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Christmas Club Day at Countdown Orewa on December 2 was fun for staff and customers alike. Santa is pictured on his forklift sleigh.

Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, and not even a drone was required for Hibiscus Matters to capture Santa and his helpers both on and off duty around the Coast. There’s no doubt he’s been taking full advantage of the summer weather, hanging out at Red Beach Surf Club and enjoying lunch at Orewa Beach, but he is equally at home in the wintery wonderland at Snowplanet or checking out the shops. Here are some of our favourite moments captured on secret Santa Cam in recent weeks:

Santa stepped away from the Gulf Harbour canal this year, after arriving aboard a Coastguard Hibiscus boat, to hand out lollies away from the water. He was followed by a crowd of children and soon swamped by outstretched hands.

Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club were Santa’s elves and helpers on December 11, making sure he arrived safe and sound at The Plaza, Whangaparaoa to take up his duties. He will be in the Plaza for photos with children every day, 2pm–4pm. He is pictured during a practice run with Red Beach surf juniors at the club.

It’s not a problem he normally has in New Zealand, but Santa really does need to warm his hands at the hearth when he is at Snowplanet, where he spends time talking with children. He will be in the magic castle at Snowplanet until Christmas Eve. Bookings phone 427 0190. Photo, Andy Dunn

Santa slurps smoothieDespite his famously burly figure, it seems that Santa likes to eat healthy food whenever he can. He was spotted on December 5 purchasing a smoothie from Charlie Cocos in Orewa, and then enjoying a rare quiet moment drinking it down by Orewa Beach.

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Gulf Harbour families welcomed Santa Claus in style at the annual Carols on the Canal event.The event, which is put on by the Gulf Harbour Marine Village Residents’ Association, brought hundreds of people to the canal to picnic with family and friends, or enjoy the hospitality of local restaurants and bars.A sound system was set up in the band rotunda and performances there included students of Wentworth and Whangaparaoa primary schools and Whangaparaoa College.Sole Movement dancers and Peaches and Pickles performed, along with the recently formed Jam Jar adult choir.Carols on the Canal was first held in 1995, and the highlight remains the same – Santa cruising up the canal on a Hibiscus Coastguard boat to the delight of the children.

Santa’s arrival aboard Hibiscus Coastguard Rescue 2 was the grand finale of the event.

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Organisers say this year saw the largest turnout ever.Trish Faithfull, of the Marine Village Residents’ Association’s communications team says keeping things safe was a priority, with protective bollards placed all around the water’s edge. She says feedback from the businesses and those who attended has been very positive with many staying to enjoy the atmosphere until midnight.


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More than just beesResearch released this month by Plant & Food Research highlights that importance of other insects in pollination. The study found that “non-bee” insects are as important as honeybees in pollinating flowers. The global research team analysed honeybee, other bee and non-bee insect visits to 480 fields of 17 different crop types on five continents. The research found that total pollination services were the same for honeybees and non-bee insects (38 percent), with around 23 percent provided by other bees. “Honey bees are well-documented as effective pollinators of many crops, but this research shows that insects such as flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths, are just as important,” says Brad Howlett of Plant & Food Research.

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Hot rod owners registered to take part in the Orewa Beach Hop last year enjoyed a drive in movie as part of the package.A call by members of the public to be allowed to join in has been answered by the organisers, Hibiscus Rodders, and on Friday, January 29 when the Hop begins, the movie event will be thrown open to the public.The movie venue has been shifted from Orewa Reserve to Western Reserve to accommodate more people and cars.Sharon Morris of Hibiscus Rodders says all the hot rods will be parked together, with a separate area for other cars. If you’d like to just walk in, that is also fine. There is a $10 charge per car, or “per picnic rug”, with all proceeds going to the Westpac Helicopter Trust.The film will begin when darkness falls, at 9pm, but the event begins at 4pm with a BMX competition on the new skate park.At 6pm the band Vermeer will take the stage. Family entertainment and food stalls will also be part of the mix.Sharon says it will be a really nice start to the three-day event, which runs throughout Auckland Anniversary weekend, from Friday, January 29 to Sunday, January 31.The format for the rest of the event is similar to previous years, with plenty of opportunities to view the cars, including a Show and Shine where all the hot rods are parked along Hibiscus Coast Highway, on the Sunday and

A community carol singing event is to be held at The Plaza, Whangaparaoa for the first time this Christmas.Carols at the Plaza takes place on Wednesday, December 23 from 7.30pm–8.30pm. If the weather is fine, it will be outside the Plaza (opposite the Library), otherwise inside the mall.Organiser Gordon Woolley of Connections Church, Whangaparaoa, has produced many events in the past including Christmas Under the Stars in Hamilton and Christmas at the Lake. He recently moved to Army Bay with his family and wanted to organise carols to bring a bit more community spirit into the town centre.The sing along will be lead by local vocalists from schools, churches and community groups singing traditional carols.There will also be vocal performances from young local singers.Santa will be there with a lolly scramble and giveaways. “This is an opportunity for the community to come and sing some traditional carols and enjoy the Christmas spirit. Everyone is welcome,” Gordon says.

Community carol singing at The Plaza

One of summer’s biggest drawcards, the Hibiscus Rodders Orewa Beach Hop and Festival, will open some new elements to the public for the first time.

Rodders roar for Westpac helicopter

a Thundercruise on Saturday night (around 8pm) where spectators are invited to bring a deckchair and line the highway to watch the cars go past.Sharon says she is expecting “an explosion” in car numbers. Last summer around 400 hot rods took part, and this year Hibiscus Rodders are capping it at 500 because they’d struggle to cope with more.Having the event listed as one of the Top 5 hot rod events in NZ by the NZ Hot Rod Association has given it a massive boost.Despite this, and the enormous numbers of the public that come to view the cars, Sharon says sponsorship and funding is still hard to find and the event is put together on a tight budget.Attractions include a Tug of War

which this year has a fridge wrapped in the American Flag by Signpost Signs of Silverdale as the major prize, a Miss Hibiscus Vintage competition, focusing on retro and rockabilly gear, and a car battery lifting competition.Sharon says one of the highlights for her is the V8 Rumble on Sunday at 12.30pm, when the cars create a mass roar with their engines. This is followed by the Grande Parade – it takes all the hot rods a good hour to do a circuit of the Orewa town centre.Last summer the event raised a record $30,000 for the Westpac Helicopter Trust and the Trust recently painted the Rodders logo on the nose of one of its helicopters to say thanks, where it will remain for around six months.Info: hibiscusrodders.co.nz or look for Hibiscus Rodders on Facebook.


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by counsellor Linda BraithwaiteChristmas is supposed to be a time of peace and joy, and as children we await the coming of Santa with great anticipation and excitement. However, for many people the reality can be very different. In the lead up to the Christmas season stress levels can increase significantly, putting pressure on relationships. The additional pressures on finances, work commitments, end of year events and family time often contributes to frustration and conflict. These stressors can negatively impact our most significant relationships and family dynamics causing anxiety and fatigue. The long term consequences of stress can cause a range of health problems such as heart problems, high blood pressure, lower resistance to infection, pain and chronic illnesses. However, stress isn’t always bad – a mild level of stress is necessary for a person to function normally – and can increase our ability to address the task in hand. Yet in many instances of stress people tend to resort to patterns of behaviour that have worked in the past but are no longer effective. Recognising these patterns is the beginning of finding ways to address behaviours and start to make changes.It is important to be kind to yourself – find ways to relax away from the pressure and chaos. Make ‘to do’ lists

and prioritise your time. It’s ok to say ‘no’ if time restraints are an issue. Ensure you get plenty of rest, eat well and exercise regularly. And of course, don’t forget to breathe! When we are stressed our breathing becomes shallow and activates our fight or flight reaction. Focusing on your breathing will help you to self-regulate and regain calmness. The importance of open communication can’t be overestimated. One of our most basic human needs is to be heard – to do this you need to be able to express your feelings without judgement or criticism. Using ‘I’ statements is an effective communication tool in order to communicate in a safe and respectful way. Remember to show your appreciation. When we notice and comment on someone being helpful or thoughtful this stimulates the ‘feel good’ chemicals in the brain which has a positive effect. When we are stressed and overwhelmed it is easy to get into a negative cycle. Instead of bottling things up, talk to someone you trust and can support you at this typically stressful time and before situations escalate.Linda Braithwaite is a trained counsellor who has worked with individuals and families on the Hibiscus Coast for many years. She is trained in Imago Therapy (an international approach to Relationship Counselling.)

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The Christmas trees placed around Orewa town centre for the first time last month have received a very positive reception. Some were painted with blackboard paint and these have been popular with passers by. Destination Orewa Beach operations manager, Hellen Wilkins, who organised the trees, says the positive response from the community has been great to see. The trees have all survived the elements and will be taken into storage in the days between Christmas and New Year, and brought back next Christmas with new ones added. Pictured is Elise Chapman of Orewa, aged four, drawing a wallaby on the tree in Tamariki Plaza.


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Some trans-Tasman rivalry will add some competitive fun to the annual Puhoi Woodchopping Carnival on Saturday January 9.The free, all-day event, hosted by the Puhoi Axemen’s Club, is held in the grounds of the Puhoi Hotel.Club secretary John Sanderson says a team of six Aussies will compete at the invitation of the president Mike Paddison.It is understood the axemen hail from Queensland, and will compete in divisions and open events.“It’s a bit unusual to have overseas axemen at Puhoi so it’ll add a bit of fun,” John says.The rest of the competitors will be mostly from around the Northland.Among the guests will be three generations of the Semenoff family from Whangarei – Selwyn, 65, Jason, 38, and Tytan, 14.The Puhoi event is so popular that the limited places available fill-up two months out from the day.“We’re even having to turn away NZ champions and NZ record-holders,” John says.“But our policy is ‘first in, first-served’ so there’s nothing we can do about it.“There’s only so many axemen you can put together in the space we have

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The concentration on the faces of father and daughter team, Emma and John Sanderson, says it all. Below, Bevan Gubb in full swing at last year’s event. Photos, The Camera Shop Warkworth.

available. For the last couple of years we’ve put on an extra underhand division at the start of the day to cater for the large number of underhand axemen.”Although there’s a good purse for the winners – more than $4000 in prizemoney – John believes it’s the atmosphere and the location in Puhoi that draws the competitors. “The site is like an amphitheatre so its great for spectators too.”As the main sponsor, the Puhoi Hotel arranges all the sponsorships.“They do a fantastic job.”The day will wind-up with the teams race where Puhoi will take on a well-matched visitors side.

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