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A final public planting session taking place this week at Raroa Reserve in Stanmore Bay marks the start of a new phase in the management of the reserve and the end of years of spadework for volunteers.In the nine years that Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird volunteers have managed the 1ha site, it has been transformed from a paddock covered in kikuyu to a bush reserve with large plantings of manuka, flax, kowhai, cabbage trees and other native plants that are frequently visited by tuis and other birds. A site has also been allocated for skinks.More than 10,000 plants have gone in since the Department of Conservation, which owns the land in Stanmore Bay Rd, handed the site to Forest & Bird volunteers to manage in 2003.

Volunteers are looking forward to the final public planting at Raroa Reserve that will take place this week. Pictured at Raroa are, from left, Evelyn Goxhaj, Peter Pearce, Orlando and Sotir Goxhaj and Anne Tearney.

Final planting marks turning point for Raroa

Auckland Transport stopped short of deleting funding for the Penlink Rd from Whangaparaoa to Redvale from its 10-year-plan but came close with significant deferrals to the project.

Penlink funding takes a hit as Council budget cut to boneLocal board members and Rodney MP Mark Mitchell flew into action last month when it appeared, from

comments made by Transport chief executive David Warburton, that Auckland Transport planned to

remove Penlink from its draft plan.However the Auckland Transport

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Most of the money for plants has come from the former Rodney District Council, via the Heritage Fund.Among the most dedicated planters has been Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird vice chair Peter Pearce, who has been managing the project since 2006. Peter has spent countless hours working on the site, including clearing weed species. He says the long-term plan for Raroa, which is part of the Northwest Wildlink (see story p9), is that it be a managed bush park.He says Forest & Bird will continue to manage the site for DOC, and that on-going trapping of rats and weed control is an important part of that process. He is hoping that the community will step up and assist.“Forest & Bird will always take an interest in it, but we are a small volunteer force and need more input from neighbours and local residents.

My goal was to do the planting and it’s satisfying to see what has been achieved here, but I also need to focus on other projects in the area.”Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird chair Pauline Smith agrees, saying although the community planting day on Queen’s Birthday Weekend – when around 200 plants will go in – is the final one, there is a lot of work that local residents can do on an on-going basis to assist with the management of Raroa.“It’s for neighbours and the community who enjoy having this reserve to step up and help us to keep it well maintained,” she says. The final public planting takes place on June 2 (Queen’s Birthday Weekend), at the reserve, at 53 Stanmore Bay Rd (behind the Girl Guide headquarters), 10am-12 noon.Anyone who can assist in the on-going maintenance work should contact Peter on 424 7697.

board, at its meeting on May 21, erred on the side of caution, tinkering with the Penlink figures but not deferring it in its entirety.Its final budget was approved by Auckland Council last week (May 23).The most notable changes to the draft include the removal of $34.7 million of funding for the widening of Whangaparaoa Rd from Vipond Rd to Arklow Lane, which was previously budgeted for 2019/22.In addition, a large portion of the funding for the building of the toll road itself (just over $28 million) has been budgeted for 2021/22 with just $10.5 million spread over the 2018-21 period.Money for the realignment of East Coast Rd, which was budgeted for 2018-20 has been put back to 2020/21 and reduced from $6.3 million to $5 million.Councillor Wayne Walker says the $10.5 million allocated for the toll road in the 2018-21 period “may be simply in order to keep contributions alive”. Public transport is the big winner in the

budget, which locally includes money for Stage 2 of the Park ‘n’ Ride in 2013/14 and a town centre, bus-to-bus on-road interchange in Silverdale North (2013/14), providing connections to Orewa and Whangaparaoa.The widening of Whangaparaoa Rd from Hibiscus Coast Highway to Red Beach is budgeted for 2013/14 and 2014/15.The 10-year plan will be reassessed in three years.Cr Walker says the critical thing with Penlink is to ensure that the three sources of funding – from a private partner, Council and central Government – are in alignment, and that this looks increasingly difficult to achieve.Cr Michael Goudie says while what has happened to Penlink may seem like “death by 1000 cuts”, if a private partner comes up with the money, the public funds can be brought forward.“The roading environment will also be different with improvements in public transport over the next few years, so let’s wait and see,” he says.

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The spirit of adventure is alive and well in Joel Davies of Whangaparaoa, who recently became the first Whangaparaoa College student to receive a gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.Among the most memorable times for Joel during his bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh challenges was having to paddle down the Weiti River in heavy rain, learning to do tricks on a mountain bike without getting injured, spending time aboard the Spirit of Adventure and riding large waves in a sea kayak. The Duke of Edinburgh gold takes three to four years to complete and is designed to teach young people the value of outdoor experiences as well as helping to establish values and skills that will stand them in good stead

throughout their lives.As well as physical challenges, gold award winners must also complete a service, which, for Joel, involved working with a church youth group as well as providing the sound and lighting for school productions.The gold award was presented by the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae at Government House in April.Joel earned the award as a Year 13 student at the college, and has since gone on to study boat building at Unitec and take up employment as a core builder.A number of students are involved with the Duke of Edinburgh scheme at the college, and two more have earned a gold, which will be presented next year.

Communities will pay the price of a reduction in Development Contributions for reserves that is proposed under Auckland Council’s draft policy.

Council proposes cuts to reserve contributionsThe draft policy proposes to significantly reduce the amount developers are required to pay, in an effort to facilitate growth, however Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt fears that by doing so, it will not generate sufficient revenue to mitigate the effect of development on existing communities.The draft policy is part of Council’s draft Long Term Plan and Auckland mayor Len Brown recently stated in a public meeting in Manly that it would “make development more affordable”, which was key to Council achieving its “compact city” growth strategy.Development contributions are used to fund reserves, network and community infrastructure and it is the portion used to fund reserves where major cuts are proposed. The rate of contributions for community facilities, roading, sewerage and water supply are not expected to reduce.Mrs Parfitt says the policy suggests collecting a figure of around 1.9

percent of the property’s value as a Development Contribution for reserves in the Hibiscus & Bays area. Under the Local Government Act, Councils can collect as much as 7.5 percent and Mrs Parfitt says this was the type of figure commonly collected under the former Rodney District and North Shore City Councils for reserves.She says both the former Councils had their Development Contributions policies tested in the courts and they held up.Mrs Parfitt says the draft policy is also too prescriptive, without the flexibility for Councils to work with developers to achieve a good result for the community, as she says happened under the Development Agreement process in residential subdivisions like Millwater and Kensington Park.A further issue is that the catchment area in which contributions made on the Hibiscus Coast can be spent includes the whole of Northwest Auckland.

“It is fundamental that the money collected here should be spent within this local board area, or at least in a far smaller catchment area than is proposed.”She says the draft plan will benefit property owners, who will pay considerably less to Council.“If I subdivided my property I would pay $10,000 less under the proposed policy than I would have under North Shore City Council, however whether that’s in the wider community’s interest is questionable,” she says.Companies behind larger scale developments also stand to gain from the policy and Hopper Developments managing director Leigh Hopper says any reduction in Development Contributions recognises that developers were previously paying too much, and also reflects Council’s need to fund its plan for rapid growth.“The charges were climbing to unjustifiable heights and presenting an impediment to growth,” Mr Hopper says. “The Auckland Plan

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calls for 70 percent growth in higher density redevelopment, which has a higher cost of infrastructure than greenfield development. I suspect this is presenting an obstacle to achieving the Plan’s aspirations.”However, he says the main thing that developers want is a robust and equitable scheme as he has seen a lot of abuse in the way contributions are calculated and spent by previous Councils.“In practice, Development Contributions have contributed to more bureaucracy, with the costs exceeding the benefits of the scheme,” he says. Mrs Parfitt says she understands that Auckland Council are reconsidering their draft policy in light of concerns raised by the local board. She says other local boards in the region also expressed concerns about the reserve contribution proposals.The draft Development Contributions Plan will be adopted as part of Long Term Plan by June 30 and the new contributions take effect from July 1.


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Bus service neededIn support of Glynne Cockerton’s letter (HM May 2) regarding Silverdale Park and Ride which has been promised for the last 10 years, I recently made a submission to Auckland Transport and then went to the hearing to speak further on it. My main request was for a bus service through west Orewa, as we do not have any bus route at all from Centreway Road to the northern motorway, with a large Maygrove housing estate, many new streets, and two retirement villages in the area. The Millwater Estate is now being developed, from Silverdale to the Orewa off ramp. Many existing residents are elderly, especially in Evelyn Page and Maygrove Villages, and may not have driving licences. It is a huge area, too far for frail elderly

to walk to banks, postshop, medical practices, pharmacies, supermarkets and cafes. There was a trial of a bus service many years ago, which failed through lack of patronage, but the demographics have now changed dramatically. My submission requested a circular route from Orewa up through Maygrove, along the northern motorway to Silverdale and link to buses from Park and Ride, and on to Albany and the City. Those who support this plan should write to Auckland Transport and say so. I am sure the buses and the Park and Ride station would be very well used by many of our residents. Mayor Len Brown wants trains all over and around the city for which we pay extra rates, while we don’t even have a bus.Jill Jeffs, Orewa

Drama praisedI would like to share my enjoyment of Centrestage’s recent production of The Woman in Black. I am not a fan of musicals, so was very pleased to see this type of drama being presented by our local theatre. The two actors carried the production very well – the acting was superb and as good as I’ve seen in much larger theatres. I hope there will be more of this to come at Centrestage.Sam Newman, Orewa

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The handover of State Highway 17 (Hibiscus Coast Highway) from the NZ Transport Agency to Auckland Council, which was originally to have occurred once the Northern Gateway toll Rd was opened in January 2009, has been deferred again.

Highway handover is held over once more

Power cuts frustratingA little wind, some rain, and what do you get – power cuts on the Peninsular again. Maybe Vector could explain why this happens despite assurances that the supply should be uninterrupted except in 1 in 100 year events? Do I take it that the weather we had around 6pm on May 14 was the 1 in 100 event? Vector – how would you feel during a power cut looking at Gulf Harbour or Orewa lit up like power is going out of fashion? The only ones without power are those who continually suffer cuts due to your lack of efficiency. I feel sorry for contractors who are called out in all weather when a fault happens all because you won’t invest in putting the cables underground as you have done on the majority of Whangaparaoa Rd.C Forster, Whangaparaoa (abridged)Vector’s external relations manager Sandy Hodge replies: The outage of May 14 was a result of a tree contacting the powerline. The strike occurred at 6.10pm, and all customers were back on by 8.04pm. More often than not, third party incidents such as these are the cause of outages in this area. It’s a timely reminder that trees near lines should be trimmed back, ideally before the start of winter. The undergrounding issue is complex. Funds were held through the Waitemata Electricity Trust, and used for undergrounding lines across the old Rodney. The Trust funds were needed as undergrounding can rarely be justified from an economic perspective. The programme ceased in 2005 after the Rodney, North Shore and Waitakere District Councils withdrew all capital from the Trust. Vector has committed to spending $13.2 million a year on undergrounding power lines in urban parts of the former Auckland, Manukau and Papakura areas. (abridged)

In December last year, the Transport Agency advised that the handover was likely to coincide with the start of the next financial year on July 1, however a spokesperson advised recently that no date has yet been finalised and the

Agency “is hopeful it will occur in the next three months”. Once the highway is transferred to Auckland Council as the landowner and Auckland Transport for management and maintenance,

Silverdale business owners and residents, and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, are hoping that there will be progress on work that will improve safety and connectivity in Silverdale.

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The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board made a strongly worded submission to Auckland Council on the Private Plan Change that would re-zone Peninsula Golf Club in Red Beach and allow for medium density residential development there.

Board submission highlights plan change “inadequacies”

In a move that Local Board chair Julia Parfitt describes as “unusual”, the local board retained the services of planning consultant David Wren, who Mrs Parfitt says also worked on the Millwater plan change, to assist with preparing the submission.The rules that set up Auckland Council mean that local boards cannot make a submission on a resource consent application, or Council-instigated plan change, but can make submissions on a Private Plan Change.However, the board cannot appeal the commissioner’s decision.Mrs Parfitt says the board’s submission highlighted “the inadequacies of the plan change and how we can achieve a better outcome for the community”.As well as concerns about the removal of mature trees that are of value to the community, although not protected under the District Plan, the local board said that the development may have adverse effects on the environment, especially on downstream communities, as well as affecting social infrastructure such as schools and community facilities. The board also raised the issue of possible soil contamination on the site, and asked that any contamination be fully remedied prior to development.Among the other points raised by the local board were:

y That the board supports the overall proposed Master Plan approach to the development and considers that the internal layout will provide for good residential environments.

y That pedestrian access be provided to Whangaparaoa Rd and the southern portion of Red Beach Rd. This would require some property purchase.

y That traffic modelling in the proposal relies on the provision of certain roading infrastructure, namely the south facing ramps to the Northern motorway at Wainui Rd, the north bridge from Millwater to Orewa West and Penlink. “There appears to be no provision in the modelling for the eventuality that such infrastructure may not be provided or will be provided late and it is apparent that the modelling relies on the Silverdale North infrastructure being implemented.” The local board are concerned that the plan change will have significant adverse effects on the roading network if this infrastructure is not provided.

y That staging of the proposed development, similar to what is in place in Millwater, is likely to be required.

Auckland Council is collating all the submissions made on the proposed Plan Change, which had to be in by May 18, and estimates it has received around 600 submissions.

Transport submissions heardA total of 930 people made written submissions on the Auckland Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP). The RLTP 2012-2015 lists all the planned transport activities for the next three years and is used to prioritise applications for government funding through the NZ Transport Agency. There were 250 submissions on public transport. There was support for extending public transport to newly developing areas like Orewa West and for extensions to the ferry network. The Hearings Panel made recommendations to Auckland Transport regarding changes to the draft programme, including reducing the construction period for the Albany Highway project.

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Interest in the compulsory introduction of one-to-one digital devices at Orewa College brought around 250 educational and IT industry professionals from throughout the country to the college for a conference last month.

Around 100 people attended each of the three public information days held at Warkworth and Puhoi last month to consider the new SH1 route from Puhoi to Warkworth.NZ Transport Agency project manager Mieszko Iwaskow says key issues that emerged included Puhoi residents’ desire for access to the new highway and timing and co-ordination of

various improvements in Warkworth. Other queries arose about noise, operational aspects and tolling, a question that he says the Agency has not yet got an answer to.He says over the next year the Transport Agency will work with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport as it develops plans and resource consent applications to take

the project to the next level.It is currently in the process of setting up a planning alliance for the process with lead consultants SKM and GHD, supported by specialist sub-contractors and consultants.Misezko says the community will be kept informed. He expects that planning and consenting documents will be lodged by the middle of next year.

More than 200 people attended a conference at Orewa College.

Orewa College spreads the word about digital devices

The conference bristled with technology, with devices in most people’s hands, speeches delivered using iPads and delegates from Christchurch receiving a live feed.Deputy principal Mark Quigley says the conference was a way of dealing with the many enquiries that have come into the school since the introduction of iPads was first mooted last year.The one-day Bring Your Own Device conference covered the process of introducing the devices, which were compulsory for Year 9 students commencing last term, including workshops on technical issues, how the devices have influenced teaching in different subject areas and staff professional development. Among those attending were Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye and NZ First MP Tracey Martin, who

are both on the Government select committee that is currently enquiring into digital learning, and Rodney MP Mark Mitchell.In her opening address, Ms Kaye said she called for the select committee enquiry because NZ is on the cusp of a transformation in its schools.She says the select committee, which is supported by all parties, is looking at many aspects of technology in schools, including how it can be used to lift educational achievement.Principal Kate Shevland said in NZ we cannot expect Government to provide the devices, and that owning the device enabled the student to use it to its full potential. However, she said as part of its planned broadband rollout, Government should consider providing low (or no) interest loans “so that the gap between the haves and the have-

nots can be closed and the full potential for ICT in schools can be unleashed”.She said in the US, where she recently visited a number of schools, the use of smart phones increased 70 percent from 2005–10, and by the middle of next year, mobile devices are expected to outnumber laptops. Ms Shevland expects a similar trend in NZ, which she says will have a big impact on education at every level.She says feedback on the conference was very positive, including the Twitter

stream that was generated. People particularly enjoyed the students’ question and answer panel that was set up during the lunch break.A series of school visits will take place, starting this month, for people who were on the waiting list for the conference. “We plan to hold another conference next year and have invited other schools to share their experience so we can put together a day that has presenters from several schools,” Ms Shevland says.

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Auckland faces a balancing act during the next 30 years. Our population will increase by one million people. We will need 400,000 new homes. We can’t ignore Auckland’s inevitable growth. And with the need to build more than 10,000 new dwellings each year for the next three decades, we can’t demand it doesn’t happen near our communities. We need to manage our growth carefully and well. We also need to protect Auckland’s unique natural environment and the quality of living for our residents. To do that, we need to pursue a greater range of quality housing options for people of different ages and stages in life. Quality housing is central to the concept of the compact city – well-built, warm, affordable dwellings of different styles and sizes. Quality homes well-served by an integrated transport system and other essential infrastructure, which are sensitive to the natural and built environments they sit in. Auckland’s setting is unique. Our stunning coastlines edge a region which more than 70 per cent rural, including open green space, rural villages and beachside towns. The Auckland Plan, launched this week, guards our rural communities and spaces by containing between 60–70 percent of new housing within the current urban area. The rest will be in new greenfield developments, satellite towns like Warkworth, rural and coastal towns. This does not mean towering apartment blocks along our coastlines or marching across our hillsides. High-rise apartments – nine storeys or more – will be limited to the city centre and metropolitan centres like Takapuna. There is a vast range of liveable options between the traditional detached house on the quarter-acre section and enormous residential towers. Well-planned neighbourhoods will offer a mix of housing types from quality terraced houses, compact homes for retired people not keen to maintain large houses and gardens, smaller family homes as family sizes continue to shrink, and low-rise apartments for the growing number of one and two-people households, centred around common green space, with easy access to workplaces and amenities. Auckland Council will meet the challenge of our housing shortage. Faster and simpler planning and consent processes, and reduced development contributions for higher density dwellings are among our plans. The upcoming Auckland Unitary Plan will be the regulatory tool by which we realise the vision of the Auckland Plan, and manage our development. It will form the rulebook that guides our property owners and developers, and helps us protect Auckland’s liveability.

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In his twenties, Jim Jobbins built a fair number of houses on the Hibiscus Coast, but these days he’s more likely to be found in a protective suit in his Manly garden, attending to the needs of his bees. He says only people who are “old, mad or peculiar” keep bees, especially in their suburban backyards, and he is happy to number himself among that elite fraternity. Not one to do things by halves, Jim’s original two hives quickly became more than 10, and at times he has harvested 500kg of honey in a summer, much of which he uses to raise money for the community. He spoke to Terry Moore.

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Seven or eight years ago I took over two beehives from a friend who couldn’t take them when he moved to Blenheim because at that time the South Island did not have varroa mite and we did. To learn about beekeeping, I got a book called Beekeeping in NZ from a neighbour. As far as Council went, beekeeping in a built up area was fairly unregulated and the only rules seemed to be that you didn’t kill anyone, such as children walking past the property. I learned on the job, because if you make a mistake it is instantly very painful. You get stung all the time. My hand used to swell up to half its size again, and although stings still hurt, I don’t get that reaction any more. Although honey is sweet, it’s also very acidic and a lot of the pain from a sting is because of the acid. The acid also makes honey quite corrosive – that’s why dentists don’t like you to eat too much of it. It’s basically evaporated plant nectar and chemically similar to cane sugar.

I have 11 hives at the moment and have had as many as 14. In spring, I spend quite a bit of time breeding new queens. The key to a successful hive is grafting new queens, and really nothing else matters. If you leave the bees to do this themselves, they tend to develop a “pauper queen” which is not a very good layer. You need a queen that will make 1500 babies per day – producing her own weight in babies every day. Beekeepers select queens from day-old larvae, which look like an immobile maggot, curved in a “c” shape. The grafting process takes a bit of experience, and a $4 grafting tool, which is like a little shovel. The larvae sits in a bed of royal jelly and you put it in a Queen Cell Cup the size of your little finger and leave it in a hive that does not have a queen. Worker bees feed the queen rich food and she becomes much bigger and stronger; that diet also ensures that her female organs fully develop. Eventually the queen kills all the other females, but not the workers. Bee society is incredibly complex, with

a lot of unusual sexual practices. The male bees are fairly useless – all they do is sit around expecting to be fed and thinking about sex, but they are neccessary in spring. A virgin queen needs to mate with 15 to 20 male bees in mid-flight over several days, killing each husband as she does so. Only then will she return to the hive permanently to begin laying eggs, and she will never fly again unless the hive swarms. If you have a good queen, you get floods of honey. My best hive can produce 120 tubs of honey (about 60kg) in a season. In a good year I’ve had 1000 tubs (500kg) in a season, and that takes some effort to use up. We donate a lot of it to reward volunteers and give it to people like the bowls ladies. We also raised $700 for Whangaparaoa School at last year’s gala by selling honey. At one stage I was selling live hives on Trade Me and they were usually beginner beekeepers, so I directed them to the right books and off they would go with a boot full of bees. I also talk to local primary schools and they’ve visited the hives to study them.

The first varroa mite in NZ was found locally, in Blackridge Rd in Dairy Flat, around 15-20 years ago. It is very dangerous – three quarters of the world’s food crops have bees somewhere in the pollinating process, and varroa mite is going to wipe them out. They look like a speck of blood, about 1mm across; they suck the blood from the bees and lay their eggs in the bee larvae. They were probably already in my hives when I got them and last year we lost six of our hives while we were away sailing. Varroa has gone from domestic hives into the wild honeybee population and is destroying it. Wild bees used to do a lot of the pollination, but now they’re pretty much gone. Bumble bees and native bees are not affected by varroa, but they are not present in large numbers whereas a healthy honeybee hive might have 50,000 bees in it at the height of the season. We are containing varroa,

using approved chemicals, but to wipe it out would require poisons so powerful they would kill the bees as well. The chemicals knock out about 99 percent of varroa, but populations soon build up again. Around five years ago I qualified as disease inspector, because I felt a sense of responsibility to assist in our biosecurity. I inspect hives locally and in Warkworth and Auckland for American Foul Brood, which is a deadly bacteria; if I find this, MAF is notified, the hive has to be burned and the bees killed. I’m also inspecting for pests and diseases we don’t have yet such as European Foul Brood and Small Hive Beetle. Thankfully I haven’t found anything yet.

My background is in chemical engineering, but I started my working life as a builder and built quite a few homes here on the Coast. I also built my own 40’ Bob Stewart ocean going yacht in the backyard and launched it in 1987. When I was building homes, 40 years ago, there was a building boom and huge inflation, so land prices rocketed. There were a lot of people making money from property. I started a real estate company 25 years ago because building was hard physical work and I needed a change. Selling real estate keeps you in touch with a lot of interesting people. We keep it low key and give our clients honey. It also gave my wife Jenny and I the freedom to do more sailing and

we could up-sticks and escape the NZ winter, sailing to the Pacific Islands, Malaysia or Borneo and getting off the beaten track. This is the first winter we’ve had in 20 years, and we’re starting to notice the cold.

By December, the kanuka forest is in bloom and the hives I leave with friends in Wainui and Waiwera are going well. I prefer the heavy, dark chocolately ‘bush honey’ which is mainly manuka, that comes from those hives whereas the hives in my Manly backyard produce light, white honey that comes mainly from pohutukawa flowers. By February I am probably spending one whole day a week extracting honey – it’s a messy job. I have an electrical extractor now, which saves manually spinning the honey. You cut the wax top off the honeycomb with a hot knife and spin each frame in the extractor, which is the size of a large rubbish tin. The honey is filtered and then you eat it: you can’t add anything, or it’s not honey. When I first started, it was a bit like home brew and a few jars exploded because it started fermenting, so it was a learning process. Beekeeping gets you out in the natural environment and there are also a lot of social organisations for beekeepers, although I don’t have time for that because if I’m not working with the bees, I’m diving, fishing, selling real estate or spending time with my family.


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Recently I heard that the regional parks lead the way in pest control and restoration of native vegetation. Shakespear, Tawharanui and the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park go a step further and provide sanctuary for native wildlife. The regional parks are very popular and an investment for future generations to enjoy. They give meaning to the words clean and green and make a significant contribution to the outdoor lifestyle enjoyed by Aucklanders. Looking outside of the regional parks what is the future of the Auckland as a place to live? Will it be the green Auckland described in the recently adopted Council 30 year plan? Will we become the most liveable city in the world by 2040? The vision is prosperity, jobs and opportunity – a region that grows at 5 percent GDP annually. The plan is to embrace another million people and attract more business with the focus on growing upwards instead of outwards. The promise is for significant improvement in every facet of the economy, social and cultural life and all supported by a clean and green environment. However the plan also talks about the global sense of urgency to address the environmental problems of the world. It recognises that our vision for the future could be frustrated by a worldwide shortage of fossil fuels. The rapid growth of Auckland over the 50 years has been enabled by liquid fuel made from oil and we will need more of it for future growth. But what if global oil production starts to fall, demand outstrips supply and oil prices continue to rise? I find it hard to imagine the transport network full of cars, trucks, buses and aircraft running on solar power or vegetable oil any time in the foreseeable future. There is much less energy embodied in a litre of ethanol than a litre of petrol. The fact is that our alternative fuels are deficient in various ways compared to the ease and abundance and convenience of the fossil fuels. On one hand we have the promise of more people and jobs and on the other hand we are starting to appreciate that the world has picked all the low hanging fruit when it comes to fossil fuels and what is left is expensive to retrieve. A time is going to arrive when the cost of growth will outweigh the benefits and Auckland may not be able to maintain its growing population in the style that we currently enjoy. What will we give up to sustain life and our environment in spite of the limits to growth caused by a global shortage of fossil fuels?

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An expansion of wildlife corridors in Rodney was promoted to the Rodney Local Board at its meeting on May 14.

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Forest and Bird representative Nick Beverage and Raroa Reserve volunteer Peter Pearce told the board that the North-West Wildlink, which was launched in 2006, had created a green corridor linking habitats and communities from the Waitakere Ranges to islands in the Hauraki Gulf.As well as utilising parks and reserves, and private land, it umbrellaed some large projects such as the Raroa Reserve at Whangaparaoa, Lucas Creek/Paremoremo, Tuff Crater at Northcote, Twin Streams in Waitakere, state highway plantings, and Art in the Park.Mr Beverage said the wildlink initiative was showing people in

Auckland the value of biodiversity in rural and urban areas.“It’s time to extend these wildlinks further afield and the plan is to eventually link to Hunua in the south,” he said.The key aims of the project were: y Improve the area’s ecological health and connect native habitats,

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Debate has raged in recent months over the weed control policy for roadsides and parks on the Hibiscus Coast, partly in response to concerns raised on the North Shore that chemical spraying was taking place contrary to the practice adopted by the former North Shore City Council.

Auckland Transport promises review of spray policyEnquiries by Hibiscus Matters have confirmed that the policies of the former Rodney District Council remain in place locally, until a planned Auckland Transport review of the legacy council’s policies takes place.Auckland Transport spokesperson Wally Thomas says that the review will include working with Auckland Council’s parks department and the NZ Transport Agency to ensure a consistent approach region-wide where possible.However, he says it is possible that sub-regional or local preferences may be able to be accommodated, hence there will be continuing consultation on this issue with local boards.There is no time-line around this

review at the moment.In the meantime the policies of the legacy councils apply, but Mr Thomas’ understanding of the former Council’s policy only serves to further confuse the issue. Mr Thomas says that the former Council’s stated policy was “the use of Glyphosate in rural areas and the Hot Water method in urban areas”, which differs not only from recent statements by Auckland Transport officers (some of whom spoke of using predominantly weedeaters, while others said Glyphosate was permitted on the Coast), but also from what was stated when issues about the former Council’s spray policy arose during 2008 and 09. At that time the former Council

advised Hibiscus Matters that its policy was to use Glyphosate Rodney-wide and the coconut-based Hitman in areas on its No Spray register. Its trials of the organic herbicide Biosafe were aborted in March 2010 and hot water trials were never introduced.Hibiscus & Bays local board member John Watson, who is championing the cause of non-chemical weed control methods, says the statement that hot water was the former Council’s policy is patently untrue and contrary to claims from Hibiscus Coast residents that Glyphosate is still being sprayed along the roadside. When a formal complaint was made by a member of the public

to the Mayor’s office as a result of this spraying, a response came from Auckland Transport chief operations officer Greg Edmonds that the current contract allows the contractor to use chemical herbicides such as Roundup on the Hibiscus Coast.Mr Watson says that while public pressure has forced Auckland Transport to revert to the hot water system on part of the North Shore, it is paying no heed to concerns on the Coast.“Auckland Transport has failed to front at any local board meeting to explain their various flip flops on policy,” Mr Watson says. “The predominant attitude seems to be indifference.”

Public service broadcasting will take a hit at the end of this month when National pulls the plug on funding for TVNZ 7.Meetings are being held throughout NZ to protest the decision, which will take off air the station that has run programmes such as Backbenchers, Media Watch and The Court Report.Save TVNZ7 campaigner Myles Thomas says NZ is saturated with commercial media.“We need TV that is intelligent, original, distinctively Kiwi and not based solely upon selling products.”

Rodney MP Mark Mitchell says funding for TVNZ 7 was always for a set time-period only.“Around $84 million of contestable funding is available through NZ on Air to help produce quality NZ television programmes, across a range of genres and channels,” he says. “There was never any suggestion that Government funding would continue beyond the contracted period. Given the current fiscal environment, there is no extra money available for broadcasting.“The Government’s focus is on rebuilding Christchurch, growing the

economy and helping families.” Asked if he was concerned that NZ, along with Mexico, would soon be the only two countries in the OECD without Public Service TV, Mr Mitchell said the world was changing rapidly and people were beginning to choose personalised content from multiple sources, such as mobile phones and laptops, to watch programmes at their own convenience.“The Government’s view on broadcasting is that public money should be channelled into making programmes, not the platform on

which they are delivered. Last year, the Government spent $220 million across all forms of broadcasting. TVNZ7 was launched to encourage NZ homes towards digital television and we’re well on target to achieving that.”Mr Thomas said Mr Mitchell was misinformed if he thought NZ On Air funded anything but mainstream programmes, aimed at getting the highest audience rating possible.“Only public service TV reflects NZ in all its un-rating’s driven glory.”List MP Tracey Martin says NZ First opposes the closure of TVNZ 7.

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Life on the edgewith Lindsey [email protected]

Busy, tired, stressed? Whenever I feel down, I know where to find a close-to-home cure. A walk in Orewa’s Eaves Bush always has the power to soothe the inner me. It’s good for the outer me too; doing the tracks fast is a great workout. But mostly, I like walking there at ease, just soaking up the peace and quiet. Co-leader of the Eaves Bush Appreciation Group Spencer Drinkwater says it’s the most spectacular kauri forest north of the Waitakeres. A band of locals about 50-strong, the Eaves Bush Appreciation Group works with the Lions Club and the Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird Society to keep the reserve gorgeous for the rest of us to enjoy. I remember when the paths were just a mix of gravel and leaf litter. Years ago my kids liked looking out through the ‘window’ cut in the trunk of the big hollow kauri close to the banks of the Nukumea Stream. Back then you could step inside it, but we know better now. Kauri hate having their roots trampled on, so two years ago volunteers completed a handsome elevated boardwalk, complete with a seat, so that visitors can admire the ancient beauty while doing no harm. It’s about 800 years old now, that tree. Imagine that. In its sapling years the Crusades were still going strong, Genghis Khan was gathering his hordes, English barons were drawing up the Magna Carta and the first Maori settlers were arriving on New Zealand’s shores. Up the hill is a slightly younger specimen, estimated at 550 years old and nicknamed DB after botanist David Bellamy who visited a few years ago and hugged its trunk. They’re wondrous trees, but my favourite spot is the long nikau grove at the foot of the hill. It’s an easy, winding stroll along the boardwalk. A long time ago there was a kind of shrine in that glade, marked by a few plastic flowers. It looked out of place and I always wondered what it was. I once saw a quiet group of people standing there and it felt like I should tiptoe past. The flowers are long gone, but it still feels almost sacred – a special place in which to enjoy the rustle of the canopy and the song of fantails, kereru and tui. The birds are only there because of predator control efforts, with volunteers monitoring about 50 bait stations to keep opossums and rats at bay. Helpful locals tidy the tracks after storms and battle the advance of weeds. The need is constant. If you want to help, the society meets at the reserve with gumboots and spades on the first Saturday of each month. They’d love to have you join them. For more info, call Don Turner 426 4761.

A reserve to be treasured

Fish release goes swimminglyA pilot study that aims to restore native trout (giant kokopu) into streams on the Hibiscus Coast is now in its second phase. Thirty fish were released into Nukumea Stream in Orewa in December 2009, and NIWA is pleased with the results so far. Dr Paul Franklin of NIWA says the automatic monitoring gear has been removed from the stream. The fish will be surveyed twice annually for the next couple of years, at which time a decision will be made on a full-scale release. This would see up to 1000 more native kokopu, a whitebait species, released in the stream and the project extended to other streams in the region as part of the environmental mitigation programme for the Northern Gateway Toll Rd.

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The British hairdressing scene is the strongest and most exciting in the world, and in the top 12, Project X Artistic Team Wella UK Regional Finalist 2011 - Aaron Brewer, International Hair Stylist is now here at Rodney Wayne, Whangaparaoa. With a total of 13 years of Hairdressing in the UK, Aaron started out his training with Toni and Guy in the UK as professional male groomer and has also worked for Tigi as an educator. He was in the top 12 UK regional finalists for Wella Professionals Trend Vision UK 2011, a finalist in Loreal Colour Trophy 2011 representing the Project X Team and has appeared in UK top magazines such as Professional Hairdresser and The Fellowship for British hairdressing magazine.

He most enjoyed working on several fashion shows in London and Paris giving him an insight into the latest fashions and trends gaining wider experience working alongside Zoe Irwin who styles hairdo’s for Lady Gaga and Beyonce Knowles as well as working alongside many of the top hairdressers. Aaron’s passion for Hair styling is based on his belief and principal that “Hair should be effortless, Versatile and Beautiful” Aaron styles hair based on the individual’s lifestyle, dressing, face shape, skin tone, and most importantly he gives his clients the image they like to have. As well as giving his client that perfect hair style, Aaron offers the necessary advice and consultation in managing your hair which he believes should be without effort. Meet the Rodney Wayne team and Aaron Brewer in person in the salon for a Hair Demonstration on Saturday, 9th June from 10am to 12pm.

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Kinetics’ diagnostic and integrated approach to healthcare has proved so successful that the company has expanded, opening a new clinic in Whangaparaoa Rd last month.Owner Elaine Jones, who opened Kinetics Orewa clinic in 2006 with her partner Rob Knight, says a number of their clients were travelling from Whangaparaoa, so it made sense to find a more convenient location as they looked to expand their services.A bach on the 632 Whangaparaoa Rd site has been replaced with a modern building moved from Hobsonville airbase, creating a modern, bright and welcoming space.Emma Pescott, a musculo-skeletal physiotherapist who has worked for Kinetics for three years is consulting at the clinic.Kinetics is a physical rehabilitation clinic, staffed with physiotherapists and a number of specialists including a clinical exercise therapist who is also trained in nutrition, a cardiac rehabilitation instructor and an orthotist who analyses biomechanical dysfunction and designs customised orthotics, as well as fitting orthopaedic braces.Both Kinetics clinics have gyms to help with specific exercise prescriptions, and provide one-on-one instruction.One of their specialist areas is helping with clients’ rehabilitation from surgical orthopaedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements and ligament surgery.Elaine, a trained physiotherapist who now focuses on managing the business, says the clinic is seeing a growing number of patients who have had shoulder

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or spinal surgery, both of which have become more common since the growth in the use of computers in the workplace and at schools.She says injuries to the rotator cuff are an example of this, because people do not use their arms overhead much (for example as children do when using jungle gyms) and so reduce their range of motion, making a shoulder injury more likely to occur.In addition, she says surgeons are seeing patients in need of spinal surgery at a younger age, with many in their 30s and 40s.“Part of this is a decline in core strength, which comes from our sedentary lifestyles,” Elaine says. “Core strength is so important to the balance in your body.”Demand at Kinetics Whangaparaoa clinic is already keeping Emma fully booked, and an additional physiotherapist is soon to join her.

The need for infrastructure to keep up with the demands caused by development on the Hibiscus Coast was a key concern aired by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board at a meeting with the governing body on May 18.Local board chair Julia Parfitt says the board is unhappy with the way the local board area planning process is going, and can see difficulties that are likely to be caused by more intensification in the region.“Challenges will arise because the area is being targeted for a lot of new growth, yet, in Auckland Council’s draft Long Term Plan, there is very little investment in infrastructure proposed for our area,” Mrs Parfitt says.She says the board told the meeting, which was attended by the full Council and all the Local Board chairs, it was vital that any growth be matched by infrastructure upgrades.The Council’s final Long Term Plan will be presented to the governing body meeting on June 28 for adoption.

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Consent system a work in progressNon-notified resource consents, which were removed from Auckland Council’s website last October, are likely to remain hidden from public view for at least 18 months, according to Council’s resource consents manager Heather Harris. She says that Council is working on a programme across the legacy systems that provides a common system for Resource Consents. “These changes will be implemented over 18 months to two years and will enable Council to have a set of data that can be made available to the public,” she says.


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Auckland Council’s latest employment initiative aims to connect young people with employment, tertiary education and training opportunities.

Scheme aims to improve employment prospectsThe Youth Connections Across Auckland project is based on principles from a successful youth employment scheme set up in Otorohanga and will be tailored for the specific needs of each participating local board area.Project manager Delwyn Corin says that the scheme will compliment the work of central Government departments and work with local youth service providers, education providers, health and housing agencies and groups. It follows on from the Youth Transitions schemes that operated in Waitakere, Auckland city and Manukau in recent years, which are changing to put more emphasis on at-risk youth.The Youth Connections Across Auckland scheme involves 10 local boards, but so far only six have obtained funding to run it; with $1.35 million of funding confirmed to date.The money is coming from philanthropic organisations, such as the Tindall Foundation and the Auckland Airport Community Trust, as well as from Council’s operating expenditure budget.

The Tindall Foundation is funding four local board areas, to the tune of $670,000, the Auckland Airport Community Trust is funding the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, putting in $230,000, and Auckland Council is funding the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board as well as paying for research and resources ($450,000).Hibiscus and Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt says the board is keen to implement the scheme in Silverdale, which she says will create “an employment hub” there. The Board is talking to a potential funder as well as taking a close look at how the scheme works in Otorohanga.“We have the support of Council and their partners to take this further,” Mrs Parfitt says.She says in Otorohanga, the scheme ensures that every school leaver has an ‘exit strategy’, which is followed up with former students. Audits and surveys of local businesses are also part of the plan, providing information as to local employment needs. The scheme also tries to fill the gaps in local training opportunities.


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Are you thinking of buying a cross-leased property? Most times there are no problems, however that style of ownership can have issues. The origins of cross-leasing can be traced back to the classic quarter acre section. Once desirable, it gradually became unpopular. As modern living offered more options for entertainment and the cost of living meant both husband and wife needed to work, the time and effort of maintaining a large section became a burden. Add to that an increased demand for land for housing and a solution was needed that overcame town planning restrictions on subdivision. Cross-leasing was the result, and in effect it allowed two or more people to share the original quarter acre site.It is in essence a contract between the parties that allows for exclusive use rights of part of the section and the ability to construct and occupy a home. Therein lies the source of the problems that may arise. Typically the leases will require agreement by the parties on issues such as painting, use of the property, shared facilities and the like. A common feature in this area is a shared water bore. Another is a shared driveway. As with any contract, disputes can arise and if there is no dispute resolution in the lease then it may result in court action. Of course that can occur with any property and neighbour disputes; however cross lease titles will have an outline (foot print) of the house recorded on the title and this is the source of most problems. If the footprint is altered by way of an extension to the house then a new plan is required. Often owners only become aware of this when they sell. The buyer will check the title and if it doesn’t match what is actually on site then the buyer will demand the vendor corrects the plan. To do that requires a survey of the house, consent of any mortgagee, the other lessee’s co-operation and new leases. Therefore, if you are selling, it’s important to get the title checked before putting the property on the market. As mentioned earlier most titles have no problems. If there is an issue, by checking first, the steps to fix any problem can be done without the pressure of a sale in the balance and deadlines to meet. One option to permanently overcome these issues now is to change the titles to freehold.

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New deputy for Local BoardThe role of deputy chair of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board was taken over by David Cooper last month. The change followed the resignation of previous incumbent Gary Holmes as part of an agreed six-monthly review of the chair and deputy chair roles. Julia Parfitt retains the role of chair. Hibiscus member John Kirikiri was also nominated as deputy, but lost on a coin toss.

Hobbs Wharf sale still on holdThe proposed purchase of the failed Hobbs Wharf development in Gulf Harbour has now been before the Overseas Investment Office for almost a year. NZ-based company Top Harbour Ltd, which has five directors including Terry Lee of Auckland, three based in Shanghai, China and one in Hong Kong, want to purchase the 31.78ha development from Gulf Corporation receivers Grant Thornton and applied for approval from the Overseas Investment Office last June. Overseas Investment Office manager Annelies McClure says the office is continuing to assess the application and cannot be specific about when a decision will be made.

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Startled looks from passers-by greeted groups of teens carrying furniture around Orewa, and getting covered in sand and mud in the process, as part of a Youth Week activity last month.

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Four teams of 13-18-year-olds took part in the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre’s couch run on May 19, carrying large chairs and couches on a series of 10 challenges. The tasks included taking a photo of the team holding the couch up in water, burying a member of the team in the sand, taking a photo of a policeman on the couch and giving someone a “ride” across the road on the couch.Organiser Anthony Wraith says participants enjoyed the experience so much that the Youth Centre hopes to hold another couch run next year, perhaps in summer.He says although he estimated teams would take two-three hours to complete the10 challenges, the first team home – Jayden’s team – won in less than 55 minutes.Second place went to the Size Doesn’t Matter team and the Mighty Marphin Power Ranges received a participation prize. The Tributes team won the best photo competition.

The annual Top Art exhibition is currently on tour, featuring work produced by New Zealand’s top secondary school art students for their Level 3 NCEA exams last year.Among the work on display is the Year 13 portfolio of Orewa College student Harry Falkiner, whose design work focused on branding for a fictional clothing company. His work on a logo, t-shirts and website were so effective that when Harry took it to show Novelli Apparel in Albany at the end of last year, he was immediately offered a job as a junior graphic designer.The Top Art exhibition, featuring a selection of 60 of the top Visual Arts portfolios from students who gained Excellence in NZEA is an opportunity for students and teachers to view the high standard of art produced in schools and for the public to see the high quality art being created in schools. The art is divided into two exhibitions, which are touring the country, visiting 33 different venues throughout the country, until September.For more info, visit www.topart.govt.nz

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Tracy Gu of Whangaparaoa College has won first place at the Auckland Secondary School Art Competition with her painting entitled ‘Embrace’. Tracy was chosen from 40 student finalists representing 13 schools from the Auckland region. She also received a cash prize of $1000 towards further arts studies. She received the award from Auckland Mayor Len Brown during The Original Art Sale Gala Charity Event on May 17 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre. Tracy Gu is pictured at The Original Art Sale with her artwork.


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Ball arrangements now onlineThe internet and social media are having an increasing impact on the organisation of school balls. Websites dedicated to helping Cinderella get to the ball include Cindabella.com/nz, Kiwiprom.com and schoolball.co.nz, all of which provide ideas, and fashion tips for teens (mainly teenage girls). Some of these sites also promise growth on the social media platforms Facebook and Twitter. Local students say pre-and-post-ball parties are often arranged through Facebook, by sending an electronic invitation. Many students prefer this method because is means students can see on the Facebook page who is going to the party. Mobile phones too are changing the way young people prepare for their ball, as it’s now common for girls to take photos of ballgowns and email them to friends or put them on Facebook as part of the decision making process. Facebook and Twitter also provide a forum for discussing ball preparations and generating excitement.

Students from Whangaparaoa College enjoy last year’s ball. Photo, Daryl Brown.

Future of the college ball a cause for debate in NZCollege balls have been a traditional rite of passage for Kiwi teenagers for decades – generally marking the first time that girls get into a glamorous gown and attend a dance with a partner dressed in formal attire. The atmosphere sets out to be sophisticated and civilised, however in recent years the school ball in NZ has become associated with problems such as excessive drinking and drug use, as well as similar issues at the parties held before and after the balls, requiring schools to adapt their approach and, in some cases, tighten up on the rules. This, coupled with the fact that 17 and 18-year-olds are already socially active, has lead to suggestions that the school ball is an outdated concept that should be consigned to history.Hibiscus Matters put this suggestion to a group of students at local colleges and found that while most believe the ball is still relevant to them, and enjoyable, others think it could be replaced by an end of year ball held as a graduation party for Year 13 students.Aspects that the students identified as bringing balls up to date included the entertainment, which also means today’s music is played, rather than slow dance tunes from days gone by, and the fact they can attend as a group

of friends rather than as couples if they prefer. The girls said while they love the idea of wearing a long, traditional ball gown, they find them impractical when it comes to “running about and dancing freely”.Several commented that students don’t have to attend the ball in order to go to a pre-or-post-ball party, and some prefer simply to attend the parties.While this may, in part, be due to the parties’ lack of formality, it could also be because the ball has become expensive and not all students can afford to attend.The students said alcohol was mainly an issue if it was smuggled into the ball, and that bags were searched on entry, but that at some pre-ball parties, responsible drinking was permitted in the company of adults.Most students said they like the ball for its atmosphere, and for the professional photographs, which they consider will have sentimental value. They also said that it is fun to share the evening with their entire year group.Overall, the students described the ball as “a reward for all their hard work at school”, saying they look forward to it all year – so it seems the school ball tradition is safe for a few years yet, on the Hibiscus Coast at least.

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Feminine, floaty and feeling like a princess is how teenage girls are hoping to glide off to their school balls this season.The princess/Grecian look dresses popularised by stars such as Taylor Swift, which were to the fore at proms in the USA last year, are now finding favour here according to local ball gown retailers.Jus Jazz owner Lyn Smith says the trends locally also reflect the ball themes chosen by the colleges, as well as movies such as Water for Elephants. She says there is demand for flowing, one-shoulder Grecian style, full-length ballgowns as well as 1920s and 30s vintage looks this year.When it comes to colour, European style tie-dye fabric is popular this season. This technique creates a subtle blend of colours that softly fuse together.Deep rich colours such as purple, plum and dark blue are still on trend, but those going for a Grecian, goddess style gown are looking for pastels as well.Lyn keeps a register at Jus Jazz in the Whangaparaoa Plaza, so that the

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For some overseas ballgoers, limousines are passe. For students of John Kyrle High School in the UK, the desire to arrive in style at their school ball saw them opt for some off-kilter modes of transport. Among the unusual rides there was a fire truck, an ice-cream van, wheelbarrows and a digger.



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Most boys won’t tell you this, but they do put a fair bit of effort into how they look at the school ball.Brad Horton of His Place in Orewa and Orewa Menswear’s Tim Green say boys make sure they tidy themselves up before the ball, getting a good haircut and appropriate formal wear.

Tim says apart from one teenage boy who wanted to purchase a toga for a Grecian themed ball, most are keen to dress up.“Kids change their whole demeanour when they dress up for the ball, and some find they like that look and come back to the shop later for more formal wear like a nice shirt,” he says.Some buy a suit, rather than hiring one, if they are going to two or three balls or moving from school into an office job.Tim says this season the lapels are slimmer, and long ties are more popular than bow ties. The tie colour is matched with the partner’s dress, or, to play it safe, some opt for black. He says black shirts worn with a white or red tie is also popular with the boys.Brad Horton says the boys who come to him for a haircut before the school ball often opt to shapen up their sideburns, and box out their fringe. He recommends a good neck trim and selection of a nice styling product.Currently styles similar to those worn by English boy band One Direction, or Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams are in favour, as well as the Federation cuts (similar to a short back and sides with a long fringe) and the Skux (a blended in mohawk).

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Teenage boys, with their mothers in tow, will be beating a path to Flowers by Joanne in Orewa to arrange corsages for their dates as ball season approaches. It seems that, while corsages date back to ancient Grecian weddings, they remain popular – especially for this year’s school balls.The colours of the flowers and trimmings vary according to preference. White is a safe choice but other hues can used to match ball dresses and accessories. Structural foliage such as succulents and grasses are fashionable, though some opt for the more traditional light and airy gypsophila (baby’s breath).Corsages need to be pre-ordered as they are intricate and can take 25-30 minutes to make. The trend for strapless and spaghetti strap styles of

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ComedancingGetting a group of friends together to share transport to the school ball is popular not only because it provides a social atmosphere, but because of the expense of hiring vehicles.All the local college balls are held at venues in Auckland, so getting there in style can be expensive. Party buses, including double deckers and luxury coaches, are popular for larger groups (25–30 plus) and cost in the vicinity of $25-$30 per person. Groups of a dozen or so may find their budget can stretch to hiring a luxury stretch limousine or Hummerzine ($45-$55 per person). A funky alternative, but still with a touch of luxury, is a pair of refurbished Kombi vans that have been available for hire from Kombined Experience in Auckland since 2010.The restoration of the Kombis includes

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Ball buzz beginsLocal colleges are abuzz with pre-ball activity, although for some of them the ball is still two months away. Orewa College’s ball is the first of the season, to be held on June 9 at the Pullman Hotel in central Auckland. The theme is “night in Olympia”. Kingsway School’s ball will be held at The Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna on June 16 and has a “vintage carnival” theme. Wentworth College will hold its ball on August 3 at the Old Elephant House at Auckland Zoo. There is no theme for Wentworth’s ball this year, but the organisers are going all-out to decorate the venue, using lots of fairy lights. Whangaparaoa College’s ball is on August 4 at the Rendezvous Hotel in Auckland, and has a carnival theme.


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the centrepiece of the programme. In addition, a suite of songs about birds by NZ composer David Hamilton will be performed. The programme also includes madrigals, a 16th Century Italian song about a cricket (El Grillo) and American folk songs. Funds from the show, which takes

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A theatre company based on the North Shore is bringing a production to Orewa for the first time this month, and may do more if it is successful.

Modern Millie musical comes to Centrestage TheatreThe North Shore Music Theatre, which has a reputation for high quality musical productions including a season of Miss Saigon at the Civic Theatre in Auckland last year, is bringing Thoroughly Modern Millie to Centrestage for a two-week season, June 9–23.The cast of 23 includes a number of Hibiscus Coast performers, including Debbie Bate of Stanmore Bay, who plays office manager Miss Flannery. The director is Sherrin Scelly of Red Beach and the choreographer is Val Hemphill of Hatfields Beach. Sherrin, who is an experienced director, says although the show is set in 1922 New York City, and was based on a popular 1967 movie starring Julie Andrews, it is still popular enough with modern audiences to be a regular on Broadway.

She puts this longevity down to its value as light entertainment for the whole family.“It’s a very good score, and a light, bright show with lots of funny one-liners,” Sherrin says. “It has wide audience appeal, including those who like dancing.”The cast has had eight weeks to learn the show, including tap dancing, the Charleston and various other dances of the period.Attention to detail in recreating the 1920s has meant making 100 costumes based on authentic dresses and having an architect design the set.The title role is played by Melinda Jo, who was in Auckland Music Theatre’s production of Anything Goes at the Civic Theatre. The other lead is Jimmy, played by Grant Meese who is

best known as a producer and director.Millie is a country girl who moves to New York to marry for money, but begins to take delight in the flapper lifestyle and eventually falls in love. It is set in a time when social behaviour was changing, and women were beginning to enter the workforce.

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A wide variety of health areas pertinent to women – from breast screening to health clubs and family planning – was the focus of a forum held recently in Red Beach. Around 80-90 women of all ages attended the Women’s Health Awareness Forum on May 18 at Red Beach School hall. The showcase, which was organised by the Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast featured more than 20 health professionals, including diabetes specialists, Health clubs, local doctors and dentists, Waitemata Health, a naturopath, a pharmacist, a Bowen Therapy expert, Family Planning, the NZ Blood Service, and Plunket. Each gave a short talk and answered questions.Guest speakers Jill Wood and Vicki Holmes from Womens Health Physiotherapy gave an informative and at times hilarious address on bladder control and pelvic floor physio, a topic not usually discussed in an open forum.This was the first time such an evening has been organised one of the organisers, Suzanne Coleman, says it was very well received and could become an annual event.

Around 120 guests enjoyed high tea at the Gulf Harbour Yacht club recently, and all for a good cause.

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Pink ribbon fundraiser a community effortIt was a stylish event, with cake stands of delicious food on the tables and an entertaining talk by author Kerre Woodham, who also signed copies of her latest book.The event, held on May 17, was a Pink Ribbon fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation and raised around $4000 for the cause. It is the fifth time organiser Tricia Fleming has run the event and she says it is always rewarding to see people enjoy themselves so much while contributing to such a good cause.The afternoon tea was prepared by caterer Dawn McElrae using food donated by New World Orewa. It was served by three students from Wentworth College, who also baked scones for the event.Gulf Harbour Yacht Club donated the use of its premises, and local businesses chipped in with door and raffle prizes.

Blood donors celebrated There will be a special push to recruit new blood donors in the Auckland region as part of World Blood Donor Day, on Thursday June 14. Blood Service donor recruiter Nephi Arthur says the day is an opportunity to say “thank you” to New Zealand’s 120,000 donors (43,900 in Auckland alone) and encourage more people to follow their lead. “There is no substitute for donated blood and we have a constant need to recruit new donors,” he says. “In Auckland, we need to collect more than 1000 donations each week to meet medical demands. Nationally, we must work continuously to renew the donor database at a rate of more than 17,000 people per year.” The next blood drives on the Coast will be in Orewa on July 12 and 13.



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“Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy Red Beach are proud to introduce the latest staff member to their studio. Fiona Anson a physiotherapist for 9 years is very excited about bringing her passion and knowledge to the team. Previously Fiona was the practice manager at a very busy physio clinic in Howick, before she was head-hunted by Peak Pilates to work in the beautiful Hibiscus Coast.

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The popular book and movie The Hunger Games gave Whangaparaoa College prefects a good idea for an event to tie in with the 40-Hour Famine.

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The students arranged a series of games and challenges for their peers at the school gym on the evening of May 18, around the theme of hunger.The event was held a week before the 40-hour Famine took place (May 25-27), so that around 25 Whangaparaoa College students, some of whom were doing a music camp on the Famine weekend, could still make their contribution to the cause while having fun with their friends.Among the students at the Hunger Games were some who were on the famine and others who had given up other things, such as computer use,

for 40 hours. One pair of girls tied themselves together for 40 hours to raise funds.Among the challenges, which were focused on basic human needs such as health, water, food and shelter, were building a free standing shelter using the contents of a ‘rubbish pile’, negotiating an obstacle course, water volleyball and a series of team relays.A video about the 40-hour famine was also shown.This year World Vision’s 40-hour Famine was themed ‘Go Hard Out for the Hungry’.

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Preschools and schools are taking no chances when it comes to protecting students with allergies.

Schools adopt a precautionary approach to nut allergies

Visit any preschool and you’re bound to see signs about wearing shoes outside to protect from bee stings, to which some children are severely allergic, as well as notices about the need to avoid peanuts.Peanut allergies are among the most common worldwide, and can produce severe reactions that are potentially fatal, even if the nut is not ingested – it’s the reason so many non-nut food products bear the warning “may have been manufactured on equipment also used to process nuts”.Many NZ preschools and schools have followed overseas practice in declaring themselves to be “nut free zones”, following the theory that it’s not going to kill anyone if you can’t have peanuts, but it may kill someone if they are present.Stella Maris is among the local schools that have banned peanuts. The school currently has five children with nut allergies, one of which is severe. To ensure the safety of those children, as well as banning peanuts from lunch boxes, the school has educated classes that contain an allergic child.Other schools, such as Orewa North

Primary, have not instigated a written ban, but deal with each allergic child on a case by case basis.Principal Bruce Laws says at times the school has had children with allergies at a level that has required a request to parents to avoid nuts in children’s lunches in case it has an effect on a student. However, he says when the allergies are at a lower level, the school is made aware of it and systems that are already in place are all that’s required. Theories abound as to why there seems to be an increase in sensitivity to peanuts among young people, but scientists have no definite answers at this stage.Both peanuts (which are a legume) and tree nuts (for example, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, brazils and pistachios) can act as allergens. A severe reaction to nuts is called anaphylaxis and can be life-threatening, requiring an immediate adrenaline injection to prevent the body shutting down. Symptoms often start quickly, within an hour of coming into contact with a nut, and sometimes within minutes.

Ahuroa nut policyAhuroa School, a rural school northwest of Puhoi, had a total ban on nuts and nut products last year to protect a child with a life-threatening allergy.Principal Melinda Bennett says the child’s allergy was to all types of nuts and was so severe that it had triggered a number of anaphylactic reactions in one year, although none of them were at school She says families were generally supportive and co-operative about the policy, although a few people complained it made it harder for them to decide what to put in their child’s lunch box.“Our response was that we were asking children to go without nuts for six hours in the day so that a child doesn’t die. We don’t want to be responsible for that on our watch and I don’t think it’s a really big thing to ask,” Melinda says.Children themselves were good at monitoring the ban and identifying nut products that occasionally slipped through, which would be removed by teachers and sent home with a reminder to parents at the end of the day.Now the child has moved to another school the ban has been lifted and there are no current restrictions on nut products, apart from a request not to include them in shared lunch contributions, in spite of the fact that one student still at the school has anaphylactic reactions to peanuts.Melinda says the Year 8 child concerned has a more specific allergy and is better able to manage himself, making sure he washes his hands before he eats and knowing what he’s eating, than the 6-year-old that prompted the ban. “Younger children are less able to manage themselves and are surrounded by other younger children who aren’t as aware of the problem.” She says the school would re-introduce a nut ban if the same circumstances arose.

Free pool access on its wayCoast residents under the age of 16 will have free access to the Leisure Centre pool in Stanmore Bay following a decision made last week by Auckland Council. The policy will take effect starting early next year.


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We welcome Jean Johnson (Sports Physiotherapist) to our Manly Physiotherapy clinic. Having closed her Gulf Harbour clinic we welcome all old and new patients here.

We welcome Jean Johnson (Sports Physiotherapist) to our Manly Physiotherapy clinic. Having closed her Gulf Harbour clinic we welcome all old and new patients here.

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The shoulder joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. The shoulder is supported and held in place by ligaments, tendons and joint capsule. These are very lax in the shoulder to allow the large amount of movement the shoulder requires, although this comes at the cost of decreased stability, making the shoulder prone to injury. One of the more common complaints is a rotator cuff injury. The rotator cuff consists of four main muscles that work together to move the arm and hold the joint in position. When one or more of these muscles are damaged the shoulder joint may not function efficiently resulting in pain and restricted movement. Rotator cuff tears can occur with almost any activities that subject the muscles to excessive stress. The chances of this happening are higher if there are some existing degenerative changes in the muscles. These tears may be minor and with the combined control of the rotator cuff muscles, settle down spontaneously with no intervention. However sometimes secondary and ongoing complications can occur, such as shoulder instability and impingement. If these problems continue, muscle imbalance can develop, causing the muscles around the shoulder blade to become weak or tightened. Left untreated this can lead to pain and pinching in the joint, emphasising the importance of reducing pain and correcting muscle problems in the shoulder and shoulder blade as early as possible. If you have pain in the shoulder here is a quick test you can do to see if the shoulder blade muscles may also be involved – when you lie on your back, does the painful side look to be further forward than the other or does it feel as though that shoulder blade sticks into the bed or floor more? If you do have a shoulder problem there are couple of things you can do to help: y Make sure you sit up straight and don’t slump y Clasp your hands together and lift your arm up above your head as high as you can without pain, 10 times.

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If the problem persists visit your physiotherapist who can fully assess your shoulder and identify any muscle imbalance or rotator cuff problems and design a set of specific exercises for you.

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Power over pokie numbers debatedA bill set to give councils and communities the power to determine the number of pokie machines in their area received its first reading in Parliament last month. The Gambling Harm Reduction Amendment Bill is sponsored by Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell and proposes to give councils the power to eliminate pokies in venues that are deemed to be ‘harmful’. It also proposes the introduction of more robust harm minimisation measures including pre-commitment and player tracking, and a more transparent allocation of gambling proceeds back into the community.


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The iPad has unlocked a whole new world for five-year-old Oscar Straker.

Tablets open doorway for special needs childrenYoung children’s ability to pick up a tablet and quickly work out how to use it has not gone unnoticed by parents, or by tablet manufacturers.In America there are kid-friendly tablet models on the market that are designed to handle being dropped or banged, bearing in mind that to a preschooler, a tablet is like any other toy.Increasingly, games for youngsters as well as educational apps targeting preschoolers are being purchased by parents. A number of kindergartens and preschools worldwide, as well as in NZ, have also embraced the technology, bringing in touch screen computers, which they see as a powerful education tool.Children with special needs are among those who can benefit from tablet use, and, for one Arkles Bay five-year-old with cerebral palsy, an iPad has been life-changing.Oscar Straker got an iPad when he was three. His parents, Merryn and Grant of Arkles Bay, both work in IT, owning a company that specialises in computerised multi-lingual translations, including writing software, so they are always quick to get the latest technology.Oscar played on his mother’s iPhone from a young age, and, like many children, quickly worked out how to use it.Unlike most children, however, Oscar has ataxic cerebral palsy, which affects his fine and gross motor skills, walking and speech and Merryn says when she bought an iPad it gave him a level of control and independence that was extraordinary to see. It

also confirmed what Merryn had suspected, that cognitively he was like other boys of his age.“Oscar can’t do a jigsaw puzzle, because exact placement of pieces is hard for him, but dragging and dropping on a touch screen was something he took to straight away,” Merryn says. “What astounded me though was how fast he picked things up from the various games and educational apps – it proved that he had no cognitive issues, but because he had no speech we had not been sure of that before he got the iPad. It indicated the possibilities for his future.”Merryn says although iPads are not cheap, the applications have made technology for children with special needs more affordable, as other devices designed with this in mind were very costly.She says the iPad, which now travels to Whangaparaoa Primary with Oscar every day, since he began there this term, is also helpful from a social point of view, as a “friend winning device”. His teacher aide discusses Oscar’s educational needs with Merryn and they can generally find an app that fits.Indeed, the iPad has become a principal means of communication as well as learning for Oscar.“We are not going to focus on handwriting for Oscar, because he can learn to type everything. As these devices become more prevalent and there are more applications, he will be able to do many things electronically. This means we can put the time into his learning.”

Research to help ear infections. Research led by Auckland’s Starship Children’s Hospital is helping combat widespread childhood ear infections by pinpointing the bacteria responsible for acute middle ear disease in children. Dr Nikki Mills, who is leading the research, says the study is using advanced molecular techniques to identify and study the bacteria causing the disease in NZ. Her study will also provide a basis for measuring the impact of vaccination on the types of bacteria causing ear infections. The research will provide better information for doctors making recommendations on childhood immunisation.


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Family holidays are something to cherish, but travelling with children can also have its challenges.Matakana’s Gaye Miller, the author of Where Shall We Take the Kids, a family-friendly guide to destinations and activities in NZ, says good planning is the key to success.“One common mistake that parents make, particularly the parent who is not the primary carer, is to over-estimate how far you can travel with children on board,” she says.“For under fives, in particular, you really need to stop every couple of hours so they can stretch their legs.“Knowing where good toilets are located along the route you’re taking and having a store of gingernut biscuits on hand for any car sickness cases are also are good idea. I find talking to other parents who have similarly aged children is always a good source of information.”Gaye says it was her experience as a mother of four that launched her into the “kids-friendly” business. Her first venture was the kidsfriendlynz website which morphed into kidsfriendlytravel about two years ago.“I was accepted into Auckland University’s Icehouse programme, which provides business growth programmes for small and medium enterprises. Through that 12-month process, the travel side of business emerged as the area that held the most potential for growth.”The site attracts about 14,000 unique users a month and Gaye is currently working on incorporating the concept of a holidays saving incentive scheme.She says NZ is far more kids friendly than it is often given credit for but one

Gaye Miller says stress-free holidays with kids are possible.

Forward planning takes the panic out of family holidays

improvement she would dearly loved to see introduced is a family pass that includes three or more children.“Many families have three children and even if you only have two, one of them often invites a friend along. Restricting family passes to two adults and two children just adds to the cost of the outing.”The key elements of being kids friendly are pricing, good bathrooms with change tables and spaces which cater specifically for under fives. Pushchair hire is a bonus. In terms of accommodation, it needs to be quiet with activities in the grounds such as playgrounds and swimming pools.

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Brigetta Taylor’s baby ‘cakes’, which include cot blankets and soft toys, are a treat for new mums. Cakes range from two tiers to four tiers. Every item in the ‘cake’, which may include a cot blanket and sheets, cuddly toy, brush and comb and disposable nappies, has been tested by Brigitta, and she looks for quality goods, including pure cotton fabrics. Brigitta, who lives in Whangaparaoa, has been making the ‘cakes’ for three years, and also makes ‘cakes’ designed to pamper new mums, which may include wine, chocolates and hand cream. Info: ph 027 392 2618

Infant capsules and booster seats are often installed by caregivers with all the best intentions, but a safety check by a qualified person is the best way to ensure that the seats are doing their job.This month Hibiscus Coast Community House coordinator Tessa Lane, who is a qualified car seat installer, will run a free car seat clinic at the Community House.Tessa says she wishes she had had more knowledge about car seats when her own children were little. She says the booster seats are necessary because seat belts are tested on adult test dummies, and their position on a child makes them ineffective. The child restraints, which should be placed in the back

seat, especially if the car has air bags, also provide extra cushioning.At the clinic on June 14, Tessa will check that the car seats are installed correctly and will also offer parents advice regarding the next step for a growing child. She will have a bolt installer on-site and can dispose of seats that have passed their useful lifespan of 10 years.She says the car seats that can be rented from the Community House are not only for parents, but also for friends and relatives who may have children temporarily staying with them. Info: ph 426 3598.Free car seat checking clinic • Hibiscus Coast Community House, Orewa • June 14, 9am–1pm

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A winter regatta that is expected to bring around 80 boats to Manly Beach will take place for the first time at Queens Birthday weekend.

Manly Sailing Club’s young sailors, seen here at the Open Bic Cup, are gearing up for the club’s inaugural winter regatta.

Queens Birthday races bring cool weather sailing to Coast

Manly Sailing Club is hosting the inaugural Queens Birthday Regatta, which commodore Phil Clark says is in response to demand for competition in the cooler months.Junior sailors will compete on a course close to the beach in Optimists and other small boats, while open catamarans, 12 foot skiffs, Optimists, P class boats, lasers, windsurfers and other centreboard classes will head around a course further offshore.Phil says bringing in high performance

classes, such as the catamarans, will offer some inspiration to the club’s young sailors as well as providing some challenging and exciting racing.Sailors are coming from all over Auckland for the event, joining a strong contingent from the host club.The regatta takes place on the Sunday and Monday of the long weekend (June 3 and 4) with racing commencing at 10.30am on both days.Info: www.manlysailingclub.org.nz

Skate park soughtA group of students from Orewa College have initiated a petition asking Auckland Council to build an indoor skate park in Silverdale. To sign the petition, visit Bikeme in Orewa.

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LOCAL MARkETS: Whangaparaoa Plaza Market, Saturdays 8am-1pm. Fresh produce and more. Contact Paul 021 956 399 • Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm. Vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts and much more • Orewa Craft Market & Bazaar, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square. Held fortnightly. Info: Annamaria, ph 021 145 0640. • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark. Sundays, 8am– 12.30pm. Locally grown produce, home-made preserves and soaps, plants, bread, fish. • Puhoi Farmers’ market, 8.30am -12.30pm, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month. Info: Phillippa, ph 422 0009. • Gulf Harbour Market, Gulf Harbour town centre, every Sunday from 10am–2pm in Info: ph Debbie, 027 461 1148.

PLASTERING - kARL HALL 25 years experience. All aspects of stopping. Coveing specialist. Ph 0210 424 296.RONNIC ELECTRICAL Installation & maintenance. Ph Ron 428 3848 or 021 752 430.TANk WATER TESTING High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear Lab test results provided with recommendations. Phone Simon TWT 422 9345.WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 www.purewaterservices.co.nzWATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOuSE WASHING. Local owner operator. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253.WILLOuGHBY CARPET & uPHOLSTERY CLEANING, Est 35 years. Ph 426 4317 or 0274 113 133.WINDOW CLEANING Est 35 years. Quality service. Ph 09 426 4317 or 0274 113 133.WINDOW CLEANING 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates. Ph David 426 2253.

SING RIGHT LESSONS available for beginners, amateurs, includes presentation & performance. Experienced teacher. Ph Robyn 09 431 9159 or 0274 725 610.

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Hibiscus Matters publishes Public Notices as a free service for the community. They are published twice, (25 word limit only please) for non-profit organisations only (conditions apply). All other classifieds are chargeable. Email: [email protected] (no attachments will be opened), Post: Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, Cammish Lane, Orewa. Fax: 427 8186. Ph: Lorry 427 8188.

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CuTTING EDGE lawns, hedge trimming, tree pruning & section clearing. Quality & experienced workmanship. Ph Dave 021 269 9665 or 424 3800. LAWNMOWING Friendly personalised service. Ph 09 426 4317 or 0274 113 133.LAWNMOWING & GARDEN CARE. Also Hedge, Clean-up, Rubbish, Gutter clear, Waterblast. Guaranteed & Insured. Call Jim’s Mowing 426 0465.

PAINTING, Quality work at discount price. Honest & reliable, excellent local references. Free quotes. Ph Mark 0211 566 177.PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices & quality service. 25 years exp. Ph 426 2253.PLASTERING, SOLID, GIB STOPPING, Painting/repair work. Small jobs. Trade Cert. Keith 424 8841 or 022 682 4760.

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AGM DAIRY FLAT COMMuNITY HALL ASSOC June 28, 7.30 pm. We are looking for locals who want to become involved in their Community hall. On our list are a bookings officer and a care taker. 8.30 pm, Forming of a Dairy Flat Live Music Club Sub Committee.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOuS meet Fri 7.30pm, Orewa Community House (behind Estuary Arts Centre) Ph John 027 646 2995, 0800AA WORKS.CHILL – WAIWERA $10, June 2, 6.30pm Meet @ the Youth Centre. Book now. June 9, Cooking how to. Learn how to cook some cheap and easy yummy snacks, 7pm -10.30pm for 13-17 year olds @ the Youth Centre. June 16, Darts Comps there will be a movie played to finish the night. 7-10.30pm. 214d HBC HWY, Orewa, Ph 426 5005, [email protected] RODNEY SENIORS Mid year lunch, Mon June 11, $36pp, incls. return coach, lunch at Sheepworld. Morning tea, Waiwera hotpools, afternoon tea at Puhoi Hotel. Ph Fred 426 5765 or Joan 424 7545.COMMuNITY, CONVERSATION and a cuppa, St Andrews Church Hall 105 Centerway Road Orewa, every Friday afternoon 1.30pm.CuDDLE & CuPPA, offering support and fellowship to lonely and bereaved people. A happy friendly group who meet in the Manly Methodist church, Monday mornings. Ph Jackie 427 0428.ESTuARY ARTS CENTRE REQuIRES VOLuNTEERS on weekends. Please contact Kris 426 5570 or email [email protected] AS NEW kIDS MARkET Sat 16 June, Orewa Community Center 9am–12 noon, 50 stalls selling quality 2nd hand kids clothes, toys and furniture. Buy and sell. Ph 0274 707 151.GARAGE SALE First Sat of month. HBC Community Shop, Western Reserve, Orewa, behind the Information Centre. 8am-12pm. Ph 426 3598. HAVE SuNDAYS FREE FOR FAMILY Connections Church Hibiscus Coast. Meets each Friday night 6.30pm @ Kids Republic. All welcome.HBC GRANDPARENTS PARENTING GRANDCHILDREN INC first Wed of month. Red Beach Methodist Church Lounge. 11.30am. Ph 426 9136.HIBISCuS COAST FAMILY SERVICES - ‘Drop in’ support group during term. Wed 9.30 - 11.30am, a safe supportive environment. Children under five welcome. Ph 424 4014 . www.hbcfamilyservices.co.nzHIBISCuS STITCHERS, Whangaparaoa Library. Thurs 1-3pm (1st Thurs 2-4pm) New members welcome. Ph Jean 428 5207.

NOTICE TO READERS Hibiscus Matters does not insert flyers or any other junk material into its paper. If your issue of Hibiscus Matters arrives with unsolicited mail inserted, please advise us immediately on 427 8188 or email [email protected]

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ExPERIENCED GuITARIST, BASSIST and percussionist wanted for gigs in Whangaparaoa. Genre: Pops, blues, jazz. Ph Sheena 021 172 6993 or [email protected] BuY, RECORDS/LP’S, 45’s Ph Mike 428 1587.

HIBISCuS COAST SINGERS present “Animal Crackers”, an entertainment for all. Sat 16 June 7.30 pm, Sun 17 June 2.30pm. Red Beach Methodist Church, 76 Red Beach Rd.HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED, YMCA Waiwera Lodge are looking for families in the Orewa/Whangaparaoa to host 1 or 2 teenage children (Age 14) for 20-27 July, contact Emmily 427 9219 or [email protected] BOWLS, Orewa Community Church - Tues 1.30pm. Come along and make some new friends and enjoy a game of Indoor Bowls, rain or shine. Ph Murray 426 8285.kAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL 40TH ANNIVERSARY, October 5-6, 2012. For information: email [email protected], Facebook (organisation) or write to P O Box 138 Kaiapoi 7644kARATE OREWA, Tues & Thurs. Ph 426 3082. Alan Polkinghorne.OREWA COMMuNITY PATROL is seeking more Volunteers to join our Patrol. To be the Eyes and Ears for Police and help keep our Local Community Safe. For more information contact Orewa Community Constable 426 1118.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. Coffee group meeting (children welcome) Fri May 11, 11am, HBC Community House. Ph Marie Leith 09 947 0569 or 027 442 6813 or [email protected], 50+. Meet every Wed 6.30pm, Riverside Restaurant, Silverdale.SILVERDALE kINDERGARTEN Monster Garage Sale, Silverdale School Hall, Saturday June 16, 8am-12 noon.THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS 2pm. Sun May 20 a talk by a member of the Falun Gong. May 27 Laura Clark will give a Discourse on Light. 488 HBC Highway All welcome suggested donation $5. Ph 428 3691.WHANGAPARAOA MENTAL HEALTH SuPPORT GROuP Every friday 1.30-3pm Community House all welcome to Drop In. Tea ,coffee biscuits provided.WHANGAPARAOA TEN PIN BOWLING CLuB Seniors. Looking for new members. Wed mornings from 9.45am. Ph Shirley 428 2313.VOLuNTEERS required for Estuary Arts Charitable Trust. Morning/afternoon 9am-12.30pm or 12.30-4pm. Ph 426 5570.

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1–4 Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition and Sale, Estuary Arts Centre, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Opening hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are 9.30am – 4pm and on Monday, 9.30am – 2pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Preview night and auction 7-9pm on May 31. Tickets $25 available online www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or ph 421 9180.

2 Eaves Bush Appreciation Group workday. Meet 9am at the Eaves Bush Parade entrance to the reserve in Kensington Park, Orewa. Clearing and weeding. Tools supplied but bring gloves and spade if you prefer. Gumboots recommended. New faces welcome. Info: phone Don Turner 426 4761 or Laurie Rands, 426 3122.

2 Public planting, Raroa Reserve, 53 Stanmore Bay Rd (behind Guide den), 10am–12 noon. (see story p1)

3 & 4 Queens Birthday weekend sailing regatta, Manly Sailing Club, Manly Beach, with racing commencing at 10.30am on both days. Optimists, catamarans, 12 foot skiffs, P class boats, lasers, windsurfers and more will be racing. (see story p29)

7 Whangaparaoa College Concert, College auditorium, 7pm. Featuring Concert Band, Jazz Band, School Choir, Barbershop, Bellissimo, Girl’s Choir, Chamber Ensembles, Flute Choir and a variety of soloists. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 on the door. Concessions available. Cash Bar.

8 Chet O’Connell plays at the Stetson Country Music Club, Dairy Flat Community Hall, Postman Road, Dairy Flat, 8pm–11.30pm. Licensed bar, club prices. Info: www.stetson.co.nz or ph 09 476 4554.

9–23 Thoroughly Modern Millie, Centrestage Theatre, Orewa. Musical for all ages, brought to Centrestage by the North Shore Music Theatre. Tickets: www.iticket.co.nz or ph Centrestage Theatre, 09 426 7282. (see story p20)

16 Silverdale Kindergarten Monster Garage Sale, Silverdale School Hall, 8am–12 noon. Donations of toys, baby gear, clothing, kitchenware, books, Games, DVDs, etc can be dropped at the Silverdale School Hall foyer from Monday, June 11.

16 & 17 Hibiscus Coast Singers present Animal Crackers, songs about creatures great and small. Sat 16 June 7.30 pm, Sun 17 June 2.30pm. Red Beach Methodist Church,76 Red Beach Rd. (see story p20)

24 Junior netball tournament hosted by Whangaparaoa College for Year 6–8 players. Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre, Edith Hopper Park, Manly. All school and club teams welcome. Food and refreshments available and prizes for winners in all grades. Registrations close June 8. Info and registration, contact Linda O’Brien, email [email protected] (see story p32)

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PICTuRE FRAMING AND SuPPLIES We are your One Stop Shop for all professional Custom Framing, Reframing, Mat Cutting, Tapestries, Sport Shirts, Medals, Ready-made frames, Glazing, Repairs, Hardware, Plus heaps more and all those bit and pieces so visit Orewa Picture Framing, Shop ‘E’, Cammish Lane, Orewa. Ph 427 8124.PROTECT YOuR PHOTOS, PICTuRES, HANDCRAFTS plus all Art by using “Plexiglaze”, the Ultimate in UV Protective Glazing & Reglazing for Clarity, Safety, Lightweight and cut to any size or shape. Orewa Picture Framing, Shop ‘E’, Cammish Lane, Orewa. Ph 427 8124.

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ADEPT COMPuTER SERVICES, Est 1993, covering Hibiscus Coast, for all PC repairs, including Internet, Anti-virus & networking at reasonable rates, please phone 421 1039 or Mob 021 114 5517. www.adept.net.nz

AIRPORT SHuTTLE Door to door service by a very reliable and experienced driver. Best rates. Ph Kim or Lyn Corbett 426 8105 email: [email protected] Orewa Private Hire. AIRPORT DROP OFF & PICk uP driving service - competitive flat fee rates, plus we can assist at either end. Phone Kirk Freedom Companion Driving Service on 0800 956 956 or 021 333 917.

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SERVICES

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WISE CHOICES – Counselling Service, Brigitta Rohr (B. Couns., MNZCCA), Stanmore Bay, phone 021 416 251, www.wisechoices.co.nz

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

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The grounds of Silverdale United Rugby Football Club were taken over by young players last month, as the annual North Harbour Rugby Primary Schools tournament got underway.

Netballers invited to tournamentA junior netball tournament is being held on the Hibiscus Coast this month as a way to give local players more court time, and also as a fundraiser to enable young netballers to take part in a tournament in Tauranga. Whangaparaoa College is hosting the junior tournament (for Year 6–8 players) to help one of its Year 8 teams travel to the annual AIMS championships. The tournament is to be held at the Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre in Edith Hopper Park, Manly on Sunday, June 24. All school and club teams are welcome. Food and refreshments will be available and there will be prizes for winners in all grades. Registrations close June 8. For more information and registration, contact Linda O’Brien, email [email protected]

From left, Silverdale B (green strip) v Stanmore Bay A. The game went to Stanmore Bay, 45-25. Red Beach School’s Rippa all girls team about to score against Wainui. This tight game was tied 25-all. More photos www.localmatters.co.nz

Primary school tournament kicks off in SilverdaleRound one of the tournament, which attracted 37 teams from 15 schools – the bulk of them from the Hibiscus Coast – took place on May 17. Overcast, damp conditions had no affect on the enthusiasm and energy levels of the more than 400 rugby players, all from Years 3–6.Years 3–4 children played the Rippa version of the game and the Years 5–6 pupils played either tackle or Rippa.They were cheered from the sidelines by supporters including parents, grandparents and teachers as they took part in a series of 10-a-side games.Several students, and teachers, commented that as well as being a day off school, the tournament is exciting for the players, and extremely well run.The tournament is hotly contested by teams from around the North Harbour region each year, with two further rounds to be played – one at Silverdale and one at Mahurangi.The top two Rippa and tackle teams from the third round progress to the semi-finals and the final will be played as a curtain raiser for an ITM Cup game at North Harbour Stadium in September.Teams from Red Beach School, Orewa Primary, Whangaparaoa School, Wainui and Dairy Flat Primary and

Matakana all went undefeated so the competition is heating up and organisers say it is definitely too close to call at this stage.The next round will be held at Mahurangi on June 28.National Rippa Tournament North Harbour Rugby is also holding a one-off Primary Schools tournament for mixed Rippa teams next month, which will qualify schools to take part in the Rippa Nationals Tournament in

Wellington (September 16–18).One of the organisers, Jacqui Scheib from North Harbour Rugby, said this tournament is a legacy of last year’s Rippa World Cup. The winning team

will have airfares, accommodation and uniforms paid for to enable them to attend the Nationals.The qualifying tournament is on July 20 at North Harbour Stadium.

Hibiscus Matters June 1, 2012

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