Issue 161 News November 2013 47 00 copies delivered monthly to Helensville, , , Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach Call to establish North-West Business Improvement District About 40 local business people turned up in the proposed BID area to explain the to a meeting in Helensville to learn how a proposal and to answer any questions. proposed Business Improvement District Then in March next year all business (BID) could benefit our area. owners and commercial property owners in The meeting was organised by the North the BID area - a map of which is available on West District Business Association, which the business association’s website at was formed recently through a merger of the www.northwestbusiness.co.nz - will vote in a Helensville and Kumeu Coast and Country formal ballot to decide whether the BID will business associations. proceed. It featured a presentation by BID A minimum of 25 percent of eligible voters management specialist Gary Holmes must vote, and the BID will only go ahead if 60 followed by a question and answer session. percent of those vote ‘yes’. A campaign The new association wants to see a BID aimed at informing and encouraging set up which would stretch along Highway 16 businesses to vote will start in the New Year. taking in Kumeu, Huapai, Waimauku, is funding the ballot. Helensville and Kaukapakapa, with side- The BID would be financed by a targeted shoots to Riverhead and Parakai. ‘base’ rate of $250 on commercial properties If the BID goes ahead it will be the first of plus a small percentage of the property value. its kind to represent a disparate group of rural Business association vice-president ! Gary Holmes addresses local business people towns, rather than than one specific area in Phelan Pirrie says with a proposed total rate at the Helensville meeting the city. target of $180,000 per annum, most There are already 46 Business businesses would pay around $200 to $300 a marketing and branding of the area; Improvement Districts in - 40 of year. Unlike general rates, that money would improving the look and feel of the towns and them retail-focused and the remaining six go directly toward business improvement in villages; and advocating and lobbying for large industrial ones. None are spread out the BID area. improved public transport and infrastructure. over such a large area as that proposed for Based on a business survey held last The association believes a BID will our district. year, the association has produced a strengthen each of the business settlements Currently BID campaign manager strategic plan which would see the BID, if it between Riverhead and Kaukapakapa. Robynne Pringle is visiting business owners goes ahead, focus on three main areas - Housing boom for Helensville/Parakai? Inside... The Helensville area could be set for a mini housing boom if ’s Unitary Radio station seeks local input ... Pg 3 Plan is adopted in its current form. Rail Museum opens Dec 1st ... Pg 4 There was an outcry when the initial draft plan was released in March this year allowing for Spring Fling turns 13 ... Pg 5 no new residential growth in the area. Two large blocks of land, one above Rautawhiri Road in Helensville and the other in Farewell to two old residents ... Pg 6 Fordyce Road, Parakai, had been zoned as ‘future urban’ for many years, and hopes they Lions to hold Xmas book fair ... Pg 8 would be opened up for development were dashed when the draft plan retained the status quo. Healthy eating options ... Pg 10 However, those concerns appear to have been addressed in the current iteration of the plan, which is open for formal public submissions until February 28 next year. The whole block Running of the Roses revamp... Pg 11 in Fordyce Road, and roughly half of the Rautawhiri Road block, are now shown as ‘single Nor-West Forum to launch ... Pg 13 home’zones, opening the land up for development.

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It looks like it will be pretty much business as usual following the recent Auckland Council elections - both city-wide and on our local front. As we all know, Len Brown was re-elected as Mayor of Auckland, and Penny Webster was also returned as the sole councillor for the Auckland Super City, defeating her only rival by around 3000 votes. On the local front, there is only one new face on the Kumeu subdivision of the Rodney Gifts Local Board - Muriwai businessman and vice-chairman of the new North West District BusinessAssociation, Phelan Pirrie. He replaces former board chairman, Bob Howard. The local board has two returning Helensville representatives on it, Brenda Steele - who was the highest polling candidate in the Kumeu subdivision - and Thomas Grace. The fourth member is Warren Flaunty, of Taupaki,who narrowly edged out Bob Howard. As well as the general business of running our area, our local board will no doubt be deeply involved in the continuing saga of the Unitary Plan ... so good luck to them. On a lighter note, hands up who knew Helensville had it’s own radio station (see page 3)? I for one didn’t, and was pleasantly surprised recently to meet Paul Napier, who runs the station as a hobby. He’s looking for local support, and I think this is something locals should Clothing really get behind. How about it? - Dave Addison, Editor Kids day at museum lives up to ‘fun’ billing

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2 Issue161 , November 20 13 Helensville radio station seeks Buy now for overseas posting input from locals New Stock Layby Gift WrappingCards Paul Napier has run Helensville’s ‘Holiday FM’ radio station since 2005 - and now he has put the call out for more local input. The station, which broadcasts at 106.8fm, is NOVEMBER SPECIAL targeted at the 50-plus 20% off selected coffee mugs age group and is part of a string of volunteer-run The Best Gift Shop in Town stations operating under the umbrella of The 44 Commercial Rd Phone / fax 420 8336 Unforgettable Music Society Inc. Beauty Elixir Society members run more than 25 low- powered FM stations from ! Paul Napier in his Parakai Springs studio Leigh in the north to Taupo in the south. aside by the government for community As well as Helensville’s station, Paul radio use, it only has a nominal broadcast runs a sister station, broadcasting the same range of around 5km. However, Paul says it 100% ORGANIC SKIN CARE playlist at the same frequency, from can be picked up as far away as parts of Maygrove Village in Orewa. Kaukapakapa in the north and Woodhill in Ÿ Facials, Pedicures Both play mainly 1960s and 1970s the south. & Manicures That means, living outside the area, Paul Lash Perm music, including genres such as country and Ÿ Lash Extensions jazz. can’t listen to his own station except when he with Tint Helensville’s station runs from a small is in the studio. He relies on locals letting him Ÿ Lash Perming room at the Parakai Springs hot pools, with know if it goes off air - as happened recently $50.00 Ÿ Tinting the transmitter located at the top of the water when the main cable to the transmitter was Ÿ Waxing slide. The free use of that room, and the accidentally cut. Helensville Lions Club funding the annual As well as music Paul broadcasts local 7 Karaka St, Helensville Ph 420 9775 broadcast license fees of around $500, are community notices, and has a couple of the only way the station can remain viable. advertisers. Paul, who lives in Henderson, makes up He gets together with the operators of the playlists from his collection of around 21,000 other Unforgettable Music stations songs, and each Saturday drives up to first occasionally, and they swap ideas and Parakai, and then Orewa, to update the music files. The group includes a couple of stations’music for the coming week. technicians who are able to help with “What I would like is local input,” says computer and equipment issues. Paul. “A group of people to supply say an Although he doesn’t live here, Paul came hour’s music, [maybe] a couple of to run our local radio station because the advertisers. Unforgettable Music Society was looking for “I’m not asking for money, just local small communities to broadcast in, and ours interest if anyone wants to put something on was deemed ideal. He ran the station for the air.” first year from the Kaipara Cruising Club in The little studio operates with mostly Mill Road, before the room at Parakai donated equipment, uses home-made Springs became available. software, and is set up for live broadcasts. Anyone interested in contributing local Because the station broadcasts using content should email Paul at: one of the low-powered FM frequencies set [email protected].

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Issue161 , November 20 13 3 Pyro Company Rail museum to open Dec 1st FIREWORKS @ Helensville’s new railway museum will the building, and above it on the walls are a open to the public on Sunday, December 1. series of historic photographs. Much of the That date will mark roughly three years remainder of the interior is divided into since the project was first mooted, with a rooms which replicate those from the old feasibility study and planning taking around station, including a waiting room and the 18 months to complete, and a similar time station master’s office. spent on the actual building and setting up. The original railway telephone exchange The museum has cost “well over is also on display after being gifted back to $200,000" says Helensville Railway Trust the trust by Rod Brown. On sale 2nd - 5th November chairman Alan Hargreaves - and adds the Alan and trust vice-chairman David Bott project probably wouldn’t have gone ahead are keen to see more locals take an active Buy $50 worth and get a FREE without an initial $30,000 donation from role in supporting the museum. New Release voucher! South Head deer farmer Roy Monk’s Paeroa “We are always on the lookout for people Trust. to go on the committee, and volunteers to 84 Commercial Road Ph 420 7770 The museum’s meeting room has been help out on opening days,” saysAlan. named in Roy’s honour. The museum will be KAIPARA officially opened by Rodney CONTRACTORS LTD Ward councillor Penny Webster at a special ceremony the day before YOUR the public opening. LOCAL BUILDER It will be open from 10am to 3pm Thursdays to Sundays, and for groups by appointment. Entry will STUART HUME initially be by donation, though individual and family Experienced & professional membership cards will be Full range of building services available from opening day for an as-yet undecided cost. Ph: 420 5782 Mobile: 027 275 2115 When Helensville News [email protected] visited the museum recently ! David Bott (left) and Alan Hargreaves outside one of the new it was still waiting on carpet museum’s displays and other interior decoration. The displays from the memorabilia room in the Helensville Cheese making demo Station were to be moved across on November 2 as part of a major working bee. A cheesemaking demonstration evening The old memorabilia room will be will be held at the Father Sakey Centre at the reconfigured as the River Cottage Antiques Catholic Church in Helensville on Thursday, store. November 28. While most of the displays will be ready Organised by Rural Women NZ and the by the public opening, Alan says work on Cheese School, those them will be ongoing. attending will learn from cheese master Neil Dominating the interior of the museum is Willman how to make halloumi and the 1/64 scale working model depicting mozzarella, sample a range of gourmet Helensville railway station and surrounds as cheeses and taste wine pairings with the it appeared in the 1940s, which was donated cheese. to the museum earlier this year following the The evening starts at 7pm and tickets death of its maker, Ross Hughes. cost $25. Phone Joan O’Keeffe on 09 416 The model stretches almost the length of 8157 to book.

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4 Issue161 , November 20 13 Lucky 13th year for Spring Fling ANNA’S HAIR STUDIO Open late Thursday night The annual South Head Spring & Saturday mornings Fling festival will celebrate it’s For those special occasions or just every day thirteenth birthday at the Slater Road garden of Barb Ross on Sunday, MAIN ROAD, KAUKAPAKAPA November 10. Phone: 420-5091 Barb held the event in her garden for the first time last year. It was the fifth location for the festival. She has been developing her garden at herHaumoana Farm home at 9 Slater Road for the past 16 years, and it now features afairy garden, a ‘ beach ’ area, a subtropical garden, and vegetable and succulent garden s. ! People relax at last year’s Spring Fling Seating and beautiful vistas make it an ideal homemade s weets, t oys, and c lothing. venue for Spring Fling. “There will be petting, feeding and Barb, who has lived at the property for 19 llooking at the animals including ambs, years, is no stranger to catering for large ducks, deer and more.” groups of people. She hosts cruise ship Barb expects about 30 stalls at the passengers who visit the sheep, beef and festival, which has a ‘Jazz in the Garden’ deer farm for a country experience including theme, with a band called 'The Gold Card sheep shearing, mustering and a typical Boys’providing live music. Kiwi barbeque. She has also run her own The Waioneke School scarecrow catering business for more than 20 years competitionwill be held at Spring Fling for and has an 'A Grade' certification for her just the second time. Judging will be done kitchen. by the public on the day for a gold coin Barb will be providing a wide range of donation, with proceeds going to the school. café style foodat this year’s Spring Fling . As with previous Spring Flings stalls will There will also bea Helensville Lions cover everything from local a rts and c rafts barbeque anda hot s eafood stall. and jewellery through to c lothing and t oys . “,”This year we have a focus on families There will be many plants for sale, including says Barb, “a nd a number of the stalls will be herbs, natives and bromeliads. child-,iprf orientated ncluding ony ides, ace Ample free parking will be available in a Ph 420 9108 painting, Old MacDonald's Farm, paddock adjacent to the garden. 156 Main Road, Kumeu [email protected] www.kpl.co.nz Give your child the best start to early learning at aC hristian based Early Learning Centre. Care and education from birth to 5 years Specialised programme: - Language Lab (phonics) - Number Nuts (maths) - Super Science -CreativeArtWorks - Marvellous Music Devoted Christian teachers Amazing Resources 20 hour subsidy available for 3 to 4 year olds Reach Forward EARLYLEARNINGCENTRE

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Issue161 , November 20 13 5 HELENSVILLE Helensville farewells two long LAW OFFICE Helensville recently farewelled two of the town’s grand old ladies, 97-year-old Ruth Granville and 87-year-old Cynthia McLeod.

RUTH ELIZABETH GRANVILLE popular visiting spot for their 11 Dec 28, 1915 - Sept 29, 2013 grandchildren. “Mum was world famous - in our famly Long-time Helensville resident Ruth anyway - for her motherhood skills,” says Granville passed away recently aged 97. son Peter. “Whether it be her baking, her SELLARS & CO Born Ruth Remiger in cooking, her sewing, her knitting Barristers & Solicitors Auckland on December 28, or her preserving, she was just 1915 as a second generation the greatest mother. PHONE 09 420 9324 New Zealander, her grandfather, “Nobody could ever make 69 Mill Road, HELENSVILLE Benedict Remiger, had apple tarts, peanut brownies or emigrated from Bohemia (now vegetable soup like Mum.” Fax: 09 420 9325 Email: [email protected] part of the Czech Republic) in Peter says his mother had 1863 as a 12-year-old boy. an “unshakeable belief in the Ruth was the eldest of five need for fairness in everything siblings; her sister Cecily is now that she did”. the sole surviving member of her He says to describe her in a family. single sentence would be: “she Her recollections were of a was a good person”. happy childhood, always having ! Ruth Granville He adds the family was very plenty of food, a warm bed and fortunate that Ruth kept soft pillows made from the feathers of poultry relatively good health, apart from failing Farm & Lifestyle Block Specialist she had helped her grandfather pluck. eyesight, throughout her old age. Business Planning & Development She thought she was “just it” on the Financial Analysis occasions she was given the reins to their horse and sulky on the way to Sunday mass. OFFICE MARK FOSTER Growing up in Puhoi Ruth enjoyed the JESSIE CYNTHIA MCLEOD local social occasions, and it was at a local Jan 15, 1926 - Sept 29, 2013 dance she met Mac Granville, who she Office hours 9am - 5pm married on July 28, 1937 and then moved to Cynthia McLeod (nee Ball) was born in 2a Rata Street, Helensville Upper Waiwera with to run a small dairy farm Paparoa in 1926, where from the age of five PO Box1 7 Helensville owned by one of her aunts. she walked three miles to school and back Daughters Noeline and Marjory were each day, summer and winter. born at Upper Waiwera, followed by son She moved to Helensville in her teens John during the war years. and at a dance there met Bryan McLeod. PODIATRIST The Granville family moved to two Romance bloomed, leading to a marriage different Kaukapakapa properties, then in which lasted a remarkable 64 years. 1949 shifted to Parkhurst where their Their life together began without Linda Tulett BHSc (Pod) second son, Peter, was born in 1955. electricity at a South Head farm house built That same year they moved again, to a by Bryan's father. Their five children were Foot Pain property on Fordyce Road in Parakai, where born there, first son Graeme followed by four Nail Problems they remained for the rest of their married daughters: Bev, Raewyn, Kaye and Janette. lives. Their third daughter, Colleen, was born Kaye unfortunately passed aged just 18 Corns, Callus, Verruca there. months, and Graeme says she was always Injuries -ACC Registered Mac Granville passed away in 1985, but in Cynthia's thoughts. Diabetic Footcare Ruth remained in the family home until 2005, Graeme remembers his mother as a when she moved to South Head to be cared hard worker, clothing, feeding, protecting, Home Visits for by son John and his wife Lily. and loving her children as she did Bryan. Phone Linda for an appointment: Fordyce Road was where the family was “We grew up hard working but we never finally able to own their own farm. All five 09 282 1227 021 202 9883 children were married there, and it was a ! To Page 7

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! From Page 6 then loved to welcome Dad lacked for fun and adventure.” home again.” Graeme fondly recalls summer holidays Cynthia did at Red Beach with his grandmother, or enjoy travel, fishing on the Kaipara, water skiing at the however. She and lake or cooking up pipis at the beach. Bryan did a lot of “For all these escapades we never globetrotting, Your local lacked for food and drink, suntan lotion and visiting Africa, Toshiba Heat spare clothes thanks to Mum. She made Egypt, Europe, and Pump Installer sure there was always plenty of everything to North and South go around.” America among Ph: 4202028 Mob: 021 417 992 Cynthia's family were mad keen on other places. ! [email protected] skiing, though not so Cynthia herself. She Graeme says Cynthia McLeod was content making sure Bryan and the her expectations of For all domestic and c ommercial electrical work children had everything they needed before life were simple, and she was “very thankful they set off. Bryan went on many overseas and grateful for the life she had [and] the ski trips, and Cynthia always unselfishly contributions made to her by her family and encouraged him to go. friends.” “I think she quite enjoyed that time and “[She was] a very special person who space for herself,” says Graeme. “She loved expected nothing and got much of the her home and having clean windows and enjoyment for her life by giving to others.” medical centre notes

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Issue161 , November 20 13 7 Lions to hold Xmas book fair So many new books have been donated grouping popular subjects and authors. to Helensville Lions Club since their annual Nonfiction is split into more than 12 THE LIONS CLUB OF HELENSVILLE book fair in May the club has decided to hold categories,while f iction is a lphabetic, with a second, pre-Christmas fair this year. five special interest sections. CHRISTMAS The fair will be held over the weekend of Books are either $1 or $2, with all November 23 and 24 in the Helensville War children's books at 50c. Any remaining BOOK FAIR Memorial Hall. It will be open 9am to 4pm on books on Sunday will be cleared at half price. the Saturday and 10am to 3pm on the Therewill also be a good selection of Sunday. DVDs, videos, CDs, cassette tapes, board Helensville War Memorial Hall “Since our last book fair the volume and games, vinyl EPs and LPs, computer games Saturday 23rd Nov 9am-4pm range of books being received has and jigsaw puzzles available. increased dramatically,” says the Lions Formore information phone Chris on 420 Sunday 24th Nov 10am-3pm Club’s ‘chief book sorter’, Chris Clark. 8527.To d onat e book s phone Chris, or Hilty There were more than 12,000 books on on 420 8122or Pauline on 420 6208 . sale at the earlier fair, and Chris expects similar numbers will be available at this month’s fair. “This is an ideal opportunity to stock up River Cottage with books for summer holiday reading or perhaps a Christmas gift from our range of Antiques& Collectables quality books,” adds Chris . A major fund raiser for the club, the fair in May raised $7300 - a big increase on the RE-OPENING $5800 raised in 2012. Those funds have gone into the Lions Club’s Charitable Trust DECEMBER 2ND Account and will be used for local organisations or members of the community Items of interest and quality who are in need of help. Chris spends much of his spare time furniture from bygone days sorting the donated books, which are stored in his shearing shed. Only the pick of the left- Helensville Railway Station over books are kept after each sale, meaning with volume of new donations the Ph 021 420 749 range available is fresh at each fair. “The books cover as wide a range of subjects as it is possible to imagine,” says Chris. ” We have again tried to make browsing as effortless as possible by ! Chris Clark with books ready for the sale Antique store returns An antique store which operated for Hotel and moved the business there. almost 10 years in Helensville is opening After two and a half years there Christine + For all your electrical requirements again at the start of December. “retired for six weeks” then changed her + Repairs, maintenance & new installations Christine Roberts’ River Cottage mind and reopened the business at the Antiques & Collectables will open on railway station, where she stayed for 18 + Overhead to underground conversions + December 2 at the Helensville railway months before closing the doors - she Underground services to new homes station, in the room previously used by the thought for the last time. + New alarm systems Helensville Railway Station Trust for its Now, at the age of 75, she has decided memorabilia display. she loves the trade and “old and interesting 0274 784 396 Christine first opened her store in things” so much she wanted to get back into x Ph/Fax (09) 420 5122, (09) 420 8978 January 2001 in the Old Post Office building. it - hence the new incarnation of the shop. Five years later she and husband Malcolm River Cottage Antiques will be open email: [email protected] purchased the building beside the Grand 10am to 3.30 pm Wednesdays to Sundays. CALL Your Friendly Helensville too hectic? Pop over to Parakai for your Bin Company! next hair cut at... THE CUT OUT Men - Women - Children No appointment needed Colours, Straightening, Curling Quality Bin Service Hair Extensions, Perms Local experts! Open Tuesday to Saturday Ph: 021 294 5576 www.mrbinz.co.nz | ph 412 9309 133 Parkhurst Rd, Parakai

8 Issue161 , November 20 13 Issue161 , November 20 13 9 Local couple aim to provide health eating options EARLY BIRD Helensville will get the country’s 52nd With Helensville the country’s smallest BREAKFAST SPECIAL Pita Pit store when local franchisees Alistair location for a Pita Pit,Alistair expects half the Saturday & Sunday and Karen Watts open theirs in Commercial store’s business will come from people Road on Monday, November 25. travelling through the town. Choose any breakfast and While it will be our town’s first Acknowledging the risks associated with a coffee for only $15 international food chain outlet, don’t call it a a venture like this, Alistair says: “We weren’t Order between 8am & 10am ‘fast food joint’ - Alistair points Conditions apply. No loyalty cards. Offer ends 31/11/2013 out they prefer the term “quick service restaurant”. Phone: 420 8765 The Shelly Beach couple 167 Parkhurst Road, Parakai are keen to stress the healthy nature of the Pita Pit menu. Everything is cooked to order, nothing is deep fried and Fotheringhame & Scott everything is served with lots of fresh salad and vegetables. PANEL BEATERS Pita Pit was started in Canada in 1995, and there are now stores throughout that WAINUI ROAD Phone country, the United States, SILVERDALE (09) 426-7163 Australia and New Zealand. There are about a dozen new CLYDE - Mob 021 372 425 stores set to open in this ! Alistair and Karen Watts inside the rubble-filled shell of what country during the next few will soon be the Helensville Pita Pit DON - Mob 021 425 952 months. Alistair and Karen have lived in this area going to die wondering; we’ll give it a go. Towing: for 22 years, first at Kaukapakapa before We’re excited!” For all enquiries ask for Clyde or Don moving to South Head, where they have a Getting the shop set up has been a major After hours Towing & Service 60ha beef cattle farm. They recently moved task. The former Porcini Restaurant building into a new house at Shelly Beach, but still has been completely gutted and has Phone 420-5483 or (09) 425-9513 own the farm. undergone structural strengthening. They are both The finished Pita Pit will be air newcomers to the conditioned and the design will feature giant food industry, but historic images of Helensville on one wall. Alistair used his It will have a coffee bar accessible experience in market directly from the footpath and which will sell research to assess organic iCoco coffee - the ‘supreme award the potential market winner’at the recent NZ CoffeeAwards. before deciding to And while it doesn’t completely tie in with invest a the ‘healthy food’ theme, Helensville’s Pita considerable sum in Pit will also sell the range of NZ Natural ice the Helensville cream. business. Both Alistair and Karen have been “We were looking undergoing extensive theoretical and at Helensville and practical training in preparation for the the current food opening, working in as wide a range of Pita offerings, Pit stores as possible to gain experience. particularly at the They will be behind the counters when weekends. [There the store opens, along with a representative was] not a lot of fast from Pita Pit’s corporate office. but healthy food,” he Alistair expects to employ 12 to 15 staff, says. hopefully all sourced locally. “We wanted The shop will be open 7am to 7pm fresh and healthy,” Mondays to Thursdays, 7am to 8pm on adds Karen, Fridays and Saturdays and 8am to 7pm on “something we Sundays. There will be separate breakfast, would eat.” lunch and dinner food options. Call for donations of shoes and clothes The Helensville Women & Family Centre will hold a Christmas bargain day at Te Whare Orangaō Parakai in conjunction with the Saturday Farmers' Market on Saturday, November 23. Money raised will go towards the centre’s Christmas hampers for needy local families. The centre is looking for locals to donate any unwanted quality clothes and shoes which they can sell at the bargain day (note this year they will not be able to accept donations of household items due to limited space). To drop off or arrange a collection text Mihi on 021 464 289 or phone the Women & Family Centre on 420 7992.

10 Issue161 , November 20 13 Running of the Roses to get a major revamp The Helensville Lions Club's popular line won the major prizes. annual Running of the Roses event will be In conjunction with the race was a local FREE CHILDCARE given a make-over and re-launched next fete, but many people were unaware that for children aged over 3 Conditions apply year as 'The Lions Roses Festival'. was on, so the Lions have decided to turn the To be held for the sixth consecutive year event into a big attraction. 6 weeks to 5 years of age on Sunday, March 2, the re-launched festival Organiser Pauline O'Neill says that she will have a new format to make it a more hopes families will come and spend the day Dedicated, qualified teachers family-friendly day with lots of entertainment, at the event. There will be many activities to Interactive Literacy Programme live music, stalls, events, attractions and occupy children. Affordable fees competitions. Organisers are currently looking for local 20 hours ECE & Winz help available The Lions Club is hoping the festival will groups, stall holders, musicians, schools Operating for 25 years in the attract people from outside the Helensville and clubs who would like to participate in community area, and expect it will continue to be a major what is expected to be an exciting event. fundraiser for the organisation. The Roses Festival will include the Session 8:30am to 3:30pm The event was first held on Valentine familiar rose race; a fun run; market stalls; 7:30am to 5:30pm Times: Day, February 14, in 2009 when red silk live music; entertainment; free children's ½ day sessions for under 2s roses were given with a raffle ticket. The games by the IN2IT crew; an exciting event included the rose race where programme provided by the Get in 2 Life 130 Commercial Rd, Helensville matching numbered roses were dropped Youth Development Trust; a children's fancy into the to drift downriver with dress competition; and spot prizes . It is Ph: 09 420 7253 the tide; the first six roses across the finish expected a lot more attractions and activities www.sunnydayspreschool.co.nz will be part of the festival, and more details Drop-In Centre opens will be released shortly. A Drop-In Centre has started in the All money raised at the festival will go lounge behind St Matthew’s Church, 60 back in to the local community through the Garfield Road, Helensville each Wednesday Lions Club. morning from 9.30am to midday. It’s open to For more information visit 'The Lions Roses Festival' Facebook page or phone anyone who would like a cuppa and biscuit, a PLANNING SURVEYING ENGINEERING chat or to play a game. Phone Meriel Pauline on 09 420 6208. Anyone interested Connolly on 420 8293 or May Piesse on 420 in having a stall should contact Sarah 0274 7170. 831 542 or email [email protected]. 412-2313 SOLD by JANA MILLS 35 years a local Rodney resident ‘Knowledge of the area, knowledge of the people” Parakai: Helensville:

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Issue161 , November 20 13 11 KKK Scouts again running Rodney Coast Challenge

The annual Canoe & Kayak Rodney Coast to Puhoi and back. That race starts at 10am paddles, leaping into kayaks for an 8km Challenge multi-sport race will be held on at Wenderholm and heads up the river to the dash along the Puhoi River to the Sunday, November 24. highway bridge below Puhoi before Wenderholm Regional Park, where they The event, which starts at Muriwai Beach, returning to Wenderholm. leave the kayaks to run a final 150m sprint to has been held for more than 20 years and was Race director Graeme Hounsell says the the finish line. taken over as a fundraiser by the race usually raises around $5000 to $6000 Graeme says competitors are a mix of Kaukapakapa Scout Group in 1998. for Kaukapakapa Scout Group, The race attracts more than 500 with another $2000 to $3000 going participants each year. They do a 10km forest to other organisations that help out run, a 30km road cycle race, a 25km mountain on the day. bike race and an 8km kayak leg, finishing with The money raised this year will a 150m sprint to the finish. be used to support activities for In conjunction with the main challenge local youth, and to subsidise Scout event, for the first time this year there is also a camps, training, and other separate 13km kayak race from Wenderholm activities and events. The Rodney Coast Challenge will start at 8.30am with a 250m run up the sand dunes at Muriwai B.J.WILSON Beach followed by a 10km run through the forest to Rimmer BUILDERS LTD Road. Competitors will then jump ! on their bicycles for a 30km road Competitors at the Muriwai start of last year’s Rodney alterations new work free quotes cycle race from Rimmer Road onto Coast Challenge SH16, heading through individuals and teams of two to four people, Helensville and Kaukapakapa to Makarau. who share the different legs of the challenge. That will be followed by a 25km mountain The fastest can complete the course in about bike stage on gravel roads which will head two hours, with others taking up to five hours up the Makarau Valley then via Upper to finish the 73km total race length. Waiwera to Puhoi Park. Entry forms for this year’s race are There, competitors will swap pedals for available at www.rcc.org.nz. Barry Wilson T 420 8535 37 St James Ave F 420 8550 First Kaukapakapa Festival week HELENSVILLE M 027 494 499 5 A week long Kaukapakapa Festival will draw to win a hamper filled with more than be held for the first time from November 17 to $500 worth of Kaukapakapa prizes. 24, featuring a series of special events Passports willbe available from based at local businesses in Kaukapakapa. participating businesses, the Kaukapakapa SELECT Organised by Destination Kaukapakapa, service station, and can also be downloaded HOME SERVICES the week starts with a larger-than-usual on the ‘Kaukapakapa Festival Week ’ Kaukapakapa Market day. Aiming for a Facebook page. PEST CONTROL: Home or Business 'festival feel' there will be more traders, and a Throughout the week there will be WATER FILTRATION: Installations, range of entertainment including 'Ukulele special attractions and events at eight local Replacements & Repairs Union' and 'The Musicians', along with businesses: Kaukapakapa Village Market, HOME VENTILATION SYSTEMS: sideshows provided by the local school. Gaye's Miniature Horses, Kaipara Coast Suitable filter replacements The festival will feature a Kaukapakapa Sculpture Gardens (which launches its new HEAT PUMP CLEANING: Heat Passport Trail. sculpture trail), Mataia Homestead, The Cow pumps should be cleaned yearly Festival participants will pick up a pub, Graze Café, Passionberry Strawberries CHIMNEY & FLUE CLEANING: passport to take to each of the participating and the Helensville District Golf Club. Professional clean & no mess businesses during festival week, where they Extra activities during the week will WATER TANKS: Cleaning & Repairs will receive a stamp. Once five stamps have include a quiz night and free yoga sessions; 09 421 0463 been collected, the completed passport details will be released closer to the time. www.selecthomeservices.co.nz must be delivered to any of the participating Anyone interested in having a stall at the businesses by November 24 to go in the market should contact Sarah 0274 831 542 HELENSVILLE LAYBYfor NOW EASY AS Phone 420-8153 CHRISTMAS “Outdoor Furniture” “Swimming Pools” SUMMER OPENING HOURS “BBQs - Power Tools - Whiteware” Monday - Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm * * * * * * * Saturday: 8am to 5pm Christmas Lights - Solar Lights - Toys Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am to 4pm New stock in now!

12 Issue161 , November 20 13 Nor-West Forum to launch Burmester Realty is now FULLY INDEPENDENT A new community forum will launch on Association and the Helensville Lions Club. Wednesday, November 27 to give local It is aimed at enabling interaction with the NO franchise fees means savings for you! people and local organisations a way to Rodney Local Board, providing a means for commission communicate and collaborate to achieve the setting funding and planning priorities. best outcomes for our community. Covering an area from Taupaki in the The Nor-West Forum is endorsed by Te south to Glorit in the north, it will provide an Awaroa Residents & Ratepayers opportunity for community groups to gain ONLY 2.90% broad support for their visions and projects. up to $500,000 - 2% thereafter plus GST It is hoped to attract participation by Call to set up police; the North West District Business 09 420 8360 8 Commercial Rd, Helensville Association; ratepayer groups; education providers; Federated Farmers; Rotary and local book group Lions; sports clubs, youth groups, health and Helensville's Kura Geere-Watson wants social services; churches; and arts and to establish a book group in the town in cultural groups. association with The Readers Club, an The Nor-West Forum will be launched at organisation which operates and services an event starting at 7.30pm in the Helensville book groups around theAuckland region. War Memorial Hall, with a mix and mingle Kura is keen to get the group started with refreshments from 7pm. It is anticipated before the holiday season so a first selection venues will alternate between Helensville of books can be distributed to members for and Kumeu/Waimauku. summer reading. The launch will focus on the current Monthly discussion groups are growing second phase of the Auckland Council in popularity, as is the phenomenon of the Unitary Plan consultation process, and growth of book groups internationally says organisers aim to have all local board Kura. members, plus councill or Penny Webster The Readers Club gives people access and possibly two council planners, in to the latest in books in a wide range of attendance. Need some sleep, some time out or just need a categories. There will also be an update from local hand? Parent Aid provides free, practical help For more information about establishing Federated Farmers representative John in your home for parents of children aged 0-5 a Helensville group, phone Kura at 420 7724 Glasson, and a discussion of the Helensville years. It’s free, it’s easy to book and we love to or email her at [email protected], or phone Christmas Parade. help, so don’t hesitate to get in touch. Lynn Dawson on 09 446 1269, or email For more information email: 0800 222 402 09 420 7002 [email protected] . [email protected]. www.parentaidnorthwest.org.nz Perfect day for Waka Ama regatta Helensville Birthing Centre

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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 It was all concentration on board the ‘Laser’ team as members of the Cooper family - above, from left: Taine, Tony, Keegan and Ryan - birth in hospital can then transfer to us for the paddled their outrigger canoe during the Tu Tangi Ora-organised opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding. WakaAma regatta on Sunday, October 6. The sun shone and the wind stayed away to make for perfect conditions for the 16 mixed teams of five people who donned the You are welcome to call in and have a look supplied life jackets and paddled their canoes - with the assistance of experienced steerers from the Waka Ama Club - along a 500m around, or browse our facilities online. race course from the Kaipara Cruising Club to the Creek Lane lookout, where a vocal group of about 40 spectators lent their support. 53 – 65 Commercial Road, Helensville The teams raced two heats each and then a semifinal, with the top four teams competing in the final, won by the ‘Parakai Springs Ph: (09) 420 8747 Pools’team, made up of staff members from the hot pools. Email: [email protected] “Everyone that participated on the day thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back to challenge next year,” says organiser Mili Sipa. “We definitely plan to make this an annual event and promote www.birthcentre.co.nz more local teams to participate.”

Issue161 , November 20 13 13 Both local markets going strong

Organisers of both local markets are range of gifts, art, crafts and clothing for sale thrilled with the response so far to their new is a venue for locals to purchase fresh ventures. produce, fish, breads and cheeses. The first Helensville Market was held in Barista-brewed coffee is on offer, and hot the War Memorial Hall in early October; the food including mussel fritters and taniwha next is on Saturday November 9, for which burgers have been proving popular - as has opening hours have changed to 9am to 1pm. the live entertainment by local musicians Whether you are after a Pacific getaway or an around More than 20 stalls at the monthly and DJs. Community fund raising events can the world adventure, our expert consultants have something to tempt even the most seasoned traveller. market gave locals a wide range of products be held being free of charge at the market. to choose from, including jewellery, art “It has been a hard slog to get it [the prints, children’s clothing, soaps and market] off the ground,” says Roxy, so all the candles, and cards and stationary. hard work is finally making it all worth while Live musical entertainment is planned for the community.” for the November market, and organisers To book a stall at the Helensville Market, hope to have a coffee stand and a stall phone Arwen on 021 710 367 or Elsje on 027 selling fudge and coconut ice. Helensville 201 1530. For Farmers’ Market bookings, Playcentre’s stand was popular with face phone Roxy on 022 131 0297. painting and playdough; the Helensville organisation will have a stand at the November market too. Fitness Centre The weekly Helensville Farmers’ Market at Parakai has now been held for more than a Open 24/7 for our members month. Organiser Roxy Donaldson 79 Mill Road says around 300 people turned up for the initial market and fresh Ph 420 6303 produce sold out; she was www.helensvillefitness.co.nz expecting another good crowd at the Labour Weekend market for Your local gym where you which stalls were booked out. “Train when you want to” Held at Te Whare Oranga ō CONCESSION CARDS! TRAINERS Parakai next to Parakai Springs, ! GREEN PRESCRIPTION! PROGRAMS & SUPPORT the Farmers Market is also open Elke and Jason Everard and their children at their organic 9am to 1pm and along with the honey stall at the Farmers’ Market 13th Annual Spring Fling LANDSCAPING Free Delivery: Festival Bulk compost, garden mix, bark --Jazz in the Garden (up to 5m3 Helensville or Parakai townships) SUNDAY, 10th NOVEM BER Bulk metals 10 .30 am - 4.00pm (up to 2m3 to Helensville or Parakai townships) Haumoana Farm, 9 Slater Rd, South Head Come and enjoy a great day in an idyllic garden Mention this ad and get10% OFF over looking the . our bagged landscape products + Live Music + Jewellery + Great Food + FarmAnimals Offers valid November 2013 only + LocalArts and Crafts + Pony Rides + Clothing + Herbs & Plants + Toys + and much more!

Come and judge the Scarecrow Competition. All proceeds to Waioneke School. Enquiries to Barb Ross, 420 8487 [email protected] 1 West Street, Helensville | Ph 420-8706 | Fax 420-8476

14 Issue161 , November 20 13 Rural and Residential kaipara kai Earthworks with Kaipara chef, Peter Brennan Land Clearing Farm Drains Driveways Ponds A food revolution House/Shed Sites Footings No,’ I m not talking barricades and guns, an income stream from our individual small Culvert Crossings Drilling nor am I talking rates revolt, as appealing as efforts. Put everyone together and offer that is. I am talking of a food revolution for the some support and we will be amazed at what Digger Hire & Skidsteer Hire people. can be achieved. Small to medium size earthworks South Kaipara is a huge area; we are a A collective will generate income through mixed bag of rural and town dwellers. Many mechanisms for collecting, selling and and more - give us a call today. commute out of the districtfor work ; on their distributing fresh local produce. way home they do their shopping at the most It will encourage and foster people ’ s GOOD RATES AND A TOP JOB convenient store, not in our villages. If they abilities to add value to produce;e nable Ph 021 313 813 are young working parents the chances are education and training opportunities;s hare their children attend day care facilities closer workloads;g row community pride, to their work place than home. Because of connection and collaboration; and nurture thegf lobal inancial c risis, there is a steady people in the greater South Kaipara through flow of energy and ability from the rural area economic, social, cultural and into the urban and city areas. environmental well- being. It is time to apply the hand brake and We have already begun. The Helensville claw back our community for itself. Health Trust recently acquired the old The best place to start is to look at what Parakai Tavern,n ow named Te Whare we have. We are rural in nature, we produce Orangaö Parakai. The first action has been food and timber. Our farmers face to set up a farmers market which now runs challenges with our climate and soil, yet they every Saturday morning from 9am until produce fantastic results. Combined local around midday. It’ s been a huge success so knowledge and skill have turned our average far. Te Whare Orangaö Parakai has great land into productive land. We have award- facilities, covered spaces, refrigeration, winning breeders and we have a huge warehouse space, car parking, easy access diversity of crops and animals.I n short we and a very central location in Parakai. A are Auckland's‘b read b asket ’ , but nobody perfect drop- off place for produce prior to the outside of here recognises that fact- yet. market and excellent facilities for processing It takes enormous resources to create a produce. brand such as Matakana’s. I t takes huge Step two:e stablish t he South Kaipara support fromp oliticians to ensure resources Co-o perative. As we grow we will include are spent in the area.H ere in South Kaipara meat and grains into the mix, we will DRIVEWAY DEALS! we have no-- one taking an interest it took establish the‘’ South Kaipara Food brand as seven years to build a toilet in Helensville a brand of excellence, and we won't rest until House & Shed Sites!! Cattle Stops Culverts and structure plans dating back as far as every restaurant in Auckland is using our Driveway Repair & Re-surfacing! Farm Drainage 1998 are currently used to stop tables produce-r ecognised for its quality and Wetland Restoration wobbling in council offices!’ That s a structure sustainable production practices. The co- op plan our community paid a couple of million will become an employer and trainer to dollars for, and has now sat around so long it advance agricultural practices. Don't be can’ t be used without costly upgrades and afraid of these concepts- New Zealand's more consultation. biggest company,,c; Fonterra is a o-op in Meantime the people just wait, wait and Australia they even have a ministry ofc- o wait.Id on't know about you , but I have had operatives as they account for nearly 30 enough waiting. Enter the revolution. percent ofAustralia's national income. Call us for a FREE quote Step one:c reate a producers ’ and Interested in getting involved? Talk to us growers’ collective. Open to all farmers, at the SaturdayParakai m arket or email us at 0800 4SWALE lifestyle property owners and town dwellers. [email protected]. Individually we face a lot of hurdles to create Viva la revolution! or 09 420 8352. 103 Mill Road Helensville green gecko Kaukapakapa Drainage landscapes ltd design, build & maintenance ! Septic Tank Systems All Aspects of Landscaping ! Drainage Reasonable ! 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Issue161 , November 20 13 15 RAUNER town talk BOOK KEEPING and COMPUTER SERVICES community titbits from town and around BOOK KEEPING Ÿ MYOB Specialists TRIVIAL PURSUITS competition this Saturday, November 9. First, Ÿ Monthly through to annual accounts The Helensville A&P Association’s Trivial second and third place prizes will be given for Ÿ Comprehensive taxation consultation Pursuits evening is on this Friday, November snapper, kingfish, trevally, gurnard and COMPUTER SERVICES 8, starting 7.30pm in the Helensville War kahawai. Entry costs $15 for club members Ÿ Fault Diagnosis & Repair Memorial Hall. The cost is $10 per person, and $20 for non-members, with all entry fees Ÿ System Tune Ups & Upgrades with teams of eight to 10 players. There will being divided up for prize money. Weigh-in Ÿ Virus Protection & Removal be raffles and prizes on offer. Enquiries to will be at 5pm at the club rooms. Tickets are Ÿ New computer systems CarolineAnderson, phone 420 7572. available from the club, and there will be lucky ticket prizes. P: 09 420 7835 M: 021 669 560 GARDENING WORKSHOP E: [email protected] The next ‘Second Friday’ gardening SAVE THE CHILDREN workshop at Peacemakers is this Friday, A selection of Christmas cards is 69B Mill Road, Helensville November 8 from 10am at 116 Fordyce Rd, available now at Helensville Library and the Parakai. The workshop will cover starting a Helensville Information Centre, with garden on different soil types, and how to proceeds going to Save the Children. The overcome the various problems and sale of the cards is being organised this year challenges. Those attending are asked to by Rose McKenzie. “I would like to thank all bring their ideas, experience and something those who have helped me in the past,” says for a shared lunch. previous organiser Gay Hildreth. (Formerly Parakai Motordrome) WOMEN’S FISHING COMPETITION HELENSVILLEAGLOW The Kaipara Cruising and Sportfishing The speaker at the November meeting of Club is holding a women’s fishing Helensville Aglow will be Radio Rhema Quality auto service and gardening expert Debbie Olsen, who will talk about Christmas planting and creating repair at country prices classifieds& trade Christmas gifts with plants. This meeting is WOFs - Brakes - Suspension on Friday, November 15 at the Helensville Bark & Scratch Boarding Kennel War Memorial Hall at 7pm for dessert. Please Short & long-term for both dogs and cats. bring a dessert to share. Enquiries to Marilyn 90 Mill Rd, Helensville Ph 09 420 4277 www.macbark.co.nz Gray, phone 09 420 4346. Phone 420 8177 Driving Lessons HUNT CHRISTMAS TREK www.thedrivingschool.co.nz Waitemata Hunt will hold a Christmas Ph 09 420 2524 / 027 322 8961 Trek on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 at Atiu Creek Regional Park. Helensville Drainage Suitable for all rider levels, it will cost $80 per BURNETTS For all your drainage and wastewater needs. rider for two days or $50 for one day. There Ph: 420 9091 will be a Mardi Gras-themed party on the Email: [email protected] Saturday night, and Sunday breakfast will be Helensville Glass provided. Registration and information is available at www.waitematahunt.co.nz or 24 hour service. Ph: 420 8210 phone Yvonne on 027 459 9423. Helensville Wastewater LOCAL BOARD MEETING 69 Mill Rd, Helensville The first meeting of the new Rodney Ph: 420 9042 Local Board is on Monday, November 4, at Email: [email protected] 4.30pm at the Community Centre, 1 Matheson Road, Wellsford. MOBILE 0274 924 494 Helensville News- P ublication I nformation December 2013 deadline: Friday, 15th November 2013 ISSUE DUE OUT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd 20120133 Editorial Enquiries, Letters to the Editor and Advertising: Dave Addison -Ph: 420 7215!! Mobile : 021 178 5568 Email: [email protected] .nz Free Subscriptions to Online Edition: Email: [email protected] Full Mobile Service 2013/14 issue dates and deadlines: Due out: Dec 3rd Copy by: Nov15th Due out: March 4th Copy by: Feb14th Specialists in Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning Due out: Feb 4th Copy by: Jan 17th Due out: April 1st Copy by: Mar 14th Servicing Vehicles, Heavy Machinery, Farm Equipment & Marine Editor &Publishe r :Dave Addison, Helensville News Ltd, PO Box 59, Helensville 0840 . Editorial : Dave Addison, 420 7215. Design, Subediting & Layout : Dash Design, 420 7215. Printing: Rob McCorkindale, Print Matters, 0274 740 657 . Copyright:N o material in this newspaper may be copied or reproduced without the publisher’s permission. Workshop Parts Accessories Disclaimer:E very 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. Letters to the Editor: should be kept to around 250 words and may be edited as space dictates. Ph 09 420 8181 www.facebook.com/ helensville news www.helensvillenews .co.nz Mob 021 689 700

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