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The price of fuel on the Hibiscus Coast has become a bone of contention, with drivers taking to social media in large numbers to ask why prices are consistently higher here.

Fuel prices: why we pay moreThere are also concerns that despite having four competing fuel companies to choose from locally, there is little difference in their prices.Observations in recent weeks, and prices recorded all on the same day from a range of fuel companies, here and in surrounding areas, appears to lend weight to those claims (see chart, p3).The variation in prices is not dramatic, but on the day of our survey it was

possible to pay around 19c less per litre for 91 octane and 31c less per litre for diesel at locations outside the Coast.At $1.82/litre, which was the cheapest on the Coast for 91 octane on the day of our survey, you would pay around $91 to fill a 50 litre tank. If you travelled to Oteha Valley Rd in Albany to fill up with 91 octane at Mobil, you would pay $81.50. For

diesel, the comparison is $54 to fill up on the Coast, compared with the $38.50 you’d pay to do the same at Z Energy in Birkenhead.Having seen the figures from our survey, car review website dognandlemon.com editor, Clive Matthew-Wilson, describes the situation as “a cosy arrangement” for local suppliers.

These images, all photographed on the same day, fuel the argument that there is little difference in the prices charged by the four big players – BP, Caltex, Mobil and Z Energy – on the Hibiscus Coast, leaving residents little choice.

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Ladles of loveSoup kitchen starts up on peninsula

Dolphin numbers leapTaking care while dolphin watching

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Repair work to Orewa’s leaky Nautilus apartments has moved a step closer, but the proposal to close one side of Keith Morris Lane for around two years so that the works can take place has angered business owners and landlords.

Jonathan Ma, owner of Emi Deli café in Orewa, says that the proposal to close half of the road outside his shop for two years will ruin his business.

Nautilus repair plan angers business owners

Prendos NZ is project managing the work and has been looking at options for a ground level site: this is needed so that materials can be delivered via hoist to the building.Last year Prendos applied for exclusive use of the library car park at the base of the 12-storey Nautilus – this was turned down by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board.Prendos’ alternative is to seek that one side of Keith Morris Lane be closed off for the duration of the work – expected to take around 22 months. Affected businesses were advised of details of the plan in recent weeks.Emi Deli café is one of five businesses under the Nautilus, and owner Jonathan Ma says the effect on his business would be devastating.The plan put forward by Prendos includes a two metre-high fence and builders’ yard, as well as a row of shipping containers, outside the businesses.Mr Ma says this will block all the natural light that comes in from that side of his café and close off his side entrance. The lift used to hoist materials up the side of the Nautilus will be right outside, adding to the noise and disruption.Parking capacity near the café will be halved and access from the pavement made difficult. At times the footpath may need to be closed for safety reasons.“My business relies heavily on foot traffic and if this goes ahead I don’t think we can survive,” Mr Ma says. “It will be dark and noisy and hard for customers to park and get in and out. When there are so many competing businesses, why would people go to all that trouble to come in here?”

He says the plan should have been discussed with business owners and landlords at the start. “We were not consulted, and now we have a big fight in front of us,” he says. “The Nautilus repairs were a Council issue, therefore the council/library car park should be used – it’s also the best option.”Also under the Nautilus on Keith Morris Lane are landscape architects Shafer Design. Owner Robin Shafer says the proposal would affect her business because of dust, noise and darkness. “Natural light is important in a design business,” she says. “For a few weeks we could live with it, but two years is a very long time.”Prendos NZ director Natasha Cockerell says the plan is “not a fait accompli”, although she admits that Keith Morris Lane, or Orewa Library car park are the only two options they have.“We approached Auckland Transport (AT) after the local board said no to the library car park option and Opus did a traffic impact assessment,” she says. “We are talking to affected people. We only have the two options, the experts say. Our preference is for the car park, because of the effects on businesses, which have been in the forefront of our minds from the start. But that’s something that we have to go to the local board with.” She says once she has instructions from the Nautilus body corporate, Prendos will negotiate with various parties.In the meantime, business association Destination Orewa Beach (DOB) is working with the business owners and landlords. DOB is currently attempting to organise a meeting between the affected businesses, the local board, Prendos and Rodney MP Mark Mitchell to see what can be sorted out.

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Cost of fuel on Coast from page 1“Oil companies will charge what they can get away with,” Mr Matthew-Wilson says. “Cartels are strictly forbidden under the Commerce Act, but the actions of the Hibiscus Coast stations are worrying,” he says.It’s a statement that the fuel providers strongly deny. BP communications manager Shelley Brady says that the company independently changes prices to ensure competitiveness. “This can lead to price similarities, or variations, even within similar geographies but that’s the nature of competition,” she says. “We have a national price for our company-owned stores, but in some areas there is heavy discounting. While we try to be as competitive as possible, unfortunately we can’t always match or sustain heavy localised discounting.”Chevron NZ spokesperson Jeremy Clarke says its independently-operated Caltex retail service stations determine the final price based on the market they operate in, and their business considerations.Z Energy spokesperson Jonathan Hill says the similar prices charged locally are an example of “straight competition”. “People complain when prices are wildly different and also when they’re the same, so sometimes you can’t win,” he says. He says that the company watches its competitors’ pricing closely, matching any discounts as well as leading its own discounts and ensuring it is “on the pace and competitive with prices”.“We are also the only company that discloses how much we make per litre of fuel – that’s approximately six cents per litre of profit,” he says.A factor that is currently being watched closely in the industry is Z Energy’s proposed purchase of Caltex owner Chevron NZ, which would effectively hand Z Energy control over almost half the retail fuel market. The proposal is currently before The Commerce Commission.Consumers urged to shop aroundThe Automobile Association’s (AA)

How pump prices are made upKey factors in fuel prices are the price of refined fuel on the global market, the cost of refining, storing and transportation, the exchange rate (as all of NZ’s fuel and oil is imported) and tax (approximately half the total cost).The TransportBlog, hosted by the Greater Auckland advocacy group, points out that another significant factor is the importer margin, which has risen steadily in recent years. The Transport Blog states that from 2004 to 2010 the average importer margin was around 15c per litre. Since that time the margin has crept up significantly to be just under 40c per litre, an increase of more than 100 percent. “Is it realistic for the fuel companies’ operational costs to have doubled over a four year period?” the blog asks.Clive Matthew-Wilson says that the increase in importer margin is an issue nationally. “When the price of crude goes up, the oil companies raise their prices. However, they generally don’t lower them as much when the prices fall,” he says.The AA provides information on fuel pricing at aa.co.nz.

senior policy analyst, Mark Stockdale, says that shopping around for petrol is the smart thing to do. “If locals are travelling into Auckland, take advantage of those lower prices,” he says. “No one needs to pay pump price for fuel using loyalty schemes like AA Smartfuel and supermarket vouchers.”He describes prices on the Hibiscus Coast as close to “the national price”, commonly charged in the main centres (as at April 21, this was $1.87.9 for 91 octane and $1.08.9 for diesel). “We’d be concerned if they were charging above those prices, but it doesn’t appear they are,” he says. “The perception is that it’s a cartel, but it’s important to understand that the costs for those companies are all the same too. Ideally they prefer to charge the same price everywhere because that’s the type of business they run. It’s similar to supermarkets and electricity suppliers – there are specials on some goods, but the price of milk is fundamentally the same.”

Both Mr Stockdale and Mr Matthew-Wilson say that the entry of Gull (which Mr Stockdale describes as “The Warehouse of the fuel industry”) to the local market would have an immediate impact on prices. Mr Stockdale says this is called “the Gull effect”.“A really good example is Masterton,” Mr Matthew-Wilson says. “Gull forced the prices down so low that you can sometimes get petrol in Masterton cheaper than in Wellington, despite the market being much smaller. This outraged quite a few Wellingtonians.”Gull keeps its prices down through lower overheads (a lot of the stations are unmanned) coupled with a different supply chain and cheaper

product. Gull currently has 15 sites in Auckland, with the nearest to the Coast being Albany, Greville Rd and Kumeu. There are two independent Gull stations in Warkworth.Its national retail manager Graham Stirk says that the consent process is underway for Gull to build stations on the Hibiscus Coast. While Mr Stirk will not reveal where exactly the two sites are located, he says that subject

to consents they may start breaking dirt on one of them in two to three months, with the other not far behind.“What drivers on the Hibiscus Coast need is Gull,” Mr Stockdale says. “You will definitely see lower prices and more price competition.”Comment on this story at localmatters.co.nz or email the editor – address on p2.

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BP Manly, Orewa and Silverdale $1.84.9 $1.08.9

Mobil Red Beach $1.82.9 $1.08.9

Caltex Orewa $1.84.9 $1.08.9

Z Energy, Whangaparaoa $1.82.9 $1.08.9

BP Northcote $1.83 $1.05

BP Warkworth $1.78 $0.99

Mobil Albany $1.63 $0.87

Mobil Warkworth $1.68 $0.89

Caltex Takapuna $1.75 $0.99

Caltex Warkworth $1.83 $1.04

Caltex Dairy Flat $1.72.9 $0.99

Z Energy Birkenhead $1.77 $0.77.9

Z Energy Warkworth $1.78 $0.99

GAS Waitoki $1.80.9 $1.05.9

From this selection, on this day, Coast prices were the most expensive for 91 octane petrol and diesel. Prices were identical at all Coast stations for diesel and within two cents of each other for 91 petrol. The cheapest 91 octane from this selection, on this day: $1.63/litre; most expensive $1.84. Cheapest diesel from this selection, on this day: 77c/litre; most expensive $1.08.

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Wow! Just what my 81-year-old wife needed. Thanks Len. The rest of the road do not seem overjoyed to receive their new bins either. By the way – I do take out the bins for my wife! Just wanted to show the situation that many little old ladies are going to find themselves in. Bins were also delivered to the 13 families living in the cul-de-sac opposite our house. When they all have three bins each and they bring all 39 of them to the road entrance for collection it will definitely be a picture worthy of your front page. Mac Hine, Whangaparaoa

Hospice shop volunteers got a lot of attention for this sign, after New Zealand’s status as a tax haven was revealed on national media. Photo, Jeanette Marsh

Nose out pleaseInteresting to read Michael Barnett’s letter in your latest edition (HM April 20) in support of Penlink. I’m afraid I do not share his view that this road will be the saviour of the peninsula or Silverdale and would rather than his organisation kept its nose out and did not assume complete support from this community. Perhaps he could hold a meeting in Stillwater to get a sense of some of the strong objections – or ask himself what local businesses have to gain by drawing Albany shops closer?Phil Baker, Stanmore Bay

Dogs annoy long linerRe the comments from Louise Dye and other dog owners (HM April 20) about motorised long lines on beaches. I was recently given one of these devices and thought that it would be a relaxing and (hopefully) productive thing to do as a family.S o one evening about 5pm myself, son and grandson proceeded to Red Beach to give it a go. It was soon obvious that there was no chance of relaxing due to the number of dogs roaming free on the beach. At a conservative estimate at least 30 percent of the owners of these dogs had no control over their mutts. They would run straight up to our gear, including baited hooks, and totally ignore their owners’ calls. In some cases the owners were not even aware of proceedings, they were too busy gossiping to other dog walkers. Luckily there were no children on the beach eating at the time, the food could just as easily have been snatched from their hands. So Louise you can rest easy that there is one long liner who will not be returning to Red Beach, at least until a bylaw is passed requiring all dogs to be on a leash at all times in public places. And do I really need to point out that the matter of a few undisciplined dogs swallowing fish hooks, as sad as this is, does not even begin to compare to the trauma caused every day to New Zealanders, mainly children, by dog bites? Get real Louise, let’s have your petition and include an option regarding

Digital age scones? A Manly resident spotted this wee typo at the Hollywood Café in Silverdale.

Just plain windyThe name Tiritiri Matangi has both a poetic and practical meaning. Orewa Professor Kerry Howe’s recent book (see story p24) quotes Charles Royal, saying that the literal meaning of the name of Tiritiri-o-Matangi is “sanctified heaven of fragrant breezes”. The professor adds that this, in short, also means it’s a very windy place – which it certainly is.

completely banning dogs from any beaches, be very careful what you wish for. Further to the subject of dogs, I would like to mention the increasing noise of dogs barking in the Red Beach area where I live. This occurs at any time of the day or night that one of these yappers decides to let rip. Do dog owners have any idea that the other 75 percent of us do not want to have our peace, even sleep, disturbed by their little darlings? Thought not! As Auckland living intensifies there will hopefully come a time when society concludes that as much as dogs give pleasure to their owners, the remainder of us find them a nuisance at best and they will be banned from urban areas.Pete Crawford, Red Beach

Terrific showLast month we were phoned by Hibiscus Matters to say that we had won a draw to attend the Around the World concert on April 17. It was fabulous. We loved every minute of it. The orchestra and youth choir were great as were all the artists. Having been involved in brass bands during my younger days, I know how important it is to have a good conductor. Conductor Rita Paczian was terrific to watch as she conducted and brought out the absolute best in all the performers. A fantastic evening. Thank you so much.Kevin and Jan Sutton, Orewa

Guava moth helpI’ve just been shown your paper’s article on Guava Moth (HM April 20) and since it seems to be increasingly a problem around Auckland, and of concern to your readers, I thought I’d say that at we’re quite happy to share what we’ve learned (and also very happy to hear feedback as to what people are successfully trying). I recently wrote this article as a bit of a guide: http://www.kings.co.nz/garden-news/protecting-feijoa-from-guava-moth, and while you covered most of the methods we’ve been trialling, there were a few things that I thought were worth mentioning that might be of help to your readers. Billy Aiken, Kings Plant Barn (abridged)Editor’s note: The Kings guide to help with Guava moth is linked to this letter, in pdf form, at localmatters.co.nz


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Action soughtThank you Micheal Barnett, Auckland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive for your letter in the April 20 Hibiscus Matters. Come on coasters! We know it’s been a ridiculously long fight (but we really do still have a chance!). We only need to do two actions from our home computers. First every business or worker needs to email Michael Barnett (address last issue). He will let us know how we should proceed since Auckland Transport has no interest since we do not have a freight component (despite all our taxes). Secondly we need to respond to Auckland Transport’s survey at https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/transport-for-future-urban-growth/transport-for-growth-in-northern-auckland/ and let them know that Penlink should be first priority. Micheal Barnett did a great review on how desperately the Penninsula needs Penlink! Especially anyone with a business or job should take note that congestion on the Peninsula means no growth in employment on the Peninsula. Since it was long it was abridged and didn’t get to mention how at risk we are safety wise with only one road. A few seconds today may save you hours in the future. Act now for Penlink Now!Judi Ingram, Gulf Harbour, abridged

CongratulationsTo Marie Barrett of Stanmore Bay and Tracy Hurst of Tindalls Bay, who each won a double pass to the Bayleys 80s Bash in Orewa • Paula Carr won a double pass to Mike Lindsay’s 7pm It’s Showtime performance on April 29 in Orewa. • Katie Palastanga won a family pass to Silverdale Adventure Park, valued at $165. Thanks to all who entered.

Size mattersCouncil have informed us to try the 240-litre recyclable bin first, before applying for a smaller or larger bin. The amount of my recyclable items will not fit into this bin, the extra will go into the waste bags or bins, before I can apply for a 360-litre bin, but have no choice of the larger bin at this stage. The urban food waste collection service to be implemented in 2018, is to provide a 60 or 80-litre bin. This will take me 26 weeks to fill – what a stink! It wouldn’t pay me to put it out each week or fortnight if I was being charged. The ‘pay as you throw’ rubbish bins to be implemented in 2019/20, of say 140-litres will take me 10 weeks to fill with polystyrene meat packaging (not bio-degradable) and plastic shopping bags that are only degradable in the air, and a couple of batteries. If the pay as you throw is based on the bin size, I will only have to put out the bin four times a year. The words, ‘pay-as-you-throw’, needs to be equal to the amount of rubbish thrown out, not the bin size. This can only be achieved by having a weighing machine on the automatic lifting mechanism on the trucks. To keep the council collectors honest, I will weigh this rubbish before putting it in the bin.Michael James, Orewa


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Paying it forwardStanmore Bay resident Liz Fry paid it forward in a big way last month, after accidentally leaving $20 behind at New World Orewa. She is unsure whether a customer handed it in, or supermarket staff spotted it and kept it for her, but either way Liz was so grateful that she decided to donate the money to charity. More than 200 people responded to her request on Facebook for favourite local charities with Hibiscus Hospice and Gutter Kitties coming well ahead of the pack. Liz donated $20 to each of these. Shows the value of a good turn!

Ova Rousseau took this photo of a dramatic cloud formation near the Silverdale motorway off ramp on April 19. Meteorologist Claire Flynn of MetService advises that it may be a condensation trail from an aeroplane. “These clouds tend to be quite high up in the atmosphere, where winds are often stronger than they are down on the ground. The wind can cause the condensation trail to spread out a bit, and make a pattern like the one in the photo,” she says. She said satellite images taken on the day suggest it could also be the remnants of a blanket of stratocumulus (lower cloud) as it broke up, though this is less likely.

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Army Bay resident Megan Balmer says a group of locals saw the work taking place on April 22 and came down to the beach.“The tree was a big part of the beach landscape,” she says. “Children climb and play on those limbs and artists and photographers love them. We were horrified to see this happen.”Five large limbs were removed from the tree, due to what Matt Maitland, Council Open Sanctuary senior ranger, speaking for the Regional Parks team, says was “an internal misunderstanding”.“Permission was wrongly given to remove a pohutukawa at Army Bay Beach,” Matt says. “Once this was realised, Regional Parks put an immediate stop to works underway to remove the tree.”He says that the tree has been dead for more than 20 years.The limbs were removed by a local sculptor who, once he was aware that there had been an error, immediately

halted what he was doing.The sculptor took two of the limbs away and park rangers took the other three because of potential danger.“We will be reviewing our internal processes, moving forward, to avoid any confusion in similar future situations. There are currently no plans for the removed limbs that we recovered,” Matt says.Megan says feedback after photos were put on social media were generally expressing disappointment, with people posting photos of how they used the tree. “People want to know that this won’t happen again,” she says. “We hope there will be community input into what happens with those limbs so that something is given back.”Matt agrees, saying that he is seeking suggestions from local residents about what to do with the pohutukawa wood. Feedback can be emailed to [email protected]


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Long wait for hearingOpponents of the subdivision of the Hammerhead land at the tip of Gulf Harbour marina are still waiting for a hearing date, although submissions closed on February 19. Auckland Council advises that processing 375 submissions and organising times when all people giving evidence can attend can take time. Once a date is set, submissions will go online at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz (under Resource Consent hearings). According to Auckland Transport’s (AT) report to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last month, AT’s submission on the Hammerhead resource consent application was in favour of Auckland Council granting the consent. This was subject to assurances to the satisfaction of AT that the existing car park and turnaround area on the Hammerhead are available for use and accessible by vehicles for the foreseeable future. “This could be in the form of vesting the car park area in the Council as road, or an easement to formalise the existing car park,” the submission says. “There is an ongoing ability to enhance transport infrastructure associated with getting to the ferry terminal, be it for walking, cycling, public transport or motor vehicle, so there needs to be an ability to allow for the car park area to be modified in future for additional transport infrastructure as needed, as the Gulf Harbour Ferry service continues to grow.”

Anzac Day was a chance for us to reflect on the effects of a war that touched the lives of every New Zealand family, and honour our veterans’ contribution to the peace, freedom, and security our country enjoys today.A century ago this month the Government of the day announced a half-day holiday, to be known as Anzac Day, would be established on the 25th of April. As it is today, this was a way for our communities to come together and remember those who lost their lives and the scale of the impact war had on our population of just over one million.As time has passed, Anzac Day has come to symbolise not only recognition of those who lost their lives at Gallipoli but of all our servicemen and women who have served in various conflicts and peacekeeping efforts over the years. Remembrance services were once again held across Rodney electorate. I was able to attend the dawn service at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, in Stanmore Bay, this year. Rodney’s services are growing in numbers of attendees and in the locations that they are held yearly. Many local families can clearly trace their ancestor’s brave efforts in the Great War. Roughly 256 servicemen left the Rodney region to serve in the First World War; this had a great impact on our communities in a time that they were at their fruition.While there are no soldiers alive who served in the First World War, the experiences of New Zealanders from that war are relevant to us today. This year is the second of four years of commemorations marking the Great War. In September we will turn our attention to marking the centenary of the horrific Battle of the Somme, where 6000 of our soldiers were wounded and 2000 were killed. The contribution that New Zealand made in France during the First World War in 1916 will be commemorated overseas across three services.I hope you were all able to use Anzac Day to reflect on our country’s experience of war and military conflict and to honour the more than 18,000 New Zealanders who died, and the more than 100,000 who served their country during the Great War. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have served our country to protect the ideals we hold dear. Lest we forget.


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Lights out at MasalaMasala Indian restaurant in Stanmore Bay has closed for business. A sign was erected recently saying that it will re-open as Paprika Restaurant on May 9. Bob Konar advised Hibiscus Matters that he and his wife purchased the restaurant last month. He says they have a five-year lease and will operate an Indian restaurant. They also own an Indian restaurant in Albany. Mr Konar says he has no connection whatsoever with Masala or its owner, JKK Holdings. He was aware of the issues surrounding Masala from the media, he says. Stanmore Bay Cottage at 195 Brightside Rd, where the restaurant operates from, is still owned by JKK Holdings, whose sole director, Supinder Singh is under investigation, along with others, by Police and Inland Revenue.

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Whangaparaoa Town Centre is next in line to receive the attention of a town planner, thanks to funding from ratepayers.

Town centre planning for WhangaparaoaTown centre plans for Silverdale and Orewa have been already completed and approved by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, and last month it approved funding of $25,000 for a plan to be put together for the peninsula.The plans look at the potential for future development and cover issues such as cycleways and public spaces.The local board has identified the proposed town centre area as covering from the New World site to the commercial area east of Wade River Rd.The Whangaparaoa Town Centre Plan is to be commissioned from former Rodney District Council planner Jason Evans of ET Urban Design, who

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The 183ha Chin Hill Site is immediately north of Hatfields Beach and abuts SH1 to the west, Weranui Road in the north and Hatfields Beach Recreation Reserve (aka Hatfields Domain) in the south.Mature native forest, regenerating native scrubland and indigenous wetlands cover approximately 70ha of the land – 60ha of this is deemed to be a Significant Ecological Area. The balance of the site is in pasture.Auckland green geckos (a species that is nationally at risk) have been found in scrub across the site and experts say they are likely to be present in most sites of mature or regenerating native forest at Chin Hill.In addition, most of the land falls within a large area designated by Auckland Council as Outstanding Natural Landscape.Among the proposals for Chin Hill put forward by its owner, Kauri Orewa Ltd, is the development of around 58 rural lifestyle blocks and some retirement facilities in clusters, with associated infrastructure, coupled with areas of native bush and a walkway and cycleway that would create a new off road link between Orewa and Waiwera.The notified proposed Auckland Unitary Plan zoned the land Rural Production and Rural Coastal but the owners say it is uneconomic to farm the land and that its “inevitable future use” is as rural living at a greater or lesser density. The company is seeking zoning that includes areas of Countryside Living to enable the proposed development to occur.In his evidence to the Unitary Plan panel in Orewa recently, consultant recreation and tourism planner Rob Greenaway, supporting Chin Hill’s application, said he identified a route which will allow runners, walkers and

cyclists to travel 7km off-road from Hatfields Beach Reserve to Weranui Road, with a return loop in one area of the Chin Hill Site.“I consider this a strategic development option, and although Weranui Road has some limitations for recreational use, these may be developed in the future, creating an excellent recreational link between Orewa and Waiwera,” Mr Greenaway said. “There is very poor recreation connection between Orewa and Waiwera, relying on the confined and busy Hibiscus Coast Highway – with no footpaths beyond the Orewa urban area – or low tide access around the coast on the route marked as part of the Te Araroa Trail.”His proposal is for a shared intermediate grade walking, running and cycling path which Kauri Orewa has said it would build to the required standard.Among the questions for the hearings panel to mull over is the potential environmental effects of changing the zoning to allow the site to be developed. Kauri Orewa’s submission says the ecological values of the Chin Hill land are currently under threat from plant and animal pests and stock grazing and that the development proposed could actually enhance the environment because of retention of native bush and replanting certain areas.However, Shona Myers’ evidence for Auckland Council says that the native planting and other enhancements proposed by the site’s owner would be of limited environmental value in the long term because they would be divided by housing and infrastructure such as roads.Owners of adjoining sites are also seeking zoning changes to allow development to occur.

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Local real estate agent Karen Franklin is once again on the lookout for a young person who would like to go on a Spirit of NZ voyage, but would normally not be able to afford the price tag of close to $2000.

Grants handed outThe Hibiscus & Bays Local Board handed out $8422 in grants to community organisations in its recent Quick Response Grants (Round three), noting that many applications were declined, for various reasons – including retrospective applications, the need for further information, or failure to meet the criteria. A total of 15 organisations applied for the grants, and eight were successful. Locally, the successful applicants were: Life Education Trust Rodney ($440 towards materials); PHAB Association Inc ($700 towards hire of Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre); Hibiscus Coast Elderly People’s Luncheon Club ($500 towards Christmas dinner, 2016) and the Gymnastics Community Trust ($1582 for equipment for use at their Stanmore Bay gym).

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Karen has so far paid the fare for three local young people to go on a 10-day Spirit of NZ voyage after launching an annual competition in 2014.The voyages involve the young people in various challenges as well as helping to sail the ship and can be a life-changing experience, bringing out the best in them and boosting their confidence and self-belief.Karen says it’s vital that the winner be someone whose family could not normally afford to send them, and who would benefit from the challenge that the voyages provide. “I’m looking for a young person who might not necessarily be sporty, or good at schoolwork, and maybe lacks confidence or direction,” she says.She says any local organisations that support families, such as Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren, or individuals (including mentors, teachers or coaches) can suggest applicants. However, the applicant themselves has to write in to Karen, telling her why they want to be chosen

and what they hope to get out of the voyage.Previous recipients have benefited hugely from the trip – not least, Karen says, it proves you can survive 10 days without a mobile phone! She began running the competition after seeing the positive spin offs for her own son, Ben who went on his first Spirit of NZ voyage at the age of 15.

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Wearing a leather jacket with a patch on the back and riding a black motorbike as fast as she can comes naturally to Anne Murphy – although she dresses more conservatively and drives a Saab to her day job as manager of The Plaza in Whangaparaoa.Anne got her bike licence at the age of 22 and raced motocross for a few years, before giving up riding in her 30s. She’s been riding pillion with her husband Danny, on his 1600cc Kawasaki Nomad, for a few years but six months ago Anne, whose biker name is Flower, got back on her very own bike.She did so because of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), of which she is now Auckland Chapter secretary.“It’s been a huge issue getting back on a bike – almost like learning to ride all over again,” Anne says. “But I’m so glad I did.”The Auckland chapter of BACA is currently the only one in NZ, although Anne says one is starting up in Christchurch. It is part of an international, not for profit organisation that began in the States with a mission “to empower children to be unafraid of the world in which they live”.Children are referred to BACA by social agencies or Police. The bikers visit the child on bikes. “We roll up there on our noisy bikes and some members have beards and tattoos,” Anne says. It’s a show of support that she says resonates with children who have been made to feel powerless.Each child is given a vest with the words “I do not live in fear” printed on it, and a patch. They choose a ‘road name’ for themselves. BACA members can also support children at court and parole hearings.Anne says that BACA members are definitely bikers – “not motorcyclists in their high viz vests”, but they are not a gang.“Our patch had to be properly approved by the biker community, so they know we’re not a threat and that it’s all about helping the kids.”

BMX may be thought of as a young person’s sport, but a Snells Beach mother of two, Rebecca Palmer, hasn’t let this stop her becoming the third top rider in her age group in NZ.Rebecca, aged 34, started riding two years ago after seeing how much fun her son was having on his bike. “My sisters and I were always riding bikes growing up, but never competitively,” she says.Rebecca moved north from Auckland last year and joined the North Harbour BMX club in Albany. The club currently holds the title for the most finalists at the national championship.Rebecca trains weekly and competes in a club race night. “The best thing about BMX riding is speed. It’s you against the fear in your mind.”Her first big competition was the 2014 North Island Championships, but since then she has competed in the nationals twice and this year won the Northern Region Championship. Apart from a twisted ankle at her first nationals, which put her out of the race, Rebecca has had no injuries while competing.Her son Alex and daughter Grace are keen to improve on bikes as well. “Alex has been confident on the bike since he was four, powering off down the big BMX start ramp with no hesitation.”Grace has only just moved onto riding pedal bikes but already has aspirations to be an elite rider.All three family members attend race meetings together. “It’s a great family sport.”

They take part in various fundraising rides, such as the Anzac Day Ride of Respect, and the Auckland Chapter meets regularly at Dairy Flat Country Club.Every year BACA members worldwide take part in the 100 Mile Awareness Ride to raise awareness and funds for the organisation. Each rider must raise $100 to participate in the ride, which takes place this month, on May 21. The route takes riders from Drury to Tuakau.Anne is looking forward to the ride. Despite coming off her bike on one occasion, her enthusiasm for riding has only grown since she got back into it. She has her eye on a Harley, but only because her heart’s desire – a 1400cc Indian Scout – is out of her price range at $20,000.“It’s awesome to open up the throttle and ride with other bikers,” she says. It’s my idea of fun.”To donate to BACA, or find out more phone 022 652 7784 or visit www.bacaworld.org

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Three women from the Hibiscus Coast and four from Mahurangi will be part of an ‘International Shimmy Mob’ performance on Saturday May 14, to fundraise for the North Shore Women’s Centre.The event is part of World Belly Dancing Day, when people around the globe to fundraise for shelters for victims of abuse. The performance will be in a ‘flash mob’ style, with belly dancers springing to action on an unsuspecting crowd in a public place.The group will perform at a number of locations around Auckland from 2pm to 7pm and collect donations from onlookers.

Warkworth resident Nicole Wilson joined the project after friends became involved.“A few of us had never belly danced, but we thought it’s for a good cause and why not,” Nicole says. “It’s been great fun.”The first mob will be in Victoria Park in central city, followed by Takapuna Beach, Browns Bay and Mairangi Bay.“We will wander around amongst the crowd and when the music will start and we will all join in. But how inconspicuous are a bunch of women in bright pink t-shirts and coin belts going to be? It’s going to be quite entertaining!”

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Mother’s Day car washA team of netballers from Whangaparaoa College’s Senior Team 1 and their parents, are holding a car wash this weekend in Silverdale. The team will be washing cars on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8 at Pak ‘n’ Save Silverdale from 9am–3pm. The money raised goes towards the costs of attending the UNISS tournament at the end of August.

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It’s Pink Ribbon Breakfast month and registrations are open, with NZ cook Chelsea Winter encouraging Kiwis to host a breakfast in May, to raise funds for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Proceeds from this year’s Pink Ribbon Breakfasts go towards breast cancer research, with a focus on support for clinical trials, immunotherapies, preventing the spread of cancer, improving clinical practice and treatments for advanced breast cancer.NZ Breast Cancer Foundation chief executive Evangelia Henderson says the funds raised will help make up for the dire shortfall in dollars available for research. “We have top-notch researchers working in areas such as vaccines and immunotherapy, but often there’s simply not enough money to take their work forward to a stage where patients can benefit,” she says.With more than 600 women a year dying of breast cancer, and the latest life-prolonging drugs seemingly beyond Pharmac’s budget, NZ doctors and researchers have a vital role to play. The Foundation helps fund clinical trials that can give patients access to treatments, studies into making better use of existing drugs, and development of medicines.Last year, supporters held 2600 Pink Ribbon Breakfasts around the country, attended by 65,000 people and raising over a million dollars. Info: www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz

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Weighty matters concerning mumsfat-storage state if you are mindlessly grabbing at the wrong food.Think about ‘why’: You need to know why your goal is important to you – whether it is better energy, weight loss or being a better role model for your children. This goal needs to be exciting! If not, chances are you won’t take the action required to achieve it.Look at your habits: Examining how and why you are eating is more important than focusing on what you are eating. Create a list of bad habits that are causing problems: these could be things like picking at food, eating the children’s leftovers or drinking too

much coffee and not enough water. Choose just one of these and start working to improve it. Once you have conquered the habit, move onto the next one. If you adopt this simple strategy and tackle one habit at a time, your life will be completely different in six months – as will your waistline.Realise that weight loss and maintenance requires organisation and structure around food: the same way that we need structure for any area of life where we want success. Problems with finances? Get a budget. Big project looming? Break it down into

chunks. Food is the same. Thinking in advance and having a food plan is essential. My top food tips for busy mumsWrite a quick plan of what you are going to eat each day. It takes five minutes and means you don’t need to think about it again.Eat protein with every meal. This will keep you full and boost your metabolism.Base your meals on real food. Mother Nature got it right and it’s the stuff in packets that is causing the problems.Make nutrition a priority and you will soon start noticing the changes. By putting yourself first, you will not just be a better role model for your children but a much happier mum in the process.Sheryl Takayama is a nutritionist based in Gulf Harbour. She specialises in weight loss and helping people overcome emotional eating via Why Weight Nutrition.

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Men dominate the upper echelons of the grocery industry, but two Hibiscus Coast women are bucking the trend.Both are store owners –Penny Ashton at New World Whangaparaoa and Catherine Versalko-West, along with her husband David West, at New World Orewa.There are 138 New World stores nationwide and although exact figures are not available, a Foodstuffs spokesperson calculates that only 16 stores are run exclusively by women.Both Penny and Catherine have many years experience in the grocery trade. Catherine started as a deli specialist with Foodstuffs Auckland in 1990. “Ironically, my training was at New World Orewa,” she says. “In 2000, David and I bought Bay Four Square in Russell when I was 39 years old. We bought NW Takapuna in 2004, NW Gate Pa in 2010 and NW Orewa in 2014. “When I started 26 years ago, there were no female operators/store owners in Foodstuffs Auckland but a lot of women worked in the business with their husbands – many unrecognised.

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More women are becoming involved in the family business and, in time, you will see them taking the leadership role.”Catherine says owning a store isn’t particularly glamorous and it can be physically hard work. The long hours are also not particularly family-friendly.Catherine’s advice to anyone interested in one day owning a supermarket is to go overseas and have some fun. “Get some life skills that will help you understand your staff and cope with the day-to-day pressures of owning a supermarket. Be prepared to work for it and be knocked back along the way. Most importantly, stay true to yourself.”Penny has been in the grocery trade for 25 years and Whangaparaoa is her third store. She was 34 when she ran the Paeroa Four Square and ran New World Botany before moving north. She says running a store is a big commitment and you need a passion for the industry and hard work.“Women bring a different perspective to the job,” she says. “I think how fortunate I have been to have had the opportunity to be a part of the Foodstuffs entity.”

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At the end of April, Allie Nikita Birt was 121 days into her 365-day baking challenge and still going strong.Muffins, cupcakes, cookies, savoury and sweet pastries and brownies – and many varieties of her speciality, cheesecake – have been rolling out of her Stanmore Bay kitchen every day since January 1. They are auctioned for charity via Facebook, with all proceeds going to the NZ Epilepsy Foundation.A head injury that Allie received in a car accident in 2014 resulted in “weird episodes”, including shakes, muscle weakness and fits – this was diagnosed as epilepsy caused by head trauma.“I knew something was wrong when I couldn’t hold my son Josiah,” she says.Allie has always loved baking and around the same time as her diagnosis, she was looking for a project to help lift her spirits. A friend recommended watching the movie Julie and Julia, about a blogger called Julie who sets herself the challenge of cooking all of the recipes in Julia Child’s book Mastering the Art of French Cooking.“I decided that I’d do something similar, and it made sense to give the money to people that help with epilepsy.”Recipe ideas have come from friends and family, YouTube, Chelsea Winter and various websites.So far, Allie has raised around $200 – she says as well as auctioning her baking she has also given away quite a lot to people who can’t afford to buy it. “I understand what that’s like and I want to help,” she says.

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She says ingredients cost her around $50–$60 per week, so she may have to put up the prices on the Facebook page 365 Recipe Baking Auction Hibiscus Coast where her baking is auctioned. Donations of flour, eggs and other items have also been made by the community and are very welcome.The stay at home mother of one says, four months in, she is realising how much time it takes up to bake something every single day.Among the challenges that the 24-year-old still plans to perfect are Snow Globe Cupcakes, which are covered in a gelatine cap, revealing a fondant Christmas tree or snowman on top of a chocolate cupcake. Her favourite so far is a Carrot Cheesecake cake, made of alternate layers of carrot cake and cheesecake – “rich, but delicious”.

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Final days for competitiondon’t know what your future holds.”“Always say please and thank you, maintain integrity in all things you say and do, stay true to yourself and strive to be the best you can.”“Never trust a man who doesn’t like cats.”

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Food will soon be distributed to families in need from a base at Whangaparaoa Community Hall, thanks to Julie King and her team from Love Soup.Julie says she was surprised at the level of need for the service locally. “The problem is quite serious here,” she says. “I’ve been told about people sleeping in their cars at the beach, for example – one person has been doing that for three years.”Julie’s first initiative was to set up a weekly free meal in Tokoroa in 2013, and that was the start of Love Soup. A Feed the Homeless initiative in Rotorua followed that same year.Julie says as well as providing a meal, Love Soup is about getting people to meet and talk with each other.Initially the focus on the Coast will be what Julie calls a Food Rescue service, due to start around the middle of this month. Supported by Countdown supermarkets, this service puts together food for distribution via organisations such as Age Concern,

A couple who have been sleeping rough in Stanmore BayReserve for several months have been asked to move on by Auckland Council.

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Residents noticed the couple sleeping in bush near the sports fields, then setting themselves up at a table, hanging up their washing to dry. On rainy days they move into the changing room in the toilet block.Residents say they keep to themselves and do not appear to be littering.Auckland Council is concerned in part because they are using a gas cooker in the bush. They say the situation is rare on the Hibiscus Coast.A Council staff member who is monitoring the situation says that he believes they are American and consider cleaning the beach to be God’s work.Last month Council began taking steps to address the situation.Bylaws and Compliance Norwest team leader, Warwick Robertson, says Council’s approach to such incidents applies a graduated enforcement process, starting with voluntary compliance through advice and education. “In cases where this cannot be achieved, formal bylaws notices may be issued, individuals may be trespassed, and, as a last resort, people found in breach of the bylaw may be prosecuted in the Auckland District Court,” Mr Robertson says.He says Council staff have met with the couple to encourage them to get suitable accommodation. “They have

been made aware that they cannot live under an awning in the reserve, and that if this does not change, we will assess the need to take further action. The couple are not threatening.”Auckland Council currently follows legacy council camping bylaws that vary throughout the region. In this area, the former Rodney District Council bylaws apply. These state that people cannot erect any stall, booth, “tent, tree hut, swing or structure of any kind, or live in or use any building, tent, structure or vehicle in any public place without Council consent”.These legacy bylaws will be replaced by a region-wide Freedom Camping bylaw, to be introduced early next year.At the end of March, Council said that it is addressing homelessness in Auckland. In its Long Term Plan 2015-2025, $360,000 has been allocated for homeless initiatives each year over the next two years, broken down into $250,000 for provision of emergency housing and $110,000 to support other initiatives. A further $110,000 will go towards homeless initiatives in the third year.This financial year Council has allocated just over $115,000 to Community Housing Aotearoa to help address the growing demand for emergency housing across the region.

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Hibiscus Coast Community House, Te Herenga Waka o Orewa (the local marae) and Women’s Refuge.Volunteers, based at Whangaparaoa Hall, will coordinate the process and will also take over care of the gardens at the hall. Julie says the team hopes to begin serving free meals at the hall, once a week, from mid-end June. The hall can be opened up to cater for as many as 200 people and Julie says no one is turned away. “We provide healthy meals and reduce food waste, but it’s really about the community being together – that’s what’s important,” Julie says. “We create a happy place to be.”Info: Look for Love Soup Hibiscus Coast on Facebook, or www.lovesoup.nz

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Grand advice for grandparentsGrandkids. I love them. Everything they do is cute and at the end of the day you can hand them back. As somebody said, “If had known grandchildren were so much fun I’d have had them first!” And one of the things about having grandies is that it makes people think about their priorities. I worked too hard when my own kids were little and missed out on an important stage of their lives. I don’t want to make the same mistake with the next generation. Plus I want to see how they grow up, what careers they choose, what they end up believing and doing. And there’s always the hope that I can have a real relationship with them which will last through all through their challenging years and into the next generation after that.So, all in all, I’ve got into that soppy stage that middle-aged men develop when they realise there is more to life to work, success, money and achievement. But for some of us it’s too late. The families have split apart, they are onto their second heart attack, the prostate problem they ignored has killed them or the corporate world that they loved has spat them out and left them with nothing.Why are men so slow to learn? This is a question that my wife has been pondering for years but I’m still not sure we have the answer! There’s definitely a group of guys who don’t wake up until something bad happens, and then suddenly they get motivated about healthy diet, exercise and preventive health care. I thought we were doing a pretty good job for middle-aged blokes but when reviewing these files recently I found dozens who never come for a warrant of fitness, or ignore obvious warning signs that something is wrong. And sometimes they do come, get the message and then disappear for years at a time. So I’m really reaching out to that group now.At the very least we want you to get a heart, bowel and prostate check. The Bowel Screening programme in Waitemata DHB area has been a huge success, and it’s free! If you are aged 50-74 years and you have missed out on a kit through the mail, call them on 0800 924 432 today. The other preventive stuff you can get through your local GP. Phone them today. Do it for the grandkids.

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The Army Bay musician, producer and music teacher says he hopes that the event will bring people from all over Auckland, and beyond, to trade second hand musical gear – from guitars, amps, cables and pedals to drumkits, wind instruments and keyboards.“I’m not sure if this has ever been done in Auckland before,” Reg says. “It was planned to support the local community but social media has seen it take off, with people expressing interest from Rotorua to Whangarei.”It is for second hand gear only as the idea is to trade directly from musician to musician, with no commercial stores involved.The musical swap meet will be held on Saturday, May 14 at The Plaza, Whangaparaoa, in the vacant shop where Number One Shoes used to be, from 10am to 4pm.Sellers can register on the day for $5 each. All others pay a gold coin

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Cars lining both sides of East Coast Road in the vicinity of the Silverdale Adventure Park signalled that Anzac Day was to be one of the facility’s biggest yet.

Food from around the world was a big feature of the Adventure Park market. It included everything from refined sugar-free to sugar-laden treats, as well as a chance to sample dishes from Argentina, Japan, India, Malaysia and Spain.

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The recently opened Zipline was one reason that families mentioned for coming to check out the park, but the market, held by My Markets for the first time, was also a big drawcard.Adventure Park co-owner Barry Larman says there were record sales on the day and excellent participation across all the rides. “We thought it was a spectacular day!” he says. “We will however need to look at improving our parking facilities going forward. We would like to give a special thanks to all those who attended.”An estimated 3000 people from all around the district came to the Adventure Park, which was open from 1pm–5pm on Anzac Day. There were around 80 stalls at the market – including a large selection of international food, clothing, jewellery, crafts, plants and gifts.Annamaria Berek of My Markets says it was wonderful to see the Adventure Park buzzing with life and people enjoying themselves. “We will work on a few details that need improvement such as rubbish, parking and cash-out facilities but all in all it was a fantastic start,” she says.The market will now be a regular feature at the Adventure Park, taking place on the third Sunday of each month. The next one will be on May 22.

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Orewa Professor Kerry Howe’s connections with the Hauraki Gulf run deep and include a great deal of time spent kayaking or sailing its waters, as well as thorough research into history and environmental matters.

Professor Kerry Howe has spent a lifetime exploring the Hauraki Gulf and brings this personal experience, as well as extensive research, to readers of his latest book.

Professor explores Gulf

Recently he published To the Islands, his 10th book, which includes many personal stories as well as ranging through diverse issues such as archaeology, pest eradication, weather, fishing, culture and politics.The book was edited by Geoff Walker, who says that Kerry’s intimate knowledge of the area is what makes the book stand out. “As an historian he knows the background in detail, and you can bet that when he mentions a place in the Gulf then as a sailor he’s sailed there,” Geoff says.Kerry also illustrated the book with pen sketches, captured on the spot – “After a few years of gazing at coastlines from kayaks and yachts, I got a ballpoint pen and sketchpad,” he says. “My rule is that the sketches don’t take longer than five minutes, are done on the spot and they either work or they don’t.”The retired Pacific History researcher and lecturer was a passionate sea kayaker with many long-distance, solo journeys behind him, but says he always hankered for “a real boat – one with sails, a bed and a cooker”. Modern vessels do not appeal, he says, once you’ve seen the graceful curving lines of an older, fibreglass-free yacht. Kerry and his wife Merrilyn’s 50-year-old boat, Mercury (a Des Townson-designed kauri yacht) is moored at Gulf Harbour and taken out often, year-round.The couple have lived alongside Orewa Estuary for three years and in that time Kerry says he’s seen big changes – principally due to development at Millwater. He says the

Win this bookHibiscus Matters and Kerry Howe have one copy of To the Islands, valued at $35, to give away. To go in the draw, write your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: To the Islands, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Or message Hibiscus Matters on Facebook. Entries close May 20.

increase in sediment caused by runoff from the development has caused an explosion of mangrove growth as well as building the size of the sandbanks.“During heavy rain, the water turns the colour of chocolate,” he says. “I paddle up there and you can see clay pouring off the hillsides into the estuary. In 10 years there will be massive mangrove coverage if something isn’t done. Individuals are pulling out mangroves, but it’s a Council issue and they should be doing more.”To the Islands was released on April 25 is available from all good book stores.

Goudie at ATEEDFormer Councillor Michael Goudie has been appointed to Council CCO ATEED as external relations senior advisor. Since leaving politics in 2013, he and a partner started a business selling home application hair colour for men. Michael is also a commissioner for the District Licensing Agency, JP and on the governance boards of Harbour Sport and the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre. He says his role at ATEED is to “provide advice and guidance on the external environment including opportunities and issues in relation to stakeholder and partner relationships”. Particular emphasis will be on managing strategic relationships with central government partners, the governing body, and local boards, as well as other stakeholders.


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Members of the Whangaparaoa Horticultural Society will decide next month whether to disband, in the group’s 50th year.

Society faces compost heap

The committee’s fears that this would happen have proved accurate (HM April 6). At the annual meeting held on April 18, around 50-60 members attended but no one stepped forward for the role of President. Treasurer Nancy O’Shea says a show of hands indicated that the majority want a new and different organisation to replace the Hort.Without a president, the society is currently suspended as a legal entity.At a special general meeting to be held in June, Nancy says the members can choose to disband the Incorporated Society and perhaps form a new group with new rules and leadership.“It’s up to members, but there’s every chance that the group will just fall

over,” Nancy says. “We may end up going back to our roots with a small group of keen gardeners visiting each other’s gardens.”She says this does not change the plans for celebrations of the 50-year anniversary, which involve a picnic and visit to the Puriri trees planted in Waterfall Gully in Shakespear Regional Park in honour of the Hort, which takes place on Friday May 13 (this is open to all members and family).Celebrations continue the following Monday (May 16) with a lunch for all past and present members at Rotary House in Silverdale.Please contact Nancy, phone 428 3580 or Glenys, 424 7031, to attend.

This year the Manly and Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigades are combining fundraising and training efforts for the Skytower Challenge. The Challenge, which this year takes place on Saturday, May 28, will see around 850 fire fighters from NZ, Australia and the USA, compete in a race up 51 flights of stairs wearing full fire fighting kit weighing 25kg. It is held as a fundraiser for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ. The local team’s fundraising efforts will be focused around The Plaza in Whangaparaoa, where they will also be training on the escalators. Donations can be placed in the buckets provided or made by going to www.firefightersclimb.org.nz, clicking on donate and enter in the team search, Manly Skywalkers or Silverdale. Pictured are some of the members of the local Skytower team. Photo, Chris Morris.

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Centrestage’s new managers, Stephanie McKellar-Smith and Ross McKellar, have been in theatre all their working lives and are excited about the possibilities for Orewa’s community theatre.

Under new management: dramatic changes hoped for at Centrestage

They took up the role towards the end of last year and say their focus will be to put the theatre on a stronger financial footing and promote what it has to offer to families moving into the area, as well as growing the variety of shows on offer.The couple, who job-share the manager’s duties, met at drama school in Auckland in 1984. Both act and direct, as well as running their own production company, Fantail Farm Productions, from their lifestyle block in Wellsford.Their acting roles on stage and screen have been many and varied including two roles each in Shortland Street. Stephanie recently returned from America where she directed a Doris Day tribute.They ran a theatre company that toured schools nationwide, were artistic directors of Auckland Youth Theatre and Drama School in the 1980s and then ran Christchurch’s National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art community classes programme.Ross’ involvement in Centrestage returns him to his theatre roots. While he was living in Whangaparaoa, and a student at Orewa College, he was in the United Players (which eventually became Centrestage), as well as performing with Peninsula Players.Stephanie says they do not underestimate the size of the challenge ahead in putting Centrestage on a more secure financial footing, but believe with the support of their many volunteers, much can be achieved.“This is an incredible facility to have on the Hibiscus Coast – a lot of professional companies would give their eye teeth to have something like this,” Stephanie says.“We want to let everyone know about what Centrestage offers. It’s important that it be supported by the community and that, in turn, it provides what is needed locally in terms of

entertainment and education.”The theatre began introducing drama classes for young people last term and in Term 2 will introduce adult drama/music/theatre classes.Volunteers are currently working hard on the theatre’s large stock of costumes, with the aim of increasing hireage.Among Stephanie and Ross’ priorities are obtaining sponsorship from local businesses – including to assist with “freshening up” the facility’s foyer and updating and improving sound and lightening equipment.“Arts funding is very thin on the ground and highly competitive,” Stephanie says. “The support of local businesses will be invaluable.”They are also looking at “testing the market” with a few ideas to bring in new audiences, including Friday night Cabaret shows.Above all, they are hoping to increase the range and variety of shows on offer, including attracting performances from touring companies, such as those in the Arts on Tour circuit, to Centrestage.“The programme is already quite wide ranging, but touring shows would support and increase that offering,” Ross says.Ross and Stephanie say that community theatre plays a vital role in theatre as a whole in NZ. “Community theatre is an enriching hobby for some, but professional performers also come to drama schools from places like this.”

Ross McKellar and Stephanie McKellar-Smith

Free English classesOrewa Library is offering free conversational English classes for speakers of other languages, starting this week. The classes will be taught by Leonora Williams, a qualified ESOL teacher who retired from teaching at Kristin School. The sessions will be informal and children are welcome, with participants encouraged to have some fun and learn at the same time. The conversational English classes begin on May 5 at the library in Moana Ave, Orewa, 3.30pm–4.30pm. They will then be held every Thursday at the same time. Info: call into the library, phone Liz, 427 3917 or email: [email protected]

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The set subject at the club’s recent meeting was ’Scapes, Landscapes and Seascapes. Paul Mason won two honours with shots he took while walking the Routeburn Track. He was captivated by the stunning scenery and this image is of the Routeburn Flats, looking back to the mountains on the final day of the walk. “This photo was taken about 9am. I had walked through bush, which opened out into a flat river plain – Routeburn Flats,” Paul says. “This view seemed to naturally draw my eye from the river at the base through to the snow and sky at the top. Fiordland is grand in scale and for me, this in some way captures that grandeur.”

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Slow town OrewaElectronic, speed activated traffic signs (that tell drivers the speed they are travelling at as they approach) that were installed at either end of Orewa Boulevard towards the end of last year by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board are apparently helping to reduce speed through the town centre. Auckland Transport staff monitor the signs for maintenance, but also remotely for traffic analysis. Data collected shows that on the first day of operation, the signs recorded the median speed of approaching vehicles as 35kph, but within three weeks this had dropped by 16.7 percent to 31kph.

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Fishery officer recruitment drive plannedA recruitment drive to find more Honorary Fishery Officers (HFO) on the Hibiscus Coast begins in the next few months and Sue Martin, who has served as an HFO for 10 years, says they are needed.Sue currently leads a team of six HFOs, who cover the area from Sullivan’s Bay to Stillwater. HFOs have most of the powers of paid Fishery Officers and their job is to check that fishers take only what is legally allowed. They also check things such as the size of mesh on set nets.The team works via a roster, with a minimum commitment of 100 hours per year required in order to receive an annual honorarium.Sue says there are more men than women taking up the roles, and that people of all ages, with both full and part-time jobs, find the time to do it.Training is provided, but Sue says you have to be prepared to receive “a bit of abuse” from angry fishers who see the officers as spoilsports.Backup and a stab vest is provided, but she says most of the aggression is verbal.Recently she caught four people who had gathered 1046 cockles from beds on the Coast – 846 more than the allowable limit. She had to write up the details of each person, take photographs, confirm their ID and pass that information further up the chain where paid staff take over enforcement and fines.Sue, who has a Diploma in Marine Technology and Biology, says one of

the best things is being able to take those excess shellfish and put them in beds that have been severely depleted in recent years, helping them seed and regrow.“I’m in this to protect the resource for future generations,” she says. “We can see that we’re making a difference.”She says over the years education has helped a great deal and the offending is not as great as it used to be. Flexibility is one of the requirements for an HFO – Sue works most weekends and says she can get a poacher call for Gulf Harbour while she’s in Warkworth; as well as the travel involved, there are occasionally times when they work until midnight, although those are rare.She says a few HFOs have been doing it for years, as she has, but that there is quite a high turnover because of the commitment required.North Harbour compliance officer Glen Blackwell says the upcoming recruitment drive follows a recent

Sue Martin

How to applyAnyone interested in serving as an HFO should phone the MPI office, 09 820 1990 and ask for an application pack. Once this is completed and the candidate Police vetted, they are put on the database until the recruitment process begins. This involves an introductory evening where the requirements are explained and questions addressed. Candidates undergo aptitude testing including practical exercises. Those who successfully complete this embark on a training programme including ridealongs with senior HFOs. After around six months, subject to a performance appraisal, the candidate will be issued their Warrant.

decision by the Ministry of Primary Industries. He says at this stage it is envisaged that this will take place in July or August, with the exact numbers and areas of distribution of these staff yet to be determined.

Good news from the NZ Community Trust (NZCT) has turned around the fortunes of the Hibiscus Hockey Trust, which is developing hockey grounds at Metro Park East in Millwater.The Trust was turned down for $1 million by the Lotteries Commission early this year (HM Feb 3) but last month Trust chair Merv Huxford was advised that they have been granted $200,000 by NZCT. “They were impressed with the amount of work we have done so far, which is in excess of $400,000-worth, but above all they were influenced by the fact that many children who want to play hockey, cannot because of the logistics and costs of getting down to Albany and the time and traffic,” Merv says.He says that the trustees are discussing with contractors Tiger Turf and Auckland Council, which part of the project the $200,000 grant will be applied to.In addition, the money gives the Trust access to $245,000 of matched Council funding (part of a total $1.4million).The project in total is expected to cost $3.2 million and will include a full size artificial turf and a half-size turf.

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Kiwi Dance Club, Social Dance, ballroom, Latin American, new vogue, Modern sequence. All welcome. 4th Sun of month, 5pm-8pm. A great way to meet people. Silverdale Hall. Next event May 22. Ph 427 5542 or 022 081 6476. RunningRUN Auckland Half Marathon, Metro Park East, Millwater, July 24. Marks the end of the RUN Auckland series. Info and to enter: visit http://runauckland.co.nz

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Recently bottlenose dolphins returned to the Whangaparaoa coastline, including a large pod that played off Little Manly Beach last week.

Bottlenose dolphins returnThe team from Massey University that is researching their movements in the local waters have been able to catch up with them to collect valuable data on the species.Researcher Blair Outhwaite says that it appears the bottlenose dolphins use our local waters more often during the autumn/winter period.He says while he hopes everyone gets the chance to see the dolphins, when there are more around, it’s especially important to follow the regulations outlined by DOC (www.doc.govt.nz/) “These are set out to ensure the safety and therefore survival of the animals, and often following these guidelines results in a better encounter as the animals may be more relaxed and happy to engage with you,” he says.In particular, it is illegal to swim with a group of dolphins that contains calves.“To identify whether a group has any young with them, observe them for a few minutes and look to see if there are any individuals that are quite small (typically less than two-thirds the

length of an adult) and are swimming closely with a larger animal,” Blair says. “Young ones also usually have fewer scars on them, so observe the group for a few minutes before jumping into the water. If you see that there are no young ones in the group and do decide to get in the water, it is great etiquette to let the dolphins approach you, please do not chase after them or harass them.”Boaties need to maintain a “no wake” speed within 300m of the dolphins, approach the group from behind and from the side and do not make any sudden changes in direction or speed around the animals. This is especially important around young animals that are less agile and less able to navigate fast moving objects.Blair says that it’s important to allow the dolphins to approach you and not to push into the dolphin groups or cut in front of them. “Before interacting with any marine mammals it’s a good idea to check the information provided by DOC as the regulations around interacting with dolphins, whales and seals vary.”

Bottlenose dolphins enjoy Arkles Bay. Photo, Blair Outhwaite


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SeniorNet for Seniors Computer courses & workshops

available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm

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AT YOUR REQUEST – your local cleaning team is ready to deliver our 5 star shine in your home for weekly cleaning, spring or moving cleans.

For a FREE quote ph Pat 09 427 5550 or 0800 297 253 www.atyourrequest.co.nz

PART-TIME PA/SEC – Suit experienced, confident and outgoing person. Work locally, old Silverdale. Email CV to [email protected]

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UNWANTED CAR OR BOAT BATTERIES can be disposed of by Orewa Lions. All money recievd goes into the Child Mobility Foundation fund, a foundation supporting children suffering from cerebral palsy, spina bifida or similar disabilities. Call Laurie on 09 426 3122 or Mandy on 09 426 0586 to have batteries removed.

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DRY SPLIT FIREWOOD Pine - $150 2m3 delivered.

Hot mix - $200 2m3 delivered. Ph Chris 425 8575 or 021 0256 4273

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Stalls phone Jill 426 4479

Silverdale Village MarketSilverdale Street, every Saturday 8am~1pmOrganic fruit/veges • Free range eggs • Bacon Honey • Cut flowers • Plants • Shrubs Antiques • Jewellery • Crafts • Olive oil Books • Knitted baby wear (0–6 years) Continental breads • Pet blankets

2–29 The 4 Elements, an exhibition by eight local artists, tutors and designers, at Collective Talents, Shop 10, The

Nautilus, Keith Morris Lane, Orewa. Art, ceramics, glass, quilting and jewellery design.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Make & Take Demonstration Day with Collective Talents and Brother NZ, Shop 10, The Nautilus, Keith Morris Lane, Orewa.

Meet tutors and take part in demonstrations of digital design and cutting, fabric design and painting, sewing and quilting techniques. Manual and electronic sewing, quilting and embroidery machines in action. Info and bookings: [email protected] or in store. Materials and refreshments included.

14 Musical gear swap meet, The Plaza, Whangaparaoa (in the space formerly occupied by Number One Shoes), 10am–4pm. Trade

second hand instruments and musical gear. Sellers can register on the day for $5 each. All others pay a gold coin donation to get in the door – this goes to the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre. (see story p22 and ad p27)

2 Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition Preview and Auction, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 7pm–9pm. Tickets $25 (includes

wine and hors d’oeuvres) available from www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or phone 421 9180.

3–6 Hibiscus Hospice 11th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale, Queen’s Birthday Weekend, Estuary Art Centre, Western

Reserve, Orewa. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm and on Monday, 9am–2pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Over 400 works from 90 participating artists on display.

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

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A dragon plant, Dracophyllum sinclairii, exhibits a solitary flower on gumland off Hillcrest Road, Orewa. Kauri forest will return if given a chance.

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No less than 86 Zephyr sailing dinghies took over Manly Beach, as Manly Sailing Club hosted the Zephyr Nationals from April 21–24.

Clockwise from above, Once the wind got up, the sailors couldn’t wait to launch. Photo, Andrew Peddie. This trophy was made by Manly Sailing Club committee member Paul Pearson using the sign taken from the first Zephyr ever made. It was awarded to the winner who is over 70 years of age. Race organiser Harold Bennett with his daughter, top Zephyr competitor and Manly resident Carla Holgate. The first race, on April 21, showed that Carla, and Grant Beck, would be among the sailors with a shot at the championship title.

Zephyrs a class act at Manly championshipThe championship was considerably larger than most Nationals for this class, which organiser Harold Bennett says is likely to be because it’s also the 60th anniversary of the Des Townson-designed boat.Fair weather and light breezes welcomed the sailors to Manly – some competitors came from as far as Wellington and even the South Island, including nine from Christchurch.Harold said the event was also a very social occasion, with “a few beers” enjoyed far into the night.He says the Zephyr has remained popular since it was first launched in 1956 and that the innovation of a fibreglass version – on display during the event – will ensure its continued success.Results: The Zephyr national title was won by Manly club member Kelsey Gager. Second was Tim Sneddon, third was Murray Adolph of Murrays Bay and last year’s champion Grant Beck came fourth.

This book, Zephyr The First 60 Years, celebrating 60 years of the sailing craft, was put together especially for the anniversary event at Manly Sailing

Club. Copies are for sale, for $25 each – email Peter or Rachel Busfield, [email protected]

Looks like wood – but this is the fibreglass Zephyr that could ensure the future of this class. The boat, built by Greg Salthouse and Grant Beck, is not yet fully complete and has yet to be launched. It was designed to be the same weight as the triple-layered skins of the wooden boats, which Harold Bennett says were originally made of kahikatea. Harold says the shortage of suitable wood meant the Zephyr stopped being made a couple of years ago and that the fibreglass model, which is low maintenance, is the right way to go for the future of the class. “The best part is that the shell is fibreglass, but all the deck beams and beadings are wood, which keeps the traditional part of this boat alive,” Harold says. More photos, www.localmatters.co.nz

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