre next month, fromAugust 5 to 26. There will be a special publicexhibition opening on Friday, August 4 from5pm to 7pm.
For more information email Norma:[email protected].
� Sale facilities across NZ
� Forward contracts
� On-farm clearing sales
� Dairy service bull plans
� Live export
� Livestock valuations
� Dairy herd marketing & sales
� Prime stock drafting & marketing
� Sale facilities across NZ
� Forward contracts
� On-farm clearing sales
� Dairy service bull plans
� Live export
� Livestock valuations
� Dairy herd marketing & sales
� Prime stock drafting & marketing
Contact :Jasyn027M: 655 6551
H: 420 8857E: [email protected]
Contact :Jasyn027M: 655 6551
H: 420 8857E: [email protected]
Your livestock representative
living locally
Your livestock representative
living locally
JASYN YEARBURY
Need some sleep, some time out or just need ahand? Parent Aid provides free, practical helpin your home for parents of children aged 0-5years. It’s free, it’s easy to book and we love tohelp, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
www.parentaidnorthwest.org.nz0800 222 402 09 420 7002
Helensville Library has partnered withCraigweil House in Parakai to bringresidents weekly visits by library staff.
“One week there will be a trip downmemory lane, with songs from residents'childhoods sung with gusto and twinkles inthe eyes. The next week, stories and poemsare read, some from long ago, others newdiscoveries,” says senior librarian AnneCoppell.
Visits to the retirement home havebecome a highlight of the library team's weeksince the service began in May, saysAnne.
Sing-a-longs have become common inthe library workroom, as community librarymanager Sally Hardwick hunts down theperfect version of a 'golden oldie' tune.Library staff ask readers' advice for the bestpoems and short stories. English comic poetPamAyres is very popular with the rest home
Issue , 20201 July 17
Ph: 420 5782 Mobile: 027 275 2115
STUART HUME
BUILDER
Experienced & professional
Full range of building services
Experienced & professional
Full range of building services
KAIPARA
CONTRACTORS LTD
KAIPARA
CONTRACTORS LTD
YOURLOCALYOUR
LOCAL
The accidental artist
� The art group, from left: Lynne Chapman, Laurel North, Norma Frazer, Elaine Collins, Avon Aspden,Annabel Brechelt, Stella Owens and Jan Backhurst. Absent: Audrey Jenkins
Library brings service to Craigweil Houseresidents.
“The joy in the residents' faces assomething triggers a deep-seated memoryis shared by the staff of both organisations,”saysAnne.
Staff at the library select books for someCraigweil residents, which are delivered by avolunteer.
The visits are an extension of HelensvilleLibrary's existing housebound service,which is available to other local residents.
Librarians can select and deliver books,or deliver books chosen by the resident. Theservice can be ongoing or short term (suchas for people recuperating from surgery),and is not restricted to the elderly.
To find out more about the service, phonethe library on 420 8163 (and ask to be putthrough to Helensville Library), or email:[email protected].
Kaipara College has appointed SteveMcCracken as its new principal.
Steve will start at the beginning of Term 4in October, replacing current principalPatrick Gale, who is moving to RangitotoCollege.
Steve is currently deputy headmaster atWestlake Boys High School on the NorthShore, where he has taught for 11½ years.
“I am thrilled, and honoured to be giventhe opportunity to lead Kaipara College, astudent-centred, community school thatp r o m o t e s s t u d e n t l e a r n i n g a n dachievement,” says Steve.
Originally from eastern Bay of Plenty,Steve trained as a physical educationteacher at the University of Waikato beforemoving to Auckland in 2003. He has alsotravelled and taught in the United Kingdom.
Steve is of Ngai Te Rangi descent withconnections in Tauranga and Whakataneregions, and is looking forward to furtheringthe existing relationships Kaipara Collegehas with Ngati Whatua o Kaipara.
A keen sportsman, Steve holds apostgraduate Diploma in EducationalLeadership and Management. In addition tohis full-time role at Westlake Boys HighSchool, he is also completing his Masters ofSecondary School Leadership through theUniversity of Victoria.
Kaipara College Board of Trustees chairGenel le Bai ley says more than 20applications were received for the job.
"We were delighted with the high calibreof applicants that included existing
6
Office hours 9am - 5pm34 Commercial Rd, Helensville
PO Box 71 Helensville
Farm & Lifestyle Block Specialist
Business Planning & Development
Financial Analysis
OFFICE MARK FOSTER
69 Mill Road, HelensvillePh: 09 420 9324
Email: [email protected]
- Wills & Trusts
- Estate Administra iont
- Property Rela ionship Mat erst t
- Re inancingf
- Commercial Mat erst
- Land Subdivision
- Residen ial, Rural & Commercial Conveyancingt
For all your legal services including:
SELECTHOME SERVICES
09 421 0463www.selecthomeservices.co.nz
PEST CONTROL: Home or Business
WATER FILTRATION: Installations,Replacements & Repairs
WATER TANKS: Cleaning & Repairs
HEAT PUMP CLEANING: Heatpumps should be cleaned yearly
CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING& :Professional clean & no mess
HOME VENTILATION SYSTEMS:Suitable filter replacements
Ph 420 8899
We speciali e in Sports InjuriessWe speciali e in Sports Injuriess
$12 ACC treatments for the above
� Kaipara College students
� Kaipara Netball junior players
� Helensville Rugby junior
10 Commercial Rd, Helensville. www.physioflex.co.nz
Late nights:Monday 7pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8pm
Proudlysponsoring:Proudlysponsoring:
principals and aspiring principals," she says.The board short-listed six applicants,
and called two back for final interviews. Aneducation specialist took part in theinterviews to ensure nothing was missed.
"We believe Steve will deliver the best fit,feel, vision and leadership for our schoolcommunity,” says Genelle. “He presentedexceptionally well at interview. We areexcited now for him to get to know us all andcontinue guiding the school in the directionPatrick has set for us.”
A powhiri will be held soon at the collegeso Steve can meet staff, pupils andmembers of the school community.
Issue , 20201 July 17
We manage properties withdedicated property managers
Jane Spafford
PH: 021 109 [email protected]
New college principal named
Eagle-eyed readers wil l havenoticed this issue of Helensville Newshas come out a week later than usual.
To keep a logical chronologicalspacing for the issues, we will alsopublish the August issue a week laterthan previously advertised - August 8instead of August 1. Our regular firstTuesday of the month schedule willresume with the September edition.
Publication dates
Locals can meet Helensville authorJanice McMurdo, who will be at theKaukapakapa library on Sunday, July 16,from 10am to 1pm.
Janice's, whose first novella, 'The Bird'sNest', is a fast-moving story about a war-damaged man looking for a new start afterserving in Korea in the early 1950's. Set onthe South Head peninsula and basedaround a memory from Janice's childhood,the book is a mix of fact and fiction, man-made entanglement and emotional healing.
For more information phone libraryadministrator Megan Paterson on 021 959017 or email: [email protected].
Meet Helensville author
� Steve McCracken
7
We are a practice. Adult fees for registered and funded patients, for a standard 15 minuteVery Low Cost Accessdaytime appointment, are just $18.00. Under 13s are free, and ages 13 to 17 years are just $12.00.
Dr Phillip Barter | Dr Aimee England | Dr Dean Foster | Dr Hollie Shine | Dr Trinh Wright | Matthew Woollett
53-65 Commercial Rd, Helensville. 420-8400 420 7523 www.kaiparamedicalcentre.co.nzPhone: Fax:
Our Vision: To make the South Kaipara Districtthe healthiest rural community in New Zealand
For after hours, urgent medical attention, please phone the practice number above. Your call will be answered by ourtriage nurse, who will contact the duty doctor. 111.FOR SERIOUS EMERGENCIES CALL THE AMBULANCE
PROUD TO BE OWNED BY OUR COMMUNITY
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30am - 7:30pm. Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm. Saturday: 8:30 to 12 noon (urgent & emergencies only).
Helensville
Fitness
Centre
Helensville
Fitness
Centre
Helensville
Fitness
Centre
Helensville
Fitness
Centre
24/7 GYM
79 Mill Road
Ph 420 6303
“Train when you want to”at your local gym
� +FREE PROGRAMMES ASSESSMENTS� TRAINERS� PERSONAL TRAINERS
10-� VISIT CONCESSION
www.helensvillefitness.co.nz
Follow us on Facebook
Classes: AbFit; Abs, Butts & Thighs; FitBoxFree for members, concessions, or $10 casual
Helensville's Kaipara Medical Centre isreassuring patients it will do its best to meetpatient demand, especially over the primewinter illness period, as it works through anon-going doctor shortage.
The centre's medical staff is beingboosted this month by thearrival of a locum GP from theUnited Kingdom. Dr Anna-Louise Dennis will be at theHelensville clinic until the endof January 2018, and iseffectively providing cover forone of the centre’s twopermanent GPs who are onmaternity leave.
“ W e a r e a c t i v e l ys e a r c h i n g f o r a n o t h e rpermanent GP," says KaiparaM e d i c a l C e n t r e B o a r dchairman Dianne Kidd, "butg i v e n t h e n a t i o n w i d eshortage of doctors - particularly for ruralpractices like ours - that search is provingchallenging.”
Dianne says the medical centre isasking for the community’s help to ease thepressure. She urges the community to
HELENSVILLEBOWLING CLUB
New carpet green forall-year-round playing.
Indoor bowls during winter.
Petanque now played, all welcome.
New players and social memberswelcome.
New carpet green forall-year-round playing.
Indoor bowls during winter.
Petanque now played, all welcome.
New players and social memberswelcome.
‘Bowls is not just for Oldies’
For more information Ph 09 420 8316or email: [email protected] more information Ph 09 420 8316or email: [email protected]
38 Awaroa Road, Helensville
Issue , 20201 July 17
Varicose veins are common, and can cause people concern with theirappearance - but they can also cause aching in the leg, discoloration of theskin and sometimes even leg ulcers.
They are caused by faulty valves in the vein system of the legs,causing blood returning up the leg to pool in the veins, causing them toswell. Normally, the muscles in the leg help pump the blood back up thelegs, and have one-way valves in the veins to stop blood flowing back withgravity.
The first signs can be prominent bluish, swollen veins around the anklewhen you are standing. Over time more veins swell, and ache, and the skinaround them can become brownish in colour. If a vein is injured from a cut they can bleedprofusely, or if the skin is damaged a leg ulcer can form.
Treatment and prevention include elevating legs whenever possible - legs up on afootstool etc. Support stockings as soon as you get up in the morning until you go to bed canhelp also.
Surgical treatment includes stripping of the veins. Now there are other options such aschemical injection scleropathy, where the veins are irritated to cause them to close off, orlaser ablation. Though with these measures there is a tendency for the varicose veins tocome back elsewhere.
- Dr Phillip Barter, Clinical Director
Working through doctor shortageunderstand it is a GP clinic and not anaccident and emergency service.
“We are the only medical centre in ourarea, so of course our doctors and nurseswill do whatever they can to help those whoneed it. However, we are not resourced like a
h o s p i t a l e m e r g e n c ydepartment.”
She says on averageKaipara Medical Centre callsin an ambulance two to threet imes each day to takepatients to hospital. Andeveryone who walks in withoutan appointment potentiallyimpacts on patients waiting fora booked appointment.
Patients are encouragedto sign up to the secure onlineservice, Manage My Health,which lets users book doctorsappointments, order repeat
prescriptions, and check test resultswhenever it suits them.
Dianne says all the medical centre’sservices are being reviewed, and if thestaffing situation isn’t resolved reasonablysoon then other changes may be needed.
� Dianne Kidd
medical centre notes
8 Issue , 20201 July 17
� Bernie Flynn 09 420 8177
� Brian Hale 09 420 9307
� Craig Walker
� Greville Walker
� Holly Southernwood 021 488 427
� Neshia Holdaway 09 411 9133
� Nick Dobbe 027 271 5333
� Bernie Flynn 09 420 8177
� Brian Hale 09 420 9307
� Craig Walker
� Greville Walker
� Holly Southernwood 021 488 427
� Neshia Holdaway 09 411 9133
� Nick Dobbe 027 271 5333
The above are leading a challenge to review the North WestBusiness Improvement District.
Commercially zoned land owners and your tenants are forciblylevied via your rates bill. What do you get for the $100's you pay ontop of your commercial rates? The total levy amounts to $180,000annually across Riverhead to Kaukapakapa.
We are requesting a member-initiated review of the BID f you. Iwant a re-ballot to determine the current level of support for theBID, please sign the petition at Huapai or Helensville Copy & Printbefore 31st July.
The above are leading a challenge to review the North WestBusiness Improvement District.
Commercially zoned land owners and your tenants are forciblylevied via your rates bill. What do you get for the $100's you pay ontop of your commercial rates? The total levy amounts to $180,000annually across Riverhead to Kaukapakapa.
We are requesting a member-initiated review of the BID f you. Iwant a re-ballot to determine the current level of support for theBID, please sign the petition at Huapai or Helensville Copy & Printbefore 31st July.
Bid to
STOP the BID
Bid to
STOP the BID
Advertisement
9Issue , 20201 July 17
Helensv i l l e ' s o ldes t communi tyorganisation, the Duke of Albany MasonicLodge, will hold two open days this comingweekend.
It's an effort to introduce the Lodge to thelocal community and hopefully attract somenew members.
The membership push has been timedto coincide with the 300th anniversary of thees tab l ishment o f the f i rs t Eng l ishFreemasonry Lodge in London in 1717.
Open days will be held on Saturday, July15 and Sunday, July 16 from 2pm to 4pm.Locals will be able to meet Lodge members,view the Lodge rooms, learn about itshistory, and discover the benefits ofbelonging to the Lodge fraternity.
Helensville's Masonic Lodge, based inKowhai Street, currently has around 40members, half of whom actively attendmeetings.
Long-standing local member GrevWalker says members come from all walksof life, and points to the list of HelensvilleLodge Masters displayed on the wall of theLodge, whose names reflect virtually everytrade and profession.
The Masonic Lodge has for many yearshad the reputation of being a 'secret society',but current Lodge Master Rob Ellis saysthat's no longer the case. He says the Lodgeis very open these days, and members arealways happy to answer questions aboutwhat the Lodge does. However, learning theLodge's rituals is restricted to members.
The organisation even has its ownFacebook page - Helensville Freemasons.
The Masonic Lodge is non-religious andnon-political - the only two subjectsmembers will never discuss. However,prospective members should have a beliefin a supreme being.
People can join irrespective of race,religion, political views or social standing,although membership is restricted to men.
That said, members' partners aren't leftout, and are able to attend social events likea recent charity ball held at the LanghamHotel in Auckland, which raised funds toprovide teddy bears for children going intohospital.
Unlike most other local communityorganisations, the Masonic Lodge doesn'trun public fundraising events. Instead, themoney it distributes to the community comes
Open days at Lodge KEIGHTLEY MOTORSCares for all cars!
WHENUAPAI
VILLAGE
Ph 09 416 8964
Freepickup
anddelivery
ProudMasonic
Lodgemembers
KEIGHTLEY MOTORS
OPEN DAYSAT HELENSVILLE
MASONIC CENTRE
Saturday
15th
Sunday
16th
9 KOWHAI STREET, HELENSVILLE. 2-4pm Sat & Sun
Meet Lodge members. View the Lodge rooms and history dating back to 1884.Discuss the values of our fraternity for men of all ages and walks of life.
Proudly associated
with the HelensvilleFreemasons
SKYLIGHT WINDOWS
'Proudly associated with the Lodge'
Installed locally by the authorised agent
CHRIS WERTHMANN
420-5088 or 027 294 0986
primarily from investments and internallyfrom members.
Rob Ellis says the organisation iscomplementary to other local groups like theLions Club, rather than competing with them.
Membership has an annual $200subscription, and meetings are held fromFebruary to November on the fourthWednesday of each month. The formalmeetings in the Lodge temple are followedby a relaxed supper. Interestingly, in theLodge's early days, meetings were held tocoincide with the full moon, so thoseattending on horseback could see to findtheir way home.
Most people who join the Lodge do so intheir 40s and 50s, but the organisation iskeen to attract younger members.
At 25, Josh Taylor is Helensville Lodge'syoungest member. He joined at 21, theyoungest age for new members (unless a
f a t h e r i s amember, in whichcase that drops to18).
Josh says he'sgot to meet a lot ofpeople he wouldotherwise neverhave met, andhas made a lot ofnew friends. Hehas gained a lot ofc o n f i d e n c e ,pa r t i cu la r l y i npublic speakinga n d m e e t i n g
people from all walks of life. He says allmembers share the same goal of betteringthemselves.
Helensville's Masonic Lodge was namedafter Queen Victoria's youngest son, theDuke of Albany, who died aged just 31 in1884, just three months before the localLodge was established. British royalty has along assoc ia t i on w i th the Eng l i shFreemasons Lodge movement.
Chas Holst, Helensville Lodge's longestserving member, says there is much to begained from the Lodge fraternity, andencourages locals to call in during the opendays.
� Helensville Masonic Lodge members in the Lodge temple
10
Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers spent anight sleeping rough on July 6 to raisemoney and awareness about homelessnessinAuckland.
Along with a number of other politiciansand business and community leaders,including Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, he wastaking part in the eightha n n u a l L i f e w i s e B i gSleepout, which aimed toraise more than $350,000 tobe used to address youthhomelessness.
Greg spent a night oncold concrete at the AUTCity Campus, receiving aninsight into what it means tosleep rough.
He had planned to raise$2000 for Lifewise, but bythe time Helensville Newswent to print he had alreadyraised almost $3500.
"Although we may thinkof it [homelessness] as a'city' problem, sadly thereare homeless people appearing withinRodney's townships," says Greg.
"As a council we need to spend moretime concentrating on the issue of housingaffordability, dealing with the issues that areour responsibility, land supply, consentingand compliance.
"The council is
failing all Aucklanders, and especially thehomeless, by failing to create a regulatoryenvironment that makes building newhousing quick, easy and affordable."
The only preparation for the rough sleepGreg did was to borrow a "particularly warmlooking beanie" from a neighbour.
"This was the first time Ihave supported a communitysocial development in such ahands-on way - the first time Ihave fundraised on anorganisation's behalf," hesays.
Lifewise is an Auckland-based community socialdevelopment organisationwith roots in the MethodistChurch of New Zealand,which develops new ways tosolve challenging socialissues.
Greg believes housingaffordability is the biggestissue facing Auckland, withpeople on low and fixed
incomes most affected, in some casesdriving them to live on the street.
He says participating in the Lifewise BigSleepout was a way to immediately helpthose struggling and having to live rough onthe street, in cars or in low grade shelters.
or 09 420 8352. 103 Mill Road Helensville
Call us for a quoteFREE
0800 4SWALE
DRIVEWAY REPAIRS& -RE SURFACING
DRIVEWAY REPAIRS& -RE SURFACING
Building Platforms Utility Trenches� �
Ponds Drainage Drilling� � �
Aggregate Supply Tip Trucks� �
Excavators Bobcat with Attachments�
Building Platforms Utility Trenches� �
Ponds Drainage Drilling� � �
Aggregate Supply Tip Trucks� �
Excavators Bobcat with Attachments�
HAY FORSALE
Ph: 420 7215
$12 conventional bales
$120 large rounds
Issue , 20201 July 17
09 420 [email protected]
ALL
AGES
Councillor sleeps rough for homeless
Final lecture on Ellett familyThe family history lecture is usually the most popular of the
Helensville & District Historical Society's annual Winter Lectureseries, and this year's features the Ellett family.
Waldon Ellett will lead a team from the extended family to telltheir story in words and pictures starting at 2pm on Sunday, July 16,in the Father Sakey Centre, Kowhai Street, Helensville.
The Ellett family were farmers from the Mangere area whomoved to the Helensville district in the early 1900s, farming atWharepapa and Parakai.
As well as being successful farmers, they have always beenactive in a wide variety of community activities, including the annualHelensville A&P Show, the Anglican church, sports clubs, schools,the Plunket Society and the Historical Society. The Elletts arerelated through marriage to the Narbey family, another long-standing community minded local family.
The $10 admission to the lecture, the final in this year's series,includes a homemade afternoon tea.
At the June lecture the audience was entertained by DonGallagher of theRoya l Fenc ib lesS o c i e t y . T h eFencible families(retired soldiers fromBritain and Ireland)were brought to NewZ e a l a n d i na n t i c i p a t i o n o ftrouble during theland wars of the1840s and 50s .From 1847 to 1852,2500 men, womenand children arrivedand settled in thee a s t e r n a n dsouthern area ofAuckland.
�Greg Sayers
www.birthcentre.co.nz
Helensville Birthing Centre is your local
community facility. It provides a free service for
women who choose to give birth in a low-tech
environment. Alternatively, women who give
birth in hospital can then transfer to us for the
opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding.
You are welcome to call in and have a look
around, or browse our facilities online.
Helensville Birthing Centre is your local
community facility. It provides a free service for
women who choose to give birth in a low-tech
environment. Alternatively, women who give
birth in hospital can then transfer to us for the
opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding.
You are welcome to call in and have a look
around, or browse our facilities online.
53 – 65 Commercial Road, Helensville
Ph: (09) 420 8747Email: [email protected]
Helensville
Birthing Centre
TE PUNA WHANAU TE AWAROAK I
11
Is there someone special who has done something that’s made adifference for you, your family or our town? To nominate someone,write to: Nicky Horsbrough, Harcourts Helensville, 37 CommercialRoad, Helensvi l le 0800 or f i l l out the form onl ine at:http://nickyhorsbrough.harcourts.co.nz. The lucky recipient willreceive a $100 voucher for a localbusiness of their choice. Our Julyrecipients are Kurt and JaneJackson, who chose a voucher forHelensville Mitre 10.
J a n e a n d K u r t w e r enominated by Jan Sherring, whosays: “I appreciate all the supportand kindness they have given meduring a hard time for me. Great toknow there are such caring ands u p p o r t i v e p e o p l e i n o u rcommunity."
Issue , 20201 July 17
� Jane with daughter Georgia
Kaipara College band Tie Fighters has won the SmokeFreeRockQuest North Shore regional finals. The band is made up of year12 and 13 students Taine Ngatai (lead vocals and guitar), TeoneWilkinson (lead guitar and backing vocals), Jack Stenning (bass andbacking vocals) and Daniel Way (drums).
Their first place was backed up with O-Boy! winning the People'sChoice award, Bryony Roberts winning Best Lyrics for 'She', andTaryn Wishart winning the Best Vocalist award.
Tie Fighters and O-Boy! now continue to the video selectionstage, one step short of the New Zealand finals. Bryony's song nowgoes into the national competition where the 2017 SmokeFreeRockQuest's Best Lyrics award will be chosen.
More college music wins
making the difference
12 Issue , 20201 July 17
Council Finances
During recent consultation meetings on theLocal Board draft plan, one issue I frequently cameacross was people frustrated by the perceptionthey get nothing for their rates - and yet we wereasking for them to support a Rodney Targeted Ratefor transport initiatives.
Explaining council finances and how your ratesare spent is not something that can be done in a fewminutes. Council spending and management ofyour rates is an important issue that deserves a explanationproper .
Over the next few months I'll try to explain how Council operates,and what you get for your rates. The intention is to explain how itworks, not to defend it. No system of government is perfect; we canalways do better, andAuckland Council is no exception.
The reality is that unless you're planning to live like a hermit onyour property, the moment you step out the front gate you're going tobe using the infrastructure and services your rates pay for.
Taking a step back it's important to understand the difference,between entral overnment and ocal ouncil finances, becausec g l cmany people think they're virtually the same thing.
Central government levies taxes at set levels; GST and incometax are at fixed rates. It collects the income and develops budgets tospend that money. If the tax take is higher than the expenditure, thenthey run a surplus which can be used to pay down debt or, as we haveseen recently, cut taxes and distribute more of that money to areas ofneed. If the economy is doing well, companies do well, pay rates goup, more people are employed, they spend more money, andtherefore company tax, PAYE and GST payments go up as well.
Council operates completely differently. Every year the mayorand councillors develop a draft budget that is usually based onpolitical promises around the level of rates increase. The ayormpromised a rates increase no more than 2.5% budget was; aprepared, sent out for public consultation, and has just beenapproved. Council then takes that budget and shares it out acrossrateable properties acrossAuckland based on value ., property s
By law this is a process all councils are required to go throughevery year, seeking public approval of annual budget.the
Council doesn't get to run a surplus unless it can make savings inthe budget it proposed, and th will be done by cutting costs in theatform of reductions in staff and services 'efficiency gains' in council--speak.
It's important to point out that when a mayor and councillors talkabout '2.5% rates increase' this doesn't mean everyone gets aa2.5% increase on what they paid last year. If their property value wentup significantly they may end up paying more, because thecalculation is based on property value - not the services we use or thenumber of people using the property.
Rural properties pay a lower level of rates, 80%, than an urbanratepayer; businesses pay slightly more. Whether rates are a fairform tax or a suitable way of financing a council in a city growing atAuckland's rate is open to debate. However it is the only way ouncilchas been given to raise funds apart from fees and borrowing.
Next I'll explain how money is allocated and spent, and theissuefollowing month drill down into local detail on what we're getting inRodney for our rates.
Questions, comments or need help on an issue? Email me at:[email protected] or message me atm.me/phelanpirrie.
- ,Phelan Pirrie Deputy Chair, Rodney Local Board
YourHealthOnline
YourHealthOnline
You can:
Secure access to yourpersonal health information,
anytime, anywhere,from any device
Secure access to yourpersonal health information,
anytime, anywhere,from any device
Using our patient portal is easy - Just ask us.Just ask us.
� Book an appointment
� Order repeat prescriptions
� Email your healthcare team
� View your latest lab results
� View your immunisation records
� Receive recall & appointment reminders
� Book an appointment
� Order repeat prescriptions
� Email your healthcare team
� View your latest lab results
� View your immunisation records
� Receive recall & appointment reminders
Kaipara Medical CentreKaipara Medical Centre53-65 Commercial RoadHelensville 0800
Phone: 09 420 8400
YourHealthOnline
Rodney Local Board has discontinued its local community grantsscheme. Grants are being revamped for the financial year to June2018, with the local community grants replaced by three large fundstotalling $630,000 which will focus on key community priorities.
The funds' focus will be on restoring waterways; the design ofwalkways/cycleways; local community-run events; and enablingcommunity groups to design and purchase park play and exerciseequipment.
Local Board grants revamped
local board matters
13Issue , 20201 July 17
14
Year 7 Waimauku School pupil Nina Pearce leads a competitoraround the hairpin at the halfway mark during the cycling section ofthe recent Kaipara Schools Triathlon, based at Parakai School lastmonth.
The annual race is open to years five to eight pupils, who cancompete as individuals or in teams. This year close to 300 children,representing Helensville, Kaukapakapa, Parakai, Waimauku,Waioneke and Woodhill schools took part.
The results read something like a benefit for Waimauku School,with pupils from that school winning all eight team events, and all butthree of the eight individual races as well.
Issue , 20201 July 17
d e n t a l
Alex AuboneBDS
09 281 5005
3 B Matua Rd, Huapai
www.adent.co.nz1 West Street, Helensville | Ph 420-8706 | Fax 420-84761 West Street, Helensville | Ph 420-8706 | Fax 420-8476
Buy Better Build Better
Need to lineyour Garage,Sleepout orWorkshop?
Want something a little nicerthan your standard plywood?Want something a little nicerthan your standard plywood?
Valid to July 31, 2017
OSB Barn Lining
For natural rustic charm
9mm, 1200x2400
Hardwood Ply
Okoume Face with Polar core
1200x2400
Available in 6mm, 9mm and 12mm
For natural rustic charm
9mm, 1200x2400
Okoume Face with Polar core
1200x2400
Available in 6mm, 9mm and 12mm
OSB Mini Sheets
Perfect for those mini projects
6mm, 575mm x 915mm (H3.1)
$15.00 per sheet
(will be $20.00ea)
Perfect for those mini projects
6mm, 575mm x 915mm (H3.1)
$15.00 per sheet
(will be $20.00ea)
Pricing starts from $35.00 GSTinclusive.Pricing starts from $35.00 GSTinclusive.
Receive 10% discount when youmention this ad.Receive 10% discount when youmention this ad.
Schools triathlon
Waitoki School students and staff raised $285 for the ChildCancer Foundation at a 'Wig Wednesday' event in late June,organised by student leaders. The wig-bedecked children and adultsheld a parade, and small prizes were given for best in class and bestteacher. Also taking part was Community Constable Bryan Ward,who is known by the children simply as Constable Bryan. Nationallyknown for his Bryan & Bobby shows, Bryan has been a supporter ofthe Child Cancer Foundation for around 12 years - and proved it atWaitoki School by wearing a colourful Mohawk-style wig.
Waitoki Wig Wednesday
Kaukapakapa Drainage� Septic Tank Systems� Drainage� Truck & Digger Hire� Pile Drilling� Drain Unblocking
Phone/Fax: 420 4149Mobile: 021 926 301Email: [email protected]
Reasonable
Rates
30 Years
Experience
15
Geoffrey Sawyers0274 817 478 420 8738Email: [email protected]
www.visionlandscapes.co.nz
Geoffrey Sawyers0274 817 478 420 8738Email: [email protected]
www.visionlandscapes.co.nz
One Contractor
For All Your Needs
7 Railway Street. Phone/Fax 09 420 [email protected]
7 Railway Street. Phone/Fax 09 420 [email protected]
HELENSVILLE MOWERS
Open Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm, Sat: 9am to 2pm16 years experience in the outdoor power industry. Bestadvice on your next purchase, spares or service. Quality
workmanship guaranteed.
Open Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm, Sat: 9am to 2pm
Find us on Facebook
Contact us on 09 451 9044 or [email protected]
Sub-division Specialist
Come and try your friendly localmotorcycle workshop. We service/repair
quads, dirt and road bikes - plus wehave parts and accessories.
Pickups and drop-offs available.
Come and try your friendly localmotorcycle workshop. We service/repair
quads, dirt and road bikes - plus wehave parts and accessories.
Pickups and drop-offs available.
Ph: 4207754 or 027 474 7441e: [email protected]
Ph: 4207754 or 027 474 7441e: [email protected]
Issue , 20201 July 17
Date and Ginger Loaf no added sugar-In 1972, when British scientist John Yudkin first proved that sugar was bad for our health,
he was ignored by the majority of the medical profession and rubbished by the food industry.Processed sugar is currently falling from grace as people are waking up to its insidious use inso many of our processed foods, and are struggling with health issues related to diet.
Processed sugar differs from sugar found in fruits and vegetables purely by themechanics with which your body breaks it down. All sugars end up as glucose in the body asthis is the simple sugar your body burns as fuel and uses to feed every cell in your body.
However, our bodies are extraordinarymachines that can convert the fructoseand starch in fruits and vegetables intoglucose, so taking on board simpleprocessed sugar effectively overloads thesystem causing an insulin spike; repeatthat often enough and you are on the roadto diabetes. Further, the extra sugar will bestored as triglyceride fat. This fat is nowconsidered to be more detrimental to ourheart than cholesterol.
My partner and several work mateshave quit processed sugar altogether andhave reported great results. Arthritic pains have disappeared, as has the extra weight thatstubbornly refused to go from around the waist. They are sleeping better and no longer sufferthe afternoon 'nods' that used to be pushed away by the addition of strong coffee andchocolate!
Giving up processed sugar does not mean going without treats. This loaf recipe is plentysweet enough, but the dried fruits contain complex sugars that slow release into thebloodstream thus avoiding an insulin spike. It is also extremely satisfying when spread withbutter.
Date & Ginger Loaf- 225g pitted dates, chopped- 85g butter- 115g sultanas- 300ml full fat milk- s - , s w225g elf raising flour or Healtheries imple heat and gluten free baking mix.- 1 heaped teaspoon baking soda- 1 teaspoon cinnamon- 2-3 teaspoons ground ginger- ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.Add the chopped dates and milk to a pot and heat until the dates begin to soften (try not to
boil), then add the sultanas and the butter. Stir until the butter melts.Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix together with a spatula or wooden spoon.,
Work quickly as the baking soda will react to the hot liquid.Tip the batter into a greased loaf tin and bake in the fan oven at 170 celsius for 25-30º
minutes.
with Kaipara chef, Peter Brennan
kaipara kai
www.facebook.com/helensvillenews www.helensville .co.nznews
Helensville News ublication nformation- P IHelensville News ublication nformation- P I
community hall on Donohue Road. Therewill be a range of speakers and the chance toask questions of local trappers. Coffee andlunch will be provided.
YARN BOMBING RETURNS'Yarn bombing' will be back to decorate
Helensville during the annual 'Arts in the'Ville' festival, to be held over LabourWeekend, October 21 to 23. Local knitterskeen to join the fun can bring their ownproject or knit something especially todecorate the neighbourhood, at theHelensville Art Centre on Saturday, July 29from 10am and 2pm.
WAITOKI QUIZ NIGHTWaitoki School will hold its annual quiz
night in the school hall on Friday, July 28.Doors open 7pm and the cost is $10 perperson, with teams of up to 10. There will beprizes for the best-dressed team and besttable decoration. Games will include a cointoss and paper dart throwing. Tea and coffeewill be supplied; BYO drinks and nibbles.
SOUTH KAIPARA MARKETThe next South Kaipara Harvest &
Artisan Market at Te Whare Oranga ōParakai is on Sunday, July 30 from 10am to1pm. There will be fresh produce, baristacoffee, live music and hand-crafted goods.Stal ls are just $12 to book, emai l :[email protected].
The Kids' Kitchen Cooking Class will thismonth feature Wacky Wontons. Sessionsare at 9am, 10am and 11:30am and cost $5per child, for ages three to 12. To book aplace email: [email protected].
HELENSVILLE AGLOWProfessional boxer Ali Leasuasu Dutt,
from Superfire Ministries, will be the guestspeaker at Helensville Aglow's next meetingat 7.30pm on Friday, August 4 at theHelensville Community Church, 40 Mill Rd,Helensville. Email: [email protected] formore information.
16
Editor & r EditorialPublishe : :Dave Addison Helensville News Ltd, Box 59, 0840 Dave Addison, 420 7215., Helensville .PO
Design : Printing:, Subediting & Layout Dash Design, 420 7215. .Rob McCorkindale, Print Matters, 0274 740 657
Copyright: o material in this newspaper may be copied or reproduced without the publisher’s permission.N
Disclaimer: very effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this newspaper, but the editor and publisherE
accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.s
Letters to the Editor: Should be kept to around 250 words and may be edited as space dictates.
Editor & r EditorialPublishe : :
Design : Printing:, Subediting & Layout
Copyright:
Disclaimer:
Letters to the Editor:
2017 issue dates and deadlines:
Editorial Enquiries, Letters to the Editor and Advertising:
Ph: 420 : Email: .nzDave Addison - 7215 Mobile 021 178 5568 [email protected]� �
Free Subscriptions to Online Edition:
Email: [email protected]
Editorial Enquiries, Letters to the Editor and Advertising:
Free Subscriptions to Online Edition:
A&P ASSOCIATION AGMThe Helensville A&P Association holds
its annual meeting on Wednesday, July 12 atthe showgrounds, starting 7.30pm. Email:[email protected].
MID-WINTER XMASThe Kaipara Memorial RSA will hold a
Mid Winter Christmas on Saturday, July 15 atits Commercial Road rooms. Tickets arelimited.
KAUKAPAKAPA MARKETThe Kaukapakapa Scouts will hold a car
wash at the next Kaukapakapa market onSunday, July 16 from 8.30am to 1pm. Therewill be live music from Jessica on the pianofrom 10am to midday, and stalls with craftsand produce, plants, collectibles and car bootsales, fresh coffee, and food. To book a stallcontact Sara, phone 0274 831 542 or email:[email protected].
MAORI ART EXHIBITIONThe Helensville Art Centre has an
exhibition of Maori art open until Saturday,July 29. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to4.30pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm.
ART KAIPARAAGMArt Kaipara, which runs the Helensville
Art Centre, holds its annual meeting onThursday, July 13 starting 7pm at the ArtCentre, 49 Commercial Road, Helensville.There will be a 10 minute presentationcovering the centre's last 12 months.
PEST CONTROL DAYSouth Kaipara Landcare will hold its
annual Pest Control Day on Saturday, July22 from 10am to midday, at the South Head
AUGUST 2017 deadline: Friday, 19th May 2017AUGUST 2017 deadline: Friday, 19th May 2017ISSUE DUE OUT TUESDAY AUGUST 8th, 2017ISSUE DUE OUT TUESDAY AUGUST 8th, 2017
Full Mobile Service
Workshop Parts Accessories
Specialists in Auto Electrical & Air ConditioningServicing Vehicles, Heavy Machinery,
Farm Equipment & Marine
Ph 09 420 8181
Mob 021 689 700
Helensville Glass24 hour service. Free measure and quote.Ph: 420 8210
Helensville Glass
Due out Copy: Aug 8th by: July 21st
Due out Copy: Sept 5th by: Aug 18th
Due out Copy: Oct 3rd by: Sept 15th
Due out Copy: Nov 7th by: Oct 20th
Phone: 420 9091 Mob: 021 657 276Email: [email protected]
� Registered Drainlayers
� 1.5 & 3.5 tonne Digger Hire
� Tip Truck Hire
� Urban & Rural Drainage
� Footings & Power Trenches
� Septic Tanks
� Innoflow Septic Installer
86 Mill Road, Helensville
Phone 420 8177
Quality auto service and
repair at country prices
Quality auto service and
repair at country prices
WOFs - Brakes - Suspension
90 Mill Rd, Helensville
Issue , 20201 July 17
MOBILE
0274 924 494
community titbits from town and around
town talk
trade classifieds&
