Hibiscus Matters issue 153 July 2, 2014

Waiwera to Silverdale including Whangaparaoa Peninsula and Orewa

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A pollution prevention programme that began in May, targeting businesses in the Weiti River catchment, has so far conducted site audits and issued recommendations for improved practices to around one third of those businesses.

Pollution prevention scheme uncovers issues on Weiti RiverSimon Wilkinson and his team from Wilkinson Environmental, contracted to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board,

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Mr Wilkinson and his team have visited 140 businesses to date and he says it is amazing the number of people who don’t realise that the stormwater drains in their yards drain into the Weiti River.“If they are handling chemicals or oils in their business they are usually up to speed, but some of the practices we see are shocking,” he says.He says one of the worst incidences was where a drain had been plumbed into a container used for washing paint off. This allowed the paint to flow directly onto the ground, into the stormwater system and out into the river. The stormwater drain on the site was full of white paint.“Once we drew attention to this, it was sorted straight away and the drain cleared out,” Mr Wilkinson says. “Some businesses need a heavier hand in order to make changes, but the majority respond well to advice and want to do the right thing.”For this reason, the focus for the programme is educational. Risks around managing chemicals and other environmentally hazardous substances are discussed. If a business is not handling materials correctly or has practices that could cause pollution, a site audit is carried out and a report prepared that provides recommendations on how things can be improved. To date, around 40 of these have been generated. After three or four months, those sites will be visited again to find out if the recommendations have been adopted.Information is also provided on how pollution incidents, such as chemical spills, can be avoided and, if they occur, how to minimise the effects on the environment. There have been more than 60 recorded pollution incidents in the Silverdale and Weiti River area in recent years.Businesses whose activities mean they must already be monitored and have processes in place for stormwater and pollution risk management under Auckland Council’s Air, Land & Water Plan are not included in the

pollution prevention programme.Long term, the success of the scheme can best be gauged by water quality monitoring.Although the Weiti Estuary is identified as an area of significant conservation value by the Department of Conservation, at present no monitoring of water quality is undertaken on the Weiti, although two sites were monitored by the former Rodney District Council, most recently in 2009. In the rural part of the river, issues with nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus were identified, while in the urbanised section dissolved copper and zinc exceeded trigger values.A draft report prepared by Morphum Environmental last year for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board suggested that the Weiti River should be added to Council’s long term monitoring programme.The report stated that although there are two treatment ponds/wetlands in the Silverdale Industrial area and some private treatment devices, the majority of the industrial area, the Stillwater community, Silverdale Village and local roads, discharge stormwater untreated.The report also noted that the lower Weiti catchment is subject to significant growth pressures and that while the river and estuary are of moderate quality, they have been, and will continue to be, impacted by sediment and other contaminants.The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board identified protection and enhancement of the Weiti River as a priority project with around $100,000 allocated per year for environmental improvements in the 2013–16 financial years.

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Scott Donaldson’s attempt to be the first to paddle in a kayak, solo, from Australia to New Zealand is currently underway and despite setbacks, including severe storms, he is on target to make landfall towards the end of this week.

Preparation for Scott Donaldson’s solo paddle across the Tasman Sea involved many training

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Public transport on the Hibiscus Coast is about to have a shake up with Auckland Transport (AT) ready to consult residents on its proposed “simpler network”. Bus network changes are being rolled out throughout the region, with the northern area, including the Hibiscus Coast, the second to get underway (HM April 16).Current bus routes will be replaced. Proposals include buses every 30 minutes between Orewa, Silverdale and Manly, seven days a week; and extending the Northern Express to

Silverdale. A new bus service will be introduced for Millwater and Orewa West, as well as a trial service to the Gulf Harbour ferry and Shakespear Regional Park via the The Plaza. The Silverdale Park ‘n’ Ride facility will act as an interchange. This will be required because the plan is for all buses travelling between Whangaparaoa and Orewa to go via the Park ‘n’ Ride.Auckland Transport spokesperson Mark Hannon describes this as a trade off.“Buses will run at least twice as often as current services between Manly,

The Plaza, and Orewa; however all buses will travel via the new Hibiscus Coast Station at the Park ‘n’ Ride instead of travelling directly through Red Beach as some do now,” he says. He says a few bus stops will lose service, meaning that people will have further to walk. “There are very few bus stops losing service and the walking distance to an alternative stop will generally be no greater than 400m.”AT stresses that the proposal is a draft that will be improved by feedback from bus users and those who would

use the bus if it worked better for them.Consultation runs from July 20–August 9 and implementation of the changes is proposed for next year, and 2016.A brochure will be mailed to residents and handed out at interchanges and bus stops. Information sessions will also be held, including one for seniors on July 23 at Orewa Community Hall, 10am to 12pm. Booking is required for this session only – phone 0800 103 080.The remainder of the sessions are ‘drop in’. Info: see What’s On, p23.

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Silverdale kayak provides paddle powerIt’s an epic adventure that has been well publicised, however what has so far gone under the radar is that his kayak was custom made by Barracuda Kayaks in Silverdale.Scott and his family lived in Whangaparaoa for around 18 months, during which time Scott trained for many hours in local waters with Gordon Robinson of Barracuda.Gordon says he first met Scott in 2000 during the Mizone Adventure Race. Scott bought a Barracuda kayak for that race, and the pair have been mates and trained together ever since.Gordon, who has trained with several world champion kayakers, says that Scott is mentally the strongest person he knows, which will be vital for the success of this world record attempt.“There are times when we’ve trained for 24 hours solid, and then Scott has dinner and wants to be out there again,” Gordon says. “He copes well with mental and physical challenges and was doing huge training sessions prior to taking on the Tasman.” Gordon and his team built the double-hulled Outbacker sea kayak for the Tasman crossing over a two and a half month period. It includes a fully closed off fibreglass and Kevlar

cabin so that Scott can hunker down in storm conditions, or to sleep. The fibreglass boat is just 75cm wide.Recently the team at Barracuda had to make a new rudder unit for the kayak, when the rudder was damaged during a storm. This was air dropped to Scott last week.Scott departed Coffs Harbour, north of Sydney, on April 19 but was forced into Lord Howe Island for a period to get a new battery for his electrical supply. He left the island, and has been

crossing the Tasman, since mid-May.He is in regular touch with his team, which includes wife Sarah, and during the journey has had additional food and water dropped by helicopter using a parachute delayed deployment system.As well as the record attempt and massive personal challenge, Scott is raising awareness, with the Asthma Foundation, of the importance of increasing aerobic activity levels in our day-to-day lives. To support him visit www.doubleditch.co.nz.

Council owned land at 20 Link Crescent in Whangaparaoa will be sold and developed, despite objections from residents and councillors. Auckland Council Property Ltd (ACPL) made the decision at a meeting last week.Residents’ concerns included loss of green space, privacy and property value as well as the potential for traffic congestion and flooding.Council’s original plans allow 56 two and three-storey dwellings to be built, however Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt says its lobbying gained concessions including a green star sustainability rating, lower density and more green space.The development, which includes space for a Family Centre within a reserve, is one of the first examples of ACPL working in partnership with a developer. ACPL recently obtained new powers and funding to enable it to “become more active in providing land for the private sector”.Denis King, who was among 112 people who made submissions against the development, says he is disappointed, but not surprised at the decision. “We can only hope that ACPL genuinely consult with residents,” he says. “This time we want to see them face to face.”

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Winning shotThis image, taken by keen amateur photographer Dave Barker of Orewa, was selected ahead of more than 1000 others as the winner of the Nikon Auckland Photo Day – also described as “a day in the life of Auckland”. The competition is part of Auckland’s Festival of Photography and the only requirement is that all entries are taken over the same 24 hours, providing a snapshot of Auckland from many perspectives. The competition has been running for a decade and Dave says he has entered every time. Judges described this photograph as “a fortuitously captured and intriguing moment bathed in a golden light – a photograph that asks questions of the people, customs, traditions and consumption”. The image joins the archive of more than 11,000 photos taken for the competition since it began in 2004.

Around 60 people from a wide range of community organisations were honoured at a function organised by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last week.

Clockwise from top, The Conservation Volunteers are doing good work around the Hibiscus Coast. The two Jills: Jill Jeffs of Maygrove, left, and Silverdale’s market coordinator Jill Ansell. Orewa Library volunteers.

Local board gives back to Coast volunteers

It’s the first time that the Community Volunteers Evening has been held on the Hibiscus Coast – last year it was in the Bays.The event, held on June 26 at the Orewa Community Centre, showed the depth of volunteer culture on the Coast: it was attended by volunteers of all ages from a wide range of organisations, including sporting groups, Coastguard, the Conservation Volunteers, Blue Light, business associations, the CYC Trust and Orewa library. Live music was supplied by the talented Whangaparaoa College band.

Orewa Lions appointed its new officers at a function with a black and white theme on June 17. Pictured are the officers, back, from left, Don Turner, historian; Mandy Hebben, vice president and secretary; Laurie Rands, bulletin and membership director; Audrey Metcalfe, president; Daryl Crosby, ‘tail twister’; Christina Mannes, ‘lion tamer’; and regional chair Olwyn Hill, an honoured guest for the evening. Front row Peter McKinney, treasurer, left, and Morell Metcalfe, projects director.

A project that combined the study of World War I with art saw Year 7–10 students at Whangaparaoa College produce work in a range of media, reflecting their responses to the war.Some of the works were selected for an exhibition held recently at the Mairangi Bay Arts Centre. The work included poppy fields painted by the Year 7 students, inspired by the poem In Flanders Field and mixed media collage work by the Year 8s, while Year 9s made wire biplanes and graffiti walls. Year 10s used mono printing processes to create artworks about the soldiers’ experiences.

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The Freemasons are casting aside a long-held reputation for secrecy, starting locally by opening their Lodge in Orewa to the public.

Freemasons’ secrets come out in the openAs well as holding a free public Open Day later this month, the organisation is also supporting local schools by funding software that assists children with learning or behavioural difficulties (HM April 2).Publicity convenor Peter Packard says it is time that the myths and speculation about Freemasonry are laid to rest, conceding that these have arisen because of the organisation’s avoidance of publicity in the past.Recently the Grand Master in Wellington has encouraged NZ Freemasons towards a new, open door policy that includes community-based projects.“Today Freemasons can talk publicly about their achievements which include charity work, educational scholarships and investment in medical research,” Peter says.Lodge Orewa has been in Centreway Road since 1956. Member Harry Cammish, after whom Cammish Lane in Orewa is named, says its membership has moved with the times.“There is a lot less formality these days, and members come from all walks of life,” he says.The current Master of Lodge Orewa, Craig McFarlane, is the youngest member at 34 and works for Auckland Council. He says the fundamental principles of integrity, goodwill and charity espoused by the Freemasons provide a moral compass. There are no theological doctrines, but members, known as Worshipful Brothers, are required to acknowledge a higher power.The secret handshake, however, remains as a way of recognising other Lodge members without spoken acknowledgment.The Open Day, on July 12, will allow the public into the ceremonial room at

the heart of the Lodge, which contains symbolic items such as stars and globes, around which meetings are structured. The symbols will be explained, together with the Lodge’s principles and its community work.It is also a drive for new members – membership at Lodge Orewa has dropped over the years from more than 100 to around 40.Freemasonry membership is restricted to men only and includes past NZ Governors General, Prime Ministers, MPs and businessmen – however the lodge was originally for craftsmen. It was formed by stonemasons who built the cathedrals and castles of Europe in the Middle Ages; tools such as chisels, stringlines, levels and squares are used symbolically in the Freemasons’ rituals and their regalia includes an apron that replicates those worn by stonemasons.Peter says that the masons valued the skills of their trade and wanted to protect and pass them on; over the years this evolved into a reputation for secrecy.He is pleased to see those barriers break down and says that the Lodge is excited about its current project in schools – the funding of the Lexia software programme to help dyslexic students. He says schools have given the project enthusiastic support and the first fundraiser is a Grand Variety Concert to be held on July 26 at Whangaparaoa College.Peter says members are looking forward to showing the public around the Lodge.“We will be proud to answer people’s questions and tell them about what we do. The secrecy of the past was counterproductive because we have nothing to hide.”Lodge Orewa Open Day • 103 Centreway Rd, Orewa • July 12, 10am


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A change of heart among members of the Silverdale Area Business Association has seen it determined to investigate the formation of a Business Improvement District (BID).

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The association is growing rapidly and currently has 168 paying members; 24 new businesses signed up this year alone.It has previously strongly rejected any notion of becoming a BID, however at a well attended annual meeting on June 19, the members expressed the view that forming a BID was the only way to make headway with Auckland Transport and Auckland Council regarding Silverdale’s intractable road and transport issues. Business Association president Lorraine Sampson says the organisation has an excellent working relationship with the Local Board, and has made improvements such as signs, beautification, advertising and banners. However she concedes that when it comes to issues such as connectivity and access to Silverdale, little progress has been made and a BID would drive that forward.“Council prefers to work with Central Business Districts, BIDS, then everyone else in that order,” she says. “We want Silverdale to be a go-ahead place that looks great. It’s a big community, in three bits, but a BID would help bring it together for the benefit of all involved.”BIDs are a partnership between a business association and Auckland Council, facilitating improvements to a business area and supporting business growth. Around 46 BIDs operate across Auckland – at present the only one locally is Destination Orewa Beach.Each BID operates in a precisely

defined geographical area and, if a BID is formed, businesses within that area pay a targeted rate to Council, which funds the BID projects. The targeted rate has been a sticking point for the Silverdale businesses in the past, however Mrs Sampson says the option of paying a flat rate – the same for everyone regardless of the size of the business – may be more acceptable. Other options include proportional value, which means the targeted rate depends upon the capital value of the property, or a hybrid of the two.With Silverdale’s commercial district growing rapidly, a BID would bring considerable muscle to any discussions with Council and its CCOs.Currently membership of the Business Association is voluntary and Mrs Sampson says it is frustrating to see businesses that don’t belong benefiting from the committee’s hard work.Mrs Sampson says a starting point for the area to be covered by the BID is the historical Silverdale boundary – from Jelas Rd to Chenery Rd (opposite Red Beach Rd), then to the motorway. This would incorporate all the big box businesses along the highway, the Silverdale Centre, part of Millwater, the Village and industrial Silverdale.The committee voted to begin the BID process last week. It is expected to take until at least 2016 and involves further discussions with Auckland Council, then a survey of businesses to ascertain their interest in forming a BID. A vote is taken and if the majority of those who vote (51 percent) agree, the BID is formed.

Matai Rd dwelling in spotlight againProperty owner Michael Cryer has resubmitted a proposal for a building on his Matai Rd property in Stanmore Bay. He is proposing to erect a 10-bedroom, single-family household unit. He withdrew his previous application early this year, which was for a 13-bedroom dwelling, after Council advised that the resource consent application would be publicly notified. Residents of the area are concerned that the building will be used as a boarding house and impact on privacy, parking and enjoyment of their properties. The consent application is currently before council and it is unknown when a decision will be reached.


Supercity insightsIn a few days time the Auckland Council will meet to decide what will happen in the future to its main sporting stadiums – that is Mt Smart, Western Springs, Eden Park and North Harbour Stadium. What’s decided will have important implications for not just the sporting codes but also for ratepayers, as there are big sums of money involved in the ‘strategy’ that has been proposed by the Council Controlled Organisation, Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA).Under RFA’s ‘strategy’ the Warriors league get moved from Mt Smart to Eden Park, against the wishes of league supporters and where they struggle to win any games, and cricket gets moved from the picturesque Eden Park Outer Oval to the rather barren Western Springs, thereby necessitating a very expensive conversion of the speedway track into an international ‘boutique’ cricket venue – conceivably $50 million plus. Speedway gets shunted out from Western Springs to Mt Smart where a league ground has just become vacant – and where millions now have to be added to the $40 million already invested in converting the purpose built league venue into a speedway track. If you’ve managed to follow the ‘strategy’ to date, congratulations – but I’m afraid we’re not finished yet. You see, there are also other plans but ones that have been deliberately kept secret from the public. These show that the Eden Park Trust, which owns Eden Park, has plans of its own to destroy Eden Park no.2 and put up a swag of high rise buildings in its place – hence the push to get rid of Auckland Cricket.At least with this last plan we’re starting to get a little closer to what is actually driving this whole ‘strategy’. The Eden Park Trust is in debt to the tune of $54 million because of the Rugby World Cup upgrades (Auckland Council is owed $6 million and is also guarantor to a further $40 million owed to ASB). The whole ‘strategy’ is all to do with big money and Council Controlled Organisation empire building – it has no appreciation of Auckland’s sporting heritage and cares little about what the sporting public and their respective codes want.In this respect this ‘strategy’ provides an insight into the workings of the Super City and its Council Controlled Organisations – the word ‘controlled’ can only be used in the loosest possible terms because this Council has no control over the likes of RFA nor has it shown any desire to under the present leadership; it’s all about looking after the big money interests and using the poor old ratepayer to front the ever burgeoning debt.So for what’s worth, my strategy would be different. It would leave the Warriors where they are (and where they want to be) and spend a small amount of money to upgrade the toilets there. Leave Auckland Cricket at the beautiful Eden park no.2, where they don’t need to spend any money at all and leave speedway at Western Springs where their supporters are similarly happy and again require no money from Council to continue. As far as North Harbour Stadium goes – try and get a few more events staged there for it is a fantastic venue but one which is under utilised.That’s it – this alternative strategy would keep the sporting codes and their followers happy and it would cost ratepayers very little in the way of capital works. Oh, and while I was at it I’d incorporate the RFA and its 400 staff and $133 million operating costs back under real Council control.

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A family-run indoor Go Kart raceway that has been in operation for 17 years in Silverdale is hoping for “one last big blast” these school holidays before it closes for good.

Family business Action Raceway will close its doors permanently this month after the sale of the property in Silverdale. From left, Action Raceway owners Carol, Colin and Sean George.

Go Karts soon to be gone

The Action Raceway has had an estimated 360,000 riders through it over the years and its owners, the George family, are sad to see it close. However the property has been sold to someone who does not wish to retain it.Currently the land in Small Road is zoned Entertainment and Recreation, but this is expected to change to Mixed Business under the proposed Unitary Plan.Colin and Carol George, who live in Warkworth, are retiring to enjoy “travelling and boating” while their sons Sean and Keeley are taking a break to consider their options.Colin says the business has attracted local custom, including many regular racers, all year round, as well as holidaymakers in summer.A League Racing club, for adult Go Kart enthusiasts, and training for young drivers were also based at the facility.Colin and Carol say one thing they won’t miss is the ongoing paperwork and expense of licensing fees, a Food Premises Certificate and various warrants of fitness.The family built Action Raceway from scratch. Colin and Carol left corporate

jobs to open the first raceway in Foundry Rd and were joined in the business by Sean and Keeley who are both builders.They bought the current site alongside the motorway in 2002 and created the facility that houses a purpose built 320m Go Kart racetrack.Some creative thinking when the need for stormwater retention came up led to the addition of a pool and bumper boats alongside.Colin says they had big plans for further expansion that cost them $100,000 to progress with the former Rodney District Council but did not eventuate because of the recession.Carol and Colin say the business has required dedication and long hours, but that they enjoyed making a contribution to the local entertainment offerings.Local Go Kart racers will now have to travel to East Tamaki, or even further afield, to pursue their sport. The Go Karts are to be mothballed until a buyer is found.Action Raceway’s final trading day is July 27 and the property changes hands on August 12.

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Pay it forward onlineLocal businesses find it hard to navigate through being online as well as running their businesses day to day. As a consumer online we should take our responsibility of helping our local businesses and community seriously.Most local businesses have some sort of social media so as a consumer I try to do my bit to help grow our community as a whole. If I have a great experience at the local café or pub I will jump onto their Facebook page and let them know or share out my favourite hairdresser’s upcoming specials so my friends can see what a great deal they could get. It only takes one post or a share to let business owners know that we appreciate their business and services.Think of that on a bigger scale. Helping promote our area, as a whole to the wider community is encouraging people across Auckland to stop in at our local beaches and maybe have lunch at one of our local establishments. Photos of our local beaches, the hidden secrets in Eaves Bush, dolphins frolicking in Army Bay – every photo you share out is promoting our destination, which ultimately helps our local economy.It is also important to actively support our local media, including Hibiscus Matters, on Facebook. Share out the stories that speak to you from the newspaper, whether it’s a serious news story, human interest piece or something that tickles your funny bone. Using Social Media helps us connect with those businesses and allows us to get to know the people working behind the scenes.Two local organisations that do this really well are Destination Orewa Beach and Whangaparaoa Plaza. Both of their Facebook pages encourage fan engagement. They run offline and online promotions. By doing so, they not only promote their own services, but also educate their followers about the area we live in which, over time, helps the whole community.

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Making connectionsYouth Connections, which helps local youth find jobs or training opportunities, is inviting the business community and tertiary training providers to engage in the process. The organisation is holding an expo next month and is offering free exhibition space to employers and training providers. The Engage Expo includes 10 minute workshops/presentations from various sectors outlining the required skills, educational needs, pathways into the industry, opportunities, and benefits for people in the sector. These will be recorded and used as an online resource accessible to schools and young people. The event will be held on August 6 and 7 at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre. Info: email [email protected] or phone 027 615 1117.

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The home was distinctly local – designed by David Maurice of Ltd Architecture in Silverdale and built by Jason Mann of Iconic Homes in Stanmore Bay. The agent who sold the property was Sue Donoghue of Bayleys, Whangaparaoa.The design makes best use of the difficult site while optimising coastal views. As plants grow up, the living platform will ultimately be suspended over lush, green coastal vegetation.Judges Dr Andrew Barrie, Professor of Design at the School of Architecture and Planning, Dr Duncan Joiner, Chief Architect at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and architectural designer Graham Sawell, praised the Duncansby Road home as having “an overall modest but sharp concept”.

They said that the category for small to medium homes was the strongest of this year’s awards, demonstrating the growing popularity of compact, well-designed homes that fit within a budget. The judges added that the strength of this category proves that affordable homes are able to showcase the best in design.Another local home also featured in the awards: alterations done to a home in Red Beach by Trevor Wilson of Architecture 37 received a Highly Commended award in the alterations and additions category.Held annually, the awards recognise successful design across categories that include new homes, interiors, and alterations. Winners go forward to the national awards to be held in September.


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The developer of Hobbs Wharf and surrounding Fairway Bay, Top Harbour, is hoping to attract large cruising boats to its marina, providing a base for boaties seeking shelter from the South Pacific cyclone season.

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Pontoons are being fabricated for round 40 berths at Hobbs Wharf that will be large enough to have 10m–20m catamarans alongside. They are expected to be available from September 1.Top Harbour development consultant Michael Webb Speight says that most of the berths will be rented out for short stays. The remainder will be available for residents of the apartment block that is to be built alongside the marina. Mr Webb Speight says the project will not compete with Gulf Harbour marina, as it will be a different kind of operation. He says the potential for boat brokerage, as well as on-water painting and refurbishment at Hobbs Wharf will also help bring the place alive.The first of several five-storey complexes has also left the drawing board and will

be the subject of a resource consent application in the next few months. The building, proposed to stand alongside the marina, contains 44 apartments as well as a retail and commercial area. The structure has been designed to look like five different buildings and has a very high stud.Elsewhere in surrounding Fairway Bay, diggers are hard at work. Earthworks for the first stage of 80 lots has been completed; there are sale and purchase agreements in place for 30 of these lots; most buyers are local builders. Nine homes are complete or under construction, with 10 in the planning/consent process.Work on the high value, low density sites on hills above the marina began in February and is due for completion at the end of this month.


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If they’re all screaming for ice cream these school holidays, why not take them to Puhoi where they can try a brand with medals to its name? Puhoi Valley Ice Cream scooped six medals at the NZ Ice Cream Awards, held recently in Blenheim.

Teens as young as 14 must give thought to a career path as they make subject choices for the following NCEA Level 1 year.The lucky few already have a clear idea of their vocation, however for most it’s a process fraught with difficulty.Life Coach Dee Jordan says the workshop that she is running these school holidays helps teens clarify their

strengths, personality type and skill sets, assisting them to make good choices. She says the Career Coaching workshop that she facilitates is for small groups with lots of interaction, which suits the teenagers, who are mainly in Year 11–13. Dee is based on the Hibiscus Coast, but the workshop, on July 8–9, is in Browns Bay. Info: www.momentum4youth.co.nz or ph 0274 724 242.

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The company was awarded gold medals for Puhoi Valley Dutch chocolate, as well as nougat and Kamahi honey. It also won silver medals for fig and Puhoi Valley Matakana Blue, lemon meringue pie, dark chocolate truffle ice cream and feijoa sorbet.“We are very proud that our delicious ice creams have been recognised at these prestigious awards,” Puhoi Valley Cafe & Cheese store manager Mark Lane says. “The results are just reward for the entire team who work hard to create these sensational products.” It is the 18th time that the NZ Ice Cream awards have been held, and just the third time that Puhoi Valley Cafe has entered the competition which saw 302 entries received from 32 companies.

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Shadow >> by Michael Morpurgo A wonderful tale about a little boy called Aman who, with his mother, finds his way to England as a refugee from the war in Afghanistan. Before he leaves Afghanistan he is befriended by a dog he names Shadow. Unbeknown to him, Shadow is a trained bomb sniffer dog belonging to the British Army and is the reason he is eventually accepted in England as a citizen.

<< Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen MahThis tale is a true story about a little girl in China who has a very hard time after her mother dies giving birth to her. This meant that her older brothers and sisters blamed her for bring bad luck to the family, especially after her father remarries and the stepmother is particularly unkind. Originally written as an autobiography Fallen Leaves for adults when the author was in her 50s, the children’s version is actually a better read.

Owl by Joanna Orwin >>Read all about the Waitaha legend of the Pouakai – the giant man-eating eagle that is released from ancient times after Hamish disturbs some Maori cave drawings. Owl (a nickname for Hamish) and Tama need to learn to work together to entrap the eagle again and save themselves, Owl’s family and local farmers.

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<< Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech“Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked two moons in his moccasins” – the first of a number of messages left at the front door. A very different mystery – after Sal’s mother disappears, Sal has to find out for herself where she fits in this world, and discovers that the more you love, the more love you have to give.

Orewa Library extra safeOrewa Library recently joined Auckland Council’s pilot Stand by Me – Safe Spaces programme. The programme is an effort to address all forms of bullying, including setting up safe spaces in Council facilities where children and young people can access information on a range of issues that affect them. It includes making a youth worker available weekdays, from 3.30pm–4.30pm, at the library in Moana Ave.


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Natural magicWhether you are an accomplished gardener or a novice, gardening with children is a great opportunity for parents to partner with Mother Nature to make some magic. Gardening with your children is not only about teaching them and enjoying the fruits of your efforts but also creating memories and establishing role models that will serve them well in the future. Those of you exposed to gardening at a young age may very well have fond recollections of that, and of a parent, family member or neighbour who shared their knowledge and enjoyment with you.Gardening offers a great opportunity for exercise, fresh air, and fresh food. What a useful tool to help keep kids busy during the holidays. There is no better way for a child to appreciate good food and good nutritional choices than to grow it themselves.Our kids really love participating in gardening activities with mum and dad. They jump at the chance to put on their gumboots and help out. Watching them eat cherry tomatoes and strawberries straight off the plant is a delight. They even get involved with planting seeds – and the joy when they see the seedlings poking through! We hope that we are passing on not only skills that will help them in the future but also a love of nature and of the fresh healthy home-grown products we love to use in our café.Don’t expect perfection. Listen to your children’s ideas and let them experiment. Make sure projects and tasks are challenging but age-appropriate. Don’t leave young children unattended in the garden. Make it a rule that they don’t eat anything without permission; even seemingly innocent things like tomato plant leaves are poisonous.Here are a few simple ideas to consider: Plant a strawberry patch or plant in pots • Start a herb garden • Create a hanging basket • Plant out egg cartons with seeds • Be creative, look at what you can up-cycle, for example an old pair of gumboots, a teapot or teacups, maybe even tin cans as containers for plants • How about getting the kids to create some garden art out of recycled items?And go organic – the earth will thank you and so will your kids.

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Ownership changesThe valuable commercial land at the head of the main Gulf Harbour canal has a new owner. The land was sold last October to the AUNZ Investment Group, a company that specialises in portfolio investment management. It has since been on-sold to Zhong Rong International Investments Ltd – a large Chinese corporation. In 2010, the land’s then-owner Gulf Harbour Marlin was granted resource consent that allows for 7059sqm of retail/commercial/supermarket or office space to be built on the 1.5ha site as well as 191 visitor accommodation units. The consent is valid until 2018.

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The plan includes advocating for town centre planning for Silverdale, earmarked to take place this year, which “recognises the influence of the knowledge economy zone”. While Council is meeting all the costs of preparing Silverdale’s town centre plan, the preparation of a revitalisation plan for Orewa town centre, also included in the draft Local Board Plan, is not currently funded.The Local Board is also prioritising developing Business Improvement Districts for the Silverdale and Whangaparaoa areas, although this is also not funded.Other priorities listed in the plan include advocating for the Archer’s Block to be developed as a reserve, “when the Penlink project is completed”, implementing the Orewa Beach Esplanade Enhancement

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Holding a gala at school in mid-winter would be a big challenge even for an experienced event organiser, however this was the task taken on by Year 12 Whangaparaoa College students Rebecca Taylor and Alysha Mills.

Year 12 students Rebecca Taylor, left, and Alysha Mills organised a gala in order to raise funds for Starship Hospital.

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The pair organised the event, held on June 15 at the college, as part of their Level 2 business studies and donated all profits to Starship Children’s Hospital.Rain and storms held off, providing a sunny day and adding to the gala atmosphere. Music was provided by the CYC Trust mobile caravan.Stalls included face painting, Laughing Clowns and a giant bouncy castle and ice creams, deep fried moro bars, a sausage sizzle and coffee went down well.The gala raised more than $1000.

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The rewards of parenting are many, and, according to Ursula Elisara, foster parenting is a way to multiply them by providing vulnerable children with a fresh start.

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Ursula, her husband George and their three children, who live in Manly, have been a fostering family for 11 years. In that time they have fostered almost 20 children, starting with a whanau placement, then non-kin placements and home for life. Ursula says it’s a role that requires guts and a big heart, but that it’s not rocket science.“I’ve come to see that all children want to be accepted and feel good about themselves and grow and achieve – all the things we naturally want for our own children. When children have been deprived of those opportunities, or damaged, working with them can lead to quite rapid change,” she says.Last year, together with Emma Berry, Ursula started a coffee group to provide support for local foster families.With the assistance of Fostering Kids, this grew into a not-for-profit organisation called Immerse, which provides inspiration and support as well as recruiting foster families.Ursula has a diploma in child psychology and has worked as a nanny, while Emma was a Toolbox trainer and parenting speaker. Both have their own children, however Ursula makes it clear that fostering is very different

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The season of the virusThe winter ills are here – feverish kids, coughs and colds and sleepless nights for parents. Young children can have as many as 14 colds in a year and sometimes parents feel they should have a permanent seat in the doctor’s waiting room, but hang in there as we seldom see them after the children go to school and their immune systems are better developed.Croup is common in young children and laryngitis in older ones and adults. It is almost always caused by a virus and young children in particular can have breathing difficulties as the larynx is the narrowest part of their airway. It is characterised by a barking cough and stridor which can be confused with wheeziness and asthma. Cold air at night makes it worse and it is worthwhile having your child checked as a short course of steroids can reduce airway swelling and make breathing easier. It is sometimes difficult to differentiate between the common cold and flu but generally a very high fever of sudden onset with body aches, headache, sore throat and dry cough is more likely to be flu whereas a cold comes on more gradually. Both are caused by viruses, do not require antibiotics and need supportive treatment with plenty of fluids, paracetamol for pain and fever, and rest. Stay home for a few days to prevent rapid spread to friends and colleagues. Red flags which should prompt you to seek medical advice are: an ongoing fever after 48 hours, confusion, difficulty breathing and (in the case of children) refusing to take fluids and poor urine output.Asthma recurrence in winter is often triggered by a viral infection, especially if you have stopped taking your preventer during the long hot summer. I recommend that preventers are restarted at Easter but if not, do start when you catch a cold; you may still need oral steroids if the attack is severe. Any persistent cough should be checked out by your doctor.Whooping cough remains a problem as immunity wanes and adults should be reimmunised to boost their immunity. Whooping cough is especially dangerous for young babies as they can develop serious complications. The best prevention for your baby is to have an immunisation yourself in the third trimester of your pregnancy. It is also very important to commence immunisations for babies at six weeks and not to delay them. I have looked after a family that had elected not to immunise and everyone caught whooping cough. After three months we had an exhausted family who changed their minds and declared they would not want anyone to go through what they had just been through – fortunately everyone recovered and we commenced an immunisation programme.

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Courses assist motorcyclistsThe Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is encouraging motorcyclists to take advantage of subsidised Ride Forever training courses this winter. ACC head of injury prevention, David Simpson, says the courses help motorcyclists handle their bikes better and prepare for the more dangerous riding conditions typical of winter. There are courses for learners to elite riders. They cost $20 for beginner or ‘bronze’ level motorcyclists, or $50 for silver and gold level courses, for more experienced to elite motorcyclists. Ride Forever training is delivered by NZ Transport Agency approved instructors, and can be booked at www.rideforever.co.nz.


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Dr Ted Watson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease early last year, when he was living in Orewa. He wrote two reports about the impact of that diagnosis in Hibiscus Matters and in this article he shares what he has learned since then. Dr Ted holds a doctorate in microbiology and is retired from a career in research, lecturing and IT. He is now resident in Tauranga.

By Dr Ted WatsonWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about 18 months ago I was pretty unaware of what lay ahead.

Living with Parkinson’s

I had probably had the disease for a year or more prior to that fateful day, so, when I had the diagnosis I felt relieved that now I knew what was wrong with me. As a result I could plan accordingly, or so I thought.My first two articles in Hibiscus Matters were clearly written by an early stage patient. They were optimistic. Over the past year that optimism has been tempered with reality. Parkinson’s never stops, it just keeps on coming every day. In coming to terms with his version of the disease, Michael J. Fox considers it to be his “friend”. I’m afraid I can’t see it like that – no friend would treat a person like this.It’s interesting that things just creep up on you. I won’t list the typical symptoms but I will highlight one or two that have had an impact on me over the past year. I find that I can’t turn over in bed now. I have to get out of bed, assume a new position and get back in. That makes for a pretty poor night’s sleep. I get “restless legs” in bed at night. They just keep wanting to move – another poor night’s sleep.Both of these problems give rise to exhaustion the next day and high anxiety. I recently took a short course of sleeping pills and had a couple of lovely sleeps. My GP, however, is quite rightly reluctant to let me have too many.The most scary thing I have experienced recently is the inability to swallow. Parkinson’s effect on motor activity means the oesophagus works intermittently. This, coupled with

reflux, which causes spasm, means food won’t go down. When it first happened I was really worried. Now I control it with one pill (Losec). It has taken me four incidents to work out the best approach and to recognise the warning signs.My biggest disappointment is the inevitable loss of the ability to drive. I drive occasionally but increasingly, I feel unsafe. So, I pick my moments to drive – outside of busy periods. When I was first diagnosed my wife Jacqui and I decided to move to a retirement village on the basis that my mobility would gradually decrease. The village that we have moved to in Mt Maunganui has excellent facilities, is on the flat, has an on-site nurse, visiting doctors and, above all, lots of support. We see this as a good decision and are very comfortable here.Jacqui is able to continue her pursuits and pastimes whilst knowing I am only a couple of minutes away in an emergency. In my two previous articles I referred to the three “M’s” – Keep the mind busy, the body moving, and keep motivated. From time to time I find it hard to motivate myself – but Jacqui motivates me to get out and do something: the perfect partner.That initial optimism is still there – it’s just been watered down by large doses of reality. I refuse to give in to it though – because it most certainly is not my friend.

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A promising career in Opera took an important step forward recently when Emily Scott of Red Beach was one of only five artists selected this year for a prestigious internship.

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The Freemasons Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists internship is designed to mentor young artists, assisting them to develop the skills needed for a professional Opera career.Interns are selected by panel audition and given the opportunity to work with industry professionals as part of NZ Opera. Emerging Artists are given supporting or understudy roles where appropriate, become part of the NZ Opera company’s chorus and also undertake concert engagements. Emily, aged 24, is a promising soprano, who says she has been singing almost as long as she can remember. She has performed musical theatre, sung with Jazz bands and also sung a duet with Jason Kerrison of Op Shop. Along the way she has picked up many awards, including several from the North Shore Performing Arts Society.Last month she was part of the chorus for NZ Opera’s La Traviata in Auckland and she will also sing in Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, to be performed in September.Emily first began performing classical music after working with mentors Sheila and Nick Richardson, who she met through Kristin School. Initially wary of Opera, she says she now loves

the depth, intensity and challenge of this genre.“It was initially daunting, but now I’ve no regrets,” she says.Internship Director John Rosser says that Emily, although new to opera, is a soprano of exciting potential. Emily works part time with her parents, Norman and Elizabeth in their small appliance business, while studying music at Auckland University.


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A ROUNDUP OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICTBasketballThe Hibiscus Coast U15 Boys basketball team has begun fundraising to coverthe cost of competing in the Nationals in Wellington. Support from any localindividuals, organisations or businesses is welcome. Info: Richard 021 953 376 GymnasticsGymnastics Community Trust, Playgym Classes (pre-school classes): 2-4yrs Tues/Thurs 11am, Fri 10am, Sat 8.30am; Age 4+ Tuesday 10am; Fun Gym Classes: 5yrs+ Wed 3.30pm, Sat 9.30am; 5-7yrs Mon/Thurs 3.45pm; 6yrs+ Rhythmic Sat 10.30am; 9yrs+ Mon/Thurs 5pm. Unit 4-5, 27 David Sidwell Place. Info: Centre Manager 021 216 8083 or 09 443 2795 SquashSilverdale Squash Club is open for training 24/7 at the Silverdale Rugby Grounds, 4 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. All are welcome. The Ridgeline Business House Competition is coming up. It involves 8 teams of 2 experienced and 2 beginner players. Info: Brian 021 444 921Tae Kwon-DoDynamic Martial Arts introduces Tae Kwon-Do Tigers classes open to children aged 4 to 6 years. Learn the basics of self defence, discipline, fitness and flexibility. Classes twice weekly. Info: email [email protected] or phone 021 214 7204.

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A small group of experienced sailors took to the waters of Gulf Harbour recently and the fact that their boats are just 1m long and radio controlled made little difference to the intensity of the competition that ensued.

From top, A competition for radio yachties over the age of 70 took place in Gulf Harbour. Jim Brown, right, is presented with the cup by Laurie Davidson.

Grand Masters sailing on

Every year the Gulf Harbour Radio Yacht Club holds the Grand Masters event to thank its senior members for their contribution to the club.The event, held on June 21, saw seven competitors, all over the age of 70, take part in a series of IOM (one metre class) yacht races at Regency Lake. Three competitors came from other clubs, but most were stalwarts of the Gulf Harbour Club. Harold Smith, who was a keen and informed spectator at this year’s event, started the club with a few mates back in the late 1990s. He says when Regency Lake was formed, during the development of Gulf Harbour, it was the perfect location for the sport – once some carp had been introduced to get rid of troublesome weeds.The beauty of radio yachting is that it enables sailors to utilise their technical skills, without the muscle power; like many members, Harold spent years sailing and racing full size yachts before downsizing to the radio controlled version.Running the races was officer of the day Rob Nelson, who says that the older sailors are “a wily bunch who know a thing or two about sailing”.He says the Gulf Harbour Radio Yacht

Club is one of the strongest in the country, and was only pipped to first place in this year’s Nationals by the Australians.The event closed with trophies handed out by yacht designer Laurie Davidson to Grand Master Jim Brown, with Linton Little second and Ken Fox third.


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removal • Lifestyle-block work. Regular maintenance protects

your investment. Ph Paul 021 724 075 • 424 4150a/hrs

SENIOR MOMENTS Social activities for Seniors, every Mon & Thurs 10am – 12.30pm. We are looking for volunteer drivers to transport guests to & from Red Beach centre. Ph Monique 426 0056.WOMEN”S OuTDOOR PuRSuITS If you enjoy the bush and would like to improve or refresh your skills in the outdoors, then join our WOP’s introductory course Saturday August 9 & 16. Open to women of all ages throughout the Auckland area. Experienced trampers or beginners are welcome, no special skills or fitness needed. For more info: www.wops.co.nzOREWA LIBRARY “OuR STORIES” Oral Histories – Many people have boxes of family photos, letters and documents in their attic or garage. Orewa Library has a lovely collection of postcards featuring historic photographs of Orewa, Silverdale and Waiwera. By writing a description of your stories on the back of your postcards we can help you preserve precious and cultural memories. If your story is a little longer just record the rest on a separate sheet of paper. After reviewing your stories a selection will be chosen to be recorded and preserved for posterity. We are also happy to take any donation of photographs. “Our Stories” postcard launch will be in July 2014.

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5 Eaves Bush Appreciation Group workday, meeting 9am at the Old North Road entrance to the Reserve. Carting metal into the reserve to replace metal lost from pathways. Some tools supplied but your own gloves and bucket/s would be good. Cup of tea at 10.30am. New faces welcome. Info: phone Don Turner 426 4761 or Laurie Rands 426 3122.

9 Singer/songwriter Maisey Rika performs in a free concert in Orewa, Orewa Community Centre, Moana Court, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

9 Rodney MP Mark Mitchell addresses a meeting at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, Gulf Harbour, 7pm. All welcome.

12 Community planting day, Weiti Riverbank, Silverdale, 10am–1pm. Meet at the bottom of the driveway at the end of Titan Place. Hosted by Conservation Volunteers NZ and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. Everyone welcome but booking is essential. Info, and to register phone Debbie at Conservation Volunteers NZ, 0800 567 686, email [email protected]).

12 Freemasons Open Day, at Lodge Orewa, 103 Centreway Rd, Orewa, 10am. Learn more about the Freemasons organisation and their work in the community. (see story p5, and ad this page)

14 An evening with TV Medium Jeanette Wilson, Rotary House, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. Passing on messages from the spirit world. Bring a camera. Tickets $40 from 0800 532 638 or www.jeanettewilson.com

20 Volunteer planting day, Shakespear Regional Park, starting10am. Follow signs to the planting site. Takes place rain or shine. All are welcome and volunteers should bring their own spades if possible. A barbecue lunch is supplied. Info: www.sossi.org.nz

20 Information on proposed new bus network for the Hibiscus Coast, Orewa Farmers Market, Orewa Square, Orewa, 8am–12.30pm. AT representatives on hand to discuss the proposal. (see story p3)

23 Information on proposed new bus network for the Hibiscus Coast, Orewa Community Hall, Moana Court, 2pm–7pm. AT representatives on hand to discuss the proposal. (see story p3)

26 Grand Variety Concert, Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Whangaparoa, 2pm. Features the Tuxedo Swing orchestra, comedy duo Chet O’Connell and Chris Powley and Whangaparaoa College’s concert band. For tickets, $25, phone Bill Boyle, 428 7234. Organised by Lodge Orewa with the proceeds going to their project to assist children with learning or behavioural problems.

26 Information on proposed new bus network for the Hibiscus Coast, St Johns Ambulance Hall, Silverdale Street, 8am–1pm. AT representatives on hand to discuss the proposal. (see story p3)

26 Information on proposed new bus network for the Hibiscus Coast, Whangaparaoa Library, Whangaparaoa, 10am–1.30pm. AT representatives on hand to discuss the proposal. (see story p3)

27 Party with the Aunties in celebration of Matariki, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, 6pm–7.20pm. A lively play about a family gathering for Uncle Angus’ 50th birthday. Entry free.

what’s onJuly 2014

LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm. Vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts and much more • Orewa Craft Market & Bazaar, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square. Held fortnightly. Info: Annamaria, ph 021 145 0640 • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark. Sundays, 8am– 12.30pm. Locally grown produce, home-made preserves and soaps, plants, bread, fish • Puhoi Farmers’ market, 8.30am -12.30pm, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month. Info: Phillippa, ph 422 0009 • Hobbs Wharf Market, Fairway Bay, Gulf Harbour, every Sunday from 10am–2pm.

For links to some of these events, as well as future listings visit the What’s on Calendar at www.localmatters.co.nz

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FREEMASONSLodge Orewa No370

Grand Variety Concert: July 26, 2pmFeaturing:TuxedoSwingorchesTra Chris Powley & Chet O’Connell

& The Whangaparaoa College Concert band. Tickets $25.

OPEN DAYSaturday July 12, from 10amLodge Rooms, 103 Centreway Rd, OrewaMembers of the public are invited to attend this

open day to learn more about Freemasonry: What is Freemasonry? • Its history • The Freemasons code

Famous Freemasons • Rituals & regalia Freemasonry ‘active’ in our communities annually spends $5million

on medical research and $2million on community projects.

For more information phone Henri Venturini 428 2932 • Peter Packard 427 5718

Whangaparaoa College Auditorium. Raising funds for Orewa Lodge’s project “To assist children with learning and/or behavioural problems in our schools”

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Wentworth College netball is a force to be reckoned with this season, winning games against teams from far larger schools, often by significant margins.The final of the Rodney District Secondary Challenge, played at Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre last week, was an example of how far Wentworth has come. The tournament was contested by teams from Ruawai, Otamatea, Dargaville and Rodney.Wentworth 1 was the only Hibiscus

Coast team to take part this year. Two years ago, when Wentworth last entered, they lost every game but this time they won every round robin match to face Rodney College in the final.The team’s success is attributed to the work of coach Tania Cargo, who incorporates the latest netball tactics in her training regime, as well as the team’s focus on fitness.The Rodney Challenge final demonstrated this approach, with

the Wentworth team applying a relatively recent technique called ‘the squeeze’, which can bring about a lot of turnover in the centre. Rodney kept their cool and came back to win the third quarter but Wentworth turned this around in the last quarter, to notch up a tournament win, 41–35.Wentworth 1 is also enjoying success at North Harbour, where it is in the Open A division.

Life would have been very different for Courtney and Travis Salahub if their family hadn’t moved from Canada to NZ in 2007.

Dedicated surfers, Orewa College students Courtney Salahub, right, and brother Travis are making a name for themselves with strong results in recent competitions.

Brother and sister surfers leave others in their wakeAt primary school, Travis and Courtney were already showing promise in the sports easily accessible in Canada, such as snowboarding, but once they had Orewa Beach on their doorstep, all that changed.Winning a boogie board in the Big Dig one summer got them out on the water and a neighbour who saw them riding waves standing up on the boogie board stepped in and provided their first “retro” short board.Since then the love of surfing has become all encompassing for the pair, who are also award-winning surf lifesavers and members of the Orewa Longboard club.The Salahub garage is now home to nine surfboards, and counting. The

family generally spend their weekends chasing the surf, wherever it may be, and this dedication and love of the sport has begun paying dividends in recent competitions.In last month’s Auckland Scholastics Tri-Series Surfing Championships held at South Piha, Courtney, aged 15, took second place in the U16 girls and fourth in the U18 girls section, while Travis, 16, placed second in the longboard and third in the U18 boys.Both Travis and Courtney are now focused on attaining a place in the Scholastics Nationals team, which means doing well at the third competition in the series, held in August.The Scholastic Nationals take place

in Taranaki in September and are described as “the pinnacle of junior surfing in NZ”. Travis and Courtney

are looking for sponsorship to help them take their surfing to the next level. Info: [email protected]

Wentworth 1, white strip, plays Rodney College in the final.

Wentworth College notches up Rodney tournament win

Hibiscus Matters issue 153 July 2, 2014

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