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Council owned land at 20 Link Crescent in Whangaparaoa could not only be sold and developed into residential housing, but the process may be fast tracked as a Special Housing Area.

Battle over Link Crescent heats upThe revelation came when representatives of Auckland Council Property (ACPL) presented a summary of public submissions on the proposal to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last week.

The land was earmarked for sale by the former Rodney District Council, which zoned it Residential High Intensity. That process was taken forward by ACPL last month when the CCO asked neighbours for input

on a proposal to sell the 2ha site and allow up to 56 two and three-storey dwellings to be built there. It one of the first examples in Whangaparaoa of what Council’s drive under its

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draft Unitary Plan for intensification of housing in existing suburban areas means on the ground.The Link Crescent proposal also includes a site designated as a reserve and set aside for the building of a Family Centre four years ago by the former Rodney District Council. Submissions show that the Family Centre concept, which is designed to be a hub for family support services and advice, is popular, however ACPL suggested to the Local Board on May 14 that if the property is not sold, the Family Centre is unlikely to be built on that land.Around 112 submissions were made against the sale, and opposition is mounting with residents preparing to take on the Council and its CCOs in an attempt to be “the squeaky wheel”.Residents are concerned about loss of views, privacy and property value as well as the potential for traffic snarl ups, flooding and a reduction in green space.At a public meeting on May 4, around 40 people aired their views and took advice from Crs Wayne Walker and John Watson on how to proceed.Both Councillors say there will be a severe impact on traffic in and out of Whangaparaoa Rd, should the development proceed, and that the loss of green space in an area already short of reserves is unacceptable.Crs Walker and Watson pledged their support for residents and emphasised the need to be proactive and get officers down to the site to look at issues such as traffic and stormwater.“You can’t assume that one part of Council is engaging with other parts, so pointing out facts about the unsuitability of the site for development is crucial,” the Councillors said. “Submissions are not enough. It’s go into war time.”A core group agreed to put residents’ concerns before various departments of Council, as well as ACPL and Auckland Transport in an attempt to stop the development proceeding, or

Having their say – sisters Emily (left) and Sophia Scanlan whose grandmother, Elsie, lives adjacent to the proposed Link Crescent development, sign a petition asking Auckland Council Property for an extension of time.

mitigate its impact.Residents also signed a petition asking ACPL for an extension of time to allow them to formulate an alternative proposal or amendment.One alternative, suggested by Beverly McLeod, is to turn the site into a reserve, including a pond to attract wildlife and deal with the site’s significant stormwater issues.Residents will have to make their voices heard within the next few weeks as ACPL’s board of directors will decide next month whether to sell the property to a developer. If it is sold, Auckland Council will then decide whether to designate it as a Special Housing Area, which means that the development can be fast tracked, the density more intense and 10 percent “affordable housing” must be included.

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The cost of the project is $16.8 million, which has been shared between local developers.Responsibility for construction of the ramps was a condition imposed by the former Rodney District Council upon WFH Properties, the developers of the Millwater subdivision, before stage three of its development could begin, and WFH Properties ultimately picked up 69 percent of the cost.WFH signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Clayton Reid, owner of the Highgate Business Park, which included working together to facilitate the building of the ramps; the Business Park also covered 31 percent of the cost.At the time, Mr Reid made it clear that he expected Auckland Council or Auckland Transport (AT) to make a financial contribution, but AT confirmed last week that no ratepayer money was spent on the ramps.

The ramps were also seen as crucial in obtaining consent for the development of the Peninsula Golf Club land in Whangaparaoa by PLDL and restrictions were placed upon how many properties could be constructed there prior to the building of the ramps in order to mitigate traffic congestion.WFH Properties withdrew its opposition to the golf club development after coming to an agreement with PLDL regarding the ramps.The NZ Transport Agency worked with the developers and AT in the planning and design of the ramps and associated road connections as well as ensuring they complied with standards.The design includes an off ramp from the western side of State Highway 1A to Wainui Rd, an upgrade and widening of Millwater Parkway from Bankside Rd to the Wainui Rd overbridge, and an on ramp to SH1A from Millwater Parkway at the

intersection with Timberland Drive.Earthworks, stormwater drainage, pavement reconstruction and resealing work that will take place for around the next three months, has necessitated the temporary closure of parts of Millwater Parkway.

The project will take more than a year to complete, with the ramps expected to be operational in August next year.Once Ross Reid Contractors and Fulton Hogan have constructed the ramps, the Transport Agency will take over operation and maintenance.

One of the region’s most prominent and popular businessmen, Garry Christini, was officially farewelled with a function held by Destination Orewa Beach last week.‘Thank you’ were the two words on everyone’s lips at the farewell, on May 14.Garry has been at Orewa New World for more than 20 years and there is barely a charitable organisation, school or sports club on the Coast that he has not assisted during that time.He is also a sponsor of most of the big events in the area including the Santa Parade and The Big Dig.Hot Rodders member Shane Bennet says Garry, who is “a car nut”, supported their annual beach hop since it started in 2010, and CAB volunteer June Johnson said her organisation has never forgotten his generosity when their one

and only computer broke down at their busiest time of year.“I was nervous going to see him, but he was wonderful,” she says. “He replaced the computer, complete with software and had it installed. To hear him say ‘send the bills to me’ was so appreciated.”Sgt Steve Perris of the Orewa Police’s Youth and Community team presented Garry with a letter of thanks on behalf of Rodney Police, saying he has assisted everyone from Blue Light to the Community Patrol.Garry says when he and partners Peter and Dody Anderson bought Orewa New World, it was “a big fish in a small pond”.“As a significant business in the area, what you do in life is to help out and we have been privileged to be able to do so,” Garry says. “It’s easy to write

Sgt Steven Perris of Orewa Police (right) and Des Adams (centre) thank Garry Christini for his support.

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a cheque – the volunteers in those organisations give a lot more than we have.” Garry purchased Browns Bay New

World early this year and is currently operating both stores. He doesn’t have a firm date for the sale of the Orewa store, but says this is imminent.


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This couch was appropriated by commuters using a Stanmore Bay bus stop, perhaps providing a bit of comfort while you wait. At one point some locals went to the lengths of manhandling the couch up on top of the bus stop’s roof, but it was later brought down and has since been removed.

Easter pizzaHells Pizza took its usual irreverent approach to Easter last month, by offering Rabbit Pizza. The pizzas, with a topping that included smoked wild NZ rabbit, were promoted with the slogan “Rabbit Pizza – catch it while you can”.

Early electorEx-Rodney District Councillor Ross Craig, father of the Conservatives’ leader Colin, let it slip recently that his son cast his first ‘vote’ in a general election at the tender age of 12. Encouraging his bourgeoning interest in politics, Ross let his son come into the voting booth with him and choose who to vote for. He restricted the options to three candidates, and the young Colin picked Winston Peters.

Thanks for breakfastWhile it is concerning to hear that local children are going hungry, the women at the Community House who have taken the initiative of providing breakfast are doing a wonderful job (HM April 16). Like Kids Can, I am of the view that whatever the family situation, the kids’ needs come first as their futures are at stake.Anne Brownley, Stanmore Bay

Local concernsI have just received the Auckland Council’s May propaganda pamphlet telling me of all the exciting things happening South of the Harbour Bridge, although I must admit I did find an article saying that new seats and light bulbs have been provided for the town centre of Browns Bay. The “great” news for those living in cash cow country is the forthcoming 2014 property revaluation programme. For those not familiar with what this means I can assure you that it is just a back door way of increasing your rates bill. Mayor Len and his merry men will soon be telling you that your house value has increased by $50 to $100,000 (just look how much richer we have made you). They will not point out by how much this will increase your rates bill. Mayor Len will then say that the rates increase will only be two percent, but on your new house valuation it will be nearer seven percent. I was hoping to read of a proposed electric rail service to

Orewa, but I am not expecting to live long enough to ever see it, or any other improvements to our area. Mac Hine, Whangaparaoa (abridged)

Plan process farcicalThe Unitary Plan hearings process is a farce (HM, May 7) and a very expensive one. Ratepayers should be outraged that the Council is spending money it doesn’t have on a process that is utterly flawed and will achieve little. All it will do is provide never-ending jobs for a lot of seat warmers and blow out a budget already being propped up by excessive borrowing. The decision has already been made: there will be a Unitary Plan. Any feedback from the submissions process is just tinkering. If the Council were brave, it would conduct a referendum asking ratepayers if they want a Unitary Plan. I suggest most don’t. Of Auckland’s population of 1.5 million, only a handful will make submissions and attend hearings. The cost per capita for that futile exercise is massive. Worse, as occurred with the Orewa Long Term Plan, little notice will be taken of the feedback. The Council and the bureaucracy will just plug onward like the Titanic. And the result will be the same. John Clements, Orewa

Costs unacceptableThe $30 million cost for the Unitary Plan is outrageous (HM May 7). Councillor Watson points out that

seven councillors voted against approving these costings which, I believe, demonstrates their integrity. What is so worrying is that the remaining councillors seemed to believe that this sum was acceptable. With flaws noted in the Plan, it is difficult to comprehend how such a sum can be justified. The cost of the hearings is just as amazing. Are these people really worth the money they are being paid? There will be many who would be delighted to earn half of the $1200 that Mr Kirikiri will receive each day. It is no wonder that an additional $70 million has been blown on the current debt. One can only surmise that the Mayor is not capable of running Auckland Council properly.Ron Cooper, OrewaMore comments on this story can be found online. Have Your Say and join the conversation www.localmatters.co.nz

Praise for breakfastWell done to the Community House for stepping in to provide school breakfasts. In an ideal world the community should not have to do this, but the fact is more families are falling through the cracks and many of the government safety nets have gone. Yes I do think the parents should bear the responsibility for feeding their children, but when this is not happening are we going to just let them starve? Sometimes it really does take a village to raise a child.Sonya Edwards, Red Beach

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Hibiscus Matters’ Facebook page was inundated with around 250 suggested names for this Miniature Highland calf belonging to Diane Littlewood of Wainui (HM May 7). The bottle of bubbly and chocolates go to Jessica Wilson who came up with the chosen name, Freya. Diane says she can’t wait to have more calves, as she now has a selection of great names to choose from. Thanks to all who entered.

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Mala, a nine-month-old tabby cat, was adopted recently by the Davies family of Silverdale.

Silverdale home for first ‘special needs’ felineThis would be lovely, but not newsworthy, except for the fact that Mala has only one eye and a frazzled left ear. She is the first success story from a programme, launched by Animates last month, which homes ‘special needs’ animals across NZ.Travey Davies says it was an easy decision to take Mala home. “Her disabilities don’t worry us. Mala has a fantastic personality. It is not about what we give her, it’s what she gives us,” Tracey says. “I would hate to think what would happen to these pets if they weren’t given a chance.”Mala made an instant impression on Tracey’s son Jared and began playing with him straight away. Animates Angels is an extension of the SPCA’s existing partnership with the pet store, who already use their network to find homes for SPCA animals – so far, 7000 pets have been adopted in this way.SPCA Inspector Ian Hiil says without this programme the service could not cope with the number of pets coming

into its care.Animates services and welfare manager Nikki Marchant-Ludlow says it can be harder to home pets with special needs, but that Animates is happy to help. “This branch of the programme is in its infancy, but Mala’s story gives us hope that we can save the lives of many more pets that have been previously overlooked.” More ‘special needs’ pets are arriving regularly at Animates in Silverdale.

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Auckland Council’s rejection of a proposal to build a boutique retirement village on farmland in Wainui has been described by the applicant, Charles Wedd, as gut-wrenching.

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Mr Wedd of Country Lifestyles had hoped to build a 20-home retirement settlement on his family’s 17.2ha farm – something he says would appeal to rural retirees but was opposed by Council planners from the outset. Winstone Aggregates also opposed the idea, claiming that a retirement village could place constraints on their future quarrying operations in Wainui.Independent commissioners agreed, declining the resource consent application on behalf of Auckland Council on the basis that it was inappropriate in a rural zone, which is identified in the District Plan as a Quarry Effects Management Area.Their decision, released on May 9, states that “the positive social benefits for people do not outweigh the adverse reverse sensitivity, rural character, rural amenity and ecological effects”.Principal among the Commissioners’ concerns were the proximity of the

proposed development to a significant mineral extraction resource, as well as “an undermining of existing rural amenity and character”.Mr Wedd says that it defies belief that mineral extraction can strip high ecological value areas of bush, while a small development, designed to be sustainable is considered to undermine rural character.“As almost anyone who has dealt with planning issues has found, the main problems are not to do with the Resource Management Act, but rather with the jumped up bureaucrats and under-skilled council planning staff who have the power to subvert the process to their own purposes,” Mr Wedd says. He says his company will seek a full process review of the way its application was handled, however he accepts that he is powerless to overturn the decision.

Capital projects around the region are in the gun as Auckland Council looks to identify $300 million in savings, including possible deferral of projects.Chief executive Stephen Town was asked to immediately instigate the review of the capital programmes of Council and its CCOs during last month’s adoption of the Council’s 2014-15 budget by the Budget Committee.Mayor Len Brown said that Council “will have to make some tough choices about Auckland’s priorities as we look to aggressively manage down our debt levels while delivering low rates rises”.This year’s budget includes an average rates increase of 2.5 percent.Local Boards were also asked to provide a list of “advocacy areas” to inform its Long Term Plan.

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Alcohol policy consultationAucklanders can have their say on proposals regarding the sale and supply of alcohol after the approval of Council’s draft Local Alcohol Policy by the Regional and Strategy and Policy Committee on May 13. The draft includes regulations relating to licensing decisions, not local liquor bans. Key proposals for areas other than Auckland central include maximum hours of 9am–1am for licensed premises and maximum trading hours of 9am–10pm for off-licences, such as supermarkets and bottle stores. It proposes that location and density issues will be managed by “the environmental and cumulative impact assessment tool”. This would be used to determine the impact of new licensed premises on alcohol-related harm. Submissions open mid-June and run for a month. Info: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/alcohol

Hearings ahead for lifejacket bylawThe hearings for Auckland Council’s controversial Navigation and Safety bylaw will take place at the Civic Building in Auckland central starting next week. Local board submissions will be heard on May 27, starting 1pm, and the public can attend this session, but not speak. Public submissions will be heard on May 30, starting 9.30am. Around 50 submitters are expected to speak. The hearings panel will deliberate and make its recommendations on June 6, starting 10am. Nearly 400 submissions were made regarding proposed changes to the bylaw, which includes a proposal that wearing lifejackets be made compulsory on boats six metres or less in length.


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It’s an innovative idea that she hopes will give someone a helping hand into business ownership, and in turn she requires the new owner to pay it forward by offering work experience to trainees.Candyland is a well-established maker and retailer of sweets that has been based in rural Taupiri in the Waikato for more than 20 years.Michele took over the running of the family business three years ago, and decided to franchise its operations. She began by opening a Pop Up store in The Plaza around six months ago and is now ready to commit to a full lease.She says Candyland is offering the store to applicants who would not otherwise have the opportunity to own their own business.She will choose a suitable applicant, and says Candyland, as franchisor, will assist with marketing, fit out the store, monitor sales and help the new owner get up to speed. The owner will have full responsibility for running the business, as well as paying the normal expenses such as stock and the lease.“Our brand is important to us, so we will provide support as any franchisor would, but at the end of the day it’s up to the owner to make a success of the opportunity we’re offering,” she says.

Included in the deal will be a requirement to take on trainees, who will not be paid but will gain work experience.She says her inspiration came from businesses overseas that train young people “who need a break”.“I had many applications when I advertised for staff, and the majority didn’t have any retail experience,” Michele says. “I’ve been providing work experience instead and would like to take that further.”She is also talking with training establishments to see if Candyland can provide practical experience alongside more formal training.Info: email [email protected]

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In the face of increasing competition from other centres and online stores, Whangaparaoa retailers are staging a comeback with The Plaza centre manager Anne Murphy leading the charge.

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Anne is intent on forming a business association to enable local businesses to work together to improve things on the peninsula.“We need to protect our patch,” Anne says. “The Plaza is not driving this for its own gain, but so that local businesses can have a voice and everyone can benefit – how about a retail trail showcasing the peninsula, new signs, or beautification of the area? All this could be put into action by a strong business association, as it is right now in Silverdale and Orewa.”She says competition from Albany and Silverdale in particular is sucking the limited retail spending power of peninsula residents dry.In addition, she says that the building of new retail centres in Gulf Harbour and on Whangaparaoa Rd, and increasing numbers of supermarkets, do not make sense when the vacancy rates for commercial premises on the peninsula are already the highest on the Coast.Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate figures from last December show that Whangaparaoa had retail vacancies of 14 percent, compared with 12 percent in Orewa and 2 percent in Silverdale.“Council planners should look at the retail offer that’s already here and consider how those businesses, and any additional ones, are going to survive,” she says. “There needs to be a strategic approach and better planning.”The idea is to form an organisation that would represent businesses throughout the peninsula, from Gulf Harbour to Red Beach.Manly Care Chemist owner Tania Adams says she supports the idea and expects it to gain good traction.Tania was formerly part of the Manly Village Business Association, which folded around two years ago; she says the Village as a whole was supportive of forming a Hibiscus Coast Business

Improvement District (BID) when Destination Orewa Beach attempted to extend its boundaries in 2009 and was disappointed when that initiative failed.“A strong business association would create a focus on the peninsula for customers, and eventually make connections with Council that could be of enormous benefit,” she says.Anne says that while a long term objective could be to form a BID, funded by a targeted rate, initially the idea is to simply form a solid network of retailers, commercial operators and landlords that can work together for the betterment of the area. She says issues such as whether there is a joining fee will be up for discussion.“We want to make it clear that Whangaparaoa has its own town centre, and people can get everything they need here, from a hamburger to a pair of shoes, travel or tyres or whiteware. People on the peninsula perceive that ‘out there’ is better, because it’s newer, but we are just as strong, just as good and just as passionate,” she says.She says local businesses need to play to their strengths to compete – for The Plaza, this includes nurturing Pop Up stores into leases, and working with the community, which, Anne says, is a positive way to compete with online offerings.An example of this is the Weddings on the Coast Bridal Fair planned at The Plaza for the end of next month, which will provide an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products and services.After initial discussions with Council about forming a business organisation, Anne is looking for support from the Local Board and asks that interested business owners get in touch with her.“I care about what is happening out there and I am happy to put my hand up – it’s not about self-promotion, it’s about survival for all of us.”

Eyes on FijiOptometry practices Visique Hawkins Optometrists Orewa and Visique Hawkins Silverdale Eyecare are supporting eye health in Fiji this month. From April 21–May 31, these two practices will support Voluntary Ophthalmic Services Overseas (VOSO) by making a donation for every eye examination they do. VOSO provides free eye care to help prevent and reduce the risk of blindness among the people of the Pacific Islands where access to eye care can be limited.


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The flavours of many different cultures have been brought together on the menu of Wild Gypsy, satisfying the Kiwi appetite for international cuisine.Owner Bish Kunwar says that like the Wild Gypsy after which his business is named, Kiwis are keen travellers and want food that brings back those experiences.With a menu that includes Indian, Italian, Mexican and Arabic style food, as well as burgers and fish and chips, dining at Wild Gypsy is a round the world trip.The wine list includes selections from Europe, South America, South Africa and Australia as well as New Zealand and the on-tap beers and ciders are from places like the Netherlands, France, Singapore, Mexico and India.A selection of teas from around the world is also available.Wild Gypsy, which opened in Polarity Rise, Silverdale last month, is Bish’s second business – he also owns a takeaway in Bayview.His father worked as a chef, an uncle owns Indian restaurants in Tokyo and another uncle, Chait Singh, is owner and head chef of Chait’s Tapas & Bar in Gulf Harbour. Bish followed in their footsteps, earning a Hotel Management Degree from Manipal University in India, and he has been in the industry ever since.

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He says the degree course was not only the start of his career in the hospitality industry, but also provided a grass roots understanding of food and beverages.Working in a wide variety of restaurants, he has become familiar with many different types of cuisine as well as something of a connoisseur of coffee and tea; he says his tastes are well attuned to those of Kiwis.“All the food on the menu has a Kiwi twist,” he says.Although Bish enjoys working in the kitchen, he is happiest at front of house, talking to customers.“I explain about the various dishes and give feedback to the chefs – it’s that kind of interaction that ensures everyone is happy.”Bish is hosting Pink Ribbon Breakfasts at Wild Gypsy this month. He says 20 percent of all sales in the morning from 9am, May 23–25, will be donated to the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Info: look for Wild Gypsy on Facebook.

is welcome here, from kids to old age pensioners. The relationship with clients is very personal – some see it as time out, and like to sit quietly while others enjoy a good conversation.”He combines traditional barbering techniques, such as scissor work, clipper over comb and use of cutthroat razers, with the latest methods that turn hair cutting into sculpture.“I see it as an art form,” he says. “Cutting hair is on a par with the work of artists and every cut is a piece that you create and send out. There’s a huge variety of styles to suit every individual, from long to super-short fades.”He chose the location, in the Westpac Plaza arcade, Orewa, with care – off the beaten track, yet still accessible, and says word is getting out about his service.“There is a lot of demand here for male-only haircuts – and I’m getting lots of good feedback about The Barber Lounge,” he says. “I’m stoked to see every client leave happy, with a super clean, fresh cut.”

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Colour key to ball gown glamourSchool balls are a long-standing tradition that is as popular as ever, providing teenagers with a rare chance to dress up and socialise in a formal, glamorous setting.Deirdra Anderson of Chocolates for Breakfast in Orewa has been dressing girls in elegant gowns for their school ball since 2008 and says there is as much excitement in the air as the dresses are tried on, as ever there was.“The ball is still a very big deal and might be the only one they go to in their lives,” she says. “Sadly there are very few formal dances for adults held these days and that’s made the school ball even more of a special occasion.”The search for the perfect gown at the right price is a task that teens and their parents begin well before the date of the ball. Deirdra says that pricing is a big consideration for local parents and this year she has introduced a new range of ballgowns priced from $249.This season she has also brought in a top quality range of shoes from New York and these, coupled with accessories such as jewellery and clutch bags, mean girls can leave the store with a complete outfit.Dance floor colourDeirdra says long gowns are more in demand than the shorter, cocktail

dresses this year and, as many long dresses can be altered into short ones and worn again, they are versatile.Whatever the length, colour is hands-down beating basic black and neutrals.Bright jewel-like colours, right through to pastels, are popular with bold red in particular making a splash this season. Ruffles, diamante and metallics add a fun element, while more unadorned styles allow the girls to add glitz with jewellery.

Boys go for BondOrewa College’s theme of James Bond should give plenty of scope for fun. It is the main reason why suits like this are being hired in large numbers from Orewa Menswear.While the ball dresses are more colourful than ever this season, Orewa Menswear owner Tim Green says boys are generally sticking with traditional black and white tones and slim fit suits. Some are dressing the suits up with braces and the Year 13s show their increasing confidence by wearing a colourful shirt.

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Local photographer Daryl Brown of APL (www.apl.net.nz) has been at hundreds of school balls over the years, and says the desire to get images up on social media has changed the process entirely.He says 10 years ago the process involved two photographers spending all evening at the ball, but now, in addition, there is a web technician who enhances and uploads the images to social media throughout the evening as well as a photo booth. Images are saved to a hard drive from the booth and also uploaded to social media.Video is captured using multiple devices including a GoPro camera and a high definition video camera that records personal messages from the ball goers.“Ten years ago we were photographing College Balls for free then selling the prints and enlargements, photo frames and photo gifts at the local photo shop for 6–8 weeks after the event,” Daryl says. “Fast forward to 2014 and the students are all too happy to pay $4000 plus for the photographic service as long as they get the images immediately. That is what the current generation is used to and expects.”

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Once the ball dress has been found, booking a hair appointment for the day of the ball is the next big thing to tick off the ‘to do’ list.The day of a school ball is one of the busiest of the year for local hair salons – stylist Alanna Pleasants of Hair Designers in Orewa says their team spends the day almost exclusively doing hair and makeup for young clients.“Turning them round to face the mirror when the makeup is done is a big moment,” Alanna says. “First time ball goers especially just light up when they see themselves looking sophisticated and glamorous.”Alanna says that the most popular hairstyles this year are sleek looks inspired by the 1950s or a slightly more edgy Rockabilly look.Soft, pretty curls are a more informal but still stylish way to go.The side-swept look that has been seen on the red carpets this season is enormously popular and can be achieved with medium length or long hair.Most girls keep additional hair decoration to a minimum, but flowers, especially daisies, are a big trend with floral garlands in demand.Alanna says the consultations she has with her young clients include seeing a picture of the ball dress, and that personality is also a key factor.

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“Some are confident enough to want a high fashion or funky look, while others like more traditional and pretty styles. It’s important to talk to a professional so that your hair will suit not only your dress, but also your personality and facial features.”League inspires boysBrad Horton, owner of His Place in Orewa, says haircuts inspired by rugby league players, such as Sonny Bill Williams, Benji Marshall and the Coast’s own Shaun Johnson, give the boys a sharp look for the ball. Because these are looks that require regular trims, he recommends that boys have their hair cut just a few days prior to the ball. The team at His Place also show clients how to apply product to keep the style looking good.

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By Talya Hugill of Amazing Face, www.amazingface.co.nzBall season is upon us, and every girl wants to look and feel a million dollars on this special day. Just like a wedding, research and planning is key.Most schools have ball themes to dress around. Kingway School’s recent ball was themed Four Seasons, so the girls dressed to reflect this; stormy, floral, icy and so on.As your dress is pivotal to the whole look, choose wisely. Don’t be duped into buying the latest fashion, but rather buy a dress which compliments your particular body shape, so that you will feel comfortable, as well as look great.When it comes to shoes, if you opt for stilettos, at the very least make sure you wear them in before the day – and if possible, take flats to dance in. Nothing will ruin the look, or your night, more than hobbling around with sore feet.Next, book your hair and makeup artist. It’s a busy season for these

professionals, so book early to avoid disappointment. Don’t see hair and makeup as secondary to your dress, but as something that will tie the whole look together. Even if you’re confident enough to do your own makeup, take the time to practise your look.If you are using a professional, book a consultation before the day to discuss what you want. Share pictures, and ideas, but be guided by their advice.Makeovers can be obtained from a makeup counter and this can be an affordable option.Alternatively, some hair and makeup artists can come to you and this is worth considering as time is of the essence on the day, and there is nothing more stressful than having to rush around.Leave plenty of time between hair and makeup appointments. Even if you are 10 minutes late, that may mean the difference between an average or an amazing makeover.

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Ball preparations underwayBall preparations are in full swing at local colleges. This year Whangaparaoa College is holdings its Greek Garden themed ball at the Aotea Centre on August 16. Orewa College has selected a James Bond theme and its ball is on June 14 at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland city. Wentworth College’s ball is on August 2 at The Wharf, Northcote Point, and does not have a theme. Kingsway School held its ball last month.

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Last year’s Year 8 students, pictured, worked hard to obtain a grant that is now transforming Wainui School’s grounds. From left, Anthony Kim, Jesse Riddle, Thomas Langman, Dylan Cole, Hannah Fagan, Geena Hutton and Paige Dyer. Photo, Wainui School.

Treemendous makeover takes place at Wainui School

The Wainui School project was one of four chosen this year to receive a $10,000 grant from Treemendous School Makeovers, a joint initiative of the Project Crimson Trust and the Mazda Foundation.Robyn Dyer, who was responsible for the planting plan for the Wainui School project, says a number of plants that were traditionally used by Maori for things such as weaving and medicine are included, together with interpretive signs to assist with learning.Most of the money, $6500, was spent on plants with the rest being used for materials needed to form pathways and install signs and seating.The first stage was to get the plants into the ground and this was a community

effort, led by parents, staff and current and former students, which took place last weekend, on May 18.Principal Gillian Bray says that the garden will turn a 400sqm muddy wasteland into an outdoor classroom that will also be fun for the children to use. A slide is one of the ways to access the garden.She says last year’s Year 8s put in a lot of effort to obtain the grant, producing a full brief, landscape plan, planting list, detailed cost analysis and information about what educational benefits would accrue.The school’s environmental group, the Tree Huggers will maintain the garden as it grows.


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Memories of Henry VipondIn 1901 Henry Vipond’s father bought 89ha on Whangaparaoa Peninsula. roughly in the area of the Vipond Road intersection. Over the years he added to his holding, buying land where the Whangaparaoa Railway and the Peninsula Club now stand. The original farm stretched from the sea to the Weiti River. It had a house, a barn, its own wharf and 1.2ha of orchard. Mr Vipond paid ₤250 ($500) for the original 89ha.Henry Vipond attended the Wade School (now Silverdale Playcentre in Wainui Road) where Miss Longmore was head Teacher. Longmore Lane near the new Silverdale School in Millwater is named after her. According to Henry she was “hard as nails” and she frequently kept him in after school, usually for talking. However, he was very fond of the student teacher, Miss Moore, who would let him go as soon as Miss Longmore left. Miss Moore boarded with the King family at Wainui and rode her horse to Silverdale and back every day.Silverdale was very small and Henry remembered only two main stores. There were two public halls, one of which, the Silverdale Hall, is still standing, two boarding houses, the Wade Hotel, a bakery and a blacksmiths, a race course and stockyards where the Loan & Mercantile Company held stock sales. There were about 100 gumdiggers in the area and sacks of gum made up a large part of the cargo carried by steamers to Auckland. At that time the Weiti River was a navigable stream and there was a regular service for passengers and cargo to Auckland. The passenger fare was 1/6d (15 cents in today’s money) return. There were meals on board and the boats had liquor licences. Most of the cargo was farm produce. Henry recalled that one day a settler near the Weiti Estuary went to investigate what he thought was a stranded timber raft and found a dead basking shark – not a species native to these waters. He contacted the Auckland Harbour Master, Captain Duder, who had it towed to Auckland and put on display but after three days it started to decay, so it was towed out to sea and dumped. It was approximately 10m in length and a man could stand upright inside its jaws.

Museum NewsPioneer Village open Sat/Sun, 10am–3pm • May 23, AGM at the Silverdale Pioneer Village, 11am • June 6, Mid-winter lunch, Silverdale RSA, 11.30pm. $18. Speaker, Peter Odendaal – Life in South Africa • For Sale: Why the Hibiscus – Place Names of the Hibiscus Coast, $10; Makers of the Wade, $34.99.


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The annual Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition and Sale is returning to the Estuary Arts Centre over Queen’s Birthday Weekend and features 20 artists new to the show.

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Among them is Nicola Warner of Red Beach who was invited to exhibit after organiser Vicki Lambert saw her work at the Carmel College Artfusions Show last year.Nicola describes her work as “fresh contemporary landscapes”. She uses soft pastels or oil pastel with gouache – an opaque, water-based paint.“Adding gouache is one of the last and most exciting parts of doing a painting” Nicola says. “All of a sudden everything comes together.”Nicola says she paints the types of pictures she would want on her walls at home. “I love the NZ landscape and I’m endlessly fascinated with colour and shape and the way the light is always changing. I find my inspiration in boats, beaches and beautiful places,” she says.The three paintings that Nicola will exhibit include two landscapes of Tawharanui and one of Orewa Beach. One of the Tawharanui works has been donated to Hospice for auction.“I’m very pleased to be able to support Hospice in this way,” Nicola says. “Before my mother and father-in-law died they were both cared for

by Hospice, and the whole family appreciated everything they did.”The annual Art Exhibition is an important part of Hibiscus Hospice’s fundraising efforts, traditionally raising in excess of $20,000. This year alongside works on oils, acrylics, watercolours and graphite on paper, canvas and board, there is work on oars, tapa, fibreglass, zincalume and steel. There’s also a selection of ceramics, prints, photography and jewellery. Works range in price from $35 to $3500.In recent times the proceeds have helped fund the Hospice Out Patient Clinic where locals can receive blood transfusions, medication infusions and specialist Lymphoedema massage therapies.

The Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition and Sale is on from May 30–June 2 at Estuary Arts Centre, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Opening hours are May 30–June 1, 9am–4pm and June 2, 9am–2pm. Admission by gold coin donation. A Preview and Auction Night is held on May 29, 7pm–9pm. Tickets cost $25, including wine and hors d’oeuvres, and are available at www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or ph 421 9180.


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A ROUNDUP OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICTChampion AdviceOlympian Barbara Kendall is the speaker at a fundraiser for Whangaparaoa College’s sports teams, focusing on how to be a champion in life. Her interactive presentation will show how to play to your strengths and work on your weaknesses, as well as develop skills to help in all aspects of life. The talk is on May 23 at Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Whangaparaoa, 7pm. Tickets $20 Adult, $10 Student, $50 Family. Door sales are available or [email protected] Community Trust, Playgym Classes (pre-school classes): 2-4yrs Tues/Thurs 11am, Fri 10am, Sat 8.30am; Age 4+ Tuesday 10am; Fun Gym Classes: 5yrs+ Wed 3.30pm, Sat 9.30am; 5-7yrs Mon/Thurs 3.45pm; 6yrs+ Rhythmic Sat 10.30am; 9yrs+ Mon/Thurs 5pm. Unit 4-5, 27 David Sidwell Place. Info: Centre Manager 021 216 8083 or 09 443 2795

NetballThe Silverdale Seahawks Netball Club is holding its annual fundraising event, a tropical themed Aloha night at its Silverdale Rugby Club base. The event is on May 24, starting 7pm. Tickets $10 from team members, from the Rugby Club bar, or door sales on the night.

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HOUSE CLEANING/IRONING 2 ladies available to work. Hibiscus area. Excellent references. Ph 424 0676 or 027 271 6676.

SeniorNet for Seniors

Computer Training Learn with others your age.

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CABINS TO RENT

CABINS FOR RENT 3 sizes avail. Carpet & Curtains incl. from $65 pw + delivery. www.justcabins.co.nz Ph: 0800 587 822 or 021 281 2066.

OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Thurs of month with guest/speaker &/or garden visits. 12.15pm, Orewa Catholic Church Hall, Centreway Rd. Ph Ann 427 8377.RED BEACH LADIES PROBUS meet 2nd Wed of month, 10am. Red Beach Methodist Church. Friendship, fun, fellowship, outings. All welcome. Ph Gloria 426 8098.SILvERDALE & DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC AGM Friday May 23, 11am, Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale. All welcome.SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual direction explores more deeply our relationship with the spiritual aspects of what it is to be human. In times of crisis, happiness or uncertainty, a spiritual companion helps bring perspective to your life story as it unwinds on the journey of life. Ph Vincent Maire 424 2293 or 027 276 6032 more info.THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY presents a personal experience of the Santiago Pilgrimage (Spain) with its Sacred Sites. 2pm. May 25, Red Cross Hall Silverdale. donation $5 inc tea & cake ph 428 3691.WAIWERA ASHRAM May 24. Murray Stentiford @ 1.30pm on “Seeding Change in the World”. Ph 09 426 5265.

SILvERDALE BALLROOM STUDIO Adult, beginners social classes Thursday, 7pm. Complimentary tea or coffee Advanced classes, 8.15pm. Ph 428 4939.


19–24 Hibiscus Hospice Pop Up shop, in the former BNZ premises opp Eddie Law Electrical, Whangaparaoa Plaza, Fri May 23, 9.30am–4pm, Sat May 24, 10am–2pm. Children’s clothing, toys & puzzles.

23 An Evening with Olympian Barbara Kendall, Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Manly, from 7pm. Fundraiser to assist Whangaparaoa College’s sports teams. Bookings, [email protected]

24 Community planting day, Weiti Riverbank, Flexman Place Berm Reserve, Silverdale, 10am–1pm. Everyone welcome but booking is essential. Info, and to register phone Debbie at Conservation Volunteers NZ, 0800 567 686, email [email protected].

24 Knit In, Spin In, Come In, Waitoki Hall, 10am to 3pm. Weaving, Felt, demonstrations, workshops and displays starting 10.30am. Wool garments and articles. Free entry. Info: Lisa Clapperton, ph 09 420 5455, email [email protected].

24 & 25 Pink Ribbon Tea, Puhoi Cottage Tearooms, 50 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi. Fundraiser for NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Proceeds from the weekend donated to the cause. Bookings recommended, ph 09 422 0480, www.puhoicottage.co.nz

29 Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition Preview and Auction, Estuary Arts Centre, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 7pm–9pm. Tickets $25 from www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or phone 421 9180

30–June 2 Hibiscus Hospice Art Exhibition and Sale, Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa, opening hours, Fri to Sun, 9am–4pm and Mon, 9am–2pm. Gold coin donation. (see story p18)

31 RSA Pink Ribbon Breakfast, Silverdale & Districts RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Whangaparaoa, 9.30am. Delicious breakfast, speaker, entertainment & raffles. $20. Tickets at the bar. All welcome.

2 Queen’s Birthday Orewa Craft Market, Orewa Community Centre, 368 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 10am–2pm. Stalls, wood fired pizza, pancakes and live music. Info: contact Annamaria, [email protected] or phone 021 145 0640.

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Bowls Orewa took the North Harbour Fours title from under the nose of their nearest rivals on the North Shore.The win, on May 4, is just the latest feather in the caps of Frank Arnerich, David Eades and Scott Curran, who take their bowls seriously and have also been successful in Triples and Sevens competition. Errol Koroi, who is new to the game, was the fourth member of the team, making this his first senior title.Skip of the Fours, Frank, says the group are ‘the young guns’ of Bowls Orewa – they are aged between 40 and 60.The top performance in the Fours

earned two of the players, David and Scott, a coveted Gold Star – these are awarded to players who have won five events, and are very rare. Scott, at 40, is the youngest bowler to have earned one.All the players have to fit their bowls around their day jobs, and Frank says this can mean more than a month goes by without a game.This makes the win at Harbour all the sweeter, as they were competing against players who are retirees and may bowl several days a week.“Some of those clubs, like Birkenhead and Browns Bay, also have NZ players

Briar McLeely of Stanmore Bay has won so many events in the short time that she has been kayaking competitively, that she has trouble remembering them all.

Briar McLeely

Paddler sprints forward to international competition

The recent announcement that she has been selected to represent NZ at the Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Hungary topped off less than six months of kayak racing that has seen her win gold medals at national level in her age group, both as an individual and in the K4.The 17-year-old first took paddle in hand at Red Beach Surf Club around 10 years ago where she paddles a surf ski.Last year, on the advice of the Red Beach Surf Club coach Vaughan Skiffington, Briar took up flat water kayaking,

mainly to assist her ski paddling, and entered her first regatta last December.She won eight medals in total at the Nationals in Rotorua two months ago, including Gold in the U18 K1 200m and 500m.Briar, who is in Year 13 at Orewa College, loves all sports that take place in and on the water, including surfing.She says competitive kayaking has enabled her to meet a lot of new people, including a role model, Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington. The Junior Worlds will be a big step

The Bowls Orewa ‘young guns’, from left, Frank Arnerich, David Eades, Scott Curran and Errol Koroi are North Harbour Fours champions.

Fours win for Bowls Orewa

up, involving spending a month in Hungary – where kayaking is extremely popular – along with around 1000

kayakers from more than 60 countries.The championships take place in Szeged, Hungary in July.

in them, but that doesn’t scare us,” Frank says.He says they are looking forward

to the NZ Nationals next year, with some games scheduled to take place at Bowls Orewa.

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