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The community did not let stormy weather dampen spirits at the annual New World Orewa Santa Parade, with many describing it on the day, and later on social media, as “the best yet”.A total of 68 floats took 45 minutes to travel down Hibiscus Coast Highway, which was lined with spectators decked out in gumboots, raincoats and umbrellas.The parade is organised by Destination Orewa Beach and operations manager Hellen Wilkins says this year the focus on maximising the number of musical and highly visual floats and performers paid off with a vibrant and exciting parade.The rain cleared just before the parade set off at 4.30pm on Saturday, November 21 but winds still caused balloons to pull at their strings, while participants held tightly to banners and even costumes to keep them in place.The electrical storm forecast to hit the area in the evening, which eventually hit the Coast later that night, meant that the organisers made the call to cancel the You Can Help Festival which was to take place on Orewa Reserve after the parade.“It was very sad for the performers

Estuary Arts won Most Creative float for its Hibiscus Flower costumes made using recycled paper card and paint. The costumes were made by volunteers from the Friday casual art club. Keeping them attached in the wind was a challenge!

Crowd ‘blown away’ by colourful Orewa Santa Paradewho had rehearsed, the suppliers who had stocked up and the community who were excited to attend,” Hellen says. This cancellation has also had an impact on the food and gift donations for the You Can Help Project – the canned food is collected by Orewa Baptist church for its Christmas food parcels. Food and gifts can be left at the Orewa Baptist Church instead.The floats were judged by Orewa New World owner/operator Catherine Versalko-West and the winners were: Most Creative, Estuary Arts Centre; Best Commercial, Silverdale Adventure Park; Best Non-commercial, Hibiscus Rodders; Best Team, Red Beach Surf Club; Best School/Children’s group, Silverdale School.The organisers wish to thank all the volunteers, including Orewa Surf Club and Orewa Baptist Church, and the sponsored traffic management/road closure provided by Fulton Hogan. “Our sincere thanks go out to all for braving the weather for a great community event.”

Participants in the Orewa New World Santa Parade were undeterred by the windy weather conditions on November 21.

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Santa Parade factsDid you know?

There were 68 floats and it took 45 minutes to pass along the route.

Rodney MP Mark Mitchell was one of the marshals

The parade takes over 300 hours to plan and organise

More than 40 volunteers assist on the day, including cleaning the street of

litter after the parade has passed.This year 14 community groups and

five businesses were involvedThe Hibiscus Matters team

distributed 6kg of lollies to the crowd. This was double last year’s amount, but we still needed more!

Christmas mattersThe Hibiscus Matters team received a warm reception as we handed out sweets and Christmas greetings. Thanks to friends and family members who took part and to the spectators for their many positive comments about our community newspaper – we really appreciate it.This year our staff pulled out all the stops to dress for the occasion, with designer Lorry McCarthy and advertising representative Angela Gallagher creating eye catching, colourful skirts filled with shredded newspaper.Recycled items were again a feature, including the baskets purchased from local Hospice shops and returned there after the parade.

All age groups took part in the parade, which also reflected the different cultures that make up the Coast community.


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Relax … it’s Christmas!As the song goes, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. If you’re starting to feel the pressure of the big day looming, here are some time management tips to help you create the illusion of organisation: Make things the evening before with festive bubbles in your hand. Many dishes not only keep for a day or two, but actually improve through resting and developing flavours. Panacotta and trifles are best made a day in advance. Marinating meat the day before cooking creates richer flavours. y Mid-morning, throw together an antipasto platter. Olives, prosciutto, cheese, crackers, salmon, fruit, chutneys and antipasto favourites like tomatoes, grapes, celery and carrots are flavoursome and all you have to do is put them on a festive platter and serve.

y Serve the Christmas ham or turkey with vibrant vegetables that don’t take ages to roast, such as vine tomatoes. A dash of olive oil and rock salt and cook in the oven for 10 minutes. Steam vegetables then pop them in the oven towards the end of the meat’s cooking time to get that crisp finish. Baby potatoes steamed with fresh mint and butter has the wow factor. A simple red and green salad of fresh green salad leaves tossed with olive oil and balsamic, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls is all it takes.

y A huge roast turkey with cranberry sauce was my family’s traditional Christmas roast but we now opt for a small glazed ham or a platter of spicy lamb sizzling from the barbecue, sliced up on a red and green grunty salad.

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Season the lamb steaks on both sides with salt, pepper, coriander, turmeric and paprika. Heat oil in a frying pan over a high heat, and cook steaks for a few minutes each side until medium rare. Rest for 7-10 minutes before slicing. While the steaks are resting, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush eggplant with oil, season with salt and pepper and fry for a few minutes each side until golden brown. Set aside. In the same pan, heat a little oil over medium high heat. Add the courgette, red onion, spinach and garlic and sauté until tender. Set aside. Cook the couscous according to directions, using chicken stock instead of water. Cool slightly then gently combine in a large bowl with the roasted vegetables, tomatoes, almonds and feta. Mix the lemon juice, yoghurt, and fresh herbs together in a bowl and season.

To serve, place slices of eggplant on a large festive platter. Top with the couscous and vege salad and then the sliced lamb. Drizzle with the yoghurt dressing and sprinkle with more fresh mint and coriander.

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The Annual Cash and Carry Under $500 Art Sale has become a popular way to pick up unique, creative Christmas gifts.This year the arts centre plans to hold the Cash and Carry in its brand new fit-for-purpose education wing, due to be opened on December 11. Everyone is invited to come in and see the new space, from 3pm–5pm that day.Manager Kim Boyd says that the bright space with high ceilings and great views of the estuary will make a fantastic backdrop for the over 400 artworks that will be on sale this holiday season. Artists from around the Hibiscus Coast and surrounding Rodney will have their work on display at very affordable prices.“I really encourage us all to put our support and hard earned money behind our local economy this Christmas gift giving season, particularly supporting our arts community,” Kim says.

“Instead of buying something mass produced, you get a locally made and unique artwork. I see it as an investment in our own country and people.”There will be small affordable fun art and object pieces from ceramic hearts by Michelle Bow and Pohutukawa flowers by Tania Parrott to beautifully hand-turned native wood bowls and jars by John Hollier. Works by local painters – from local landscapes to abstracts and still life will be included. Patricia Hollis, winner of the Estuary Arts Centre Members merit awards this year, will have new work available. Her work is fresh and bold and captures native birds in decorative scenes. Items can be taken away immediately upon purchase at the Cash and Carry, to be replaced by further works.The Cash and Carry Art Sale is at Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa from December 11 right through to January 31, 2016.

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Hibiscus Matters staff all played a part in decorating a Christmas tree provided by Destination Orewa Beach. Most of the work was taken on by our Digital Manager, and artist, Pauline Stockhausen. Keep an eye out for it, in Hillary Square.

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Christmas giving - Shop LocalHibiscus Matters took a look around the Coast for some gift-giving inspiration – all items locally made or available, of course.Whether you’re on a tight budget or have money to burn, we found that shopping local is no barrier to finding something for everyone.

Pre-loved bargainsThere are dozens of Op Shops on the Hibiscus Coast and they’re ideal places to find Christmas decorations, toys, collectible ceramics, jewellery and other gifts. Pick up a bargain and at the same time assist various good causes including Hibiscus Hospice, church groups and the Red Cross.

These new Christmas stockings from The Warehouse Silverdale ($15) have a home made, hand stitched feel and are large enough to fit items to keep the kids happy in bed until a wee bit later on Christmas morning.

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Mini motorhomes have taken on in a big way in the United States and now they are being custom made in Silverdale. The Campstar teardrop campers at Showstopper Motorhomes come with as many, or as few, mod cons as you like. The teardrop camper weighs 720kg and is built to last, designed for NZ road conditions. There is room for two adults to sleep in comfort and there’s a TV and stereo plus the back hatch has a full kitchen with fridge, sink and running water. Prices start at $14,000. Families could invest in one for shared use to make it more affordable. Info: www.showstopper.co.nz or ph 0800 307 666.

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Right in the thick of Christmas gift buying fever comes the Christmas Twilight Market in Orewa on December 11, 5pm–9pm.Organiser Annamaria Berek of My Markets says the market will have more than 60 stalls, located inside Orewa Community Hall and spilling out around the square.She says the market has grown a lot since it was first held four years ago.Gift items for sale include jewellery, flowers, stationery, funky crochet, kids’ books, nail products, soaps,

candles, women’s and girls’ clothing, upcycled wooden household and garden items, a fitness club, Kiwi art, decoupage gifts, jams and preserves.There will be street food that shows the diversity of cultures now living in our community including Egyptian food, fritters, Fritz’s Wiener, churros, organic Gelato, Real Fruit Popolato, pork, chicken and seafood on rice and dumplings.Santa arrives at 6.30pm and the North Shore Brass Academy will play Christmas carols between 6.30pm–8.30pm.

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Farmers supports HospiceCustomers of Farmers in Whangaparaoa Plaza can donate to the local Hospice via the Tree of Remembrance or by purchasing a hand painted bauble, as part of a national Farmers campaign. The Tree of Remembrance is an opportunity to remember someone special at Christmas. Everyone who makes a donation receives a card to write their personal message on and place it on the Remembrance tree in store. The campaign began last month and continues until Christmas Eve.

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Last year’s free Orewa Community Christmas Lunch was one of the biggest and best in its 15-year history, attended by around 170 people who may otherwise have spent Christmas Day alone.The task of organising the lunch for the Salt Community Trust is in the safe hands of a team of four lead by director Aaron Brett – the same team who ran the event last year.Coordinating sponsors and a group of around 30 volunteers to provide a free festive lunch for so many people is a big job, but one that Aaron, who first got involved last year, finds immensely satisfying.He says highlights included meeting some wonderful people.“I think going beyond your comfort zone and helping other people is one of the great things about life,” he says. “In giving, you receive. Jesus said the same thing – he was onto something.”He says that last year the Salt Community Trust had wonderful support and sponsorship from local churches and businesses, including Pak ‘n’ Save Silverdale, Fruit World and Orewa New World.Together, the sponsors provided all the

festive food, including chicken, hams, pavlova and fresh fruit needed to make the occasion special.Volunteers set up and decorate the Orewa Community Centre, where the lunch is held, prepare, cook and serve the meal, chat with guests and clean up afterwards.Rodney MP Mark Mitchell also attended with his family.“Mark and his family rolled up their sleeves and worked so hard helping serve and clean up the kitchen,” Aaron says. “Mark was surprised at the scale of the lunch and said he loved helping out and would be back this year.”Aaron says that the lunch show how many locals are without family on Christmas Day. Some return every year, and Aaron says they commented on the fellowship, the beautiful festive decorations and great food.Aaron says there is generally no shortage of volunteers, but anyone interested in volunteering this year can email their interest to [email protected] Christmas Day lunch is held at Orewa Community Hall, 368 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 11.30am–2.30pm.

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Age Concern serves early Christmas lunchChristmas came early – on November 24 to be precise – for guests attending Age Concern Rodney’s Time Out Christmas lunch. Around 40 guests were entertained with carols from Evelyn Page choir, followed by a lunch with all the festive trimmings. The lunches are held by Age Concern monthly throughout the year, in the Centrestage Theatre foyer, culminating in the Christmas lunch. Chief executive Catherine Smith says they are a great meeting place with many friendships being made. Age Concern volunteers run the lunches, which generally include either a guest speaker or entertainment. Pictured is volunteer Lynette Joy.off Pinecrest Dr, Gulf Harbour HobbsWharfMarket

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Every year Santa Claus arrives at the Plaza in a different vehicle – these have included a fire truck and a hot rod. This year’s “sleigh of choice” is under wraps for now, but one thing that can be guaranteed is that the children will be lined up in anticipation to see him in person.Santa arrives at The Plaza in Whangaparaoa on December 12, at 11am. There will be street entertainment, plus the Biz Kids stalls

to add to the festivities.Christmas shoppers at The Plaza can take part in a special Christmas promotion, Advent Calendar style, that runs from December 1 to Christmas Eve. There will be a daily prize for a shopper who spends $30 or more in any store at the Plaza (excluding the Warehouse) including Eddie Law 100% Electrical. Every entry also goes into a grand prize draw for $2000 worth of vouchers – $1000 of Countdown vouchers and $1000 Plaza vouchers.

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Where to find SantaThe Plaza, Whangaparaoa: Santa will be at The Plaza from Saturday December 12, 11am–1pm. From then on, he will be at the Plaza from 2pm to 4pm each day. Photos with Santa available.Snowplanet: Santa arrived at Snowplanet on November 21. Children can visit him in his magic castle on the snow until Christmas Eve. You need to book by phoning 427 0190. Have your photo taken with Santa and whiz down the tubing track amongst snow-capped trees right up till Christmas Eve.Orewa town centre: Santa will be in and around the Orewa town centre from Saturday December 5. Here’s his timetable to help you catch him: December 5, 11.30am–12.30pm; December 11, 5.30pm–6pm (Orewa Christmas Twilight Market); December 12, 12pm–1pm; December 19, noon to1pm and 2pm–3pm; December 21, 3.30pm–5.30pm; December 22, 11.30am–12.30pm and 2pm to 3pm; December 24, 11.30am–12.30pm and 2pm to 3pm.

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