July 2021 5000 Copies Delivered Monthly to Helensville, Parakai, Kaukapakapa, Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach College Rockers Hard to Beat

Issue24 5 Helensville News July 2021 5000 copies delivered monthly to Helensville, Parakai, Kaukapakapa, Waitoki, Wainui, Woodhill, South Head and Shelly Beach College rockers hard to beat

Kaipara College has again shown itself to equipment from the Rockshop for their More than $20,000 worth of music be a musical powerhouse, with winning efforts; lead singer Morgan Costello (who is equipment is up for grabs in the finals, along performances at the SmokeFree RockQuest also this year’s Kaipara College Music with the winner also getting to record and North Shore regional finals. Captain) says band members are still make a music video, courtesy of NZ onAir. Four Kaipara bands - Collusion, Rusty deciding what to use that for. Van, Zoned Out, and Selohrae - made it into Now, along with Tonies Ponies, Selohrae the top 12 during the May heats, and has to enter a two-song video submission in Christmas Parade Selohrae (that’s ‘earholes’ spelled the hope of making the national Top 30 backwards) won the June regional final selection. returns this year outright. The video entries will be judged by a Martha Komornicki from band Rusty Van panel of industry professionals who select The popular Helensville Christmas won the Best Vocals award, while Tonies the best 30 entrants. Those are then re- parade will return this year thanks to a Ponies, the duet of Emma Painton and judged by different music industry judges to generous local sponsor. Nathan Parker, came second in the solo/duet choose the top 10 acts which will go into the After being cancelled last year because finals. live National Finals in Auckland in of issues financing the event combined with Selohrae won $500 worth of musical September. the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and public gatherings, it will be resurrected this year as the Barfoot and Thompson Helensville Christmas Parade. Sharon Kenny, manager at the local Barfoot branch in Commercial Road, has agreed to sponsor the event to the tune of $4000 annually, in return for naming rights. “I am very excited,” says organiser Holly ! An artist impression of māra hū para Southernwood. “The financial future of this much loved event is secure!” A welcomeperk of th e sponsorship is that Barfoot and Thompson's graphics team will produce all the advertising visuals for the event - anarea Holly says has been a strugglein previous years . For the event to go ahead as planned, however, Holly will need volunteers to help on the day. “So please consider volunteering for a practical role in making the event a complete success,” she says . Volunteer registration will be sought from early October. Finally, Holly says with her “advancing years” she is keen for a group of two or three people to work with her to learn the ropes, with a view to taking over organising the event in future years. ! Winning band Selohrae (L-R):Finn Gowthorpe (bass), Floyd Clark (drums), Grace Cameron (key board Phone Holly on 021 488 427 or call in to and vocals), Morgan Costello (guitar and vocals) FIGGin Commercial Road .

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‘For that hard to find item’ Am I the only local pleased to see trees planted in Commercial Road? Judging by the number of negative comments on social media I think I might be. + Automotive Supplies I can’t help but suspect that the people complaining about the trees are the same ones + who complain that nothing ever gets done in Helensville, and that we are the ‘poor cousin’ to Engineering Supplies the rest ofAuckland. + Nuts, Bolts, Washers etc Some of the negative comments have some merit - such as the possibility of tree roots disturbing the road and footpaths. Yes, that could happen - but let’s worry about that in 20 or 30 years’time when (or if) it happens. In the meantime we have trees beautifying our town. NOW AT Probably the most common complaint is that the trees are the wrong species - but wrong 103 Mill Road, Helensville how? Auckland Council and its predecessors have been planting street trees for decades, Come and visit us and have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn’t. They’ve used a narrow species on the western side so they won’t cause problems with the shop verandahs, and a more Ph: 09 420 7127 spreading species on the eastern side where there is more room.And they are natives. Some complaints are plain stupid - such as the claim people will crash into them. I would suggest that if a person is incapable of driving down Commercial Road at the 50km/h speed limit without crashing into a street tree, then they probably shouldn’t be in charge of a car. Only one complaint really has any basis in fact, and that is that we have lost some parking spaces. I couldn’t find the documentation while writing this, but I think in the end we lost three spaces. That’s a shame - but it’s pretty rare for Commercial Road to be fully parked, and I think the benefit of the trees far outweighs a couple of lost car parks. I’d love to hear your opinions on this - you can email your thoughts to [email protected] or post (politely please!) on our Facebook page. - Dave Addison, Editor Record book fair boosts Coastguard Yet another record sales tally from a “Putting together a book fair is a team Helensville Lions Club book fair means a big effort and we wouldn’ t be able to cope boost to Coastguard Kaipara’s Parakai without the assistance we receive from our marine rescue centre development. community,” says Chris. “ We also wish to The club raised $17,104 from the sale of thank Phelan Pirrie and the members of the booksplus a raffle and a sausage sizzle at Rodney Local Board for their support, and it’s autumn fair over the last weekend in May, Burmester Realty for letting us use their and topped that up toa nice round grand premises as a drop off point.” total of $20,000 . Books left over from the fair will be re- That money has now b e e n given to sorted, with any damaged or unsaleable Coastg uard Kaipara to go towards ones going to the Helensville Recycle construction of its new rescue centre, to be Centre. Surplus children's bookswill go to built by the Springs Road wharf. South Auckland for distribution to less “Thank you to all who donated so many fortunate children, and when there is high quality books- without you there would shipping space to Pacific Island schools. be nob ook f air ,” says Lion Chris Clark, who The Lions Club’s Christmas Book Fair organises the twice-yearly fairs. will be held on the last weekend of The fairs have become real community November, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 - as efforts. Partners of Lions Club members usual in the Helensville War Memorial Hall. helpedall weekend, along with members Helensville Lions will accept books for from the local Coastguard. Students from the fairs throughout the year. Small Kaipara College helped set upthe fair on the quantitiescan be left at Burmester Realty in Friday,and members of the Kaukapakapa Commercial Road, otherwisephone Chris ScoutGroup helped with pack ing up and on420 8527 or contact any other member of cleaning theh all after the event. the Lions Club of Helensville.

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2 Issue24 5, July 20 21 Community future assured LIFESTYLE MOWING MACHINERY for Te Whare Oranga ō Parakai “We will put the fun back into mowing” Quality brand mowers Te Whare Oranga ō Parakai is to remain Kaipara), Dame Naida Glavish, are excited & ride ons in community hands. about the new plans for Te Whare Oranga ō Unparalleled service & The facility is to be further developed and Parakai. support managed by Te Poari ō Kaipātiki ki Kaipara, "The property can now be redeveloped Large product range the co-governance entity made up of to better address health and wellbeing Come in and see us today! representatives of Ngāti Whātua ō Kaipara issues and achieve greater outcomes for the 8 Stevens Lane and Auckland Council which governs community," Jane Sherard says. Waitoki Kaipātiki Reserve (formerly Parakai Auckland Council's Parks, Events, 0274 955 948 Reserve). Community and Arts Committee chair, www.moadoc.co.nz The decision is the result of combined councillor Alf Filipaina, says integrating Te efforts by the Helensville District Health Whare Oranga into the adjacent reserve not Trust, Ngā Maunga Whakahii ō Kaipara only honours the Ngāti Whātua history in the Development Trust, Auckland Council, and area but will also enable an efficient way to Te Poari ō Kaipātiki ki Kaipara. manage the reserve area and community Ownership of Te Whare Oranga ō facility as one for the benefit of the local Parakai was to officially transfer from the community. Health Trust to Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara at a signing ceremony on Wednesday, June 30. The parties agreed to a nominal payment of $1 to the Health Trust for the property, plus a further $600,000 in recognition of the trust's redevelopment of the former Parakai tavern building into a community venue. Helensville District Health Trust chairman Rory MacGillycuddy says the transfer of the Parakai property from the ! Te Whare Oranga ō Parakai Trust to Te Poari ō Kaipātiki ki Kaipara will result in many benefits for the local "Te Whare Oranga is essentially the only community. community facility in Parakai, so preserving "Because Te Poari ō Kaipātiki ki Kaipara it as part of the reserve will help establish a already manages the adjacent Kaipātiki thriving heart to the Parakai community." Reserve, the former Parakai health facility He adds the co-governance model can now reconnect and be managed in an already in place for Kaipātiki has proved to integrated manner with the reserve to be an excellent template for working in achieve better well-being outcomes for the partnership with mana whenua for the local community and Ngāti Whātua o betterment of local communities, and this will Rodney District Insurance Kaipara," he says. expand with the inclusion of Te Whare Helensville District Health Trust closed Oranga. Locally owned and operated the Parakai community facility in August Rodney Ward Councillor Greg Sayers 2019, unable to afford to continue has praised the efforts of the Helensville Insurance Broker subsidising the amenity. District Health Trust in maintaining, Rory says the trust is now focusing on operating, and keeping the health facility Home and Business greater investment in its health campus on operating for as long as it could. Commercial Road in Helensville. "Auckland Council recognises and Vehicles Marine The chairs of Te Poari ō Kaipātiki ki acknowledges that there has been a Kaipara, Jane Sherard, and Ngā Maunga financial cost to the trust in this, and the Ph: 420 2798 Whakahii ō Kaipara Development Trust trust's dedication to the community in this Mob: 022 363 2377 (which represents the interests of Ngāti regard has been highly commendable," he Email: [email protected] Whātua o Kaipara on Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki says. www.rdi.nz

Issue24 5, July 20 21 3 ATL PLUMBING LTD Helensville culture icon John QUALITY SERVICE AT COMPETITIVE RATES! John Francis Perry shop “that thinks it’s a museum” - was 1943-2021 divided into numerous ‘lands’, including * Maintenance Photography land, Movie land, Māori land, Find us on Renovations Helensville man John Perry, regarded Book land, Kiwiana land, Tribal Art land, Hat * Facebook nationally as a cultural icon, passed away land, Poster land, Natural History land, Junk * Cylinders suddenly in early June. land, Magazine land, and Rock and Roll * Rooﬁng CONTACT US Born in Otorohanga in 1943 to Francis land, among others. * Spouting WITH ANY ENQUIRY Chaldecott Perry and Cora Amelia Crone, He had three criteria for the items he * Central Heating OR FOR A John was educated in Auckland at Cornwall collected: they had to be unusual, FREE QUOTE Primary, Remuera Intermediate, and unexpected, or extraordinary. Ph: 09 420 7868 Adam: 021 245 9677 Auckland Grammar, then studied John first moved to Helensville in 1969, printmaking at Elam School of Fine Art, from teaching art at Kaipara College. He bought a Or: 0800 285 758 (0800 ATL PLUMBING) where he graduated in the mid-1960s. house in Garfield Road, underneath which Email: [email protected] His passion for art he found boxes grew while at Auckland containing 200 historic Grammar, and he began glass plate negatives - collecting while at Elam, right up his alley. He had starting by buying works some of them - portraits of fellow students and of soldiers - printed and lecturers like renowned sent out on a travelling painter Colin McCahon. exhibition. He was particularly He then moved to interested in pop Kaukapakapa, building a (popular) art. house called Black + For all your electrical requirements + Since then he Stump Cottage from an Repairs, maintenance & new installations worked as an artist, old church, with the help + Overhead to underground conversions curator, educator, art of artist friends. + Underground services to new homes dealer, consultant, and Then in 1978 he + New alarm systems valuer. He was regarded moved to Rotorua to take as one of New Zealand’s up what he described as 0274 784 396 best known authorities his “dream job” - curator x on social history, folk art of the city’s Bath House Ph/Fax (09) 420 5122, (09) 420 8978 and natural history. Art Gallery. He was there email: [email protected] His lifetime’s worth of for 19 years, overseeing collecting was on display ! John Perry its amalgamation with for the past 20 years at the city’s museum into his Global Village Antiques in Helensville’s the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, now oldArt Deco cinema in Commercial Road. just Rotorua Museum. Such was his A self-confessed ‘art-aholic’, John’s influence, since 2001 he had been retained collection was vast and eclectic. There was by the Rotorua Trust to purchase major an Egyptian vase from 2700BC he bought Rotorua-related artworks that might come for $5, a vast collection of printed material on the market. including Andy Warhol originals, a 17th During his tenure at Rotorua John had century Rembrandt print, thousands of his first overseas trip, specifically to look at photographs, and huge amounts of Kiwiana. the world’s best art galleries and museums. He was quoted as saying his favourite He moved back to Helensville and into item was a Navajo Indian blanket he bought the old Regent Cinema building 20 years for just $1.50 at a flea market in Parnell in the ago, turning it into his home, studio and mid-70s - although he was also quoted as antiques store. saying his favourite was “the one I bought Of the art prints John created there last night”. himself, he jokingly described his style as Global Village Antiques - described in a ! New Zealand Herald article as an antique To page 5

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4 Issue24 5, July 20 21 Perry passes away Shop Local ! From page 4 cellphones would become hot collectors’ items as a “reflection of our hard-core Locals supporting locals “ex-perry-menting”. consumer society”. He had been appraising antiques for Locally, John was a keen supporter of Art more than 30 years. Kaipara, holding workshops, contributing to “With appraising, you always have to exhibitions, and holding his own one-man have your finger on the pulse,” he said. “You PopArt exhibition at theArt Centre in 2016. can find things that can either become gold He hosted an Antiques Roadshow-like or dust, and I have had my fair share of both,” Weird & Wonderful evening during Arts in he told LocalMatters in 2018. the Ville last year, where people could bring John described himself personally as along interesting items for him to talk about “almost exclusively 20th century”, although their history and value. He had been set to he did admit to owning a cellphone. He said repeat that event during this year’s Arts in his life was an ongoing fight between chaos the Ville. He judged the photography and and structure, and was quick to bring up the new Māori crafts sections at this year’s question of the fine line between being a Helensville Show. hoarder or a collector. John is survived by sons Jacob, Jerome For the future, he believed junk mail and and Tim, and five grandchildren.

Local St John help ambulance crews , St John Helensville Area Committeevolunteers will be providing refreshments once a month to ambulance crews on the Saturday night shift at Auckland City Hospital. For the last nine New Year'sEey ves, th have organised welfare stations for ambulance crews at three Auckland's hospitals - Auckland City, North Shore, plumbing and Waitakere. Those New Year’s Eves roofing have always been well solar heating received by the St John ! Eve Issott (Centre) with ambulance crew members operational staff, so the decision was made to extend that to a “We were well wrapped up against the pump shop monthly service. That means that every shift chilly wind and self-sufficient, with hot water will havethe chance to access the hospitality in flasks and hot water bottles for us ," says pool & spa provided by the volunteers. Eve. Thefirst monthly stall was set up for the “I am happy to be able to do this and very filtration night shift on May22 , w ith Area Committee grateful for the support of the area co-ordinator Eve Issott and husband John, committee, St John Helensville shop, and drainage of Helensville,operat ing the welfare station friends.’ It s our way to show the ambulance atthe ambulance bay. They stayed on duty crews they are appreciated, and to give woodfires until 3am to make sure as many crews as something back for all they do. ” wetbacks/radiators possiblecould take advantage of the food The original idea for the refreshment anddrink s over the busy shift. The invitation stations came from St John Helensville Area Ph 420 9108 was even extended to ap olice crew who Committee member and ambulance officer, 156 Main Road, Kumeu [email protected] www.kpl.co.nz found themselves at the hospital. Patsy Carlyle.

Issue24 5, July 20 21 5 Last post for last WW2 veteran

John Wills John was a keen farmer who never gave 1917-2021 up his love for motorbikes, buying one at the For all your legal services including: age of 85. John Wills, thought to be the last World He supported the Kaukapakapa School - Wills & Trusts War 2 veteran from the South Kaipara area, Calf Club Day by teaching children that - Estate Administrat ion passed away on Wednesday, June 2 aged weren’t from farms how to raise and show - PropertyRelaionshipMaterstt 103. calves. -Reinancingf - Commercial Matt ers John was born in 1917 and raised on a He was also a keen bowler, representing - Land Subdivision Gisborne dairy farm with his five siblings. Kaukapakapa, Helensville and Orewa - Resident ial, Rural & Commercial Conveyancing He joined the New Zealand Army in 1940 through the years, and was a member of and after 10 months in Fiji his army numerous title-winning teams in the North contingent sailed to Harbour zone. At 85 69 Mill Road, Helensville Ph: Maadi Camp in Egypt, he was the lead bowler 09 420 9324 where they prepared for in a team skippered by Email: [email protected] the desert war. Helensville’s Ivan He was a member Kostanich. John of the 7th New Zealand continued to play Anti-Tank Regiment bowls well into his 90s, which fought in Libya with the Orewa club against the German staging a special Afrika Korps led by tournament in his Erwin Rommel in honour when he November 1941. turned 100. John was one of John was part of a 1100 soldiers captured group of veterans who by German troops, who attended the 70th were then handed over anniversary of the to the Italian forces and Battle of El Alamein in held prisoner in the 2012, and in 2014 he desert. Along with attended the 70th HAND THERAPY many others he anniversary of the suffered from the cold ! Battle of Monte and dysentery, until John Wills Cassino in Italy. He NOW AVAILABLE early January 1942 was actively involved when they were freed by Allied troops and with the RSA and attended many ANZAC Sports Injuries - finger, thumb and reunited with the New Zealand Forces. services over the years, the last one being wrist sprains, tendon strain. John was promoted to sergeant and saw the Kaukapakapa service in 2019 at the age Fractures - hand, wrist, elbow/forearm further action throughout 1942 culminating of 101. Post-surgery - tendon repair, carpal in the Second Battle of El Alamein, a - by John Tucker tunnel. decisive victory for theAllied Forces. He then sailed for Italy and was involved Tough guys, gals return Carpal tunnel management including in the Italian campaign until the end of the braces and splints. war, including fighting at the Battle of Monte The Tough Guy and Gal Challenge Arthritis - hand, thumb, wrist. Cassino. returns to Rautawhiri Park in Helensville On his return to New Zealand, John met over four days from Wednesday,August 4. FullyACC approved and registered. ACC and married Norma. They were granted a Competitors will battle it out over a funding available for splints and braces. Government ‘Rehab’ loan and purchased a muddy course consisting of swamp farm at Kaukapakapa, on land that crossings, a spider's web net climb, a barb surrounds Sinclair Park. wire crawl, bush trails, tunnels, hurdles, a They raised two children, Vivienne and climbing frame, and water crossings, with Jeff, whose families provided John and separate days for juniors, secondary school Once again we are proudly Norma with six grandchildren and six great children, and adults, plus a special women- sponsoring: grandchildren. only Tough Gal Team Challenge. Kaipara College students, Helensville Juniorand Rugby players South Kaipara Men’sTrust Downsizing,D e-cluttering Tama Tu Whanau Ora orM oving? Kaipara Junior Netball players 25% off: Strengthening Only $15 with ACC claim men and their families to help Late nights: build better, safer Monday 7pm communities. Tuesday & Thursday 8pm We’ re locals interested in buying your old stuff for cash-k itchen and dinner ware, tools, 10 Awaroa Road, Helensville wooden furniture, bric a brac+ much more. Ph 420 8899 (former Te Awaroa Youth Club building) 10 Commercial Rd, Helensville P: 027 800 8081 Ph: 09 411 8565| Text : 021 046 4263 www.physioflex.co.nz Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10am to 4:30pm E:mail [email protected]

6 Issue24 5, July 20 21 Library, council service office combine HELENSVILLEHELENSVILLE Council and library services have been Friday 9.30am to 5pm (with no lunch time BOWLINGBOWLING CLUB CLUB brought together in Helensville. closure ) and Saturday s from 9.30am to 4pm . Email: [email protected] “From the outside, it may seem that not “Yes, council services are available on much has changed-b ecause, it hasn't Saturdays!” saysAnne. New social and playing members welcome really,” explains senior librarian Anne The building will be open from 9.30am, Coppell. and regular hall and meeting room hirers will Two greens, one natural and one carpet The same staff areon hand, but now they still have accessprior to that through the use (all weather) may be in the Service Centre office or in the of keys or swipe cards.Anyone need ing to Evening bhb usiness ouse owls in summer library. arrange that should contact Auckland Indoor bowls during winter Service Centre hours have changed so Council’s Venue Hire , p hone: 09 379 2030 Weekly roll-ups and regular Club Comps they match those of the library: Monday to or visit: https://bit.ly/3xC68CN. Room-hire available 38 Awaroa Road, Helensville Phone 09 420 8316 medical centre notes Facebook: HelensvilleBowlingClub

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Issue24 5, July 20 21 7 Things are buzzing at Helensville Primary

School children are usually busy - but cmommittee ember Vicki those at Helensville Primary are also Allen. becoming buzzy. Club members meet The school, with the support of Rodney every two weeks so the Beekeepers Club, has set up a school bee young beekeepers become club which now has 13 members. familiar with the various The club's programme is aimed at changes that occur in the educating a group of children who are hives through the seasons. interested in learning about beekeeping. It “Lessons are both fun covers the beekeeping calendar year and practical, and the kids including good beehive management. are learning so much. It is Two beehives were moved onto the really amazing to be school grounds in time for World Bee Day, educating the next May 20. The bee club students got to see generation of beekeepers.” inside the hives and taste locally-produced The bee club honey - which was a real buzz! One local programme at Helensville honey they tried recently won an award at the Primary has already ! Rodney Beekeepers Clubpresident Ian Harris with club members Outstanding NZ Food ProducerAwards. received support from the “It is great to see the kids eager to start community in building an apiary, supplying Anyone keen to support the programme their theory lesson or in their bee-suits hive-ware and some bee-suits. However, through sponsorship or a donation can phone heading to the beehives for hands-on sponsorship for seven more beekeeping Vicki on 022 427 4711 or the school office on experience,” says Rodney Beekeepers Club suits and pairs of gloves is still being sought. 420 8005. Dog trial training day Muriwai beach cleanup TheHelensville Sheep Dog Trial Club is ho lding anothert raining d ay with N ew Z ealand c hampion s heep dog Trialist Murray Child. It follows a successful similar event held lastAugust. It willstart at 10am on Saturday , July 17 at Otakanini Topu Farmin Tarawera Rd, South Head , and will be signposted on the day from Parakai. Sponsored by Proplan , the training costs just $10 per person, and a BBQ lunch sponsored by Farmlands Helensvilleis included .All proceeds go to the club . Mcturray Child is a hampion rialist with many years experiencewho travels all over the country to shar e his knowledge. Participants canbring one dog th ey need help with to Tedup receive 'one on one' training with Murray. There will also be other experienced farmers there to learn from. All working dogs are welcome , but must be h ydatids dosed within 28 days ofthe training day. A dosing certificatemust be shown at the registration desk on A team of 40 Kaipara College students collected a truck-load of rubbish on arrivalb efore dogs can be let out of thei r vehicle. Muriwai beach last month. The cleanup was the idea of fouryear 13 students who wanted to do something for their community, and after going for a walk up the Search for new principal beach realised how much rubbishthere was. They decided to take action and also Kaipara College is on the hunt for a new principal. inspire theirfellow students to get involved - with dramatic results. Steve McCracken, principal since the end of 2017, leaves “It was awesome to see young leaders organise this solely student - run event,” at the end of Term 2 (Friday, July 9) to take up a new role at says youth worker Mckenzie Bell. Whangaparaoa College. - Photo: Sentit P hotography The school hopes to appoint a new principal by the beginning of Term 4. ELEVATE AND INSPIRE THE Are you an WORLD THROUGH COLOUR experienced AB Technician?

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8 Issue24 5, July 20 21 Library toy sleepover HelensvilleLibrary will hold another of its popular s oft toy sleepovers, including a pyjama party and storytime , on Friday , July 23. Children can bring along a soft toy ( not a special one that has to be home at bedtime). to join in the fun The pyjama party and toy drop off is from 4pm , with s torytime starting at4.30pm. Children should w ear their pyjamas for the bedtime stories withtheir toy , which they will then l eave behind , so thetoys can have a library sleepover. The toy s can be picked up from the librarythe next day, Saturday , July 24 between 9.30am and 4pm . 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, write to: Nicky Horsbrough, Harcourts Helensville, 92 Commercial Road, Helensville 0800 or fill out the form online at: nickyhorsbrough.harcourts.co.nz. The lucky recipient will receive a $100 voucher for a local business of their choice. July’s recipient is Jackie Watson , whochose a $100 voucher for use at Eleventh Hour Giftsin H elensville. Jackie was nominated by Tanya Glover, who says: “ I would love to nominate Jackie Watson. Jackie is an angel...basically that's all I want to say about her! I will say she's a dedicated school bus driver, smiles every single ! Jackie (right) receives her day,goes out o f her way t o help the voucher & flowers from Nicky college community, loves children young and old...she’s a beautiful specimen of a human being!”

Issue24 5, July 20 21 9 from our local MP

The best bit of being a local MP‘’ is the local bit. It certainly beats the‘p arliament ’ bit most weeks. A particular pleasure is visiting community organisations celebrating special occasions. Attend ing Helensville Rugby Club ’s 50th Golden BUY DIRECT FROM THE SAWMILL Jubilee weekend recently was right up there. It might seem strange to classify a sports club as a‘’,bls community organisation ut ocal institution MACROCARPA such as Helensville Rugby Club provide so much ● Kitset Raised Gardens more than an avenue for scrums, rucks and mauls. ● Kitset Compost Bins That was very evident as memories were ● Landscape Sleepers shared in the clubrooms that special afternoon: Helensville Rugby Club has provided a focal point for generous donations of materials ● Pergolas and Beams and skills as the grounds have been gradually upgraded over the ● Dry Macrocarpa for Furniture and Joinery years, a social gathering point, and a way of bringing together the ● Laminated Timber Benchtops community. ● Live-edge, one piece Macrocarpa Slabs I was particularly taken with speeches that recalled occasions whereteam mates and club members from all walks of life - brown, ● Firewood, Mulch and Sawdust white and other-in pitched to improve the place. It was strikingly obvious that for Helensville Rugby Club, the concept of‘’ team means TREATED PINE much more than 15 guys or girls running around the paddock. ● Posts and Rails The whole team is everyone who visits the club and contributes. ● Retaining Walls That includes those too old to play anymore , and of course those too ● Tree Stakes Sleepers! young to have laced up the boots yet. It certainly includes those Macrocarpa, simply there to support loved ones, as well. ● Decking Timber All this is to say nothing of the more obvious benefits of sport, of ● H5 treated Posts & Beams Redwood and course, such as promoting physical exercise and the skill of working Treated Pine in a team, including and especially for our young people. 700 Kahikatea Flat Rd, Waitoki sleepers in Much is said about mental health these days and almost all of it stock concerns the proverbial ambulance at the bottom of a cliff. Those www.cypress-sawmill.co.nz services are important, of course, but so too are the fences at the top 420 5485 of the cliff. That's exactly where community organisations like Helensville Rugby Club sit. We are lucky to have sports clubs as part of our national fabric. The final whistle is a long way from being blown on the likes of Helensville Rugby Club. All the best for the next 50 years as a special feature on the local landscape, team. Helensville - Chris Penk, MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi Birthing Centre point of view

TE PUNA WHANAUK I TE AWAROA Queen's Birthday weekend saw officialh onours bestowed on New Zealanders recognised for their services to the community. Congratulations to locals Judith Kilpatrick, who Helensville Birthing Centre is your local was made a Dame for services to nursing and community facility. It provides a free service for nurse education, in addition to her 1998 Companion of the NZ Order of Merit. Also women who choose to give birth in a low-tech honoured at Queen's Birthday was Murray Binning, environment. Alternatively, women who give who became a Member of the NZ Order of Merit for services to fire and emergency. birth in hospital can then transfer to us for the But beyond these leading lights, there are many people that opportunity to rest and establish breastfeeding. contribute to health, vibrancy and supportive networks in our community. We all benefit from the social bonds and facilities that are developed by keen volunteers with vision. You are welcome to call in and have a look In Helensville, these current visions include a sustainable, healthy 'food plan' for the community; the donation of safety gear around, or browse our facilities online. from the local Lions to the Helensville Fire Brigade; Arts in the Ville, which is turning seven; Coastguard fundraising for its new Marine Rescue Centre; and regular organisations such as the Helensville 53 – 65 Commercial Road, Helensville Tennis Club, theHelensville A&P Show committee, and other advocates for social development and environmental protection Ph: (09) 420 8747 working largely as unsung heroes throughout the years. Email: [email protected] We invite nominations for futureh onours, so if there's someone special you think is deserving, please let me know. But thanks to all volunteers whether you get official recognition or not. www.birthcentre.co.nz - Marja Lubeck Labour List MP in Kaipara ki Mahurangi

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Local Board members recently had an We do advocate to opportunity to speak at a public meeting councillors for Come and try your friendly local organised by Kumeu Community Action improvements like an about our roles. increased maintenance motorcycle workshop. We service/repair Auckland Council was established in budget, but advocacy is quads, dirt and road bikes - plus we 2010 with a very different system of local very different from being have parts and accessories. governancefrom the former Rodney District able to control and Council. A decade on there is still a lot of prioritise budgets like we Pickups and drop-offs available. confusion about what we do on the Local are able to do with, for Board, so we jump at any opportunity to example, our local parks. discuss this with the community. By the time you read Local Boards are part of a co- this we hope that an increase in Ph: 4207754 or 027 474 7441 governance arrangement. On one side of maintenance funding will have been e: [email protected] thisare the 20 Auckland councillors and approved by councillors. So how will this mayor that make up a 'governing body' that change things on our roads? setss rates, make decisions about regional The system used for road maintenance facilities, setss bylaws, and allocate budgets is to a large degree reactive, so if particular to 'council controlled organisations' such as roads have a lot of issues, they will be Auckland Transport and Watercare. prioritised for renewal or maintenance. On the other side are Local Boards, Logging issues such as potholes or which are responsible for local parks and safety issues with Auckland Transport facilities such as halls and playgrounds, and quickly is critical. which have a role advocating to councillors The IT system they use directs reports to on behalf of the community. the contractors for action; this should mean Transport infrastructure is a top issue for that depending on the scale of the issue our community, and the expectation is that something is done quickly. A simple pothole the Local Board should be able to sort this may be patched- however if there is an out. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. underlying issue, for example a problem with Councillors set the strategic direction the road foundation, then a temporary fix and budgets for Auckland Transport which is may be used until a more complex solution responsible for our local roads (but not State can be implemented. Highway 16, which is the responsibility of Whether it's a damaged bus stop, central government). How Auckland footpath or road, the sooner someone logs Transport then implements this is an an issue with Auckland Transport the sooner operational decision that the Local Board it can be sorted out. I have logged potholes has very little control over. that have been dealt with quickly, in most cases within 48 hours. The best way to do this is online. Google Brick Show 'report a problem Auckland Transport' and Helensville Primary School held ‘The the top hit will take you to the start of the Brick Show’ on Sunday, June 27. Put on by reporting process. If you want to be notified the All Blocks LEGO User Group and of progress, make sure you provide your sponsored by Helensville Paper Plus Select, contact email address. the day included children’s LEGO building Taking a few minutes to log problems will competitions in four age groups. help Auckland Transport build a picture of As well as the LEGO displays and local problem spots and increase the contests there was a range of food and likelihood of longer terms solutions to drinks on offer plus a Paper Plus pop-up underlying maintenance or safety issues. shop. Money raised from the event will go - Phelan Pirrie towards purchasing school sports RLB Chair,Ph : 021 837 167 equipment and hall furniture. [email protected] Kaukapakapa Drainage

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Issue24 5, July 20 21 11 town talk community titbits from town and around

SOUTH KAIPARALANDCAREAGM Kaukapakapal ibrary at its next open day on South Kaipara Landcare’s annual Sunday, July 18 from 9am to 1pm. Twenty meeting is on Saturday, July 10 starting years of experience trading in books has 10am in the South Head Hall, 23 Donohue given Graeme a keen eye for a diverse Road, South Head. Guest speakers Belinda inventory, specialising in New Zealand titles Studholme from Auckland Council and Ebi as well as other subjectssuch as a rt, Hussain from Aotearoa Lakes will talk about architecture, and New Zealand h istory . research being done at South Head's Lake Visitors to the library may find a treasure Rototoa. The meeting will be followed by amongGraeme's selection , or can talk to lunch. him aboutan elusive book th ey a re hoping to find. HELENSVILLE SHOWAGM The Helensville A&P Association will RAIL TRUSTAGM hold its annual meeting starting 7.30pm on The Helensville Railway Station Trust Wednesday, July 14 in the main will hold itsAGM on Saturday , July 24 at showgrounds meeting. 10am at the Railway Museum, 2 Railway Street, Helensville . All Welcome . Phone MATARIKI EXHIBITION Sheryl Walkeron 09 420 7126 or Alan Helensville Art Centre’s has a Matariki Hargreaveson 09 420 2063 for more Exhibition running until Saturday, July 17. It information. follows a very successful similar exhibition last year. ‘Top Art’ show Quality auto service and KAUKAPAKAPAMARKET coming to college repair at country prices Free hair plaiting for children and live music from duo Michelle and Darren The annual NZQA ‘TopArt’ exhibition will WOFs - Brakes - Suspension between 10am and midday will be features at be on show at Kaipara College for a week the next Kaukapakapa market onSunday , from Monday,August 2. 90 Mill Rd, Helensville July18 from 8.30am to 1pm. S talls will Top Art features a selection of 60 NCEA include everything from used items, gifts, Level 3 portfolios which achieved Ph 09 420 8177 crafts, jewellery, fresh fruit and winter Excellence in Visual Art in the previous year, vegetables,through to plants, preserves, covering design, painting, photography, books, food and coffee. printmaking, and sculpture.It tours schools, For more information contact Sarah 027 museums, community centres, and galleries 483 1542 or email:[email protected] . around the countryfrom March to September. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS This year’s exhibition includes the work Books at a library? Who would have of Odette Sullivan - Yates , who was a year 13 thought! Book dealer and keen collector student atKaipara College last year . Graeme Baileywill be at the historic Odette' portfolio features beautiful paintings based on the historic Dye's slaughterhouse at Kaukapakapa. trade& classifieds Top Art is a chance for secondary students and teachers to understand what is Helensville Glass required to achieve Excellence at Level 3, 24 hour service. Free measure and quote. and also allows members of the public to see Ph: 420 8210 the high quality art being created in schools. MOBILE Helensville News- P ublication I nformation 0274 924 494 AUGUST 20220211 deadline: Tuesday, 27 th July , 202 1 ISSUE DUE OUT TUESDAY,August 10t h 202 1 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] 2021 issue dates and deadlines: Full Mobile Service Due out: Aug 10th Copy by: Jul y 2 7 th Due out:by: Oct 12th Copy Sept 28th Specialists in Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning Due out:by: Sept 14th Copy Aug 31st Due out:by: Nov 9th Copy Oct 26th Servicing Vehicles, Heavy Machinery, Editorial:Ph 420 7215. Editor & Publishe r : Dave Addison , Helensville News (2011) Ltd,502 Fordyc e Rd, RD1, Helensville 0874 . Farm Equipment & Marine 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. Disclaimer:E very effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this newspaper, but the editor and publisher Workshop Parts Accessories accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Contributors’views are their own and do not represent those of Helensville News or its editorial team. Letters to the Editor: Should be kept to around 250 words and may be edited as space dictates. Ph 09 427 5748 www.facebook.com/helensvillenews www.helensvillenews .co.nz Mob 021 689 700

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