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Mairangi Bay MID WINTER SWIM - AND BEACH DIG
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

                                                                               Coming So
                                                                                        on!...

The official magazine of the Mairangi Bay Business Association www.mairangibayvillage.co.nz
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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: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
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: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
decided, due to health and safety          Parfitt and Alexis Poppelbaum),                         Paul Hailes • Phone: 021 217 3628
                                                                                                 Email: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
considerations, that it was best to move   hosted a tree-planting ceremony
                                                                                                  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: coordinator@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
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: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
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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Celebrations
   in July

  July is the month when many                      world – we are not alone or shouldn’t
celebrations marking independence,                 be. So, this July, even though it’s a bit
freedom and fun take place. Bastille               chilly, we should make an effort not
Day in France, Nelson Mandela Day,                 to hibernate and, instead, reach out
Independence Day in the USA, World                 to friends and family as a reminder
Day for International Justice, World Tiger         that we are here for each other. And if
Day conservation awareness, World                  you know or suspect someone in your
Nature Conservation Day, the Summer                neighbourhood is more alone than they
Olympics, Harry Potter’s birthday, World           should be, why not extend the hand          or La Spiaggia in Murrays Bay.
Chocolate Day (mmmm…chocolate!)                    of friendship to them, as well. Why not       It continues to be strange times for
and World UFO Day to remind us we                  meet for coffee or a meal at local places   the world, so it is more important than
are not alone in the galaxy. Maybe that’s          like Montrose, Kumaoni or Taksim in         ever to watch out for each other, enjoy
our cue for July down in this part of the          Mairangi Bay, El Greco in Campbells Bay     yourself and make the most of each day.

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NEW FACE FOR
ABOUT FACE
It’s a novelty being a rookie
after many years’ experience
managing teams in the hair
and beauty industry, but Cat
Frost is thoroughly enjoying
herself as the new Clinic
Manager of About Face.

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
                                                                                             About Face Mairangi Bay
developments should locals keep a             skin concerns caused by the stress
                                                                                             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        info.mairangibay@aboutface.co.nz
provides an opportunity to relax and          care technology firsts to New Zealand          www.aboutface.co.nz

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Mairangi Bay MID WINTER SWIM - AND BEACH DIG
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,
                                                                                           Perfectly Polished
                                            enjoying how delighted clients are at
                                                                                           Green Gables, 378 Beach Road
                                            the result and the boost in confidence         Mairangi Bay
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Mairangi Bay MID WINTER SWIM - AND BEACH DIG
TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT, WHAT
     YOU REALLY, REALLY WANT
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 northshore@armstrong.co.nz
    Craig Flynn, Armstrong
                                       are considering installing or upgrading      www.armstrong.co.nz

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July . .in the Garden
                                         Your July Checklist
                                                                                     they have a chance to get larger. If
                                                                                     needed, improve the drainage around
                                                                                     veggie and flower beds this month. Dig
                                                                                     compost into tired used beds.
                                                                                     Fruit Trees
                                                                                     Prune your deciduous trees if you have
Winter chill is in the air, but with    are now in stores! Peaches, nectarines,      not already. Make sure your secateurs
                                        and plums are available and will closely     and loppers are sharp before using
August just around the corner.
                                        be followed by pears, nashi, and apples      them and clean after finishing each
July is the best month to get all
                                        later this month. Make sure to double-       tree to minimize the spread of disease.
those larger plants in, as well as      check if the variety you are after needs a   Prune back hard (not including the first
finishing off any major pruning or      cross-pollinator.                            year) to just above a bud, and seal
projects before spring kicks in.                                                     with pruning paste if the cut is larger
                                        TREES & SHRUBS                               than your finger.
Plant now                               Roses                                        Shrubs
VEGETABLES                              July is the perfect time to choose and       Deadhead summer flowering shrubs
Vegetables                              plant new season roses. Along with the       such as hydrangeas and roses. Cut
We are lucky in Auckland because        all-time classics such as Dublin Bay,        back to two thirds and down to an
we are (for the most part)              Blue Moon and Iceberg, there is also the     outward-facing bud. Only prune on a
shielded from frosts and freezing       brand new Pink Ribbon from Matthews          fine day, and take out any diseased
temperatures, meaning that we           Roses, where $2 of every sale of this        or dying wood.
can grow veggie seedlings all year      pink rose goes towards the Breast            Harvest
round. Continue to plant out spring     Cancer Foundation NZ.                        You can start to harvest citrus in July,
onion, kale, lettuce, peas, broccoli,   Hedging                                      including mandarins, lemons, and
and cauliflower. If you do get cold     Plant any larger trees and shrubs for        limes, along with chicory, inga bean,
snaps, you can cut plastic bottles in   screening now. These include bay leaf,       leeks, fennel, cauliflower, carrots,
half and pop them over vulnerable       olives, cordyline, rosemary and eugenia.     broccoli, kale, and cabbage.
seedlings until they get bigger.
                                        FLOWERS & PERENNIALS
FRUIT                                   Fill shaded parts of the garden with
Strawberries                            pansies and cyclamen and the sunny
Plant strawberries in pots, baskets,    areas with cineraria, viola, polyanthus,
garden beds, even old buckets, and      primula, snapdragon, and stock.
gutters with holes in them! Make        Summer Bulbs
sure they are in free-draining soil     Get lily bulbs in the ground down for a
(if you have clay soil, put them in     gorgeous display come summer.
a raised bed) in full sun and are
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watered well when rain is scarce.       TEND                                         garden advice? Come instore to talk to
Deciduous fruit                         Vegetables                                   our friendly staff, or give us a call on
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                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
                                                                         the Kowhai trees
                                                                                              Go online: https://at.govt.nz/about-us/
                                                                                            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
MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE
                                       What’s on in July

                                                                                                                    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
                                            Linda Yang Art Chat
words the sensations we feel and think
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
holiday fun! Mairangi Arts Centre’s         School Holiday Programme
                                                                                    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
                                              Opportunity Shop
  some way, with unsaleable items going
                                              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: MairangiBay@water.co.nz
Or visit our website www.watercare.co.nz and search
‘Mairangi Bay’
                                                                                         CLOS
                                                                                         ROADED

                                                                                                          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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Book Review
                                                                    “The Missing Sister”
        COURTESY OF ROTARY                                             by Lucinda Riley
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                                                               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?
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18 Mairangi Bay Village News
The latest Healthy Homes
         laws are now fully in
       effect although there are
      rumours of more to come.

  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.

                          For more information go to www.tenancy.govt.nz or call a professional property manager.
                              Mike Pinkney 021-78-3030 mike@pinkney.co.nz Beach Road, Mairangi Bay

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    Mairangi Bay                                   A REAL ESTATE AGENT
    Swim School                                    Moving house is a very big deal
                                                   and it is a big part of a person’s
                                                   life. So Bayleys’ agent, Tara
                                                   Menzies, knows what a privilege
                                                   it is to be present for these
                                                   momentous events.
                                                      “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.”

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“Long Weekend Spoiler Package“

 Enjoy an extended weekend stay at the amazing
 Wairakei Resort ~ (3 nights, Friday to Sunday).

 The Iconic Wairakei Resort Taupo offers comfortable                              Offering panoramic views across
 accommodation and plenty of leisure facilities amid the forested                 Wairakei Tourist Park, the hotel is only
 slopes of Wairakei Thermal Valley in the centre of New Zealand’s                 a 6 minute drive to Taupo. World Class
 North Island. You can enjoy golf on the hotel 9-hole course, play                Wairakei International Golf Course and
 tennis on floodlit courts and visit the fitness centre for a game of             Sanctuary is right across the road.
 squash. Two geothermally heated swimming pools and 6 outdoor                     All rooms offer patio or balcony
 hot tubs are complemented by an on-site spa. The resort is                       access, delicious onsite dining, complimentary parking
 approximately 3.5 hours away by car from Auckland...                             and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort.

 YOU Travel Mairangi Bay Exclusive Self-drive package includes:
 • 3 x nights accommodation at the fabulous Wairakei Resort in a standard twin or
   double room with full buffet breakfast included daily.
 • Bonus! Free Room Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability at time of check in)
 • Bonus! Complimentary welcome beverage on arrival in the Geyser House Bar
   (One house beverage per person per stay)
 • Bonus! $30 fuel card to help get you on your way**

 All-inclusive Package costs: $419.00 per person based on a share twin/double basis
 Package based on a long weekender special – in Friday and out Monday
 For Monday – Friday 3 night packages please ask us
 Travel dates 01 July - 30 November 2021
 All subject to availability at the time of booking                                                               Contact us now at
 Sale finishes on 31 July                                                                                     YOU Travel Mairangi Bay
 Surcharges for the following travel periods (please ask us for travel over these dates)
 Ultra-Marathon Weekend 8-9 October 2021
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our talented Greek chef                                                                                and professional service. Free quotes.
Olympia at El Greco –                                                                                  Call John 09 473 8955 or 021 745992
Greek /Italian Eatery                                                                                  Jdpropertyservicesltd.co.nz
                                                                                                       SERVICES
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Ingredients                                                                                            small business accounting and tax service.
•    8 (+ 1) x calamari tubes                   •   50 ml white wine                                   Friendly, open-door convenience. Contact
•    1 x medium sized onion (diced)             •   ¼ cup pine nuts                                    Craig Bright on 478-0202 or
•    2 x cloves of garlic (finely chopped)      •   ¼ cup raisins                                      brownsbay@sba.co.nz
•    ¼ cup olive oil                            •   1/2 can chopped tomatoes
                                                •   1 x teaspoon mixed herbs                           If you would like to place a
•    1 x cup uncooked rice
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                                                                                                       editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
Method                                                                                                 Cost is $1.00 per word
• Finely chop onion and garlic and              • Close up other end, again with a
  saute in the oil, add (+ 1) calamari            toothpick.
  tube chopped into small pieces and            • Place in an oven-proof dish and
  sauté for 2 more minutes.                       generously drizzle with olive oil and
• Add wine and reduce by half over a              the remainder of the tomato.
  hot element, stirring often.                  • Cover with aluminium foil and place
• Mix in the remainder of the                     in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees
  ingredients.                                    and bake for 35 – 40 minutes.
• Reduce heat, add 2 cups of water and          • After first 20 minutes in the oven
  simmer for 10 minutes (should look              turn and baste.
  like risotto). When the rice is slightly      Serve with a fresh green salad and
  undercooked your stuffing is ready.           match with a rosé or chardonnay…
• Seal the narrow end of the calamari           Yum!
  tubes with a toothpick and fill with
  stuffing (avoid overfilling).                 “Kali Orexi!”

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                                                      GIFTS & JEWELLERY                                CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
                                                      Captivate Interiors                478 9997      Seamz to Sew                        479 7281
EAT & DRINK                                           Diamond Studio                 021 211 8545
BAKERY                                                Opportunity Shop                   478 6314      DENTIST
Mairangi Bay Bakery                       479 1610    Petal Maison                       218 6187      Mairangi Bay Dental                 478 8800
Pukeko’s Food Store                       478 6984    Spoilt                             479 9955
                                                      Takenote                           478 5328      DOCTORS
CAFÉS & RESTAURANTS                                   Unichem Pharmacy                   478 8909      Mairangi Bay Medical Services       479 5027
Bay Cafe                                  479 7708
Cinnamon Club                             281 0146    SCHOOL UNIFORMS & SHOES                          GRAPHIC DESIGN & PUBLISHING
El Greco                                  475 5772    Janbells                478 3450                 Tourism Media Group   021 042 8232
Kúmaoni Indian Cuisine                    215 8464
La Spiaggia                               475 5643    HEALTH & BEAUTY                                  INTERIOR DESIGN
Mairangi Bay Japanese                     476 9977    BEAUTY                                           Captivate Interiors                 478 9997
Mangiamo Cafe                             479 9091    About Face                         479 4147
Montrose Café, Bistro and Bar             478 9610    FaceTime Clinic                    476 7058      PETROL STATION
November Café                             475 6526    Perfectly Polished                 475 5581      Z Mairangi Bay                      478 2563
Papermoon Café and Bar                    479 8872    Under Your Skin                    475 5854
Pattaya Thai Restaurant                   479 5297    Unichem                            478 8909      PET SHOP
Rhythm Cafe                               478 9683                                                     Furry Friends                   021 283 8779
Taksim Turkish Kitchen and Bar            478 4080    HAIR
                                                      Cutting Edge                       479 1149      PLUMBING
DAIRY                                                 Farrah Perriam                     479 9995      Alpha Plumbing                      478 9059
Mairangi Bay Dairy & Lotto                478 6976    Hair Boutique                      478 7084
                                                      Hair @ Surreal                     478 0400      PHARMACY
FISHMONGER                                            La Luna Hair                       478 7997      Unichem                             478 8909
Mairangi Bay Fisheries                    479 4517    The Hair Dresser                   478 8508
                                                                                                       PHYSIOTHERAPY
FRUIT & VEGETABLES                                    PHARMACY                                         Mairangi Bay Physio                 478 3098
Vegeland                                  478 7572    Unichem                            478 8909
                                                                                                       PODIATRY
SUPERMARKET                                           YOGA                                             Comfy Feet Podiatry                 478 2624
Countdown Supermarket                     255 2392    Yoga Sanctuary                     479 3888
                                                                                                       REAL ESTATE
TAKEAWAYS                                             SERVICES                                         Barfoot and Thompson                478 9089
Burger Wisconsin                          479 1894    ACCOUNTANT                                       Bayleys                             477 0200
Hiroba Sushi                              478 3163    MacKinlay Dennison & Associates Ltd 477 6260     Central Realty                      478 3030
Mairangi Bay Fisheries                    479 4517                                                     Harcourts                           478 6049
Sun Island Takeaway                       478 9727    ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
                                                      Shore Architectural                478 4839      PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
WINES AND SPIRITS                                                                                      Pinkneys            477 2499
Mairangi Bay Fine Wines                   478 6328    BOOKSHOP, POST SHOP
                                                      & STATIONERS                                     TECHNOLOGY - MOBILE APPS
FASHION, GIFTS & JEWELLERY                            Malcolm’s Takenote                 478 5328      Appworx NZ         022 088 7928
FASHION
Be Mae’s Shoes                          021 688 799   CAR MAINTENANCE                                  TRAVEL AGENTS
Hartleys                                  476 9410    Mairangi Bay Workshop              478 9114      Flight Centre                       476 4650
Sarah’s Boutique                          476 9192                                                     YOU Travel                          478 7665
Sole Sisters                              479 6798    CHIROPRACTOR
                                                      Ignite Chiropractic           020 4017 2441      WEBSITES
                                                                                                       Tourism Media Group             021 042 8232
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    A1.  New Zealand’s cricket win against England recently was at                This magazine is delivered to 10,000
         Edgbaston, in Birmingham.
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    A2. The World Heritage site of Angkor Wat is in Cambodia.
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    A4. The most populous country in the world is China and 2nd most is           little as $75 + GST. Think of all those
         India, also the largest democracy in the world.                          people who could be reading your
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         when faces were created on real potatoes.                                editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
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         after the ship Bombay which arrived here in 1863 carrying people         and we’ll send you a Rate Card or
         who settled in the hills.                                                drop one off to your business.
    A8 . The highest rank in the Scouts is Eagle Scout in America since
         inception in 1911.                                                       www.mairangibayvillage.co.nz
    A9. American pizza chain Dominos opened in Milan in October 2015.
    A10. Olympic gold medals are mostly silver with the last solid gold
         medals awarded in 1912 at Stockholm.
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