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Dog owners on the Hibiscus Coast are celebrating after gaining access to beaches in summer for an additional three hours each day, as rules are gradually brought into line throughout Auckland.

Dog Friends members, from left, Lisa Gibbons, Chrissy Clements and Anne Topi Patuki are looking forward to extended dog-walking time on Hibiscus Coast beaches this summer.

Dogs owners celebrate extension of summer time and season rulesThe Hibiscus & Bays Local Board pulled out all the stops to ensure

that Auckland Council’s standardised rules relating to dogs on beaches will

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making local dog owners the first to implement the new beach time and season rules.To fast track the process, a series of hearings took place in recent weeks that at times had dog owners clashing with those who sought tighter restrictions for dogs on beaches. This was followed by Local Board deliberations on September 23 and final sign off of the recommendations by Auckland Council at its meeting on September 26.Local board chair Julia Parfitt says dog owners made it clear that they wanted to see the new rules in place for this summer season and that the board was unanimous in its support for this.Under the new dog policy, the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board was delegated the power by the Governing Body to work with officers to implement the new time and season rule for this summer. The Local Board was tied to a process that called for more submissions and deliberations even though it did not have the ability to change the rule. Member Gaye Harding says the main reason why the Local Board pushed to go first, was to provide consistency across the board area and certainty for responsible dog owners.Under the former Rodney District Council rules, dogs were not permitted on beaches in summer between the hours of 9am–7pm (from the first Sunday in October to third Sunday in March), but they have been given an extra hour in the morning for walks, as well as an additional two hours in the evening (see new rules below). The season, however, is shorter – by around five weeks.The new rules relate to time and season only, with issues relating to access to certain areas and beaches in the Hibiscus & Bays region to be

Dog hours extended from page 1decided next July. Mrs Parfitt says Council officers have assured the Local Board that there is a ‘tool kit’ in place to deal with issues raised by Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club over potential conflict with dog walkers when the tide is in, leaving a very restricted beach area for club activities and events. It is anticipated that Council will grant the club a temporary ‘right to occupy’, allowing it to cone off the areas it is using. Members of Dog Friends Rodney say without the hard work of the Local Board, particularly Gaye Harding, they would have had to wait another year for the changes to come in.Lisa Gibbons of Dog Friends says consistency throughout the Local Board area is a huge bonus and that the new hours are especially appreciated by dog owners who work, are elderly or have families.“Fitting dog walking in around the old hours was very difficult, and it was frustrating when the beach was empty but we still couldn’t use it,” Lisa says.The new summer rules come into force on October 26. They are:Dogs are prohibited from being on a beach between 10am to 5pm from the Saturday of Labour Weekend to March 1. Dogs are allowed on beaches off leash and under control at all other times.These rules only apply to beaches in the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area that already have a time and season rule.

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Auckland Council planners revisited the proposed Silverdale Rural Urban Boundary after an informal consultation process raised a number of issues.

Views sought on revised rural urban boundary

Right, Auckland Council has amended the areas of Wainui, Silverdale and Dairy Flat that it proposes to rezone as urban (shown in yellow).

Land within the proposed boundary, which is currently farmland, will be rezoned Future Urban, allowing for medium density residential development, including double storey and terraced housing.Council hopes to accommodate 16,000–20,000 additional dwellings within the Silverdale Rural Urban Boundary (RUB) over the next 30 years.When the proposal was first aired last April, the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and residents raised issues such as what it may mean for the North Shore Airfield, the likely effect on rates and property values and the changes to what is currently a semi-rural lifestyle.Council planners said they would also take into account when revising the map the sensitivity of the Okura catchment, areas of steep, unstable land and the presence of land deemed important for conservation.The revised map, pictured, shows a reduction of the Wainui East area in the northwest but some expansion in the southwest. A section in the north of the Silverdale West/Pine Valley area has been removed from within the RUB, as has a section of land west of Postman Rd in Dairy Flat.

The map with the revised boundary (pictured) is included in the Unitary Plan, which was notified for formal submissions this week (September 30).Rodney Ward Councillor Penny Webster says that the boundary proposed in the Unitary Plan is far from set in concrete.“I have obtained agreement from Council that a lot more work needs to be done in Rodney so that mixed rural areas can be zoned for where lifestyle blocks, rather than productive farms, are the norm so that local character can be maintained,” she says.Aucklanders have 90 days from notification in which to make a formal submission on the Unitary Plan. Submissions can be made online at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/unitaryplan, pick up a form from local libraries or Orewa Service Centre and send to: Unitary Plan Submission Team, Auckland Council, Freepost Authority 237170, Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142; or scan and email to [email protected]. The form can also be handed in at the library or service centre.

Ferry Road residents latest to face celltower site proposalTelecom’s search for a cellphone tower site in Arkles Bay, which met stiff opposition from residents, is continuing, with a new site located.However concerns are being raised that in doing so, the problem has not been solved – merely shifted elsewhere.The telecommunications company’s original plan to erect a tower in Kestrel Heights has been put to one side, with a site in Ferry Rd now proposed as a replacement.Kestrel Heights residents concerned about possible health effects, loss of visual amenity and the effects on property values, entered into discussions with Telecom and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board two months ago (HM August 14) as a result of which Telecom reviewed other options. The residents were advised on September 20 that a site near 38 Ferry Rd had been identified.Spokesperson for the Kestrel Heights residents affected by the celltower proposal, Sam McLennan, says Telecom worked hard to find the best option, but that while he’s pleased the tower may not be

erected outside his property, his aim was not to simply make it someone else’s problem.He says Council needs to consider permitting towers to be erected on reserve land as a way of reducing the numbers that are going into residential areas.However Local Board Julia Parfitt disagrees, saying a better solution is co-location by competing telecommunications companies.“Reserves are a community asset, and becoming more precious with continued growth,” Mrs Parfitt says. She says she has been assured that the notified Unitary Plan will require telecommunications companies to work together to address the issue of proliferation of towers in residential zones.“Government legislation allows the towers to come to any pole near you, but this is an enormous problem that Council must address,” she says.Telecom communications manager Emma Blackmore says the Ferry Rd site, which is against a hillside, has been selected because it will have less visual impact.Erecting a celltower there will require resource consent (as did the Kestrel Heights option)

because of additional height, and will also entail undergrounding of power lines by Transpower, at Telecom’s cost. However Mrs Blackmore says the company does not anticipate any difficulties with either of those issues.“This site does not provide coverage to Arkles Strand or Mackenzie Avenue, but those concerns have been balanced with those of local residents,” she says.Ferry Rd residents that Hibiscus Matters spoke to had mixed views about the 13m pole being located near their homes. Sean Paterson, who lives next door to the proposed site and Trevor Lovegrove, who lives opposite, both say that they don’t consider the pole will be visually intrusive, and Mr Paterson says the undergrounding of cables and better cellphone coverage will be a bonus. However Paul Toghill, who lives at number 43, says his family and several other Ferry Rd residents are strongly opposed to the pole, fearing depreciation of their property values.Telecom’s Arkles Bay Site Assessment report says that if Transpower is not agreeable, or resource consent not granted, the company will return to the 62 Kestrel Heights site.


The annual Ducky Derby race drew a big crowd to Western Reserve in Orewa last month and raised a record sum of $7900 for the Hibiscus Coast Kindergarten.

Duck race raises record sum

FeedbackHibiscus Matters welcomes readers contributions to Feedback. Preference will be given to letters of 150 words or less, and the editor reserves the right to edit letters to meet space limitations. Unsigned letters, personal attacks or defamatory remarks will not be published. Contributions can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Unit G, 18 Tamariki Plaza, Cammish Lane, Orewa.

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Consultation neededIt was refreshing to read a new story about Penlink Bridge potentially moving forward (HM September 4). As a resident of Stillwater we realise Penlink might be built but it seems to be continually pushed out and each time we are left without any certainty. Talking locally our community is concerned about the safety of school buses having to cross the new busy road that connects the bridge to SH1, not having the toll collection point positioned so we have to pay a toll if we don’t cross the bridge and naturally minimising

the environmental impact, including noise pollution. Whangaparaoa and Silverdale may think they are the only ones to benefit, however, we would ask that Auckland Council communicates with Stillwater at all times as we can contribute positively into the design and functionality of any new roading in our area. By Mr Sayers trying to solve the problem of who will fund the bridge this will accelerate the need to consult with Stillwater on any new building time frames or design changes. Can Auckland Council please keep our community abreast of any new construction time lines and updated regularly to allow us the

certainty we seek. Anne Dixon, Stillwater

Big praise for Big DigFinally some good news for local organisations, which seem to have had so many difficulties caused by red tape and regulations since the councils came together into the supercity. My family has been at the Big Dig every summer for years and we’re thrilled that it’s back (HM September 16). Congratulations to Orewa Lions for persevering in order to provide some summer fun and raise money for the community.Cheryl Martin, Whangaparaoa

Final payment dueJulia Parfitt said at a recent candidate’s meeting that she was shocked to see that Council has “put up the cost of dying” raising its charges for burial plots by more than 50 percent. One resident, looking at the bright side, said: “At least that’s a one-off charge”.

Mayoral look-alikes Mayoral candidate John Palino told a local audience while on the campaign trail that he was recently recognised in a Manukau Shopping centre, but perhaps not in the way he would have liked. Shaking the gentleman’s hand, he introduced himself only to be told that the man had mistaken him for his mayoral rival Len Brown.

Long term goalIn one of the shortest candidate’s speeches ever, 19-year-old Taila Johnston encouraged voters to see the advantages of electing young people “who are actually going to be here for the whole 30 years of the Unitary Plan”.

Jim’s Mowing (Rodney) has renewed its sponsorship of Rodney Neighbourhood Support, which began last year, handing over a cheque for $1500 last week. Neighbourhood Support coordinator Karen Little says while the cash to help keep the service going is much appreciated, Jim’s Mowing also provides a valuable service – acting as additional eyes and ears in the community. Jim’s Mowing Rodney franchisor, Gary Turton, says Karen has told the team what to look out for and how to respond. “Among the things we’ve done is closing and locking houses left open, catching and securing stray dogs and even stopping a car rolling away in a carpark when the handbrake wasn’t applied,” Gary says. Pictured are, from left, Keith Duffin and Gary Turton of Jim’s Mowing with Karen Little.

The event, which is the main fundraiser for the Kindergarten, was first held in 2009 and features family entertainment and a race of yellow plastic ducks down the Estuary.Kindergarten president Rose Hansen says the organisation wants to thank all the businesses and community groups involved, including Orewa Lions, Orewa Rotary, and Orewa Girl Guides as well as Creative Dance, Peaches & Pickles, Dynamic Martial Arts and the Hibiscus Coast Rock ‘n’

Roll Club who entertained the crowd.This year 472 little ducks made their way through a choppy Orewa Estuary, from the sandbar to shore, followed by seven of the larger Corporate Ducks.First prize of $500 went to Steven Robinson, Sam Macky won second prize of accommodation at the Spencer on Byron and Jacky Bishop’s duck came in third, winning her a $100 voucher from Orewa New World. The winning corporate duck belonged to Prestige Realty.

Jo Matthews readies corporate ducks for release. More photos of this event at www.localmatters.co.nz

It’s the end of an era as Orewa New World owner Garry Christini, pictured, plans his departure from the store. Garry, who has established a reputation for supporting a wide range of community events and clubs, has put the supermarket up for sale. Garry has been at Orewa New World for more than 20 years. He says the sale process could take up to six months, and until then it is “business as usual”. As revealed in Hibiscus Matters September 18 edition, Foodstuffs is purchasing the adjacent Mad Butcher Block in Moana Ave in order to expand the supermarket. Tenants of the block have been given notice to leave by next September.


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A Whangaparaoa teenager and her mother, both of whom have battled mental illness, are undertaking a 3000km walk not only for its health benefits, but to show solidarity with other sufferers and raise funds for A Girl Called Hope and the NZ Mental Health Foundation.

Mairi-Anne Nel and teenage daughter Hannah of Whangaparaoa are walking the length of NZ raising funds for mental health support.

The pair is walking the entire length of Te Araroa (The Long Pathway), which stretches from Cape Reinga to Bluff, taking it on in sections over a six month period.The ups and downs and challenges of the mainly off road tramping experience is, Mairi-Anne Nel says, a physical metaphor for the endurance required in mental health recovery.“It’s not a simple case of ‘take a hike and get cured’,” she says. “But exercise and the sustained effort required to walk 12 to 25km each day lifts your mood and makes the end of each day an achievement.”Mairi-Anne says medication and the support of good friends helped her recover from depression; her battle now is to assist her 15-year-old daughter Hannah who is struggling with the same issues.Hannah has had to take time out from college to focus on her recovery. She says anxiety and depression made her constantly tired and unmotivated, which has had a severe impact on her school and social life.“It’s been underlying for as long as I can remember, but became worse about three years ago,” Hannah says.She says there are several others in her peer group affected by similar issues – statistics from a national survey of mental health in the NZ population, published in 2006, revealed that 1 in 5 people aged 16 and over experienced a mental disorder.The NZ Mental Health Foundation says that nearly half (47 percent) of the population is predicted to experience a mental disorder at sometime in their lives.Mairi-Anne says that today’s teenagers have stressful lives, but that on the plus side there is also more awareness and assistance out there for them.“There is also more willingness to talk

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about the issues, which is great,” she says.Mairi-Anne and Hannah completed the Whangaparaoa, North Shore and Auckland city (to Manurewa) legs of the walk last week. This brings the distance they have walked since they began last July to nearly 500km. They will take on the tough South Island leg in summer.At the start of the walk, near Cape Reinga, in July, Hannah filled a 200ml bottle with seawater and has carried this throughout the journey. The water represents the burden that those recovering from mental illness carry and it will be symbolically emptied back into the sea at the end point of the journey.Hannah hopes to return to college in the New Year.Anyone is welcome to join Mairi-Anne and Hannah on the walk as they pass through urban areas. To follow their progress, visit their blog at www.mindovermiles.co.nz. There are links from this where donations can be made. Visit www.mentalhealth.org.nz for more information, as well as details of Mental Health Awareness Week, October 7–13.

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Golf Club decision challengedBupa Retirement Villages Ltd has appealed Auckland Council’s decision to re-zone the Peninsula Golf Club land, allowing residential development to occur there. Bupa owns Northhaven Hospital and Retirement Village in Red Beach, which backs onto the golf course. It is appealing the decision, made by independent commissioners in August, to re-zone the land Medium Density Residential because of the effects that the planned development could have on its newly built retirement apartments. The commissioners’ decision included a requirement for properties on the boundary with Hibiscus Coast Village to have a 5m deep, landscaped rear yard, but this does not appear to extend to Northhaven. Bupa is also seeking controls to ensure that amenity and landscape effects on its land are acceptable. The Environment Court appeal will delay the building of a new golf course at Wainui and Peninsula Golf Club’s relocation there.

Construction of the first home in the Fairway Bay development at Gulf Harbour was marked last week (September 27) with a ceremonial pouring of the first floor slab. Auckland Mayor Len Brown got his gumboots dirty as he lent a hand to pour concrete (pictured) describing the development as an example of the way in which China and NZ can work together to build “the new Auckland”. The first house in what will eventually be a 1000-home development is being built by G J Gardener Homes. Developer Top Harbour has released a total of 37 lots so far, 17 of which have been sold – mainly to local building companies. Top Harbour has not made a formal application to be one of Auckland Council’s Special Housing Areas, while waiting to see the specifics of the affordable housing provisions, however chief executive Sean Pan said the development would provide choice with everything from apartment and retirement living to high-end residential. More photos, www.localmatters.co.nz


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The developers of Millwater in Silverdale North are among the local companies understood to be interested in Auckland Council’s special housing areas, which are part of the Housing Accord agreed between Council and Government, aimed at providing more affordable housing.

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Even before notification of the draft Unitary Plan this week, Council has been fielding enquiries from developers about these areas; developers can apply to be included and areas are also being nominated by Council planners.Special housing areas will be a mixture of undeveloped urban and rural land within the Rural Urban Boundary. They will include requirements for affordable housing, set by Council. In return, developers will get a ‘steamlined’ consent process.Last month Council planners presented a list of areas that they propose could be in the first tranche of special housing areas to the Auckland Plan Committee, in confidential.The areas approved by Auckland Council last week at its September 26 meeting need sign off by central

government.Woods director Tim James, whose company are engineers, surveyors and planners for Millwater, says there have been initial discussions with Council about the special housing areas, but no formal application has been made as yet.He says being a special housing area would assist the company with what is currently a long-winded and difficult consent process.“Auckland Council has been very accommodating, but we have ongoing issues with the gatekeepers at Watercare and Auckland Transport,” he says.Council expects to be able to announce the areas in the first tranche later this month or in November, once government approval is obtained.

Park ‘n’ Ride heads to courtThe resource consent process that allowed Stage one of the Silverdale busway to be built has been called into question. Auckland Transport confirmed last week that a judicial review has been lodged with the Auckland High Court challenging Auckland Council’s decision not to notify the project. A spokesperson says that Auckland Transport is seeking an early court date for the hearing.

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The Mayor’s only appearance on the Hibiscus Coast so far during the run up to the local body elections was expected to be a stormy affair, as he chose to speak in Orewa soon after voting for the draft Unitary Plan to be amended to allow six storey buildings in the town, rather than the four storey limit sought by the Local Board.

Height issue tackled head on at election meeting

He walked into the lion’s den at the Meet the Candidates event last weekend (September 15), hosted by the Orewa Ratepayers & Residents Association – an organisation that has been at the forefront of the push to prevent medium and high rise being built in Orewa.Len Brown shared the stage with mayoral candidate John Palino as well as those standing for Auckland Council and/or the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board.Speaking first, he chose to tackle the elephant in the room head on, saying when it came to the height of buildings in Orewa, by and large Council had listened to ratepayers’ feedback.“There are a number of people who want no change at all, while the commercial owners of the Orewa town centre were seeking greater building heights,” Mr Brown said. “The decision to allow heights of up to six storeys within a small part of the town centre was a midpoint.”Although the majority of around 100 people who attended the meeting listened quietly, there were angry calls from the floor whenever a candidate raised the height issue.Council candidates were divided on the issue: Brent Robinson said he did not want high rise in Orewa and that he would not have voted to notify the Unitary Plan if he had been at the

Council table, because the building heights did not reflect the wishes of the majority. Julia Parfitt also defended the lower height in the local board’s Area Plan, while Lisa Whyte said she was happy with the compromise made by Council.Local board candidate Gaye Harding said she voted to allow medium rise buildings. “A decision had to be made, and when you do that you know that you are not going to please everyone,” she said.Other issues raised during the meeting were Council finances, with several candidates saying local rates should be spent locally and concerns raised about debt levels.Council candidate Wayne Walker said that borrowing enables Council to spread costs over a longer time frame, and without debt, rates would rapidly rise.Mr Palino said he would bring in forensic accountants, if he is elected, to look into increases in payroll, and find ways to cut costs – from lowering Council’s stationery bill, to canning the whitewater sports centre planned for South Auckland.Mr Palino’s vision for the city also included building further city centres, starting in Manukau, so that local people can work locally.Photos of this event can be found at www.localmatters.co.nz

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Since Red Door Studio opened in Orewa three years ago it has continued to grow and develop, with a range of local painters, graphic artists, sculptors, jewellers and craftspeople using the studio as a base.

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Currently painter Susannah Law, jeweller Helen Bakker, landscape painter Rose Boocock and Gina Upton, who creates retro/vintage textile crafts, all have workspaces at Red Door.This gives the artists an opportunity to collaborate as well as work on their own projects and, because the studio has an ‘open door’ policy, also gives the public an opportunity to see artists at work and buy direct.A gallery space, which officially opens this month, is the latest addition to

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The Silverdale & Districts Historical Society is wading into this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival boots and all with an exhibition about the Coast’s waterways.

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The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Waterways’ and locally there will be a chance to see slides and photos from the extensive collection held by the Society at the Pioneer Village in Silverdale including those pictured here.The slideshow includes images that have never been on public display before; all the photos have been chosen because they depict the way in which the rivers and coast have shaped our lives.The exhibition will be open on October 5 and 6 and 12 and13 from 10am–-3pm.On Sunday, October 6 there will be an additional Open Day with access

to buildings not normally open to the public and visitors able to operate the vintage printing press and small corn mill and watch a woodturner and gum scraper at work. Costumed volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and there will be country style refreshments available. Gold coin entry.The Auckland-wide festival began on September 28 and runs until October 13.Exhibition and Slide Show •Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Rd, Silverdale • October 5/6 and 12/13, 10am–3pm. More photos www.localmatters.co.nz

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Protection rules unravelRecently I attended a Resource Consent hearing to save a beautiful 80-year-old Pohutukawa tree from being cut down. Under the old Resource Management Act and council polices, native trees were protected from wholesale felling by property owners. That protection will no longer be guaranteed under the reforms being swept through the country. In fact the only protection I could find to assist, was by nominating our tree as a ‘Notable Tree’. A notable tree is one that is officially recognised and protected by the Auckland Council to ensure it is not damaged or destroyed. Unfortunately, the process to nominate a tree as notable finished at the end of last month. Auckland’s new tree protection rules are slowly unravelling and there is a need to adhere to various existing documents and rulings, which was probably inevitable. Council officers have done their best to come up with rules that protect the city’s high value trees and treat areas until such time as the new Unitary Plan for all of Auckland is implemented.So for now, Council’s main message to the public is to ‘check before you chop’ either by visiting www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or by calling their hotline for advice on 09 301 0101. There are six situations where some form of tree protection will still apply. They are as follows:Scheduled/notable/heritage trees.Trees in areas where there is an additional level of protection relating to trees.Trees that are protected by a condition of a previously granted resource consent.Trees that are protected by a consent notice or covenant on the property title.Trees that are growing outside the urban environment.Trees in specific planning zones where the old rules will be retained.We are hoping for a positive result from the council resource consent hearing I attended to retain our 80-year-old tree. Tree felling will by no means be open slather, despite the common public perception to the contrary. Presently, Auckland wide, approximately 1800 additional trees are being considered for addition to the notable tree schedules. We can all play a part in helping to protect Auckland’s urban forest by being aware of the new rules and obtaining accurate advice. A good site to reference for this is www.thetreecouncil.org.nz.

Magicians seem to be taking over from chefs in the TV celebrity stakes, with shows by British magician Dynamo leading the charge, offering imaginative slight of hand on a grand scale.

Pharmacy captures photogenic babiesManly Care Chemist is running its popular Hibiscus Coast baby photo competition again to raise funds for the Hibiscus Coast Parents Centre. It will be the 9th year that the event has been held. Photographs will be taken at the pharmacy in Manly Village from October 14 –19, by appointment. The first prize is worth more than $500 and all entrants receive goodies and the photo of their baby. Last year 78 babies were entered in the competition, and little cutie Izabella Lentino (pictured) came out away with first prize. The competition raised more than $2500. Info and to enter, phone Manly Care Chemist, 424 7708, or drop into the pharmacy.

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Locally, two Kiwi magicians, Mark Robinson and Mike Lindsay, are bringing It’s Showtime to Orewa at the end of the school holidays. Mike says although the pair have performed together in many variety shows, this is their first show focused entirely on magic.Mike says with magic being so popular at present, the pressure is on for a high quality performance.

“There are many surprises that are bigger and better than anything we’ve done before,” he says.The show is family friendly but Mike says they’ve made sure the show has plenty for the grown ups and teenagers including audience participation.It’s Showtime is on at Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Riverside Rd, Orewa on October 11, 2pm and 7pm. Tickets www.ItsShowtime.co.nz or at the door.


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Crash barriersWith Labour weekend approaching, I am pleading with Coast motorists to take care. This is a high-risk time for injury crashes. Young people pay too high a price for the opportunity to drive. Traffic crashes are the single greatest killer of 15 to 24 year olds in New Zealand and the leading cause of permanent injury for that age group. Male drivers aged 15 to 19 years are approximately seven times more likely to crash than their 45 to 49 year-old counterparts. In Auckland region, speed kills or seriously injures seven people per 100,000 people every year. Do the maths, for our area and you’ll find that’s a lot of dead or wounded people. Every 1 km/hr drop in mean speed equates to a 4 percent drop in fatal and serious injury crashes. Statistics show, however, that enforcement in this area is working. The number of people exceeding 100km/hr in the country is dropping – that is what enforcement pressure does. I make no apology for my staff targeting offending drivers.Of late, the entire Rodney area has had a terrible run of fatal crashes. In a one-week period, four people were killed, with two of those being on the Hibiscus Coast. As a result, Police will continue to target those who offend in what we call ‘the fatal 5’ offences. These are speed, alcohol/drugged driving, restraints, dangerous and careless driving and high-risk drivers. Intersections (failing to give way or stop) are among the highest risk areas for crashes on the New Zealand road network. Specifically for the Coast, poor driver observation and poor handling are the highest contributing crash factors. Crash statistics in high risk roads in this area from 2010–2012 include: Whangaparaoa Road (154 crashes), East Coast Road (54 crashes), Red Beach Road (32 crashes) and Centreway Road (19 crashes).People often ask why we are carrying out check points in certain areas at certain times. As an example, did you know that during our alcohol focus two weeks ago, a police check point outside a school at 3pm netted a driver at over twice the limit? He was about to drive right through the school zone, as kids were coming out.The death or serious injury of anyone is tragic enough, let along the flow on effect this has with the victim’s loved ones, family and friends. A large number of people are impacted as a result of one incident. Please buckle up, keep to the speed limits and drive to the conditions, don’t drink and drive, keep your distance and double check at intersections.

Collectors soughtThe NZ Breast Cancer Foundation needs enthusiastic locals to help with its Pink Ribbon Street Appeal next month. Volunteers will be part of a “pink army” of collectors raising money. Funds raised support awareness and education programmes, research into new targeted treatments, support for women going through breast cancer, and the new 0800 BC NURSE advice line. Around 2800 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in NZ – one in nine women will be diagnosed over the course of their lifetime – and more than 600 will die. The annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal is the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser, and the most visible of its events in October, which is Breast Cancer Month. The street collection takes place on October 11 and 12. To volunteer visit www.takeaction.org.nz or phone 0508 105 105.

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These days, whether it’s mowing, water blasting or doing whatever it takes to ensure your home and garden look spic and span, Mike Murray is in his element.Being active and outside is what the 50-year-old enjoys most, but he has travelled a long and winding road to reach the point of starting his own business, Fat Sparrow Lawn Care.Mike, who has lived on the Coast for almost 40 years, originally trained as a bookbinder. He changed tack at the age of 23, joining the NZ Police and around 15 years as a street cop followed, including work on the North Shore, Orewa and Whangaparaoa. Labouring and work for security firms such as Armourguard are also a feature of Mike’s CV.He says setting up his own business came as a result of his search for a job that would keep him active and provide more time with family – wife Susannah and their children.“I had a lawn mowing round many years ago, and while in the Police was caretaker of Shangri La Gardens in Gulf Harbour – I always enjoyed that type of work. I was looking for a fresh start and all those things came together into Fat Sparrow.”He says using environmentally friendly products made sense because

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that’s what he has always used in his own garden. His special offer to new customers is designed to freshen up a property for Spring and includes lawn mowing, weed eating, and water blasting decks. Mike says he will be focusing on Millwater and other new subdivisions as they grow and will be very competitive with pricing.“I like getting stuck into all those hard jobs that people put off,” he says. When things get busy he will bring in his 16-year-old son Daniel to assist. Above all, he says, customers will know they are in safe hands.“Customers feel safe knowing they have an ex-policeman taking care of their property.”

SUP ShedStand up paddle boarding (SUP) is a sport that appeals to a wide range of people of all ages, and whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned wave rider, there is equipment to match.The walls of Nik Sams’ SUP Shed, which recently relocated from Silverdale to Orewa, are lined with dozens of boards and the differences between them are more than skin deep.SUP boards come in many different shapes, and range in length from 7 ft to 14ft. The trend for riders chasing waves is towards shorter boards, while all rounders and distance racers go for longer boards. The ways the boards are constructed also affects the price and the performance; a standard board can weigh from 8kg upwards and high performance boards a little less.Construction varies from inflatable boards to foam top, glass and even high performance carbon. Nik says he has a board to suit any rider, including a variety of top brands, and can arrange for boards to be custom made in Australia.Nik prides himself on finding the right product for each customer the first time round and goes the extra mile to do so.“Customer satisfaction is key, as we build our business on people coming

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back, and referrals from satisfied clients,” he says.The SUP Shed offers new, used, second hand and even trade in options and Nik can also help with rentals. His Fin Exchange Programme enables customers to try different fins until they get exactly the right fit, then buy the fins at a discount. He also offers lessons to those who are new to the sport and can help with finance, as the full kit out can be expensive.A new paddling group is also starting at the SUP Shed to help connect SUP enthusiasts with others.Nik is a keen kite surfer who took up SUP when the sport was still in its infancy in NZ, around 4–5 years ago. He was looking for a sport that he could enjoy when there was no wind.

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Mike Pero Real EstateA fresh approach to Real Estate was what drew Lane Sanger and Anita Yahya to purchase a Mike Pero Real Estate franchise.One example of this, which Lane says stems from Mike Pero’s marketing background, is that on top of staples such as printed media, Trade Me and websites, the company offers clients the option of marketing their properties on TV at affordable rates.He says 15-second slots positioned in the Breakfast Show or Nightline, and costing less than $350, are becoming more sought after. Social media is also playing an increasing role.Keeping fees to a minimum, while not compromising on quality, is something Mike Pero Real Estate prides itself on as well as giving back to the community – the company supports the Casper Foundation – a charity focused on suicide prevention.Anita and Lane, who live in Stanmore Bay, opened their shop in Moana Ave, Orewa, last month. The couple know the Coast well, having lived here for more than a decade. They say while there is a shortage of quality housing stock for sale at the moment, the market can turn on a dime.It is not always changes to the big picture, such as interest rates, that drive the ups and downs in the market; Lane recalls when Evelyn Page retirement village opened in Orewa, the amount of people selling up to move there created a sudden glut of

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local properties for sale.“Prices dropped by around 10 percent for a short time because of that, but it picked up fast,” Lane says.He says the future looks bright for the property market in the area as baby boomers begin to retire.Crucial to selling any home is marketing, and it’s an area Lane stresses the importance of – for the past four years he has been a volunteer mentor for small to medium enterprises through ATEED.Anita, formerly an engineer, qualified as a Real Estate agent a year ago in order to help Lane, but also because the couple saw an opportunity to go into business together.She enjoys helping clients through the exciting, but also stressful, process of buying or selling a property.Anita says it adds years to someone’s life to move here.“This area has all the amenities and is a relaxing and beautiful environment,” she says.

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Marina land off the For Sale listAt last month’s meeting of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, Auckland Council Property advised that the Gulf Harbour Marina land was formally being taken off the sale register. Up to this point it had been designated as “cleared for sale” and could have still been subject to sale, despite the failed deal with the current leaseholder (HM August 14). Local board member John Watson says the removal of the site from Council’s For Sale list is good news for the community, describing the Hammerhead and marina land as the ‘jewels in the crown’ of the Council-owned land on the Coast.

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The opening of Casablanca last week means it is just a short step from Orewa Boulevard into the rich and exotic atmosphere of the Eastern Mediterranean.The café specialises in dishes from Turkey, Arabia and North Africa so depending on the time of day, a traditional Moorish breakfast of eggs with meatballs and tomato or Turkish favourites such as haloumi cheese could be on offer, or perhaps a selection of mezze dishes that includes pan fried calamari, chilli prawns and dolmades; a fragrant Moroccan tagine, falafel and hummus, or sweet, honey-soaked pastries.This is owner Murat Avcioglu’s second Casablanca – the first, in Sylvia Park, is already a bustling success.He says friends who own a business in Orewa suggested that the Hibiscus Coast Highway would be the perfect location for Casablanca.Murat grew up among hundreds of olive trees on a farm on the west coast of Turkey, on the Aegean Sea.His interest in food began with learning from with his mother who he says had a deep understanding of where food could be gathered, picking mushrooms in the forest or pungent herbs growing wild in the mountains.No wonder then that he found

working in restaurants came naturally: by the age of 22 he was managing a large restaurant in Istanbul.He stayed in the hospitality industry after moving to NZ 18 years ago, at the age of 26.Murat says Turkish cuisine is still underrated in NZ.“Kiwis think immediately of kebabs, but that is the equivalent of fast food in Turkey,” he says. “There is a lot more to Turkish food than that.”While Murat will help out in the kitchen, the cooking at Casablanca is mostly taken care of by his business partner and chef Teyfik Ayyildiz.Murat says hospitality is very important to Turkish people, who look after guests in a humble, caring way.“Sharing food is ingrained in our culture – it’s what holds our community together.”

Northern Arena a winnerNorthern Arena in Silverdale won two categories of the Auckland North Business Awards – Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Social Responsibility and Sustainability. The winners were announced on September 26.

Big scoop for Silverdale chippie Lovers of hot chips will be beating a path to Silverdale after Oceanz Seafood scooped the title of NZ’s Best Chip Shop last week. The Hibiscus Coast Highway shop beat five other finalists to take the title. Owners, brothers Daniel and Richard Billington, are delighted with the accolade. The competition, run by The Chip Group, is a chance for chip shops to showcase the quality of their product. A key criteria is chips with lower fat content. Judges were also impressed that the chips were not salted, with a salt sachet provided instead to give customers choice, and that the 300g portion size was clearly stated.

In an attempt to bring more life into Orewa on Friday nights, Destination Orewa Beach has introduced a night market in the town centre.Destination Orewa operations manager Hellen Hyndman says a family friendly night market was at the top of the list of initiatives sought in its recent survey as well as on Facebook.The market, which is being run by Annamaria Berek of My Markets, offers an opportunity to start off the weekend by enjoying gourmet street food while exploring more than 40 stalls.An all-weather venue, The Nautilus Ramada Suites covered visitors’ carpark in Tamariki Ave, has been chosen and the first market takes place on October 18 and will be held every week thereafter, 5pm–10pm.

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trendonClothing designs dreamed up and created by Josie Smith (aged 20) in her small studio in rural Silverdale have gone global, being worn by contestants in competitions in the USA and Nicaragua, helping to launch her name internationally.Recently she also designed a pair of “pointy Mexican shoes” that won an international design competition, placing her work even more firmly in the spotlight – the competition involved designing shoes inspired by musician David Guetta’s video clip for Play Hard.The former Whangaparaoa College student was just 13 when she began to make her own clothes and she completed a Diploma at the NZ Academy of Fashion Design while still at the college.Since then she has been designing, full time, selling clothes via her website and receiving commissions from people such as the Supermodel NZ and Miss Teen Universe winners.Locally, her work has been included in the Hibiscus Hospice Fashion Show for the past three years, and will include a showcase at this month’s event.Josie says one of the most exciting things about design is translating her ideas into sketches on paper, then

creating fashion garments that “make people feel beautiful”.Her work includes evening gowns that feature delicate, hand-stitched details – in some recent designs the gowns have been given a twist with a short front and long back.In her menswear range she has brought in her interest in photography by having her abstract and landscape photos printed onto fabric for t-shirts.A range of dresses for teens and young adults sells via her website.The internet has allowed fashion designers to reach a worldwide market, and many, like Josie, have no retail outlets.Josie says although she would like to remain based in NZ, interest from overseas may make it worthwhile to eventually head to a fashion centre such as the USA or Europe.“At the end of the day the best thing for any fashion designer is a happy client. I take my inspiration from the client – you create for them. People come to me because they like my style, and the key is to combine that with what suits each individual.”

Josie Smith in her Silverdale workroom. The red evening gown was designed for Bola Harpprecht, Mrs International NZ.

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Plaza showcases local fashionA Fashion Show to be held at The Plaza, Whangaparaoa, this month, not only showcases the range of new season’s styles available locally, but demonstrates how to wear it with flair. Fashion parades will be held on Friday, October 18 (11am and 4pm) and Saturday, October 19 (1pm). In addition, Christine Lemanu from Smitten of Remuera will be in the Plaza from 10am through to 4pm on October 19 providing valuable fashion tips. The stores included in the fashion showcase are Farmers, The Warehouse, Jus Jazz, Millers, Just Jeans, Jay Jays and White Linen – supported by Hannahs and Number One Shoes.

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trendonThe Hibiscus Hospice Spring Fashion Show this month is an opportunity to see the latest spring and summer fashions showcased by local fashion houses and designers while raising money for a good cause.The annual event is in its 8th year and the chosen theme is ‘an evening of elegance’.With this in mind, additional glamour will be brought to the show thanks to appearances by the current Miss World NZ, Ella Langsford, as well as two local girls who were winners in the recent Miss World North Harbour pageant; Mollie Durey, who is the new Miss World North Harbour and Angharad Daniels, Miss Photogenic North Harbour.Mollie, aged 17 from Whangaparaoa, is currently studying for a BA Psych/Business Management at Massey University in Albany and has led an interesting life, having lived for 5 years on a yacht sailing the South Pacific and more recently spent 10 months in Italy as an exchange student. Angharad (18) from Silverdale works as a Customer Service Officer in banking and speaks Japanese and German. She was home schooled in Wellington and says she was well known there for singing and Karate.

She earned the nickname ‘Lala’ at a very early age when she would substitute la -la in place of words she couldn’t sing.These models, and others will be coming down the catwalk in top labels like Verge and Scope from Charisma, Joseph Ribkoff and Macjays from Cobblestones along with menswear from Berlin and Tarocash courtesy of Orewa Menswear.New to the line up is Soeur Design, (French for Sisters), a Christchurch based manufacturer who source their fabrics from the best mills in the world and produce a range of stylish clothing for women in sizes 8-16.Local designer, patternmaker and couturier Josie Smith (see story p??) will also be there to promote her range of made to measure evening and bridal wear which she says can be uniquely created to suit any body shape.The event takes place at Whangaparaoa College auditorium on October 23. Doors open 6.30pm for a complementary glass of bubbles and canapés and the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets $35 general admission or $60 VIP (reserved seating with wine and canapés) available from www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or phone 421 9180.

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Jill Bryce of Tindalls Bay has combined a talent for painting with fashion design and sewing, creating her own range of clothing, some of which feature hand painted fabric. Jill opened White Linen Design in the Plaza, Whangaparaoa as a pop up store – she hopes to be in the Plaza (opposite Mr Minute) until Christmas, after which she is looking for a more permanent location.

She says she designs her clothing, which includes chiffon tunics and hand painted jackets in Merino wool, such as the one pictured with “baby boomers’ changing figures” in mind but is finding that the younger ones are loving them as well. Jill also has some of her paintings for sale at White Linen, as well as wall plaques by Christine Hart of Matakana and glass jewellery by Dairy Flat artist Donna Hall.

Painterly fashion pops up at Whangaparaoa Plaza

Jill Bryce

Three quarter and ankle-length pants like these ones are an easy to wear option for warmer weather, and work well with this season’s wedge shoes or flats. As well as coming in a wide range of plain fabrics, with detailing such as embroidery or floral patterns, there are floral and print pants to choose from. These were photographed at Laissez Fashion in Orewa and are from two ranges – Black Pepper and RJ Wear.


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trendonNature is the inspiration for many of the colourful prints that are the epitome of fashion this spring and summer.Birds, flowers and foliage leap off the racks of all the fashion stores in everything from dresses and skirts to tops and pants as well as bags and other accessories.In addition, animal and reptile patterned prints, some in unexpected colours – including blue cheetah patterns – are right on trend.All this and much more was on display at the launch of Charisma’s new season fashion, held on September 12.Rhonda Clark of Charisma says everyone seems to be enjoying the fun element of this year’s summer wear.The show at the store included an introduction to the main trends, which were grouped into things such as hot colours (especially denim and print pants), monochrome (sometimes with a punch of bright colour) and florals (from pale and romantic to hot and tropical).Rhonda says sequins and lace for daywear, or bolder for evening, are another feature as well as Aztec patterns and prints that feature slogans or faces.

Charisma of Orewa launched its new season’s ranges with a soiree for around 70 guests last month.

Summer styles go to print

Trelise comes to CharismaThis season Charisma has been selected as a retail outlet for Kiwi designer Trelise Cooper’s Boardroom and Cooper ranges.The Boardroom range, while it’s designed with the office in mind, has the trademark Trelise Cooper prettiness and pastel colours; pink jackets, rather than black or grey.The Cooper range is a street-style range of casual wear that Rhonda describes as “feminine but edgy with more muted colours”.“We’re pleased to bring these ranges in, because Trelise Cooper is an iconic NZ brand and definitely adds a touch of glamour to Orewa.”


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These days when Jennifer Hall of Orewa goes running alone at night, she can focus on enjoying the exercise, rather than looking over her shoulder and feeling unsafe.Two months ago she took up Brazilian Jujitsu, which is the latest martial art that is being taught at Dynamic Martial Arts Training Centre in Silverdale.Jennifer has taken part in a number of sports, including Ironman challenges, and was one of the women who learned kick boxing as part of the Fight Girls programme, but she says not only is Brazilian Jujitsu the toughest thing she has ever done for her fitness, but its focus on self defence is a huge confidence boost.Dynamic Martial Arts head instructor Dave Sawyer has brought in Noel Thompson, a purple belt who trained under Brazilian black belt Douglas Santos, to instruct the classes.Brazilian Jujitsu promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and technique, taking the fight to the ground – applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person.

Jennifer Hall of Orewa says Brazilian Jujitsu is not only a fun, cardio workout but teaches self-defence skills that could be lifesaving.

Taking control through Brazilian martial art

Jennifer says the holds and moves enable a person to overcome a surprise attack and she can now use the techniques she’s learned to get up from a prone position even if a large man is trying to prevent this.The holds can also be used by police as a means of restraining people and there is also a competitive element to Brazilian Jujitsu so that able students can take it to the next level.

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by Laurinda Howarth of Fun FitAs a health and fitness coach, nearly every day I see people waiting for that perfect moment to start their health and fitness journey, or that perfect moment when they have lost the weight – only then will they decide to be happy.As a young woman I struggled with anorexia and identity issues; I was always dreaming of that perfect body that was displayed in magazines, television or what was being said around me. As I got older, I travelled and came home with an extra 15 kilos and extremely low self-esteem.The illusion of perfection was all that was stopping me from creating a joyful and authentic life, a healthy and fit life. We forget that the steps we have taken are more important and healthier than perfection. We put our precious lives on hold until such a time as everything is in alignment or seems ‘perfect’. In reality, does that ‘perfect’ day ever come? We can end up procrastinating our lives away.If we are among those people who experience something so significant (a serious health scare or relationship breakdown) that it acts as a wake-up call, showing us how our pursuit of perfection has sabotaged us, we may

then give ourselves permission to begin to rebuild our lives in a positive and healthy way by moving slowly in a direction of choice. Baby steps, consistency and action, not perfection, is the answer.The best thing you can do for yourself is make a plan. Know what your idea of ‘happily ever after’ looks and feels like and then start taking steps towards that. This was crucial when I lost my last 5kg. Maybe you are similar to me? I used to (and sometimes still do) feel guilt after eating something that is not so healthy. What I learnt is that the 80/20 rule (being ‘good’ 80 percent of the time, but with 20 percent ‘freedom’) does work. Start small and make things achievable. It is usually the small things, done consistently, that have the true power to change our lives. Write down one to three ‘baby’ steps towards your goal that you could easily fit into your week. Could you get up earlier and go for three half-hour walks in the mornings each week, go bike riding or run around at the park with yourkids? Include some ‘bliss’ time too, where you light a candle, run a bath or watch your favourite TV programmes.“Time can be manipulated – it’s all a matter of motivation”

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Building strong bonesLast weekend I was out in the windy, wild Waitakere Ranges running a half marathon with a hundred other people crazy enough to get out of bed before 7am on a Saturday morning. I started thinking about how happy I was that all my joints and bones were in good working order to run all that way, and if I would still be able to do this in my 80s without turning into the Bionic Woman. Osteoporosis, or brittle bones, is a common condition as we get older. Children and young people naturally build up their bone strength until about age 30 when bone density is at its greatest. After this, bone density decreases a little every year in everyone, but really starts to take a nose dive in women after menopause. The less dense a bone is, the more prone it is to breaking even without a great amount of force. A fall that would see a 45-year-old stand up and walk away might see an elderly person spend the afternoon with the orthopedic surgeon.There are some things we can do though to keep our bones healthy and strong throughout life, and they don’t necessarily involve pills or infusions. First, ensure you get plenty of exercise and activity. Bones are constantly renewing themselves and physical activity makes them stronger with time. This process already begins in childhood and continues until old age. Secondly, a healthy, varied diet is important to supply the necessary building blocks for bones. Calcium and other minerals are very important. Studies suggest at least four servings of dairy (or calcium enriched substitute) per day for adults to keep bones healthy – children’s growing bodies need more. Also, Vitamin D is very important. Vitamin D is made by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet rays, as well as being present in some food items. Twenty minutes of sun per day is generally enough, but don’t overdo it, due to the negative effects of too much sun such as premature aging and the risk of skin cancers. Some people, especially older people, can develop a Vitamin D deficiency and require supplements – it’s best to discuss this with your doctor as too much Vitamin D is also not desirable. Be aware that medications such as oral steroid medications like prednisone can decrease bone density, especially in children if given too often. So be good to your bones.

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Rugby players, Olympians, runners, the NFL and British soccer teams are among those who have added yoga to their training regimes.If it’s hard to picture an All Black in the lotus position, bear in mind that this is yoga designed specifically for athletes, known as Sports Yoga.The combination of mind-body awareness and effective stretching is the reason Sports Yoga is included in the training undertaken by sports teams in the UK and USA.Yoga Sports Coach Shelley Charlton of Manly says that coaches in those countries undergo yoga sports science training and use it to improve athletes’ performance.Recently Shelley qualified as a Yoga Sports Coach after completing training with Yoga Sports Science – a UK-based organisation that researches and promotes the benefits of yoga to sportspeople as well as providing courses.However, she says her focus in her own practice, and in coaching others, has always been on the physiological aspects of yoga.While in the British Airforce, Shelley used to do yoga after training and eventually qualified as a teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

Sportspeople latch onto Yoga“For me yoga was always about improving function for physical activity,” Shelley says. “It also increases your body awareness so that you’re less likely to overtrain or go back into a sport too early after injury.”Shelley did a case study with a rugby player as part of her Sports Yoga training and says the first thing she talks about is posture and breathing.“Yoga focuses on balance, alignment and breathing which is all very applicable to sportspeople. It also helps with injury prevention and rehabilitation.”She says her Sports Yoga programmes are targeted to each sport’s specific requirements, as well as an individual athlete’s needs.And although flexibility is desirable, she warns that too much can be a problem.“A balance between flexibility and stability is essential; if the ligaments are over stretched the joints can become unstable and you lose power – that’s why Sports Yoga is better for athletes.”As well as coaching and running a Sports Yoga class at InShape Studio in Whangaparaoa, Shelley is offering a free trial to rugby players during October and November. Info: contact Shelley, phone 021 0241 4242.

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Workouts that can be enjoyed with friends, family or as a couple in a dynamic, fun environment are the focus of Peak Fitness, based in Whangaparaoa.Owners Jane Haggerty and Dorel Indries specialise in Personal Training and boot camps, which take place in a purpose-built gym and outdoors on their 0.8ha property. Whilst calling the sessions ‘boot camps’ they point out that this is a high quality experience.“We’re not shouting at you as though you’re in the army,” Dorel says. “The workouts are challenging, but the atmosphere is supportive and friendly.”The heated pool, tennis court and range of terrain on the property make outdoor exercise varied and fun, as well as completely private.Jane, who has been at home caring for her three children for 16 years, provides a free childcare service for clients, allowing couples to work out together. The boot camps will continue year-round, so they can become part of anyone’s regular fitness regime.Dorel brings to the business many years experience as a personal trainer and former professional indoor volleyball player and coach. Personal

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Training sessions are available six days a week, and will be tailored to each individual’s fitness level and goals. The sessions combine cardio and strength – from traditional circuits of push ups, squats or sit ups to the most up to date workout techniques. This includes the TRX system, which uses a strap to support the body as you exercise, making it ideal for people with injuries, or those that want to build on core strength.Jane says that the boot camps are popular with people who have not done a lot of exercise over winter and want to kick-start the summer.

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The first of several new community mental health facilities planned by the Waitemata District Health Board opened in Silverdale last week (September 23).Piri Pono, which was officially opened by Rodney MP Mark Mitchell, will enable the DHB to provide Rodney residents with care closer to home.It is a short term, acute residential service staffed 24 hours a day by support and clinical workers. It provides an alternative to Rodney residents who would previously have gone to North Shore Hospital but do not need a hospital-based service.Waitemata DHB chief executive Dr Dale Bramley says Piri Pono is part of an expansion of mental health services to cater for the district’s growing population. “Along with building a $25 million, 46-bed mental health facility adjacent to North Shore Hospital, we will also be delivering up to 17 more beds in community settings – Piri Pono is the first of these new facilities,” he says.

The five-bed facility in Silverdale will be operated by a non-government organisation, Connect Supporting Recovery.Connect chief executive Lorna Murray says Piri Pono, which has been many months in the planning, will offer much needed care close to home for people on the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney.“Finding suitable accommodation has been the biggest challenge for the establishment of the service,” she says.Waitemata DHB clinical director for mental health services, Dr Murray Patton, says residential services like Piri Pono are well-established internationally, and have been developed successfully in other parts of NZ.“These are services that are located within the community close to a community mental health team, enabling us to provide care, support and short term accommodation for those requiring treatment and support.”

Mental health facility opens

Sexual health surveyWaitemata DHB is reviewing its sexual health services and would like to hear from consumers of such services. Anonymous feedback can be posted online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/3D6BXY7, until October 11.

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With school holidays underway, the children can join you in the kitchen to make lunch. Any of these Cheesy Pieburgers from my Children’s Step by Step fun-to-cook book that are left over can be put in the freezer and thawed to make a quick meal, picnic or packed lunch.

1 egg500g minced beef¼ cup tomato sauce2 Tbsp flour1 packet onion soup mix2 sheets pre-rolled pastry (150g each)½ cup grated tasty cheeseparmesan cheese (optional)Put the oven rack below the middle and heat oven to 200°C. Break egg in a large bowl and beat. Pour half into a cup and put aside. Put mince, sauce, flour and soup mix in bowl with half egg and mix. Roll pastry thinly on a floured bench to make two, 30–35cm squares. Divide the meat into 9 equal pieces. Put these on one sheet of the pastry. Put the cheese on top of the meat. Brush water on pastry between meat. Put the other pastry sheet on top. Press it down around the meat. Cut between the meat into squares. Trim edges and make a cut on each pie. Brush reserved egg all over the pastry and decorate with trimmings if you like. Sprinkle with parmesan and lift onto a baking tray. Bake 30 minutes until golden brown, then cool on rack. Best eaten warm.

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Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Entries close October 18. Congratulations to Judy Henricksen of Red Beach, who won a copy of Marvellous Muffins.

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Peninsula Players’ school holiday pantomime is an old family favourite, Snow White, but with a “Kiwi flavour”.

The Wicked Queen and Seven Dwarves.

Holiday show with ‘hi ho, hi ho’

The cast of 25 talented locals, the youngest of whom is only six, are Peninsula Players stalwart Liz Morris’ drama students, as well as actors selected through auditions. They include Carla Webb as The Wicked Queen and Emily Cull as Snow White.The entire production has been a collaborative effort by a team of locals.The script was written by a Coastie, Phil Lodge, who originally wrote it for performance in England. “However, some of our members deemed it a bit too English and so Catherine Williams, Tanya Gouws and Chris Roberts tweaked it to make it more Kiwi in style,” Liz says.Phil also designed the set, which was made by Peter Denison from Orewa, and painted by ex-Zena Warrior stunts lady Kate Lobb who has two children in the show. Stu Duval, well known children’s author and artist, also lent a

hand – he too has children taking part in the show. Liz says Choreographer and Wardrobe Mistress Kerrie Dowling has been extremely busy and many of the cast have taken on extra responsibilities in order to make the show work.The show is on at Whangaparaoa College Auditorium on October 4 and 5 (7.30pm, October 6 (2pm), October 11 (7.30pm) and October 12 (2pm and 7.30pm). Tickets $16 adult, $10 child, at the door.Peninsula Players is a theatre company based in Stanmore Bay that is dedicated to offering community theatre for anyone who would like to tread the boards. Info: phone Liz Morris, 424 1529.Peninsula Players present Snow White • Whangaparaoa College Auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Stanmore Bay • October 4–12


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Lighting upLong ago, an Indian village was terrorised by a man-eating tiger, which would appear at nightfall to take its prey. However carefully they aimed their rifles at its gleaming yellow eyes, hunters always missed it. Surely it was immortal! Finally, one stormy night, the truth was revealed when lightning lit up the skies and illuminated two tigers walking side by side, each with their offside eye shut.This corny old story leads me on to navigation lights. Everyone knows that in darkness or fog, your vessel must display the correct navigation lights in the correct location; failure to do so puts you and others at risk. So how well do you really know the requirements?It’s all spelt out clearly in Maritime NZ’s rules, Part 22: Collision Prevention. These prescribe the location and visibility arc/range of each light, and also define which lights are required depending on a boat’s length, speed and propulsion. Power-driven vessels under 12 metres in length, for instance, must carry the basic red/green sidelights (range 1 nm), plus an all-round white masthead light or separate white masthead and stern light (range 2 nm). Other light combinations apply to sailing vessels, and to special circumstances and operations such as fishing or towing. Maintain your lights in operating condition, and ensure you follow the rules to the letter. There are good reasons, for instance, why sidelights can be seen from dead ahead round to 22.5 degrees aft of the beam, as you’ll know if you’ve ever found yourself converging rapidly with another set of lights at night and wondering who has the right of way. For the basics on navigation lights, check out Maritime NZ’s excellent Youtube clip. For the full Part 22 rules can be downloaded from www.maritimenz.govt.nz. You will also learn about lights on the Day Skipper and Boatmaster courses, available through Coastguard Boating Education (www.boatingeducation.org.nz/courses/) There are any number of smart-phone apps covering navigation lights – but if you prefer battery-free gadgets, US company Weems & Plath offer the LIGHTrule (www.weems-plath.com/products/lightrule). This operates like the old-school slide rule, enabling you to identify a vessel by its lights.When it comes to your navigation lights, there’s no excuse for being left in the dark.

A daunting target of $800,000 for a clubhouse upgrade faces Red Beach Surf Club, but they are setting about the task with their trademark energy and commitment.

The first to sit on the Community Couch at Red Beach Surf Club were, from left, Bryan Heron, Brian McClennan and Barbara Kendall.

Couch chat for community

The club is hoping to contribute more than $200,000 of this. Among the fundraising initiatives are Community Couch sessions, the first of which took place on September 19.The evenings, which will be held three times a year, are a chance to hear from some locals who have had success in the fields of business and/or sport while networking and learning more about the club and its fundraising efforts.Rugby league player and coach Brian McClennan and Olympian Barbara Kendall joined Club patron Bryan Heron on the couch for the first session, which was attended by around 35 people.The group chatted about the importance of hard work, preparation, a competitive spirit, integrity and passion in achieving at the highest

level of competition and the strong similarities between that and what is needed for success in business.The clubhouse, on the beach reserve, is more than 30 years old and a plan to increase its capacity was granted resource consent in 2005. The first stage (building a deck and upgrading the ablution block) was completed at a cost of $195,000 and stage two – which provides gear sheds, a function room and lounge area, expected to cost around $194,000 – has begun.Stage three will see the exterior re-clad and an internal fit out including the bar and kitchen areas.Originally the upgrade was expected to come in at around $600,000 (HM June 19) but this figure has risen after further Quantity Surveying work was done.


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Coast Basketball’s U13 Boys Red (A) Team recently qualified for the National Premierships by coming runners up to winners Waitakere Prems Team. The Nationals will be held in Dunedin in October.Baseball

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2013/14 Season is underway at War Memorial Park by Rugby Club. Snr Midweek Club Wed 9.30am, Info: Adrienne [email protected] Weekend Club Sun 10.30am & Wed 6.30pm Info: Rob [email protected] Juniors Info: Trish [email protected] or general enquiries Linda [email protected]. New members welcome.

On the edge of our seats The Red Beach Surf Club recently ran a fundraising evening for their building project. It was titled Community Couch whereby guest Barbara Kendal, Bryan Heron and I were interviewed in a relaxed atmosphere. I was keen to meet Barbara Kendall. Along with many New Zealanders, I will always have visions of her skill and tenacity while wind surfing and winning Gold at the Olympics. Barbara has not only been hugely successful in her sport over many years, she has always showed class in how she carried herself off the water. Meeting her was inspiring on many levels. Her advice to parents is spot on. Put simply; teach your children how to find the answers within themselves. Her own father would never put any undue pressure on her before races. Even after the day’s racing he would wait until the family sat down to dinner before asking questions which would lead Barbara into learning more about the decisions she’d made that day. This helped her fast track her knowledge of her craft. It’s no surprise really that not only did Barbara go onto be a champion, but so too did her brother Bruce. The Americas Cup was a test of Team New Zealand’s character. Our country has been on an emotional roller coaster, but doesn’t that just highlight how difficult the task was? Speaking of tasks, hasn’t commentator Martin Tasker been to hell and back. His raw emotion reflected what the average Kiwi was feeling. Peter Lester has been great. We need more analysis in commentating, like Peter’s. We want know the why’s and how’s, not be told something we can clearly see for ourselves.The NRL is fast tracking to another Grand Final. It is as intense as ever and good to see the foundation clubs of Sydney City Roosters (Easts) and South Sydney Rabbitoh’s in the mix. By the time this article goes to print I may end up with egg on my face, but I suspect that the Rabbitohs will beat Newcastle and may finally hold up the trophy a week later. I think if they concentrate on rolling through the middle to help spark up Isaac Luke’s running game. This will bring Greg Inglis and John Sutton into play. Simplicity in the game plan works best for South’s. If the Roosters beat Manly this would set up a Grand Finale the traditionalist would love to see. The Roosters have been wonderful this year. New coach Trent Robinson and new recruit Sonny Bill Williams have obviously created a winning culture. The Roosters defence has been unbelievable. They have plenty of strike on offence as well. Regardless of who makes it to the big dance – It will be a riveting event.

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BIRD COuNT VOLuNTEERS REQuIRED To count birds over 5 separate days during November on Hibiscus Coast. Work in pairs. Training to be on Sun, 13th Oct 9am. Ctc Pauline Smith, HBC Forest & Bird 426 4244.CITIZENS ADVICE BuREAu Service, Whangaparaoa Library each Mon & Tues, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Free confidential advice by trained volunteers.FIRST AID TRAINING with Unit Standards held at Hibiscus Hospice Red Beach. Approx $150+gst p/person, 1 day course – this allows a Hospice staff member to attend for free. Ph Michelle 428 2943 Email: [email protected] GARDEN CLuB monthly meetings. 2nd Thurs of month with guest speaker and/or garden visits. Trading table, afternoon tea. 12.15pm, Orewa Catholic Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Ann 427 8377.SENIOR MOMENTS social activities for seniors every Thurs 10am–12.30pm. We are looking for volunteer drivers to transport our guests to & from the Red Beach centre. Ph Monique 426 0056.ST CHAD’S/CHuRCH, Massive Book Sale, over 400 boxes, 10–12 Oct. Thurs & Fri, 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–12.30pm. Funds to go towards a replacement community hall. 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa.WHANGAPAROA LADIES PROBuS meet every second Tuesday of the month. Come along, interesting guest speakers and regular trips. Next club meeting Oct 8. Ph Annette 428 4466.


26– Oct 27 Great Expectations IV – Clay, the humble medium, Estuary Arts Centre, 214b Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. A display of ceramic art that includes work by Marilyn Wheeler, Kim Boyd, Fiona Lander, Roy Burgoyne, Rebecca Hall and Carol Stewart as well as Yr 7 & 8 Wainui School students.

4–12 Peninsula Players present the pantomime Snow White, Whangaparaoa College Auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Stanmore Bay.Tickets $16 adult, $10 child. Info: ph 424 1529 a/h (see story p27)

5 Whangaparaoa Lions Club Spring Fertiliser Drive. Garden fertiliser delivered to the customer’s house. To order, phone Donald Prentice, ph. 424 4556.

5 Eaves Bush Appreciation Group workday meeting 9am at the Eaves Bush Parade, Kensington Park entrance to the Reserve. Clearing tracks, drains and culverts. Some tools supplied. All welcome. Info: ph Don Turner 426 4761 or Laurie Rands 426 3122.

5 & 6 Monthly fishing contest, Hibiscus Coast Boating Club, Stanmore Bay. Anybody can enter, lots of great prizes. Club members $10, Visitors $15. All juniors U12 only $5 and all win a prize. Tractor launch and retrieve $20. Prizegiving Sunday afternoon. Info: www.hibiscuscoastboatclub.com or phone Tony at the Club, 424 0952.

5 & 6 Exhibition and Slide Show at Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale showing how the rivers and coast shaped our lives, 10am–3pm. Also, on Sunday a special Open Day with working machinery. Gold coin entry. (see story p10)

9 Introduction to Nia, Silverdale Hall, Silverdale Street, 6pm. The joy of dance, conditioning of Martial Arts and mindfulness of Yoga in one fun package. Come dressed to move. No experience necessary. Prizes and more. Gold coin entry.

10–12 Massive Book Sale, St Chad’s Church, 117 Centreway Road, Orewa, Thurs and Fri, 9am–4pm and Sat 9am–12.30pm. Over 400 boxes of books. Funds to go towards a replacement community hall for the church.

11 The Brendon Ham Band performs at the Stetson Country Music Club, Dairy Flat Community Hall, Postman Road, Dairy Flat, 8pm–11.30pm. Licensed bar, club prices. Info: www.stetson.co.nz or phone 09 476 4554.

12 Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Open Day, southern end of Gulf Harbour marina, 10am–4pm. Nautical Bring ‘n’ Buy sale, coffee, tea and snacks on hand, raffles and a chance to find out more about the club.

12 Heart Happiness Day, Hibiscus Coast Community House, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 10am–3pm. Restoring happiness with heart centred healing. Small fee or donation as can be afforded. Info: www.hearthappiness.org

12 & 13 Exhibition and Slide Show at Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale showing how the rivers and coast shaped our lives. Part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, 10am–3pm. Gold coin entry.

18 Orewa Night Market opens, The Nautilus Ramada Suites carpark, Tamariki Ave, Orewa, 5pm–10pm. Food, craft, art and music. Info: email [email protected] (see story p15)

19 Brandon Reserve Neighbourhood Support Social Sale, Manly Methodist Church Hall, 945 Whangaparaoa Rd, 10am–1pm. Free entry. Bring and buy trading table, sausages on sale with proceeds to Girl Guides. Info: phone Sue, 428 3575 or 021 258 1677.

19 Red Door Studio Open Day, 304 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. View the gallery exhibition and studio and meet the artists, 10am–4pm. (see story p9)

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The first collaboration between Silverdale United Rugby Football Club and sports provider Kelly Sports gives locals of all ages a chance to take part in a new Touch/Turbo Touch competition.

Local lifeguards will be able to check their fitness levels when the annual Long Distance carnival kicks off this coming Saturday (October 5) at Orewa Beach.Competitors aged from 14 years through to masters (30 plus) will take to the water in a variety of events. The programme commences with a 2km run at 10am.Depending on ages, ski paddlers will cover either a 7.5km or 10km distance. Board paddlers have either a 2.5km or

5km course to get around.Swimmers are likely to opt for wetsuits to cover a 1.5km swim distance. Meanwhile, surf canoe paddlers have a 7.5km course to race over and surf boat rowers will compete over 10km to put their fitness to the test. The surf patrol season commences on the Saturday of Labour weekend (October 26) when volunteer lifeguards will begin patrolling beaches in the northern region.

The All Star Infinity cheerleaders are going from strength to strength, racking up their first win in a national competition last month. The team, which set up on the Hibiscus Coast at the start of this year, placed first in the Open Level 1 division of the Spring Carnival Championships, held in Auckland on September 15. All Star Infinity hopes to enter three teams in the Cheer and Dance Rave Internationals next month on the North Shore. Director Sheri Read says the organisation works hard to give its teams the best skills and performance opportunities.

Lifeguards going the distance

Youngsters’ participation in Turbo Touch is on the rise.

Rugby club welcomes Turbo Touch competition

Turbo Touch, which was developed by Touch NZ and introduced to the Hibiscus Coast two years ago, is a hybrid of touch and netball and also borrows skills from grid-iron and ultimate frisbee in a fast and exciting game.The idea was to create a sport that can be played all year, indoors and out, by a wide range of people. Kelly Sports Auckland/Northland operations manager Jenny Pigou says the sport is growing in popularity in the region as it’s great for cross training and puts young boy and girl players on an even playing field.The company has run two successful

indoor turbo touch competitions at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre this year.The outdoor Junior, Youth and Adult Touch and Turbo Touch competition, based at Silverdale Rugby Club, begins this month (October 31) and will continue throughout the summer.It is for Yr 1–13 students, and also incorporates adult Open and Social grades. Players of all abilities can take part, and have the opportunity to play in both touch and turbo touch competitions, or choose just one.The cost is $35 per child for year 1-13 students and any team that enters as

a whole team goes in a draw to win their fees back as well as winning a prize pack. The cost for adult teams is $500, with discounts for teams that

enter both competitions.Info and registrations: www.kellysports.co.nz or phone Jenny, 427 9377, email [email protected]

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