Hibiscus Matters issue 155 August 1, 2014

Waiwera to Silverdale including Whangaparaoa Peninsula and Orewa

1 August 2014

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Barring a last minute settlement, owners of apartments in Orewa’s largest building, the Nautilus, will see their $30 million leaky building claim go before the High Court next week.It has been long road since the claim was first brought, in December 2009, involving multiple attempts at settlement and postponed hearing dates. The trial before Justice Gilbert is due to start on August 4 and is set down for 12 weeks – an indication of the complexity of the issues, and the expense that will be incurred by all involved.According to the original statement of claim, the Nautilus body corporate and around 147 owners of units in the complex are suing the former Rodney District Council (now Auckland Council) as well as the builder Multiplex Construction, Walker Architects and contractors, including the cladding installer, membrane roof applicator and others, for a sum in excess of $30 million. This sum, which is made up of repair costs – initially estimated at more than $19 million – plus consequential losses and general damages for individual claimants, makes it one of New Zealand’s largest defective building disputes.Details about weathertightness at the Nautilus are about to be laid before the

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The 12-storey complex, which opened in 2004, was built by companies formed under the umbrella of Rick Martin’s Cornerstone Group, all of which have since been struck off the Companies register.Mr Martin is not a party to the claim, and says he remains immensely proud of the Nautilus, which was clad in composite aluminium sheeting designed to be “dynamic, practical and low maintenance”.Mr Martin says he was unaware of the building’s weathertightness issues until residents made complaints, and that the defects are the responsibility of Council and the builder Multiplex.He says that building specifications were changed without his knowledge; the aluminium cladding on the exterior was to have been separated from the structure by a cavity, and backed by marine grade plywood, but that this was not done which left the building vulnerable to leaks. In addition, he says the roof membrane used was a cheaper one than had been specified.

Mr Martin says those changes should never have obtained building consent from the former Rodney District Council.“I’m very disappointed at how Council handled it,” Mr Martin says. “We paid them a good amount of development levies, yet they rolled over when the builder put pressure on them. It was a mix of incompetence and naivety on their part.”Mr Martin is currently overseeing work on the apartments recently built in Link Crescent, Whangaparaoa.He says this build was his idea, and he located the site for a friend who is the sole director of developer Valiant Corporation.This project is almost complete, with most apartments sold, and Mr Martin says he is now looking for another affordable piece of land for Valiant Corporation to develop.For updates on the Nautilus High Court hearing and more information, visit www.localmatters.co.nz

Auckland Transport says interest is high in its proposals to change the bus network on the Hibiscus Coast.

Keen interest in proposed new Coast bus networkAuckland Transport (AT) bus network lead planner Suresh Patel says that three days into the consultation period, well over 100 submissions had been received, the majority of which supported the overall concept.However, proposed changes to local bus routes have failed to impress a number of residents who use the buses to travel around the Hibiscus Coast or into town in off peak hours, rather than for commuting to and from Auckland city.Mr Patel says the proposed removal of the off-peak service along Dairy Flat Highway, coupled with the idea that travel from Whangaparaoa Peninsula to Orewa has to include a stop at the Silverdale park ‘n’ ride were frequently

raised by the public.Routing Whangaparaoa to Orewa buses through Silverdale may only add 13 minutes to the journey, as Mr Patel claims, but it also disadvantages around 400 Hibiscus Coast Village residents, who face a severe reduction in service through Red Beach Rd. Village resident Frank Butler says this is a serious concern as many residents of the retirement village don’t drive. AT is also proposing to increase the frequency of buses that travel via the motorway to and from Albany and the city, while reducing the current hourly service via Dairy Flat Highway. “We can’t afford to do both,” Mr Patel says.

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Bus route changes controversial from page 2One elderly resident who does not wish to be named says the proposal to remove the off peak service through Dairy Flat is tantamount to cutting off her legs. She says the bus route from Silverdale down Dairy Flat Highway to Albany and the city (and back) is an essential lifeline for many residents.It enables people who don’t drive to get to and from work, do their shopping, attend appointments and social events and volunteer with local organisations. There is no safe means by which people could walk to the Silverdale Park ‘n ‘Ride from Dairy Flat Highway to connect with daytime buses.“I will feel completely cut off if the service is discontinued,” she says.Another Dairy Flat resident, David Wright, says he and his wife Adrienne have used the off peak bus for more

than 60 years, primarily to attend cultural events in Auckland, and to get to hospital appointments in Takapuna.“Dairy Flat Highway is the end point for many feeder roads and enables bus users to drive to the highway, park and board buses. As the area becomes more closely settled, there will be greater demand for this service,” he says.He says one reason he prefers the buses is because it is better for the environment. “If this service is removed, it will force many of us back into our cars, surely something traffic planners want to avoid,” he says.Mr Patel says all the feedback has been noted and AT is already considering changes as a result. However the sticking point for the Dairy Flat Highway service could be passenger numbers.

He also says that commuters are the biggest user group by far and that re-routing the buses from Dairy Flat Highway down the motorway will cut 30 minutes off the journey from Silverdale to the city.Mr Patel says another factor in designing the new bus network has been the difficulty of accessing new subdivisions, which are often not designed with buses in mind. He says in Millwater, for example, there are only two roads accessible by bus – Millwater Parkway and Bankside Rd.Consultation began on July 14 and continues until August 14. There is one further consultation session locally on August 9 at Orewa Library, 12 Moana Ave, Orewa, 10am–2.30pm, with Auckland Transport representatives on hand.

This week saw the launch of a new timetable for the Gulf Harbour ferry, with daily sailings in and out of Auckland city increasing from four to 12, starting on July 28.

Highway speed comes downDrivers will need to watch their speeds along Hibiscus Coast Highway, as a reduction to 70kph in the vicinity of Silverdale is to be introduced soon.

After at least 10 years of lobbying, the Silverdale Area Business Association has been granted a 10kph reduction in speed by Auckland Transport – this will apply from Hilltop to the Silverdale motorway interchange.Auckland Transport (AT) expects the new speed limit to be introduced next month.An AT spokesperson says that the speed may come down further “in time”.While Business Association president Lorraine Sampson says her organisation is pleased to see the speed reduced, members were clear in seeking 60kph.She says an AT survey last year asked a “one sided” question along the lines of – ‘do you want 70kph, or 80kph’, so it was clear where it was heading.The Business Association has sought a reduction in speed because of safety, particularly at the Hibiscus Coast Highway/Silverdale St/Tavern Rd intersection. The NZ Transport Agency listed this intersection as the 16th most dangerous in the country four months ago.Mrs Sampson says recently, in one week alone, there were four big accidents on that stretch of highway.

Ferry timetable finally launchedWhile the new ferry sailings are not a trial, Auckland Transport has made it clear that patronage will be monitored and adjusted according to demand. It will undertake a full review after 12 months, at which time it is possible that sailings could be altered to reflect demand.Among the residents expected to greet the new sailings with enthusiasm are Gold Card holders, who can travel free on the service after 9am. However, Hibiscus & Bays Local Board members are keen to see large numbers of residents use the service in order to secure its future. Obtaining those additional sailings has required lobbying and lengthy negotiations, as well as investment by Fairway Bay developer Top Harbour.Parking is a key concern, with chair Julia Parfitt saying that it would be a shame to see the new service throttled by a lack of parking. Parking at the Hammerhead alongside the 360 Discovery terminal is limited and the car park is also popular with

campervan travellers especially in summer. The local board has asked Auckland Transport to investigate this issue further.Consultation on the new ferry timetable drew around 1000 responses – a total of 76 percent indicated they would use the ferry more than they do now. People also asked for weekend

ferry sailings and carpooling options, as well as connecting buses.AT will look at ways to facilitate carpooling for ferry users in the coming months. It says weekend sailings are not an option at present.Currently the only bus connection is the 999 from Army Bay to Orewa,

which meets the 5.30pm sailing, and this is likely to be the case for at least five months – a trial bus service to connect with the ferry from Whangaparaoa Plaza is part of the new network that is being consulted on at present, and that is unlikely to be implemented until early to mid-2015.Info: http://www.360discovery.co.nz


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Infrastructure adequateI refer to the article in Hibiscus Matters’ July 14 edition, ‘Zoning an issue in roll out of Special Housing Areas’ which discussed the infrastructure supporting Special Housing Areas (SHAs) and also the use of provisions of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) within SHAs. I would like to reassure your readers that the council’s Governing Body recommends areas as SHAs to the Government only when it knows that an area has adequate infrastructure or that any infrastructure servicing issues can be resolved. The PAUP’s provisions then apply within these, as allowed for under legislation. The council undertakes due diligence to determine infrastructure capacity for SHAs. This always involves Auckland Transport, Watercare, the Ministry of Education, and the council’s stormwater and parks’ units. For the Silverdale North SHA, Auckland Transport was satisfied the SHA could proceed provided that developers build ramps and fund Hibiscus Coast Highway/Whangaparaoa Road intersection upgrades. Your readers will know that transport has always been a sticking point to development in Silverdale. The SHA process found a solution to that. Watercare approved the SHA on the proviso that the developer undertakes local reticulation upgrades and provides additional bulk capacity at Orewa Pump Station (which they have agreed to do).Ree Anderson, Project Director Housing, Auckland Council (abridged)

Planning pleaseI couldn’t agree more with Councillor John Watson about those special housing areas (HM July 16). The need for affordable housing for first home buyers is clear, but what kind of community are we bringing new residents to? It’s not just a case of putting up a home – where are the playgrounds, schools, community halls and other facilities? Our schools, roads and other services are already

overloaded. Let’s have a bit of proper, considered planning and create communities, not just more housing.Carol Taylor, Silverdale (abridged)

Not amusedAuckland Council needs to take responsibility for the mess it has allowed Whangaparaoa Peninsula, and its traffic, to become. It was poor planning and lack of constraints on development that allowed the peninsula to have houses packed in every corner, and for yet more to be going in as we speak. That horse has bolted, but Council owes the community some decent investment – and we will not be amused if it now backs down on Penlink.Amy Bolton, Stanmore Bay

Common sense?On one of the many occasions I found myself halted at Hilltop in Silverdale waiting my turn in the queue for the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, I noticed that the car in front of me had a faded rear window sticker that stated ‘Penlink Now’. That sticker must have been on the window for over six years. With Millwater and golf course housing and Fairway Bay growing like wild gorse, the peninsula won’t just be gridlocked – it will be set solid. But Len must have his train set to the detriment of (most important) another harbour crossing and (almost as important) easier access to Whangaparaoa as this would release some of the pressure on North Silverdale. It’s common sense. Yeah, right.John Morris, Gulf Harbour (abridged)

Positive spinIt is with huge relief that I read that the building of the Penlink Rd could be delayed (HM July 16). I think people will be amazed at how the bus and ferry improvements being offered locally will turn around the traffic problem, over time, and make Penlink redundant. All that’s needed is to

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off the recordwiden Whangaparaoa Rd sufficiently to allow a dedicated bus and T2 lane either side and we’re done and dusted. The land that ratepayers bought for Penlink can be sold to bring some money in, and the Archer’s Block can be turned into a beautiful bush reserve. I call that a win-win situation.William Fowley, Tindalls Bay

Water meters a rip offHere is what worries me about this rip off. You wash your car, you pay, but water does not go down the drains paid for many years ago, it goes into the ground. You flush and wash your boat, the same as above. You empty the laundry machine over the garden, the same – you pay. On the peninsular I doubt very much if anybody receives the same remuneration as Watercare’s CEO ($750,000.00) or his executives on $100.000.00 plus. Plus of course the perks like vehicles, expense accounts etc, all paid for by the ratepayers. Tank meters are a straight out and out rip off of ratepayers. The sooner the Auckland Council realise this and trash this system and Watercare the better as it should not be a stand alone company but part of Council, or better still trash the Auckland Council and bring back Rodney or the North Shore as a stand alone council. We seem to end up paying for everything over the bridge and getting nothing in return.Derek Robertson, Army Bay

Get priorities rightThe ratepayers that grizzle that Council is so much in debt should be pleased to hear that the expense of building the Penlink Rd may be wiped off the ledger. Other non-essential, expensive projects should also get the chop. Staff numbers at Council, and the CCOs, also need to be looked at and salaries reduced. We have to target spending where it’s needed with public transport and community amenities and services at the very top of that list.Angela Tailor, Arkles Bay

Thanks Dr TedThank you for publishing the article Living with Parkinson’s (HM July 2). For those of us dealing each day with this neurological condition, it is encouraging to have Dr Ted Watson writing of the challenges he faces in his retirement years. He may be aware of the book Positively Parkinson by Ann Andrews, published by Calico, which sets out symptoms and diagnosis, research and treatment, advice and support. Ann dedicated the book to her friends with Parkinson’s who shared their experiences so that others might benefit. In the same spirit I would suggest that to overcome Dr Watson’s sleep posture problem, he tries wearing satin fabric boxer shorts over his pyjamas so he can more easily slide and turn over in bed for greater comfort. The condition he and many other readers may experience involving a compulsion to move one’s legs when trying to get to sleep can be resolved by consulting Restless Legs, Wikipaedia on the internet for recommended treatments. I have found that counting backwards mentally from 250 to 0 takes one’s mind off restless legs and unresolved daily problems so that, by the time one has reached 20 or 10, one can drift off to sleep for several hours.John Buckland (abridged), Hillcrest, North Shore


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Repairs to damage like this, caused by wind, rain and waves at Stanmore Bay, is keeping Council contractors busy.

Contractors struggle to keep pace with storm repair work

Trees have slumped sideways in soggy ground, or had limbs wrenched off by winds, signs and other infrastructure are damaged, and sand eroded.The message is that repair work “won’t happen overnight, but it will happen”. Council parks staff say the mess is being sorted out as quickly as possible and they are asking for people’s patience. Stanmore Bay bore the brunt of last month’s north-easterly winds and while the swell was a bonus for surfers, it caused a large amount of erosion and subsidence along the beach and damaged several privately owned seawalls.

The sand was scoured out to the extent that several large logs were exposed that Stanmore Bay residents say haven’t been seen on the beach for more than 30 years.Coastal engineers are undertaking an assessment that will clarify what work needs to be done at Stanmore and in the meantime Council staff recently advised residents that there will be a tidy up, which may include some sand replenishment.The work will be funded from the governing body’s ‘storm emergency works budget’.

Organics trial a good ideaHalfway through the household organics collection trial on Auckland’s North Shore, feedback is flowing in as to how Council can create a user-friendly food waste collection service; 92 per cent of those surveyed say the trial is a good idea. Participants separate food scraps and other organic matter such as paper towels and teabags from their rubbish so it can be collected weekly and turned into compost. Feedback is also helping Council understand how people adapt to the service and what effect it has on waste minimisation, before its rollout across urban Auckland. Concerns raised include the durability, size and fit of the kitchen caddy liners and odour. The trial has been running since May across nearly 2000 households in Northcote, Milford and Takapuna. So far 85 percent of households have put out their organics bin at least once, while 75 percent are regular users of the service. In eight weeks, the trial diverted 31 tonnes of food waste from landfill. A rates-funded urban organics collection service was one of a suite of projects promised in the council’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan of 2012 and is intended to significantly reduce waste to landfill.


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The future of a local safe house has been secured by the intervention of two community groups – Hibiscus Coast Community House and The Shiloh Trust.

Community effort saves Coast’s safe houseThe two organisations have been working behind the scenes with Hibiscus & Bays Local Board deputy chair Greg Sayers to save the safe house since a story appeared in Hibiscus Matters five months ago alerting them that it was in jeopardy.The Council-owned house has provided a refuge for people in need, including elderly abuse victims, for a decade. However, Auckland Council Property’s requirement that a market rent be paid put the property’s continued use as a safe house in doubt. Age Concern Rodney, which operated the safe house under a rent deferral agreement, decided not to continue if a $260 weekly rent was to be charged, however the Hibiscus Coast Community House put up the necessary money.Community House chair Carol Laidlaw says the organisation can pay the rent because it is getting more and better quality goods donated by the community to its shop. “After selling those goods, we can, in return, put the money back into the community,” she says. “That is what the Community House is all about.”However the Community House is not in a position to administer the safe house, so, in an arrangement facilitated by Mr Sayers, The Shiloh Trust took over the lease and administration of the property. Last week, the Shiloh Trust signed the lease with Auckland Council Property. It also has a Memorandum of

Understanding with the Community House regarding the rent.Shiloh Trust chair Allan Robertson says this ensures that the facility remains available to all the organisations and agencies that used it in the past, which include Age Concern, Victim Support, Women’s Refuge, WINZ and the Police.The Shiloh Trust also worked with Council to ensure that the property was made comfortable. This included installation of a heat pump and repairs.“We stepped in because we didn’t want this service lost to the community,” Mr Robertson says “We expect it will be well utilised by organisations and agencies that work with local people in need of a safe retreat.”Mr Sayers says the community is very lucky that the two groups have combined forces to save the facility. His attempts to arrange a meeting with Mayor Len Brown to put a case that the facility be provided rent free, as it was by the former Rodney District Council, met with no response. “Council wants to optimise the rent and would not offer any discount, even for a safe house,” he says.

The Community House needs donations of furniture, bedding, cutlery, crockery and other household items to furnish the safe house. Any items can be dropped off at the Community House in Western Reserve, Orewa, or phone 426 3598 to arrange collection.


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Push for Penlink continuesLast year at a meeting in my office with Auckland Transport chief executive David Warburton, and NZTA representatives, an agreement was reached to update the Penlink business model. The reason for this request was that I felt the old business model was outdated and did not make a compelling case for private investment.The new report was completed late last year, and I waited for it to be reported on, back through our local government representatives. When the report had still not been made available by June, I requested a briefing from Auckland Transport on the new findings. I was confident that, with the growth we had experienced in Rodney and the Hibiscus Coast over the last 24 months, combined with future growth projections, the case would clearly be made to bring the projected start date for Penlink forward.It quickly became apparent at the briefing that this was not the case, and in fact indications were that Penlink’s start date was in risk of being pushed back.The Mayor and I met in my office last month to discuss this.In this meeting I requested that if there were to be deferral of any capital intensive projects, then it should be the Central Rail Link that is deferred, and not projects like Penlink.I have spoken with our Local Government representatives and Councillors Penny Webster and John Watson, Local Board Chair Julia Parfitt, Deputy Chair Greg Sayers and Board member Janet Fitzgerald, who are supportive of this position.I continue to work at both central and local government level to seek a positive result for us. One thing I can assure you of, is that my position will not change over the fact that Penlink must be prioritised over the City Rail Link.I acknowledge that the City Rail Link is seen as an integral part of an efficient public transport system for Auckland, but not at the expense of other critical regional investments such as Penlink.

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The Conservative party has selected Orewa-based barrister, and ex-farmer, Anton Heyns as its candidate for Rodney in the September election. Mr Heyns has 24 years of legal experience and says that representing people is ‘his game’. He says that the Conservative Party is the right vehicle for him to promote accountable government and to oppose liberal social experiments.

Meanwhile, ACT Party vice-president and Rodney Local Board member Beth Houlbrooke will be her party’s candidate. Beth also contested the seat in 2011. “I have always believed in private property rights and that hard work should be rewarded so I am looking forward to introducing Rodney to ACT’s plans to introduce lower and flatter taxes and a three strike policy for burglary,” Beth says.

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An Auckland Council proposal concentrating the bulk of future spending into 10 priority areas, which exclude the Hibiscus Coast, is fundamentally unfair according to a group of local body politicians.

Coast low on priority list

At a symposium held last month, 10 priority areas across the Auckland region were identified where the majority of Council’s future spending could occur. Aside from a relatively contained area around Takapuna town centre there is nothing prioritised north of the Harbour Bridge: the priority areas are concentrated around Pukekohe, Papakura, Manukau, Otahuhu, Flat Bush, Tamaki, New Lynn, Westgate, the city centre and Takapuna.Councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker and Hibiscus & Bays Local Board members Greg Sayers and Lovisa Rasmussen are concerned that this points to less Council spending on the Coast over the next 10 years.Cr John Watson says that a 70–30 split in favour of the 10 priority areas has been previously mentioned as a guide to the future allocation of the Council’s capital budget over the next 10 years.“That’s a disturbing figure given this proposal is not just for a year or two but for the whole of the next decade,” Cr Watson says. “The choice of areas also gives further credence to the view that the lion’s share of Auckland’s spending is heading out west and down south.”Cr Wayne Walker says that while people saw some regional redistribution for specific large scale projects as being desirable for Auckland’s future development, what’s being proposed here is quite different from what was promoted when the Super City was set up.“This proposal is fundamentally unfair. Outside these chosen areas, everyone will be scrambling for the 30 percent of crumbs off the council table.”In conjunction with this prioritisation there will also be cuts to spending and the reallocation of resources. This is expected to see some projects cut in order to fund the 10 priority areas identified on the map.“For many areas this could end up as a double whammy – losing future spending for their own projects while paying for the chosen few on the other side of Auckland,” Cr Walker says.Local board deputy chair Greg Sayers says he is concerned at the amount of local rates take that will therefore be going to other parts of Auckland.Hibiscus & Bays Local Board figures show that a total rates take from the

region is around $83 million (more than $10 million of which is from businesses) in the 2014/15 financial year. However, Council’s capital expenditure in this area via the Annual Plan, for the same period, is just $24 million. This equates to close to 70 percent of local rates being spent in other parts of Auckland.Local board member Lovisa Rasmussen says this makes no sense, especially as massive growth occurring in the Hibiscus Coast area places demands on already stretched infrastructure.The concern the group have is that if these 10 spatial priority areas are adopted as suggested, projects such as Penlink and the widening of Whangaparaoa Rd will be delayed even further.The areas for priority spending are being discussed as part of Council’s long term plan, as a way of dealing with a shortfall of money on one hand, and growth targets on the other.Cr Watson says while the plan is still up for discussion, it has been back before the governing body several times and put before the local board, so it obviously has traction.“The final decisions will be made by the governing body and you can anticipate that the Councillors representing the areas of investment will support it,” he says.

Should rates struck locally be spent locally, or is that unrealistic when we’re all in the Super City together? Join the conversation at www.localmatters.co.nz

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Managing settings key to avoiding surprise app feesThe advice comes as more parents are getting stung with huge fees from apps that their children are using.Often the apps are free to download, but in-game fees and data costs can add up quickly. Many users are unaware they are incurring fees until the bill arrives at the end of the month.Orewa resident Theresa Tudor was shocked when she received a $500 bill after her daughter was using a smart phone for a month.Her daughter was allowed to install a number of apps on her phone under the impression that they were free to use. However, the apps chewed through 1.2 gigabytes. As the phone wasn’t on prepay, the costs continued to rise without their knowledge, until the bill came.“I felt like we had been ripped off, that it was fraudulent, dishonest and unethical.”After reading the terms and conditions she discovered that the apps were using data even while they were not in use.“We had to go into the settings and turn off each individual app from using mobile data but we didn’t know this at the start. Everyone should know that they need to do this.”Netsafe operations manager Lee Chisholm says many people fail to read the terms and conditions, but there are still measures you can put in place to avoid unexpected bills.“People can also put in a data cap or have their provider contact them when a certain percentage of data is used to avoid this sort of thing,” Lee says.Other smartphone users have racked up thousands in fees from children buying in-game purchases.Netsafe digital project manager Chris Hails says putting in place restrictions around how credit card details are used is vital. “It comes down to spending the time to understand the settings on your tablet or smartphone and being certain that any credit card stored for ease of use is not wide open, allowing a one-click purchase,” Chris says.“The simplest way to avoid big bills is to never share your password for the purchasing account with your child. That prevents them from being able to install paid apps on the device without asking the parent to log in.

“Both Google and Apple have made changes to their devices and app portals to help parents set controls and restrict purchasing permissions.” There are clear guidelines for app developers to ensure all costs are clearly displayed, Chris says.“The providers do police apps and take down unsuitable content and remove anything breaching their terms of service if a large number of users complain about the charges made.”Sometimes providers reduce fees if the user feels they have been unfairly charged but Theresa says she will not be seeking a refund.“We have not bothered to take it up with our provider because it was our own fault for not reading the terms and conditions carefully.”Commerce commission adviceLast month the Commerce Commission also reminded consumers about this issue.Commerce Commission head of investigations Ritchie Hutton says consumer protection organisations overseas have received a large number of complaints about in-app purchases.“Offering in-app purchases in free to download apps is a very successful revenue-making model and has become widespread,” he says. He says consumers, particularly children, may not understand that buying in-game currency and other in-app purchases require the payment of real money, yet children are often faced with repeated prompts to make a purchase while playing a game.

Tips: Check apps for in-app purchases. Look for the words “Offers in app purchases”. • Change your password settings. Check how long the default time is that your password will remain active once you have entered it. The default settings on some devices have a 15 to 30 minute password window where you don’t need to re-enter your password for additional purchases. You can remove this password window in your settings. • Most devices have the ability to stop any in-app purchases. Check your device settings. • Check your app store bill regularly so you know what purchases are being made on your account.


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Auckland Council has worked hard to reduce the average rates increase to 2.5 per cent. The council has a policy to slowly reduce the rates differential on business properties over a ten-year period. Currently business pays value based general rates that are 2.53 times that of a residential property. This year it is being reduced to 2.43, which will mean that residential and farm/lifestyle properties will pay the difference. When combined with the average rates increase, the result is an average increase of 3.7 per cent for non-business properties and an average change of 0.1 per cent for business.

July 2014 saw the start of the third year of Auckland Council’s three-year move to a single rating system. This means that over time, all Auckland properties of a similar value and use will be charged a similar amount of rates.

The transition process helps manage the rates changes, with the maximum that rates can rise for residential and farm/lifestyle properties capped at 10 per cent and the lowest they can drop is 3 per cent.

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Learn to compostFree composting courses and online seminars are being offered by Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre to teach residents how to transform food and garden waste into rich home-made compost that works wonders in the garden. Each participating household receives a $46 discount voucher, which can be used to buy a composting system from Kaipatiki Project. The introductory workshop covers how to compost with traditional bins, worm-farms and bokashi bucket systems and will be held at Orewa on August 2, Puhoi on August 16 and Albany on August 30. An online seminar covering how to use worm-farms and bokashi buckets takes about an hour. Bookings for the workshops and online seminars can be made at www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 09 482 1172.

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the menu, and in this regard Stefan says finding a specialist German butcher in Albany was a breakthrough.“His meat tastes as good as you’d get in Munich,” Stefan says.There are delicious cakes and muffins in the cabinet, and the blackboard menu includes everything from homemade muesli and porridge to full breakfasts featuring German sausage.Elke and Stefan, who have put up a community noticeboard in the café, say they are forging links with the locals and hope that the café will become a hub and meeting place – especially as the apartments where they are based in Link Crescent fill up and the plans for further development across the road move ahead.“We are already finding it exciting and busy, especially at weekends,” Stefan says. “We have so many ideas to keep things interesting for us and our customers.”

Spring lambs are already gambolling around in local fields – and, more surprisingly, one is also to be found at the SUP Shed in Orewa. The lamb, named Frozen, was found last month on the Wainui farm where SUP Shed owner Nik Sams lives with his family. She had been left by her mother and was at death’s door. Nik warmed the lamb and she began to respond in a few hours. Frozen has become Nik’s constant companion and a pet for his three children. She has also paid a visit to Wainui School and will be back there again for the annual Ag Day. Nik says if he can find a lifejacket small enough he may eventually take Frozen out on his stand up paddleboard – “a sign that spring is really here,” he says.

Silverdale post centre to remainPhil and Tracey Bennett of Team Rhapsody will take over the Hammer Hardware site from the Brunton family at the end of this month (HM July 16). Phil says it’s important that locals are aware that the NZ Post Centre on the site will stay, as well as the PO Box service.


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Silverdale clock tower construction nears final completionLarman Construction’s development on the corner of Silverdale St and Wainui Rd is having the finishing touches completed.The Coast Montessori Preschool has been operating on one side since last October and the first tenants in

the main complex opened in recent weeks. Tenants include a law firm, café, South African delicatessen, bar/restaurant, French delicatessen, dairy and nail bar.Only one of the 10 shops is still for sale, and one office area of 284sqm,

which could be split into smaller areas to suit individual owner occupiers.Barfoot & Thompson’s Barry Masefield, who with colleague Graeme Perigo, has been handling the leasing and selling of the development, says that the quality of the development,

its location on a main road corner and ease of carparking have all been factors responsible for its success.Designed by John Twigg of Plan It Architecture, the main office and retail block incorporates a tower that will eventually have a clock fitted.

Last month saw the release of the first sections in the Weiti Block; 150 sites with views across Karepiro Bay, were offered for sale by Bayleys Orewa and developer Evan Williams says more than 25 have already sold.

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Pine forest on the land has been cleared to ready the sites for sale. The sites range in size from 1500sqm to 2000sqm.This coastal part of the development, which is around 80ha, is being marketed as Weiti Bay. It will be a gated community, and the size of the sites, together with an architecture code, are designed to ensure quality is maintained.Weiti Bay includes approximately 38ha of landscape areas to be shared in common by residents.Promotional material for Weiti Bay says that stables and a retail shop will be built for owners’ use within nine months of the issue of titles – as the first houses are being completed.The entire Weiti development is around 830ha and Mr Williams says less than 10 percent of it is being developed. Around 20ha of conservation gardens are included in the plans. Two villages

situated 1km inland, which will contain a range of housing – including some that meets the Council’s “affordable housing” criteria – are planned along with other facilities including a fitness club, café, bar and restaurant.A marine centre is also proposed for the northern part of the property, near Stillwater.Developers Williams Land currently have consent for a further 400 houses within the 120.76ha village precinct, but last year the company made a submission to the proposed Unitary Plan to increase this to 1450. This includes greater density in part of the villages, as well as an additional development area.The final number of residential lots permitted in the villages will not be known until the Unitary Plan process is complete in around three years. However, Bayleys Real Estate publicity in the North Shore Property

Press suggests there will be “a further 1050 residential lots” in the villages. Mr Williams says this figure did not indicate that he is making assumptions about the end result of the Unitary Plan process, but that it was important for any interested parties to know that there was the potential for the development to grow to this sort of size.He says Auckland Council has, to date, declined the company’s

application for Special Housing Area status, which allows resource consents for a development to be fast-tracked and the density to be increased.Access to the development is via East Coast Road, which Mr Williams says has “a ton of capacity”, so although the building of Penlink would improve ease of access to the block, Mr Williams says he is “neutral” on the possible postponement of Penlink.


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Treehouse- like buildings are being designed for Poland and Nicaragua based on the Redwoods Treehouse.

Treehouse going globalArchitect Peter Eising, who designs for Pacific Environments in Auckland, was the mastermind behind the treehouse design, at Redwoods, just south of Warkworth, in 2008. It became an international sensation, firing the imagination and awe of people around the world as many saw their childhood fantasy building come to fruition. “We were inundated with inquiries,” Peter says. “It was intended just for the local market, but its uniqueness captured interest everywhere.”The structure featured in hundreds of magazines and dozens of books and went on to be a finalist at the World Architecture Festival Award in Barcelona. Peter became a kind of rock star of the architecture world. On the plane to the Barcelona awards the treehouse featured in the in-flight magazine, he says.“It was incredible how far it spread.”Peter is still getting at least one email a week about the treehouse, but despite the buzz, none of the inquiries for replicas to be built has so far resulted in a second version.He is designing a similar structure for a restaurant in a Polish resort on the Baltic Coast with a site visit scheduled for this month.“We’ve been commissioned to design a pair of buildings. One’s a dining space and the other will be the kitchen and service area. However, these buildings will be on poles rather than trees. The longevity of a tree is hard determine. We were lucky with the one in Redwoods, but other trees may die with the strain of the structure.”But the buildings will be nestled amongst a forest, maintaining the treehouse feel.After Poland he is flying to Nicaragua, where international new age environmental group, New Earth Nation, is looking to have 50 houses built in the treehouse style for a wellness

centre. The group is interested in the idea of minimising a building’s footprint to leave more land for growing crops.“The structures will be similar to the one at Redwoods, functioning as kind of self contained pods for people to stay in.”From Nicaragua he will fly down to Peru where he has been asked to design social housing in the Amazon Basin.Meanwhile, the treehouse at Redwoods is still being used for private functions for up to 30 people.“Some thought the tree would die within a year, as the treehouse is held in place by a series of pins which run through the trunk. But the tree is thriving and the house still stands,” Peter says. Back in 2008 Peter was given no budget and virtually no brief to build the treehouse, other than it had to be completed within four months.“Often just getting resource and building consent takes longer than that,” Peter says.“But the then Rodney District Council got behind the project and resource consent was issued within two days of being lodged and the building consent was granted within five days.”

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A blunder by the former Rodney District Council that came to light four years ago has caused headaches for the owners of the Peter Snell Youth Village ever since.

The owners of the Peter Snell Youth Village in Army Bay are hopeful that they will soon have a clear way forward after years mired in the planning process.

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The NZ Sunday School Union, which owns the village, hopes that the hearing of a proposed plan change that will put the facility on a firmer footing and allow it to expand, will see the end of the matter, however it has faced opposition to its plans.No date has yet been set for the plan change hearing but the owners of the Youth Village say it is “imminent”.In 2010 Hibiscus Matters revealed that the former Council had accidentally removed the Youth Village as a ‘permitted activity’ when it prepared its District Plan 10 years earlier.This could have seen the Christian camping organisation, which runs outdoor activities for school and community groups, forced to close, however to prevent that happening a plan change process was put in action that has taken four years.Ken Stout, chair of the Peter Snell Youth Village committee, says it’s good to finally be in the closing stages of the process.Mr Stout, who is a mechanic by trade, says he had to “learn a whole new language” in order to progress the plan change.“It’s been a long winded and expensive process to say the least,” he says. He says if the plan change is enacted, it will allow the camp facilities, located in Army Bay, to be improved and

expanded.To fund this, the owners hope to provide up to 17 residential units on the property – something Mr Stout describes as “an ambitious scheme”. He says that the units would be occupied by people who are supportive of the aims of the Youth Village.Mr Stout says maintaining the rural feel and outdoor attractions of the facility as suburbia grows up around it was always going to be a challenge, but that the 10.9ha property is large enough to make that possible.He says part of the hold up with the plan change has been the need to remove portions of native bush.“It’s no different from what has happened in other developments, and what is to be removed is low quality scrub,” he says.The plan change proposed includes the statement that “the overall development will retain the site’s valued natural character”.A total of 45 submissions were made on the proposed plan change, all but three opposed. Grounds for opposition include the need to protect what is one of only a small number of bush clad areas remaining on the Hibiscus Coast, as well as concerns about the impact of increased traffic to and from the site should residential units be built there.


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Hatfields land returned to iwiA piece of land at Hatfields Beach that was surplus to requirements for the Northern Gateway Toll Road was recently sold to iwi. The land at 51 Otanerau Road includes pasture, native bush and flat areas suitable for building. It has the Otanerau Stream alongside. It originally formed part of a 76ha farm and was purchased in December 1998 for the construction of the toll road. Almost 27ha of the original farm was transferred to the Department of Conservation for use as a scenic reserve and around 17ha was used for the toll road. The 24.8ha piece of land not needed for the road was put on the market with Barfoot & Thompson, Orewa, and was sold by the NZ Transport Agency to Ngati Whatua O Kaipara last June. The iwi secured the land as part of a first right of refusal process. The land is subject to a Department of Conservation covenant protecting approximately 14ha, including a marginal strip along the stream. Part of the land was also used for a clean fill site.

Stillwater hall consent issuedWork may begin within the next few months on the long-awaited Stillwater Hall in Duck Creek Road Reserve, which will provide a meeting place for community groups and a venue for functions and events. Resource consent was obtained for stage one of the project, pictured, on June 17 and Council staff advise they have identified four contractors to go to the tender process. All going well, work is expected to begin in September. The project was initiated by the former Rodney District Council and progressed by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. Stage one is budgeted to cost $759,570 and consists of a 217sqm building and 89sqm deck. Costs include $642,000 for construction, design and development, $20,000 for project management, $9775 in Watercare costs and $12,275 to relocate the playground. The second stage, as yet unfunded, will add an east and west wing, half court and skate bowl.


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GoldenyearsThe Silverdale Old Boys (SOBS) section of the Silverdale United Rugby Football Club is living proof that even when you stop playing rugby, you never really retire from the sport.

The number of people living into their 80s is growing every decade and will double by 2050, making up eight percent of the NZ population. How we prepare, as individuals and communities, for our aging population is the focus of a recent study.

It’s one of only a few studies preparing for the baby boom retirees by talking to people in their 80s and 90s. It shows older people in NZ are happy with their health, despite 40 percent being hospitalised in the previous year. The Life and Living in Advanced Age

Cohort Study, published in the NZ Medical Journal, was based on more than 900 people in their 80s and early 90s, in Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. Nearly half were Maori.One in five said they were in excellent health and 40 percent reported

excellent health compared to others their age. This was better than results from a UK study, where 11 percent rated their health excellent compared to others. The survey also showed that Kiwis in their 80s are more physically active than international counterparts.

Happiness is … watching your former team play, in any weather. Silverdale Old Boys, from left, Athol McLachlan, Neil McCathie and George Cowper, watch Silverdale beat East Coast Bays 37–0. Photo, Jennifer Hall

New life injected into Silverdale Old Boys rugby

Established in the 1990s by club identities Stu Flexman, Gary Hick and Warner Holder, the SOBS aims to provide a social forum for past players, coaches, administrators and supporters to foster support for the Silverdale club.The SOBS officially host two formal luncheons each season to support the Premier team prior to important home games. Recently a luncheon was held with North Harbour’s new representative coach, Steve Jackson, as guest speaker. He entertained the gathering with some serious rugby talk, as well as a fair bit of humour thrown in.And the support from the SOBS appeared to have the right effect – following the luncheon, the Premiers thrashed East Coast Bays 37–0 to provide the perfect conclusion to the afternoon’s entertainment.

With many of the SOBS members now into their 80s, and the original management trio having been associated with the club over the past 70 years, the decision was made to pass on the reins to a new, younger group in order to take the SOBS to a new level.Spokesman Terry Wilson is one of the new SOBS management, and says while the club will never forget the older generation who established the club and steered it through the hard years, there will now be a drive to also rein in the younger Old Boys who may have retired in more recent years.“With the population growth in the area, especially in Millwater, Silverdale is the sleeping giant of North Harbour Rugby,” Terry says. “A vibrant, active Old Boys club is going to be crucial to offer the club some support and

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experience in the coming years.”Terry says that many ex-players concentrate on careers and family life once they hang up the boots and often aren’t seen around the club for a few years.“But the comradeship built from having been ‘in the trenches’ in collision team sports such as rugby, means you always

share a bond with your old team mates, and most Old Boys are keen to build this thing to its potential”.Any past players, coaches, administrators or supporters not currently on the registrar but interested in SOBS membership can email [email protected] or ring the club on 426 5602.


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As more mobility scooters are using roads and footpaths there have been a number of accidents, and police are urging people to be considerate.

Local Matters reporter George Driver travelled up footpaths and down kerbs in his efforts to discover how scooter-friendly Warkworth is. “I was surprised how the short trip alerted me to obstacles I had never noticed before,” George says. “Small obstacles create large challenges for a scooter, but small changes can make a huge difference. Repairing cracks in paths, keeping plants trimmed back and ensuring easy access across roads would make an area much more accessible to people reliant on wheels. As the elderly population grows, these considerations will need greater attention.” Video of his ‘adventure’, captured on GoPro, can be viewed at www.localmatters.co.nz

Scooter safety emphasisedNZTA figures show there were two fatalities from crashes between mobility scooters and vehicles last year, and since 2011 there have been 16 cases of users suffering serious injuries and 81 cases of minor injuries. Warkworth Snr Constable Neil Winterbottom says footpaths are often blocked by cars parked illegally, forcing scooters on to the roads. However scooter drivers also need to be considerate. “It comes down to patience on both sides,” he says.The design of roads and footpaths can create a safer environment for those on wheels. CCS Disability Action barrier free advisor, Vivian Naylor, consults with Auckland Transport and Auckland Council on access issues for projects. She says AT is beginning to realise that cars aren’t number one and

other users need to be considered, but significant obstacles still exist. “For a while footpaths were designed to dip down at every driveway. This allows cars to drive across the footpath quickly, but unbalances people travelling on wheels, achieving the exact opposite of our aim,” Vivian says. Regular maintenance of paths and roads is also essential, she says.Scooter drivers also need to take steps to ensure they travel safe. Vivian says it’s a good idea to consult with a GP about using a scooter, especially following illness or injury.“People need to drive to their abilities. If there isn’t a good assessment of their abilities then mobility scooters aren’t always a safe option. They can be quite a lethal weapon in the wrong hands, for both parties.”

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Despite the loss of long-time Area Coordinator Karen Little early this year, Rodney Neighbourhood Support has soldiered on thanks to the efforts of a team of volunteers.

Rodney Neighbourhood Support has been in safe hands with an interim committee taking charge. Members of the committee, from left Gary Courtney, Sue Bright and Margaret Faed are pictured with Hibiscus & Bays Local Board deputy chair Greg Sayers and Orewa Community Constable Antony Searle.

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Following Karen’s resignation in January, an interim committee was formed to keep the organisation active until its annual meeting, which takes place on August 6.Volunteers, including Lleon Downes and Jane Jensen, who have both been street coordinators for Neighbourhood Support, have worked hard to re-confirm street groups in the Orewa area, keeping the files updated with visits and phone calls to listed contacts.Margaret Faed, who instigated Neighbourhood Support at Snells Beach, has been acting chair.The group is inviting anyone

interested in finding out more about Neighbourhood Support to attend the annual meeting.The meeting will include food, raffles and guest speakers such as Rodney Area Commander, Inspector Scott Webb. Community Constable Antony Searle will provide information about how members of Neighbourhood Support can assist police. Hibiscus & Bays Local Board members will also be at the get together.The Rodney Neighbourhood Support annual meeting will be held on August 6 at St Chad’s Anglican Church, 117 Centreway Road, at 7pm.

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Motivation to get movingExercise plays a vital role in preventing disease and extending and improving the quality of life. The benefits are well known – it strengthens your heart, improves circulation, keeps muscle in tone, helps prevent osteoporosis and keeps bones strong, helps control weight and enables you to sleep better and feel better. Regular aerobic activity also has a positive effect on cognitive function. Older people who exercise regularly have better balance, fewer falls and are able to do daily chores that keep them independent. Statistics for NZ show that between the ages of 65 and 74, only 55 percent of men and 47 percent of women are regularly physically active. After 75 the figures drop and only 38 percent of men and 28 percent of women are regularly active.Research tells us that it is ideal to do some form of aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes, five days a week. This should not be strenuous or stress joints, so walking, swimming, cycling and low impact dancing are ideal. 3 sessions of flexibility and balance exercises per week like bowls, gardening, housework, yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates will help prevent falls. Two sessions of muscle building exercises will keep muscles toned .This could be cycling, stair climbing, carrying shopping, swimming and walking.Structured activities such as group exercises, Tai Chi, dancing, golf and bowls can motivate older people to get out and be socially and physically active. But, I hear you say, ‘what if I would love to do this but am too frail?’ It is recommended that you still be as active as possible and do as many daily activities as possible such as hanging out the washing, walking to the mailbox, walking the dog (a dog is like a personal trainer). Many exercise programmes can be tailored to each individual. “Opportunistic exercise” is a good way to keep active without really thinking about it. A few years ago, while staying with us, my then 86-year-old father-in-law would walk up the hill to Whangaparaoa Plaza at least twice a day – there was always a letter to post or some small item of shopping.Currently in NZ we are enjoying a longer life expectancy than ever (males 78 years and females 82 years) and it would be a shame to spend the extra time living with ill health. So let’s get walking –it is free, does not require expensive equipment and can be done at a rate to suit everyone.

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Seniors helping SeniorsThe idea of SeniorNet is for seniors to teach other seniors in our community to use the Computer and to help in their quest to learn the intricacies of this wonderful new way of communicating.Over the years there has been a number of the more mature folk eager to be taught the complexities of this new way of interaction with friends and family in all parts of the world. One of our current members is 97 years of age in fact, and is enjoying this new education that has been thrust upon him… and there are many more ‘students’, well into their 80’s who are taking up the challenge. Of course, rather than the hand-me-down machines of yesteryear, when younger family members replaced their computers and handed the old ones on to Mum or Dad, the members are buying new Laptops, with new systems which are a challenge for the best of us.With the more recent advent of the iPad tablets and Android devices and all that entails, more classes are o� ered to our members...as well as the myriad of two-hour workshops on a variety of interesting subjects. The oldies are certainly taking both to the innovation, and also to the understanding of the exciting progress that they have to learn to keep up with the rest of the country.Recently we had a workshop about the Social Media and were informed of the dozens of websites there is dealing with this phenomenon by New Zealand SeniorNet Federation Executive O� cer, Mr Grant Sidaway, who gave members and friends a presentation on this interesting subject.Many older people may feel they’re being left behind by technology and the computer age. SeniorNet brings older adults and computers together in a friendly, fun and stress-free way… and there are six “Introduction to Computers” classes running at the present time. It is for those retirees who would like to learn more about computers and what they can do, from basic word-processing, through to email and sur� ng the Net, and so much more.The big feature of the SeniorNet is peer tutoring… This is mature people helping people of the same age group to learn technology.

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by Dr Judy BlakeyFindings from New Zealand’s fourth national Disability Survey in March 2013 show an estimated one in four Kiwis identified they were living with at least one impairment that limited their ability to carry out their everyday activities.

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For sensory impairments, an estimated one in ten Kiwis in the general population reported being affected in their everyday activities by the limitations of their assistive devices such as hearing aids or glasses. Hearing loss was noticeably more than twice as likely to be identified as a sensory loss than vision.That trend was noted in a 2002 Ministry of Health publication entitled “Health of Older People in New Zealand: A Statistical Reference” which ranked hearing impairment the third most likely disability to occur in Kiwis aged 65 years and over, after mobility and agility. In the 2013 Disability Survey over a third of the men and under a quarter of the women aged 65 years and over reported living with hearing losses.A growing body of international research evidence now documents how normal age-related hearing losses can be amplified by exposures to different things (such as loud noises, toxic medications or smoke) during a person’s lifetime; especially if the person also experiences tinnitus (which occurs when a person is aware of sounds inside their head that are not linked to an external source in their environment).Dismissing hearing losses as an inevitable part of ageing is not advisable, as people who experience challenges communicating are also more likely to report more depressive symptoms, loneliness, have smaller social networks and feel less confident about coping with activities related to living independently.Canadian researchers were amongst the first to describe how workers with noise-induced hearing losses typically

hid their communication difficulties to avoid becoming stigmatised, whilst relying heavily on their spouses for support.Ageing with the invisible burden of hearing handicap is central to my 2007 doctoral thesis, which reported on 671 NZ veterans (with an average age of 79 years) and their spouses. Over half the men reported waiting 20 years on average before seeking help for their communication difficulties.Reviews highlighting the negative results of uncorrected hearing losses have pointed to the links between hearing losses, depression and cognitive declines. Understanding spoken language is complex, and can be exceptionally challenging when higher frequency and therefore softer consonants are not heard. Engaging in conversation requires listening to brief and fleeting sound bites that place heavy demands on our neural networks, as they transmit and encode sounds accurately, prior to determining and storing their meaning in order to respond appropriately.The “use it or lose it” dictum is critically important as we age. Clearly if we intend to sustain our participation and age well, we need to prioritise attending to our hearing health.Dr Judy Blakey’s interests in neuropsychological research saw her employed as a research officer on the NZ War Pensions Hearing Aid Research Study at Massey University’s School of Psychology, in Palmerston North. Her doctoral research programme, which explored the implications of older veterans and their spouses ageing with a hearing handicap, evolved from that project.


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For the love of lemonsIn the cold depths of winter, many trees in many backyards are positively groaning under the weight of bright yellow or orange fruit. It’s citrus season: maybe summer is just around the corner!The not so humble lemon is, in our opinion, one of the most versatile culinary fruit. It is recognised not only for its distinctive sour flavour often used to enhance cooking and baking, but also for health giving and mood enhancing properties. It is also recognised as a primary source of citric acid and as a useful cleaning agent.Eating seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables is not only affordable but offers a range of health benefits. If you eat seasonally then not only will you be eating a variety of different fruit and vegetables, plus at this time of year with winter in full swing you may feel the need to boost your immunity and what better way than to use what nature has to offer? A hot lemon, honey and ginger drink for soothing a sore throat is an age old remedy. Simply adding half a juiced lemon to a glass of warm water first thing in the morning is advocated to improve health.Citrus fruit adds a zesty fresh twist to winter dining where meals are generally hearty and richer. Lemons have to be one of the most versatile citrus, easy to use in either sweet or savoury dishes. We are lucky to have lots of old lemon trees here on the Hibiscus Coast and you’ll find that often a lemon tree is the first or only fruit tree many people will plant. We have been fortunate to have a few lovely locals drop in fruit from their backyards – the flavour is amazing.Here is a recipe we use as soon as we feel the start of a cold:

Cold kicking elixirJuice of one lemon½ tsp fresh ginger¼ tsp tumeric powderA pinch of cayenne pepper¼ tsp cinnamon powderRaw honey to sweetenMix all ingredients with hot water and sip. Feel free to adjust the quantities to your own taste.

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The quiet, leafy environment known as Palm Grove Retirement Village is proposing to build some additional units and we now invite enquiries from interested locals.

Palm Grove offers: Solid brick & tile units (no leaks!) with ultra-modern interiors • 80 year old Oak & Pohutakawa trees and beautiful gardens • Abundant bird life including Tuis and wood pigeons • 24/7 emergency call alarm responded to by qualifi ed nurses • Residents lounge and library (cosy fi re during cold winter days) • Convenient to bowling green and bus service • One block from the beach and next door to Milton Court Resthome.

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The quiet, leafy environment known as Palm Grove Retirement Village is proposing to build some additional units and we now

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The quiet, leafy environment known as Palm Grove Retirement Village is proposing to build some additional units and we now

Solid brick & tile units (no leaks!) with ultra-modern interiors • 80 year old Oak & Pohutakawa trees and beautiful gardens • Abundant bird life including Tuis and wood pigeons • 24/7 emergency call alarm responded to by qualifi ed nurses • Residents emergency call alarm responded to by qualifi ed nurses • Residents emergency call alarm responded to by qualifi ed nurses • Residents lounge and library (cosy fi re during cold winter days) • Convenient to bowling green and bus service • One block from the beach and


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A national focus on genealogy in August could be a good opportunity to take the plunge and begin the search for information about your family’s history: you never know what you might find.

Age no barrier in digital ageSeniors are embracing technology as a way to connect with family and the wider world with the help of SeniorNet. The Hibiscus Coast group say fear and embarrassment, not age, are the biggest barriers to learning about new technology. Secretary Sharron Russell says it is natural to feel overwhelmed but encouragement and a stress free environment overcomes it. You can learn everything from how to use a computer, to email and spreadsheets, Skype and Trade Me. Tablet courses are growing in popularity. Popular workshops include book writing using Publisher, which many use to create memoirs and family history books, and the Camera to Computer course. Info: ph 426 1509.

Time to open history vaults

Family History Month is marked throughout the country, with Councils and local genealogy groups taking the lead.The Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Branch has a busy month planned.One of its popular Genealogy for Beginners four-week courses will run from August 4–25. There is one session per week, held in the Pohutukawa Room of Whangaparaoa Library. This is free for those who join the branch – joining costs $20 per year. Bookings are essential, phone Levina, 09 420 5281.For those who may have made a start on their research, and wish to know more about accessing information via computer, there are two Open Computer Groups to be held on August 6 and 7. Each looks at a separate programme – Family Tree Maker and Legacy.

In addition, photo historian Keith Giles will speak at the group’s monthly meeting at St Chad’s Church, Orewa, on August 19 at 2pm. Visitors are welcome to attend.Hibiscus Coast Genealogy volunteers are also on hand at Whangaparaoa Library four times a week, all year round, to offer assistance to those hoping to dig out information on their forebears. Simply bring along whatever information you already have to the library on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays from 10am–12 noon and a volunteer will help.Whangaparaoa Library also has its own programme of talks for Family History Month – these include subjects such as researching probate and Wills, newspapers and magazines and what to do if you hit a ‘brick wall’ during your research. For more information on those, contact Whangaparaoa Library.


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Dairy Flat author Fiona Sussman will be in Matakana on August 15 to promote her debut novel Shifting Colours, which is already causing a stir in literary circles around the world.

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Set in South Africa, Shifting Colours shares some of Fiona’s experiences of growing up under apartheid.While her life was privileged – her father was head of Heinemann Publishing and authors such as Wilbur Smith, Frank Muir and Charles Pick were regular dinner guests – the book redresses the helplessness she felt living within the system. She tells stories of events she witnessed and, in some instances, of trying to make amends, such as refusing to do her hospital placement while training to be a doctor because her black colleagues were forbidden from working in white hospitals.She travelled to NZ in the late 1980s and has been here ever since, working as a GP and married to a surgeon. She gave up her medical practice about 12 years ago to go back to her first love – writing. She has won numerous awards for her short stories and this year sees publication of her first novel. Shifting Colours is already being noticed. Amazon UK chose Fiona as one of its 12 Rising Stars for 2014 and she has secured a publishing deal with Penguin USA imprint Berkley, which represents several bestselling authors.Along with her husband Luigi and other medical professionals, Fiona

started the Auckland Charity Hospital, which offers surgery to those who have fallen between the cracks in the public health system and cannot afford private medical care. It is manned by volunteer doctors and nurses.

Book giveawayHibiscus Matters has a copy of Shifting Colours to give away. Just write your name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to Shifting Colours, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, Cammish Lane, Orewa or send us a message Facebook/hibiscusmatters subject line: Shifting Colours. Competition closes August 16.


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Following its successful Folklore concert at Whangaparaoa College in May, the Auckland Youth Orchestra is bringing its talented young performers to the area again this month.

Cellist Edward King is establishing a reputation both here and overseas as an exciting young classical musician. He performs with the Auckland Youth Orchestra in Whangaparaoa this month.

Orchestra tugs at heartstrings

On August 8, the orchestra will perform its Heartstrings programme, which features Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1 and Schumann’s Cello Concerto; the cello soloist is Edward King of Auckland.Edward, aged 23, is described as “one of the foremost young cellists to emerge from NZ”. The Auckland Youth Orchestra is a registered charity made up of student musicians from all over the region, mentored by the Auckland Philharmonia and NZ Symphony Orchestra.The Heartstrings concert is on August 8 at Whangaparaoa College auditorium,

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An ongoing programme to beautifying public spaces, schools and buildings on the Hibiscus Coast with carvings and artworks made by prisoners was recognised this week at the Arts Access Awards, presented at Parliament by Arts Access Aotearoa.

Prisoners’ creativity set free

On July 29, the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board received the Arts Access Prison Arts Community Award for its outstanding contribution in working with the Department of Corrections and using the arts as a tool to support the rehabilitation of prisoners.The judging panel described the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board as “a fine model for other local councils”. It also said the process of carving and gifting the work to the community was “a transformative experience” for the carvers at Auckland Prison and Northland Region Corrections Facility.Local board chair Julia Parfitt says the benefits to the community and the

prisoners are mutual. “It gives the men and their whānau something to be proud of when they can see their works in public spaces,” she says. “The wider community also benefits when the prisoners return to their community focused on a positive new direction.”Completed projects include six seats carved for Orewa Estuary’s Te Ara Tahuna walk and cycleway and waharoa at Whangaparaoa College. Signs for Orewa, and carvings for the Silverdale park ‘n’ ride are currently underway.The annual Arts Access Awards celebrate individuals and organisations that provide opportunities for people with limited access to engage with the arts.

Grants policy changes proposedAuckland Council is seeking community views on a draft policy that it says simplifies the process for applying for local and regrional community grants. Currently legacy councils have a range of different policies and the draft aims to make the process fairer and more accessible. The policy proposes two main components: • A local grants programme – including the ability for local boards to work together to allocate grants for activities that cross several local board areas • A regional grants programme – with funding programmes for arts and culture, community development, environment and natural heritage, historic heritage, events and sports and recreation. Feedback on the Draft Community Grants Policy is now open and closes at 5pm on August 11. Info: www.shapeauckland.co.nz. Copies are also available at libraries, and the Orewa Service Centre in Centreway Rd.


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Whether it’s cheap and cheerful finger or glove-puppet fun, fairground entertainment, carefully carved cultural icons or powerful therapeutic tools, puppets take many forms.

Puppets dance to many tunes at Estuary Arts

All these aspects of puppetry, and more, will be explored this month at Estuary Arts Centre’s Festival of Performing Arts.Centre manager Kim Boyd says the idea of dedicating the month of August to puppets was to “engage the audience with the incredible world of puppetry”.She says the core theme of the festival is participation and creativity – the idea that “the difference between an object and a puppet is imagination”.Co-organiser of the festival, Dietlind Wagner, says using puppets as a creative medium for adults, as well as children, is new in this country but well established in many cultures around the world.Dietlind is a digital imaging teacher and artist whose interest in puppets began around two years ago when the Papier Mache heads she created for an exhibition were given life with the addition of glove puppet bodies.Her Dede puppets are now used in stop-motion animation films and are the focus for workshops that Dietlind holds with children and young adults.Dietlind says her main interest is in the creation of the puppets, and the storytelling, which she says bring out people’s creativity.“Anyone can tell a story, and doing it through puppets makes it non-threatening,” she says. “That’s one reason that puppets work so well in therapy for people with depression or other mental health issues.”The fun and laughter associated with puppets is something that artist Jeannie Court discovered when making puppets out of recycled materials for her grandchildren.

Around 20 of the characters she has created, which she says can sometimes reflect the personalities of people she knows, will be on display at the festival.Also on display will be the 1.5m marionettes made by Norbet Hausberg, traditional Czech marionettes brought to NZ by Aucklander Lucie Kodovskova, and photos and drawings of puppets by Sue Hill. Jonathon Acorn with his skeleton puppet Spike Bones, who performs to music by Ray Charles, will give a live performance on opening day.The month-long festival, which runs from August 9–31, also includes workshops in puppet making, story telling and stop-animation – and Wellington puppeteer Anna Bailey is taking a series of puppet shows around local schools.Info: www.estuaryarts.orgThe Festival of Performing Objects • August 9–31 • Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa

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Compact versions of the bus shelter designs being considered by Auckland Transport for rollout nationwide, are expected to be in place early this month at the Silverdale Park ‘n’ Ride, on the left hand side of Painton Rd. There are three designs being considered by AT – scaled down versions of two of these should be at the park ’n’ ride soon, with installation of the remaining one due later this month. An AT spokesperson says the three smaller shelters are being installed in Silverdale so that the public can

ascertain what they will look like ‘in the flesh’, given that these designs will dominate the infrastructure roll outs across Auckland; it is not part of the formal consultation, which closes on August 22, although comments will still be welcomed by the CCO.Bus services to and from the park ‘n’ ride won’t be using these shelters initially, but the spokesperson says that consideration is being given to diverting the current services to the new temporary site as an option, and in advance of the Hibiscus Coast bus network changes currently being consulted on.

There’s an added motivation for some of the Coast’s young footballers to focus on their training this term, as the Hibiscus Coast Association Football Club is sending its top 13th grade team to compete in the Gold Coast Champions Youth Cup.

These young footballers will represent the Hibiscus Coast, on the Gold Coast. The team is pictured with coach Brent Edwards, left, and assistant coach Michael Brown.

Footballers head to Youth Cup

It’s the first time that a full team from the club has competed in the Cup, which attracts entries from around the world, and team manager Craig Russell says competition will be tough.The team of 13-year-olds that is going to the event in Broadbeach, during the next school holidays, is unbeaten this season in the Metro competition that covers Northern and Auckland regions.Craig says most of the boys have been with the club since they first learned

to kick a football. Eleven of the 14 players are having additional training with the Northern Football Federation Talent Centre as well as training twice a week at the club.The team has been fundraising hard since the start of the season and Craig says they have around half the money needed. They are looking for sponsors – especially for shirts and gear. If anyone can assist with this, contact Craig on 021 366 319 or email [email protected]

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Skate park revamp overdueThe popular skate park in Western Reserve, Orewa, is nearing the end of its usable life, and Auckland Council has indicated to the Hibiscus skate community they may have to wait another five years to see any changes.In the meantime, the Hibiscus and Bays local board have put together a team of local skate enthusiasts to help with the design of a new park; this includes sponsored skater Chase Collins, business owner Nick Humphreys, Alan Keclik from the Hibiscus Coast Skate Academy and also Trent Armstrong from OnBoard skate school. Basic designs for the new park are close to being finalised, but it seems that further developments will be slow and steady.The current skate park was built by a team of local skaters in 1997. The process involved laying concrete and then pulling wooden ramps into the area, constructing the basic park that we have today for everyone to use. Over the years the council has done their best to maintain the park by upgrading it and fixing areas of concern, such as graffiti and damage, as they arose.Both Trent and Alan, who run their skate schools in Orewa, agree that the park needs to be more accessible for all ages and experience levels.Any new concepts are communicated closely with the neighbouring Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre and the redevelopment of the skate park could be seen as a great opportunity for them to upgrade their facilities at the same time.The team of designers have worked on a plan that is visually appealing by integrating different textures and colours. They want to step away from the boring grey concrete and turn Western Reserve into an attraction for locals, as well as people from all over New Zealand who visit the area.Due to popular demand in the local community from various age groups, the skate park has served as a well-used feature for our community. Many competitions have been held there and champions in the skateboarding community have originated from Orewa. Therefore, with so many members of the public supporting its presence, it’s important that the local council upholds its commitment to making those improvements and rebuilding this sporting/fun activity feature on the Hibiscus Coast – and sooner, rather than later.Taila Johnston of Whangaparaoa replaces Brian McLennan as Hibiscus Matters’ Sport columnist. Taila teaches skating and surfing but is an all-rounder when it comes to his sporting interests. He runs to keep fit and has played for the Raiders and Hibiscus Coast Hawks basketball team as well as playing soccer, volleyball and tennis. He’s even been known to have a go at netball, as his mum is a netball coach.

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SENiORNET FOR SENiORS Computer courses & workshops available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm www.seniornet-hbc.org.nzWATERCOLOuR PAiNTiNG ABSOLuTE Beginners workshop 10am–4pm, August 2, $75. Watercolour Wed 1pm–3pm. Pauline Smith 426 4244 [email protected]

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ARE YOu SCOTTiSH? You don’t have to be to join our band for free tuition in Silverdale on bag pipes and drums. Beginners and experienced people from age 10 years are welcome. Ph Gayle 424 1893 or Bob 424 1838.BLACKADDER GOES FORTH Due to popular demand, Peninsula Players will perform for One Night Only at Centrestage, Orewa on Friday 10th October. Understudies required. Contact Shelley Charlton 0210 241 4242CMA Companionship and Fun Morning Activities for Seniors 65+. Vacancies for new members at our 2 centres, in Red Beach and Stanmore Bay, Wed & Thurs, 10am–12.30pm. Morning tea & lunch provided for $6. Transport can be arranged for a very small charge. Ph Rachel 09 489 8954. www.cmans.org.nzENGAGE THE CAREERS ExPO for youth across all our communities, to develop pathways to future employment and training. ENGAGE at: Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre. Aug 6, 12.30–8 30pm. Aug 7, 10am–8.30pm. For more information or to become an exhibitor please contact: Simon Weakley Youth Connections Coordinator [email protected] Ph 09 972 5759FREE PHONiCS LESSONS (there is a small charge to cover materials) Whangaparaoa Library has a few vacancies for their Monday after-school phonics class, aimed at 6–8 year olds who are experiencing difficulty with reading, writing and spelling. Taken by an experienced English teacher. Enquire at the library to arrange a free assessment. Ph 428 5443 Lorna Robinson.KiWi DANCE CLuB, SOCiAL DANCE - ballroom, Latin American, new vogue, Modern sequence. All welcome. 4th Sun of month, 5pm-8pm. A great way to meet people. Silverdale Hall, Ph 428 4939 or 022 081 6476. Next event August 24. HiBiSCuS COAST GREY POWER ASSN. meeting on Friday, August 29 at 1.30pm in the St John’s Catholic Church hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. We will have each of the election candidates from Rodney speaking on their party’s policies and their reasons for standing in this election. Afternoon tea will follow and there will be the opportunity to speak with the candidates. All over 50s are warmly welcome.HiBiSCuS COAST SENiOR MOMENTS is looking for volunteers drivers to transport our clients to and from the centre. Ph Monique 426 0056.

PRiVATE CARERS / COMPANiON support work offered; We are well qualified with excellent references. Ph Linda 09 421 0604 or 027 664 5004.

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HiBiSCuS WOMENS iNSTiTuTE (North Auckland federation). Meets every 3rd Wed of month, 10am, at Stanmore Bay Community Hall. Competitions, speakers, activities and fellowship. New members welcomed. Ph 426 2432.HiBiSCuS COAST WiDOWED CLuB Meets 2nd Wed of month. Orewa Community Centre 1pm. Interesting speakers, morning/afternoon teas, raffles, outings/trips. Good Company – We care. Ph 424 3757.TOASTMASTERS – SiLVERDALE /OREWA - Fortnightly meetings held 7.30pm–9.30pm Wednesdays, Orewa Masonic Hall, 103 Centreway Rd, Orewa. All visitors welcome. For enquiries Ph 021 129 3568 or visit www.orewa.toastmastersclubs.orgSENiOR 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.nz


2 Eaves Bush Appreciation Group workday, meeting 9am at the Old North Road entrance to the reserve. Clearing the gutters by the tracks. Some tools supplied but your own gloves and trowel would be handy. Cup of tea at 10.30am. New faces welcome. Info: phone Don Turner, 426 4761 or Laurie Rands, 426 3122.

2 Free composting courses with the Kaipatiki Project, Orewa, 2–4pm. Venue to be advised on booking. Workshop covers how to compost with traditional bins, worm-farms and bokashi buckets. Each participating household receives a $46 voucher, which can be used to buy a composting system. Online seminar also available. Bookings essential at www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses, email [email protected] or ph 09 482 1172.

5 Candidates Meeting hosted by Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Rd, Orewa, meeting starts 7.30pm. Meet candidates from National, Labour, Greens and NZ First to hear how their party will respond to environmental issues. Come early to buy rat and possum traps for your backyard. All welcome. Info: www.hbcforestandbird.org.nz

6 Rodney Neighbourhood Support AGM, St Chad’s Anglican Church, 117 Centreway Road, starting 7pm. Find out more about Neighbourhood Support, meet the team and find out how you can get involved. Food, raffles and guest speakers. (see story p19)

6 & 7 Engage Careers Expo, Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre, 159 Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay. August 6, 12.30pm–8.30pm; August 7, 10am–8.30pm. Info: www.cyctrust.org.nz/engage

8 Auckland Youth Orchestra Heartstrings Concert, Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Manly, 7pm. Music by Dvorak, Schumann and Sibelius, featuring cello soloist Edward King. Tickets $20 adults, $15 senior, $5 child. Door sales only. (see story p25)

9 Information on proposed new bus network for the Hibiscus Coast, Orewa Library, 12 Moana Ave, Orewa, 10am–2.30pm. AT representatives on hand to discuss the proposal. (see story p3)

9–30 Festival of Performing Objects, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. A month-long festival dedicated to puppetry that includes displays of traditional and modern puppets, workshops in puppet making and stop-animation films. Info: www.estuaryarts.org (see story p27)

16 Free composting courses with the Kaipatiki Project, Puhoi, 2–5pm. Venue to be advised on booking. Workshop covers how to compost with traditional bins, worm-farms and bokashi buckets. Each participating household receives a $46 voucher, which can be used to buy a composting system. Online seminar available. Bookings essential at www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses, email [email protected] or phone 09 482 1172.

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Athletics club ready for new start at Metro ParkThe club was formed by the Whangaparaoa Baptist Church in 2004 and in its busiest seasons had around 240 children, aged five to 14 years, learning running, high jump, long jump, shot put and discus skills, using school grounds in Whangaparaoa.Numbers dropped off in recent seasons and last summer, the club went into recess; it was a move that treasurer Bill Toohill says could well have been permanent had it not been for an approach by Craig Hewett and Jim Hogg of Athletics Auckland last October.Athletics Auckland is on the Metro Park East working group and had been considering starting up a new club, based at the new grounds in Millwater. After discussions with the core group that had been keeping Hibiscus Coast Athletics going while in recess, it was decided to give them a spot at Metro Park that covers two soccer fields to use in summer.New members, made up largely of families moving into Millwater, include Dion Jelley of Run NZ who is now club captain. Dion says there’s a lot of support for an athletics club in Millwater, and the push is on now to get it started this season, with a date set of October 15.The club will have a 300m running track

this season, but this will be extended to 400m by the 2015/16 season.Dion and Bill say it may be basic to start off with, but that the club will definitely be there on October 15, even if they have to run on a dirt track.Their gear can be stored in a shipping container on site and a caravan will be brought in as a base. Eventually they will be able to take advantage of shared clubrooms but it could be five years before that facility is built.The club’s annual meeting on July 29 included a presentation on what Metro Park East will offer, and the vision of the club for the future. That vision includes delivering a comprehensive children’s athletics programme, developing a strong leadership base of volunteers and growing membership. Long term goals include offering a programme for those aged 15, up to Masters level, adding a full winter programme including road and cross country running, and developing an all weather track.Fired up by this, a membership drive is underway – expect to see committee members handing out information around the community this month.For more info, or to join the club, visit http://www.sportsground.co.nz/hibiscusathletics, email [email protected] or phone Bill, 424 5532 or 027 442 3346.

This is how Hibiscus Coast Athletics Club hopes its centre at Metro Park could look, by 2024. Inset, Dion Jelley, left, and Bill Toohill are helping get the Hibiscus Coast Athletics Club up and running again.

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