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Making it happen on the Hibiscus CoastA newspaper only ever has one “first edition” so it a privilege to be part of the Hibiscus Matters team which has worked hard to reach this launch.As our name suggests, this paper will focus on news and information about the Hibiscus Coast. We aim to provide you, our readers, with stories that will keep you informed, enlightened and entertained - stories that are relevant, accurate and balanced. If it is happening on the Hibiscus Coast, then we will do our best to tell you about it.Hibiscus Matters is Whangaparaoa-

based and Rodney-owned. It is part of the Local Matters Group and some readers may already be familiar with our northern publications - Mahurangi Matters and Northern Matters. This newest edition will be delivered free to about 15,500 homes and businesses throughout the Hibiscus Coast, from Silverdale & Stillwater to Waiwera, twice a month. You can also visit us on-line at www.localmatters.co.nz .While running a newspaper might look pretty basic, running it well on a day-to-day basis can be quite a

challenge. If you have ideas on how we can do it better, please email or phone me with your suggestions. Readers will also be welcome to have their say in future when we introduce a section for Letters to the Editor. We look forward to building a strong relationship with the community and our advertisers, without whom this publication would not be possible. As readers, we encourage you to recognise our dependence on our advertising base and support the

Storm crafts beachcombers’ bonanzaThe storm that wrecked havoc across Rodney last month was not entirely without a silver lining. Regular beach walkers Doug Bird, of Hatfields Beach, and his dog Digger, found plenty of fascinating objets d’art thrown up by the sea to enliven their daily outings.

Doug has recently returned to the north after 20 years living in the Hawkes Bay, where he worked at various jobs including secondary school teacher, real estate and property development. He says it is nice to be back amongst family and old friends.

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An appeal for land to build a family centre in Whangaparaoa has been put on the agenda of the first meeting of Rodney District Council, after the October 13 election.The present Council has identified two preferred locations for the proposed centre – one off Link Crescent on the south side of the Berkeley Cinema Complex and the other off Whangaparaoa Road on the north side of the cinemas. Both sites are Council-owned.Community representatives Diane Woolson-Neville and Michelle Bratty addressed Council’s Community and Environment Committee meeting last month to press home the need for the centre.They told Councillors that more than 20 community agencies were

businesses that support your local paper. The advertisers in this first edition have shown a great deal of faith in coming on board and we thank them sincerely for their support. Good readingJannette Thompson, [email protected] 428 4025

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The integrity of the Matakatia Scenic Reserve, at Tindalls Beach, is being eroded by Rodney District Council’s failure to follow its own management plan for the area, according to Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird member Keith Corbett.

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Dr Corbett raised the issue at a recent Council community forum hoping to get some commitment to the plan from Council. He says however, no reports have been prepared and the issue continues to languish.“The reserve is under threat from encroaching development and lack of any pest management,” he says. “There have also been incidences involving tree clearing in the reserve by private individuals looking for a quick way to access the beach.”Group coordinator Phillip Wrigley says Forest and Bird has gone to great lengths to work with Council on Matakatia.Eastern ward councillor Wayne Walker agrees that the concerns over Matakatia still have not been properly addressed, despite being raised several times by Forest and Bird.

“We’ve essentially had clear felling of parts of the bush because of a lack of monitoring on Council’s part,” Cr Walker says.A series of initiatives were discussed at a meeting between Council and Forest and Bird last month, including marking and possibly fencing the boundaries.A Council spokesperson says the management plan identifies a possum problem but also that it is up to neighbouring property owners, who also own and maintain a significant amount of the contiguous bush, to initiate a control programme.“We don’t have the resources to initiate a programme that covers many properties,” he says. “We will however contribute to a programme. We are currently investigating reports of vegetation removal that contravenes our District Plan rules.”

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Yachting veteran Judy Salthouse will address a meeting of the Hibiscus Coast U3A at the Stanmore Bay Presbyterian Church hall on August 20.Her talk will give an insight into what goes on behind competitions such as the America’s Cup and the involvement of volunteers. Mrs Salthouse and her family own Salthouse Boat Builders in Greenhithe and she has been a national race officer for Yachting

New Zealand for more than 20 years.U3A caters for people over 55 years of age, who are retired and interested in continued learning. There are currently 20 member-run groups studying subjects ranging from local history, music, food and humour to languages such as French and German.The club holds a general meeting every two months. For more information, contact Elizabeth and Monty Harris on 428 2414.

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Managing Centrestage requires Colin Lunt to be available to do just about anything, from bookings and basic maintenance to shifting pianos.

Spotlight falls on new managerCentrestage audiences can expect a wider choice of performances in future. The venue’s new manager Colin Lunt says although the auditorium was designed principally as a venue for live theatre and community groups, it has huge potential to expand its use for concerts, meetings and seminars, and private functions on a more commercial basis.“The auditorium seats just over 200 people which is an ideal size for the Hibiscus Coast,” Mr Lunt says. “The mezzanine floor and foyer are also popular venues in their own right.“The theatre is already a busy place but I’d like to see its programme broadened. However, to do this, we will have to review the way we run our catering and bar facilities, and the general maintenance of the building.”Before joining Centrestage, Mr Lunt worked for six years on the Tauranga Jazz Festival. He started as a volunteer but eventually became the festival director. The event this year attracted nearly 30,000 visitors

August 18: Aussie duo Andrew Farrell on piano and Dave McMillan on vocals and guitar will perform for one concert only. The pair have been performing as Wizard and Oz for 20 years and cover a huge range of music from ballads, to rock ‘n roll and jazz.August 26: The annual Dalewool Auckland Brass band performance.September 15: Noel Coward’s comedy masterpiece Blithe Spirit, directed by Maggie Wright.October 13: Roger Fox and His Big band, also featuring Ray Woolf in the show Sinatra Lives.

Theatre feels the pinchIt costs around $6500 a month to run Centrestage, with costs being covered by shows, outside hires and fundraising, plus the huge contribution made by volunteers. Centrestage Theatre Company Orewa Inc operates the theatre on behalf of the Orewa Theatre Trust. Company president Michael Sanders says it can be a hand-to-mouth existence.“One of our biggest challenges is that there are still a lot of people who don’t know the theatre is here,” he says. “And, there is still a perception by some people that because it is local, the standard will not be as good. In fact, many of the actors

who have worked with our company have gone on to professional careers either on stage or in television, and even London’s West End.”Company treasurer Pat Shanks says one of the concerns at present was how to refurbish the theatre which, after 17 years, was looking “a bit tired”. Specifically, the theatre needs recarpeting, the auditorium seats need to be recovered and the foyer chairs need relacquering.“The Trust has plans to build a full-size rehearsal room, at the rear of the building, which will free -up the auditorium for other events,” Pat says. “This project alone is expected to cost at least $300,000.”

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over five days, showcasing around 250 performers.Originally from Hemel Hampstead, north of London, Mr Lunt and his wife emigrated to NZ to be nearer their daughters. Although he worked in the design industry in Britain, he says he has always dabbled in band promotion and music.

“I play the keyboard and drums, but I’m really just still learning.”As the only paid employee at Centrestage, Mr Lunt says there is a heavy dependence on the skills and dedication of a great team of volunteers.“They do an amazing job but we do need more support.”

Sludge Redvale boundA contract for the desludging of two of the three Orewa wastewater treatment ponds has been awarded to Pipeworks Rehabilitation Solutions Ltd. The $1.4 million contract is part of works to decommission the Orewa oxidation ponds and close the associated Orewa beach outfall. About 3700 tonnes of sludge is expected to be transported from the two ponds to landfill at Redvale for an additional cost of $55 a tonne. Desludging of the third pond has been negotiated separately at no cost to Rodney District Council. The total cost of disposal of sludge to Redvale from the three ponds will cost just over $1million.

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Silverdale fundraiser The Silverdale Fire Service will host a cabaret extravaganza on August 12 to raise money to help a local family in need. The family has three children under the age of seven who recently suffered the loss of their father. As well, their mother is critically ill and is on a donor waiting list. The cabaret will feature international man of mystery Austin Powers who will be joined by Freddy Mercury, Neil Diamond and Cher in the star-studded line up. Entertainer Gary Brown who has travelled the world as Austin Powers runs Tornado Management, the talent agency which manages the impersonators who will give their time for free for the evening. The cabaret will be filmed as part of a TVNZ documentary series on Gary. Tickets cost $20 and are available from Beven Shore on 021 628 111.

Puriri Park upgrade A $373,180 contract for the provision of upgraded wastewater services for the new Kensington Properties development at Puriri Park has been let to Smythe Contractors. The cost of the work will be met by the developers and will link the Puriri Park site to the public sewer system which runs along the Hibiscus Coast Highway.

At a recent Rodney District Council community and environment committee meeting, Pat Delich had the answer to Greville Walker’s concern about dogs endangering native birds at Rodney’s far-flung beaches. “Dogs don’t do much damage to birds because they don’t fly.”

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Rodney’s ever-increasing population is challenging the resources of the Hibiscus Coast Citizens Advice Bureau.

Bureau struggles to finance its servicesBureau chairperson Claudette Wilson told a recent annual meeting that she was extremely concerned that the bureau was unable to obtain adequate funding for wages and ongoing expenses.“We continue to run at a deficit and this can not go on for much longer,” she said. “It will again be a high priority of the next management committee to try to fully fund expenses.”Bureau coordinator Cheryl Reilly said that the bureau fielded a record 7082 enquiries in the last 12 months, 684 more than the previous year. She said 53 percent of enquiries were in-person, compared to phone enquiries, which put volunteers under pressure at times.There was an increase in requests for information about preschool and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, small business and career assistance, JP services, civic and local services, and travel and tourist related enquiries.

Other noticeable increases were for employment, neighbourhood and telecommunication problems.“The lack of low income and emergency housing in Rodney still remains a very real concern along with a desperate need for a beneficiary advocate,” Cheryl said.Claudette paid tribute to the contribution made by staff and the team of 35 volunteers.“We deal with some very complicated or difficult questions but thanks to the diversity of our volunteers, and the good working relationship we have with other community groups, we are able to give good options and assistance.”Management committee officers elected were: Chairperson Claudette Wilson, treasurer Anne Arthur, secretary Dee Evans, and general committee members Yvonne Ambler, Mike Barrowclough, June Johnson, Judy Larkin, Mary Skeie and Owen Cherrett.

If Rodney District Council wants to improve its response to climate change, it must adopt a council-wide approach, engage the community and lead by example.This was the message delivered to Councillors in a report prepared by Waste and Enviro-Care manager Parul Sood, after attending the Accelerating Now! – Conference on Climate Change, held in Melbourne in May. Parul, Mayor John Law and chief executive Vijaya Vaidyanath were among 56 NZ council representatives at the conference which covered topics such as water sensitive urban design, sustainable public lighting and embedding sustainability into Council operations.Parul’s report said that in Rodney, Council needed to engage communities and stakeholders to achieve lasting and effective sustainability outcomes. It also needed to monitor and improve energy efficiency at its own facilities and build future buildings which were resource efficient. This prompted a question from Cr John Ross as to how “eco-friendly” the new Council administration building would be.Assets and facilities manager Paul Utting said a number of steps had been looked at including heating and cooling, use of rainwater, and lighting and energy. He said efficient lighting was included but there were

constraints on the building in terms of water recycling.“At the end of the day, it’s the conflict between what’s achievable and what’s affordable,” he said.Cr Colin MacGillivray said that although he was all for eco-friendly initiatives, they were often expensive and uncomfortable. Cr Wayne Walker said words were all very well, but Council’s track record in this area was questionable. As an example, he cited was he saw as Council’s failure to take a stance on the Genesis Energy gas-fired power station at Kaukapakapa, its inability to recycle treated sewage and its lack of support for public transport choices.Cr Pat Delich said in his experience, the people who advocated things like public transport and low density housing were the ones who were least likely to use it.Cr Law said Rodney was leading NZ in Memorandums of Understanding which aligned Government and Council strategies.“We are the only Council declared organic-friendly, and we support solar energy, composting toilets and worm farms, and we even put out brochures advocating these things,” he said. Parul Sood and Cr John Law received $2000 from Local Governments for Sustainability and Genesis Energy towards the costs of attending the conference.

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Whangaparaoa family centre advocates, from left, Diane Woolson-Neville and Michelle Bratty, accompanied by Linda Braithwaite of Strengthening Families, took their case to Rodney District Council last month.

interested in being part of the project, which would involve the construction of a purpose-built multi-use facility. They envisaged that the centre would provide for activities and groups such as intervention and counseling, computer classes, youth workshops, parenting courses, Age Concern, Victim Support, Blue Light and Rodney Women’s Refuge.“We don’t want it to be seen as a family violence centre, but as a community family centre,” Diane said. “It would be an innovative project providing agencies with an opportunity to be more efficient with their funding.“A collaborative approach will also mean that families will be able to work with more agencies, more easily. The flow-on effects will be immeasurable. Strengthening families just strengthens the whole Hibiscus Coast.”Diane says a steering committee, which formed two years ago, had been asking Council for land for the project for months, but kept getting put off.According to Cr Wayne Walker, this was because a potential site beside Berkeley Cinema was also being considered for a Park and Ride facility.Mayor John Law said more than

half of the Rodney community was struggling one way or another.“I would be very supportive as long as the centre is a building that’s architecturally warm and inviting, and doesn’t look like a government building,” he said. “You only have to go to Orewa Community House to see how stretched they are for space – a new centre would complement them, not compete with them.”Cr Pat Delich said Council was not exactly a social welfare agency.“While the land is fine, don’t come back to us asking for operating funds,” he said. “What’s being suggested used to be done by the churches. If they can’t get off their butts and help with this sort of thing they might as well close their doors.”Michelle stressed that the aim was not just to tackle family violence, although there was a high incidence of family violence in Rodney and 80 percent of it occurred on the Peninsula. “We’ve had just under 1000 callouts for domestic violence in the last two years, with more than a 50 percent victim-repeat rate,” she says. Once land for the centre is secured, it is envisaged that the Hibiscus Coast Family Centre Trust will fund the construction of a 300-400sqm building, representing Stage One.

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A tree planting day was held at Raroa Reserve, Stanmore Bay, last month as part of an ongoing programme to establish a natural bush reserve in the area.

Volunteers brave the elements at last month’s planting at Raroa. The working bees are held once a month.

Native planting and bush restoration at Raroa

About nine hardy Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird volunteers turned up to work in miserable conditions, assisted by Department of Corrections community service workers.Project coordinator Pauline Smith says the aim is to restore the Raroa Reserve to be part of the North Western Wildlife Link, a series of native bush reserves that act as stepping-stones for native wildlife

between Tiritiri Matangi Island and the Waitakere ranges. The aim is to plant 1000 plants and trees in the reserve, which is home to rare native species such as the moko skink.Working bees are held at the reserve on the first Saturday of every month and Forest and Bird is also looking for volunteers to assist with other projects on the Peninsula. For further information call Pauline on 426 4270.

The Hibiscus Coast Kiwi Conservation Club is organising a day trip for young conservationists and their parents to the Tiritiri Matangi Island bird sanctuary on August 19.The trip includes a tour organised by the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi conservation group which will take in highlights of the island including the Tiri lighthouse.

Club coordinator Philip Wrigley says the trip is aimed at primary school children and is intended to make nature fun so that children become interested in conservation at an early age.The ferry will leave Gulf Harbour at 9.50 am, returning at 3.30 pm. Tickets are available by phoning 0800 888 006. For details about the tour contact Philip on 427 8996.

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Farmer and teacher, Joe Polaischer is passionate about sustainable living. On Rainbow Valley Farm, at Matakana, he and his wife Trish have provided education on sustainable living and permaculture to many people, from many countries, for more than 20 years. He says he is looking forward to sharing his knowledge over coming months with Hibiscus Matters readers.The United Nations declared the years 2005 – 2014 as the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). In New Zealand, the decade was launched at the Eco-show in Waitakere City. The NZ coordinating committee’s priority is to better communicate about sustainability and get more people engaged in taking action for sustainability.The topics I plan to cover in this column include Zero Waste, how to minimise your ecological footprint, growing food organically by creating edible landscapes, becoming more energy efficient by retrofitting your home, renewable energy, passive solar design, smart shopping, avoiding food miles, appropriate technology, and lots more that make it possible to live a more self-reliant and sustainable life - although the word sustainability is over-used. Most consumption and activities in our present lifestyle are ecologically not sustainable long term.The end of cheap oil (oil peak) is another reason to redesign our way of consuming the resources we have. Once we have a good understanding of the true cost (EMERGY – the embodied energy in a product or activity) it makes sense to take responsibility and not pass on the costs to future generations. The quadruple bottom line (environmental, social, economic and cultural costs) is a start to not externalising the true costs.We have to learn to live off the interest of nature, not from non-renewable capital. A high degree of ecological literacy and ecological competence throughout the population, especially our decision makers, will make it possible to future-proof human existence on this planet. We need to adapt to the limits of the earth, but to do that we have to know the carrying capacity of our life-supporting ecological systems.Environmental deterioration represents a political failure in the way we make decisions, the distribution of power and wealth, and in leadership at all levels. Issues of environmental sustainability are complex and long-term, while politics addresses mainly immediate issues. Short term gain, long term pain. We will need to reinvent politics at the eco-system level. Democracy must begin at home and home is the community and bioregion one lives in … and isn’t our region a beautiful one?The concept of sustainability implies a radical change in the institutions and patterns that we have to accept as normal - we need to go from mechanical to organic, from industrial to biological - maybe democracy will be replaced by biocracy one day.

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A holiday connection with Indonesia, and Bali in particular, has developed into an economic and social relationship for Denise and Andy Johnson, of Whangaparaoa.The couple have just opened their third Dharma retail outlet specialising in Indonesian and Malaysian furniture, jewellery and home décor. The new 200sqm showroom is located in Karepiro Drive and complements Dharma’s other outlets at in the Whangaparaoa Plaza and in Link Road, on the North Shore.“We’ve been holidaying in Indonesia for many years and about three years ago we decided to combine business and pleasure when we opened our first Dharma outlet in David Sidwell Drive,” Andy says. “We specialise in good quality teak furniture and keep it individual by not buying bulk lots.“We now have two furniture makers in Indonesia working exclusively for Dharma and next year, we plan to open a factory in Bali.”Andy says since the twin catastrophes of the Bali bombings and the tsunami, unemployment in Bali has risen to around 40 percent and there

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People often ask just what does the Rodney Economic Development Trust do and is it part of Rodney District Council.The Trust isn’t part of Council. It’s an independent charitable trust whose ultimate aim is to bring prosperity and employment opportunities into the district, so that residents and future generations can fulfil their Vision for Rodney as a great place to live, work and play.We work towards this by partnering with Council to implement its economic development strategy – A Living Vision for Rodney’s Economy. This means a focus on helping existing businesses grow and be more successful, and by attracting new but compatible business and investment into the district. In a later column we’ll explain exactly how we go about this. Apart from our service agreement with Council, we operate several other contracts for government-funded programmes. Employment-based programmes include Rodney Youth Transitions to Trades for less academic school leavers; Rodney Employment Project to implement a wide range of employment and training programmes; the Rodney Gateway Cluster – a work experience programme linked to NCEA for college students; and the Enterprise Training Programme, a free training programme for small businesses.Although based in Orewa, we operate across the whole district and have worked for instance with groups in Kumeu, Waimauku, Helensville and Wellsford, as well as Warkworth, Matakana and the Hibiscus Coast. We’re a small team so we’re often spread very thinly – as is our budget! – so we can’t always undertake as many projects as we’d like. Very often, we have to limit our involvement to facilitation – bringing key people together - and lobbying local, regional and central government, and we make an awful lot of submissions! The most notable example of this is REDT’s involvement in getting Alpurt B2 back on track.It may sound like a lot of talkfest, but this is an extremely important part of promoting Rodney’s point of view to decision-makers and trying to ensure, along with Council, that Rodney’s voice is heard. Not an easy task.

First milestone celebratedA service providing home-based childcare for families in Whangaparaoa celebrated its first birthday last month. Fairy Godmothers Inc (FGI) currently caters for more than 40 children aged from birth to about five years and has 14 care educators. “We are the largest home-based child care service in Whangaparaoa and the demand is growing,” lead teacher Berneece Tait says. “The children are cared for in homes and are incorporated into the family life routine where learning occurs naturally. It’s a more intimate

approach with lots of built in flexibility, so it is an alternative to an institutionalised system.”Care educator Tina Munoz says a lot of parents do not have an extended family to fall back on so Fairy Godmothers helps fill the gap.Berneece says the service provides a varied programme incorporating a weekly group session which helps preschoolers prepare for the school life ahead of them. It is based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum focussing on empowerment, holistic development, family and community, and relationships.

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A full class of fitness enthusiasts work up a sweat at the new Bodyvive class.

Bodyvive arrives on coastClasses are filling rapidly for the new Bodyvive group workout programme at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre.Bodyvive is an exercise technique developed by the Les Mills Gym which uses Vive balls, Vive tubes and hand weights the instructors take the class through aerobic and resistance training exercises.

The first class attracted 40 people and demand has been so high that extra classes have been scheduled.Centre marketing manager Emily Reubens says the classes are open to all fitness levels and are especially good for people who want to get back into shape.The 55-minute classes are running on Saturdays and Mondays.

More people in the Rodney/Waitemata area are ringing Healthline for free telephone advice, than ever before.In the first quarter of this year, more than 7200 people in the Waitemata District Health Board region called the 24-hour health advice line.The service started in 2000 and since July last year, has also included the Well Child Telephone Advice service through the same free phone number – 0800 611 166.

All calls to Healthline are handled by registered nurses who assess the callers’ concerns and needs. The nurses do not diagnose over the phone but determine what type of care is required and then advise on the best course of action. If the call is to the Well Child or Tamariki Ora service the calls are handled by a Well Child nurse. About a quarter of all calls handled come from parents of newborns and children aged up to five years.

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A number of factors motivated Heidi Johnston, manager of First Windows & Doors in Silverdale, to join more than 50 trades people and suppliers in building a Free Home for Hospice.“A former staff member died of cancer,” she says. “He was only 43 and it affected everyone deeply at the time. It made us more aware of our triple bottom line responsibilities, particularly in regards to our staff and our community.”The Free Home for Hospice is the brainchild of a group of local property developers who donated a section on Grand Drive to Hibiscus Coast Hospice. Believing the section needed a house, the developers - Sir Ross Jansen, Leigh Hopper and Ian Boocock - approached Ross Morley and Mike Fraser of G J Gardner Homes, Orewa.“The challenge of building a home at no cost and selling it with all proceeds going to Hospice was irresistible,” Ross says.“It took some doing, but with the house almost complete I have been bowled over by the support this project has generated in the community.”Heidi says her company already works with many of the project’s sponsors and says they represent a new breed of entrepreneur on the Coast.“We are the new generation of business owners who take community support very seriously.

From left Ross Morley, Heidi and Bruce Johnston

Triple line responsibility supports Hospice

Most of us have young families and we often socialise together. We love living on the Coast and I see our commitment to the Free Home

for Hospice project as being a way of making this an even better place in which to live. First Windows & Doors was a sponsor of the Hibiscus

Coast Hospice Country Home and Garden Tour but Heidi says the Free Home for Hospice is the largest donation her company has made.

PeopleStuffsays that after many years in the corporate world, she has discovered how to uniquely combine her homeopathic, mentoring, and speaking and writing skills with her business expertise to improve quality of life.“The aim is to provide people with the means to help them discover and pursue their passions in life and work in a much easier way,” she says. “There is a depth of anxiety neurosis in people’s lives which is eroding the character of the happy kiwi workplace, that has for too long received a short-term bandaid style of approach. I have simple long-term proven prescriptions that work to ease this condition.” PeopleStuff offers a suite of offices

and consulting rooms which house a mix of therapists and professionals, offering a wide range of personal and business services from accounting to the Zillion Body and Mind health-giving therapies.


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Flying in the face of mass produced products is Stanmore Bay jeweller Ivan Wesley.After nearly 30 years of working for some of NZ’s leading jewellery manufacturing companies, Ivan is specialising in unique handcrafted jewellery and repairs.“It takes a long time to gain the skills and confidence to be able to produce quality pieces,” he says. “It seems a shame that in order to cater to the mass market, we’re losing this individual craftsmanship. A lot of jobs in the jewellery industry have been lost as a consequence of cheap jewellery imports.Ivan says he enjoys making one-off

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handmade pieces which include engagement and wedding rings using diamonds and precious stones. With all his experience in the jewellery field there is little he cannot create. Examples of Ivans work can be found on display in Te Papa and other galleries around New Zealand.

Fancy dress shop Dress To Impress has opened at the Hilltop shops in Orewa.Owned and managed by Suzanne Shields, the business formerly operated as Hibiscus Fancy Dress in Manly. Suzanne says that the previous owners had been collecting costumes for more than 14 years so there is a wide range of costumes to choose from. She also stocks ball gowns and eveningwear, ranging from sizes six to 22.“A lot of people enjoy theming their

Suzanne Shields

Dress To Impress

parties and events so we can also give advice and suggestions on this as well.”

Teenadders based at Whangaparaoa is operating with greater financial security following guaranteed support from government and St Vincent de Paul.Chairperson Sue Taylor says 40 percent of funding for the 2007/08 has been secured and emphasis will now be placed on generating independent funds from business, family sponsorship, workshops, marketing and fundraising.The Teenadders annual meeting was told last month that the numbers of clients using the service continues to grow. A total of 119 people were seen in the last 12 months, most of them male. This figure was 22 more than the previous year. Sue says closer relationships were built with the colleges during the year where interventions assisted academic outcomes.“This year we have been involved with the transition of teens into the workforce and/or tertiary, and success

Teen services in demandat tertiary level has improved,” she says. “The numbers attending parenting workshop and seminars has increased and it is particularly interesting to note the high number of agency registrations.”Teenadders offers a collaborative approach to assisting ADD/ADHD teens and their families. The service is located at 592B Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay. For information, visit www.teenadders.org.nz

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Businessfocus CJ International

It is hard to imagine why a successful couple in their fifties would choose to leave their home and family, and sell their business interests to start from scratch in a foreign country. But, that’s what Kurt Mauff and his wife and business partner Cynthia Korb chose to do in 2005 when they settled in Red Beach. It is only when they describe the stress of life in their native Johannesburg, South Africa, that you begin to understand their decision. They talk here with Hibiscus Matters editor Jannette Thompson ….

You paint a bleak picture of South Africa. Is it that bad?It’s a beautiful country, very cosmopolitan, but the violence is out of control. The reality of life in Johannesburg is 10 foot high walls plus electric fences topped with razor wire around your property, bars on every window and across every door in the house, four dogs and alarm systems linked to armed response units. Car doors are locked as soon as you get in and no-one wears jewellery for fear of being robbed. You are suspicious of everyone and can’t afford to even stop to give a person directions in the street. It is hard to understand it unless you’ve experienced it. One of my closest friends was recently shot five times in a home invasion and it’s a miracle he’s still alive.

Why did you choose NZIt reminded us of what South Africa was like 50 years ago. One of the first things we noticed when we arrived in Whangaparaoa was children freely walking the streets and riding their bicycles. This is impossible in South Africa today. It’s also nice to live in a house without bars on the windows.

What did you do in SA?The trade embargoes that were enforced during the apartheid era were actually a windfall for SA business. They were a catalyst for a vibrant manufacturing community, as nearly all our goods had to be made domestically. In Johannesburg, we ran a factory employing 25 workers, manufacturing womens corporate clothing, mainly for the domestic market. When we first visited NZ in 2003, we believed there was an opportunity to set-up a similar operation here. However, in between applying for and being granted our business visas, the global trade agreement with China came into effect. The agreement has affected clothing markets worldwide. It is almost impossible to compete with the lower prices the Chinese are able to offer so we’ve put the factory idea on hold for the moment and are now concentrating on developing a niche market. As we see it, there

are still businesses looking for better quality, non-standard items. These are the people who are prepared to pay for corporate garments, fabric and goods that distinguish them from everyone else. We look forward to the day when customers realise that cheap prices have a social cost and, eventually, an economic cost. It’s estimated that the price differential between an imported item and a NZ-made item is almost double. But if we buy NZ-made, we are investing in jobs for Kiwis, training for Kiwis and ultimately, a stronger local economy that it better for everyone.

Where do you see your niche market?In order to offer something

different, we are importing jacquard woven fabric in quantities as small as 50 metres. In the past, this type of product would only be available in lengths of around 400 metres or more. The fabric can include an individual design or logo in the weave, making it ideal for restaurants, hotels or any small business looking to market themselves in a unique way. NZ is a young country in terms of branding with many companies only beginning to appreciate the importance of standing out from the crowd. This will only increase as the effect of globalisation spreads. We’re not trying to compete with cheaper imports because we can’t. We believe there will always be a market for quality goods.

Cynthia Korb displays the jacquard woven fabric which is available in quantities as small as 50 metres. On a day to day basis, Cynthia manages the clothing side of the business while Kurt takes care of administration and promotion.

Kurt Mauff believes New Zealand businesses are only just beginning to realise the importance of branding for a unique and competitive edge. CJ International also offers a range of corporate clothing, promotional gifts and leather items.

The factory Cynthia Korb and Kurt Mauff operated in Johannesburg.

Has it been difficult to start again?The courses offered by NZ Trade and Enterprise were a “Godsend”. For a new person setting up they provided background on how business works in NZ and we have relied heavily on established networks to market our product. It’s not easy. We find that in NZ ‘trust’ is everything. Before anyone is prepared to do business with you, it seems there has to be a personal relationship. This is fine with us but it is a very slow process. We are holding our breath that it will happen but it’s just as well we have drawn a big breath!


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While this is the first edition of this community newspaper on the Hibiscus Coast, residents further north are well used to receiving their regular community news and information through the pages of Northern Matters and Mahurangi Matters, both formerly known as Local Matters. In a show of support for the launch of Hibiscus Matters, many of our loyal northern advertisers have chosen this issue to promote what they have to offer to their nearest neighbours in the south.

Winning Matakana wines on Hibiscus doorstepThe Waiwera River was once the boundary of the former Rodney County Council and it still stands as the rural gateway to Northland. Beyond the bridge, the countryside opens out into bush and farmland with magnificent views of the northern Hauraki Gulf. But there is more to this corner of NZ than stunning scenery.In recent years, dairy and sheep farms have slowly given way to the emergence of a vibrant wine industry. There are now more than 30 vineyards in production in the area and by next year, an estimated 100 hectares will be under cultivation.Most of the vineyards are family-run with an eye on quality rather than mass production. And while the early growers saw the region as a place for red grapes, more white acreage has been planted recently.There will still be a slight predominance of red grapes in 2008 – 54 percent of the total. By that time, the largest single grape variety will be the white grape pinot gris, which will account for almost one third of the total regional acreage. Syrah (17%) and merlot (12%) will be the two main red varieties. These three plus chardonnay, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese will comprise just on 85 percent of the total Matakana vineyard, and the remainder will

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Market a catalyst for village rejuvenationSince the opening of the Saturday morning Farmers Market just over two years ago, the village has become a destination in its own right. The market features just over 30 local growers and food producers selling fresh fruit and mostly organic vegetables, as well as locally produced olive oil, Swiss organic chocolate specialities, eggs, jellies and preserves, chutneys and pickles, seafood, honey and flowers.With the market as a drawcard, a number of other new businesses have sprung up. Among these are the boutique cinemas, Brookview Teahouse and the traders market in the grounds of Matakana House. Additionally, a craft and gift store has opened in the historic Matakana

Dairy Factory and St Leonard’s Church regularly opens its doors for exhibitions. Many established businesses have also taken the opportunity to revamp or expand their premises including the award winning Matakana Patisserie and the nationally recognised Morris & James Tileworks.A second Saturday morning market also operates in the grounds of the Matakana Country Park, on the road to Tawharanui Regional Park. The market showcases the work of local craftspeople and complements the Matakana Gallery which has regularly changing exhibitions. A café, restaurant and playground make this an ideal destination for families.


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A touch of glamour came to the Estuary Arts Centre last month when the Friends of Hospice Women’s Committee held a preview evening as part of a fundraising weekend.

Committee members raise a glass to the success of the auction. From left, Patricia Stroud, Robyn Cobb, Jill Carter, Vicki Lambert, Shirley Kidd, Miriam Godrey, Erika Grooter, Cathy Taylor, Wendy Gordon and Jan Adams.

Glitz and glamour for Hospice fundraiser

On offer were 170 exhibits by 60 artists from the Rodney area, covering a wide range of prices and styles. The event was organised by the committee to raise money for the running costs of the new in-patient facility at Hospice.More than 100 art lovers attended

the preview, which included an art award worth $1000 given to artist Debbie Tetlow by art critic T.J. McNamara for her painting Still Evening Orewa Estuary.Treasurer Vicki Lambert says the event raised $17,000 plus $300 in gold coin donations.

For women looking for a shot of motivation, tickets are on sale for the Business and Professional Women (BPW) Hibiscus Coast annual candle lighting dinner on August 21.The speaker this year is businesswoman Annah Stretton who publishes Her Business and Pink magazines, as well as running her own fashion label.“We hope the dinner will appeal to women looking to start their own business but who may need

some advice from a successful businesswoman like Annah,” BPW president Colleen Edwards says.The candle lighting dinner is a BPW tradition and is in honour of women who have worked towards improving the lives of other women. Part of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.The dinner will be held at Silverdale RSA and is open to women only.Tickets cost $50 and are available from Colleen on 424 5339.

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Students from Stella Maris School took centre stage at an Age Concern get-together in Orewa last month. Under the baton of choir coordinator Dorothy McSweeney, the students presented a varied musical programme including a performance by Irish dancer Rhiana McAnnalley. Age Concern vice-chairperson Pam Long says the monthly get-togethers are part of the Time Out programme. The normal roll-up is about 40 to 50 people, most of whom are living independently although some do come from rest homes. Other regular activities include board games and cards, and music by Jocelyn Stubbings on keyboard.

Rhiana McAnnalley, from the Douglas School of Irish, meets 91-year-old Gwen Schultz, of Ponsonby, and her daughter Maureen Cairns, of Orewa.

Music bridges the generations

New bands looking for their first break are being encouraged to sign up for next month’s Battle of the Bands in Helensville. Organisers George Samson and John Grey say they hope the event will provide musicians and singers with the opportunity to showcase their talents.“We’ve never done anything like this before but there just seemed to be a need for something to help new talent get some exposure,” George says. “There is certainly a lot of talent out there.”The acts will be judged by a panel of four with a possible recording session or a paying gig likely to be among the prizes.Entry is open to bands comprising three members or more, and the first elimination rounds will be run as jam sessions simultaneously at Parakai and Kaipara Taverns, on September 1 starting at 1pm. To register, phone George on 021 560 442 or John on 021 431 000.

Musicians given performance break

The Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa is currently hosting an exhibition by internationally renowned New Zealand artist John Papas.

Papas is considered to be one of NZ’s best-known and versatile artists, with works in the permanent

collections around the world. He has a reputation for producing works with environmental messages, particularly portraying his concern with pollution and its affect on nature. As part of the Orewa exhibition programme, Papas will give an artist’s talk on his career, his

motivations and his inspirations. The talk will be held at the gallery on August 19. Tickets are limited so people are encouraged to book early.

The free exhibition runs until September 3.

Artist Papas talks about life and art

Art buffs will be in their element when this year’s entries in the annual Waitoki School exhibition go on display on August 24.More than 180 artists are expected to submit at least one or more works for the event which is raising money for the development of new library and hall facilities at the school.Organiser Larissa Milgate says the exhibition is drawing interest from throughout Rodney and further afield. The fundraising target is $10,000.“There’s always a great variety of work which adds to the interest of the show,” Larissa says. “Prices usually range from a few dollars to

Art funds Waitoki school developmentseveral thousands.”Artworks in the silent auction will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and possibility some textile work.The exhibition will run from August 24 to 26 at the Waitoki School Hall,

1119 Kahikatea Flat Rd. It will be officially opened by Mayor John Law at a wine and cheese evening on August 24. For tickets or for further information, contact Larissa on 021 188 8917 or Clare on 021 981 337.


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A mural linking ‘old and new’ has been unveiled at the Silverdale Primary School.Staff and the pupils painted 200 ceramic tiles before they moved to the new school in Silverdale North in December last year as a way of bringing the history of the old school with them. Mosaic artist Joy Bell then glazed and trimmed the tiles and put them together in the shape of the school’s logo. The logo illustrates the Weiti River running through the surrounding hills, as well as representing a child’s pathway of learning and the sun rising on a new day.Mrs Brothers says the children have had lots of fun picking out their tiles on the mural.The new school, which cost around $9 million to build, includes a large multi purpose hall with stage, an IT/library complex, administration, sports fields, and junior and senior playgrounds, plus three netball/basketball courts. It is set in fully

Pupils from Silverdale Primary School admiring their handy work, a lasting reminder of their former school.

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landscaped grounds and is capable of eventually catering for up to 600 students. However, the school roll at present stands at around 260.The mural initiative was funded by Rodney District Council.

Rodney artists shape up for annual compArtists of Rodney are being encouraged to enter the annual Rodney Community Arts Council awards, being organised this year by the Council’s East Committee. A total of $5000 in prizemoney is being offered for the winners in various sections, including $1500 for the winner of the Supreme Award. Entries must be received by September 15. All entries will be for sale and the exhibition will run from October 5 to 28. Entry forms are available from Rodney libraries, service centres and Estuary Arts.


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Keeping tabs on the fishBecause I fish the same waters and live in the same general area, I readily accepted the offer to write this column about ‘matters fishing’ for your new community newspaper. I have inherited the name CapnHook because of my long and continuing research into fish hooks and how they are used in the Hauraki Gulf inshore fishery.Now retired, my time is split four ways: y Local fishing at least twice a week. y Helping ‘new New Zealanders’ understand the rules and best methods. y Educating the young and inexperienced. y Pursuing those who know the rules but try to circumvent them.

We are privileged in this country to still have a healthy fishery and only by adopting best practice methods and control of the take can this continue. I have two wishes in this regard: y That recreational fishers obey the rules and show more common sense. y That commercial fishers who exceed their annual quota, are penalised by suffering a quota reduction the following year.

Apart from expressing my opinion I can’t do anything about commercial. However, I can play a role in the recreational fishery as a fishery officer (honorary). It is also worth noting that I derive no income from my fishing related activities and if I recommend a product it is because it’s the best.Last year, I gave away more than 700 barbless circle-hook strayline rigs to fishers who hadn’t tried barbless and I will do the same for Hibiscus Matters readers. Just send your address to me at 7 Mera Rd, Algies Bay 0920 or email [email protected] and I will also include a copy of the just-released 2007/08 Recreational Fishers Handbook.The recent easterly gales have improved our close-inshore strayline snapper opportunities and the results have been spectacular for this time of the year.But, because I have used all my allocated space introducing myself, you will have to wait until next issue for my usual ‘fishing matters’Kia kaha and good fishing

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10-12 Auditions for Guys and Dolls (Fri 7pm to 9.30pm and Sun 1pm to 5pm), Centrestage Theatre. For details, phone 426 7282.

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20 U3A meeting at Stanmore Bay Presbyterian Church, speaker Judy Salthouse (see story p2)

21 Business and Professional Women’s Club Candlelighting Dinner (see p19)

24 Waitoki School annual art exhibition and silent auction (see story p20)

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BPW Hibiscus Coast members were inspired by the presentation from their guest speaker Inspector Janet Hope at last month’s dinner meeting.

Inspector Janet Hope

Top Rodney police officer shares career perspective

Inspector Hope is the Police area commander for Rodney, although is currently relieving as the district commander for Waitematä Police District. She is responsible for six stations in Rodney and a total of 115 staff.Inspector Hope’s presentation provided a fascinating overview of her long and successful career spanning nearly 28 years. Referring to a recently published book written on the history of women in the NZ Police, she compared the early beginnings when women were first enlisted and considered ‘unnecessary appendages’ to the many changes which have taken place over the years.The first recruitment of women officers was in 1941 and initially, less than three percent of women were sworn police officers. Pay rates were 80 percent of the male wage until 1965 when equal pay was introduced. Early uniforms included handbags and gloves. The first women topped their graduation year in 1957 and have continued to achieve well ever since. Inspector Hope was recruited in 1979. Prior to working in Rodney, she served in Rotorua as district operations manager - the first and only woman to hold this position. She believes this experience stood her in good stead for working in Rodney where she has been based for the past five years.

Highlights of her career have included being involved in the Springboks Tour, the 1990 Commonwealth Games and the World Expo in Seville, Spain. Inspector Hope is one of 14 women who are commissioned officers in the NZ Police. Her commitment and dedication have been recognised and she received the QSM for services to the community. She considers working in Rodney as area commander the highlight of her career to date and is one of only two women in this role nationally.BPW members were encouraged to hear that the crime rate in Rodney is relatively low. BPW Hibiscus Coast meets monthly at the Silverdale RSA and next month celebrates their annual Candle Lighting dinner with Annah Stretton of ‘Annah S’ as the guest speaker. Contact Colleen on 424 5339 for further information. Contributed


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A partly-installed sculpture outside the Moana toilet block, on the Hibiscus Coast Highway, at Orewa, faces an uncertain future.Rodney District Council commissioned Stillwater artist Jacqueline Aust to produce the artwork which is made up of nine sculptured metal panels.At a meeting last month, Cr Colin MacGillivray said the panels were dangerous in their present location, could easily become a target for vandals and should be moved.“More than $30,000 has been spent on this project to date with landscaping and lighting yet to come,” he said. “I’d like to see the sculpture moved to a more appropriate location before any further work is undertaken. The interplay of the shadows through the panels is an important part of the art and this will be lost if it is surrounded by vegetation.”

The Orewa esplanade has been deemed an inappropriate location for Jacqueline Aust’s artwork.

Sculpture raises safety concerns

Cr John Watson said he shared the safety concerns about the artwork raised by Councillors but he was equally concerned about the process that had allowed the sculpture to be put there in the first place.

“We’ve spent money installing it and now we’re going to dig it up,” he said.Council asked for a report to be prepared for its Assets Management Committee meeting in August.

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A programme encouraging parents and guardians to be more active in their children’s education has been adopted by Red Beach School.And, they hope other schools on the Hibiscus Coast will also consider joining.The New Zealand Parent Teacher Association’s Give Me Five initiative promotes parent, grandparent, and adult involvement in a child’s

life, asking them to make a simple promise to pledge five hours of their time for their child and their school each year. The philosophy is that when children see parents showing that they care about education, they will care. They will also learn the value of helping others.“We are very excited about this programme,” co-chair of the PTA Liz Hammelburg says. “Volunteering five hours per annum to benefit your

children’s education and experience at school is not a lot to ask but it will have huge benefits for them.”Liz says the programme will help the school to maximize volunteer support by tracking volunteer hours and by acknowledging the individual contributions of parent/ guardians.For more information visit www.givemefive.co.nz.

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Applications open for study grantWomen’s organisation Zonta International is offering a $2000 ‘second chance’ education scholarship to Hibiscus Coast women over the age of 30.The organisation works to improve the lives of women and families throughout the world, and is offering the award so that women can re-qualify to return to the workforce, president Lynda Garrett says.“It is easier for younger women to get study grants because they are often already studying and haven’t taken time out to bring up a family, so we’re offering this specifically for women over 30,” she says.The award can be put towards any NZQA accredited course. Applications close on August 31 and the recipient will be announced at a scholarship dinner on October 11.Olympic champion Barbara Kendell will present the award and proceeds from the event will go towards the scholarship.Zonta started on the Coast four years ago and currently has 14 financial members.The club is active in fundraising projects and welcomes new members. For further information about Zonta or for an award application form contact Lynda on 424 5856.

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