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New plans for a multi-million dollar development in Waiwera have surfaced, which the developer says will turn the rundown resort back into a national tourism destination.

Major revamp planned for WaiweraWaiwera residents want to retain a coastal character village atmosphere which they fear could be threatened by a proposal to allow buildings of around five storeys (18m) in the town. This example shows the potential impact.

But the proposal has stirred up opposition, with residents concerned a proposed high-rise hotel could erode the coastal character of the town.There has been a long string of development plans for Waiwera over the past two decades, but few have eventuated and visitor numbers have plummeted over the past decade.Waiwera Properties now owns all the main commercial land in the town and plans to invest tens of millions in a range of facilities. The company bought

the hotel site in 2007, the Waiwera Thermal Resort site and former Woodies Bar and Grill site in 2009, and the old campground in 2014.Its parent company, Urban Partners (formerly Retail Holdings), also owns a significant amount of land on the waterfront of Paihia and Mission Bay.On its website, company executive director Jonny Staples states the company was able to buy key sites in Waiwera following the global financial crisis.

He says Urban Partners has “a deep respect for the special character and history of the area and are undertaking master planning work to ensure that it is returned to its former glory and international appeal”.“In the longer term, Urban Partners hopes to develop a world-class regional tourism and hospitality precinct at Waiwera. However, it is still very early days and much needs to be done before we can meaningfully

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Footage of the enormous wave that engulfed the Pacific Coast of Japan in 2011 was shocking – and Auckland Council says that the Orewa community needs to be prepared should a similar tsunami happen here, while stressing that the risk is low.

Auckland Council will erect these signs in Orewa next month, showing evacuation routes to follow should a tsunami hit.

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Recent publicity produced by Civil Defence and Council for a meeting (held in Orewa last week) to inform people about preparedness and evacuation stated that “a large earthquake could cause a tsunami in Orewa similar to the one that hit Japan in 2011”.Such a wave could arrive within an hour of the earthquake and knowing the warning signs and having an evacuation plan is the focus – Civil Defence has told the paper in the past that relying on technology is futile and no sirens, alerting or text message system would be useful here.Safe zones and evacuation routes have been identified in Orewa and signs will go up next month to highlight these. For obvious reasons, all the routes head from the coast onto higher ground via roads such as Riverside Rd, Florence Ave and Puriri Ave.Because of its topography, Orewa has been chosen as a pilot area for a tsunami drill (HM March 2) that could be rolled out throughout Auckland. Residential properties near beaches and on low-lying land are at particular risk from tsunami and a report by the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences and the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research in 2010 demonstrated that Orewa and surrounding areas have one of the highest risks of inundation on Auckland’s east coast.On Wednesday, May 25, the community as a whole is invited to join Orewa schools in a tsunami drill that involves walking to a safe area. Orewa Rotary is also hoping to get local businesses involved.Council’s senior emergency management advisor North, Donna Murray, says that lessons learned

from the Orewa trial will contribute to a tsunami preparedness project template that can be applied to other communities within Auckland. As well as the drill with Orewa College, Orewa North and Orewa Primary schools, the project includes installing tsunami signs, blue lines painted on footpaths to show where the largest tsunami could reach and indicate the safest zone, and Tsunami Information Boards.“We are encouraging all the public in Orewa to identify their tsunami routes, and participate in the ‘Tsunami Walk’ on May 25, or during a time and capacity which suits,” Donna says.The tsunami walk begins in the morning (9.30am) on May 25. More details of how the community can join in will be published in this paper as they become available. A map showing the evacuation routes is linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

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progress any planning and design,” Mr Staples says. “The impact of the PAUP [proposed Auckland Unitary Plan] on our properties at Waiwera and the required improvements to Waiwera’s wastewater processing by Watercare are two examples of things that first need to be resolved. Waiwera Properties intends to consult with the community but at this early stage there are too many unknowns and it would be premature to start community engagement now.”Representatives from the company presented to the Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel in Queen Street, Auckland, last month in a push for changes to development restrictions on building height and commercial intensity.Legal representative Julie Goodyer said that plans potentially include mineral water bathing, mineral water bottling, visitor accommodation, conference facilities, bar and restaurant facilities, a health and wellness spa, permanent residential accommodation, visitor information and community services”.She said that an intensive development is necessary to make it viable. Visitor numbers to the hot pools have more than halved over the past decade, plunging from 305,000 in 2002 to 180,000 and it is running at a loss.“The only way it can continue to be developed and made accessible to Auckland tourists is if the PAUP enables development to be attractive and economically viable. If provisions make development too restrictive or creates too many planning restraints this will affect its viability. This will result in the developer selling the land or providing more moderate development which would not create a regional tourism destination.”The holding costs for the land were also high and any plans could be lost if the planning process becomes too complex.“The Panel shouldn’t take a middle of the road stance which could be overly restrictive on a hotel and

development. This will perpetuate the lack of development over the last 10 years and the land could be subdivided for private benefit, rather than public benefit.”The main roadblock was the Waiwera wastewater treatment plant, which is at capacity and requires a $12-15 million upgrade. A proposal to pump wastewater over the hill to the Hatfields Beach pump-station is understood to be years away.The most contentious part of the proposal is the 18-metre height limit the company is proposing. The company has resource consent for a five-storey, 215-unit hotel, which was first granted in 1989, but was renewed in the Environment Court in 2007. The consent expires in August next year, but, if Waiwera Properties proposal is adopted, the development could go ahead under the new rules regardless.

Waiwera residents protest during Waiwera Properties’ presentation at the Unitary Plan hearings in Queen Street, Auckland.

The developer also wants commercial tenancies of up to 500sqm to be permitted on site.However, a group of Waiwera residents gathered at the hearing to support Auckland Council’s proposal to restrict development to 12.5m. The group also wants to ensure the hot pools are restored for the public, the water bottling plant doesn’t expand and the natural values are retained.Waiwera resident and town planner Raewyn Catlow spoke at the Unitary Plan hearings representing the Waiwera Property Owners’ and Residents’ Association and two other Waiwera submitters. She said elements of Waiwera Properties’ proposal could threaten the character of the town and

deter tourists.“I consider the proposed heights will be visually dominant and compromise values which attract people. The community is not opposed to some residential development, but it should be limited so it does not become a dominant activity at the expense of tourist activities. Waiwera can be an outstanding tourist destination without high rise buildings.”Ms Catlow is also concerned that the hot pools and commercial plans could be abandoned for an intensive housing development, which could be done without a notified resource consent under the proposed precinct rules.“We want the pools to be available as a public asset. It would be so easy, if residential housing was permitted, to get rid of pool and develop it as an upmarket spa and it wouldn’t be available to residents.”Mr Staples points out that the pools are held on a perpetual lease by Waiwera Thermal Resort (directors Leon Fingerhut of Las Vegas and Mikhail Khimich of Auckland).“This means that Urban Partners as a landlord has no direct input into the planning and development of the pools and any alterations or improvements are at the sole discretion of Waiwera Thermal Resort.”Waiwera Thermal Resort general manager Victor Serov says plans are at a very early stage but will provide some exciting and modern attractions

– but not an amusement park. “We want to base it strongly on the hot water,” he says.Residents were also concerned that a retirement village could be part of the development as Waiwera Properties requested that multiple healthcare facilities be permitted activities. “A retirement village would totally compromise the tourist focus of the precinct and the character of Waiwera,” Ms Catlow said.The bottling plant for Waiwera Artesian Water, which adjoins the pools, is also a source of contention. Residents say the plant has been expanding beyond the conditions of its resource consent and noise and disruption from trucks is an issue.“The ongoing intensification of the bottling plant is a classic example of environmental creep which Council is seeking to perpetuate in the Unitary Plan. Residents don’t want to see an industrial-scale plant in a tourist zone.”Ms Catlow says it’s important to note that the Waiwera residents she represents are not opposed to development of the town. “It’s been languishing and needs to be developed,” she says. “However, three storey buildings, properly designed, would retain local character and still be economically viable – Noosa in Australia took a similar approach and now has very high value real estate and is popular with tourists.”

“ In the longer term, Urban Partners hopes to develop a world-class regional tourism

and hospitality precinct at Waiwera. However, it is still very early days and much

needs to be done. Jonny Staples”


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Push for PenlinkWho has not heard of Penlink – the 7km of road and bridge linking Whangaparaoa Peninsula to State Highway 1? When proposed 20 years ago the peak time traffic queue at the Silverdale intersection linking the highway to Whangaparoa Peninsula was around 500m. Twenty years later, the morning peak now stretches five kilometres, and still no action. Auckland Council had Penlink on a 2013 plan for construction to start in 2018 – but deferred it last year with no public investment planned before 2025, even though it has a strong business case, peak travel time savings of around 15 minutes can be expected immediately and the land has all but been designated for a 4-lane route. It is my observation that the years of Penlink “all talk and no action” is taking its toll on local businesses and residents. Penlink was to service growth on the Peninsula. While there was a growth surge early on and numerous businesses invested many millions of dollars to service an expanding community, worsening access has meant almost no growth in employment on the Peninsula in recent time. Peak hour public transport is no good – buses get caught in the congestion, freight and delivery services are problematic. The congestion at the intersection doesn’t just affect the Peninsula, but nearby Silverdale and Orewa. A population the size of Hamilton is projected to

Selfless choiceAuckland Council recently asked local boards to comment on whether the candidates’ names on voting documents in this year’s election should be “alphabetical (order of surname), pseudo-random order or random order”. Local board chair Julia Parfitt pointed out that she was voting against her own interests when she chose the alphabetical option. “P for Parfitt might not be at the end of the alphabet, but it is generally right near the bottom of the candidates list on voting papers,” she said. Makes us wonder what “pseudo-random order” might mean!be added to Silverdale over the next

30 years. Imagine the mess then if we continue the delays in decision making we have now. By 2021 traffic congestion will make the Hibiscus Coast Highway and Whangaparoa Rd impossible for business, even more frustrating for residents, dangerous and problematical for all road users. Potential growth and confidence in the area will be torpedoed. It is for all these reasons that business has been left with little choice; we are organising to push for the project to be completed within five years, probably as a public-private partnership. The indications are that the NZ Transport Agency has no interest in driving the project; it doesn’t have a strong freight component. Auckland Council’s deferral of funding to the next 10-year plan (2025-35) effectively means that to turn the ready-to-go Penlink project into action requires the business community to take the lead. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has set up a working group to do exactly that. For more information email me – [email protected] Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce chief executive (abridged)

Long line petitionAs per your article about guava moth, my partner and I are very disappointed to discover that all of our lovely feijoas are infested with guava moth this year. Also our sympathies go out to the (Green) couple whose dog swallowed a long line hook on Red Beach (HM

April 6). We are disgusted that these kind of motorised long lines are legal and can be used on busy beaches. Do these people not have any concept of all the fish they could catch that are undersize or protected? It smacks of complete greed and laziness to the real fishermen amongst us. Also it clearly shows the danger they bring to pets and small children with the number of hooks that fall off and are left lying around for innocents to swallow. We believe that motorised long lines should be completely banned in New Zealand and would happily sign a petition to do so.Louise Dye, Army Bay

Class actThere are times when you realise just how good it is to be alive. I have recently had a bit of a health hiccup, being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. When word of this got to Bridie Lewis, one of my former students at Whangaparaoa College, she organised a get together of my previous form class at the college. The reunion at Esquires at Whangaparaoa was incredibly heart warrming – almost all of 10 Jam class turned up; lots of hugs, a few tears and lots of positive affirmations. So, thank you to 10 Jam, and special thanks to Bridie for making something happen that is a big help to me on my journey.Simon James, Waipu

Gobsmackingly goodI was gobsmacked to see the amount of development proposed for our area, in your last paper (April 6). Developers have seen their chance to get what they want through the Unitary Plan and we’ll be stuck with it – good or bad. Thanks for uncovering this information and telling us what we need to know – no other local paper does this! Angela Chin, Red Beach

Enough housingSaw your story on the proposal to add up to 300 homes in Poplar Lane. Are you *expletive* kidding me? By my reckoning (using articles from your paper as a guide) there will be 1000 or more going in at Gulf Harbour, 500 at Red Beach, at least 100 on the site behind Karepiro Drive, 60 at Stanmore Bay – and now up to 300 more at Poplar Lane. This is getting close to the size of Millwater if you add it all up – around 2000 more homes. All of these have drivers and all at some stage end up on Whangaparaoa Road. Enough is enough. Rather than build a *expletive* big road between us and the north shore, how about putting a moratorium on any more housing development on the peninsula?Stan Ferguson, Stanmore BayReaders have also commented on this story on our website. Add your views at localmatters.co.nz


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Puddles takes the baitWe read with interest your article about Janine and Martin Green’s dog Daisy eating a hook and bait on a long line on Red Beach. We empathised with them as exactly the same thing happened to our dog Puddles two years ago outside the Surf Club on Orewa beach. It was early January, at 7pm and the beach was filled with people playing cricket, children running around and people walking their dogs. Puddles was no more than three metres from us when he swallowed a hook, which a fisherman had laid out on the sand along with 25 other hooks and bait! There was absolutely nothing to indicate the presence of the long line and the fisherman had the audacity to tell us that we should take our dog on the beach during the day – which is illegal – and not in the evening. If we had realised the presence of the long lines we would have steered clear, but as it was in front of the surf club we thought it was a safe, public space for us to exercise our dog. In Puddles’ case, operating on him to remove the hook in his stomach was high risk as he has a heart defect. Puddles reacted to the operation anaesthetic by vomiting – including vomiting up the hook! However, it was still a very costly vet bill and was very distressing for both ourselves and Puddles (he is pictured, just after the operation). Can something be done to control long lines on busy beaches? It’s dangerous

Brick wall in placeRe your article on the proposed sea wall, (HM April 6). Over the years the Council has spent millions of dollars on replacing sand on the Orewa beach that gets washed away with next storm. They are going to spend, how much, on repairs to the Nautilus building that we, the people, were not responsible for. They have spent millions on cycleways that cyclists refuse to use – every time I have driven over the Orewa Estuary bridge I see cyclists using the pedestrian footpath instead of the cycleway that is alongside. With all these millions of dollars spent and intended, the Council cannot spend a few dollars to maintain their walkway access from behind the Red Beach shops to Lucy Foster Lane. I have contacted the Auckland council on many occasions over this walkway access but have come up against the usual council brick wall!Eric Bennett, Red BeachReply: Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt looked into this one at Hibiscus Matters’ request. Auckland Transport’s advice to the local board is that there is an easement involved in the walkway behind the Red Beach shops to Lucy Foster Lane. And that, as this is a unit development, the body corporate should be covering these responsibilities.

to children, dogs and the public in general, surely common sense says don’t do it on busy beaches.Christine and Celina Thompson, Red Beach

Long line of commentsA wide range of views have been expressed on our website about long line fishing, following the story in our last edition about the injury of a local couple’s dog (April 6). Some place the responsibility firmly at the door of the fishers, while others say that the dog owners should have taken more care. Have your say! Join the conversation at localmatters.co.nz

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Giant gardening effortSix months of gardening effort were rewarded when Hibiscus Coast Probus Club awarded prizes to members for growing the largest pumpkin. The pumpkins were judged and awards given out at the club’s meeting on April 5. Club member Graeme McIntosh says that kitchen scales were adequate for four of the entries, but two were too large to remove from vehicles and had to be judged on girth.

The Hibiscus Coast Art Studio Trail, held last month, recorded almost 3000 studio visits – almost double the number who visited the 2014 trail. The trail also contributed $23,000 to local artists and galleries on the Hibiscus Coast (more than double the 2014 total). Around 30 people visited all 12 studios on this year’s trail – as a result, they went in a draw to win a hamper. Among them were Linden and Ross Cowan, who won the hamper of goodies. It was presented to them at Estuary Arts Centre on April 11. “The arts trail was a great day – we had a wonderful time,” Linden said. Pictured is trail committee member Kym Burke, left, presenting the hamper to the winners.

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Spray not neededIt is unfortunate that Albert Jenson (HM April 6) has got the wrong end of the stick in blaming Little Manly Resident, Nolene Berger, for the state of the roads in the small “no-spray zone” that was put in place to protect her from the severe effect of chemicals on her health. (March 16 2016) Responsibility for maintaining the roads lies with Auckland Transport’s roading contractor. They just can’t use chemicals to do it. So if they are indeed in a dreadful state then complaint should be laid with Transport or their contractor who is supposed to use either mechanical means or steam or hot water instead. Not do nothing, as Mr Jenson implies. It is not Ms Berger’s fault if the contractor’s not doing his job. No-one should have to put up with the degree of vilification, bullying and harassment she has had to endure for many years because of this misconception. Or even worse, neighbours who go out and spray their road frontage themselves. Apart from putting Ms Berger in grave danger, it is surely unlawful to spray public land.Hana Blackmore (Weed Management Advisory), Waiheke Island

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Mighty Ape headed for HighgateOnline store Mighty Ape is planning a new base at Highgate Business Park in Silverdale that will more than double its current capacity. Argosy Property is contracted to buy 22,575sqm of land at Highgate in Wainui Rd, once the sites are completed, for $8.1 million. Argosy will then spend $14.2 million developing the site for Mighty Ape. Argosy chief executive Peter Mence says Mighty Ape, currently in Albany, is on an expiring lease and relocating due to the expansion of its business. The development at Highgate will consist of 9000sqm of warehouse and 1500sqm of office, as well as 116 parking spaces. Design is underway and practical completion is scheduled for September 2017. Mr Mence said Mighty Ape has agreed to sign a 10-year lease.

Wainui Road reopensThe section of Wainui Rd that has been closed since May 2014 due to creation of the motorway interchange at Millwater and an upgrade to water mains, is set to re-open this month. A spokesperson for developer WFH Properties confirmed last week that the section of Wainui Road, south of the bridge to Waterloo Rd will reopen at the end of April. Info: http://www.millwater.co.nz

Dairy Flat man gored by bullA man was attacked by a bull in Dairy Flat on April 11, resulting in a serious leg injury. The crew of the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended the incident, together with St John Ambulance. The male, in his 40s, was working when the bull gored him, injuring his leg. He was treated by St John officers and the Westpac Rescue team, then transported to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.

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Focus on WhangaparaoaOver the last decade, a lot of attention and funding has gone into developing Silverdale as the employment, retail and business hub of the north. For Whangaparaoa the reverse has been true with the peninsula receiving minimal council investment apart from the library some years ago. Whangaparaoa is languishing and this situation has been exacerbated to some extent by the central and local government view that the area is low-growth residential.However recent housing developments in Red Beach, Stanmore Bay and Gulf Harbour, and more planned, tell a different story. Residents face increased traffic congestion, limited public transport options, poor access to health and other services while retailers face declining retail spend. These issues along with geographical and social isolation are highlighted in a needs analysis of residents undertaken by the local board in 2014. The local board has also funded an independent community-led placemaking project called Whangaparaoa 2030. The project is an opportunity for people, from Army Bay to Red Beach, to discuss the future of Whangaparaoa Peninsula and what can be done now to secure that future. The initiative started in early 2015 when community members, including local board member Janet Fitzgerald, came together to talk about local issues focused on the Whangaparaoa town centre. These meetings expanded to discussions on the future of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and the opportunities and challenges ahead. The group realised it needed a vision and outcomes which led to the formation of the Whangaparaoa Community Forum and Whangaparaoa 2030.The local board and the community agree that change is needed. Firstly, the focus is on the area’s infrastructure. The board is advocating to Auckland Transport for better transport links especially Penlink and improved public transport. The Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre upgrade now underway addresses structural issues and will provide better amenities and programmes. In addition, several new playgrounds are planned along with several playground upgrades. Regional stormwater funding is being used to re-naturalise D’Oyly Reserve.To boost retail and understand the issues faced by Whangaparaoa retailers, the local board has commissioned a survey of businesses. The results will be used to advocate on the retailers’ behalf with support offered to establish a business association.Finally, a centre plan will be developed for Whangaparaoa. Future planning is essential given the growth on the peninsula and an Auckland-wide development strategy that encourages growth in existing centres.


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As a Chartered Engineer with more than 25 years experience, Julie Raine of Army Bay says she enjoys sharing ‘the advice I’d give my former self’ with other women. This week she was presented with an award by Zonta, who named her among its 50 Women of Achievement, alongside Helen Clarke, Louise Nicholas and Dame Silvia Cartwright. She told Terry Moore about how a girl from a coal mining village in England made it to the top in her chosen career.

At the age of 17, when I started working in engineering, I was

faced with a lot of men in their dingy offices smoking, and topless girly calendars on the wall. So one day I went in early with my black marker pen and drew bikinis on the pictures – from January to December. They took it as a laugh, but it also raised awareness. Five years later, in another company, I again found those calendars so this time I bought a male version, pinned it up and carried on working. The guys took one look and I’ve never known a company policy change so quick.

I left school not knowing what I wanted to do, except that I wasn’t going into a

‘girly’ career. I wasn’t some bright spark kid and never pushed myself, so I got to the end of school with just the basics. My best friend went on a secretarial course and rather than sit at home I did that too. My tutors noticed that I did lots of sketching and sent me to a placement with a mining engineering company in the village where I lived. I had to do half a day’s secretarial work, unfortunately, but the exciting bit was that for the other half I was in the drawing office as a tracer. After a few months they offered me a job in the drawing office. I was given drawings of drilling machinery and would trace over them with the right tunnel diameter and machinery for each different job. I hadn’t been able to do technical drawing at school because boys did technical drawing and woodwork and girls did baking and sewing; I was never going to make a career out of baking, that’s for sure! After a few months, I found a college course in technical drawing. They told me it was part of an engineering course and that I’d be the only girl. And I said ‘that’s fine’.

I had to do a foundation level course, then a series of qualifications – it

took me 12 years to get my degree, while working. They wrote an article in an engineering magazine about my dedication. I had a goal and just kept going, waiting to see if I started failing. I worked really hard, while all my friends were out drinking, because whereas at school I was working to please the teacher or my parents, here

it was for me. I graduated with an honours degree in Civil Engineering and became a Chartered Engineer at the age of 35. Apart from one tutor, there were no issues with being the only female on the course. That tutor was patronising and even tried to stop me getting honours. I took it to the Union and won and carried on. He thought I couldn’t do it, so I thought ‘watch me’. I don’t like confrontation – I’d rather do things in a humorous way – but I’ve always felt that what’s good enough for them is good enough for me.

My passion is transportation and safety and that began when my

older sister, Sharon, died at the age of 21 in a traffic accident. I was 19 and working for the local authority as a highway engineer. We were looking at local black spots and I was part of a team that had to put traffic lights at the junction where my sister had been killed. Before moving to NZ, five years ago, I worked in Abu Dhabi, on highways and transportation. I worked on one of the Palm Islands, two artificial islands on the coast of Dubai. My job was to design transport to and from the island and infrastructure for buses and trams. I also worked on a desert island owned by a sheik who created an Eco Safari attraction. I worked out a transportation system based on the London underground, with coloured routes so it was easy to follow if you couldn’t speak the language. Most amazing of all was working on the infrastructure for the world’s first carbon neutral city, Masdar, in Abu Dhabi. Travel is via personal pods and it has a technology university but it’s so ‘Big Brother’ – individuals can’t change the temperature or anything in their own apartment: there’s a monument that flashes green when people have been ‘good’ and owners can work out which apartment hasn’t been eco-friendly. Once I’d ventured out of the UK there was no way I was going back. The NZTA was doing its roads of national significance, so I transferred here.

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Monday and was back at work Friday for a meeting. With Lynda, now four, I took a week and a half off. An au pair and family support made that possible. At the time no one could talk me out of it, because I was going up the ladder, I’d studied for 12 years to get there and wasn’t going to stop. Someone suggested I should be at home bonding with my baby and my response was that fathers go back to work after a birth in a couple of days and what’s good enough for them is good enough for me. I got quality time with the children rather than have them follow me while I did the shopping or cleaning. Statistically women, especially in engineering, graduate with the men and work for five plus years. Then

women start a family, take maternity leave and come back at a lower level – this is one reason there are so few women on company Boards. At the moment around six percent of engineers in NZ are women. I’m part of a group that holds competitions for primary schools based around building things. The more that we do with schools, the faster things will change. Engineering is such a good career because of all the different specialist areas and the chance to have a career worldwide.

I like to mentor females in the industry who are younger then me

because I know what they’re facing, including being bullied. In one job, the boss liked me and the rest of the office didn’t, so as soon as he was at a meeting I was in for it. They would keep on at me but I wouldn’t cry in front of

them; I used to drive home in tears. They would criticise and hide manuals and files so I couldn’t do my work. I didn’t tell my boss because it was my first experience of bullying and I didn’t know what to do. I thought my boss might say ‘toughen up’. I learnt from it and later, in another job, when a guy started doing the same thing I stopped it immediately. After the bullying you try to fit in and I noticed that my wardrobe was full of trouser suits, shirts and flat shoes; I changed that and wear a dress and heels every day. In the past I also tried to fit in with male colleagues by talking about football, which I really had no interest in. I watched the highlights to get key bits of information so I could chat about it on Monday.

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Paul Wilkinson questioned Auckland Council staff and contractors about the practicalities of towing a full, 240-litre recycling bin up his steep driveway. When full the bins can weigh as much as 15kg.

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They are not alone; there are many long, steep driveways on the Coast, as well as places with no berms or limited storage for the bins.Eventually each household will have three wheelie bins – starting with the recycling bins that are currently being distributed around the Hibiscus Coast. Rubbish and compost bins will follow in the next few years.The local recycling service will begin using the bins, instead of crates, starting in July.Paul wrote to Hibiscus Matters (April 6) about his situation and last week this brought two Council staff members and a representative of contractor Smart Environmental to his door on a “fact finding mission”.Waste solutions customer enhancement manager, Wayne Funnel, told Paul and Janette that because the bins have been in other parts of Auckland (including the central city) for some time, Council is taking advice from waste advisors in those areas.After an initial look at the site, senior waste advisor Paul Mortimer suggested that it may be possible to build a platform near the top of the drive and leave the bin there, filling it from the crates when needed – although strong winds could be an issue with this. Another option with steep driveways is to get a tow hitch, however the Wilkinsons do not have a tow bar. The staff will come back to the couple this week with some other ideas.

Paul and Janette would also prefer a smaller bin: there is a choice of three sizes – 360-litre, 240-litre and 140-litre. However, residents are requested to try the 240-litre first, then request a different size after the new service starts in July. Wayne said that because all recyclables, including paper, go in the bin together, and the collection is fortnightly, the bins fill up faster than people think.The change to wheelie bins is part of Council’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan – one of its targets is to reduce the domestic kerbside waste sent to landfill by 30 percent by 2018. Parts of the waste plan still to be implemented include an urban food waste collection service from 2018 and a shift to a ‘pay as you throw’ system for landfill rubbish by 2019/20. This will mean households get a wheelie bin to use instead of rubbish bags; these are microchipped, so each household pays for the amount that it throws out.Wayne says that their team is more than happy to hear from residents who might have difficulties with steep driveways and other access issues with their new recycling bins. “Our waste advisors have lots of solutions that have been suggested by residents who use recycle bins across the region, and these ideas could work for a variety of circumstances,” he says. Residents should call 09 301 0101, say it’s about the new recycling bin, and they’ll be put through to someone who can help.


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Kaylene McNabb and Jim Watson of Manly have a fruitful orchard in their back garden that includes feijoas, macadamias, lemons, oranges, apples, grapefruit, plums and peaches.

Kaylene McNabb of Manly has come up with her own design for a guava moth trap, utilising a cheap solar light from The Warehouse and a recycled bottle with cooking oil in it.

Guava moth’s grip on community’s crops growsThis season most of the fruit – and the macadamia nuts – have had to be left on the ground because of infestation with guava moth. Fruit drop before they ripen and Kaylene and Jim say it’s heartbreaking to see it rotting on the ground.It’s a problem that is being repeated all over the Hibiscus Coast, with gardeners from Army Bay right through to Red Beach reporting major loss (90 percent or more) of their feijoa and citrus crops.Kaylene and Jim say last winter some of their fruit was affected, but this year it’s a lot worse. In particular they are devastated that this year’s apples from a tree that they’ve had for more than 20 years are inedible for the first time.“A bit of codlin moth isn’t a problem, because you can still eat the fruit, but this moth is a whole different story,” Jim says. “MPI should have tackled it from the start. It’s as bad as fruit fly. Why was nothing done?”Guava moth is an Australian pest that was first found in NZ in the late 1990s. It spread throughout Northland, Auckland and into the Waikato. It attacks many varieties of fruit and nuts, year round.Part of the reason that the pest can spread so quickly in an area is that there are few effective ways of controlling it and MPI says that total

eradication was never an option.“At the time of its first detection in New Zealand, MAF (the former MPI) carried out surveillance to determine how well distributed this species was,” an MPI spokesperson says. “It was found to be widespread. This, coupled with the presence of numerous different host species (both in domestic cultivation and growing wild) meant that eradication was not feasible. In addition it was determined that the introduction was likely to have been by wind dispersal from Australia and that New Zealand was very likely to be further exposed to re-infestation in the future.”MPI suggests wrapping immature, green fruit with a fine weave mesh (such as frost cloth) to prevent the pest laying eggs on fruit. Fallen fruit should be raked up and removed or buried to kill pupating guava moths.Some residents, Kaylene included, are trying DIY moth traps, with some success. These are based on a design by retired teacher Harvey Gadd who fixed inexpensive solar lights to a trap. The lights lure the moths inside, where they make contact with a little cooking oil poured into the base, get stuck and die.Mike Weston of Gulf Harbour has also found the Aquaticus range of bug repellents (including Supernatural Glow and a pink fluid that acts as

a sticker) effective in reducing the infestation of his plums and citrus fruit (HM March 2).Local hardware stores, including Bunnings, sell a guava moth sticky trap laced with pheromones. Bunnings’ version costs $29.93 for the trap and $26.85 per refill. The moths are attracted to the sticky strips by the pheromone.

Guava moth is a small, speckled, inconspicuous moth with a 15mm wingspan. It lays its eggs on the surface of the fruit and the caterpillar, which grows to 5–7mm long, burrows in. Moth photo, Plant and Food Research. More photos, localmatters.co.nz

Hibiscus Matters opened a can of worms – or should that be guava moth lavae – with our story about guava moth on the Coast (February 3 edition). The moth attacks a wide range of fruit, year-round and large amounts of feedback to this paper indicate that it is a huge issue in this season’s feijoas and citrus crops, among others. Reports have been coming into our office thick and fast over the last couple of weeks as people cut into their fruit and find they’ve been ruined by the pest. Readers would like to connect with each other to discuss the issue and share information as they try various ways of fighting back. To connect with other gardeners and share advice, comment on this story at localmatters.co.nz

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Persistence is paying off when it comes to Cr John Watson’s campaign to fix traffic problems on Whangaparaoa Rd that have occurred since Whangaparaoa New World opened.At rush hours, traffic is bumper to bumper along the stretch of Whangaparaoa Rd near New World. At times this has extended as far as The Plaza.Consultation between New World owner Foodstuffs, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council, came to an agreement to cut back the traffic island and shift the bus stop further west to reduce the risk of rear end crashes (HM March 16).However, Cr Watson remained concerned that the main problem was traffic coming to a halt at the New World car park entrance because it involves a sharp left hand turn.AT advised that the car park entrance is narrow to improve safety for

pedestrians.However, recently staff came to the site to see the problem for themselves and at a recent meeting with AT, Cr Watson says a number of options were discussed to remedy the situation. Two potential solutions to modify the access to allow for a smoother entry into the site, preventing the need for vehicles following closely to brake so suddenly, are now being investigated.AT staff are hopeful that agreement will be reached on this and on who will cover the cost of the remedial works.“The alternative was ‘to grin and bear it’, which I said is unacceptable,” Cr Watson says. “Poor design of the entranceway has created new congestion on an already very busy stretch of road. I would think that business owners in the New World complex would also be keen to see it solves, as it’s in their interests to make it easier and safe for customers to get in and out.”

Part of George Lowe place that has been granted Special Housing Area status. It is understood that the applicants do not yet own all the properties that would need demolishing to build the proposed apartment block.

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As expected, the only new Special Housing Area on the Coast was the one in George Lowe Place, Orewa, adjacent to New World (HM March 2).A development including more than 120 apartments has been proposed on this site (encompassing 6–8 and 7–9 George Lowe Place, through to 6–8 Hillary Square) by Clifford and Carol Smith. It may link up with a public walkway. Currently there is a range of light industrial and retail businesses operating there.As the site has been granted Special Housing Area status, development can be fast tracked with minimal consultation and appeal rights for the community. Special Housing Areas

must also contain a component of affordable housing.Discussions with Council staff, prior to the lodging of a resource consent application for the residential development, have taken place but no application has yet been lodged.The suggestion that the area from George Lowe Place to Hillary Square was ripe for development was made in the Orewa Centre Plan commissioned from planner Jason Evans by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last year and approved last December.This part of the town centre has a height limit of 16.5m, or effectively five storeys, under the proposed Unitary Plan.

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The sky’s the limit at Stanmore Bay School – but so is the new zone, which comes into force in Term 2.

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Principal appointedAfter the departure at the end of last year of long time Whangaparaoa School principal Steve Collins, the school board has selected Kevin Cronin as his replacement. Mr Cronin is currently principal of Huapai District School. Warren Steel will continue as acting principal next term, with Mr Cronin taking up the position at the start of Term 3.

Some principals and parents say that this reduces choice for local families. Stanmore Bay School principal Carol Abley is one who shares this view. Her school has established a new zone, which starts next term, but Carol says the decision to create a zone was out of the school’s hands. “Parents should have the right to choose the school that suits them, regardless of where it is but that won’t be the case under this system,” she says. “This was forced upon us by the Ministry because of huge roll growth.”She says that the school enrolled 90 more children at the end of Term 4 last year, than the year before and more classrooms are needed. “We have been allocated new classrooms now that the zone is going ahead.”Boards of Trustees have discretion to accept out of zone enrolments, but Carol says she was horrified to see that at the bottom of the list of priorities for this are teacher’s own children. “The Ministry only cares about money and statistics, not kids,” she says. “I told them parents would rather their children walked from Vipond Road to our school, rather than along the busy highway to Red Beach School but they didn’t listen.”Stanmore Bay School consulted with parents on the formation of a zone, which was then approved by the Ministry of Education. There will be no out of zone applications accepted at the school this year, with the only exception being siblings who turn five years of age who have brothers or sisters at the school.

Ministry representatives at a meeting at Silverdale School last year indicated that Red Beach School may also need to shrink its zone, but have said there is no timeframe for this as yet.Silverdale School reduced the size of its zone after consultation with the community where emotions ran high among families that are now excluded (HM November 18, 2015). The changes come into force next term and no alterations were made to the new zone as a result of that consultation.At a meeting held last November at the school, it was suggested that families in Stillwater, Pine Valley Rd and East Coast Rd who find themselves out of zone could consider Wainui School, which has no zone, Dairy Flat School, or primary schools in Orewa.The area around Orewa Primary is also seeing massive residential development. The school currently doesn’t have a zone, but Principal Diane Lambert says the Ministry is working with them to put one in place.

Kumeu Brass was the recent recipient of $10,000 from the Pub Charity. The money was put towards the purchase of two new euphoniums. With close to 80 members across three bands, many of whom rely on the band’s pool of instruments for hire, Kumeu Brass is always looking for more high quality instruments and the burgeoning junior section, Kumeu Evolution

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Support for damaged Fijian schoolStudents at Wentworth College are reaching out to their counterparts at a school in Fiji, to help with damage caused by the recent cyclone. Students in Wentworth’s Fleming House collected art and maths resources that were shipped up to a school in Fiji (Ellington Primary) in recent weeks. Safari Lodge on the small island of Nananu-I-Ra in the northern part of Fiji is co-ordinating the shipment of the resources. Teacher Amy Fisher is travelling to Fiji during the break between Term 1 and Term 2 to give the resources to Ellington Primary School and help support the local community. The school sustained significant damage during Cyclone Winston including having its roof blown off seven weeks ago. Wentworth’s Year 8 students held a Pacific themed party on April 15 to raise money for Ellington School.

Breakfast service overThe free breakfast service provided for children at Whangaparaoa Primary by Hibiscus Coast Community House ended at the end of the term. The school has had a Breakfast Club for a few years and while initially the need was high, demand has fallen off. It has also been difficult to find volunteers to run the service. The school thanks the Community House for providing the provisions, and volunteers for their help, and says families have appreciated that support.

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Members voted James into the President’s role (which is held for two years) last month after he’d been on the executive for a few years.He says the vast majority of principals in Auckland belong to the association, and that it is in students’ interests for them to be connected in this way.Regular meetings are held and the association receives up to date information from the heads of other educational organisations, including ERO and NZQA as well as access to high-level discussions with the Ministry.Among the ‘hot topics’ for discussion at the moment are the new Health and Safety regulations (HM Feb 3), which came into effect this month and give principals personal responsibility and liability for accidents.The supply of high quality teachers, especially in subjects such as maths, physics and chemistry, is another concern for the principals. James says that with the average age of secondary teachers around 56-57 years, there will be a lot of retirements in five to 10 years. “We have been charged by the Minister to come up with some recommendations for a sustainable model [for teacher supply] – which at the moment, we don’t have,” he says. Paying fees for student teachers, who are then bonded for a period, may be one of the suggestions put forward.James says that the provision and funding of special education services is another issue, together with truancy

services. Until a few years ago, Coast Youth Community Trust had the contract for local truancy services, but it is now centralised and run through an office in West Auckland.James says that the Government’s Secretary for Education, Peter Hughes, listens to principals and understands the importance of their feedback and concerns.Auckland principals are dealing with tremendous population growth, which affects their zones; diversity among pupils and increasing transience among families. They share concerns with other principals nationally about the decile system, which James describes as “a blunt instrument”.“The decile system is up for review over the next few years and the Association will be involved in that,” James says.

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The pair joined the Shave for a Cure campaign to raise funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ and between them, the two Carmel College students raised around $4000 by shaving their heads, which they did at Maddy’s home on April 7.Family and friends shouted encouragement as Ciara’s mum, Michelle, and Maddy’s dad, Phil, removed the hair.The girls’ ponytails were set aside so they can be used in making wigs for people who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment.Michelle says the girls were told about the downsides of losing all their hair, but they were adamant. “People who

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Gulf Harbour, as we now know it, has changed immensely in 30 years. Previously it was a picturesque spot known as Hobbs Bay, where locals fished for flounder and gathered cockles. It supported the local pony club grounds and was a camping spot for many clubs. Since the sale of the land in the 1970s, very little of the original Hobbs Bay remains; aside from the old farmhouse, still clearly visible on your left as local boats depart the marina. I never knew much about Hobbs Bay until my father started to hyperventilate about the pending marina to be built in the mid-1980s. I recall nearly every Sunday we were driven up to the Marina Inquiries booth on the lookout, which was on the right of where the main entrance now sits. We studied the progress of the digging and tried to visualise what was to come. When the Marina was filled and began to take shape, the excitement grew. In 1988 our old girl was one of the first boats to move in and claim her spot. I grew up at Gulf Harbour, watching the ever- changing landscape. I remember the summers of dirt on the boats from the neighbouring suburb development, the construction of the Marine Village, the apartments, the yacht club and later the golf club – it just seemed to keep rolling on. The marina is based on a 99 year lease, due to expire in 2088, however a piece of me just wishes to roll back to 1978 and walk those shores as they once were. Photo, construction of Gulf Harbour Marina, courtesy Susanne Wilson

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Anzac Day Services, April 256am Dawn Service Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay. Be ready to parade 10 minutes before parade commencement • 9am Remembrance Service, Puhoi Domain entrance (at memorial gates). Laying of wreaths and cup of tea afterwards • 11am Remembrance Service Hibiscus Coast Community 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 • 1pm 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 to parade 10–15 minutes before parade commencement.

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Two more attractions have been added at Silverdale Adventure Park, with the launch of the 250m Zipline last weekend, and a regular market beginning on Anzac Day.The Zipline opened just in time for the school holidays.The markets, operated by Annamaria Berek of My Markets, begin on Anzac Day and will be held regularly at the Adventure Park in future, with further dates yet to be confirmed.More than 70 stalls, including crafts, clothing and plenty of food, will be on offer at the Anzac Day market. There’s a strong international flavour to the food stalls, which include Japanese-style barbecue and noodles, Indian samosas, Turkish cuisine,

Coast knitters will share their skills at a free weaving, knitting and wool session at Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa, which is part of its school holiday programme.Centre manager Kim Boyd says volunteers from Kensington Park’s knitting group and other local craft groups will show children aged four and older what knitting is all about.The squares will be put together as part of a giant tea cosy that is under construction for Estuary Arts’ Anyone 4 T exhibition in August. The exhibition will cover all aspects of the cuppa – from ceramics and high teas to tea festivals and ceremonies.Kim says that the knitting session is also about keeping those crafts alive. “It would be tragic for those skills that our grandmothers had to be lost. Making things by weaving or knitting is a practical skill, but also creative and a very relaxing pastime. It also aids the development of manual dexterity in young children.”All the materials needed will be provided, but Kim says donations of wool are welcome and can be left at Estuary Arts Centre. Any leftovers will go to the Kensington Park knitters, who make blankets for charitable organisations.The free weaving and knitting session is on April 29, 10am–3pm at the Centre in Western Reserve, Orewa.

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WIN Adventure Park passesHibiscus Matters and Silverdale Adventure Park have one Family Pass to give away to readers. Valued at $165, the pass is for two adults and two children. To go in the draw, write your name, email address, postal address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to Adventure Park tickets, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Or message Hibiscus Matters on Facebook. Entries close April 27.

Spanish paella, American brownies, Dutch pancakes, Mexican tacos and Hungarian puff bread.Live music will add to the market ambience.There is no entry charge to the market, which will take over the Adventure Park car park (a new area has been set aside for parking). The market is open on April 25, from 1pm–5pm and will be held rain or shine. In case of very

severe weather, the rain day is May 8. Silverdale Adventure Park, located at 2105 East Coast Road, Stillwater, is open daily from 10am.

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Everyone has a childhood dream, and Mike Lindsay is seeing his come to fruition – thanks to a little magic. Mike always hoped to one day have his own magic show. At the age of 12 he performed magic for his friends and family; he says it’s a phase a lot of children go through but, for him, it stuck. At 16 he started working as a magician, performing all over the country and entertaining people of all ages. He says he fell in love with the lifestyle and worked hard to make a career from it until, two years ago, at the age of 18, he became a full time magician.He says he couldn’t ask for a more enjoyable way to make a living, “spreading joy and amazement”. After multiple national tours performing in variety shows, collaborating with other magicians in stage shows and countless performances at corporate events and birthday parties, Mike’s dream of a one-man show (which includes his assistant Samantha, doves and a chicken) is coming true – this month sees him debut his own 90 minute show at Orewa Arts and Events Centre.

School holiday magic! No, not making the kids disappear: instead, be entertained by Mike Lindsay who is bringing his solo magic show to Orewa. Photo, Pauline Stockhausen.

Magic Mike appears liveMike says he chose to debut his show in Orewa because last time he performed here, with Mark Robinson in 2013, he found the audience supportive and responsive.His Magic and Illusion show, called It’s Showtime, is on April 29, with two performances – at 2pm and 7pm.He says the show is packed with plenty of audience participation, “mind blowing magic”, hilarious comedy and a heap of fun.According to Mike, there’s a common misconception that magic is for kids and while his show is family friendly and more than suitable for children, he says it is also entertaining for adults too. Info and tickets: www.ItsShowtime.co.nz and cash sales at the door.Watch a video about Mike and his magic at localmatters.co.nz

Win magic ticketsHibiscus Matters has one double pass to Mike Lindsay’s 7pm It’s Showtime performance on April 29 in Orewa to give away. To enter the draw message Hibiscus Matters’ on Facebook. Entries close April 27.

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time slot, always with one that’s family friendly. In addition to a succinct description, each option includes a photo, address, GPS coordinates, a link to Google Maps, and easy-to-follow directions that have been tried and tested. It is easy to follow via smartphone, tablet or laptop.Although it’s designed for people new to the city, it would be just as much fun for locals and could be the basis for a day in town with children these school holidays.Choose a Way Auckland was published on April 11 and can be downloaded for around US$6.99 from outlets such as Amazon, Gum and iTunes.

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Writing an interactive guide to Auckland gave Rhonda Albom an opportunity to spend months exploring a city that she thought she knew well – discovering a lot along the way.She has lived in the city since 2003 and from her Gulf Harbour home, works as a travel photographer, freelance writer and travel blogger.“Before I worked on Choose a Way Auckland, I wasn’t aware that Queen Street used to be a dirty canal, that there’s a haunted hotel in Vulcan Lane, or that a former theatre is now a bar, which is why the floor slopes downhill (towards the former screen),” she says. “It made me fall in love with my city again.”Choose a Way Auckland is the latest in a series of ebooks published by Chris Backe and made available through online book outlets.It is built around places, activities and sights that can be accessed by public transport – Rhonda says that this meant she couldn’t include anything on the Hibiscus Coast other than Snowplanet and also excluded one of her favourite places, Muriwai.Unlike traditional guidebooks, you can build your day’s activities as you go – there is a range of options in each

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Win this bookHibiscus Matters and Rhonda Albom have five copies of interactive book, Choose A Way Auckland to give away. To go in the draw, write your name, email address, postal address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to Choose A Way Auckland, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Or message Hibiscus Matters on Facebook. Note: As the book is supplied in pdf form, it is essential to supply an email address so that we can send the book to winners. Entries close May 6.

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Anzac Day photo competitionAnzac Day parades provide opportunities for moving photos, and this year those images could win you prizes that include NZ Post’s Silver Proof Commemorative Coin, First World War books, and Ngā Tapuwae NZ First World War Trails merchandise pack. A photo competition is being held to mark 100 years since the first Anzac Day service was held. To enter, take an Anzac Day photo and upload with a caption to Facebook or Twitter (before May 2) with the hashtag #MyAnzacDay. Winners will be announced on May 12. Info: ww100.govt.nz/myanzacday-photo-competition

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Excitement is not the normal reaction to receiving a Visa bill, but last month one entry on my account was a great source of pride and pleasure.Along with 39,248 others, I donated money through Give a Little towards the successful purchase of a beautiful piece of land at Awaroa in the Abel Tasman – and there was the proof, on my Visa bill. There were many reasons why I decided to contribute, not least because this is my favourite part of the country. However, the main one was the potential that this crowd funding initiative opens up for future purchases of land that the community values and chooses to hold onto.As a gardener, I had an alternative vision for the Peninsula Golf Club land in Red Beach, which was sold to developers and is in the process of being carved up for 500-odd homes. The potential for the site as botanical gardens seemed like a no-brainer (in my mind, at least), but the millions needed – $12 million plus a replacement golf course – were not readily to hand!Crowd funding could have been a major part of the answer – admittedly the Abel Tasman land was bought for $2 million so $12 million would have been a big ask, but if a few big benefactors who shared the dream were on board, or only part of the 44ha golf course was purchased, it could have worked (Auckland Botanical Gardens is 64ha). A partnership between a Trust and Auckland Council could have seen the process move forward.The land already had more than 500 trees on it, parking, and a clubroom building that could be converted into tearooms, a shop, somewhere to hold functions and an information centre. The facility at the Auckland Botanical Gardens is a standout example of this.Low lying areas on the Red Beach site would have made wonderful wetlands, attracting wildlife and providing picnic spots with tranquil views. Planting the gardens themselves would have provided biodiversity, beautiful places to walk and areas for children to play and explore. As space for our homes and gardens gets smaller, so the chance to wander in a public garden becomes increasingly more desirable and valuable for our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.Local jobs are another spin off from botanical gardens, as well as training opportunities for those with an interest in horticulture. Add some outdoor artworks, with maybe an annual exhibition for local artists, or light up one of the natural amphitheatres at night for musical and other performances: turn it into an outstanding amenity and people will come from far and wide to see it, bringing money to spend.This was nothing more than a dream, but one I still think of every now and then as I drive past the land and see diggers at work. Around us now, in areas such as Dairy Flat and Wainui, there is a lot of land banking going on. In future, this is going to be as urban an area as Silverdale, Orewa or Whangaparaoa.Maybe this community should consider putting its hand in its pocket if a suitable piece of land comes up? Before it’s all gone.

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The job of restoring a forgotten, abandoned and abused section of the Weiti riverbank and maintaining and caring for it long term passed from the hands of Conservation Volunteers to Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird this month.

Vern Rule has been involved with the project since the early days and will continue to work hard on looking after the Weiti Riverbank plantings, alongside Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird. He is pictured on April 9 with the final batch of seedlings ready for planting.

Care of Weiti river bank restoration changes hands

Conservation Volunteers took on the project in 2013 and, supported by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, have spent more than 3000 volunteer hours restoring around 12,900sqm of stream bank, and planting more than 13,000 native plants.At the start, rubbish removal was a massive task with the area initially described as “a tip site” – this part of the river flows past a number of industrial businesses and has been neglected and abused for years.Items removed included parts of cars, tyres and rusted oil drums; in some places, the rubbish was all that was holding the bank up.Planting and weeding work involved battling German wasps and incursions into new plantings by possums.Pest control will be an ongoing part of the work here. So far around 65 possums have fallen foul of the 12 traps along the river; rats are less of a problem due to control undertaken by local businesses.Volunteer Vern Rule, who has been involved with the project since the early days, and visits the various sites most days, says the work has been immensely satisfying but also quite a challenge at times. He has supported new plantings through both drought and muddy, wet conditions.Vern says that runoff from certain local businesses continues to be a concern, with a number of kahikatea trees killed.The work that the volunteers have done, and will continue to do, has many environmental benefits, including improving water quality and helping prevent further erosion.“I recommend you come and look in a year’s time,” Vern says. “Things are starting to sprout away. It’s very satisfying.”

Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird officially take over the work at the end of June.Chair Anne Graham says her organisation has set up the Weiti River Wildlink Group, under the Forest & Bird umbrella, to continue planting, pest control and weeding work.In relation to pest control, she says the group has recently become aware of an issue related to feral cats in Titan Place which they will be addressing with assistance from Council and in consultation with groups within the community.“We see the Weiti as being encompassed in the whole plan of pest free peninsula,” Anne says. “The local board also has future plans for a proper walkway along the river, we would like to help that happen.”

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Keep on keeping onThere are lots of things you learn as you get older such as to stop and smell the roses – it really is a beautiful world; it’s ok to say no as long as you do so graciously; and anti-wrinkle cream really is your friend!But for many of us, our bodies simply will not do what our mind thinks we can, however hard we try. They say that exercise is good for you, but as we age, exactly how we exercise becomes important. Delayed onset muscle soreness can kick in from six to eight hours post-exercise and peaks around the 48 hour mark. Despite popular belief, it is not from lactic acid but actually tiny tears in your muscles, after which the muscle adapts and eventually gets stronger. However, it can hurt in the meantime. Ways to reduce the soreness include gradually increasing the intensity of your exercise programme (couch potato to marathon runner takes time!) and warming up your muscles beforehand is certainly an injury preventer (as many of us discover the hard way). Afterwards, massage and hot baths may help.Treating mild sprains and strains is largely about reducing the damage, swelling and pain. Standard treatment for both is the same and is usually referred to as RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. y Rest: try to reduce any weight or exercise to that area, especially for the first 48 hours.

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Pharmacies have many different supports and elastic wraps to help with injuries to different areas. If you are using a supporting wrap it is important to get advice regarding the correct size for your body and injury. Drugs such as ibuprofen may be useful for a particular injury but are not necessarily helpful long term. Natural anti-inflammatories are another consideration, such as curcumin or a topical product. Heading along to your physiotherapist is also a good plan as rehabilitation after injury is vital.Exercise is good for so many reasons and at all ages. So remember to make time to look after yourself.

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The first Shakespear Park Fun Run takes place on Saturday, April 30, and organisers are hoping that the community will take the opportunity to work on their fitness in a scenic location while raising funds for Hibiscus Hospice.The 5km run/walk course is in Shakespear Regional Park along an existing trail, the Tiritiri Track. Entries are in three categories – serious runners/walkers (depart at 9am), teams (9.15am) and families/walkers (9.30am).Organisers Michelle and Phil Rymer of Montage Health and Fitness say there are great prizes in all three categories. Registrations close April 28 and can be made at www.montagehealthandfitness.com or phone 428 1292.

Organisers of the Sanitarium Weet-Bix TRYathlon say that shifting the site from Cheltenham to Manly was definitely the right decision.

Celebration was in the air at Silverdale Rugby Club on April 2 – and not only because the local side defeated Marist 41–17, at Silverdale War Memorial Park. The same day, the club also welcomed bricklayer Darren Wiggs into the Centurion club – players who have notched up 100 Premier games.Darren is the 34th player to earn the accolade. The presentation, marked by the awarding of a Centurion black blazer and tie, was attended by a large crowd, including previous Centurions and several members of Darren’s family.Darren, aged 33, who plays lock, took 10 years to achieve the milestone. He

Weet-Bix TRYathlon goes down a treatThe event was held on April 3 and attracted more than 2200 children who, together with their families, supporters and volunteers, filled Manly to overflowing.The children completed a swim course off Manly Beach, a cycle leg around a flat section of Manly, and a run to the finish in Manly Park.Sporting stars waiting at the finish line to hand out medals included Silver Fern Anna Harrison, NZ Breaker Mika Vukona, Tri NZ’s Ainslee Thorpe and Katherine Badham and All Blacks Charlie Faamaunina and Jerome Kaino along with Rodney MP Mark Mitchell.Sanitarium national sales manager,

Tony Farr, describes the support from schools, organisations and the locals themselves as “outstanding”. He says that Sanitarium is looking forward to growing the event further and setting a record for participants next year.Locals commented on traffic hold-ups along Whangaparaoa Rd on the day of the event, but Mr Farr says that feedback they had from competitors and their families was positive, especially compared with the Narrow Neck venue. “Commutes were, in some cases, half what they were last year,” Mr Farr says. “Signs were in place and we feel that customers and residents had minimal disruption. We were pleased with the overall event flow and following a review with

One hundred games not enough for Coast rugby centurionmade his debut for the Prems in 2006, then three years later went overseas to play professionally for the Hull Rugby Club in East Yorkshire. Upon his return in 2012, he decided he wouldn’t retire until he reached the 100 mark. He hoped to reach his goal last year, but injuries towards the end of the season meant he was stranded on 99 games.A former student of Orewa College, Darren played rugby league as a youngster, before swapping codes in 2000 and joining the Silverdale Club after leaving school. He played in the Under 21s for four years and was in

Tiri track fun run

council representatives we will be looking to increase the event capacity.”There were spin-offs for the community too – including fundraising on the part of groups that included Senior Netball Team 1 at Whangaparaoa College, which provided 50 marshalls.The charge of $5 to park on Edith Hopper Reserve went to the Have Life Church from Manurewa who brought up volunteers but next year this park will be free.

the 2004 Championship-winning Colts team. He has represented North Harbour at various levels, but is happy to concentrate on club honours at this stage of his career. He describes the local club as “the heart and soul of NZ rugby”. “Too

many players forget that and want to leap frog and take the easy route to higher honours,” Darren says.And will he retire, having achieved the goal? “No way! We’ve got a promising young team here and I’m in it for the season”.

Darren Wiggs (centre) receives his black blazer and tie and is congratulated by other club Centurions.

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After sell out shows in Germany and Holland earlier this year, the New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) is bringing its latest performance to Mahurangi College Hall on May 6 at 7.30pm.

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Lumina was performed at the prestigious Holland Dance Festival in January and received standing ovations in Germany, filling 1000-seat halls.NZDC founder and artistic director Shona McCullagh lived in Leigh for nine years and still spends weekends at her Mahurangi home and insisted Mahurangi be included in the short North Island tour.“Smaller communities in New Zealand have the right to see high quality work by national performers,” Ms McCullagh says. “Because of my affiliation to the area I thought we could make it work. I’m really excited to bring a work of this calibre to Mahurangi.”The Mahurangi show will be the smallest on the tour and follows a sell-out NZDC performance at the hall in 2013.The work has been developed by three choreographers – two from NZ and one international – and features contemporary music by Paddy

Free from Kiwi electronica group Pitch Black, Eden Mulholland and Phoenix Foundation drummer Chris O’Connor.“My provocation to the choreographers was to create a work that illuminated an intersection with light. The result is a really visually dynamic show which is the culmniation of stunning light design and audiovisual design, interfaced with technology. It’s very accessible and has great music from contemporary composers.“Light is like a character in the work. One of the three performances, called Brouhaha, includes audiovisual projections dancing along with the live dancers, creating an intersection of the two forms.”Shona started the NZDC in 2011 and the company has had three international tours in the past three years.Info: nzdc.org.nz/node/lumina-tour/

Gala successNature smiled on the final school gala of the season, at Whangaparaoa Primary on April 2, after a threatened storm had organisers nervous. A total of $32,000 was raised which will be used for purchasing learning resources. The school gala committee thanks the community, teachers and staff members and sponsors, who were mainly local businesses.

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It was a long journey for 20 North Island Robins (toutouwai) who were captured at Rangitoto Station Reserve, high in the Rangitoto Range in the King Country, then carefully transported to Shakespear open sanctuary for release.

Clockwise from above, Researcher Mhairi McCready will track the birds for the next two months by following their calls. Mealworms were the robins’ diet while in transit. SOSSI volunteer Alison Wesley was one of the ‘catch team’ who helped trap robins in the King Country to bring back to the Open Sanctuary. A North Island Robin, released by SOSSI chair Peter Jackson, takes time to consider its new home in the Shakespear Open Sanctuary.

Kiwi to follow robins into Shakespear Open SanctuaryHelping with that process was a catch team that included SOSSI volunteer Alison Wesley. The former Tiritiri guide, who has a soft spot for the robins (and for Kokako), said the capture went very smoothly, taking less than two days.She says that, as ground feeding birds, North Island Robins have been decimated by predators to the extent that the species is extinct in Auckland, outside sanctuaries; their introduction here is a further step in increasing their numbers.High tech boxes to transport the birds in were specially made by SOSSI volunteers – with John Stringer alone putting in around 140 hours and countless nails to get the job done. Massey University’s Dr Kevin Parker (funded by the Royal Society of NZ) is studying the relocation of the birds and the boxes are a key part of the process. Senses were placed inside to record activity on a memory card for later analysis.The birds were taken to the part of the sanctuary that is on Army land on April 8, and released in pairs to avoid fights; although the robins are described as “even more friendly than fantails”, often coming right up to people looking for insects, they are less friendly to each other. Open sanctuary senior ranger Matt Maitland says they are in fact aggressively territorial.After a Maori blessing, the boxes were opened and most of the robins immediately took to the nearby bush although a few were more reluctant to take flight.A further 20 toutouwai will be transferred from Tiritiri Matangi Island and released in the sanctuary in early May and this time Council hope to be able to increase public participation.This is the second bird reintroduction since the sanctuary was made pest free in 2011 – whiteheads were successfully released there last year and are already breeding.

Planning is currently underway for the next species to be released at Shakespear – the Little Spotted Kiwi. Matt says this release will hopefully take place in a year’s time, on April 29, 2017. It is possible that this time the birds may be released in the Kowhai Glen part of the sanctuary.

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HOME & MAINTENANCE

GARDEN MAINTENANCE New gardens, lawn mowing, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance &

improvement. Ph Dave 021 950 154

SECURITY ALARM SERVICING $99 (+parts & GST). Local technician,

20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887

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.

HAIRDRESSING

CARING MOBILE SERVICE, I come to you. Pensioner rates. Ph Inga 426 0985.MOBILE HAIRCUTS European trained hairstylist to visit you at your time, your place. Sabine Ph 426 9652 021 149 8598

HEALTH & BEAUTY

PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTHERAPY

Anxiety & easy quit smoking. Ph Bill Parker NZAPH 424 7610

TECHNICAL SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

AUDIOTECH – Home Technology & Electrical – TV Installs, Audio, Alarms, WiFi – 0800 178 679

WANTEDTO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

SITUATIONS VACANT

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Hibiscus Matters needs new walkers for delivery, in various locations in

Orewa & the Hibiscus Coast. For more information, email your name, contact details and age to

[email protected] or phone Kim 021 138 6975.

BK BUILDERS 29 years experience, licensed –Site 2, Reasonable rates. New Build, renovations, re clads. Ph office 021 187 5540.

WORK WANTED

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday morning and afternoon. For further information contact Christine See Ph 421 9180.HIBISCUS MINIATURES CLUB every second Sunday of the month, 9.30am–2.30pm, the Girl Guide hall, Centreway Road, Orewa. Next meeting, April 10.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 or 022 081 6476. Next event April 24.LADIES CRAFT CLUB, Tuesday 10am, Orewa Community Church. Various Crafts; including mosaics, card making, scrapbooking, quilting & beading. Creché available. Come along and try a new craft and make some new friends.RODNEY APHASIA GROUP meet 4th Thurs of month, Rotary House Silverdale Highway, 1.30–3pm. Support, friendship & rehabilitation opportunities to people with aphasia following stroke. Membership $10 p/yr. Ph Lisa 428 0414. SALSA DANCE CLASSES: Mondays 7pm–8pm, Orewa Community Centre. ZUMBA CLASSES: Wednesdays 7pm–8pm, Stillwater Community Centre. Everyone welcome. Ph 022 428 3610. facebook.com/zumbabrazilsydneyIISENIOR MOMENTS a social activity group for seniors on the Hibiscus Coast. Mon & Thurs, Red Beach Methodist Church Hall, 10am–12.30pm. Ph Monique 027 253 5557. TRAPS AND BAIT FOR RATS and other predators available for sale. Support the Pest Free Peninsula project and your local Forest and Bird branch. Email [email protected] for more info.OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB monthly meetings. 2nd Thursday of month with guest speaker or garden visits. Trading table, afternoon tea. 12.30pm at Orewa Catholic Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Ann 427 8377WHANGAPARAOA COMBINED PROBUS CLUB A club for retired or semi-retired people, meeting once a month. Guest speakers, morning tea etc. as well as trips and lunches out. Great way to meet friendly locals. Ph Peter or Raewyn 424 8227.WHANGAPARAOA ROTARY CLUB would welcome any Rotarian or Rotaract person who has transferred into the area. Contact details can be found: www.whangaparaoarotary.org

THE SILVERDALE AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC is the latest name given to the Business Association which has been in existence for over 30 years. The word ‘Area’ signifies that the Association is for all of Silverdale, including the Millwater area. The elected Committee is led by the President Phil Bennett, who has his business in the Village. Phil is available most days to speak to you if you have a concern. The Committee can also be contacted through the secretary, email [email protected]. Currently the Committee is focusing on working with AT to resolve the roading and congestion issues. There are over 500 businesses in the area and it is hoped that with the majority joining the Association we can progress with marketing the area. Finally, it should be noted that it is your Business Association that has the voice with the Local Board and Council. Lorraine Sampson, Silverdale Area Business Association

Rescue Loans New Zealand Limited

Do you have lots of loans to different lenders and feel like you are out of control with your debt and that it

is almost impossible to manage all these loans? Are you a self employed or business person who is struggling with IRD debts? Are you behind with

your mortgage payments due to difficult circumstances?

Rescue Loans NZ specialises in helping you if you are in this situation.

Contact us now on 021 433 299 or email [email protected]

Rescue Loans New Zealand Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Success Mortgages and Finance Limited

GREENKEEPER/LABOURERFulltime position at Gulf Harbour Mowing/gardening experience

preferable. Enthusiastic team player. $40,000/year. Ph 09 424 1547

to leave contact detailsEmail CV to [email protected]

www.turftech.co.nz/careers/

ART EDUCATION COORDINATORThe Estuary Arts Charitable Trust

is looking for an Art Education Coordinator to develop and

coordinate a Community Arts Programme. Must be an excellent

communicator, have strong organisational skills, be computer

literate and a team player. The role is for 25 hours per week.

Contact [email protected] for a detailed job description

Ph 09 426 5570Applications close 5pm, Friday April 22.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TUITION

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

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

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

WANTEDCARETAKER/HANDY PERSON/

HANDS-ON PROPERTY MANAGERAre you a responsible, hard working person that loves the outdoors,

enjoys projects and has an eye for detail?A lifestyle property located on the outskirts of Warkworth requires a full-time hardworking grounds-person/caretaker to manage &

maintain 15 acres of well manicured grounds to a park-like standard.Please send your CV to: [email protected]

LOST

MUCH LOVED • SENTIMENTAL VALUE Lost on Hibiscus Coast, Silver charm bracelet. Ph Karen 428 2955.


20–23 Whangaparaoa Lions’ Club second hand book sale, Whangaparaoa Plaza, 10am–4pm (each day). Money

raised goes to the community. To donate books ph Alister, 424 8039.

23 Boat Bits sale, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 1299 Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour Marina, 8.30am–11am. All boaties

welcome. Buy or swap boat bits. Free admission. Info: phone 424 2118.

23 Rockin’ the Planet featuring the Shane Show, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA 43a Vipond Road Stanmore Bay, 7pm until

late. Tickets $15, door sales on the night. Everyone welcome. Includes a Cliff Richard and the Shadows 75 minute tribute. Info: phone Sue Followell 021 25 72 630.

25 Anzac Day (for times and locations of local commemorations, see p16 and ad p23)

25 Markets at Silverdale Adventure Park, 2105 East Coast Road, Stillwater, 1pm–5pm. More than 70 stalls including lots of food

options. (see story p17)

27 Skateboard school holiday programme, with Onboard Skate, The Plaza, Whangaparaoa, 9am–12 noon (level 1 carpark).

Bookings essential phone 424 4100. (see ad p19)

29 It’s Showtime – magician Mike Lindsay, his assistant Samantha, live doves and a chicken perform a show suitable for the whole

family at the Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Riverside Rd, Orewa. Shows at 2pm and 7pm. Door sales. Info and tickets: ItsShowtime.co.nz (see story p18)

29 Free weaving and knitting school holiday session, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 10am–3pm. Suitable for ages

four years and older. (see story p17)

30 Eagles Tribute Show ‘Motel California’, Jac’s Trading Co, Whangaparaoa Plaza, Whangaparaoa, 8.30pm. Tickets ph 428

0259 or visit jacstrading.co.nz (see ad p15)

30 Shakespear Park Fun Run/Walk, Tiritiri Track, Shakespear Regional Park, 9am. All proceeds to Hibiscus Hospice with lots

of fun, surprises, prizes and games. Info: montagehealthandfitness.com

30 Mississipi Delta Blues Band plays at Dairy Flat Hall, cnr Postman Rd/State Highway 17, Dairy Flat, 8pm–11.30pm. Entry $15.

Licensed bar with club prices.

5 ‘Bitchin Bingo’ fundraiser at Silverdale Rugby Club, 7.30pm. Mistress Viv and her raunchy bingo comedy show. Live DJ. Great

prizes. Snacks and bingo cards provided. Raising money for Westpac Rescue helicopter. Tickets $25 from Westpac Orewa, Silverdale and Whangaparaoa or email [email protected]

6 Silverdale Historical Society Coach trip to Auckland Museum to view Air NZ and Home Front exhibitions and Ewelme Cottage,

Parnell. Fare $28. To book, phone 424 8615.

7 Bayleys 80s Bash, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, 76 Riverside Rd, Orewa, 7pm–12 midnight. Featuring the Automatic 80s playing

music from the 1980s, a party atmosphere and dancing. Tickets $40.00 plus booking fee from dashtickets.co.nz, or Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club.

7 Auckland Transport local roading network feedback meeting, Wainui Hall, 439 Waitoki Rd, Waitoki, 2pm to 5pm. Provide feedback

on a map of short-listed improvements to local transport networks to cater for growth over the next 30 years. Or provide feedback at at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks. Feedback closes May 13, 4pm.

More events online, list your event: www.localmatters.co.nz/whatson

April 2016

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LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark. Sundays, 8am–12.30pm • Puhoi Farmers’ market, 8.30am -12.30pm, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month • Hobbs Wharf Market, Fairway Bay, Gulf Harbour, every Sunday from 10am–2pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, 10am-3pm, second Saturday of the month • Waitoki Village Market day, Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Rd, 8.30–12pm, first Saturday of month.


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This weekend 83 Zephyr sailing boats will be seen off the coast at Manly competing in a four-day championship that is also a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the craft.

Hibiscus Coast runners dominated the first race of the RUN Auckland Series, which saw well over 1000 participants take to Waiatarua Reserve in Remuera on Sunday 10th April 10.The performance of the day was from Stanmore Bay local Brad Luiten, who claimed the Men’s 10km event in a race record time of 33:26. Brad will race in the New Zealand Marathon Championship in Rotorua next month, as well as defending his RUN Auckland Series Title.Husband and wife Brad Barron and Karen Donaldson-Barron of Gulf Harbour (who also own and operate Peak Pilates & Physio Red Beach and Millwater), finished first in the Men’s 5km and third in the Women’s 10km respectively. Another local, Grant Difford from Stanmore Bay, was third in the Men’s 5km. He is training for the World Triathlon Championship in Mexico later this year. The RUN Auckland Series is organised by Hibiscus Coast locals Dion Jelley and David Kayes and sees participants take on six races at a variety of scenic locations around Auckland. The series ends with the RUN Auckland Half Marathon based at Metro Sports Park, Millwater on July 24; more than 2000 participants are expected to take part, making this the Hibiscus Coast’s largest running event.

Harold Bennett is a fan of the Zephyr

and is seen here taking his own boat, the 89th

made by Des Townson,

out for a spin.

Zephyrs setting sail for ManlyManly Sailing Club was chosen to host the event after some of the club’s Zephyr sailors suggested the venue at last year’s championship in Tauranga and Commodore Sean Paterson says it is a privilege.Zephyrs aren’t new to the area, with 14 entries coming from the Manly Sailing Club and the champs last held there three years ago.The Zephyr sailing dinghy, designed by Des Townson of Auckland, was first built in 1956. The boat is a one man, mono hull craft, 3.6m in length, which can reach speeds of up to 12 knots.The championship at Manly begins with one race on Thursday, April 21 at 2pm, which is expected to last about 50 minutes. The 1.5km course is triangular.Chief organiser of the event, Harold Bennett, is a big fan of the Zephyr, because it is small and easy to sail, and a classic design. Harold bought the 89th boat made by Des Townson himself, in 1959. He

eventually sold that boat but obviously regretted it, as five or six years ago he bought the same boat back, restored it, and still sails it today.He says it may be quite hard for locals to watch the championship racing from the beach but a good view could be obtained at the heads either side of the bay.Following the first race there will be three back-to-back races on Friday and Saturday, starting at 11am, and then two races on Sunday to finish off the competition.Harold says the only reason the races would be cancelled is if the wind goes below five knot or above 20 knots.He also noted that the Zephyr Championship is the second largest single design boat race in New Zealand (with the Optimist class being number one) and something that Manly Sailing Club is proud to be involved with.

Coast runners in winning form

Brad Barron

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