Mairangi Bay Relax • Revive • Retail

July 2021 Issue 131 Mairangi Bay relax • revive • retail

MID WINTER SWIM AND BEACH DIG DATE CHANGE: Sunday July 25, 2021 10:30am Mairangi Bay Beach

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The official magazine of the Mairangi Bay Business Association www.mairangibayvillage.co.nz Message from the Business Association To submit a news item please contact: Community News: Greetings everyone Terry Holt • Phone: 021 042 8232 Well the weather gods were certainly around-Auckland/Mairangi-Bay-Pump- Email: [email protected] not very kind to us on June 27 for our Station Village News Magazine planned Mid-Winter Swim and Beach Just a couple of weeks ago, the Editorial & Advertising enquiries: Dig. Like all outdoor events, they are business association, alongside Terry Holt • Phone: 021 042 8232 always weather dependent, so we members of the local board (Julia Email: [email protected] decided, due to health and safety Parfitt and Alexis Poppelbaum), Paul Hailes • Phone: 021 217 3628 considerations, that it was best to move hosted a tree-planting ceremony Email: [email protected] Gary Covich • Design and Production the event to a new date of Sunday, July in memory of Clive Williams. Jane Warwick • Contributing writer 25, at 10:30am. Clive worked for many years Sonia Simpson • Proofreading Sincere thanks (in advance) to all the at the Z Petrol Station in Additional photos by Unsplash.com amazing businesses in the village for Mairangi Bay and was a Mairangi Bay Business their generosity in donating all of the treasured member of our Association Coordinator: prizes. We look forward to seeing you community (see pictures Joanne Martin • all on Sunday July 25. and report in the issue). Email: [email protected] A sincere thanks again to the amazing Saturday 4th December Mairangi Bay Business businesses in our Village who marks the 60th Santa Association Chair: generously donated prizes for this Parade to be held in the Chris Harrop • Phone: 021 464 548 event. A reminder about the major village! To help make this Mairangi Bay Village Website: project being undertaken by Watercare year extra special, we are Tourism Media Group • of upgrading the pumping station on on the lookout for any old Email: [email protected] the corner of Sidmouth Street and photos, stories or information Cover photo: Alicia Holt Montrose Terrace. The work will mean from previous events. If you minor traffic disruptions and a one way can help, please contact coordinator@ road system traffic plan in operation. mairangibayvillage.co.nz Coming Events Please take extra care around these We thank you, as always, for continuing Matariki – until Sunday 11 July roads for the duration. For full details to shop and support local. School Holidays – Saturday 10 July – and any questions around this project Sunday 25 July we encourage you to visit the Watercare Chris Harrop Mid-Winter Swim – Sunday 25 July website for all information. www. Chair at 10:30am watercare.co.nz/About-us/Projects- For the Mairangi Bay Business Association I Love Mairangi Bay – 01– 31 August

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What is your background... I have owned two large inner-city salons with a stable of hair and beauty professionals on my teams and also have a background as a professional makeup artist and hairstylist. I have Cat Frost, About Face worked on fashion styling, fashion week and education. …And what is your new role? drench your skin in an exotic blend of drift and will continue to do this … more new I am the new Clinic Manager for the nut oils, which leaves your skin and spirit things coming soon! About Face Mairangi Bay clinic. I am glowing. It includes a relaxing lomilomi What are you most looking forward to taking a deep dive with the About Face back massage, hydrating foot ritual and about working in Mairangi Bay? Education Team, absorbing a lot of bonus eyebrow tidy. I am looking forward to enjoying the knowledge about the amazing things Our range of elixirs and bio ferment white sands of the beach, but right now we can do for skin health. I’m a ‘nerd powders by The Beauty Chef, are the winter is perfect for exploring the sponge’ and it’s all fascinating and formulated to help skin, hair and nails with boutiques and gift stores and cosying inspiring! I am spending a lot of time antioxidants, immune support, probiotics up in an enticing cafe. I live in central with our highly trained technical team, and prebiotics to support your inner glow. Auckland and am enjoying the feeling understanding the unique and highly A ‘best in class’ product launching soon of staycation I get leaving the city and advanced skin solutions we offer. is Environ Focus Care Youth+ Seriénce commuting to Mairangi Bay each day. What exciting products/ Night Serum that really works against developments should locals keep a skin concerns caused by the stress About Face Mairangi Bay 1 Montrose Terrace lookout for? hormone cortisol. Phone 09 479 4147 Our Pure Fiji Island Time facial About Face has brought a lot of skin [email protected] provides an opportunity to relax and care technology firsts to New Zealand www.aboutface.co.nz

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A POLISHED RESULT IN AN UNUSUAL YEAR Nicole has been in her new Perfectly Polished Green Gables site for only a year and has already expanded into the space freed up next door due to the closure and shift on-line of dress shop Victoria J.

This means Nicole has been able to extend her range of services, which now include teeth-whitening, eyelash extensions and a dedicated space for spray tanning. And along with the expansion, of course, comes more staff, so Nicole has grown her operatives from four to seven. She has put into place the Perfectly Polished loyalty card scheme which has proven successful. The plan offers a $20 discount after eight visits. book. Although the salon’s The GelBottle The extra space has also allowed Nicole range of polishes is very popular, Nicole to initiate the Champagne Lounge, an is also keen to promote the beauty of option for groups such as bridal parties, natural nails, and how to keep them to gather and treat themselves as healthy. Nicole continues to love the they prepare for the Big Day. Bubbles vibe of Mairangi Bay, the support and and cupcakes are provided while the friendship of other business owners and group gets manicured and pampered. the loyalty of the local shoppers. Nicole particularly loves spray tanning, enjoying how delighted clients are at Perfectly Polished Green Gables, 378 Beach Road the result and the boost in confidence Mairangi Bay and mood they feel. Overall, that seems Phone: 09 475 5581 like a successful first year in anyone’s www.perfectlypolished.co.nz

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Last month I sent out some • More lighting questions to various groups in • More Police staff • Being able to feel safe in our homes the community asking for some and walking the street feedback on some questions. • Attending community events Two of the questions were What are the key issues that This is an important part of my role impact on you feeling safe in your as your community constable, engaging community? with my community to understand your Penny Rusbatch What does successful policing issues and expectations. I am always Community Constable look like in your community? available for a catch-up and chat when Some of the answers to those two you see me out in your community. totally against. When someone steals questions were: But remember, Police cannot do it all your Eftpos or credit card and there’s themselves, we need the communities payWave attached to it, they don’t need • Visibility and our public service partners to help your PIN. They just wave the card over • Quicker response times us get the results we all want to achieve, the machine, and hey presto, there goes • Issues resolved in a timely manner which is safer homes, safer roads, and your $80. Then they head off to another • Mobile high visibility patrols safer communities. store to take another $80, and so on • Safer roads You are also responsible for the until finally, your account is empty. • Safer communities security of your home and property so So, my advice to you is disable the • Each community has a community ensure that you lock your doors, don’t payWave. station keep valuables in clear view while your That’s all for now. • Available not only when bad things car is parked somewhere, make sure Penny Rusbatch happen no one sees your pin number, and Community Constable • CCTV cameras my bug-bear is payWave, which I am Phone 021 191 4384 CHANGING TIMES IN SECURITY It has been 18 years since It is a big patch to cover, from the your alarm then there Craig Flynn joined Armstrong Harbour Bridge to Dairy Flat and takes are plenty of options four vehicles, three locksmiths and one such as the wireless Locksmiths and got stuck electronic expert to maintain. And, of Ajax alarm or the Imou wireless CCTV into learning a trade which course, there is also the retail front at system. “Older out of date systems go now sees him as owner of Windsor Park. Craig has seen a change off and keep doing so until someone the North Shore franchise from conventional keyed locks to digital comes home, or a neighbour complains with his wife Ashlee. locks and this is something he supports. to noise control. Newer systems can be “Digital locks are great for everyone, online and controlled from your mobile no more cutting or hiding your spare phone.” says Craig. keys. Digital is a great option for rental When it comes to locks, Armstrong properties as well, as you simply and can cut your house key or your car key, easily change the code, rather than something that Craig has some advice needing to replace the locks when the about. “Most cars after 1997 have a chip tenants change”. in the key, so if you lose it and don’t Craig feels that there are increasing have a spare, you are in trouble. The numbers of burglaries and theft and that cost of having a spare key made in our it seems that neighbours are not looking shop is far better than losing them all out for each other as many used to. and having to get a technician out to Therefore, you need to keep your doors program more keys. We can test your locked, even if you are out the back of key at no cost in our store and advise your house, keep a light on at night, and the best options for you.” use a simple timer while you are away. So, if you would like a ‘Free home Also make sure alarms are regularly security’ check, then get in touch today. checked and serviced to prevent faults while away from home. Armstrong Phone 09 475 5515 or visit the shop Alarms and CCTV are becoming more at 518 East Coast Road, Windsor common, simple, and easy to use. If you Park [email protected] Craig Flynn, Armstrong are considering installing or upgrading www.armstrong.co.nz

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MAIRANGI BAY MOBILE Anglican Church of WALKING NETWORK LIBRARY St John’s Campbells Bay Improve fitness, make friends, Every Thursday, 09:30 to Services: discover the local area, one-hour 10:30, Corner Hasting and Sunday 8am and 9-30am walks, six days a week. Beach Roads, Mairangi Bay Wednesday 10am Monday & Wednesday 09:00 – Contemplative prayer Fridays 1pm meet at Mairangi Bay Surf Club (fortnightly) Tuesday & Friday 09:00 – meet at 327 Beach Road, Campbells Bay Mairangi Bay Arts Centre Tel: 09 478 3575 Saturday 08:30 – meet at Mairangi Email: [email protected] Bay Carpark, near playground Website: www.stjohns.net.nz Sunday 09:00 – meet at Milford Mall – lower car park. Contact: Paula: 09-444 4635 or Rex: 09 479 3105

MAIRANGI BAY BOWLING CLUB Friendship Club 11-13 Ramsgate Terrace, HAURAKI FLORAL ART CLUB of East Coast Bays Mairangi Bay We welcome new members and offer We welcome potential new free tuition for beginners. Phone 09 478 6033 members to join us at Mairangi Bay http://bowlsclub.org/club/7131/ The club is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church Hall, Penzance Floral Art Society of NZ and Road, on the 1st Wednesday of the celebrates the creative potential month from 10:00am to 12:00 Noon. of plant material. Each month Enjoy morning tea, good speakers we interpret a theme. and other small group activities from When: The second Wednesday our 100 plus membership. The Drawing Room of each month from Contact: Cheryl Brant, An opportunity for you to join our 09:30 - 13:30 Membership Secretary, friendly group & art therapist Lisa Where: Outram Hall, 478 Phone 09 479 4853 to be creative with drawing and Beach Road, Murrays Bay or Michael Smart, President, colouring-in to promote mindfulness, 09 476 7452 relaxation, and concentration. All Phone Jennifer: 09 479 5691 ECB Pop up Library materials will be provided. Free session with thanks to Creative Communities NZ. Sunday 9 May 10:30 – 12 noon The North Shore HEARTBEATS HIBISCUS Photographic COAST: Society First Tuesday of every month from 10:00am ... Meets on the second and fourth at Community House, Wednesday of each month at the 214 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa East Coast Bays Bridge Club, Heartbeats Takapuna: First Thursday of every Lyons Ave, Murrays Bay. MAIRANGI BAY month from 10:00am, Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna (behind the Library) The North Shore National Salon of TENNIS CLUB Photography opens for entries on Contact: Trent Lash (Convenor): the 1st June. Ramsgate Terrace, Mairangi Bay Phone: 09 479 4329 Mobile: 022 06 06 199 Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.mairangibaytennisclub.co.nz www.facebook.com/groups/476099493155288/

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JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL PARK: illage MILITARY TUNNEL TOURS V Guided tours are every second Sunday of the month 11:00am relax • revive • retail – 2:00 pm. Miliary historian volunteers explain the background the features with pictorial displays discussing guns and We are a vibrant, mainlyPETANQUE retired mixed group of Petanque defensive camouflage still in use today. players and offer free coaching and can supply free balls to new players. Our group meet and practice from 1:00pm Bring a torch, however, the guides all have good torches to keep everyone safe! - 3:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10:00am – 1:00pm on In wet weather, especially during winter, gumboots are Sundays. You can play the sport at any level in our club from local, regional, national and international levels. advisable. No dogs allowed in the tunnels, but we can look after them while you go through. John F.Kennedy Memorial Park - Castor Bay A moderate level of fitness is required and a gold coin donation Contact: Roger Brown – would be appreciated to go towards the ongoing upkeep. 022 353 7606 or 09 479 5185 Private group tours are also available, please enquire. [email protected] Contact: John Crews – Chairman – 09 410 2653 [email protected] or Chris Owen - 09 479 5290 [email protected] Beach Volleyball Harbour Volleyball MAIRANGI COMBINED PLAY BRIDGE AT PROBUS EAST COAST BAYS Ramsgate Terrace, Mairangi Bay Meet the 4th Tuesday of the www.harbourvolleyball.co.nz month 10am to 12 noon BRIDGE CLUB East Coast Bays Bridge Club invites you Presbyterian Church Hall10 Penzance to join lessons in Mid-Late July 2021. MAIRANGI BAY Rd Mairangi Bay. We are a social club Contact Helene: 027 296 3365 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH for retirees to enjoy monthly meetings, morning tea and guest speakers. We have Church Services 10am each Sunday. Hindi Service a monthly café coffee morning in Mairangi 6pm First and Last Sundays each Month. Bay. Outings to gardens, museums and Luncheon Group - Come and eat your lunch with places of interest within the near locale. us. Enjoy the range of musicians & entertainers we Fortnightly Ten Pin bowls are social and bring in each month. Trading table and socialising. always fun to have friendly banter. 12noon-2pm Second Thursday each month. We welcome new members to join the Contact Raewyn Henderson: 09 410 4423 fun and friendship of our Club. Activities Morning - Play chess (learn or compete) Contact: President David 476 7445 and other board games and socialising 10am [email protected] – 12 noon. First Tuesday each month. Contact Secretary Raewyn 479 7432 Margaret Pont: 021 679 019 [email protected] Dees Social Group - For those living at home with Mike Membership 410 8544 SURF LIFESAVING CLUB dementia. A programme designed to stimulate [email protected] Sidmouth Street, Mairangi Bay the mind and the body with plenty of things to do. Phone: 09 479 4717 10am - 2pm each Thursday year-round. Contact www.mairangibayslsc.org.nz Tangi Joseph: 0226573223 Family Fun Night - Come and join us for a potluck meal and fun and games evening. Bring food to share and come and join in. Come alone or come with others. All ages welcome. 6:30 - 8pm on the Milford Rotary & Next Rotary first Friday of the month. Contact Angel Joseph- Matapo: 022 4865409 MURRAYS BAY Generation North Shore [NRG] SAILING CLUB – Information Evening For general information on activities visit www.bayspresbyterian.org.nz or call Stewart Clive Menkin Venue for hire Milne: 027 293 8499 11 Hastings Road – with Phone 021 242 6272 Milford Rotary – Membership Chair 2020/21 vehicle access between 8 and 10 Penzance Rd. Phone: 021 530 962

July school holidays are here!

Come in to Malcolm’s Takenote and check out our huge range of kids activities, puzzles and crafts. Keep the kids busy and happy, we have something to appeal to everyone! JULIA PARFITT & ALEXIS POPPELBAUM Personal viewpoints of two of your Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Members

Clive Williams

not relate to the other proposals AT disbanded last year for Ramsgate Tce. Feedback opens online on 25 June and Fitting memorial for a Melanie and Nita closes on 9 July 2021. well-loved Bays character Williams help to plant Go online: https://at.govt.nz/about-us/ the Kowhai trees have-your-say/ Search for: Ramsgate Terrace, Mairangi Three Kowhai trees have been planted replace the monkey apple trees which Bay – Raised Pedestrian Crossing in memory of Clive Williams – the well are a pest plant. known and friendly face at the Z station Local groups awarded grants for over 12 years. After feedback from Ramsgate Tce crossing – 33 community groups across the so many people in the community, the have your say Hibiscus and Bays Local Board were Mairangi Bay Business Association asked Local schools put forward a proposal supported from our Local Board grants for a memorial for Clive. Northcross some time ago to Auckland Transport programme in May. Recipients included Intermediate students propagated (AT) to have the raised table by the the likes of Mairangi Arts Centre, Kowhai trees from seeds sourced near bowling club changed to a proper Mairangi Bay Tennis Club and East Coast Clive’s home. They have now been pedestrian crossing. AT will be consulting Bays Association Football Club. Our Local planted in a small grove close to the on this by the end of June – search Grant is offered twice a year for projects monkey apple trees on the periphery ‘Ramsgate’ at www.at.govt.nz to have or activities up to $10,000. The Facilities of the children’s playground. It is hoped your say. This is a separate request Grant is offered once a year and provides that when the Kowhai mature, they will utilising AT’s safety fund that does funding of up to $50,000 to assist with the costs of planning or developing a facility. The first Local Grant for the financial year is open from 12 July – 20 August. For more information on criteria and our priorities for funding, search ‘hibiscus and bays local board grants’ or use this shortened web link: https://bit. ly/3pTyaoY

Pump Station upgrade Thanks to all the locals who turned up to the open day Watercare held at the end of May to find out more about the Pump Station replacement. Watercare have assured us that they will continue Julia Parfitt welcomes guests to the updating the community on the progress ceremony in memory of Clive Williams of the project via this magazine.

14 Mairangi Bay Village News JULIA PARFITT & ALEXIS POPPELBAUM MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE Personal viewpoints of two of your What’s on in July Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Members

School Holiday Programme

Exhibitions Hui Ngatahi – Coming Together - to 18 July North Shore Salon of Photography Celebrate MAC’s 30th anniversary with photo by Vivienne Rowell Heron us in this special exhibition. Partnering non-profit organisations (Te Herenga Art Classes Waka o Orewa, Oriental Calligraphy Group, Wairau Valley Special Transition Create an Oil Painting – Free School Holiday Art Programme offers Centre, Whangaparaoa College, Demonstration with Annette a fantastic range of classes in clay, North Shore Salon of Photography Dickison Thursday 1 Jul, 1pm-4pm painting, drawing and mixed media for and For the Love of Bees) share their Come along to a free step by step 5–14-year-olds. reflections on the past, celebrate the demonstration on the techniques to present and plan for the future during create an oil painting with experienced Term Three Art Programme this Matariki exhibition. Hui Ngatahi: tutor and practising artist Annette 26 July – 25 September Coming Together is in conjunction with Dickison. Oil paints can be made water- The centre’s Term Three Art Auckland’s Matariki Festival and proudly mixable, odourless, non-toxic and Programme caters for adults, teens supported by Hibiscus and Bays Local pleasant to use. This demonstration and children as young as five. There Board, Foundation North, Gordon Harris. will show you some handy tricks and is something for everyone, no matter tips. There will be an opportunity to what your level of experience or area 2021 North Shore Salon of join Annette’s brand-new Oil Painting of interest. For full detail visit the Photography 25 July-8 August class on Thursday afternoons starting Centre’s website. This photographic exhibition has now in Term Three. Suitable for all levels, become one of the most prestigious beginner through to advanced. competitions for photographers in the Registration is essential. Book via Photographic Society of New Zealand’s Mairangi Arts Centre’s website. calendar. The 2020 North Shore Salon of Photography competition attracted Art Chat with Linda Yan – Free - 2007 entries from entrants nationwide. Thursday 8 July, 10am -11.30am Overall 2020 winner of the Salon Have you ever felt at a loss when Trophy was Vivienne Rowell for “White standing in front of an unfamiliar Faced Heron; Gold Winner in the Print artwork? Join us for an introductory, Category: “Never Seen Before.” informal workshop as we put into words the sensations we feel and think Linda Yang Art Chat when experiencing and viewing art. MAC Artspace Participants will come away with the Exhibition Liz de King 16-31 July confidence to engage with any form Mairangi Arts Centre welcomes all of visual material. No prior experience enquires. Please contact us for further required. Spaces are limited so you will detail on any events, classes, or other need to register that you are coming activities at the centre along via the Centre’s website. Mairangi Arts Centre July School Holiday Programme 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay, 12-23 July Phone: 09 478 2237 Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm, Enrol the kids for some creative school Sat/Sun 10am-2pm School Holiday Programme holiday fun! Mairangi Arts Centre’s www.mairangiarts.co.nz

Mairangi Bay Village News 15 NEW FACE AT OP SHOP Chelsea Wood is the new manager of the Mairangi Bay Community Church Op Shop on the corner at North Plaza, in a dual role with Sarita Trollip Strydom.

While COVID affected retail outlets deeply, the Op Shop has belatedly benefitted by the big household clean ups people have done, bringing their pre-loved items in to be sold. COVID also restricted the incomes of many workers, so op shopping has been a way line platforms via Facebook, Instagram, to help alleviate financial constraints. and Trade Me. These outlets allow for The shop will take most items, although the sale of donated items at a higher Chelsea stresses that there is no room price than regular op shoppers might be for big furniture items, so it would be able to pay. And as all profits go into the appreciated if donators would hold back community it is in all our interests that on those. the shop gets the best price possible. All other items can be re-used in some way, with unsaleable items going Opportunity Shop North Plaza, 404 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay. somewhere else to be used, whether Phone 09 478 6314 to a charity, animal shelter or other Shop hours: Tue-Thu 9:30-3:30; Chelsea Wood outreach facility. The shop also runs on- Sat 9:30-12:30

Mairangi Bay Pump Station replacement project Improving your wastewater network

Notice: Road closure on Sidmouth Street, please use Montrose Terrace 28 June to November 2021

As part of our project to build a new pump station in N Mairangi Bay, we will be undertaking construction work in the road on Sidmouth Street. During this time the road will be fully closed.

ROAD CLOSED We will maintain pedestrian access to the beach from Sidmouth Street. Vehicle access to the beach will be via Montrose Terrace.

For more information please contact: [email protected] Or visit our website www.watercare.co.nz and search

CLOSED ‘Mairangi Bay’ ROAD

Pedestrian access to beach

www.watercare.co.nz An Auckland Council Organisation EAST COAST BAYS LIBRARY ~ July ‘21

The builders are making friendly activity for all ages. good progress with the library Saturday 3 July, 10:30am – 11:30am refurbishment. We will still be in the Temporary Pop-Up Library at 2 Glen SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Road until mid-August. All events will Crafts be held in the Local Board room on Wednesday 14 July, 11:00am-12:00 Level 1 of the Community Centre, 2 Painted Rocks Glen Road. Friday 16 July, 11:00am-12:00 Painted Rocks MATARIKI EVENTS Monday 19 July, 11:00am – 12:00 Matariki Themed Babies & Bubbles New Zealand Birds Free Matariki themed session for pre- Thursday 22 July, 11:00am – 12:00 schoolers up to 2 years of age and their whanau. JULY TEA & TOPICS TALK Everyone is welcome to attend Thursday 1 July, 10:00am – 10:30am Age Concern Auckland is a charity this free talk, in the Local Board Matariki Terrific Tots providing specialised services, support Room on Level 1 of the Community A special Matariki themed session for and information to older adults, their Centre, 2 Glen Road. Wednesday 21 2-5 year olds and their whanau. family and whanau. They will join us July, 10:00am -11:30am Friday 2 July, 10:00am – 10:30am to talk about Elder Abuse; what it is, Matariki Star Weaving some of the warning signs and the Listen to stories that celebrate the individualised support they provide to meaning of Matariki, then make a address it. They will also outline the beautiful woven star to decorate support they can provide through their your whare. This is a whanau Community Social Workers.

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Notice: Road closure on Sidmouth Street, please use Montrose Terrace 28 June to November 2021

As part of our project to build a new pump station in N Mairangi Bay, we will be undertaking construction work in the road on Sidmouth Street. During this time the road will be fully closed. Discover the simplicity of an

ROAD CLOSED We will maintain pedestrian access to the beach from all-in-one community Sidmouth Street. Vehicle access to the beach will be via Montrose Terrace. The completion of Aria Bay’s beautiful care centre means our community can now offer five types of accommodation – independent and assisted living, rest home and hospital-level For more information please contact: [email protected] care and specialist dementia care. If you’re considering a move into an over-65 community, Or visit our website www.watercare.co.nz and search choosing Aria Bay is a way to ensure you don’t have to change address as your needs change.

CLOSED ‘Mairangi Bay’ ROAD Call Sharon on 0800 20 22 20 or 021 618 913 Pedestrian access to beach or visit ariabay.co.nz

www.watercare.co.nz An Auckland Council Organisation Book Review “The Missing Sister” COURTESY OF ROTARY brownsbayrotary.co.nz by Lucinda Riley The six D’Apliese sisters have Q1. NZ won a rare cricket victory a few weeks back. each been on their own Where in England was the win and name the incredible journey to discover ground? their heritage, but they Q2 Where would one find the temple of Angkor still have one question left Wat? unanswered: who and where Q3. What is the largest body of inland water in the is the seventh sister? World? They only have one clue - an image of a star-shaped Q4. What are the most populous and 2nd most emerald ring. The search populous countries in the world? to find the missing sister Q5. Which London underground station is the will take them across the globe - busiest? from New Zealand to Canada, England, France, and Q6. What was the first toy to be advertised on Ireland- uniting them all in their mission to complete television? their family at last. Q7. Where might one find the town of Bombay? In doing so they will slowly unearth a story of Q8. What is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts? love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, when other young women risked Q9. What was the first American pizza chain to everything to change the world around them. open a restaurant in Italy? “The Missing Sister “ is the seventh instalment in Q10. Olympic Gold medals are made mostly of Lucinda Riley’s epic series: The Seven Sisters. which metal? Available now from Answers on page 23 Malcolm’s Takenote Mairangi Bay, 09 478 5328

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It is interesting to note that the family issues. They wanted to rent their government appears to be taking a very nice fully furnished home for that hard line on wayward landlords, which period and that is where the problems MIke Pinkney we don’t disagree with, and there is a began. With new compliance issues in huge budget for a team of investigators effect, the property must comply with all to check up on landlords. However, we of those legislative requirements within jurisdiction, and the parties will have to note that over 80% of our State-owned 90 days of the tenancy commencement go to the District Court. This is a very properties do not comply and still have even though the tenancy may be only for much more onerous and costly process. another 3 years to do so. a few days or weeks after that. Sadly, the owners have decided to lock Meantime the anomalies and The regulations could have been up their home and leave it vacant. difficulties continue to mount up. avoided by restricting the tenancy to This government has a lot to learn We were recently approached by a less than 90 days. The problem with this about unintended consequences and family who need to go overseas for is that if there is a dispute of any sort, that “one size fits all” never did and approximately 3 months to tend to then the Tenancy Tribunal will not have never will work.

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“It’s so rewarding to assist with the process,” she says, “I love helping vendors achieve their Sarah and Georgia Madden goals and welcoming buyers to the neighbourhood.” Little Georgia Madden loves swim The building of a relationship with school. She kicks, swishes, jumps and her clients – both vendors and buyers floats with all the joy a four-month-old – is another valued aspect of her Tara Menzies, Bayleys has, and that is a lot. job. Working and living in the local Georgia, from Paremoremo, has been community means many clients become of the job; the chance to both live and going to the Mairangi Bay Swim School clients for life. work in the area. with her mum, Sarah, since she was just Tara has always been on the North Real Estate has, of course, changed a three months old and Sarah has met Shore, but has lived in this particular area lot during that time. new friends among other mums. since 2007. “I love the local community “The values have increased so much! “We have a great hands-on instructor,” and coastal lifestyle. Driving past the Which is not surprising of course given she says, “who is knowledgeable and beach at Murrays Bay every day reminds the coastal location,” she says. “It’s also passionate. It’s a small close-knit group, me how lucky we are to live here.” changed a lot since the unitary plan has not too crowded, nice warm pool and Bayleys has had a local presence allowed more intensive development. clean facilities. Georgia so enjoys the prior to 2008, which is when Tara joined There’s so much building and range of activities.” the team. This was part of the appeal development going on.” Enjoy an extended weekend stay at the amazing Wairakei Resort ~ (3 nights, Friday to Sunday).

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