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Waiwera to Silverdale including Whangaparaoa Peninsula and Orewa

15 April 2015

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Local FolkRebecca Matthews journey from Hadron Collider to sewing machine

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Set net resultsSurprise results from summer monitoringpage 5

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Winter warmers Staying warm and busy this winter

Anzac DayGallipoli battle remembered100 years on, on Hibiscus Coast

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As we commemorate Anzac Day this month, 100 years on from the Gallipoli landing, we remember the local men identified on the three war memorials at Silverdale, Upper Waiwera and Puhoi who did not return to enjoy the peace they had fought for.

Lest we forget – we honour the local men who fought and died in World War I. The men pictured are among those who left the Hibiscus Coast to fight in World War I and never returned. See story p1–3.

Remembering the sacrifice of Coast soldiers in World War lThe loss of those men had an enormous impact on what were, at the time, small, rural communities. This was exacerbated

by strong family connections through intermarriage and also family and community links to other rural areas,

such as Waikato, where a good number of the young men were working at the

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time of their enlistment.As fit young farmers, gum diggers and bushmen, these men were used to working hard and making their own judgments daily. This, combined with their training in the Territorials, meant they were already skilled in many of the demands required for a fighting force.At least two local men are known to have received the Military Medal for Bravery: George Edward Cosgrave, who was killed, and Donald Stuart McCathie (see story p20).The three monuments bear the names of all the local soldiers who served in WWI, not only those who died – a total of 92 names.Twenty five percent of those young

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men did not return, but when the figures are analysed further, the loss to those rural areas is brought into focus. Upper Waiwera lost 38 percent of their sons and brothers, with Puhoi losing 23 percent and Silverdale 19 percent. Many families were to lose more than one son during the course of the war. The impact on those families, and the community, is hard to imagine.Of those who died, 56 percent were killed in action (KIA); 22 percent died of wounds (DOW) and 22 percent died of disease (DOD). Most spent time in Casualty Clearing stations or hospitals with wounds or diseases during their time away.

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We will remember them: local soldiers who fought and diedExhaustive research by members of the Hibiscus Coast Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists is uncovering some of the stories behind the names engraved on local War Memorials. It is an extensive and valuable project which, when complete, will provide a resource for the whole community. Here we share some of the stories uncovered so far about local men who died in World War I, and also a list of all those who left the Hibiscus Coast to fight in World War I and never returned.

William Norman Glyn Parry, NZ Mounted Rifles Brigade, Auckland Mounted RiflesWilliam (aka Norman) was born in Auckland in 1880 – the son of John Glyn and Annie Parry who had married in Wales before coming to NZ – and lived at Pukapuka,

near Puhoi. Norman was a prominent member of the community as he owned land, was a local body member and the managing director of the Glyn Butter Factory. He, along with his father and brother, had built the factory. Norman had several brothers and one of them, Ivor, enlisted before him but was fortunate enough to return home again.Norman felt it was his duty to go to the front and his father felt proud that his son was going to take part in the struggle. He embarked with the Auckland Mounted rifles on June 13, 1915 for Suez, Egypt.Trooper Parry was in Egypt and Gallipoli before being killed in action on August 9, 1916 at Bir-El-Abd.

Andrew William Meaney, Auckland Regiment, 1st Battalion, A CompanyAndrew was born in 1891, one of the nine children of Andrew and Barbara Meaney. Her mother had come out with her parents Anton and Margaretha as part of the first group

of Puhoi settlers. Andrew was working as a cashier at the Britomart Hotel in Auckland before he joined the 1st Battalion Auckland and embarked on the Tofua for Plymouth, on 26 April 1917. From England, he was shipped to France and marched to Etaples Base Camp, a reinforcement training centre. Andrew was only to have a short time fighting for his country before he was killed in action on October 22, 1917 at The Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendale, at the age of 25.

Silverdale War MemorialColin Birnie Browne: Rifleman, Temporary Sergeant. NZ Rifle Brigade DOD 1916, 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France, aged 44. Occupation: orchardist. Albert John Cross: Trooper. Auckland Mounted Rifles. KIA 1917 Egypt, aged 27. Occupation: farmer. Alexander Duncan Gordon: Private. Veterinary Corps, Otago Mounted Rifles. DOW 1917, Belgium aged 22. Occupation: farmer/gumdigger. John Archibald Gordon: Rifleman. NZ Rifle Brigade 3rd Btn. KIA 1916, Somme, France aged 19. Occupation: gumdigger. Frank Porter: Sapper. 4th Field Engineers, 2nd Field Company. DOD at sea on way to Malta for hospitalisation. Occupation: bushman. Thomas Ivan Prosser: Trooper/Bombardier. Auckland Mounted Rifles, transferred to NZ Field Artillery, 7th Battery 1st Brigade. KIA 1916 Somme aged 27. Occupation: farmer. Stanley Francis Weir: Sergeant. NZ Rifle Brigade 1st Battalion A Company. KIA Mutrah Egypt aged 24. Occupation: electrician.

Upper Waiwera War MemorialRalph John Brunton: Private. NZ Training Unit, Trentham. DOD Influenza and pneumonia 1918 aged 20. Occupation: farm hand. George Edward Cosgrave: Sergeant. Awarded Military Medal 1916. Australian Imperial Force 1st battalion. KIA 1916 aged 27, Somme, France. Occupation: Policeman. James Steele Cosgrave: Corporal. NZ Field Artillery, Driver; Bombardier in 1916. KIA 1917 aged 23. Occupation: bushman. Charles Newstead Hall: Rifleman. NZ Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion. DOW 1918 aged 21. Occupation: railway engineer. Thomas Richard Hurley: Private. 1st Auckland Infantry Regiment 4th Battalion. DOW 1916 aged 21. Occupation: grocer. James Travers Hurley: Rifleman. NZ Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion A Company. KIA 1918, aged 25. Occupation: Bushman, Orini, Waikato. James Jones: Rifleman. 3rd NZ Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion B Company. KIA 1916 aged 27. Occupation: labourer. Ivan Joyce: Rifleman/ Lance Corporal. NZ Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, G Company. DOW 1918 aged 25. Occupation: bushman.

Puhoi War MemorialAnthony Lennan: Rifleman. NZ Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion. KIA 1917 aged 30. Occupation: sailor/boatman. Joseph Sweeney Meale: Lance Corporal. Otago Regiment, 2nd Battalion. DOD 1918 (influenza/pneumonia) aged 21. Occupation: teacher. Andrew William Meaney: Rifleman (see story) William Norman Glyn Parry: Trooper (see story) Martin Joseph Schischka: Private. Wellington Infantry Regiment, 1st battalion. KIA 1918 aged 28. Occupation: bush feller/farmer. Frederick Anton Schollum: Bombardier (see story) John (Jack) Francis Turnwald: Trooper/Camelier. Auckland Mounted Rifles; Imperial Camel Corps. DOW 1917, aged 24. Occupation: railway porter. George Michael Wenzlick: Rifleman (see story)

George Michael Wenzlick, Canterbury Regiment, 1st Battalion George was born on November 16, 1883 the son of John Gregory and Mary Wenzlick and one of a family of 12 children.By the time George went away, his mother was

widowed and living in Thames.George was rejected for the army in 1916 because of varicose veins but was accepted the next time.He was farming when he volunteered for the Army in 1917. Being accepted meant proving that his parents were naturalised New Zealanders. They were born in Bohemia and were part of the family who came to Puhoi. George embarked with the Rifle Brigade on November 21, 1917 on the Maunganui for Liverpool.He was serving with the Canterbury Infantry Regiment when he was killed in action on September 3, 1918 at Havrincourt in France. He was 34. George was buried at Beaumetz Crossroads Cemetery.

Frederick Anton Schollum, NZ Field ArtilleryFrederick was born on January 17, 1895, the son of Wenzl and Elizabeth Schollum of Fiddlers Hill. He was the first in a family of 10 children.Frederick was working as a labourer for the local

Council when he enlisted. He departed for Suez with the Auckland Mounted rifles on February 14 1915. Gunner Schollum suffered from deafness at Anzac in Gallipoli and was sent to hospital and from there was sent on to Malta where he died of enteric fever (typhoid) on August 1, 1915. He was 20 years old. He was buried in Addolorata Cemetery in Malta.


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What future for the RSAInteresting to read of the local RSA’s battle to keep itself solvent (HM March 18). I hope they are successful. RSAs have provided a very valuable service for ex-servicemen and women. I remember my father heading there every weekend to enjoy that camaraderie forged in war – something that nothing else seemed to come close to. But as the large numbers who fought in two World Wars, Vietnam and Korea pass away, the

RSA needs to find relevance to today’s soldiers, and the general public, if it is to survive. There are still Kiwis serving overseas, but it is a new generation and whether they will seek out a place such as the RSA on their return is uncertain. It makes you wonder whether it is an organisation that has had its day, but whether that’s true or not the importance of the sacrifice of those who fought will always be marked and remembered.Peter Andrews, Red Beach

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Local schools have been at the forefront of efforts to assist the people of Vanuatu in the wake of last month’s devastating cyclone.

Above, Orewa College administration staff get into the swing of the school’s Vanuatu fundraiser. Right, Kingsway students were first in line when it came to helping the village of Nikaura.

Schools raise thousands for Vanuatu rebuilding effortKingsway School pupils were among those who enthusiastically raised money to assist Vanuatu, setting aside a day to focus on fund-raising.A mufti day was held on March 27. Cake stalls were run, pizzas were sold, and a coin trail spelling the words ‘Nikaura Vanuatu’, was set up.The school has a long-term relationship with the tiny village of Nikaura on the island of Epi. Every two years, a team of staff and students help out in the village school, through classroom lessons, teacher training and building maintenance. It is not yet known how the village fared during Cyclone Pam, but as it is at sea level and right on the coast, the worst is feared. All the money raised by Kingsway will go to the rebuilding and repair of Nikaura.A grand total of more than $4300

was raised and the school also opened a special bank account for parents to make contributions; the $3000 deposited will be distributed among various NGO organisations helping to restore Vanuatu.Orewa College held a fundraiser on the last day of term, April 2, which included a mufti day for years 7–10 and a festival gala.Pupils in Years 7 and 8 ran stalls with a Kiwiana theme, including possum ‘shooting’, hunting through hay for lollies, guessing how many pineapple lumps were in a jar, gumboot throws and a sausage sizzle. The food stalls attracted a big crowd, as did Sponge the Teacher.More than $5500 was raised, all of which will be donated to organisations supporting the people of Vanuatu.

Book sale successWhangaparaoa Lions’ Book Fair at the Plaza raised around $3000, selling thousands of books at $2 or less. The sale ran from 26–28 March. The money goes to organisations such as St John’s, Camp Quality and North Shore Riding For The Disabled. Organiser Alister McKinnon says support from book buyers and those who donated books ensured the success of the fundraiser.


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Problems with set netting at Matakatia was the main issue highlighted on the Hibiscus Coast by monitoring over summer – despite the fact that it was not one of the beaches actually being monitored.

Set netting concerns switch to MatakatiaAuckland Council staff have been monitoring set netting at Omaha, Hatfields and Browns Bay since the end of last year; the process ended on March 31 and the information is now being analysed.Set netting, which entails placing nets in the water with anchors or weights, is legal but can cause safety issues for swimmers and boaties. It is also open to abuse, with some nets reportedly left unattended for long periods.Under the Public Safety & Nuisance bylaw Council can impose restrictions on the practice, where evidence exists of a public safety or nuisance issue. The monitoring was to gather evidence and resulted from concerns raised by residents and local boards. Residents of Hatfields Beach were the most vocal opponents of the practice on the Coast. Despite this, there was only one complaint received regarding set netting at Hatfields over summer. Council’s patrols observed set netting taking place at Hatfields three times.By contrast, 10 complaints were received from Matakatia (including one that reported on activities over seven days) and one from Arkles Bay where the practice is currently banned by a bylaw enacted by the former Rodney District Council. That bylaw is to be reviewed this year and some

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The latest suggestion of a way to bring the building of the Penlink Rd up the list of funding priorities is to focus on its role as a public transport enabler.

Proposal to get Penlink across funding gapCouncillor John Watson says that he became aware of the scope for Penlink to be developed with a much stronger public transport and environmental focus during recent public meetings held by Auckland Transport (AT) on the Coast. He describes the discovery as a potential “ground breaker”. Currently Penlink has been put outside the 10-year budget, with no public investment before 2025-45.Cr Watson says that linking Penlink with park ‘n’ ride facilities would not only create a fast journey to and from Auckland, but also help AT, which is required to prioritise public transport, to bring the project forward.The suggestion is that park and ride facilities be built at Whangaparaoa Town Centre (Link Crescent), Cedar Tce and close to the junction where Penlink joins the motorway.“When the Northern Busway is extended north it can be brought up to the proposed Penlink interchange,” Cr Watson says. “Commuters could then take five minutes to drive uninterrupted to a park and ride and then catch a bus south. They could even cycle there. If this were to happen the travel times to the city and south would be as good as anywhere in Auckland – about 40 minutes from any of these park and ride locations to the city.”“Like it or not, traffic modelling shows

that at peak times motorways will be congested far worse than they are now. Public transport is going to be easily the quickest option.”Cr Watson says AT has already factored these options into their modelling for Penlink, but not yet officially put them on the table.A potential difficulty with this suggestion is that Council-owned land in Link Crescent that could have been used for a park ‘n’ ride is expected to be sold for residential development.In the current climate, where Auckland Council is hoping to sell many of its assets, pressure may also be applied to sell the Archer’s Block alongside the Weiti River, on the Penlink route. Council owns this 20ha piece of bush, and local councillors have been lobbying to have it designated as a reserve.Cr Watson says that giving Penlink a more environmentally friendly focus could see the Archer’s Block preserved.“Protecting the highly valued Weiti corridor, on the peninsula and around Stillwater, should be part of the plan. This includes preservation of the Archers Block as a bush reserve and developing cycle tracks along the Weiti River. This would see Penlink provide a genuine long term solution to the area’s transport needs, and the community gain an amazing recreational asset.”

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Orewa interaction a highlightThe Have Your Say event at the Orewa Community Centre was, for me, one of the highlights of Auckland Council’s 10-year budget consultation period.That Saturday morning in late February encapsulated what we want to achieve with public feedback. It was a beautiful, late summer’s day and the market was humming outside. Several hundred people came to share their thoughts on our proposed budget, providing thoughtful and wide-ranging feedback about the issues facing the Hibiscus and Bays area and Auckland in general. Not everyone agreed with the council, but that’s the way it should be. As a community, we need to have frank and robust discussions about what we are doing, and how and when we plan to do it. We need to listen to each other’s perspectives, and the council needs to listen to what our communities agree – and disagree – with us on. I appreciated the spirit that people brought to the event – a sense of goodwill to genuinely exchange views.Like so many other parts of Auckland, transport was top of mind. From an extended busway and more park and ride spaces, to more paths for cycling and walking and more ferry services. We discussed the transport infrastructure funding gap we face, and the options to help deal with it.People asked us to consider how we support community-owned facilities versus council-owned facilities. That’s one area where I want to see Auckland Council change to a much more empowered community approach. Our community groups are delivering great things in their local areas, so instead of the council doing it, let’s help and fund those groups to deliver more.There were also a number of astute observations on the fairness of the rating system. This is an issue Local Government NZ is considering at the moment, as councils around the country contemplate how they maintain and replace ageing or inadequate infrastructure without placing too great a burden on their ratepayers.One answer is making more use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), a model we think is well-suited to Penlink. Every chance I get, I ask NZTA and the government when we can link Penlink to a PPP to build the Puhoi to Wellsford highway, a pairing of projects which makes good sense.Aucklanders made more than 27,000 submissions on our 10-year budget, many of them through Have Your Say events like the one at Orewa. The council will consider these later this month.

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In a former life, Dr Rebecca Matthews, who holds a doctorate in Particle Physics, had the analytical left hemisphere of her brain well and truly switched on. These days the former Oxford and Geneva research physicist, radiotherapy physicist and teacher of science and maths, is more likely to be found in front of one of three industrial sewing machines at her home in Gulf Harbour – with her creative right brain fully engaged. As she told Terry Moore, the switch from science to designing and making shoes, hats and children’s clothing crept up on her when she became a mother.

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My dad was a research physicist and I can remember him sitting me down in the lounge when I was nine and trying to explain how a particle accelerator worked. A couple of years later there was an open day at Kodak, where dad worked, and they showed me a spider on a computer screen using a big electron microscope. From then on I was fascinated with electrons and everything related to particles.

I went on to specialise in particle research for CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. I was one of hundreds of physicists and engineers who use the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, including the Hadron Collider, to study the basic constituents of matter – the fundamental particles. I designed and built detectors of cosmic radiation, and those devices are kept in CERN. It’s the constant quest for knowledge about the world that makes this work important, and new materials, cancer and drug treatments flow from this research. I was writing my thesis on the Dosimetry of Cosmic Radiation at Aircraft Altitudes when I met my future husband, Jeff, in a pub. Jeff is an Environmental Engineer, but it was the interest we share in rugby that brought us together – we were in the pub that night to watch the England versus Scotland game of the Six Nations championship.

We moved to the West Country and I trained as a medical physicist doing the plans for radiotherapy cancer treatments and looking after the equipment and safety. This required getting a Masters in Medical Physics as well as a qualification from the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine – more letters appeared after my name! That job was satisfying, knowing you were having an impact on people’s health, and it also stopped me from smoking. Eventually I was made redundant, and retrained as a physics teacher, working for a couple of years at a high school in Cornwall. It was good to be a female doctor and talk to the kids about science as a career. Because I’m arty I used to have planets hanging from the ceiling and models

and posters sent to me from NASA and the European Space Agency, to inspire the kids. It was teaching that brought me to NZ. It was a particularly wet and horrible day and I browsed the web and saw a job at Rangitoto College. It seemed like a nice area, with lovely beaches and 10 days later I got offered the job. Jeff found work in NZ by attending one of the expos at Earl’s Court in London and in four weeks we found ourselves emigrating with our two dogs and two cats. Although for my thesis I built devices to detect how much cosmic radiation airline pilots are exposed to at high altitude, I’d never flown in a jumbo jet until that flight to NZ. I cried all the way to Los Angeles. A lovely Maori steward couldn’t believe we were emigrating having never been to NZ before – he kept plying me with champagne.

Teaching in NZ was a baptism of fire, because I found myself straight away teaching the geology of NZ volcanoes, which I didn’t know much about, and also the native flora and fauna. The kids were fantastic and used to laugh so much at my pronunciation. One Year 9 brought in a weta, which I’d never seen before, and I screamed. We settled in, and bought a house in Gulf Harbour. Everyone said the commuting would be a nightmare but the drive along Whangaparaoa Road, with sea views on both sides, is wonderful compared with taking on the M4 motorway in England on a daily basis, which is what we’d been used to.

I had the kids, Patrick and Grace, just 15 months apart. Continuing to work after Grace was born didn’t make financial sense because of the cost of childcare, so we tightened our belts and became a one-income household. I had very bad post-natal depression after both children, made worse because we have no family here and no support. It was sheer exhaustion as the kids never slept. Jeff was often away, travelling for his job. You look back at it now and wonder how you got through – I could go days without talking to an adult when my husband was away – he was doing a lot of work

in Christchurch after the earthquakes. I found my crocheting a great way to calm my brain and started sewing to make things for the kids. I’d escape into my little office and create something. Then I started making shoes. I began taking what I’d made to markets, even though I suffer badly from anxiety. The first time I was at a market I actually stuttered because I hadn’t spoken to lots of strangers for so long – in the end, the positive feedback from the customers helped get my confidence back.

This year my focus is on building up my online Perfect Poppet business. I started with a little Brother sewing machine from Spotlight, which I originally bought to make my daughter’s christening robe and now have three industrial sized Singers – a plain sewer, walking foot and overlocker – squeezed into a tiny little office. I also use them to make clothes for myself and the kids. Some people import everything they sell at markets, but I have to source material, cut it, sew it, label it, iron it, dress it, photograph it, parcel it up and then take it to the market. I absolutely love shopping for leather and Jeff jokes that our finances are better because I don’t go out and randomly shop – instead, I get my ‘shopping fix’ from leather suppliers and manufacturers. I can get really excited about a beautiful shiny piece of patent leather, and every piece of leather is different. No wonder I have a stack of fabrics at home.

Mum was a painter and I did art right up to senior school. At one time I thought about architecture as a career, but dad being a physicist was a strong influence. In the end that creativity

became like medicine when the kids were babies. At times I have suffered from severe anxiety and depression, which I think started when my brother, sister and I were attacked in France by a group of Algerians. My leg was broken and I spent six weeks in a French hospital, had 13 operations and was on crutches for three years. Our attackers were caught and got three months suspended sentence.

Walking our dogs gives me immense enjoyment and peace. Having dogs and animals is a huge thing for me, as we have a cat and bunnies and three fish tanks. Recently we lost our seven-year-old Retriever to a rare tumour and then our nine-year-old Labrador also died. Three weeks later our 14-year-old cat, who was best friends with the lab, died. We have one 18-year-old cat left and two big new mountain dogs, so I am back walking on our lovely beaches with my dogs again.

I have just begun architecture studies with the Open Polytechnic. It’s going slowly, fitting it around the kids and everything else, but I love it and I can see myself leaving physics behind, after 20 years. If I go back into medical physics Jeff and I would both be working silly hours in Auckland and we can’t do that with the kids. I’m doing architectural technology, which qualifies you as a draughtsperson after around six years part time. If that work doesn’t suit me, I can also convert it by doing yet another degree – a Masters in architecture at the Open University of Australia. Architecture seems like the perfect way to combine my technical and artistic side, so I’m excited about that.

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On the surface there may be few changes at His Place in Orewa since Lee Chivell took over a couple of months ago, apart from Elvis being on permanent high rotation.Lee has been a barber for 27 years, the last four of which he has been cutting hair at His Place. He’s been there since Bradley Horton first opened the barbers and has seen it grow to the stage where three barbers are kept busy six days a week.Lee says it takes just 15 minutes to create a great cut that “makes you feel like a new man”.He says while children and young men come in for the latest sharp cut – as worn by sportsmen, movie stars or musicians – men of all ages like having their hair cut with other men.League player Shaun Johnson is a regular customer, coming in every two weeks to have his hair cut by Lee.The popularity of beards has also had an impact on the business, with master shaver Tim Cox making this his speciality.Along with the cool sounds of Elvis, there is an Xbox and a big screen TV with sports videos. Lee plans to soon put Sky Sports in front of the cutting stations. He has also extended the opening hours to 8am–6pm Monday to Friday and 9am–4pm on Saturday.

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Apart from that, he does not plan to tinker too much with what is obviously a successful formula, but does hope to open another branch in due course.Lee says that finding the right staff is a hindrance to expanding the business, as there is a lack of professional training for barbers. He is hoping to take on apprentices to help remedy this. “Cutting men’s hair is completely different from women’s hairdressing,” he says. “It requires clipper skills, scissor over comb techniques and knowing the correct way to taper and cut a man’s hairstyle.”Trendy cuts require regular maintenance and the use of the right products, but Lee says that men are prepared to put that effort in to look good. And while creating those looks is satisfying, Lee says his favourite part of being a barber is meeting people. “I love the interaction and hearing what people are doing. The cut is what it’s all about, but a great rapport and experience is just as important.”

A designer fashion outlet that opened recently in Silverdale Village is hoping to become part of a hub of creative, funky new businesses.Damon and Heather Jones started Jones Dept in Silverdale Street when they saw a need for fashion houses such as TK, Sabatini, NYDJ, Macjays and Hailwood to sell their end of season lines or samples. The store gives customers access to a full range of designer clothing, including jeans by NYDJ and Hailwood, Roc eyewear, accessories, homeware and Sabatini soft furnishings at reasonable prices but not everything makes it to the racks. Damon says he is “picky” about what they sell, looking for high quality brands for women 20 and up.Creating an enjoyable shopping experience is the other priority, and this is Heather’s speciality thanks to her background working in retail in the hospitable and service-orientated United States.Jones Dept has been designed to have a modern, open plan and creative feel with furniture and changing rooms handmade by Damon. “Outlet stores should have the same focus on the customers’ experience as any other kind of store, and be clean, modern spaces to browse in and enjoy,” Damon says.Heather and Damon met when he was

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working in the States for his family business, which was a highly specialised producer of car wash equipment.As part of a business that started with four staff and grew to employ 400 with distributors in 50 countries, Damon honed his marketing skills and went on to advise other businesses. It was while he was contracting to Macjays that the idea for Jones Dept was born.Damon is now seeking expressions of interest in the Village Depot – a collective business space for like-minded enterprises. The idea is to expand the space partly occupied by Jones Dept, by linking it with sliding doors and a glass frontage to the store next door.Damon says Village Depot will bring together a range of boutique businesses – “the opposite of mass produced” – with a focus on creativity and exceptional customer service. “We’ve had a lot of feedback that this is an exciting new development for Silverdale Village,” Damon says.

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Planting a seed, watching the seedling grow and harvesting the resulting fruit or vegetables, herbs or flowers to enjoy or eat, may seem like the most natural thing in the world.Yet the need to promote and preserve this very experience is why a group of like-minded people formed the Hibiscus Coast Seed Savers group at Orewa Library last Spring.Founding member of the group, Joan Buchanan, says that not all seeds are created equal and the group formed to nurture important seeds of food plants and also to create a wider interest in preserving heritage seeds.These types of seeds can be relied upon to reproduce their kind, time and time again, as nature intended. Whereas the seed of plants grown from commercially produced seeds (which have F1 on the label) are often disappointingly infertile, or produce a different strain from the parent plant. For members Anna Bindon and Lorraine Male, growing heritage and naturally selected seeds is all about taste – as demonstrated by the juicy, firm and bright yellow persimmon tomato ‘Thomas Jefferson’ that Lorraine picked from her garden and brought to a recent Seed Savers meeting.“The flavour is so much better than

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anything you can buy,” she says. “This one tomato will provide enough seed for everyone to have some.”Not all members of the Seed Savers are gardeners. For Mike Hayles it was a process of re-learning how to grow things, and with only the balcony outside his apartment to garden on, it was a challenge he took up with relish.Ten litre buckets proved to be the answer for growing great crops, combined with trial and error and patience.Seed saving has become a strong

movement around the world in an attempt to preserve varieties of plants that are not grown commercially.Groups like the one in Orewa share seeds and grow the plants, then distribute the seeds that they harvest to an even wider group.Member Rennie Carter says seed saving is also about neighbourliness.She takes care of her neighbour’s garden, shares seeds with her and composts her scraps.The Seed Savers group meets on the

third Wednesday of every month, 10.30am at Orewa Library and members make seeds available to the public for a gold-coin donation from 12noon–1pm after each meeting. People who purchase seeds are asked to return some after growing the plants. “The process should be a perfect and natural circle,” Joan says.

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Ready for a cool changeNot everyone enjoys autumn, particularly the damp squib that we have in Auckland compared with the fireworks provided by deciduous trees in colder parts.For many Coasties, autumn is just the bad news that summer really is over. For gardeners, it’s the planting season when plans get put into action and changes can be made to the structure and look of the plot, however large or small it may be. It’s the ideal time to sow new lawns and plant, or re-locate, trees and shrubs.Before I do any of that, though, the soil needs attention. The dry summer took its toll and you can sense that the soil’s reserves are exhausted. Compost is needed, by the wheelbarrow load and can be left on top as mulch if the soil is still too dry and hard to dig properly. I might even throw in a few bags of sheep pellets – fertiliser is not really needed, but those pellets release their nutrients slowly as they break down in the soil, and are excellent for improving the condition of my clay. I’m a big fan of sheep pellets, which are Kiwi recycling at its best, made of sheep manure and waste wool. They need to be dug in to around a spade’s depth.One thing that can be fertilised now is citrus trees. There are various brands of fertiliser labelled ‘Citrus Food’, all of which will have high levels of nitrogen, potassium and magnesium. If you have some left over, you can use ‘Citrus Food’ for any other flowering and fruiting plants – nitrogen assists leaf growth and potassium supports fruiting and flowering. They put magnesium in citrus fertiliser because citrus are susceptible to magnesium deficiency, which is indicated by poor growth and yellow leaves with only the veins remaining green.Autumn is also a good time to have a tidy up. Here there’s a balance between grooming a garden and going for the wild, natural look. Seed heads can be removed but unless they’re a plant that I already have more than enough of, I tend to let them be. Birds feed on the seeds and self-seeding can lead to surprisingly good plant combinations. You can also save the seeds, or share them with others. At the same time, I must confess, I don’t have a lot of seed heads as I’m quite particular about removing spent flowers. Deadheading is not only therapeutic, but leads to more flowers, which leads to more deadheading.There are also areas in need of fresh planting, so I’m expecting an action packed autumn. Thank goodness for the cooler weather, softer soil and inspiration all around in nature and in other people’s gardens. Have an awesome autumn.

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Clean Heat project, which provided incentives and assistance to homeowners using old, inefficient and polluting solid fuel appliances to change to cleaner forms of heating.“It was a voluntary project that provided financial incentives and options to people. I would like to see a similar project in Auckland, with Government assistance, that encouraged people to change their heating, if they choose to and when they see the advantages of doing so themselves. It was a success in Christchurch and could work here as well,” he says.The Air Quality bylaw has been in the wind since 2012, and was designed to reduce the damaging emissions from domestic open fires – the largest contributor of particulate air pollution in Auckland in winter (72 percent of all small particle emissions in the Auckland winter, according to Council’s figures).It is expected that the matter will come before the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee again in June, when appropriate recommendations suitable for Auckland will be considered.



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Health authorities in NZ are aiming to have more than 1.2 million people immunised with the influenza vaccine this year.The annual supply of the vaccine has arrived in New Zealand after being delayed while two new strains were added to provide better protection.The Ministry of Health says there are now more than half a million vaccines in the country.Medical centres are being encouraged to start vaccinating those who are most vulnerable such as pregnant women, the elderly and people with serious health conditions. A national campaign encouraging ‘at risk’ members of the community to immunise will be launched on April 21.National Influenza Specialist Group spokesperson and virologist, Dr Lance Jennings says the bad flu season developing in the United States and possibly in Europe, was caused by an influenza A (H3N2) strain which had ‘drifted’ or changed and was, therefore, not included in the Northern Hemisphere flu vaccine.“We had this strain in New Zealand at the end of our winter last year, so some people have already been exposed to it,” he says. “We believe the vaccine currently being formulated for New Zealand should offer good protection against the circulating H3N2 strain.”Protecting younger people, especially

those with ongoing medical conditions, will be a special focus of this year’s immunisation programme.“We know that younger people who have an ongoing medical condition such as diabetes or asthma, are often unaware that they are at risk from influenza. They possibly believe they are fit and healthy and therefore, not in need of influenza vaccination.“Unfortunately, this group is particularly vulnerable to the complications of influenza because of their underlying condition and are more likely to be admitted to hospital than the general population”Around 1.2 million doses of influenza vaccine were used in NZ in the 2014 season. The highest uptake was among people 65 and over.Dr Jennings says it will be a challenge to improve vaccine uptake this year, especially as 2013 and 2014 were relatively mild influenza seasons and people may have become complacent about the threat of influenza.Flu immunisation is free for pregnant women, people aged 65 and over, and anyone under 65 with ongoing medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease (including asthma), kidney disease and most cancers, as well as children under five who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness.The subsidised season ends on July 31.

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The psychology of sledging Many will have heard the debate in the weeks following the Cricket World Cup, surrounding the perceived behaviour of the Australian cricket team, in their win over our Black Caps. The NZ team was completely outplayed in most facets of the game, and we can only admit that the better team won on the day.From a performance and psychology point of view, and without wanting to take away from the excellent Australian performance, it is interesting to look at aspects of the game that may have contributed to the outcome. The NZ team was apparently subjected to a barrage of verbal ‘sledging’ by certain members of their opposition, hence the discussion in news and social media about the part that this tactic plays in sport. Sledging, particularly in cricket, is the practice whereby players try to gain an advantage by insulting or verbally intimidating an opposing player.My interest is around whether there is any proof of the effect of sledging on players, can anything be done about it, and does it also apply to everyday life? A search of scholarly journals on the effects of sledging comes up with an article written in 2011 in the Journal of Clinical Sports Psychology. Elite batsmen in English cricket were involved in a study to ascertain their experiences of sledging. A number of, mostly negative, effects were reported including an altered self-perception, an altered state of mind, decreased batting ability and what is termed “over arousal”. Arousal is a term used to describe the physical and mental state of activity in the body in a certain situation; it is theorized that a moderate amount of arousal can improve performance, but too much or too little can impair performance. Overall, the players reported that sledging had a substantial effect on their performance, although most had coping strategies to try and overcome this. Other studies into the physiological effects on the body of less than optimal performance in the sports arena (not attributed to sledging) show that there are considerable physical effects on the body in extreme stress, similar to what is experienced at other stressful times.Both cricketers and other professional sportspeople use strategies such as positive self-talk, visualization, mental rehearsal, relaxation techniques and centring to prepare themselves for competition, or to focus their attention during events. These strategies, which don’t necessarily always need professional training, are easily brought into everyday life, and can be used to good effect by all of us in times of stress and over arousal.

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Skateboarders awaiting a revamped facility in Western Reserve, Orewa, may not have too much longer to wait.

Skate park progress ramps up

Large numbers of skaters use the 17-year-old facility, which has long been in need of renewal. The problem was highlighted by the closure of a ramp and half pipe at the skate park, because of safety concerns, last November. Work on the Western Reserve skate park renewal went out to tender recently and tenders were being evaluated last week.Senior specialist Local Boards communication and engagement, Francis Martin, says that the tender is unusual in that it combines a design and construction contract within a set budget. The design will be created in consultation with a Steering Group made up of local skaters, members of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board

and Auckland Council Parks staff. The community will also be consulted.Mr Martin says that it is hoped that this method will deliver the best value for money. He says that the scope of the project is to renew the skate park, gain consent and improve the quality and life span of the equipment. “The skate community have asked to retain the existing steel framed ramp and one on order that will replace the large wooden ramp that was removed a couple of months ago,” Mr Martin says.Mr Martin says the design work and consultation is likely to begin later this month, with detailed design for construction and consent in June, followed by construction starting in July or August.

The Orewa Beach seawall was the subject of another meeting between Hibiscus & Bays Local Board members and Council staff last week. The local board and staff visited the beach reserve, where significant erosion is occurring, on April 10. Five designs for a seawall were put before the local board, three of which will go before the public. Some may include removal of pohutukawa and/or Norfolk pines. Funding the work depends on Council’s decisions on its 10-year budget.


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A circus atmosphere took over Orewa Library last week, as a school holiday workshop held by The Dust Palace gave around 30 young people some training in the performance arts.

Above, Balance and strength moves were demonstrated by Dust Palace performers, Geoff and Jane. Below, children have a go at the circus arts.

Circus workshop flies high

Around 30 children aged five to 12 enthusiastically joined in, practising acrobalance, rolling and tumbling, hula hooping and juggling with two performers from The Dust Palace.Parents joined in the fun, helping their children with balancing, including “flying” supported by a partner.The workshop, held on April 8, was part of a Carnival themed school holiday programme that included Circus craft, stories and juggling.


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Stories shared by soldiers who fought in World War I are few and far between and are now treasured and passed down within families.Rodney MP Mark Mitchell is hearing some of these stories as part of a project that highlights the role that locals played in World War I.Last week, cousins Jean Dickinson and Neil McCathie met with the MP to talk about Jean’s father Donald McCathie and his brother Malcom McCathie.Both men were farmers, who left Upper Waiwera to fight with mounted rifles brigades.Jean says her father, who was also a father figure to Neil, rarely spoke about his wartime experiences, and it was not until after his death that the family found out how he had earned the Military Cross.She and Neil treasure a book of sepia toned photographs taken during the war, as well as a framed citation and medals. The citation reveals the key role that Donald McCathie played in the Battle of Rafa in 1917, leading the Auckland Mounted Regiment in an assault on the German Headquarters near Rafa. It was this charge that won the day.Donald’s bravery was also recognised with the Belgian Medialle Militaire and the French Croix de Guerre.Jean says that one memory her father did share was how he came to have a

Families share war tales

Jean Dickinson and Neil McCathie with photos and medals recognising the part that members of their family played in World War I.

German Iron Cross.“My father came across a German soldier while in Europe, and was about to shoot him when the soldier said in perfect English ‘please don’t shoot me, take me prisoner instead’,” Jean says. “Dad took him prisoner, and in gratitude the soldier gave him the Iron Cross. Later, dad asked the soldier why he spoke such good English and he said it was because he went to Oxford University.”She says the only thing her father ever said about his time at Gallipoli was that he would never forget the cries of the horses as they were slaughtered. “He was a farmer, an animal lover, as many of those soldiers were, and it was very hard for them to see the distress and pain of the horses, some of which went with them from NZ farms.”Jean and Neil’s family have farmed their land in Upper Waiwera for five generations. They say that numbers attending the Anzac services at the Upper Waiwera cenotaph that bears both their relatives’ names, have grown over the years. The service brings together members of rural families, as well as children from local schools. It is traditional for the farming families to share afternoon tea after the service at a farm in McCathie Rd.The full story of the McCathies’ war effort will feature in the Genealogy column in an upcoming Hibiscus Matters issue.


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A roundup of sports Activities in the districtMartial ArtsDynamic Martial Arts presents Fight Night, May 2, Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Riverside Road, Orewa. Doors open 5.30pm. Tickets from Eventfinder or www.dynamic.org.nz. Info: Dave Sawyer 021 214 7204.

Cross Country RunningHibiscus Coast Athletic Club’s winter cross country programme began April 1 at Metro Park in Millwater, from 5.30pm. Training will be weekly on Wednesday nights. Membership open to those 7 to 17 years old. Info: www.hcac.co.nz

Women’s Outdoor PursuitsIf you enjoy the bush and would like to improve or refresh your skills in the outdoors, then join our WOPs Introductory Course running on two Saturdays May 16 and 23. WOPs is open to women of all ages throughout the Auckland area. Experienced trampers or beginners are welcome. Upon completion of the course, tramping trips are available to members on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. To enrol or for more information visit www.wops.co.nz

Anzac Day feature

Over the past two months, around 1000 red felt poppies have been made, most of which will soon tumble from a tree outside Estuary Arts Centre in Western Reserve, Orewa.The installation is a way to remember and honour those who served, and their families.The poppies resemble large versions of the traditional Anzac poppy and have been made by Estuary Arts volunteers, a group from Evelyn Page Retirement Village and members of the public who attended the Boulevard Arts Fiesta.Around 68 of the poppies have already been placed in a peace symbol inside the art gallery, but the remainder will be attached to a tree outside Estuary Arts on April 20, flowing down the trunk and spilling onto the grass. They will remain there until Anzac Day, after which they can be purchased for a gold coin donation.The poppies are Estuary Arts Centre’s contribution to the Peace Poppy Project, which is artist Cristina Beth’s expansion of her idea of “planting” fields of poppies on a large scale. It started with an installation of masses of poppies on a traffic roundabout in Titirangi in 2013 and the final and largest installation will be created at

Poppies handmade on the Hibiscus Coast will be an eye-catching feature outside Estuary Arts Centre, from April 20–25. Pictured is a trial layout.

Poppies spread messages of peace at Estuary Arts

the Auckland War Memorial Museum in 2018. Any poppies not sold at Estuary Arts may become part of that final mass display.


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The Whangaparaoa MarshesThe sailing ship SS Whirlwind arrived in Auckland in July 1859 after a tempestuous three-month voyage from England. On board were the Knaggs family listed among the 30 saloon passengers and (according to family records) Richard Marsh among the unlisted 200 steerage passengers. The Knaggs family and Richard Marsh moved to Mangapai, south of Whangarei, and were among the first European settlers in that area.Richard Marsh married Ellen Elizabeth Knaggs and in 1875 they settled on Whangaparaoa Peninsula near the Weiti River in what is now the Poplar Road area. In 1878 Richard bought a large piece of land in Stanmore Bay/Brightside Road for 300 pounds and sold it in 1883 for 210 pounds.Richard died in 1911 and Ellen was still living in the cottage near the river when it burned down. A new one was built for her in 1913.Richard and Ellen had nine children and many years later their descendants wrote down what they remembered of their grandparents. Ellen Marsh was physically very small, but staunch. One day her husband’s favourite horse, Lady Mary, was gored by a bull and Richard was keen to put it down but Ellen got out her black linen thread and needles, put everything back in place and sewed the horse up. In recounting this episode she always emphasised how still the horse had stood for her, not how brave she had been. On another occasion when a cow was choking from a turnip stuck in its throat, she got a stirrup, pushed it in the animal’s mouth to keep its jaws open and pulled out the turnip. Ellen had her own pistol and made bullets by melting down the lead from the inside of old tea chests. She had a special little pan and wooden moulds. Family who stayed with Richard and Ellen remembered trips to Auckland by steamboat. This was in the days when ladies wore long skirts, tight bodices and gloves and a great deal of white starched linen which would have been difficult to keep clean with all the smoke and grime on the journey. On one occasion a grubby five-year-old came to see his mother and sisters off and after all the excitement of boarding the steamer he was still holding his mother’s hand as the boat set off. She had to take him to a draper for new clothes so that he was fit to accompany the elegant ladies.

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Phone: 09 424 7071 • Mobile: 021 987 616

Servicing the Hibiscus Coast & surrounding

areas for 35 yearsMost makes and models

Rubbish & recycling services for the Rodney DistrictPhone 09 426 9333

Subdivision • Boundary Pegs Site Surveys • Council Consents

Building Setout & ChecksContact us for a free consultation

Email: [email protected] Ph 09 426 7109 or 021 838 365

www.boundary.co.nz

Coastal Curtains and Blinds

Shop H, Cammish Lane, Tamariki Plaza, Orewa Ph/Fx 426 6741 | [email protected]

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-2.30pm CALL NOW FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE

Drapes • Roman Blinds • Nets/voiles • Rods & Tracks • Blinds Venetians, Wooden • Roller Sunscreen & Blockout Blinds

Open daily: 8am–11am & 4pm–7pm (Wednesdays by appoint)Ph Helen 09 428 2595 / m 0274 070 659

www.coastcattery.co.nz / [email protected]

Top quality cattery in Stanmore Bay • Spacious individual & family rooms with balconies • Cats & kittens available for adoption Cats n Care stall, Silverdale Markets last Saturday of month

Tireless service on the Coast for over 28 years

Phone: 09 426 4164Mob: 0274 729 0014 Manga Road, [email protected]

DH PAINTINGHUSE DZUBURINTERIOR / EXTERIORPAINTING / WALLPAPERPLASTERING

09 425 5204 / 021 060 3355

146M

Carpet, Vinyl, Cork, Ceramic Tiles,

Wood & Laminate

09 421 000619A Silverdale St, Silverdalewww.flooringxtra.co.nz

Our local team is ready to deliver 5 Star cleaning services in your home Weekly, for a Spring or Moving clean.

For a free quote phone Yvonne 09 475 9716 or 0800 297 253 www.atyourrequest.co.nz

HOME CLEANING

BY appointment – PHONE LYNN 424 5049

Assistance for tight muscles, and pinched nerves. For backs, neck, shoulders and leg pain.

Short term problems mostly need 2x appointments, longer term problems may require more. $40 per visit, seniors $30.

1 We use the gentle (proven for over 60 years) HARLEY BLOWS/MORGAN

technique 2 Trigger release therapy 3 Reiki

Local & ReliableAll sizes availablePh 0800 300 666discountbins.co.nz

Unit l, Tamariki Plaza, 19 Cammish Lane, Orewa | Ph 427 4659 | www.esetic.co.nz

EsEtic BEAUtY tHERAPY

Local Alarm Monitoring, Rapid Response Patrols

new alarm & CCTV systems throughout Rodney,

Hibiscus Coast, Orewa, Whangaparaoa and Kaipara.

www.insitesecurity.co.nz

For a confidential chat about your own Security requirements contact

0800 662 424 or [email protected]

Sectional, Tilt & Rollers doors | Repairs & Maintenance to all models | Automatic Openers & Assessories | Merlin professional

Hibiscus Garage Doors & Gates LtdYour local supplier & installer of all types of garage doors & gates

Freephone 0800DOORS4U | Ph 09 426 0851 Mb 027 476 2741 | Em [email protected]

www.hibiscusgaragedoors.co.nz

When did you last service your water tank? For cleaning • repairs • advice... anything to do with tanks

Ph Garry 09 428 0448 or 027 84 77 000 www.healthywatertanks.co.nz

Phone Darcy 021 482 308

Wall & floor tiling • Accredited Waterproofer Underfloorheating • Free consultations and quotations • 20 years experience

Hibiscus Tiling

Advertise your business here for only $62 +GST* To enquire phone Kylie 427 8188 or email [email protected] *Conditions apply.

For ideas and advice about our windows and doors talk to us.

Rodney Aluminium Joinery09 425 7367 or stop by74A Hudson Road, Warkworthwww.rodneywindows.co.nz

Phone Grant or Lesley23b Foundry Rd, Silverdale | 09 426 2979 www.silverdalefurniturerestorations.co.nz09 426 8412 | www.countrycharm.co.nz

Timber Furniture Specialists with quality workmanship guaranteedSpecialising in antique, new furniture & all other timber surfaces.

COUNTRY CHARMFURNITURE

2008

23b Foundry Rd, Silverdale | 09 426 2979

Furniture Restoration • Re-spraying • Special Finishing • Colour MatchingInsurance quotes • Furniture repairs • Custom made – Recycled

or new timber • Modifi cations • Upholstery

North Shore – Hibiscus Coast

• Locally owned & operated for over 15 years

• Residential & Holiday Home/Bach Management is our core business

Ph 09 428 0010 • [email protected] www.margay.co.nz

ProPerty ManageMentresidential & holiday hoMes

Automotive Transponder Keys • Toyota Transponder Programming Device • Security Keys & Locks • Security Locks Installed • Keys Cut to Factory Specifications • Door Remotes & Batteries • Access Systems • Commercial & Home Safes • Auto Lock Servicing • Window Security

182 HBC Highway, Hilltop, Orewa • hbclockservice.co.nz

Phone 426 0126

EASY • CONVENIENTEFFECTIVE

Steve McKinstry ph 427 4939 • 021 723 [email protected] • www.hmsgroup.co.nz

HMS Group Mobile Accountant

We come to youANYTIME

Free Consultation

HMS Group LimitedMobile Accountant

Ziptrak© café style outdoor blinds Franciaflex folding arm awnings

Free no obligation site measure & quote

“Creating all year round outdoor living”

0800 958 590 | [email protected] www.indooroutdoorlivingsolutions.co.nz

North Harbour Insurance ServicesFor all of your insurance needs, 30 years experience

16 Tamariki Ave, Orewa | Ph 0800 159 335 Orewa 426 6573 | Warkworth 09 425 9239

Email: [email protected]

North Harbour

16 Tamariki Ave, Orewa | Ph 0800 159 335

FREE QUOTESM: 0210 248 8802 | A/hrs 09 427 5401 [email protected]

Mobile Dustless blasting unDerboDy sealing

Ph 027 522 770344 Flexman Pl, Silverdale

Servicing the Hibiscus Coast for garden maintenance/ renovation, one off clean ups & section mowing.

We also sell firewood throughout the year.

Phone 09 426 2348 | Mob 027 285 1121 [email protected] | www.silverdalelandscapes.co.nz

Pine, Macrocarpa, Gum and Hotmix. Bags of kindling & pine cones available. Free delivery within

Silverdale, Stillwater, Red Beach & Orewa for 2m3 or over.

HOUGHTON UPHOLSTERY

10 Puriri Ave, Orewa | Ph 426 6176 0274 436 222 | [email protected]

Commercial, Domestic | Design & Recovery | Cut foam to measure

Free café coffee with WOF or service while you wait

For all Mechanical Repairs, WOFs, Servicing

www.nocowboys.co.nz & type in GT Automotive

Phone 428 79698/667 Whangaparaoa Road,Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

GT AutomotiveMon-Fri 7.30am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

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Grant Taylor & Grant Taylor & Grant Taylor John Wilson

Ph Neil 0800 225 327 www.heatpumpclean.co.nzPh Neil 0800 225 327 www.heatpumpclean.co.nz

HEAT PUMP CLEANING

SPECIALISTSHeat pump cleaning & servicing HRV, DVS, Smartvent & Moisture Master filter changes.

Free no obligation quotes on new installations. 10% discount (heat pump cleaning only) for Gold Card holders

2H Manga Rd (rear unit), Silverdale Ph 09 427 8469 • [email protected]

021 0588 718 • www.bikerepairs.co.nz

You can confidently trust Bike Repairs NZ with your race bike, daily mode of transport or kids bike.


If it doesn’t say service, its not! We MAKE BlindsWe REPAIR Blinds • We CLEAN Blinds

The Company you know & trust for all your blind needs!

Phone 0800 999 229 • www.vlr.co.nz

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A SMART REPAiR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Same day service 09 423 9660 or 021 168 7349.

HANDYMAN PROPERTY MAiNTENANCE

Building repairs • Roofing • Gutter replacement/cleaning • Waterblasting

Landscaping • Tree work Fencing Hedge trimming • Painting • Rubbish

removal • Lifestyle-block work. Regular maintenance protects

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

For all your building and carpentry needsDecks • Roofs • Pergolas • Doors • Gates

Renovations • Maintenance • Fencing Kitchens • Gib fitter • Plastering • Painting

Phone 09 428 4770 | 027 428 4770 Email: [email protected] | www.top2bottom.co.nz

Carpet Cleaning & Stain Removal Specialists

PO Box 427 Whangaparaoa | [email protected] www.saywow.net.nz

Commercial & Residential Window Cleaning • Highly motivated team servicing Mangawhai to Penrose • Shop fronts, offices & homes • After hours service

A/h 426 6247 • Call Kelly 021 801 215 • [email protected]

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The Clock Clinic

The Peaks, 689 Whangaparaoa Road,Phone/Fax: 424 5062 • Mob: 021 446 222

[email protected]

Clocks & watches repair & restoration specialist Watch batteries fitted while you wait

H O U S E A N D B U I L D I N G WA S H S P E C I A L I S T S

09 959 0496 | 0508 24 68 73www.triplewand.co.nz

QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICESFREE QUOTE

TriplewandLOOKING AFTER YOUR INVESTMENT

Come and see Cecily and her team for friendly advice on 1000’s of tiles. 09 424 1214 ▪ 663 Whangaparaoa Rd

KARL HALL IS...

he can get you plastered too

All aspects of stopping • New homes • Alterations • Renovations Level 5 • Commercial • Coveing specialist • 25+ years experience

phone: 0210 42 42 96 a/h: 09 428 7127 | [email protected]

BAY APPLiANCE REPAiRS - All major laundry/kitchen brands, small appliances, & power tools. Work guaranteed EWRB reg. Ph 09 947 0333/ 022 600 9919.BuiLDER 40 YRS+ ExP SEMi RETiRED available for property maintenance, decks, fences etc. No job too small. Good rates. Ph Rob 021 1672155 or 426 2960.PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253.PLASTERiNg, giB STOPPiNg. All aspects of stopping. Skim coat specialist. 25 yrs exp. Karl 0210 42 42 96 or 428 7127.PLASTERiNg, SOLiD, giB STOPPiNg, Painting/repair work. Small jobs. Trade Cert. Keith 424 8841 or 022 682 4760.WATER FiLTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 www.purewaterservices.co.nzWATERBLASTiNg & CHEMiCAL HOuSE WASHiNg. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253.

HOPPER, guY FRANCiSVilma, Kerry, Robbie, Grant, Bruce and their families, gratefully appreciate the

baking, the visitors and wonderful cards received. Your presence at the Chapel was of great support. Dearly loved by us all. He was a wonderful man. Please accept this

as our personal thanks. The Hopper Family

BRiDgE LESSONS Exercise your brain on 10 consecutive Tues evenings, starting May 5, 7pm. Have fun and learn the best card game in the world. Orewa Bridge Club, 121 West Hoe Rd, Orewa. Ph 426 7677; Email [email protected] OuT YOuR SuMMER WARDROBE? Francesca’s in Silverdale need donations of good quality, top label and designer clothing, shoes and accessories. These will be used in Francesca’s Spring/Summer fashion parade later this year, to generate funds for Hibiscus Hospice. If you can help, please drop off your donated items to Francesca’s, 20 Silverdale St, Silverdale.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 427 5542. Next event April 26.

PART-TiME SALES PERSON Work in Hibiscus Coast area - no commuting to the city! 15 hours per week (flexible days) for busy Print shop located in Warkworth. Hours to suit between 9 and 4. Previous sales experience preferred but not essential. Own reliable vehicle required. Contact Barrie ph 021 111 5468

LADiES CRAFT gROuP @ Orewa Community Church, Tues, 10am. Come & learn a new craft & meet new friends.

OREWA SOCiAL iNDOOR BOWLS Wednesdays, Orewa Community Hall, 6.45pm (finishing 8.30pm) Ph 426 2109.“THE POWER OF iNTENTiON.” Talk by Elandra Meredith, healer, teacher and author, April 19, 1.30pm Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place. Shared vegetarian lunch 12pm. All welcome. 426 5265 for details.

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FiNgERNAiL TRiM & FiLE: $15, (polish extra). I will come to you. Ph 424 0676.HYPNOSiS for stress, phobias, easy Stop Smoking. Bill Parker NZAPH, 424 7610.AuTuMN SPECiAL: HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $30 each or 2 people for $50. I will come to you. Phone 424 0676.

TuiTiON TuiTiON

BuSiNESS SERViCES

ADEPT COMPuTER SERViCES, Est 1993. PC repairs at good rates. Ph 421 1039 or 021 114 5517 www.adept.net.nz

HAiRDRESSiNg

CARiNg MOBiLE SERViCE, I come to you. Pensioner rates. Ph Inga 426 0985.

4–May 3 Visions & Voices exhibition at Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. Artwork that commemorates World War I. Includes the Peace Project (see story p21)

17 Trivia Quiz Night fundraiser for Hibiscus Hospice, Orewa Bowling Clubrooms, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway (next to Estuary Arts Centre), Orewa, 7.30pm. With special guests Shane Cortese and Blair Strang from the TV show Nothing Trivial. Quizmaster Murray Lindsay from Coast Radio. Get together a team of four or eight and play for great prizes. Tickets $20 per person includes chips/nuts. BYO snacks. Cash bar. Tickets www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or at Hibiscus Hospice, 2a John Dee Crescent, Red Beach

17 The Rosie Show Free event from Dairy NZ with free giveaways, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 12.30pm. The “cowraziest cowmedy” these holidays.

24 Author Chris McCloughen talks about The Lost Legion of the Custard Circus, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, 6.30pm–7.30pm. Hibiscus Coast poet, photographer and writer Chris McCloughen will talk about his work. On photography of the female figure, flowers and poetry on the body image, mental health, satire, spirituality and more.

25 ANZAC commemoration ceremonies (see details below)

2 WKA Fight Night, an evening of competitive kickboxing presented by Dynamic Martial Arts. Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, 76 Riverside Road, Orewa. Doors open 5.30pm, first fight 6pm. Tickets from Eventfinder or Dynamic Martial Arts in Silverdale. Info: phone Dave, 021 214 7204.

HEALTH & BEAuTY

WANTED

CASH PAiD Tools & Machinery, Shed & Garage Clearouts. Call/txt 021 161 5139.TO BuY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

More events online;

list your event at localmatters.co.nz/whatson

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at Beds to Go Whangaparoa 09 428 0420

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DELiVERY PEOPLE uRgENTLY NEEDED to distribute Hibiscus Matters & flyers for Millwater & Silverdale.

Ph Julie Murray 021 333 233 or em: [email protected]

May 2015

Nanny & More! Quality full-time local courses for nanny &

childcare careers Call Amanda now for free info! 424 3055 nannyacademy.ac.nz

DRESSMAKiNg

SYLWESTER’S dressmaking and alterations. Expert, fast affordable. Phone 426 7559.

FOR SALE

Whangaparaoa pLaZa. phonE 424 7870Eddie Law

What makes the Hibiscus Coast special to you? Coast Gems uncovers and celebrates the people, places, businesses and events that give the Coast its unique flavour and spirit. Email [email protected] (subject line: Coast Gems) with a brief description of your Coast Gem, and a photo, together with your daytime phone number and postal address. Please send photos as a medium or high-resolution jpg. Publication is at the discretion of the editor. Every Coast Gem published earns the person who sends it a $50 voucher to spend at Eddie Law 100%, Whangaparaoa.

My Coast Gem is the chance to experience live

music at it’s best, from local, motivated and very

talented musicians. A favourite is the band Texas Storm, as seen at our local

Blues Club in Dairy Flat.

“

”Sue Bradley

Horse Riding ~ Waiwera ~

Enquiries Ph 09 426 7003www.titreehills.co.nz

Familes/groups | 1 or 2 hour treks All riding abilities catered for Native bush | panoramic views

Anzac Day Services, April 256.15am Dawn Service Silverdale and Districts RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay. Be ready 10 minutes before parade commencement • 11am Civic Service Silverdale and Districts RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay. People parading and spectators should be in place by 10.30am • 12.15pm Silverdale War Memorial Park Wreath Laying At the cenotaph adjacent to the Silverdale Rugby Club. Be in place five minutes before parade commencement.• 12.40pm Remembrance Service Remembrance Reserve Orewa, just north of McDonalds, Hibiscus Coast Highway on opposite side of road. Be in place five–10 minutes before parade commencement • 2.30pm Upper Waiwera Service Upper Waiwera Cenotaph – turn right under the main highway (away from Waiwera Hot Pools) and proceed around 10km up road. Service is held on the site of the old Waiwera North School. Be ready 10–15 minutes before parade commencement.

Art, Craft & JewelleryFull & part time courses

Puhoi & Albany Campus

www.hungrycreek.ac.nz09 422 0752 NZQA Reg

guiTAR LESSONS Acoustic & Electric, with Phil Wilson. All ages, all styles. Phone 426 0250 or 027 232 0260.SENiORNET FOR SENiORS Computer courses & workshops available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm www.seniornet-hbc.org.nz

Guitar Lessons 1-0-1All styles/All ages

Reg Keyworth • Ph 424 8959It’s time to really play!

www.guitarlessons1-0-1.com

SiLVERDALE BALLROOM STuDiO Adult classes Thurs 7pm, advanced class 8.15pm. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542.ViOLiN/PiANO LESSONS Special Offer for Seniors - Daytime lessons. Ph Cathryn 421 0280 www.morrismusic.co.nz


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The cricket bats, balls and wickets are back in the shed, and that other game, rugby, is the focus of attention once more with the World Cup just five months away.

Young horse riders demonstrated skills such as weaving through bending poles and walking a figure eight at the Ribbon Day held at Equestrian for Everyone last month.The event, on March 28, was the first that the organisation has held since moving to 497A Whangaparaoa Road a year ago.Equestrian for Everyone is a charitable trust that provides riding lessons and equestrian activities to people of all ages with, and without, a disability.

A total of 20 riders, with and without disabilities, took part in the Ribbon Day. They competed in groups of up to six riders and those with, and without, disabilities competed against each other.Equestrian for Everyone Trustee Kay Harrison says horse riding is such a leveller that often the person with the disability wins over the riders without.She says the various activities are designed to show the riders’ control of the horse – skills that, for many, are hard won.

Ready to take on all challengers – Silverdale United Rugby players enjoyed their first games of the season at the end of last month. Photos, Jennifer Hall

Silverdale rugby kicks off with Open DaySilverdale United Rugby kicked off the club season on March 28 with a day described by members as “crowded with good rugby”. It was a full day, from 8am until the final whistle blew at 4.30pm.It started with the juniors enjoying their first run-out of the season, followed by a lunch at which the premier team coach Dan Takaurangi introduced the premier squad to the club’s sponsors, player parents and ‘old boys’.The first competition game of the season between Silverdale Premier 1st and North Shore was very hard

fought, particularly for the first of the season. Penalties dominated early play with North Shore’s Tim Blundell and David McMurtrie of Silverdale ticking over the scoreboard.The match remained close throughout being 12-all well into the second spell, until North Shore centre Ben Stewart broke out to score a converted try. Silverdale fought back strongly dominating territory, where from a ruck they used the narrow blindside for a try to Jacob Lennane-Henry. The final score was North Shore 19, Silverdale United 17.

Horse riding skills on show

“Joyce Smith, our instructor was so proud of the riders and how well they competed,” she says. “It can be quite an emotional time seeing the riders do

so well when you’ve put so much effort into teaching them.”The next ribbon day, at the end of next term, will focus on dressage skills.

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