Issue 228 News December 2019 5000 copies delivered monthly to Helensville, , Kaukapakapa, Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach A quick ride - right around the country

Deciding to ride a horse around the 12 months to complete the ride. entire country when you have no In Helensville, riding up Karaka experience as a rider might seem a Street, she was stopped by a woman little foolhardy. who ran out of her house to give her a But for 31-year-old Larissa snack bag for the journey. Mueller, who rode through the South She receives regular offers of Kaipara area recently on her way to meals and places to overnight, doing just that, it’s a way to raise sleeping in spare rooms, sleepouts, money for disadvantaged youth. caravans, barns or whatever is on Larissa and her friend Kendall offer. She carries a small tent for the Waugh decided to go shares in a horse nights she can’t find a roof to sleep back in 2015, even though Larissa had under - about half the time. only been on a horse a handful of times “With my background in outdoor as a youngster. During the course of instructing I can sleep just about that same afternoon, the decision grew anywhere,” Larissa says. to encompass a ride around the entire “My priority is finding a paddock coastline of . for Sprite. I have never yet had to “The ride came first. We decided to tether her, and hope never to. The do the ride before we heard about the people of New Zealand are so Leg-Up Trust,” says Larissa. generous.” But when they heard about the Sprite has been a revelation; trust and the work it does using horses despite being only five when starting to connect with disadvantaged youths, the ride, she has proven to be ‘bomb- they decided to use their trek to proof’ in traffic and in towns, and able publicise and raise funds for the trust, to keep good condition regardless of setting a $20,000 target. the demands of the ride. The original idea was for both As well as carrying Larissa and Larissa and Kendall to make the ride, all the gear they both need, she planned to take about 18 months in wears a little donation box around her total. They realised they couldn’t ! Larissa and her mare, Sprite, at Kaukapakapa chest for impromptu donations to the literally ride around the coast Leg-Up Trust. everywhere, but planned a route to be The trained outdoor instructor began the Larissa says naivety about what no further than 60km from it. leg of the trek in Hawke’s Bay in the ride held in store worked in her favour. They started in the South Island, with February, reaching Kumeu in June where “If I’d known, I wouldn’t have done it!” she Larissa on a borrowed horse. She bought her she stopped for the winter, working odd jobs laughs. current mare, Sprite, as a five-year-old off a to fund the next stage of the ride. While she is doing the ride without backup South Island station only a couple of weeks She began again at the start of support, Larissa’s boyfriend does meet up into the ride. November, riding up through Helensville, with her occasionally - usually with some food The South Island leg of the trip took place right around the South Head peninsula, then and a change of clothes. over two summers, with Kendall meeting a on to Kaukapakapa where Helensville News Highlights of the trek have included being man who was to become her husband along caught up with her. From there she was to welcomed into strangers’ families and invited the way - and subsequently deciding not to take back roads to Makarau and then cross to take part in “random” activities like a also tackle the North Island ride. farmland to the Tapora peninsula on her way pheasant hunt, and the privilege she feels “Then came a three-year gap, trying to to Cape Reinga, before heading down the being allowed to ride through private land. figure out the right way to do it alone and earn East Coast on her way back to Hawke’s Bay. She has yet to have a farmer say no to her enough money [to survive],” says Larissa. She estimates it will take another eight to ! To page 2

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This is our last issue for 2019, and I hope you have enjoyed reading Helensville News over the past year. Remember, we don’t do a January issue, but we’ll be back right at the start of February 2020. I’d like to thank all our contributors and advertisers for their support over the year - we simply couldn’t exist without you. And of course all of you, the readers, without whom there wouldn’t be any point putting this paper out! There are bound to be a heap of interesting news stories coming up in the New Year. I wish you all the best for the festive season. Be happy and be safe over the holiday period, spend quality time with your families and loved ones, and we’ll see you back in 2020. - Dave Addison, Editor No more building at museum Helensville Museum has been prohibited for the container the museum was from putting any new structures on its site additionally told it could not even plant trees because the land it leases from on the land, and that gardening activities Council used to be a rubbish tip. should be restricted. The museum has now joined forces with Extra storage facilities are desperately Te Awaroa Residents and Ratepayers required for the museum's collection, and Association (TARRA) to fight the council. the council's decision is a new challenge for The museum committee recently sought the museum volunteers who are already to install a shipping container on its site to battling to save the collection from a bug house items which were deteriorating from infestation. being left outside. A second issue highlighted by the It took several months and numerous council's stance is the museum's boundary communications to obtain consent for the fence. The northern boundary fence is container, but the council has also told them currently 10m inside the area the museum they cannot put any more structures on the leases, but the council's ban on digging any grounds – effectively ending any plans for holes on the former tip site means the fence expansion. can no longer be shifted to make more room During the process of obtaining consent for expansion.

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! From page 1 Larissa made a rule - if she ever decided she wanted to quit, she had to wait two days riding across their land - and often receives before acting. Needless to say, she hasn’t an invitation to camp in a woolshed or similar given up. for the night as well. “I’ve never been as happy as doing this,” “It’s kind of like all of New Zealand is our she adds. support crew.” When her long trek is over, Larissa says She has also been joined on a number of she will be keeping Sprite. And as for the occasions by groups of other riders who tag future? along for short stints - a welcome change “I’ll sleep a lot, then get depressed, then from always riding on her own. start planning something else!” ALL It hasn’t been all good times, saying she People can donate to Larissa's journey AGES has had three “near-death” experiences, direct through Leg-Up Trust's Givealittle and at one stage on the South Island leg page - comment "homefree" to help her track 09 420 8998 both she and friend Kendall got very donations. Her Facebook page is: [email protected] depressed. homefree.

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2 Issue228 , December 20 19 LIFESTYLE MOWING New community constable MACHINERY For new Helensville community She says the job was a challenge in the constable Melissa Haven, taking on her role beginning, adding that police officers are “We will put the fun back into mowing” in our town is a bit like a homecoming. exposed to things the general public never Quality brand mowers Her family is from the Kumeu area, and see, and it’s important to talk through those & ride ons while she spent most of her childhood being with fellow officers. Unparalleled service & raised in the Bay of Islands, she moved back Melissa spent her first five years as a support Large product range here and spent her secondary school years frontline constable stationed at Henderson, at Kaipara College. then a year relieving as a community Come in and see us today! She now lives in Helensville with constable at Massey. For the last 10 years 8 Stevens Lane husband Liam - also a local police officer and she has been based at Kumeu - the final six Waitoki a member of the Helensville Volunteer Fire of those as a community constable. 0274 955 948 Brigade - and their two pre-school children. She has also been working with the www.moadoc.co.nz Rodney Family Harm team, dealing with domestic violence cases. Being a local she feels she has a lot to offer the area, adding it’s a definite advantage that many people know her through links built in the local community through schools, the fire brigade, sports, and socially. Melissa says her day-to- day role is about being the ‘face’ of Helensville Police and building trust in the community. Locals will see her on foot patrol around the area, talking with local businesses and being approachable for locals ! New Helensville community constable, Melissa Haven to talk about any issues. When Melissa left Kaipara College to She is looking at holding join the police she became at the time their semi-regular ‘coffee with a cop’ sessions at youngest female recruit, aged just 17. local cafes, so people can pop in and have a She was attracted to the police for its chat about whatever is concerning them. camaraderie and team work, the fact that Melissa is impressed with the wide range every day on the job is different, and also the of volunteer community organisations in the fitness aspect. South Kaipara area, and is looking forward to working alongside them. Rodney District Insurance Her community constable role also Armistice Day involves being the police liaison officer for Locally owned and operated At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day the South Kaipara Community Patrol - a of the eleventh month, a ‘band of brothers’ group she is passionate about getting more Insurance Broker proudly wearing medals and watched by a locals involved with. small gathering of the public, marched from “The Community Patrol is really valuable Home and Business the Kaipara RSA to the War Memorial for us [the police], especially in a rural Cenotaph, where an Armistice Day setting,” she says. The patrol acts as the Vehicles Marine commemoration ceremony was held, ‘eyes and ears’ of the police by patrolling hot followed by the laying of a wreath by RSA spots - and also acts as a deterrent. Ph: 420 2798 president Les Coste. Wreaths were also laid Locals wanting to speak with Melissa Mob: 022 363 2377 at the Helensville service cemetery and the can phone her on 021 920 091 or email: Email: [email protected] Parakai Cenotaph. [email protected]. www.rdi.nz

Issue228 , December 20 19 3 New agricultural service business

A new business partnership has seen the includes a rechargeable, quiet electric Victa establishment of a type of business missing model ideal for smaller sections, plus others from the Helensville area for some time. with push-button start and even a self-drive After 15 years in the car industry, most option. recently as general sales manager for North He says the aim is to beat the big box Harbour Hyundai, Jesse McGregor has stores on price - plus anyone buying a joined forces with Mike Wykes, who had mower gets a $30, $40 or $50 voucher to go been running his Kaipara Mobile Mechanics towards other products or servicing. And business from Glorit for the past two years with that servicing all done in-house, there’s after leaving John Deere dealership a much quicker work turnaround, too. Agrowquip in Silverdale. Kaipara Ag Centre is open 8am to 5pm Jesse’s wife Jo runs the office - although Monday to Friday, and 8.30am to 3pm on she prefers to think of herself as the ‘boss’! Saturdays. Now, under the Kaipara Ag Centre banner, they are providing a sales, parts and repair service for a wide range of agricultural and lifestyle machinery and equipment, based in the old Oikoumene building + For all your electrical requirements at 2 West Street. + In terms of repairs, Repairs, maintenance & new installations Jesse says they can + Overhead to underground conversions handle anything from a + Underground services to new homes tiny weedeater motor up + New alarm systems to the biggest tractor, with everything in 0274 784 396 between covering the ! Jesse (left) and Mike with some of the equipment they stock x likes of mowers, ride- Ph/Fax (09) 420 5122, (09) 420 8978 ons, chainsaws, farm quads, horse floats, email: [email protected] trailers and water pumps. Xmas hamper appeal Nothing is too big - Mike has previously Helensville Women and Family Centre is worked in Australia on 800 tonne gold mining busy organising its annual Christmas machines. appeal, and is calling on locals to donate They are agents for Briggs & Stratton, goods for the Chrismas hampers it provides Victa, Dependable Oil and Vapormatic, and to needy local families. the business carries a wide range of spares Donations of non-perishable food items for tractors and farm equipment, mower can be dropped off at the HWFC in the Old blades and belts, pulleys, chainsaw chains, Post Office building at 104 Commercial and hydraulic parts - and even replacement Road between 9.30am and 2.30pm Monday cords for pull-starts. to Friday. The last day for accepting A wide range of lubricants should cover donations is Friday, December 13. any local’s needs. The centre will also accept non-food gifts Mike says setting up the workshop from to go in the hampers as long as they are scratch was a big job, and they have been wrapped and marked with the appropriate flat out since opening age and gender. Jesse is particularly proud of Kaipara Ag The HWFC is hoping to distribute more Centre’s range of mowers, which have than 55 hampers this year, working already proved popular sellers since the collaboratively with other local organisations official opening on October 5, and which to determine the families most in need. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Victa VRX Ride-on - just $4499 With FREE: Tipper Trailer(value $400) & Cover (value $150) SALES PARTS SERVICES 19hp B&S engine Hydrostatic 42" deck ALL Tractors, Farm Machinery, Ride-Ons, Push Mowers, Weed Eaters, Generators, Water Pumps and more.

Phone: 09 420-6212or 0800 KAIPARA Upgrade to a catcher 2 West Street, Helensville (old Oikoumene bldg) mower for just $500 more & Valid to Dec 31 2019 or while stocks last

4 Issue228 , December 20 19 Alloy boat builder opens in Mill Rd BLASTALOT www.blastalot.co.nz Helensville boat builder Mike Hopwood Mike, a keen fisherman himself, had travelled half way around the world plying his always dreamed of designing and building a trade before setting up shop in Mill Road. fishing craft. Born and raised locally, Mike got his first Two months ago he opened Pelagic Sandblasting taste of the boat building industry straight out Boats at 69 Mill Road, spending the first of Kaipara College, starting by sweeping the month setting the business up and then floors for Craig Ross at his Calibre Boats started building a 7.1m alloy boat for local Using the latest technology business in engineer Bryce (vapour blasting) results in Whenuapai. Canter, of BSC Mike served Engineering. an almost dust-free process. his boat building Mike has long- apprenticeship at time friend and We can clean & refurbish a wide Alloy Yachts skilled welder and range of hard surfaces, including International in engineer Shaun metal, wood and concrete. Ideal to Henderson. Wright working for strip machinery for repainting. Then a friend, him. All the alloy as a joke, tagged components were We do welding & repairs too! him on a cut using a Facebook post for computer- Drop off in Helensville or we can come a boat building job controlled CNC to you with our mobile unit. in China. Mike got machine. the last laugh - he Once the craft applied for, and is finished, by Ph Tom: 021 274 4523 landed, the job. February next year email: [email protected] He has spent if everything goes the last four and a to plan, he intends half years working to create jigs off it to in China for the make future boats company which ! Mike with his under-construction fishing boat using the same, built the jet boats size-scaleable for Queenstown’s Shotover Jet company, design easier to construct. returning recently to Helensville with new “I can’t believe no-one has done this wife Jenny and a baby in tow. before,” says Mike of setting up a fishing While in China Mike had spent a couple boat building business in Helensville, plumbing of years, in his own time, designing an alloy adjacent to one of the largest natural fishing boat, with friend and naval architect harbours in the world. roofing James Hakes making up the build blueprints He admits it’s a “bit of a risk whether for him, work which involved extensive there will be enough business” locally, but solar heating computer modelling covering things like believes once this first boat is in the water buoyancy and stability. word of mouth will see orders rolling in. pump shop Library holiday happenings pool & spa Helensville Library is gearing up for its 19, with the chance to have photos taken filtration summer reading programme, Kia Māia te with Santa after storytime. Whai Dare to Explore - this year, children The library’s regular preschool sessions aged from five to 12 years will be exploring will take a break over December and drainage the past, present and future. January, with the last session on Thursday, woodfires Children can register now for the December 12. wetbacks/radiators programme which begins on Monday, Helensville Library will only be closed on December 9 and runs until January 20. the statutory holiday days, and open regular Santa will visit the library for a special hours otherwise. It will be closed on Ph 420 9108 storytime at 3pm on Thursday, December ! To page 16 156 Main Road, Kumeu [email protected] www.kpl.co.nz Kaukapakapa Digger Hire Ltd Local digger and truck operator with over 20 years’ experience House Sites Horse Arenas Advice available on request Driveways Farm Maintenance Phone John Nielsen You name it! 027 447 1967

Issue228 , December 20 19 5 Free A& P Show trade stands Local community groups and not-for- gate passes. profits are invited to apply for a limited Vehicles won’t be allowed on the sites on For all your legal services including: number of free trade spaces at the 118th show day, and there will be some restrictions annual Helensville A&P Show, to be held on such as not being allowed to serve food in - Wills & Trusts Saturday, February 29 next year. competition with paying trade stalls. As the - Estate Administrat ion It’s a repeat of a successful initiative show will again be a zero-waste event, - PropertyRelaionshipMaterstt offered since 2012; this year 10 local successful applicants will have to abide by -Reinancingf - Commercial Matt ers organisations will gain public exposure by those rules as well. - Land Subdivision being provided with the free trade stands. Applicants should email show manager - Resident ial, Rural & Commercial Conveyancing Because the number of sites is limited, Louise Brooks by Friday, January 3 at: the A&P Association committee will choose [email protected]. the successful recipients from applications Application forms are available to 69 Mill Road, Helensville Ph: received. The sites on offer are standard, download from the Trade Exhibitors’page on 09 420 9324 unpowered 3m x 3m square sites. the Helensville Show website at: Email: [email protected] Recipients will also receive two free adult www.helensvilleshow.co.nz. Top college students Sam Foster (pictured below, at top) is the 2019 Dux of Kaipara College,and Brooke Kelly (bottom)has been named ProximeAccessit. As well as being named Dux, Sam received the Year 13 faculty awards for English and Social Sciences, as well as being awarded the $20,000 Auckland University Top Achiever Farm & Lifestyle Block Specialist Scholarship, and the Victoria University TangiwaiScholarship, worth $5000. Business Planning & Development Brooke took out the faculty awards for Maths and Science, and the Helensville District Financial Analysis Health Trust’s $2000 award.

OFFICE MARK FOSTER SENIORACADEMIC AWARDS: John Key Cupfor Contribution to a Specific Area of School Life : Ruby Johnston; McCurdie Cup for Positive Attitude: Lucy Office hours 9am - 5pm McConnell;;Lions Trophy - Public Speaking: Odette Sullivan-Yates 34 Commercial Rd, Helensville Helensville Women and Family Centre Award:Grace Atkinson; Te PO Box1 7 Helensville AtawhaitiaTrophy for the student who most upholds Mana Mä ori within the college:Melody Gray-Hohepa; Te Ihi Award for Mä ori PerformingArts: Melody Gray-Hohepa.

SENIORFACULTY AWARDS: Faculty of Arts:Melody Gray-Hohepa; Faculty of Phys Ed & Health: Olivia Kelly;Faculty of English: Sam Foster; Faculty of Mathematics:Brooke Kelly; Faculty of Social Science: Sam Foster; Faculty of Science:Brooke Kelly; Faculty of Technology: James Rule.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Victoria University Tangiwai Scholarship ($5000): Sam Foster; Auckland University Top Achiever Scholarship ($20,000): Sam We specialis e in Sports Injuries Foster;Neil Notley Scholarship ($2000): Francisco De Coito; Helensville District Health Trust Award ($2000): Brooke Kelly; Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award ($2000): Kian Mayes; Bruce Cochrane & Order of St John Scholarship ($5000): Wishing everyone Grace Atkinson;South Kaipara Anglican Methodist Church of St a very Matthews Scholarship ($2000): Melody Gray-Hohepa. Merry Christmas South Kaipara Men’sTrust We close at 5pm on Friday, Tama Tu Whanau Ora Dec 20, and will reopen on Monday, Jan 6. Open for Strengthening reduced hours Dec 30 & Jan 3. men and their families to help Late nights: build better, safer communities. Monday 7pm Tuesday & Thursday 8pm 10 Awaroa Road, Helensville (former Te Awaroa Youth Club building) Ph 420 8899 P: 027 800 8081 10 Commercial Rd, Helensville www.physioflex.co.nz Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10am to 4:30pm

6 Issue228 , December 20 19 Community Christmas dinners

Locals can choose from two community December 24, 25 and 26. A volunteer form Christmas dinners this year. will be at Helensville Library from Monday, A Parakai/Helensville Community December 9. Phone 021 488 427 or email: Christmas Lunch will be held in the [email protected]. Helensville War Memorial Hall on Christmas Day, with food served at 11.30am and a gold coin contribution asked for on the day. TARRA AGM Organiser Raewyn Mercer says it’s A proposal to work with Helensville designed as a stress-free day for locals, with Museum on council-related issues was well fun, prizes and children’s activities and a received at Te Awaroa Residents and ‘Best of Abba’ theme - both best Ratepayers Association’s AGM on performance and best costume. Wednesday, November 20. Register at Helensville CAB or at Nga TARRA chair Holly Southernwood raised Maunga Whakahii, 16 Commercial Rd. the issue of the Helensville Council Service Donations of fresh produce or canned Centre no longer having a direct dial phone food for family Christmas boxes are number - now people must phone the welcome; anyone able to donate or free to council’s central call centre and be help on the day can contact Raewyn, phone transferred to Helensville - “if the operator HELENSVILLE 027 282 0470 or email her at: could identify the existence of Helensville,” BOWLING CLUB [email protected]. says Holly. The other dinner is in Helensville “Now the council call centre has no 38 Awaroa Road, Helensville Primary School Hall. Turn up from 11.30am knowledge of any phone number to connect on Christmas Day at the school hall, with to Helensville, leaving us having to actually 2018-2019 season has dinner at midday. All children under 13 will go to the service centre. opened receive gifts. “The comment from service centre staff New players and social Organiser Holly Southerwood says is 'people don't talk to people now, the world members welcome. donations of cash and food would be has changed'. Does this signal the imminent welcomed - as would more volunteers for end of Helensville having a service centre?” Petanque played, all welcome. Contact Ian Baker Ph 027 448 9509 For more information Ph 09 420 8316 medical centre notes or email: [email protected] ‘Bowls is not just for Oldies’ As the weather warms and the pollen count rises, if you are like me you will be getting a bit snuffly at this time of year. Hay fever is a common ailment, particularly at this time of year. It is where a person has an oversensitive/allergic reaction to particles in the air, triggering a response from ‘mast’ cells to release histamine - this is what causes the symptoms of the allergic reaction. It’s a similar process to seasonal asthma, but affects the upper airways instead of the chest. Hay fever can affect the nose - allergic rhinitis - or the eyes - allergic Sub-division Specialist conjunctivitis. Both can be seasonal or perennial. Contact us on 09 451 9044 or [email protected] www.edc.co.nz The triggers are often pollen, but can also include many other things from chemicals to pets, and can be made worse by cold weather or air conditioning. Hay fever is managed, not cured, often by avoiding the trigger if possible and through Building Platforms!! Utility Trenches medication. Avoid using decongestants; while they work well in the short term, the longer they are used will cause rebound congestion of the nose. Ponds! Drainage!! Drilling Antihistamines are the mainstay of treatment, with non-sedating medications such as Cetirizine and Loratadine. Less systemic options include mast cell stabilizing eye drops such Aggregate Supply!! Tip Trucks as Patanol, or steroid nasal spray such as Flixonase. - Dr Phill Barter, Clinical Director Excavators! Bobcat with Attachments ML FITNESS M “Train when you want to” WOFs at your local gym All Mechanical Repairs DRIVEWAY REPAIRS Auto Electrical 79 Mill Road &-RE SURFACING Tyres & Batteries Ph 420 6303 Stockists of 'Total' lubricants Call us for aFREE quote Follow us on Facebook 5 Railway Street, Helensville 0800 4SWALE facebook.com/Forge-Fitness-247-Helensville Ph: 420 8633 or 09 420 8352. 103 Mill Road Helensville

Issue228 , December 20 19 7 The North West CountryBA usiness ssociation held it’s AGM at the end of November

The association has representatives elected from Kaukapakapa, Helensville, Parakai, Waimauku, Kumeu and Riverhead plus a Chair to ensure a good level of representation both geographically and from different business sectors. The new executive committee is: Tony Forlong (Chair), Geraldine Bayly (Kaukapakapa), Shona Oliver, Bernie Flynn & Liv McGregor (Helensville), Dion Tilson (Parakai), Jon Williamson (Waimauku), Andy Cummings, Teresa Nobilo-Healy & Guy Wishart (Kumeu), Hayley Plowman (Riverhead), Vicki Kenny ().

The executive will be working over the next year to deliver the association’s strategic plan and work program which includes quarterly business seminars, events and the North West Festival, town centre improvements, advocacy and services for our members.

Members can view the stratgeic plans and other information about our activities and services by visiting: www.northwestcountry.co.nz/members.

Business Inorganic Collection Service

North West Country has partnered with the Helensville Community Recycling Centre to offer local businesses an inorganic waste collection and waste minimisation consultation.

Booking a collection is easy, it’s simply a matter of logging into the members’ portal and filling out an online form. Businesses who are interested in seeing where they can minimise waste or recycle morecan book a free consultation meeting with HCRC staff.

A few businesses have already seen savings from getting their waste assessed, so there’s a good financial benefit plus the obvious environmental one with the reduction of rubbish going to landfill.

The collection service and consultations are subsidised by ’s Waste Minimisation Intiative Fund.

Find out more: www.northwestcountry.co.nz/members.

8 Issue228 , December 20 19 Helensville Town Centre Improvements Start in Early 2020

North West Country engaged with businesses, Council, Ngā Maunga Wakahii o Kaipara and the community in 2018 to help put together a plan for main street improvements in Helensville.

Work starts on the first stage of these improvements in early 2020; most of the work involves planting street trees in dedicated spaces, which will also have a planted area around them and seating.

It has taken many years to finally get improvements started in Helensville; plans have been and gone without being implemented. This work is being funded by the Rodney Local Board.

The association has budgeted to work with businesses and council to continue town centre improvements across our district where there are opportunities to work with body corporates or companies on main street improvements. Association Funds Local Events North West Country has provided $2500 towards this year’s Christmas Parade.

The association was ready to step in and take over this valued community event when there were signs that the current organiser was possibly unable to continue. We are pleased the organiser made the decision to continue this event, however we’re always ready to step in if needed and run this.

We were also delighted to support the Arts in the Ville event. This has gone from strength to strength each year due to the efforts of a dedicated, hardworking team of locals. The association has increased it’s budget for event support in the coming year and will be working with the Arts in the Ville team to provide further assistance to grow this event.

Are You A Member of North West Country Yet?

If you’re based in the commerical areas of Parakai, Helensville and Kaukapakapa and aren’t a member you are missing out on our services and support. We welcome associate members from outside this area. It’s easy to join and if you’re in the commerical zones you’re paying for membership already. Join now: www.northwestcountry.co.nz/members/north-west-country-membership/join-up

Issue228 , December 20 19 9 Call to update local phone directory listings

The Lions Club of Helensville wants get in touch. of both if they wish. everyone in the 420 telephone prefix area to “Also, we are encouraging anyone who The Lions Club has produced the update their telephone listing details for the wants to, to now list their cell phone number directory as a free community service for next edition of the local phone directory, due for free,” says directory co-ordinator, Dennis years, supported by advertisers. to be delivered to all homes inApril 2020. Cummings. Previously, the club received directory Anyone whose details have changed, or Locals can list a landline number, one or listings from Yellow Pages, but that service is in particular anyone new to the area, should more cellphone numbers, or a combination no longer available. Last year for the first time the club had to create its own list, manually contacting everyone listed in the College celebrates 60 years previous directory. “We know there are listings we have missed, particularly those who are new to our district or for some reason were not listed with Yellow Pages,” says Dennis. Anyone wanting to update a listing or to create a new one, should email the following to:[email protected] : ! Surn, ame as you wish it to appear i.e:, SMITH B & M or SMITH Bob and Mary; ! Your address if you wish it to appear , i.e : 2 Smith St or R.D.1 Hlv; ! Your area , i.e : H elensville, Parakai, Sou th H ea d, K aukapakapa , Shelly Bea ch, Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill ; ! Your landline number (if applicable); ! Your mobile n umber(s) if wanted, i.e: Bob021 999 999, Mary 021 666 666. Businesses wanting to advertise in the 2020 directory should email Former students and staff from Kaipara College got together for this group photo during [email protected] and the the school’s recent 60th anniversary celebrations, held over Labour Weekend. Around 600 clubwill send out an application form and people registered for the four days of events. Participants took guided tours around the details of the different advert options and school, attended a formal black tie dinner, a golf tournament and a high tea. costs.

( ( Merry( Christmas( CHRISTMASCS HURCH ERVICES ( ST MATTHEWS ANGLICAN-, METHODIST HELENSVILLE South Kaipara Co-operative Parish, 60 Garfield Rd. From our Paper Plus family - Contact Administrator, 420 8868 Thursday, Dec 12th: 7pm, Blue Christmas (a service of remembrance and hope). We appreciate all of your support( Sunday, Dec 15th: 9.30am, Carol Service. ( Sunday, Dec 22nd: 9.30am, Sunday Eucharist. ( Tuesday, Dec 24th: 6pm, Christmas Eve Service. Wednesday, Dec 25th: 9.30 am, Christmas Day Eucharist. ALLSAINTS ANGLICAN-, METHODIST KAUKAPAKAPA Corner Peak Rd& Highway 16. ContactAdministrator,420 8868 Wednesday,Dec25th:8am,ChristmasDayEucharist. ST JOSEPH’SCATHOLIC CHURCH , HELENSVILLE 1 Puriri St, Helensville. Contact Fr.Carlos Guleng. 420 8110 Tueday, Dec 24th: 7.30pm, Christmas Carols; 8pm Christmas Vigil Mass. Wednes day, Dec 25th: 9am, Christmas Day Mass. ST PATRICK’SCATHOLIC CHURCH , HUAPAI 380SH 16, Huapai. Contact Fr. Carlos Guleng. 420 8110 Tuesday, Dec 24th: 6pm, Christmas Carols; 6.30pm Christmas Vigil Mass. 10.30pm, Christmas Carols; 11pm Midnight Mass, finish midnight. Wednes day, Dec 25th: 9am, Christmas Day Mass. RIVER VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, PARAKAI 1 Fordyce Rd, Parakai. Contact Shirley Wood, 420 2559 Sunday, Dec 22nd: 10am, Christmas Service. HELENSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Mill Rd, Helensville. Contact Pastor Francois Joubert, 022 156 0761 Sunday, Dec2 2nd: 10.30am, Christmas Service, theme. Sunday, Dec2 9th: 10.30am, final service for 2019. MAGNIFY CHURCH , 118 Commercial Rd, Helensville. Contact Kim Duncan, 420 8911 Sunday, Dec 22nd: 10am, Christmas Service

10 Issue228 , December 20 19 Issue228 , December 20 19 11 Opportunity New spiritual church to open A new community spiritual church will from people from Wellsford, Kaukapakapa, Shop open in Helensville in the New Year. Glorit, Riverhead, and Kumeu wanting to The Helensville Community Spiritual attend. Stock constantly changes - come in Church will open for the first time on “As people previously have had to travel Wednesday, January 22 in long distances to attend to nd a bargain & help support the Harold Pengelly spiritual functions, we hope St John inYOUR community Memorial Scout Den at 8 that the church will be well Porter Crescent Helensville supported,” says Nigel. 90 Commercial Rd (behind Helensville Art Nigel previously ran a Centre). health shop in Helensville, Helensville It will then open every and is involved in both the Ph: 420 9272 Wednesday at 7.15pm, Milford and Orewa Spiritual hosted by well-known Churches, which he has Open Auckland spiritualist Nigel hosted many times. Monday to Saturday Collis. A full time spiritual healer He says the church will currently based at Westgate, provide spiritual fellowship, he intends to move back to HELENSVILLE COMMUNITY development and guidance the Helensville area in the SPIRITUAL CHURCH to anyone in need. Each near future - ensuring a long week a different clairvoyant ! term involvement with the will be a guest, and healing Nigel Collis fledgling church. 7.15 pm every Wednesday night from will be offered during the services. Nigel says as a charitable organisation Jan 22nd, 2020 “The church is set up to provide a service all profits from the church will be distributed to support those in need of development, in the community. A new Clairvoyant every week. advice, and learning,” says Nigel. For information phone Nigel on 027 492 He says it has already attracted interest 0444 or email: [email protected]. Providing Fellowship, Spiritual Development and Healing. At the Scout Den, 8 Porter Crescent from our local MP (behind the Art Centre Helensville) Contact Nigel Collis: 027 492 0444 It's hard to believe this will be my final jewels in Auckland's crown column for the year, given how quickly 2019 (so to speak!) and to be seems to have gone. Time flies when you're seen on the world stage. having fun, right?! Richard Kidd of Being the MP for Helensville always Kaipara Farms received a feels like an honour, but some days do turn phone call from Prince out to be extra special. In late November we Charles, who was keenly received a visit from Prince Charles and interested to learn about Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. the way we farm sheep in Opinion may be divided among readers this part of the world. This ofHelensville News on the proper place of kind of high level attention is an excellent the monarchy to New Zealand's reminder to all Kiwis of the importance and constitutional arrangements in the twenty- value that farmers add to New Zealand. first century. Personally, I'm of the school of On a similar note, local business The thought that if something ain’t broke then Hunting Lodge Winery hosted the Duke and you don't fix it, but I appreciate there are Duchess with a wine tasting, where they also other good arguments on both sides. learned about the 'paddock to table' In any case, it was great to host their approach. royal highnesses, taking an opportunity to I had the privilege of attending a showcase why the northwest is one of the ceremony at the RNZAF base at Whenuapai, along with our wonderful airforce personnel, with the ‘Queen's Colour’ flag originally presented by Elizabeth II in 1953 now being replaced by her son and heir. All-in-all, the royal visit was a great opportunity for APPROVED Helensville and surrounding Wastewater Ltd areas to exhibit some of the great organisations and Wastewater design people of our area, and an Tank supply, installation, servicing indication of our growing Drainlaying world-class potential. Phone: 420 9042 - Chris Penk Member of Parliament for 69H Mill Rd, Helensville Helensville [email protected] chris.penkmp@parliamen www.approvedwastewater.co.nz t.govt.nz | Ph: 09 412 2496.

12 Issue228 , December 20 19 Issue228 , December 20 19 13 from the frontline

Hi everyone, my name’s Melissa Haven and I’m your new Community Constable, based here in Helensville. With summer fast approaching it’s timely to talk about Muriwai Beach and Woodhill Forest. While the main part of Muriwai Beach is policed by Kumeu BUY DIRECT FROM THE SAWMILL staff, Helensville staff police the northern end, which runs from Rimmer Road through to the top of MACROCARPA the beach at South Head. ● Kitset Raised Gardens Already we are seeing an increase in calls to police about driver behaviour on the beach, and ● Kitset Compost Bins illegal fires being lit on the beach and in the Regional Park and ● Landscape Sleepers surrounding forest. ● Pergolas and Beams The following rules apply when using Muriwai Beach: ● Dry Macrocarpa for Furniture and Joinery ! A permit is required when driving on the beach. Driving on the ● Laminated Timber Benchtops beach without a permit is a breach of council bylaws and may result in a fine of up to $20,000 upon conviction. ● Live-edge, one piece Macrocarpa Slabs ! Drivers must follow the road rules. Vehicles must be registered ● Firewood, Mulch and Sawdust and warranted, you must hold a current driver's license, and abide by the posted speed limits. Police will - and do - issue infringement TREATED PINE notices on the beach. ! ● Posts and Rails Vehicles are not permitted in the back dune area or in the forest, which is privately owned. Vehicle have a destabilising impact on ● Retaining Walls SPRING the back dune system, which has already been damaged by ● Tree Stakes SPECIAL vehicular activity. Vehicles are also a significant risk to a number ● Decking Timber of unique and regionally-threatened species. Mention this ad ● H5 treated Posts & Beams ! Woodhill Forest is privately owned and no one should be entering & get 10% off the forest without prior authorisation from the owners. our kitset ! Lighting fires is prohibited at all times in the Regional Park, on the 700 Kahikatea Flat Rd, Waitoki raised beds. beach, in the back dunes and in Woodhill Forest - this is especially www.cypress-sawmill.co.nz important as the weather heats up. ! The Defence Force area land at the northern end of the beach, 420 5485 commonly called the ‘bombing range’ is a prohibited area at all times and people are not permitted to enter. There is the very real risk of people encountering unexploded ordinance which could seriously harm or kill them. And finally - don't forget you are sharing the beach with families, children, fishermen, dogs and horses, so please be safe and Helensville considerate of other beach users. If you have any questions or are unsure please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Birthing Centre - Melissa Haven, Community Constable

TE PUNA WHANAUK I TE AWAROA making the difference Is there someone special who has done something that’s made a difference for you, your family or our town? To nominate someone, Helensville Birthing Centre is your local write to: Nicky Horsbrough, Harcourts Helensville, 92 Commercial Road, Helensville 0800 or fill out the form online at: community facility. It provides a free service for http://nickyhorsbrough.ha women who choose to give birth in a low-tech rcourts.co.nz. The lucky recipient will receive a environment. Alternatively, women who give $100 voucher for a local birth in hospital can then transfer to us for the business of their choice. Our recipient for opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding. November is Paul Smith, who haschosen a $100 voucher for use at Mitre You are welcome to call in and have a look 10 Helensville. around, or browse our facilities online. Paul was nominated by MarieAdlam. 53 – 65 Commercial Road, Helensville She says: “My ! Nicky Horsbrough with Paul Smith husband and I would like Ph: (09) 420 8747 to thank Paul Smith from our community. If there is one Email: [email protected] representative who is a dedicated volunteer that would be him. He’s been a volunteer for over 10 years since we meet him. He’s helped at Helensville Primary School as a teacher aid, Helensville Rugby Club, www.birthcentre.co.nz Group day, Helensville ag day and much more. He’s a diversity person who gets on with everyone. Thank you, Paul, you legend!”

14 Issue228 , December 20 19 local board matters

It is a huge honour to have been elected as frustrated as I am with Chair of the Rodney Local Board at our the mixed results. In a Come and try your friendly local swearing-in meeting in early November. democracy, you cannot Last term’s Chair, Beth Houlbrooke, has have an organisation motorcycle workshop. We service/repair been a tireless cheerleader for Rodney. She spending billions of quads, dirt and road bikes - plus we developed an excellent working relationship ratepayers dollars that have parts and accessories. with the Mayor and Councillors, staff and appears not to management and most of all with theb oard. communicatewith , Pickups and drop-offs available. Beth has most importantly ensured we engagewith, or be maintained a focus on delivering our three- accountable to the year plan, and worked with theb oard to form community that funds it. a consensus on our goals, clearly It’ s now almost two years since the Local Ph: 4207754 or 027 474 7441 demonstrated by the fact that in three years Government Commission released its report e: [email protected] only three votes weren't unanimous. on the North Rodney breakaway application. I am encouraged to see that the Mayor We have yet to see meaningful progress on intends to take a hard look at Council the recommendations which included better Controlled Organisations (CCO's). engagement and communication; Local Auckland Transport is a source of Board offices in Rodney so our community frustration for many in Rodney. There are has better access to our meetings and Board some great staff in that organisation who are members; and a balancing of the funding inequalities we have compared to other parts of Auckland due to Rodney District Christmas parade Council constrained ability to fund facilities. I would like to see these recommendations be in jeopardy again acted upon over the next12 months. Over the last five years, the population in Helensville’s Christmas Parade on Rodney has grown by over 10,000, making Saturday, December 7 is in jeopardy again. us the second-fastest growing ward in Organiser Holly Southernwood says Auckland. This growth is set to continue. The entries for the parade have been pouring in, Local Board must ensure we are focuss ed with a record number of floats entered. on meeting the needs of our growing towns But at the time of going to press, a lack of while not neglecting our rural residents- this volunteers to help run the day could still force requires thoughtful balancing. the parade’s cancellation. I look forward to continuing the excellent “Every body wants a parade, but nobody work of our previous Chair and the Local wants to make it happen,” says Holly. Board to maintain productive relationships, “It's the classic Little Red Hen story - no- consensus and a focus on delivering results one wanted to help make bread but when for all Rodney residents. Little Red Hen had baked the bread, doing all Your Local Board members are: the work herself, everyone wanted to eat it. >:Phelan Pirrie 021 837 167 Little Red Hen (Holly) may have to say NO.” [email protected] Volunteer forms are available at >:Brent Bailey 021 730 892 Helensville Library, with five different roles to [email protected] choose from, with time frames detailed. >:Danielle Hancock 021 195 9826 Alternatively phone Holly on 021 488 427 or [email protected] email:[email protected] . >:Vicki Kenny 027 670 9968 The colouring competition which usually [email protected] runs as part of the Christmas parade this - Phelan Pirrie year will instead happen a week or two later. Chair, Rodney Local Board Holly says next year it will again be part of the [email protected] Christmas Festival event. Ph:021837167 KAIPARA CONTRACTORS LTD Kaukapakapa Drainage YOUR LOCALBUILDER ! Septic Tank Systems ! Drainage Reasonable ! Truck & Digger Hire Rates OneContractor STUART HUME ! Pile Drilling For All Your Needs ! Experienced & professional Drain Unblocking Full range of building services Over 35 Years Geoffrey Sawyers Phone/Fax: 420 4149 Experience 0274 817 478 420 8738 Mobile: 021 926 301 Ph: 420 5782 Mobile: 027 275 2115 [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Issue228 , December 20 19 15 town talk community titbits from town and around

SANTAAT THE RSA KAUKAPAKAPAMARKET Megan Paterson. Santa will be in his grotto at the Kaipara There will be special Christmas “We have Wyn Jordan’s ‘Historical RSA in Commercial Road before the start of performances from ‘The Cougar Chorus’ Records of Kaukapakapa’ and the fantastic the Helensville Christmas parade on and the students of ‘DanceVille’ at the last Jordan Collection of early photographs, Saturday, December 7. A photographer will Kaukapakapa market for 2019 on Sunday, photos of most of the servicemen and be on hand to take photos. December 15 from 8.30am to 1pm. Santa [solitary] woman on our WW1 and WW2 RSA members will also be running quick will be in his grotto in the Kaukapakapa memorials, and a lot more information,” she fire ham raffles, and have food and water library next to the market, plus there will be adds. available for locals waiting for the parade to free face painting. As well as fresh produce, “We may not have all the answers but we start. artisan food and preserves, plants, books, will do our best to point you in the right food and coffee there will be Christmas gift direction.” Contact Megan on 021 959017, or CHRISTMAS MARKET ideas at the wide range of stalls. email: [email protected] the year. A Helensville Christmas Market will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 9am to CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2pm in the Helensville War Memorial Hall. The combined churches of Helensville The market is a community event for and Parakai will hold a Christmas carols people to sell second-hand goods, arts and evening on the playing field at Parakai crafts and homemade produce, antiques and School in Fordyce Road on Sunday, collectibles, bric a brac, and homemade December 15. Starting at 5.30pm, the free giftware. The cost for sellers is $12, bring event is aimed at local families, who should your own table. take a picnic dinner to eat while they enjoy Helensville Lions will be selling quality the evening’s entertainment, which will second-hand books, as well as holding a include a live band and games for children. Quality auto service and sausage sizzle and running a raffle, and the repair at country prices Kaipara College Year 10 business class will THE LITTLE LIBRARY THAT COULD be selling their locally made products. Historic Kaukapakapa library will be WOFs - Brakes - Suspension Organisers Pete and Liz are inviting a open on Sunday, January 19 from 10am to couple of local community groups to go along 1pm with its wealth of local information on and fund raise, free of charge. show. 90 Mill Rd, Helensville They hope to run regular community “Since the reopening of the library in markets in Helensville throughout the year. 2014, we have been the fortunate recipients Phone 420 8177 Email: [email protected]. of much information on Kaukapakapa’s past - history on the hotel, the school, the hall, St. EARLYCHRISTMAS DINNER Cuthbert’s and All Saint’s churches, along Millie’s Restaurant in the Kaipara RSA in with all the library’s original records,” says Commercial Road is holding an ‘all you can eat’ Christmas dinner on Saturday, Holiday at Library cont... ! December 14. There will be two sittings, From page 5 5.30pm to 7pm and 7.30pm to 9pm. Email Christmas Day and Boxing Day, New Year’s [email protected] or phone 420 8888 to Day, and the day after New Year’s Day. book. Over the holiday period the library will give extended loan periods. Until Saturday, January 4, all 28-day loans become 42-day trade& classifieds loans, while from Saturday, December 7 until Helensville Glass Saturday, January 11, all 14-day loans 24 hour service. Free measure and quote. extend to 28-day loans. Ph: 420 8210 No items will be due, or requests picked up, between December 22 and 5 January 5. MOBILE Helensville News- P ublication I nformation 0274 924 494 FEBRUARY 20220200 deadline: Tuesday, 21st January, 2020 ISSUE DUE OUT TUESDAY, FFebrebruaryuary 4th 2020 Editorial Enquiries, Letters to the Editor and Advertising: Dave Addison -Ph: 420 7215!! 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