Issue 133 Helensville News May 2011 4600 copies delivered monthly to Helensville, , , Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach Otakanini finalist in Maori farming awards Sustainable farming, culturally sensitive Having worked through the practices and new initiatives at Otakanini drought of 2009 and 2010 he Topu near Helensville have impressed was determined to capture judges in the BNZ Maori Excellence in the 90,000 litre water source, FarmingAwards. and to make it available to the Otakanini Topu is a 2,750 hectare Maori extensive sheep and beef incorporation farm stretching from Muriwai farm. Beach to the southern end of Kaipara This also supports his Harbour. It is a finalist in the Ahuwhenua new 'finishing' program which Trophy, which is the premier award for fattens the sheep and beef Maori in agriculture. sold directly to the works, Manager of 17 months, Ray Monk was ensuring greater profits. surprised at their placement in the top three, The quality water as entry had been to explore the criteria and increases the quality of stock make some adjustments. for sale, which more than “We're obviously on track and ahead of doubles after lambing and where we thought we were ... we realize we calving, he says. can now go further, do some fine tuning and Consultants are used for ! Ray Monk, manager of the Otakanini Topu farm take on some new challenges,” he says. projects, “but where we can Ray replaced widely respected do it ourselves, we do”, says Ray. He is services. The supreme award winner, which manager Heta Tamahori, who retired after adamant he can manage effectively due to will be announced at a gala awards dinner in 34 years. His experience working with the skilled and competent team working Rotorua on June 3, will receive a replica of similar environmental and climatic with him. These include Connie Povey, the original trophy, up to $40,000 in cash conditions on a previous Maori Claude Fill and Witai Povey along with Cyril along with farm related products and incorporation farm impressed the farm's Hodge who with Connie has been part of the services. administrators, who approved his new farm team for more than 25 years. The premier award for Maori in management plan. Another initiative has been to work with agriculture was established in 1932 by Sir The farm covers 2,750 hectares, with the Romney Development Group Apirana Ngata and alternates between 16,000 stock units wintered on 1,550 to introduce a strain of sheep genetically sheep and beef farms and dairy farms. effective hectares. There are 600 hectares resistant to facial eczema. This has been a Chair of the Otakanini Topu in forestry and the rest is unproductive land problem in the past and costly when losing Incorporation, Hemi Rau says: “We entered in mudflats and wetlands. one ewe and potential lambs has a value of this year primarily for the experience and to Since his appointment in October 2009, $300, according to Ray. flag our determination to win the accolade. Ray has introduced a new water reticulation Since its formation in 1951 from the We are delighted that our hard work and system utilising on-site artesian wells. amalgamation of local Maori family farms determination to overcome the challenges and the return of government-administered experienced by our particular property has land, Otakanini Topu has mapped and paid off.” Inside... maintained the property's many cultural and Ray says he is facing a bright future historic sites. These include urupà and old compared to the past 20 years in farming. Historic lecture on photos ... Pg 2 pa sites, all of which have been marked on 's strengths were in grass fed Local on Unitec Board ... Pg 3 GPS systems for future reference. animals and with many farms converted to This was one of the features which dairy this had increased competition and Craigweil House expansion ... Pg 4 impressed the judges of the prestigious international demand. Frank McCullough obituary ... Pg 6 award. “We've just experienced our best year Fay Brown obituary ... Pg 8 Finalists receive a medal and $15,000 in for sheep, cattle and wool.” cash and farm related products and - Linda Powell Tyrepower Premier Mechanical

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2 Issue 133, May 2011 Local appointed to Unitec Council MAY Local identity and Chair of the institution, says Council chairman Ted Helensville District Health Trust, Dianne vanArkel. Mum .. Mother .. Grandma .. Nana .. Kidd has been appointed to the Dianne was previously the Head of prestigious Unitec Council. Wholesale Distribution with ASB Group Gifts for Dianne's new appointment along Investments and has also acted as the all at: with that of Martin Udale will bring a national sales manager and relationship wealth of professional experience to the manager for Colonial First State Investments. She is currently a director of AsureQuality Limited and Chair of Iris Limited, which provides community based services to people with Time for Knitting is now... disabilities or health problems. "Dianne brings an excellent The Best Gift Shop in Town! understanding of marketing and OPEN 7 DAYS - LAYBY AVAILABLE relationship management to this role," says Mr van Arkel. "Her extensive 44 Commercial Rd Phone / fax 420 8336 background in investment management will assist the Council to meet our objective to continue to exercise CRAIGWEIL HOUSE responsible stewardship of Unitec's financial assets." Residential Care Dianne's appointment to the eight If you are looking for residential care in a friendly member Unitec Council was made by and warm environment, join us at Craigweil. the Minister of Education and is effective ! for four years. A former school teacher Single and Companion rooms all with experience in national curriculum with Sky TV and phone connection ! Family respite care development, Dianne says of her ! appointment: “It is lovely to be part of the 24 Hour Medical Cover ! Home cooked meals education community again in this way.” ! Dianne lives on the family's 1000 A variety of recreational activities ! Dianne Kidd acre sheep and beef farm in Helensville Deborah Presland, Manager and is a founding member of the 143-147 Parkhurst Road, Parakai College riders and Helensville District Health Trust which Phone: 09-420 8277 Fax: 09-420 9339 was formed in 1989. She has been Waka Ama crews do well Chair of the Trust since 2009. [email protected] A seven rider Kaipara College After many years of commuting to equestrian team competed in the Auckland for work Dianne decided in Auckland Secondary Schools Ribbon 2007 to work from home in government Day event recently, with team captain roles which interested her namely in the Jasmine Sawyers-Mullin winning areas of education and health. Reserve Champion on the Flat in the Her role with the Helensville District Novice Hack category. Kayla Erceg, Health Board was extremely rewarding; Natalya Weekes, Emmaus Foster, particularly to be involved with a Jessica Crack, Bridget Fisher and Tanya community organisation with more than Merkulov also took home ribbons in a $5m in assets including the strategic variety of colours. health site in Commercial Rd, Your local The College’s Waka Ama crews put Helensville, says Dianne. Toshiba Heat in some solid performances at their Unitec is Auckland's largest Institute Pump Installer national competition against 64 other of Technology and has 23,800 students. schools. It was only the second There are four existing campuses and Ph: 420 2028 nationals they have attended and they from August this year a campus at Mob: 021 417 992 ended the event with most teams Albany will open to replace the ranked in the top 50 percent. Takapunasite. [email protected] LOCAL CARPET RELIABLE ELECTRICIAN LAYING Property Management FOR ALL DOMESTIC Providing outstanding service for landlords and tenants ELECTRICAL WORK & MAT Property management is a full time job. Minimise ! New homes/barns EDGING your stress by making the right choice on who will ! Renovations manage your rental property. ! Kitchens/bathrooms Carpet Mat Overlocking ! Safer switchboards Leesa & Paul Schultz With Reliable Property ! Hot water faults Management, the name says it all - ! Work guaranteed you won’t be let down. We offer Ph 420 7441 competitive management fees and Ph Paul 027 373 6762 Mob 027 200 7864 most importantly a professional, a/h 420 4161 reliable service.

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Issue 133, May 2011 3 Craigweil House to expand with major renovations Major works have begun at therapeutic waters' was a popular Craigweil House in Parakai which will holiday pastime. The thermal waters add a 21 bed hospital wing, a 20 bed have been associated with healing dementia wing and seven more beds to properties such as easing arthritis, the rest home. aches, pains, stress and worries. The The development includes 'slipper' baths were used by returned refurbishment of the original house built serviceman with missing limbs for ease in 1908 and the bathhouse with its of access to the soothing waters. distinctive stained glass window from The house changed names again in the 1930s. the 1950s when it was purchased by a New owners, the Allenby Group NZ Mr Lurman. He called it 'Lurman's Health took over the 21 bed aged care facility, Resort' and later 'Craigweil Self-Service formerly the Parakai Home for the Guest House'. Elderly, last December and restored the An early visitors' book from the Childcare spaces available in ... original name of Craigweil (spelt with an 1950s shows entries from Auckland 'ei' from the original early 1900s name. honeymooners along with international Parakai - Helensville - Kaukapakapa visitors describing it as 'the best holiday For more ever' and 'C'est le information paradis'. Jewish call our friendly John, who visited in 1969, wrote: “I team now! slept in the bath”. Deborah has Ph/Fax (09) 424 2499 been working at 10 Walbrook Road, Manly, Whangaparaoa the home since 1988 and recalls Ph: Andrea 0274 770 889 or Wisia 0274 641 331 the operational E: [email protected] 10 sq.m bath which included a Homebased Education & Care hoist to maneuver seniors in and ! Craigweil House out. She is delighted the Manager Deborah Presland says development includes refurbishment of most locals had continued to call it the bathhouse in its 1930s style along 'Craigwell', when the name was with an extended deck area for ease of changed to Parakai Home of the Elderly, access. Previously Kaipara Computer Services sometime ago. The Parakai development will add Craigweil House is the original name Onsite Servicing another 30 staff to the facility currently for the heritage listed building, which operating with 23 staff, according to System Tune Ups was built by Mrs Elizabeth Goad in 1908. Virus Protection & Removal operations manager, Richard Parker. It was a replacement for her property on Auckland architectural firm, Eclipse Fault Diagnosis & Repair an adjacent site which was built in 1904 Architecture has been engaged to New pc Systems & upgrades and burnt down. create a design in keeping with the Networks The name is of English origin and the existing weatherboard frontage. There new property was run as a guest house. Contact Us are numerous other features which will The bathhouse with its own thermal bore be retained in keeping with the Art Deco dates from the 1930s and 'taking of 09 420 7176 www.thepczone.co.nz ! To page 5 16 Commercial Rd, Helensville OFFOFF ROADROAD PLUMBINGPLUMBING LTDLTD FOR ALL YOUR COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC PLUMBING NEEDS Specialising in: 20 years experience Wetbacks Hot Water Systems All work guaranteed Brent Kelsall Spouting Ph/Fax: 09 411 5108 Arrange now before Mob: 027 646 4354 the spring rush! Email: [email protected]

4 Issue 133, May 2011 School 90th Jubilee ANNA’S HAIR STUDIO Old school Open late Thursday night photos related to & Saturday mornings Waimauku School and district are For those special occasions or just every day sought for the 90th MAIN ROAD, KAUKAPAKAPA Jubilee in July this Phone: 420-5091 year. Jubilee coordinator Rocky Roberts said the photographs received already are providing great ! The single Waimauku School building in 1933 information about the ACC visit $14.00-$16.00 school and the history of the area. Registrations have been steady for catch up. We have 'class loads of 09 420 8899 10 Commercial Rd, Helensville the event, which includes a school open registrations' coming in, she says. day and 'Walk Down Memory Lane' on A 90th Jubilee Gala Day was held in Saturday, July 2 from 1-3pm and a March this year and included gumboot dinner dance in the evening. throwing, a 'cowpat grid', craft and And why a 90th Jubilee? There had produce stalls and rides. More than been much interest from former $29,000 was raised for IT equipment for students who are now in their 30s and the school which will include data 40s who were absent for the last reunion projectors for the classrooms. which was 15 years ago, says Rocky. For further information email They were either too young or overseas, [email protected] or call and this is a great opportunity for them to Rocky on 412 9396. Craigweil House renovations

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Issue 133, May 2011 5 Former Principal passes away

FRANK McCULLOUGH Cath was also teaching and 1928 - 2011 between them they hosted parties, fundraisers and other events. New Frank McCullough, principal of initiatives had to be funded, and Frank HELENSVILLE INSURANCE CENTRE Helensville Primary from 1965 to 1978, was a dab hand at thinking up ways for 92 Commercial Rd lived life to the full as the people of the his Home and School Association to Helensville and Whangaparaoa districts raise money, where Frank took on a who spoke at his funeral on March 25 variety of roles including auctioneer, Friendly professional service testified. cheerleader and general organiser. from NZ's largest His enthusiasm for his family, his A large undertaking, spearheaded teaching and his leisure time activities initially by Frank, was the School insurance broker (drama, Lions Club and other Centennial celebration in 1977. About community organisations) was this time too the Education Board closed Ph: 09 420 8245 Fax: 09 420 8244 infectious and he was a great the Headmaster's house and planned to Email: [email protected] encourager and inspirer, persuading demolish it. An enthusiastic and active people to tackle whatever his current committee supported and encouraged project was. by Frank was able to retain this HELENSVILLE Frank was born in Taihape in 1928 building, and it served many useful where he lived with his parents and years as the ‘School Centennial Centre’ sister. Apart from a two year spell with until replaced by a full sized Hall in the LAW OFFICE his grandparents in Christchurch he 1990s. spent all of his school days in Taihape. During his Helensville years Frank He returned to Christchurch to attend was active in the Helensville Players, Training College, and and the Lions Club which indulged in his love of gave free reign to his tramping and drama. love of drama and Frank returned to the support of community SELLARS & CO to teach at organisations and Ohakune, where he met events. Barristers & Solicitors another teacher, In 1978 Frank faced Catherine Murray. They a new challenge with his PHONE 09 420 9324 married in 1953 and appointment as founding 69 Mill Road, HELENSVILLE taught at Little Akaloa on principal of Stanmore Fax: 09 420 9325 Email: [email protected] Banks Peninsula, and at Bay Primary School, and Koromiko, near Picton. he and Cath were able to By the time they moved leave their print in a very to Okaiawa School in real way in the setting up Taranaki (where Frank of a new educational was deputy-principal) establishment. they had a family of three After his retirement sons and two daughters, and their from teaching Frank took a more active youngest son was born in Taranaki. part in community affairs. Already in the Frank had already made a name as Lions Club, he also joined Probus and Farm & Lifestyle Block Specialist a enthusiastic and progressive teacher, followed Cath into the Horticultural and when he and Cath brought their Society. In 1990 Frank was awarded a Business Planning & Development family to Helensville in 1965 he Queens Service Medal for services to Financial Analysis continued to introduce new ideas to the the community. school curriculum and programme. For over 30 years the McCullough's OFFICE MARK FOSTER Team teaching, club activities, reading time at Whangaparaoa was full and and maths initiatives and drama active until ill health forced both Cath Office hours 9am - 5pm involved not only the teachers and and Frank to move to Beachfront Rest 2a Rata Street, Helensville students, but parents and the Home, where Cath is still a resident. PO Box 17 Helensville community as well. - Wynne HaySmith

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6 Issue 133, May 2011 New beginnings with new owner Kaipara Medical Centre 'New owner, new mechanic, new 500cc Jawa bike at his home base in beginnings,” is the motto for Bikesport in Rosebank Road. 53 - 65 Commercial Road, Helensville Mill Road. Primarily a Suzuki sales and service PHONE: 420-8400 FAX: 420-7523 After a rocky partnership, new owner agent, Bikesport has worked hard to Stuart Livingston is keen to focus on the keep its status as an approved dealer, Dr Adrian Gane MB, ChB, FRNZCGP future and moving forward. He is although is happy to service any brand. Dr Maryanne Gane MB, ChB, FRNZCGP encouraging locals to give him and his There is an expanding range of Dr Phillip Barter MB, BS, FRNZCGP, JCPGTGP new mechanic, Jamie Moohan a chance accessories such as the Teknic and Dr Rakesh Dogra MB, BS, MS(Ophth), MRNZCGP to prove their passion and commitment Shoei brands for road riding and Fly, Dr Maya Steeper MB, ChB, MRNZCGP to top customer service and quality Troy-Lee,Axo and Fox for motocross. Dr Richard Davies MA, MB, BCh, BAO, MRNZCGP work. Stuart, who takes care of the retail Dr Aimee England MB, ChB, MRNZCGP Jamie moved back to Auckland from side of the business, says the recession Invercargill two years ago and has has meant farmers have held onto For after hours, urgent, medical attention please ring the extensive experience in the rural and existing vehicles for longer which has Practice Number above. Your call will be answered by our farming communities of Invercargill. created a massive demand for second triage nurse, who will contact the duty Doctor. He also specialises in servicing road hand quad bikes. The few they get “just FOR SERIOUS EMERGENCIES CALL AMBULANCE 111 bikes and cruisers such as Harley disappear”. Davidsons, Triumphs and Boulevards. After a turbulent and costly start to a Both men are passionate about business partnership, Stuart is relieved riding and have recently purchased to be the official sole owner and hopes motocross bikes to compete in fun locals will put their trust back in weekend events. There is also talk of Bikesport . Bikesport-branded meets for the future He settled in West Auckland in 2000 as an opportunity to invest in the local and is passionate about his industry and community. providing top service to the “people out Jamie races solo speedway on a west.” HELENSVILLE Veterinary Service

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Issue 133, May 2011 7 B.J.WILSON Farewell to Fay Brown FAY BROWN visiting his friend Hec Aitkenhead, and BUILDERS LTD August 1, 1934 - April 13, 2011 the romance between Robin Brown and Fay began. They soon became engaged alterations new work free quotes Fay Brown was born in Makarau on and were married in 1957 at St Andrews the Hooper family farm on August 1, church in Helensville. 1934 - a birthday present for her mother, The newlyweds started married life Phyllis. working on Fay's parent's farm. They Her early childhood there was filled lived in a little cottage on the site that with activities which shaped her lifelong was the former Te Pua School. love of farming. Fay had an affinity with Daughters Alison and Jennifer were animals and there were always pets in born soon after. Barry Wilson T 420 8535 her life; there are stories of how she Fay soon became involved in groups 77 Garfield Rd F 420 8550 would go riding with her pet cat like Play Centre, Plunket, the HELENSVILLE M 027 494 4995 tucked into her jumper. Parakai Home and School Fay's early schooling was committee, Women's at Makarau, then at age 12 Division, Tennis Club and she went to St Cuthberts the Helensville A&P boarding school in Association. Epsom for her Fay and Robin's secondary school farm grew as they years. There she purchased more land enjoyed a variety of on Te Pua School Rd sports - swimming, and they took over + For all your electrical requirements netball, tennis, cricket, Fay's parent's farm, + Repairs, maintenance & new installations and hockey. moving in 1965 into After four years of the main family home. + Overhead to underground conversions + secondary school - the Fay was a hands- Underground services to new homes only time in Fay's life on farmer. Robin + New alarm systems she lived in a town or city milked the cows and - she returned to Makarau Fay fed the calves. She 0274 784 396 to help on the farm. had a knack and patience x Ph/Fax (09) 420 5122, (09) 420 8978 In 1951 the family for tending sick animals moved from Makarau to the Te back to health. The couple email: [email protected] Pua farm where Fay continued to eventually employed share live for the rest of her life. milkers, but while the burden of Soon afterward Fay began work at milking was gone they both remained Marmont Motors in Commercial Rd, on hands-on farmers their entire lives. the site now occupied by Woolworths. With more free time Fay and Robin She was their office girl, and learned fulfilled their dream of travelling, visiting bookkeeping skills. Britain, Europe, Canada, the United She loved to help her father on the States, South Africa, Asia and Australia. farm. As she was good with numbers Some of their favorite adventures were she kept the farm books too, a skill she in Britain, visiting cousins and places put to good use throughout her life as their ancestors had come from. treasurer for the many organisations Fay was competitive in her sporting that she was involved with. encounters - equestrian events, tennis, Fay continued with her sporting badminton, hockey and skiing, winning activities after leaving school – riding her many championships and trophies. In horse in show competitions, playing her 40's when her experience on the tennis and hockey. hockey field couldn't match youthful In 1956 at a hockey dance she met a exuberance, Fay learned to ski, young man from Northland who was ! To page 9

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8 Issue 133, May 2011 Fay Brown cont... ! Fotheringhame & Scott From page 8 Fay was raised in the Presbyterian becoming an accomplished skier. Church, and continued a strong She continued to ski for the rest of involvement with the St Andrew's PANEL BEATERS her life - teaching many other family Presbyterian Parish, latterly Helensville members to ski. With her sister Elaine Community Church. The church family WAINUI ROAD Phone she enjoyed many adventures skiing in was very important to her; she was a SILVERDALE (09) 426-7163 the United States. church elder and a faithful servant of the Fay also took up golf, but it wasn't Lord in the community. CLYDE - Mob 021 372 425 fast enough for her - and the ball would Most of all Fay was dedicated to her never quite go where she wanted! family. She was always helping - her DON - Mob 021 425 952 Fay was a keen gardener, and was parents, children, grandchildren and always shoveling compost, digging, extended family. She was strong, firm Towing: heaving trees and plants around, and but fun, teaching her grandchildren to For all enquiries ask for Clyde or Don dealing to weeds. ride bikes, care for calf club pets, ski, She painted, wallpapered, could lay and drive. She was always ready with a After hours Towing & Service carpet, cover furniture, preserve fruit joke and loved to play a game. Phone 420-5483 or (09) 425-9513 and made all the family's clothes when - edited by Dave Addison her family was young. She could fix a pipe, repair a fence, dig a ditch, or clean 2 June art exhibitions a culvert. There are two exhibitions at the Art Parent Aid Naturally shy, Fay believed you Centre in Helensville next month. should participate in life and so worked Local photographers can display Nurturing Families hard to overcome her reserve. their works for $3 per piece in Fay was involved in many 'Moments', part of theAuckland 'Festival After Birth Care community activities. of Photography'. Both she and Robin especially Also in June will be Helensville- Multiple Birth Home Help enjoyed many years' involvement with themed ‘Panel’ exhibition, with 24 the Helensville A&P show. Over the panels painted by locals being judged Home Help for Families years Fay was a competitor, volunteer, and hung in the Art Centre's courtyard with 0-5 year olds and committee member. She was a life from Queens Birthday weekend. member of the Show, and recently Get egistration forms from Copy and A Free Service became a Vice-Patron. Print, the Council Service Centre, the In recent years she enjoyed a Art Centre and the Book Stop, or email volunteer role at the Helensville [email protected] or phone Museum, working with the archive team. Pauline on 021 158 6859. Please call 420 7002

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Issue 133, May 2011 9 City left behind for bush and bird A 'tree' change prompted Susan those emotions and beliefs that can Beaumont of the 'The Healing Tree' to contribute to illness, stress or 'dis-ease', leave the city and the cafes behind for says Susan. the tranquillity of native bush and bird life The Healing Tree's natural and in Makarau, near Kaukapakapa. gentle healings release deep seated The IT account manager commutes trauma, emotional pain, negative 68km each weekday so she can enjoy attitudes, self limiting beliefs and the 12 acres of paradise, she now calls thought patterns while supporting a home. She has a passion for alternative, peaceful and dignified transitional natural therapies and has been a passage. student of various modalities for many Susan offers confidential one on one years. appointments, distant healings, email Susan had been looking for 12 and phone consultations. For further months for a property, and knew when information call Susan on 420 3478. she drove up the driveway and was surrounded by trees and birds it was the perfect location for her new chapter and healing rooms. After 12 months fixing up the property and preparing her rooms, she is ready to share her expertise and tranquil location with others. The Healing Tree offers a range of holistic healing, primarily using the complementary modalities of First Light Flower Essences of NZ, Reiki and First Light Flower Essences of NZ crystals. Reiki I - Reiki II - Reiki III All originate from ancient cultures Chakra Balancing and many associated wisdoms to Crystal Healing facilitate healing in the 21st century. These modalities work in harmonious co-operation against Mob: 021 069 1926 Ph 420 3478 energy blocks that may be causing [email protected] physical, emotional, mental or spiritual www.thehealingtree.co.nz disharmony, and assist the letting go of ! Susan Beaumont of The Healing Tree

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A major fundraiser for the Tamaki Sports Academy is the free metal collection service it offers.

We will pick up any old metal - whiteware such

EALS as fridges, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines; roofing iron; metal piping; venetian Wire High blinds; computers; batteries; car panels; cars; Tensile Galv metal shelving; filing cabinets; machinery; lawn 2.5mm mowers; engines; and so on. 25kg coil $ 7995 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.

1 West Street, Helensville | Ph 420-8706 | Fax 420-8476 PH (09) 276 0328

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Winter is not far off, and there’s something comforting about the aroma of soup simmering on the stove. Every culture has soup as part of the diet, with combinations and ingredients only limited by imagination and cultural rules. One of my favourite home-style soups is a chicken and vegetable soup my mother used to make. The advantage is you also get an extra meal from the cooked chicken.

Chicken Soup 50g butter 1 med/large Leek 4 carrots 3 stems of celery 2 onions 8 cloves garlic Bay leaf Cloves 3-4 litres of cold water Chicken (med size) Cup of uncooked rice (washed under running water) ½ cup pearl barley (washed under running water) - omit for Gluten Free version ½ cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper. CHATHAM SERVICES Wash the leek, carrot, celery, onions and garlic, and dice them finely. PLUMBING & Put the butter in the bottom of the pot and add the diced vegetables, place onto a low heat to melt the butter and gently sauté the vegetables for 2 minutes. Add the bay leaf, cloves, rice and pearl barley, sauté another minute then add the GAS FITTING whole chicken and enough water to cover the bird completely. Bring to the boil, turn the heat to simmer and set the timer allowing 20 mins per For a complete, local professional service call 500g of chicken plus 10 minutes more at the end. Once the chicken is cooked, Chris McComb carefully remove it from the pot and place on a large plate to cool. Test it is cooked by Qualified Tradesman with over 30 piercing a thick part of the leg and check the juices that run out are clear; if not return years experience. to the pot for a few minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and pull the bird apart and flake in chicken meat, reserving some for use later. Test the tenderness of the pearl barley and rice; if need (09) 420 4811 or 0800 434 587 be allow to simmer longer until the grains are soft. Finally add chopped parsley. Note: it is important the bird only simmers - the water should not boil but gently FREE COMPETITIVE QUOTES move with a rolling motion and not bubble. Simmer temperature is at 95° Celsius. 59 Chatham Road, Kaukapakapa Pumpkin Soup: another favourite and inexpensive soup 1 med sized sun ripened pumpkin or butternut. BSM LANDSCAPING 3 med brown onions 4 cloves garlic Design, Build & Maintenance ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper All Aspects of Landscaping Cut up the pumpkin, remove the seeds and trim off the skin. Dice 2 onions and Garden & Lifestyle Block Maintenance slice one onion.Crush 3 cloves of garlic and slice one clove of garlic thinly Retaining Walls / Decks / Fences Place ¾ of the oil, diced onion, crushed garlic and cumin seeds in the bottom of a large pot, gently sauté without browning for a few minutes then add the pumpkin and Water Features / Lighting / Irrigation cover with a lid. Allow to steam or ‘sweat’ together for a couple of minutes, then Concrete / Stonework / Paving remove the lid and add cold water until the pumpkin is just covered. Leave the lid off and bring the pot to the boil. Allow to simmer for approx 30 mins. or until pumpkin is Ben Mayes very tender. Remove from heat and either mash with a potato masher or blend to a 021 285 4469 smooth soup.Add salt and pepper to taste. When ready to serve, heat a small pan, add the remaining oil, the sliced onions 09 420 5659 and sliced garlic, cook these until they are browned and sticking together, add salt Locally Owned & Operated and pepper and drop on top of the bowls of steaming hot soup. 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 133, May 2011 11 town talk community titbits from town and around New Owner / New Mechanic ! FREE MUM’S DAYTREAT SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS The annual Easter Egg hunt at Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens was a very competitive rates roaring success. Children enjoyed FREE pick up and delivery *conditions apply finding chocolate eggs among the sculptures. Some families have chosen to make the event an Easter tradition. Mother's will be treated to a free day at the sculpture gardens this Sunday, for Mother's Day. Families are invited to bring their mums for a picnic day and relaxing walk. For free entry, a mother Contact Stuart  09 420 7117  0274 935 569 must be accompanied by her child. 50 Mill Road, Helensville [email protected] www.bikesport.co.nz LOCAL BOARD MEETING The Rodney Local Board will meet in the Helensville War Memorial Hall at HELENSVILLE 2pm on Monday, May 9. Any local group or community organisation that would DRAINAGE LTD like to address the meeting should contact the board secretary, Raewyn Registered Drainlayers ! Morrison, on 09 427 3399 or email her Adam Deare of Tauranga with the bounty Drain Unblocking on [email protected]. from his Easter egg hunt Urban & Rural Drainage Time again for annual Lions Book Fair Septic Tank Systems The Lions Club of Helensville holds its popular annual book fair on the weekend Footings & Power Trenches of May 28-29 in the Helensville War Memorial Hall. Agent for Innoflow Systems The opening hours are 9am-4pm on the Saturday and 10am-3pm on the Sunday. All proceeds from the sale go to local causes. 86 Mill Road, Helensville Donations of books have been arriving throughout the year but more would be Ph: 09 420 9091, Fax: 09 420 9071 welcome. To arrange collection of books phone Hilty on 420 8122 or Chris on 420 Email: [email protected] 8527; alternatively smaller lots can be left at the Helensville Information Centre. The club already has a wide range of non fiction which has been sorted into 12 sections, and fiction which will be displayed in alphabetical author order. Books will sell for $2 for hard backs, $1 or 50c for paperbacks, and 50c for children's books. There will also be a good selection of DVD, CDs and videos for sale.

classifieds Helensville Wastewater Work Wanted 86 Mill Rd, Helensville Maintenance Carpenter Ph: 420 9042 Ph: 420 8252 Email: [email protected] Rewiring Starting - Charging - Lighting Independent Le Reve Consultant Helensville Glass Perfume, aroma oils and skincare products. 24 hour service Accessory Repairs & Installation Contact Trisya, [email protected] Ph: 420 8210 Work from home and mobile service Ph: 420 8296 Grant Staveley Workshop/Storage/Commercial Paddock Mowing Units for rent in Helensville 17 North Cres, Kaukapakapa Tractor paddock mowing services avail. 108 sq.m. - 270 sq.m. Phone Nick: 420 7676 Ph: 0274 982 716 420 4446 021 288 6353

Helensville News - Publication Information JUNE ISSUE out Tuesday 7th June, 2011 BURNETTS COPY BY WEDNESDAY, 18th MAY 2011 For Editorial & Letters to the Editor: Linda Powell Ph:420 9354!! Mobile: 021 121 8484 Email: [email protected] For Advertising: Liz Thrush Ph:021 221 8484! Email: [email protected] 2011 issue dates and deadlines: Due out: June 7th Copy by: May 18th Due out: August 2nd Copy by: July 13th Due out: July 5th Copy by: June 15th Due out: Sept 6th Copy by: Aug 17th

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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