Issue 130 News February 2011 4600 copies delivered monthly to Helensville, , , Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach Guide camp boon for local business

! Part of the Girl Guides ‘Kaipara Kapers’ camp at the Helensville Showgrounds

The Helensville Showgrounds was (which includes the Helensville themselves to the ropes courses at Tree turned into a tent village last month - and the area), Manukau and Hauraki - and spans Adventures in Woodhill, kayaking at Shelly local economy given a boost - by the first the upper half of the , from Beach, and going 'geocaching', which is like ever Girl Guides Upper North Zone camp. Kaitaia to the Hauraki Plains. a modern-day treasure hunt using GPS 267 Girl Guides aged from 10 years, All the girls came from within that area, technology. plus 36 Girl Guide Rangers (aged 14-18) as did all but one of the leaders, a Canadian On the Saturday afternoon, the girls took part in the five-day 'Kaipara Kapers' woman holidaying here who immediately took part in a number of local community event. They were looked after by 75 volunteered to help after hearing about the service projects. volunteer adults - only three of whom, the camp. Those included washing the Kaipara bus driver, advanced paramedic and Helensville Showgrounds was chosen Coastguard boat, gardening and general security guard - were men. for its central location in the tidying up at both the RSA's The event took 18 months to organise Zone, its large size, and the ‘Running the camp was akin Drake Village and Mt Tabor and cost $98,000 to run, with each girl fact it is in a rural area yet Trust, helping with Lions contributing an all-inclusive $290 and the close to amenities and to a military exercise.’ Club fundraising by pulling adult leaders $110 each. A lot of that money attractions, says tabs off cans at the went to Helensville businesses - more on organising team leaderAngelaAnderson. Helensville recycling depot, and collecting that later. During the five day camp the girls took rubbish and mulching gardens along the The Girl Guides Northern Zone is made part in a wide range of activities. On-site riverside walkway. up of five regions - Northland, North Shore, those included various water-based The camp was officially opened on activities, rock wall climbing, archery, and Wednesday, January 12 by the Governor shooting (with real guns). A disco was held General's wife, Lady Susan Satyanand, at a Inside... on the Saturday night. ceremony which featured among other A vehicle fleet consisting of a full-size attractions a drum show by Rhythm Long running shop closes ... Pg 3 bus, three vans and an 8-seater car ferried Interactive. the girls around the Helensville area where Running the camp was akin to a military Running of the Roses ... Pg 5 they took part in many activities. exercise. Young Farmers here ... Pg 6 Those included horse riding at Tasman As well as all the tents and other gear - Helensville A&P Show ... Pg 8 Horse Rides at Parakai, swimming at the owned by the Girl Guide Association and Aquatic Park hot pools, visiting the provided by each region - there were 20 KKK celebrates 150 years ... Pg 15 Helensville Pioneer Museum, challenging ! To page 4 Tyrepower Premier Mechanical

Tyres WOFs Exhausts Wheel Alignments Services Valet Exhausts Mechanical Repairs Panel Beating Mags Transmission Repairs Painting Puncture Repairs & Services THE TYRE SPECIALIST IN TOWN Ph 420 8989 91-93 Mill Road, Helensville Ph 420 8843 visit Helensville Online at www.helensville.co.nz KAIPARA CONTRACTORS LTD editorial One of the major benefits of living in a smaller town like Helensville or YOUR Kaukapakapa is that it is often much easier to feel a sense of community than for LOCAL those who live in a large, more impersonal city. BUILDER Community events help bring us all together, both for those who take part in organising and running them, and for the general public who simply get the enjoyment and camaraderie out of taking themselves and their families to those STUART HUME events. When you go, for instance, to the annual Helensville Christmas Parade, a large Experienced & professional part of the enjoyment is catching up with friends, neighbours and acquaintances. Full range of building services The first such event for 2011 is the Lions Club of Helensville’s annual Running of the Roses on Sunday, February 20 (see article page 5). Not only is it a fun day out and the chance to win some great prizes, it’s a fund raiser that will benefit the local Ph: 420 5782 Mobile: 027 275 2115 community as well. [email protected] Next up on the following Saturday, February 26, is Helensville’s biggest annual event, the A&P Show (see pages 8 and 9). Now in its second century, it is our town’s longest running event, and the only one which regularly brings large numbers of city HELENSVILLE AUTO ELECTRICAL folks to our lovely town - so it’s good for our economy, too. Later in the year, in conjunction with the Rugby World Cup, Helensville will be holding a special ‘Fan Zone’ evening following a day of heritage-style celebrations on We look forward to providing you with all Saturday, October 8 (see page 12). Two quarter-final matches will be screened live, a your auto electrical supplies and services. sure-fire drawcard for locals and hopefully some visitors as well. Domestic and Then there are the wealth of smaller events which happen throughout the year, commercial like the Fly-In at Parakai Airfield later this month (see page 14) and the Kaukapakapa batteries at very Country Fair (page13). They all let us get together and feel a part of our community. So do your bit, and get out there and enjoy them! competitive - Dave Addison prices. Unit B, 103 Mill Rd, Helensville 14,000 visitors per month (behind Helensville Fitness Centre) Ph 420 8181 Mob 021 689 700 have eye on Helensville HELENSVILLE Helensville receives over 14,000 the site consistently ranks first in a visitors each month - at least, the town’s Google search. PLUMBERS SUPPLIES website does. The most popular pages on the site LIMITED& The Helensville Online website, at are the home page, news articles, and + www.helensville.co.nz, gets more than the ‘things to do’, ‘business’, Registered Plumbers 250,000 hits each month, which ‘accommodation’ and ‘what’s on’ + Plumbing & Drainage Supplies translates to 14,000 to 15,000 individual sections. + LDP Alkathene pipe & fittings 15/50mm visitors. While almost 70 percent of visits to + Water Filters & Replacement Cartridges And each month those visitors look the site come from within , + Pump Sales - Davy, Onga at around 32,000 pages of information the site receives traffic from all across + Nova Coil 110 / 65mm on Helensville and the surrounding the world - a recent sample reveals + A & B Section Vee Belts area. visitors from the Unites Stated, United + Bailey Water Tanks “That’s a lot of information about our Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Cote area being shown to the world,” says site D’Ivoire, the Russian Federation, 94 Mill Road, Helensville administrator Dave Addison, of Dash Netherlands, Peru, India, Spain, Japan, Trading Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm Sat 8:30am-noon Design in Parakai. Sweden, Thailand and Switzerland, Tel: (09)420 8907 Fax: (09)420 7607 Online now for more than 10 years, among many others.

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2 Issue 130, February 2011 Long-running shop shuts doors Valentines One of Helensville’s longest running about 10 years. New Kiwiana Day A&P retail stores, Mike Ross Appliances in Mike was born in Helensville - one of Stock Show Commercial Road, closed on January the last batch of babies born at Malolo 29. House before the Maternity Hospital Mike and wife Ruth opened the first was established. He has lived and Mike Ross Appliances store at 56 worked here all his life, doing his Commercial Rd 28 years ago, after apprenticeship here before initially buying the home appliance business of working as an electrical contractor. Warner Bailey. Ruth, they joke, is a ‘foreigner’ - only Ten years later they moved into having lived here since the age of two. larger premises at 48 Commercial Rd, The decision to close the shop doors buying out the Hill & Stewart business of was a long one, made mainly on The Best Gift Shop in Town! Ian Osborne. They have operated from economic grounds but also because it Open 7 Days - Layby Available there ever since, with Ruth in charge of was time for a change. the retail store at street level and Mike’s Mike and Ruth run a deer farm at service workshop underneath. their home at Kaukapakapa, and that is 44 Commercial Rd Phone / fax 420 8336 In 1994 they joined the newly formed taking up more and more of their time. 100% franchise, giving them the Mike will retain his downstairs purchasing and advertising power of a workshop in the meantime, continuing PARAKAI HOME large national organisation. with his servicing work. Ruth will be They also ran a shop in Huapai for working part-time around town. Residential Care “We have had If you are looking for residential care in a friendly some excellent and warm environment, join us at Parakai customers over the ! Single and Companion rooms all years - some very with Sky TV and phone connection loyal customers,” ! Family respite care says Ruth. ! 24 Hour Medical Cover “It’s been great ! Home cooked meals being part of the ! A variety of recreational activities growth of Helensville over the years. It’s a Deborah Presland, Manager neat area and has 143-147 Parkhurst Road, Parakai been good to us. Phone: 09-420 8277 Fax: 09-420 9339 We’ve brought up our [email protected] kids and grandkids here. “But we are looking forward to a ! Ruth & Mike Ross in their store just before its closure different pace.” 17th year of golf tournament for Waioneke School Waioneke School holds its 17th annual teams golf tournament at the South Head Golf Course on Friday, March 25. This year the event is being used to raise funds for the performing and visual arts, and portable seating. As well as team and spot prizes throughout the day, there will be awards for a putting challenge, the longest drive and the person getting closest to the pin. The competition begins at 10.30am with a shotgun start. There will be fully catered food and drinks on course. Tickets are $280 for a team of four, which includes food and beverages, plus a $350 option which adds a meal platter and complimentary drink in the clubhouse after the event. Businesses can also sponsor holes for $200. To register or for more information contact event organiser Anne Holst, phone 420 2505, or email her at [email protected]. LOCAL CARPET GET FIT! ELECTRICIAN LAYING FOR ALL DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WORK & MAT ! New homes/barns EDGING ! Renovations Fitness ! Kitchens/bathrooms Carpet Mat Overlocking ! Safer switchboards Leesa & Paul Schultz League ! Hot water faults movement is life ! Work guaranteed Ph 420 7441 Part Dance, Exercise, and Yoga to Ph Paul 027 373 6762 Mob 027 200 7864 music, always fun and sociable. a/h 420 4161 Fridays 10-11am, Masonic Hall, Helensville PERFORMANCE ELECTRICAL LTD Ph 420 7108 or 021 260 2190

Issue 130, February 2011 3 Guide camp good for business ! From page 1 the 303 girls and 75 adults went portaloos set up, along with 18 portable through 606 litres of milk, 18 litres of showers and an enormous marquee for cream, 80kg of cereal, 1200 eggs, 2000 dining and meetings. litres of juice (made from powder), 300 The tent village was organised by loaves of bread, 760 bread rolls, 20 region, and each region set up a chocolate logs and 1300 muffins. They specially built themed 'gateway' to their ate their way through 300kg of tinned area, complete with night lighting. food - such as fruit and baked beans - The main show building was every day. One dinner alone used 57kg described by Angela as a giant “walk-in of corned silverside. pantry”. Even the left overs didn't go to Feeding such a large crowd was a waste, instead being donated to locals formidable task, with the 13 adult for pig food. volunteers who made up the catering Simply providing enough hot water team working from 5am to around 9pm for washing dishes was a major each day. Meal times took 1½ hours with exercise, with 11 gas-powered water the girls eating in shifts with 10 minute heating 'jennies' in use. Childcare spaces available in ... breaks between. The organisers were thrilled with the Parakai - Helensville - Kaukapakapa While the bulk food items such as support of the Helensville community, canned goods were purchased at says Angela, and they want to thank in Gilmours, perishable items were particular the Helensville Meat Centre, For more sourced locally. Te Awaroa Market Garden, Woolworths information “We ensured we purchased from the and Parakai 4 Square for their help in local community - items such as veges, keeping food supplies flowing. call our friendly meat, bread and milk,” saysAngela. They would also like to thank the team now! The amount consumed was A&P Showgrounds staff for their help, staggering. especially Richard Bradly for his help Ph/Fax (09) 424 2499 During the five days and four nights, around the grounds. 10 Walbrook Road, Manly, Whangaparaoa Ph: Andrea 0274 770 889 or Wisia 0274 641 331 E: [email protected] Homebased Education & Care

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! Kayakers shepherd the roses down the at last year’s Running of the Roses Roses set to float down the Kaipara River again

Helensville will again host the annual They include an overnight cruise Running of the Roses community plus a night’s accommodation in the Bay fundraising event on February 20. of Islands, a hot air balloon ride, a night’s Organised jointly by the Lions Club luxury accommodation at Vineyard of Helensville and the Helensville Cottage in , a night at the Sky District Business Association, the event City Grand Hotel, and a booklet of local features a ‘race’ down the Kaipara River shopping vouchers. Random spot by 2500 numbered roses - with those prizes will also be drawn during the first across the line winning big prizes for event. their owners. This year’s 2500 tickets have sold It’s a development of an idea by local quickly, but some are still available for Matt Hampton. $5 at participating retailers in In keeping with previous years there Helensville, and tickets may also be will be a festival atmosphere. Stalls will available on the day prior to the race. be open from 10am with the emphasis Proceeds from the Running of the this year on ‘food fare’. Roses go towards local charities and Entertainment will feature Medieval community organisations. This year Call Tileman Services Ltd demonstrations, including dancing and recipients will include Sunnydays Early 420 4151 or 027 484 5362 sword fighting. Childhood Centre to help with the The main event, the releasing of the redevelopment of their playground, and numbered roses upriver at the Kaipara Helensville Primary School to help Cruising Club, will take place around towards the re roofing of the school hall. 1pm. The roses will be washed down the Helensville Lions Club would like to Kaipara River, with the first roses fished invite local food producers or suppliers out at the finish line deemed winners. to the participate on the day. For more Prizes worth $5000 are awarded for information phone Matt Hampton on the first five place getters. 027 221 3226. “A room without books is like a the body without soul” - Cicero Art Stop The café Book Stop (inside theArt Stop café) - Outcatering available - 2nd hand books ... and more ... 5 Commercial Road, Helensville 5 Commercial Road, Helensville Phone 420 8580 Ph 420 9108 ‘Text for Tales’ on 021-071-0246 156 Main Ro ad, Kumeu [email protected] www.kpl.co.nz

Issue 130, February 2011 5 Young Farmer regional finals to be held at A&P Show The northern regional finals of the strength where they are comfortable, HELENSVILLE INSURANCE CENTRE National Bank Young Farmer but the challenge of the contest is competition will be held at the handling the unknown. Whether people 92 Commercial Rd Helensville A&P Show on Saturday, are more theoretical or practically February 26. inclined, whether they are familiar with Friendly professional service The competition in the Show’s trade dairy farming or sheep farming, any area will start around 7.30am and activity within agriculture is fair game”. from NZ's largest continue until about 3pm. There will be a Ms Lever believes this results in insurance broker final, quiz-style round at the Helensville people who are more aware of other War Memorial Hall that evening. agriculture industries and the world Ph: 09 420 8245 Fax: 09 420 8244 The Helensville contest will be Email: [email protected] the first of seven regional finals to be held around the country over the next three months, culminating in a HELENSVILLE Grand Final at Masterton starting on June 29. After six weeks of intense district LAW OFFICE final competition, seven men and one woman will compete at Helensville for one of the coveted seven places in the final. Contestants are tested on a range of practical skills involving all agricultural industries as well as the theory and technical knowledge SELLARS & CO required for modern farming. Barristers & Solicitors An aim of the contest, now in its 43rd year, is to create an awareness PHONE 09 420 9324 of the diversity of modern farming 69 Mill Road, HELENSVILLE practices and careers, from on-farm through to agribusiness and Fax: 09 420 9325 Email: [email protected] agriscience. Tests will cover areas such as practical challenges, head-to-head ! 2010 Northern Region winner James Donaldson CAHARTERED CCOUNTANTS contests, agrisports, market assessing deer velvet as part of the Agri-Skills innovation challenges, business challenge planning, an interview, and speeches. around them. McKEOWN & CO The actual challenges are kept “Without realising it, many of the secret until the day of the competition so contestants' social, practical and Financial and taxation services and advice contestants can’t get an unfair intellectual skills grow tremendously for farms and businesses advantage. during their time in the contest”. at a competitive price A successful component added in The benefits of competing do not with friendly service 2010 was the Community Footprint, stop at personal growth, with more than which looks at the way a contestant's $300,000 worth of prizes to be won. Phone 09 420 7972 Also running on the day will be both Fax 09 420 7973 lifestyle adds value to their community. Contest operations manager Roz AgriKids and TeenAg competitions. In Office hours 9am - 5pm Lever believes it is this diversity that is AgriKids, teams of four children aged 9- 2a Rata Street, Helensville the great challenge for the contestants. 12 compete, while TeenAg is for 15-16 PO Box 57 Kaukapakapa Auckland “Most contestants have an area of year olds in teams of two. Registered Waitakere Alpacas

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6 Issue 130, February 2011 New Woodhill equestrian park Kaipara Medical Centre 53 - 65 Commercial Road, Helensville management proves popular PHONE: 420-8400 FAX: 420-7523 It is almost six months since the It’s been a big improvement, I believe, in Dr Adrian Gane MB, ChB, FRNZCGP YMCA took over the day-to-day the way the facilities are being managed management of the Woodhill Forest and the way riders are being looked Dr Maryanne Gane MB, ChB, FRNZCGP Equestrian Park (WFEP), and “the after,” she says. Dr Phillip Barter MB, BS, FRNZCGP, JCPGTGP feedback from riders is amazing” says AWEC is a small, non-profit club Dr Rakesh Dogra MB, BS, MS(Ophth), MRNZCGP Karen Legg, manager of the YMCA’s which used to manage the park Dr Maya Steeper MB, ChB, MRNZCGP Massey Leisure Centre. themselves. When Hancock Dr Richard Davies MA, MB, BCh, BAO, MRNZCGP “There were worries (from riders) at segregated the forest into different Dr Aimee England MB, ChB, MRNZCGP the beginning,” she says, but adds that recreational areas with a view to making now support for the new park them more commercial, the club For after hours, urgent, medical attention please ring the management is “overwhelming”. realised it would be beyond their means Practice Number above. Your call will be answered by our The park is licenced for equestrian to effectively keep managing the park. triage nurse, who will contact the duty Doctor. use from Hancock Timber Resource That led to the current arrangement FOR SERIOUS EMERGENCIES CALL AMBULANCE 111 Group, which harvests the pine with the YMCA. plantation, by the Auckland Woodhill While that organisation had no direct Endurance Club (AWEC). equestrian involvement in New Rowena Tyler, president of AWEC, Zealand, it was already experienced agrees the management change has managing other outdoor facilities, and been beneficial. as a not-for-profit organisation whose “It’s been extremely well received. mission is to help communities and families, the management role seemed a good fit. Clearing anger course Horse riders must be registered with HELENSVILLE Helensville’s Men and Family Centre the YMCA before they can ride in Veterinary Service is running a Resolve - Clearing Anger Woodhill Forest; there are currently programme in Orewa, starting February about 700 registered riders, roughly 90 NEW HOURS: 18. percent of them women. Centre director Andrew Connolly The riders pay an annual fee, and Saturdays 9am to 12.30 pm. says at least one carload of locals will go receive a key to gain admittance. Late night Thursdays - open to 6.30pm. to Orewa for the course. It has been largely business as usual On call 24 hours. The programme is designed for men since the YMCA took over PH: 420 8325 and women who recognise their management. The biggest change is expressions of anger, hurt, anxiety or that around 10 of the AWEC committee fear are not helpful for themselves and members are now voluntary ‘horseback Men and Family Centre those around them. rangers’ who help riders who become Organisers meet with prospective lost or distressed, or offer advice on South Kaipara members before confirming their where to ride. Tama Tu Whanau Ora participation in the group at an initial The other major advance has been meeting. in mapping tracks in association with the Programmes, Participants are encouraged to be Auckland Orienteering Club. All tracks courses, engaged in counselling for the eight- will be named, and a trail sponsorship and counselling week duration of the course, and some scheme has been set up; already two funding is available to assist group Kumeu businesses have sponsored for men, young participants with the cost of counselling. tracks, along with several individuals. men and their The programme will run on Fridays The WFEP features ‘The Nursery’ families. from 9.30am to 1.30pm until April 8, and which has a kitchen, showers, toilet and the weekly sessions cost $10. bunkroom available for hire for Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm in Helensville For more information contact overnight stays. It’s proving a huge Contact Andrew on Andrew, phone 420 8263 or Sandi, success and is booked out almost every Ph (09) 420TANE (8263), Mob (027) 2826305 phone 09 428 1475. weekend year round, says Karen. [email protected] ... remember to: callcall inin && getget youryour photosphotos Helensville Pharmacy printedprinted readyready forfor 50 Commercial Road, Helensville Phone: 420 8861 Fax: 420 7390 thethe A&PA&P ShowShow

Issue 130, February 2011 7 Helensville Show coming up The 109th annual Helensville A&P the racetrack, adjacent to the wood Show is on Saturday, February 26. As chopping area which this year will always, it will be the largest event on the have a full field of competitors. town’s calendar. When it’s time to sit back and The main show’s layout will be largely relax, local band Soul Booth will be unchanged again this year, although the playing on the main stage. equestrian rings have been completely Entertainment for the younger set reorganised for 2011. will include the Marionette Circus One of this year’s highlights will be the puppet show, returning after a few regional finals of the National Bank Young years away. Farmer of the Year competition (see Relish the Taste, the ‘mini expo’ separate article on page 6). of locally produced food and wine Contestants will compete in eight which is always popular, is back modules, starting at around 7.30am and again too. finish around 3pm, although there will be a Prime Minister and local MP final ‘buzzer’ round in the War Memorial John Key is booked to visit the ! Crowds flock to the ‘carnival’ area at last year’s show Hall that evening. The entire day’s contest show at some stage during the day. will be filmed to get footage for the final, Show visitors in recent years have got Norwest Dog Training Club, pet dogs, which will be televised in June. used to seeing beautifully coloured and Historical Society butter making, highland Also new at the Show this year will be decorated cardboard-cutout works of art by dancing, River Valley Amateur entertainer Richard Handley with 30 local schools, fastened to the outside of the Winemakers & Brewers Guild, Brightside minute shows on the main stage featuring a main building and toilet block and inside the Spinners, Old McDonald’s Travelling mix of comedy, juggling, and audience main building. This year, look out for some Farmyard, and face painting, and it will be a participation. Show visitors will also be able stunning sheep dogs, following on from full-on, fun-filled day for local families - and to take a punt on the Grand Sheeplechase, previous years which featured tractors, the many ‘townies’ who make a special trip a fun sheep-racing event. horses, pigs, sheep, goats, trains, to our town for what is the largest one-day There will be Clydesdale cart rides and gumboots and cows. A&P Show in the Northern District. pony rides, and for those after something a Of course the Show would not be what There will be free tractor rides from the little ‘gruntier’, rides will also be available at it is without the usual animals, including public carpark, accessed through Stewart the military vehicle display of tanks, jeeps cattle, sheep, alpacas, miniature donkeys, Street, and an EFTPOS cash out facility will and trucks. horses, poultry, and working dogs - plus the be available at the show office. Entry to the Once again, the popular ‘Carnival’ area equestrian competition. show is by cash only - EFTPOS will not be of sideshows and rides will be around by Add to those regular features like the available at the gate.

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Issue 130, February 2011 9 B.J.WILSON HIPPY children number BUILDERS LTD in the hundreds alterations new work free quotes Since the HIPPY programme started Parents in turn begin a life-long in the South Kaipara area in 2005, 336 involvement and interest in their children and their families have been children's education, and long-term enrolled in the programme. studies have shown that by spending Each year around 70 local families regular quality time together, a strong take advantage of th opportunity the bond is built between the HIPPY parent Barry Wilson T 420 8535 programme provides to give their and child which lasts well into the children the best possible start to school teenage years. 77 Garfield Rd F 420 8550 and life. HIPPY doesn't take the place of HELENSVILLE M 027 494 4995 By working regularly on the HIPPY early childhood centres, but encourages activities, parents understand exactly parents to take their children to those in what their children can and cannot do addition to the HIPPY programme, and are able to fill in the 'gaps'. giving the child a variety of experiences Playing the HIPPY games means but ensuring that the parent is "in the children learn the social skills of taking driver's seat". turns and how to lose gracefully. Coordinator Bernie Malizia is By working regularly with their currently taking enrolments for the 2011 parents, the HIPPY children develop intake, which will be based at Parakai good listening skills, logical thinking, School in Fordyce Road. Children need problem solving skills and perhaps most to be between 3½ and 4½ years. important of all the confidence to give For more information phone Bernie anything a go. on 420 7434.

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10 Issue 130, February 2011 Men & Family Centre plan activities STYLISH THINGS 81 Commercial Road HELENSVILLE SMART CASUAL MENS & WOMENS CLOTHING ACCESSORIES - JEWELLERY - SCARVES GIFTWARE - INTERIORS NEW SEASON STOCK NOW Monday - Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday 12:00-4:00pm PHONE: 0210 468 684 ANNA’S HAIR STUDIO Open late Thursday night & Saturday mornings For those special occasions or just every day MAIN ROAD, KAUKAPAKAPA Tre Flesher-Pairama and his grandfather Chris Pairama size up the next Phone: 420-5091 challenge at Tree Adventures during a Men & Family Centre event. The centre has new activities planned for the coming months, following on from those held late last year which as well as TreeAdventures included quad biking and paint balling. Pregnant, new mum, Despite a few bruises and heart in the mouth moments, participants - including some mothers and girls - were very enthusiastic about the events, says centre co- unwell or just plain ordinatorAndrew Connolly. exhausted from Comments afterwards included one from a boy who said: "Thanks, this being a parent? experience has helped me and my father". Because you have your 09 420 7002 Future activities can be found on the centre’s web page hands full, we'll lend you A free service www.helensville.co.nz/community/menandfamilycentre.htm. one of ours.

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Helensville Birthing Centre is your local community facility. It provides a free service for women who choose to give birth in a low-tech environment. Alternatively, women who give birth in hospital can then transfer to us for the opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding.

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Issue 130, February 2011 11 Two Rugby World Cup quarter finals The to screen at Helensville event Two Rugby World Cup quarter final matches will be shown live on a giant outdoor Wasp Man screen at an evening family event in Helensville on October 8. The games being shown will be played in Christchurch at 6pm, and Wellington at 8.30pm. 15 years experience will find the source of The event, which will be located in and behind the Helensville War Memorial Hall, wasps and remove them before they will also feature live music and food, and will have a licensed bar. cause damage to your property. We also Organisers are now taking expressions of interest from businesses and collect and remove bee swarms. organisations interested in holding food stalls at the event, which it is hoped will attract up to 1000 people. Reasonable rates ~ Prompt attention Initial contact should be made to Sarah Legg, phone 420 9175, email [email protected]. Please contact Noel Smith on The Helensville Rugby World Cup Committee is also keen to hear from locals 420 7349 or 0273 254 999 who would be willing to provide paid accommodation to visitors during the cup event. Anyone with a room or two to spare and who would be keen to host paying tourists during the Cup should contact Chrissy Jones, phone 420 2010 or email Fotheringhame & Scott [email protected]. PANEL BEATERS Lions directory being produced for 2011 WAINUI ROAD Phone SILVERDALE (09) 426-7163 The Lions Club of Helensville latest Community Directory is currently being compiled, and local businesses keen to promote CLYDE - Mob 021 372 425 themselves need to get in fast. DON - Mob 021 425 952 The publication has a circulation of more than 5000 and will be delivered next month. Rates and Towing: an order form are at www.helensvillelions.org.nz under Projects - Community Directory. For all enquiries ask for Clyde or Don Enquiries to the Lion’s Community Directory After hours Towing & Service project manager, Matt Hampton, phone 027 221 Phone 420-5483 or (09) 425-9513 3226. End of Summer FREE METAL SELL OUT COLLECTION A major fundraiser for the Tamaki Sports #2 2.4m Strainer Post Academy is the free metal collection service it $29.95 ea offers. We will pick up any old metal - whiteware such #3 1.8m Round Post as fridges, stoves, dishwashers, washing $4.60 ea machines; roofing iron; metal piping; venetian Fencing Staples 5kg Pail blinds; computers; batteries; car panels; cars; 30x3.15mm Zinc - 50x4mm Zinc metal shelving; filing cabinets; machinery; lawn mowers; engines; and so on. $34.00 Tamaki Sports Academy offers mentoring, coaching and work experience to South Auckland youth who have dropped out of the mainstream school system but who show some sporting talent.Academy members are enrolled in the Correspondence School, and work towards unit standard credits and national qualifications.

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12 Issue 130, February 2011 Country fair aims to raise funds for junior playground

Kaukapakapa School holds its biennial Country Fair on Saturday, February 19 from 10am to 2pm. Parents are busy getting ready for the event, which is the biggest fundraiser on the two-year calendar for the team of hard working parents known as the School Support Group. Planning started in Term3 of last year. This year the Support CALL Your Friendly Group have a specific project ! Live music will again feature at the country fair earmarked for funds raised – a playground for the junior school, which for sale, horse rides, police dogs, a Bin Company! is estimated to cost $25,000. 'slushie' vendor, a dunking machine and “The smallest children do not have live entertainment. an age-appropriate playground where The major auction is the big event of they can play safely, away from the big the day and is always a lot of fun, says children,” explains principal Tony Support Group chairman Sandy Westrupp. Marshall. In the past the school has raised The Group thanks Baby Barns which $10,000 at the fair, money which helped donated a 2.3m by 1.5m barn-style pay for library books, Junior Readers, garden shed worth $1250 - ready to be Quality Bin Service computers for the ICT room, digital delivered to the lucky bidder on the day. cameras, the SRA Reading Laboratory The Support Group are currently Local experts! and laptop computers. looking for more items for both the major In the past people have come to the auction and the silent auction, and www.mrbinz.co.nz | ph 412 9309 Kaukapakapa School Country Fair from welcome any donated prizes. as far as Whangarei. This year's event An EFTPOS cash out facility will be will have fairground rides for all ages, a available on the day. For more silent auction, quickfire raffles, food and information or to donate auction goods, drink stalls, a white elephant sale, plants phone Sandy Marshall, 420 4535.

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Issue 130, February 2011 13 Fly-in at Parakai has new western comment time to suit local visitors by Councillor Penny Webster Up to 80 aircraft are expected to take part in the annual Fly-In at Into the New Year and it's all go at the . We Parakai airfield on Saturday, February 19. have had our first meeting of the Governing Body (at Orewa) for In previous years the fly-in had been held on A&P Show day, but 2011 with each meeting starting with a public forum. Finding our the decision was made to bring it forward a week this year to let more way around has become easier, and learning who to ask for locals take part. solutions to problems is less than a mission. Aircraft fly in mainly from throughout the upper half of the North There is a punishing schedule of meetings for this year as we Island, although they come from as far south asAshburton. have five standing committees of the whole Council plus forums While planes will start arriving around 10am, Parakai Airfield and subcommittees. The challenge will be to make sure this manager Simon Lochie says the best time for the public to visit is does not become a talk fest but a 'do'ing Council. between 11am and 3pm. We have already had several meetings talking about the The event, jointly organised by the Parakai Aviation Club and the Spatial Plan with the difficult decisions as to where the growth Northland Microlight Club, will will happen and when causing much discussion. The West is feature primarly “attainable, crucial in this with the huge development of Westgate and the recreational” types of planes, need to reflect growth in the Kumeu-Huapai corridor that is although there will also be some consistent with the wishes of the community. vintage aircraft and warbirds. The Mayor has set his first suggested rate rise. Under the Visitors will be able to take a new Auckland legislation it is now up to him to set the maximum range of flights starting from just rate, taking into account all the things he wants to achieve. $20, including flights in a Although the projects in the LTCCP will make up the bulk of gyrocopter (which is a bit like a the 2011/2012 Annual Plan there will be the chance to make hybrid between an aeroplane minor changes. The Council has also resolved to have hearings and a helicopter). all around the District. While the fly-in isn’t classed Finally, work will begin next year on setting policy, who pays, as an air show, there will be who benefits. There will be a discussion on targeted rates displays such as synchronised amongst other things. Some of the current Councils have free fly-bys, skydiving, and large swimming pools, for example, and that will be a debate that scale model aircraft doing should be quite lively! “What swimming pool?” I will be asking. aerobatics. Altogether it's shaping up to be an interesting year. The There will also be static opportunity to be involved in shaping this year will be wide and displays, and food and drink varied. Knowing the passion in your communities I'm sure you ! Simon Lochie available. will be at the forefront of discussions.

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14 Issue 130, February 2011 Youth camp focused on gratitude

Te Awaroa Youth Club (TAYC) held Auckland Council cultural advisor another very successful youth summer Richard Nahi and TAYC Tutor camp in late January, this year focusing CharmaineAuvae. on the theme gratitude. The teams of teenagers were led by The five day camp catered for 31 youth leaders Fredrick Dill, LeRoy Van youth from the South Kaipara and Duyn, Christopher Kelly and Malachi further afield. Humphris. It was facilitated by TAYC manager The camp was packed with Heidi Van Duyn, helped on site by nurse motivational activities that focused on Louisa Miller, chef Eileen Taogaga, exploring personal boundaries, TAYC projects coordinator Josephine campaigning youth development, Palmer, Auckland Council youth resourcefulness, creativity, mental development facilitator Nicola Reid, development and physical achievement. They included flounder fishing, kayaking, a night out in bush, fishing CHATHAM SERVICES from boats, musicals, plays, a PLUMBING & drug and alcohol free dance party, GAS FITTING 'Survivor' and 'Fear Factor'-style challenges, a For a complete, local professional service call Chris McComb workshop, Qualified Tradesman with over 30 learning the ! years experience. Participants in the 2011 youth camp history of the South Kaipara area, community service (09) 420 4811 or 0800 434 587 Sunny Days raising and sports. “I see gratitude or lack of it as a cash for playground common concern with teenagers. The FREE COMPETITIVE QUOTES young people at camp embraced the 59 Chatham Road, Kaukapakapa Sunnydays Early Childhood Centre theme with both hands, showing in in Commercial Road is extending its various ways how important 'being playground, and wants help from locals. grateful' is,” says Heidi. BSM LANDSCAPING For a $50 donation, locals can ‘buy’ a ”We look forward to offering next Design, Build & Maintenance river boulder which will be installed in the year's camp with a theme of landscaped garden with an acrylic label 'consequence'.” All Aspects of Landscaping attached to mark the donation. TAYC would like to thank funding Also available are timber planter providers Community Organisation Garden & Lifestyle Block Maintenance boxes for $250, which will be named with Grants Scheme, Lotteries Commission, Retaining Walls / Decks / Fences a brass plate to acknowledge the donor. ASB Trust and the former Rodney Any cash donations are also District Council, and the generous men Water Features / Lighting / Irrigation welcome, and for those wanting to make who gave time to take the youth fishing Concrete / Stonework / Paving a larger donation there are major items on their boats - Hans Van Duyn jr, Noel such as shade sails, soft fall matting and Higham and Kevin Wright. Ben Mayes other new equipment which can be For more information on TAYC 021 285 4469 contributed towards. events, camps, weekly programs visit 09 420 5659 Phone Sunnydays on 420 7253 or www.teawaroayouthclub.co.nz or call email [email protected] for a Josephine Palmer, phone 420 7977. Locally Owned & Operated donation form. Email: [email protected] Vision Landscape Kaukapakapa Drainage DESIGN & BUILD Geoff Sawyers ! Septic Tank Systems ! Drainage Reasonable Plant Centre & Sculpture Gardens ! Truck & Digger Hire Rates ! Pile Drilling Great plants for local conditions, plus ! Drain Unblocking 30 Years quotes, design, planting, landscaping Experience 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway (SH16) Phone/Fax: 420 4149 4km north of Kaukapakapa Mobile: 021 926 301 Ph/Fax: 420 8738 09 420 5655 www.plantsnz.co.nz Email: [email protected] Mob: 0274 817 478 www.sculpturegardens.co.nz

Issue 130, February 2011 15 town talk community titbits from town and around

CONTRACT FENCING ARTHRITIS SUPPORT ordination and rhythmic ability. Classes The next meeting of the Helensville are held 10am every Friday at the Arthritus Support Group is on Thursday, Masonic Hall, Kowhai St. For more ALL FENCING TYPES, RESIDENTIAL February 17, 10 am at 2 Raabia Close, information phone Christine, 420 7108 & AGRICULTURAL Parakai, hosted by Ina and John Stoner. or 021 260 2190. All welcome; gold coin donation NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL appreciated. Morning tea supplied. At KAUKAPAKAPAMARKET REASONABLE RATES the meetings members learn from each Kaukapakapa’s next Village Market other how to cope with arthritis through is on Sunday, February 20 from 8:30am exchange of information and to 1pm. Contact Sarah, phone 420 9175 Contact Stanley: discussion, in a friendly and informal or Kim, phone 420 5776. PHONE 420 8965 or 027 274 1929 meeting once a month. Guest speakers are invited from time to time. Contact PONY CLUB O.D.E. [email protected] Merle Griffiths 420 8774 or Ina Stoner Helensville Pony Club will hold a 420 7875. One Day Event on Sunday, March 6 at the Helensville Showgrounds. Contact KKK SCHOOL COUNTRY FAIR club secretary Michelle Gillard, phone HELENSVILLE Kaukapakapa School holds its 420 8344, or email her at biennial Country Fair on Saturday, [email protected]. DRAINAGE LTD February 19. Free entry. The event will feature games and activities for all ages, PORCINI WINSAWARD Registered Drainlayers food stalls, a major auction, quick fire Porcini Bistro & Pizzeria in Drain Unblocking raffles, a silent auction, a white elephant Commercial Road has just been Urban & Rural Drainage sale and more. Contact Tracy Bronlund, awarded the New Zealand Beef & Lamb email [email protected]. Excellence Award for 2011. It is the Septic Tank Systems fourth year in a row the restaurant has Footings & Power Trenches FITNESS LEAGUE won the accolade (previously called the The Helensville Fitness League has NZ Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Agent for Innoflow Systems just started classes for 2011. Run by Excellence). 86 Mill Road, Helensville Christine Mowat, the classes The restaurant is also now able to Ph: 09 420 9091, Fax: 09 420 9071 incorporate elements of dance, exercise offer its entire menu gluten-free, and yoga choreographed to music. The appealing to those who suffer the from Email: [email protected] aim is to improve balance, agility, co- coeliac disorder.

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Publisher: Cynthia Thrush, Helensville News Ltd, PO Box 59, Helensville 0840. Editorial: Linda Powell, 021 121 8484. Design, Subediting & Layout:Dash Design, 420 7215. Printing: Rob McCorkindale, Print Matters, 0274 740 657. Copyright: No material in this newspaper may be copied or reproduced without the publisher’s permission. MOBILE Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this newspaper, but the editor and publisher accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. 0274 924 494 Letters to the Editor: should be kept to around 250 words and may be edited as space dictates.

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