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More than 40 volunteers gave up a Saturday afternoon to help clean up Orewa as part of the area’s Rugby World Cup preparations. The three-hour cleanup on August 6 saw garden beds planted and tidied and a truck full of rubbish removed from the beachfront, reserve and town centre. Volunteers from local businesses and community groups, including Orewa ASB, Guides, Orewa College, Sea Scouts, United Travel and Friends of the Earth as well as residents and Local Board member John Kirikiri took part. Destination Orewa coordinator Leanne Smith says the rubbish was recycled wherever possible. She says many involved said they had fun and would like to take part in an annual cleanup.

Traffic disruptions are a major concern for Hibiscus Coast residents faced with plans to widen another stretch of Whangaparaoa Rd.

Feedback sought on road wideningAuckland Transport signalled in May that it was scoping the road widening between Hibiscus Coast Highway and Red Beach Rd as a stop gap measure for the Penlink project which has been deferred for a further seven years unless a public private partner can be found.

The public had its first view of design options for the proposed $20 million project when plans went on display at Whangaparaoa Library last week.The four options on the table are: y Widening the road to three lanes, using movable barriers to provide two lanes off the peninsula in the

morning rush hour and onto the peninsula in the afternoon peak time. This option would have low environmental impact, but would be noisy, costly and provide “substantial access disruption”.

y Widening just the southern side

A group that formed last month on the North Shore to harvest fruit that would otherwise go to waste and supply it to community organisations is expanding fast, and it is likely that a similar group will soon be underway on the Coast.Inspired by fruit harvesting groups overseas, Diane Celliers began asking around her neighbourhood to see whether she could pick fruit from the trees of elderly or disabled residents and share it with the Auckland City Mission.She found that many of those unable to harvest their own fruit did not want to see it rot, and were only too pleased to share it with people in need. “The response was very positive,” Diane says. “The first week I collected 10 bags, the next week double that

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y Creating four lanes by widening the southern side. This is one of the options most favoured by Auckland Transport, improving traffic capacity, but would require land purchase and realignment of driveways on the southern side. There would also be “minor impacts on safety”.

y Creating four lanes by widening the northern side. The big down side for this is the impact on existing residential houses, and the cost of land purchases. Noise would also be an issue because of work taking place close to a dense residential area on the northern side.

All four options include a 2.2m walkway/cycleway on one side, new street lighting and improvements to underground services such stormwater.

The project is still at an early stage with Council and Government funding still to be sought. Negotiations are underway with adjacent landowners for a possible land purchase.Auckland Transport spokesperson Wally Thomas says this stretch of road is nearing its capacity.“With Penlink on hold our focus has shifted to this section of Whangaparaoa Road which will be stage two of a four stage programme, including Penlink, to improve peninsula access.”Mr Thomas says a funding application could be made as early as October and, if successful construction work would begin early next year.There is an opportunity for the public to give feedback at Whangaparaoa Library on August 18 from 6pm with Auckland Transport staff on hand to answer questions. Information on the road widening, currently at Whangaparaoa Library, moves to the Orewa Service Centre on August 29.

and the following week 50-60 bags.”How much fruit is picked, and when it’s picked is organised in advance with the owner of the trees, which have included homeowners as well as Pony Clubs and other organisations that have fruit trees on their land.The number of fruit pickers is also growing, with volunteers attracted by the combination of outdoor work and chance to help the community.Diane now coordinates around 30 volunteers who are picking fruit from 20 gardens on the North Shore. Volunteers are also using the fruit to make marmalade and other products for distribution via foodbanks.Most of the fruit goes to the Auckland City Mission, pickers can take a small amount and the remainder is put on a harvest table at Diane’s church with an honesty box. Funds raised have enabled the purchase of two long handled fruit pickers and the publication of brochures.

Interest in the Community Fruit Harvesting Group has already spread throughout Auckland and to Hamilton and Wellington.Diane says she hopes that interest expressed by Hibiscus Coast residents via Facebook may soon bear fruit.“We’ve had several people from the Coast ask how to get a group started, and I can supply all that information. All it takes is one local person to coordinate it.”Diane says her church is also establishing an orchard and vegetable beds, with the harvest going to the community and the foodbank.Whangaparaoa Baptist church began a similar project last October, starting a small piggery at Peter Snell Village to provide meat for those in need. The church recently began work on vegetable beds in Manly and hopes to plant these in spring.Info: email Diane [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/pickfruit

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Auckland Council’s first Annual Plan contains its final agreements with each local board, sets out the priorities in each region and allocates discretionary funding for the current year.

Hibiscus priorities agreed in Council planThe Plan states that the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board funding (see below) can be used to progress initiatives such as the Stoney Homestead Trust and operational funding for Estuary Arts Centre and the Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council.Existing Auckland Council budgets will be used to progress key initiatives such as: y Bulk earthworks and ground preparation at Gulf Harbour Reserve

y The purchase of two pontoons for Whangaparaoa beaches

y Developing a memorandum of understanding with Harbour Sport for the delivery and funding of agreed recreation and leisure services.

y Developing a memorandum of understanding with Destination Orewa Beach.

y Initial operational funding to

provide administrative support to Estuary Arts Centre and Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council.

y Stillwater mobile library service.Auckland Council is also seeking to reprioritise budgets to support a consent application for additional field lighting at Silverdale Rugby Club.Region-wide funding for surf life saving to upgrade club facilities, a higher standard of non-chemical weed spraying across the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area and rates remission for community owned halls will be considered during the development of Council’s region-wide strategy and policy.The Local Board did not gain a firm commitment from Auckland Council regarding protecting Council owned land at 497 Whangaparaoa Rd (known as the Archer’s Block) for a reserve (to protect bush, native species, and

access to the Weiti River), nor for the protection of the Hammerhead at Gulf Harbour for long-term public use.Relationship manager Lesley Jenkins says both these issues are still being discussed with the governing body and will be pushed via the board’s Long Term Plan.Meanwhile, submissions have closed on the draft Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Plan. Hearings are tentatively set down to start on August 25. Local boards will then decide what changes will be made to the draft plan before a final version is adopted in October.Hibiscus & Bays Local Board discretionary funding, 2011-12 • Operating expenditure, $178,000 • Capital expenditure, $355,000 • Capital expenditure for small local improvement projects in East Coast Bays, $381,000 • Community grants, $40,754

A life on the ocean wave is what lies ahead for an Orewa College student who was recently the recipient of the prestigious Sir Peter Blake Environmental Leader award.Alex Newman, who is a Year 10 student at the College, received the award this month.The trophy presentation on August 3 followed hard on the heels of the news that the 14-year-old had passed his Boatmasters test with high marks.Alex, who has been a member of Sea Scouts since the age of seven, also recently won the Sea Scouts Excellence in Seamanship award.He says he is hoping to become a cadet on the Spirit of Adventure and one career option he is seriously considering is joining the Merchant Navy.Alex is a member of Orewa College’s environmental group, and was nominated for the Sir Peter Blake award by the teacher in charge of

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this group, Tracey Cannon. Tracey says students put forward for the award must have achieved success in environmental work within the school or the community. They must also have a desire to inspire others to make a difference to the environment.Alex believes that one of the biggest

environmental issues is conserving our oceans and he leads by example. He has taken part in estuary and beach clean ups, planting of native trees around the school and on Motuora and is a member of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award programme.

Developers hoping for a District Plan change that would allow highrise buildings to be constructed south of Orewa’s town centre have given up the battle before an Environment Court decision on an appeal has been made. The final hearing of the appeal was on August 10, but a decision is not expected until October because Judge Smith is on sabbatical leave. The Judge’s ruling will determine whether the court’s original decision last September to throw out the former Rodney District Council’s Variation 101 will stand.However, Orewa Land, which brought the appeal together with Auckland Council, on a single point of law, has already withdrawn from the case.Orewa Ratepayers & Residents president John Drury says informal discussions between the parties over the last few months failed to reach a compromise, which is why they headed back to court.“Orewa Land wanted buildings up to 15m and we said 12m was our absolute limit,” Mr Drury says. He says he is very optimistic about the court descision, expressing the hope at the Association’s annual meeting on August 14 that the ruling will be the end of Variation 101.Orewa Land director Leigh Hopper says his company withdrew from the appeal because even a ruling in its favour would not have allowed any substantive change to what can be built in southern Orewa.“One has to be pragmatic,” Mr Hopper says. “There is no demand for residential developments in the current climate. We can’t continue throwing good money after bad.”Orewa Land has been selling properties it acquired opposite Orewa campground to make up a 5000 sq metre site for a residential highrise.Mr Hopper says his company may look at the issue again one day via notified resource applications.

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off the recordPaper sounds offMany readers drop into our Orewa officers to pick up extra copies of the paper, or back issues, but one may hesitate to do so again after she received a nasty shock, thanks to unfortunate timing. She had just put her hand on a copy of our latest edition when our fire alarm was tested. Perhaps she thought the papers were rigged?

Councillors collaredCr Michael Goudie and Local Board member John Kirikiri enthusiastically joined the Pet Walk for Christchurch, only to discover along the way that both were walking unregistered dogs. The lack of tags was pointed out by the organisers of the Pet Walk. With registrations due to be paid to Auckland Council the day after the walk took place, Michael and John were forced to quickly remedy the situation.

Local board lock outMembers of the public hoping to attend the Local Board meeting in Orewa on August 3 were faced with locked doors and no way to get into the former Council building. “If they didn’t want the public around, they could have just put the items into Confidential’,” one person commented. “There was no need to lock us out.” A call to the Relationship Manager remedied the situation.

Noise annoysA Silverdale resident who called Noise Control due to the persistent bass sound coming from Northern Arena gained no satisfaction when, the following morning, an Environmental Services officer came to do a noise reading. The officer knocked on the resident’s door at around 5am to advise that she couldn’t do an accurate reading, because the traffic noise on Hibiscus Coast Highway was too loud.

Concern that Auckland residents may be suffering “consultation fatigue” has prompted Auckland Council to re-think its communication strategy.

Consulting on a consultation solutionThe new Council has released an unprecedented number of plans in a compressed timeframe which required public consultation (statutory and non-statutory) and engagement. Some Councillors have highlighted the need for a new approach to address the issues of public confusion,

‘consultation fatigue’ and general disengagement.The solution which has been developed is a new communications framework for consultation and communications of key council plans – a ‘plan for the plans’. The framework identifies three key elements, which make up

the consultation conversation – the stage of the consultation process, the content which constitutes the plan and the communications campaign developed to engage the public.The plan has been circulated to Local Boards for comment. See cartoon above.

The progressive switchover to digital television in NZ, which will reach the Auckland and Northland areas on December 1, 2013, is promising viewers better pictures and sound, more channel choices and benefits such as onscreen television guides.Customised Audio Visual Solutions director Mark Chessum says households that have Freeview or Sky are already set for digital television.“If you don’t have a digital set, then you may be able to get by with a set-

top box if you have a clear view to Auckland,” Mark says. “If not, then viewers will need a new aerial but more than likely, a satellite dish.”The process of going digital started in 2007 when the Freeview satellite service started transmitting a digital signal. Completing the digital switch by the end of 2013 will free up radio spectrum in the 700MHz range, suitable for next-generation mobile telecommunications services, which

will be used to deliver faster and cheaper mobile broadband services.It is estimated that almost eight out of 10 New Zealanders are already watching digital television.Mark suggests residents talk to a qualified installer. He also suggests householders ask for an appraisal of the site by the installer, which includes looking for potential signal strengths to see if the property can receive HD or whether they need to use satellite

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An arts fund, which has supported community arts projects in Rodney and the Hibiscus Coast since the late 1990s, will be dissolved.The Rodney Local Board decided at its meeting on August 8, to disburse the entire Auckland Regional Services Trust (ARST) Fund, rather than continue to allocate the interest annually.The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board will

also disburse its share of the capital and interest, with the funding round expected to open later this year.Relationship manager Lesley Jenkins said that the fund had been ring-fenced for Rodney this financial year, but there was no guarantee that this arrangement could be maintained.“There is a risk that it could be lost to the region,” she said.

Rodney Local Board member June Turner moved a motion to disburse the $390,906 in the fund through a contestable process in the 2011/12 year.“This is a sad day for arts communities in Rodney,” she said. “This fund has been used year-after-year to foster creativity and I can only hope that Auckland will find some way to fund these types of projects in future.”

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The application of bait by helicopter has been completed on schedule within the pest proof sanctuary. Three drops at two week intervals were required and the weather was perfect for each occasion. Volunteers helped out by walking the coastline picking up any bait that rolled down the cliffs. The ground based phase of the pest eradication project has now started. Traps and have been set, bait stations loaded and night shoots organised to remove any remaining rats, rabbits, stoats, possums and other pests. SOSSI chair Allan Park says volunteers who are willing to look after a line of traps on a regular basis are still needed. SOSSI volunteers also run a small native plant nursery hidden behind the park office, producing healthy plants that can survive the dry summers and windy winters at the end of the peninsula. Allan says that the nursery has been so successful that it is in the process of doubling in size. Soon the nursery will be able to produce 10,000 plants annually. Grants from the SkyCity Auckland Community Trust and Auckland Council will cover the cost of this expansion. All the plants are grown from seed collected at Shakespea Regional Park. A 10 year plan to restore the habitat for the native wildlife returning to the Sanctuary is the guide as to which seeds are collected and how many plants are needed each year.

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A large eucalypt that can be seen from many parts of Stanmore Bay may be felled so that its owners can construct a right of way.

Owners of this eucalypt, described as a prominent feature of the Whangaparaoa skyline, are seeking resource consent to fell it.

Landmark tree faces the chop

The 35-year-old eucalypt is described by Auckland Council planners as significant for the amenity and landscape values of the surrounding neighbourhood.Owners Margaret and Russell England first applied to fell the tree when they subdivided their Moera Place property two years ago, however Council granted consent for the subdivision on the condition that the tree be protected.The processing planner at the time raised concerns about the potential effects of the removal of this tree, which included a detrimental effect on the character of the area and significant loss of wildlife habitat. The planner said that the driveway could be created without the need to fell the tree, by bridging the root system or using permeable paving.The owners re-applied for consent to fell the tree last month.Mrs Russell, who planted the tree 35 years ago, says as well as the need to create a right of way in order to develop the property, the tree should be felled because it is messy and dangerous, dropping large limbs on the nearby footpath.“The roots are blocking drains, and lifting the pavement, so I do not believe bridging the roots would work,” Mrs Russell says.

The consent was publicly notified because the effects on the environment were considered more than minor.Auckland Council has not yet made a decision as to whether it will oppose the application but will do so once the submission period has closed.The application can be viewed at the Orewa Service Centre, or online at www.auckland.council.govt.nz Submissions must be into Council no later than 5pm, Monday, August 22.

Playcentre funding confirmedPlaycentre parents are breathing a sigh of relief at news this month that Government will not cut funding to their national orgaisation. A proposal to cut funding was contained in a report released by an independent taskforce on Early Childhood Education (ECE) last month. Had Government adopted the recommendations, the Playcentre Federation would have faced a possible 63 percent cut in Government funding. However, on August 4, Education Minister Anne Tolley confirmed that Playcentre, and other parent-led services, will not have their funding cut. Playcentres are run by groups of trained parents who cooperatively provide education for their children in mixed age groups.


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Minor accidents that have already taken place on the Orewa walkway and cycleway, Te Ara Tahuna, has locals concerned that it is falling victim to its own popularity.

Multi-use pathway causing conflictResidents of Edgewater Grove, which borders the walk and cycleway, say that walkers are being abused by cyclists speeding along the 2.5m wide path.There have also been a number of collisions between dogs and cyclists, one of which resulted in a broken arm.Noel Gallop brought these issues to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board meeting this month on behalf of residents, saying he is concerned that there will be more incidents of this nature once Te Ara Tahuna, which loops around Orewa Estuary, is officially opened later this year.The concrete pathway is already extremely popular with walkers and cyclists and is also being used by skateboarders as well as people on mobility scooters, parents with toddlers, rollerbladers and people in wheelchairs.It crosses Western Reserve, an off leash dog walking area, which has added fast-moving dogs to the mix.Mr Gallop says motorbikes and quad

bikes have also been seen on the walkway. These are not permitted on reserves.“The walkway is a wonderful addition to the area, and the majority of users are considerate – it’s only around five percent causing all the problems,” Mr Gallop says. “Once it’s fully open, we may get more cyclists ‘doing time trials’ along it, which is not what it was designed for.”Council’s Parks and Coastal Operations team leader Chris Burgess says the walkway was made possible by an NZ Transport Agency subsidy, which required that it be a shared space. He says had the walkway been made a little wider some of the problems could have been averted.“We weren’t keen to make it wider because it adds more concrete to a public reserve, but perhaps in hindsight a three metre path would have been better,” Mr Burgess says.He says there is little Council can do to remedy the situation, apart from

Takahe move to MotutapuThe Takahe Rescue Programme backed by Mitre 10 has announced it will be releasing the first two pairs of the endangered Takahe on Motutapu Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf on August 27. The initiative has the potential to significantly boost numbers of breeding pairs of the endangered bird species. The Department of Conservation has given approval for the Takahe release to go ahead confident that the bird will do well on Motutapu. DOC says it will help to restore biodiversity values, food webs and contribute to the long term security of Takahe by creating a robust population in a secure location. The focus of the programme is to eradicate any potential predators and make sure the Takahe have a safe place to live as they are transferred from several sources including Tiritiri Matangi Island, Mana Island, off Wellington’s west coast and Maungatautari near Cambridge.

providing signs asking users to look out for each other.“It’s a shared space, so we ask that the public respect each other. Chicanes wouldn’t work because of the number of mobility scooters on the walkway.”Local Board member Gaye Harding described the issues with the walkway as teething problems, and called for common sense and for cyclists to use bells.“The shared walk and cycleway around the Bays in Auckland has similar problems, and it’s a matter of nipping nuisance behaviour in the bud and educating the public.”


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Joggers and walkers on Orewa Beach on the morning of July 31 were bemused to find themselves sharing the beach with around 150 dog owners and their pets.

From top, Schnauzers of all sizes took part in the Pet Walk for Christchurch. Pictured are owners, from left, Rowan Sabin, Wayne Howill and Amanda and Maggie Wignell. Cafes on Orewa Boulevard were packed with pets following the fundraising walk.

Dogs take the lead in pet fundraiserThe mass dog walk was organised by two local animal lovers, Robyn Sabin and Lena da Fonseca, to raise funds to help pets badly affected by the Christchurch earthquakes.Hundreds of pets went missing or were injured during the earthquakes, leading to pressure on pet welfare agencies. In addition, many pet owners forced to leave their homes are still struggling to find temporary accommodation for their animals.All pet owners were invited to bring their animals on the walk along Orewa Beach or around the Estuary in return for a gold coin donation, and animal lovers from all over Auckland responded.Close to $450 was raised for Animal Aid Christchurch Earthquake Relief – an organisation set up to distribute funds to agencies helping pets that are hungry, injured, homeless or lost as a result of the earthquakes.Lena says the event was enjoyable for both dogs and owners.“We had everything from Chihuahuas to 75kg Leonbergers taking part, and there was a great spirit of friendliness and fun, with all the dogs very well behaved,” Lena says. “We couldn’t believe our luck with the weather, and many out of towners commented on the great location for dog walking and café dining afterwards.”She says the response was so positive that the walk may become an annual event to raise funds for animal-related charities.Robyn Sabin said that so many dog walkers requested a regular event that she is holding a free community dog walk in Orewa, on the last Sunday of each month, open to anyone to take part. In winter the walk will go along the beach, and in summer around the Estuary. The next walk will be on August 29.

Litter bugs could face stiff fines in future if other local boards follow Rodney’s lead.The Rodney Local Board has supported a sliding scale of infringement fines, starting at $100 for a minor offence to $400 for an offence such as depositing animal remains in a public place. Repeat offenders will also find themselves shelling out $400 regardless of the severity of their offence.Litter is defined as refuse, rubbish, animal remains, glass, metal, garbage, debris, dirt, rubble, ballast, earth or waste matter, or the like.A Council report says that the expense of cleaning litter far exceeds the possible revenue from infringement fees. The purpose of the fines is not cost-recovery, but is intended as an enforcement measure and a deterrent.While most local board members were comfortable with the sliding scale, which gave litter control officers some discretion in determining when an offence merited a fine or just a verbal warning, Warren Flaunty had his vote against this approach recorded.He wanted any offence to result in a $400 fine.“All littering is serious,” he said.Although board member Brenda Steele supported the motion, she questioned how many rubbish bins there were in Rodney.“If we want people to stop littering, then we have to provide adequate bins,” she said.

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School drums up supportAn introductory class on August 3, in which around 15 pupils got to grips with a range of percussion instruments, including a drumkit and snare drum, could be heard above the general lunchtime hubbub.Instructor Thomas Stein has two children at the school and is an experienced drum teacher, having taken classes of up to 30 children at a time in Germany.He also plays drums in a blues band called Juice on the Loose, as well as country band Maria’s Hot Property.Thomas says he hopes to instil in his pupils the techniques required to drum with both hands and feet, starting with percussion instruments and the snare drum.As well as having fun practicing, the children, from Year 1 to 6, will learn theory and how to play in time with music.Principal Diane Lambert says the

drumming lessons are the latest in the school’s lunchtime offerings which include Mandarin classes, Jump Jam, dance and drama.

Touch rugby was the winner on the day, receiving an enthusiastic reception from Whangaparaoa Primary School students who were introduced to the sport for the first time last week.The school is the first on the Coast to opt into the Kiwisport version of Touch, which allows all students to be

Kiwisport’s Touch Rugby module was introduced to Whangaparaoa Primary this month. Pictured are Kiwisport’s Isy Stevenson with a Year 3 class.

Touch finds favour with kidsintroduced to a modified version of the game. It is the first stage in developing Touch teams at the Primary.Kiwisport Touch coach Isy Stevenson says Kiwisport opens a pathway for children into team sports, whether they play for their school or a club team.She says a huge attraction for Touch is that girls play in mixed teams with boys.


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Perhaps the most surprising finalist is Age Concern Rodney, which has been recognised for its hospital shuttle service. The twice-daily service provides four shuttle vans collecting people of all ages from throughout the Coast and Rodney to transport them to and from outpatient appointments.The only local company to be a finalist in three categories is Apollo Entertainment, which is based in Whangaparaoa. The company specialises in the supply and design of innovative 12-volt entertainment systems for motorhomes, caravans, boats and super yachts. Cabins To Go, also based in Whangaparaoa, is owned by Karen and Marcel Bakker. The company designs and builds transportable cabins which can be used as sleep outs, or self-contained. Harbour Sport, a lead facilitator for the development of sport and recreation in the Harbour region aims to influence

people to participate in sport and recreation. The organisation advocates for the sport and recreation community and provides research, understanding and knowledge of the sporting landscape for the Harbour community. Bus company North Star is up for awards in the Excellence in Innovation and the ACC Workplace Safety awards. The company operates 140 buses and employs more than 200 people. North Star’s General Manager, Shane McMahon says the company is committed to playing a pivotal role in further developing a strong and customer centric public transport system for Auckland.Orewa United Travel, established 35 years ago, Windowmakers of Silverdale and Modtec Industries are also finalists.The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday, September 2. Tickets are now available through www.ens.org.nz/gala

Pigeon plagueCafé and restaurant owners in Orewa town centre are feeling like extras from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds due to an influx of pesky pigeons. The pigeons are perching on rooftops in large numbers and dive-bombing the tables of alfresco diners, sending the contents of the tables flying. Destination Orewa operations manager Leanne Smith says the pigeon population appears to be growing and many seem desperate for food. She is asking proprietors to place prominent signs asking people not to feed the birds, and says stainless steel bird spikes placed to prevent perching are also a cost effective solution for cafes and restaurants to consider. “It may sound humorous, but it’s becoming a hygiene issue as well as providing nuisance value,” Leanne says.


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Apples for seniorsHibiscus Coast SeniorNet in Orewa has introduced Apple computers to its line up of computers and is beginning to offer training classes this term, including a workshop on use of the iPad. The classes are open to all members of SeniorNet. The phone number for SeniorNet was incorrect in our July 13 issue, and the correct number is 426 1509.

Destination Orewa relocatesThe team at Destination Orewa has moved offices this month, but it is just a small shift to the right. The DOB office is still located in Hillary House, Orewa, but in a larger space next door to its previous location.

Warehouse denies shiftDespite rumours to the contrary circulating on the Coast, it seems the Warehouse Whangaparaoa is not moving to Silverdale. A Warehouse Head Office spokesperson confirms that the new Silverdale Warehouse, when it opens next year, will be complementary to the Whangaparaoa Warehouse at the Plaza, which will remain in place.Business news briefs for The Grapevine can be emailed to [email protected]

The whole process is made easier by web-based programmes such as Xero and LiveAccounts, as well as other cloud applications which enable AdminCorp licensees to manage data bases, and handle bookkeeping in conjunction with accountants.Technology has also spilled over into the process of turning dictation into documentation. Dictation via a smartphone is emailed to a transcriber, and the copy can be on the computer in the blink of an eye.Debra says the business is ever changing and exciting.“Licensees get to deal with clients worldwide,” Debra says. “People choose us because we are experts in our field and focus on solutions in a short time frame.”

Silverdale seeks Village name changeSilverdale retailers in the existing town centre around Silverdale Street are hoping to redefine this area as Silverdale Village. Silverdale Commercial Ratepayers president Lorraine Sampson approached the Local Board this month to get confirmation that re-naming the town centre Silverdale Village was possible. “All the local people call it the Village, but we would like formal recognition for that, and a proper name change,” Mrs Sampson says. “The name both recognises the past of the area, and looks to the future, because it will help to differentiate the various areas of Silverdale once new shopping centres go in.” The Local Board advised that the existing town centre area could be marketed as the Village, but changing any signs would require applications to Auckland Council. Retailers are also asking for a ‘Welcome to Silverdale, gateway to the Hibiscus Coast’ which may be paid for with Local Board’s discretionary funds.


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Garry Hughes’ approach to accounting is that people, not numbers, are the priority.Although he has worked in some of the largest practices in the country during his more than 30 years as an accountant, Garry’s preference is for small companies where, he says, each client gets personal attention.Recently his company, BDS Hughes, merged with another small accountancy firm, Clarkes, and moved from Orewa to Hilltop. Garry says doing this enabled the business to grow, but not so much that the personal touch is lost.“We know everyone on our books, and generally help them with more than just their accounts,” Garry says. “They bounce non-accountancy issues off us all the time, such as whether they should renovate, or perhaps purchase a property. Over time, you become a trusted adviser.”Garry says because accountants cannot generally make recommendations regarding investments, his role is to educate and inform clients on financial issues and recommend an investment adviser if required.He says technology also provides a way for clients to take further control of their own finances, via online

These days, high speed wireless internet access is expected to be available in most public areas however as NZ is still evolving with this new technology, Internet Cafes are proving to be a convenient and popular place to go.Orewa’s PC Time Internet Café has re-located and now resides at 8G Moana Ave, not far from their previous premises.PC Time hosts a warm and friendly environment for their customers and manager Helen Wu says they are also able to provide help and technical support.“We offer basic computer skills to anyone who needs them,” Helen says. “Children and teenagers are welcome to come here after school and work on their homework as we provide black and white and colour printing, scanning and laminating services.” There are 33 computers available to use at the café, and an additional two places where people can use their own laptops. The café, which is open seven days a week from 9.30am to 8.30pm, has WIFI facilities, and if users are unsure how long they will be, they can pay when they have finished. Helen keeps the costs very reasonable – just $2 for a half hour session and $3 for an hour. People who sign up as a member will only be charged $2 an hour.

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programmes such as Xero.This system has put paid to the traditional role of the accountant, which was to process all the numbers and then hand clients a set of accounts.“Because clients are doing some of the work themselves, we have more time to add value, which comes from an in-depth understanding of how the client thinks about their finances.”Garry says it is satisfying to assist his more senior clients to get to a space where they can enjoy their retirement.“Retirement is about cashflow, not so much about income. Chasing income has got a lot of retirees into trouble through taking on too much risk. Helping people to recognise that is one of the rewards of the job.”

“Soon we hope to create a loyalty card where so much usage will allow customers some free Internet time.” The café also sells new and second-hand computers and hardware components as well as providing service repairs for PCs. There is a small computer assessment fee, but if Helen’s team of two NZSE qualified computer technicians are unable to diagnose and fix the problem, there will be no charge.PC Time offers customers a range of snacks and soft drinks, which can be consumed while using one of the computers. Helen says there is to be no alcohol consumed at the café and customers must respect the quiet environment. This ensures the café has an atmosphere suitable for customers of all ages.

Linux group back onlineComputer users looking for an alternative to the two main operating systems are invited to join the Hibiscus Coast Linux User Group. The group, which has recently been in abeyance, is restarting with a meeting on August 28. IT specialist Bert Rolston says Linux can extend the use of a computer and often runs faster than other operating systems. “It’s freely available to download from the internet, and offers stability and significantly reduces the threat from viruses,” he says. “Some people think Linux is for geeks, but Weta Digital used it when making Lord of the Rings, anyone using an Android smartphone uses a form of it and about 60 percent of all websites run on it. It’s been around for 20 years.” For information about the meeting, contact Bert on 09 425 4351.


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TV news ran an article this week about gold reaching record highs but there are some concerns world wide that the bubble could be about to burst lowering gold prices considerably! Jim Rouse at The Gold Bar

says “our prices have been steadily rising for gold over the past 2 years but if the Gold price starts to fall we could see a fast drop which makes now an opportune time to sell your gold as it may be reaching its peak” He

went on to say “At the Gold Bar we are still paying top rates for scrap gold and will continue to do so as long as the market allows.” Prices for gold have topped US$1600 per ounce, or around NZ$1800.

Now is a great time to sell. “We pay top prices for all types of gold and silver,” says Jim “We also buy broken jewellery, chains, rings, bracelets, bangles, let me know. Even coins or bullion are fine.”

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Is taxing gains a capital idea?Governments around the world are currently struggling with the pressure of having to repay debt from many years of spending above their means. NZ is faced with the same issue, albeit we are talking billions of dollars rather than trillions, and the Government is casting about for possible solutions. As any keeper of the household finances will tell you there are three ways you can get yourself out of a hole like this. Firstly you could throw in the towel, default on your obligations and jump on the next plane out. That might be okay for ex-finance company executives but is generally frowned upon between governments (although they are not averse to reducing their burden through rising inflation and a weaker exchange rate, but that is another story). So your options are really limited to either slashing your spending or raising cash by selling the family silver or getting that well-earned promotion at work. Politicians generally are not good at cutting costs, especially if it means cleaning up their own backyard or, even worse, cutting back on potential vote buying activities. It is therefore not surprising that most focus on raising revenue, since that generally requires someone else to feel the pain.National’s preference is to sell the silver and they are looking at partial sell downs of state owned assets. Freeing up capital while retaining strategic control makes sense to me but doesn’t appear to be favoured by voters. Labour, on the other hand, has signalled that they want to introduce a capital gains tax. In itself a capital gains tax is a reasonable idea. In NZ, our tax system is skewed towards taxing income rather than total wealth and, unsurprisingly, individuals invest and structure their wealth accordingly. That is why 17 percent of NZ households pay 97 percent of the income tax burden and no one earning under $50,000 pays anything after transfers. A consumption tax like GST is fairer but the lack of a sensible capital gains tax is why so much of our country’s wealth is tied up in non-productive property. Unfortunately Labour’s proposed policy is full of exemptions and loopholes that mean the only people getting richer will be the advisers. It appears to be less about creating a fairer tax system and more about redistributing the cake. Both parties seem bereft of ideas about how to address the real problem – which is a lack of economic growth. NZ needs to grow its way out of this debt problem rather than endlessly debate how to cut up the same cake into smaller and smaller pieces. The global economy is rapidly changing and the new economic powerhouses are on our doorstep in the Asia Pacific region. By all means let’s debate the merits of a capital gains tax but as part of a comprehensive and fair tax system, not as a solution to the current debt problem. A disclosure statement is available on request and free of charge on our website www.newtonross.co.nz

Board seeks local input on Visitor PlanThe Rodney Local Board has asked for a closer working relationship with Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development Ltd (ATEED). During discussion on the development of Auckland’s first strategic regional Visitor Plan, board member Tracey Martin said ATEED’s planning processes would benefit from the input of local information. She noted, for instance, that a key

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Twenty years after his death, a new movie is being released this month to commemorate the life of legendary Kiwi entertainer Billy T James.The film is directed and co-written

by Ian Mune. The other writer is Phil Gifford.Billy T: Te Movie follows Billy’s career as a musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist. It features digitally re-

mastered footage of Billy’s performances and never-seen-before archival images, set alongside interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. Born William James Te Wehi Taitoko,

by the time he died of heart failure aged 42 Billy T had won numerous awards and received international acclaim. Billy T: Te Movie will be in cinemas from August 18. The film is rated PG.

Working with Billy T James for three years in the 1980s is something that Peter Rowley remembers as a career highlight.Peter co-wrote sketches with Billy T, living in his house while they worked together on iconic skits such as Captain Cook coming ashore (still a hit on YouTube), Jock Cousteau and Turangi Vice for his popular television show. “We were mates and got up to lots of mischief,” Peter says.Peter was also the fall guy on the show – the butt of Billy T’s jibes. He describes Billy T as a generous person to perform with, always happy to share the limelight.Peter’s Billy T & Me show is currently touring NZ and is coming to Orewa this month. It is one of the productions honouring Billy T’s contribution to NZ comedy taking place this month to mark the 20th anniversary of Billy’s death.“This year is the 20th anniversary of

Billy’s passing, so there is obviously huge interest from all Kiwis as the love for ‘the Cuz’ is as strong if not stronger now,” Peter says.The audio-visual show features re-mastered sketches projected onto a large screen with Peter on stage sharing his experiences behind the scenes. The shows were sellouts at the Auckland Comedy Festival and may go on to tour Australia and London next year.Billy T & Me has been brought to Orewa as a fundraiser for a team of Silverdale firefighters that is heading to Australia in October to take part in the Waterways competition.The competition tests fire fighters’ abilities to work as one unit in using pumps and hose, and delivering water fast and accurately where it’s needed. The competition is one of the longest in the fire service, and has been held since 1890.

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The four-person team has nearly 50 years combined Waterways experience and are currently placed first overall in the Auckland Districts Competition and second out of 26 teams in the Auckland Provincial Competition.The team is one of only four representing NZ at the Australasian

championships to be held in Port Macquarie in October.Tickets cost $30, ph Rebekah, 021 0742 830 or [email protected] Billy T & Me • Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, Riverside Rd, Orewa • August 27, doors open 6.30pm, show starts 7.30pm

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A national award presented to Dad’s Pies last month proves that this Silverdale business produces one of the tastiest mince and cheese pies in the country.Dad’s Pies received a Highly Commended in the Commercial Wholesale Mince & Cheese category in the recent NZ Supreme Pie Awards.Over the past 15 years, the Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards have grown to become the premier event for the country’s baking professionals and the pie-eating public also shows keen interest in the results.The awards continue to grow each year – this year’s awards attracted a record 4400 entries from more than 380 bakeries New Zealand-wide. Dad’s Pies is particularly proud of the award, as the company submitted its standard mince and cheese directly off its state of the art production line. Dad’s Pies marketing director Michael Welch says that bakers should be judged on what their consumers eat every day. The mince and cheese pie is one of the most popular in Dad’s Pies’ range; the company currently sells 500,000 mince and cheese pies per year. Michael says the company uses premium, lean cuts of meat, and the mince and cheese pie has less than

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nine percent fat. Other lower fat options are mince, steak, potato top (3.9 percent) and pepper steak. Dad’s Pies are enjoyed throughout New Zealand and internationally.Bakels NZ chief executive officer and pie awards judge Duncan Loney says the pie market remains buoyant, with Kiwis chomping through 75 million pies a year and the market worth in excess of $140 million a year.Dairy Flat Bakery also won two Highly Commended awards for its Steak, Vegetable and Gravy pie and its Gourmet Fruit Pie.The Supreme Award went to Shane Kearns from Viands Bakery near Te Awamutu for his Gourmet Fruit Pie.

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What a Woman Wants is a show that has proved hugely popular around the country, combining fashion, fun and fundraising.This is the second time that fashion stylist Lisa O’Neill has entertained Hibiscus Coast women while informing them about current trends and helping them dress to suit their body type.This year What a Woman Wants also represents Hibiscus Coast Plunket’s biggest fundraiser, as the annual Plunket appeal was cancelled due to the Christchurch earthquake.Last year it brought in around $1500, but Hibiscus Coast Plunket vice president Jaimee Durham says she is hoping a bigger venue, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, will raise around

$5000. Proceeds go towards ongoing costs of running the Orewa and Whangaparaoa clinics.Jaimee says that an innovation this year is asking businesses to sponsor a dessert platter for a table of 10 guests in return for promotion on the night including a prominently displayed table sign.“It’s an inexpensive marketing opportunity that we hope lots of local businesses will grab with both hands,” Jaimee says.Tickets $30 from BNZ Orewa, Farmers Whangaparaoa, ph 426 9522 or email [email protected] What a woman wants • Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, Riverside Rd, Orewa • August 29, 7pm

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Details are starting to emerge about the event planned to take place in Stanmore Bay on the day of the Rugby World Cup Grand Final.The event, which is being organised by Auckland Council and is called the Stanmore Bay Family Festival, will start in the afternoon of Sunday, October 23 and go through until the end of a live public screening of the Rugby World Cup final.From 3pm, there will be activities on Stanmore Bay Reserve, including “have a go” sports for families, as well as exhibition rugby games and demonstration trolley derby races

down Brightside Road.There will also be action on the beach with a mini surf carnival, demonstrations by Coastguard Hibiscus and Thundercat racing. The Hibiscus Coast Boat Club will provide food and a bar.From 5pm–9pm the Leisure Centre will host a food and wine festival, while outside families can enjoy a picnic on the reserve, live entertainment and a twilight Farmers’ Market.At 9pm there will be full live coverage of the Grand Final on a big screen set up on the reserve as well as inside the Leisure Centre’s basketball arena.

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Farces and comedy are something of a speciality for Englishman Adey Ramsel, the director of Centrestage’s current production, Noises Off.Adey studied drama in London, majoring in farces and comedies, and went on to act in several British shows before moving to NZ in 1996.Gradually, directing took over and became his fulltime job.Adey says he has lost count of the number of shows he’s directed for Centrestage since he first worked with them in 2001 – they include Bugsy Malone, Allo Allo and Out of Order.He says Noises Off is one of his favourites, and a play he knows well having acted in it himself six years ago at the Playhouse Theatre.The play is a typical madcap British farce, written in the 1980s with actors Paul Eddington (The Good Life and

Yes Minister) and Patricia Routledge (Keeping up Appearances) in mind.It has been a regular in London’s West End and was made into a film starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve. Noises Off is about a company of actors in modern day Britain putting on a farce. This puts the cast of nine in the position of playing actors.“The characters are a bit precious about ‘their art’,” Adey says. “Sometimes during rehearsals it’s hard to know whether they’re acting or not.”The cast has been drawn from all over NZ, and includes local actors as well as some from Britain and Canada. Reg Williams of Orewa plays Freddy, one of the main characters and Canadian Emma Leon who played the lead in the Centrestage production of Little Women plays another main character, Belinda.

Orewa will be turning Japanese in a big way in October, hosting a Japanese Festival as part of the Rugby World Cup adopt a team programme.The programme includes a discount Market Day and street entertainment.The Orewa Market Bazaar’s craft stalls

will be set up in the Community Hall, with the remainder of the hall set aside for Japanese cultural experiences.Destination Orewa is bringing in a busload of around 30 members of the NZ Japanese Society to run free community workshops in various aspects of Japanese culture.

Taiko drummers will perform, and as well as tea ceremony demonstrations, story telling and art displays there will be the opportunity to learn origami (Japanese paper folding) and Shodo (calligraphy). Japanese Festival & Town Centre Market Day • Orewa Town Centre • October 15

Riverside Restaurant & Bar in Silverdale is pulling out all the stops to entertain Rugby fans during the World Cup. The restaurant’s cultural group will provide kapa haka-type entertainment for overseas guests, plus popular local entertainers En-Tranzet (Nicholas and Tracey-Maree Houia, pictured) will provide diners with easy listening music every Friday and Saturday evening during the World Cup. Karaoke will be on offer. Special guest, award-winning local singer-songwriter Gina Sterling, will also perform.

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“There’s a lot of action and physical comedy, which keeps the actors thinking on their feet.”The second act is also a challenge from a performance point of view because it

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Wayne Kemp, Riverside Restaurant & BarWayne Kemp, owner/chef of Riverside Restaurant and Bar in Silverdale has more than 30 years’ experience as a chef. After graduating from ATI, Wayne worked in Tony’s steak restaurant and still specialises in great steaks. He’s also catered for thousands at The Lakeside Convention Centre as executive chef. Riverside serves express, as well as a la carte, menus.

Dale Thompson, EmiDeli The chef at EmiDeli in Orewa, Dale Thompson, is a multi-tasker who also teaches cooking at AUT and was a member of the judging panel at the Culinary Fare cooking competition held last June. He designed EmiDeli’s dinner menu using the principles of freshness, good portions and simplicity at an affordable price.

Jennifer Lee, Gusto CaféJennifer Lee is Head Chef at Gusto Café in Whangaparaoa, where her 16 years of experience are behind the café’s growing reputation for excellent food. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Jennifer went on to be head chef of many of the most prominent restaurants around the world, including the Hilton Hotel, The Palms and Cafe Melba.

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Katrina Clark, Devine Café Devine Café in Whangaparaoa is owned and operated by Katrina Clark who has worked in hospitality since she was 18 and bought Devine cafe at the age of 24. Katrina specialises in homemade food, including scones and muffins, gluten free and vegetarian options and children’s favourites. The café has both menu and cabinet selections.

Paiboon Toongart, Orewa ThaiPaiboon Toongart has been owner and chef of Orewa Thai on Hibiscus Coast Highway for 13 years. Paiboon’s experience has enabled the restaurant to grow, offering lunches and takeaways as well as its dinner service. Pamboon’s Thai menu uses hot, sour, sweet and salty flavours plus ingredients such as lime leaves, lemon grass, galangal and a fish sauce called Nam Pla.

Troy Evans, Creoles Bar & Brasserie Creoles Bar & Brasserie’s Troy Evans turns out the pub menu that Creoles is known for. This includes bar snacks and main meals such as burgers, fettucine and Scotch fillet. Troy began his cooking career at an Army Base in Britain. After moving to NZ he continued working as a chef, completing a course at AUT.

Donna Lambert, Hola Mexican RestaurantChef Donna Lambert has been with Hola for more than four years. Coming from a family with a history of allergies has increased her awareness of how important it is to know what is in the ingredients you use. Because Mexican foods are corn based, it was relatively easy for Donna to adjust recipes to be Gluten Free. Servings are generous and mix well with Margueritas, beers and wines. Donna works with Chef Kenny Heagren who recently joined Hola and has more than 20 years experience.

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There is no such thing as a small cruise ship, which is why thinking about cruising generally conjures up images of enormous floating hotels, luxuriously appointed.Even by cruise ship standards, the Queen May II stands out. This luxurious liner is, in fact, head and shoulders above the rest, being the largest and most expensive cruise liner ever built (costing a whopping US$800 million) and she is on her way to NZ for the first time in March, 2013.The ship will circumnavigate NZ, stopping in the Bay of Islands, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Milford Sound and local travel agents say that even for locals the 12 night cruise around New Zealand is proving very popular.Trish Ryder of United Travel Manly says the attraction is the opportunity to see the country in luxury and style.“It sure beats a campervan,” Trish says. “Being a true ocean liner, the Queen Mary II brings a noticeable presence when she arrives in port, dwarfing other vessels. Her arrival also challenges the local port authorities, partly due to the huge demand for

The Queen Mary II is heading to New Zealand waters in 2013.

food supplies because of her size.”The ship boasts 10 dining venues and the largest ballroom, library (over 8000 books) and wine collections ever held at sea. To entertain guests she has a two-storey theatre, a casino, five indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a British Pub offering authentic meals.The cruise in 2013 begins in Britain

and takes passengers across four continents in 106 nights, passing through the Mediterranean and Red Seas, Arabia, Asia’s southern shore, Australia, New Zealand and returning to the northern hemisphere via southern Africa.Bookings are being taken now for this voyage at Manly United Travel (see ad this page).

Fiji and Rarotonga remain firm favourites with New Zealanders when choosing package holidays, but for those who are looking for something a little different, Samoa is a certainly worth considering.It’s a safe and relatively inexpensive destination, which offers all that travellers expect from a tropical locale – white sandy beaches rimmed by coconut palms and warm aquamarine swimming lagoons within coral reefs. Samoa’s centuries old culture and customs, based on Fa’a Samoa, adds another dimension to any visit.Car hire is often included when booking, as driving around the islands of Upolu and Savai’i is fun and adventurous. Recent road rule changes means that cars in Samoa also drive on the same side of the road as NZ.The NZ dollar’s strong performance against the US dollar is also making family packages to the US more attractive and affordable. Additionally, there is increasing interest in packages and tours to South America, and Argentina and Peru in particular.Local travel agents can arrange flights and accommodation options, and can work out a package to suit.

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With the cold kicking in and the NZ dollar on the rise there has never been a better time to book your seat in the sun. Need some inspiration? Here are five destinations guaranteed to beat the winter blues:Bali: Known as the ‘Island Of The Gods’ with its abundance of white sandy beaches, vibrant culture and picturesque scenery, Bali is also a shopping paradise, from traditional markets to designer up-market boutiques. Be sure to indulge in the culinary delights, sampling the delights of a hawker food stall or fine seafood at a local restaurant. Fiji: Just a short three- hour flight from Auckland, magical Fiji is made up of 333 jewel-like islands of which only about 100 are inhabited. Fiji is the real meaning of a pacific paradise – palm-fringed resorts, beautiful beaches and the friendliest people who will meet

and greet you with the famous “bula”.Thailand: Embrace a rich diversity of culture and traditions and experience the friendliness and hospitality of the Thai people in the Kingdom that is a never-ending source of fascination for visitors.Hawaii: Palm trees, pretty beaches and warm, clear weather, fabulous resorts and five-star cuisine – Hawaii has it all. What makes Hawaii even more special? The Hawaiians call it the Aloha Spirit, a philosophy of caring for and respecting visitors.Rarotonga: Only 32 kilometres in circumference, Rarotonga is easy to explore either on a famous scooter, the ‘island bus’, in a car or jeep. As you get to know the island you will be captivated by the lingering fragrance of frangipani and the relaxed pace to which you quickly become accustomed.

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Beaches in Thailand are especially appealing at this time of year

Trans-Tasman link offers benefits Travel agents say that trans-Tasman travellers are starting to see a major change since the Air NZ and Virgin Australia Airlines group joint network began last month. The new alliance connects the existing Air NZ network with 29 extra Australian towns and cities. Travel agents say tht the benefits will be a greater range of flight times, better connections to both Australian and NZ domestic flights, reciprocal frequent flyer and lounge benefits and easier access to some of the harder to reach Australian destinations such as Ayers Rock, Queensland Islands and Broome. The new alliance required permission from both NZ and Australian authorities, which happened late last year. A dedicated team from both airlines have been working together to optimise the opportunities for travellers.


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A fully digital mobile breast screening unit, designed to improve both the accessibility and speed of the service, has made its first visit to the Hibiscus Coast since it was formally launched in July and is being hailed by BreastScreen Waitemata Northland as a success.The introduction of the new unit means the two fixed sites in Orewa and Warkworth operated by Hibiscus Radiology are no longer providing breastscreening services as part of the free, national BreastScreen Aotearoa programme for women aged 45 to 69.BreastScreen Waitemata Northland manager Moira McLeod says the mobile unit, owned and operated by Waitemata DHB, is a cost effective way to provide the mammography service.The latest digital technology is also faster, as image capture and quality checking is immediate, enabling the service to offer an extra 700 breast screening appointments in Rodney women over the next year. In its first visit to Orewa (July 25 to August 6) the unit screened 251 women, including 77 who were having their first mammogram. This included several women who ‘dropped in’ having seen the mobile unit parked

A $9.2 million North Shore Dialysis Centre adjacent to North Shore Hospital was officially opened by Health Minister Tony Ryall recently bringing vital treatment closer to home for people with kidney failure.Clinical leader of the new renal service Dr Walter Van Der Merwe says the long-awaited service is in high demand and has never before existed on the Shore, as Auckland DHB previously provided almost all renal services from its central Auckland sites.Waitemata has the largest DHB population in the country – more than 525,000 people, encompassing North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney, including around 250 patients currently on dialysis. Some patients have 4–6 hour dialysis sessions three times a week.Establishment of the centre and its 60-strong renal team, marks the completion of the first phase of a five-10-year programme. In the second phase, additional community-based facilities will be provided so more patients can manage their own dialysis. The third phase will establish a home haemodialysis training unit and vascular access surgery at North Shore Hospital.

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BreastScreen Waitemata Northland medical radiation technologist Celine Saye (left) and mobile unit receptionist Ngahuia Wood, with the new digital mammography machine.

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outside the Estuary Arts Centre.The unit also visited the Leisure Centre in Stanmore Bay (May 17–27), prior to the formal launch of the mobile service. During this period, 79 women were screened, 34 for the first time.The mobile unit will be on the Coast again in October, at Stanmore Bay

Leisure Centre (October 3 – 28) and Estuary Arts Centre (October 31 – November 11).Unscheduled, walk-in appointments are available and women are also welcome to visit the unit to find out more about the breast screening process.



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It is immediately apparent that Tracey Kieu, owner of Angel Nail and Beauty, a new business in Moana Ave, Orewa, has a genuine interest in her customers and a passion for her work.

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Originally from Vietnam, Tracey has lived in NZ for 11 years and has been a nail technician for six years. Before opening Angel Nail and Beauty last month, Tracey worked and trained at Professionail in Glenfield. She has four trained nail technicians working with her. She has an OPI nail technician certificate and only uses OPI products.“It is a trusted and credible brand,” Tracey says. “I am able to purchase the products in NZ. This helps to ensure their quality, which is important. We aim to make our customers feel like ‘an angel’. I started the business because I enjoy what I do. I like to meet new people and thoroughly enjoy making them feel beautiful.”While Tracey currently lives in Papatoetoe and commutes to Orewa, she says she wants to settle into the business before moving here.“I think Orewa is a beautiful place. The people are friendly and it will be a nice change.”Angel Nail and Beauty offers a range of services including nail treatments, manicures and pedicures but also waxing and eye enhancement. A hot

stone facial massage will be available soon.Tracey says the most popular nail treatment is acrylic nails.“Acrylic nails are for women who bite their nails or who do not have strong nails. The acrylic nail is placed on the end of the natural nail and made to the length of the customer’s choice.”Angel Nail and Beauty is offering a 20 percent discount on all treatments for this month. Tracey says they will also offer special deals for special occasions, when more than one treatment is purchased.“We do nail design at no added cost. It is best to book in advance.”

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The gentle aroma of essential oils at Esetic Beauty Therapy adds to the air of relaxation and calm, preparing clients for the treatments to come.

The life of a midwife is one of unpredictable hours and few holidays with a full night’s sleep a rarity.According to independent midwives Katrina Cahill and Denise Johnson, who have recently formed a partnership on the Hibiscus Coast, it also brings immense satisfaction.“It’s hard work and crazy hours, but we love it,” Katrina says. She says after more than 15 years as a midwife, she still gets excited every time she get a call to say labour is underway.“It’s got to be your passion, or you wouldn’t be doing it,” Denise says. “Both Katrina and I are blessed with understanding families as get togethers can be postponed when a woman is in labour. We are totally committed to the women we’re looking after.”The two midwives have much in common and say working in a partnership is ideal as they back each other up with the same style of practice.Both come from medical backgrounds, which complements their midwifery practice, and share the same philosophy.“The priority is a safe birth, and also a unique and memorable experience for the mother,” Katrina says.They describe their approach as compassionate, understanding and

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Esetic, which opened its doors this month in Tamariki Plaza, Orewa, provides all the essential beauty treatments such as waxing and eye treatments, combined with many on the luxurious end of the scale such as facials, foot spas and manicures using the high quality Carol Franck range from France or British Medik8 products.Owner and beauty therapist Christina Boyd says it was the nurturing aspect of beauty therapy that caused her to leave the corporate business world and qualify as a beauty therapist as a mature student.“I’ve wanted to be a beauty therapist since my teens, but there was nowhere in Hawke’s Bay, where I grew up, to study,” Christina says.Instead, she became involved in the world of banking and finance before marriage and children “intervened”.“When my children grew up and left home, I realised that I could make some life choices, and, with the help of my very supportive husband, I was able to fulfil my dream.”She says putting clients first and understanding their expectations is key to providing good beauty treatments.

“It’s also about informing and educating people about their skincare. Christina says it’s important to be aware of the need to protect skin from photo damage from sources such as pollutants, cellphone radiation, air conditioning, smoking, alcohol and computer screens as well as the sun.She says treatments such as Collagen Induction Therapy, using medical grade titanium needles on a roller encourage the regeneration of collagen and elastin.Starting a beauty therapy business has been a challenge, but the Gulf Harbour resident says the hard work is paying off.“It’s enabled me to work locally and that has been really grounding. Plus I’m doing what I love – helping others.”

flexible.“Because we’re both mothers, there’s an unspoken understanding that goes beyond our medical expertise,” Denise says. “Every woman, every birth and every pregnancy is diifferent and we are there every step of the way from the first consultation.”Denise and Katrina run clinics in Whangaparaoa and Takapuna and also offer shared care with obstetrician Ammar Al Abid. Ammar, who has been in obstetrics for 10 years, four as a private specialist, attends the midwives’ Takapuna clinic.In addition, they can offer ante natal exercise programmes and the services of a dietician.

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Pharmacy talkwith Tania Adams, Manly Care Chemist

I often wonder why one person will come to my pharmacy for advice and another will just try and ‘get on with it’, sorting out their health issues by themselves. Is it the same as some people asking for directions when they’re lost and others refusing point blank? You’d be surprised just how many wives end up discussing their husband’s problems with me, all second hand, trying to get to the bottom of just how sick they really are. But we get there eventually and sometimes the husband even comes in afterwards with a shy look to say ‘thank you’.Of all the conditions, pain is one where people should consider asking for help. Simply picking up a product from your local supermarket looks like a good option. Why not – it’s fast and simple – but without speaking to a health professional, how can you really be sure that you’ve got the best medication to target your pain? Or whether it will interact with any of your other medication There are many different types of pain, from back pain to headaches, joint pain to period pain – and there are just as many different methods of treating that pain. You’d be surprised just how many ways we can structure a person’s pain relief. Treatment is not always simple and it is definitely not the same for everyone. For example, paracetamol is often a good option, but sometimes a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofen or Diclofenac is more appropriate. Some people need a long acting tablet whereas others need rapid treatment.There are also many steps you can take instead of, or as well as, medication to help ease your pain. For instance, did you know that for some forms of pain, heat can be very helpful? Period pain and arthritic joint pain seem to respond especially well to heat.As a pharmacist I sometimes see worrying aspects of how people use pain medication. Many people think that if they take double the dose it will have double the effect. This is simply not true. In fact if you take double the recommended dose of any medication, you could be doing some real damage to your body and it certainly won’t make you feel any better any faster. However it is true that the sooner you take your pain medication, the better it will work.The same care is essential when it comes to pain medication for children. National Poisons Centre data suggests the number of unintentional chronic overdoses involving paracetamol has increased in children over the last five years. It’s really important that parents find out the correct dose that we need to give to our children. It’s a simple calculation for a pharmacist to give you an updated dose based on your child’s weight. Also try to keep the bottle of paracetamol (and all other medications) out of children’s reach. Sometimes that strawberry flavour can be just too tempting for the little ones to resist.

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Carnival for Swim SchoolThe Leisure Centre Swim School is offering current and past students an opportunity to participate in a fun-filled Carnival next month. The Carnival, which takes place on September 3 from 1.30pm–6pm at the Centre, will include 25m and 50m age group races and fun races. Medals and certificates will be presented and spot prizes are also up for grabs. The final day for registration is August 26. Info: ph The Leisure Centre, Swim School Office, ph 424 3718.

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Cabbages are kingsAmong the many natives put in the ground at recent community plantings at Sharkespear Regional Park, D’Acre Cottage and Eaves Bush are cabbage trees (Cordyline australis) by the dozen.Over the years I’ve also planted many cordylines in gardens where they grow fast, providing height without bulk, as well as adding a distinctly Kiwi character.Looking like an elegant palm, then turning into the crazed Sideshow Bob character from The Simpsons in a storm, cabbage trees (Te kouka in Maori) are among the funkiest of natives.These trees have found a ready home in gardens, possibly because they are the ultimate in versatility. Their taproots are not fussy about the type of soil they dive into, and they won’t break in the strongest coastal wind. They look as attractive in a large pot in a minimalist courtyard as they do in lush native or subtropical gardens. The fact that they remain a popular garden plant may help ensure their survival. In the 1980s a disease began knocking them down like ninepins. Botanists eventually pointed the finger at a sap-sucking Australian leafhopper, which spreads an as yet unknown disease from tree to tree. So far the only solutions are killing these insects if you spot them on your cabbage trees, and planting more cordylines.The stringy leaves can be the cause of much suburban swearing as they twine around motor mower blades. I needed a solution to this, as not planting cabbage trees in my Hibiscus Coast garden was not an option, and found it in their stringy, flexible leaves.Maori used the fibre extensively for weaving into anchor ropes, fishing lines and so on and I took a clue from this, using the leaves to tie tomatoes or young plants to stakes and to hang the heads of sunflowers in trees where birds can enjoy the seeds safe from our cat.Also, while the bark is fire resistant, the leaves are highly flammable (which is why you should not place your barbecue alongside a cabbage tree). This is a clue to another use for the dropped leaves, which I gather and tie into bunches to use as fire-starters.The leaves also make fantastic mulch at the back of borders, being slow to break down and easy to tuck around plants.A visit to the garden centre will reveal cordylines in various hues from red to cream and green variegated. Some of the red ones can turn flat brown as they mature, but I have found Cordyline ‘Red Star’ to be a reliable burnished purple-red. The cultivars require good drainage and more TLC as they are more susceptible to diseases such as rust and root rot, than the species.However many colours plant breeders come up with though, you can’t beat the good old plain green Cordyline australis for toughness and style. It begins as a punk-haired youngster and quickly matures into an elegant adult, attracting birds when it flowers in early summer.Street trees promisedRegular readers of this column may remember my request that Council replace the ailing conifers in my street. I was supported in this by other residents. Recently I received notification that work on this could be underway soon and will update you when there is further progress.


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Historywith Ruth Olsen, Silverdale & Districts Historical Society [email protected]

On March 22, 1860, Captain Martin Krippner arrived in Auckland on the ship Lord Burleigh with his wife, four children, his brother and the brother’s future wife, Elizabeth Turnwald and two other couples. He settled in Orewa where he was postmaster from 1861-1863. His house was almost opposite Orewa House facing the Nukumea stream and he acquired land that is now Eaves Bush, right down to the headland. When he put the property up for sale in 1865 it was described as having substantial outbuildings, stock (including 16 quiet dairy cows) with plenty of pigeon, snipe and pheasant shooting and an oyster bed within three minutes walk.Born in Bohemia in 1817, Captain Krippner studied law at Prague University, joined the Austrian army in 1842 and rose to the rank of Captain. While he was in charge of a garrison in Frankfurt, Germany, he met English born Emily Longdall whom he married in 1851. For his services in Frankfurt he was knighted by King William I of Prussia with the order of Knight of the Red Eagle.While living in Orewa, Captain Krippner devised a scheme to bring out migrants from his homeland. In June 1863 tempted by the promise of 40 acres per adult and 20 acres per child, 83 new immigrants arrived in Auckland on board the War Spirit. They were taken by cutter to the mouth of the Puhoi river and transported upstream by local Maori canoes. Puhoi in midwinter with only two nikau huts in the midst of deep bush to welcome them was no doubt a nasty

Captain Krippner’s cottage at Orewa in the late 1800s. Photo, Daniel Manders Beere. Reproduced with permission of Alexander Turnbull Library

Captain with a cause

Museum NewsComing Events: Friday, September 2 : Coach trip to Onehunga, Brian Belcher’s private museum and Cornwall Park. $22 visitors welcome. Ph 424 8615 to book. • This year we are taking part in the Auckland Heritage Festival and from 24 September 24–October 2 the Pioneer Village will be open daily from 10am–3pm and there will be a nostalgic display of Crown Lynn tableware.

shock. Life was tough and without the help and food provided by the local Maori population it is doubtful they would have survived.Captain Krippner enlisted Puhoi settlers to fight in the Waikato Wars, and also helped establish a school andn Post Office at Puhoi. However by 1884 his charisma had dimmed and the locals petitioned for him to be removed from the school. They built the Krippners a house at Warkworth where he died in 1894 and was buried in the Warkworth cemetery.

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board has appointed Bays member Lisa Whyte as its primary representative on an Auckland Unitary Plan planning forum.Auckland Council will be drafting the far-reaching plan over the next 18 months. Its first milestone will be December when it hopes to have completed the scoping stage. The Unitary Plan combines seven district plans (from the seven legacy councils) as well as regional plans covering coastal; air, land and water; farm dairy discharges; and sediment control.Council says the combination of these documents presents an opportunity to reduce the complexity of the planning process and make it more efficient.It will contain a set of objectives, policies and controls that will manage all activities and development in the Auckland region for the next 15 to 20 years.

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SING RIGHT LESSONS available, includes presentation and performance. Experienced teacher. Singers workshops available. Ph Robyn 0274 725 610, [email protected]

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AGAVAES, AGAPANTHAS WANTED, Bromeliads, Day Lillies, Inpatiens - or any other donations of suitable hardies or succulents for good cause garden on clay. Ph 424 0901 or 027 297 0737.AGE CONCERN - WARkWORTH based volunteers are urgently needed. If you would like to befriend an older Warkworth resident, for 1 hour each week. Ph Catherine 426 0916 or 027 296 0264.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meet Fri 7.30pm, Orewa Community House (behind Estuary Arts Centre) Ph John 027 646 2995, 0800AA WORKS.GOOD COMPANIONS OREWA meet Fri mornings for senior citizens 10am–11.30am. Orewa Croquet Club rooms, Hatton Rd., Orewa.

FOOD BANk SUPPPLIES URGENTLY NEEDED Hibiscus Coast Community House. Donations to be left at Community House Western Reserve Orewa, New World Orewa and Curves Gym Whangaparaoa. Ph 426 3598.

FORESHORE & SEABED REFERENDUM The ‘Coastal Coalition’ are gathering signatures to repeal the Marine & Coastal Area Bill, and return the F&S to Crown Ownership. For details www.CoastalCoalition.co.nz or Ph Geoff 426 7874.

FREE! BELLYDANCE beginner level, basic moves for all ages. August 8. Pinewoods Motor Park function room, 23 Marie St, Red Beach. 6pm–7pm. Ph Vicki to register 426 1105.

FREE TENNIS FOR ADULTS at Silverdale Tennis Club, (next to Rugby Club), Sun 10.30am or Wed 9.30am until Opening Days i.e. Weekend Snr Club: Sun Aug 21, Midweek Mixed: Wed Aug 31. Contact Linda 427 8209. Jnr Club Regn Thurs Sept 1, 3.30 - 6pm.

GARAGE SALE First Sat of month. HBC Community Shop, Western Reserve, Orewa, behind the Information Centre. 10am–1pm. Ph 426 3598.

HAVE-A-GO DAY Whangaparaoa Tennis Club, Thurs August 25, 10am. New members and beginners all welcome. Coach in attendance, morning Tea provided. Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly.

HIBISCUS COAST FOREST & BIRD branch meeting, Thurs August 25, 7.30pm. St Andrews Presbytarian Church Hall, 105 Centreway Road, Orewa. Door charge $3. All Welcome. Ph Katie Lucas 427 5186.

HIBISCUS COAST WIDOWED CLUB Meets 2nd Wednesday each Month at Orewa Community Centre 1.00pm (door opens 12.30pm) Interesting Speakers, Afternnoon tea, raffles, regular morning tea, lunch get-togethers, outings and trips arranged. Annual subs $10. Door Charge $2 Good Company – We care. Ph 424 3757.

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HIBISCUS COAST GENEALOGY SOCIETY volunteers available weekly at the Whangaparoa Library Mon,Wed,Thurs & Sat (10 - 12pm) LADIES CRAFT CLUB, Orewa Community Church - Tuesdays @ 10am. Come along and try a new craft and make some new friends. A creche is provided. Ph Chrissy 424 4108.MENTORS ART GROUP, Orewa Community Church - Tuesday 12.30 - 2.30pm. Art classes with an experienced teacher. Suitable for beginner to advanced. Come and discover your artistic abilities. Contact Jane 426 6537.

PUHOI HISTORICAL SOCIETY meets every 3rd Wed, 7.30pm, Puhoi Museum records room. All welcome. Museum winter hours Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm.SANDS SUPPORTS PARENTS AND FAMILIES after the loss of a baby during pregnancy and beyond. We are holding our support meeting (no children please) Saturday 6 August 10am at Hibiscus Coast Community House. Contact Tania for information 09 423 8089 or [email protected] HOLIDAY Combined Rodney Seniors are planning a Spring Holiday 15 days Full package Deal, Sept 27- Oct 11 at Tweed Heads, Gold Coast. $2,600-$2,700 pp twin share . $2,750-$2,850 single supplement. Ph Joan –Tour Host 424 7545 / 021 078 4296.

THE kIWI TEA DANCE Social dancing on 4th Sunday of each month 5-8pm. Ladies a plate would be appreciated. Door charge applies. Silverdale Hall, Ph 027 293 4231, 09 426 8989.THE STETSON CLUB Friday August 26: Trevor Stevens & the Beasts of Bourbon are playing at The Stetson Country Music club, Dairy Flat Community Hall, Postman Road, Dairy Flat. 8.00pm – 11.30pm. Licenced Bar. www.stetson.co.nz or Ph 476 4554.THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS 2pm. Sun August 28 Gospel of Mary Magdalene - a disciple and evangelist presented by Ngaire Duruz 488 HBC Coast Highway. All welcome. Suggested donation $5 Free afternoon tea. Meetings held 2nd and 4th Sundays monthly.WAIWERA ASHRAMS, Speakers Day, 9 Waiwera Place, Saturday 20 August 2011, 1.30pm. Ingrid LeProu on Healthy, Whole & Complete in Body, Mind & Spirit, based on Louisa Hay’s philosophies. Meditation 9.30am, lunch noon-1, speaker 1.30 pm. For more enquiries ph 426 5265 or 427 6433.WHANGAPARAOA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. Everyone welcome, it is very easy to learn. Still time to join for this year. We play Monday 7.15pm at Primary School Ladies Mile, Thursday 12.45 pm Whangaparaoa Ratepayers Hall. Enquiries Anne 426 4714.

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20 & 21 A Touch of Coast Quilt Show, a showcase of quilting, patchwork and appliqué at Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, 368 Hibiscus Hwy, 10am-4pm. Entry $4, children free.

20 Ashrams Speakers Day, 9 Waiwera Place. Ingrid LeProu speaks about Healthy, Whole & Complete in Body, Mind & Spirit, based on Louisa Hay’s philosophies. Meditation 9.30am, lunch, noon-1pm, speaker 1.30 pm. Info: ph 426 5265 or 427 6433.

21 Dacre Cottage Tree Planting 9am-12noon. Walk in from Haighs Access Rd or Stillwater, or boats available for transport from the end of Okura River Road from 8-8.30am and home. Bring spades, everything else provided including lunch.

25 Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast Scholarship award dinner, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, from 6:30pm. Guest speaker is fashion designer Annah Stretton. Scholarship award presentation, silent auction and raffle. Tickets $50. Info: ph Joan Rossouw, 428 0438 or 0274 960475 or email [email protected]

26 Daffodil Day, annual fundraiser for The Cancer Society. Look out for activities and collectors in your area.

26 & 27 Community Information Seminar, crime prevention and safety, Orewa Community Hall, Orewa Square. Doors open Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 9am-3pm. Organised by NZ Police. Other services taking part include the Fire Service, St John Ambulance, Land Search and Rescue, Net Safe, Hibiscus Coast Community House, Auckland Council, Community Patrols NZ and security businesses.

27 Billy T & Me, with Peter Rowley, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, Riverside Rd, Orewa. Doors open 6.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. A behind the scenes look at Peter Rowley’s time performing with Billy T. Fundraiser for Silverdale Fire Brigade Waterways team competing in Australia. (see story p13)

27–September 3 Noises Off, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Classic British comedy/farce. Tickets and info: ph Centrestage, 426 7282 or visit www.centrestagetheatre.co.nz (see story p16)

29 Free community dog walk, to be held the last Sunday of every month, meet 10.30am outside Boulevard of Dreams, 336 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Info: visit Pet Planet on Facebook or ph Robyn, 022 618 0580. (see story p7)

29 What a Woman Wants, with fashion stylist Lisa O’Neill, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, Riverside Rd, Orewa. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets $30 from BNZ Orewa and Farmers Whangaparaoa, email [email protected] or leave a message on 426 9522. (see story p15)

9–10 Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society Spring Show, Orewa Community Hall, Hillary Square, Orewa, Fri 11am–5pm, Sat 9am–4pm. Raffle and posy bowls available, cold coin entry. Info: Judy Murray, ph 424 1968.

18 Thunder on the Coast, The Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay, 9.30 am–3pm. More than 120 classic cars on display. Entry $5 at the door. Children under 12 free. Fundraising for Hibiscus Hospice.

21 Annual Hospice Fashion Parade, Whangaparaoa College Auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Manly,7.30pm. The latest spring and summer fashions on the catwalk with MC Tina Cross. Tickets $30 from Hibiscus Hospice, 2a John Dee Crescent or online www.hchospice.org.nz

29 Noel Crawley Memorial Jazz Concert, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa, 7.30pm. Tickets $30 from Hibiscus Hospice, 2a John Dee Crescent or online www.hchospice.org.nz

what’s onAugust 2011 Hibiscus Coast

PHOTOGRAPHY

PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIESVideos, slides & old 8mm films

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BLACk CORD FOR JADE PENDANTS Ph Rita Gibson 426 6076.

JADE PENDANTS FROM $10 Ph Rita Gibson 426 6076.

FRIDGE FREEZER Runs well $100 Ph 424 3171.

FLUTE RENE DUVAL would suit beginner $60. Ph 424 3171.

JIGSAW PUZZLES 500 to 1000 pieces. From $3 to $10. Phone Norm 424 0917.

MOUNTAIN TERRAIN BUGGY, Black, collectors edition. Excellent condition, no fading or fraying, with Mountain Terrain rain cover and generic shade cover. $200. Lil Giant tricycle, pink, with detachable handle (for parent to hold) excellent cond, $120 ono. Ph 427 8188.

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HYPNOSIS for stress, anxiety, phobia, depression. Stop smoking specialist. Bill Parker NZAPH, 424 7610.

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BODALISHOUS Spray tanz for any occasion only $25. Wedding parties, girls weekends, outings, holidays. Make your bookings now: 0274 429703.FEET & HANDS – Pedicure, Foot spa, Foot Massage and free manicure. Mobile service $30, or two people for $50. Ph Lesley 424 0676 or 027 271 6676.

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HAIRDRESSER - A CARING HOME SERVICE. Pensioner rates. Now using unique natural products that care for your hair & scalp. Excellent ongoing results. Ph Inga 426 0985.

ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAkING, cushions & curtains. Phone Diane 021 025 70658.SYLWESTER’S TAILORING: dressmaking, balldresses, alterations, wetsuit repairs. Over 40 years exp. Fast & affordable. Ph 426 7559 - 7 days.

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HOUSE TO RENT Single male with well trained pet. Wants 2 bedroom, garage. Close to Manly Fire Station. Ph 428 1864 or 0274 795 061.TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S, 45’s Ph Mike 428 1587.WORk WANTED: HOUSE CLEANING, DOG WALkING, ETC, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa areas. Honest reliable experienced lady, excellent references, very good with animals. Phone Glennis 022 654 8031.

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It was a case of close but no cigar for the Raiders at their annual Club Day.Both the Premier and U20 teams lost vital games, missing out on playoffs by a whisker. All three of the Raiders’ senior teams finished the season in fifth spot, which club chair Karen Gibbons says is not a bad result considering the calibre of the competition they faced.The annual Club Day marks the end of the season and sees all teams playing at home. The event, on July 30, brought members out in force to enjoy a barbecue while supporting the teams.The day ended with a presentation from Auckland Transport with a ‘drive sober’ message.

The Premiers run onto the field.

Raiders’ season ends with club festivities

More than 30 teams from seven Hibiscus Coast schools took part in a netball tournament at Edith Hopper Park this month, making it the biggest in the event’s four year history.Coaches say they see a huge improvement in the play of the Year 4 to 6 netballers who take part in the Hibiscus Coast Primary Schools Netball Tournament, after a day devoted to a series of 20 minute-long games.Whangaparaoa Primary teachers organise the tournament, which grew from the weekly games that the schools hold at the Netball Centre, and this year Whangaparaoa entered eight teams. Gulf Harbour School entered six teams and Red Beach five. Dairy Flat School, Kingsway, Silverdale, Stella Maris and Wainui Schools also took part. The Year 4 final between Gulf Harbour 6 and the Whangaparaoa Pipers went to Gulf Harbour. Year 5

At the age of 91, Sir Fred Allen still occasionally attends local community and sporting functions where he is treated with reverence.The Whangaparaoa resident is the country’s oldest living All Black – having played 21 matches as captain – but it was during his two years as coach that he truly made his mark with an unbeaten 37-game streak; this included 14 tests.As well as his sporting achievements, Sir Fred’s authorised biography, published this month, uncovers the story of his childhood during the Depression, his World War II service (he served as a lieutenant in the 27th and 30th Battalions) and career as the creator of a women’s clothing business.He also names his All Blacks dream team and provides a unique overview of rugby in this country.The book was written with the assistance of long-time friends, journalist and photographer Alan Sayers (aged 95) and editor/writer Les Watkins (81).

Gulf Harbour 1 plays Red Beach 3 (red bibs) at the Primary Schools Netball Tournament.

Netball tournament shoots ahead Rugby legend’s life in print

Book giveawayHibiscus Matters has two copies of Fred The Needle, the Untold Story of Sir Fred Allen, valued at $49.99 each, to give away. To be in to win, write your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to our NEW address: Fred The Needle, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Avenue, Orewa 0931. Entries close September 5.

Micro Footy, which has taken off this season, continues until August 21 at the club and the Raiders’ Tag season starts in October.

winners were Kingsway with Wainui White second and Year 6 champions were Gulf Harbour with Red Beach in second place.

Hibiscus Matters Issue 90, August 17, 2011

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