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A sculpture trail featuring 14 steel silhouettes of native birds was blessed by kaumatua at a dawn service on the Mahurangi River on May 14.With bird song in the background, representatives of Ngati Manuhiri and Ngati Whatua paid tribute to the work of freelance artist and architectural designer Ruby Watson, and acknowledged the support of the Rodney Local Board.The laser cut works in Cor-ten steel are designed to

blend with the landscape as they weather.The birds are positioned in obvious and not-so-obvious places along the river, from Lucy Moore Park to the Warkworth Bridge.Ruby, a former Mahurangi College student, says she spent a lot of time on the river sketching and drawing the birds, and she loves the element of surprise that their distribution presents.

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Mahurangi River’s steel sentinels blessedArtist ruby watson at the blessing of the Mahurangi river sculptures. More photos at localmatters.co.nz

The fragmentation of Warkworth’s retail sector looks set to continue with a large retail development proposed at The Grange, on SH1, at the southern end of the town.Developer Square and Main Street Ltd hopes to build 22 tenancies over a 5.2 hectare site to accommodate large format/bulk retail, as well as a BP service station and a McDonalds fast food outlet.The development plan includes the construction of a new road, widening of SH1 at the intersection, a new pedestrian and cycle bridge, an access to Hauiti Drive, and more than 200 car parks.A resource consent application was lodged with Auckland Council in February.News of the development comes just months after Foodstuffs’ plans to build a Pak’nSave at Hudson Road were revealed. The company is believed to have purchased a 9.6ha block of vacant land on the corner of Hudson Rd and SH1, at the northern side of town. In a submission to Council’s draft Unitary Plan, the grocery giant stated that it wanted the land rezoned from future business to general business. The land at The Grange is already zoned for retail development.Co-director of parent company, Waimarie Corporate Trustee Ltd, Colin Reynolds says Square and Main Street has been involved in a range of large-scale developments, but he did not wish to elaborate.“The Warkworth development is still at an early stage and we are still confirming tenants and working through the details of the consent,” he says.“The size of the development is will depend on how many tenants we are able to confirm.”

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Currently, the proposed tenants include BP, McDonalds, a liquor store, a childcare centre and a 24-hour gym.Initially there was discussion with NZTA over the installation of traffic lights where the new access road will join SH1, but Colin says that this is

no longer the proposal.The developer has asked for a non-notified resource consent on the basis that the development will be “less than minor”. A non-notified consent avoids the need for public submissions on the consent and

appeals to the Environment Court. The site is currently used for a range of activities, including a landscape supply yard and offices for a building company. Online forum: Is the development of a fourth retail centre good for Warkworth?

A walkway is proposed to link The Grange development to warkworth township, and a swing-bridge is proposed to connect the site to Hauiti drive, east of the development.

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Nature’s call will be a lot easier to answer at the Mahurangi west Hall in future. A new toilet has been installed, thanks to joint funding by the Mahurangi west Community Hall Committee and the rodney local Board. The opening of the $70,000 facility was celebrated with a morning tea earlier this month. The hall is sited on a reserve that the board administers on behalf of the department of Conservation. Hall Committee chairman Mike oweston-doyle is pictured at the opening with Board chair Brenda Steele.

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An arts centre, walkway and car parks are being suggested in the initial designs for the former Atlas site in Warkworth.The Rodney Local Board is currently seeking feedback on two basic options for the 2.8 hectare site on SH1, between the showgrounds and the township.They include an art, education and exhibition centre, walkways and car parking, with minor differences in layout. Elements of the two designs are interchangeable so the Board wants to know the community’s preferences.Up for discussion is the number of carparks which could vary from 60 to 80, the orientation of the arts centre,

whether to offer direct access from SH1, and landscaping.The designs are based on a community workshop held in February.About 40 people attended the most recent consultation, held at the Mahurangi Rugby Club on May 7, with some attendees concerned that plans were progressing too early. They felt that plans for a multisport complex at the showgrounds needed to be finalised first.Initial designs for the multisport complex will be made public at the end of this month.The Mahurangi Sport and Recreation

Collective is involved in developing the complex and president Mark Illingworth believes the Atlas design is premature.Board chairperson Brenda Steele said work on a concept needed to start now so a budget could be developed. No funds were currently allocated to developing the Atlas site.“It’s not going to happen next year and it may not even happen in three years,” she said.The issue of the site being contaminated by asbestos was also raised.Feedback on the designs closes Friday May 30 and can be submitted via the Rodney Local Board website.

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briefsMotorway extensionThe board of inquiry into the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway has extended its sitting dates by a further two weeks. The board had originally hoped to release a draft decision at the end of next month. However, due to the number of submitters who wished to speak to their submissions, a draft decision is now not likely until mid-July. However, a final decision is still expected in early September. Public hearings concluded at Ascension Wine Estate on Friday May 16 and the final two weeks of the hearing will resume at Silverdale.

Sergeant heads southWarkworth police officer-in-charge Sgt Bede Haughey is leaving the station after nearly 15 years. His new role will be officer-in-charge of the road policing teams, based at Orewa. Rodney area commander, Inspector Scott Webb, says the rotation of officers provides opportunity for other sergeants to gain rural policing supervisory experience. Sergeant Morgan de la Rue replaced Sgt Haughey on Monday May 19. Sgt de la Rue was previously based at Whangaparaoa and Orewa, and has family ties in the Warkworth area.

dredging fundedThe Rodney Local Board is putting a further $20,000 towards dredging the Mahurangi River. This comes on top of the $30,990 in the 2012/13 budget, which has already been spent. Reports on the rivers sedimentation and the required dredging volume have been completed, but detailed investigation into the disposal of an estimated 87,000m2 of dredge spoil is still needed to gain the necessary consents. The Jane Gifford is currently restricted to operating an hour-and-a-half on either side of high tide because of the level of sediment in the river and there are fears that unless dredging work is completed, the scow will have to be based elsewhere.

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knitted monsterWhen Maori TV presenter Pio joined the local Yarn Bombers in a raid on the Warkworth Police Station he was a little taken aback by the balaclava he was given to wear. “How come you guys get to look all cute and cuddly, while I look like Hannibal Lecter!”

Puhoi talesDinner in Puhoi must have been good in the old days. Participants at a Hauraki Gulf spatial plan meeting in Orewa were amused to hear a local resident talk about her childhood in the Bohemian settlement. “There were so many flounder around that even the cat could catch its own and if Dad saw a kingfish chasing sprats up the river when he was milking his cows, he’d grab his .303 and shoot it for dinner!”

flocking ahuroaIt’s good to be reminded every now and then that our district is still essentially a rural one. An Ahuroa resident came home recently to find a rogue flock of sheep in his yard. “They were on my lawn … they were a surly lot and the leader was particularly menacing.” He managed to move them to a neighbouring paddock and then sent out an SOS to the community to try to locate the owner.

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Show me the moneyI am glad to see the council will make our town hall safe so that we may start using it again. To complete it, I see “the community” has to raise $1 million.Ever since we moved to this district 16 years ago, and even before that, the community has been raising money for various town halls that never happen. Can anyone tell me where this money is and why it can’t be used?Bob and Sue Stevenson Pukapuka

The Centre of Warkworth Puhinui Pokapu O Iwi Trust trustee John Wynyard responds: The Centre of Warkworth Puhinui Pokapu O Iwi Trust was established in 2007 (with the support of the Rodney District Council) with the principal objective to establish a multi-purpose complex in Warkworth to provide for the cultural, community and recreational needs of the community of Warkworth and its surrounding areas.In the years following, the Trust applied considerable time, money and resources to obtaining resource consent to build a community hall on the riverbank and that resource consent is valid for some years yet.Of course, this project did not proceed, principally because it proved

to be impossible for the Centre of Warkworth Trust to be able to raise sufficient money to build this project. The trust coordinated and contributed to the restoration of the old Masonic Lodge in 2010. Since then, the trustees of the Trust have held the modest remaining assets of the Trust pending a decision on how those funds should be applied. We have read with interest the recent news about the proposed work on the old Town Hall, but no application has been made to the trust for application of the trusts fund for such a purpose and the trustees have not considered whether restoration of the Town Hall is something to which the trust can or should contribute.

Seawalls and king CanuteIn your excellent Mahurangi Matters of 7 May, there are two contrasting articles that I find intriguing. Page 11 has Cyclone Ita washing away foreshore at Snells Beach while on page 26 we read of harbour and riverside properties selling for millions of dollars.The first has an open foreshore, although sheltered within Kawau Bay, while the latter have more shelter due to their location. Cyclone Ita produced high winds but not at king high tide cycle. I first came to know Point Wells some 12 years ago and

was surprised to find there that water rose in the local drains at every king high tide. I also have noted the recent subdivision in the area. If the wind did not blow forming waves, cyclones did not produce storm surges and king tides didn’t rise above normal, then no worries. But they all do – blow, surge and rise. And I haven’t mentioned the gradual mean sea level rise that is being recorded year by year; from a recent report I copy: “The rate of global-average sea level appears to have increased recently, with an average of 3.1 mm/yr being observed between 1993-2003.”(Climate Change Leadership Forum report number: 7 Planning for sea level rise in New Zealand – considering prudence and pragmatism. newzealand.govt.nz)So I am asking to what extent are our local Auckland planners listening to that advice? Global warming is here, temperatures are rising, storm frequency and severity is increasing, and sea level rise is predicted to continue. And if land-based ice sheets melt, the rise will be catastrophic. Building on sand always was a no-no. The Bible has good advice on that subject, not to mention Noah. At least he listened to the weather forecast. I think it’s time we did also.Michael Dymond, Warkworth

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Council declines town hall top-upAuckland Council has rejected a request from the Rodney Local Board for an additional $287,000 to complete stage one of the Warkworth Town Hall development. Council has made $2.75 million available for the project, however this is not enough to complete stage one of the renovation. The board agreed to underwrite the shortfall from its community facilities renewal fund to ensure the project was not delayed. Board member Steve Garner says the funds will come from the board’s 2014/15 budget, which will mean other projects will be delayed by a year. The two-stage town hall renovations will cost $4 million, with nearly $1 million to be raised by the community.

Poppy thanksThe team at Robyn Egge Yarns would like to thank everyone who donated knitted and crocheted poppies for our April window display. The response from our community was truly awesome and a total of 235 poppies were received, more than double the number we were hoping for. Many knitted several poppies and visitors to Warkworth also participated; posting their poppies to us from as far away as Cardiff in Wales.It was a huge privilege to share in people’s individual stories from both world wars and to commemorate their relatives with our display. So thank you all!Karen Caulfield, Warkworth

omaha, not MatakanaI enjoyed the article about Tony Gibbs who is a valuable member of our community (MM, May 7). However I regret there was a serious error in the text. Tony’s property is not in Matakana. It is in Omaha on the highly fertile Class 2 soils of Omaha Flats which are unique to North Rodney. These fertile and productive soils are under threat from inappropriate development being promoted through Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan. This development will ultimately drive Tony Gibbs and other horticulturists off this most productive land.Elizabeth Foster, Whangateau


Members of the public from Wellsford, Te Hana and Mangawhai are being invited to join a new local initiative to help reduce crime and make neighbourhoods safer.Police are holding a meeting at the Wellsford Police Station, on Thursday May 29, to discuss the formation of a community patrol.There are already 150 patrols throughout NZ involving thousands of citizen volunteers.They are involved in everything from area patrols to surveillance, assisting at accident scenes and reporting signs of suspicious activity.Acting officer-in-charge in Wellsford, Sgt Jason Homan, says community patrollers act as “eyes and ears” for police.“They don’t get involved with offenders, but through their trained observations they can provide valuable information which assists police to carry out their work,” he says.Community Patrols NZ Waitemata district representative Julia Wharton says the patrols are a way for communities to help themselves.

“Just having a patrol in your area can be a deterrent,” she says. “Volunteers come from all walks of life but are usually people who want to give something back to their community.”Sgt Homan says he’d like to see a patrol up and running as soon as possible, and would appreciate hearing from any local businesses that might be able to temporarily loan the group a vehicle for its night-time patrols. The aim is to eventually get a dedicated community patrol car.Volunteers must be aged 18 years or over, preferably with a current driver’s licence, and the recruitment process involves a strict police check.The aim is to cover Wellsford, Te Hana and Mangawhai with nightly patrols, tentatively from 10pm to 2am.For more information about the community patrol network, visit: www.communitypatrols.org.nz For enquiries about the proposed Wellsford service, drop in to the station or phone 423 8228.The Wellsford meeting on May 29 starts at 7pm.

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Snr Constable Sharon Glen and Community Patrols NZ representative (waitemata) Julia wharton, along with wellsford’s acting officer-in-charge Sgt Jason Homan, are keen to see a community patrol set-up in wellsford.

Ancestors of a Mahurangi hapu (subtribe) will travel through the lands of their forefathers, from Waiwera to Opahi Bay this month, to reconnect as their treaty settlement claim nears completion.Ngati Rongo completed presenting evidence to the Waitangi Tribunal, in Albany, in February.They hope to form a trust and begin formal registration of members. Currently, about 200 members are registered.Although the treaty settlement is still under negotiation, Ngati Rongo representative Arapeta Hamilton hopes Ngati Rongo will eventually have a marae in the area.“We want to look at a range of ways to enable us to move forward,” he says.Ngati Rongo arrived in the Mahurangi region in the 17th Century and helped Bohemian immigrants settle at Puhoi just over 150 years ago.Arapeta says one of his ancestors established an Anglican Church at Te Muri, one bay north of Wenderholm, in the 1860s. After he died, the church fell into disuse and was taken by the Couldrey family during the 1890s to form part of the homestead at Wenderholm.“It was barged around the coast by the Couldreys and is now the music room.”Ngati Rongo members will set out from Waiwera at 10am on Sunday May 25, and drive to Wenderholm, then on to Te Muri and finish at Opahi.Opahi Bay was gifted by the hapu to chiefs from Waikato who had been imprisoned at Kawau Island and escaped in the 1860s, Arapeta says. Their ancestors still live at the beach and will host the group at the end of their journey.

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The $46,000 project was commissioned by the Board with the aim of integrating art into everyday life.Ruby and the Mid North branch of Forest & Bird have joined forces to raise awareness and funds for the endangered bird recovery programmes in the local area.During May and June, the artist is donating $75 from the purchase of any one of the limited edition bird sculptures. Visit Tumbleweed in Matakana for more information or contact the artist directly at [email protected]


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Police are urging people to be vigilant following a series of boat thefts in the region.Constable Steve Murphy says there have been three or four incidents recently and he’s advising boat owners to check their boats regularly.“We do have a bit of a boat theft problem at the moment,” Constable Murphy says.A boat was recovered from a Warkworth property, which was searched in relation to a series of scrap metal thefts. A person has been charged with burglary but police can’t lay charges in relation to the

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A new walking track has opened in the Puhoi hills forming the latest addition of the national Te Araroa walkway.The 3.8km track starts at a swing bridge across the Puhoi River and continues through pine forest and regenerating native forest to Department of Conservation land where it joins an existing track to the village. Te Araroa chief executive Rob Wakelin says the track will be a great feature for the area, for both tourists and locals.“It’s just screaming out for a nice afternoon trip. I think tour operators will build it into their trips,” Rob says. “Looking down at the Puhoi Village as you come through the track is pretty special, especially at this time of year with the golden leaves. The native bush sections have some quite mature forest and there are five kauri trees along the track.”It traverses one private property, owned by Asia Pacific forestry, as well as DOC and Auckland Council land. The walk is accessible to most walkers with easy inclines and takes about two hours.It cost $300,000 to build and about three-and-a-half

years to complete. The majority of the funding came from the Tindal Foundation and Steven Tindal attended the opening on May 16.Rob says more than 10 months was taken up with the resource consent process, with the five month construction period probably one of the easier parts.“We had a hell of a time getting resource consent, which was granted with 65 conditions. These have since been negotiated, but there is an ongoing disagreement about who will pay for the additional costs this has brought.”From Puhoi, the Te Araroa trail continues north over Moirs Hill through farmland to the Dome Valley and Mt Tamahunga. Heading south, the track involves a kayak leg down the Puhoi River to Wenderholm, then down the coast at low tide to Orewa.Rob says plans to construct a walking track along the Puhoi River to Wenderholm have stalled, as a key landowner is reluctant to allow access through his property. But a new track through Mt Tamahunga has the go-ahead, after a landowner gave permission for the track to cross his land last month.

Te Araroa chief executive rob wakelin at the start of the new Puhoi track.

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The royal NZ Navy’s sealift and amphibious support vessel HMNZS Canterbury was put through her paces in Kawau Bay this month, in preparation for deployment in the uS-led exercise rIMPAC (Pacific rim). It was her first period at sea after a maintenance period so was designed to check that all systems were operating correctly. Canterbury and her crew then conducted a readiness check, where they were assessed by the Navy’s evaluation team. She deploys early next month to participate in rIMPAC, the largest maritime exercise in the world, which involves 23 nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. Pictured is Canterbury’s 22-metre, 59-tonne landing craft at Sandspit wharf.

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Local high schools are growing steadily and plans are brewing to accommodate a possible boom in enrolments.Mahurangi College’s roll has increased by more than 200 students in the last seven years. Principal David Macleod says the school has recorded steady growth of about 20 to 30 students a year, and the roll is now 1367.An additional two-story block of 13 classrooms opened last year, but already the school is short one classroom, he says. Mahurangi College board chair Tracey Martin says the college is looking at putting in another two-storey building to replace an existing one-storey block.“It’s possible the school could double in size in coming years. We are going to have to go up two storeys because we don’t want to lose our green space,” Tracey says.“There’s no other land zoned for schools in the area so the existing schools are going to have to try and cope with growth projections of another 15,000 to 20,000 people in Warkworth, in the next 30 years.”Warkworth School is rebuilding its junior school next year. Principal Cynthia Holden says that initially, the Ministry of Education had only wanted to build 12 classrooms, but has since agreed to 16 classrooms, with space set aside for future expansion.Although the school lost about 100 students when Snells Beach School opened in 2009, numbers have been

increasing steadily since. The roll is now 535, but is projected to rise to about 590 by the end of the year.“We usually get about 60 to 100 new entrants throughout the year,” Cynthia says.Snells Beach School is already building two new classrooms, which will open soon. The school started five years ago with just under 200 pupils and is predicted to reach 250 by the end of the year. Associate principal Cherylene Neels says another four to six classrooms are planned.“There are 75 houses being built just across the road from the school and more people keep moving to the area,” she says.Rodney College has increased by nearly 10 per cent in the last year, up 34 students to a roll of 389. School principal Irene Symes says student numbers have been up and down throughout the past decade so it is difficult to say if this is the beginning of a trend. However, this year the school was 25 students above the Ministry’s predictions. Otamatea School is up 34 students on last year, to 459. Principal Rachel Clothier-Simmonds says the school has a number of new buildings, including new Year 7 and 8 classrooms, a new science block and a new computer lab.Matakana School is up 17 students on the same time last year and has put another classroom in place for this year to cope with growth.

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A team of firefighters from the Birkenhead Fire Brigade and the Auckland Airport Brigade were nursing tired muscles and blisters when they arrived in Wellsford last week, en route to Auckland.The firemen, dressed in full gear, were on the final leg of a 283.5km trek from Waitangi to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ. They finished the walk at Auckland’s Sky Tower on the day of the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge, where they were joined by blood cancer patients and their families before climbing the 1103 stairs of the Sky Tower.Although the team walked an average of almost 30km a day for 10 days, the longest leg was between Wellsford and Helensville, via SH16. They left

Wellsford just after midnight on May 14 to complete that 60km section.Senior firefighter Maaka McKinney said the walk was a way to do something to help people who needed it.“I know there are families out there with loved ones diagnosed with a blood cancer. They’re facing hard journeys of their own with no option of giving up. That’s a really powerful motivator for what we were trying to achieve.”About 10,000 people in New Zealand are living with blood cancer or related conditions.The team hoped to raise $20,000. To donate to the cause or for more information visit www.firefightersclimb.org.nz

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Denise Meiklejohn’s big dream was to be able to give computer lessons to local women who had never learned such skills at school.After years of working at Otamatea Community Services, she was acutely aware of how useful a computer training facility would be.“My heart cried to give the opportunity for local people to have this option,” she says. “What we were doing through the work of the community house simply wasn’t enough.”A local charity finally came to her aid, enabling the organisation to set up a computer room, and last month the first group of women graduated from a 10-week course. The course has proved so popular that the women have organised their own meetings on Monday mornings to teach themselves further skills.“Hopefully later this year we will be able to provide them with another 10

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A new retail and commercial centre being built in Neville St in warkworth will have eight tenancies, including an atrium-styled cafe.

Neville Street retail expansionWork has started on a new retail and commercial centre, beside the historic BNZ building in Neville Street, Warkworth.Developer Grant Tipling, who has owned the site for 16 years, believes Warkworth is ready for a modern centre like the one planned.He says growth projections in the Auckland Council Unitary Plan have fuelled a resurgence of interest in retail in the area. The new 1100m2 complex will have eight tenancies, which will be a mix of office and retail spaces including an atrium-styled cafe. The BNZ bank is one of the confirmed tenants and will move from the old building around September.The existing BNZ building, which was built in 1928, will then be

strengthened, renovated and re-tenanted. Grant says he could see the old building being used for something like a restaurant.“There are a lot of restrictions around renovating a historic building but the public can rest assured the building’s character will be maintained,” Grant says. “It will be very tastefully done.”Noel Lane Architects senior architect Tom Rowe has designed the new building.Grant has been involved in other developments around the North Island and owns other properties in Mahurangi, but this is the first development of this kind he has been involved with in Warkworth.The BNZ is expected to be operating from the new premises by Christmas.

Construction could start on a multi-storey retirement village in central Warkworth later this year.But developer Chris Murphy says this may still be an “optimistic” target.Although Chris and his business partner Greg Kasper were granted resource consent in June last year, a building consent has yet to be filed. This will probably happen within the next month and it’s estimated Auckland Council will take at least a couple of months to process it. The consent will address issues such as access, water services, hours of construction and a transport plan.“We’ll be filing for consent in two stages – the first will cover the underground carpark and building foundations, while the second will be for the first two buildings. By staging the consent, we hope to be able to start work sooner.”Chris says the development is likely to involve letting two contracts – one for the heritage-listed Warkworth Hotel which requires specialist skills and the other ‘head’ contract for the balance of

the work. He says he’s keen to see local sub-contractors involved.“As far at the hotel goes, ideally we’d like to lift it and re-pile it, prior to starting on the carpark. But there is some uncertainty about whether this will be possible and we’re in discussions with the existing tenants about this.”The ground floor of the hotel will become a family-friendly restaurant and bar, while the upstairs will be for the use of village residents. Meanwhile, Chris says interest in the development remains high. He says he’s fielding enquiries from prospective tenants on a weekly basis and expects a good part of the village to fill quickly.“Once building consent is granted, we’ll be able to show people a plan which will give them a lot more useful information about the size of the units, aspects and so on.”The development, known as Oaks on Neville, includes an 83-unit retirement village spread over three multi-storey blocks, a 29-bed care complex, retail shops and café, gym and pool.

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Highway cyclewayWork on walking and cycling improvements along SH1, between Hudson Road and Hill Street, in Warkworth, will start soon. The new footpath/cycleway will connect the two roads, along the left-hand side of the highway, heading north. It is expected to be completed by the end of July. Works will include widening the current paths to include a cycleway, improving access, and drainage and earthworks. Motorists are advised that there will be a lower speed limit through the site and stop-go traffic management.

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Warkworth/Wellsford Hospice is taking a cautious approach to the design of its planned new Hospice in Glenmore Drive.While communications coordinator Lesley Ingham says the service is as eager as anyone to see work start on site, it’s important to ensure that the design includes services and facilities, which are financially sustainable in the long-term.“It’s important to get the business plan right because there is only so much that our communities are capable of funding,” she says. “It’s also important to consider what our future needs might be, considering the area’s projected growth. For instance, while we don’t see Hospice providing night-time beds at this stage, there may be a need for this type of care here,

in 10 to 15 years time, so we need to identify and consider these issues.“In finalising the building design, we’ve sought advice and guidance from health service planning consultants, other Hospices, our own staff and volunteers, and most importantly, our patients and their families.“Architects Chow:Hill are working on the developed design and it’s our aim to start building next year.”The purpose-built day care facility will accommodate day respite, clinics, therapeutic activities, a quiet reflection area, group support and education.The cost is likely to be around $4.5 million, of which Hospice expects to have to fundraise around

$3 million. This will be in addition to the $1 million raised annually to meet present running costs.Hospice established in the Mahurangi area 28 years ago and has been based in two former dairy factory houses, in Woodcocks Road, since 2003.In terms of funding, its “bread and butter” comes from its two retail shops and garage sales. Lesley says part of the long-term plan is to expand the retail side of the service and increase sales online.In the meantime, it will continue to rely heavily on staged events and campaigns such as the Hospice Cuppa, the Right Royal Sale which will be held in Matakana on Queens Birthday Weekend, the Homes Tour in November and the January mARTakana exhibition and sale.

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Lease granted for new Puhoi Fire StationA fire station in Puhoi is one step closer after the Rodney Local Board approved the lease of Council-owned land in Ahuroa Road. Puhoi Volunteer Rural Fire Force chief Russell Green says the lease is pivotal to securing further grants. There is still about $500,000 to raise for the $750,000 project. The land is part of the Puhoi Pioneers Memorial Park and had a tenanted building on it, which has now been removed. Resource consent has been granted and the station has been designed. Russell says the hope is that the building will be finished by the end of the year. The community lease has been granted for 10 years with a nominal rent. The fire force is currently housed in a temporary structure made from two shipping containers on Puhoi River Motors land.

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Brynderwyns including Mangawhai and Maungaturoto. It provides free, confidential and impartial information, guidance and support on a wide range of subjects to help people solve problems.The new Warkworth office will open on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10am to 1pm.Sandra acknowledged Wellsford Rodney Local Board member James Colville and board chair Brenda Steele in assisting to make the new office a reality.“A lot of people have been involved in making this happen and their efforts are very much appreciated,” she said.CAB services can be accessed on 0800 367 222 or 423 7333.

budget service funding up to meet demandThe government has announced it will inject an extra $22 million into budget services nationwide over the next four years, but the Warkworth Wellsford service doesn’t expect to see any of that money any time soon.Service manager Jo Walker says it’s too early to say how the local service is likely to benefit, but it is unlikely to result in substantial changes until the service’s current contract runs out in July 2015.The number of people using the Warkworth Wellsford service has nearly doubled in the past four years and the number of volunteer budget advisors is growing to meet the demand.Jo says the service, which covers from

Puhoi to Maungaturoto, has had a large increase in clients following the implementation of a Ministry of Social Development (MSD) policy in late 2010. The new policy required beneficiaries who applied for an advanced benefit payment to seek assistance from a budget service provider.“We see people from all walks of life and high rents are one of the biggest issues people are dealing with,” Jo says.“There is a perception that people are doing quite well on benefits but, in fact, they are struggling.“It’s particularly tough for people who live alone because of the small amount of income support they receive. They

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Rural libraries Libraries at Leigh, Point Wells and Tapora have recently secured ongoing funding from the Rodney Local Board. Previously the rural volunteer libraries had to apply for a grant every year, but funding will now be automatically approved. Leigh Library will receive $2588, Point Wells Library $2070 and Tapora Library $518.

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Telling our own storiesHuman beings are storytelling animals. It’s not just that our conversations consist almost entirely of swapping stories of various kinds: the events of the past day, jokes, gossip, items of international news, plans for the weekend and so on, all packaged in story form. It seems that our ability to tell and understand stories, our ‘narrative faculty’, is one of the most important devices we have for making sense of the world. Events don’t line themselves up automatically into story form – a person selects and strings them together in a particular order so that they add up to a distinct meaning. A different person could make a different selection from the same events and string them together differently to produce a quite different interpretation. And the same person at a different time may also come up with a different story.Over the last 30 years, a number of psychologists and philosophers have suggested that we are not just tellers of stories, but each of us actually consists of ‘a library of stories’. These are the stories, small and large, remembered and imagined, which serve as reference points in our lives. These stories originate not only in our own direct experience, but in what other people – parents, mates, partners, teachers and individuals in other social agencies have to say about us. We constantly amend and shuffle the stories in our ‘library’ in the light of new material that comes in, assembling them into a kind of composite story which not only relates to our past, but which defines who we feel we are and what options we see for the future.Only too often it happens that a person holds a story or set of stories in their head that simply doesn’t work for them, that traps them in a pattern of behaviour, a relationship or a negative way of thinking about themselves. If you feel that you have somehow become stuck with a story that’s not working for you, it may be worthwhile to stop and ask serious questions about the stories you tell yourself that define you. Do you find yourself retelling a single episode from the past that makes you unhappy? Or do you realise that, instead of being the author of your own story, you are just a character in stories composed by other people? Do you need to start a new story, which would allow you to introduce productive change into your life? ‘Narrative therapy’ is the term used by counsellors who help people to reorganise their ‘library of stories’.

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A business advisor with more than 40 years accounting experience believes that businesses, just like people, need an annual health check.Rob Hargrave says that although local accountants already do this for many of their clients, there are advantages in getting an independent review of the financial statements. It’s an opportunity to look at issues such as profitability, operating systems, sales and marketing, and cash flows.“The report can be a starting point for a business plan with your existing financial advisor,” Rob says. “The health check-up is also useful for anyone looking to start-up, purchase or sell a business.“Often it will highlight areas where other expertise might be helpful. One of the things I’ve realised since moving to a lifestyle block Matakana, from Auckland two years ago, is that there are a lot of experienced professionals in the area who are semi-retired, but still interested and willing to be involved with business. They’re interested in giving back to the community.“I am currently setting up a network to match some of these people with businesses who could use their expertise and experience.”Rob is also in the process of retiring as principal of Moore Stephens Markhams, in Auckland, to become

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a locally-based consultant. He hopes this will give him the opportunity for a better work/lifestyle balance, which includes playing more golf.He’s had a lifetime interest in rugby, initially as a player/administrator and then as an Auckland Rugby Union representative coach in the under 85kg division. He also sits on the Board of the North South Trust, which supports amateur sport, sport-related organisations and activities, and general charitable activities in the greater Auckland area.

A new massage therapy clinic has set-up in Warkworth to help end the cycle of stress some people live with every day.Bernadette Maunsell started massage therapy business Rejuvenate Me two years ago, working as a mobile massage therapist. To complement this, she has decided it’s time to establish a headquarters in town and has started a clinic behind XS Cuts.Bernadette trained in massage therapy in Auckland after becoming interested in the profession while working in a gym. She also works part-time as a courier and has been struck by how many stressed people there are in the area.“There are a lot of people who need help to relax and have their aches and pains addressed,” she says.She says stress has a huge impact on people’s quality of life and a massage can be a trigger to get people to make changes in their life, to help reduce their stress load.“Once your body relaxes through massage you get to know what it is to feel relaxed and what life can be like without stress. This can have a flow on effect helping to alleviate headaches, helping sleep and even reducing snoring.”Bernadette practices Raynor Massage, a deeper form of massage which goes

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Martin also raced motorbikes while in Europe and was second in the German national championships and competed in international events.“It was great, except for the hospital visits after one or two spills.”But since being in New Zealand, he has moved on to the safety of four wheels and recently finished second in the Motul Honda Cup.After eight years of selling swimming pools in Rodney, he is excited to be working with wheels again. United Auto’s NZ in Glenmore Drive is mainly dealing in European cars, and all cars are fully serviced and come with a guarantee.

The Warkworth Area Business Association (WABA) wants ideas on how to use a recently cleared public park in Warkworth.Glenmore Reserve, on the edge of the Woodcocks Rd industrial area, was gifted to Auckland Council several years ago but nothing has yet been done to develop the site.WABA secretary Nicola Jones approached Council last year to get the park up and running.“I didn’t even know it was a reserve. But it’s great we now have a massive space to work with,” Nicola says.The land has recently been cleared of rubbish and levelled, thanks to work by Wharehine. The next step is to pitch ideas to Auckland Council about how to use it, she says.Suggestions so far include a BMX park and an outdoor gym.As the Warkworth Fitness Centre borders the park, it would work well with the space, Nicola says. But the area is large and could accommodate a variety of uses.Nicola is encouraging people to get in touch via the association’s Facebook page. Warkworth Wellsford Hospice is building a new hospice store that will border a section of the park and has been in contact with Council and the business association to get the section landscaped.

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The section is currently a stormwater drain and separated from the main park by Glenmore Drive, hospice fundraising and communication coordinator Leslie Ingham says.“We want to do some plantings and make the area look nice,” Leslie says.Meanwhile, organisers are also trying to get momentum behind plans to establish a community garden near the cement works. Local resident Georgia Barnes is hoping to get a landscape designer involved in the project. Council has agreed to give a $1000 grant for plants.Anyone who can offer their expertise can phone Georgia on 027 5714575.

Nicola Jones said very few people realised Glenmore reserve existed, as it was covered in rubbish and overgrown.

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Celebrations marking the centenary of the picturesque St Leonard’s Anglican Church, in Matakana, will start at the end of this month.A small committee has spent the last two years organising a programme of events that will run over the next six months, which will feature an exhibition of memorabilia at The Vivian Galley, family service, sung Eucharist service, book launch and pageant.The Vivian exhibition, on May 31 and June 1, will include Janice Mackinnon’s (nee Meiklejohn) wedding gown, historical photographs and artefacts from the church. The Bishop of Auckland Ross Bay will attend a service of celebration on June 1.Publicity officer Lorna Laxon says photographs and memories of the church have been compiled in a history book, which will be launched at the service.“To some extent, the history of the church reflects the history of Matakana so the service is likely to include some historical references,” Lorna says. “It will also recognise the many people, both clergy and parishioners, who have been involved with the church over its first 100 years.”Wedding gowns and christening gowns belonging to people who’ve been associated with St Leonard’s are also on display at the Warkworth & District Museum.

St leonard’s church in Matakana turns 100

The authors of the centenary booklet are, from left, Ina Shaw, Ann Mansfield and lorna laxon.

The oldest known photo of St leonard’s in Matakana circa 1914.

Wellsford in tune with music monthWellsford Memorial Library got into the swing of NZ Music Month by hosting a series of open mic afternoons at the start of this month. Community library manager Megan Livick said it was a lot of fun, drawing audiences as well as plenty of performers.“Our youngest performer was probably around three and sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” she said. “There were no judges or prizes, it was simply an opportunity for aspiring singers and musicians to play in front of a live audience. All musical styles were represented from folk and country to rock, pop and reggae pop.“The new library provides us with the space to do these sorts of things and we are definitely keen to host a similar event next year.”Megan thanked the singing duo The Amigos for assisting with the sound equipment and back-up.

Shane richards wrapped-up a week of music at wellsford library.

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St.Leonard’s Anglican Church in Matakana is looking forward to celebrating 100 years in its current building very soon. The church was dedicated on May 31, 1914, and a special centenary service will be held on June 1st, at 10.30 am to which everyone is invited. The Right Rev’d Ross Bay, Bishop of Auckland will lead the service. Other events are planned over the next six months, there is a centenary booklet tracing St.Leonard’s History available, other mementoes can also be

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is looking forward to celebrating 100 years in its current building very soon.

The church was dedicated on May 31, 1914, and a special centenary service will be held on June 1st, at 10.30 am to which everyone is invited. The Right Rev’d Ross Bay, Bishop of Auckland will lead the service.

Other events are planned over the next six months, there is a centenary booklet tracing St.Leonard’s History available, other mementoes can also be purchased and a historical display can be viewed in ‘The Vivian Gallery’ on Sunday 1st June.

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Dunedin jeweller Lynn Kelly will spend two months working at Scandrett Regional Park, near Warkworth, later this year.She has been selected as Auckland Council’s regional parks Artist in Residence for 2014, and will use the front room of the historic Scandrett Homestead as her studio from mid-October to mid-December. Visitors will be able to watch her work during set hours and see some of her work displayed there.It is the first time a jeweller has been chosen for the two-month residency. Cr Alf Filipaina says Lynn’s application stood out because it was directly relevant to a residency in a natural environment.“Her work will celebrate what’s special about Scandrett — not in the big picture sense but by looking at the precious little things,” he says.Lynn has had a life-long interest in plants. She has a Certificate in Horticulture and worked as a gardener before taking up jewellery.Regional park ranger Sue Hill says the park will offer plenty of inspiration for

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Lynn’s work. “Scandrett has an array of creatures and features that park visitors often overlook. Whether its crabs under the rocks, ‘amber’ in the fallen trees or shells and fish bones littering the shore – there’s loads of inspiration here,” she says.

Event funding deadlineThe Local Events Support Fund closes for applications on May 31 and applications are being accepted through the Smartygrants online process. Applicants must register on the Smartygrants website before lodging an application. Applications received by the end of this month will be considered in July and August for events that take place from October onwards. A second round of funding will open in September and close on October 31. Retrospective and late applications will not be accepted. Info: aucklandcouncil.smartygrants.com.au/Round1LESF2014


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The Lions Club of Kowhai Coast is running a Young Speechmaker Contest at Totara Park Hall on June 8, starting at 10.30am. The students will deliver a five to six minute prepared speech and an impromptu speech of two minutes. Judges are Murray Chapman from Toastmasters, Mark Mitchell MP and Lions Past District Governor Robyn Walker.

Contestants will be aged between 17 and 21, from the North Shore to Wellsford and Helensville. Lions Region 3 chairman Olwyn Hill says it promises to be an entertaining day and members of the public are welcome to attend. Speeches will be on a variety of subjects and the winner will go forward to the National Final in Tauranga later this year.

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There was a warm fuzzy feeling at the Warkworth Police Station recently, when the station became the latest target of the notorious Yarn Bomber Gang.Instead of enjoying breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, the “bombers” were involved in a covet operation which involved decorating the station entrance with assorted knitted paraphernalia and running a ‘police dog’ up the flag pole.Maori Television captured the action for an upcoming series on ancient Maori trails, which is being fronted by popular TV host Pio. The series is

being shot at locations between Kaitaia and Bluff, and includes the telling of local stories along the way. While in the Mahurangi area, the crew filmed at Pakiri Beach and the Matakana Market, as well as Warkworth. The local programme is expected to screen towards the end of this year.For the purposes of the yarn bombing, Pio was inducted into the gang, donning a balaclava and answering to the nickname Picot.Police on Monday morning were impressed with the handiwork and said any decoration of the entrance was an improvement.

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The state of the seal on Sandspit Road has been criticised by incoming Snells Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association (SBRRA) chair Bryan Jackson.The association’s long-serving chairperson Margaret Faed and secretary Lesley Leversha both stood down at the recent annual meeting, with Bryan and Ian Taylor stepping into the roles. Bryan says the patch up work by Auckland Transport on Sandspit Road has proved to be useless over the past few years. “Further delay is unacceptable and more effective measures are needed,” he says.He says if the association is to fulfil its primary aim, which is to improve and develop the facilities of Snells Beach, then it needs the involvement of Snells Beach residents.“As well as responding to problems that emerge, we’re also eager to develop new projects. The input of residents is a key in this process.“Of immediate concern is the recent

serious damage caused to sections of the iconic walkway and beach frontage.”On a positive note, Mr Jackson said he was pleased to see the renewal and development of local playgrounds. He says the focus has been on providing equipment which is suitable for an older age group.“The efforts of the parks department, Mahurangi Christian School pupils, SBRRA members and the support of the Rodney Local Board have progressed this project rapidly and it is hoped to have the new equipment installed before the summer holidays. “Recent discussions relating to the monitoring of Kawau Bay water quality, a proposal for a walkway from Dawsons Landing and the starting of work on Hill Street auger well for the future.”Bryan urges Snells Beach residents to join the association so that they can contribute to the enhancement of Snells Beach. Membership enquiries: Ian Taylor at [email protected]

Newly-elected Snells Beach officers Bryan Jackson (left) and Ian Taylor.

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representatives from about 30 museums gathered at warkworth Museum this month to compare experiences and plan for the future. The Northland Museums Association represents museums north of Auckland and meets four times a year. Te Papa associate director Tracy Puklowski spoke at the meeting about the national museum’s role and on protocols around displays dealing with different cultures and Maori artefacts. warkworth Museum has recently opened a new maritime exhibit featuring historical tools and equipment, and some locally made miniatures of local scows. Pictured at the meeting, from left, are warkworth Museum president Brian randell, Colleen Glass from The Kauri Museum, association chair John Bull from Mangawhai Museum, and former Kauri Museum Museum chief Betty Nelley.

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The new Mangawhai Museum is taking shape, as volunteers are busy installing exhibits that will bring the area’s history to life.Mangawhai Historical Society president Christine Bygrave says it’s exciting to finally be on the home stretch.“We are getting on really well. We hope it will be done in six months’ time,” Christine says.“We are in the process of building the permanent structures in the museum. It’s going to be fantastic when we get it done.”Thousands of volunteer hours have gone into the museum, with donations of time, expertise and materials coming from local businesses and generous residents, she says. The building cost $1.8 million and was funded by grants and donations including the ASB Community Trust, NZ Lotteries grants, various pub charities and a series of local fundraisers. Around $500,000 is still needed to complete the museum, and the search for funding is ongoing.The centrepiece will be a large replica of the shed that once stood at the end of the Mangawhai wharf. The shed was once the hub of trade for the area. Everything from kauri gum to fish and wool went through it before the railway was built,” Christine says. “It was a real lifeline for the community.”The shed will join a life-size replica of a tram bach, which were established in Mangawhai in the 1950s and 60s as the

Mangawhai Museum volunteers push toward home stretch

area became a popular holiday spot.Visitors to the museum will enter through rock formations hanging from the ceiling, as part of a natural history exhibit, while a Maori heritage exhibit will include the story of the bloody Te Ika-a-ranga-nui battle of 1825. Hundreds were killed in the battle between Ngapuhi and Ngati Whatua, in what is thought to be the first inter-Maori battle involving muskets. A waka will also be on display, as well as other artefacts such as axes and adzes.The museum will also tell the story of the RMS Niagara, a ship sunk by German mines off Bream Head in

1940. It had 590 gold ingots on board, almost all of which were recovered by a Melbourne company, in one of the deepest salvage operations undertaken at the time. However, five of the ingots are still unaccounted for. Fragments of German mines which washed up near Mangawhai will be on display and a replica of the equipment used to salvage the gold will be installed.Mangawhai has a long history of volunteers working hard to get the job done. This is exemplified in the story of the Big Dig of 1991, when locals tried to reopen the Mangawhai harbour with tractors and diggers after

storms blocked the original harbour opening. Help was gathered from Warkworth to Waipu and about 30 diggers, bulldozers and tractors turned up and started digging. This eventually led to a programme which reopened the harbour and the stabilisation of the Mangawhai sand dunes. A video will retell the history of the Big Dig along with other artifacts. Members of the historical society want to hear from anyone who may have artifacts or historic photos of the area. Email [email protected]

Mangawhai Historical Society members, from left, Alison Cox, Christine Bygrave and Sharyn Mclean stand outside the replica of the shed which once stood at the end of the Mangawhai wharf.

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Phones for StarshipReaders of Mahurangi Matters are being encouraged to drop their old phones into the office at 17 Neville Street Warkworth during next month to support Starship Hospital’s National Air Ambulance Service. The Starship Mobile Phone Appeal turns old and unwanted mobile phones into cash. Since it started in February 2009, it has raised more than $2.3 million for the children’s hospital air ambulance service. The ambulance transports the most seriously injured and critically ill children to Starship from all parts of New Zealand. The June promotion has been organised to coincide with World Environment Day on June 5. Any phones beyond repair will bee recycled through the appropriate environmental channels.

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Motorsport hub in Matakana Michael and Warwick aren’t strangers on the racing circuit. They ended the 2011 season with more podium finishes than any other pair globally.Warwick has also brought in a UK mechanic, Tony Christy, to work fulltime in the Mortimer garage.Things got off to a cracking start at Bathurst and early in the race, the team was leading their class by more than 16 minutes and 16th overall in the field of more than 40. But four-and-a-half hours in, troubles began. The car’s clutch failed and it needed a new clutch, gearbox and flywheel. As a result, they finished towards the bottom of the field. But in the 12-hour endurance race, just finishing is an achievement in itself, Tony says.Warwick says they are aiming to be back next year and are looking to get on the podium.Next on the horizon for Mortimer Motorsport is the North Island Endurance cing extends beyond the modern BMWs and he has a few more toys in the shed. His latest love, a 1971 McClaren Can Am racing car, is one of only three in NZ.The 8364cc, 850 hp car raced in the Can Am, or Canada/America, series.

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Doug Hamilton is a classic car addict. His collection of seven classic cars, in various states of repair and disrepair, form a brief history of automobiles in the 20th century, stretching from 1911 to 1972.The oldest car, a 1911 Cadillac, is currently little more than a rusted chassis and an engine. The wooden spoke wheels are riddled with borer and the carriage-like body is suspended from the garage roof, poised above the car’s frame.“They were used as buses in the South Island,” he says. “But with a bit of a work it should come out alright.”Next we climb through the century to a 1924 Standard, which is nearing completion. The car had just “one owner”, staying in one family until Doug bought it about four years ago.A 1933 Worseley Hornet still needs a bit of work, but the 1934 Humber is the star of the garage.“It’s the only one in NZ and one of only five left in the world.”The car was the sports car of its day and only 53 of the style were made.A 1949 RMB Riley is still a way off from getting back into action, but brings back fond memories.“This was the boy racer car of its day, for those who could afford it.”Doug got his first chance to drive cars when he was an apprentice mechanic in Pukekohe in the 1950s, back when driving a car was “a luxury”.“To hop into a sporty car like this and

hoon off down the road was really something back then. My interest is in keeping these old things on the road. They’re quite a thrill to drive, the old ones.”The 1952 Morris Six has the benefit of being roadworthy and the 1972 Lotus 500 is in regular use.Meanwhile, fellow Warkworth Wellsford Classic Car Club member, James Lowrie, hopes to finally get his 1937 Chrysler convertible out of the garage and onto the road by the end of the year. He purchased it 42 years ago and it is one of only five in the country.James has had a soft spot for Chryslers since his first job as an apprentice at a Chrysler dealership in Warkworth in 1962.When he saw the car for sale while on a trip to Christchurch in 1972, he couldn’t resist and towed it all the way back to Warkworth.It was a bit run down and he put it in the garage as “a project for a rainy day”. About 30 years later he got down to work.“I’ve had everything to pieces, down to the last nut and bolt,” James says.It is his first restoration and he’s a bit hesitant about expanding the garage to Doug’s extent. Both men have taken time out from their own projects recently, after a couple of club members passed away. Doug and James have pitched in to see their clubmen’s projects reach the road to honour their friends.

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Managing Resources for a Competitive Advantage is the theme of the National Fieldays next month.The annual event is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agribusiness expo. Last year it attracted almost 900 exhibitors and a crowd of 125,000.This year’s theme will focus on the development of systems and processes to help manage resources effectively. With drought on the mind of many in the north, adaptation and innovative problem-solving will be a timely focus.Topics covered in the premier feature area will include feed sources, nutrient management, animal health, water management and innovative ways to source power.The Fieldays Innovation Competition is back for another year with a first prize of $8000. The competition celebrates kiwi ingenuity by showcasing the latest innovations, backyard inventions and commercial improvements.The Dragon’s Den style Innovation Den is also back following its introduction last year. The Den offers inventors and entrepreneurs the opportunity to gain investment from industry leaders.There’s $8000 in prize-money in the Fieldays No. 8 Wire National Art

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Awards – twice as much as last year. The award challenges artists to create artworks using predominantly no.8 wire. NZ sculptor Greer Twiss is judging this year’s competition. Greer, who has exhibited for more than 50 years and was made an Officer of the Order of Merit for sculpture in 2002, says its great to have an event to showcase the aesthetic side of this iconic material.“The romantic implications of its use go way beyond the reality of the

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A seminar on a Warkworth farm this month will teach farmers how using dung beetles can increase productivity and act as a waste disposal service. Landcare Research invertebrate ecologist Dr Shaun Forgie says New Zealand has 17 native species of dung beetles, but none of them feed off the dung of cows and sheep, and they aren’t found in farming environments.But the beetles are considered an essential part of farming elsewhere in the world and have a huge benefit for processing the high level of farm waste, he says. This means NZ has had no effective natural processes to deal with the large increase in waste from intensive farming.The beetles not only improve soil health, but also reduce pollution by reducing farm run-off into waterways.“We believe that this project will bring about one of the biggest changes in NZ

farming this century,” Dr Forgie says.In 2011, 11 species of dung beetle were released in a trial at three farms north of Auckland. Following the trials, beetles were released at farms throughout the country last year.Marjorie and Dean Blythen’s Warkworth farm was involved in the first trial.“We got involved because we thought farmers are always being told they are ruining waterways through nutrient run-off and this was something that we could do to help with that and improve productivity,” Marjorie says. The seminar will cover the benefits of dung beetles and tell farmers what they can do to get dung beetles on their farm.The dung beetle seminar is on Thursday May 29, at 11.30am, at Blythen’s woolshed, 600 Woodcocks Rd, Warkworth. All welcome. Info: [email protected]

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A Mahurangi fencing business has been invited to the National Fieldays next month to set-up a dedicated fencing demonstration area.Malcolm Webster, of All Rural Fencing, who regularly attends Fieldays, has designed his own fencing machinery which is attached to the tractor and controlled from the rear of the vehicle. The tractor also has an automated hammering system.“There’s so much new technology on the tractor I’m hesitant to take it down there,” Malcolm says.The mechanism was designed out of a basic vision and a basic need.“I wanted to make life easier for myself and make the daily job easier on the body.”He will showcase modern techniques

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Singing rain’s praisesYeeh Ha! The rain has finally come, and oh what a lovely welcome rain it was. After months of parched dry paddocks and burst water pipes we can at last see our farms bursting back into life. I, along with every other farmer in these parts, was so gloriously happy I even forgave my children for trampling mud through my house. Never before had I such a desperate desire to adorn a pair of gumboots and see them covered in mud. I hurled all the wet weather gear out of the cupboards and quickly decorated my hallway with tatty plastic coats and pants almost as a mark of hope and respect.This year, the dry seemed to last forever. It felt like everyone else was getting rain but us. Twice over summer I saw clouds forming and rushed out to wash my car and madly peg a line full of washing, but my silly superstition eluded me, simply producing a clean car and dry washing. Who would have thought!Apart from our inability to fatten stock, droughts seem to bring so many other strange happenings and woes. I find it completely bizarre how the waistlines of our stock shrink in a drought but those of every creepy crawly and vermin seem to expand. This summer the blowflies were the size of tarantulas. Trying to rid my kitchen of them whilst cooking a Sunday roast was akin to the opening day of duck hunting season. The rats this year also posed a problem – they were gigantic. I think it’s fair to say they truly are the most inconsiderate of all dinner guests. Surely somebody could invent rat bait that tastes like housing insulation or electrical wiring.The crickets were so loud and in abundance this summer. Not that the wild turkeys seemed to mind, that’s what they had on their menu and the size of their drumsticks proved it. My outdoor entertaining became a competition between my “Tapora Summer Symphony” of blowflies, crickets, wild turkeys and the decibel level of my stereo.Dust in the dry is another one of my all-time favourites. My very old home is full of it. Dusting in summer seems like such a counter productive and dumb chore. So, there you have it, apparently not all creatures go hungry in a drought and seeing green is more often than not replaced with seeing red. The drought has gone for now and all the crawlies have left my home and retreated to Middle Earth for winter. Farmers are smiling and happy once more. Rain glorious rain.

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If landholders turned up to the Beyond Reasonable Drought farming presentation in Wellsford this week expecting advice on how to grow lucerne, then they would have been disappointed.Although Landcare ambassador Doug Avery can talk about lucerne “til the cows come home” that’s not the message he’s been delivering on his nationwide roadshow. He’s focussing on a much bigger picture than crop rotations and animal feed.“The drought’s put a lot of pressure on Northland farmers and it’s been an extremely challenging time,” he says. “And the chances are that with climate change Northland could be in for a lot more dry summers. The farmers who are prepared to change their thinking and adapt will be the farmers who’ll still be in business in Northland in the future.”Doug says getting a better bang for your kilolitre is what it’s all about and this will mean looking at farming systems across the whole operation. “You’ve got to be able to stand back and assess what’s there now and what needs to change. It’s likely this will involve the species of plants you’re

doug Avery is urging Northland farmers to consider new plants, animals, systems and thinking to create better outcomes for both family and farm.

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growing and the status of the soil.”Doug’s farm at Grassmere, in Marlborough, is in one of the country’s driest zones, with an annual average rainfall of just 500mm. A succession of droughts in the 1980s and 1990s

pushed him to the brink. He suffered severe depression, an experience he’s recently shared on a video with Sir John Kirwan.The turning point came when he attended a seminar about lucerne, presented by Lincoln University professor Derrick Moot in 1998.“That one hour offered me light at the end of the tunnel. It was probably the most valuable hour of my life.“It taught me there are always other tools in the toolbox – you’ve just got to be prepared to try something new sometimes.”Doug believes it took about four years before he started to see any financial turnaround in his business and his is drawing farmers in their hundreds to his presentations.“I try to fill people with the enthusiasm to reorganise their lives in a better way.“Every year in NZ, 123 farmers commit suicide. That’s a disgusting statistic.“A core part of my mission is to try to help NZ restore our values around agriculture. The solution is about valuing the natural, human and financial capital of a business as whole.”

Lifejacket bylaw progressesAuckland Council has received 395 submissions on the proposed Navigation Safety Bylaw. The majority of the submissions focused on whether the wearing of lifejackets on small vessels should be compulsory. A hearings panel of councillors will consider the submissions at hearings over three days, which will start on May 27. The key

proposed changes in the bylaw included compulsory carriage of a communication device, the prohibition of anyone being in charge of a vessel who is intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, and improved management of mooring sites. It is expected that the navigation safety bylaw will be in place by next summer.

Kauri tree planters issue invitationResidents who’d like to plant a kauri tree are being invited to join a working bee at Parry Kauri Park on Sunday May 25.The Kauri and Native Bushmen’s Association has more than 1200 native trees to go in the ground, on the hill above the Warkworth and District Museum, in Wilson Road.“All the seed and seedlings are sourced and grown from within Parry Kauri Park so that we don’t risk introducing kauri dieback,” organiser Ray Jensen says. “The park is free of the disease at present and that’s the way we want it to stay.”Auckland Council will provide 600 manuka plants on the day, with the remainder of native trees supplied by the association. Planting in the park started in 2009 with the aim of turning former sheep grazing land into native bush.Ray says the association would welcome assistance from members of the community.“All they need is a shovel or spade. We’ll provide the plants and a cup of tea afterwards.”Planting starts at 10am; follow the signs from the museum driveway entrance.

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Netball reunion plannedPlans are underway to celebrate 50 years of netball in Rodney in August. A three-day programme is being organised to mark the milestone, which will include games and an anniversary dinner. Life member Lynette Gubb says the Rodney Netball Centre, which started as the Rodney Basketball Association, has many long-time

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The annual Hoteo North Cross Country, run by Wellsford Road Runners, will be held on Sunday, May 25.Courses vary for different grades, ranging from 1km for juniors to 6km for seniors. Runners will be competing

for cups and spot prizes. Club official Caroline Marshall says the terrain is undulating across private farmland and if the weather is fine, there could be a field of up to 60 competitors.Registrations will be accepted at the

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Green light for boat ramp extensionThe Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society has been given the go ahead to develop additional reserve land in Alamar Crescent for a proposed boat ramp extension.In addition to the extension, an area of the esplanade reserve land adjacent to the existing boat ramp will also be developed as a vehicle turning area.The proposed design is aimed at reducing the level of congestion at the boat ramp through peak season use while still allowing public use of the reserve area.Commissioners for Kaipara District Council are currently consulting on the possibility of selling land that is surplus to requirements. Commissioner Peter Winder says that clearly the boat ramp and related land is a key part of the local infrastructure and is not for sale.“The draft Annual Plan provides additional reserve contributions funding of $100,000 to help sort out the public areas from North Avenue, Alamar Crescent and Mangawhai Heads, and some reconfiguration of the camp ground,” he says.The public will be invited to participate in design work for these improvements once the Annual Plan is finalised.

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rodney u15s hit their striderodney’s Jason Connolly goes over the line in style, scoring the final try in the game against ruawai.

Rodney College’s Under 15 rugby team annihilated Ruawai when the two schools faced off in Wellsford earlier this month.The 46-22 win was Rodney’s first for the season, but coach Johnson Peters says he doesn’t expect it to be the last.“They’re a young side which is only

just beginning to play as a team,” he said, after the match. “I can see the improvement every week. One of the things we’re focusing on is being inclusive. It’s important that all players get a run and feel part of the team.”The side includes four Northland rep players.


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New street name A street near Matakana will be named after local kaumatua, sportsman and conservationist, Laly Haddon QSM, who died last year. Laly Haddon Place runs through a new 40-lot subdivision off Tamahunga Drive. After consultation with local iwi and the community, the strongest suggestion was to use the name to celebrate Laly’s life and achievements.

BadmintonThe Warkworth Badminton Club plays social badminton on Tuesdays from 9.30am – 11.30am and Wednesdays 9am – 11am. All welcome. Fees: $5 each day played or $3 for members. Membership is $20 per annum. Info: Rhondda 422 3565 or Lynne 425 4999NetballThe Rodney Rams senior netball team is looking for new members. The team practices Wednesdays at 6pm and Sundays at 4pm at the netball courts in Whangateau Domain and plays every Friday at the Welsford courts. Info: Eddie Watts 422 6039Rugby LeagueThe Rodney Rams senior rugby league team is looking for new members. The team practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Whangateau Domain at 6.30pm and plays on Saturdays. Info: Eddie Watts 422 6039RugbyThe Mahurangi Rugby Club premier 1 and 2 teams welcome new members. The teams train 6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Warkworth Showgrounds. Info: Ian Bradnam 021 423144 [email protected] or Koen McGee 021 074 4167 [email protected] Soccer is seeking more players for its 6th grade team, which plays at Port Albert Domain on Saturday mornings. Anyone interested, should contact Mrs Wade on 423 8283 (evenings).Table Tennis Table tennis is played in the Matakana Hall on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Coaching is also available. Info: George 423 0424 or Mary 425 8146.


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Hedge TRIMMING • tree removalinsured - 300mm chipper • free quotes

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FOR RENTCABINS FOR RENT 3 sizes avail. Carpet & Curtains incl. from $65.00 pw + delivery. www.justcabins.co.nz Ph: 0800 587822/021 2812066

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HAY - NEW SEASONS Top quality, no kikuyu, $10-$12 a bale. Phone 09 4257479 or 0274970980.

PLANTS, Quality groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Large and small grades. Wholesale direct to the public. Contact growing and pre-orders welcome. Liberty Park Native Tree Nursery, 90 Jones Road, Omaha 09 422 7307.

LIVESTOCK. 6 in lamb ewes, 1 Blackface Ram. All friendly. Elec’ hand piece. Sheep crate for trailers/ute. $1500 Ph (09) 425 4407 / 021 0343 707

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HOME MAINTENANCE

HANDYMAN – THE MAINTENANCE MAN Your one stop fix-it-man. Phone Jim 422 3725 or 021 254 2048 or visit www.themaintenancemanjim.co.nz

TuITIONGuITAR LESSONS Patient & flexible to suit your needs. Ph Martin 422 3037.

WORK WANTEDREID EQuESTRIAN ENGINEERING, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Ph Ron 423 9666

CARPENTER Fences • Decks • Maintenance, etc • Pensioner Rates • Jobs Big or Small. Ph Bryan 431 3101 021 025 76521

TV SERVICES & SALES

TV SERVICES & SALESALL FREEVIEW INSTALLATIONS Dish, Aerial, Additional Outlet .. THE TV MAN IS THE ONE! FREE QuOTE Call JiM THE MAiNTENANCE MAN 021 254 2048 or visit www.themaintencemanjim.co.nz

TV SERVICES Aerials, Dishes, Freeview sales, installation and service. Extra outlets serving the area for 18 years.Phone Gavin 027 476 6115.

FREEVIEW TV, Audio, installation, Faults & Supply. Andrew 021 466 394 or 422 2221.

PuBLIC NOTICES

BINGO, BINGO, BINGO! Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of month, Upstairs New Masonic Lodge,

Baxter Street, Warkworth, 7pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only $4.40 inc GST per line or $11.20 per/cm inc GST for boxed adverts.

FOR SALE

RAWLEIGH Products. Ph Pat 425 8851

NISSAN SKYLINE 1991 Manual coupe, original condition. 2.5 non turbo $5,400 Ph 09 422 2044

FuLLY GROWN FEIjOA TREES in Omaha for sale. $5 each 022 3979562

WANTEDSECOND HAND GOODS - Glenfield Trading wants to buy second hand goods. Servicing surrounding Warkworth area. Ph Graham on 09 443 6013.

Clairvoyant/ MediuMBeryl Clarke genuine accurate messages from spirit. For confidential appointment

Ph 428 3887 or 0274 750 999

CASH PAID TOOLS & Machinery, Shed & garage clearouts. All things considered. Call or txt 021 161 5139.CARS WANTED Any cars, any condition. Top $$$ paid. Ph/txt 021 857 007.

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STEVE’S MAINTENANCE lawns, hedges, waterblasting, rubbish removal, section clearing, property maintenance. No job too big or small. Phone Steve 029 770 7101 or 09 425 9966. Serving Warkworth, Snells, Matakana, Sandspit.WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 or visit www.purewaterservices.co.nzLAWNMOWING & SECTION MAINTENANCE SERVICE Rubbish removal, weed control, water blasting, decks, drives, paths, fence painting & repairs. Warkworth - Matakana & Beaches. Jeff is reliable and punctual. Phone 027 425 7357 or 425 7357.

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AERIAL & SATELLITE DISH INSTALLATIONSProfessional installation of Satellite Dishes and Freeview UHF Aerials.

Wall mount TV installations, Multi-room Solutions. Audio and

Home Theatre. TV Tuning Services. Phone 425 5431.

HOTEO NORTH SCHOOL SOCIETY INC. AGM

Monday June 9, 7.30pm Hoteo North Hall

All community members welcome.

Massage For HealthMassaging locally for 18 years - Qualified

Relaxation, Deep tissue, Pregnancy Home clinic/Mobile. New clients welcome

Ph Evelyn 09 - 425 6479 Mob 021 148 1779Diploma Therapeutic Massage NZ College of Massage

INTERMEDIATE HAIR STYLIST Required for small, professional, friendly hair salon in Matakana. Proficient in all aspects of hair colouring. in salon training given. Call any time on 021 181 1163

PART TIME HOuSEKEEPER required to look after the home of an extremely busy businessman. Duties include laundering of business shirts, house cleaning and the odd errand. Located in Tomarata, paying a great hourly rate. Would suit someone who is “house proud”. Please contact Robyn on 021 799765 or email [email protected]

GARDENER required to look after two properties, lawns to mow, veggie garden and wonderful array for fruit trees to maintain. Some TLC needed to bring back the full potential of the veggies and fruit trees and get some colour and blooms back into the flower gardens. Located in Tomarata and paying an excellent hourly rate. Along with all this we have two farm cowshed gardens too maintain. Please contact Robyn on 021 799 765 or email [email protected]

Warkworth New WorldVarious Positions Available, Full-Time & Part-Time

We invite applicants who are highly motivated, friendly and outgoing, with a great team attitude, to apply for the vacant roles we have available in our busy Store. The successful applicants will display excellent communication skills, high presentation standards, honesty and an excellent work ethic. You will be committed to ensuring all customers experience the highest possible standards of service.The exact hours of the positions will be discussed with applicants at the interview stage, but would include one weekend day.if you are looking for an opportunity to join a team that focuses on providing great service, advancing your skills and a brighter future, then look no further.if this is the opportunity you have been waiting for, please email your c.v. and cover letter to: [email protected] complete an application form at our Customer Services Desk in store.

Solicitor Position AvailableWe are looking for an intermediate solicitor to join our well established Warkworth practice. A friendly yet professional working environment is on offer with a good work/life balance and reasonable hours. The successful applicant will be experienced in conveyancing, leasing, wills, trusts, estate work, debt collection, relationship property and family matters. Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work well independently and a desire to build on a strong client base is also required. Know anyone who might be interested? Call us today. Lucy Smythe, Dyson Smythe & Gladwell Ph 09 425 8175 www.dysonsmythe.co.nz

AGM MAHuRANGI WARKWORTH

SENIOR CITIzENS INC Will be on Friday June 14th @

1.30pm in clubrooms, 2 Alnwick StWW. New members welcome.

FuLL TIME ASSISTANT MANAGER POSITION

at Warkworth Price Cutter. 14 Neville St. Minimum qualification

required: Level 5 Business Study. Minimum of 2 years experience in

the supermarket industry or similar field. Applicant must also have a current Manager’s certificate for

Liquor Licensing and drivers License. Applicants can present their CV to the

shop or email to [email protected]. Or call us on 09 425 8947

ICONIC BOOKSHOP FOR SALEOpen since 1989, this Warkworth

bookshop is well known for it’s great prices, and HUGE range of

pre-loved and new books. With great atmosphere and comfy chairs this bookshop is loved by all who visit.

Do you love books & want a change? Phone Martin 0222 762 333

TANK WATER TESTING Find out what bad-bugs are in your drinking water. We collect, test and report. Ph Simon at 09 422 9345 or [email protected]

WATER PuMPS Low water pressure? Get it sorted. Sales, service and installation. Work guaranteed. Steve 09 945 2282 ww.purewaterservices.co.nz

PAINTER for new home interior. Must be neat, tidy and exp. 0272 728 928


what’s onFor links to more information about some of these events,

as well as listings through to the end of the year, visit the What’s On calendar online at www.localmatters.co.nzMay

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June

KowhaiConnectionLocal bus timetable

Warkworth • Snells Beach • Matakana

0508 KOWHAI • www.kowhai.org.nz

Proudly supported by Barfoot & Thompson Warkworthand Mahurangi Matters

R = Request a pick-up or drop-off

3 ways to catch the KowhaiConnection 1. From a bus stop2. Hail a ride3. Request an off-route ride

Weekdays (excluding public holidays) Weekends (and public holidays)

Plus on-request pick-ups and drop-offs to:

Algies Bay • Sandspit • Point Wells • Omaha

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Leaving Warkworth AM PM Warkworth 7.00 8.30 10.00 12.00 2.00 3.40 5.10

Snells Beach 7.10 8.40 10.10 12.10 2.10 3.50 5.20

Sandspit & Algies R R R R R R R

Matakana 7.30 9.00 10.30 12.30 2.30 4.10 5.40

Omaha/Pt Wells R R R R R R R

Return to Warkworth AM PM Omaha/Pt Wells R R R R R R R

Matakana 7.50 9.20 10.50 12.50 2.50 4.30 6.00

Sandspit & Algies R R R R R R R

Snells Beach 8.10 9.40 11.10 1.10 3.10 4.50 6.20

Warkworth 8.20 9.50 11.20 1.20 3.20 5.00 6.30

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Whangateau

Whangateau

Freephone 0508 KOWHAI (569 424)

Students $1.50

Adults $3

22 Forest & Bird Winter Talk, Totara Park, Warkworth, starts at 7.30pm. Guest speaker, James Ross, from Tawharanui Open Sanctuary, will talk about the return of seabirds such as gannets and petrels to Tawharanui and Motuora Island.

23 Grey Power annual general meeting, Shoesmith Hall, Warkworth, 10.30am. Guest speakers include a representative from the Rodney Surgical Centre and Warkworth artist Joy Bell. Gold coin donation from non-members appreciated.

23&24 Pink Ribbon Tea, Puhoi Cottage Tearooms, all proceeds to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.

23-30 WWI exhibition, courtesy of Orewa Estuary Arts Centre, at Warkworth RSA. Free entry.

23 & 30 Karaoke Competition, La Padella Wellsford, great prizes. Register at 423 7222

24 Trees on Farms workshop, Te Hana Te Ao Marama - adding value with trees, 9.45am-3pm.

24-Jun 20 That’s Country exhibition, Matakana Country Park (see ad p22)25 The Kauri and Native Bushmen Association planting day, Parry

Kauri Park, 10am. Meet at the watertank on Wilson Rd, just past the Warkworth Museum entrance. Info: Ray Jensen 425 8391

25 Hoteo North Cross Country, registration at Hoteo North School from 11am; race starts at 12 noon. Info: Caroline Marshall on 423 7191 (see story p38)

25 Old Time Magic Lantern Show, lantern slides from the 1890s to the 1920s, plus a 1992 selection, Wellsford Community Centre, 2pm. Entry $5, with afternoon tea (see ad p26)

26 Warkworth Senior Citizens 40th birthday celebration lunch, Warkworth Bowls Club. $20 per person. To register, phone Betty Paxton 425 5579.

27 SeniorNet open day, 2.30-4.30pm (see ad p16)29 Wellsford Community Patrol meeting, Wellsford Police Station,

7pm. Info: Call Wellsford Police Station on 423 8228 (see story p6 ) 29 Dung beetle seminar at 600 Woodcocks Rd, Warkworth, from

11.30am. Info: [email protected] (see story p33)29-Jun 20 Matakana Images exhibition, Matakana Country Park (see ad p23)30 Atlas site consultation closes (see story p3)30-Jun 1 Art exhibition, paintings, glass art jewellery, porcelain

painting and cards, old Masonic Hall Warkworth 31 & Jun 1 Hospice’s Right Royal Sale, Matakana Hall. Vintage and

collectible treasures at bargain prices. Raising funds for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice, 9am-2pm (Sat); 10am-2pm (Sun). Info: 425 9535 or warkworthwellsfordhospice.co.nz

1 St Leonard’s Anglican Church centenary service, Matakana, 10.30am (see story p20)

4 Citizens Advice Bureau opens Warkworth office, in the Auckland Council office, Baxter Street 10am-1pm (see story p14 )

8 Young Speechmaker Contest, Totara Park Hall, starting at 10.30am (see brief p22)

8 Auckland Youth Choir, Ascension, 4pm (see ad p21)9 Warkworth Genealogy Society monthly meeting 10am-noon,

Shoesmith Hall, Shoesmith Street. Shared lunch.9 U3A meeting, Totara Park, Melwood Drive, Warkworth, starts 10am11 Warkworth Tennis & Squash Club annual fundraising dinner,

7pm. Speaker Glen Osborne. Tickets $70 for two. Info: Joyce 425 6833 or [email protected]


PHONE 09 423 8086 FOR 24/7 AFTER HOURS URGENT SERVICE

For further information and new enrolments, please contact any of our clinics

For a full range of family health care, including A&M services in an integrated system24 hours per day, across our region, including public holidays

Wellsford 220 Rodney St (Cnr. SH1 & Matheson Rd)09 423 8086 ALSO AFTER HOURS Snells Beach 145 Mahurangi East Road09 425 6666

Matakana 74 Matakana Valley Road09 422 7737Mangawhai 4 Fagan Place 09 431 4128

Maungaturoto 138 Hurndall Street09 431 8576Paparoa 1877 Paparoa Valley Road09 431 7222

Wellsford BirthingUnitFull 2 bedroom birthing and post natal care facility with your own LMC &

Registered Nurses 24/7 in attendance. Birthing pool, FREE baby car seat with admission.

218 Rodney St, Wellsford Health Centre, Wellsford • Enquiries Admin 09 423 8745

Hakaru & District RSA brought out the firepower last month when it staged the inaugural Days of Thunder military exhibition and mock battles.The event, held over the weekend of May 3 and 4, included displays of weaponry, souvenirs from World War I and II, vintage cars and bikes, and a story board depicting the war service of local men and women. Also attending were members of the Patriots Motorcycle Club whose members are mostly returned servicemen and the Mangawhai Cadet Unit.Hakaru club treasurer and event organiser Sheryl Botica said she would like to repeat the event next year to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign.“There was a steady stream of visitors and lots of positive comments,” she said. “Any funds raised will go towards club welfare projects.”The event included battle re-enactments featuring British, American and German soldiers, organised by the Military Re-enactment Society.

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